MINUTES OF Ordinary Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday, 9 September, 2009
at 6:41 pm
PRESENT
Councillors
Berman (Chairman), Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills,
Russell and Smart
NOTE: Councillor Martin left the Meeting at 8.15pm, during
discussion of Item 17, and returned at 8.18pm. He was not present for voting
on Item 17.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
OPENING PRAYER
Rev. Anne
Hogan, of Hornsby Uniting Church, 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
Nil
presentations
The Mayor advised that Council
had recently been announced as the runners up in the Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Award and acknowledged Council’s Environment Division, the
Sustainable Action Committee and community volunteers for their contribution to
Council’s success.
declarations of interest
Nil
confirmation of minutes
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT the Minutes of the
Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday 12 August 2009 be confirmed, a
copy having been distributed to all Councillors, subject to points 3a) and
3b) of the motion moved by Councillor Browne in respect of Item 34, Report
No. CC61/09 – Headen Park Hall, Sinclair Avenue, Thornleigh – Proposed Lease
to Hornsby Woodworking Men’s Shed Inc being amended by the deletion of
“excluding GST” from points 3a) and 3b), such that they read:
a) Rental for the initial 12 months of tenure to be $2,500 per
annum, in respect of the extended Hall and 50% of the under storage area of
the Hall.
b) Rental for subsequent years to be as follows:
Year 2 - $3,000
Year 3 - $3,500
Year 4 - $4,000
Year 5 - $4,500
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petitionS
Nil
Mayoral Minutes
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23 MM12/09 Local Government Association
Conference 2009 - Nomination of Voting Delegates
(F2004/09974)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Berman, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT Councillors Berman,
Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Martin and Mills be appointed as Council’s
voting delegates for the 2009 Annual Conference of the Local Government
Association of NSW.
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Notices of Motion
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1 NOM7/09 Local Traffic
Committee
(F2009/00174)
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RESOLVED ON
THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Mills, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT:
1. Where consultation with
residents in respect of an item that may be referred to the Local Traffic
Committee (LTC) is undertaken, a copy of any correspondence is forwarded to
the relevant Ward Councillors,
2. During the 14 day
consultation period following distribution of an LTC item, any Councillor may
request that the Chairperson of the Committee (i.e. the Manager, Traffic and
Road Safety) refer the item to Council for determination. On receipt of such
request, the matter will be reported to Council with the Committee’s
recommendation.
FOR: Councillors
Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and
Smart
AGAINST: Nil
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Rescission Motions
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22 RM2/09 Rescission Motion - Catering for
Council Functions - Animal Welfare Policy
(F2004/06674)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT
the resolution adopted at the Ordinary
Meeting held on 12 August, 2009 in respect
of Notice of Motion NOM5/09, Catering for Council Functions – Animal
Welfare Policy namely:-
"THAT
Council:
1. Request that all egg based foods supplied by
Council’s caterers for Council functions be prepared using free range eggs.
2. Write to The Hon. Virginia Judge MP, Minister for Fair
Trading and Mr Greg Aplin MP, Shadow Minister for Fair Trading expressing
concern that Council, in wishing to promote the use of free range eggs
in its catering, is unable to be certain that such eggs are in fact being
used due to the absence of an agreed standard for free range eggs in NSW.
3. Express its support for the
creation of a standard referred to in point 2. above in order to enable
consumers to have certainty when purchasing eggs labelled as free range."
be,
and is hereby rescinded.
FOR: Councillors
Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Councillors
Martin and McMurdo
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Ms
Lynda Stoner, on behalf of Animal Liberation, addressed Council regarding
this item.
Mr
James Roden, on behalf of the RSPCA NSW, addressed Council regarding this
item.
Ms
Leone Manwaring, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr
Jeroen Van Kernebeek, on behalf of Animals Australia, addressed Council
regarding this item.
RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR MILLS,
THAT:
1. Council's
caterers be advised that when eggs are utilised in catering for Council
functions, Council requires the use of eggs with independent free range
certification wherever possible.
2. Council
express its concern to the relevant Government authorities about the use of
battery hens in egg farming and request that the authorities undertake a review
of such use as soon as possible.
