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20 June 2018

 

NOTICE OF Ordinary Council Meeting

 

Your attendance is respectfully requested at the Ordinary Meeting of Cabonne Council convened for Tuesday 26 June, 2018 commencing at 2.00pm, at the Cabonne Council Chambers, Bank Street, Molong to consider the undermentioned business.

 

 

 

Yours faithfully

SJ Harding

GENERAL MANAGER

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

1)       Open Ordinary Meeting

2)       Consideration of Mayoral Minute

3)       Consideration of General Manager’s Report

4)       Resolve into Committee of the Whole

a)    Consideration of Called Items

b)    Consideration of Closed Items

5)      Adoption of Committee of the Whole Report

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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COUNCIL’S MISSION
“To be a progressive and innovative Council which maintains relevance through local governance to its community and diverse rural area by facilitating the provision of services to satisfy identified current and future needs.”
 

 

 


         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUNCIL’S VISION
Cabonne Council is committed to providing sustainable local government to our rural communities through consultation and sound financial management which will ensure equitable resource allocation.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ON MATTERS FOR DETERMINATION SUBMITTED TO THE Ordinary Council Meeting TO BE HELD ON Tuesday 26 June, 2018

Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

ITEM 1      APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE.................................. 2

ITEM 2      DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST....................................................... 2

ITEM 3      DECLARATIONS FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS.......................... 2

ITEM 4      MAYORAL MINUTE - APPOINTMENTS........................................... 2

ITEM 5      COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE........................................................... 2

ITEM 6      GROUPING OF REPORT ADOPTION.............................................. 2

ITEM 7      CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES................................................. 2

ITEM 8      EASY TO DO BUSINESS PROGRAM............................................... 2

ITEM 9      COUNTRY MAYORS ASSOCIATION................................................ 2

ITEM 10    ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING DOCUMENTATION................................................................................................................... 2

ITEM 11    YOUTH WEEK CELEBRATIONS....................................................... 2

ITEM 12    REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS.......................................................... 2

ITEM 13    MAKING OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR 2018/2019................. 2

ITEM 14    2017/18 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ROUND 2....... 2

ITEM 15    ORANGE REGION TOURISM MEMBERSHIP................................. 2

ITEM 16    EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2017/18.................................. 2

ITEM 17    MANILDRA POOL - REQUEST TO RENAME................................. 2

ITEM 18    MODIFICATION TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 1999/0008/1, SUBDIVISION OF RURAL LAND, CARGO ROAD, CANOWINDRA...................... 2

ITEM 19    PLANNING PROPOSAL - LOT 30 DP 130510, MARKET AND CREOSUS STREETS, MOLONG............................................................................ 2

ITEM 20    REQUEST TO WAIVE FEES FOR USE OF MOLONG HALL....... 2

ITEM 21    QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING................................................... 2

ITEM 22    BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING........................................ 2

ITEM 23    MATTERS OF URGENCY.................................................................... 2

ITEM 24    COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING..... 2

Confidential Items

 

Clause 240(4) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires Council to refer any business to be considered when the meeting is closed to the public in the Ordinary Business Paper prepared for the same meeting.  Council will discuss the following items under the terms of the Local Government Act 1993 Section 10A(2), as follows:

 

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

Procedural

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

Procedural

ITEM 3      DEBT RECOVERY REPORT OF OUTSTANDING DEBTS

(b) matters in relation to the personal hardship of a resident or ratepayer

ITEM 4      REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF WATER CHARGES FOR 4127000000

(b) matters in relation to the personal hardship of a resident or ratepayer

ITEM 5      CONTRACT NO 922176 – DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THISTLE STREET SEWER PUMP STATION, MOLONG NSW

(d) (i) commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it   

 

ANNEXURE ITEMS

 

ANNEXURE 7.1    May 22 2018 Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes    2

ANNEXURE 7.2    June 12 2018 Extraordinary Council Meeting Minutes       2

ANNEXURE 8.1    Easy to do Business Benefits.................................. 2

ANNEXURE 8.2    Easy to do Business draft MOU............................. 2

ANNEXURE 9.1    CMA Constitution 2014................................................... 2

ANNEXURE 9.2    CMA Minutes 1 June 2018............................................... 2

ANNEXURE 10.1  Final  Budget  18 19.......................................................... 2

ANNEXURE 12.1  Cargo Public School.................................................... 2

ANNEXURE 12.2  Help our Aussie Farmers Silent Auction......... 2

ANNEXURE 12.3  Feel Good BBQ Event..................................................... 2

ANNEXURE 13.1  Rating Summary 2018 2019............................................ 2

ANNEXURE 13.2  Make Rates and Charges............................................ 2

ANNEXURE 15.1  Orange Region Tourism Budget Estimate Overview  2

ANNEXURE 15.2  Orange Region Tourism profit and loss statement 2

ANNEXURE 17.1  Manildra pool request to rename..................... 2 

 


 

 

ITEM 1 - APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To allow tendering of apologies for councillors not present.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COUNCIL - COUNCILLORS LEAVE OF ABSENCE - 908117

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT any apologies tendered be accepted and the necessary leave of absence be granted.

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

A call for apologies is to be made.

 

 

ITEM 2 - DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To allow an opportunity for councillors to declare an interest in any items to be determined at this meeting.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

 4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COUNCIL - COUNCILLORS AND STAFF DECLARATION OF INTEREST - 2018 - 908118

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT the Declarations of Interest be noted.

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

A call for Declarations of Interest.

 

 

ITEM 3 - DECLARATIONS FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To allow an opportunity for Councillors to declare any Political Donations received.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

 4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COUNCIL - COUNCILLORS DECLARATION OF POLITICAL DONATIONS - 908120

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT any Political Donations be noted.

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

A call for declarations of any Political Donations.

 

 

 

ITEM 4 - MAYORAL MINUTE - APPOINTMENTS

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To allow noting of the Mayoral appointments plus other Councillors' activities Reports.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

 4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\MAYORAL MINUTES - 908121

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT the information contained in the Mayoral Minute be noted.

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

A call for the Mayoral appointments and attendances as well as other Councillors’ activities reports to be tabled/read out.

 

 

 

ITEM 5 - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Enabling reports to be considered in Committee of the Whole to be called.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.5.1.g. Code of Meeting Practice adhered to

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\GROUPING OF REPORT ADOPTION and BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING REPORTS - 908122

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Councillors call any items that they wish to be debated in Committee of the Whole.

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

Council’s Code of Meeting Practice allows for the Council to resolve itself into “committee of the whole” to avoid the necessity of limiting the number and duration of speeches as required by Clause 250 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

 

This item enables councillors to call any item they wish to be debated in “committee of the whole” at the conclusion of normal business.

 

The debate process during a ‘normal’ Council meeting limits the number and duration of speeches as required by Clause 250 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. 

 

Items should only be called at this time if it is expected that discussion beyond the normal debate process is likely to be needed. 

 

 

 

ITEM 6 - GROUPING OF REPORT ADOPTION

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Enabling procedural reports to be adopted.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

 4.5.1.a - Provide quality administrative support and governance to councillors and residents.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\GROUPING OF REPORT ADOPTION and BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING REPORTS - 908123

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT:

1.    Councillors call any items they wish to further consider

2.    Items 7 and 8 be moved and seconded.

 

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

Items 7 and 8 are considered to be of a procedural nature and it is proposed that they be moved and seconded as a group.  Should any Councillor wish to amend or debate any of these items they should do so at this stage with the remainder of the items being moved and seconded.

 

 

 

ITEM 7 - CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Adoption of the Minutes

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

 4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.

Annexures

1.  May 22 2018 Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes

2.  June 12 2018 Extraordinary Council Meeting Minutes    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COUNCIL - MINUTES - 2018 - 908124

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT the minutes of the Ordinary meeting held 22 May 2018 and the Extraordinary meeting held on 12 June 2018 be adopted.

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

The following minutes are attached for endorsement:

 

1.   Minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 22 May 2018; and

2.   Minutes of the Extraordinary Council meeting held on 12 June 2018.

 

ITEM 8 - EASY TO DO BUSINESS PROGRAM

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To inform Council of an invitation from Service NSW to be part of the NSW Easy to do Business Program

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

2.1.1.b Implement CBD promotional activities and works in consultation with businesses and progress associations

Annexures

1.  Easy to do Business Benefits

2.  Easy to do Business draft MOU    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT\REPORTING\COUNCIL REPORTS - 931737

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Accept an invitation from Service NSW to join the Easy to do Business Program.

2.    Authorise the General Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Service NSW regarding the Easy to do Business Program.

 

Community Engagement and Development Manager's REPORT

 

Cabonne Council has been invited by Service NSW, a NSW Government agency, to be part of its Easy to do Business program. Being implemented in conjunction with the NSW Small Business Commissioner Robyn Hobbs, the initiative aims to make it easier to open and run businesses in the State.

 

Service NSW is creating a new way for businesses to interact with government through one online portal, which aims to provide step-by-step guidance and support across Federal, State and Local Government requirements.

 

Service for NSW says benefits for Councils include:

 

1.   Increased productivity with “decision ready” applications and reduced transaction costs; and

2.   Effective tools to help boost local economies, help create jobs and assist councils to deliver on their strategic plans.

At the moment the program applies to cafes, small bars and restaurants, however there are plans to extend it to the housing and construction industry in the near future and other sectors of business as the program expands.  Cafes, small bars and restaurants are a good example of the red tape that operators currently have to work through to establish a business. Opening one of these businesses can involve dealing with up to 13 agencies, 75 regulations and 48 forms.

 

Easy to do Business aims to reduce this to one digital application and one phone number.

 

Joining the program requires Council to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding. Council’s obligations would be to:

 

a.   Refer eligible customers to Easy to do Business;

b.   Provide guidance and information to the Easy to do Business team to assist them to respond to customers queries;

c.   Communicate application outcomes to the customer and the Easy to do Business team;

d.   Provide updates on changes in the local area that may impact Easy to do Business;

e.   Identify local events and other opportunities to inform customers about Easy to do Business; and

f.    Provide feedback on the effectiveness and performance of Easy to do Business in the Cabonne area.

A copy of a draft Memorandum of Understanding is attached as an annexure.

 

Service NSW anticipates 80 NSW councils will be part of the Easy to do Business Program by 30 June 2018.

 

Easy to do Business dovetails with Council’s recently adopted Regional Economic Development Strategy. This strategy builds on Cabonne’s assets and resources to attract growth and businesses to create increased employment opportunities.

 

 

 

 

ITEM 9 - COUNTRY MAYORS ASSOCIATION

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Seeking approval for Cabonne Council to join the Country Mayors Association.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

$750 annual membership

IPR Linkage

4.5.1.b Maintain strong relationships and liaise effectively with all relevant Government agencies and other councils

Annexures

1.  CMA Constitution 2014

2.  CMA Minutes 1 June 2018    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNMENT RELATIONS\LOCAL AND REGIONAL LIAISON\COUNTRY MAYORS ASSOCIATION OF NSW - 933964

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Council approve membership of the Country Mayors Association and authorise attendance of quarterly meetings by the Mayor and General Manager.

 

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

The Mayor and General Manager recently attended the June meeting of the Country Mayors Association. This was a result of an invitation extended by the Chairperson, Cr Katrina Humphries for the Mayor to attend as an observer to see how membership could benefit Cabonne.

 

The objective of the Country Mayors Association is to further the interests of country councils by being an advocate on state-wide issues and to act as an information sharing forum. Those councils eligible for membership are country councils outside the Greater Sydney area, Newcastle and Wollongong metropolitan areas.   Currently there are 61 member councils with meetings attended by the Mayors and General Managers of the member councils.   Attached is a copy of the Association’s constitution.

 

The cost of membership for councils with a population of 10,000 or more is $750 per annum.  Membership fees are decided at the Annual General Meeting, which is held in November each year and are used to pay a secretariat, any room hire fees and the cost of morning tea and lunch.   Accumulated fees are available to be used to further the interests of country councils such as lobbying and undertaking research to allow submissions to be prepared to government on issues affecting member councils.

 

The meeting proved to be a very productive forum for networking and discussion and provided valuable personal access to senior public servants to raise areas of concern.  A copy of the minutes of the meeting is attached for council’s information.

 

 

ITEM 10 - ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING DOCUMENTATION

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To adopt council's Integrated Planning and Reporting documents, including Delivery Program 2018/19 - 2020/21; Operational Plan 2018/19 and the Resource Plans (Workforce Plan, Asset Management Plan and Long Term Financial Plan).

Policy Implications

As per the OLG requirments for Integrated Planning and Reporting.

Budget Implications

Budget implications will be included in the Long Term Financial Plan, as part of the requirements for Integrated Planning and Reporting.

IPR Linkage

4.5.2.c. Engage with community to determine future needs & objectives

Annexures

1.  Final  Budget  18 19    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\CORPORATE MANAGEMENT\PLANNING\INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING 2018-2019 - 933282

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Council adopt:

 

1)   The Draft Delivery Program 2018/19 – 2020/21

 

2)   The Draft Operational Plan 2018/19, including:

 

a)   Part 1 – The Activities; and

 

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

 

3)   The Draft Resourcing Strategy, which includes:

 

a)   The Workforce Management Plan; and

b)   The Long Term Financial Plan 

c)   The Asset Management Strategy

d)   The Asset Management Plans, being

i)        The Transport Asset Management Plan

ii)       The Building Asset Management Plan 

iii)      The Water Supply Asset Management Plan

iv)      The Open Spaces Asset Management Plan

v)       Sewer Asset Management Plan and

vi)      Long Term Financial Plan,

 

as amended at the extra-ordinary meeting held Tuesday 12 June, 2018.

 

 

Director of Finance and Corporate Services' REPORT

 

The Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework was introduced by the NSW Office of Local Government in 2009. As Cabonne has elected a new Council it is required to adopt a new set of Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) Documents. These will be the guiding documents for the remainder of the term for the current council.

 

IR&R documentation consists of a Community Strategic Plan (CSP), Delivery Program (DP), an Operational Plan (OP) and associated financials (Budget) and a Resourcing Strategy which is comprised of a Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP), a Workforce Management Plan (WMP), and a suite of Asset Management Plans (AMPs).

 

On this occasion council decided not to produce a new CSP as it is not required to and the existing document still articulates the broad future directions of the community. The Delivery Program articulates the strategic outcomes of council over the next three years (normally this is a four year document) which are aligned to the future directions stated in the CSP.

 

The Operational Plan and Budget are one year documents which outline and fund specific activities for 2018/2019. This includes a full list of council’s fees and charges which contains all of council’s Water, Sewer, Domestic Waste Management and Stormwater charges.

 

The Long Term Financial Plan forecasts council’s financial position out to 2027/2028. It shows council to be financially sustainable in the long term.

 

The Workforce Management Plan and Asset Management Plans are three year documents which show the labour and assets required to attain the outcomes specified in the DP.

 

As required by the Local Government Act, 1993, council considered these draft plans at the extra-ordinary meeting held on 8 May, 2018. These draft plans were placed on public exhibition for a minimum 28 days, concluding on Friday 8 June, 2018.

 

Council received a number of submissions, which were considered at the extra-ordinary meeting held on 12 June, 2018. The resolutions relating to these submissions, and consequential changes to the IP&R documentation, are detailed in the minutes of the 12 June meeting. None of the submissions  resulted in significant changes to these documents.

 

A copy of the amended plans and amended fees and charges have been forwarded to councillors on their iPads.

 

 

 

 

ITEM 11 - YOUTH WEEK CELEBRATIONS

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To inform council of Youth Week activites held by Cabonne Council and Yeoval Central School

Policy Implications

Nil  

Budget Implications

To be funded by grant from NSW Government

IPR Linkage

3.1.2.d Hold Youth Week activities

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\COMMUNITY SERVICES\SERVICE PROVISION\YOUTH WEEK - 933252

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Council contribute $1,000 to Yeoval Central School for costs associated with activities held in Youth Week.

 

Community Services Manager's REPORT

 

Each year council receives a grant from the NSW Government to support Youth Week Activities. This year the grant was $1,425.

 

Cabonne Council advertised NRL Development Clinics for students from Canowindra High School, Yeoval Central School and Molong Central School.  The format of the day was to be a one-hour clinic for each of the secondary schools, with transport provided at no cost. Morning tea and lunch were also provided and the event was free of charge. Unfortunately, this event was not well attended with only 20 students participating.

 

Dave Elvy, Alex Pout and Tilly Power from NRL Regional Game Development, Western NSW attended and ran a one-hour clinic for those who participated. The students all enjoyed themselves and had the opportunity to learn new skills and meet new students from other schools. Participants were given NRL merchandise at the end of the clinic. Council contributed $425 from its Youth Week funding.

 

Yeoval Central School held a school sports day at the Yeoval Golf Course, with the school providing lunch to all students in attendance. The students had a great day and high achievers were given awards for their performances.

 

Two Year 11 students from Yeoval Central School attended a Halogen Leadership Conference in Sydney in Term 2. Yeoval Central School also paid for flights to Sydney for both students, and visits to Government and Parliament House.

