Minutes of Ordinary Meeting

PRESENT Clr M Hayes (in the Chair), Clrs G Dean, M Nash, L MacSmith, I Gosper, S Wilcox (arrived 1:06pm), G Smith, A Durkin, K Walker, I Davison (arriving 2:24pm) and J Culverson.

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

ITEMS FOR DETERMINATION

	ITEM - 1 APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
	Proceedings in Brief An apology was tendered on behalf of Clr Treavors for his absence from the meeting. The temporary absence of Clrs Wilcox and Davison was noted.
	MOTION (Nash/Culverson) THAT the apology tendered on behalf of Clr Treavors be accepted and the necessary leave of absence be granted.
14/10/01	Carried

ITEM - 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Culverson declared an interest (identified as a pecuniary interest) in item 20 of Ordinary due to the council being a client of her business.

ITEM - 3 DECLARATIONS FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS

Proceedings in Brief

There were nil declarations of political donations.

It was noted the time being1:02pm the Youth of the Month award for October was presented to Courtney Cusak.

It was noted the time being 1:05pm Council was addressed by John O’Malley as Council’s Auditor until 1.25pm.

It was noted the time being 1:06pm Clr Wilcox joined the meeting.

It was noted the time being 1:26pm Alison Russell and Kylie Winkworth provided an update to Council on the Regional Museums Project until 1:43pm.

	ITEM - 4 MAYORAL MINUTE - APPOINTMENTS
	Proceedings in Brief Clr Hayes · September Council · WBC Alliance · Yeoval Cumnock Sewerage · Molong Show · Fit For Future seminar · Canowindra Show · MADIA · October committees and Extraordinary Council · MAG · Borenore / Emu Swamp Bush Fire Sheds openings · Manildra Hall Committee · Internal Audit committee · Council Picnic day · Zoo to Zoo bike ride · LGA Conference Coffs Harbour · Canowindra Chamber of Commerce · October Council Clr Gosper · Attended Council Meeting · Attended WBC at Wellington for AGM · Attended Yeoval and Cumnock Sewage Community Meetings · Attended Fireworks at Molong Showground · Attended Molong’s 150th show judged by Miss Showgirl · Attended Caravan Park Committee Meeting at Cudal · Attended Molong Hospital $15 million upgrade announcement on site · Attended sewage meetings at Chambers and with Yeoval Delegate at Yeoval · Attended Molong portrait Gallery unveiling at RSL · Attended Cabonne Council Extraordinary meeting and workshop · Attended both Borenore and Byng/Emu Swamp new RFS shed opening • Attended Cabonne Council Picnic Day · Attended Yeoval Central School, planning for the future workshop on behalf of Mayor · Attended Borenore Field Day
	MOTION (Hayes/-) THAT the information contained in the Mayoral Minute be noted.
14/10/03	Carried

	ITEM - 5 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
	Proceedings in Brief Clr Dean called item 33.
	MOTION (Dean/Walker) THAT called item 33 be debated in Committee of the Whole.
14/10/04	Carried

	ITEM - 6 GROUPING OF REPORT ADOPTION
	Proceedings in Brief It was noted the Director of Finance & Corporate Services tabled the Pecuniary Interest returns referred to at item 8. Clr Gosper advised that in item 7, within the minutes for the Council meeting for 16 September 2014 the mover at item 26 required correction as the mover was shown as “Conversion” and should read “Culverson”. Clr MacSmith called item 9.
	MOTION (Dean/Gosper) THAT: 1. Called item 9 be further considered. 2. Items 7 to 8 and 10 to 16 be moved and seconded.
14/10/05	Carried

ITEM - 9 ACACIA LODGE UPDATE

MOTION (MacSmith/Culverson)

THAT Council authorise selective tendering for the construction of accommodation for the aged on behalf of the Acacia Lodge Committee at Lot 111 DP 1007660 Edward Street, Molong.

14/10/06

Carried

ITEM - 7 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES

MOTION (Gosper/Dean)

THAT the minutes of the Ordinary meeting held 16 September 2014 and the Extraordinary meeting held 7 October 2014 be adopted.

14/10/07

Carried

ITEM - 8 PECUNIARY INTEREST RETURNS 2014

MOTION (Gosper/Dean)

THAT Council note the tabling of Pecuniary Interest Returns for the period to 30 June 2014.