3. Council
write to The Hon. Virginia Judge MP, Minister for Fair Trading and Mr. Greg
Aplin MP, Shadow Minister for Fair Trading expressing concern that Council,
in wishing to promote the use of free range eggs in its catering, is unable
to be certain that such eggs are in fact being used due to the absence of an
agreed standard for free range eggs in NSW.
4. Council
express its support for the creation of a standard referred to in point 3.
above in order to enable consumers to have certainty when purchasing eggs
labelled as free range.
5. Council
write to the Federal Agriculture Minister (who is responsible for setting
national animal welfare standards and guidelines for commercial farming), to
recommend the establishment of a permanent Australian Scientific Veterinary
Committee (modelled on the EU SVC) comprising eminent international animal
welfare scientists to review and consider relevant scientific knowledge and
provide expert recommendations for reform of current animal farming
practices.
6. Council
raise this matter as a Late Motion at the 2009 Local Government Association
Conference and encourage all NSW Councils to adopt Council’s resolution as
their own.
FOR: Councillors
Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Councillor
Martin
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MATTERS OF URGENCY
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT COUNCILLOR RUSSELL be
permitted to raise a Matter of Urgency regarding the recovery of administrative
charges and fines imposed in respect of alleged offences under the POEO Act 1997.
25 Matter of
Urgency - POEO Act 1997 – Recovery of Administrative Charges and Fines Imposed
in Respect of Alleged Offences
(F2004/06279)
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR RUSSELL seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT:
1. A moratorium be introduced immediately on the recovery of
administrative charges and fines imposed in respect of alleged offences under
the POEO Act, 1997.
2. The Executive Manager, Environment submit a report to the
October 2009 Ordinary Meeting of Council, detailing alleged offences reported
to Council in the last 12 months, actions taken and costs and fines levied.
3. The moratorium remain in effect
until the report mentioned in point 2. above is considered by Council.
4. The Executive Manager, Environment provide details of the
procedures and guidelines issued to staff in respect to the enforcement of
offences under the POEO Act, 1997.
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE be
permitted to raise a Matter of Urgency regarding traffic management in
Beecroft.
26 Matter
of Urgency - Traffic Management in Beecroft
(F2004/06279)
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT following recent comments
from the community regarding traffic management in the area, Council:
1. Investigate traffic
conditions in Albert Road and Wongala Crescent, Beecroft.
2. Seek a recommendation
from the Traffic Committee.
3. Consult with the affected community regarding any proposed
changes.
4. Consider a further report on the matter at the completion of
points 1. to 3. above.
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 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12,
13, 16, 17 and 19 were withdrawn for discussion.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT the recommendations in
respect of items 5, 6, 9, 10, 14, 15, 18, 20 and 21 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.
Persons wishing to
address Council on non-agenda matters were permitted to speak after all items
on the agenda in respect of which there was a speaker from the public were
finalised by Council. Their names are recorded in the Minutes under the heading
"Public Forum for Non-Agenda Items".
GENERAL BUSINESS
General Manager's Division
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2 GM13/09 Proposed
Special Variation to General Income
(F2009/00617)
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Mr Peter Waite, of Pennant Hills,
addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Russell,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT Council:
1. Agree
to pursue a special variation to general income as part of the 2010/11
Management Planning process.
2. Implement
the project plan for development of a community strategic plan including
proposed rate variation as detailed in Late Item Memo No. LM15/09 to Report
No. GM13/09.
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3 GM14/09 Organisation
Structure
(F2005/00087)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Mills, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT consideration of Report
No. GM14/09 be deferred to the November 2009 Ordinary Meeting to enable a Councillor
workshop to be held regarding Council’s Organisational Structure.
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Corporate and Community Division
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4 CC52/09 Fourth quarter
review of Management Plan including Budget 2008/09
(F2007/01487)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Mills, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT:
A. 1. The contents
of Executive Manager’s Report No CC52/09 be received and noted.
2. The June 2009 Quarter Review of the Management
Plan, including performance indicators, be received and noted.
3. The June
2008/09 Budget Review be adopted.
B. The Management Plan reporting format be considered as part of
Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting obligations with a view to
establishing a numerical at-a-glance dashboard of performance metrics.
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5 CC54/09 Tender T4/2009
- Motor Vehicle Accident Management Services
(F2009/00107)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT:
1. Council not accept any tender for Tender No. T4/2009 – Motor
Vehicle Accident Management Services and advise all tenderers.
