MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Council Meeting HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MOLONG ON Tuesday 23 June, 2015 COMMENCING AT 1.00pm

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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 FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS. 1

ITEM - 4    MAYORAL MINUTE - APPOINTMENTS. 1

ITEM - 5    COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. 2

ITEM - 6    GROUPING OF REPORT ADOPTION. 2

ITEM - 7    CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES. 3

ITEM - 8    ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING DOCUMENTATION. 3

ITEM - 10  GOVERNANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE. 3

ITEM - 11  GOVERNMENT INFORMATION PUBLIC ACCESS ACT 2009 (GIPA) - AGENCY INFORMATION GUIDE AND PROACTIVE RELEASE PROGRAM - ANNUAL REVIEW.. 4

ITEM - 9    MAKING OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR 2015/2016. 4

ITEM - 12  FIT FOR THE FUTURE - COUNCIL IMPROVEMENT PLAN. 4

ITEM - 14  2015 LG NSW ANNUAL CONFERENCE. 5

ITEM - 17  REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS. 5

ADDITIONAL ITEM - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING.. 6

ITEM - 20  EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING 14/15. 6

ITEM - 22  MOLONG COMMUNITY HALL - REQUEST TO WAIVE USAGE FEES. 6

ITEM - 23  CANOWINDRA CONCRETE PATH. 6

ITEM - 24  RESTART NSW WATER SECURITY FOR REGIONS GRANT: AFFIX COMMON SEAL ON THE RESTART NSW FUNDING DEED RNSW 757. 7

ITEM - 26  HANOVER BRIDGE - LAND ACQUISITION. 7

ITEM - 28  HERITAGE GRANTS 2015/16 PROGRAM.. 7

ITEM - 29  REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES - 2015/0118 - SHADE SHELTERS UPON LAND KNOWN AS LOTS 1 & 2 SECTION 2 DP 5907 AND LOT 2 DP 112234 MCLAUGHLAN STREET, CUMNOCK. 8

ITEM - 30  DA 2015/0163 DWELLING ON LOT 44 DP 1112402, 91 HEIFER STATION LANE, BORENORE. 8

ITEM - 31  DA 2015/149 DWELLING UPON LOT 361 DP 1193438, 2043 BURRENDONG WAY, MULLION CREEK. 9

ITEM - 32  QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING.. 9

ITEM - 33  BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING.. 10

ITEMS FOR NOTATION. 10

ITEM - 6    RESOLUTIONS REGISTER - INFOCOUNCIL - ACTIONS REPORTING.. 10

ITEM - 8    ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES UPDATE REPORT. 10

ITEM - 9    UPDATE OF FLUORIDATION OF THE MOLONG WATER SUPPLY SCHEME. 10

ITEM - 34  MATTERS OF URGENCY. 10

ITEM - 35  COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING.. 11

ITEM - 13  STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS WORKSHOP. 11

ITEM - 15  TOURIST OFFICE AT MOLONG RAILWAY STATION. 11

ITEM - 16  STREET STALL AND RAFFLE TICKET POLICY. 11

ITEM - 18  LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEEK 2015. 12

ITEM - 19  MARCH QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW.. 12

ITEM - 21  EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING 15/16. 12

ITEM - 25  ACCEPTANCE LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT. 13

ITEM - 15  TOURIST OFFICE AT MOLONG RAILWAY STATION. 13

ITEM - 27  AMSAG RALLY. 14

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS. 15

ITEM - 1    CARRYING OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION INTO CLOSED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING.. 15

ITEM - 2    ENDORSEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS CONSIDERED AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING.. 15

ITEM - 3    GENERAL MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW.. 16

ITEM - 4    DEBT RECOVERY REPORT OF OUTSTANDING RATES DEBTS. 16

ITEM - 5    OUTSTANDING PUBLIC LIABILITY CLAIMS. 16

ITEM - 6    NETWASTE REGIONAL WASTE TENDER. 16

ITEM - 7    ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS FOR CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF SEWER AND STORMWATER MAINS USING CCTV. 16

