Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 11 May 2020.

 

Present

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

In Attendance

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 Finance                                                                   (Mrs C Rodney)

Manager Community Services                                             (Ms M Scully)

Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications             (Mr S Gray)

Manager Procurement Services                                           (Mr D Butterfield)

Manager Development Assessment & Building

Certification                                                                              (Mr P O’Brien)

Corporate Governance Coordinator                                    (Mrs N Johnson)

Strategic Asset Planner (Parks & Recreation)                   (Mr B Creighton)

 

Prayer

 

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. 

Acknowledgement Of Country

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.

 


 

 

APOLOGIES

No apologies received.

 

Confirmation of Minutes

CM-1         Ordinary Council Meeting - 27 April 2020

 

20/              RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and D Tout

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 27 April 2020 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

CARRIED

 

CM-2         Extraordinary Council Meeting - 22 April 2020

 

20/157       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and V Keenan

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 22 April 2020 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

CARRIED

 

Declarations Of Interest

Councillor P Funnell declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in NOM-1 NOTICE OF MOTION - emergency allocation of water in the Southern basin the reason being that he is an irrigator on the central Murrumbidgee system. However, he uses ground water and has a water access licence to the river for 8meg. The motion in no way impacts, effects or benefits his farm or himself. Further, his access licence has not been used since 2011 and is not equipped. Councillor P Funnell remained in the meeting during its consideration.

 

Councillor P Funnell declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 DA20/0009 - DEMOLITION OF GARAGE, NEW DOUBLE GARAGE WITH UPPER FLOOR LOFT AREA, INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING AND BOUNDARY WALL TO REAR AT 21 FOX STREET, WAGGA WAGGA, LOT A DP 175176 the reason being the applicant is a former neighbour of his.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-3 Amendment to Council's Fees and Charges the reason being that last week an investment company he has an interest in, determined they will submit an application(s) to Council that will result in a direct saving to that entity, and vacated the meeting during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 Request for payment arrangements due to COVID-19 Impact the reason being that a local charity he chair’s has determined it will submit an application(s) to Council for support (rental rebate) due to COVID 19 and vacated the meeting during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Non-Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 RFT 2020-19 SUPPLY OF A TELEMATRICS GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM the reason being that the principal of one of the tenderers is a close neighbour and remained in the meeting during its consideration.

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 Request for payment arrangements due to COVID-19 Impact the reason being that he has an interest with an organisation named in the report and remained in the meeting during its consideration.

 

Councillor D Tout declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 RFT2020-19 SUPPLY OF A TELEMATICS GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM the reason being that a staff member who reports to him at his workplace is a co-principal and part owner of one of the tendering companies and vacated the meeting during its consideration.

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

20/158       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That the standing orders be varied for the meeting as set out hereunder:

  • Items where councillors wish to speak
  • Items where no councillors wish to speak
  • Confidential
  • Matter of urgency
  • Closure of Meeting

That RP-2, RP-4 and RP-5 be adopted as recommended in the business papers

 

CARRIED

 

 


 

 

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

 

RP-1   DA20/0009 - DEMOLITION OF GARAGE, NEW DOUBLE GARAGE WITH UPPER FLOOR LOFT AREA, INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING AND BOUNDARY WALL TO REAR AT 21 FOX STREET, WAGGA WAGGA, LOT A DP 175176

 

·           Kate Roberts – speaking in favour of the report

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

20/159       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and R Kendall

That Council bring forward consideration of RP-1 DA20/0009 - DEMOLITION OF GARAGE, NEW DOUBLE GARAGE WITH UPPER FLOOR LOFT AREA, INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING AND BOUNDARY WALL TO REAR AT 21 FOX STREET, WAGGA WAGGA, LOT A DP 175176 to follow the public discussion forum.

CARRIED

 

 

RP-1          DA20/0009 - DEMOLITION OF GARAGE, NEW DOUBLE GARAGE WITH UPPER FLOOR LOFT AREA, INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING AND BOUNDARY WALL TO REAR AT 21 FOX STREET, WAGGA WAGGA, LOT A DP 175176

 

20/160       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council approve DA20/0009 for Demolition of garage, new double garage with upper floor loft area, internal alterations to dwelling and boundary wall to rear at 21 Fox Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 subject to the conditions outlined in the Section 4.15 Assessment Report, along with the following additional condition:

 

Prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate a survey certificate, from a registered land surveyor, is to be submitted to the Certifying Authority detailing the position of all existing structures and fencing upon the land.

CARRIED

 


 

RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 

MM-1          MAYORAL MINUTE - RIVERINA WATER DIVIDEND

A Motion was moved by The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council request Riverina Water County Council (RWCC) consider payment of a one-off dividend from its 2018/19 year result to its four constituent Councils.

