Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Monday 20 January 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 Finance                                                                   (Mrs C Rodney)

Manager Community Services                                             (Ms M Scully)

Manager Operations                                                               (Mr S Otieno)

Manager Development Assessment & Building

Certification                                                                              (Mr P O’Brien)

Corporate Governance Coordinator                                    (Mrs N Johnson)

Communications & Engagement Officer                             (Mr S Shaw)

Visitor Economy & Events Coordinator                               (Mrs F Hamilton)

Cultural Officer                                                                        (Mr T Kurylowicz)

Project Officer – Cultural Plan 2030                                    (Mr S Payne)

Governance Officer                                                                (Ms B King)

 

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.

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

 

The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM acknowledged that it has been a really tough start to this year and would like to acknowledge a number of people where the bushfires are concerned.

 

The Mayor acknowledged all Firefighters, Volunteers, Councillors, and Council staff who have been truly magnificent. Council has had eight graders assisting in the fire areas as well as water tankers and fuel tankers. He expressed his sincere thanks to all for their contributions. Councils thoughts are also with Councillor V Keenan during this tough time.

 

The Mayor acknowledged the contribution from the Wagga Community. The Community have donated food, money, time and accommodation. It has been an outstanding effort and he is truly humbled by the effort of this community and pass on his sincere thanks to all concerned.

 

 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

 

CM-1         Ordinary Council Meeting - 16 December 2019

 

20/001       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 16 December 2019 be confirmed as a true and accurate record.

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

 

Declarations Of Interest

Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-2 Financial Performance Report as at 31 December 2019 the reason being that his workplace is named in the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 Wagga Wagga Business Chamber Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) the reason being that his employer is a member of the Wagga Wagga Business Chamber and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-4 Wagga Wagga Business Chamber Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) the reason being that his daughter in law is the President of the Organisation mentioned in the report and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-12 86 Harris Road Gobbagombalin (DA18/0302) Proposal to Defer Developer Contributions the reason being that he has involvement in the development industry and contributions to Council and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-1 PROPOSED LEASE RENEWAL TO THE LEISURE COMPANY INTEGRATED RECREATION INCORPORATED - 99 PETER STREET, WAGGA WAGGA the reason being that he is the Chair of the Leisure Company and vacated the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor V Keenan declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in NOM-1 Community and Council response to extreme weather events the reason being that the two Local Government areas that are mentioned in the report are Local Governments that she does work with, but has nothing to do with the contents of this report and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor V Keenan declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-8 Budget Variation: Enliven Public Art Plan 2017-21 the reason being that someone named in the report is involved on a project that she is working on currently and remained in the chamber during its consideration.

 

Councillor D Tout declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in M-3 SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE - MINUTES - 18 DECEMBER 2019 the reason being that his wife is on the Committee and remained in the chamber during its consideration.


 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

20/002       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM

That Council bring forward consideration of ENGLOBO to precede the public discussion forum.

CARRIED

 

 

PROCEDURAL MOTION - ENGLOBO

20/003       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

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-3, RP-8, RP-10, RP-13 to RP-15, M-1, M-2, CONF-2 to CONF-7 be adopted as recommended in the business papers.

CARRIED

 

 

PUBLIC DISCUSSION FORUM

 

rp-1     DA19/0412 - 2 LOT SUBDIVISION, 411 HAMPDEN AVENUE, CARTWRIGHTS HILL, NSW 2650

 

·                Mrs Jessica Blencave – Speaking against the report

 

 

Councillor K Pascoe vacated the chamber, the time being 6:15pm.

 

RP-4     Wagga Wagga Business Chamber Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

 

·         Mr Caleb Richards, Wagga Wagga Business Chamber – Speaking in favour of the report

·         Rys Bower – Speaking in favour of the report

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:24pm.