ITEM - 8    ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS FOR CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF SEWER SERVICE LINES USING SMOKE TESTING.. 17

ITEM - 9    SECTION 18A WEEDS NOTICES. 17

ITEM - 10  SECTION 18 WEEDS NOTICES. 17

REPORT & RESOLUTIONS OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. 17

ITEM - 36  DRAFT RIGHT TO FARM POLICY. 17

 


 

PRESENT        Clr M Hayes (in the Chair), Clrs G Dean, M Nash, L MacSmith, I Gosper, S Wilcox, G Treavors, K Walker, I Davison and J Culverson.


Also present were the General Manager, Director of Finance & Corporate Services, acting 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

Apologies were tendered on behalf of Clrs Durkin and Smith for their absence from the meeting. 

 

MOTION (Wilcox/MacSmith)

 

THAT the apologies tendered by Clrs Durkin and Smith be accepted and the necessary leave of absence be granted.

 

15/06/01

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 2   DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Culverson declared an interest (identified as a pecuniary interest) in item 30 due to her business having carried out work for the applicant.

 

MOTION (Wilcox/Dean)

 

THAT the Declarations of Interest be noted. 

 

15/06/02

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 3   DECLARATIONS FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS

 

MOTION (Wilcox/Dean)

 

THAT it be noted there were nil declarations for political donations.

 

15/06/03

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 4   MAYORAL MINUTE - APPOINTMENTS

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Gosper

•       Attended May Council Meeting

•       Attended CENTROC Parliament house meeting as the Mayor’s representative along with the General Manager

•       Attended Yeoval Progress Association Meeting

•       Attended Council Extraordinary Meeting and workshop

•       Attended Molong Advancement Group Meeting

 

Clr Walker

•       Attended the anti amalgamation meeting

•       Attended the Extraordinary meeting

•       Attended Eugowra Progress Association Meeting

•       Attended Central Tableland Water Board

•       Attended Council Meeting

 

 

MOTION (Hayes/-)

 

THAT the information contained in the Mayoral Minute be noted.

 

15/06/04

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 5   COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Hayes called items 13,15, 16, 18, 25 and 27, Clr Wilcox called items 19 and 21.

 

MOTION (Culverson/Dean)

 

THAT Council consider the called items in the Committee of the Whole.

 

15/06/05

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 6   GROUPING OF REPORT ADOPTION

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Davison called item 9.

 

MOTION (Gosper/Wilcox)

 

THAT:

1.  Council further consider the called items.

2.  Items 7, 8, 10 and 11 be moved and seconded.

15/06/06

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 7   CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES

 

MOTION (Gosper/Wilcox)

 

THAT the minutes of the Ordinary meeting held 26 May 2015 and the Extraordinary meeting held 9 June 2015 be adopted.

 

15/06/07

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 8   ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 

MOTION (Gosper/Wilcox)

 

THAT Council adopt:

 

1)  The Draft Operational Plan 2015/16, including:

 

a)  Part 1 – The Activities; and

 

b)  Part 2 – Financials (including Fees and Charges); and

 

2)  The Draft Resource Plans, including:

 

a)  Workforce Management Plans; and

 

b)  Asset Management Plans:

 

i)       Asset Management Plan;

ii)      Asset Management Policy;

iii)     Asset Management Strategy;

iv)     Water Supply Asset Management;

v)      Building Asset Management Plan;

vi)     Recreation Asset Management Plan;

vii)    Transport Asset Management Plan;

viii)    Sewer Asset Management Plan; and

ix)     Long Term Financial Plan.


as amended at the extra-ordinary meeting held Tuesday 9 June, 2015.

 

15/06/08

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 10 GOVERNANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE

 

MOTION (Gosper/Wilcox)

 

THAT the Constitution of the Governance, Risk Management and Business Improvement Committee be adopted and the minutes of the meeting held on 18 February be noted.

