MINUTES OF Ordinary Meeting

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday, 17 February, 2010

at 6.44 pm

PRESENT

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

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Rev. Steve Cook, from 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 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 / leave of absence

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

THAT the apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor McMurdo in respect of an inability to attend the Ordinary Meeting on 17 February 2010 be accepted and leave of absence be granted.

NOTE:       At the Planning Meeting held on 3 February, 2010, an apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor Chopra in respect of an inability to attend the Ordinary Meeting on 17 February, 2010 was accepted and leave of absence granted.

presentations

Ms Linda Chen, on behalf of the Australian Northern Chinese Business Council, presented the Mayor with a Letter of Appointment in recognition of his appointment as President of the Business Council on 7 February, 2010.

declarations of interest

COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE declared a pecuniary interest in Item 23 -WK8/10 Tender No. T36/2009:  Supply and Installation of 40km/h Impact Rated Stainless Steel Bollards.  Refer to that Item for details.

confirmation of minutes

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

THAT the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday 9 December, 2009 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

petitionS

Nil

Mayoral Minutes

Nil

Notices of Motion

Nil

1                 NOM1/10  Deductible Gift Recipient Obligations of Council

(F2009/00174)

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

THAT the General Manager submit a report to the March 2010 Ordinary Meeting outlining the process to be followed and the obligations to be accepted if Council was to be endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) enabling Council to receive gifts of money or property, the value of which can be claimed by donors as income tax deductions.

Rescission Motions

Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

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

THAT COUNCILLOR SMART be permitted to raise a Matter of Urgency regarding the Bunya Bunya trees located at 19c Ethel Street, Hornsby.

28               MOU1/10  Bunya Bunya Trees - 19c Ethel Street, Hornsby

 (F2008/00079-02 )

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

THAT the Executive Manager, Environment Division submit a report to the next Ordinary Meeting of Council providing the following details regarding the Bunya Bunya trees located at 19c Ethel Street, Hornsby:

1. The cost associated with the removal of the fruit from the trees.

2. The heritage value of the trees and the implications of the associated heritage provisions.

3. The contribution of the trees to the streetscape and to the Hornsby local government area.

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, 6, 11, 15 and 23 were withdrawn for discussion.

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

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24 and 25 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

Nil

General Manager's Division

2                 GM1/10     Proposed Memorandum of Understanding - Hornsby Shire Council, Hills Shire Council and Hawkesbury City Council

(F2004/06248)

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

THAT Council:

1.      Pursue the Memorandum of Understanding for a regional partnership with both The Hills Shire Council and the Hawkesbury City Council and singularly with The Hills Shire Council in the event that the Hawkesbury City Council declines to participate.

2.      Authorise the Mayor and General Manager to finalise and execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of Council.

3.      Agree to the regional partnership proceeding on the basis as outlined in General Manager’s Report No. GM1/10 with six monthly reports to Council.

3                 GM3/10     Elections - Caretaker Period

 (F2010/00046)

Mr Joe Nagy, of Wahroonga, addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Hutchence, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,

THAT Council:

1. Note that no official caretaker period applies to local government prior to ordinary local government elections in NSW.

2. Note that the adoption of a caretaker policy by Council, managing the activities of Council in the lead up to ordinary elections, is non obligatory and would be a voluntary and discretionary action by Council.

3. Adopt the draft policy as contained in General Manager’s Report No. GM 3/10 with the deletion of the second paragraph of clause 5.5.

4. Forward the adopted policy to the Division of Local Government, Department of Premier and Cabinet (DLG) for its information.

FURTHER THAT:

1.       Council note the letter dated 1 February, 2010 from the DLG (reference number A197647) including the DLG’s view that Mr Tom Richmond’s Code of Conduct complaint was handled both by the DLG and Council in a manner which departed from the DLG’s definition of usual practice; with Council having done so under legal advice.

2.       Council, Councillors and staff fully co-operate with the Ombudsman in any review of the processes involved in the matter of complaints made by Mr Tom Richmond under Council’s Code of Conduct.

4                 GM4/10     Review of Internal Audit Plan 2009/2010 (As at 31/12/2009)

(F2004/06186-02)

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

THAT:

1.      The contents of the General Manager’s Report No. GM4/10 be received and noted.

2.      A review of the Internal Audit Plan continue to be presented to Council on a half yearly basis.

Corporate and Community Division

5                 CC8/10      Hornsby Shire Council Libraries - Review of Opening Hours

(F2004/05999-02)

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

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. CC8/10 be received and noted.

