The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout
Councillor Allana Condron
Councillor Georgie Davies
Councillor Richard Foley
Councillor Tim Koschel
Councillor Jenny McKinnon
Councillor Amelia Parkins
Councillor Karissa Subedi
Councillor Lindsay Tanner
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Director Community (Ms J Summerhayes)
Director Infrastructure Services (Mr H Pavitt)
Director City Engineering (Mr W Faulkner)
Chief Financial Officer (Mrs C Rodney)
Chief Operating Officer (Mr S Gray)
Director Economy, Business & Workforce (Mrs F Piltz)
Manager Corporate Governance & Performance (Mr D Galloway)
Manager Community Services (Ms M Scully)
Cultural Officer (Ms L Reynolds)
Library Services Manager (Ms C Bolton)
Destination & Events Coordinator (Mr C Farquharson)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Corporate Governance Officer (Ms K West)
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Wagga Wagga City Council acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land, the Wiradjuri people, and pays respect to Elders past, present and future and extends our respect to all First Nations Peoples in Wagga Wagga.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing connection with the land and rivers. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Wiradjuri and First Nations communities.
Councillors, let us in silence reflect upon our responsibilities to the community which we represent, and to all future generations and faithfully, and impartially, carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in us, to the best of our skill and judgement.
No apologies were received.
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T Koschel |
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K Subedi |
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R Foley |
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L Tanner |
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G Davies |
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Councillor A Condron declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-4 APPOINTMENT OF WAGGA TO LADYSMITH RAIL TRAIL STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS the reason being that her current employer has an affiliation with one of the persons mentioned in the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor G Davies declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-4 APPOINTMENT OF WAGGA TO LADYSMITH RAIL TRAIL STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS the reason being that she is employed by the same organisation as one of the applicants and remained in the Chamber during its consideration.
Councillor G Davies declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-5 APPOINTMENT OF WAGGA WAGGA AIRPORT SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE MEMBERS the reason being that a family member has a sub-lease on a hangar at the Wagga Wagga Airport and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-4 APPOINTMENT OF WAGGA TO LADYSMITH RAIL TRAIL STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS the reason being he attended a conference with one of the applicants named in report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 REQUEST FOR ONGOING FEE WAIVER the reason being that in the list of 71 organisations noted in the recommendation several of the recipients are sponsored by his family’s business and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor L Tanner declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-5 APPOINTMENT OF WAGGA WAGGA AIRPORT SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMITTEE MEMBERS the reason being that numerous applicants are known to him from prior professional relationships having worked at the airport for many years and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
The Mayor, Councillor D Tout declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-4 APPOINTMENT OF WAGGA TO LADYSMITH RAIL TRAIL STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS the reason being that he is on a Board with one of the applicants named in the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Director Community, Ms J Summerhayes declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-4 APPOINTMENT OF WAGGA TO LADYSMITH RAIL TRAIL STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS the reason being that she is known to one of the applicants named in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Chief Executive Officer, Mr S Gray declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 REQUEST FOR ONGOING FEE WAIVER the reason being he is the President of Wagga Basketball who hold a council licence and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
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RP-3 Visitor Information Centre Location
· Mr Dennis Blackett - Speaking against the recommendation
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PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE STANDING ORDERS |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and L Tanner That Council move forward consideration of RP-3 Visitor Information Centre Location to follow the public discussion forum. |
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Reports from Staff
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On the Motion of Councillors L Tanner and R Foley That Council defer consideration of RP-3 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE LOCATION, pending further discussions about solutions. |
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L Tanner |
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G Davies |
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J McKinnon |
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On the Motion of Councillors A Parkins and T Koschel That Council: a authorise the General Manager or their delegate to negotiate to enter into a funding agreement with the NSW Reconstruction Authority for $9,100,775 of grant funding for the DRF3-0077 North Wagga Wagga 5% AEP Levee Construction & Third-Party Impact Mitigation Project b approve the budget variations as detailed in the financial implications section of this report c authorise the affixing of Council’s Seal to all relevant documents as required d write to the Minister for Recovery and Small Business, The Hon. Janelle Saffin MP, thanking her for the grant and inviting her to visit Wagga Wagga for a sod turn or other appropriate milestone in the project |
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T Koschel |
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A Condron |
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R Foley |
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L Tanner |
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G Davies |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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D Tout |
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T Koschel |
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K Subedi |
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A Condron |
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R Foley |
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L Tanner |
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G Davies |
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A Parkins |
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RP-3 Visitor Information Centre Location was moved forward to follow the public discussion forum.