14/10/08

Carried

ITEM - 10 ORANGE COWRA ORANGE BIKE RIDE

MOTION (Gosper/Dean)

THAT Council approve the event subject to:

1. Implementation of the Risk Management Plan and Traffic Management Plan, in accordance with the “Guide to Traffic and Transport Management for Special Events” (RTA, v3.4 August 2006) for a Class 2 event

2. NSW Road rules being observed by participants at all times

3. Written approval being obtained from NSW Police

4. Written approval being obtained from all affected local government authorities

5. Council being provided with an updated copy of the $20M Public Liability Insurance Policy indicating Cabonne Council’s interests, with the date and location of the event

6. The event organiser notifying all emergency services of the event

7. All riders wear High Visibility Clothing when on public roads

14/10/09

Carried

ITEM - 11 NSW GRAIN HARVEST MANAGEMENT SCHEME 2014-2016

MOTION (Gosper/Dean)

THAT Council supports the NSW Grain Harvest Management Scheme 2014-2016.

14/10/10

Carried

ITEM - 12 PROPOSED NAME FOR EUGOWRA PARK AREA

MOTION (Gosper/Dean)

THAT:

1. Council advertise the proposed name change and seek public submissions on the proposal;

2. The public be given 30 days to provide submissions;

3. Another report will be submitted to Council if any submissions have been received; and

4. If no submissions are received, Council name the designated park area (Lots 7, 8 and 9, DP758396) Byrnes Park.

14/10/12

Carried

ITEM - 13 CROWN LAND LICENCE FOR MOLONG COMMUNITY CHURCH

MOTION (Gosper/Dean)

THAT Council authorise the affixing of the Council seal to the license between Council and the Molong Community Church and for the General Manager and Mayor to sign.

14/10/13

Carried

ITEM - 14 CUMNOCK STREET TREE MASTER PLAN

MOTION (Gosper/Dean)

THAT Council approve an amendment to the Cumnock Street Tree Master Plan to incorporate Prunus ‘Elvins’ as a replacement species for planting under or near power lines in Obley Street Cumnock.

14/10/14

Carried

ITEM - 15 TRANSFER OF TWO SMALL PORTIONS OF CROWN ROAD TO COUNCIL

MOTION (Gosper/Dean)

THAT Council agree to transfer the ownership of the two crown road reserve portions into Council ownership.

14/10/15

Carried

ITEM - 16 REPRESENTATION ON WESTERN (CABONNE) JOINT REGIONAL PLANNING PANEL

MOTION (Gosper/Dean)

THAT the General Manager and Clr Anthony Durkin be Council’s representatives on the Western Joint Regional Planning Panel for the Cabonne Local Government Area.

14/10/16

Carried

ITEM - 17 FUTURE DIRECTIONS FORUM

MOTION (Dean/Gosper)

THAT the mid-term Future Directions Forum take the form of a shire bus tour on Tuesday 11 November and discussion session in the Council Chambers on Tuesday 9 December.

14/10/17

Carried

It was noted Item 18 was deferred for consideration by the Committee of the Whole.

ITEM - 19 INTEGRATED PLANNING & REPORTING - OPERATIONAL PLAN FIRST QUARTER REVIEW

MOTION (Gosper/MacSmith)

THAT the update of the Operational Plan to 30 September 2014, as presented be adopted.

14/10/18

Carried

It was noted the time being 1:51pm Clr Culverson declared an interest in the following item (identified as a pecuniary interest) due to her business carrying out work for the council and left the Chambers.

ITEM - 20 PROCUREMENT (INCLUDING LOCAL PREFERENCE) POLICY

MOTION (Walker/Gosper)

THAT Council amend its Procurement (including local preference) Policy as outlined in the report.

14/10/19

Carried

It was noted the time being 1:52pm Clr Culverson rejoined the meeting.

ITEM - 21 DECEMBER AND JANUARY COUNCIL MEETINGS

MOTION (Durkin/Nash)

THAT:

1. Council hold its ordinary meeting for December 2014 on Tuesday 16 December;

2. Council not conduct an ordinary meeting in January 2015 due to the restricted timeframe available;

3. An extraordinary meeting be conducted in January or February if necessary.

14/10/20

Carried

ITEM - 22 PUBLIC LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS 2014/15

MOTION (Culverson/MacSmith)

THAT Council consider the Connelly’s Store for a library site as a project to be funded under the Public Library Infrastructure Grants Program in this or future years.

