The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM
Councillor Yvonne Braid OAM
Councillor Paul Funnell
Councillor Dan Hayes
Councillor Vanessa Keenan
Councillor Rod Kendall
Councillor Tim Koschel
Councillor Kerry Pascoe
Councillor Dallas Tout
General Manager (Mr P Thompson)
Director Corporate Services (Mrs N Te Pohe)
Director Community (Mrs J Summerhayes)
Director Commercial Operations (Ms C Angel)
Director Regional Activation (Mr M Keys)
Manager Audit, Risk & Governance (Ms I Hensley)
Manager Finance (Mrs C Rodney)
Manager Council Business (Mr D Woods)
Manager Community Services (Ms M Scully)
Manager Corporate Strategy & Communications (Mr S Gray)
Manager Procurement Services (Mr D Butterfield)
Manager Project Delivery (Mr R Shah)
Manager Development Assessment & Building
Certification (Mr P O’Brien)
Project Coordinator (Mr T Lemerle)
Visitor Economy & Events Coordinator (Ms F Hamilton)
Communications & Engagement Officer (Mr S Shaw)
Corporate Governance Coordinator (Mrs N Johnson)
Almighty God,
Help protect our Mayor, elected Councillors and staff.
Help Councillors to govern with justice, integrity, and respect for equality, to preserve rights and liberties, to be guided by wisdom when making decisions and settling priorities, and not least of all to preserve harmony.
Amen.
I would like to acknowledge the Wiradjuri people who are the Traditional Custodians of this Land. I would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present of the Wiradjuri Nation and extend that respect to other Community members present.
No apologies were received.
CONDOLENCE AND SYMPATHY
The Mayor, Councillor Greg Conkey OAM extended condolences and sympathy to the family of the late Mr Arthur Summons and recognised his significant contribution to the City, in particular his distinguished sporting career and contribution to Wagga Wagga City Council as a Alderman from 1971 to 1977.
Confirmation of Minutes
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That the Minutes of the proceedings of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 11 May 2020 be confirmed as a true and accurate record. |
Declarations Of Interest
Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in CONF-7 - Tenant Hardship the reason being that he is a Director of a company referred to in the report and vacated the meeting during its consideration.
Councillor V Keenan declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-5 - Financial Performance Report as at 30 April 2020 the reason being that she is a member of the Wagga Women’s Health Centre Management Committee and vacated the meeting during its consideration.
Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-1 - DA19/0603 -ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS INCLUDING REAR EXTENSION AND GARAGE AT 93 BEST STREET, WAGGA WAGGA, LOT 17 SECTION 49 DP 759031 the reason being that the proponent is a business associate of his and vacated the meeting during its consideration.
Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest in RP-7 - DA17/0663.02 - Request for Deferral of Developer Contributions - Sewerage - 50 Edward St Wagga wagga Nsw 2650 the reason being that his company is involved in developer contributions processes and vacated the meeting during its consideration.
Councillor T Koschel declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in RP-5 - Financial Performance Report as at 30 April 2020 the reason being that the business he works for is named in the report and remained in the meeting during its consideration.
Councillor P Funnell declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in NOM-4 NOTICE OF MOTION - ACCESS TO GREEN SPACES AT SCHOOLS the reason being his wife is employed by and his family are involved in a non-systemic school and remained in the meeting during its consideration.
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and T Koschel That Council bring forward consideration of EnGlobo to precede the public discussion forum. |
Councillor K Pascoe declared a Pecuniary Interest and vacated the meeting, the time being 6:10 pm.
RP-1 DA19/0603 - ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS INCLUDING REAR EXTENSION AND GARAGE AT 93 BEST STREET, WAGGA WAGGA, LOT 17 SECTION 49 DP 759031
· Greg Bannon – speaking in favour of the report
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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Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the chamber, the time being 6:15pm.
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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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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Motions Of Which Due Notice Has Been Given
A Motion was moved by Councillors P Funnell and T Koschel
That Council: a adopt a position of no increases in salaries, wages or payments for the year 2020/2021 to Councillors, contracted senior staff and all other employees. b approach LGNSW, the Office of Local Government and the relevant unions to negotiate and establish a legal framework for this implementation c notify the Premier the Hon. Gladys Berejiklian MP, NSW Treasurer the Hon. Dominic Perrottet MP, and the Minister for Local Government the Hon. Shelley Hancock MP of this position of council
The Motion on being put to the meeting was LOST.
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
G Conkey OAM |
P Funnell |
D Hayes |
T Koschel |
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R Kendall |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
A Motion was moved by Councillors P Funnell and Y Braid OAM That Council: a write to the Minister for Local Government Minister, the Hon. Shelley Hancock MP requesting that local government elections be held in September 2020 as originally scheduled (or as close as possible) b take this motion to the Riverina Joint Organisation (RJO) and Canberra Region Joint Organisation (CRJO) seeking support in this request
The Motion on being put to the meeting was LOST.
