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
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 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ITEM - 6 GROUPING OF REPORT ADOPTION
ITEM - 7 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES
ITEM - 8 ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING DOCUMENTATION
ITEM - 10 GOVERNANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
ITEM - 9 MAKING OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR 2015/2016
ITEM - 12 FIT FOR THE FUTURE - COUNCIL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
ITEM - 14 2015 LG NSW ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ITEM - 17 REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS
ADDITIONAL ITEM - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING
ITEM - 20 EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING 14/15
ITEM - 22 MOLONG COMMUNITY HALL - REQUEST TO WAIVE USAGE FEES
ITEM - 23 CANOWINDRA CONCRETE PATH
ITEM - 26 HANOVER BRIDGE - LAND ACQUISITION
ITEM - 28 HERITAGE GRANTS 2015/16 PROGRAM
ITEM - 30 DA 2015/0163 DWELLING ON LOT 44 DP 1112402, 91 HEIFER STATION LANE, BORENORE
ITEM - 31 DA 2015/149 DWELLING UPON LOT 361 DP 1193438, 2043 BURRENDONG WAY, MULLION CREEK
ITEM - 32 QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING
ITEM - 33 BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING
ITEM - 6 RESOLUTIONS REGISTER - INFOCOUNCIL - ACTIONS REPORTING
ITEM - 8 ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES UPDATE REPORT
ITEM - 9 UPDATE OF FLUORIDATION OF THE MOLONG WATER SUPPLY SCHEME
ITEM - 35 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING
ITEM - 13 STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS WORKSHOP
ITEM - 15 TOURIST OFFICE AT MOLONG RAILWAY STATION
ITEM - 16 STREET STALL AND RAFFLE TICKET POLICY
ITEM - 18 LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEEK 2015
ITEM - 19 MARCH QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW
ITEM - 21 EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING 15/16
ITEM - 25 ACCEPTANCE LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT
ITEM - 15 TOURIST OFFICE AT MOLONG RAILWAY STATION
ITEM - 1 CARRYING OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION INTO CLOSED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
ITEM - 3 GENERAL MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW
ITEM - 4 DEBT RECOVERY REPORT OF OUTSTANDING RATES DEBTS
ITEM - 5 OUTSTANDING PUBLIC LIABILITY CLAIMS
ITEM - 6 NETWASTE REGIONAL WASTE TENDER
ITEM - 7 ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS FOR CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF SEWER AND STORMWATER MAINS USING CCTV
ITEM - 8 ENTERING INTO CONTRACTS FOR CONDITION ASSESSMENT OF SEWER SERVICE LINES USING SMOKE TESTING
ITEM - 9 SECTION 18A WEEDS NOTICES
ITEM - 10 SECTION 18 WEEDS NOTICES
REPORT & RESOLUTIONS OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ITEM - 36 DRAFT RIGHT TO FARM POLICY
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.
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Proceedings in Brief Apologies were tendered on behalf of Clrs Durkin and Smith for their absence from the meeting. |
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THAT the apologies tendered by Clrs Durkin and Smith be accepted and the necessary leave of absence be granted.
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Carried |
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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. |
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THAT the Declarations of Interest be noted.
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Carried |
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THAT it be noted there were nil declarations for political donations.
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Carried |
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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
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THAT the information contained in the Mayoral Minute be noted.
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Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief Clr Hayes called items 13,15, 16, 18, 25 and 27, Clr Wilcox called items 19 and 21. |
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THAT Council consider the called items in the Committee of the Whole.
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Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief Clr Davison called item 9. |
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THAT: 1. Council further consider the called items. 2. Items 7, 8, 10 and 11 be moved and seconded. |
Carried |
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THAT the minutes of the Ordinary meeting held 26 May 2015 and the Extraordinary meeting held 9 June 2015 be adopted.
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Carried |
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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%.
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Carried |
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THAT Council endorse the submission of the Council Improvement Plan (Template 2) as presented.
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Carried |
It was noted item 13 was called for consideration in the Committee of the Whole.
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Proceedings in Brief In view of the upcoming mayoral election it was decided to leave nominations of attendees until after the September meeting. |
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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. |
Carried |
It was noted items 15 and 16 were called for consideration in the Committee of the Whole.
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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. |
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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. |
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It was noted items 18 and 19 were called for consideration in the Committee of the Whole.
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ADDITIONAL ITEM - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING |
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THAT Council hereby resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to discuss item 20.
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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.
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ITEM - 22 MOLONG COMMUNITY HALL - REQUEST TO WAIVE USAGE FEES |
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THAT Council donate the fees for use of the Molong Hall for the annual Red Shield Appeal.
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Carried |
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THAT Council approve the transfer of additional funds from Capital Works Reserve to the Canowindra Concrete path.
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Carried |
It was noted item 25 was called for consideration in the Committee of the Whole.
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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. |
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It was noted item 27 was called for consideration in the Committee of the Whole.
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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
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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.
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.
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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. |
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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.
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Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief Clr Dean called item 6, Clr Gosper called item 9 and Clr Culverson called item 8. |
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THAT: 1. Council further consider the items called. 2. The balance of the items be noted. |
Carried |
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ITEM - 6 RESOLUTIONS REGISTER - INFOCOUNCIL - ACTIONS REPORTING |
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THAT the information be noted.
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Carried |
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THAT the information be noted.
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Carried |
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ITEM - 9 UPDATE OF FLUORIDATION OF THE MOLONG WATER SUPPLY SCHEME |
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THAT the information be noted.
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Carried |
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THAT it be noted there were nil matters of urgency.
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Carried |
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THAT Council hereby resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to discuss matters called earlier in the meeting.
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Carried |
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THAT Council engage a consultant to facilitate a strategic directions workshop to be held on 11 August 2015.
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Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief It was resolved to defer this item until after item 25 was considered. |
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RECOMMENDATION (Culverson/Dean)
THAT this item be deferred until after item 25 is dealt with. |
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Carried |
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Recommendation (Wilcox/Davison)
THAT Council note the variances in this report and authorise those changes to be updated into Council’s budget.
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Carried |
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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.
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It was noted item 15 previously deferred was considered next.
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.
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THAT the information be noted.
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Carried |
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THAT Council adopt the increased contribution as outlined in the report.
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Carried |
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Recommendation (Wilcox/Davison)
THAT the information be noted.
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Carried |
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Recommendation (Davison/Wilcox)
THAT the information be noted.
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Carried |
It was noted the time being 3.10pm the Chair resumed the ordinary meeting.
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THAT the Report and Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on Tuesday 23 June, 2015 be adopted.
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Carried |
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THAT Council adopt the attached ‘Right to Farm’ policy.
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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.