Agenda of Ordinary Meeting

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 - 1130299

Recommendation

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

General Manager 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 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - 2019 - 1130300

Recommendation

THAT the Declarations of Interest be noted.

General Manager 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 - 1130301

Recommendation

THAT any Political Donations be noted.

General Manager 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 - 1130302

Recommendation

THAT the information contained in the Mayoral Minute be noted.

General Manager 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 - 1130303

Recommendation

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

General Manager 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 - 1130305

Recommendation

THAT:

1. Councillors call any items they wish to further consider

2. Items 7 to 9 be moved and seconded.

General Manager REPORT

Items that are considered to be of a procedural nature can be moved and seconded as a group.

There were no items for grouping in this month’s business paper.

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 26 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes ⇩ 2. June 9 2020 Extraordinary Council Meeting Minutes ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\COUNCIL MEETINGS\COUNCIL - MINUTES - 2019 - 1130291

Recommendation

THAT the minutes of the Ordinary meeting held 26 May 2020 and Extraordinary meeting held 9 June 2020 be adopted.

General Manager's REPORT

The following minutes are attached for endorsement:

1. Minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on 26 May 2020.

2. Minutes of the Extraordinary Council meeting held on 9 June 2020.

ITEM 8 - AUDIT, RISK AND IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	For Council to review and adopt the minutes from the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Meeting.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.5.c - Comply with internal audit requirements
Annexures	1. ARIC Meeting Minutes - 3 June 2020 ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\AUDIT\AUDIT RISK IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE (ARIC) - 1130637

Recommendation

THAT Council adopt the minutes from the meeting of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee held 3 June 2020.

Department Leader - Governance & Corporate Performance's REPORT

The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee met 3 June 2020, the minutes of the meeting are attached for adoption and for the information of Councillors.

ITEM 9 - JUNE 2020 LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	For Council to ratify the recommendations of the committee
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.a - Provide quality administrative support and governance to councillors and residents
Annexures	1. 04 June 2020_ Minutes ⇩ 2. Orange Rally 2020 ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\CORPORATE MANAGEMENT\MEETINGS\TRAFFIC COMMITTEES - 1130934

Recommendation

THAT Council ratify the recommendations from the June 2020 Local Traffic Committee meeting.

Department Leader - Assets & Technical Support's REPORT

Item 1 - Classic Outback Trial 2020; Road Closure Waterhole Creek Road between Reedy Creek Road and Mackeys Creek Road on 11August 2020 (8.00am-1.00pm)

THAT Council approve the request subject to:

· Implementation of the Risk Management Plan and Traffic Management Plan, in accordance with the "Guide to Traffic and Transport Management for Special Events" (RTA, v3.5 August 2018) for a Class 3 event;

· NSW Road Rules being observed by participants at all times;

· Written Approval being obtained from NSW Police;

· Written Approval being obtained from all affected Local Government Authorities;

· Council being provided with an updated copy of the $20M Public Liability Insurance Policy indicating Cabonne Council's interests with the date and location of the event;

· The event organiser notifying all emergency services of the event;

· The event organiser notifying the residents by letterbox drop and publishing in the local newspaper including all relevant signage;- Optional for some events

· The event organiser debriefing Council on the event. This includes notifying Council of all incidents or near misses that occur during the event.

· The event organiser provides council with a Traffic Control Plan relating to the proposed road closures and that council agree to those plans’.

Item 2 -Speeding of Heavy Vehicles on Edward Street Molong

· Council to conduct traffic counts for Edward Street and Watson Street

· Further investigation by Transport for NSW.

Item 3 - Concealed Driveway signs 3-5 Winderra Drive

· Council to install concealed driveway signs on either side of the properties 3 & 5 Windera Drive.

· TfNSW to provide advice on Installation of advisory speed sign of 45 Km/h and to assess curves to see if they warrant ‘Winding Road’ ahead signs on Windera Drive.

Item 4 - Molong CBD Traffic- Community Consultation

· Council delaying Installation of 40km/h High Pedestrian Activity sign in Bank Street Molong whilst exploring tactile features and pursuing funding.

Item 5 -Vittoria Road – Speeding of Heavy Vehicles

· Council to remove existing 10T load limit (through traffic only) sign and hold off on new signage until works complete.

· TfNSW to assess load limit signs on highway and side streets.

· Council to consult with Blayney Council to make sure higher loads can still be catered for in their area.

Item 6 - Signage update Miskell, Rosser, Gordon and Fenton Roads at Guyong

· Council to notify TfNSW that development of road safety project on Mitchell Hwy between Bathurst and Orange at Guyong is acknowledged.

· Accepted the change of existing Give Way signs at Miskell, Rosser and Gordon Roads to Stop signs as per the designs.

· Accepted closing access for Fenton Road to the Highway and upgrade Rosser Road intersection.

Item 7 - Road safety review on Ophir Crown Land Reserve

· TfNSW has taken up speed zone review for next financial year for Ophir Road through Ophir Reserve. 10km/h shared zone traversing the Causeway is included in review process. Council to put traffic counters on Road.

Item 8 - Speed Review on Moorbel Dr, Moorbel

· Signage on Moorbel Dr to lower the speed limit to 80km/h along Moorbel Drive from Belubula Way for 2km, then return to the default 100km/h speed limit to the intersection of Cargo Road was completed on 03-06-2020. Square Road, is now zoned at 80km/h.

Item 9- Burrendong Way Safety Audit

· Council acknowledged the Safety Audit done on Burrendong Way.

Item 10 - Speeding of Heavy Vehicles on Castle Street Molong

· Council to install traffic counters to assess the area to ensure speed signage is up to standard, or if additional repeater signs are warranted.

· To forward to future LTC when data obtained.

Item 11 - Truck parking at Morris Park Canowindra

· Council to consider a non-standard advisory sign of ‘Heavy Vehicles Maximum 1hr Parking ‘at Morris Park, Canowindra.

General Discussion:

Orange Rally Event 2020:

Council to issue a letter indicating an approval for the new date being Nov 7, 2020 to event organisers.

E-LTC items:

Orange Rally Event 2020 (Forest Rally)

Council acknowledged the approval for event on 23 May 2020 by E-LTC

Orange Cycling Club 2020 Road Racecourse

Council acknowledged the approval for event on 7 March 2020 - Woods Lane RR,

28 March 2020, 18 April 2020 and 15 August 2020 - Old Canobolas road Climb by E_LTC.

ITEM 10 - SPONSORSHIP POLICY

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	For Council to adopt the draft Sponsorship Policy
Policy Implications	Initial policy adoption.
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.4.1.c - Provide assistance to community groups
Annexures	1. DRAFT - Sponsorship Policy ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT\REPORTING\COUNCIL REPORTS - 1130210

Recommendation

THAT Council adopt the Sponsorship Policy

Acting Leader - Community & Economy's REPORT

At the 28 April 2020 Council meeting Council resolved:

“THAT Council endorse the draft Sponsorship Policy and place the draft policy on public exhibition.”

As advised at the April meeting the draft Sponsorship Policy establishes a framework under which Council may enter into a sponsorship agreement, ensures that any agreements are assessed and managed through a sponsorship approval, reporting and acquittal process, ensures the level of commitment aligns with annual Budget allocations, and aligns with Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting framework, including the Long Term Financial Plan, Annual Budget, Delivery Program and Operational Plan.

This policy applies to sponsorship agreements entered into by Cabonne Council and applies to Councillors and employees of the Council, as well those organisations and businesses wishing to enter into sponsorship agreements with Council.

It is proposed that requests for sponsorship are to be assessed according to the following key principles:

· Identified economic, social and cultural benefits to the Cabonne Local Government Area;

· Alignment with Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting framework, including the Long Term Financial Plan, Annual Budget, Delivery Program and Operational Plan; and

· Compatibility with Council’s objectives and values.

· Risk Assessment, considering financial viability and guarantees, conflicts of interest, returns on investment, potential of adverse impact on the environment and potential of risk to Council’s reputation.

Requests for sponsorship are separate to Council’s Events Assistance Program and community donations program.

Types of Sponsorship

Council will consider three levels of sponsorship:

1. Gold for large events with a significant demonstrated economic benefit for the Cabonne Local Government Area where Council has the naming rights or is one of the major sponsors.

2. Silver for large events with a significant demonstrated economic benefit for the Cabonne Local Government Area; emerging events with the potential to deliver significant economic benefits; or large community events where Council has a high profile as a sponsor.

3. Bronze for large events with a significant demonstrated economic benefit for the Cabonne Local Government Area; emerging events with the potential to deliver significant economic benefits; or large community events where Council has a lower profile as a sponsor.

Governance

In accordance with s.160 of the Local Government Act 1993 Council placed the draft policy on public exhibition, with no comments being received.

Given there has been no objection to the policy contents, it is recommended that Council now adopt the Sponsorship Policy.

ITEM 11 - MOLONG RECREATION AREAS - DRAFT MASTERPLANS

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To provide council of information relating to the Molong Recreation Areas Draft Masterplans
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	2.3.1.b - Continue to work with state, regional and local business groups to identify and implement assistance strategies and programs
Annexures	1. Dr Ross Recreation Ground ⇩ 2. Hunter Caldwell ⇩ 3. Showground ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT\LIAISON\MOLONG ADVANCEMENT GROUP - MAG - 1131372

Recommendation

THAT Council place the three draft Molong Recreational Ground Master Plans on 28 day exhibition seeking further public feedback.

General Manager's REPORT

Council has collaborated with the Molong Advancement Group in the development of three master plans for the key recreational areas in the Molong township being the Molong Showground – Golf Club Precinct, Hunter Caldwell Precinct and the Doctor Ross Memorial Precinct (known as the Molong Rec).

There has been a high level of interest and participation in this master planning process from key stakeholders throughout the project, facilitated by Sala4D consultants. The initial workshops held for the precincts at the Molong RSL the 13 November, 2019 were very well attended, and it has been from these interactive sessions that the subject draft plans have been developed.

The draft plans have subsequently undergone additional consultation in their current forms with representatives from key user groups at workshops held on 9 June 2020 at the Council Chambers and 16 June 2020 at Molong RSL. Sala4D consultants also briefed Council on the draft plans at its last workshop held on 9 June 2020.

Council and the Molong Advancement Group will now seek feedback and submissions from the wider community with regard to the draft master plans and proposes to place them on public exhibition in line with Council’s Community Participation Plan.

