Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting

MINUTES OF Ordinary Meeting

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday, 8 April, 2009

at 6:38 pm

PRESENT

Councillors Evans - Chairman (until 7.04 pm), Berman - Chairman (from 7.04 pm), Browne, Chopra, Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart.

NOTE: Councillor Browne arrived at the Meeting at 6.44 pm during Presentations. He was not present for Apologies.

NOTE: Councillor Berman arrived at the Meeting at 7.04 pm during the discussion of Item 1 - NOM2/09. He was not present for Apologies, Presentations and Confirmation of Minutes.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Mr Dan Henby, Assistant Minister of St Peter’s Anglican Church Hornsby, 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 Chairman:

"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

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presentations

The Deputy Mayor acknowledged a Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Service which was presented to the Mayor at the Hornsby Chinese Senior Group Seniors’ Week function.

The Deputy Mayor acknowledged a Certificate of Appreciation in Recognition of Council's Support which was presented to the Deputy Mayor, whilst he was representing the Mayor, at The Wiseman's Ferry Sunshine Group Inc Seniors’ Week function.

Mr Scott Doig and Mr Gary Bensley (captains of Council's soccer and cricket teams) presented the Deputy Mayor with the winning trophies in respect of their teams' recent comprehensive wins over the Ku-ring-gai Council soccer and cricket teams.

The Deputy Mayor presented the Executive Manager Environment with a plaque provided by The Northern District Cricket Club in acknowledgement and appreciation for ground maintenance at Waitara Oval, Asquith Oval and Somerville Park during the 2008 - 2009 Season.

declarations of interest

NIL

confirmation of minutes

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

THAT the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 11 March, 2009 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

petitionS

NIL

Mayoral Minutes

19 MM4/09 Lobbying Committee for Epping

(F2004/08705)

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

THAT Councillors Berman, Browne, Hutchence and Martin participate as Councillor representatives on the proposed Lobbying Committee for Epping.

Notices of Motion

1 NOM2/09 Commuter Parking in Epping

(F2009/00174)

NOTE: During discussion of this item the Mayor arrived at the meeting and took the chair.

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

THAT as a result of the State's cancellation of the North West Metro and North West Rail link projects, Council:

1. Express its concern at the impact on the Epping, Hornsby and surrounding localities of the ongoing demand for commuter parking in the area.

2. Call on the State Government to develop a commuter management strategy that adequately addresses the commuter needs of north western Sydney residents, yet allows the Epping, Hornsby and surrounding localities to go about its day-to-day business.

3. Encourage the local community to express its support for Council's action by the signing of a petition in support of this resolution.

4. Request the support of local members (Epping, Castle Hill, Hawkesbury and Hornsby as well as Parramatta and Ryde) in the making of combined representations to the Minister for Transport.

5. Request the support of neighbouring Councils (The Hills, Parramatta, Ryde) in the matter.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MILLS, seconded by COUNCILLOR SMART,

THAT, as the number of commuters catching trains each weekday from Epping railway station has increased following the opening of the Epping to Chatswood rail link and that, due to the absence of rail infrastructure in the North West growth sector, commuter vehicle traffic from that growth sector to railway stations in Hornsby Shire has increased, Council:

1. Note the population growth targets and the need for higher density housing around transport and employment centres under the Department of Planning's North Subregional Strategy have been accepted by Hornsby Shire Council.

2. Note the October 2008 submissions to the NSW Legislative Council's General Inquiry into the Integrated Transport Needs for Sydney's North West Sector that were made by the seven councils that comprise the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils and the eleven councils that comprise the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils, as well as the individual submission provided by Hornsby Shire Council, all of which called for road, rail and commuter parking infrastructure investment in Sydney's North West sector.

3. Note the adoption by The Department of Planning and Hornsby and Parramatta Councils of the North Subregional Strategy study brief for both Councils to work with the Department of Planning in planning for the growth of Epping Town Centre, and that a major component of that study brief will be a traffic and parking study for Epping Town Centre.

4. Note that Council is yet to consider or adopt the recommendations of Council's Integrated Land Use and Transport Strategy (ILUTS) and that a briefing session for Councillors is scheduled for late May 2009.