 

The Halogen Leadership Conference for secondary school students is designed to benefit any student who shows an interest in developing their leadership potential. Over 23,000 students from around Australia attend annually.

 

There is also an Expo at the conference venue, which allows students to gather information on tertiary educators, charities and not-for-profits who all have valuable information for future career opportunities, volunteer opportunities and leadership development opportunities.

 

In addition to these Youth Week activities, students from Molong Central, Yeoval Central and Canowindra High School addressed the May Council meeting.

 

All secondary schools within Cabonne were contacted and asked if they required a contribution toward Youth Week activities,  with only Yeoval Central School replying.

 

 

ITEM 12 - REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

For council to consider the requests received for donation

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

To be funded from Council's s.356 budget allocation

IPR Linkage

4.4.1.c Provide assistance to community groups

Annexures

1.  Cargo Public School

2.  Help our Aussie Farmers Silent Auction

3.  Feel Good BBQ Event    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\COMMUNITY RELATIONS\SPONSORSHIP - DONATIONS\SPONSORSHIP - DONATIONS - 2018 - 931699

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Council:

 

1.  Donate $150 to the “Help our Aussie Farmers Silent Auction”

2.  Donate $100 to Cargo Public School towards the installation of outdoor gym equipment

3.  Donate $150 to the “Feel Good BBQ Event”

 

Community Services Manager's REPORT

 

Samantha Whiteman is a Cudal local who is organising the “Help Our Aussie Farmers Silent Auction” as a fundraising event to raise funds for Australian farmers affected by the drought. All money raised at the event will be donated to the Burrumbuttock Hay Runners to assist with delivery of stock feed to farmers in NSW and Queensland. Assistance is sought to purchase an item for the silent auction.

 

Cargo Public School is a small school with only 22 enrolments for 2018. The school is seeking assistance to purchase and install an outdoor gym at the school oval. The school has implemented a 10 minute fitness program each morning to increase mobility, agility and stamina to promote health and wellbeing of the students.

 

An outdoor gym will not only benefit the school children and improve their health and fitness, and may also benefit the local community.

 

A “Feel Good BBQ Event” is proposed for 1 July 2018 to be held at the Molong Pony Club grounds. This event is aimed at providing mental health support for the local farmers and general community affected by the drought.

 

Dianne Gill, Rural Adversity Mental Health Project Coordinator has also been contacted to offer professional support and services to those who may require assistance.

 

A donation is being sought to ensure the event is as prosperous and enjoyable as possible.

 

Should Council wish to make these donations there remains $406 in the s.356 budget for donations this financial year.

 

Donations so far this year are:

 

$200          Catering costs for Mental Health meeting at Molong

$500          Mullion Creek Public School, travel to robotics championships

$500          Orange / Cowra / Cabonne Science Hub

$484          Molong Golf Club

$500          Orange Lions Club

$1,050       Prizes for School Presentation Nights

$300          CWA Public speaking competition

$500          Yeoval Pre-school

$1,000       Borenore CWA kitchen repairs

$1,600       Canowindra RSL Sub-branch – to be purchased 18/19 Financial Yr

$250          NAIDOC Week activities

$300          Cancer Care Western NSW

$150          Moyne Aged Care Plus

$100          Molong Show Society

$250          Eugowra Mural Committee

$300          Molong Soccer Club

 

ITEM 13 - MAKING OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR 2018/2019

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To formally Make the Rates and Charges for 2018/2019

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Levy the 2018/2019 Rates and Charges

IPR Linkage

4.5.5.j Provide, maintain and develop financial services and systems to accepted standards - satisfying regulatory and customer requirements

Annexures

1.  Rating Summary 2018 2019

2.  Make Rates and Charges    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\BUDGETING\CABONNE COUNCIL ANNUAL BUDGET - 921741

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Council :

 

1.  Approve the definitions relating the various Rating Categories in the Rating Summary  attached, and

2.  Make the Rates for 2018/2019, in accordance with Council resolution, of the rates included in the  table listed below;

RATE

Rate in $

 Minimum

Farmland

0.00402400

 $             453.65

Residential

0.00410727

 $             453.65

Residential - Canowindra Town

0.01096000

 $             581.35

Mining

0.05030300

 $             453.65

Business

0.00410727

 $             453.65

Business - Molong Town

0.00410727

 $             453.65

Business- Canowindra Town

0.01096000

$             581.35

 

 

3.   Adopt the charges as per pages 11 -21 of Council’s Fees and Charges for 2018/2019 (as attached)

 

4.   In accordance with Section566(3) of the Local Government Act 1993,       adopt the maximum rate of interest to apply to outstanding rates and charges for the 2018/2019 rating year, that is 7.5%

 

Senior Accounting Officer's REPORT

 

This report is presented to Council to formally make the rates, and adopt fees for Water, Sewer, Domestic Waste Management and The Stormwater Levy, for 2018/2019, as required by the Local Government Act, 1993.

 

The definitions relating to the various Rating Categories are explained in the Rating Summary attached to this report.

 

Formal notification of the maximum interest rate allowable for overdue Rates and Charges, has been received from the Office of Local Government. That rate will be 7.5% for the 2018/2019 rating year.

 

ITEM 14 - 2017/18 COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ROUND 2

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To  determine  which  community  groups will  receive funding   under the second round of Council's  Community  Assistance Program 2017/2018.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

$34,954.23

IPR Linkage

4.3.1.a Operate Community Assistance Program (CAP)

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT\REPORTING\COUNCIL REPORTS - 931107

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Council approves Community Assistance Program (CAP) funding for applications 1 - 8 as recommended in the report.

 

Community Engagement and Development Manager's REPORT

 

Council allocated $66,905 in its current budget for the 2017/18 Community Assistance Program (CAP).  Not-for-profit community groups were invited to apply for community-related projects on non-commercial facilities in the Cabonne Local Government Area, which provide ongoing or sustainable benefits to Cabonne communities.

 

Grants are allocated on a 50:50 basis, but communities can provide their half of the funding through voluntary labour or in-kind contributions.

 

In October, Council approved funding for 14 applications for projects totalling $31,990.88. This left $34,954.12 available for a second round of CAP funding.

 

Nine applications have been submitted for funding under this second round, eight of which meet the program guidelines. An application from the Orange-based Central West Epilepsy Support Group fell outside the CAP guidelines of improving the life style of Cabonne communities on non-commercial facilities within Cabonne Shire. This application was for a contribution towards the wages of a part-time epilepsy nurse to cover the Central West region.

 

The list of applications which met the guidelines for this round of CAP funding is as follows:

 

 

Location

Applicant

Project

Funding Recommended

1

Cudal

Cudal Community Children's Centre

Install large planter boxes for the children to grow vegetables

$509.83

2

Eugowra

Eugowra Historical Museum & Bushranger Centre

Purchase an information plaque for a newly installed exhibit

$515

3

Manildra

Manildra and District Improvement Association (MADIA)

Add barbecue facilities to amenities area at Showground - original request $18,000

$17,000

4

Molong

Anglican Church or Australia - Parish of Molong

Install shade umbrella at St John's Community Garden

$317.40

5

Canowindra

P&C Association - Canowindra Public School

Install shade shelter over school playground area

$6,000

6

Cudal

Cudal & District Soccer Club

Refurbishment of kitchen & canteen facilities at Dean Park to become food safety compliant. Includes an electric barbecue valued at $7,332 which can be excluded from this request & added at a later date. Barbecue $7332 less cash contribution $2,000 and voluntary labour = $5332

$5,332

7

Cudal

Cudal Amateur Swimming Club

Purchase & installation of a Race Clock for the pool

$363

8

Canowindra

Canowindra Community Garden

Purchase additional equipment and training to improve the Organic Community Garden in Canowindra

$4,917

Total

$34,954.23

 

 

ITEM 15 - ORANGE REGION TOURISM MEMBERSHIP

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To provide council with a review of Orange Region Tourism's 2017-18 operations to determine Cabonne Council's membership in 2018-2019 and 2019-2020

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

$64,161.40 per annum

IPR Linkage

2.2.1.a Promote strategies listed in the Tourism Plan

Annexures

1.  Orange Region Tourism Budget Estimate Overview

2.  Orange Region Tourism profit and loss statement    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT\REPORTING\COUNCIL REPORTS - 930792

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT:

1.  Cabonne Council commit $64,161.40 to be a member of Orange Region Tourism Ltd for 2018-19.

2.  Cabonne Council’s membership of Orange Region Tourism Ltd be subject to a service agreement stipulating that Orange Region Tourism Ltd spends 50% of Cabonne Council’s annual contribution on marketing all of the villages in the Cabonne Local Government Area.

3.  Cabonne Council’s 2019-20 membership contribution to Orange Region Tourism Ltd be conditional on Orange Region Tourism Ltd providing a satisfactory report before June 2019 demonstrating that it has spent 50% of Cabonne Council’s 2018-19 contribution on marketing of all villages in the Cabonne Local Government Area.

4.  Cabonne Council’s membership of Orange Region Tourism Ltd be conditional on Orange Region Tourism Ltd using Cabonne Council’s logo on any marketing, promotional or communication collateral. 

 

Community Engagement and Development Manager's REPORT

 

At its Extraordinary Meeting on 8 May 2017, Council resolved to commit $64,141.60 from its Reserve Funds to join Orange and Blayney Councils to become a member of Orange Region Tourism Ltd for 2017/18 and that a review be undertaken before the end of that term to determine Council’s commitment for years 2018-19 and 2019-20.

 

Orange Region Tourism has provided its Profit and Loss Statement from 1 July 2017 to 31 March 2018 and its annual budget estimate overview for consideration (attached an annexures). The estimated budget overview projected a total annual income of $993,004 and expenditure of $966,867 for a surplus of $26,137 on 2017-2018 operations. The Profit and Loss Statement shows a net surplus of $76,718 at the end of March. This situation will improve with the payment of Cabonne Council’s 2017-18 contribution.

 

In addition to a $377,000 contribution from Orange City Council and $50,000 from Blayney Council, Orange Region Tourism has received $150,000 from the NSW Department of Primary Industries for the strategic development of agri-tourism initiatives. Late last month the organisation received a further $20,000 from the NSW Government’s Incubator Event Fund to stage the Orange Winter Fire Festival. Both the Winter Fire Festival and development of agri-tourism will benefit Cabonne.

 

Orange Region Tourism has set a target of 300 industry members by 2018 for an annual income of $108,000. By the end of March 2018, income from membership fees totalled only $33,481, so the organisation still has some significant work ahead of it to ensure industry members, who could possibly benefit most from Orange Region Tourism’s operations, contribute a reasonable share.

 

It is still of some concern that projected salaries ($411,605), administration ($106,887), trading costs ($40,325) and property costs ($35,600) total more than $594,000, leaving $372,450 for marketing and events. This means the marketing budget for a tourism promotional organisation represents 38.5% of the organisation’s total expenditure.  However, latest figures released by Destination NSW show overnight visitation in the Central West jumped by 21.2% to the end of December 2017, with 2.5 million people staying in the region. Those visitors spent $970 million, an increase of 17%.  By comparison, overnight visitation in the Hunter was up by 8.7% and the Blue Mountains 7.7%.

 

An integral part of Cabonne’s Tourism Plan is to work on a regional basis with organisations such as Destination NSW, Orange Region Tourism and the Central Regional Organisation of Councils through Central NSW Tourism to bring people to the area and then encourage them to visit Cabonne towns and villages.  For that reason, it is important that Cabonne continues to be a partner in Orange Region Tourism.  In doing so, Council may wish to consider formulating a service agreement as part of its future contributions that stipulates 50% of Cabonne’s Orange Region Tourism membership fee must be spent on promoting Cabonne towns and villages.

 

Ongoing funding would be dependent on Orange Regional Tourism providing a satisfactory acquittal report demonstrating the organisation had allocated 50% of Cabonne’s annual contribution to marketing the villages of Cabonne.

 

 

ITEM 16 - EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2017/18

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

For Council to consider applications for funding under the 2017/18 Events Assistance Program

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

$6,500 to be funded from 2017/18 Events Assistance Program

IPR Linkage

4.4.1.c Provide assistance to community groups

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES\PROGRAMS\EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2017 - 2018 - 932988

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Council approve funding under the 2017/2018 Events Assistance Program (EAP):

 

1.   Molong Bowling Club      $1,500

2.   Cycling NSW                     $5,000

 

TOURISM AND Community Engagement and Development Manager's REPORT

 

Council has received two applications under the 2017/2018 Events Assistance Program (EAP) for events that promote Cabonne and attract visitors. Council’s Tourism and Community Development Coordinator has provided the following assessment.

 

Application 1

 

Organisation:                               Molong Bowling Club Ltd

Event:                                             David Wicks Memorial Tournament

Date:                                               1 & 2 September 2018

Requested amount:                    $2,500

Reason for funding:                             A contribution towards offsetting the marketing, promotion, event management commitments and trophies.

 

Event Description

 

Molong Bowling Club Inc. is holding a bowls pairs tournament over two days in September at the Molong Bowling Club. The tournament will be widely promoted throughout New South Wales and within the Central West. The organisers estimate the event will attract more than 56 bowlers and with their accompanying families, this will potentially bring an additional 150-200 people to Molong.   

 

The David Wicks Memorial Tournament was supported under Council’s Events Assistance Program in 2017 and attracted bowlers from various clubs throughout NSW, QLD, VIC, and SA. The weekend provides a great opportunity for visitors to enjoy the Molong charm and help to increase the local visitor economy.

 

The Molong Bowls Tournament will showcase Molong and the surrounding area and help to attract interest and potential repeat visitors due to their memorable experience.  The event will also raise the profile and awareness of Molong, its many attractions and this ultimately will lead to an increase in visitors, improved accommodation demand and economic benefits to the shire.

 

Cabonne Council’s logo will be included on all marketing and promotional material distributed prior to the event. Cabonne Council’s community support will also be promoted throughout the tournament and during the presentation ceremony.  As there will be many visitors from outside the region, this event presents an opportunity to place Cabonne Council banners and the Towns and Villages Guide at the bowling club to highlight the Shire’s attractions and assets.

 

Assessment

 

This application meets the event assistance funding program objectives of a core event. Its aim is to attract visitation to the area and support a number of Cabonne enterprises.

 

 

Application 2

 

Organisation:                               Cycling NSW

Event:                                             NSW Master Road Cycling Championship

Date:                                               22 September 2018

Requested amount:                    $5,000

Reason for funding:                             A contribution towards offsetting the marketing, promotion and event management commitments

 

Event Description:

 

Cycling NSW held the State Championship for Master Cyclists in Molong and Orange in April 2016 and 2017. This is the final year of the three year agreement. The cycling event attracts 460 entrants from all parts of NSW and a number of interstate riders. These cyclists bring with them family members, officials and support crews/members.

 

The break-up of the 460 entries consist of:

 

Road Race:                 424 entries

Criterium:                    292 entries

Time Trial:                             166 entries

 

The NSW Masters Road Cycling Championship is held over three days and provides an opportunity to showcase the many attractions and assets of the area. Our local businesses and accommodation outlets report a significant increase in visitors and spend in the area. Molong and surrounding area have enjoyed hosting the road race. Overall community feedback gathered is extremely positive and supportive of welcoming the NSW Championship, as it reinforces a positive message and example of a healthy lifestyle activity.

 

The State Championship is the largest of Cycling NSW’s annual championships and hosting the event attracts extensive media coverage, strong community spectator interest and attendance at the event.

 

Previously a notable increase in visitation and spend in the area has been reported. The event showcases many attractions to the visitors and competitors, provides positive country experiences which in turn helps to generate return visitation and increase awareness of our region.

 

Assessment

 

The submitted application from Cycling NSW meets the grant criteria of the Events Assistance Program as a flagship event that attracts significant visitors to Cabonne and increases the regional economy. 

 

In 2016 and 2017 Council allocated $5,000 to support Cycling NSW Master Cycling Road Race in Molong. This is the last year of this three year commitment.

 

Events Assistance Program Expenditure to date:

EAP Funding Allocation 2017/2018

$50,900

 

 

25 July Orange Wine Festival 13 – 22 October 2017

$5,000

25 July Canowindra Balloon Challenge 2018

$20,000

25 July Yeoval District Ass. Back to Yeoval Weekend 28 -30 July

$600

25 July Canowindra Fine Music Weekend

$1,500

25 July MADIA  Christmas Party

$1,000

26 September Australian National Field Days 26 – 28 October

$1,000

26 September Cargo Twilight Markets

$500

24 October Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Festival

$2,000

24 October Canowindra Domestic Violence White Ribbon March

$500

28 November Taste@Barangaroo

$1,000

12 December FOOD WEEK 2018

$5,000

27 February Cumnock Show Society - Long White Lunch

$1,000

27 February Molong Advancement Group  - Molong Markets 

$500

27 March  Canowindra Creative Centre

$500

27 March Cudal Camp Draft

$1,000

24 April  Regional Skateboarding Competition Manildra

$1,000

 

 

Total Expenditure

$42,100

Remaining Funds

$8,800

 

 

ITEM 17 - MANILDRA POOL - REQUEST TO RENAME

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Council has received a request to rename the Manildra Pool in honour of Ron Miller.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

3.3.6.a Maintain sporting, recreational, council and community facilities

Annexures

1.  Manildra pool request to rename    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\COUNCIL PROPERTIES\MAINTENANCE\MANILDRA WAR MEMORIAL SWIMMING POOL - 931566

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Council advise the Miller family it is unable to rename the Manildra Swimming Pool and that other options to acknowledge Ron Miller’s contribution to the Manildra community will be investigated.

