MINUTES OF THE Ordinary Council Meeting HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS MOLONG ON Tuesday 25 March, 2025 COMMENCING AT 2:00 PM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM - 1 APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
ITEM - 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
ITEM - 3 DECLARATIONS OF POLITICAL DONATION
ITEM - 4 MAYORAL MINUTE - APPOINTMENTS
ITEM - 5 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ITEM - 6 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES
ITEM - 7 2025 NATIONAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY MOTIONS
ITEM - 8 2025 AUSTRALIAN WOMENS LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (NSW) ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ITEM - 9 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA (RDA) CENTRAL WESTERN - TEN4TEN LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE
ITEM - 11 DONATION REQUEST MANILDRA MOVES GROUP
ITEM - 12 REQUEST FOR DONATION OF GENERAL RATES
ITEM - 14 CABONNE COUNCIL ROADS ADVISORY COMMITTEE - DETERMINATION OF COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES
ITEM - 15 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE POOLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ITEM - 16 CONFIRMATION OF THE CABONNE LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
ITEM - 17 CONFIRMATION OF THE ROADS ADVISORY COMMITEE MEETING MINUTES
ITEM - 18 ADOPT THE SHOWGROUND PLANS OF MANAGEMENT
ITEM - 19 BELUBULA RIVER WALK - ADJOINING LAND LOT 3 DP576079
ITEM - 20 PROPOSED FOOTPATH FROM CANDLEBARK CLOSE, CANOWINDRA
ITEM - 21 ROAD CLOSURE REPORT AFTER ADVERTISING LOT 5 DP 263140 and LOTS 1&2 DP 553286
ITEM - 22 PROPOSED ROAD RESERVE PURCHASE ADJACENT TO LOT 1184 DP 1179438.
ITEM - 24 EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
ITEM - 25 EAST MOLONG PLANNING PROPOSAL
ITEM - 26 QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING
ITEM - 27 BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING
ITEM - 29 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE SECTION OF THE MEETING
ITEM - 1 CARRYING OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION INTO CLOSED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ITEM - 3 STRATEGIC LAND PURCHASE CABONNE
ITEM - 4 FAIRBRIDGE CHILDREN'S PARK SCHOOL BELL
ITEM - 5 CABONNE COUNCIL WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES - JOINT PROCUREMENT PROJECT
ITEM - 6 TENDER 1805609 REFURBISHMENT OF EUGOWRA POOL
ITEM - 7 TENDER 180448 - EUGOWRA POOL LINER
ITEM - 8 TENDER EVALUATION POOL FILTRATION & WATER TREATMENT STAGE 2 WORKS
REPORT & RESOLUTIONS OF COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
PRESENT Clr K Beatty (in the Chair), Clrs P Batten, J Jones, M Nash, K O’Ryan, A Rawson, J Weaver, A Pearson.
Clr A Pull attended via audio-visual link.
Also present were the General Manager, Deputy General Manager - Cabonne
Services, Deputy General Manager - Cabonne Infrastructure, IT Coordinator,
Department Leader – Governance & Corporate Performance and Governance
Officer.
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THAT it be noted there were nil applications for leave of absence.
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25/03/01 |
Carried |
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THAT Clr Pull be authorised to join the meeting via audio-visual link.
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25/03/02 |
Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief Clr Rawson declared an interest (identified as a perceived conflict of interest, significant, non-pecuniary) in item 22 as he is a near neighbour. Clr Batten declared an interest (identified as a perceived conflict of interest, significant, non-pecuniary) in item 23 as he is the president of Molong Advancement Group. Clr O’Ryan declared an interest (identified as a perceived conflict of interest, non-significant, non-pecuniary) in Confidential item 6 due to her son in-law working for council on the tender. |
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THAT the declarations of interest be noted.
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25/03/03 |
Carried |
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THAT it be noted there were nil declarations of political donations.