5. Write to the Minister for Transport, The Hon. David Campbell, MP and the Shadow Minister for Transport, Ms Gladys Berejiklian, MP seeking:

(a) An update on planning for an integrated regional commuter car parking and bus feeder system that goes beyond Hornsby Shire boundaries to best relieve the commuter parking pressure in Hornsby Shire railway stations resulting from increased demand at Epping railway station following the opening of the Epping to Chatswood rail link, out-of-Shire resident demand for commuter parking near Hornsby Shire railway stations due to the absence of rail infrastructure in the North West growth sector, and future population growth under the North Subregional Strategy.

(b) Gratis provision of traffic modelling data from the Transport Data Centre's Sydney model to assist Hornsby Council in the area of local transport planning.

(c) Assurance that a future North West Rail/Metro Link in the available corridors would not activate the 'material adverse effect' clause in the agreement with the operator of the M2 where the activation of this clause would require the State to compensate the operator of the M2 for loss in revenue if the State introduced alternative transport options that would reduce traffic on the M2 below contracted levels.

6. Write to the Minister for Planning, The Hon. Kristina Keneally, MP, requesting approval of the funding already requested by Hornsby and Parramatta Councils to enable planning for Epping Town Centre as recommended in the North Subregional Strategy, where a major component of that study brief will be a traffic and parking investigation of Epping Town Centre.

7. Seek funding assistance if it is decided to implement the 'TravelSmart' voluntary travel behaviour change programs under Council's Integrated Land Use and Transport Strategy (ILUTS). These programs can reduce dependency on private vehicle use but transport planning activities in the Shire are limited by financial and staff resources.

A FORESHADOWED AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MARTIN

THAT consideration of NOM2/09 be deferred to the next Workshop Meeting to allow more detailed discussion of the matter.

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MILLS, seconded by COUNCILLOR SMART WAS PUT AND LOST.

THE FORESHADOWED AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MARTIN, was seconded by COUNCILLOR MILLS THEREBY BECOMING THE AMENDMENT WHICH WAS PUT AND LOST.

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

FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Russell and Smart

AGAINST: Councillor Mills

2 NOM3/09 Companion Animal Strategy

(F2009/00174)

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

THAT Council agree to the preparation of a Companion Animal Strategy. The Strategy is to include measures to encourage re-homing of animals including the development of a dedicated webpage and other actions to improve information about the availability of pets at Council's pound(s). A draft of the Strategy is to be reported to Council by June 2009.

FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart

AGAINST: Nil

Rescission Motions

NIL

MATTERS OF URGENCY

NIL

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 3 and 17 were withdrawn for discussion.

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

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 be adopted.

For the sake of clarity, the above items are recorded in Agenda sequence.

GENERAL BUSINESS

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General Manager's Division

17 GM3/09 Events Calendar 2009/2010

(F2004/08423)

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

THAT Council:

1. Endorse the proposed changes to the events.

2. Trial offering paid advertising space in the Spring into Arts Calendar to local commercial arts and cultural based businesses.

3. No longer conduct the Great Debate and the Garden Competition and withdraw the Garden Competition policy.

Corporate and Community Division

3 CC12/09 Review of Policies and Codes - Corporate and Community Division

(F2009/00064)

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

THAT:

1. The contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. CC12/09 be received and noted.

2. Council adopt the proposed amendments to Corporate and Community Division Policies and Codes as outlined in Report No. CC12/09 and its attachments, except for the policy titled “Council Resolutions” which will remain unchanged.

4 CC20/09 Licence of Room 2 Epping Creative Centre, Dence Park, Stanley Street Epping to Computer Pals for Seniors Epping Inc and Epping Model Railway Club Inc

(F2005/00766)

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

THAT:

1. Council note the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. CC20/09.

2. The proposed licences to Computer Pals for Seniors Epping Inc and the Epping Model Railway Club Inc be publicly advertised and submissions invited within a period of not less than 28 days.

