The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM
Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM
Councillor Paul Funnell
Councillor Dan Hayes
Councillor Vanessa Keenan
Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Tim Koschel
Councillor Kerry Pascoe
Councillor Dallas Tout
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Director Corporate Services (Mrs N Te Pohe)
Director Community (Mrs J Summerhayes)
Director Commercial Operations (Ms C Angel)
Director Regional Activation (Mr M Keys)
Manager Audit, Risk & Governance (Ms I Hensley)
Manager City Strategy (Mr T Kell)
Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications (Mr S Gray)
Manager Development Assessment & Building
Certification (Mr P O’Brien)
Senior Project Manager (Mr S Darby)
Project Coordinator (Mr T Lemerle)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation) (Mr B Creighton)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mr S Shaw)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Ms M Schoonmaker)
Governance Officer (Ms B King)
Almighty God,
Help protect our Mayor, elected Councillors and staff.
Help Councillors to govern with justice, integrity, and respect for equality, to preserve rights and liberties, to be guided by wisdom when making decisions and settling priorities, and not least of all to preserve harmony.
Amen.
I would like to acknowledge the Wiradjuri people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land. I would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Wiradjuri Nation and extend that respect to other Community members present.
No apologies were received.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 20 January 2020 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-8 6 Harris Road Gobbagombalin (DA18/0302) Proposal to Defer Developer Contributions the reason being that he works for a financial institution and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-9 RFT2020-22 Farrer Road widening - changes to scope the reason being that his daughter attends The Riverina Anglican College, which is on this road and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-3 PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR GREGADOO ROAD WIDENING the reason being that residents named in the report are known to him through mutual contacts and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 DA18/0262 - RE-DEVELOPMENT OF SITE AT 11 STURT STREET, WAGGA WAGGA LOT 12 DP1237398 the reason being that his company is constructing a building in Blake Street and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-7 86 Harris Road Gobbagombalin (DA18/0302) Proposal to Defer Developer Contributions the reason being that his company pays developer contributions to Council and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor P Funnell declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-3 PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR GREGADOO ROAD WIDENING the reason being that he knows residents who live in the area and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor V Keenan declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-3 PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR GREGADOO ROAD WIDENING the reason being that she knows some of the landholders identified in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor D Tout declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-3 PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR GREGADOO ROAD WIDENING the reason being that he knows two of the residents named in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 DA19/0537 Concept Development Application at 231 Gurwood Street - Eric Weissel Oval the reason being that he has done some work for the developers in the past and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey declared OAM a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 DA18/0262 - RE-DEVELOPMENT OF SITE AT 11 STURT STREET, WAGGA WAGGA LOT 12 DP1237398 the reason being that his son and daughter in law are part owners of an adjoining property and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Mrs J Summerhayes, Director Community declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-9 RFT2020-22 Farrer Road widening - changes to scope the reason being that her son attends The Riverina Anglican College and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
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On the Motion of The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM That Council bring forward consideration of ENGLOBO to precede the public discussion forum. |
PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM
rp-3 Proposed Adoption of Planning Proposal (LEP19/0006) to rezone land on the corner of Avocet Drive and Rainbow Drive, Estella
· Mrs Elizabeth Plumbe – Speaking against the report
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
G Conkey OAM |
Y Braid OAM |
D Hayes |
P Funnell |
V Keenan |
T Koschel |
R Kendall |
K Pascoe |
D Tout |
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NOTICES OF MOTIONS OF RESCISSION
NOR-1 RESCISSION MOTION - ROADSIDE MEMORIALS POLICY - POL118 |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and P Funnell That Council: a rescind resolution 20/0010 carried on 20 January 2020 which reads as follows That Council: a note that there was one public submission received during the exhibition period the draft POL118 Roadside Memorials Policy b adopt the POL118 Roadside Memorial Policy b refer this matter to a Councillor workshop to develop guidelines for Roadside Memorials |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RP-1 DA19/0537 Concept Development Application at 231 Gurwood Street - Eric Weissel Oval |
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chair and the chamber, the time being 6:56pm. Councillor D Tout assumed the chair, the time being 6.56pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council approve the Concept Development application for land located at 231 Gurwood Street subject to the conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 assessment report for DA19/0537. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RP-2 DA18/0262 - RE-DEVELOPMENT OF SITE AT 11 STURT STREET, WAGGA WAGGA LOT 12 DP1237398 |
Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:00pm. The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and remained vacated from the chamber. |
On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council approve DA18/0262 for 67 residential flat buildings, 3 commercial tenancies, 91 car parking spaces and associated works at 11 Sturt Street subject to the conditions contained within the attached Section 4.15 assessment report. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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D Tout |
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Councillor D Tout vacated the chair, the time being 7.17pm.
