MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Council Meeting HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MOLONG ON Tuesday 30 October, 2018 COMMENCING AT 10:00am

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

ITEMS FOR DETERMINATION.. 1

ITEM - 1     APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE.. 1

ITEM - 2     DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST.. 1

ITEM - 3     DECLARATIONS FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS.. 1

ITEM - 4     MAYORAL MINUTE - APPOINTMENTS.. 2

ITEM - 5     COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.. 3

ITEM - 6     CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES.. 3

ITEM - 7     NASHDALE ACTION GROUP.. 4

ITEM - 8     DECEMBER 2018 AND JANUARY 2019 COUNCIL MEETINGS.. 4

ITEM - 9     APPOINTMENT OF SECTION 355 COMMITTEE - ORANA HOUSE CANOWINDRA.. 4

ITEM - 10  COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY.. 5

ITEM - 11  INTEGRATED PLANNING & REPORTING - OPERATIONAL PLAN FIRST QUARTER REVIEW... 5

ITEM - 13  REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH LEGAL COSTS - CITY OF SYDNEY COUNCIL, NORTH SYDNEY COUNCIL AND BAYSIDE CITY COUNCIL   5

ITEM - 14  NSW PUBLIC LIBRARIES CONFERENCE 2018. 6

ITEM - 15  AUSTRALIA DAY 2019. 6

ITEM - 16  YEOVAL ANNUAL SHOW 2019 & 2020. 6

ITEM - 17  PECUNIARY INTEREST RETURNS 2018. 6

ITEM - 18  CABONNE SCHOOLS PRESENTATION DAY.. 7

ITEM - 19  REQUEST FOR DONATION.. 7

ITEM - 20  CANOWINDRA FISH FOSSILS - DEED OF GIFT TO AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM   7

ITEM - 21  EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.. 7

ITEM - 22  ROADS TO RECOVERY PROJECT FUNDS. 8

ITEM - 23  REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONTRIBUTION FOR THE EXTENSION OF SEWER MAIN. 8

ITEM - 24  CANOWINDRA TOWN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.. 8

ITEM - 25  2018 NATIONAL LOCAL ROADS AND TRANSPORT CONGRESS   9

ITEM - 26  UPDATED SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED VOLUNTARY PURCHASES OF FLOOD AFFECTED PROPERTIES.. 9

ITEM - 27  EUGOWRA FLOODPLAIN CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE.. 9

ITEM - 28  NETWASTE STRATEGIC RECYCLING PLAN 2018-2023. 10

ITEM - 29  PURCHASE OF LAND FROM TRANSPORT NSW IN WATSON STREET, MOLONG.. 10

ITEM - 30  EXEMPTION TO THE ALCOHOL PROHIBITED AREA AND ALCOHOL FREE ZONE AT THE VILLAGE GREEN, MOLONG FOR AN APPROVED EVENT HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BANJO PATERSON FESTIVAL.. 10

ITEM - 31  COUNCIL TO AQUIRE EASEMENTS OVER LAND IN EUGOWRA FOR THE PUZZLE FLAT CREEK FLOOD LEVEE.. 11

ITEM - 32  QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING.. 12

ITEM - 33  BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING.. 13

ITEM - 34  MATTERS OF URGENCY.. 13

ITEM - 35  COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING.. 13

ITEM - 12  QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW... 13

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS.. 14

ITEM - 1     CARRYING OF COMMITTEE RESOLUTION INTO CLOSED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING.. 14

ITEM - 2     ENDORSEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS CONSIDERED AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING.. 14

ITEM - 3     MAYORAL MINUTE - GENERAL MANAGER'S RETIREMENT.. 14

ITEM - 4     DEBT WRITE OFF.. 15

ITEM - 5     REQUEST FOR DONATION OF GENERAL RATES.. 16

ITEM - 6     REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF INTEREST CHARGES ON SEWER  ACCOUNT 2885000006 AND RATE ASSESSMENT A80852. 16

ITEM - 7     SUPPLY OF TREES & LIMBS REMOVAL SERVICES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CABONNE LGA.. 16

ITEM - 8     EXCAVATOR HIRE 21-24 TONNE TO UNDERTAKE CIVIL WORKS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CABONNE LGA.. 16

REPORT & RESOLUTIONS OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.. 17

 


 

 

PRESENT         Clrs K Beatty (in the Chair), J Jones, M Nash, P Mullins, C Newsom, A Durkin, L Oldham, P Batten, K Walker (arrived 10.06am) and J Weaver.


