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Councillor Dallas Tout (Mayor from the time of adjournment for the balance of the meeting)
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 Infrastructure Services (Acting) (Mr H Pavitt)
Director City Engineering (Mr W Faulkner)
Director Regional Activation (Mr J Sidgwick)
Chief Financial Officer (Mrs C Rodney)
Chief Operating Officer (Mr S Gray)
Executive Director - People & Culture (Acting) (Mrs T Reeckman)
Project Director Regulatory Planning Reform (Ms R Fox)
Manager Corporate Governance & Performance (Mr D Galloway)
Manager Community Services (Ms M Scully)
Manager City Growth & Regional Assets (Mr B Creighton)
Corporate Governance & Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Project Communications Officer (Ms E Brown)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mrs M Oldaker)
Governance Officer (Ms K West)
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Aunty Dorothy Whyman, Senior
Wiradjuri Elder performed the Welcome to Country.
Acknowledgement Of Country
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.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and A Parkins That Council move forward PM-1 OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS OF OFFICE to follow the Reflection. |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and J McKinnon That: a each Councillor take an oath or make an affirmation of office in the prescribed format in accordance with the provisions of Section 233A of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) b each Councillor read out aloud the prescribed wording of the oath or affirmation of office to be taken in front of the General Manager c Council record in the Minutes that the oath or affirmation of office was taken by all Councillors |
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COUNCILLORS’ OATH OF OFFICE
Councillors K Subed, L Tanner and D Tout took the Oath of Office in accordance with the provisions of Section 233A of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), individually reading out aloud the prescribed wording below in presence of the General Manager, fellow Councillors, staff and the gallery.
I, Councillor…. swear that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of the Wagga Wagga Local Government area and the Wagga Wagga City Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment.
COUNCILLORS’ AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE
Councillors A Condron, G Davies, R Foley, T Koschel, J McKinnon and A Parkins took the Affirmation of Office in accordance with the provisions of Section 233A of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), individually reading out aloud the prescribed wording below in presence of the General Manager, fellow Councillors, staff and the gallery.
I, Councillor….. solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of the Wagga Wagga Local Government area and the Wagga Wagga City Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment.
APOLOGIES
An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for the Director Community, Mrs J Summerhayes on the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and Councillor A Parkins.
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On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and T Koschel That Council grant leave of absence to Councillor Jenny McKinnon for 11 November 2024. |
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On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and R Foley That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 26 August 2024 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
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No declarations of interest were received.
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PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
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PM-2 (a) ELECTION OF MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR – method of voting |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Foley That Council conduct the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor by open voting. |
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Councillor D Tout vacated the Chair the time being 6.38pm, handing over to the General Manager, Mr P Thompson to conduct the elections of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor. Mr P Thompson advised the meeting that he was the Returning Officer and would conduct each election.
Election of the Mayor
Two (2) nominations were received for the Office of Mayor:
· Councillor Amelia Parkins
· Councillor Dallas Tout
The Returning Officer then conducted the election the Mayor.
Following the conclusion of the vote, the Returning Officer declared Councillor Dallas Tout elected to the position of Mayor for the Council of the City of Wagga Wagga for the period 14 October 2024 to September 2026 with the result of the count being:
· Councillor Amelia Parkins - Two (2) Votes
· Councillor Dallas Tout – Seven (7) Votes
Election of Deputy Mayor
Two (2) nominations were received for the Office of Deputy Mayor:
· Councillor Georgie Davies
· Councillor Amelia Parkins
The Returning Officer, then conducted the election the Deputy Mayor.
Following the conclusion of the vote, the Returning Officer declared Councillor Georgie Davies elected to the position of Deputy Mayor for the Council of the City of Wagga Wagga for the period 14 October 2024 to September 2025 with the result of the count being:
· Councillor Georgie Davies – six (6) Votes
· Councillor Amelia Parkins – three (3) Votes
The Mayor, Councillor Dallas Tout assumed the chair, the time being 6.43pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and J McKinnon That Council suspend standing orders and adjourn for a short recess to allow for a media opportunity, the time being 6.44pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and A Parkins That Council resume the meeting and re-instate standing orders, the time being 7.02pm. |
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM
NOM-1 NOTICE OF MOTION - Council support for community cost of living pressures
· Michael Henderson – Speaking in Against the Recommendation
Councillor T Koschel vacated the chamber, the time being 7:59pm.
Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:04pm.
Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given
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NOM-1 NOTICE OF MOTION - Council support for community cost of living pressures |
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A Motion was moved by Councillors J McKinnon and R Foley That Council acknowledges it has a community which is currently confronted by a cost of living crisis. In recognition of this circumstance Council calls upon the General Manager to bring a preliminary report by no later than the December 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, which identifies where Council might be able provide cost of living relief both in terms of current practices and policy change. An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor T Koschel and seconded by Councillor A Condron
That Council receive a report including, but not limited to: a current list of initiatives being undertaken by Council supporting the cost of living crisis that will fit within our current budget b list of potential joint ventures with private businesses and or welfare organisations that assist with the cost of living crisis c list of current initiatives provided by the State Government supporting the cost of living crisis RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT
The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was LOST.
