Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting

MINUTES OF Ordinary Meeting

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday, 10 December, 2008

at 6:38 pm

PRESENT

Councillors Berman (Chairman), Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Rev Geoff Collison, St John’s Anglican Church Beecroft, opened the Meeting in prayer.

Acknowledgement of RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY

Statement by the Chairman:

"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 Chairman:

"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

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR EVANS, seconded by COUNCILLOR RUSSELL,

THAT an apology be received and accepted for the non-attendance of COUNCILLOR BROWNE.

presentations

The Mayor presented Dr Ross McPherson of the Environment Division with the Local Government Award for Estuary Management Within New South Wales.

The Mayor presented Dr Ross McPherson of the Environment Division with the Award for Excellence in Stormwater Software Development 2008 – Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Tools.

The Mayor presented Julie Ryland of the Environment Division with the Energy and Water Management Award from County Energy.

The Mayor presented Julie Ryland of the Environment Division with the Energy and Water Savings Award – Highly Commended for the Business Energy Savings Program, received at the recent Local Government and Shires Association Awards.

The Mayor presented Julie Ryland of the Environment Division with the Environmental Education Award – Highly Commended for the Earthwise at Home – Low Carb Living Project, received at the recent Local Government and Shires Association Awards.

The Mayor presented a Certificate of Achievement to John-Paul Khamis for his outstanding achievement at the Go-Kan-Ryu Karate National Championships.

Mr Greg Bepper, immediate past President of the Hornsby and District Chamber of Commerce, presented the Mayor with the Chamber of Commerce Partnership Award 2008 which was awarded to Council’s Mall Management Team at the recent Chamber of Commerce annual awards night.

declarations of interest

COUNCILLOR MILLS declared a non-significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 3 – Report No. GM12/08 - Code of Conduct Review Panel. Refer to that Item for details.

COUNCILLOR MILLS declared a non-significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 13 – Report No. EN48/08 - Rural Sports Facility Galston: Licensing and Tenure Issues. Refer to that Item for details.

confirmation of minutes

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Chopra, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,

THAT the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 12 November 2008 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

petitionS

Nil.

Mayoral Minutes

22 MM8/08 Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program 2008/09

(F2008/00661)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Berman, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,

THAT Council:

1. Adopt the program of works listed in Attachment 1 to Mayoral Minute No. MM8/08 as its local response to the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program 2008/09.

2. Seek funding for Project 1 detailed in Attachment 2 to Mayoral Minute No. MM8/08 from the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program – Strategic Projects 2008/09.

Notices of Motion

1 NOM5/08 Car Share Scheme

(F2008/00066)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MARTIN, seconded by COUNCILLOR McMurdo,

THAT:

1. Council investigate methods whereby a car share scheme can be implemented in suitable areas of the Shire.

2. A report be prepared identifying the parameters of such a scheme, including potential operators, locations, parking and other issues, including any associated cost implications for Council, together with an implementation plan should Council resolve to proceed.

FOR: COUNCILLORS BERMAN, CHOPRA, EVANS, HUTCHENCE, MARTIN, MCMURDO, MILLS, RUSSELL AND SMART

AGAINST: NIL

2 NOM6/08 Multi-Level Carpark for Hornsby

(F2008/00066)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Chopra, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,

THAT:

1. A report be prepared for Council's consideration on the provision of a multi-level car park in Hornsby, including the availability of suitable sites, any studies that have been undertaken on the financial viability of this proposal and any potential support that may be available from outside of Council.

2. The sites to be investigated are to include, but not be limited to:

· William Street car park, Hornsby

· Burdett Street and George Street car park, Hornsby (the Hornsby Library site)

· Railway corridor

· Dural Street car park, Hornsby

FOR: COUNCILLORS BERMAN, CHOPRA, EVANS, HUTCHENCE, MILLS, RUSSELL AND SMART

AGAINST: COUNCILLORS MARTIN AND MCMURDO

Rescission Motions

Nil.

MATTERS OF URGENCY

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR CHOPRA,

THAT COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE be permitted to raise a Matter of Urgency regarding teenage binge drinking in the Shire.