 

15/06/09

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 11 GOVERNMENT INFORMATION PUBLIC ACCESS ACT 2009 (GIPA) - AGENCY INFORMATION GUIDE AND PROACTIVE RELEASE PROGRAM - ANNUAL REVIEW

 

MOTION (Gosper/Wilcox)

 

THAT Council:

1.  Adopt the annexed draft Agency Information Guide and Proactive Release Program, for the ensuing 12 months and make same available through Council’s website.

2.  Submit their Agency Information Guide to the Information Commissioner.

3.  Review its future Proactive Release Program features based on guidelines from the Information Commissioner once received.

15/06/10

Carried

 

 

 

ITEM - 9   MAKING OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR 2015/2016

 

MOTION (Davison/Dean)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.  Adopt the Pricing Policy and Fees and Charges for 2015/2016.

 

2.  Make and levy the rates for 2015/2016, as shown on the rating schedule attached.

 

3.  Approve the definitions relating to the various “rating categories” in the annexure attached.

 

4.  In accordance with Section 566(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, adopt the maximum rate of interest to apply to outstanding rates and charges for the 2015/2016 rating year.  That rate is 8.5%.

 

15/06/11

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 12 FIT FOR THE FUTURE - COUNCIL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

 

MOTION (Dean/Gosper)

 

THAT Council endorse the submission of the Council Improvement Plan (Template 2) as presented.

 

15/06/12

Carried

 

It was noted item 13 was called for consideration in the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

ITEM - 14 2015 LG NSW ANNUAL CONFERENCE

 

Proceedings in Brief

In view of the upcoming mayoral election it was decided to leave nominations of attendees until after the September meeting.

 

MOTION (MacSmith/Wilcox)

 

THAT Council:

1.     Be represented at the 2015 Local Government NSW Annual Conference by the Mayor, or his alternate delegate, two observers nominated by Council after the September electoral elections and the General Manager, or his alternate delegate, in an advisory capacity.

2.     Identify issues and/or Motions to be submitted to the Conference.

15/06/13

Carried

 

It was noted items 15 and 16 were called for consideration in the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

ITEM - 17 REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Gosper requested that Council recognise the efforts of Molong Early Learning Centre in acquiring the adjoining building to their current operations and in providing a service that the Council does not.  Whilst acknowledging that the donations budget had been expended for the current year he requested favourable consideration to support them further in the coming year.

 

MOTION (Dean/Davison)

 

THAT Council donate:

 

1. $300.00 to the Molong Early Learning Centre;

2. $250.00 to Dairy NSW to implement their Cows Create careers program at Canowindra;

3. $200.00 towards the publication of the book "Lord Kitchener's 100 Surgeons in World War 1"; and

4. $391.00 towards art supplies for the Canowindra Creative Centre project.

15/06/14

Carried

 

It was noted items 18 and 19 were called for consideration in the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

ADDITIONAL ITEM - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING

 

MOTION (Wilcox/Treavors)

 

THAT Council hereby resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to discuss item 20.

 

15/06/15

Carried

 

 

 

ITEM - 20 EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING 14/15

 

Proceedings in Brief

In response to a question by Clr Wilcox re funding for next year for the EAP the Director of Finance & Corporate Services advised that it will be funded once the 2015/16 year starts.

 

Recommendation (Wilcox/Treavors)

 

THAT Council approve funding for the following application under the 2014/15 Events Assistance Program:

 

1.        Meet U In Molong for 2015 Meet U In Molong – approved level of funding of $1,000.

 

1.

Carried

 

It was noted the Chair resumed the ordinary meeting.

 

It was noted item 21 was called for consideration in the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

ITEM - 22 MOLONG COMMUNITY HALL - REQUEST TO WAIVE USAGE FEES

 

MOTION (Walker/Dean)

 

THAT Council donate the fees for use of the Molong Hall for the annual Red Shield Appeal.