 

 

Director of Engineering & Technical Services' REPORT

 

Council has received a request asking that the Manildra Pool be named the Ron Miller Memorial Pool.  A copy of the request is attached.

 

Records indicate that the swimming pool at Manildra is already named the “Manildra War Memorial Swimming Pool”, located on Griffith Memorial Park and, as such, the renaming of the pool as request cannot be granted.

 

Council staff will consult with the family regarding alternate options that may be available to acknowledge the Miller family’s contribution to Manildra.

 

 

 

ITEM 18 - MODIFICATION TO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 1999/0008/1, SUBDIVISION OF RURAL LAND, CARGO ROAD, CANOWINDRA

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To seek council's determination of a modification application

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.5.3.a Assess and determine development applications, construction certificate applications and Onsite Sewerage Management Systems (OSMS) to meet agreed service levels

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\Development Applications\DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION\1997 JULY -1999\03-1999-0008 - 929302

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Modification Application 1999/0008/1 for subdivision of land described as Lots 1, 2 and 4 in DP 882990 be refused, as the purpose of the development consent concluded with the registration of the subdivision.

 

Director of Environmental Services' REPORT

 

ADVISORY NOTES

Record of voting

In accordance with s375A of the Local Government Act 1993, a division is required to be called when a motion for a planning decision is put at a meeting of Council or a Council Committee.  A division under s375A of the Act is required when determining this planning application.

 

Political Disclosures

In accordance with s10.4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, a person making a planning application to Council is required to disclose political donations and gifts made within 2 years prior to the submission of  the application and concluding when the application is determined.

 

In accordance with s10.4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, a person making a public submission to Council in relation to a planning application made to Council is required to disclose political donations and gifts made within 2 years prior to the submission being made and concluding when the application is determined.

 

Political donations and gifts (if any) to be disclosed include:

·    All reportable political donations made to any local councillor or Council,

·    All gifts made to any local councillor or employee of the Council.

 

Nil planning application disclosures have been received. 

 

Nil public submission disclosures have been received. 

 

SUMMARY

 

The following report provides an assessment of the modification application submitted for relocation of a concessional allotment, forming part of an initial development to create 6 allotments from land previously described as Lot 2 DP 25968, Lot 21 DP 507487 and Lot 1 DP 593520 and now described as Lots 1 to 6 in DP 882990, Cargo Road, Canowindra.

 

The application has been referred to the Council for determination as the proposal is inconsistent with the Cabonne LEP (former or current).

 

It is recommended that the application be refused.

 

Applicant: Rob Atkinson

Owner:      Hassad-Australia Pty Ltd

Proposal:  Relocation of a concessional allotment

Location:   Lots 1, 2 and 4 DP 882990, 5162 and 5011 Cargo Road, Canowindra

Zone:         Rural 1(a) under the provisions of the former Cabonne LEP 1991

RU1 Primary Production under the provisions of Cabonne LEP 2012 

 

THE PROPOSAL

It is proposed to subdivide a 5.3ha allotment, containing an existing dwelling and farm buildings, from a 340.7ha rural allotment described as Lot 4 DP 882990 and known as 5011 Cargo Road, Canowindra. The subject and is located on the eastern side of Cargo Road, and is approximately 4km NE of Canowindra.

 

The applicant seeks to justify the proposed subdivision by consolidating an existing vacant 5.3ha concessional allotment described as Lot 1 DP882990 with an adjacent allotment described as Lot 2 DP 882990. These parcels of land are located on the western side of Cargo Road and are in the same ownership as Lot 4.

 

The applicant proposes the development as a modification to DA 1999/0008. The purpose of that application was to subdivide a rural holding to create three (3) concessional allotments and three (3) rural allotments. Development consent was issued on 2 September 1998.

 

The subdivision was registered on 28 January 1999 creating the following lots:

 

Lot

Area

1

5.3ha vacant land

2

100ha farm land

3

5ha vacant land

4

340.7ha containing a dwelling and farm buildings

5

5ha vacant land

6

145.37ha farm land

 

 

Lots 3 and 5 have been sold separately and a dwelling constructed on each. Lots 1, 2, 4 & 6 have been acquired by Hassad-Australia Pty Ltd, and operate as an agricultural holding.

 

The applicant proposes to subdivide Lot 4 to create two allotments as follows:

 

Lot

Area

Proposed lot 1

5.3ha containing a dwelling and farm buildings

Proposed Lot 2

335.4ha farm land

 

The applicant further proposes to consolidate Lots 1 & 2 DP 882990 into one rural allotment having an area of 105.3ha.

 

To effect the proposal the applicant is seeking to modify DA 1999/0008.

 

Planning background

The initial 6 lot subdivision (DA 1999/0008) related to the whole of an existing holding as defined by the Cabonne LEP 1991. Two allotments created by the subdivision are now in separate ownerships, fragmenting the existing holding. The modification relates to part only of the existing holding.

 

Concessional allotment subdivision provisions were removed from all NSW planning legislation in 2008 with the introduction of the State Environmental Planning Policy (Rural Lands) 2008. 

 

The Cabonne LEP 2012, being the planning provisions in force at the current time establish a minimum lot size for subdivision of rural land containing a dwelling as being 100ha. The applicant seeks to create an allotment of 5.3ha containing an existing dwelling and farm buildings.

 

Concessional allotments were not ‘transferable’ under the provisions of the former Cabonne LEP 1991.

 

The registration of the subdivision creating Lots 1 to 6 in DP 882990 completed the development process, and there is no further legal purpose of development consent 1999/0008.

 

Therefore, council cannot consider a modification application to vary allotments within the registered DP 882990, and there is no mechanism within the current planning provisions to permit the proposed 5.3ha subdivision of containing an existing dwelling.

 

Consolidation of Lots 1 & 2 may be achieved as exempt development under the relevant SEPP.

 

Site Map

 

5030192

 

 

8004072

 

 

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

In accordance with Section 4.55 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, the proposed modification is of minimal environmental impact and is substantially the same development for which consent granted.

 

The application is considered to not be substantially the same development for which consent was granted, as it does not include all the land to which the initial application related.

 

It is also considered that the purpose of the development consent was achieved with the registration of the six (6) lot subdivision in 1998, and that the consent serves no further legal position.

 

 

PROVISIONS OF ANY ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING INSTRUMENT s4.15(1)(a)(i)

 

Cabonne Local Environmental Plan 1991 (Amended)

The subject land was zoned 1(a) General Rural ‘A’ by the former Cabonne Local Environmental Plan 1991.  Subdivision of land was permissible within this zone, subject to Council’s development consent. Clause 14 of the CLEP 1991 related to concessional allotments, and was repealed in 2008 from legislation.

 

Cabonne Local Environmental Plan 2012

The subject land is zoned RU1 Primary Production by Cabonne Local Environmental Plan 2012. Subdivision of land was permissible within this zone, subject to Council’s development consent. Clause 4.2 requires a minimum lot size of 100ha for subdivision of an allotment containing a dwelling and situated within the RU1 zone.

 

 

REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLANS

 

There are no Regional Environmental Plans that apply to the subject land.

 

 

STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING POLICIES

 

Cabonne Council is identified within the SEPP 44 schedule as having koala habitat.  The applicant has not addressed the SEPP; however, the subject land is generally cleared and the proposed development will not impact upon any existing vegetation.  There are no known sightings of koalas in the locality, or sources of koala habitat.

 

PROVISIONS OF ANY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING INSTRUMENT THAT HAS BEEN PLACED ON EXHIBITION s4.15(1)(a)(ii)

There are no draft environmental plans that relate to the subject land or proposed development.

 

 

PROVISIONS OF ANY DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN s4.15(1)(a)(iii)

 

Development Control Plan No 5 – General Rural Zones applies to this development.

 

The applicant has not provided an assessment of the proposal under the DCP provisions. The concept plan supplied indicated that the proposal does not comply with the 100m setback requirement to separate the dwelling from the adjoining agricultural land. This setback is required to address land use conflict and to protect Right to Farm principles.

 

 

PROVISIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE REGULATIONS s4.15(1)(a)(iv)

The proposal does not contravene the relevant provisions of the regulations.

 

THE LIKELY IMPACTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT s4.15(1)(b)

 

Lot size and shape

The applicant seeks to create an irregular shaped allotment containing an existing dwelling and farm buildings. The allotment is to have an area of 5.3ha, and will adjoin Lot 3 DP 882990, being a concessional allotment containing a dwelling.

 

Access and traffic

Existing access arrangements service the dwelling allotment. Separate access would be required to provide safe and lawful access arrangements for the residual allotment.

 

 

THE SUITABILITY OF THE SITE s4.15(1)(c)

 

Physical Attributes and Hazards

There are no known technological or natural hazards that would affect the proposed modified development.

 

 

DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTIONS

 

The council’s Bushfire Services Contributions Plan apply to this development.

 

ANY SUBMISSIONS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACT s4.15(1)(d)

 

As the Modification Application cannot be considered by council, the applicant was advised to withdraw the application. The advice was not accepted and the planning assessment recommendation is therefore for Refusal.

 

Based on the above the proposed development was not neighbourhood notified. 

 

 

PUBLIC INTEREST s4.15(1)(e)

 

The proposed development is considered to be of minor interest to the wider public due to the relatively localised nature of potential impacts. 

 

 

CONCLUSION

The proposed development modification is not considered to be permissible.  A section 4.15 assessment of the development indicates that the development is not permissible or acceptable in this instance.  It is recommended that council refuse the modification application DA 1999/0008/1 as the initial development consent has fulfilled its purpose with the subdivision completed by the registration of the plans.

 

ITEM 19 - PLANNING PROPOSAL - LOT 30 DP 130510, MARKET AND CREOSUS STREETS, MOLONG

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To obtain council approval to proceed with the rezoning of land.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.5.3.a Assess and determine development applications, construction certificate applications and Onsite Sewerage Management Systems (OSMS) to meet agreed service levels

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\LAND USE AND PLANNING\PLANNING\AMENDMENT 8 TO LEP 2012 - MOLONG TRUCK WASH - 925508

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT pursuant to section 3.36 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, council forward the Planning Proposal to the Department of Planning and Environment for the Minister to make a Local Environmental Plan to include Lot 30 DP 130510, Market and Creosus streets, Molong, in schedule 1 of the Cabonne Local Environmental Plan 2012, to permit a truck wash facility as an additional permitted use.

 

 

Director of Environmental Services' REPORT

 

1.0    SUMMARY

Council at its meeting of 27 February 2018 resolved to amend the Cabonne Local Environmental Plan 2012, to include in schedule 1 of the plan, land described as Lot 30 DP 130510, for the purpose of an additional land use being a commercial truck wash facility.

 

The proposal was received by the Department of Planning and Environment on 6 March, 2018 and a Gateway Determination was issued by the department on 29 March 2018.

 

In accordance with the Gateway Determination the planning proposal was placed upon public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 12 April 2018 until 11 May 2018. During the exhibition period the Planning Proposal and all relevant documents were available at the council’s Molong offices and through council’s web site. Notification was made through public advertisement placed in the Molong Express.

 

As required by the Gateway determination, the planning proposal was forwarded to NSW Office Environment and Heritage and NSW Roads and Maritime Services. 

 

By the close of the notification phase no community submissions had been received by council. Responses were received from NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, NSW Roads and Maritime Services and NSW Rural Fire Services. The NSW RMS provided comment relating to road upgrade requirements, that would be taken into account should the LEP amendment proceed and a subsequent Development Application be lodged with council for determination.

 

The council may now consider to resolve to proceed with the amendment to the local planning provisions, in accordance with the submitted amended Planning Proposal, and the issued Gateway Determination, and to submit the planning proposal to the Minister for the making of the plan.

 

2.0    GATEWAY DETERMINATION

 

The Gateway Determination was issued by the department on 29 March 2018, with a 12 month timeframe for completion. The Gateway determination was not subject to a review request.

 

3.0    COMMUNITY CONSULTATION

The planning proposal and Gateway determination documentation was placed upon public exhibition for a period of 28 days from 12 April 2018 until 11 May 2018. The exhibition was notified in the Molong Express on 12 and 26 April.

 

Documentation was available for inspection at the Molong council office, as well as being available on council’s web site. By the close of the public exhibition phase no submissions had been received by council.

 

4.0    VIEWS OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES

As required by the Gateway determination, the planning proposal was forwarded to NSW Office Environment and Heritage (OEH) and NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS).  Council also referred the planning proposal to the NSW Rural Fire Service.

 

NSW OEH AND RFS had no requirements of the proposal. RMS provided comment on the requirements for road intersection upgrades in the  event that the proposed development was to proceed. RMS noted that their comments were advisory only at this stage, as further consultation would be required when a Development Application for the proposed activity is submitted, following the LEP amendment.

 

5.0    CONSISTENCY WITH s117 DIRECTIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC PLANNING DOCUMENTS

 

An assessment of the proposals consistency, justifiable inconsistency or inconsistency with all relevant s117 directions, SEPPs and other strategic planning documents was provided with the Planning Proposal. The proposal is generally in accordance with the s117 Directions, SEPPS, Central West & Orana Regional Plan, and the Blayney, Cabonne and Orange City councils rural and industrial sub regional strategy.

 

6.0    PARLIAMENTARY COUNSEL OPINION

The opinion of the Parliamentary Counsel to the making of the amending LEP was requested on 25 May 2018 and approval issued on 5 June 2018.

 

7.0 OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS

No representations has been received on the planning proposal from State or Federal members of Parliament, nor has council met with any government Minister in relation to the planning proposal.

 

8.0    MAPPING

The amendment to the LEP does not require an amendment to the standard mapping sheets of the Cabonne LEP 2012.

 

9.0    RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the plan be made to include Lot 30 DP 130510, Market and Creosus streets, Molong, in schedule 1 of the Cabonne Local Environmental Plan 2012, to permit a truck wash facility as an additional permitted use.

 

ITEM 20 - REQUEST TO WAIVE FEES FOR USE OF MOLONG HALL

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Seeking Council approval to donate fees for use of Molong Hall by Salvation Army.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.4.1.c. Provide assistance to community groups

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\COUNCIL PROPERTIES\USAGE\COMMUNITY HALLS - 928200

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Council donate an amount equal to the fee for the use of the Molong Community Hall by the Salvation Army for the annual Red Shield Appeal.

 

Urban Assets Coordinator's REPORT

 

The Salvation Army in Molong conducts an annual Red Shield Appeal collection for its charity work. The organisation has for some years operated from the Molong Community Hall for the day of the collection.

 

The Salvation Army has requested that Council donate the fees for the use of the hall on the 27 May 2018.

 

ITEM 21 - QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To provide Councillors with an opportunity to ask questions/raise matters which can be provided/addressed at the next Council meeting.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.5.1.g. Code of Meeting Practice adhered to

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\NOTICES - MEETINGS - 908125

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Council receive a report at the next Council meeting in relation to questions asked/matters raised where necessary.

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

A call for questions for which an answer is to be provided if possible or a report submitted to the next Council meeting.

 

 

ITEM 22 - BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Provides an opportunity for Councillors to call items for noting for discussion and recommends remainder to be noted.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

 4.5.1.g - Code of Meeting Practice adopted and implemented.

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\PROCEDURES - 908126

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT:

1.   Councillors call any items they wish to further consider.

2.   The balance of the items be noted.

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

In the second part of Council’s Business Paper are items included for Council’s information.

 

In accordance with Council’s format for its Business Paper, Councillors wishing to discuss any item are requested to call that item.

 

 

ITEM 23 - MATTERS OF URGENCY

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Enabling matters of urgency to be called.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.5.1.a. Provide quality administrative support and governance to councillors and residents

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\NOTICES - MEETINGS - 908127

 

 

Recommendation

 

THAT Councillors call any matters of urgency.

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

Council’s Code of Meeting Practice allows for the Council to consider matters of urgency which are defined as any matter which requires a decision prior to the next meeting or a matter which has arisen which needs to be brought to Council’s attention without delay such as natural disasters, states of emergency, or urgent deadlines that must be met”.

 

This item enables councillors to raise any item that meets this definition.

 

 

 

ITEM 24 - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Enabling reports to be considered in Committee of the Whole.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.5.1.g. Code of Meeting Practice adhered to

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\PROCEDURES - 908130

 

 

Recommendation

 

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

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

Council’s Code of Meeting Practice allows for the Council to resolve itself into “committee of the whole” to avoid the necessity of limiting the number and duration of speeches as required by Clause 250 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

 

This item enables councillors to go into “committee of the whole” to discuss items called earlier in the meeting.