2. The administrative processes of managing motor vehicle
accident and repair services be undertaken by Council staff within existing
resource levels.
3. The process of awarding work for major accident and minor
damage repair of Council vehicles be by way of quotations sought from
appropriate service providers.
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6 CC68/09 Draft Hornsby
Shire Social Plan 2010-2014 for Public Exhibition
(F2004/06042)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT:
1. The contents of Executive Manager’s Report No
CC68/09 be received and noted.
2. The
draft Hornsby Shire Social Plan 2010-2014 and associated Operational Plan for
January 2010 to June 2010 be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28
days, with submissions on the documents being invited during such period.
3. At the
completion of the public exhibition period, a further report be prepared for
Council's consideration which summarises the submissions received during the
exhibition period and recommends the adoption of The Hornsby Shire
Social Plan 2010-2014 and the associated Operational Plan for January 2010 to
June 2010.
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7 CC69/09 Outstanding
Council Resolutions
(F2005/00112)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Martin, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT the contents of Executive
Manager’s Report No. CC69/09 be received and noted.
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8 CC71/09 Councillor
Representation on Committees / Working Parties / Task Forces - September
2009 to September 2010
(F2004/07056)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Russell, seconded by COUNCILLOR Martin,
THAT:
1. Councillor representation on the Committees, Working
Parties and Task Forces for the period until September 2010 be as indicated
in the table below:
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Name of Committee/
Working Party/Task Force
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Councillor
Representation 2009/10
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Bushland
Management Advisory Committee
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Wendy
McMurdo, Steve Evans, Robert Browne, Andrew Martin
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Catchments
Remediation Rate Committee (CRR) Expenditure Review Committee
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Wendy
McMurdo, Robert Browne
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Cherrybrook Technology High School Committee (MPC)
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Bruce Mills, Dilip Chopra (Alternate)
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Community,
Cultural and Recreation Facilities Task Force
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Robert
Browne, Steve Evans, Steve Russell, Mick Smart, Dilip Chopra, Andrew Martin, Michael Hutchence, Bruce Mills
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Dangar Island Vehicle Management Committee
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Wendy
McMurdo
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Dural
Service Centre Working Party
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Steve
Evans, Robert Browne, Steve Russell
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Epping Town Centre Study
Stakeholder
Project Control Group
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Robert
Browne, Andrew Martin (Alternate), Michael Hutchence (Alternate)
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Employment
and Economic Development Task Force
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Steve
Evans, Robert Browne, Mick Smart, Steve Russell, Dilip Chopra, Michael
Hutchence, Bruce Mills
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Finance and
Strategy Task Force
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Nick
Berman, Steve Russell, Mick Smart, Robert Browne, Michael Hutchence,
Dilip Chopra
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Floodplain
Risk Management Committee (FRMC)
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Wendy
McMurdo, Andrew Martin (Alternate)
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Friends of Lisgar Gardens
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Robert
Browne, Dilip Chopra, Michael Hutchence
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Galston Village Masterplan Review Steering
Committee
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Wendy
McMurdo, Steve Russell, Mick Smart
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Hawkesbury/Nepean
Local Government Advisory Group (HNLGAG)
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Wendy
McMurdo
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Homelessness
Task Force
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Michael
Hutchence
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Hornsby
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Consultative Committee
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Wendy McMurdo,
Robert Browne, Andrew Martin
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Hornsby
Kuring-gai Police and Community Youth Club
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Michael
Hutchence, Dilip Chopra (Alternate)
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Hornsby
Rural Fire Service Liaison Committee
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Mick Smart,
Steve Russell (Alternate)
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Hornsby
Shire Access Committee
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Nick Berman
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Hornsby
Shire Arts Reference Committee
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Dilip
Chopra (Chairperson), Michael Hutchence (Alternate)
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Hornsby
Shire Council Centenary Publications Committee
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Nick
Berman, Steve Evans
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Hornsby
Shire Heritage Advisory Committee
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Robert
Browne, Michael Hutchence, Andrew Martin, Steve Evans (Alternate)