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Councillor T Koschel and Chief Operating Officer, Mr S Gray declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:19pm.
A Motion was moved by Councillors J McKinnon and A Parkins
That Council: a note that Council currently provides an annual subsidy of more than $1.8M to Community Groups through the provision of Community Licence arrangements at heavily discounted rates b approve a one-off waiver of the Community Licence fee for Demonstration Gardens Wagga Wagga for the 2025/26 financial year c have further discussions regarding Community Licence fee arrangements, subsidies and any future waiver considerations as part of the 2026/27 budget process
An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor L Tanner and seconded by Councillor R Foley
That Council: a note that Council currently provides an annual subsidy of more than $1.8M to Community Groups through the provision of Community Licence arrangements at heavily discounted rates b defer a decision on the one-off waiver of the Community Licence fee for Demonstration Gardens Wagga Wagga for the 2025/26 financial year c review the community licence subsidies discussions regarding Community Licence fee, subsidies and any future waiver considerations by March 2026 prior to the 2026/27 budget process
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT
The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was CARRIED and became the MOTION. |
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On the Motion of Councillors L Tanner and R Foley That Council: a note that Council currently provides an annual subsidy of more than $1.8M to Community Groups through the provision of Community Licence arrangements at heavily discounted rates b defer a decision on the one-off waiver of the Community Licence fee for Demonstration Gardens Wagga Wagga for the 2025/26 financial year c review the community licence subsidies discussions regarding Community Licence fee, subsidies and any future waiver considerations by March 2026 prior to the 2026/27 budget process |
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R Foley |
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L Tanner |
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G Davies |
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Councillor T Koschel and Mr S Gray re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:50pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Foley That Council: a note the resignation of Councillor Tim Koschel, effective from 31 January 2026 b acknowledge the significant contribution made and express appreciation for Councillor Koschel’s dedicated service to the City of Wagga Wagga, including his role as Chairperson of Riverina Water County Council and his contribution across three Council terms c note the process for filling the casual vacancy created by this resignation in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 and Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, including the use of the countback method resolved by Council on 14 October 2024 d note that Councillor Koschel’s resignation will create a vacancy in Council’s representation on Riverina Water County Council and that Council will determine a replacement representative following the completion of the countback process and appointment of a new councillor |
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L Tanner |
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G Davies |
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J McKinnon |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and L Tanner That Council receive and note the Reporting Statistics on Code of Conduct Complaints about Councillors and the General Manager, in accordance with Part 11 of the Administrative Procedures of the Code of Conduct. |
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G Davies |
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J McKinnon |
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On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and A Parkins That Council receive and note the report. |
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L Tanner |
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G Davies |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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On the Motion of Councillors A Parkins and L Tanner That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 7:01pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and L Tanner That Council: c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required |
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R Foley |
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L Tanner |
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G Davies |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and L Tanner That Council a write off sewer charges of $1,900.22 for the property outlined in this report b approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report |
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T Koschel |
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R Foley |
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L Tanner |
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G Davies |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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T Koschel |
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K Subedi |
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A Condron |
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R Foley |
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L Tanner |
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G Davies |
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J McKinnon |
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A Parkins |
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T Koschel |
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R Foley |
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L Tanner |
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G Davies |
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The Deputy Mayor, Councillor G Davies vacated the Chair, the time being 7:07pm.
The Mayor, Councillor D Tout and Councillor A Condron re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:07pm.
The Mayor, Councillor D Tout assumed the Chair, the time
being 7:07pm.
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J McKinnon |
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On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and A Parkins That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 7:10pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7:12pm.
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MAYOR