24 MOU13/08 Teenage Binge Drinking

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Hutchence, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,

THAT Council continue to work with the State government, community organisations and local schools to combat the teen binge drinking epidemic at a local level. In particular, Council should continue to:

offer educational programmes in local schools on alcohol and other drug use utilising both trained Council staff and key-note speakers
resource and support the Community Drug Action Team who have prioritised reducing the incidence of binge drinking by young people as a key goal
support the NSW Taxi Council in the provision of the Secure Taxi Rank Programme on Station Street Hornsby, whilst ever the programme continues to be viable

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 5, 7, 11, 13, 14, 16 and 20 were withdrawn for discussion.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR EVANS, seconded by COUNCILLOR MARTIN,

THAT the recommendation in respect of Items 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 17, 18 and 19 be adopted.

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

3 GM12/08 Code of Conduct Review Panel

(F2004/07037)

NOTE: COUNCILLOR MILLS 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 MILLS, the nature of the interest was “Once spoke to one of the Applicants for inclusion in the Panel in relation to that Applicant’s role as a Recruitment Consultant. Conversation was by phone only”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “It is a significantly distant once off contact”. COUNCILLOR MILLS remained present for discussion and voting on the item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Martin,

THAT:

1. The applicants identified within this Report be endorsed for inclusion in a Panel for subsequent selection to a Conduct Review Committee or as a sole Reviewer as necessary and appropriate.

2. The appointment to the Panel be on an ongoing basis, subject to satisfactory performance.

3. The remuneration payable to Panel members be determined at the time of appointment.

4. The Regional Code of Conduct Tool Kit be adopted for use by all Conduct Review Committees/Sole Reviewers.

Corporate and Community Division

4 CC104/08 Variation to Access Deed with Optus Mobile Pty Limited Low Impact telecommunications Installation at Kangaroo Point Brooklyn

(F2004/06658)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Martin,

THAT:

1. The contents of Executive Manager’s Report No CC104/08 be received and noted.

2. A Tripartite Access Deed be entered into with Optus Mobile Pty Limited and Vodafone Network Pty Ltd in respect of the low-impact telecommunication facility on Council owned community land at Kangaroo Point Brooklyn (located on Telstra’s Monopole) on the following basis:

a) The Access Deed to commence from the date of the completion of the upgrading works.

b) The payment of a revised site administration fee of $26,106.00 per annum (exclusive of GST) by Optus Mobile Pty Limited and Vodafone Network Pty Ltd.

c) The revised site administration fee to be indexed annually by 5% per annum.

d) Optus Mobile Pty Limited and Vodafone Network Pty Ltd to be responsible to repair and maintain the site and infrastructure located on the land during their occupation.

e) Optus Mobile Pty Limited and Vodafone Network Pty Ltd to, at the expiration of their occupation, arrange for the removal of all infrastructure placed upon the land at no cost to Council and yield up the land in a good and clean condition.

f) Throughout their occupation Optus Mobile Pty Limited and Vodafone Network Pty Ltd to maintain an appropriate Public Liability insurance policy with Council’s interests noted thereon for a minimum indemnity amount of $10,000,000.

g) Optus Mobile Pty Limited and Vodafone Network Pty Ltd to be responsible in equal proportions for the payment of all operating costs incurred in respect of the structures and the area of land occupied including, electricity, gas, lighting, etc.

h) Optus Mobile Pty Limited and Vodafone Network Pty Ltd to be responsible to carry out all upgrading works at no cost to Council.

i) Optus Mobile Pty Limited and Vodafone Network Pty Ltd to bear all costs incurred in the formalisation of the new access deed arrangement.

j) The access deed to incorporate all relevant conditions contained within the existing access deed agreement with Optus Mobile Pty Limited.

3. Following the completion of a new tripartite access deed arrangement with Optus Mobile Pty Limited and Vodafone Network Pty Ltd, the existing access deed agreement with Optus Mobile Pty Limited be terminated.

5 CC105/08 Community Centres and Halls Annual General Meetings 2008

(F2004/06390)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Chopra, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,

THAT:

1. The contents of Executive Manager's Report No. CC105/08 be received and noted.

2. Council express its appreciation and acknowledge the valuable services rendered by members of Section 377 Management Committees and Advisory Committees who give their time, energy and skills in the management of Council's Community Centres and Halls.

6 CC106/08 October 2008 Investment and Borrowing Report

(F2004/06987)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Martin,

THAT the contents of Executive Manager's Report No. CC106/08 be received and noted.

7 CC107/08 Homelessness in Hornsby Shire

(F2004/06043)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Chopra, seconded by COUNCILLOR Russell,

THAT:

1. A report detailing the possible and appropriate responses by local government to the issue of homelessness be provided for Council's consideration once the Homelessness Task Force convened by Ms Judy Hopwood MP has reached agreement on a way forward.