ITEM 12 - ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING DOCUMENTATION

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To adopt council's 2020/2021 budget and Operational PLan
Policy Implications	Nil
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. Operational Plan 2020/21 ⇩ 2. Budget 2020/21 ⇩ 3. Long Term Financial Plan 2020/21 ⇩ 4. Fees and Charges Report 2020/21 ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\CORPORATE MANAGEMENT\PLANNING\INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING 2020-2021 - 1130535

Recommendation

THAT council adopt the Draft Operational Plan 2020/2021, including Part 1 – Activities, and Part 2 – Financials (including Fees and Charges), and the Long Term Financial Plan.

Deputy General Manager - Cabonne Services REPORT

The Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework was introduced by the NSW Office of Local Government in 2009. The Framework 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). These are the guiding documents for the remainder of the term for the current council.

On this occasion council is only considering the 2020/21 Operational Plan, which includes part 1 - the activities, and part 2 - the financials.

The Operational Plan is a one year document which outlines and funds specific activities for 2020/2021. 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.

At its ordinary meeting on 28 April 2020 Council resolved to place the 2020/21 Operational Plan on public exhibition for 28 days concluding on 31 May 2020. Council received nil submissions by its extra-ordinary meeting held on 9 June 2020.

Overall the 2020/2021 Operational Plan:

· Maintains services at existing levels. There are no new services or discontinued services.

· Allows for a significant capital works and major projects program valued at $22 million. This program will be added to with re-votes and carry forwards from 2019/2020. Broadly the major areas of spending are:

§ Local Road Construction $5.5 million

§ Regional Road Construction $1.4 million

§ Plant $2.9 million

§ Footpath, kerb and guttering $390,000

§ IT Infrastructure $450,000

§ Pool Upgrades $ 74,000

§ Community centre development $1.5 million

§ Water fund infrastructure & projects $650,000

§ Sewer fund infrastructure & projects $180,000

§ Community interest projects $4.5 million

· Allows for an increase in rate levies and waste management charges of 2.6%, and CPI increases in water and sewer charges of 1.7%.

· Is partially funded by nett transfers from reserves of $5.7 million.

Spending in this budget is in line with the LTFP, which has been re-calibrated to include this budget.

A copy of the amended Operational Plan, Budget and Fees and Charges are attached for the information of councillors.

ITEM 13 - MAKING OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR 2020/2021

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To formally make the Rates and Charges for 2020/2021
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Levy the 2020/2021 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. Fees and Charges Report ⇩ 2. Rating Summary 2020 2021 ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\BUDGETING\CABONNE COUNCIL ANNUAL BUDGET - 1130266

Recommendation

THAT Council:

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

2. Make the Rates for 2020/2021, in accordance with Council resolution, of the rates included in the table listed below.

*RATE*	*Rate in $*	*Minimum*
*Farmland*	*0.00302158*	*$ 478.00*
*Residential*	*0.00342600*	*$ 478.00*
*Residential - Canowindra Town*	*0.01104000*	*$ 612.55*
*Mining*	*0.05419190*	*$ 478.00*
*Business*	*0.00342600*	*$ 478.00*
*Business - Molong Town*	*0.00342600*	*$ 478.00*
*Business- Canowindra Town*	*0.01104000*	*$ 612.55*

3. Adopt the charges as per pages 10-21 of Council’s Fees and Charges for 2020/2021 as referenced in the report.

4. In accordance with Section 566(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, adopt the maximum rate of interest to apply to outstanding rates and charges for the 2020/2021 rating year, will be 0.0% for 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2020. The interest rate to apply for 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 will be 7.0%.

Senior Rates 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 2020/2021, 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. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the interest rate will have two different percentages for 2020/2021. For the period 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2020 it will be 0.0%. The period 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 will be 7.0%.

ITEM 14 - EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	For Council to consider applications for funding under the 2019/2020 Events Assistance Program
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	$500 to to be funded from the 2019 - 2020 Events Assistance Program
IPR Linkage	4.4.1.c - Provide assistance to community groups
Annexures	1. Canowindra Phoenix - Event Assistance Program Application - Christmas in July Canowindra ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES\PROGRAMS\EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2019 - 2020 - 1131615

Recommendation

THAT Council approve:

1. Funding of $500 to the Canowindra Phoenix for the Christmas in July promotion 2020.

Leader - Community & Economy's REPORT

Council has received one application under the 2019/2020 Events Assistance Program (EAP).

Council’s Tourism and Community Development Coordinator has provided the following assessments.

Application 1

Organisation: The Canowindra Phoenix

Event: Canowindra Christmas in July

Date: 1 - 31 July 2020

Requested Amount: $500

Reason for Funding: Contribution towards marketing and the purchase of Local award prizes

Event Description:

Canowindra Christmas in July is all about dressing up the main street with Christmas decoration window displays with the aim to attract visitation to Canowindra.

All shop owners and businesses are encouraged to participate and dress up their windows in a festive theme. This year again will include a Children’s Colouring-In competition.

The Christmas in July project has previously reported to attract many visitors to Canowindra by day and night to view the window displays and support local businesses who have experience an increase trade.

As COVID-19 restrictions are being eased the Christmas in July event will help to reinforce to visitors that Canowindra is now open for business and welcoming visitors. This initiative will help the town’s image as an exciting ‘must see tourist’ destination during the colder winter months.

The Canowindra Phoenix newspaper is a free community publication that takes pride in supporting local business and community.

Assessment

Canowindra’s Christmas in July meets the Events Assistance funding program objectives of a developing event that attracts visitation with an expected 1,500 to 2,000 visitors to the town over the month of July.

Council provided $500 under EAP funding to support the initiative in 2019. The level of funding for a developing event within this category is a maximum of up to $500.

It is recommended that $500 is an appropriate contribution.

Events Assistance Program Expenditure

2019-2020 Original Funding Allocation $53,803

23 July Canowindra Baroquefest $2,000

23 July Melbourne Cup Visits Yeoval $2,000

23 July Canobolas Endurance Riders $1,000

23 July The Canowindra Phoenix Christmas in July $500

27 August 2019 Orange Wine Festival $5,000

27 August PINK UP Molong $2,000

27 August NSW Disc Golf Championships $500

24 September Australian National Field Days $2,500

24 September Eugowra Murals Weekend $2,000

24 September Fanny Lumsden Country Halls Tour $500

24 September Molong’s Banjo Paterson’s Dinner $1,000

22 October Molong Bowling Club $1,500

22 October Manildra Christmas Party $1,000

12 November Roundhouse Entertainment Day on the Green $20,000

26 November Australian Stock horse Society Camp $2,400

26 November Cumnock Long White Lunch $1,000

26 November Banjo Paterson Poetry Festival $1,000

26 November Bite Riot Orange Apple Festival $1,000

26 November Mullion Creek Christmas Party $400

26 November CCTAC Christmas Lights Competition $500

17 December FOOD WEEK $5,000

17 December Rally till it Rains $1,000

25 February Molong SMARTS Festival $500

25 February Australian 3 Day Orienteering Championship $500

25 February Garingal Orienteers in Eugowra $500

25 February Canowindra International Balloon Challenge $30,000

Total Expenditure $85,300

Funds Remaining $-26,497*

*A Quarterly Budget Review adjustment will be undertaken to reflect an increase in EAP allocations in 2019-2020, principally for Roundhouse Entertainment Day on the Green and Canowindra International Balloon Challenge.

ITEM 15 - ORANGE REGIONAL BICYCLE TOURISM PROJECT PROPOSAL

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Seek Council's endorsement of the Orange 360 Growing Local Economies Funding Proposal to establish a Regional Bicycle Tourism Route
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	The program continues over five succesive financial years, committing Council to $3,600,000 in co-contribution work.
IPR Linkage	2.3.1.b - Continue to work with state, regional and local business groups to identify and implement assistance strategies and programs
Annexures	1. Orange 360 Report ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT\PLANNING\BIKE PLAN - 1130913

Recommendation

THAT Council endorse the Orange 360 Regional Bicycle Tourism Project proposal and agree to the submission of a grant application by Orange 360 for funding the delivery of the project.

Deputy General Manager - Cabonne Infrastructure's REPORT

BACKGROUND

Council has received from Orange 360, a draft project management plan for the delivery of the Orange Regional Bicycle Project. Orange 360 intends to apply for funding from the New South Wales State Government under the Growing Local Economies fund.

The proposal seeks to take advantage of current trends in cycle tourism, and seeks to construct new cycle linkages to places of interest in the Blayney, Cabonne and Orange local government areas.

Originally, the intent of the project was to connect Orange to the outer most townships of the Orange 360 area, encouraging cycling enthusiasts to the area, presenting a series of challenging rides, or recreational experiences. The project has evolved from this original intent with particular concern raised with widening state roads, and the risk of interactions with inexperienced cyclists.

As a result, the scope of works has been modified to connect places of interest in the vicinity of Orange City, with further plans to be developed to a state of shovel readiness, to achieve the original scope.

PROPOSAL SUMMARY

The proposal within the project plan is to construct a combination of off-road cycle paths, shoulder improvements for cycle safety, active transport works and supporting activities.

Under the program, there are three components proposed to be delivered:

Regional tourism bicycle network - linking communities and places of interest, as well as food and wine establishments across the three local government areas.

Active Transport local connections – Delivering the priority actions within the Active Transport Bike Plan to deliver local connections and encourage cycling and walking locally.

Activities to support success – Includes regional signage, bike racks, maps and apps for guidance, strategic marketing project management and planning for growth of the network.

The total value of the program is $27,836,000. Of this program, it is proposed to seek $20,798,000 in funding under NSW Growing Local Economies, and a contribution of $7,038,000 from the three Councils combined.

As it relates to Cabonne, projects costs and funding is as follows:

Total Project Cost $8,370,600

Contribution by Council $3,600,000

Funding Sought $4,770,600

The contribution by Council is proposed to be subsidised by Council’s application of funding under the NSW Active Transport Funding. The program contributes 50% of project funds to those projects that are successful, but is on a competitive application basis.

Regional tourism bicycle network

The proposed project management plan, cites that the first project component:

Seeks to grow the existing cycle path routes that provide connectivity and increase access to wine, food and tourism venues and facilities. The network will add to the opportunities for racing cyclists to mountain bikers to leisure riders, from family friendly rides to those wanting to experience the many natural features of the area.

The three Councils have routes that exist within their own Local Government Areas, but provide connectivity to support this description.