 

15/06/16

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 23 CANOWINDRA CONCRETE PATH

 

MOTION (Davison/Culverson)

 

THAT Council approve the transfer of additional funds from Capital Works Reserve to the Canowindra Concrete path.

 

15/06/17

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 24 RESTART NSW WATER SECURITY FOR REGIONS GRANT: AFFIX COMMON SEAL ON THE RESTART NSW FUNDING DEED RNSW 757

 

MOTION (MacSmith/Wilcox)

THAT Council:

1. Resolve to proceed with Stage 1 of the works described in this report; and

2. Authorise the affixing of the Common Seal to the Restart NSW Funding Deed, RNSW 757.

15/06/18

Carried

 

It was noted item 25 was called for consideration in the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

ITEM - 26 HANOVER BRIDGE - LAND ACQUISITION

 

MOTION (Davison/Wilcox)

 

THAT Council:

1. Authorise the purchase of 4,330 sq m of land from Lot 1 DP 928296 and Lot 1 DP1098953 for a purchase price of $2,000;

2. Authorise the purchase of 5,500 sq m of land from Lot 7300 DP1144896 for a purchase price to be determined by the Valuer General;

3. Agree to pay all fencing costs associated to the road realignment;

4. Agree to pay reasonable legal fees, survey fees and plan lodgment fees associated to the purchase;

5. Authorise the affixation of the Common Seal to the Crown licence documents; and

6. Authorise the affixation of the Common Seal and appropriate signatures on any associated land transfer documents.

15/06/19

Carried

 

It was noted item 27 was called for consideration in the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

 

ITEM - 28 HERITAGE GRANTS 2015/16 PROGRAM

 

MOTION (Gosper/Wilcox)

 

THAT the application to repair and replace eight (8) windows at Lot 1 DP 355631, 5 Convent Lane, Borenore be supported and that a funding offer of $500.00 be made to Ms Marie Henry

 

15/06/20

Carried

 

 

 

ITEM - 29 REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES - 2015/0118 - SHADE SHELTERS UPON LAND KNOWN AS LOTS 1 & 2 SECTION 2 DP 5907 AND LOT 2 DP 112234 MCLAUGHLAN STREET, CUMNOCK

 

MOTION (Wilcox/Nash)

 

THAT Council donate $582.50 from its s356 budget to the Cumnock Swimming Pool Committee, being the amount equivalent to DA fees paid in association with Development Application 2015/0118 for 2 shade shelters on Lots 1 & 2 Section 2 DP 5907 and Lot 2 DP 112234 McLaughlan Street, Cumnock.

 

15/06/21

Carried

 

 

It was noted the time being 1:36pm Clr Culverson declared an interest (identified as a pecuniary interest) in the following item due to her business having carried out work for the applicant and left the Chambers.

 

 

ITEM - 30 DA 2015/0163 DWELLING ON LOT 44 DP 1112402, 91 HEIFER STATION LANE, BORENORE

 

MOTION (Davison/Walker)

 

THAT Development Application 2015/0163 for a Dwelling on land described as Lot 44 DP 1112402, 91 Heifer Station Lane, Borenore, be granted consent subject to the conditions attached.

 

15/06/22

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 Clrs Durkin and Smith – apologies, Clr Culverson - declared interest) as follows:

 

For: Clrs Hayes, Dean, Nash, MacSmith, Gosper, Wilcox, Treavors, Walker, and Davison.

 

Against: Nil

 

It was noted the time being 1:37pm Clr Culverson rejoined the meeting.

 

It was noted the time being 1:37pm Mr Peter Basha addressed Council re the following item.

 

 

ITEM - 31 DA 2015/149 DWELLING UPON LOT 361 DP 1193438, 2043 BURRENDONG WAY, MULLION CREEK

 

Proceedings in Brief

Councillors considered the address and resolved not to proceed with the staff recommendation due to factors including that the subject property was within a 10% allowance, that the subject land was not prime agricultural land as defined by the Department of Primary Industries and as noted in the report the development is consistent with the zone objectives.