14/10/21

Carried

ITEM - 23 TO REQUEST DELEGATED AUTHORITY FOR GENERAL MANAGER

MOTION (Wilcox/Walker)

THAT Council give Delegated Authority to the General Manager to approve loans, with interest to be applied and an administration fee to be charged for residents to connect their grey water for the Small Town Sewerage Scheme.

14/10/22

Carried

ITEM - 24 YEOVAL ANNUAL SHOW

MOTION (Dean/Wilcox)

THAT Council lodge a formal application for the proclamation of 5 May 2015 as a part day public holiday from 8:30am to 7:00pm for that portion of the township of Yeoval, which is in the Cabonne Council area on the occasion of the 2015 Yeoval Show.

14/10/23

Carried

ITEM - 25 POLICY DATABASE - PROPOSED CHANGES

MOTION (Walker/Nash)

THAT the annexed draft Policy on service and draft Policy on limits on service and communication be adopted.

14/10/24

Carried

ITEM - 26 REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS

MOTION (Culverson/Gosper)

THAT Council:

1. Donate $200.00 towards the Manildra Christmas Party;

2. Donate $154.00 to the Molong Show Society; and

3. Look at ways it may be able to assist Mr Donohoe to secure funding and promote his book.

14/10/25

Carried

ITEM - 27 MOLONG RSL SUB BRANCH REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE

MOTION (Gosper/Wilcox)

THAT Council investigate options 1, 3 and 4 (with emphasis on 4) of the report to increase accessibility of the Molong Village Green on ANZAC Day with the Molong RSL Sub Branch.

14/10/26

Carried

ITEM - 28 PRESENTATION DAYS AT CABONNE SCHOOLS

MOTION (Culverson/Walker)

THAT Council sponsor a $30 prize for each primary and secondary school in Cabonne with a request that where practical the prize be sourced from a Cabonne based business.

14/10/27

Carried

ITEM - 29 EVENTS ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDING

MOTION (Gosper/Wilcox)

THAT Council does not approve Events Assistance Program funding for the event titled 2015 Dressage With Altitude.

14/10/28

Carried

ITEM - 30 2014 REGIONAL ACHIEVEMENT & COMMUNITY AWARDS

MOTION (Gosper/Walker)

THAT Council authorise Clr Culverson’s attendance at the 2014 Regional Achievement & Community Awards Gala Presentation Dinner.

14/10/29

Carried

ITEM - 31 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATIONS

MOTION (Durkin/Dean)

THAT:

1. Council approve funding for the eligible Community Assistance Program applications numbers 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 10 and 13; and

2. The remaining $3,471.00 is rolled over to the next round of Community Assistance Program funding.

14/10/30

Carried

ITEM - 32 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ROAD SIGNS TO CENTRAL NSW COUNCILS

MOTION (Dean/MacSmith)

THAT Council:

1. Endorse the panel of providers of road signs which is made up of Artcraft Pty Ltd, Barrier Signs Pty Ltd and De Neefe Pty Ltd;

2. Advise Centroc of its decision; and

3. Note the balance of the report.

14/10/31

Carried

It was noted Item 33 was deferred for consideration by the Committee of the Whole.

ITEM - 34 CONTRACT 451230 MOLONG LEVEE VARIATION

MOTION (Gosper/Durkin)

THAT Council approve the variation of $17,270 (excl GST) and source the funds from its Flood Mitigation Reserve.

14/10/32

Carried

ITEM - 35 CONTRACT 451164 - INVESTIGATION AND DESIGN OF PUZZLE FLAT CREEK LEVEE

MOTION (Durkin/Culverson)

THAT Council authorise the variation in the amount of $8,970 (Excl GST) and source the funding from the Flood Mitigation Reserve.

14/10/33

Carried

ITEM - 36 COVENANT APPLYING TO LOT 201 DP 1064871, 2 JAMES DALTON DRIVE, WINDERA

MOTION (Wilcox/Gosper)

THAT Council:

1. Note the request to seek variation to the minimum floor area for a dwelling upon Lot 201 DP 1064871, being land described as 2 James Dalton Lane, Windera; and

2. Seek legal advice as to its position to vary the developer covenants applicable to DP 1064871 being land at Windera Estate.