Orange
Phillip Street – Kinross SF Connection	400m gravel path	$260,000
Agrestic Grocer Link	Concrete path	$414,000
Huntly Road Safety Improvements	Safety upgrades to on-road route including road shoulder construction sealing at selected locations and culvert extensions	$940,000
Lucknow Link	Safety upgrades to on-road route including road shoulder construction sealing at selected locations and culvert extensions	$623,000
Pinnacle Loop – Safety Upgrades	Safety upgrades to on-road route including road shoulder construction sealing at selected locations and culvert extensions	$1,175,000
Ken Rawle Park Under Rail Linkage	1.3km of 2.5m wide concrete shared path and boardwalks	$693,000
Lake Canobolas Gravel Path Link to MTB (OCC asset within Cabonne LGA)	Gravel path upgrade and widening to 2.5m	$60,000

Cabonne
Spring Hill Road – Forest Road Safety Improvement	Safety upgrades to on-road route including road shoulder construction, sealing and culvert extensions	$1,248,000
Pinnacle Road to Mt Canobolas Safety Improvements	Safety upgrades to on-road route including road shoulder construction, sealing and culvert extensions	$326,400
Lake Canobolas Road – Nashdale Lane – Heifer Station Lane road Safety Improvements and new footpath	Safety upgrades to on-road route including road shoulder construction sealing at selected locations and culvert extensions, establish new footpath and new footbridge	$1,431,600

Blayney
Spring Hill Road Safety Improvements	Safety upgrades to on-road route including road shoulder construction, sealing and culvert extensions	$235,000
Village Link – Safety Improvements	Safety upgrades to on-road route including road shoulder construction, sealing and culvert extensions	$2,217,000

Cabonne Council will be responsible for maintaining the new path infrastructure that is within the Local Government Area. This is estimated to require an increase in footpath funding of $8,000 per annum, including depreciation and maintenance expenditure.

Active Transport Local Connections

The proposed project management plan, cites that the second project component:

Each council has prepared an Active Transport Plan – Bike Plan… The cycling network provides defined routes to travel around the local government area in a safe manner. The cycling network is comprised of off-road footpaths, at times with shared facilities for both cyclists and pedestrians, as well as some on road paths.

Council has a draft Active Transport Plan – Bike Plan, which has been subject to consultation with the community. This draft plan will be brought to Council’s June 2020 meeting for acceptance prior to undertaking public exhibition.

The Bike Plan includes a quantum of works, totaling approximately $16,541,000. This value of work has doubled from the first draft, however, there is a higher degree of comfort in this draft that major routes of significance to the community are included and accounted for in the future plans.

In developing a program for construction, a basis of equity has been used, whereby funding of programs in Canowindra and Molong have been suggested to be larger than those of the other townships. Given this principle, the following allocations are suggested per township:

Township	Program Cost
Canowindra	$ 1,163,700
Cargo	$ 500,900
Cudal	$ 491,000
Cumnock	$ 349,500
Eugowra	$ 477,900
Manildra	$ 469,900
Molong	$ 1,016,100
Mullion Creek	$ 383,700
Yeoval	$ 507,300
Total Program Active Transport Connections	$ 5,360,000

The programs for each town have been attached to this report and have been based on the top priorities as indicated in the Bike Plan. The rationale for this is that it provides the best probability for gaining contributions from the State Government under the Active Transport Funding Program.

Cabonne Council will be responsible for funding the whole of life costs for the new footpaths it constructs under the proposal. It is estimated that $32,000 per annum will be required to fund the bike path extensions, which includes depreciation and maintenance expense.

Activities to support success

The proposed project management plan, cites that the third project component consists of:

· A trail network that is consistent

This will include designing for the future further reaching bicycle paths to other areas

· Clear and reliable signage and interpretation

Provision of consistent signage along the regional routes

· Cyclist friendly villages and cities through which cyclist pass

Installation of water stations, bike racks and rest areas

· Information

Creation of collateral to promote the bicycle routes and attract visitors

The project plan discusses in overarching detail these programs, but is not specific with on the ground deliverables. The budget for this program is $2,500,000.

Project Management and Contingency

The project plan includes items for project management and contingency to the value of 10% each item ($2,783,600 each item). Given the level of engineering planning that has gone into these projects, particularly the regional cycle routes, this should remain unchanged as it does pose a risk to the project should unidentified issues arise during design and construction.

CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING RISK

Council’s current program for footpath construction is $320,000 per annum, which can be considered affordable under Council’s long term financial plan. The proposed project plan for the Active Transport component, will require Council to contribute approximately $400,000 per annum more than it is currently afforded, with a total program of $720,000 per annum ($3,600,000 over the five years of the program).

Whilst Council can subsidise this contribution through application of funding under the Active Transport program (through Transport for New South Wales), this funding is made available through a competitive application process, and cannot be guaranteed of success.

Were both the Growing Local Economies and Active Transport Funding program to be successful (best case scenario), the following funding arrangements would result:

Funding Source	Amount	Proportion of Funding
Growing Local Economies	1,764,600	32%
Active Transport	1,800,000	34%
Council Contribution	1,800,000	34%
Total	5,360,000	100%

In the best case scenario of this funding being successful, Council would only need to bridge a $40,000 difference as the co-contribution under the program. This would provide the benefit of saving the Council approximately $882,000 in capital investment and accelerate the delivery of the Bike Plan by approximately 9 years.

In the worst case, were Council to commit to the Regional Bicycle Tourism Project, but not be able to access Active Transport Funding, Council would need to fund $1,800,000 from its own sources to satisfy the funding deed. This would require an additional $400,000 per annum above what is currently already allocated to funding of footpaths, and would need to be funded through other Council programs.

Mitigation of the risk of not achieving funding under the Active Transport Plan can be mitigated by ensuring top priority projects under the draft Bike Plan are included (which has been completed) and, co-founding from another source (in this case the Growing Local Economies) that will provide more ‘bang for buck’.

ITEM 16 - PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND MOBILITY PLAN (PAMP) AND BIKE PLAN

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	For Council to place the draft PAMP and Bike Plan on public exhibition.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	1.1.6.e - Undertake Footpath Program
Annexures	1. Active Transport Plan - PAMP ⇩ 2. Active Transport Plan - Bike Plan ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT\PLANNING\PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND MOBILITY PLAN - PAMP - 1130766

Recommendation

THAT Council

1. Receive the draft Active Transport Plan - Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) and place on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days.

2. Receive the draft Active Transport Plan - Bike Plan and place on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days.

3. That a further report be provided to council following the conclusion of the public exhibition period.

Department Leader - Assets & Technical Support's REPORT

Council has engaged Constructive Solutions to review and update Cabonne’s Active Transport Plans - Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) and Bike Plan. Constructive Solutions has finalised draft versions of both plans. The consultant has undertaken consultation with the community and identified the needs of the community with regards to issues for cyclists, pedestrians and accessibility.

Regarding community consultation, Constructive Solutions conducted a public survey from 30 August until 29 September 2019. The aim of the survey was to ascertain the needs and concerns of each community. A round of community meetings also took place over 10 March 2020 to 13 March 2020 in the townships of Molong, Eugowra and Canowindra and the feedback received have been incorporated into the draft plans.

It is recommended that these plans, included in the Annexures, be placed on public exhibition to enable feedback from the community and stakeholders before adopting the finalised plans incorporating this feedback.

ITEM 17 - NAMING OF NEW BRIDGE ON EURIMBLA ROAD, CUMNOCK

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To seek Council approval to proceed with naming process.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	1.1.4.c - Local road bridge construction undertaken
Annexures	1. Cumnock Progress Association request ⇩ 2. Request for naming of Eurimbla Bridge ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\ROADS and BRIDGES\NAMING\BRIDGES - 1130767

Recommendation

THAT Council

1. Commence the public exhibition process to name the newly constructed bridge on Eurimbla Road, Cumnock as “Montgomery Bridge” in accordance with Geographical Names Board of NSW Policy on Place Naming as described in this report.

2. Notify the relevant NSW agencies and seek concurrency with the proposed naming of the bridge.

3. Proceed with the naming of the bridge if no submissions are received within 28 days of exhibition.

Department Leader - Assets & Technical Support's REPORT

Council has received requests from Cumnock and District Progress Association as well as from Ms Carol Kerr (daughter of the late Tom Montgomery) to name the newly constructed bridge on Eurimbla Road Cumnock as “Montgomery Bridge” honoring Tom Montgomery’s involvement in constructing many bridges and culverts within the shire of Cabonne during his long term employment with the Council. This newly constructed bridge is about 1.1km from Obley Street Cumnock on Eurimbla Road.

The request letters to name the bridge have been included in the Annexures.

Tom Montgomery started employment with Molong Council in the early 1950s as Bridge Ganger and then continued with Cabonne Council. Mr Montgomery built and maintained many bridges and culverts within the shire during his long-term employment with the Council. Mr Montgomery died on the day he retired from Cabonne Council in 1981.

After checking with the Geographical Names Board, the proposed name “Montgomery Bridge” is available. It is recommended that council approve this proposed bridge name for further processing in accordance with Geographical Names Board of NSW Policy on Place Naming.

ITEM 18 - CABONNE LOCAL STRATEGIC PLANNING STATEMENT

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To advise council of details of the Cabonne Local Strategic Planning Statement for adoption.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.3.a - Assess and determine planning and development applications to foster community growth within the shire
Annexures	1. Cabonne Local Strategic Planning Statement ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\LAND USE AND PLANNING\POLICY\LOCAL STRATEGIC PLANNING STATEMENT - 1127860

Recommendation

THAT Council adopt the Cabonne Local Strategic Planning Statement and post it on the NSW Planning Portal and Council Website

DEPARTMENT LEADER OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REPORT

The NSW Government made changes to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 in 2018 that required NSW Councils to prepare and adopt a Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS). A LSPS must include or identify the following—

(a) the basis for strategic planning in the area, having regard to economic, social and environmental matters,

(b) the planning priorities for the area that are consistent with any strategic plan applying to the area and (subject to any such strategic plan) any applicable community strategic plan under section 402 of the Local Government Act 1993,

(c) the actions required for achieving those planning priorities,

(d) the basis on which the council is to monitor and report on the implementation of those actions.