   


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Memorandum of Understanding

 

1.         MOU Details

Duration of MOU

Commencement Date

 

Service NSW Details

Address

Level 20, 2-24 Rawson Place, Sydney NSW 2000 

ABN

37 552 837 401

Service NSW Representative

Executive Director, EtdB – Kylie De Courteney

Phone

02 8059 2359

Email

kylie.decourteney@service.nsw.gov.au

[COUNCIL NAME] Details

Address

 

ABN

 

Council Representative

 

Phone

 

Email

 

 

2.         Parties

This MOU is made between:

The State of New South Wales represented by Service NSW, ABN 37 552 837 401, whose address is Level 20, 2-24 Rawson Place, Sydney NSW 2000 (SNSW);

and

[Council], ABN [XX XXX XXX XXX], of [STREET ADDRESS] (The Council).

3.         Background

3.1       This MOU sets out the agreed understanding of the parties and basis upon which the arrangement is entered into. The MOU is not legally binding.

 

3.2     Easy to do Business is a joint initiative of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Customer Service Commissioner, the Office of the NSW Small Business Commissioner and SNSW to make NSW the easiest state to do business.

3.3     SNSW has partnered with the Council to promote and deliver the Easy to do Business program to small business across New South Wales.

3.4     The purpose of this collaboration is to:

3.4.1    help business owners open and grow a café, small bar or restaurant by providing a single online digital solution and personalised support, and

3.4.2    make it easier to set up a business in New South Wales.

3.5     The Easy to do Business program is a free service for the Council and customers.

3.6     The Easy to do Business program will expand to include other industries and the entire small business lifecycle, in the future.

4.         Term

This MOU commences on the Commencement Date specified in MOU Details and will continue unless terminated by either party.

5.         Termination

Either Party may terminate this MOU by giving the other Party ninety (90) days’ written notice.

6.         SNSW’s obligations

SNSW will:

(a)        ensure the Business Concierge will be the customer’s single point of contact for queries relating to opening or growing their business

(b)        within two working days, call the customer to establish and understand the customer’s ambition with respect to their business and outline how the program may be able to help

(c)        provide tailored information specific to each customer’s needs

(d)        address customer queries relevant to any stage of the end-to-end journey

(e)        provide to the customer a detailed case management plan outlining all licences and approvals required to open or grow their business and the suggested pathway to completion

(f)        where a customer query cannot be immediately addressed, make contact with Council or the relevant federal or state government agency to source the additional information required and respond back to the customer as promptly as possible

(g)        escalate customer queries to the Council specialist team wherever questions become advice-based or highly complex

(h)        guide and support the customer through the online licence application processes

(i)         review, verify and validate customer applications against agreed criteria so as to improve the quality of applications submitted to Council.

7.         Council’s obligations

The Council will:

(a)        refer eligible customers to EtdB

(b)        provide guidance and information to the EtdB team to assist it to respond to customer queries, as required

(c)        communicate application outcomes to the customer and the EtdB team

(d)        provide updates on changes in the local area that may impact EtdB

(e)        identify local events and organisations that are opportunities to inform customers about EtdB

(f)        provide feedback on the effectiveness and performance of EtdB in the local area.

8.         Review of MOU

The Parties agree to meet to discuss the terms and conditions of this MOU and to consider whether any variations or amendments need to be made.

9.         Variations

This MOU may be varied by agreement of the Parties in writing.

10.       Relationship

10.1     Cooperation

In carrying out its respective obligations under this MOU, the Parties agree to co-operate in a timely and effective manner with each other and to act in good faith.

10.2     Meetings

The SNSW Representative and the Council Representative agree to meet and discuss any matters relating to this MOU.

10.3     Issues

Each Party will keep the other informed in writing as to any issues arising and keep an ongoing written record of the status of each issue and when and how it was resolved.

11.       Representatives of the Parties

11.1     Change of Representatives

(a)        The Parties should inform the other party about any change of Representative from that specified in MOU Details.

11.2     Power and authority of Representatives

The SNSW Representative and the Council’s Representative:

(a)        are the agent of the respective Party for the purposes of doing anything to be under this MOU; and

(b)        have the authority to make and give, or accept, on the Party’s behalf, any approvals, acceptances, directions, notice and other decisions that the Party may make and give, or accept, under this MOU.

12.       Resolution of Disputes

12.1     Both Parties agree to attempt to act in good faith in carrying out their obligations under this MOU and to attempt to resolve any Dispute in good faith.

12.2     In the event of any dispute between the Parties under or in connection with this MOU, the Parties will:

(a)        within seven days (or such other period agreed between the parties) of a Party providing notice of a dispute to the other Party, ensure that the SNSW Representative and Council Representative meet with a view to resolving the dispute; then

(b)        if the dispute is not resolved, within 14 days (or such other period agreed between the Parties) of that meeting, the Chief Executive of the Council (or delegate) will meet with the Chief Executive Officer of Service NSW (or delegate) with a view to resolving the dispute.

12.3     Any Disputes arising out of or in connection with the MOU which cannot be settled by negotiation between the Parties under clause 12 (b) shall be referred to mediation via the Resolution Institute - https://www.iama.org.au.

12.4     If a dispute arises from, out of, or in connection with this MOU, the Parties must attempt to resolve it in accordance with the Premier’s Memorandum M1997 – 26 Litigation Involving Government Authorities. 

13.       Notices

13.1     General

Any notices under this MOU must be given by an Authorised Representative of the Parties.

13.2     Change of address

Each Party must notify the other Party in writing of any changes to notice details specified in MOU Details.

14.       Non-binding Memorandum of Understanding

14.1     This MOU is not intended to create legally enforceable rights or obligations for either Party.

14.2     This MOU merely constitutes a statement of the mutual intentions of the Parties with respect to its contents and each Party represents to the other that:

(a)        no reliance will be placed on it;

(b)        it does not constitute an obligation binding either side;

(c)        it does not contain all matter upon which agreement must be reached in order for an agreement to be consummated;

(d)        it creates no rights in favour of either party; and

(e)        for the avoidance of doubt and without limiting the above in any way, this MOU imposes no commitment on any person to proceed with an agreement.

15.       Miscellaneous

15.1     Legal costs

Subject to any express provision in this MOU to the contrary, each Party must bear its own legal and other costs and expenses relating directly or indirectly to the preparation of, and performance of its obligations under this MOU.

15.2     Amendment

All amendments to this MOU and all consents, approvals, waivers and agreements made under this MOU must be evidenced in writing.

 

 

Signed for and on behalf of SNSW


Name: _______________________                                 Signature: _____________________         

Position: ______________________                           Date: _____________________


                                     

 

Signed for and on behalf of the Council


Name: _______________________                                 Signature: _____________________         

Position: ______________________                           Date: _____________________

 

 

 

 


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RATING SUMMARY

2018/2019

 

 

OVERVIEW

                                                     

The following pages contain details of Council's Rates and Charges.

 

1) The Rating Structure to Apply For 2018/2019

 

Council’s General Rate Categories and Sub-Categories are as follows:

 

¨  Farmland

¨  Residential

¨  Residential - Canowindra Town

¨  Mining

¨  Business

¨  Business - Molong Town

¨  Business - Canowindra Town

 

2) Rating Categories

 

Council wishes to take this opportunity to advise ratepayers that the categorisation of land for rating purposes was not a decision made by Council, but rather is a legal requirement on Council contained in the Local Government Act 1993.

In accordance with the Act Council MUST categorise land into one of four categories, those being farmland, residential, business or mining (see definitions following).

 

As well as this, the definition for each of the categories is contained in the Local Government Act and Council MUST use that definition to determine the category.

 

Things that may seem “logical” as far as the categories are concerned (e.g. as rural for Advance Energy accounts should be classed as rural or farmland for rating purposes) are not necessarily relevant to classification for rating purposes under the Act - only the definition contained in the Act must be used.

 

3) Definitions of Rating Categories From The Act

 

Farmland

 

515.

 

(1)   Land is to be categorised as Farmland if it is a parcel of rateable land valued as one assessment and its dominant use is for farming (that is, the business or industry of grazing, animal feedlots, dairying, pig-farming, poultry farming, viticulture, orcharding, bee-keeping, horticulture, vegetable growing, the growing of crops of any kind, forestry or aquaculture (within the meaning of the Fisheries Management Act 1994) or any combination of those businesses or industries) which:

 

a)   has a significant and substantial commercial purpose or character; and

 

b)   is engaged in for the purpose of profit on a continuous or repetitive basis (whether or not a profit is actually made).

 

(2)   Land is not to be categorised as farmland if it is rural residential land.

 

(3)   The regulations may prescribe circumstances in which land is or is not to be categorized as farmland.

 

Residential

 

516.

 

(1)   Land is to be categorized as Residential if it is a parcel of rateable land valued as one assessment and:

 

a)   its dominant use is for residential accommodation, (otherwise than as a hotel, motel, guest-house, backpacker hostel or nursing home or any other form of residential accommodation - (not being a boarding house or a lodging house) prescribed by the regulations); or

 

b)   in the case of vacant land, it is zoned or otherwise designated for use under an environmental planning instrument (with or without development consent) for residential purposes; or

 

c)   it is rural residential land.

 

(2)   The regulations may prescribe circumstances in which land is or is not to be categorised as residential.


 

Mining

 

517.

 

(1)   Land is to be categorised as Mining if it is a parcel of rateable land valued as one assessment and its dominant use if for a coal mine or metalliferous mine.

 

(2)   The regulations may prescribe circumstances in which land is or is not to be categorised as mining.

 

Business

 

518.

 

(1)   Land is to be categorised as Business if it cannot be categorised as farmland, residential or mining.

 

Vacant Land

 

The Act indicates that Council should use the following process to categorise vacant land:

 

(i)         “In accordance with the zoning of the land; or

 

(ii)        In accordance with the predominant categorisation of the surrounding land.

 

Council has generally categorised vacant land as residential unless it meets the definition of farmland as contained in the Act.

 

Water Charges

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act in conjunction with other Government Agencies.

 

Sewer Rates and Charges

 

In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act and in conjunction with other Government Agencies.

 

4) Details of 2018/2019 Rates and Charges

 

Full details of proposed rates and charges for 2018/2019 are contained in the pages of the Fees and Charges, including Minimum Rates and Rates in the Dollar and a comparison with the previous year’s rates.

 

Council’s rates for 2018/2019 have been increased by IPART’s rate peg amount being 2.3%.

 


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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ON MATTERS FOR NOTATION SUBMITTED TO THE Ordinary Council Meeting TO BE HELD ON Tuesday 26 June, 2018

Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

ITEM 1      RATES SUMMARY................................................................................ 2

ITEM 2      RESOLUTIONS REGISTER - INFOCOUNCIL - ACTIONS REPORTING    2

ITEM 3      COMMUNITY FACILITATION FUND................................................. 2

ITEM 4      CENTRAL NSW JOINT ORGANISATION........................................ 2

ITEM 5      CENTROC BOARD MEETING............................................................ 2

ITEM 6      FOLLOW UP ON TO YOUTH ADDRESSING COUNCIL MEETING   2

ITEM 7      INVESTMENTS SUMMARY................................................................. 2

ITEM 8      ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERIVCES REPORT - JUNE UPDATE        2

ITEM 9      LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE ......................................................... 2

ITEM 10    ARCHER ROAD MULLION CREEK ROAD UPGRADE PETITION 2

ITEM 11    HERITAGE ADVISOR'S REPORT..................................................... 2

ITEM 12    SOLAR FARMS IN NSW...................................................................... 2

ITEM 13    MEDIAN PROCESSING TIMES 2018................................................ 2

ITEM 14    DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED DURING MAY 2018   2

ITEM 15    DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED DURING MAY 2018 2

ITEM 16    BURIAL STATISTICS........................................................................... 2  

 

ANNEXURE ITEMS

 

ANNEXURE 1.1    Rates Graph May 2018.................................................... 2

ANNEXURE 2.1    Council................................................................................... 2

ANNEXURE 2.2    Traffic Light Report Summary............................... 2

ANNEXURE 4.1    180529_draft CNSWJO Charter................................ 2

ANNEXURE 4.2    180529_draft Code of Meeting Practice........... 2

ANNEXURE 4.3    Minutes of the Inaugural Central NSW Joint Organisation meeting 24 May 2018......................................................... 2

ANNEXURE 4.4    Payment of Expenses and the Provision of Facilities to Board Members Policy................................................. 2

ANNEXURE 5.1    Minutes Centroc Board Meeting 24 May 2018. 2

ANNEXURE 5.2    180524_Mayoral Board Report_draft................ 2

ANNEXURE 7.1    Investment Summary May 2018.pdf........................ 2

ANNEXURE 8.1    ENGINEERING CAPITAL WORKS and EXPENDITURE REPORT JUNE 2018.docx............................................................................... 2

ANNEXURE 9.1    TRAFFIC COMMITTEE 2018 05 - MINUTES..................... 2

ANNEXURE 10.1  Archer Road petition................................................... 2

ANNEXURE 11.1  Heritage Advisors Report - June 2018................ 2

ANNEXURE 12.1  Solar Farms in NSW fact sheet.............................. 2

ANNEXURE 12.2  Large Scale Solar Energy Guideline................ 2 

 


 

 

ITEM 1 - RATES SUMMARY

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Information provided in relation to Council's Rates collections.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.5.4.a - Level of rate of collection

Annexures

1.  Rates Graph May 2018    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\FINANCIAL REPORTING\FINANCIAL REPORTS TO COUNCIL - 933846

 

Senior Rates Officer's REPORT

 

Rate Collection Summary to 31 May 2018 is attached for Council’s information.  The percentage collected is 92.3%, which is similar to previous years.

 

The due date for the fourth instalment was 31 May 2018.

 

 

ITEM 2 - RESOLUTIONS REGISTER - INFOCOUNCIL - ACTIONS REPORTING

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To provide Council with a report on progress made in actioning its resolutions up to last month's Council meeting and any committee meetings held.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.5.1.a. Provide quality administrative support and governance to councillors and residents

Annexures

1.  Council

2.  Traffic Light Report Summary    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\RESOLUTION REGISTER - 908131

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

InfoCouncil generated reports are annexed including actions up to the previous month’s meetings resolutions.

 

Progress comments are provided until the final action comment which will also show “COMPLETE”: that item will then be removed from the register once resolved by the council.

 

Attached also is the “traffic light” indicator system that enables the council to identify potential areas of concern at a glance.

 

Councillors should raise any issues directly with the directors as per the mayor’s request.

 

 

ITEM 3 - COMMUNITY FACILITATION FUND

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To report on approved expenditure under the Community Facilitation Fund (CFF).

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Within existing budget allocation

IPR Linkage

3.3.5.a. Review community need for new and upgraded facilities

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES\PROGRAMS\COMMUNITY FACILITATION FUND - 933290

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

Council adopted guidelines for the Community Facilitation Fund (CFF) in March 2015.  The CFF was created for smaller community projects not originally included in the council’s budget, to be allocated at the discretion of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

 

As a reminder, the guidelines for the CFF are as follows:

 

1.   Projects where no existing vote for the works has been allocated or the vote is insufficient to complete the project.

 

2.   Recipients must be community based not-for-profit groups.

 

3.   Mayor and Deputy Mayor to jointly approve funds (with the General Manager as proxy if one is not available).

 

4.   Allocation of funds to be reported to the next available council meeting.

 

5.   Limit of $3,000 per allocation unless other approved by council.

 

There were NIL allocation of funds made in the past month.

 

ITEM 4 - CENTRAL NSW JOINT ORGANISATION

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Council to note the minutes of the inaugural meeting, draft Code of Meeting Practice and draft Charter.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.5.1.d Maintain effective membership of Centroc, Strategic Alliance, Hawkesbury City Council, Weddin Shire Council and Cabonne Council Country-City Alliance, LGNSW and other forums

Annexures

1.  180529_draft CNSWJO Charter

2.  180529_draft Code of Meeting Practice

3.  Minutes of the Inaugural Central NSW Joint Organisation meeting 24 May 2018

4.  Payment of Expenses and the Provision of Facilities to Board Members Policy    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNMENT RELATIONS\LOCAL AND REGIONAL LIAISON\CENTROC 2018 - 933364

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

The inaugural meeting of the recently proclaimed Central NSW Joint  Organisation was held at Parliament House Sydney on 24 May 2018.

 

Items of business included formally adopting the Charter, Code of Meeting Practice and Payment of Expenses and the Provision of Facilities to Board Members policy, which are attached for council’s information.  These  documents were created under guidance from the Office of Local Government.

 

Members resolved to refer these  draft documents to members for feedback and further report to the next meeting.  Any feedback or comment from councillors should be directed to the General Manager.

 

Also attached are the minutes of the meeting.

 

ITEM 5 - CENTROC BOARD MEETING

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To update Council on matters discussed at the Centroc Board Meeting on 24 May 2018.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.5.1.d Maintain effective membership of Centroc, Strategic Alliance, Hawkesbury City Council, Weddin Shire Council and Cabonne Council Country-City Alliance, LGNSW and other forums

Annexures

1.  Minutes Centroc Board Meeting 24 May 2018

2.  180524_Mayoral Board Report_draft    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNMENT RELATIONS\LOCAL AND REGIONAL LIAISON\CENTROC 2018 - 933501

 

General Manager's REPORT

 

The  Mayor and General Manager attended the Centroc Board meeting at Parliament House Sydney on 24 May 2018.

