MINUTES OF Ordinary Meeting
Held at Council
Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday,
12 November, 2008
at 6:38 pm
PRESENT
Councillors Berman (Chairman),
Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
NOTE: Councillor Smart
arrived at the meeting at 6.44 pm prior to Apologies.
NOTE: Councillor Browne
arrived at the meeting at 6.50 pm. He was not present for Apologies,
Declarations of Interest and Confirmation of Minutes.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING
PRAYER
Rev David Godfrey, from Thornleigh Community Baptist
Church, opened the
Meeting in prayer.
Acknowledgement
of RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY
Statement by the Chairperson:
"We recognise our Shire's
rich cultural and religious diversity and we acknowledge and pay respect to the
beliefs of all members of our community, regardless of creed or faith."
ABORIGINAL
RECOGNITION
Statement by the Chairperson:
"We
recognise the traditional inhabitants of the land we are meeting on tonight,
the Darug and Guringai Aboriginal people, and respect is paid to their elders
and their heritage."
AUDIO
RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETING
Statement by the Chairperson:
"I advise all present
that tonight's meeting is being audio recorded for the purpose of assisting in
the accuracy of the Minutes. The
recordings may be accessed by members of the public once the Minutes have been
finalised and speakers are requested to ensure their comments are relevant to
the issue at hand and refrain from making personal comments or criticisms."
APOLOGIES
Nil.
presentations
The Mayor presented a finalist
award from the 2008 National Awards for Economic Development Excellence, in the
category of Environmentally Economic Innovation, to Kim Appleby from the
Strategy Division and Julie Ryland from the Environment Division.
declarations
of interest
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE declared a non-significant
non-pecuniary interest in Item 1 - Report No. GM11/08 – Allegation of Breach of Council’s Code
of Conduct. Refer to that Item for
details.
confirmation
of minutes
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the Minutes
of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday 8 October 2008 be
confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
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petitionS
Nil.
Mayoral Minutes
Nil.
Notices of Motion
Nil.
Rescission Motions
Nil.
MATTERS OF URGENCY
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MILLS,
seconded by COUNCILLOR EVANS,
THAT COUNCILLOR MILLS be permitted to raise
a Matter of Urgency regarding Pedestrian/Cycle Access Points in Cherrybrook.
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35 MOU12/08 Pedestrian/Cycle Access Points -
Cherrybrook
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Mills, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT
1. A report
be prepared and submitted for Council’s consideration at the first Ordinary
meeting in 2009, outlining possible additional and improved
pedestrian/cycle access points into Cherrybrook
Village and from Cherrybrook Village
into Council asset space, namely the community sporting fields behind Cherrybrook Village.
2. This
report will include preliminary estimated costing for each individual access
point and, whilst not limiting the options to be presented in the report, the
report will specifically address access options
a. from Shepherd's Drive,
b. via the the rear car park area at Cherrybrook Village via Shepherds Drive/Greenway Park/sporting fields space.
3. The
report will also identify any Plan of Management, Works or Planning
issues required to be addressed in order to enable such access
points with suggested solutions of those issues.
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AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING (8.32PM) THE MAYOR
ADJOURNED THE MEETING. THE MEETING RESUMED AT 8.38PM.
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ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION /
CALL FOR SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS
THE MAYOR ANNOUNCED his
intention to deal with the balance of the Business Paper by the exception
method and announced the items.
Items 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 19, 30, 31 and 32 were withdrawn for
discussion.
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
EVANS, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT the recommendations in respect
of Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 27, 28, 29 and 34 be adopted.
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For the sake of clarity, the
above items are recorded in Agenda sequence.
Note: Persons wishing to
address Council on matters which were on the Agenda were permitted to speak,
prior to the item being discussed, and their names are recorded in the Minutes
in respect of that particular item.
GENERAL BUSINESS
General Manager's Division
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1 GM11/08 Allegation Of Breach Of Council's Code of
Conduct
(F2004/07038-02)
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NOTE: COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE
declared a non-significant non-pecuniary interest in this item under Clause
51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in
these Minutes). As stated on the Declaration of Interest form by COUNCILLOR
HUTCHENCE, the nature of the interest was “I assisted the individual involved
in his election campaign.”, and the explanation of why the interest does not
require further action in the circumstances was “Has no bearing on the motion
before Council”. COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE remained present for discussion and
voting on the item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT:
1. The
contents of GM Report No. GM11/08 be received and noted.