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25/03/04 |
Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief Clr Beatty 25/02/2025 – Business paper review with Deputy Mayor Jones and Deputy General Managers’. Ordinary Council meeting, Molong. 26/02/2025 – Interview with Neil Gill radio program. Orange 360 board meeting. Travelled to Oberon for Central NSW Joint Organisation (CNSWJO) meeting. 27/02/2025 – CNSWJO meeting, Oberon. 28/02/2025 – Sub regional town water meeting, Molong office. 03/03/2025 – Meeting with Reconstruction Authority, Molong Office. Meeting with the General Manager, Molong Office. 05/03/2025 – Meeting with the General Manager regarding a land proposal, Eugowra. CSP Community Strategic Plan (CSP) community consultation session, Canowindra. 06/03/2025 – CSP community consultation session, Cabonne Community Centre, Molong. 10/03/2025 – Addressed Blayney Council workshop regarding Family Day Care. 11/03/2025 – Councillor workshop and committee meetings, Molong. 12/03/2025 – Interview with Neil Gill radio program. Re-opening of the Fairbridge Children’s Park, Molong. Roads Advisory Committee meeting, Cudal. 14/03/2025 – Meeting with Dr Hoyle regarding Cudal Medical Centre, Molong Office. Meeting with Kate Strayhorn and Matt Lyons regarding Molong Hockey. 17/03/2025 – Meeting with the General Manager and Clr Rawson regarding water security. Meeting with the General Manager, Molong. 18/03/2025 – Meeting with the General Manager, Molong Office. 19/03/2025 – Opt in CNSWJO Mayors Advocacy meeting. Meeting with Jenny Bennett, CNSWJO Executive Officer. Molong Sheepdog trial welcome and morning tea. 20/03/2025 – Interview Triple M regarding Award Ceremony. 31/03/2025 – Royal Humane Society’s Awards for Bravery Investiture Ceremony, Eugowra. Clr Jones 25/02/2025 – Ordinary Council meeting, Molong. 05/03/2025 – CSP community consultation session, Canowindra. 06/03/2025 – CSP community consultation session, Cabonne Community Centre Molong. 10/03/2025 – Cabonne Community Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting. 11/03/2025 – Councillor workshop and Infrastructure Committee meeting, Molong. Eugowra Promotion and Progress Association meeting. 12/03/2025 – Re-opening of the Fairbridge Children’s Park, Molong. 13/03/2025 – St John Ambulance Cadets Molong Division 30year presentation. 19/03/2025 – NSW Sheepdog Workers State Championships Mayoral Morning Tea. 20/03/2025 – Cabonne Floodplain Risk Management Advisory Committee meeting. 21/03/2025 – Royal Humane Society’s Awards for Bravery Investiture Ceremony, Eugowra. 22/03/2025 – NSW Sheepdog Workers State Championships presentation. Clr Pearson 25/02/2025 – Ordinary Council Meeting, Molong. 06/03/2025 – CSP community consultation session, Cabonne Community Centre Molong. 11/03/2025 – Councillor workshop, Molong. 12/03/2025 – Roads Advisory Committee meeting, Cudal. 13/03/2025 – Molong Advancement Group meeting, Molong RSL. 21/03/2025 – Opening of Eugowra Multi-purpose Centre, Eugowra. Clr Weaver 11/03/2025 – Clr Workshop and committee meetings, Molong. 17/03/2025 – Canowindra Progress Association meeting. UHA Monthly meeting. 21/03/2025 – Royal Humane Society’s Awards for Bravery Investiture Ceremony, Eugowra and opening of the Eugowra Multi-purpose Centre, Eugowra. Clr Rawson 25/02/2025 – Ordinary Council meeting, Molong. 28/02/2025 – Sub-Regional Town Water Steering Committee, Molong. 03/03/2025 – Mullion Creek Progress Association meeting. 04/03/2025 – Chaired Central Tablelands Water General Manager Review meeting, Canowindra. 05/03/2025 – Teams meeting with CNSWJO General Manager. CSP community consultation session, Canowindra. 11/03/2025 – Councillor workshop and committee meetings, Molong. Borenore District Progress Association meeting, Borenore. 12/03/2025 – CNSWJO Water Profile Mayors meeting. Cabonne Roads Advisory meeting, Cudal. 17/03/2025 – Met with the Mayor and General Manager regarding SRTWS project, Molong. 20/03/2025 – Cabonne Floodplain Management Committee meeting, Molong. 21/03/2025 – Royal Humane Society’s Awards for Bravery Investiture Ceremony, Eugowra and opening of the Eugowra Multi-purpose Centre, Eugowra. 24/03/2025 – Ophir Reserve Land Manager Board meeting, Orange. Clr Nash 25/02/2025 – Ordinary Council meeting, Molong. 27/02/2025 – Local Traffic Committee meeting, Cudal. 05/03/2025 – Manildra and District Improvement Association meeting. 21/03/2025 – Royal Humane Society’s Awards for Bravery Investiture Ceremony, Eugowra. Clr O’Ryan 17/03/2025 – Canowindra Progress Association meeting, Canowindra Services Club. 21/03/2025 – Royal Humane Society’s Awards for Bravery Investiture Ceremony, Eugowra. Arts Out West meeting. Clr Batten 25/02/2025 – Ordinary Council meeting, Molong. 11/03/2025 – Councillor workshop and Environment, Innovation and Energy Committee meeting, Molong. 20/03/2025 – Cumnock Progress Association meeting, Cumnock. |
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THAT the information contained in the Mayoral Minute be noted.