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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P Funnell |
Y Braid OAM |
K Pascoe |
G Conkey OAM |
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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 T Koschel and P Funnell That Council receives a report by the end of June 2020 that: a builds or amends its current policy for Notice of Motions and resolutions b include a time frame for Notice of Motions and resolutions to come back to Councillors c builds a register on Council’s website, so the community can track Notice of Motions and resolutions and update everyone when reports are due back to Council |
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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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council receive a report on developing partnerships with schools and the Department of Education to re-open green spaces at schools that have been fenced off, in particular Kooringal High School and Mount Austin High School.
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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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K Pascoe |
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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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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RP-1 - DA19/0603 - Alterations and additions including rear extension and garage at 93 Best Street, Wagga Wagga, Lot 17 Section 49 DP 759031 was moved forward to follow the public discussion forum.
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe That Council reaffirm its commitment to the Riverina Joint Organisation (RivJO). |
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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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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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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K Pascoe |
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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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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor V Keenan declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the meeting, the time being 7:15pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and R Kendall That Council: a approve the proposed 2019/20 budget variations for the month ended 30 April 2020 and note the proposed deficit budget position as a result of COVID-19 with the impacts from COVID-19 to be presented in a separate report b 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 c note the details of the external investments as at 30 April 2020 in accordance with section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993 d note the impact of COVID-19 on Council’s investment portfolio, as provided by Council’s independent investment advisor
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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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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor V Keenan re-entered the meeting, the time being 7:16pm.
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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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor R Kendall re-entered the meeting, the time being 7:17pm.
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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G Conkey OAM |
Y Braid OAM |
R Kendall |
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 |
Councillor K Pascoe re-entered the meeting, the time being 7:38pm.
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On the Motion of Councillors V Keenan and T Koschel That Council: a note all submissions and feedback received relating to the exhibited Events Strategy and Action Plan 2020-2024 b adopt the Events Strategy and Action Plan 2020-2024 with the recommended changes as detailed in the report |
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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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe That Council endorse an Ordinary Council Meeting be held on Monday, 14 September 2020. |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe That Council receive and note the report. |
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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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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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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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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QUESTIONS/BUSINESS WITH NOTICE
On the Motion of Councillors T Koschel and R Kendall That the Council now resolve itself into a Closed Council, the time being 8:15pm. |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe That Council: a authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a Loan Facility with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia for up to: i $2,617,836 to fund the projects identified as part of Tranche 1 in the body of the report ii $6,526,746 to fund the projects identified as part of Tranche 2 in the body of the report iii $574,593 to fund the projects identified as part of Tranche 3 in the body of the report iv $2,251,112 to fund the projects identified as part of Tranche 4 in the body of the report b authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all necessary documents as required |
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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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe That Council: a in accordance with Clause 178 of the Local Government (General Regulation) 2005, decline all tenders for the RFT2020-01 RIFL Hub 2 Design and Construct for the following reasons: 1. The General terms of Contract issued with the tender require some amendment to include provisions to provide for the rights and obligations of the parties in the COVID-19 management issues impact on delivery of the contract works; and 2. While each tender has responded to the requirements of the tender there is a need to further clarify tender pricing options for the delivery of some optional items which will be detailed when the construction design is completed 3. There is a need to clarify and detail the delivery schedule to align the schedule with the Agreement to lease currently being finalised with Visy Logistics Pty Ltd 4. These matters do not substantially impact or alter the tenders submitted and the contract will be awarded to the preferred tender obtained from the public competitive tender process which has been conducted b pursuant to clause 178(3)(e) authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into negotiations with the submitting tenderer(s) initially, with a view to finalising contractual terms in relation to the design and construction of the RIFL Hub 2 and 3 c receive a further report for consideration on the outcome of negotiations
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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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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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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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K Pascoe |
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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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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors R Kendall and K Pascoe That Council: a accept the offer of Proway Livestock Equipment Pty Ltd (ABN: 64 071 312 804) for the construction of a cattle fan draft in the lump sum amount of $349,976.70 excluding GST b authorise the General Manager or their delegate to enter into a contract with Proway Livestock Equipment Pty Ltd (ABN: 64 071 312 804 for the construction of a cattle fan draft for their lump sum amount of $349,976.70 excluding GST c authorise the affixing of Council’s Common Seal to all relevant documents as required |
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor R Kendall declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest and vacated the meeting, the time being 8:16pm. |
On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and T Koschel That Council: a note the mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Rent Relief was introduced by the Federal Government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020 b grant a rent reduction to the Leisure Company Disability Service Ltd in the amount of $5,234.63 (excluding GST) as outlined in the body of this report c waive the rent increase due 1 June 2020 d note changes to the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 section 413J mean that public notice actions under S610E of the Local Government Act 1993 are not required
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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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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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Councillor R Kendall re-entered the chamber, the time being 8:18pm.
RECORD OF VOTING ON THE MOTION
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Y Braid OAM |
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G Conkey OAM |
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P Funnell |
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D Hayes |
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V Keenan |
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R Kendall |
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T Koschel |
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K Pascoe |
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D Tout |
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On the Motion of Councillors D Hayes and V Keenan That this meeting of the Closed Council revert to an open meeting of the Council, the time being 8:18pm. |
THIS COMPLETED THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICH ROSE AT 8:21pm.
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MAYOR