Council approved the exhibition of a draft LSPS at the March 2020 meeting. During the exhibition period, Council received a total of twelve (12) submissions including six (8) from government agencies and five (5) from community groups or members. The issues raised in the submissions are summarised below:

Submission From	Issues raised	How addressed
Department of Planning Industry and Environment – Western Region Planning Office	Setting of timelines for each action. Realignment of proposed actions to reflect the issues raised.	All issues addressed in the revised LSPS.
Department of Industry – Agriculture	Supportive of the proposed document especially in relation to highlighting the importance of agriculture to the area.	No further action needed
Department of Industry – Fisheries	Outlined the information available from DPI- Fisheries in regard to Council to highlight the highlight the sensitivity of waterways and riparian zones for aquatic biodiversity.	No further action deemed necessary.
Department of Health – Cancer Institute	Advocated for the increase in shade protection to improve skin cancer protection	The LSPS supports Councils tree planting program that will improve the shade protection for urban areas across the shire
Cancer Council	Advocated for the increase in shade protection to improve skin cancer protection	The LSPS supports Councils tree planting program that will improve the shade protection for urban areas across the shire
Department of Premier and Cabinet- Heritage	Supported the proposed actions surrounding protection of heritage. Outlined the importance of engaging with the aboriginal community and encourage Council to do so if it hadn’t done already.	Council invited input from all the relevant Local Aboriginal Land Councils during the initial scoping of the report. Minor adjustments made to actions surrounding heritage.
Transport for NSW	Protection of key transport routes (including agricultural transport). Management of industry and sensitive land uses. Collaboration surrounding the Parkes SAP. Supports actions surrounding the provision of housing for older people in key urban areas close to existing infrastructure.	The recent Sub-Regional Rural and Industrial Strategy highlighted the importance of managing sensitive land uses around agricultural and industry. The LSPS proposes to enact the recommendations of the Strategy. A specific action was added to see how Council could capitalise on the Parkes SAP.
Environmental Protection Authority	Generally supportive of the LSPS.	No further action deemed necessary.
Climate Resilience and Net Zero Emissions Branch	Outlined minor adjustments to bring the LSPS into line with other strategic documents in the area.	Minor amendments made to the document to reflect CRANZE advice.
Molong Advancement Group	Generally supportive of the LSPS. Minor amendments/additions recommended.	Some amendments made to reflect the comments of MAG
Eugowra Steering Committee	Generally supportive of the LSPS. Recommended future studies to focus of individual towns rather than a shire wide approach.	Comments are noted and future studies will focus on individual villages rather than a shire wide approach.
Eugowra Promotion and Progress Association	Provided a list of considerations including residential land, industrial land, improvements in access across the creek and Voluntary Flood Buy back scheme	The LSPS identified Eugowra as an area for potential growth on the back of the Parkes SAP. The provision of industrial land in Cabonne was addressed under the Sub-Regional Rural and Industrial Strategy.
Mullion Creek and Districts Progress Association	Identified that Mullion Creek or Ophir was not identified on the map or in the list of localities.	Mullion Creek has been added to the document and Map.
M. Ogilvy	Outlined concerns around the provision of services in Mullion Creek and other concerns regarding consideration of Mullion creek as a village	Comments are noted. Priority 6 outlines improvements in infrastructure across the shire.

Once the LSPS is adopted, it will be posted to Council’s website as well as the NSW Planning Portal.

ITEM 19 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DA2020/0147 DUAL OCCUPANCY AND BUILDING ENVELOPE VARIATION AT LOT 100 DP 1083822, 100 WOOLSHED LANE WINDERA

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To provide information to council on the development application DA2020/0147
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.3.a - Assess and determine planning and development applications to foster community growth within the shire
Annexures	1. Draft Conditions of Consent DA2020 0147 ⇩ 2. DA2020 0147 Site Plan ⇩
File Number	\Development Applications\DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION\2020\03-2020-0147 - 1129455

Recommendation

THAT Development Application 2020/0147 for a Dual Occupancy at Lot 100 DP 1083822, 1 Woolshed Lane Windera be granted consent subject to the conditions attached.

Department Leader Development 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 development application submitted for a Dual Occupancy at Lot 100 DP 1083822, 1 Woolshed Lane, Windera.

The application is required to be determined by Council as the proposal involves the amendment to a building envelope that was in a subdivision initially approved by Council (DA2005/0071).

It is recommended that the application be approved subject to the attached conditions of consent.

Applicant: R, J & N Campbell

Owner: J & C Campbell

Proposal: Dual Occupancy (Detached)

Location: Lot 100 DP 1083822, 1 Woolshed Lane, Windera

Zone: R5 Large Lot Residential

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

The applicant is seeking consent to construct a second dwelling on the subject lot (to make a Dual Occupancy being two dwellings on one lot). The dwelling is proposed to be on the western side of the existing shed on the subject lot. The dwelling is proposed to be 17.5m from the southern (side) boundary and approx. 50m from the eastern (primary) boundary.

The dwelling will comprise:

· 2 Bedrooms

· Open Plan Kitchen, Living and Dining Room

· Bathroom

· Laundry

· Alfresco

· Attached Carport

· 2 x 5,000L water tanks.

The dwelling is proposed to be constructed on a concrete slab with metal sheet clad walls and a metal sheet roof.

The development proposes to place the dwelling outside of the current registered building envelope. The applicant has sought Council approval to adjust the building envelope to include the proposed dwelling. The amendment is minor including a 2.5m to the south and 8.8m to the west. A map of the revised site plan has been included as an attachment.

SITE

The subject site, Lot 100 DP 1083822, is a residential allotment on the western side of Woolshed Lane within the Windera Estate. The lot is 2Ha in area and contains and existing dwelling, outbuilding and water tanks.

MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION

Section 1.7 - Application of Part 7 of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and Part 7A of the Fisheries Management Act 1994

Section 1.7 of the EP&A Act identifies that Part 7 of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (BC Act) and Part 7A of the Fisheries Management Act 1994 have effect in connection with terrestrial and aquatic environments.

There are four triggers known to insert a development into the Biodiversity Offset Scheme (i.e. the need for a BDAR to be submitted with a DA):

· Trigger 1: development occurs in land mapped on the Biodiversity Values Map (OEH) (clause 7.1 of BC Regulation 2017);

· Trigger 2: development involves clearing/disturbance of native vegetation above a certain area threshold (clauses 7.1 and 7.2 of BC Regulation 2017); or

· Trigger 3: development is otherwise likely to significantly affect threatened species (clauses 7.2 and 7.3 of BC Act 2016).

The fourth trigger (development proposed to occur in an Area of Outstanding Biodiversity Value (clause 7.2 of BC Act 2016) is generally not applicable to the Cabonne LGA; as no such areas are known to occur in the LGA. No further comments will be made against the fourth trigger.

Trigger 1

The site is not mapped on the Biodiversity Values Map.

Trigger 2

The application does not seek to remove any vegetation, therefore the trigger for the clearing is not met.

Trigger 3

With regard to the third trigger, the test for determining whether proposed development is otherwise likely to significantly affect threatened species is listed in the BC Act 2016, under s7.3:

(a) in the case of a threatened species, whether the proposed development or activity is likely to have an adverse effect on the life cycle of the species such that a viable local population of the species is likely to be placed at risk of extinction,

(b) in the case of an endangered ecological community or critically endangered ecological community, whether the proposed development or activity:

(i) is likely to have an adverse effect on the extent of the ecological community such that its local occurrence is likely to be placed at risk of extinction, or

(ii) is likely to substantially and adversely modify the composition of the ecological community such that its local occurrence is likely to be placed at risk of extinction,

(c) in relation to the habitat of a threatened species or ecological community:

(i) the extent to which habitat is likely to be removed or modified as a result of the proposed development or activity, and

(ii) whether an area of habitat is likely to become fragmented or isolated from other areas of habitat as a result of the proposed development or activity, and

(iii) the importance of the habitat to be removed, modified, fragmented or isolated to the long-term survival of the species or ecological community in the locality,

(d) whether the proposed development or activity is likely to have an adverse effect on any declared area of outstanding biodiversity value (either directly or indirectly),

(e) whether the proposed development or activity is or is part of a key threatening process or is likely to increase the impact of a key threatening process.

Having regard to the above provisions, the development is unlikely to significantly affect threatened species or their habitats, nor is it likely to adversely impact upon any endangered or ecological communities. The land is not identified, nor declared as an area of outstanding biodiversity value. There are no observable habitat links/vegetation corridors to or from the land. The land is more or less surrounded by highly disturbed rural/urban environments with limited habitat potential. Given the characteristics of the site and the minimal level of habitat provided on the land, the proposed development does not involve key threatening processes that could threaten the survival or evolutionary development of a species.

In this regard, the development is considered to be satisfactory with respect to Section 7.3 of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.

Section 4.15

Section 4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 requires Council to consider various matters, of which those pertaining to the application are listed below.

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

Cabonne Local Environmental Plan 2012

Part 1 - Preliminary

Clause 1.2 - Aims of Plan

The broad aims of the LEP are set out under subclause 2.

(a) to encourage development that complements and enhances the unique character and amenity of Cabonne, including its settlements, localities, and rural areas,

(b) to provide for a range of development opportunities that contribute to the social, economic and environmental resources of Cabonne in a manner that allows present and future generations to meet their needs by implementing the principles of ecologically sustainable development,

(c) to facilitate and encourage sustainable growth and development that achieves the following—

(i) contributes to continued economic productivity, including agriculture, business, tourism, industry and other employment opportunities,

(ii) allows for the orderly growth of land uses while minimising conflict between land uses within the relevant zone and land uses within adjoining zones,

(iii) encourages a range of housing choices and densities in planned urban and rural locations that is compatible with the residential and rural environment and meets the diverse needs of the community,

(iv) promotes the integration of land uses and transport to improve access and reduce dependence on private vehicles and travel demand,

(v) protects, enhances and conserves agricultural land and the contributions that agriculture makes to the regional economy,

(vi) avoids or minimises adverse impacts on drinking water catchments to protect and enhance water availability and safety for human consumption,

(vii) protects and enhances places and buildings of environmental, archaeological, cultural or heritage significance, including Aboriginal relics and places,

(viii) protects and enhances environmentally sensitive areas, ecological systems, and areas that have the potential to contribute to improved environmental, scenic or landscape outcomes.

The application is considered to be consistent with the aims of the Plan as discussed in the body of this report.

Clause 1.6 - Consent Authority

This clause establishes that, subject to the Act, Council is the consent authority for applications made under the LEP.