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25/03/05 |
Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief It was noted Clr Jones called item 10 and 30 to be debated in Committee of the Whole. |
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THAT item 10 and 30 be debated in Committee of the Whole.
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25/03/06 |
Carried |
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THAT the minutes of the following meetings be adopted: 1. Ordinary Council meeting held on 25 February 2025; 2. Environment, Innovation and Energy Committee held on 11 March 2025; and 3. Infrastructure (Community) Committee held on 11 March 2025. |
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25/03/07 |
Carried |
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THAT council endorse the four Motions, as outlined in the report, to be submitted to the 2025 National General Assembly.
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25/03/08 |
Carried |
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ITEM - 8 2025 AUSTRALIAN WOMENS LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (NSW) ANNUAL CONFERENCE |
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THAT Clrs Nash and Beatty be authorised to attend the 2025 ALGWA (NSW) Conference.
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25/03/09 |
Carried |
It was noted item 10 was moved to Committee of the Whole.
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THAT council support a donation of two (2) family season passes as prizes for the Manildra community’s Movement Masters events.
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25/03/11 |
Carried |
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THAT council grant a donation to Gumble Hall Incorporated for the general rates under Section 356 and that the donation apply annually, on the basis that a letter of request is submitted to council in writing annually.
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25/03/12 |
Carried |
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ITEM - 16 CONFIRMATION OF THE CABONNE LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES |
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THAT council accept the minutes from the Local Traffic Committee held on 27 February 2025 and; 1. Approval for the Goodness Gravel March 2025 Orange cycling event on Saturday 15 March along Mount Canobolas, Lake Canobolas, Cargo, Cadia and Bowan Park, Nanami, Barragan, Paling Yards Loop and Edinboro Roads be endorsed. 2. The report for the Goodness Gravel November 2025 Parkes road cycling event on 01 November 2025 along various roads within the Cabonne Council area be tabled pending further information from the event organisers and advice from NSW Police. 3. The request to conduct the Resilience Ride along various roads within the Cabonne LGA on the 15 to 17 May 2025, be tabled subject to further information from the event organiser regarding the Road Occupancy Licence. 4. The request to conduct the Ride to Give Event on 30 March 2025 along Obley Road, Forbes Street and Renshaw McGirr Way be tabled subject to further information from the event organiser and advice from NSW Police. 5. The request to conduct the Ultimate Rock Crawling Event on 23 May to 25 May 2025 using Pinecliffe Road for access via Packham Drive, be tabled subject to further information being received from the event organiser, a copy of the Public Liability Insurance be received and advice from NSW Police. 6. The approval to conduct the Cargo 2 Grenfell 2025 Walk on 13 to 15 March be noted following updated advice received that the event organiser was addressing the committees concerns regarding safety and event signage. 7. Endorse the 2025 Variety 4WD Adventure Drive along Lower Lewis Ponds Road, Ophir Road, Lookout Road and Long Point Road on 06 March and 27 March 2025. 8. Endorse the approval of road closures and disruptions for the Canowindra Internation Balloon Challenge being held in Canowindra from 28 April to 03 May 2025 subject to the Traffic Guidance Scheme for Gaskill Street, Canowindra being updated. 9. Note the committee’s consideration for pedestrian crossings at various locations in Cumnock. |
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25/03/16 |
Carried |
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ITEM - 17 CONFIRMATION OF THE ROADS ADVISORY COMMITEE MEETING MINUTES |
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THAT the minutes from the Cabonne Roads Advisory Committee Meeting held on 12 March 2025 be adopted.
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25/03/17 |
Carried |
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THAT council adopts the Plans of Management for the Cudal, Eugowra and Molong Showgrounds.
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25/03/18 |
Carried |
It was noted the time being 2.35 Clr Rawson declared an interest in the following item and left the Chamber.