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Hornsby
Shire Local Traffic Committee
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Michael
Hutchence, Bruce Mills (Alternate), Dilip Chopra (Alternate)
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Hornsby
Shire Residents Sewerage Action Committee
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Wendy
McMurdo, Steve Russell, Mick Smart, Robert Browne, Michael Hutchence
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Hornsby/Kuring-gai
Bush Fire Management Committee
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Mick Smart,
Steve Russell (Alternate), Steve Evans (Alternate)
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Housing
Strategy Steering Committee
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Nick
Berman, Steve Evans, Robert Browne, Wendy McMurdo, Mick Smart, Bruce Mills, Steve Russell, Dilip Chopra, Michael Hutchence, Andrew Martin
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Infrastructure
and Asset Management Task Force
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Robert
Browne, Steve Evans, Wendy McMurdo, Steve Russell, Dilip Chopra, Michael
Hutchence
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Lillian
Fraser Garden Management Committee
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Robert Browne,
Michael Hutchence
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Lower
Hawkesbury Estuary Management Committee
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Wendy
McMurdo (Chairperson), Mick Smart (Deputy Chairperson), Steve Russell
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‘Wellum Bulla’ Hornsby Shire Council
Materials Handling Facility Monitoring Committee
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Wendy
McMurdo, Steve Evans, Robert Browne, Mick Smart, Steve Russell
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Northern
Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC)
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Nick
Berman, Robert Browne, Steve Russell (Alternate), Wendy McMurdo
(Alternate)
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Public
Libraries (NSW) Metropolitan Association
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Bruce Mills
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RTA Sydney
Consultative Forum
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Bruce Mills, Steve Evans (Alternate)
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Subregional
Employment Study Working Party
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Nick
Berman, Robert Browne
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Sullage
Charges Investigation Committee
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Steve
Russell (Chairperson), Wendy McMurdo, Mick Smart, Robert Browne, Michael
Hutchence, Bruce Mills
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Sustainable
Action Committee (SAC)
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Wendy
McMurdo, Robert Browne, Steve Evans, Andrew Martin
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Sustainability
and Environment Task Force
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Wendy
McMurdo, Steve Evans, Robert Browne, Dilip Chopra, Andrew Martin
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Sydney Coastal Councils Group
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Wendy
McMurdo, Mick Smart (Alternate)
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Terry’s
Creek FMC
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Andrew
Martin, Michael
Hutchence (Alternate)
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Thornleigh
West Public School Hall Committee
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Dilip
Chopra
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Wideview
Public School Hall Committee
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Mick Smart
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2. A further report be prepared for Council’s consideration on
the possibility of combining the Subregional Employment Study Working Party
and the Employment and Economic Development Task Force.
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9 CC72/09 Council's
2008/09 General Purpose and Special Purpose Financial Reports
(F2009/00176)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT:
1. The General Purpose and Special Purpose Financial Reports
for 2008/09, distributed under separate cover, be received, noted and
referred for audit.
2. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor be authorised to sign the
Statutory Statements in connection with the Financial Reports.
3. The Financial Reports be authorised for “presentation to the
public” on receipt of the Auditor’s Reports.
4. The General Manager be delegated authority to fix the date
of the Ordinary Meeting at which the Financial Reports are formally
“presented to the public”.
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10 CC73/09 July 2009
Investment and Borrowing Report
(F2004/06987)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT the contents of Executive
Manager’s Report No CC73/09 be received and noted.
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11 CC74/09 Election of
Deputy Mayor
(F2004/07075)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
EVANS, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT
Council conduct an election for the position of Deputy Mayor.
RESOLVED ON
THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCMURDO, seconded by COUNCILLOR EVANS,
THAT a Deputy
Mayor be elected for the period to September 2010.
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THE MAYOR
ASKED THE GENERAL MANAGER to act as Returning Officer and conduct the
election of the Deputy Mayor.
THE GENERAL
MANAGER ANNOUNCED that he had received one written nomination for the
position of Deputy Mayor, nominating Councillor Browne. No further
nominations were received. Councillor Browne confirmed that he accepted the
nomination.
THE GENERAL MANAGER announced that Councillor
Browne was duly elected as Deputy Mayor for the period to September 2010.
NOTE: The
Mayor thanked Councillor Evans for his efforts and contribution during his
terms as Deputy Mayor over the last two and a half years.