3. A further report be provided to Council should submissions be received objecting to the licence proposal.

4. Subject to the outcome of recommendations 2 and 3, Council grant five year licences for use of Room 2 within Epping Creative Centre in accordance with Sections 46 and 47 of the Local Government Act 1993 (lease/licence of Community Land) on the following basis:

Computer Pals for Seniors - Epping Inc

a) The licensee shall be permitted to use the room between 9.00am and 10.00 pm Monday to Thursday inclusive and 9.00 am to 5.00 pm each Friday, as a computer education/tuition facility for seniors.

b) The licence fee shall be $2,000 per annum exclusive of GST during the initial 12 months of tenure.

c) The licence fee shall be subject to annual review in accordance with the movement in the Consumer Price Index.

d) The licensee shall be responsible for the payment of all costs associated with the telephone line rental and calls.

e) The licensee shall indemnify Council against all claims in respect of Public Liability to an amount not less than $10 million, with such Policy to note Council as an interested party.

f) The licensees will bear 50% of costs incurred in respect of the preparation of the necessary lease documentation.

g) The licensees shall be responsible for, and bear all costs incurred in, the day to day maintenance and repairs of its own fixtures and fittings.

h) The licensees shall be responsible for all painting and decoration of the room.

Epping Model Railway Club Inc

a) The licensee shall be permitted to use the room from 5.00 pm to 10.00 pm every Friday and from 9.00 am to 10.00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays for the purpose of conducting model railway activities.

b) The licence fee shall be $1,600 per annum exclusive of GST during the initial 12 months of tenure.

c) The rental shall be subject to annual review in accordance with the movement in the Consumer Price Index.

d) The licensees shall indemnify Council against all claims in respect of Public Liability to an amount not less than $10 million, with such Policy to note Council as an interested party.

e) The licensees will bear 50% of costs incurred in respect of the preparation of the necessary lease documentation.

f) The licensees shall be responsible for, and bear all costs incurred in, the day to day maintenance and repairs of its own fixtures and fittings.

g) The licensees shall be responsible for all painting and decoration of the room.

5 CC22/09 Draft Management Plan 2009/10 - 2011/12, incorporating the Budget 2009/10 and Fees and Charges 2009/10 - Adoption for Public Exhibition

(F2008/00630)

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

THAT

1. Council adopt for public exhibition the draft Management Plan 2009/10 – 2011/12, including the draft Budget 2009/10 and the draft Fees and Charges 2009/10 (including the Revenue Policy).

2. Council adopt for public exhibition the rating information contained in the draft Management Plan 2009/10 – 2011/12 including the 3.5% rate pegging increase.

3. Council levy Ordinary Rates for 2009/10 on the appropriate rateable land in the Shire as follows:

· A Residential Base Amount of $390 which raises 45% of the revenue raised the Residential category

· A Farmland Base Amount of $390 which raises 28% of the revenue raised the Farmland category

· A Business Minimum Amount of $419

· A Business (Hornsby CBD) Minimum Amount of $419.

· The ad valorem rates in the dollar contained in the draft Management Plan 2009/10 – 2011/12.

4. Council levy the Catchments Remediation Rate for 2009/10 on all rateable land in the Shire in accordance with the ad valorem rates in the draft Management Plan 2009/10 – 2011/12.

5. Council levy the Hornsby Quarry Loan Rate for 2009/10 on all rateable land in the Shire as follows:

· A Residential Base Amount of $18 which raises 39% of the revenue raised in this category

· A Farmland Base Amount of $28 which raises 38% of the revenue raised in this category

· A Business Base Amount of $48 which raises 50% of the revenue raised in this category

· A Business (Hornsby CBD) Base Amount of $112 which raises 42% of the revenue raised in this category

· The ad valorem rates in the dollar contained in the draft Management Plan 2009/10 – 2011/12

· A pensioner discount of $10 for residential properties.

6. Council adopt for public exhibition the assumed rates yield in percentage terms per rating category for 2009/10 as set out in the Management Plan 2009/10 – 2011/12.