6                 CC2/10      November/December 2009 Investment and Borrowing Report

(F2004/06987)

Mr Joe Nagy, of Wahroonga, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT the contents of the Executive Manager’s Report No. CC2/10 be received and noted.

7                 CC3/10      Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and Other Matters

(F2009/00480)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, 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.

8                 CC4/10      Review of Policy - Donations and Grants - Council Cash and Non Cash

(F2009/00132)

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

THAT the Policy - Donations and Grants – Council Cash and Non Cash (as amended), attached to Executive Manager’s Report No. CC4/10, be adopted.

9                 CC5/10      Document Access Applications 19 November 2009 - 22 January 2010

(F2004/07298)

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

THAT the documents outlined in Attachment 2 of Executive Manager’s Report No. CC5/10 remain exempt from release under Council's Document Access Policy.

10               CC6/10      2009/10 Management Plan and Budget - December 2009 Quarter Review

(F2008/00630)

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

THAT the December 2009 Quarter Review of the Management Plan for 2009/10 – 2011/12 and the Budget for 2009/10 be received and noted.

Environment Division

11               EN5/10      Tree Removal on nature strip at 27 Blackbutt Avenue, Pennant Hills

(F2009/00081-09)

Mr Garth Dyer, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT consideration of Executive Manager’s Report No. EN5/10 be deferred, pending further advice from the Executive Manager, Environment Division regarding the current condition of the tree.

12               EN1/10      Native Vegetation Communities of Hornsby Shire Study

(F2004/09257)

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

THAT Council endorse the “Native Vegetation Communities of Hornsby Shire 2008 Update” and place the study and associated latest mapping on public exhibition for a period of 42 days.

13               EN2/10      Tender T30/2009 - Landscaping and Associated Bulk Material Supplies

(F2009/00741)

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

THAT Council accept the tenders of:

·          Benedict Sand and Gravel

·          Thomson Landscape Supplies

·          Camden Soil Mix

·          M. Collins and Sons 

as Council’s preferred suppliers for landscaping and associated bulk materials for a two year period, with an option to extend the contract for a further 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance.

14               EN3/10      Parks Capital Works 2009-2010 December Quarter Progress Report

(F2004/06971)

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

THAT the contents of Executive Manager's Report No. EN3/10 be received and noted.

15               EN4/10      Tree Removal at 34 Dean Street, West Pennant Hills

(TA/1413/2007)

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

THAT consideration of Executive Manager’s Report No. EN4/10 be deferred to the Ordinary Meeting of 17 March, 2010 to allow the applicant the opportunity of addressing Council regarding this matter.

16               EN6/10      2010 International Drought Symposium - University of California

(F2004/06225)

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

THAT Council approve the attendance of the Manager, Water Catchments at the International Drought Symposium to be held on 24-26 March, 2010 in Riverside, University of California, USA, as professional development under his contractual conditions.

Planning Division

Nil

Works Division

17               WK1/10     Works Progress Report - December 2009 Quarterly Report - Assets Branch

(F2004/05959-02)

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

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK1/10 be received and the progress of the 2009/10 Assets Branch Programmes for the December 2009 quarter be noted.

18               WK2/10     Works Progress Report - December 2009 Quarterly - Traffic and Road Safety Branch

(F2004/05959-02)

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

THAT Council endorse the activities undertaken by the Traffic and Road Safety Branch for the period 1 October 2009 to 31 December 2009.

19               WK3/10     Works Progress Report - December Quarter 2009 - Design and Construction Branch

(F2004/05959-02)

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

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK3/10 be received and noted.

20               WK4/10     Tender T34/2009:  Supply and Delivery of Precast Concrete Drainage Products

(F2009/00813)

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

THAT Council accept the tender submitted by Holcim Australia Pty Ltd trading as Humes for all works under Tender No. T34/2009:  Supply and Delivery of Precast Concrete Drainage Products.