14/10/34

Carried

	ITEM - 37 MODIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 2014/123 - RETAIL PREMISES (MARKET) - 63 KIEWA STREET, MANILDRA
	MOTION (Durkin/Wilcox) THAT Modification of Development Application 2014/123 for retail premises Lot 3 DP 20207 known as 63 Kiewa Street, Manildra, be refused, and that subsequent to the review of Condition 9 of the existing development consent (DA 2014/123) that a condition of consent be imposed requiring the display of all goods and items to be confined to within the building, including its verandah space, with no goods to be displayed in the front yard or on the street.
	AMENDMENT (Hayes/Dean) THAT the item be deferred.
	The amendment was put and carried, becoming the motion. The motion was put and carried. The Chair called for a Division of Council as required under Section 375A (3) of the Local Government Act which resulted in a vote for the amendment (noting the absence of Clrs Treavors - apology; Clr Davison – temporarily absent) as follows: For: Clrs Hayes, Dean, Durkin, Walker and Culverson. Against: Clrs Nash, MacSmith, Gosper, Wilcox and Smith. The Mayor cast a deciding vote in favour of the amendment.
	MOTION (Hayes/Dean) THAT the item be deferred. The Chair called for a Division of Council as required under Section 375A (3) of the Local Government Act which resulted in a vote for the amendment (noting the absence of Clrs Treavors - apology; Clr Davison – temporarily absent) as follows: For: Clrs Hayes, Dean, Nash, MacSmith, Gosper, Durkin, Walker and Culverson. Against: Clrs Wilcox and Smith.
14/10/35	Carried

It was noted the time being 2:18pm Mr Peter Basha addressed Council on behalf of the applicants in the following item and answered questions until 2:28pm.

It was noted the time being 2:24pm Clr Davison joined the meeting during discussion on the following item.

	ITEM - 38 MODIFICATION APPLICATION DA 2007/09 - FOUR LOT SUBDIVISION, "AVONDALE", SPRING HILL BEING LOTS 5, 9 AND 14 DP 243203, LOTS 89, 90, 92 DP 750387, LOT 1 DP 651187 AND LOT 1 DP 1036935, SPRING HILL ROAD, SPRING HILL
	MOTION (Culverson/Walker) THAT the motion be put.
14/10/36	Carried Clr Gosper requested his vote against the motion be recorded.
	MOTION (MacSmith/Davison) THAT modification of Development Application 2007/09 for a four (4) lot subdivision of land known as ‘Avondale’ and described as Lots 5, 9 and 14 DP 243203, Lots 89, 90, 91 and 92 DP 750387, Lot 1 DP 651187 and Lot 1 DP 1036935, be refused.
14/10/37	Carried The Chair called for a Division of Council as required under Section 375A (3) of the Local Government Act which resulted in a vote for the motion (noting the absence of Clr Treavors - apology) as follows: For: Clrs Dean, Nash, MacSmith, Durkin, Davison and Culverson. Against: Hayes, Gosper, Wilcox, Smith and Walker,

ITEM - 39 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 2012/148 - INDUSTRY (STEEL FABRICATION) AND ALTERATIONS / ADDITIONS TO CAR REPAIR STATION - LOT 2 SECT 3 DP 758221, ROBINSON STREET, CANOWINDRA

MOTION (Durkin/Wilcox)

THAT Development Application 2012 for an industry (steel fabrication) and alterations and additions to an existing car repair station at Lot 2 Section 3 DP 758221, Robinson Street, Canowindra, be refused.

14/10/38

Carried

The Chair called for a Division of Council as required under Section 375A (3) of the Local Government Act which resulted in a vote for the motion (noting the absence of Clr Treavors - apology) as follows:

For: Clrs Hayes, Dean, Nash, MacSmith, Gosper, Wilcox, Smith, Durkin, Davison and Culverson.

Against: Clr Walker (abstained).

ITEM - 40 MODIFICATION TO DA 2010/0177 FOR ANIMAL BOARDING AND TRAINING ESTABLISHMENT AND ANCILLARY DWELLING ON LOT 100 DP 1145134, CORNER FOUR MILE CREEK ROAD AND GILES ROAD

MOTION (Gosper/Wilcox)

THAT Modified Development Application 2010/0177 for Animal boarding and training establishment and ancillary dwelling on Lot 100 DP 1145134, corner Four Mile Creek Road & Giles Road, Spring Side, be granted consent subject to the amended conditions attached.

14/10/39

Carried

For: Clrs Hayes, Dean, Nash, MacSmith, Gosper, Wilcox, Smith, Durkin, Walker, Davison and Culverson.

Against: Nil.

It was noted the time being 2:42pm the applicants addressed Council in relation to the following item.