7. The draft Management Plan 2009/10 – 2011/12 be placed on public exhibition from 13 April 2009 to 15 May 2009.

8. Following the public exhibition period and after consideration of all submissions, the draft Management Plan 2009/10 – 2011/12 be referred to Council for further consideration and adoption at the 10 June 2009 Ordinary Meeting.

9. Following the Finance and Strategy Task Force’s completion of its review of services across the organisation, a report be prepared detailing recommendations from the Task Force for consideration by Council.

6 CC23/09 Draft Disability Discrimination Act Action Plan - Feedback from Public Exhibition.

(F2009/00022)

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

THAT:

1. Council adopt the Disability Discrimination Act Action Plan attached to Report No. CC23/09.

2. The adopted Plan be referred to the responsible council officers for implementation.

3. Actions contained in the Plan be given due consideration in relation to the allocation of funding in future budgets.

4. The Plan be monitored and reviewed for currency on an annual basis.

5. The Plan be submitted to the Australian Human Rights Commission such that it can be taken into consideration in the event of a disability discrimination complaint being lodged against Council.

7 CC24/09 Sub-lease of Council Owned Premises at 11 Coronation Street, Hornsby to Drazwod Marketing Pty Ltd

(F2004/09431)

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

THAT Council consent to the sub-lease of Council owned premises at 11 Coronation Street, Hornsby from Snap Franchising Limited to Drazwod Marketing Pty Ltd for a term expiring on 30 July 2009 subject to:

1. The parties entering into an appropriate Deed of Consent to sub lease.

2. The lessee being responsible for the payment of all legal costs incurred in this matter.

8 CC25/09 February 2009 Investment and Borrowing Report

(F2004/06987)

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

THAT:

1. The contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. CC25/09, including details of the review of Council’s loan portfolio, be received and noted.

2. The draft Investment Strategy attached to Report No. CC25/09, which was considered and endorsed by the Finance and Strategy Task Force at its March 2009 meeting, be adopted.

9 CC26/09 Document Access Applications 26 January 2009 - 20 March 2009

(F2006/00479-02)

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

THAT the documents outlined in Attachment 2 to Executive Manager’s Report No. CC26/09 remain exempt from release under Council's Document Access Policy.

10 CC27/09 Outstanding Council Resolutions

(F2005/00112)

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

THAT the contents of Executive Manager's Report No. CC27/09 be received and noted.

Environment Division

11 EN8/09 Tree removal at 43 Carcoola Crescent, Normanhurst

(TA/228/2008/A)

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

THAT Council refuse consent to remove 1 x Cedrus deodara (Deodar Cedar) located in the backyard of 43 Carcoola Crescent Normanhurst.

Planning Division

NIL

Strategy Division

12 ST3/09 Councillors Strategic Planning Weekend February 2009

(F2009/00069)

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

THAT:

1. The contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. ST3/09 be received and noted.

2. The action items in the Miller Group report, attached to Executive Manager’s Report No. ST3/09, be allocated by the General Manager to the relevant Divisions for initiation.

13 ST4/09 Draft Outdoor Dining Code

(F2004/10055)

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

THAT:

1. Council adopt the Draft Outdoor Dining Code, as attached to Executive Manager’s Report No. ST4/09.

2. Exempt and / or complying development criteria for outdoor dining be prepared for insertion in Council’s new Comprehensive LEP.

14 ST5/09 Local Government Filming Protocol

(F2004/10055)

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

THAT:

1. The contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. ST5/09 be received and noted.

2. The Local Government Filming Protocol, as attached to Executive Manager’s Report No. ST5/09 be received and noted.

Works Division

15 WK12/09 Tender T2/2009: Patching Of Road Pavements In Full Depth Asphalt

(F2009/00157)

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

THAT Council accept the tender of Tropic Asphalts Pty Ltd. for all work under Tender No. T2/2009: Patching of Road Pavements in Full Depth Asphalt.

Supplementary Reports

NIL

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

NIL

Mayor's Notes

16 MN3/09 MAYOR'S NOTES FROM 1 TO 28 FEBRUARY 2009

(F2004/07053)

Sunday 1 February – The Mayor and Lady Mayoress attended Hornsby Baptist Church’s celebration of 105 years in the community and first Sunday service in Barker College, at Barker College.