2. As the
Code of Conduct only applies to serving Councillors, Council determine that
no good purpose would be served by pursuing this matter any further and
accept that Council’s resolution of 14 November 2007 is now implemented and
finalised.
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2 GM14/08 Review of Council's Code of Conduct
(F2004/07037)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT:
1. Council adopt the Model
Code of Conduct for Local Councils in New
South Wales
as amended by this Report.
2. A review of the Code
occur prior to the end of April 2009 to determine if any additional supplementary provisions should be
included to meet Council requirements.
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Corporate and Community Division
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3 CC82/08 Quarterly Review - Operational Plan
Associated with the Hornsby Mall Strategic Management Plan
(F2005/00923)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the
contents of Executive Manager's Report No. CC82/08 be received and noted.
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4 CC84/08 Tender No T12/2008: Debt Recovery Services
(F2008/00263)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Council
accept the tender of Recoveries and Reconstruction (Aust) Pty Ltd for all
work under Tender No T12/2008: Debt Recovery Services for a three year period with
an option for Council to extend the contract for a further two years subject
to performance.
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5 CC93/08 Document Access Applications 26 July - 25
September 2008
(F2006/00479-02)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the
documents outlined in Attachment 2 to this Report remain exempt from release
under Council's Document Access Policy.
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6 CC94/08 Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and
Other Matters
(F2008/00327)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT
Council note that the Disclosure of Pecuniary Interests and Other Matters
Returns recently lodged with the General Manager have been tabled as required
by the Local Government Act.
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7 CC95/08 Outstanding Council Resolutions
(F2005/00112)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the
contents of Executive Manager's Report No CC95/08 be received and noted.
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8 CC96/08 Community Safety Plan
(F2004/06053)
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Mr
Greg Bepper, President Hornsby and District Chamber of Commerce, addressed
Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Russell, seconded by COUNCILLOR McMurdo,
THAT:
1.
The
contents of Executive Manager’s Report No CC96/08 be received and noted.
2.
A further
$15,000 be allocated in the September 2008 quarterly review of the 2008/09
Budget, such that Council can proceed with the development of a comprehensive
Community Safety Plan as discussed in Report No CC96/08, with updates in
respect of the Plan’s development being provided on an ongoing basis
to meetings of the Community, Cultural and Recreation Facilities Task Force.
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9 CC97/08 Social Plan Report Card July 2008 -
September 2008
(F2004/06043)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the
Social Plan Report Card July 2008 - September 2008 be received and noted.
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10 CC98/08 September 2008 Investment and Borrowing Report
(F2004/06987)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McMurdo,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the
contents of Executive Manager's Report No CC98/08 be received and noted.
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11 CC99/08 Approval to Attend Overseas Conference - 12th Australasian
Congress on Genealogy & Heraldry in New Zealand from 16 to 20 January
2009
(F2004/05991)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Council approve the
attendance of the Local Studies Coordinator at the 12th
Australasian Congress on Genealogy & Heraldry in New Zealand from Friday 16
January to Tuesday 20 January 2009, and accept the reasonable cost incurred
up to a total of $2031.30.
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12 CC100/08 September 2008 Quarter Review of the 2008/09 Management Plan and
Budget
(F2007/01487)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McMurdo,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT:
1. The September 2008 Review of the Management Plan, including
performance indicators be received and noted.
2. The September 2008 Budget Review be adopted.
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13 CC101/08 Presentation of the 2007/08 Audited Financial Statements to the
Public
(F2008/00340)
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NOTE: Council’s
Auditor, Mr Dennis Banicevic, of PricewaterhouseCoopers addressed Council
regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
CHOPRA, seconded by COUNCILLOR EVANS,
THAT
1.
The General Purpose and Special Purpose Financial Reports (including
the Auditor's Report) for the year ended 30 June 2008, as presented to the
public on 12 November 2008, be adopted.
2.
A further report be prepared for Council’s consideration which looks
at options to expand Council’s income streams.
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Environment Division
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14 EN36/08 Request to Rename a portion of Orchard
Road Park,
Beecroft to Finch
Park
(F2004/08086)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Council retain the common name,
“Orchard Road
Park” for the parkland between Orchard Road,
Beecroft and Roselea
School.