 

Matters discussed at the Board meeting included:

 

·    Water Infrastructure;

·    Transport Infrastructure;

·    Health;

·    Regional Development

·    Planning

·    Tourism

 

The Board was also joined throughout the day by (listed in order of address to the Board):

 

·    Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research, The Hon Brad Hazzard;

·    Minister for Planning, Minister for Housing, Special Minister of State, The Hon Anthony Roberts;

·    Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, The Hon Melinda Pavey, accompanied by Ken Gillespie, Roy Wakelin-King, Executive Director, Regional & Freight, RMS and John Hardwick, Executive Director, Sydney Roads and Maritime Services;

·    Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Assistant Minister for Skills, The Hon Adam Marshall;

·    Minister for Lands and Forestry, Minister for Racing, The Hon Paul Toole;

·    Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional New South Wales, Minister for Skills, Minister for Small Business, The Hon John Barilaro;

·    Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Regional Water, and Minister for Trade and Industry, The Hon Niall Blair;

·    Minister for Police, Minister for Emergency Services, The Hon Troy Grant;

·    Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads, Maritime and Transport, Kevin Anderson MP and Steph Cooke, Member for Cootamundra, Advisors Simon Moses, Ryan Smith, Angus McKenzie-Wills, Chris Hanger, Executive Director Regional NSW, Department of Premier & Cabinet and Amanda Jones, Chief Operating Officer, Infrastructure NSW;

·    Minister for the Environment, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Heritage, The Hon Gabrielle Upton;

·    Minister for Resources, Minister for Energy and Utilities, and Minister for the Arts, Vice-President of the Executive Council, The Hon Don Harwin; and

·    LGNSW President, Cr Linda Scott, accompanied by Chief Economist, Shaun McBride and Senior Policy Officer, Mark Hely.

 

Minutes of the Board meeting and Mayoral report are attached for Councillors’ information.

 

ITEM 6 - FOLLOW UP ON TO YOUTH ADDRESSING COUNCIL MEETING

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

The matters raised by young people at Council's meeting are being followed up

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

3.1.2.b Organise for young people to address Council annually

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\COMMUNITY SERVICES\SERVICE PROVISION\YOUTH SERVICES - 933732

 

Community Services Manager's REPORT

 

Young people from Canowindra High School, Yeoval Central School and Molong Central School addressed Council’s May meeting on matters that are important to them and their peers.

 

The matters raised are summarised below. These will be referred to relevant staff for investigation and will be reported back to council recommending possible actions.

 

Letters will be sent to the students who addressed council advising them of Council’s responses.

 

 

Canowindra High School

 

Students - Ella Gruessing and Chanse McLean

 

Ella and Chanse both spoke about the need for Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in Gaskill Street and the High School.

 

In recent times, there has been graffiti on the footpaths of local businesses slandering owners. There has been incidences where shops have been broken into with cash and property stolen. Also in 2014 there was is excess of $100,000 damage done to Canowindra High School.

 

Both Chanse and Ella believe the installation of CCTV would act as a deterrent and that the occurrence of such incidents would be greatly reduced and that the small businesses, as well as the public, would feel safer.

 

Molong Central School

 

Students – Amy Wilson and Matt Beuzeville

 

Issues Amy and Matt raised on behalf of the Molong youth were:

 

·    Library -

o A bigger area for students to study

o Longer opening hours

o WIFI

·    Social events such as PCYC discos and music events

·    Recycling -

o More encouragement and education

o Green lid bins for organic matter

·    Tennis Courts are overrun with weeds

 

Yeoval Central School

 

Students – Bridget Smith and Sydney Tremain

 

Issues Bridget and Sydney raised on behalf of the Yeoval youth, which they feel are important for the good of Yeoval, whilst also reflecting the whole Shire, are:

 

·    Footpaths, especially from the camping ground to the main street. The students feel this would not only be more accessible for pedestrians and the elderly, but would also make the town safer.

·    Football oval -

o Audit of existing lighting and replaced if needed

o The ground is too hard, needs to be cored, top dressed and seeded

·    Tennis Courts -

o Needs to be resurfaced

o Converting unto an all-weather, multi-purposed sports surface, similar to Hunter Caldwell at Molong

o Nets needs replacing

o Fence is in need of repair or replacing

·    Welcome signs into Yeoval need upgrading or replacing

 

The students all raised important issues. The matters raised by the students have been referred to the appropriate staff members for investigation and will be reported back to Council recommending possible actions.

 

ITEM 7 - INVESTMENTS SUMMARY

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Information provided in relation to Council's Investment Schedule.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.5.4.b. Maximise secure income through investments

Annexures

1.  Investment Summary May 2018.pdf    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\FINANCIAL REPORTING\FINANCIAL REPORTS TO COUNCIL - 932711

 

Finance Manager's REPORT

 

Council’s investments as at 31st May 2018 stand at a total of $43,952,294.

 

Council’s average interest rate for the month was 2.48%. The effect of the low cash rate is having a negative impact on term deposit rates offered by financial institutions. The Reserve Bank’s official cash rate remained steady at 1.50% during the month of May.   However, Council’s average rate is higher than Council’s benchmark rate of the 30 Day Bank Bill Swap Rate of 1.86%. 

 

Council’s investments are held with multiple Australian financial Institutions with varying credit ratings according to Council’s Investment Policy. The annexure to this report shows a break up of each individual institution that Council invests with and its “Standard and Poor’s” Credit Rating.

 

The Schedule of Investments for May 2018 is attached for Council’s information.

 

 

ITEM 8 - ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERIVCES REPORT - JUNE UPDATE

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To update Council on works in progress in the Engineering and Technical Services Department

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

NIl

IPR Linkage

4.5.1.a Provide quality administrative support and governance to councillors and residents

Annexures

1.  ENGINEERING CAPITAL WORKS and EXPENDITURE REPORT JUNE 2018.docx    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\REPORTING\ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES REPORTING - 933540

 

Director of Engineering & Technical Services' REPORT

 

Please find attached to this report an update of the 2017-2018 works in progress in the Engineering and Technical Services Department. 

 

 

ITEM 9 - LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To advise council of of the function of the Local Traffic Committee

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.1.1.a Complete the annual rural and urban roads maintenance program

Annexures

1.  TRAFFIC COMMITTEE 2018 05 - MINUTES    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\REPORTING\ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES REPORTING - 934738

 

Director of Engineering & Technical Services' REPORT

Attached are the minutes of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held 24 May 2018. The items addressed and their associated recommendations are as follows:

Item 3. Central West Tractor Trek 2018

Tractor Trek is using the state road in Molong. RMS will need a detailed TCP for that section & that this will need State & Regional approvals. Additionally advised that CWCTTG will need a Road Occupancy Licence as it is a class 2 event.

Item 4.   Proposed Amendment to Orange –Mt Lofty School Bus Route

THAT Council approve the event subject to:

It is recommended THAT Council approve the request subject to:

1.   Implementation of the Risk Management Plan

2.   NSW Road Rules being observed by operators at all times

3.   Written approval or License received from Transport Authority of NSW to operate the school bus services in regional NSW.

4.   All National and State safety guidelines to conduct the school bus services in regional NSW are followed.

5.   The service provider debriefing council on the event. This includes notifying Council of all incidents or near misses that occur during the service delivery.

Item 5. Proposal to replace Give way sign with Stop Sign

THAT the Committee advice Council take no action at this time

Item 6. Proposal To install a additional reduced speed sign before the sharp end in Ophir Road

 

THAT the Committee advice council to take further study on the road and submit findings to  next traffic committee meeting in August 2018

Item 7. Request to Lower Speed limits in Borenore area (Borenore Road & Convent   Lane)

THAT the Committee advice council take no action at this time.

 

         

 

 

 

ITEM 10 - ARCHER ROAD MULLION CREEK ROAD UPGRADE PETITION

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

For council to be aware of petition

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

1.4.1.a. Construction of local roads

Annexures

1.  Archer Road petition    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\ROADS and BRIDGES\MAINTENANCE - RURAL ROADS\ARCHER ROAD - 928816

 

Director of Engineering & Technical Services' REPORT

Council recently received a petition regarding the condition of Archer Road.

Archer Road is located at Mullion Creek, and is 3.5km in length from the intersection at Burrendong Way to the Mullion State Forest boundary, with a road width average of 6.2m, and which services several properties.

Council recently resolved to deny access to logging trucks on Archer Road, in order to minimise the impact on the road way and more importantly provide a safer environment for the road user.

In recent years council has sealed 1.8km of the road at a cost of $103,000 and so far this financial year a total of $21,246 has been spent on pavement maintenance, tree maintenance and signage.

Since council has received the petition, the unsealed section of the road has been graded and is in good condition.  The remaining unsealed section of Archer Road is approximately 1.5km in length, and the estimated cost to bitumen seal this section of road would be $84,000.

Currently this is unfunded, however, the project would be a priority in the next financial year to be included in potential project savings as per previous years.

 

ITEM 11 - HERITAGE ADVISOR'S REPORT

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Providing councillors with a copy of the Heritage Advisor's report.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.3.2.b - Heritage advisory service provided

Annexures

1.  Heritage Advisors Report - June 2018    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING CONTROLS\REPORTS\HERITAGE - 2018 - 932469

 

Director of Environmental Services' REPORT


A copy of the Heritage Advisor’s Report for June 2018 is attached for the information of the council.

 

 

ITEM 12 - SOLAR FARMS IN NSW

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To provide information requested by council

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

5.5.1.d Provide input into the statutory process for proposed State significant development applications

Annexures

1.  Solar Farms in NSW fact sheet

2.  Large Scale Solar Energy Guideline    

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING CONTROLS\APPROVALS STATE PLANNING\MANILDRA SOLAR FARM - 931363

 

Director of Environmental Services' REPORT

 

Council at its meeting of 22 May 2018 requested information on the benefits of solar farms.  Attached for council’s information are copies of NSW Department of Industry Resources and Energy Fact Sheet Solar farms in NSW and a copy of the NSW government’s Draft Large Scale Solar Energy Guideline for State Significant Development, November 2017.

 

A media release dated 8 February 2018 from the Minister for Planning and Housing, Anthony Roberts,  stated that the number of solar farms approved in NSW doubled in 2017, with a future capacity to support more than 1,800 jobs and power half a million homes with sustainable energy. The State government approved 10 solar farm projects in 2017, of which six of the proposals were destined for construction in the Central West. The NSW government had approved 22 solar projects in total, ensuring energy security for the State.

 

The solar farm at Manildra was approved by the State government as a major project on 3 March 2011. Grant funding of $9m was subsequently accessed and construction commenced in 2017. The project has recently been completed and the solar farm commissioned. Media reports indicate that the developer, First Solar, had negotiated a contract with EnergyAustralia to buy the output from the solar farm as part of a 13 year Power Purchase Agreement.

 

 

ITEM 13 - MEDIAN PROCESSING TIMES 2018

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To provide information on median processing times.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.5.3.a. Assess and determine development applications,construction certificate applications and Onsite Sewerage Management Systems (OSMS) to meet agreed service levels

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING CONTROLS\BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS\REPORTING - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS TO COUNCIL - 928952

 

Director of Environmental Services' REPORT

 

Summary of median Application Processing Times over the last five years for the month of May:

 

YEAR

MEDIAN ACTUAL DAYS

2013

21

2014

28

2015

45

2016

41

2017

48

 

Summary of median Application Processing Times for 2018:

 

MONTH

MEDIAN ACTUAL DAYS

January

36

February

24.5

March

22

April

21.5

May

31

June

 

July

 

August

 

September

 

October

 

November

 

December

 

 

 

ITEM 14 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED DURING MAY 2018

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Details of development applications received during the preceding month.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.5.3.a. Provide efficient and effective development assessment

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING CONTROLS\BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS\REPORTING - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS TO COUNCIL - 928973

 

Director of Environmental Services' REPORT

 

Development Applications have been received during the period 01/05/2018 to 31/05/2018 as detailed below.

 

SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

 

TYPE

ESTIMATED VALUE

Section 68 Only x 6

$----

Modification to Solid Fuel Boiler

$----

Modification to Dwelling

$----

Modification to Alterations & Additions to Existing Winery

$----

Modification to Dwelling and Separate Rural Shed

$----

Modification to Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling

$----

Subdivision (3 Lots)

$----

Storage Shed

$16,000

Dwelling with an Additional Rain Tank

$350,000

Dual Occupancy & Storage Shed

$100,000

Storage Shed

$17,000

Dwelling

$462,920

Storage Shed

$12,000

Storage Shed

$18,000

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling

$300,000

Alterations to Community Facility (Orana House)

$140,000

Demolition of Dwelling

$20,000

 

Alterations & Additions to Community Facility (Mitchell Room)

$900,000

TOTAL: 23

$2,335,920

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

 

TYPE

ESTIMATED VALUE

Storage Shed

$13,000

Alterations & Additions to Dwelling

$173,415

New Swimming Pool, Pool House & Retaining Wall

$50,000

TOTAL: 3

$264,415

GRAND TOTAL: 26

$2,572,335

 

 

ITEM 15 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED DURING MAY 2018

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

Details of development applications approved during the preceding month.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

4.5.3.a. Provide efficient and effective development assessment

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING CONTROLS\BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS\REPORTING - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS TO COUNCIL - 928991

 

Director of Environmental Services' REPORT

 

Development Applications have been approved during the period 01/05/2018 to 31/05/2018 as detailed below.

         

SUMMARY OF APPROVED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

 

TYPE

ESTIMATED VALUE

Section 68 Only x 12

$-----

Modification to Dwelling

$-----

Modification to Alterations & Additions to Existing Winery

$-----

Modification to Dwelling & Separate Rural Shed

$-----

Modification to Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling

$-----

Modification Solid Fuel Boiler

$-----

10 Lot Rural Subdivision

$-----

Temporary Bus Depot

$-----

Temporary Event

$-----

Change of Use (Dual Occupancy)

$-----

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling

$305,000

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling and Home Business

$49,000

Erection of Rural Fire Station

$200,000

Dual Occupancy

$25,000

Enclose Men’s Shed Verandah

$7,490

Dual Occupancy

$60,000

New Dwelling with Attached Garage

$604,000

Storage Shed

$9,000

Dwelling with an additional Rain Tank

$350,000

Alterations & Additions to Community Children’s Centre

$450,780

Dwelling

$300,000

Storage Shed

$16,000

Construction of Glass Enclosure

$60,000

Storage Shed

$17,000

Storage Shed & 2 Shipping Containers

$25,000

Dwelling

$160,000

Dual Occupancy

$100,000

Garage & Rumpus Room

$60,000

Cellar Door & Restaurant

$1,000,000

Dwelling

$286,000

2 x Carports & Replacement of Pergola

$30,000

Storage Shed

$100,854

Storage Shed

$12,000

Re-Roofing of the HACC Building

$30,000

Storage Shed

$130,000

Information & Education Facility

$425,000

Dual Occupancy (Detached)

$400,000

Verandah to Existing Dwelling

$22,000

TOTAL: 49

$5,234,124

 

 

SUMMARY OF APPROVED COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

                                            

TYPE

ESTIMATED VALUE

New Swimming Pool, Pool House & Retaining Wall

$50,000

Alterations & Additions to Dwelling

$173,415

TOTAL: 2

$223,415

 

GRAND TOTAL: 51

$5,457,539

Previous Month: 44

$3,730,187

 

 

ITEM 16 - BURIAL STATISTICS

REPORT IN BRIEF

 

Reason For Report

To provide information on burial statistics.

Policy Implications

Nil

Budget Implications

Nil

IPR Linkage

3.3.1.a - Maintain cemeteries in accordance with community requirements

Annexures

Nil   

File Number

\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\PUBLIC HEALTH\CEMETERIES\REPORTING -  BURIAL STATISTICS - 928947

 

Director of Environmental Services' REPORT

 

YEAR

NO OF BURIALS

2006/07

59

2007/08

62

2008/09

57

2009/10

65

2010/11

40

2011/12

54

2012/13

54

2013/14

80

2014/15

66

2015/16

64

2016/17

41

July

7

August

8

September

9

October

7

November

4

December

4

January

4

February

0

March

6

April

7

May

4

June

 

Total

60

  


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Minutes of the Board Meeting 24 May 2018 held at Parliament House Sydney

 

Board Delegates in bold

Cr G Hanger

Bathurst Regional Council

Cr K Sajowitz

Oberon Council

Mr D Sherley

Bathurst Regional Council

Mr G Wallace

Oberon Council

Cr S Ferguson

Blayney Shire Council

Cr R Kidd

Orange City Council

Ms R Ryan

Blayney Shire Council

Cr K Keith

Parkes Shire Council

Cr K Beatty

Cabonne Council

Mr K Boyd

Parkes Shire Council

Mr S Harding

Cabonne Council

Cr M Liebich

Weddin Shire Council

Cr D Somervaille

Central Tablelands Water

Mr G Carroll

Weddin Shire Council

Mr G Rhodes

Central Tablelands Water

Mr A Albury

DPC

Cr B West

Cowra Council

Ms C Weston

RDACW

Mr P Devery

Cowra Council

Ms J Bennett

Centroc

Cr G Miller

Forbes Shire Council

Ms M Macpherson

Centroc

Mr S Loane

Forbes Shire Council

Ms C Griffin

Centroc

Cr J Medcalf

Lachlan Shire Council

Ms V Page

Centroc

Mr R Hunt

Lachlan Shire Council

 

 

1.    Welcome

The meeting was opened at 9.05. by Chair Cr J Medcalf

 

9.10am Mr Ken Gillespie Coordinator, Office of the Regional Infrastructure and Chris Hanger Executive Director, Regional Infrastructure Networks addressed the Board.