Tuesday 3 February – The Mayor hosted a Civic Reception to celebrate the Hornsby Chamber of Commerce 90^th Anniversary, at the Council Chambers.

Thursday 5 February – The Mayor attended a Public Meeting to discuss Aged and Disabled Housing at Wisemans Ferry at Wisemans Ferry Community Centre.

Saturday 7 February – The Mayor attended the Commemoration of the 61^st Anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka at Roselea Community Centre, Carlingford.

Saturday 7 February – The Mayor welcomed residents to Movies Under the Stars at Forest Park, Epping.

Thursday 12 February – The Mayor attended the official opening of Brian King Gardens at Castle Hill.

Tuesday 17 February – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended Pennant Hills High School’s Presentation Evening at the School.

Saturday 21 February – The Lady Mayoress, Deputy Mayor and Councillor Chopra attended the opening of the new Dural Street Playground in Hornsby.

Monday 23 February – The Mayor hosted a Citizenship Ceremony at Pennant Hills Community Centre.

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.

18 MN5/09 Mayor's Notes from 1 to 31 March 2009

(F2004/07053)

Monday 2 March – The Mayor and Councillor Mills attended the Hills Rural Lions Club Youth of the Year Quest at Dural Country Club.

Wednesday 4 March – The Mayor attended a Morning Tea at the Grange Village, Waitara, as guest speaker.

Thursday 5 March – The Mayor and Councillor Chopra were present during a visit by Youth Minister, The Hon Kate Ellis MP, and The Hon Maxine McKew MP to the Shack, Epping.

Saturday 7 March – The Mayor attended a Fundraising Food Fair for the welfare of Victorian Bushfire victims by the Sri Lankan Community in NSW at Roselea Community Centre.

Wednesday 11 March – The Mayor visited Arden Anglican School at Beecroft.

Thursday 12 March – Councillor Chopra, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Australia India Business Council Evening with India’s New Consul General, Mr Amit Dasgupta, in Sydney.

Thursday 12 March – The Mayor and Councillor Russell attended the Glenorie Progress Association Meeting at Glenorie Community Hall.

Sunday 15 March – The Mayor and Deputy Mayor attended the Year of China Victorian Bushfire Appeal Harbour Cruise Fundraiser on Sydney Harbour.

Monday 16 March – The Mayor attended a press conference at Brooklyn at which The Hon Joe Tripodi MP, Minister for Ports and Waterways, announced funding to upgrade local boating facilities at Bar Island and Parsley Bay.

Wednesday 18 March – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Wisemans Ferry Sunshine Group Seniors Week Morning Tea at Wisemans Ferry Bowling Club.

Wednesday 18 March – The Mayor attended a Seniors Week Function at Berowra Community Centre.

Friday 20 March – The Mayor attended Hornsby Chinese Senior Group’s 1^st Anniversary Celebration Party at Hornsby.

Friday 20 March – The Mayor attended the Beecroft Rugby Club Whippets v. NZ Middleweights game at Headen Park, Thornleigh.

Friday 20 March – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the opening of ‘Our Art Our Culture’ Art Exhibition at Hornsby Art Gallery.

Saturday 21 March – The Mayor attended the Australian Hindi-Indian Association Seniors Week Program ‘Bridging the Inter-generation Gap’ at Pennant Hills Community Centre.

Sunday 22 March – The Mayor attended the Indian Seniors Group Senior Citizens’ Day Function at Epping.

Monday 23 March – The Mayor hosted a Citizenship Ceremony at Pennant Hills Community Centre.

Monday 23 March – The Mayor attended the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust AGM at Beecroft.

Wednesday 25 March – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the opening of an Industrial Land Estate at Mount Kuring-gai.

Sunday 29 March – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Galston-Glenorie Cricket Club Presentation Day at The Galston Club.

Monday 30 March – Councillor Chopra, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Youth Week Easter Celebration at Cherrybrook Technology High School.

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

NIL

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

NIL

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

NIL

THE MEETING terminated at 7.34 pm.

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday, 13 May, 2009, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN

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