	ITEM - 41 TWO LOT SUBDIVISION ON LOT 14 DP 1131133, SPRING HILL ROAD, SPRING HILL
	Proceedings in Brief Council decided to support the application and called for a further report.
	MOTION (Durkin/Wilcox) THAT Council support the Development Application 2013/0175 and request a report to the November meeting with draft conditions of consent to address the environmental issues.
14/10/40	Carried The Chair called for a Division of Council as required under Section 375A (3) of the Local Government Act which resulted in a vote for the motion (noting the absence of Clr Treavors - apology) as follows: For: Clrs Hayes, Dean, Nash, MacSmith, Gosper, Wilcox, Smith, Durkin, Walker, Davison and Culverson. Against: Nil.

It was noted the time being 2.48pm the Chair adjourned the meeting until 2:58pm.

ITEM - 42 REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES - 2014/153 - GOAT PAVILLION - LOT 131 DP 756883, EUCHAREENA ROAD, MOLONG

MOTION (Wilcox/Culverson)

THAT Council donate $227.00 from its s356 budget to the Molong Show Society, being the amount equivalent to development application fees paid in association with Development Application 2014/153 for a goat pavilion - Lot 131 DP 756883, Euchareena Road, Molong.

14/10/41

Carried

ITEM - 43 QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING

MOTION (Durkin/Wilcox)

THAT Council receive a report at the next Council meeting in relation to:

1. Footpath creation on eastern side of Rodd Street, Canowindra between Browns Avenue and Ferguson Street.

2. Request for sealing of roadways within all Cabonne sports grounds.

3. Resealing/re-sheeting of Gaskill Street between Blatchford Street and Ferguson Street.

4. A strategy to address the impacts in the Spring Hill large lot residential zone based on the changes from the 1991 to the 2012 LEP.

5. Draft position paper for right to farm for land transfers.

6. Footpath at Kiewa St Manildra.

14/10/42

Carried

	ITEM - 44 BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING
	Proceedings in Brief It was noted the Director of Finance & Corporate Services emphasised that at item 4 the financial graphs indicate that Council hit all but 1 indicator. Clr Culverson called items 6 and 8, Clr Davison called item 9. Discussion at items 6 and 9 did not result in a motion.
	MOTION (Gosper/Dean) THAT: 1. Council further consider items called. 2. The balance of the items be noted.
14/10/43	Carried

ITEMS FOR NOTATION

	ITEM - 8 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES REPORT
	Proceedings in Brief It was suggested representatives to attend the upcoming 2015 LGNSW Tourism conference should be authorised.
	MOTION (Culverson/Wilcox) THAT Clr Davison plus staff nominated by the General Manager attend the 2015 LGNSW Tourism Conference.
14/10/44	Carried

It was noted the time being 3:21pm Clr Walker left the meeting. At this time Clr Gosper left the Chambers.

	ITEM - 45 MATTERS OF URGENCY – LOT 3 DP1197038 CONNECTION TO WATER SUPPLY
	Proceedings in Brief The Director of Finance & Corporate Services advised of the need for a resolution to waive Council’s policy to allow a sale to proceed, as the previous resolution had been inadvertently rescinded.
	MOTION (Culverson/Nash) THAT Council as a one off waive of its water policy to allow Lot 3 DP1197038 to be connected to the Molong Water Supply.
14/10/45	Carried

ITEM - 46 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING

MOTION (MacSmith/Wilcox)

THAT Council hereby resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to discuss matters called earlier in the meeting.

14/10/46

Carried

It was noted the time being 3:24pm Clr Gosper rejoined the meeting.

	ITEM - 18 NATIONAL STRONGER REGIONS FUND
	Proceedings in Brief After some discussion it was decided to apply for funding for the projects listed below.
	RECOMMENDATION (Dean/Wilcox) THAT Council apply for the following Priority 1 projects in accordance with Round One of the Australian Government’s ‘National Stronger Regions Fund’: a) Banjo Paterson Way - $2,500,000. Heavy patching ($200,000), road realignment and rehabilitation ($600,000), shoulder widening ($1,000,000) and reseals ($700,000). b) Cargo Road - $2,000,000. Heavy patching ($250,000), road rehabilitation ($800,000), overtaking lane ($450,000) and reseals ($500,000). c) Nangar Road - $1,850,000. Heavy patching ($850,000), road rehabilitation and shoulder widening ($650,000) and reseals ($350,000). d) Burrendong Way – $1,500,000. Road rehabilitation ($900,000) and shoulder widening ($600,000). e) Washpen Creek Bridge - $1,300,000. Replace and realign. f) Mt Canobolas Road - $800,000. Pavement upgrades ($180,000), shoulder widening ($200,000), sealing of gravel pavement sections ($320,000), and resealing ($100,000) to provide fully sealed road to top of mountain. g) Molong Swimming Pool - $4,000,000. Enclose and heat. Modify to accommodate water based therapy. All year facility to support sporting, recreation and health needs of district.
1.	Carried