 

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillors T Koschel and P Funnell

That Council defer consideration to the 25 May 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting.

 

The AMENDMENT on being put to the Meeting was CARRIED and became the Motion.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Amendment

Against the Amendment

Y Braid OAM

G Conkey OAM

P Funnell

R Kendall

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

20/161       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and P Funnell

That Council defer consideration to the 25 May 2020 Council Meeting.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given

NOM-1      NOTICE OF MOTION - emergency allocation of water in the Southern basin

 

20/162       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and R Kendall

That Council:

a       make representation to the NSW Premier the Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, Deputy Premier the Hon. John Barilaro MP and Minister for Water, Property and Housing, the Hon. Melinda Pavey MP to immediately activate an emergency allocation of water in the Southern basin for food and fodder production in consultation with the relevant agricultural bodies

b       write to all Local Government Areas in NSW and the Office of Local Government requesting they make representation in alliance with our position

c       copy in all NSW Members of Parliament

d       make representation to the NSW Government calling for a National Royal Commission into the Murray Darling Basin Plan (MDBP)

e       make representation to the NSW Government calling for a water asset register to be created

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 


 

 

Reports from Staff

 

RP-2          NSW Emergency Recovery Grants

 

20/163       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       accept $100,000 in funding under the NSW Emergency Recovery grant scheme

b       allocate the $100,000 funding to the villages as follows – Tarcutta ($34,000), Humula ($33,000), and Oberne ($33,000)

c       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into grant funding agreements with community groups from Tarcutta, Oberne, and Humula for the upgrade of facilities in their villages

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

RP-3          Amendment to Council's Fees and Charges

Councillor R Kendall declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the meeting, the time being 7:13pm.

20/164       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes

That Council implement the fee amendments as detailed in attached Table A, which excludes the City Development fees (charges 0889-0899) and Passenger Service Charges (numbers 0127-0131) for the reasons outlined in this report.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:14pm.

 

RP-4          RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

20/165       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That Council receive and note the report.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

 


 

 

RP-5          Lake Albert Vegetation Removal and Boat Ramp Extension

 

20/166       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       proceed with the proposed Lake Albert Vegetation removal and Boat Ramp extensions

b       approve the waiving of disposal fees at the Gregadoo Waste Management Centre for waste generated from the projects

c       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into an agreement with the Wagga Wagga Sailing Club (on behalf of the Lake Albert Community Group) for the completion of 6 boat ramp extensions

d       approve the budget variation/s as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

Councillor D Hayes requested information about “way finding” on the Wiradjuri Walking Track at the Travers Street roundabout near the highway.

 

Councillor T Koschel requested Council do some social media in relation International Nurses Day.

 

Councillor P Funnell thanked staff for the report to Council regarding maintenance to Lake Albert.

 

Councillor V Keenan requested an update on status of Council’s Advocacy Plan following an earlier Notice of Motion.

 

closed COUNCIL

20/167       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Tout

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 7:17pm.

CARRIED

AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.

 

Confidential Reports

CONF-1    Request for payment arrangements due to COVID-19 Impact

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the meeting, the time being 7:19pm.

20/168       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and P Funnell

That Council defer the monthly repayments for Debtor account 36840; and Rates and Charges for Lot 100 DP1012965 and Lot 10 DP1163676 for a period of 12 months with monthly repayments recommencing no later than 1 May 2021.

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor R Kendall re-entered the meeting, the time being 7:20pm.

 

CONF-2    RFT2020-19 SUPPLY OF A TELEMATICS GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM

Councillor D Tout declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the meeting, the time being 7:20pm.

20/169       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That Council:

a       accept the offer of Navman Wireless Australia Pty Ltd trading as Teletrac Navman (ABN: 50 123 981 457) for the supply of a Telematics Global Positioning System for their lump sum amount of $408,040 excluding GST

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Navman Wireless Australia Pty Ltd trading as Teletrac Navman (ABN: 50 123 981 457) for the supply of a Telematics Global Positioning System for their lump sum amount of $408,040 excluding GST

c       authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required

 

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

 

Councillor D Tout re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:21pm.

 

CONF-3    REVIEW OF SERVICE AREA

 

20/170       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and T Koschel

That:

 

a           Council close the Wagga Wagga Regional Family Day Care (FDC) Service under Wagga Wagga City Council, as the licensee, at 30 June 2020

 

b          Council’s decision in relation to the service area review be made public on 12 May 2020, with the publication of the minutes of this meeting, and that the reason Council wishes to delay the decision being made public is to allow communications with key stakeholders to occur

 

CARRIED

 

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

Y Braid OAM

 

G Conkey OAM

 

P Funnell

 

D Hayes

 

V Keenan

 

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Reversion to open COUNCIL

20/171       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and D Tout

That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 7:32pm.

CARRIED

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 7:34pm.

 

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR