MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Council Meeting HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MOLONG ON Tuesday 15 July, 2014 COMMENCING AT 2.00pm
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM - 1 APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
ITEM - 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
ITEM - 3 DECLARATIONS FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS
ITEM - 4 MAYORAL MINUTE - APPOINTMENTS
ITEM - 5 GROUPING OF REPORT ADOPTION
ITEM - 6 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES
ITEM - 7 COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING
ITEM - 8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM COMMITTEE MEETING
ITEM - 9 WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
ITEM - 10 CLASSIC RALLY CLUB - 2014 ALPINE CLASSIC
ITEM - 11 ORANGE RUNNERS CLUB - 2015 ORANGE COLOUR CITY RUNNING FESTIVAL
ITEM - 12 2014 LG NSW ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ITEM - 13 FUTURE DIRECTIONS FORUM
ITEM - 15 ITEM 18 - RESCISSION MOTION - JUNE ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING 2014
ITEM - 16 INTEGRATED PLANNING & REPORTING - OPERATIONAL PLAN FINAL QUARTER REVIEW
ITEM - 17 POLICY DATABASE - PROPOSED CHANGES
ITEM - 18 USE OF COUNCIL SEAL FOR SALE OF LOT 1 DP833003
ITEM - 19 LGNSW 2014 WATER MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
ITEM - 21 LICENCE TO CONSTRUCT BRIDGE ON CROWN LAND LOT 7301 DP 1146159 - MARYLEBONE BRIDGE
ITEM - 22 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ROAD SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDING AGREEMENT
ITEM - 23 CANOWINDRA PARKING AND TOILET FACILITIES
ITEM - 25 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES & SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING
ITEM - 28 QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING
ITEM - 29 BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING
ITEM - 11 AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2015
ITEM - 17 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 2014/135 CUDAL MEN'S SHED - LOT 2 SECTION 9 DP 758311
ITEM - 1 CARRYING OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION INTO CLOSED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
ITEM - 3 DEBT RECOVERY REPORT OF OUTSTANDING RATES DEBTS
ITEM - 4 TWO YEAR INTEREST FREE LOAN - SEWERAGE CONNECTION, CANOWINDRA
ITEM - 5 PROGRESS ON PROPOSED USAGE OF THE MOLONG RAILWAY STATION
ADDITIONAL ITEM - RESCISSION MOTION - CLOSED ITEM 3 JUNE ORDINARY MEETING
REPORT & RESOLUTIONS OF CLOSED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
PRESENT Clr I Gosper (in the Chair), Clrs G Dean, M Nash, L MacSmith, M Hayes, S Wilcox, A Durkin, G Treavors, K Walker, I Davison and J Culverson.
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 Smith for his absence from the meeting. |
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THAT the apology tendered by Clr Smith be accepted and the necessary leave of absence be granted.
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14/07/1 |
Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief Clr Culverson declared an interest in item 15 (identified as a pecuniary interest) due to her business providing services to Council. |
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Proceedings in Brief There were nil declarations of political donations. |
It was noted the time being 2:03pm the Mayor presented the Youth of the Month Award for July to Brittany Rudd from Molong Central School.
It was noted the time being 2:05pm Canowindra Balloon Challenge Committee provided an overview of this years Balloon Festival held on the 22 – 27 April 2014 in Canowindra. The committee thanked Council for their support and advised Council of the challenges the committee faces.
It was noted the time being 2:30pm Jan Richards, Manager Central West Libraries, provided a presentation to Council of the libraries and services in the Cabonne region.
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Proceedings in Brief Clr Gosper a. Attended PAMP and Bike Plan Workshops b. Attended June Council Meeting c. ABC radio interview with Kia Hannelly on fluorine for Cabonne water d. Attended Traffic Committee Meeting in Cudal e. Attended a meeting in Orange with M.P Andrew Gee along with Deputy Mayor, General Manager and Director of Engineering f. Attended a meeting with General Manager g. Attended Council Committee Meetings h. Attended meeting at the Chambers i. Attended meeting at the office j. Attended meeting with General Manager and Mayor of Wellington along with General Manager k. Attended meeting with Eugowra Flood Plain Committee member, General Manager and Deputy Mayor |
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THAT the information contained in the Mayoral Minute be noted.
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14/07/2 |
Carried |
It was noted, the time being 3:03pm, the Mayor gave notice of a rescission motion relating to Closed Item 3 from the 10 June Extraordinary Council meeting, as allowed by Council’s Code of Meeting.
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THAT Items 6 to 11 be moved and seconded.
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14/07/3 |
Carried |
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THAT the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held 24 June, 2014 be adopted.
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14/07/4 |
Carried |
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THAT the report and recommendations of the Community Services Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held on 1 July, 2014 be adopted.
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14/07/5 |
Carried |
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THAT the report and recommendations of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held on 1 July, 2014 be adopted.
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14/07/6 |
Carried |
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THAT the report and recommendations of the Works Committee Meeting of Cabonne Council held 1 July, 2014 be adopted.
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14/07/7 |
Carried |
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THAT Council adopt the recommendation from the Local Traffic Committee.
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14/07/8 |
Carried |
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ITEM - 11 ORANGE RUNNERS CLUB - 2015 ORANGE COLOUR CITY RUNNING FESTIVAL |
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THAT Council adopt the recommendation from the Local Traffic Committee.
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14/07/9 |
Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief Councillors discussed motions to be submitted to the conference and nominated the Deputy Mayor and another councillor to attend. It was decided by the Councillors that the issues listed in the Motion would be submitted. |
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THAT Council:
1. Be represented at the 2014 Local Government NSW Annual Conference by the Mayor, or his alternate delegate, Clrs MacSmith and Davison and the General Manager, or his alternate delegate, in an advisory capacity.
2. Submit the below motions to the conference.
a. That Local Government NSW lobby the NSW state government to subject ‘for profit’ state owned corporations to payment of local authority rates or to mandate such corporations be liable for payment of impact charges for use and maintenance of local government funded infrastructure.
b. That Local Government NSW lobby the state government for legislation to ensure food security and sustainability for future generations, including introduction of legislation to protect the ‘right to farm’.
c. That Local Government NSW lobby the state government to redirect road funding from large scale urban areas to rural areas to support the efficient transportation of produce to market and to facilitate the safe conveyance of people in the conduct of their daily activities.
3. Conduct the October Ordinary Council meeting on Tuesday 28 October 2014.
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14/07/10 |
Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief Councillors discussed dates for the forum which would be suitable. |
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THAT:
1. Council authorise the conduct of a mid-term Future Directions
2. The future directions forum be conducted on Thursday 27 November and Friday 28 November at the Old Vic Inn at Canowindra with the General Manager to act as facilitator.
3. Final arrangements to be determined by he Mayor and General Manager.
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14/07/11 |
Carried |
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THAT:
1. Council approve the annual Picnic Day to be held on Friday 24 October 2014. 2. Council authorise the attendance of all Councillors at the Picnic Day. 3. Councillors note the cost of $52.00 for attending the Picnic Day to be paid to the Picnic Committee from the Councillor Expense Account. |
14/07/12 |
Carried |
It was noted, the time being 3:35pm Clr Culverson declared an interest (identified as a pecuniary interest) in the following Item due to her business contracting to Council and left the Chambers.
It was noted, the time being 3:38pm Clr Culverson rejoined the meeting.
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ITEM - 16 INTEGRATED PLANNING & REPORTING - OPERATIONAL PLAN FINAL QUARTER REVIEW |
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THAT the update of the Operational Plan to 30 June 2014, as presented be adopted.