 

MOTION (Wilcox/Treavors)

 

THAT Development Application 2015/149 for a dwelling upon Lot 361 DP 1193438 land also known as 2043 Burrendong Way, Mullion Creek be approved subject to appropriate conditions being submitted to the next council meeting.

 

15/06/23

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 Clrs Durkin and Smith – apologies) as follows:

 

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

 

Against: Nil

 

 

 

ITEM - 32 QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Culverson requested the Acting Director of Technical Services report on road maintenance and drainage works compared to the asset management plans. Also frequency of inspection.

 

MOTION (Culverson/MacSmith)

 

THAT Council receive a report at the next Council meeting in relation to questions asked/matters raised as follows:

1.     A report providing road maintenance and drainage works compared to the asset management plan including the frequency of inspections.

 

15/06/24

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 33 BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Dean called item 6, Clr Gosper called item 9 and Clr Culverson called item 8.

 

MOTION (Gosper/Dean)

 

THAT:

1.  Council further consider the items called.

2.  The balance of the items be noted.

15/06/25

Carried

 

ITEMS FOR NOTATION

 

ITEM - 6   RESOLUTIONS REGISTER - INFOCOUNCIL - ACTIONS REPORTING

 

MOTION (Dean/Gosper)

 

THAT the information be noted.

 

15/06/26

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 8   ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES UPDATE REPORT

 

MOTION (Culverson/Wilcox)

 

THAT the information be noted.

 

15/06/27

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 9   UPDATE OF FLUORIDATION OF THE MOLONG WATER SUPPLY SCHEME

 

MOTION (Gosper/Culverson)

 

THAT the information be noted.

 

15/06/28

Carried

 

 

 

ITEM - 34 MATTERS OF URGENCY

 

MOTION (Culverson/Wilcox)

 

THAT it be noted there were nil matters of urgency.

 

15/06/29

Carried

 

 

 

ITEM - 35 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING

 

MOTION (Culverson/Dean)

 

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

 

15/06/30

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 13 STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS WORKSHOP

 

RECOMMENDATION (Dean/Wilcox)

 

THAT Council engage a consultant to facilitate a strategic directions workshop to be held on 11 August 2015.

 

2.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 15 TOURIST OFFICE AT MOLONG RAILWAY STATION

 

Proceedings in Brief

It was resolved to defer this item until after item 25 was considered.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Culverson/Dean)

 

THAT this item be deferred until after item 25 is dealt with.

3.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 16 STREET STALL AND RAFFLE TICKET POLICY

 

Proceedings in Brief

The General Manager advised the Risk Management Officer was present to assist with public liability insurance advice if needed.

The Risk Management Officer advised that if a street staff or raffle selling activity was undertaken outside the proposed site (the IGA supermarket) then evidence of $20M public liability insurance needed to be produced to the council.

It was resolved to rewrite the current policy (incorporated into the events management policy) including the following points:

1. That street stall operations in Canowindra be allowed on any day by appointment with Council.  That bookings for these locations be made by telephone with the Cabonne Council (Molong Office)

2. That the approved locations for street stalls only be allowed to operate by appointment at the following locations,

-  outside Council HACC/Library 70 Gaskill Street, Canowindra

- outside 41 - 43 Gaskill Street, Canowindra (t/a Lawrence's IGA Supermarket)

3. In addition, any booking for the location outside 41 - 43 Gaskill Street, Canowindra will also record the name of the group on the local store booking sheet as per current protocol.

4. That Cabonne Council, through delegation of the General Manager reserve the right and power to vary this arrangement at any time, according to circumstance.

 

RECOMMENDATION (MacSmith/Wilcox)

 

THAT the Street Stall and Raffle Tickets Policy be merged into the Event Management Policy, incorporating the changes listed in the Proceedings in Brief, and be submitted to Council for adoption.