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15 EN37/08 Tree removal at 28
Larool Crescent, Thornleigh
(TA/675/2007)
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Mr
John Walker, of Thornleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McMurdo,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Martin,
THAT Council refuse
consent to remove 1 x Angophora costata
(Sydney Red Gum) located at the rear right side of 28 Larool Crescent,
Thornleigh and permission be granted to crown thin the tree by 10% and remove
all deadwood.
A FORESHADOWED MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT Council grant consent to remove 1 x Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum) located at the rear right side
of 28 Larool Crescent,
Thornleigh
THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR
MCMURDO, seconded by COUNCILLOR MARTIN,
WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
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16 EN38/08 Water Catchments Annual Water Quality, Estuary Management and
Catchment Remediation Performance Reports 2007/2008
(F2005/00829-02)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report EN38/08 be
received and noted.
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17 EN39/08 Hornsby Shire Council Community Nursery Annual Report 2007/2008
(F2004/06733)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report EN39/08 be
received and noted.
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18 EN40/08 2007/08 NSROC
State of the
Environment Report
(F2004/06940)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Council endorse the text in the DISCUSSION Section of
this report for inclusion in the NSROC
State of the
Environment Report 2007/08.
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19 EN41/08 Tree removal at 35
Currawong Avenue, Normanhurst
(TA/760/2008)
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Mr Jim Phimister, of Normanhurst,
addressed Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Chopra, seconded by COUNCILLOR McMurdo,
THAT Council refuse consent to
remove 1 x Araucaria bidwillii
(Bunya Pine) located in the front yard of 35 Currawong Avenue Normanhurst and
that the applicants adopt a maintenance schedule for the removal of juvenile
fruit.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR
HUTCHENCE
THAT:
1. Council defer
consent to remove 1 x Araucaria
bidwillii (Bunya Pine) located in the front
yard of 35 Currawong Avenue
Normanhurst.
2. Investigations be
undertaken regarding the development of a policy which explores a cost
sharing approach between residents and Council to implement a maintenance
schedule for the removal of juvenile fruit of Bunya Pine trees within the
Shire.
THE
AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, WAS
PUT AND LOST.
THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR CHOPRA, seconded
by COUNCILLOR MCMURDO, WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
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20 EN42/08 Parks Capital Works 2008-2009 September Quarter Progress Report
(F2004/06971)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the
contents of Executive Manager's Report EN42/08 be received and noted.
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21 EN43/08 Fagan
Park Entry
Building Construction
Tender T20/2008
(F2008/00554)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Council accept the tender
submitted by Avant Constructions Pty Ltd for Tender No. T20/2008 Fagan Park
Entry Building Construction for the lump sum price as stated in the attached
Confidential Memo (PL ENV Oct03/2008).
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Planning Division
Nil.
Strategy Division
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22 ST15/08 Strategic Human Resources Plan 2008-2012
(F2008/00513)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. ST15/08 be
received and noted.
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23 ST13/08 Utilisation of Consultants - July 2007 to June 2008
(F2004/06211)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the contents of Executive
Manager’s Report No. ST13/08 be received and noted.
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Works Division
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24 WK60/08 Extension of Licence for Coaching Rights, Hornsby Aquatic Centre
(F2004/09814)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the licence for the professional coaching rights at Hornsby
Aquatic Centre, currently held by Mr Harry Gallagher, be extended to 31 March
2009, in accordance with the terms contained in the report, and the General
Manager be given authority to negotiate further monthly extensions as
required pending finalisation of further arrangements.
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25 WK61/08 Works Progress Report - September 2008 Quarter - Assets Branch
(F2004/05959)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the contents of Executive
Manager’s Report No. WK61/08 be received and the progress of the 2008/09
Assets Branch Programmes be noted.
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26 WK62/08 Works Progress Report - September 2008 Quarterly - Traffic and
Road Safety Branch
(F2004/05959)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Council
endorse the activities undertaken by the Traffic and Road Safety Branch for
the period 1 July 2008 to 30 September 2008.
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27 WK63/08 Electricity Easement - Galston Recreation Reserve
(F2008/00350)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT:
1. Council
accept the request for Energy Australia
to compulsorily acquire an easement by agreement through Galston Recreation Reserve
as described in this report.