2. Council be informed on the progress of the Homelessness Task Force through the inclusion of appropriate information in quarterly Social Plan Report Cards.

8 CC108/08 Document Access Applications 26 September - 25 November 2008

(F2006/00479-02)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Martin,

THAT the documents outlined in Attachment 2 of Executive Manager’s Report No. CC108/08 remain exempt from release under Council's Document Access Policy.

9 CC111/08 Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and Other Matters

(F2008/00327)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Martin,

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.

Environment Division

10 EN44/08 Proposed Domestic Waste Management Collection Services Tender - T25/2008

(F2004/09594)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Martin,

THAT Council:

1. Endorse the proposed tender and actions as outlined within Executive Manager’s Report No. EN44/08.

2. Acknowledge and agree to Veolia’s request for an early cessation of the current contract term.

11 EN47/08 Adoption of the Lower Hawkesbury Estuary Management Plan

(F2006/00723)

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR CHOPRA,

THAT consideration of this matter be deferred until the March 2009 Ordinary Meeting, to allow Council staff to make a presentation on the Plan to Councillors during February 2009.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCMURDO, seconded by COUNCILLOR MARTIN,

THAT:

1. The Lower Hawkesbury Estuary Management Plan be adopted.

2. Council establish a Lower Estuary Management Committee to oversee the implementation of the Plan, and publically seek membership for such a committee.

3. Councillor McMurdo be appointed as Chairperson of the Lower Hawkesbury Estuary Management Committee and Councillor Russell be appointed as Vice Chairperson of the Lower Hawkesbury Estuary Management Committee.

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCMURDO, seconded by COUNCILLOR MARTIN, WAS PUT AND LOST.

THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR CHOPRA, WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

12 EN52/08 Council Endorsement of Draft Recovery Plan for Melaleuca deanei

(F2004/06275)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Martin,

THAT Council advise the Department of Environment and Climate Change of its endorsement of the draft Recovery Plan for Melaleuca deanei for the purposes of public exhibition.

13 EN48/08 Rural Sports Facility Galston: Licensing and Tenure issues

(F2004/09972-02)

NOTE: COUNCILLOR MILLS 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 MILLS, the nature of the interest was “As a private citizen and a candidate in the 2006 C-Ward By-Election I campaigned against the construction of this facility”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “It is built now! This Item relates to its ongoing operational management”. COUNCILLOR MILLS remained present for discussion and voting on the item.

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCMURDO, seconded by COUNCILLOR MILLS,

THAT :

1. Council endorse the Noise Management Plan for the Rural Sports Facility, Galston.

2. Council exhibit a proposed annual fee of $3,850 for the use of the Rural Sports Facility for up to and including 24 separate occasions in any one year.

3. In the advent there are no objections or there are objections that can be resolved to the mutual satisfaction of both parties, the fee proposal be adopted. Otherwise the submissions are to be reported to Council.

4. Notwithstanding recommendation 2, and in recognition of their contribution towards the cost of construction of a storage shed, day stalls and a wash bay at the Rural Sports Facility, Council agree to the proposal from the Arcadia Pony Club to reduce their license fee to $2,718 plus annual CPI increases for the years 2009/2010/2011.

5. Council endorse an exchange of letters with the Arcadia Pony Club to provide security for its proposed investment in facilities at the Rural Sports Facility, Galston. The exchange of letters should include a statement that in the event of Council terminating the tenure of the Arcadia Pony Club, Council undertake to reimburse the Arcadia Pony Club the value of the buildings as depreciated over seven years.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR CHOPRA,

THAT:

1. Council endorse the Noise Management Plan for the Rural Sports Facility, Galston.

2. Council exhibit a proposed annual fee of $3,850 for the use of the Rural Sports Facility for up to and including 24 separate occasions in any one year.

4. Notwithstanding recommendation 2, Council agree in-principle to the proposals from the Arcadia Pony Club and Galston Equestrian Club for fee relief.

5. Council endorse an exchange of letters with the Arcadia Pony Club to provide security for its proposed investment in facilities at the Rural Sports Facility, Galston, generally in the terms described in Executive Manager’s Report No. EN48/08.

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR CHOPRA WAS PUT AND LOST.

THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCMURDO, seconded by COUNCILLOR MILLS WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

14 EN49/08 Draft Unstructured Recreation Strategy Submissions from Public Exhibition

(F2006/00981)

Mr Campbell King, on behalf of the Hornsby Shire Mountain Bike Alliance, addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McMurdo, seconded by COUNCILLOR Mills,

THAT:

1. Council adopt the Unstructured Recreation Strategy attached to Report No. EN49/08.

2. Council authorise further investigation into the development of mountain bike trails within the Hornsby local government area.

3. The results of the investigations arising from recommendation 2 are reported to Council for its consideration.

15 EN50/08 Catchments Remediation Rate (CRR) Annual Expenditure Report 2007/2008

(F2005/00829-02)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Martin,

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. EN50/08 be received and noted.

16 EN51/08 Dawson Avenue, Thornleigh - Dog off-leash, Playground, Parkland and Streetscape Upgrade

(F2004/07885)

Ms Mirian Holmes, of Thornleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Russell,

THAT Council endorse upgrading proposals, including the provision for a dog off-leash area, in the Dawson Avenue reserve.

Planning Division

Nil.

Strategy Division

17 ST17/08 Review of Development Contributions Plan

(F2004/06499)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Martin,

THAT Council:

1. Prepares separate Development Contributions Plans for residential development and commercial/industrial development.

2. Investigates a Section 94A Plan to apply to commercial and industrial development.

3. Investigates stand alone provisions in the Section 94A Plan for strategic centres including the Hornsby Town Centre.

Works Division

18 WK68/08 Third International Conference on Urban Transportation Systems

(F2007/01020)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Martin,

THAT Council approve the attendance of the Manager Assets Branch at the Third International Conference on Urban Transportation Systems to be held on 16-19 March 2009 in Shanghai, China, and accept the reasonable costs incurred as outlined.

19 WK69/08 Building Capital Works Program 2008/2009 - September 2008 Quarterly Report

(F2004/05958)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Martin,

THAT the contents of Executive Manager's Report No. WK69/08 be received and noted.

Supplementary Reports

Nil.

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Nil.

Confidential Items

20 EN53/08 Proposed Purchase of Property

(F2008/00671)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Berman, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,

THAT:

1. Council approve the strategic direction outlined within this report.

2. Council approve the purchase of the subject property described within this report at the agreed purchase price described within this report.

3. Upon purchase of the subject property it is classified “operational land” in accordance with Section 31(2) of the Local Government Act 1993.

4. The General Manager be authorised to negotiate a purchase of the vacant land described within this report within the valuation range for negotiations described within this report.

5. Upon purchase of the vacant land it is classified “operational land” in accordance with Section 31(2) of the Local Government Act 1993.

6. The General Manager be authorised to execute any documents in relation to this matter deemed appropriate by Council's legal advisors.

This report was deemed confidential, under s10A (c) of the Local Government Act,1993. This report contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

Mayor's Notes

21 MN3/08 Mayor's Notes from 1 to 31 October 2008

(F2004/07053)

Friday 10 October – The Mayor attended Woodlands Retirement Village Cocktail Party to celebrate 25 years of operation, at Cherrybrook.

Friday 10 October – The Mayor attended Pennant Hills Australian Football Club’s 38^th Annual Presentation Evening at The Epping Club, Epping.

Saturday 11 October – The Mayor attended the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 World Peace Cup International Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition at the Chinese Cultural Centre, Chatswood.

Saturday 11 October – Councillor Smart, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Berowra Rugby League Football Club Senior Presentation Evening at Berowra Tavern.

Sunday 12 October – The Mayor attended the Triple H Community Radio Station Open Day BBQ and Training Information Session at Hornsby.

Tuesday 14 October – The Mayor and Executive Manager Planning Division attended Epping Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and lunch at the Epping Club.

Tuesday 14 October – The Mayor and Executive Manager Planning Division attended the Hills Rural Business Chamber Meeting at the Galston Club.

Friday 17 October – The Mayor attended the Easy Care Gardening Annual General Meeting and morning tea at Turramurra.

Saturday 18 October – The Mayor officiated at the Opening Ceremony of Hornsby Kuring-gai Relay for Life at Rofe Park.

Saturday 18 October – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, and Mrs Evans attended The Sounds of Spring Concert to raise funds for the Ian Ramage Memorial Fund at St John’s Uniting Church, Wahroonga.

Sunday 19 October – The Mayor participated in The San Hospital Fun Run at Wahroonga.

Sunday 19 October – The Mayor attended the Hindu Council of Australia Indian Festival of Lights Deepavali Fair at Sydney Olympic Park.