PROCEDURAL MOTION - CHANGE OF STANDING ORDERS

 

20/004       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and R Kendall

That Council bring forward consideration of the following reports to follow the public discussion forum:

·         rp-1 - DA19/0412 - 2 LOT SUBDIVISION, 411 HAMPDEN AVENUE, CARTWRIGHTS HILL, NSW 2650

·         RP-4   Wagga Wagga Business Chamber Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

CARRIED

 

 

RP-1          DA19/0412 - 2 LOT SUBDIVISION, 411 HAMPDEN AVENUE, CARTWRIGHTS HILL, NSW 2650

 

20/005       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan

That Council:

a          refuse DA19/0412 for a 2 Lot Residential Subdivision at 411 Hampden Avenue, Cartwrights Hill, Lot 83 DP751422 for the reasons outlined in the Section 4.15 Assessment report

b          refund 100% of the applicable development application fees

CARRIED

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

For the Motion

Against the Motion

G Conkey OAM

Y Braid OAM

D Hayes

P Funnell

V Keenan

T Koschel

R Kendall

D Tout

K Pascoe

 

 

 


 

RP-4          Wagga Wagga Business Chamber Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Councillor K Pascoe declared a Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 6:44pm.

20/006       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel

That Council:

a       endorse the attached draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Wagga Wagga City Council and the Wagga Wagga Business Chamber

b       delegate authority to the Mayor to sign the MoU on behalf of Council

c       approve the budget variation as detailed in the Financial Implications section of the report

d       provide the Wagga Wagga Business Chamber with all the relevant goals and/or actions from Council approved plans that relate to the business community for consideration of inclusion in the four year Strategic Plan of the Wagga Wagga Business Chamber

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

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:57pm.


 

MOTIONS OF WHICH DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN

 

NOM-1      Community and Council response to extreme weather events

That a Motion was moved by Councillors T Koschel and P Funnell

That Council:

a       note the impact of the devastating bushfires affecting communities around Australia including our own local government area and our neighbouring communities in Snowy Valleys and Greater Hume Shires

b       note the assistance Council is providing throughout this event through provision of staff, plant, facilities and services

c        receive a report outlining the readiness of our community as a regional centre for the impacts of extreme weather events such as bushfires and flooding and identify areas that need improvement or addressing

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor T Koschel and seconded by Councillor P Funnell

That Council:

a        Wagga Wagga City Council (General Manager and Mayor) write to impacted local government areas offering support and condolences for life and property loss

b        authorise the General Manager to action any requests for support from other local government areas and government agencies

c        on the conclusion of the current events (once called by lead incident control officer) receive a report regarding our readiness for emergency response in conjunction with but not limited to Combat agencies, Emergency Operation Centre, Recovery committee and other government reviews

Councillor D Tout signalled a FORESHADOWED an Amendment to The Mayor, Councillor G Conkey OAM.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT

For the AMENDMENT

Against the AMENDMENT

Y Braid OAM

G Conkey OAM

P Funnell

D Hayes

T Koschel

V Keenan

K Pascoe

R Kendall

 

The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was LOST.

 

Wording for the FORESHADOWED Amendment was endorsed by the Mover and Seconder and was incorporated into the original Motion.

 

 

 

 

20/007       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes

That Council:

a       note the impact of the devastating bushfires affecting communities around Australia including our own local government area and our neighbouring communities in Snowy Valleys and Greater Hume Shires

b       note the assistance Council is providing throughout this event through provision of staff, plant, facilities and services

c        authorise the General Manager to action any requests for support from other local government areas and government agencies

d       receive a report no earlier than August 2020 outlining the readiness of our community as a regional centre regarding our readiness for emergency response in conjunction with but not limited to impacted community members Combat agencies, Emergency Operation Centre, Recovery committee and other government reviews

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-1   DA19/0412 - 2 LOT SUBDIVISION, 411 HAMPDEN AVENUE, CARTWRIGHTS HILL, NSW 2650 was moved forward to follow the public discussion forum.

 


 

 

RP-2          Financial Performance Report as at 31 December 2019

Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 7:41pm.

20/008       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall

That Council:

a       approve the proposed 2019/20 budget variations for the month ended 31 December 2019 and note the forecasted balanced budget position presented

b       rescind the $7,400 donation to the Rotary Club of Murrumbidgee (Council Officers Report RP-4 22 July 2019 Minute reference 19/254 and correct the allocation of the $7,400 annual grant to the Rotaract Club of Wagga Wagga

c       in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act, provide financial assistance to Wagga Wagga Water Polo for the sum of $2,670

d       note the Responsible Accounting Officer’s reports, in accordance with the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 (Part 9 Division 3: Clause 203) that the financial position of Council is satisfactory having regard to the original estimates of income and expenditure and the recommendations made above

e       note the details of the external investments as at 31 December 2019 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

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

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor T Koschel re-entered the chamber, the time being 7:42pm.