2. Council
accept the offer of compensation from Energy Australia as described in this
report.
3. Council
apply to the Minister seeking that the proceeds received for compensation are
allocated to the Reserve Trustees (R 81698) for general purposes.
4. The
General Manager be provided with delegated authority to negotiate detailed
terms of agreement consistent with this report.
5. The
General Manager be authorised to execute any documents in relation to this
matter deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisors.
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28 WK64/08 Works Progress Report - September 2008 Quarter - Design and
Construction Branch
(F2004/05959)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT:
1. The
contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK64/08 be received and noted.
2. Bayfield
Road
- Local Road
Project – be deferred and part Bloodwood Road Arcadia Stage 2
(0.3km) be brought forward in
its place.
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29 WK65/08 Tender T12/2008: Plumbing
Services
(F2008/00506)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Council accept the tenders for Tender No T21/2008:
Plumbing Services, as follows:
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Work
category
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First
preference
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Second
preference
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Parks (All
plumbing works in parks and tennis courts except buildings)
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T J Mathews Plumbing Services Pty Ltd
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Dolphin Plumbing
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Building (All plumbing works in
buildings throughout the Shire including amenities buildings in parks and
day to day maintenance works in aquatic centres)
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Dolphin Plumbing
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T J Mathews Plumbing Services Pty Ltd
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Roads and drainage (All plumbing works
associated with roads and drainage construction and maintenance)
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T J Mathews Plumbing Services Pty Ltd
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Dolphin Plumbing
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30 WK66/08 Carpark Patrol Agreement - Cherrybrook Village
Shopping Centre
(F2007/00748)
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RESOLVED ON
THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Mills, seconded by COUNCILLOR McMurdo,
THAT:
1. Council approve the Carpark Patrol Agreement: Cherrybrook
Village Shopping Centre between Hornsby Shire Council and BNY Trust Company
of Australia Limited, and authorise the General Manager to sign this
Agreement.
2. Council classify the Cherrybrook Village Shopping Centre carpark
land as ‘operational’ land under Section 31 of the Local Government Act.
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Supplementary Reports
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34 ST14/08 Annual Report and Sustainability Report 2007/08
(F2004/07317)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT:
1. Council receive and
note the Annual Report and Sustainability Report; and
2. The Report be forwarded
to the Minister for Local Government before 30 November 2008.
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PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA
ITEMS
Nil.
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR
EVANS,
THAT Council move into Confidential Session to consider Items 31 and 32
for the reasons given below the items.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR
EVANS,
THAT Council move out of Confidential Session.
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31 CC92/08 Lease of Council Owned Commercial Premises
Suite 1
Ground Floor 12-14 George Street
Hornsby
(F2004/06470)
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Mr
Stephen O’Doherty, on behalf of Studio Artes Northside, addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mr Greg Bepper, President, Hornsby and District Chamber of Commerce,
addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Russell,
THAT Council
1. Note that contents of Executive Manager’s Report No.
CC92/08.
2. Accept the application received from
Studio Artes Northside Inc to lease Suite One at 12-14 George Street, Hornsby under the
following Heads of Lease arrangements:
Period of lease: 2 years, with 3 month option
Use
of property: Art Gallery
associated with Studio Artes
Rental as per Community Code: $17,500 per annum plus GST
Rental Review: Annual
CPI adjustments
Statutory Approvals: Construction
Certificate for any proposed alteration works to the
property.
Operating
Costs: 100% of electricity, gas,
telephone, water usage etc
Insurance: Public Liability Insurance,
indemnity $10m
Legal
Fees: 50%
of Lease preparation
Maintenance
as per Code: Internal/external
painting and decoration. Maintain/repair/replace
own fixtures and fittings.
Maintain/repair/replace
specialist equipment.
Capital
Improvements: As per submission for fitout as an Art Gallery
($10,000).
Miscellaneous: Accept premises in current condition.
Responsible for
cleaning and security
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32 GM15/08 Lease of Suite 2, 12-14 George Street Hornsby - Sydney Home Missions Society
(F2004/06471)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McMurdo, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT
1. Council
offer to the Sydney Anglican Home Mission Society, a new 3-year Retail Lease
Agreement with a six month re-development clause after the first two and a
half years with the initial rent being 50% of the market rental per annum as
may be assessed by Council’s Consulting Valuer subject to CPI.