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM re-entered the chamber and assumed the Chair, the time being 7:17pm.
Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:18pm.
RP-3 Proposed Adoption of Planning Proposal (LEP19/0006) to rezone land on the corner of Avocet Drive and Rainbow Drive, Estella was moved to follow the public discussion forum.
RP-4 PROPOSED ROAD LEASE RENEWAL TO WAGGA MINI MIX AND PRECAST CONCRETE PTY LTD |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes That Council: a enter into a lease agreement with Wagga Mini Mix and Precast Concrete Pty Ltd upon the following terms: i Property – disused section of the Urana Street road reserve measuring approximately 2,870m2 ii Rent - $5,500 per annum (GST inclusive) iii Term – five years b note the lease is subject to public notice requirements under sections 154 and 156 of the Roads Act 1993 c delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RP-5 FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILLOR |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and V Keenan That Council appoint one Councillor to the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee. |
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM was nominated by Councillor V Keenan.
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM accepted the nomination.
The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM was elected to be the Councillor representative on the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee.
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes That Council: a note that there were no public submissions received during the exhibition period of the draft Complaint Handling Policy (POL 103) b adopt the Complaint Handling Policy (POL 103) |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor P Funnell vacated the chamber, the time being 7:32pm.
Councillor P Funnell re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:33pm.
Councillor D Hayes vacated the chamber, the time being 7:36pm.
Councillor D Hayes re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:37pm.
RP-7 86 Harris Road Gobbagombalin (DA18/0302) Proposal to Defer Developer Contributions |
Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:35pm. |
A Motion was moved by Councillors D Tout and R Kendall That Council: a defer the Section 7.11 infrastructure contributions due for the subdivision of 86 Harris Road as detailed in DA18/0302.02 for 210 lots b defer the Section 64 Stormwater and Sewer infrastructure contributions due for the subdivision of 86 Harris Road as detailed in the DA18/0302.02 for 210 lots c prior to the release of a Subdivision Certificate for each stage require an unconditional bank guarantee in Councils favour from Combined Development Group Pty Ltd for the amount of the outstanding infrastructure contributions as they apply to each stage, for a maximum of 12 months
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
G Conkey OAM |
Y Braid OAM |
R Kendall |
P Funnell |
D Tout |
D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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T Koschel |
The Motion on being put to the meeting was LOST.
Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:56pm.
RP-8 RFT2020-14 RELOCATION OF RISING MAIN SPS15 TO KOORINGAL SEWAGE WORKS |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes That Council note the typographical error contained in the Council Report for the relocation of Rising Main SPS15 to Kooringal Sewage Works and note the correct ABN for FB Contracting Pty Ltd is 19 154 665 317. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and T Koschel That Council: a note the issues experienced on the Farrer Road project requiring alterations to the design scope b approve the budget variations as noted in the financial implications section of this report excluding Item 3 “Messenger Avenue connection” c request Riverina Water to consider costs that Wagga Wagga City Council have incurred to date with regard to the protection of the water main and other matters with regards to this project |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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M-1 AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - MINUTES - NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2019 |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes That Council receive the minutes of the Airport Advisory Community Committee Meetings held on 6 November and 10 December 2019. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
The following Questions/Business with Notice will be addressed in the next available Business paper:
1. Councillor P Funnell requested advice to be provided to Councillors out of session on the development of an operational plan and budget to deal with the regrowth and clearing of vegetation at Lake Albert including consultation and impacts from the Natural Resource Access Regulator (NRAR).
2. Councillor R Kendall stated that he attended TumbaTrek 2020 along with Councillor V Keenan on the weekend. Snowy Valley Council expressed to the Councillors their gratitude and complimented Wagga Wagga City Council staff for their contributions during the recent bushfire emergency.