 

The Hon Rick Colless, Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Resources and Western NSW was in attendance

 

9.50am Board meeting resumed

 

2.    Apologies

Cr S Lesslie, Mr G Faulkner, Mr G Styles, Cr B McCormack, Mr J Bell, Cr B Ingram, Mr D Aber, Ms J Andrews

Resolved                                                                                                                                      Cr M Liebich/Cr R Kidd

That the apologies for the Centroc Board meeting 24 May 2018 listed above be accepted.

 

3.    Minutes

4a        Noting of the Minutes of the GMAC Meeting 3 May 2018

Resolved                                                                                                                                     Mr R Hunt/Mr S Loane

That the Minutes of the Centroc GMAC Meeting 3 May held in Orange be noted.

 

4b        Confirmation of the Minutes of the Board Meeting 22 February 2018 at Condobolin 

Resolved                                                                                                                                  Mr G Carroll/Cr G Miller

That the Minutes of the Centroc Board Meeting 22 February 2018 held at Condobolin be confirmed.

 

4c        Noting of the Centroc Executive meeting 3 May 2018 at Orange

Resolved                                                                                                                                  Cr S Ferguson/Cr K Keith

That the Minutes of the Centroc Executive meeting 3 May 2018 at Orange be noted.

 


 

5a. Business Arising from the Minutes – Matters in Progress

Resolved                                                                                                                                    Cr K Keith/Cr R Kidd

That the Board note the Matters in Progress, making deletions as suggested.

 

6          Correspondence

6a        Correspondence In

Resolved                                                                                                                               Mr K Boyd/Cr G Miller

That the Board note the incoming correspondence.

 

6b        Correspondence Out

Resolved                                                                                                                                     Mr K Boyd/Cr G Miller

That the Board note the outgoing correspondence.

 

7          Reports

7a        Transport Infrastructure including Bells Line of Road

Resolved                                                                                                                                         Cr K Keith/Cr B West                                                                                                                     

That the Board note the Transport Infrastructure Report; and

1.    endorse the Centroc submission to the NSW Draft Freight and Ports Plan by TfNSW;

2.    note the update from meetings with Penrith, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains Councils;

3.    ask ALGA and LGNSW to provide feedback to the National Rail Safety Regulator on their views on the Road Rail Interface negotiation process;

4.    note the advice regarding Road Rail Interface Agreements;

5.    note the progress regarding engagement with Western Sydney Councils;

6.    lodge a submission to the Corridor Feedback process within current policy;

7.    write a letter of thanks to The Minister for Roads, Port and Freight, Melinda Pavey;

8.    concurrently seek a formal update on progress of the Taskforce;

9.    adopt the following structure for engagement to progress the safe swift link between Central NSW and Sydney and progress this subsequent to meeting with stakeholders currently engaged in advocacy as listed below at 11;

10.  include RDA Central West Chair Christine Weston in the structure;

11.  note that under the auspices of the Executive a meeting is being coordinated between NSW Farmers, the Regional Strategic Alliance and the VITL group to share advice with a view to potential collaboration on the safe swift link between Sydney and Central NSW;

12.  seek support from members for the work being undertaken by the VITL group though requesting EDOs provide links to local business chambers and transport companies as well as potential advocacy support from Mayors;

13.  seek meetings with Mick Veitch, Jodi McKay and Leader of Opposition, Luke Foley;

14.  lodge a submission in line with existing policy and to request that members also lodge submissions taking into consideration the concerns of Western Sydney; and

15.  formalise a future meeting with Western Sydney Councils of the Regional Strategic Alliance (RSA) Hawkesbury Council, Blue Mountains City Council and Penrith City Council.

 

Between 10am and 1:45 the meeting was addressed by:

·    Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research The Hon. Brad Hazzard

·    Minister for Planning, Minister for Housing, Special Minister of State, The Hon. Anthony Roberts

·    Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, The Hon. Melinda Pavey

·    Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Assistant Minister for Skills, The Hon. Adam Marshall

·    Minister for Lands and Forestry, Minister for Racing, The Hon. Paul Toole 

·    Deputy Premier , Minister for Regional New South Wales, Minister for Skills, Minister for Small Business, The Hon. John Barilaro

·    Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Regional Water, and Minister for Trade and Industry, The Hon. Niall Blair

·    Minister for Police, Minister for Emergency Services The Hon. Troy Grant

·    Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads, Maritime and Transport, Kevin Anderson MP

·    Minister for the Environment, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Heritage

The Hon. Gabrielle Upton                                                                                                                                    

·    Minister for Resources, Minister for Energy and Utilities, and Minister for the Arts, Vice-President of the Executive Council, The Hon. Don Harwin                                                                                                      

10.28am – Cr Graeme Hanger Mayor and David Sherley General Manager of Bathurst Regional Council arrived at the meting

 

Steph Cooke, Member for Cootamundra arrived 12:45

 

At 1:45pm the meeting adjourned for lunch and the inaugural meeting of the Joint Organisation Board.

 

At 2.25pm the meeting was addressed by LGNSW President, Cr Linda Scott, accompanied by Chief Economist, Shaun McBride and Senior Policy Officer, Mark Hely.

 

Meeting resumed at 2:44

 

2.57pm - Cr Graeme Miller Mayor of Forbes, departed meeting

 

2.59pm - Mr Derek McCarthy Implementation Liaison Manager OLG, departed meeting

 

7b           Water Infrastructure Report

Resolved                                                                                                                    Cr D Somervaille/Cr S Ferguson

That the Board note the Water Infrastructure report; and

1.    Note the Executive is giving consideration to briefing MPs Mr Phil Donato and Ms Steph Cooke on the status of water security projects and to seek their support;

2.    Note the report on the progress including funding implications of the Kings Plains duplication feasibility study; and

3.    Note the commitment of the Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Minister Niall Blair on council’s ownership of water and sewerage and send thankyou letters.


 

7c        Health Report

Resolved                                                                                                                               Cr J Medcalf/Mr G Carroll

That the Board note the Health Report; and

1.    Endorse the actions of the Chair in supporting the Murray Darling Medical School (MDMS) announcement and continue to advocate to optimise outcomes from the MDMS for this region;

2.    Advocacy for the MDMS to include for training places in hospitals;

3.    Write to Charles Sturt University congratulating them in this regard; and

4.    Follow up with the Minister for Health regarding the funding for training for Council staff in the use of fluoride in drinking water.

 

7d        Regional Development

Resolved                                                                                                                                       Cr B West/Mr K Boyd

That the Board note the Regional Development Report; and

1.    Support the Regional Leadership Executive priority ‘Strengthening Governance in Central West and Orana Communities noting that the focus from this region is for urban water;’

2.    Provide regional support to progressing business cases with Mobile Network Operators to deliver priority telecommunications infrastructure in the region as identified in the RDACW Digital Readiness Assessment Reports; and

3.    Thank RDA Central West for their support for telecommunications for the region.

4.    Note the appointment of the new RDACW Chair, Christine Weston, congratulating and welcoming her.

 

7e        JO Report

Resolved                                                                                                                            Mr D Sherley/Mr S Loane                          

That the Board note the Joint Organisation Report; and

1.    Note subsequent to feedback from members, written advice from the region has been sent to the Chief Executive of the Office of Local Government advising:

•     Meeting time, date and location

•     Dave Sherley as Returning Officer

2.    Note that the approach in transitioning from Centroc to the new Joint Organisation should include the following heads of consideration:

·    Minimise disruption

·    Develop strategy then adopt a structure

·    Minimise financial impact

·    Take a due diligence approach

·    Optimise timing between the windup of the old entity, recruitment of the new Executive Officer and forward strategy

3.    Note that a draft Charter has been provided as an attachment to the agenda of the first Joint Organisation meeting

4.    That the Board note the establishment by proclamation on 11 May 2018 of Central NSW Joint Organisation as a regional joint organisation pursuant to section 400O of the Local Government Act 1993

5.    That:

a.    the necessary arrangements be put in place for the assets, liabilities and contractual rights and obligations of Centroc be transferred to or assumed by Central NSW Joint Organisation as the successor to Centroc; and

b.    upon completion of the transfer and with the agreement of Forbes Shire Council, Centroc as a section 355 committee of Forbes Shire Council be dissolved.

6.    That pursuant to clause 5.11 of the Centroc constitution, any surplus remaining after the discharge of the debts and liabilities of Centroc be transferred to Central NSW Joint Organisation to be held, on behalf of the member councils of Centroc immediately before the termination, as an internally restricted reserve to meet any contingent liabilities of Centroc to Forbes Shire Council and any other contingent liabilities, including to member councils who hosted employment arrangements with Centroc staff members.

7.    Endorse other actions in progressing the Joint Organisation and the wind up of Centroc as a Section 355 Committee of Forbes Shire Council.

8.    Note that Centroc Board meetings and JO Board meetings will be held concurrently until Centroc as a Section 355 Committee of Forbes Shire Council will be wound up.

 

7f         Planning Report

Resolved                                                                                                                                         Cr R Kidd/Cr K Keith

That the Board note the Planning Report; and

1.    Note the April update on the priority projects being implemented from the Central West and Orana Regional Plan;

2.    Ask DPC to take up with RMS the issue of lower level design requirements to access into rural developments; and

3.    invite the Minister for Planning, the Hon A Roberts, to the Region.

 

7g        Tourism Report

Resolved                                                                                                                                     Ms R Ryan/Mr S Loane

That the Board note the Tourism Report; and

1.    Encourage their staff to engage in the funded regional PR and marketing campaign; and

2.    Circulate to Centroc members the names of the NSW Destination Networks, Country and Outback Board members.

 

7h        Operational Report

Resolved                                                                                                                          Mr S Loane/Cr D Somervaille

That the Board note the Operational report

1.    note the $6.7m in grant funding that Centroc has assisted members in obtaining since 2009.

2.    encourage Mayors and General Managers to attend the Climate Council Cities’ Power Partnership Electric Vehicle Roundtable event in Bathurst on 29 May;

3.    commend to the Board the submission to IPART on the feed-in tariff;

4.    commend to the Board the Centroc submission to the AEMO on Integrated System Plans;

5.    note the grant application for $30,000 from Dept of Planning and Environment for advice for Councils on solar streetlights;

6.    investigate options for Power Purchase Agreements for member councils; and

7.    invite the Minister for Energy, the Hon D Harwin, to the region in July or August.

 

7i         Financial report

Resolved                                                                                                                                        Cr K Boyd/Cr B West

That the Board note the Financial Report.

 

8.    Late Reports - Nil

 

9.    Other Matters  Nil

 

10.  The Member for Bathurst, The Hon Paul Toole and his staff were thanked for the ongoing support hosting the Centroc Board at Parliament House.

 

11.  Speakers to the next meeting

GMAC – No speakers while progressing Joint Organisation

 

12.  Next Meetings

26 July 2018 – GMAC

26 July 2018 – Executive

23 August 2018 –TBC

                                                                              

The General Meeting of the Board closed at 3.32 pm

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Item 5 Ordinary Meeting 26 June 2018

Item 5 - Annexure 2

 

Report from the Mayor attending the

Centroc Board Meeting and

Inaugural meeting of the

Central NSW Joint Organisation

24 May 2018

held in the Preston Stanley room Parliament House Sydney

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I attended the Centroc Board meeting and the inaugural meeting of the Central NSW Joint Organisation at Parliament House Sydney 24 May 2018. I make special mention of the assistance provided by the Hon Paul Toole in organising this event.

 

The Board heard from Mr Ken Gillespie Coordinator of the Regional Infrastructure team and Mr Chris Hanger Executive Director, Regional Infrastructure Networks. Mr Gillespie’s focus is on growing local economies to grow functional economic regions. He made reference to the way JO’s will be strategically placed and the grants process will be overhauled.

 

The Hon Rick Colless, Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Resources and Western NSW was in attendance he raised the issue about the Benefit Cost Ratio needing to be more than one for regional projects especially in smaller communities and how to address the issue.

 

The Board was also joined throughout the day by (listed in order of address to the Board);

 

·          Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research The Hon Brad Hazzard;

·          Minister for Planning, Minister for Housing, Special Minister of State, The Hon Anthony Roberts;

·          Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, The Hon Melinda Pavey, accompanied by Ken Gillespie, Roy Wakelin-King, Executive Director, Regional & Freight, RMS and John Hardwick, Executive Director, Sydney Roads and Maritime Services;

·          Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Assistant Minister for Skills, The Hon Adam Marshall;

·          Minister for Lands and Forestry, Minister for Racing, The Hon Paul Toole ;

 

·          Deputy Premier , Minister for Regional New South Wales, Minister for Skills, Minister for Small Business, The Hon John Barilaro;

·          Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Regional Water, and Minister for Trade and Industry, The Hon Niall Blair;

·          Minister for Police, Minister for Emergency Services The Hon Troy Grant;

·          Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads, Maritime and Transport, Kevin Anderson MP and Steph Cooke, Member for Cootamundra, Advisors Simon Moses, Ryan Smith, Angus McKenzie-Wills, Chris Hanger, Executive Director Regional NSW, Department of Premier & Cabinet and Amanda Jones, Chief Operating Officer, Infrastructure NSW;

·          Minister for the Environment, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Heritage The Hon Gabrielle Upton;

·          Minister for Resources, Minister for Energy and Utilities, and Minister for the Arts, Vice-President of the Executive Council, The Hon Don Harwin; and

·          LGNSW President, Cr Linda Scott, accompanied by Chief Economist, Shaun McBride and Senior Policy Officer, Mark Hely.

 

At 2.44pm the Inaugural meeting of the Central NSW Joint Organisation was held. The Office of Local Government delegated the role of Returning Officer to Mr David Sherley, General Manager of Bathurst. Cr John Medcalf was elected unopposed as the Chair of Central NSW Joint Organisation, Cr Scott Ferguson was elected unopposed as the Deputy Chair and Ms Jennifer Bennett was appointed the Interim Executive Officer of Central NSW Joint Organisation.

 

A series of polices were adopted at this meeting. Members are being asked for feedback on the Draft Charter and Draft Code of Meeting Practice. Regular updates and progress will be reported as guided by the Office of Local Government. Recruitment and a strategic phase will progress as soon as practicable.

 

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Description generated with very high confidenceI provide the following report for Council’s information, along with the meeting minutes for both the Board and the Central NSW Joint Organisation.

 

 

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Transport Infrastructure – The Centroc Board continues advocating aggressively regarding the need for a safe swift link between Central NSW and Western Sydney.

All members are encouraged to send through a submission in line with existing policy and to request taking into consideration the concerns of Western Sydney.

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Description generated with very high confidenceThe Board is acutely aware of the challenges of the communities of Western Sydney and is respectful of their needs. Representing the communities of Central NSW the Board does not have a view on the specifics of the corridor alignment only that a corridor needs to be secured for a future safe swift link between Sydney and Central NSW.

It is Board policy to support a corridor M7 to Kurrajong. Recognising the concerns being expressed in Western Sydney on the departure from the 1951 alignment, this region sees the 1951 corridor as satisfactory with the proviso that it extends through to Kurrajong.

A future meeting with the Regional Strategic Alliance (RSA) Hawkesbury Council, Blue Mountains City Council and Penrith City Council will be progressed after they have met in June.

The Hon Melinda Pavey, Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight addressed the Board accompanying her was Ken Gillespie, Roy Wakelin-King, Executive Director, Regional & Freight, RMS and John Hardwick, Executive Director, Sydney Roads and Maritime Services who is responsible for the Bells line of Road. Of note is the progression of a Taskforce of key stakeholders working towards the long term solution.

 

 

An update was given regarding a meeting with Vital Intermodal Transport Links group and NSW Farmers held in Sydney 23 May.

The Chair, Deputy Chair and Cr West met with Mick Veitch, Jodi McKay 23 May to discuss the connectivity from Central NSW to Sydney and Opposition policy in this regard.

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Description generated with very high confidenceWater Infrastructure -  A detailed honest and frank brief was provided to the Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Regional Water, and Minister for Trade and Industry, The Hon Niall Blair. 

A question was asked from the floor regarding Council’s ownership of water and sewerage to the Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional New South Wales, Minister for Skills, Minister for Small Business, The Hon John Barilaro, Minister Blair had also just arrived in the room a commitment was made by both the Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Minister Niall Blair.

Follow up correspondence thanking both will be sent to their offices.

Chair of Central Tablelands Water advised the Lithgow to Kings Plains Water Transfer Pipeline Concept had progressed.

A meeting was held with DPI-Water 23 May, Deputy Secretary Lands and Water, NSW Department of Industry along with representatives from the department, it was an opportunity to meet and brief them on issues that are challenging our region, but also on opportunities to work collaboratively to deliver outcomes on the ground.