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12 CC75/09 Schedule of
Council Meetings and Order of Business to Apply at Those Meetings -
October 2009 to September 2010
(F2004/07032)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Russell,
THAT Council:
1. Adopt the Schedule of ordinary Council
Meetings as set out in Attachment 1 to Report No CC75/09 for the period
October 2009 to December 2009.
2. Amend
the Schedule of ordinary Council Meetings as set out in Attachment 1 to
Report No CC75/09 such that Ordinary Meetings of Council are scheduled for
the third Wednesday of each month (rather than the second Wednesday) for the
period February 2010 to September 2010
3. Adopt
the Order of Business as set out in Attachment 2 to Report No CC75/09
for the ordinary Council Meetings to be held in the period October 2009 to
September 2010.
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Environment Division
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13 EN29/09 Companion
Animals Strategy 2009-2011
(F2009/00370)
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Dr. David Pitt, of Westleigh addressed
Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Martin, seconded by COUNCILLOR McMurdo,
THAT Council adopt the
Companion Animals Strategy 2009-2011.
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14 EN31/09 Amendment to
Fees and Charges
(F2004/06981)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT:
1. The proposed fees and
charges be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.
2. Where no submissions are received objecting to the proposed
amendments to the fees and charges, those new fees or charges be deemed as
being adopted by Council, effective from the date of the close of the public
exhibition.
3. Any submissions objecting to a proposed fee or charge be
reported to Council for its consideration.
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15 EN32/09 Report on Food
Safety Program 2008-2009
(F2004/08373-03)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT the contents of Executive
Manager’s Report EN32/09 be received and noted.
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16 EN33/09 Sewerage
services provided by Sydney Water - The NSW Government Priority
Sewerage Scheme
(F2009/00061)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Russell, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT:
1. Council bring the issue to the Sydney Coastal Councils Group
and use that group’s leverage to lobby the State Government to address the
problem of sewering Galston and Glenorie in a shorter timeframe, i.e. prior
to 2011.
2. Council prepare a report on the water quality associated
with the villages of Galston and Glenorie and this be forwarded to Sydney
Water to emphasise the problems currently facing these areas.
3. The Executive Manager, Environment organise a delegation of
Councillors and senior staff to meet with the Minister for Water to discuss
this issue.
4. Council not commit to the preparation of a preliminary
concept design and economic and financial evaluation for a revised sewerage
scheme for the Galston and Glenorie areas at this time.
5. Council advise affected households to write to the relevant
Minister and their local Members of Parliament raising the issue.
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17 EN35/09 Draft Hornsby
Ku-ring-gai Bush Fire Risk Management Plan
(F2004/06591)
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Mr Peter Waite, of Pennant Hills,
addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McMurdo, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT Council endorse the draft
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Bush Fire Risk Management Plan prepared by the Hornsby
Ku-ring-gai Bush Fire Risk Management Committee for public exhibition.
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Planning Division
Nil
Strategy Division
Nil
Works Division
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18 WK67/09 Tender T1/2009 -
Construction of Water Supply to Crosslands Reserve via Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights
(F2009/00031)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT Council accept the tender
submitted by P J Spears Plumbing Pty Ltd. for Tender No. T1/2009 –
“Construction of Water Supply to Crosslands Reserve via Somerville Road Hornsby Heights” for the lump sum price, including an allowance for provisional items, as
stated in the attached Confidential Memo (WD D&C 25/2009). The price will
be made public on formal acceptance of the tender.
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19 WK71/09 Framework For
Undertaking Transport And Car Parking Management Activities In
Hornsby Shire
(F2006/00078)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR McMurdo,
THAT:
1. The
contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK71/09 be received and
noted.
2. The principles developed in the
ILUTS be considered when determining future actions relating to transport and
land use in Hornsby.
3. The Scoping Report for
developing a Car Parking Management Strategy for the Shire referred to in
Report No. WK71/09 be adopted and, subject to funding availability,
appropriate strategies be developed commencing with Hornsby Town Centre.
4. Details of respective car
parking management strategies and policies be determined during development
of the Shire’s Car Parking Management Strategy.
5. A review of the consistency of
existing land use and transport planning policies including car parking
management practices against the ILUTS objectives be undertaken on an ongoing
basis subject to availability of resources.
6. A further report be prepared for
Council’s consideration at the December 2009 Ordinary Meeting identifying the
resources required to progress the strategies identified in Report No. WK71/09.