Monday 20 October – The Mayor attended the opening of the Northern Sydney Office of Northcott Disability Services at Hornsby.

Monday 20 October – The Mayor hosted a Citizenship Ceremony at Pennant Hills Community Centre.

Monday 20 October – The Mayor, Councillor Browne, Councillor Hutchence and Councillor Martin attended the Beecroft-Cheltenham Civic Trust Briefing Session at Cheltenham.

Thursday 23 October – The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended the Friends of Redfield Drinks at Redfield College.

Friday 24 October – The Mayor and Mrs Berman officially opened the Northern Districts Lapidary Club Biennial Exhibition at Beecroft.

Saturday 25 October – The Mayor attended Beecroft Primary School’s Multicultural Fair at Beecroft.

Saturday 25 October to Wednesday 29 October – The Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor McMurdo, Councillor Russell, Councillor Browne, Councillor Hutchence and Councillor Martin attended the LGA Conference in Broken Hill.

Monday 27 October – Councillor Mills, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Pennant Hills District Civic Trust Meeting at Pennant Hills.

Thursday 30 October – The General Manager, on behalf of the Mayor, officially opened the new Officeworks store at Hornsby.

23 MN4/08 Mayor's Notes From 1 to 30 November 2008

(F2004/07053)

Tuesday 4 November – The Mayor and Councillor Chopra attended a Morning Tea to celebrate the 20^th Anniversary of Fagan Park at Netherby Homestead, Fagan Park.

Friday 7 November – The Mayor unveiled three new Murals in Hornsby Mall.

Friday 7 November – The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended the Studio Artes Bollywood Ball at Dural Country Club.

Saturday 8 November – The Mayor officiated at the OneWorld Festival at Hornsby Mall.

Sunday 9 November – The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended the Dioceses of Broken Bay Commissioning Ceremony for the Lay Minister by Bishop David Walker at O.L.O.R. Cathedral, Waitara.

Tuesday 11 November – The Mayor attended the Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch Remembrance Day Commemoration Service at Hornsby Cenotaph.

Tuesday 11 November – The Mayor attended Hornsby Meals on Wheels 2008 Volunteer Annual Presentation and Thank You Lunch at Asquith Golf Club.

Wednesday 12 November – The Mayor attended the launch of the 2008 Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal at Kmart Hornsby.

Wednesday 12 November – The Mayor attended the Franklins Pennant Hills Community Christmas Luncheon at Woodlands Retirement Village, Cherrybrook.

Thursday 13 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, officially opened Susan Joyce’s Exhibition “Outback and Beyond” at the Hornsby Art Gallery.

Friday 14 November – The Mayor attended the RTA SpeedBlitz Blues v. New Zealand Match at Sydney Cricket Ground.

Saturday 15 November – The Mayor participated in the McHappy Day for Charity by working as a VIP crew member at McDonald’s Thornleigh

Sunday 16 November – The Mayor officially opened the Rural Sports Facility at Galston.

Monday 17 November – The Mayor attended the 2008 National Awards for Local Government Function at Parliament House, Canberra.

Tuesday 18 November – The Mayor attended the Inaugural Meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government at Parliament House, Canberra.

Tuesday 18 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Bendigo Bank North Epping Community Grants Presentation Evening and 5^th Birthday Celebration at All Saints Anglican Church, North Epping.

Wednesday 19 November – The Mayor attended Wrigley Asquith Factory’s 50^th Anniversary Open Day at Asquith.

Wednesday 19 November – The Mayor attended the Wrigley Asquith Factory’s 50^th Anniversary Dinner at Hornsby RSL Club.

Friday 21 November – the Mayor attended the NSW Grants Network Annual General Meeting at Pennant Hills.

Saturday 22 November – The Mayor attended the Sydney Water Tour of the new Brooklyn Sewage Treatment Plant.

Saturday 22 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the unveiling of The Ian Ramage Memorial Stone at the Sir John Northcott Garden , Wahroonga Park.

Sunday 23 November – The Mayor officially opened the Galston Skate Park.

Monday 24 November – The Mayor hosted a Citizenship Ceremony at Pennant Hills Community Centre.

Tuesday 25 November – The Mayor officially opened the new playground at Larool Pre-School, Thornleigh.

Friday 28 November – The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended the Hornsby War Memorial Hall Committee Christmas Dinner at Hornsby RSL Club.

Question of Which Notice Has Been Given

Nil.

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil.

THE MEETING terminated at 8.38 pm.

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday, 11 February, 2009, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN

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