4.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 18 LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEEK 2015

 

Proceedings in Brief

The Communications and Media Officer spoke on a suggestion which allowed meeting of a KPI on animal control and also allowed promotion of local government week which was resolved.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Wilcox/MacSmith)

 

THAT activities for Local Government Week 2015 be an event based at the the leash free area in Molong on August 8th August including promotion of pet desexing and microchipping; a demonstration of pet behaviour training; a BBQ providing sausage sandwiches and with provision of free vouchers.

5.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 19 MARCH QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW

 

Recommendation (Wilcox/Davison)

 

THAT Council note the variances in this report and authorise those changes to be updated into Council’s budget.

 

6.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 21 EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING 15/16

 

Recommendation (Wilcox/Nash)

 

THAT Council approve funding for the following application under the 2015/16 Events Assistance Program:

 

1.    Orange Region Vignerons Association for the 2015 Orange Wine Festival – approved level of funding of $3,500.

 

7.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 25 ACCEPTANCE LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT

 

Proceedings in Brief

Council proposed additions to the recommendation with a view to expediting the project.

 

RECOMMENDATION (Culverson/Nash)

 

THAT Council:

1.     Accept the Library Infrastructure grant funding of $200,000.

2.     Form a working party to report to the August council meeting with a suggested floor plan for the Connelly Store site. 

3.     Working party to consist of the Cabonne Central West Libraries delegate and Clrs MacSmith and Dean. 

4.     Request the General Manager delegate the Director of Environmental Services, the Administration Manager and the Manager of Technical Services to form part of the working party.

5.     Invite the Manager, the Technical Services Librarian and the Building Projects Officer from Central West Libraries.

6.     Invite the Manager of Funding Advisory Services from State Library NSW (via the Manager of Central West Libraries) to visit the proposed site on June 26th.

8.

Carried

 

It was noted item 15 previously deferred was considered next.

 

 

ITEM - 15 TOURIST OFFICE AT MOLONG RAILWAY STATION

 

Proceedings in Brief

Discussion included consideration of the railway station to house both the library and a ‘tourist office’ which was clarified as being a visitor information centre.

In response to a concern raised by Clr Dean that a timeline had not been specified in the resolution the General Manager undertook to have his PA arrange a joint meeting of the two committees upon her return from leave.

 

 

Recommendation (Culverson/Walker)

 

THAT Clrs Davison and Gosper form part of the working party with staff to develop an options strategy for the future use of the Molong Railway station jointly with the Connelly store working party.

9.

Carried

 

It was noted the time being 2:54pm the Mayor left the Chambers and Clr MacSmith assumed the Chair.

 

It was noted the time being 2:55pm Clr Davison was absent for the Chambers during the vote on the following item rejoining the meeting at 2:57pm.

 

It was noted the time being 2:57 Clr Hayes rejoined the meeting and resumed the Chair.

 

 

ITEM - 27 AMSAG RALLY

 

Proceedings in Brief

The acting Director of Engineering & Technical Services advised that Council could only make a decision based on the Traffic Committee’s recommendation.

Clr Dean advised the 6 months notice was particularly required by the police on the traffic committee.

 

Recommendation (Dean/Culverson)

THAT Council determine that the application be denied based on the Traffic Committee recommendation; and, further, should this applicant wish to reapply to undertake this event it is recommended that the following conditions be requested:

1.  A minimum of 6 months notice of the event

2.  The supply of a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) in accordance with the “Guide to Traffic and Transport Management for Special Events” (RTA, v3.4 August 2006) for a Class 1 event a minimum of 6 months before the event that:

a) includes the specific location of Marshalls along each section of the proposed route

b) includes the specific location for spectators and measures undertaken for their protection

c) Is set up under by those with a current RMS accredited “Apply TCPs” (RMS Yellow Ticket) person

d) Only RMS accredited Traffic Controllers (Blue/Grey Ticket) shall operate the road closure locations

e) a detailed procedure to allow ingress and egress to and access between properties on the closed road network, including a designated UHF channel for residents to contact event coordinators for said movements