 


 

 

RP-3          Proposed New Fee for the 2019/20 Fees and Charges

 

20/009       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       place the following new fee on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 25 January 2020 to 22 February 2020:

Item Number

Fee and Charge Description

Pricing Policy ID

2019/20 Fee (exclusive of GST)

GST

2019/20 Fee (inclusive of GST)

Basis

NEW

Domestic Waste Management Service Charge – Provision of 1,100L General Waste bins to Multi Unit Developments (Non Strata)

 

Provided on application and Council Officer approval. Charged per bin, per year and is in addition to the Domestic Waste Management Service Charge – Multi Unit Developments (Non Strata) and additional bins service charges.

 

C

$650.00

$0.00

$650.00

Each Bin

b       invite public submissions on the proposed new fee until 22 February 2020

c       receives a further report following the public exhibition period:

i         addressing any submission made in respect of the proposed new fee

ii        proposing adoption of the new fee unless there are any recommended amendments that will require a further public exhibition period

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-4 Wagga Wagga Business Chamber Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was moved forward to follow the public discussion forum.

 

 

RP-5          Roadside Memorials Policy - POL118

 

20/010       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and K Pascoe

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

CARRIED

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION

For the Motion

Against the Motion

D Hayes

Y Braid OAM

V Keenan

G Conkey OAM

R Kendall

P Funnell

K Pascoe

T Koschel

D Tout

 

 

 

RP-6          Agency Information Guide

A Motion was moved by Councillors P Funnell and K Pascoe

That Council adopt the revised Agency Information Guide as per the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 with the removal of the reference to the update of City of Wagga Wagga [Wiradjuri for place of many crows] to City of Wagga Wagga [Wiradjuri for place of dancing & celebration]

An AMENDMENT was moved by Councillor R Kendall and seconded by Councillor V Keenan

That Council adopt the revised Agency Information Guide as per the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.

RECORD OF VOTING ON THE AMENDMENT

For the AMENDMENT

Against the AMENDMENT

G Conkey OAM

Y Braid OAM

D Hayes

P Funnell

V Keenan

K Pascoe

R Kendall

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

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

20/011       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan  

That Council adopt the revised Agency Information Guide as per the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.

 

CARRIED

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

 

T Koschel

 

D Tout

 

 


 

RP-7          Wagga Wagga Cultural Plan 2020 – 2030

 

20/012       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and D Hayes

That Council:

a       endorse the draft City of Wagga Wagga Cultural Plan 2020-30 and place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 22 January 2020 and invite public submissions during that period

b       receive a further report following the public exhibition period:

i         addressing any submissions made in respect of the draft Cultural Plan

ii        proposing adoption of the Plan unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

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-8          Budget Variation: Enliven Public Art Plan 2017-21

 

20/013       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       update the Public Art Collection register as detailed in the report

b       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

 

 

 

RP-9          Events Strategy and Action Plan 2020-2024

 

20/014       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel

That Council:

a       approve the request to fund the Annual Grants – Events and Event Attraction items detailed in the financial section of this report

b       endorse the draft Events Strategy and Action Plan 2020-2024 to be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 22 January 2020 and inviting public submissions until 3 March 2020

i         receive a further report following the public exhibition and submission period addressing any submissions made and proposing adoption of the Strategy unless there are any recommended amendments deemed to be substantial and requiring a further public exhibition period

ii        note that funding of the Destination Event and Sports Attraction items detailed in the financial section of this report are subject to Council’s Long Term Financial Planning and budget approval processes

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-10        Upgrades to Street Lighting Network

 

20/015       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       approve the upgrades to the Street Lighting network as identified in Option 3 in the report

b       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary agreements with Essential Energy on behalf of Council

c       authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all relevant documents as required

d       approves the Council funded option and associated budget variations as detailed in the financial implications section of the report

e       receive a further report regarding smart technologies once Essential Energy have finalised their procurement processes

f        mandate the use of LED street lighting for all greenfield developments

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-11        Proposed Development of a Draft Regional Procurement Preference Policy

 

20/016       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors K Pascoe and R Kendall