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On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and R Foley That Council acknowledges it has a community which is currently confronted by a cost of living crisis. In recognition of this circumstance Council calls upon the General Manager to bring a preliminary report by no later than the December 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, which identifies where Council might be able provide cost of living relief both in terms of current practices and policy change. |
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NOM-2 NOTICE OF MOTION - REVIEW OF COUNCIL’S ROAD OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE |
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On the Motion of Councillors G Davies and T Koschel That Council: a identify, and list in priority, Council-owned roads that should be reclassified from ‘Local’ to ‘Regional’ b identify, and list in priority, Council-owned roads which should be transferred to, and maintained by, the State Government c identify the length in kilometres of each road and provide a timeframe of when the roads will need significant capital restoration as well as their average annual maintenance cost d once appropriate roads have been identified, bring the findings back to Council so that Councillors can come to an agreement on the best approach to lobby the State Government to ensure the transfer of ownership and maintenance takes place |
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On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and R Foley That Council: a conduct an election of five (5) Councillors to the Board of Riverina Water County Council from October 2024 until the next Local Government Election, currently September 2028 b note that in accordance with the Local Government (General) Regulations 2021, the General Manager is the Returning Officer for the election of Board Members to Riverina Water County Council |
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At this stage of the meeting the General Manager, Mr Peter Thompson advised that he is the Returning Officer for the election of Councillors to the Board of Riverina Water County Council and that the General Manager of Riverina Water County Council, Mr Andrew Crackanthorp, accepted the invitation as scrutineer in the conduct of the election.
It was noted that, in the event of there being more than five candidates for the Riverina Water County Council, an election will be held in accordance with Clause 396 (Schedule 9) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, and that such election is to be determined by preferential ballot.
Election of five Councillors to the Board of Riverina Water County Council
The nominations received for the Board members of Riverina Water County Council were:
· Councillor Allana Condron
· Councillor Georgie Davies
· Councillor Richard Foley
· Councillor Tim Koschel
· Councillor Jenny McKinnon
· Councillor Amelia Parkins
· Councillor Lindsay Tanner
· Councillor Dallas Tout
Ballot papers were distributed with preferential ballots undertaken for the election.
Following the conclusion of the election and preference count, the Returning Officer declared the following Councillors elected to the Board of Riverina Water County Council until September 2028:
· Position One - Councillor Tim Koschel
· Position Two - Councillor Georgie Davies
· Position Three - Councillor Allana Condron
· Position Four - Councillor Dallas Tout
· Position Five - Councillor Jenny McKinnon
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On the Motion of Councillors L Tanner and A Parkins That Council delegate the following powers, authorities, duties or functions to the Mayor, as listed below: 1. Day-to-day oversight of the General Manager’s employment under the contract of employment between the Council and the General Manager as contemplated by the ‘Guidelines for the Appointment & Oversight of General Managers’ 2. Incurring expenditure on behalf of the Council in connection with the mayor’s day-to-day oversight of the General Manager’s employment in order to obtain independent expert advice on matters relating to the General Manager’s performance under the contract of employment between the Council and the General Manager 3. To expend money in an amount not exceeding $30,000.00 in any financial year in the proper exercise of the Council’s functions in circumstances where the Mayor reasonably considers that the expenditure is urgent and the expenditure is duly authorised by the Council under clause 211 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 and subject to any conditions or limitations imposed by resolution of the Council from time to time specifically for the purpose of this delegation 4. To approve jointly with the General Manager, the attendance of Councillors at any seminar, conference, meeting or course, provided that: i. such delegation shall not be exercised if there is a prior Council meeting at which the attendance might be considered allowing sufficient time for registration, arrangements, etc ii. provision has been made for such expenditure in the Council’s budget iii. such seminar, conference etc is for one day or less and does not involve an overnight stay 5. To call Extraordinary Council Meetings of the Council as per Council's Code of Meeting Practice |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and L Tanner That Council, pursuant to section 291A(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1993, declare that casual vacancies occurring in the office of a councillor within 18 months after the last ordinary election of councillors for the Council on 14 September 2024, are to be filled by a countback of votes cast at that election for the office in accordance with section 291A of the Act and directs the General Manager to notify the Electoral Commissioner for NSW of Council's decision within 7 days of this decision. CARRIED |
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RP-4 2024 Local Government NSW Annual Conference - Election of Delegates and Motions |