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

 

ITEMS FOR DETERMINATION

 

 

ITEM - 1    APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE

 

Proceedings in Brief

Apologies were tendered on behalf of Clrs Treavors and Davison for their absence from the meeting.

 

Motion (Durkin/Weaver)

 

THAT the apologies tendered on behalf of Clrs Treavors and Davison be accepted and the necessary leave of absence be granted.

 

18/10/01

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 2    DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Batten declared an interest (identified as an actual conflict of interest, significant pecuniary) in Items 21 and 30 as he is a member of the organising committee for the Banjo Paterson Festival Dinner.

Clr Mullins declared an interest (identified as an actual conflict of interest, pecuniary) in Item 30 as he is proprietor of the Molong Express (Council to advertise in).

 

Motion (Oldham/Newsom)

 

THAT the declarations of interest be noted.

 

18/10/06

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 3    DECLARATIONS FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS

 

Proceedings in Brief

There were nil declarations for political donations.

 

Motion (Nash/Oldham)

 

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

 

18/10/07

Carried

 

It was noted that the time being 10.02am Outstanding Service Awards were presented to Warren Fisher and Pat Nieuwendyk, Youth of the Month award for September was presented to Lachlan Haynes and Youth of the Month award for October was presented to Bailey Kennedy.

 

It was noted the time being 10.06am Clr Walker arrived.

 

 

ITEM - 4    MAYORAL MINUTE - APPOINTMENTS

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Beatty

25/9/18 – Attended Molong Recreation Ground for inspection of new watering system. Attended Molong Office for meeting with Deputy Mayor, Clr Treavors and Director of Engineering and Technical Services in relation to CCTV proposal. Attended business paper review with Deputy Mayor, the Acting General Manager, directors and Clr Weaver. Attended Ordinary Council meeting.

26/9/18 – Attended the LGNSW Regional Summit in Blayney.

9/9/18 – Attended Councillor Workshop.

10/9/18 – Attended Molong Office for meeting with the Acting General Manager. Attended UPA Hall Molong for a meeting with Marj Bollinger, Les and Julie Dean, Mary Brell and Clr Batten.

11/9/18 – Attended Stronger Country Communities Funding announcement in Cumnock.

12/9/18 – Attended Council Picnic Day in Manildra.

13/9/18 – Attended Molong Showground in relation to the official start and the official dinner of the Central West Tractor Trek.

16/9/18 – Attended Molong office for meeting with the Acting General Manager and attended the Extraordinary Council meeting.

21/9/18 – 23/9/18 – Attended the LGNSW State Conference at Albury.

25/9/18 – Attended the ANFD at Borenore for the exhibit, judging and official opening.

26/9/18 – Attended the ANFD at Borenore for the official reception by DPI NSW.

27/9/18 – Attended Lidster RFS shed for the official opening.

The Mayor noted that Clrs Nash, Treavors, Mullins, Walker and Oldham also attended the LGNSW State Conference in Albury where two motions put forward by Cabonne were passed.

Clr Mullins noted that Tumbarumba supporters were out in force at the conference and noted the Minister refused to talk with them. The motion they put forward to demerge was carried.

Clr Newsom advised she attended the Westlime Quarry opening and met with the CEO of Verto.

Clr Durkin advised he attended the Big Little Histories in Canowindra, noting that Andrew Gee was impressed and that he made mention of the event and acknowledged the committee in his parliamentary speech.

Clr Jones wished to acknowledge the efforts of Tony Weekes and his staff with diverting traffic at the ANFD.