3. Councillor T Koschel requested advice and a fact sheet to be provided to Councillors out of session outlining the history and maintenance of Lake Albert, to assist Councillors better inform the community on facts and to eliminate myths circulating in the community. He requested that this information also be provided to the media to assist in consistent factual messaging.
4. Councillor K Pascoe supported comments from other Councillors in regards to Lake Albert and stated that the foreshores require a good clean-up.
5. The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM congratulated event organisers and Oasis staff for the set up and facilitation of the Country Water Polo Championships held in Wagga Wagga over the weekend. Congratulating all involved in the successful event. |
On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 8.26pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
CONF-1 PROPOSED EASEMENT FOR RIGHT OF CARRIAGEWAY WITH LOTS A & C DP 311306 AT TARCUTTA STREET, WAGGA |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes That Council: a acquire easements for right of carriageway within Lots A & C DP 311306 at Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga b pay compensation and meet other costs in the amounts specified in the body of this report c delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to complete and execute the any necessary documents on behalf of the Council d authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all relevant documents as required |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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CONF-2 PROPOSED ACQUISTION OF LAND AND EASEMENTS FOR STORMWATER AND SEWER MANAGEMENT WITHIN LOT 2 DP 719938 AT HARRIS ROAD, GOBBAGOMBALIN |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Hayes That Council: a delegate authority to the General Manager, or their delegate to negotiate the acquisition of easements for drainage and sewage within Lot 2 DP 719938 at Harris Road, Gobbagombalin within the parameters outlined in the body of this report b delegate authority to the General Manager, or their delegate to negotiate the acquisition of land for construction of a detention basin within Lot 2 DP 719938 at Harris Road, Gobbagombalin within the parameters outlined in the body of this report c authorise the General Manager, or their delegate to enter into an access licence to permit construction of the necessary infrastructure d delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to complete and execute the any necessary documents on behalf of the Council e authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all relevant documents as required f arrange an onsite inspection for Councillors prior to the Council Meeting 24 February 2020 |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
G Conkey OAM |
Y Braid OAM |
D Hayes |
P Funnell |
V Keenan |
K Pascoe |
R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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D Tout |
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CONF-3 PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR GREGADOO ROAD WIDENING |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes That Council: a delegate authority to the General Manager, or their delegate to negotiate acquisition of the land identified as parcels A – M inclusive upon the parameters identified in the body of this report b authorise payment of the compensation sums identified in the body of the report c receive a separate report concerning compulsory acquisition of Crown Land at Lot 198 DP 45443 and Lot 7004 DP 1049750 d prepare a road widening plan for the land parcels identified as N – AG inclusive in the body of this report e undertake public notice advertising and community consultation for the road widening plan in accordance with s 22 (2) of the Roads Act 1993 and the additional recommendations contained in the body of this report f at the conclusion of the public notice period submit the road widening plan together with any submissions received to the Minister administering the Roads Act 1993 for approval g upon approval of the road widening plan publish a road widening order in the NSW Government Gazette and undertake notification requirements as set out in s25 (4) of the Roads Act 1993 h delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of the Council i authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all relevant documents as required |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
Against the Motion |
Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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CONF-4 RFT2020-06 MUSEUM REDEVELOPMENT DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes That Council: b in accordance with Clause 178(3)(b) of the Local Government (General Regulation) 2005 (LG Regulation), invite fresh applications by public advertisement, as an Open Tender |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
For the Motion |
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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CONF-5 RFQ2020-534 Supply of Four 4x2 Crew Cab Tipper Trucks |
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes That Council: a accept the offer of Wagga Trucks (ABN: 86 087 947 608) for four new 2020 HINO 921, 4X2 Crew Cab, 300 Series Truck and Tipper Tray for the amount of $340,424.88 excluding GST (each unit costing $85,106.22 excluding GST) b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Wagga Trucks (ABN: 86 087 947 608) for the supply of four new 2020 HINO 921, 4X2 Crew Cab, 300 Series Truck and Tipper Tray for the amount of $340,424.88 excluding GST (each unit costing $85,106.22 excluding GST) c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common seal to all relevant documents as required |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Reversion to open COUNCIL
On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and P Funnell That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 9.15pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 9.17pm.
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MAYOR