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14/07/14 |
Carried |
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THAT the annexed draft Disposal of Minor Assets Policy and draft Audible Bird Scaring Devices Policy be adopted. |
14/07/15 |
Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief The General Manager advised this item should be withdrawn as the matter was related to the rescission motion that the Mayor gave notice would be addressed in the Closed committee. |
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Proceedings in Brief Councillors discussed the conference and noted from the report that the Director of Engineering & Technical Services and the Operations Manager Urban Services and Utilities are attending. Councillors decided this is sufficient representation from Council. |
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THAT Council note the Director of Engineering & Technical Services and Urban Services and Utilities will attend the LGNSW 2014 Water Management Conference. |
14/07/16 |
Carried |
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ITEM - 21 LICENCE TO CONSTRUCT BRIDGE ON CROWN LAND LOT 7301 DP 1146159 - MARYLEBONE BRIDGE |
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THAT Council authorise the affixing of the Common Seal to the licence documents.
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14/07/18 |
Carried |
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ITEM - 22 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ROAD SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDING AGREEMENT |
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THAT Council continue its support of the Local Government Road Safety Program for a further 3 years.
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14/07/19 |
Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief It was noted by the Mayor that point 3 of the recommendation should not have been included. |
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THAT Council:
1. Continue with the sale of Lot 1 DP 332593 and Lot 71 DP 527982 as per the March 2010 resolution.
2. Not provide additional car parking in Canowindra until demand warrants the need for additional car parking.
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14/07/20 |
Carried |
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THAT Council authorise signatures and the Common Seal to be affixed to the contract of sale for the land donated to the Eugowra Museum by KG & JA Smith.
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14/07/21 |
Carried |
It was noted, the time being 3:48pm Clr MacSmith declared an interest (identified as a perceived pecuniary interest) in the following item due to information in the report referring to a family member’s property and left the Chambers.
It was noted, the time being 3:50pm Clr MacSmith rejoined the meeting.
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Proceedings in Brief There were no reports requested for the next meeting. |
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Proceedings in Brief Council further considered the called items, however the considerations of Items 3, 6, 14 and 15 did not result in a resolution.
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THAT:
1. Council further consider item 2 called by Clr Durkin, Item 3 called by Clr Dean, Item 6 called by Clr MacSmith, Items 11, 15 and 17 called by the Mayor and Item 14 called by Clr Culverson. 2. The balance of the items be noted. |
14/07/25 |
Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief Clr Durkin advised that the town of Canowindra is losing a banking facility and requested Council consider the possibility of pledging $50,000 into the Canowindra Bendigo Bank project. |
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THAT: 1. Council pledge $50,000 into the Canowindra Bendigo Bank Community Project 2. Any investment only proceed of it meets Council’s Investment Policy. |
14/07/26 |
Carried
The Chair called for a Division of Council which resulted in a vote for the motion (noting the absence of Clr Smith – apology) as follows:
For: Clrs Gosper, Dean, Nash, MacSmith, Hayes, Wilcox, Durkin, Treavors, Walker, Davison and Culverson.
Against: Nil. |
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Proceedings in Brief It was noted the Australian of the Year report was inadvertently placed as a Notation item and actually has a recommendation that has to be addressed. Councillors discussed all of the nominations. |
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THAT Council nominate candidates number 2 and number 8 in the report, for the Australia’s Local Hero category of the 2015 Australian of the Year Awards.
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14/07/27 |
Carried |
There were nil matters of urgency.
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ITEM - 5 PROGRESS ON PROPOSED USAGE OF THE MOLONG RAILWAY STATION |
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THAT the information be noted.
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Carried |
It was noted the time being 4:44pm 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 Tuesday 15 July, 2014 be adopted.
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14/07/30 |
Carried |
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 4:45pm.
CHAIRMAN.
Chairman of the Ordinary Meeting of Cabonne Council held on the 19 August 2014 at which meeting the listed minutes were confirmed and the signature hereon was subscribed.