That Council:

a       request the General Manager, or their delegate to proceed with the development of a draft Regional Procurement Preference Policy that contains the following general components:

i         applied to the region defined as being within the boundary of the Riverina Joint Organisation area

ii        applied to all procurement activities (both quotations and Tenders) $250,000 and above

iii       all procurement activities $250,000 and above are to have selection criteria developed similar to Tender activities including a Regional Content Selection Criteria

iv      the Regional Content Selection Criteria must be no greater than 5% (so that it is not the determining factor in any procurement activity, and the appropriate weighting can still be provided for quality and price for example)

v       that subject to public submissions and subsequent adoption, the impact of applying the Policy is to be reviewed after 12 months and reported back to Council in order to determine whether the Policy should continue or be rescinded

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-12        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 8:34pm.

20/017       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and T Koschel

That Council defer consideration of 86 Harris Road Gobbagombalin (DA18/0302) Proposal to Defer Developer CONTRIBUTIONS.

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

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:35pm.

 

 

RP-13        Civic Centre Lighting Upgrade Completion

 

20/018       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       receive and note the report

b       approve the budget variations 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

 

 

 

RP-14        RENEWAL OF COMMUNITY, CULTURAL AND SPORTING LEASE AND LICENCE AGREEMENTS EXPIRING DURING 2020

 

20/019       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to negotiate renewal of the community, cultural or sporting association lease and licence agreements as detailed in the body of this report

b       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute the agreements on behalf of the Council

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

 

D Tout

 

 

 


 

RP-15        PROPOSED LEASE FROM AUSTRALIAN RAIL TRACK CORPORATION FOR URANQUINTY RURAL FIRE SHED, REST STOP AND PLAYGROUND

 

20/020       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       enter into lease agreements with the Australian Rail Track Corporation for the sites identified in the body of this report, upon the terms outlined in the body of this report

b        delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council

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

 

D Tout

 

 

COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

M-1            Audit Risk and Improvement Committee - 21 November 2019 and Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Annual Report

 

20/021       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       endorses the recommendations contained in the minutes of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting held on 21 November 2019

b       receive and note the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Annual Report 2018-19

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

 

 

M-2            FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - MEETING HELD 3 DECEMBER 2019

 

20/022       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council receive the minutes of the Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting held on 3 December 2019.

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

 

 

M-3            SISTER CITY COMMUNITY COMMITTEE - MINUTES - 18 DECEMBER 2019

Councillor D Tout declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8.35pm.

20/023       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Hayes

That Council receive the minutes of the Sister City Community Committee Meeting held on 18 December 2019.

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 8:36pm.

 

 

QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE

 

The following Questions/Business with Notice will be addressed in the next available Business paper:

 

1.         Councillor P Funnell requested an update if Council has heard from the Minister in relation to Lake Albert? If not, is there an anticipated timeframe.

 

The General Manager, Mr P Thompson advised that Council has not received a response and Council is now seeking a meeting with the Minister.

 

2.         Councillor P Funnell raised a question if Council staff could investigate if there is an appetite for all day angle car parking at the eastern end of Chaston Street near the Hammond Health Centre.

 

3.         Councillor D Hayes asked a question raised by a resident, if there are any plans to install a water drinking station or a bubbler at the half-court basketball court and playground area at the corner of Docker and Bolton streets.

 

4.         Councillor D Hayes requested an update on when the response to the Notice of Motion on the Traffic Committee Proposal report that went to Council on 28 October 2019, will be coming to Council.

 

The General Manager, Mr P Thompson advised that a report will be provided to Council at the Ordinary Council meeting to be held Monday, 24 February 2020.

 

 


 

closed COUNCIL

20/024       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel

That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 8.42pm.

CARRIED

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

 

 

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

 

CONF-1    PROPOSED LEASE RENEWAL TO THE LEISURE COMPANY INTEGRATED RECREATION INCORPORATED - 99 PETER STREET, WAGGA WAGGA

Councillor R Kendall declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the chamber, the time being 8:43pm.

20/025       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and D Tout

That Council:

a        extend the lease with The Leisure Company Integrated Recreation Incorporated for premises at 99 Peter Street, Wagga Wagga to a total term of one year and six months expiring on 30 November 2020

b        delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council

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

 

T Koschel

 

K Pascoe

 

D Tout

 

 

Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:49pm.