Clr Batten advised he attended the Yeoval Progress Association and Cumnock Progress Association meetings. The Cumnock Progress Association are pleased with their funding announcement but do have concerns regarding the process that will be used and who will do the work, stressing they want to see local employment maintained.

Clr Batten stated he met with the Board of the Central Tablelands Local Land Services and suggested they address Council at an upcoming councillor forum.

Clr Batten noted that Molong Advancement Group have put in submissions for the Drought Communities Funding and that Molong Show Society will be lodging a submission for assistance with development at the showground, possibly a water tank.

Clr Nash advised she attended the Orange Library Amplify Sound.

The Mayor reminded councillors to submit details in writing for the Mayoral Minute – Appointments.

 

Motion (Beatty/-)

 

THAT the information contained in the Mayoral Minute be noted.

 

18/10/08

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 5    COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Proceedings in Brief

It was noted that Clr Batten called Item 12 to be debated in Committee of the Whole.

 

Motion (Oldham/Durkin)

 

THAT Item 12 be debated in Committee of the Whole.

 

18/10/09

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 6    CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES

 

Motion (Durkin/Newsom)

 

THAT the minutes of the Ordinary meeting held 25 September 2018 and the Extra Ordinary meeting held 16 October 2018 be adopted.

 

18/10/10

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 7    NASHDALE ACTION GROUP

 

Motion (Jones/Oldham)

 

THAT Council appoint Clr Oldham as delegate and Clr Davison as alternate delegate to the Nashdale Action Group for the 2018-2020 years.

 

18/10/11

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 8    DECEMBER 2018 AND JANUARY 2019 COUNCIL MEETINGS

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Durkin advised he will be an apology for the December meeting.

 

Motion (Batten/Oldham)

 

THAT:

 

1.   Council hold its ordinary meeting for December 2018 on Tuesday 18 December;

 

2.   Council not conduct an ordinary meeting in January 2019 due to the restricted timeframe available; and

 

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

 

18/10/12

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 9    APPOINTMENT OF SECTION 355 COMMITTEE - ORANA HOUSE CANOWINDRA

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Newsom nominated Clrs Durkin and herself to be delegates on the committee.

Clr Weaver queried if the refurbishment of the brick work in the back area has been corrected or just cladded over. The Director of Engineering & Technical Services confirmed the cracking in the brick work has been rectified.

Clr Nash queried why two Canowindra councillors need to be delegates and suggested another councillor be included on the committee.

Clr Durkin and Weaver agreed that the second person be a councillor from outside Canowindra.

 

Motion (Newsom/Durkin)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Subject to not receiving direction from the Council as to the consideration of any particular matter by the Council itself and subject to the      requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 and Regulations    thereunder and any express policy of the Council or regulations of any    public authority other than the Council and pursuant to the powers    conferred on Council by s377 of the Local Government Act 1993, the       Orana House Trust Committee be authorised to exercise or perform on         behalf of the Council the powers, authorities, duties and functions as      follows:

 

a.          The care, control and management of Orana House, Lot 126 DP 1105484, Ferguson Street, Canowindra

 

2.   Appoint Clr Durkin as delegate and Clr Mullins as alternate delegate to the Orana House Trust Committee.

 

18/10/13

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 10 COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY

 

Motion (Batten/Mullins)

 

THAT Council authorise expenditure of $25,000 from the Capital Works reserve to procure design and cost options for a community centre incorporating library and learning centre on land situated on the site of the current Molong community hall and adjoining council land.

 

18/10/14

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 11 INTEGRATED PLANNING & REPORTING - OPERATIONAL PLAN FIRST QUARTER REVIEW

 

Motion (Walker/Weaver)

 

THAT the update of the Operational Plan to 30 September 2018, as presented be adopted.

 

18/10/15

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 13 REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH LEGAL COSTS - CITY OF SYDNEY COUNCIL, NORTH SYDNEY COUNCIL AND BAYSIDE CITY COUNCIL

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Batten requested further information from the General Manager on benefits of this action.