Clause 1.7 - Mapping

The subject site is identified on the LEP maps in the following manner:

Land zoning map	Land zoned R5 Large Lot Residential
Lot size map	Minimum lot size 2Ha
Heritage map	Not a heritage item or conservation area
Terrestrial Biodiversity Map	No biodiversity sensitivity on the subject land
Flood planning map	Not within a flood zone
Natural resource – karst map	Not within a karst area
Drinking water catchment map	Not within a drinking water catchment area
Riparian land and watercourse map, groundwater vulnerability map	Groundwater vulnerable Contains identified riparian land/ watercourse
Land reservation acquisition map	Not Applicable

Those matters that are of relevance are addressed in detail in the body of this report.

Clause 1.9A - Suspension of Covenants, Agreements and Instruments

This clause provides that covenants, agreements and other instruments which seek to restrict the carrying out of development do not apply with the following exceptions.

· covenants imposed or required by Council

· prescribed instruments under Section 183A of the Crown Lands Act 1989

· any conservation agreement under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974

· any trust agreement under the Nature Conservation Trust Act 2001

· any property vegetation plan under the Native Vegetation Act 2003

· any biobanking agreement under Part 7A of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995

· any planning agreement under Division 6 of Part 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

The subject lot is subject to a number of covenants pursuant to an 88B instrument under the Conveyancing Act 1919. Most notably, a building envelope is identified on the subject lot with the following restriction:

‘No building shall be erected on the subject land unless such building is erected within the dwelling envelope marked on the plan’

The restriction was required by Council to be placed upon the lot at the time of subdivision, with Council the person empowered to release, vary or modify restriction.

As part of the proposal, the applicant seeks approval to vary the restriction by extending the envelope 2.5m to the south and a maximum 8.8m to the west. In this instance it is recommended that Council agrees to the variation of the envelope to facilitate the development given the minor variation will have minimal impact on the amenity or surrounding environment. Should development consent be granted, it is recommended that it be granted as a ‘Deferred Commencement’ pursuant to 4.16(3) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 with registration of the amended building envelope being required prior to the enactment of the

Part 2 - Permitted or Prohibited Development

Clause 2.1 - Land Use Zones and Clause 2.3 - Zone Objectives and Land Use Table

The subject site is located within the R5 Large Lot Residential zone. The proposed development is defined as a Dual Occupancy (Detached) under CLEP 2012 and is permitted with consent for this zone. This application is seeking consent.

Dual occupancy (detached) means 2 detached dwellings on one lot of land, but does not include a secondary dwelling.

Dwelling means a room or suite of rooms occupied or used or so constructed or adapted as to be capable of being occupied or used as a separate domicile.

Clause 2.3 of LEP 2012 references the Land Use Table and Objectives for each zone in LEP 2012. These objectives for land zoned R5 Large Lot Residential are as follows:

1 - Objectives of the R5 Large Lot Residential Zone

· To provide residential housing in a rural setting while preserving, and minimising impacts on, environmentally sensitive locations and scenic quality.

· To ensure that large residential lots do not hinder the proper and orderly development of urban areas in the future.

· To ensure that development in the area does not unreasonably increase the demand for public services or public facilities.

· To minimise conflict between land uses within this zone and land uses within adjoining zones.

Comment: The proposal is consistent with the R5 Large Lot Residential Zone

Part 3 - Exempt and Complying Development

The application is not exempt or complying development.

Part 4 - Principal Development Standards

No Principal Development Standards are applicable to the proposed development.

Part 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions

5.16 - Subdivision of, or dwellings on, land in certain rural, residential or environment protection zones

A consent authority must take into account the matters specified below in determining whether to grant development consent to development on land to which this clause applies for either of the following purposes—

a) subdivision of land proposed to be used for the purposes of a dwelling,

b) erection of a dwelling.

The following matters are to be taken into account—

(a) the existing uses and approved uses of land in the vicinity of the development,

(b) whether or not the development is likely to have a significant impact on land uses that, in the opinion of the consent authority, are likely to be preferred and the predominant land uses in the vicinity of the development,

(d) any measures proposed by the applicant to avoid or minimise any incompatibility referred to in paragraph (c).

Part 6 - Additional Local Provisions

6.2 - Stormwater Management

This clause applies to all industrial, commercial and residential zones and requires that Council be satisfied that the proposal:

(a) is designed to maximise the use of water permeable surfaces on the land having regard to the soil characteristics affecting onsite infiltration of water

(b) includes, where practical, onsite stormwater retention for use as an alternative supply to mains water, groundwater or river water; and

(c) avoids any significant impacts of stormwater runoff on adjoining downstream properties, native bushland and receiving waters, or if that impact cannot be reasonably avoided, minimises and mitigates the impact.

The proposal has been designed to include permeable surfaces and includes onsite retention of stormwater through the use of rainwater tanks. It is therefore considered that the post development runoff levels will not exceed the predevelopment levels.

6.4 - Groundwater Vulnerability

This clause seeks to protect hydrological functions of groundwater systems and protect resources from both depletion and contamination. Large areas of the LGA, including the subject site, are identified with “Groundwater Vulnerability” on the Groundwater Vulnerability Map. This requires that Council consider:

(a) whether or not the development (including any onsite storage or disposal of solid or liquid waste and chemicals) is likely to cause any groundwater contamination or have any adverse effect on groundwater dependent ecosystems, and

(b) the cumulative impact (including the impact on nearby groundwater extraction for potable water supply or stock water supply) of the development and any other existing development on groundwater.

Furthermore, consent may not be granted unless Council is satisfied that:

(a) the development is designed, sited and will be managed to avoid any significant adverse environmental impact, or

(b) if that impact cannot be reasonably avoided - the development is designed, sited and will be managed to minimise that impact,

(c) if that impact cannot be minimised - the development will be managed to mitigate that impact.

The proposal is not anticipated to involve the discharge of toxic or noxious substances and is therefore unlikely to contaminate the groundwater or related ecosystems. The proposal does not involve extraction of groundwater and will therefore not contribute to groundwater depletion. The design and siting of the proposal avoids impacts on groundwater and is therefore considered acceptable.

6.6 - Riparian Land and Watercourses

This clause seeks to preserve both water quality and riparian ecological health. The clause applies to land identified as a “Sensitive Waterway” on the Watercourse Map. The subject land contains such a waterway and therefore Council must consider whether or not the proposal:

(a) is likely to have any adverse impact on the following:

(i) the water quality and flows within a watercourse

(ii) aquatic and riparian species, habitats and ecosystems of the watercourse

(iii) the stability of the bed and banks of the watercourse

(iv) the free passage of fish and other aquatic organisms within or along the watercourse

(v) any future rehabilitation of the watercourse and its riparian areas, and

(b) is likely to increase water extraction from the watercourse.

Additionally, consent may not be granted until Council is satisfied that:

(a) the development is designed, sited and will be managed to avoid any significant adverse environmental impact, or

(b) if that impact cannot be reasonably avoided - the development is designed, sited and will be managed to minimise that impact, or

(c) if that impact cannot be minimised - the development will be managed to mitigate that impact.

The subject site does contain a sensitive waterway, with the proposal having a 20m setback to the intermittent waterway. A referral was sent to the Natural Resource Access Regulator as part of the Integrated Development approval. The NRAR raised no objection to the location of the building, however provided a number of conditions that are required to be satisfied to ensure that the development does not have an adverse impact on the riparian functions of the waterway or the quality of water.,

Overall, while there will always remain a risk to the waterway under extreme circumstances such as record storms and the like, it is considered that the risk of adverse impact can be appropriately managed to an acceptable level of risk.

Clause 6.8 - Essential Services

Clause 6.8 applies and states:

Development consent must not be granted to development unless the consent authority is satisfied that any of the following services that are essential for the proposed development are available or that adequate arrangements have been made to make them available when required:

(a) the supply of water,

(b) the supply of electricity,

(c) the disposal and management of sewage,

(d) storm water drainage or on-site conservation,

(e) suitable road access.

In consideration of this clause, all utility services are available to the land and adequate for the proposal.

STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING POLICIES

State Environmental Planning Policy 55 Remediation of Land

State Environmental Planning Policy 55 - Remediation of Land (SEPP 55) is applicable. Pursuant to Clause 7 Contamination and remediation to be considered in determining development application:

(1) A consent authority must not consent to the carrying out of any development on land unless:

(a) it has considered whether the land is contaminated, and

(b) if the land is contaminated, it is satisfied that the land is suitable in its contaminated state (or will be suitable, after remediation) for the purpose for which the development is proposed to be carried out, and

(c) if the land requires remediation to be made suitable for the purpose for which the development is proposed to be carried out, it is satisfied that the land will be remediated before the land is used for that purpose.

Comment: The subject site has historically been used for residential or agricultural land uses with no known contaminating land uses being undertaken on the subject site. Therefore, Council considers that the subject site is suitable for the proposed development in its current state without the need for further investigations.

State Environmental Planning Policy (Koala Habitat Protection) 2019

Cabonne Council is identified within the SEPP Koala Habitat Protect 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. Further to this the location of the proposed development is not mapped on the Koala Habitat Protection mapping.

PROVISIONS OF ANY DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING INSTRUMENT THAT HAS BEEN PLACED ON EXHIBITION 4.15(1)(a)(ii)

From 31 January to 13 April 2018 the Department of Planning and Environment publically exhibited an Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) and Draft Planning Guidelines for the proposed Remediation of Land SEPP, which will repeal and replace State Environmental Planning Policy 55 – Remediation of Land (SEPP 55). Of particular note, the Draft Planning Guidelines state:

“In undertaking an initial evaluation, a planning authority should consider whether there is any known or potential contamination on nearby or neighbouring properties, or in nearby groundwater, and whether that contamination needs to be considered in the assessment and decision making process.”

“If the planning authority knows that contamination of nearby land is present but has not yet been investigated, it may require further information from the applicant to demonstrate that the contamination on nearby land will not adversely affect the subject land having regard to the proposed use.” (Proposed Remediation of Lands SEPP - Draft Planning Guidelines, Page 10).

The Draft SEPP requires in part that consideration be given to potential contamination on nearby or neighbouring properties and groundwater. Land adjoining the site is not identified or considered to be contaminated. The contamination status of neighbouring business lands will not impact on the modified development.

DESIGNATED DEVELOPMENT

The proposed development is not designated development.

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT

The proposed development is identified as Integrated Development pursuant to clause 91 of the Water Management Act 2000. The application was referred to the Natural Resource Access Regulator seeking General Terms of Approval for the Development Application. GTA’s were issued by NRAR on 1 June 2020. The GTA’s are included in the draft conditions of consent for the development application.

