PRESENT Clr R Dowling (in the Chair), Clrs G Dean, N Bleakley, L MacSmith, I Gosper, S Wilcox, A Durkin, D Hyde, K Walker, J Culverson (arriving 9:34am) 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.
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Proceedings in Brief An apology was tendered on behalf of Clr J Farr for his unavoidable absence from the meeting. The temporary absence of Clr Culverson was noted. |
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THAT the apology tendered by Clr J Farr be accepted and the necessary leave of absence be granted.
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12/02/01 |
Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief Clr Hyde declared an interest (identified as a pecuniary interest) in Item 20 due to being a board member of the Rural Transaction Centre Eugowra. |
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Proceedings in Brief There were Nil declarations of political donations. |
It was noted the time being 9:34am Clr Culverson joined the meeting during consideration of the following item.
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Proceedings in Brief Mayor - Dowling
Clr Dean
Clr Gosper
Clr Culverson – (rec’d after meeting)
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THAT the information contained in the Mayoral Minute be noted.
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12/02/02 |
Carried
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THAT Council hold the April Committee meetings at the Australian National Field Days site.
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12/02/03 |
Carried |
It was noted, the time being 9:37am Clr Culverson declared an interest in the following item due to Clr Duffy calling item 13 (identified as a pecuniary interest) due to the applicant being a client of her business and left the Chambers.
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Proceedings in Brief Clr Duffy called Items 7, 9 and 13; Clr Dean called Item 10. |
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THAT: 1. Councillors call any items they wish to further consider 2. That items 6, 8,11, 12 and 14 be moved and seconded |
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12/02/04 |
Carried |
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THAT the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Monday 19th December 2011 be adopted.
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12/02/05 |
Carried |
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THAT the report and recommendations of the Community Services Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held on 6th February 2012 be adopted.
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12/02/06 |
Carried |
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THAT Council authorise the affixing of the Common Seal to the exclusive license to quarry agreements for the following small mines: 1. Chatman’s Pit – S27 2. The Falls Pit – S95 3. Coady’s – N66 4. O’Briens Pit – N136 5. Reynolds Pit – N177 6. Bennett Pit – N6 |
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12/02/07 |
Carried |
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THAT: 1. Council note the reporting requirements under the Public Interest Disclosures Regulation 2011. 2. Note the nomination of the Director of Finance & Corporate Services as the officer who will be responsible for preparing the annual and six monthly reports and ensuring that the required information is collected from 1 January 2012. |
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12/02/08 |
Carried |
It was noted, the time being 9:39am Clr Culverson rejoined the meeting.
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MOTION (Duffy/Hyde)
THAT the Motion be put.
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12/02/10 |
Carried
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MOTION (Duffy/Hyde)
THAT the report and recommendations of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held on 6th February 2012 be adopted except item 6 point 2 which was amended to “Council approve the Event Assistance Program funding of $3,000 for the Cabonne Countrywide Weekend with a condition of a post-event evaluation report being completed by the Event Organiser.”
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Lost
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THAT the report and recommendations of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held on 6th February 2012 be adopted.
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12/02/11 |
Carried |
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THAT the report and recommendations of the Works Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held 6th February, 2012 of Cabonne Council be adopted with the addition in reference to item 5 that tenders for demolition be called now.
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12/02/13 |
Carried |
It was noted, the time being 9:53am Clr Culverson declared an interest in the following item (identified as a pecuniary interest) due to the applicant being a client of her business and left the Chambers.
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Proceedings in Brief Clr Duffy requested that councillors be emailed details of action being taken to prevent noxious weeds being transported to another site.
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THAT that Council delegate authority to the General Manager to sign the Land Access Agreement.
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12/02/14 |
Carried |
It was noted, the time being 9:55am Clr Culverson rejoined the meeting.
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THAT Council:
1. Consider any matters for motions which reside within one of the three themes to be submitted for consideration at the 2012 National General Assembly with a view to formulating these at the April Council meeting.
2. Authorise the attendance of the Mayor and the General Manager to the 2012 National General Assembly.
3. Conduct the June Ordinary Council meeting on Monday 25 June 2012.
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12/02/16 |
Carried |
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ITEM - 18 2012 AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION (NSW) 60TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE |
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THAT Clr Culverson be authorised to attend the 2012 ALGWA Conference. |
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12/02/18 |
Carried |
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THAT Council agree to fund the short fall in funding of $90,000 for construction of the March Brigade station from the Bush Fire Infrastructure Reserve, based on the correspondence received from the Regional Manager of the Rural Fire Service Region West.
