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 Dallas Tout
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Director Community (Mrs J Summerhayes)
Director Commercial Operations (Ms C Angel)
Director Regional Activation (Mr M Keys)
Manager Procurement Services (Mr D Butterfield)
Manager Audit, Risk & Governance (Ms I Hensley)
Manager City Strategy (Mr T Kell)
Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications (Mr S Gray)
Manager Technical & Strategy (Mr P Ross)
Manager Development Assessment & Building
Certification (Mr P O’Brien)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mr S Shaw)
Manager Council Businesses (Mr D Woods)
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.
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel That Council re-instate standing orders, the time being 6:20pm. |
An apology for non-attendance was received and accepted for Councillor Kerry Pascoe and Director Corporate Services, Mrs Natalie Te Pohe.
CARRIED
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and D Tout That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 24 February 2020 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.
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Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant, Pecuniary Interest in CONF-2 - RFT2020-25 ROAD PAVEMENT MATERIAL SUPPLY the reason being that a Director of one of the tenderers is a business associate of his and vacated the chamber during its consideration.
Councillor P Funnell declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-4 - CODE OF CONDUCT MATTER the reason being that he is named in the report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and R Kendall That Council bring forward consideration of ENGLOBO to precede the public discussion forum. |
PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM
RP-1 DCP Amendment - Management of additions, secondary dwellings and infill development within the heritage conservation Area
· Mr Chris Roche – Speaking against the report
· Dr Michael Whitelaw – Speaking against the report
R-3 Dunns Road
· Mr Wayne Lennon – Speaking in favour of the report
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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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That Council: a accept the Federal Government grant of $5,804,356 as a contribution towards the total cost of $8,291,937 for the construction of Dunns Road b contribute $2,487,581 towards the construction of Dunns Road c delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council d proceed to complete the detailed survey and design of Dunns Road in line with the approved grant application e proceed with the preparation of a review of environmental factors/environmental impact statement (REF/EIS), co-ordinate relevant service authority infrastructure relocations, and commence negotiations for land acquisitions where appropriate g approve the budget variation for the timing of the works as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report
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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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D Tout |
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MOTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN
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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D Tout |
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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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D Tout |
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RP-1 - DCP Amendment - Management of additions, secondary dwellings and infill development within the heritage conservation Area was moved forward to follow the public discussion forum.
RECORD OF VOTING ON DEVELOPMENT OR PLANNING MATTERS - SECTION 375A(3) LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1993
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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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D Tout |
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RP-3 – DUNNS ROAD was moved forward to follow the public discussion forum.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a endorse the recommendations of the Traffic Committee in respect of two business items that were distributed to members electronically on 10 February 2020 and that relate to the: i the extension of an existing BUS ZONE on the western side of Fitzmaurice Street, immediately north of the intersection with Johnston Street, by a length of 12 metres ii establishment of a new BUS ZONE in Macleay Street at the front of the TAFE NSW Wagga Wagga campus
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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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D Tout |
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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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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council provide in-principle support for the draft Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct Masterplan being placed on public exhibition to enable community consultation and engagement. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a note that the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee have provided feedback at their meeting on 20 February 2020 that has been incorporated into the draft Regional Procurement Preference Policy – POL 064 b endorse the draft Regional Procurement Preference Policy – POL064 and place on exhibition for a period of 28 days from 21 March 2019 and invite public submissions for 42 days until 2 May 2020 on the draft Regional Procurement Preference Policy – POL 064 c receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period: i addressing any submission made in respect of the draft Regional Procurement Preference Policy – POL 064 ii proposing adoption of the Policy unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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P Funnell |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a note that there were no public submissions received during the exhibition period b adopt the following new fee for inclusion in the 2019/20 Fees and Charges:
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council endorse submitting the motion outlined in the report to the National General Assembly of Local Government Annual Conference on 14 to 17 June 2020. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council, in accordance with Clause 178(3)(f) of the Local Government (General Regulation) 2005 (LG Regulation) formally declines to accept any tender for the reason that it will carry out internal audit services using employed staff. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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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D Tout |
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Councillor T Koschel vacated the chamber, the time being 7:44pm.
Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:45pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes That Council accept the Performance Reports against Council’s Combined Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019/2020 as at December 2019.
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council receive and note the report. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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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P Funnell |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That Council receive the minutes of the Crime Prevention Working Group held on 24 February 2020. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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R Kendall |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council endorses the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 20 February 2020.
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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P Funnell |
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D Tout |
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Councillor P Funnell vacated the chamber, the time being 7:59pm.
Councillor P Funnell re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:00pm.
QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
On the Motion of Councillors D Tout and R Kendall That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 8:16pm. |
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 D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: b pursuant to clause 178(3)(e) of the Local Government (General Regulation) 2005, authorise the General Manager, or their delegate, to enter into negotiations with any person with the intention of entering into a contract for the Entwine Landscaping works c authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract, using Council’s Common Seal if required, should negotiations be successful
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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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D Tout |
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Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant, Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:26pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Hayes That Council defers consideration of CONF-2 - RFT2020-25 ROAD PAVEMENT MATERIAL SUPPLY pending a request for further information.
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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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T Koschel |
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D Tout |
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Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:27pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a accept transfer of ownership of the Forest Hill Tennis Club land being Lot 2 DP 401907 and Lot 1 DP 103311 from the Forest Hill Tennis Club Incorporated for nil cost b agree to write off outstanding Council rates owed by the Forest Hill Tennis Club Incorporated in the amount of $2,237.26 c upon transfer classify the land as operational land in accordance with the provisions of s31 of the Local Government Act 1993 d delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to complete and execute the any necessary documents on behalf of Council e authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all relevant documents as required f approve the budget variations as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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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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D Tout |
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At this stage of the meeting Director Community, Mrs J Summerhayes, Director Commercial Operations, Ms C Angel, Director Regional Activation, Mr M Keys, Manager Procurement Services, Mr D Butterfield and Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications, Mr S Gray vacated the Chamber the time being vacated 8:27pm.
Councillor T Koschel vacated the chamber, the time being 8:48pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Tout 1. That the Council notes it is in receipt of a final investigation report submitted to the Council for consideration in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Administrative Procedures for the Code of Conduct, and which has been made available to Councillors with the confidential business paper for this meeting.
2. That the Council notes the findings made by the investigator that Councillor Koschel breached clauses 3.2, 3.7(c) and 3.10(c) of Council’s Code of Conduct (June 2019) by breaching general conduct, harassment and discrimination and bullying provisions against a community member.
3. That the Council take no action in relation to the final investigation report.
4. That the reason(s) for not accepting their recommendation as included in the final investigation report) is that there is insufficient grounds to conclude a breach of the Code of Conduct.
5. That Council requests the Complaints Coordinator notify the Office of Local Government NSW of the Council’s decision not to adopt the investigator’s recommendation and the reason(s) for it, in accordance with the Administrative Procedures for the Code of Conduct (adopted June 2019).
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
D Hayes |
G Conkey OAM |
V Keenan |
P Funnell |
R Kendall |
D Tout |
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Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 9:32pm.
At this stage of the meeting Director Community, Mrs J Summerhayes, Director Commercial Operations, Ms C Angel, Director Regional Activation, Mr M Keys, Manager Procurement Services, Mr D Butterfield and Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications, Mr S Gray re-entered the Chamber the time being vacated 9:32pm.
On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and D Tout That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 9:34pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 9:37pm.
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MAYOR