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

Development Control Plan

Development Control Plan No. 6: Small Rural Holdings (“the DCP”) applies to the subject land. An assessment of the proposed development against the relevant Planning Outcomes will be undertaken below.

4.0 Guidelines for Residential Use and Erection of Buildings

4.1 Development Consent

Development consent is sought for the relocation of the Dwelling house.

4.2 Siting of Dwelling and Associated Buildings

Given the unique circumstances of this lot, being divided by the creek line, the slightly reduced side setback (17.5m rather than the required 20m) is supported in this instance.

4.3 Access and Roading

Suitable vehicular access is available to the subject site. No upgrades are deemed necessary.

4.4 Water Supply

The application proposes to install a 60,000L water tank to cater for the 2 bedroom dwelling.

4.5 Disposal of Wastes

Wastes will be collected by the Council weekly waste collection.

4.6 Building Design

No concerns raised in regard to the design of the dwelling.

4.7 Ribbon Development

No concerns raised in regard to ribbon development.

4.8 Checklist of information

Noted.

4.9 Requirements for Transportable Dwellings

The dwelling is not defined as a transportable dwelling.

4.10 Disposal of Household and Farm Garage

Wastes will be collected by the Council weekly waste collection.

4.11 Privacy Considerations and Impact on Neighbours of New Buildings

No impacts identified given the proposed setbacks and distances to adjoining dwellings.

4.12 Electricity

Electricity is available and connected to the subject site. Extension of these services will not have an adverse impact on the subject site or surrounding area.

4.13 Protection of Buildings from Bushfire

The lot is not identified as bushfire prone, therefore no construction standards for bushfire protection are required.

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

Demolition of a Building (clause 92)

The proposal does not involve the demolition of a building.

Fire Safety Considerations (clause 93)

The proposal does not involve a change of building use for an existing building.

Buildings to be Upgraded (clause 94)

The proposal does not involve the rebuilding, alteration, enlargement or extension of an existing building.

BASIX Commitments (clause 97A)

A BASIX Certificate has been submitted in support of the proposed development which demonstrates compliance with the relevant requirements for residential development.

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

Context and Setting

The development is consistent with the rural residential character of the surrounding area. The development will not have an adverse impact on the context or setting of the subject site or surrounding area.

Traffic and Access

Only minor increases in traffic are expected as a result of this development. Increases in traffic will easily be accommodated by the local road network. Suitable access is available to the subject site. No upgrades are deemed necessary.

Flora and Fauna

The application does not seek to remove any vegetation (aside from a small amount of surface grasses). Given the small amount of vegetation to be removed, no adverse impacts are identified.

Utilities

All required utilities are connected to the subject site. The existing OSSMS is sufficient to cater for the additional dwelling without adversely impacting the subject site or surrounding area.

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

The proposed development is located in the R5 zone and is permissible with the consent of council. The suitability of the site has been addressed in the above sections of the report. The development of the site will not create significant adverse impacts on the context and setting of the area. Additionally, the development of the site will not detrimentally affect the adjoining land and is unlikely to lead to land use conflict.

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

The proposed development was exhibited to adjoining land owners for a period of 14 days in accordance with the requirements of the Cabonne Community Participation Plan. The exhibition period closed on the 29 May 2020, with no submission being received within this period.

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. The proposal is not inconsistent with any relevant policy statements, planning studies, guidelines etc that have not been considered in this assessment.

SUMMARY

The proposed development is permissible with the consent of Council. The proposed development complies with the relevant aims, objectives and provisions of Cabonne Local Environmental Plan 2012 (as amended) and the relevant Development Control Plan. A section 4.15 assessment of the development indicates that the development is acceptable in this instance. Attached is a draft Notice of Approval outlining a range of conditions considered appropriate to ensure that the development proceeds in an acceptable manner.

ITEM 20 - REQUEST FOR DONATION EQUIVELANT OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES DA2020/0110 CUMNOCK MENS SHED

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To request a donation equivelant of Development Application Fees.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.3.a - Assess and determine planning and development applications to foster community growth within the shire
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\Development Applications\DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION\2020\03-2020-0110 - 1129686

Recommendation

THAT Council donate from its s356 budget to the Cumnock Men’s Shed the sum of $818.85, being the construction certificate fee (excluding GST) paid to council in relation to DA 2020/0110 for the construction of additions to the Cumnock Men’s Shed

Department Leader Development Services REPORT

Council has received a request from the president of the Cumnock Men’s Shed seeking council’s consideration of a donation equivalent to fees paid in association with the construction certificate for DA 2020/0110 for construction of additions to the Cumnock Men’s Shed.

The construction certificate fee paid totalled $818.85.

The construction certificate was approved 9 March, 2020.

The fees paid for this Construction Certificate (including GST) totalled consisted of the following:-

Construction Certificate $ 136.15

Inspections $ 300.00

Plumbing & drainage $ 82.70

Occupation Certificate $ 300.00

Total $ 818.85 (includes GST $74.44)

Under Council’s policy, fees for inspections and occupation certificates are not eligible for donation under delegation and requires approval from Council.

Council’s Donations policy (dated 17 December 2012) includes the following procedural statements:

1. Development Application (DA) fees

Council will donate an amount equal to refunding the actual amounts paid as Council DA fees and charges, as defined, in instances relating to Council owned / controlled or Crown Land where the improvement would become a Council Asset.

Any requests for a refund/donation of DA fees by Not-For-Profit/Community Organisations will be submitted for consideration by Council with the amount to be refunded / donated to be determined on a case by case basis.

For clarity it is noted the following fees are not eligible for donation: statutory fees such as long service levy, advertising, planning reform (plan first levy) and other fees which may be charged including inspections, occupation certificate, subdivision, subdivision certificates, integrated development and principal certifying authority.

All fees associated with development applications, construction certificate applications and complying development applications are to be paid with the application. Requests for a refund of DA fees are to be made in writing on the prescribed form, stating the grounds or reasons justifying why Council should donate an amount equal to the relevant fees.

Fees to be donated back to the applicant will only be donated after determination of the relevant application.

Council staff may process any such requests within the limits of the policy. Any requests exceeding the policy are to be reported to Council for consideration.

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 - 1130306

Recommendation

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

General Manager 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 - 1130309

Recommendation

THAT:

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

2. The balance of the items be noted.

General Manager 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 - 1130310

Recommendation

THAT Councillors call any matters of urgency.

General Manager 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 - 1130312

Recommendation

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

General Manager REPORT

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

ITEM 1 - 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 - 1130314

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 2 - 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. Investments Summary May 2020 ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\FINANCIAL REPORTING\FINANCIAL REPORTS TO COUNCIL - 1130232

Senior Accounting Officer's REPORT

Council’s investments as 30 May 2020 stand at a total of $44,117,222.76

Council’s average interest rate for the month of May 2020 was 1.20%. 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 at 0.25% 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 0.090%.

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 2020 is attached for Council’s information.

ITEM 3 - 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 ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT\FINANCIAL REPORTING\FINANCIAL REPORTS TO COUNCIL - 1130317

Senior Rates Officer's REPORT

The Rate Collection Summary to 31 May 2020 is attached for Council’s information. The percentage collected is 93.9% which is slightly higher to previous years.

The fourth rate instalment fell due 31 May 2020.

ITEM 4 - 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 - 1130522

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 was no allocation of funds was processed in the past month

ITEM 5 - CENTROC BOARD AND CENTRAL NSW JOINT ORGANISATION

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Council to note the minutes of the meetings.
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 of the Central NSW Joint Organisation meeting 4 June 2020 held via zoom_final ⇩ 2. Minutes of the Centroc Board meeting 4 June 2020 held via zoom_final ⇩ 3. 200604_Mayoral report Zoom_Final ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNMENT RELATIONS\LOCAL AND REGIONAL LIAISON\CENTRAL NSW JOINT ORGANISATION (CENTROC) - 1130524

General Manager REPORT

The Mayor and General Manager attended the Centroc Board and Central NSW Joint Organisation meetings held via Zoom on 4 June 2020.

Matters discussed at the Board meeting included:

· Wind up of Centroc

· Financial Report

Matters discussed by the Central West Joint Organisation included:

· Reports to Statement of Regional Strategic Priority

· Inter-council cooperation

· Regional prosperity

· Regional transport and infrastructure

· Regional water

· COVID-19 Response in the region

The Mayoral report and minutes of the meetings are attached for Councillors’ information.

ITEM 6 - ORGANISATION RESTRUCTURE

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Advising Council that the new organisation structure is now in place.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.1.a - Provide quality administrative support and governance to councillors and residents
Annexures	1. Divisional org charts-with names-1 June 2020 ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\CORPORATE MANAGEMENT\PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT\STRUCTURE - 1131635

General Manager's REPORT

Council adopted the proposed restructure of the organisation creating a two area structure – Cabonne Services and Cabonne Infrastructure headed by two Deputy General Manager positions being senior staff under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993. A competitive recruitment process has since been conducted with Heather Nicholls being appointed the Deputy General Manager Cabonne Services and Matthew Christensen being appointed the Deputy General Manager Cabonne Infrastructure taking effect 1 June 2020.

The intent of the new structure is to support the following key objectives:

· Support the delivery of Council’s Integrated Planning & Reporting requirements

· Improve service delivery and responsiveness

· Strengthen ability to deliver on Council’s strategic priorities

· Reinforce continuous improvement and innovation

The need for Council to be adaptive to change through business efficiency, service reviews, innovation and continuous improvement remains the key to success. It is important that the organisation is better integrated, skilled and resourced to be effective and efficient, minimise risk and deliver on the things that the Council has planned to do within its means.

The new Executive Team and role and reporting lines are reflected in the attached organisation structure. Councillors should familiarise themselves with the new departments, their leaders and the functions they are responsible for.

ITEM 7 - CANOWINDRA MAIN STREET PRECINCT ISSUES PAPER

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	Advising of commencement of community consultation.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	4.5.2.c - Engage with community to determine future needs & objectives
Annexures	1. Draft Canowindra Mainstreet Issues Paper 16062020 ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT\PROJECTS\CANOWINDRA TOWN CENTRE ISSUES PAPER - 1130871

General Manager's REPORT

Councillors were provided with the draft Canowindra Mainstreet Precinct Issues paper at the June workshop. The issues paper, and feedback from community consultation, will help inform future master planning and design of the Canowindra town centre.