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A Motion was moved by Councillors R Foley and G Davies That Council: a endorse the Mayor and three (3) Councillors to attend the Local Government NSW Annual Conference to be held from Sunday 17 to Tuesday 19 November 2024 b elect three Councillor delegates referred to in (a) above to attend the Conference c note that Councillors elected to attend the conference will be Council’s voting delegates for any Local Government NSW elections for the following twelve months d notes that no motions have been received for the conference An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor L Tanner and seconded by Councillor R Foley
That Council: a endorse the Mayor and one (1) Councillor to attend the Local Government NSW Annual Conference to be held from Sunday 17 to Tuesday 19 November 2024 b elect one Councillor delegate referred to in (a) above to attend the Conference c note that Councillors elected to attend the conference will be Council’s voting delegates for any Local Government NSW elections for the following twelve months d notes that no motions have been received for the conference
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT
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On the Motion of Councillors R Foley and G Davies That Council: a endorse the Mayor and three (3) Councillors to attend the Local Government NSW Annual Conference to be held from Sunday 17 to Tuesday 19 November 2024 b elect three Councillor delegates referred to in (a) above to attend the Conference c note that Councillors elected to attend the conference will be Council’s voting delegates for any Local Government NSW elections for the following twelve months d notes that no motions have been received for the conference |
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Councillor A Condron self-nominated
Councillor R Foley self-nominated
Councillor J McKinnon self-nominated
Councillor K Subedi self-nominated as an alternate
Councillors A Condron, R Foley and J McKinnon were duly appointed as Councillor representatives to attend the 2024 LGNSW Conference, with the Mayor from 17 to Tuesday 19 November 2024, noting that Councillor K Subedi is the alternate should an appointed Council be unable to attend.
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RP-5 NSW PUBLIC LIBRARIES ASSOCIATION (NSWPLA) SWITCH 2024 CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and A Parkins That Council: a be represented at the NSW Public Libraries Association (NSWPLA) SWITCH 2024 Conference and Annual General Meeting, to be held in Coffs Harbour on 12-15 November 2024 b appoints one Councillor as Council’s delegate to attend the conference |
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Councillor T Koschel nominated Councillor A Parkins
Councillor A Parkins accepted the nomination.
Councillor A Parkins was duly appointed to attend NSW Public Libraries Association (NSWPLA) SWITCH 2024 Conference and Annual General Meeting, from 12-15 November 2024.
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RP-6 DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST RETURNS - COUNCILLORS AND DESIGNATED STAFF 2024 |
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On the Motion of Councillors L Tanner and A Parkins That the Register of Pecuniary Interest Returns, containing current returns of Councillors and Designated Staff for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 be tabled in accordance with Clause 4.21 of the Model Code of Conduct. |
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On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and J McKinnon That Council receive and note the report. |
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On the Motion of Councillors J McKinnon and A Parkins That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 9.20pm. |
AT THIS STAGE OF THE MEETING THE PRESS AND PUBLIC GALLERY RETIRED FROM THE COUNCIL MEETING.
Councillor R Foley vacated the chamber, the time being 9:21pm.
Councillor R Foley re-entered the chamber, the time being 9:22pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors L Tanner and A Parkins That Council: a accept the offer of Fulton Hogan Industries Pty Ltd (ABN: 54 000 538 689) for the Pavement Rehabilitation-Stabilisation works in various locations of Wagga Wagga in the lump sum amount of $1,047,228.52 including GST noting 5% contingency has been built into the final price b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter a contract with Fulton Hogan Industries Pty Ltd (ABN: 54 000 538 689) for the pavement rehabilitation stabilisation in various locations of Wagga Wagga c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required |
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On the Motion of Councillors L Tanner and T Koschel That Council: a endorse the General Manager or their delegate to enter into an agreement with Giants Netball to host a pre-season match at Wagga Wagga Multi-Purpose Stadium b authorise the affixing of Council common seal to any relevant documents as required c approve the budget variations as detailed in the Financial Implications Section of the report |
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CONF-3 Settlement of Class 3 proceedings (case no. 2023/227116) commenced against Transgrid |
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On the Motion of Councillors L Tanner and A Parkins That Council, in relation to the Class 3 proceedings (case no. 2023/227116) commenced by Wagga Wagga City Council in the Land and Environment Court of NSW on 17 July 2023: a authorises the affixing of the Council Seal to the following documents to settle the dispute and discontinue the proceedings: i Deed of Settlement between Wagga City Council, NSW Electricity Networks Assets Pty Ltd as Trustee for the NSW Electricity Networks Assets Trust, NSW Electricity Networks Operations Pty Ltd as Trustee for the NSW Electricity Networks Operations Trust and the Electricity Transmission Ministerial Holding Corporation; and ii Community Initiative Agreement between NSW Electricity Networks Operations Pty Ltd as Trustee for the NSW Electricity Networks Operations Trust and Wagga Wagga City Council b notes the full terms of the Deed of Settlement and the Community Initiative Agreement which are included as a separate confidential cover attachment |
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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 9.30pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 9.32pm.
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MAYOR