The General Manager clarified that it is part of a unity for all councils and that LGNSW determine if it will be a benefit state wide.

 

Motion (Durkin/Oldham)

 

THAT Council contribute $2,177.31 towards legal costs incurred by City of Sydney Council, North Sydney Council and Bayside City Council.

 

18/10/16

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 14 NSW PUBLIC LIBRARIES CONFERENCE 2018

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Nash advised that Jan Richards did not think it was necessary for Cabonne to send a delegate and felt that it would be too far for delegates to travel. Clr Weaver agreed.

 

Motion (Nash/Oldham)

 

THAT Council not attend the NSW Public Libraries Annual Conference and AGM in Coffs Harbour from Tuesday 27 November to Friday 30 November 2018.

 

18/10/17

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 15 AUSTRALIA DAY 2019

 

Motion (Batten/Newsom)

 

THAT Council note the schedule for Australia Day 2019.

 

18/10/18

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 16 YEOVAL ANNUAL SHOW 2019 & 2020

 

Motion (Weaver/Nash)

 

THAT Council lodge a formal biennial application for the proclamation of part-day public holidays from 8:30am to 7:00pm, for that portion of the township of Yeoval, which is in the Cabonne Council area on Tuesday 14 May 2019 and Tuesday 12 May 2020 for the Yeoval Annual Show.

 

18/10/19

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 17 PECUNIARY INTEREST RETURNS 2018

 

Proceedings in Brief

It was noted that the General Manager tabled councillors and designated persons Pecuniary Interest Returns.

 

Motion (Newsom/Oldham)

 

THAT Council note the tabling of Pecuniary Interest Returns for the period to 30 June 2018 for councillors and designated persons.

 

18/10/20

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 18 CABONNE SCHOOLS PRESENTATION DAY

 

Motion (Durkin/Jones)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.  Sponsor a $50 prize to each primary and secondary school in Cabonne;

2.  Authorise councillors to attend school presentations if invited.

 

18/10/21

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 19 REQUEST FOR DONATION

 

Motion (Batten/Nash)

 

THAT Council donate $500 to the Orange Lions Club for their Easter Camel Races event.

 

18/10/22

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 20 CANOWINDRA FISH FOSSILS - DEED OF GIFT TO AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM

 

Motion (Walker/Weaver)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.  Enter into a Deed of Gift and Permanent Loan Agreement to transfer the ownership of the Canowindra Fish Fossils to the Australian Museum.

2.  Affix the Council seal to the Deed of Gift between Cabonne Council and the Australian Museum.

 

18/10/23

Carried

 

It was noted the time being 10.35am Clr Batten declared an interest (identified as an actual conflict of interest, significant pecuniary) in the following item and left the Chamber.

 

 

ITEM - 21 EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

 

Motion (Weaver/Oldham)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Approve $1,000 funding under the 2018-19 Events Assistance Program (EAP) to Rotary Club of Orange for the 2019 Banjo Paterson Australian Poetry Festival.

 

2.   Approve $500 funding under the 2018-19 Events Assistance Program (EAP) to Canowindra Lions Club for the Canowindra Coming Together in Aid of Farmers

 

18/10/24

Carried

 

It was noted the time being 10.36am Clr Batten returned to the Chamber.

 

 

ITEM - 22 ROADS TO RECOVERY PROJECT FUNDS.

 

Motion (Walker/Newsom)

 

THAT Council approve the changes detailed in the report for the 2018/2019 Roads to Recovery Project budget.

 

18/10/25

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 23 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONTRIBUTION FOR THE EXTENSION OF SEWER MAIN.

 

Motion (Weaver/Jones)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.    Approve a 50/50 subsidy to the owner of Lot 2 DP 833003, Wellington Street, Molong, to the value of $5,000.

 

2.   Approve the provision of $1,243.63 to the Cabonne Sewer Fund to increase the available funds from $3,756.37 to $5,000.00.