It was noted the time being 2.35pm Clr Rawson returned to the Chamber.
It was noted the time being 2.35pm Clr Batten declared an interest in the following item and left the Chamber.
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THAT council provide, under its 2024/2025 Sponsorship Program, sponsorship of $5,000 to Molong Advancement Group Inc for the Molong Village Markets.
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25/03/23 |
Carried |
It was noted the time being 2.36pm Clr Batten returned to the Chamber.
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Proceedings in Brief The Mayor advised that the Canowindra Colours of Creation application was withdrawn. |
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THAT council provide, under its 2024/25 Event Assistance Program, $500 for the Eugowra's Boots and Bowties Ball. |
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25/03/24 |
Carried |
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THAT council: 1. Approve the planning proposal to amend the Cabonne Local Environmental Plan 2012 to rezone Lots 11 and 12 DP 546140 (168 Euchareena Road, Molong) and Lot A DP 961931 (92 Euchareena Road, Molong from R5 Large Lot Residential R1 General Residential and RE1 Public Recreation; and amend the minimum lot size (MLS) from 4,000m² to variously 600m² , 1,000m² , 1,250m²2 and 4,000m² , 2. Forward the planning proposal and proposed timeframe in this report to the Department of Planning and Environment for Gateway determination in accordance with Section 3.33 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and 3. If no submissions are received during its public exhibition, endorse finalisation of the planning proposal. However, if any submissions are received, a further report will be forwarded to council for its consideration. |
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25/03/25 |
Carried |
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THAT the following matters be subject to a future report to council: 1. Signage being placed coming into Molong, on the Wellington side, warning motorist of entering traffic from nearby streets. 2. Signage at the Molong Village Green providing information for visitors on the rocks. 3. Repairs and widening of Yellow Box Road, Manildra.
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25/03/26 |
Carried |
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THAT the notation items be noted.
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25/03/27 |
Carried |
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THAT it be noted there were matters of urgency.
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25/03/28 |
Carried |
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THAT council hereby resolve itself into Committee of the Whole to discuss matters called earlier in the meeting.
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25/03/29 |
Carried |
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ITEM - 30 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 2024/0131 FOR TWO LOT TWO LOT SUBDIVISION OF 1093 MITCHELL HIGHWAY, ORANGE - LOT 200 DP 1305199 |
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THAT Development Application 2024/0131 for a two-lot subdivision of land described as Lot 200 DP 1305199 and known as 1093 Mitchell Highway, Orange, be granted consent subject to the conditions attached.
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The Chair called for a Division of Council as required under Section 375A (3) of the Local Government Act which resulted in a vote for the motion as follows:
For: Clrs P Batten, K Beatty, J Jones, M Nash, K O’Ryan, A Pearson, A Pull, A Rawson and J Weaver.
Against: Nil
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Carried |
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Recommendation (O'Ryan/Rawson)
THAT council move item 31 to be debated in Committee of the Whole.
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Carried |
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ITEM - 31 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION 2025/0038 - CENTRE BASED CHILD CARE FACILITY - 70 RODD STREET, CANOWINDRA |
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Proceedings in Brief It was noted, the time being 2.58pm until 3.11pm, this item was debated by councillors. |
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RECOMMENDATION (O'Ryan/Weaver)
THAT Development Application 2025/0038 for an early education and childcare facility at 70 Rodd Street, Canowindra, being Lot 1 DP 58223, be granted consent subject to the conditions attached.
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THAT the matter be deferred to a future meeting to allow staff to liaise with the developer for clarification on the concerns raised by councillors.
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The amendment was put and carried becoming the motion, the motion was put and carried.
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THAT the matter be deferred to a future meeting to allow staff to liaise with the developed for clarification on the concerns raised by councillors.
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The Chair called for a Division of Council as required under Section 375A (3) of the Local Government Act which resulted in a vote for the motion as follows:
For: Clrs P Batten, K Beatty, J Jones, M Nash, K O’Ryan, A Pearson, A Pull, A Rawson and J Weaver.
Against: Nil
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Carried |
It was noted the time being 3.12pm the Chair announced that the Council would now be resolving into a Closed Committee of the Whole.