Community consultation has commenced as part of the Canowindra Business Chamber and Council Town Planning workshops held on Wednesday 17 June, and the draft issues paper will be placed on wider public exhibition for a 28 day period.

A further report will be presented to council on the conclusion of the public exhibition period.

ITEM 8 - HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE COVID-19 FUNDING

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To update Council on additional funding received
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	3.2.2.a - Implement the HACC program
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\COMMUNITY SERVICES\GRANTS AND FUNDING\HACC - HEALTH - 1130480

Department Leader - Community Services' REPORT

The Department of Health has provided Home and Community Care (HACC) with additional grant funding under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Emergency Support for COVID-19 – Meals Activity. This funding has been provided to meet the costs associates with COVID-19 restrictions, and to increase the capacity to supply more meals for new and existing clients.

The total amount of the grant is $56,813.83, being $34,088.30 for 2019-2020 and $22,275.53 for 2020-2021. The performance indicator is 6,750 meals delivered for 2019-2021.

HACC has utilised this grant to trial a new meal program to provide HACC’s 295 clients with meal vouchers (to the value of $100) to use at local food businesses. Across Cabonne Shire there are 25 local business that have come on board to offer this service, including businesses based at Canowindra, Cargo, Cudal, Cumnock, Eugowra, Molong, Manildra, Spring Hill, and Yeoval.

There are current HACC clients, that for personal reasons, do not purchase HACC’s meals on wheels, and this incentive will ensure that all elderly clients can access a cooked meal or incidental grocery purchases. The initiative will be reviewed 28 June 2020, with potential to extend the program if it has been well received.

ITEM 9 - BULIDING BETTER REGIONS FUND - ROUND 4

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	For Council to note the successful funding applications
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	$1,069,568 required from reserves
IPR Linkage	3.3.3.b - Maintain sporting facilities to safe operational standards
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GRANTS AND SUBSIDIES\PROGRAMS\BUILDING BETTER REGIONS FUND - 1130824

Acting Leader - Community & Economy's REPORT

BACKGROUND

At its December 2019 Ordinary meeting, Council resolved to submit eight applications for 50/50 funding under round four of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).

The successful application outcomes are as follows:

1. Molong Recreation Ground Lighting Upgrade – grant amount $200,000;

2. Tom Clyburn Oval, Canowindra Lighting Upgrade – grant amount $200,000;

3. Cudal Showground Power & Water Upgrades – grant amount $95,091;

4. Eugowra Medical Centre Redevelopment – grant amount $124,000;

5. Construction of New Molong Showground Amenities Block – grant amount $170,000

6. Construction of Eugowra Multi-purpose Community Centre – grant amount $492,410

The unsuccessful application outcomes are as follows:

7. Cabonne Council Playground Upgrades – grant request $302,152;

8. Cabonne Council Refurbishment of Public Toilet Amenities - grant request $189,354.

OTHER FUNDING

The contribution required for the Molong Recreation Ground Lighting upgrade has been reduced due to the successful funding for the project through the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund. $169,433 in funding was received through SCCF making the required Council contribution for this project reduce to only $30,567.

It is to be noted that projects 3 and 4 have also been submitted for 50% funding to the 2020/21 NSW Showground Stimulus Package. Should these applications be successful, Council’s financial contribution will be further reduced.

ITEM 10 - TOURISM ACTIVITIES REPORT

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To update councillors on Tourism and Community Development activities undertaken.
Policy Implications	Nil
Budget Implications	Nil
IPR Linkage	2.2.1.a - Promote strategies listed in the Tourism Plan
Annexures	Nil
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT\REPORTING\COUNCIL REPORTS - 1130670

Leader - Community & Economy's REPORT

Council’s Tourism and Community Development Coordinator has provided the following report.

Activities Undertaken during COVID19

‘We Want You Back’ Campaign

The Central NSW Joint Organisation Tourism Managers which consists of a partnership of 10 LGAs along with Orange360 have worked together to deliver a $30,000 tourism marketing campaign to welcome visiting friends and relatives back to the area as restrictions ease.

Each Tourism Manager identified two ambassadors for filming of videos and still photographs to be used in a marketing campaign involving social media and YouTube. These local tourism personalities endorse their area by discussing what they love about their town and the top things to do and see in their area.

The ambassadors for Cabonne are Tommy Jeffs of Canowindra, manager/owner of Montrose House accommodation and event business, and Tom Ward from Swinging Bridge winery.

The promotion covers food and wine, where to stay, boutique shops, art, culture, nature and historic villages and was launched on the 5 June 2020.

Accompanying media releases have been distributed to Cabonne media outlets and the Mayor has endorsed the ‘We Want You Back’ in both the Canowindra and Molong newspapers.

Staycation Giveaway

Newcrest Mining through their Community Support Fund have made available $120,000 to assist with the challenges associated with the COVID19 pandemic. Orange360 is coordinating the Staycation Giveaway campaign which the aim to boost the local economy and support our regional tourism operators.

Cabonne’s Tourism Coordinator has worked closely with Orange360 to identify Cabonne operators who are keen to participate in the campaign. A pre-requisite of Orange360 is that the operators are required to be paid members of Orange360 to be considered for inclusion.

The campaign was launched in June 2020 through the local MMM radio station and social media channels. Numerous Cabonne tourism businesses have participated and will benefit from this campaign.

Arts Out West

A survey has been completed and a list compiled of up to date Cabonne arts and culture assets for development of a Central West arts and culture trail journey and a supporting website.

The information gathered from all LGAs aims to provide an up to date easy to maintain resource around arts and cultural attractions for internal and external visitors. This information has been identified as a vital gap for our area.

This will be a great arts and cultural resource for Cabonne and region to market and promote in the future.

Destination NSW

Destination NSW, Jenna Campbell, contacted Cabonne Tourism Coordinator on 3 June 2020 and advised of a pending journalist familiarisation (famil) as part of the #LoveNSW campaign that was to take place over the upcoming long weekend in Cowra and Canowindra.

Several Canowindra operators were identified and organised to participate in the famil. The journalist, Michael Turtle writes for the Canberra Times and ACM Media. The famil visit took place from Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 June 2020.

Cabonne businesses who participated in this helped introduce the journalist to a number of our Canowindra operators involved the Blue Jacket Motel, Wallington Wines, Rosnay Organic Wines, Pioneer Brewery, Timber Tales, Montrose House, Canowindra Historic Museum, Age of Fishes Museum, Finns Store, Canowindra Trading Post, Coco Harvest, Balloon Joy Flights and Delice Café for meals.

Feedback from Tommy Jeffs at Montrose House was very supportive, and he stated that the information posted on Facebook on 10 June had already attracted 10,000 hits which is a tremendous outcome.

Cabonne Tourism Data

Cabonne has participated in a regional project to obtain and purchase data research from the Tourism Strategy Development Services, Peter Vererio for the next twelve-month period.

Cabonne’s Tourism Monitor data will include data that covers domestic visitor overview, overnight stays, and average stay and a breakdown of international visitors. This data will be an asset to Cabonne for future grant funding applications and tourism planning and development.

Previously statistical data gathering has been difficult to ascertain in the past due to Cabonne’s small footprint and normally this data included in Orange LGA’s information.

General Liaison

During the COVID9 restriction period regular communication and liaison with key tourism stakeholders has been mantained, Orange360, LGA Tourism Managers, Central NSW JO, Regional Development representatives, Arts Out West, CCTAC members, Caravanning Association, Orange Wine Festival, National Public Toilet Map, VICs contacts and various other Councils contacts.

Relevant material and information to has been distributed to Cabonne’s database and surveys have been shared with operators and businesses. Telephone liaison has been maintained with numerous Cabonne tourism operators to ensure communication was open and support offered during this difficult period. The coordinator has participated in various projects to support and promote Cabonne throughout this time.

ITEM 11 - ENGINEERING & TECHNICAL SERVICES REPORT

REPORT IN BRIEF

Reason For Report	To update Council on the works in progress for the Engineering & Technical Services Dept.
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 Engineering Report June 2020 ⇩
File Number	\OFFICIAL RECORDS LIBRARY\GOVERNANCE\REPORTING\ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES REPORTING - 1130876

Deputy General Manager - Cabonne Infrastructure's REPORT

Please find attached to this report the information on the 2019/20 works in progress for the Dept of Engineering & Technical Services.

ITEM 12 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED DURING MAY 2020

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 - 1129466

Department Leader - Development Services' REPORT

Development Applications have been received during the period 01/05/2020 to 31/05/2020 as detailed below.

SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

APPLICATION NUMBER

DETAILS

ESTIMATED VALUE

DA2016/0128/4

Modification to existing limestone mine (Westlime). Seeking to increase depth of mine by approx. 15m to facilitate easier extraction. No increase to overall extraction of 250,000T p.a.

Applicant: Westlime Quarries Pty Ltd

Owner: P. Wythes

Zone: RU1 Primary Production

Address: Lot 201 DP 1232203, Canomodine Lane, Canowindra

$----

DA2018/0197/3

Alterations and Additions to Existing Motel. Minor adjustment to external doorway.

