MINUTES OF THE Extraordinary Council Meeting HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MOLONG ON Monday 6 December, 2010 COMMENCING AT 12.34pm

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

ITEMS FOR DETERMINATION.. 1

ITEM - 1    APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE.. 1

ITEM - 2    DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST.. 1

ITEM - 3    DECLARATIONS OF POLITICAL DONATIONS.. 1

ITEM - 4    review of Eugowra floodplain risk management study 1999 - DRAFT, March 2010. 1

 


 

 

PRESENT         Clr I Gosper (in the Chair), Clrs G Dean, N Bleakley, L MacSmith, S Wilcox, A Durkin, D Hyde, K Walker, J Farr, J Culverson and K Duffy


Also present were the General Manager, Director of Finance & Corporate Services, Director of Engineering & Technical Services, Director of Environmental Services and Administration Manager.

 

 

ITEMS FOR DETERMINATION

 

 

ITEM - 1    APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

 

Proceedings in Brief

An apology was tendered on behalf of Clr R Dowling, for his unavoidable absence from the meeting. 

 

MOTION (Hyde/Wilcox)

 

THAT the apology tendered by Clr R Dowling be accepted and the necessary leave of absence be granted.

 

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Carried

 

 

ITEM - 2    DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

Proceedings in Brief

There were nil declarations of interest.

 

 

ITEM - 3    DECLARATIONS OF POLITICAL DONATIONS

 

Proceedings in Brief

There were nil declarations of political donations.

 

 

ITEM - 4    review of Eugowra floodplain risk management study 1999 - DRAFT, March 2010

 

Proceedings in Brief

The Director of Engineering & Technical Services spoke briefly on the report and it was noted that submissions would be accepted until the close of business on 16 February 2011.

The importance of Councillors understanding the study and review thereof was stressed noting that it is a scientific document which may appear complex to the average person.  It was decided that a briefing opportunity would be offered on February Committees Day and the Director of Engineering & Technical Services recommended Councillors attend the public briefing day (date to be advised) as observers as the consultants would be available for questions.

 

MOTION (Hyde/Bleakley)

 

THAT Council:

1.    Adopt the November 2010 draft review of the Eugowra Floodplain Risk Management Study 1999 for Public exhibition and that submission on the draft document be received up until close of business on 16th February 2011.

2.    Confirm to the Eugowra community that Council is supportive of, or investigating positive actions to alleviate the impact of flooding and promote future development in Eugowra, with such measures to include:

·       An amount of $350,000 already committed in the 2010/2011 budget

·      In conjunction with Government agencies and the local community, undertake stream clearance works

·      Acknowledge the work done by the Eugowra SES in relation to flooding and their positive responses and actions to it, for the future management of flood events

·      Works on the Puzzle Flat Creek levy bank

·      Lobby the Minister and Insurance companies regarding insurance premiums on properties potentially impacted by flooding

·      Grants and assistance with house raising

·      Stormwater drainage improvements

·      Loans for top up deposits to assist with Financial Institutions housing loan policies

10/12/02

Carried

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 12:48pm.

 

 

 

CHAIRMAN.

 

 

Chairman of the Ordinary Meeting of Cabonne Council held on the 20 December, 2010 at which meeting the listed minutes were confirmed and the signature hereon was subscribed.