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ITEM - 1 CARRYING OF COUNCIL RESOLUTION INTO CLOSED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE |
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THAT the committee now hereby resolve into Closed Committee of the Whole for the purpose of discussing matters of a confidential nature relating to personnel or industrial matters, personal finances and matters which the publicity of which the Committee considers would be prejudicial to the Council or the individual concerned and that the press and the public be excluded from the meeting in accordance with the conditions of Council’s Confidentiality Policy AND FURTHER that as reports to the Closed Committee of the Whole are likely to be confidential and their release prejudicial to the public interest and the provisions of Council’s confidentiality policy, that copies of these reports not be made available to the press and public.
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Carried |
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ITEM - 2 ENDORSEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS OF CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS CONSIDERED AT COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING |
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Recommendation (Batten/Pearson)
THAT the committee endorse the accuracy of the Report of the Proceedings of Confidential Matters at the Ordinary Council meeting held 25 February 2025 are sufficient to state the general effect of the proceeding in Closed Committee.
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Carried |
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THAT council authorises the Mayor and the General Manager to enter into a call option agreement and subsequent land purchase as outlined in the report. |
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Carried |
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Recommendation (Jones/Pearson)
THAT council receives a further report to its meeting 24 June 2025, outlining the appropriate procedure to determine the permanent location site for display of the Fairbridge Farm Bell.
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Carried |
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ITEM - 5 CABONNE COUNCIL WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES - JOINT PROCUREMENT PROJECT |
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THAT council: 1. Accepts the Waste Management Services Procurement Planning Summary Report – Annexure 1, 2. Extends the current waste collection and recycling processing services contract with J R & E G Richards Pty Ltd until midnight 19 March 2028, in accordance with the contract. – Annexure 2 3. Enters into the Joint Procurement Agreement for Waste Contracting with the ‘Orange Group of Councils’ (including Cabonne Council, Bathurst Regional Council, Blayney Shire Council, Forbes Shire Council, Orange City Council and Parkes Shire Council) – Annexure 3, 4. That waste management services are procured by council as part of the joint procurement process including the Orange group of councils, as referred to in the Waste Management Services Procurement Planning Summary Report. Specifically, this includes the bin collection services to be configured as: a. RFT A Waste Collection Services for: - 240 L weekly organics waste, - 240L weekly recycling waste, and - 240 L fortnightly mixed waste, and including variable collection services and other collection service components (such as bulky clean up collection services), as appropriate, b. RFT B Recycling Processing Services, c. RFT C Organics Processing Services for 10 year service terms, 5. Undertake all necessary preparations to introduce the new organic waste collection and processing services from 2028, including the supply and delivery of new organics waste mobile garbage bins and accompanying education to all relevant households, 6. Undertake all necessary preparations to introduce the proposed new fortnightly 240 litre mixed waste collection services from 2028, including the delivery of all education to all relevant households, 7. Waive council’s local procurement policy provisions for procuring the relevant waste management services as part of the Netwaste joint procurement process, 8. Authorise the General Manager to sign the contract extension agreement as outlined in item 2 above, and 9. Receive a further report following the tender process, regarding the outcome and recommendations of the tender evaluation.
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Carried |
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THAT council: 1. Award Tender 1805609 CAP24_014 Restoration of Eugowra Pool Amenities to Pattos Building and Construction Pty Ltd. in the amount of $309,596.60 ex GST, and 2. Provide the General Manager with delegation to execute Tender 1805609 CAP24_014 Restoration of the Eugowra Pool Amenities. |
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Carried |
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THAT council: 2. Provide the General Manager with delegation to execute tender 1804448 a pool liner at the Eugowra Pool to Fibrestyle Pty Ltd. |
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Carried |
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ITEM - 8 TENDER EVALUATION POOL FILTRATION & WATER TREATMENT STAGE 2 WORKS |
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Recommendation (Weaver/Pearson)
THAT: council 1. Award Tender 1799187 - Pool Filtration and Water Treatment Stage 2 Works to Trisley’s Hydraulic Services Pty Ltd in the amount of $676,944.00 excl GST, and 2. Delegate authority to the General Manager with to execute Tender 1799187 Pool Filtration and Water Treatment Stage 2 Works. |
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Carried |
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THAT council move out of Committee of the Whole and resume the Ordinary Meeting.
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Carried |
It was noted the time being 3.41pm the Mayor resumed the Ordinary Meeting.
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THAT the Report and Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on Tuesday 25 March, 2025 be adopted.
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25/03/31 |
Carried |
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 3.42pm.
CHAIRMAN.
Chairman of the Ordinary Meeting of Cabonne Council held on the 22 April, 2025 at which meeting the listed minutes were confirmed and the signature hereon was subscribed.