Applicant: M. Hazelton

Owner: Bluejacket Motel Pty Ltd

Zone: R1 General Residential

Address: Lot 5 DP 658660, Lot 1 DP 758221, Lot 3 & 4 DP 836346, 2 Bridge Street Canowindra

$----

DA2019/0081/1	Transportable Dwelling. Amendment to dwelling plans. Applicant: Futuristics Optics Pty Ltd Owner: Krisneil Super Pty Ltd Zone: B2 Local Centre Address: Lot 1 DP 843135, 44 Tilga Street, Canowindra	$----
DA2020/0143	Minor addition to Farm Stay Accommodation. Applicant: Andrew Napier Owner: A & H Napier Zone: RU2 Rural Landscape Address: Lot 44 DP 1112402, 91 Heifer Station Lane, Borenore	$25,000
DA2020/0144	Construction of a Retail Premises and Light Industry building being a saddlery. Applicant: SSF Investments Pty Ltd Owner: SSF Investments Pty Ltd Zone: RU5 Village Address: Lot 6 Section 8 DP 758311, Lot 72 DP 519152, Main Street Cudal	$600,000
DA2020/0145	Construction of Garage and Carport. Applicant: P. Charles & D. Cooper Owner: P. Charles & D. Cooper Zone: RU5 Village Address: Lot 101 DP 1262589, 58 Toogong Street Cudal	$27,731
DA2020/0146	Home Business (Tattoo Studio) within existing dwelling Applicant: K. Perry Owner: K & M Perry Zone: R5 Large Lot Residential Address: Lot 114 DP 750170 114 King Street Molong	$----
DA2020/0147	Construction of second dwelling on property (Being a dual occupancy) Applicant: J, C & N. Campbell Owner: J & C Campbell Zone: R5 Large Lot Residential Address: Lot 100 DP 1083822, 1 Woolshed Lane	$120,000
DA2020/0148	Construction of Dwelling. Applicant: D & M Lawrence Owner: D & M Lawrence Zone: R5 Large Lot Residential Address: Lot 3 DP 1230694, 132 Speedy Street, Molong	$470,000
DA2020/0149	Demolition and reconstruction of Amenities Building at Lake Canobolas Scout Camp Applicant: Orange City Council Owner: Orange City Council Zone: RE2 Private Recreation Address: Lot 15 DP 859359 166 Lake Canobolas Road, Nashdale	$96,000
DA2020/0150	Construction of shed. Applicant: K. Warner Owner: K & L Warner Zone: R1 General Residential Address: Lot 12 Sec 13 DP 758693, 174 King Street, Molong	$23,800
DA2020/0151	Construction of shed which includes a 1 bedroom dwelling. Applicant: S. & D Maere Owner: S. & D Maere Zone: R5 Large Lot Residential Address: Lot 1 DP 1193583 25 Sharp Street Cudal	$45,000
DA2020/0152	Construction of a Farm Building Applicant: T & A Sheridan Owner: T & A Sheridan Zone: RU1 Primary Production Address: Lot 6 DP 1010730 – Cargo Road, Cargo	$31,000
DA2020/0153	Boundary adjustment and construction of new fence. Applicant: W & C Whiting Owner: W & C Whiting Zone: R1 General Residential Address: Lots 11 and 13 DP 513676 – 46 Thistle Street and 125 King Street, Molong	$----
DA2020/0154	Construction of corrugated iron fence. Applicant: S. Taylor-Wood Owner: S. Taylor-Wood Zone: R5 Large Lot Residential Address: Lot 23 DP 848546, 82 Marsden Street Molong	$4,000
DA2020/0155	Retrospective consent for verandah and ensuite. Applicant: S. & D Maere Owner: S. & D Maere Zone: RU5 Large Lot Residential Address: Lot 6 DP 758226, 30 Sharp Street, Cargo	$22,000
DA2020/0156	Change of use to recreational facility (Gym) Applicant: G & E Wiltshire Owner: The Platypus Group Pty Ltd Zone: RU5 Large Lot Residential Address: Lot 1 DP 667641, 3 Main Street, Cudal	$----
DA2020/0157	Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling House Applicant: I & T Martin Owner: I & T Martin Zone: R5 Large Lot Residential Address: Lot 30 DP 1014699, 54 Lakes Avenue, Clifton Grove	$55,300

DA2020/0158	Construction of Shed Applicant: T. O’Neil Owner: T & C O’Neil Zone: R5 Large Lot Residential Address: Lot 11 DP 7016, 26 Eurimbla Road, Cumnock	$18,600
DA2020/0159	Alterations and Additions to Dwelling House Applicant: S. Simpson Owner: S. Simpson Zone: RU1 Primary Production Address: Lot 3 DP 851078, 367 Belgravia Road, Belgravia	$120,000
DA2020/0160	Alterations and Additions to Dwelling House Applicant: T. Beath Owner: S. Cook Zone: R1 General Residential Address: Lot 17 DP 32548, 43 Clyburn Street, Canowindra	$250,000
DA2020/0161	Demolition of Dwelling as part of Council’s voluntary flood by-back scheme Applicant: Cabonne Council Owner: Cabonne Council Zone: R1 General Residential Address: Lot 13 DP 1049525, 7 Betts Street Molong	$----
DA2020/0162	Construction of Dwelling House and Shed Applicant: K. McGuire Owner: K & C McGuire Zone: RU5 Village Address: Lot A DP 389551, 16 Loftus Street Eugowra.	$160,000
DA2020/0163	Additions to a Dwelling House (Enclosing of Patio) Applicant: Hitech VPS Owner: M & D Samimi Zone: RU1 Primary Production Address: Lot 40 DP 750387, 44 Davis Road, Spring Hill	$54,000
	TOTAL: 24	$2,122,431

SUMMARY OF COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED

TYPE

ESTIMATED VALUE

CDC2020/1023

Inground Swimming Pool

Applicant: J. Park

Owner: J. Park

Zone: RU5

Address: Lot 6 DP 821819 Marrara Street, Eugowra

$25,000

CDC2020/1024

Construction of a Patio

Applicant: P & J Nipperess

Owner: P & J Nipperess

Zone: RU1 Primary Production

Address: Lot DP1089115, 5875 Canowindra Road, Toogong

$55,000

TOTAL: 1

$80,000

GRAND TOTAL: 25

$2,202,431

ITEM 13 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED DURING MAY 2020

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 - 1129469

Department Leader - Development Services' REPORT

Development Applications have been approved during the period 01/05/2020 to 31/05/2020 as detailed below.

SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED

APPLICATION NUMBER	TYPE	ESTIMATED VALUE
DA2020/0128	Construction of Garage Applicant: L. Mulvey Owner: L. Mulvey Zone: RU1 Primary Production Address: Lot 100 DP 1142641, 115 Boulton Road, March	$35,000
DA2012/0178/1	Modification to Dwelling House location and floorplan Applicant: Future Build Owner: A & S Seckold Zone: RU1 Primary Production Address: Lot 175 DP 756890, 19 Griffith Lane, March	$---
DA2020/0143	Minor addition to Farm Stay Accommodation. Applicant: Andrew Napier Owner: A & H Napier Zone: RU2 Rural Landscape Address: Lot 44 DP 1112402, 91 Heifer Station Lane, Borenore	$25,000

DA2020/0141	Construction of Swimming Pool Applicant: L. Knight Owner: L & M Knight Zone: RU1 Primary Production Address: Lot 3 DP 816370, 142 Greening Lane Lidster	$19,500
DA2020/0106	Construction of Shed Applicant: J. Greenhill Owner: J & D Greenhill Zone: R5 Large Lot Residential Address: Lot 3 DP1135607, 83 Davys Plains Road, Cudal	$15,000
DA2020/0061/1	Modification to Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling House Applicant: Dave Townsend Building Services Owner: K & R Hazelton Zone: RU5 Village Address: Lot 5 DP 758311, 8 Main Street Cudal	$---
DA2020/0145	Construction of Garage and Carport. Applicant: P. Charles & D. Cooper Owner: P. Charles & D. Cooper Zone: RU5 Village Address: Lot 101 DP 1262589, 58 Toogong Street Cudal	$27,731
DA2020/0136	Construction of Storage Shed Applicant: J. Fazzari Owner: J. Fazzari Zone: RU5 Village Address: Lot 122 DP 661228, Loftus Street Eugowra	$40,000
DA2020/0139	Demolition of Existing Shed and Construction of new Shed Applicant: Crown Lands Owner: Crown Lands Zone: Address: Lot 701 DP 93128, Orange Street, Manildra	$57,600

DA2020/0137	Two Lot subdivision and relocation of Dwelling House Applicant: J. Fazzari Owner: J. Fazzari Zone: R5 Large Lot Residential Address:	$30,000
DA2020/0149	Demolition and reconstruction of Amenities Building at Lake Canobolas Scout Camp Applicant: Orange City Council Owner: Orange City Council Zone: RE2 Private Recreation Address: Lot 15 DP 859359 166 Lake Canobolas Road, Nashdale	$96,000
DA2020/0153	Boundary adjustment and construction of new fence. Applicant: W & C Whiting Owner: W & C Whiting Zone: R1 General Residential Address: Lots 11 and 13 DP 513676 – 46 Thistle Street and 125 King Street, Molong	$---
DA2020/0039/1	Modification to the additions to the Cudal Mens Shed Applicant: Cudal and Districts Men’s Shed Owner: Crown Lands Zone: RU5 Village Address: Lot 10 DP 1208608 1 Boree Street Cudal	$---
DA2020/0150	Construction of shed. Applicant: K. Warner Owner: K & L Warner Zone: R1 General Residential Address: Lot 12 Sec 13 DP 758693, 174 King Street, Molong	$23,800
DA2020/0152	Construction of a Farm Building Applicant: T & A Sheridan Owner: T & A Sheridan Zone: RU1 Primary Production Address: Lot 6 DP 1010730 – Cargo Road, Cargo	$31,000
DA2020/0129	Construction of a shed Applicant: B & A Szeniak Owner: B & A Szeniak Zone: R5 Large Lot Residential Address: Lot 10 DP 253307, 30 Ostini Lane, Mullion Creek	$5,000
DA2019/0169	Applicant: T & A Sheridan Owner: T & A Sheridan Zone: RU1 Primary Production Address: Lot 6 DP 1010730 –	$1,500,000
TOTAL: 17		$1,905,631

SUMMARY OF COMPLYING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED

APPLICATION NUMBER

TYPE

ESTIMATED VALUE

CDC2020/1023

Inground Swimming Pool

Applicant: J.Park

Owner: J. Park

Zone: RU5

Address: Lot 6 DP 821819 Marrara Street, Eugowra

$25,000

TOTAL: 3

$25,000

*GRAND TOTAL: 21*	*$1,930,631*
*Previous Month: 20*	*$4,369,935*

ITEM 14 - MEDIAN PROCESSING TIMES 2020

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 - 1130257

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
2015	45
2016	41
2017	48
2018	31.5
2019	14

Summary of median Application Processing Times for 2019:

MONTH	MEDIAN ACTUAL DAYS
January	22
February	12
March	22
April	28
May	20.5
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

ITEM 15 - 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 - 1130251

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
2017/18	67
2018/19	77
2019/20
July	5
August	6
September	8
October	7
November	8
December	2
January	7
February	2
March	5
April	5
May	3
June
Total	58

Version Date (Draft or Council meeting date)	12/06/2020
Author	Leader – Community & Economy
Owner (Relevant Executive)	General Manager
Status (Draft, Approved, Adopted by Council, Superseded, or Withdrawn)	Draft
Next Review Date	Within 12 months of new council election
Minute Number (once adopted by Council)

Job Title	Date Approved	Signature
General Manager

Minute Number	Summary of Changes	New Version Date
20/04/13	Policy endorsed by council for public exhibition	28/04/2020