The Benefit Cost Ratio issue was again raised with the Minister.

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Description generated with very high confidenceHealth – The Board was addressed by the Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research The Hon Brad Hazzard.

Further follow up to occur with the Minister for Health regarding the funding for training for Council staff in the use of fluoride in drinking water.

 

 

The Board resolved to endorse the actions of the Chair in supporting the Murray Darling Medical School (MDMS) announcement and continue to advocate to optimise outcomes from the MDMS for this region. The region will also write to Charles Sturt University to congratulate them on their success.

Regional Development –  The Board welcomed the new Chair of Regional Development Australia Central West, Ms Christine Weston. A letter of thanks will be sent to RDA Central West for their support for telecommunications for the region. Please refer to the Board Agenda for full updates from RDACW and the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The Deputy Premier, Minister for Regional New South Wales, Minister for Skills, Minister for Small Business, The Hon. John Barilaro, made reference to the types of projects that will be funded from the $4.2b Snowy Hydro legacy fund where the thinking is once in a lifetime substantial projects where the money won’t be spent until after the election next year.

JO Report -  Ministers throughout the day congratulated the region on its decision to join the Central NSW Joint Organisation and on being the first in the State to hold their meeting.

 

The Centroc Board meetings and JO Board meetings will be held concurrently until Centroc as a Section 355 Committee of Forbes Shire Council is wound up. There is a significant amount of work to be undertaken in the transfer.

 

Planning –The implementation of the Department of Planning Regional Plan for this region is on track. An update as at April was listed in the Board Agenda on the priority projects being implemented from the Central West and Orana Regional Plan.

 

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Description generated with very high confidenceOf note in the Implementation Plan is item 4.1 – aligning land use to tourism. To progress this, a meeting of tourism and Council Planning staff was coordinated for 2 May in Orange. An options paper to this meeting has been provided and circulated. Attendance to this workshop was good.

 

Representatives attended a separate workshop run by the Department of Planning on the freight network for improvements to the planning system to facilitate tourism and a food and fibre strategy for Central NSW.

 

 

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Description generated with very high confidenceThe Board resolved to invite to the region Minister for Planning, Minister for Housing, Special Minister of State, The Hon. Anthony Roberts.

 

Tourism – The Board resolved to encourage their staff to engage in the funded regional PR and marketing campaign. The Destination Country and Outback NSW board members are: Stephen Bartlett – Chair, Wincen Cuy – Director, Russell Holden – Director, Colin Hughes – Director, Robert Mason – Director, Marie Russell AM – Director, Rhonda Taylor – Director.

 

In the address from the Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Assistant Minister for Skills, The Hon Adam Marshall he was clear that he has instructed the Destination Country and Outback NSW to work on a subregional basis.

            

The Minister made reference to money begin rolled over from the previous years, which will no longer happen. And advised that the Asian self-drive market is very popular right now.

 

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Description generated with very high confidenceOperational – The Board were updated on the $6.7m in grant funding that Centroc has assisted members in obtaining since 2009.

 

Progress on Southern Lights Project was reported, where significant effort is being undertaken across Southern NSW on a collaborative project to deliver LED with smart controls street lighting.

 

There has been a lot of work taking place in Energy including a submission to IPART on the feed-in tariff, a submission to the Australian Energy Market Operator on Integrated System Plans and a grant application for $30,000 from Dept of Planning and Environment for advice for Councils on solar streetlights.

 

 

 

 

Currently there are investigate options for Power Purchase Agreements for member councils. Please see the report for full details and next steps.

 

The Board will be extending an invitation to the Minister for Energy, the Hon D Harwin, to the region in July or August.

 

Financial – The Board anticipates a profit of $11,403 at 30 June 2018 against a budgeted profit of $842.

 

Arrangements are in place for the next Centroc Board meeting be held at Parliament House in Canberra. Dates will be confirmed to members shortly.

 

I commend this report to you for noting.

 

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Recommendation/s

That the Mayoral Report from the Centroc Board and Inaugural Central NSW Joint Organisation Meeting 24 May 2018 at Parliament House be noted.


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ENGINEERING EXPENDITURE and PROJECTS FOR 2017/2018

 

 

JUNE 2018 REPORT

Budget

Actuals

14 - Administration

$4,864,500

 

Plant Fund Plant Purchases

$3,333,886

$1,477,022

Replace Council's Website

$69,000

$40,500

Connellys Store Upgrade – internal upgrade.

$72,436

$8,580

Telephone System Replacement landline

$80,500

$64,080

Orange  Depot -Installation of Security Fence and Gate

$34,500

$33,540

Orange Depot - Lunchroom & Storage for Equipment

$11,500

$8,398

Refurbishment of Canowindra HACC Office and Library

$31,533.00

$6,588

Yeoval Depot - Supply and Install Air Conditioner

$2,990

$2,231

Cumnock  Depot - Supply and Install Air Conditioner

$2,990

$2,227

Replace Waluwin Alarm and Access Control System

$17,250

$14,891

Redundant Network Links - Using the NBN install  redundant network links to offices, depots

$57,500

$4,606 

Purchase of Asset Management Software and Necessary Training

$100,000

$46,800

Gscan Vehicle tester

$17,250

$13,600

Hitech Support - 40 Hours Assistance

$9,775

$8,480

Configuration of Spectrum Spatial Analyst - Exponaire's replacement

$57,500

$0

Upgrade Caterpillar Diagnostic Computer Software

$17,250

$7,405

16 - Public Order & Safety

$413,694

 

Moorbel Bush Fire shed

$38,287

$92,435

The Ponds  Extension

$22,111

$1,840

Lidster Fire Station

$193,426.00

$67,921

Cumnock RFS Station

$400,000

$165,146

North Bangaroo RFS Station

$200,000

$47,313

19 - Environment

$3,303,126

 

Install Solar Security at Council's 6 Waste Management Facilities

$207,000

$0 

Voluntary Purchase –  5 Betts Street, Molong

$300,000

$194,836

Molong Floodplain - Flood Levee

$66,551.00

$31,681

Canowindra Stormwater Drainage - Stage 1

$200,000

$413.50

Puzzle Flat Creek Levee

$2,426,625

$248.80

Eugowra Storm Water - Plan for 17/18 Budget

$88,000

$0 

22 - Housing & Community Amenities

$131,611

 

Molong Cemetery - Upgrade/complete internal driveways and pathways

$47,086

$12,993 

24 - Cabonne Water

$15,617,364

 

Water Assets - Electronic Meter Roll Out

$244,088

$0

Water Assets - Telemetry Base Infrastructure

$73,140

$0

Water Assets - Molong  Cumnock and Yeoval Installation of Gateways  and Receivers for New Meter Conn

$54,280

$0

Water Assets - Molong  Cumnock and Yeoval  Base Infrastructure for  Integration of Smart   Meters

$78,545

$12,345

Reservoir Cleaning

$11,500

$6,000

Calibration of Water treatment plant

$11,500

$3,676

Turbidity meter testing

$14,950

$0

Contingency plant for Backwash system

$23,000

$0

Online Chlorine Monitoring

$0.00

$0

26 - Small Town Sewer

$373,750

 

STSS Assets - Cudal STP - Inlet Structure

$40,250

$23,792

Inlets and Outlets for the 4 Town Sewer

$92,000

$0 

Telemetry installation for Sewer

$92,000

$17,355

Additional E1 replacements & repair of pumps

$115,000

$53,621

STSS  Assets - Manildra STP Inlet Structure

$34,500

$21,143

27 - Cabonne Sewer

$886,793

 

Sewer Assets - All Weather Bypass and Thistle St Pump Station Electrical Upgrade

$120,060

$0

Sewer Assets - Canowindra Sewer - Sludge  Disposal Treatment Rectification

$80,577

$96,945

Sewer Assets - Molong STP - Sludge  Disposal Treatment Rectification

$140,000

$78,852

Sewer Assets - Eugowra STP Inlet Structure -   Construct New Inlet Structure

$34,626

$0 

Sewer Assets - Mechanical Mixers - Upgrade of Aeration System at the Molong STP

$132,030

$0 

Sewer Assets - Main pump at Canowindra STP

$0.00

$0 

Sewer Assets - Safety issues at Canowindra STP

$0.00

$0 

Sewer Assets - Thistle Street Pump station

$0.00

$0 

28 - Recreation & Culture

$4,513,447

 

Village Enhancement Program (VEP) 2017/2018

$218,320.00

$3,374

Cudal Hall Refurbishment (continued from 2016/2018)

$79,258.00

$79,258

Cumnock Showground - New Amenities Building

$168,601.00

$136,934

Age of Fishes Museum - Fossil Storage Facility

$594,192.00

$141,169

Molong Library -  Establishment /Refurbishment / Construction

$1,203,736.00

$33,549

Pool Cleaners - 4 shallow pool cleaners for the wading pools

$10,925

$8,340

Manildra Pool -  Remove and Replace Loose edges on tiles around small and large pools

$20,700

$17,961

Canowindra Pool  - Upgrade power to Kitchen Powerboard

$2,875

$2,654

Eugowra Pool - Replace 4 Pumps

$15,870

$11,795

Regulation Signage for 6 pools as per Pool Audit

$47,100.00

$10,816

Safety Equipment  - Defibrillators  and   Backboards  for all Pools

$31,625

$23,771

Cumnock Pool - Replace Collapsed Inlet Lines to Wading Pools

$11,500

$13,705

Manildra Pool - New Chlorine Acid Controller

$11,500

$11,53

Cudal Pool - Remove and Replace loose edges on tiles

$6,900

$7,967

Molong  Pool - Remove and repalce loose edge tiles around small pool

$11,500

$7,796

Molong Multiprupose Sports Facility - Lighting

$269,147.00

$231,109

32 - Mining Manufacturing & Construction

$307,874

 

Molong Quarry Limestone Storage Shed

$307,874

$297,610

34 - Transport and Communication

$9,894,185

 

 Local Road Construction - Urban Reseal Program

$334,906

158,947

 

 

 

Local Road Construction - Rural Reseal Program

$1,108,340

$921,120 

Davys Plains Road

$92,583

$58,039

Gowan Road

$17,137

$15,840

Kerrs Creek Road

$12,500

$3,578

Ophir Road

$11,000

$6,858

Vittoria Road

$34,500

$27,828

Baldry Road

$174,000

$142,180

Belgravia Road

$24,000

$18,490

Borenore Road

$18,000

$10,129

Bowan Park Road Lot 1

$12,000

$12,133

Bowan Park Road Lot 2

$24,000

$22,034

Cadia Road

$46,400

$27,904

Davys Plains Road

$29,000

$22,693

Euchareena Road

$30,000

$22,012

Eurimbla Road

$87,000

$81,030

Garra Road

$47,000

$41,434

Griffin Road

$32,500

$26,855

Gumble Road

$97,000

$44,684

John Carroll Lane

$13,500

$5,461

Kurrajong Road

$45,000

$39,764

Long Point Road

$57,000

$55,792

Longs Corner Road

$69,000

$36,559

Lower Lewis Ponds Road

$24,000

$13,591

Lyndale Road

$15,440

$6,622

Moorbel Drive

$65,500

$50,408

Packham Drive

$28,000

$17,828

Square Road

$66,000

$48,288

Thomas Kite Road

$20,000

$12,092

Vittoria Road

$39,000

$21,201

Wellington Street – Molong

$45,000

$30,346

Local Road Construction - Heavy Patching

$1,286,150

$869,208 

Baldry Road

$57,500

$67,855

Betts Street, Molong

$90,000

$61,798

Bowan Park Road

$63,000

$48,006

Four Mile Creek Road

$33,000

$23,550

Gavins Lane

$60,000

$32,965

Gazzard Road

$48,000

$8,207

Gumble Road

$51,000

$34,724

Icely Road

$135,000

$84,435

Long Point Road (at Burrendong Way intersection)

$10,000

$138

Longs Corner Road

$67,800

$52,984

Mulyan Road

$18,300

$15,515

Obley Rod

$70,320

$45,186

Ophir Road

$75,000

$86,973

Orchard Road

$30,000

$18,493

Packham Drive

$65,000

$44,720

Paytens Bridge Road

$81,000

$55,936

Strathnook Lane

$49,500

$27,214

Thomas Kite Lane, Windera

$30,771

$30,808

Additional Heavy Patching –not allocated

 

 

Forest Reefs Road

$100,000

$64,259

Pye Street Eugowra

$85,000

$64,960

Griffin Road

$70,000

$0

Deervale Lane

$85,000

$0

Davys Plains Road

$56,000

$0

Obley Road

$100,000

$0

Betts Street Molong AC Works

$32,000

$0

Packham Drive

$73,000

$0

 

 

 

Local Road Construction - Gravel Resheeting

$924,352

$638,421 

Avenel Road

$25,005

$26,243

Baldry Road

$20,338

$17,592

Bowans Lane

$14,998

$16,087

Bulgus Road

$32,200

$9,424 

Carrolls Road

$32,200

$18,379

Cashen Lane

$32,200

$16,528

Cowriga Road

$32,200

$17,782 

East Guyong Road

$25,189

$20,874

Favell Road

$32,200

$21,241

Glasson Road

$12,842

$16,359

Gowan Road

$32,200

$0 

Greenbah Road

$32,200

$16,371

Heckendorf Road

$19,284

$16,177

Kangaroobie Road

$48,300

$22,084 

Kildara Road

$31,799

$25,845 

Lookout Road

$35,650

$13,960

Meadow Bank Road

$21,244

$17,899

Pinecliffe Road

$29,873

$24,153 

Reedy Creek Road

$28,125

$28,546

Rocky Ponds Road

$23,408

$24,044

Rutherford  Lane

$21,149

$18,520 

Scenic Drive

$24,900

$24,900

Seales Lane

$65,683

$22,894

Strathmore Lane

$22,494

$18,106 

Trajere Road

$9,854

$12,103

Yellowbox Road

$41,507

$41,507

Projects as determined:-

$192,840

$27,262

Byng Road

$32,000

$15,349

Bocobra Road

$32,000

$12,218

Lewis Ponds Road

 

$0

Townsend Road

 

$0

Nanami Lane

$20,139

$1,861

Lemmons Lane

$28,000

$11,171

Rutherford Road

$28,000

$7,753

Nanami Lane (Cargo Road end)

$28,000

$43.00

Nyora Lane, Molong

$28,000

$7,451

Springvale Lane, Molong

$28,000

$7,045

Garra Cemetery Road (off Packham Drive)

$28,000

$8,048

Barrowong Road

$28,000

$8,772

Pratten Road

$28,000

$6,570

 

 

 

Local Road Construction - Submission list

65,450

Extension of Seal for Griffin Road

$65,450

$56,889 

Local Road Construction - Road To Recovery

$1,421,807

 

Belgravia Road Sealing $400,000 R2R, $485,500 Council

$861,057.00

$427,595

Gumble Road Sealing

$280,700

$274,004

Packham Drive Stage 4, R2R

$279,977

$25,955

Bocobra Road Shape & Seal R2R

$111,980

$97,393

Ophir Road - Road Widening Reconstruct Longitudinal Drainage & Seal

$341,774

$64,315

Davys Plains Road - Intersection Improvements Gavins Lane

$598,930

$530,259

Belgravia Road, Stage 3

$

$16,533

Regional Road Construction - RMS Safety Program

$900,000

 

Cargo Road overtaking lanes - Quarry Hill

$24,460.00

$773,574

Regional Road Construction - RMS Repair Program

$440,000

 

MR238 (Nangar Road) Widen 4.3-6.6km from Warraderry Way (50/50 with RMS)

$580,000 

$129,277 

Regional Road Construction - Heavy Patch & Reseal Program

$611,355

 

Heavy Patching - Cargo Road

$70,000

$70,828 

Heavy Patching - Warraderry Way

$180,000

$116,409 

Heavy Patching - Burrendong Way

$180,000

$60,938

Reseals - Nangar Road

$100,800

$63,194

Reseals - Banjo Patterson Way

$81,000

$63,879

State Roads

 

 

MR377 The Escort Way - Reedy Creek Stage 2

$616,000

 $426,816

HW7 - North Molong Rehabilitation

$1,597,695

$1,515,658

Heavy Patching

$529,000 

$397,627

Reseals

$950,000 

$729,852 

MR359 Shoulder (segment 50)

$132,984 

$41,627

MR359 Prime and seal Boree Creek Bridge, Peabody Road, new signage

$99,705

$12,667

MR377 The Escort Way - Reedy Creek Stage 3

$438,166

$138,115

MR377 Main Street Cudal, Install new blisters, pram ramps

$61,943

$50,533

MR61 reshape surface drains

$131,000

$0

MR310 replace Wire Rope with Guard Rail Safety Fence

$75,000

$0

HW7 Mitchell Highway – Heavy Patching for RMS

$377,848

$0

HW7 additional Heavy Patching

$34,675

$0

MR310 additional Heavy Patching

$42,427

$0

MR359 additional Heavy Patching

$60,217

$0

SH7 Install blisters, pram ramps, footpath, Kerb & Guttering near Rec entrance Watson St

$105,660

$0

Bridge Construction - Local Bridges

$1,581,250

 

Eurimbla Bridge, Cumnock

$876,250 

$598,728

Eurimbla Bridge Approaches

$705,000

$218,540

Stormwater Drainage Construction

$165,000

 

Culvert works from AMP list

$178,250

$69,013

Drainage for William Street,  Molong

$165,000

$113,131

Carried Forward and Revotes from 2016/2017

Footpath Maintenance

$100,000

$75,109

Kerb & Guttering Maintenance

$13,000

$7,031

Gidley Street Molong Upgrade of Drainage Infrastructure

$195,000

$123,625

Mill Street Canowindra Stormwater Drainage

$80,000

$22,108

Spring Hill Road Bitumen Seal

$100,000

$85,509

Stapleton's Road Gravel Resheeting

$26,000

$30,570

Toogong Village Streets Bitumen Seal

$19,000

$7,131

Waterhole Creek Road Gravel Resheeting

$26,000

$18,819

Table Drain Maintenance

$88,000

$44,675

Reseal Davy's Plains Road

$92,583

$58,039

Reseal Gowan Road

$17,137

$15,839

Reseal Kerrs Creek Rd

$12,500

$3,578 

Reseal Ophir Road

$11,000

$6,857 

Reseal Vittoria Road

$34,500

$27,827

Eurimbla Bridge Side Track

$44,626

$9,627

Footpath maintenance

$100,000

$30,257

Cudal Depot - Installation of Security Fence and Gate

$31,228

$30,800

Molong Depot - Workshop - Replace Diesel and Petrol  Fuel Tanks

$108,395

$93,949

Cargo Landfill Closure

$34,813

$33,153

Cudal Hall Refurbishment

$55,814

$79,258

Canowindra Pool Shade Structures

$11,745

$8,619

Molong Multi-Purpose Sports Venue

$120,0854

$110,246

Manildra Kiewa Street Car Park

$7,353

$7,632

 

 

STATE ROADS

MR377 Reedy Creek Stage 2

Works have been completed on The Escort Way Reedy Creek Shoulder Widening and Pavement Rehabilitation. Council’s contractor undertook sealing of 640m on the 20 July, and the remaining 400m was sealed on the 8 August. These works included a 350-metre long concrete dish drain at the base of the rock face cutting. 