	ITEM - 33 RELOCATION OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES TO MOLONG
	Proceedings in Brief Council requested an issues paper be prepared.
	RECOMMENDATION (Dean/Wilcox) THAT 1. An amount of $320,000 be allocated from the Capital Works Reserve for the refurbishment of the Molong administration building to accommodate the Engineering and Technical Services department. 2. A paper be prepared outlining all issues that may arise out of the relocation and how it is intended to address them.
2.	Carried

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

ITEM - 1 CARRYING OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION INTO CLOSED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

RECOMMENDATION (Davison/Wilcox)

THAT the committee now hereby resolve into Closed Committee of the Whole for the purpose of discussing matters of a confidential nature relating to personnel or industrial matters, personal finances and matters which the publicity of which the Committee considers would be prejudicial to the Council or the individual concerned and that the press and the public be excluded from the meeting in accordance with the conditions of Council’s Confidentiality Policy AND FURTHER that as reports to the Closed Committee of the Whole are likely to be confidential and their release prejudicial to the public interest and the provisions of Council’s confidentiality policy, that copies of these reports not be made available to the press and public.

Carried

ITEM - 2 ENDORSEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS CONSIDERED AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

Recommendation (Gosper/Wilcox)

THAT the Committee endorse the accuracy of the Report of the Proceedings of Confidential Matters at the Closed Committee of the Whole Meeting held on 16 September 2014 and notes that the recommendations recorded in the Official Ordinary Minutes of that meeting are sufficient to state the general effect of the proceeding in Closed Committee.

Carried

ITEM - 3 REQUEST TO WAIVE CHARGES

Recommendation (Gosper/MacSmith)

THAT Council:

1. Waive the sewer mains extension cost being quoted at $3,103.00.

2. Provide an interest free loan for a period of 3 years for the remaining amount due for the connection of sewer of $8,753.90.

3. Arrange a deed of release prior to undertaking work.

Carried

Clr Wilcox requested her vote against the motion be recorded.

ITEM - 4 REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF WATER CONSUMPTION COSTS - ACCOUNT 4589.10000.9

Recommendation (Gosper/Wilcox)

THAT Council change the level of charge for water to the first level of $1.60 per kilolitre for all consumption, allow six months to finalise payment and reverse interest accrued after payment is finalised for account 4589.10000.9.

Carried

The Chair called for a Division of Council which resulted in a vote for the motion (noting the absence of Clrs Treavors – apology and Clr Walker – left the meeting) as follows:

For: Clrs Dean, Nash, MacSmith, Gosper, Wilcox, Smith and Davison.

Against: Hayes, Durkin and Culverson.

ITEM - 5 REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF INTEREST ON RATES ASSESSMENT A41870

Recommendation (Davison/Dean)

THAT rates interest charges of $57.75 be written off for assessment A41870.

Carried

It was noted the time being 4:24pm Clr Culverson left the Chambers and was absent during voting on the next 2 items.

ITEM - 6 NETWASTE - REGIONAL WASTE TENDER 2014014

Recommendation (Gosper/Durkin)

THAT Council adopt the tender recommendations as outlined in the report.

Carried

ITEM - 7 POSSIBLE LAND ACQUISITION

Recommendation (Durkin/Gosper)

THAT:

1. Council agree to purchase the property for the amount mentioned in the report.

2. The land be classified Operational.

3. Council authorise the affixing of the Common Seal to the Transfer documents.

Carried

It was noted the time being 4:25pm Clr Culverson rejoined the meeting.

It was noted the time being 4:26pm the Chair resumed the ordinary meeting.

REPORT & RESOLUTIONS OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

MOTION (Wilcox/Gosper)

THAT the Report and Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on Tuesday 28 October, 2014 be adopted.

14/10/47

Carried

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 4:27pm.

CHAIRMAN.

Chairman of the Ordinary Meeting of Cabonne Council held on the 25 November 2014 at which meeting the listed minutes were confirmed and the signature hereon was subscribed.