 

18/10/26

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 24 CANOWINDRA TOWN IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Newsom queried the installation of solar panels at the Age of Fishes Museum and suggested it be included in the investigation for solar across other areas in Council. The General Manager clarified that the projects put forward are specific to the Town Improvement Fund and there is currently no funding available for solar panels in other areas.

Clr Weaver asked if the toilets in Gaskill Street can be added to the projects. The General Manager confirmed that they can be added later on, noting that further investigation would be required.

Clr Newsom requested that an update be provided on the progress and costings.

The Mayor commented that the project for lighting at the oval is still waiting for costings.

 

Motion (Durkin/Walker)

 

THAT the listed projects be funded from the Canowindra Town Improvement Fund.

 

18/10/27

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 25 2018 NATIONAL LOCAL ROADS AND TRANSPORT CONGRESS

 

Motion (Oldham/Durkin)

 

THAT the Mayor attend the 2018 National Roads & Transport Congress.

 

18/10/28

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 26 UPDATED SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED VOLUNTARY PURCHASES OF FLOOD AFFECTED PROPERTIES

 

Motion (Walker/Oldham)

 

THAT Council endorse the Updated Schedule of Proposed Voluntary Purchases.

 

18/10/29

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 27 EUGOWRA FLOODPLAIN CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Walker noted that he has previously been the delegate for this committee and would be happy to continue to represent Council.

Clr Nash nominated Clr Jones as alternate delegate.

 

Motion (Nash/Weaver)

 

THAT Council appoint Clr Walker as delegate and Clr Jones as alternate delegate to chair the Eugowra Floodplain Consultative Committee for the council term of 2018-2020.

 

18/10/30

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 28 NETWASTE STRATEGIC RECYCLING PLAN 2018-2023

 

Motion (Batten/Walker)

 

That Council endorse the Netwaste Strategic Recycling Plan (2018/2023).

 

18/10/31

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 29 PURCHASE OF LAND FROM TRANSPORT NSW IN WATSON STREET, MOLONG

 

Motion (Oldham/Batten)

 

THAT:

 

1.   Pursuant to Sections 186 and 187 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) Council compulsorily acquire the land forming part of the Great Western Railway proclaimed in Government Gazette No. 289 of 17.7.1885 Folio 4562 and Government Gazette No. 232 of 9.6.1885 Folio 3629, being the area marked as “Lot 1” on the plan attached to the report (the Land) for the purpose of flood infrastructure in accordance with the requirements of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.

 

2.   Council make an application to the Minister for Local Government and the Governor for the compulsory acquisition of the Land. 

 

3.   Authority be granted to affix the Common Seal of Council to any acquisition documentation associated with the Land.

 

4.   The land to be acquired is to be classified as Community Land.

 

18/10/32

Carried

 

It was noted the time being 10.44am Clr Batten declared an interest (identified as an actual conflict of interest, significant pecuniary) in the following item and left the Chamber.

It was noted the time being 10.44am Clr Mullins declared an interest (identified as an actual conflict of interest, pecuniary) in the following item and left the Chamber.

 

 

ITEM - 30 EXEMPTION TO THE ALCOHOL PROHIBITED AREA AND ALCOHOL FREE ZONE AT THE VILLAGE GREEN, MOLONG FOR AN APPROVED EVENT HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BANJO PATERSON FESTIVAL

 

Proceedings in Brief

The General Manager advised Council that under S.645 of the Act the provisions only apply to Alcohol Free Zones and that Alcohol Prohibition Orders are made by the General Manager under delegated authority and are suspended in the same manner.

 

Motion (Nash/Weaver)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.  Agree to the Molong Advancement Group’s request to suspend the Alcohol Free Zone for the Village Green in Bank Street, Molong for Saturday 23 February 2019.

2.  Advertise the abovementioned changes in the Molong Express prior to the event.

 

18/10/33

Carried

 

It was noted the time being 10.45am Clrs Batten and Mullins returned to the Chamber.