MR377 Reedy Creek Stage 3

Works have commence on 12th April 2018, for the .600km section on MR377- The Escort Way, Reedy Creek Shoulder Widening and Pavement Rehabilitation. Sealing completed Tuesday 8th May 2018

North Molong Pavement Rehabilitation

Preliminary investigation works have been completed on the pavement rehabilitation works on the Mitchell Highway from the intersection of Edward Street and Hill Street to the 60/100 speed zone at North Molong. The length of the project is 1.7km.  These works will be carried out under the Roads Maintenance Council Contract (RMCC) with Council and is fully funded by the RMS.  Council has commenced widening of the drainage structures. The asphaltic pavement works were undertaken by RMS’s contractor and the works commenced on 13 November 2017 and will be completed by the 1st December 2017. The line marking to be undertaken by Council’s contractor, Monday 4th December.  

Council commenced pavement works in early January 2018.  Drainage works including culvert extensions and concrete dish drains are also under construction.

The project also includes the replacement of the safety barrier fences at Boree Hollow Creek, the rail over bridge and Moss Hollow Creek.

Moss Hollow Bridge to the Molong Sewage Treatment Works was sealed on the 9 February. 

The 810 metres of concrete kerb throughout the job was completed on the 20th February.

Contractors have completed the guard safety rail throughout this project.

 

Heavy Patching and Reseals

RMS have allocated $529,000 for Heavy Patching and $950,000 for Reseals on State Roads.

The Routine Maintenance budget for State Roads is $515,000.

The State Roads Heavy Patching programme commenced 9 October at Eugowra, and works were completed on all RMS State roads 17th November.  Additional Asphaltic Concrete works were undertaken at Eugowra’s Pye Street intersection due to the turning of trucks. 

The State Road reseal project has been completed.

 

REGIONAL ROADS

Cargo Road Overtaking Lanes

Works commenced on 3 July 2017 at the Quarry Hill Overtaking Lane, south of Cargo.  Vegetation and culvert works have been completed.  The overtaking lane is north bound towards Cargo.  Bitumen sealing was completed on the 15 September, and Council’s contractors completed linemarking and safety rail on the 5 October 2017. 

Final seal was completed 6th April 2018, and linemarking was completed 26th April 2018

RMS REPAIR Program 2017/2018

The RMS REPAIR program for 2017/2018 is to fund shoulder widening on MR238 Nangar Road 4.3 to 6.6km from Warraderry Way intersection.  This is a 50/50 contribution from RMS and Council for a total of $580,000 for this project. The project has commenced 7 May, and sealing was completed by Council’s contractors on the 13 June 2018.

NSW Government Fixing Country Roads – Banjo Patterson Way Widening Project

Banjo Paterson Way Widening Project was successful under Round Three of the NSW Governments Fixing Country Roads Program for $4,010,629 and a contribution from Cabonne Council of $545,858.  Design and development is currently under way this financial year, with works to be undertaken over the next two financial years.

Heavy Patching

Heavy Patching on Cargo Road, Burrendong Way and Warrederry Way regional roads has been completed.  The reseal program was  undertaken by Council’s contractors and completed on the 4th and 5th April 2018.

LOCAL ROADS

Roads to Recovery

Council has completed the final section of road works on Belgravia Road, including vegetation clearing, drainage works and sealing of 1.6 kms.  The 3.8km stage 1 and 2 of this project is now completed. 

Belgravia Road Stage 3 has commenced with tree vegetation works.

The 1.45km of Gumble Road Sealing was completed on 21 December 2017.

Davys Plains Road - Gavins Lane intersection works commenced with the clearing and drainage works completed.  This also involved the excavation works to place gabion rock and gio fabric under the road base.  Works will recommence in late February early March to complete this project.  The road works are now completed, with the safety guard rail to be installed by Council’s contractor Summit Fencing.

Bocobra Road, from the Henry Way Parkes end, has been completed with 2.9km sealed on the 23 October.

The final seal for Packham Drive and Ophir Road were completed in March.

Gravel Resheeting

The Gravel Resheeting program has been completed.

Additional roads allocated to be resheeted (from the May council Meeting) were Burrawong Road, Byng Road, Fish Fossil Drive, Garra Cemetary Road, Gowan Road, Lemmons Road, Lockwood Road, Nanami Lane, Nyora Road, Pratten Road, Reedy Creek Road, Rutherford Road, Springvale Lane, Waldergrave Road, Yellowbox Road.

Maintenance Grading

Maintenance grading works have been restricted due to dry conditions, resuming when ideal conditions.

Sealing

Spring Hill Road Sealing (revoted from 2016/17 budget) has been completed.  Reseals have been completed on the following roads - Square Road, Moorbel Drive, Bowan Park Road, Borenore Road, Long Point Road, Belgravia Road, Kerrs Creek Road, Longs Corner Road, Cadia Road, Davys Plains Road, Toogong Street in Toogong, Boree Street in Cudal, Hamilton Street in Cargo, Parks, Smith and Gidley Streets in Molong.  Total being $420,000.

Additional local roads allocated to be resealed (from the May council Meeting) were Belmore Street- Canowindra, Short Street – Canowindra, Strathmore Lane and Kjollers Road.  Total being $371,000.

Heavy Patching

Heavy Patching has been completed on Baldry Road, Bowan Park Rod, Four Mile Creek Road, Gavins Lane, Gazzard Road, Gumble Road, Icely Road, Long Point/Burrendong Way, Longs Corner Road, Mulyan Road, Obley Road, Ophir Road, Orchard Road, Packham Drive, Patens Bridge Road, Strathnook Lane, Thomas Kite Lane, Forest Reefs Road, Pye Street Eugowra.  Works have commenced at Betts Street Molong from Euchareena Road to the Multi Purpose Centre.

Additional local roads allocated for heavy patching (from the May council Meeting) were Griffin Road, Deevale Lane, Davys Plains Road, Obley Road, Betts Street and Packham Drive.  Total being $426,000.

DRAINAGE

Ophir Road table drainage scouring works have been completed.

The new culvert structure and approaches have been completed on Burgoon Lane.

Mill Street Stormwater Drainage, Canowindra

Works commenced early July to improve 420m of drainage at Mill Street Canowindra.  These works have been completed.

Stormwater Drainage for William Street, Molong

The new stormwater drainage culvert and approaches have been completed in Molong.

Gidley Street Molong Upgrade of Drainage Infrastructure.

Stage 1 - Stormwater Drainage Works commenced by Council’s Contractor in Gidley Street, Molong, on the 17 July.  The works are between Hill Street and Bank Street to upgrade the drainage infrastructure. These works are completed.

BRIDGES

Eurimbla Bridge, Cumnock.

The contractor has completed the bridge construction and Council is continuing the construction of the road approaches to the Bridge.

 

Central Tablelands water security for the Regions – Orange to molong Pipeline Project stage 1

·        The design and construction Ammerdown (Orange) to Molong Creek Dam Pipeline and associated break tank have been completed.

·        The design of Molong to Cumnock and Yeoval pipeline has been completed.

·        Approximately 17 km of pipeline have been laid, commencing from Molong and progressing towards Cumnock village. The construction of the Molong Gidley Street pump station building and the Cumnock chlorine dosing building are in progress. 

·        Council received Molong operational railway crossing construction licence (intrusion works) from John Holland Rail and is awaiting approval of the construction licence for other four non-operational railway crossings.

 

NOXIOUS WEEDS DEPARTMENT

Work carried out since the last report.

·        Blackberry program is nearing the end in the eastern areas of the shire,

·        Grass control program is beginning with control of Chilean needle grass and African love grass throughout the shire,

·        Inspections have been conducted in the White Rocks rd and Bocobra rd areas

·        Council’s control of Biddy Bush alone roadsides has also begun.

·        Council also found and identified a new incursion of Madeira Vine which has since been treated and will be kept an eye on.

 

URBAN SERVICES AND UTILITIES SECTION UPDATE

·        Fluoride dosing unit has been commissioned internally awaiting external sign off.

·        Tree planting program is still ongoing.

·        Stocking of plants in the Canowindra Nursery has been completed

·        Molong, Bank Street garden beds are completed

·        Upper Bank St garden beds commenced

·        Water main breaks completed as required.

·        New private water and sewer connections completed as required.

·        Sewer main breaks and chokes completed as required.

·        Hydrant inspection program completed.

·        Sheps garden corner project commenced

·        E-one units repaired and replaced as required.

·        Tree pruning works completed.

·        Leaf removal works completed as required.

·        Major cleaning works on amenities buildings commenced.

·        Hall maintenance works completed as required.

·        Pathway around Multi Purpose sports field completed.

·        Community message board relocated from Rotary Park Molong to the Molong Caravan Park.

·        Cudal office gardens renovations are nearing completion.

·        Project scoping, quotation and ordering has commenced into a number of projects identified in the recently allocated VEP works.

·        On site meeting has been completed for Thistle Street sewerage pump station tender upgrade.

·        EPA load based licence returns completed for Molong and Canowindra STP’s.

·        Effluent testing for all sites in Cabonne completed.

PROJECTS UPDATE

The current status of the main projects are as follows:

1.      Age of Fishes Museum Storage Facility

·        Floor slab completed

·        Footpaths, dish drain and layback excavated

·        Stormwater trenches excavated

·        Stormwater pipes inspected and backfilled

·        Structural steel construction is in progress

2.      HACC Building - Awning

·        Steel braces installed and construction is in progress

3.      Orana House

·        DA submitted

4.      Molong Truck Wash

·        Fee proposal for design consultancy services received

5.      Pipeline – Molong to Cumnock and Yeoval

·        Construction is in progress

6.      Molong Sewer Pump Station

·        Tender closes on 13 June 2018

7.      Molong Library

·        Design is in progress

TECHNICAL SERVICES SECTION

·        Council has completed the Long Point Road Feasibility Study and this is with Mr Gee for potential funding.

·        Eugowra easements are ongoing. Documentation has been finalised and the plan lodged at Land Titles Office. Approvals are being sought from relevant land owners.

·        Council working closely with JHR to complete acquisition of land in Molong on the creek opposite mechanics, draft environmental report has been completed. Contract has been prepared and Council has signed their section, this has been sent to JHR for them to also sign.

·        Cargo Road, Bowan Park Road have been finalised.

·        Eurimbla Bridge acquisition is close to completion. Payment has been made and we are waiting on Exchange.

·        SMEC has completed flood report and this is being reviewed by Council and OEH. This is currently with OEH for reviewal


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CABONNE COUNCIL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE

Cabonne Council

May 2018 Meeting

Main Street, Cudal NSW 2864

 

Minutes

 

Item 1 – Attendance & Apologies

Present:

Clr Treavors Greg

Cabonne Council

Mr David Vant

Roads and Maritime Services

Mr Richard Drugar

Roads and Maritime Services

C/INSP. David Harvey

NSW Police

Sgt. Mark Hevers

NSW Police

Mr Surendra Sapokota

Cabonne Council

Mr Ragu San

Cabonne Council

Ms Andrea Hamilton-Vaughn

Orange-Cabonne Road Safety Officer

Mr Leigh Meagher

Cabonne Council

 

Apologies: Mr Geoff Lewis (Community Representative)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2 – Previous Minutes

Recommended: Minutes accepted as distributed

 

LTC Item 3 – Central West Tractor Trek 2018 application

LTC review of CWCTTG application

Discussion

DV: Questioned the use of the Highway in the Molong section of the supplied map. Stating that RMS will need a detailed TCP for that section & that this will need State & Regional approvals. Additionally advised that CWCTTG will need a Road Occupancy Licence as it is a class 2 event.

DV thought that the amount of tractors in each group in the TCP were too large & that these should be limited to 5 tractors per group to facilitate safer overtaking

Recommendation(s)

Number

Action

Responsible

3.1

Submit paperwork to the State & Regional departments for appropriate approvals

CWTTG

3.2

Obtain correct Road Occupancy Licence

CWTTG

3.3

TCP be amended to state that groups of tractors will be limited to groups of 5

CWTTG

3.4

Closely review supplied TCP

Transport Coordinator

 

LTC Item 4 – Proposed Amendment to Orange –Mt Lofty School Bus Route

Discussion

DV: This committee could not make recommendations of the areas of the application that are in the Orange City Council Area

Recommendation(s)

The application is approved subject to the Orange City Council areas listed in the application being removed from the application

 

Number

Action

Responsible

4.1

Remove Orange City Council stops from Cabonne application

Applicant

 

LTC Item 5. Proposal to replace Give way sign with Stop Sign

Discussion

AHV: Stated that drivers become complacent regarding Give way & Stop Signs & tend to roll through them in town

DV: Stated: (1) that there was no history of crashes on the road in that intersections area & that the complaints relate to behavioural & third party perceptions, (2) That there had been no changes to the road (3) that the Aust Standards say that a Stop sign is not to be used when sight distance is greater than 30m in a 50Kph area & that a stop sign is not recommended as overuse sees them ignored

Recommendation(s)

Request to install a stop sign was declined

 

LTC Item 6. Proposal to install a additional reduced speed sign before the sharp end in Ophir Road

 

Discussion

DV: Stated: Speed Reductions are always the last resort in a complaint situation. He observed that the complaint is in reality a complaint about property access which is not in the LTC scope & the responsibility of the land owner

AHV: There had been 5 accidents on Ophir Road in the last 5 years

Recommendation(s)

Request to lower the posted speed limit is declined

Number

Action

Responsible

6.1

Confirm Advisory Speed limit for Corner

Transport Coordinator

6.2

Confirm Advised speed with a Ball Bank Calculation

Transport Coordinator

 

LTC Item 7. Request to Lower Speed limits in Borenore area (Borenore Road & Convent Lane)

Discussion

DV: Stated: That there was no history of crashes in the areas mentioned and that the Australian standard should apply

Recommendation(s)

Request to install a stop sign was declined

Number

Action

Responsible

7.1

Forward complaints to D Vant

Traffic Coordinator

7.2

D Vant to deal with complaints

DV

 

 

General Business:

1.    AHV: Letter received from Centre for Road Safety  stating that Local Govt Road safety program is funded for the next 5 years, & that in the letter, that 58% of casualties on local roads are Locals

2.    AHV: Mock Crash Program under the supervision of Nicky Hodge. No date set for start as yet

3.    AHV: Child Restraints. Inspections are available, but uptake is low & that ~80% of restraints are NOT fitted correctly.

AHV would like NSW Police to increase checking of cars to raise use of inspections, MH stated that Highway Patrol had been issuing infringements.

AHV suggested that Police open days could be a good day to get additional inspections. It was also suggested that dates at the PCYC could also assist with correct fitting

4.    Fatality Free Friday 25/5/2018

5.    GT: Questions regarding Traffic Blisters in Cudal.

6.    AHV & DH stated that the intersection was dangerous & there had been extensive community consultation prior to construction (including a mail out & a presentation at the school)

 

Meeting Closed 11:35

 

Next meeting: 23 August 2018

 

Please contact Ragu San for apologies

Ragu.San@cabonne.nsw.gov.au

 

 


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