2. Council adopt as a
Policy that where any variation from the adopted Code for the Lease/Licence
of Council Land and Buildings to Community Groups
is contemplated, that such variation be subject to an assessment by Council
officers and report to Council.
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Mayor's
Notes
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33 MN2/08 Mayor's Notes from 1 to 30 September 2008
(F2004/07053)
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Monday 1 September – The Mayor presented the Trophy at the
Northern Suburbs District Women’s Bowling
Association’s Hornsby Shire Trophy Day at Pennant Hills Bowling Club.
Thursday 4 September
– The Mayor launched the Hornsby Children’s Court Support Scheme at Hornsby Court House.
Friday 5 September
– The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended the Sydney
Spirit Vs. Japan’s Toyota
Alvark game at The Brickpit, Thornleigh.
Friday 5 September
– The Mayor hosted the RFS Mayoral Dinner at Hornsby RSL Club.
Tuesday 9 September
– The Mayor attended the Hornsby Chamber of Commerce Networking Event at
St Leo’s Catholic
College, Wahroonga.
Tuesday 9 September
– The Mayor attended Pennant
Hills High
School Duke of Edinburgh Awards Ceremony at the
School.
Friday 12 September
– The Mayor attended the official opening of Inala’s new Community Group Home
“Kyra” at Cherrybrook.
Thursday 18 September
– The Mayor attended Beecroft Rotary Club’s Spring Luncheon for Local
Retirees and Senior Citizens at Pennant Hills Golf Club.
Friday 19 September
– The Mayor attended the opening of the Hornsby Art Society Art Award and
presentation to Mrs Nan Horne of Life Membership to the Society, at Hornsby Art Gallery.
Friday 19 September
– The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended the Lions Club of Hornsby celebration of
the 50th Anniversary of Charter at Hornsby RSL Club.
Saturday 20 September
– The Mayor attended the 2008 Korea
Thanksgiving Festival at Darling
Harbour.
Sunday 21 September
– The Mayor attended the Hornsby Shire Country and Garden Fair at Fagan
Park.
Monday 22 September
– The Mayor attended the Pennant Hills Neighbour Aid AGM at Pennant Hills.
Tuesday 23 September
– The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended the Hornsby and Upper North
Shore Advocate 2008
True Local Business Awards Dinner at Asquith Leagues Club.
Friday 26 September
– The Mayor attended Loreto Normanhurst’s Year 12 Awards Ceremony at the
School.
Saturday 27 September
– The Mayor attended the family picnic and barbeque at Fagan Park
to celebrate 10 years of operation of Sarah’s Place Long Day Care Centre.
Saturday 27 September
– The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, presented the Trophy to the
winning team of the Hornsby Shire Cup at Hornsby Bowling Club.
Saturday 27 September
– The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended The Hills Dance Factory Debutante Ball at
Springfield
House, Dural.
Please note
that these are the functions that the Mayor, or his representative, has
attended in addition to the normal Council Meetings, Workshops, Mayoral
Interviews and other Council Committee Meetings.
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Question of Which Notice Has Been Given
Nil.
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
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36 QWN2/08 COMPLAINTS – DEVELOPMENT
OF Asquith Coles
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TO THE EXECUTIVE
MANAGER, ENVIRONMENT DIVISION, BY COUNCILLOR Russell
“Could I be advised of Council’s position on the
development at the Coles
Asquith site, and whether we have received any similar complaints” (referring
to a letter received from a resident regarding issues associated with the
development).
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37 QWN3/08 Sewerage Treatment Plants
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TO THE EXECUTIVE
MANAGER, ENVIRONMENT DIVISION, BY COUNCILLOR Russell
“I ask that a meeting be sought with Sydney Water to request the
immediate re-instatement of Galston, Glenorie and Cowan to the top of the
priority list for installation of sewerage treatment plants for these
communities”.
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38 QWN4/08 Complaint
- Stormwater Drain, Berowra
Heights
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TO THE EXECUTIVE
MANAGER, WORKS DIVISION, BY COUNCILLOR Russell
“Could I please have a report back on this correspondence”
(referring to a letter received from a resident regarding a stormwater drain
at the end of Alan
Road, Berorwra
Heights).
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THE MEETING terminated at 8.58 pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting
held on Wednesday, 10 December,
2008, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscibed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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