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12/02/19 |
Carried |
It was noted, the time being 9:59am Clr Hyde declared an interest in the following item (identified as a pecuniary interest) due to being a board member of the Rural Transaction Centre Eugowra and left the Chambers.
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THAT Council agree to waive future interest repayments for the Eugowra Rural Transaction Centre subject to a room being made available to Council at no charge, if required.
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12/02/20 |
Carried |
It was noted, the time being 10:02am Clr Hyde rejoined the meeting at which time Jenny Bennett Executive Officer of Centroc made a presentation to Council. It was noted the time being 10:23am an award was presented to Council as winner in the Sustainability – Medium Museum category at the Museum and Galleries National Awards Presentation 2011 due to the Cabonne Regional Sustainable Collections Project.
It was noted the time being 10:25am awards were presented to Heidi Regan as Youth of the Month – December 2011; to Margaret Richardson – Volunteer of the Month – February 2012 and to Margot Davidson – Borenore/Nashdale Citizen of the Year 2011.
It was noted the time being 10:40am Council adjourned for morning tea resuming at 10:55am.
It was noted, the time being 10:56am Clr Wilcox declared an interest in the following item (identified as a Significant Non-pecuniary interest) due to having declared an interest at the Australia Day Committee meeting as a member of a nominee and left the Chambers.
It was noted, the time being 10:58am Clr Wilcox rejoined the meeting.
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THAT Council: 1. Note that the NSW Libraries Central West Zone meeting 2012 is being hosted by Cabonne Council at Canowindra. 2. Authorise the Mayor and Clr Culverson to attend. |
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12/02/23 |
Carried |
It was noted, the time being 11:01am Clr Culverson declared an interest in the following item when a question was asked regarding funding for Mulyan Lane (identified as a pecuniary interest) due to her business having been employed on this job and left the Chambers.
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THAT the variances noted in the attached review be approved by Council and the changes noted against the original budget.
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12/02/24 |
Carried |
It was noted, the time being 11:02am Clr Culverson rejoined the meeting.
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MOTION (Durkin/Gosper)
THAT Council: 1. Authorise Clr Wilcox to attend the civic commemoration service in Orange on ANZAC Day 2012. 2. Advise all police officers in the towns and villages which are to conduct ANZAC Day marches that Council offers no objection to the temporary closure of the streets involved, subject to compliance with local police regulations. |
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Amendment (Bleakley/Hyde)
THAT Council: 1. Authorise Clr Duffy to attend the civic commemoration service in Orange on ANZAC Day 2012. 2. Advise all police officers in the towns and villages which are to conduct ANZAC Day marches that Council offers no objection to the temporary closure of the streets involved, subject to compliance with local police regulations. |
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With the agreement of the mover and seconder the motion was amended at point 1 to read ”Clrs Wilcox and Duffy to attend…”
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MOTION (Durkin/Gosper)
THAT Council: 1. Authorise Clrs Wilcox and Duffy to attend the civic commemoration service in Orange on ANZAC Day 2012. 2. Advise all police officers in the towns and villages which are to conduct ANZAC Day marches that Council offers no objection to the temporary closure of the streets involved, subject to compliance with local police regulations.
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The amendment was put and lost. The motion was put and lost.
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AMENDMENT (Bleakley/Hyde)
THAT Council: 1. Authorise Clr Duffy to attend the civic commemoration service in Orange on ANZAC Day 2012. 2. Advise all police officers in the towns and villages which are to conduct ANZAC Day marches that Council offers no objection to the temporary closure of the streets involved, subject to compliance with local police regulations. |
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Lost
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MOTION (Durkin/Gosper)
THAT Council: 1. Authorise Clrs Wilcox and Duffy to attend the civic commemoration service in Orange on ANZAC Day 2012. 2. Advise all police officers in the towns and villages which are to conduct ANZAC Day marches that Council offers no objection to the temporary closure of the streets involved, subject to compliance with local police regulations.
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Lost
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THAT Council: 1. Authorise the Mayor to attend the civic commemoration service in Orange on ANZAC Day 2012. 2. Advise all police officers in the towns and villages which are to conduct ANZAC Day marches that Council offers no objection to the temporary closure of the streets involved, subject to compliance with local police regulations.
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12/02/25 |
Carried |
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THAT Council write to the Australia Day Committees in Cabonne in relation to seeking their views on the issues listed in the recommendation ASAP and report back to Council. |
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12/02/26 |
Carried |
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THAT Council convene a meeting of its Rate Review Committee on March Committee meeting day to determine the impact of the valuations on its ratepayers.