 

CONF-2    KOORINGAL RISING MAIN - PROPOSED EASEMENTS FOR RIGHT OF CARRIAGEWAY AND CHANGE TO EASEMENT TO DRAIN SEWAGE

 

20/026       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       create a right of carriageway within Lots 5 & 6 DP 258993 at East Wagga Wagga benefitting Lot 58 DP 1094823 and Lot 3 DP 258993

b       create a right of carriageway within Lot 2 DP 258993 at East Wagga Wagga benefitting Lot 1 DP 714743

c       create a right of carriageway within Lot 11 DP 259053 at East Wagga Wagga benefitting Lot 54 DP 1096197

d       reduce the width of the easement to drain sewerage within Lot 7 DP 806826 to the size of three metres

e       delegate authority to the General Manager or their delegate to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Council

f        authorise the affixing of Council’s common seal to all relevant documents as required

g       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

 

 


 

 

CONF-3    Airport Taxiway

 

20/027       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       in accordance with Clause 178 of the Local Government (General Regulation) 2005, decline all tenders for the Airport Taxiway Upgrade Stage 1

b       pursuant to clause 178(3)(e) authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into negotiations with any person (whether or not the person was a tenderer) with a view to entering into a contract in relation to the Airport Taxiway Upgrade Stage 1

c       note the reason for declining to invite fresh tenders or applications is that this action would not produce different or more satisfactory offers

d       note the reason for determining to enter into negotiations is that the evaluation has identified the selection of separable portions of the offer(s) is to be negotiated with the intention of not exceeding the project budget

e       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract(s), using Council’s Common Seal if required, should negotiations be successful

f        accept the Restart NSW grant funding of an additional $1 million to undertake the taxiway project

g       approve the budget variations as detailed in the financial implications section of this report

h       approve the transfer of the Airport Taxiway project from the Potential Projects list into the Delivery Program

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

 

 


 

 

CONF-4    Ratepayer Matter

 

20/028       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       authorise, in accordance with Clause 131 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, the write off of charges of $9,042.94 on property Lot 1 DP86191 for the reasons outlined in the body of this report and refund this amount to the owner of the respective property

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to write to the property owner advising that Council has approved the write off of charges and refund due to the reasons outlined in the body of this report

c       approve the budget variation 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

 

 

 

CONF-5    RFT2020-13 FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR FLOOD MITIGATION OPTIONS FOR NORTH WAGGA AND SURROUNDING FLOODPLAIN AREA

 

20/029       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       accept the offer of Centre for International Economics (ABN: 11 705 723 812) for undertaking the Feasibility Study for Flood Mitigation Options for their lump sum amount of $173,386.36 excluding GST

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Centre for International Economics (ABN: 11 705 723 812) for undertaking the Feasibility Study for Flood Mitigation Options

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

 

D Tout

 

 

CONF-6    RFQ2020-519 Supply of One 6x4 Truck with Fire Fighting Capability

 

20/030       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       accept the offer of Wagga Trucks Pty Ltd for one Volvo FMx11 330, 6x4 Truck Specialized for the amount of $325,904.00 excluding GST

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Wagga Trucks Pty Ltd for the supply of one Volvo FMx11 330, 6x4 Truck Specialized for the amount of $325,904.00 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

 

D Tout

 

CONF-7    RFQ2020-517 Supply of Two 4x2 Tip and Tilt Tray Trucks

 

20/031       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and V Keenan

That Council:

a       accept the offer of Wagga Trucks Pty Ltd for two new 2019 HINO FE 1426 Automatic, 4x2 Tip and Tilt Tray Trucks for the total amount of $309,815.52 excluding GST (each unit costing $154,907.76 excluding GST)

b       authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Wagga Trucks Pty Ltd for two new 2019 HINO FE 1426 Automatic, 4x2 Tip and Tilt Tray Trucks for the total amount of $309,815.52 excluding GST, (each unit costing $154,907.76 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

 

D Tout

 

Reversion to open COUNCIL

20/032       RESOLVED:

                   On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and P Funnell

That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 8.50pm.

CARRIED

 

 

THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 8.52pm.

 

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                                                                                                      MAYOR