3.  The event organiser shall notify all residences affected by the event, including detailed locations of closures, times of closures and procedures for access through the closed areas to properties

4.  The event organiser shall notify all emergency services of the event

5.  The event organiser shall obtain written Police approval to conduct the event

6.  The event organiser must have public liability insurance cover to the value of $20 million, with Cabonne Council noted as an interested party and with the date and time of the event

7.  The event organiser shall be responsible for the cost of repairing any damage caused to Council infrastructure as a result of the event.

a) The event organiser shall supply a bank guarantee for the full amount of maintenance grading all Council’s roads affected by this event, at a rate of $1,485 per km. Council shall draw on only the funds necessary to repair damages caused by this event

b) Council shall inspect and document the condition of the road before and after the event to enforce condition 7(a).

10.

Carried

 

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

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

 

Recommendation (Wilcox/Dean)

 

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.

 

11.

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 26 May 2015 and 9 June 2015 and notes the recommendations recorded in the Official Ordinary Minutes of that meeting are sufficient to state the general effect of the proceeding in Closed Committee.

 

12.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 3   GENERAL MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

Recommendation (Wilcox/Culverson)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Notes the General Manager’s annual Performance Review will be conducted on 28 July 2015;

 

2.   Provide input to the review process by meeting with the LGNSW facilitator at 9.00am to 10.00am on 28 July 2015.

 

13.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 4   DEBT RECOVERY REPORT OF OUTSTANDING RATES DEBTS

 

Recommendation (Davison/Gosper)

 

THAT the ratepayers in the annexure attached be advised in writing that if payment of their account is not made, or a satisfactory arrangement for payment is not made, within seven days of this correspondence that Council intends to issue a Statement of Claim for the recovery of all monies owed to Council.

 

14.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 5   OUTSTANDING PUBLIC LIABILITY CLAIMS

 

Recommendation (Wilcox/Nash)

 

THAT the information be noted.

 

15.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 6   NETWASTE REGIONAL WASTE TENDER

 

Recommendation (Wilcox/Dean)

 

THAT Council adopt the increased contribution as outlined in the report.

 

16.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 7   ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS FOR CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF SEWER AND STORMWATER MAINS USING CCTV

 

Recommendation (MacSmith/Wilcox)

 

THAT Council accept and sign a contract with Sewer Services for the Condition Assessment Sewer and Stormwater Mains using CCTV inspection techniques.

 

17.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 8   ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS FOR CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF SEWER SERVICE LINES USING SMOKE TESTING

 

Recommendation (Wilcox/Davison)

 

THAT Council accept and sign contracts with ADS Environmental Services and All About Pipes for the Condition Assessment of Sewer Service Lines using Smoke Testing.

 

18.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 9   SECTION 18A WEEDS NOTICES

 

Recommendation (Wilcox/Davison)

 

THAT the information be noted.

 

19.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 10 SECTION 18 WEEDS NOTICES

 

Recommendation (Davison/Wilcox)

 

THAT the information be noted.

 

20.

Carried

 

It was noted the time being 3.10pm the Chair resumed the ordinary meeting.

 

 

REPORT & RESOLUTIONS OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

MOTION (Wilcox/MacSmith)

THAT the Report and Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on Tuesday 23 June, 2015 be adopted.

 

15/06/31

Carried

 

 

 

ITEM - 36 DRAFT RIGHT TO FARM POLICY

 

MOTION (Dean/Nash)

 

THAT Council adopt the attached ‘Right to Farm’ policy.

 

15/06/32

Carried

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 3:11pm.

 

 

 

CHAIRMAN.

 

Chairman of the Ordinary Meeting of Cabonne Council held on the 28 July, 2015 at which meeting the listed minutes were confirmed and the signature hereon was subscribed.