 

 

ITEM - 31 COUNCIL TO AQUIRE EASEMENTS OVER LAND IN EUGOWRA FOR THE PUZZLE FLAT CREEK FLOOD LEVEE

 

Proceedings in Brief

The General Manager provided a brief background on Council’s history with John Holland Rail and explained the need to include Point 6 as he believes it is likely Council will only be able to obtain a licence.

 

Motion (Durkin/Newsom)

 

THAT:

 

1.   Pursuant to Sections 186 and 187 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) Council compulsorily acquire easements over the land described as:

 

a)    Lot 1 in DP 432838 Eugowra;

b)    Lot 3943 in DP 1200868 Eugowra;

c)    Lot 148 in DP 750182 Eugowra;

d)    Lot 7001 in DP 1125814 Eugowra;

e)    Lot 88 in DP 750159 Eugowra; and

f)     Lot 71 in DP 750182 Eugowra

 

as shown in the plans attached to the report for the purpose of flood levee infrastructure in accordance with the requirements of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991.

 

2.   Council make an application to the Minister for Local Government and the Governor for the compulsory acquisition of the Land. 

 

3.   Authority be granted to affix the Common Seal of Council to any acquisition documentation associated with the Land.

 

4.   The land to be acquired is to be classified as Community Land.

 

5.   Should council be able to reach agreement for purchase by private treaty that the purchase proceed by that method.

 

6.   Should Council not be granted permission to acquire the following:

 

a)    Lot 1 in DP 432838 Eugowra;

b)    Lot 3943 in DP 1200868 Eugowra;

c)    Lot 7001 in DP 1125814 Eugowra; and

d)    Lot 71 in DP 750182 Eugowra.

 

under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991 that a licence agreement be entered into for the area covered by the proposed easement.

 

18/10/34

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 32 QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Oldham requested a report on maintenance of Council owned buildings, detailing how the maintenance is scheduled and how it is funded.

Clr Batten requested a report detailing two or three projects that Council could propose for Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) funding, and suggested that the Gumble Rd (southern end) or the Cargo Rd (from new lime stone quarry to junction of Canowindra Rd) could be suitable proposals.

Clr Batten requested a report on suitable projects that Council could submit for the Regional Sports Infrastructure funding when it opens.

Clr Nash requested a report on Section 355 committees, detailing the  regulations, requirement to hold AGM, if councillor and/or director involvement is required on committees, etc.

 

Motion (Oldham/Batten)

 

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

1.    Maintenance of Council owned buildings, detailing how the maintenance is scheduled and how it is funded;

2.    Projects that Council could propose for Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) funding;

3.    Projects that Council could submit for the Regional Sports Infrastructure funding; and

4.    Section 355 committees, detailing regulations, requirement to hold AGMs, if councillor and/or director involvement is required on committees.

18/10/35

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 33 BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING

 

Motion (Oldham/Nash)

 

THAT the notation items be noted.

 

18/10/36

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 34 MATTERS OF URGENCY

 

Motion (Weaver/Durkin)

 

THAT it be noted there were nil matters of urgency.

 

18/10/37

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 35 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING

 

Motion (Jones/Oldham)

 

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

 

18/10/38

Carried

  

 

ITEM - 12 QUARTERLY BUDGET REVIEW

 

Proceedings in Brief

Clr Batten commented that it was an opportunity for the Director of Finance & Corporate Services (DFCS) to provide more information regarding the quarterly budget process and commended staff for producing an excellent report.

Clr Batten noted that the collection of rates and charges was very healthy. The General Manager clarified that it is the full levied amount of rates and charges that is reported, not the rates collected.

The DFCS advised that Council use accrual basis accounting, noting that rate collection is similar to previous years and is actually good considering local conditions with the drought.

Clr Batten queried the Operating Grants and Contributions. The DFCS explained that 2.2 shows the Financial Assistance Grants which are paid in advance, taken from Reserves and accounted for this year.

The DFCS provided a detailed explanation of the Quarterly Budget Review report.

 

Recommendation (Batten/Newsom)

 

THAT Council note the variances in the report and authorise those changes to be included  in the 2018/2019 Council Budget.

 

1.