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12/02/27 |
Carried |
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THAT Council: 1. Concurs with the final draft of the design for the replacement of the existing timber bridge and approach works. 2. Gives approval for Cowra Shire to undertake the approach works within the Cabonne area subject to provision for traffic being to the satisfaction of Cabonne Council. |
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12/02/28 |
Carried |
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THAT: 1. The existing UPSS at the Cudal Depot be decommissioned with funding to be provided from the Plant Replacement Reserve. 2. A further report be provided to Council presenting the benefits of an alternate fuel storage/supply system. 3. In the interim period tender for the supply of fuel from commercial fuel distributors. 4. Undertake an integrity test on the Molong UPSS. 5. A timeline for the Molong UPSS and replacement fuel systems be referred to the Works Committee for determination. |
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12/02/29 |
Carried |
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MOTION (Gosper/Wilcox)
THAT Council liaise with Forbes Shire about future AMSAG events and write off the $1,898 owing as a gesture of good will for the publicity Cabonne will receive in future events. |
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Amendment (Duffy/Bleakley)
THAT Council receive a further report to the March Council meeting relating to the wording of the ordinary resolution relating to the 2011 AMSAG Forbes/Cabonne rally.
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The amendment was put and lost. The motion was put and carried.
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THAT Council liaise with Forbes Shire about future AMSAG events and write off the $1,898 owing as a gesture of good will for the publicity Cabonne will receive in future events. |
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12/02/30 |
Carried
Clr Duffy requested that his vote against the motion be recorded. |
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THAT Council approve the works listed for VEP funding; include the non-VEP funded projects for consideration in the 2012-13 budget submissions or funded areas in works program and consider $20,000 for the Nashdale hall lighting as a possible LAIP submission.
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12/02/31 |
Carried |
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THAT Council: 1. Endorse the long-term strategy and concept plan for the Canowindra Pool. 2. Prepare a design and construct brief for the preferred option 3. 3. Note the Structural Engineer’s report. |
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12/02/32 |
Carried |
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THAT Council rescinds the following motion passed at the December 2011 Council meeting, Item 36:
ITEM – 36 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 2012/65- SUBDIVISION (TWO LOT BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT) - LOT 108 DP 876024 AND LOT 2 DP 884022, 523 GRIFFIN ROAD, BORENORE
THAT Council support the SEPP 1 application for DA 2012/65 for proposed subdivision (two lot boundary adjustment) at Lot 108 DP 876024 and Lot 2 DP 884022- 523 Griffin Road, Borenore and refer the subdivision to the Department of Planning.
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The Chair called for a Division of Council as required under Section 375A (3) of the Local Government Act which resulted in a vote against the motion (noting the absence of Clr Farr – apology) as follows: For: Clrs Dean, Bleakley, Culverson and Duffy. Against: Clrs Dowling, MacSmith, Gosper, Wilcox, Durkin, Hyde and Walker.
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ITEM - 35 DRAFT POLICY - MEMORIALS AND MONUMENTS ON COUNCIL LAND |
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THAT Council adopt the Policy – Memorials and Monuments on Council land.
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12/02/34 |
Carried |
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THAT Council donate an amount of $348.20 as an amount equivalent to the fees paid for Development Application 2012/42.
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12/02/35 |
Carried |
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THAT: 1. Council further consider items called being item 11 called by Clr Dean, Item 5 called by Clr Gosper and Item 3 called by Clr Duffy. 2. The balance of the items be noted.
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12/02/37 |
Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief There were nil reports requested. |
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THAT Council authorise the General Manager and Mayor to sign and affix Council’s Seal to the contract for the Voluntary Purchase of 1 Barrack Street Eugowra provided that the vendors then relocate to 38 Pye Street, Eugowra.
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Carried |
It was noted the time being 12:43pm Clrs Dowling and MacSmith declared an interest (identified in both cases as a general disclosure) in the following item due to the wife/sister being employed in real estate and left the Chambers. At this time Clr Gosper assumed the Chair.
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Recommendation (Wilcox/Bleakley)
THAT the report and recommendation of the Land Development Sub Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held on 6th February 2012 be adopted.
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Carried |
It was noted the time being 12:45pm the Chair resumed the Ordinary meeting.
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THAT the Report and Recommendations of the Closed Committee of the Whole Meeting held on Monday 20 February, 2012 be adopted.
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12/02/39 |
Carried |
It was noted the time being 12:46pm Clr Dowling rejoined the meeting and resumed the Chair, with Clr MacSmith rejoining the meeting at 12:47pm.
Clr Dean raised a drainage issue at Manildra.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 12:48pm.
CHAIRMAN.
Chairman of the Ordinary Meeting of Cabonne Council held on the 19 March, 2012 at which meeting the listed minutes were confirmed and the signature hereon was subscribed.