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20 WK72/09 Works Progress
Report - July 2009 - Regional and Local Community Infrastructure
Program
(F2008/00661)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT the contents of Executive
Manager’s Report No. WK72/09 be received and noted.
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21 WK73/09 "Wellum
Bulla" Hornsby Shire Council Materials Handling Facility Report on
Operations as at 30 June 2009
(F2004/09261)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT the
contents of Executive Manager's Report No. WK73/09 be received and noted.
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Supplementary Reports
Nil
PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA
ITEMS
Ms Sandra Nichols, of North
Epping, addressed Council regarding the progressive removal of street trees
from North Epping over many years, in particular, the removal of the Angophora Costata
outside Epping North Primary School.
Mayor's Notes
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24 MN10/09 Mayor's Notes from 1 to 31 August
2009
(F2004/07053)
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Saturday 1 August
– The Mayor attended the Brooklyn Community Association AGM at Brooklyn.
Saturday 1 August
– The Mayor attended the Rotary Club of St Ives “Bollywood” Fundraising
Dinner at Hornsby RSL Club.
Thursday 6 August
– The Mayor attended the NSROC 2009 Annual Conference and Dinner at Mandalay
Reception Centre, Lane Cove.
Friday 7 August –
The Mayor attended the Knit In at Hornsby Library.
Saturday 8 August
– The Mayor attended the Easy Care Gardening Garden and Market Day at Pymble.
Saturday 8 August
– The Mayor attended the Kick a Goal for Kids Charity Dinner at Hornsby RSL
Club.
Saturday 8 August
– The Mayor attended the Sri Lanka Association of NSW Inc Annual Winter Ball
at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel.
Sunday 9 August –
The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended the United Indian Associations Inc 2009 India
Australia Friendship Fair at Sydney Olympic Park.
Monday 10 August
– The Mayor attended a Morning Tea at Southern Cross Laboratories Dural to
congratulate Mr Keith Bell on the receipt of his OAM.
Wednesday 12 August
– The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended Epping RSL Sub-Branch’s 90th
Anniversary Celebration Luncheon at Epping RSL and Community Club.
Sunday 16 August
– The Mayor attended Berowra RSL Sub Branch Victory in the Pacific and Battle
of Long Tan Service at Berowra.
Sunday 16 August
– The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended the Indian Seniors Group Celebration of
the 62nd Indian Independence Day at Epping.
Saturday 22 August
– The Mayor and Councillor Browne attended the Warrah Woolshed Dance at Dural
Country Club.
Sunday 23 August
– The Mayor and Councillor Chopra attended the Friends of Lisgar Gardens Gala
Day at the Gardens in Hornsby.
Sunday 23 August
– The Mayor attended the Sydney Sri Ayyappa Celebration at the Sri Siva Sharatha Temple in Dural.
Monday 24 August
– The Mayor attended the official opening of the Epping West Primary School
Hall at Epping.
Monday 24 August
– The Mayor and Councillor Chopra attended the Berowra FEC Roundtable Forum
re Broadband and Communication Issues and Business Lunch at Dural Country
Club.
Monday 24 August
– The Mayor hosted a Citizenship Ceremony at Pennant Hills Community Centre.
Monday 24 August
– The Mayor, Councillor Browne and Councillor Mills attended the West Pennant
Hills Sports Club Community Support Presentation Evening at Cherrybrook.
Friday 28 August
– The Mayor attended the Roselea Bushcare Group’s Open Day at Beecroft.
Friday 28 August
– The Mayor attended the Special Olympics 2009 Variety Night Dinner Pre-event
Thank You Function at Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.
Saturday 29 August
– The Mayor presented trophies at Ku-ring-gai and District Soccer Association
Boys’ Gala Day at Montview Oval.
Sunday 30 August
– The Mayor attended Cherrybrook Chinese Community Association’s 20th
Anniversary Party at Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre.
Sunday 30 August
– Councillor Chopra, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Virat Kavi Sammelan
Entertainment by Hindi Poets from India in aid of Fiji Flood Victims at Blacktown.
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Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given
Nil
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
Nil
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING terminated at 9.17
pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at
the meeting held on Wednesday, 14 October, 2009, at which meeting the signature
hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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