Carried

 

It was noted the time being 11.03am the Chair announced that the Council would now be resolving into a Closed Committee of the Whole.

 

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

 

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

 

Recommendation (Jones/Weaver)

 

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

 

2.

Carried

 

 

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

 

Recommendation (Jones/Durkin)

 

THAT the Committee endorse the accuracy of the Report of the Proceedings of Confidential Matters at the Council meeting held on 25 September 2018 and notes the recommendations recorded in the Official Ordinary Minutes of that meeting are sufficient to state the general effect of the proceeding in Closed Committee.

 

3.

Carried

 

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ITEM - 3    MAYORAL MINUTE - GENERAL MANAGER'S RETIREMENT

 

Recommendation (Beatty/Durkin)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.   Accept the notice of retirement of the General Manager, Stephen Harding.

2.   Appoint a sub-committee of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Clr Batten to engage a suitable consultant to commence the recruitment process.

3.   In accordance with the provisions of s336(1) of the Local Government Act, appoint Heather Jean Nicholls as the Acting General Manager, effective from 5pm on Friday 7 December 2018 and a remuneration package of $230,000, inclusive of superannuation with vehicle leaseback to be under the same terms and conditions as her current employment contract.

4.   Subject to not receiving direction from the Council as to the consideration of any particular matter by the Council itself and subject to the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993 and Regulations thereunder and any express policy of the Council or regulations or any public authority other than the Council and pursuant to the powers conferred on Council by s377 of the Local Government Act 1993, the Acting General Manager, Heather Jean Nicholls, be authorised to exercise or perform on behalf of the Council the powers, authorities, duties and functions as follows:

 

·    The powers, functions and duties of Council other than those specified in s377(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, as being not permissible to delegate.

 

5.    Approve the request to purchase the council motor vehicle and authorise the Mayor to finalise the sale price in consultation with council’s plant coordinator and the request by Mr Harding to retain his mobile phone number.

 

4.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 4    DEBT WRITE OFF

 

Recommendation (Batten/Weaver)

 

THAT Council write off $19,111 from the debt owing by Earth Plant Hire Ltd.

 

5.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 5    REQUEST FOR DONATION OF GENERAL RATES

 

Recommendation (Jones/Weaver)

 

That Council grant a donation of $453.65 for the current general rates under Section 356 and then annually upon application as per Council’s Donation Policy.

6.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 6    REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF INTEREST CHARGES ON SEWER  ACCOUNT 2885000006 AND RATE ASSESSMENT A80852

 

Recommendation (Nash/Batten)

 

That Council:

1.   Write off interest charges for 2017/2018 of $383.95 for rates and $197.73 for sewer and if regular payments are maintained write off interest for 2018/2019.

2.   Grant a pension rebate for the current and previous year and provided confirmation is available from Centrelink grant a further two previous years pension rebate.

 

7.

Carried

 

 

ITEM - 7    SUPPLY OF TREES & LIMBS REMOVAL SERVICES AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CABONNE LGA

 

Recommendation (Walker/Oldham)

 

THAT Council:

 

1.  Engage Oliver Shoeark Tree Services to supply trees & limbs removal services throughout Cabonne LGA.

2.  Authorise any variation to the contract for the project provided the variations are contained within the overall approved budget.

8.

Carried

 

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ITEM - 8    EXCAVATOR HIRE 21-24 TONNE TO UNDERTAKE CIVIL WORKS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT CABONNE LGA

 

Recommendation (Oldham/Durkin)

 

THAT Council defer the matter to the November Council meeting.

 

9.

Carried

 

It was noted the time being 11.12am the Mayor resumed the Ordinary meeting.

 

 

REPORT & RESOLUTIONS OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

Motion (Oldham/Batten)

 

THAT the Report and Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on Tuesday 30 October, 2018 be adopted.

 

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Carried

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 11.12am.

 

 

 

CHAIRMAN.

 

 

Chairman of the Ordinary Meeting of Cabonne Council held on the 27 November, 2018 at which meeting the listed minutes were confirmed and the signature hereon was subscribed.