21               WK5/10     Tender T33/2009:  Concreting:  Form and Finish

(F2009/00812)

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

THAT Council accept tenders for Tender No. T33/2009: Concreting; Form and Finish, as follows:

Work category	First preference	Second preference
Concrete paving	Foster Civil Contracting Constructions Pty Ltd	Devcon Civil Pty Ltd
Drainage structures	Devcon Civil Pty Ltd	Foster Civil Contracting Constructions Pty Ltd
Kerb and guttering	South West Kerbing	Foster Civil Contracting Constructions Pty Ltd

22               WK7/10     Tender No. T28/2009: Hornsby Quarry - Land Filling Approval

(F2009/00753)

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

THAT:   

1. Council not accept any tender and negotiate with Cardno in the first instance regarding the scope of the works to arrive at a lump sum tender price.

2. Council decline to invite fresh tenders or seek fresh applications from tenderers or persons expressing interest in the contract, for the following reasons:

         i)       Council has tested the market for the project and further tendering or fresh    applications are not likely to produce a better result.

         ii)      Timing constraints do not unduly delay this project.

3. Subject to the satisfactory conclusion of negotiations, Council enter into a contract with Cardno to undertake the works that will enable Council to seek the necessary approvals to allow for the filling of the quarry void with Virgin Excavated Natural Material.

4. In the event that negotiations with Cardno are not successful, similar negotiations proceed with GHD, and be reported back to Council.

5. The price be made public upon formal acceptance of the tender.

23               WK8/10     Tender No. T36/2009:  Supply and Installation of 40km/h Impact Rated Stainless Steel Bollards

(F2009/00845)

NOTE: COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE declared a pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 52 of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE on the Declaration of Interest form as: "One of the tenderers is a client of my company". COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE was not present at, or in sight of, the Meeting when the item was being discussed or voted on.

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

THAT:

1.      Council not accept any tender, and prepare detailed bollard and footing designs and call tenders for the fabrication of bollards only.

2.      Council decline to invite fresh tenders or seek fresh applications from tenderers or persons expressing interest in the contract, for the following reasons:

         i)        Council has tested the market for the project and further tendering or fresh applications are not likely to produce a better result.

         ii)        It is to Council’s financial advantage to take the recommended action.

24               WK9/10     Works Building Services - Graffiti and Vandalism December 2009 Quarterly Report

(F2004/00728)

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

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK9/10 be received and noted.

25               WK10/10   Engineering Services - Building Capital Works Program 2009/2010 - December 2009 Quarterly Report

(F2004/05958)

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

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK10/10 be received and noted.

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

NOTE:        The General Manager tabled a letter dated 1 February, 2010 from the Division of Local Government, Department of Premier and Cabinet (DLG) (reference number A197647) regarding a complaint made by Mr Tom Richmond under Council’s Code of Conduct.  The letter was attached to Memo No. GM1/10 to which was also attached previous letters from the DLG in respect of the issue.  Those letters were dated 24 February, 2009 (reference number A163521); 1 June, 2009 (reference number A174905); and 26 October, 2009 (reference number A191223).

Mayor's Notes

26               MN13/09   Mayor's Notes from 1 to 30 November 2009

(F2004/07053)

Sunday 1 November – The Mayor attended the Police and Community Youth Clubs Service of Thanksgiving at St John’s Uniting Church, Wahroonga.

Monday 2 November – The Mayor attended the Rotary Club of Epping John William Langston Memorial Scholarship Presentation Dinner at Boronia Grove Function Centre, Epping.

Friday 6 November – The Mayor attended the iNova Pharmaceuticals Launch Event at Thornleigh.

Friday 6 November – The Mayor attended Hornsby Meals on Wheels Annual Volunteer Thank You and Presentation Lunch at Asquith Golf Club.

Friday 6 November – Councillor Smart, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Rotary Club of Berowra 30^th Annual Art and Craft Exhibition Opening Night at Berowra Community Centre.

Friday 6 November – The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended the Rays of Hope Inaugural Ball at the Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney.

Saturday 7 November – The Mayor, accompanied by Councillor Chopra, officially opened the new Rural Fire Control Office at Berowra.

Saturday 7 November – The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended the Grupo Pastoral Don Bosco Annual Charity Dinner at Roselea Community Centre.

Saturday 7 November – The Mayor attended Movies under the Stars at Forest Park, Epping.

Sunday 8 November – The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended Hornsby RSL Sub Branch Youth Club’s 50^th Anniversary Picnic and Reunion Day at Galston Park

Wednesday 11 November – The Mayor attended the Remembrance Day Commemoration Service at Hornsby Cenotaph.

Thursday 12 November – The Mayor launched the 2009 Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal at Hornsby Westfield.

Thursday 12 November – The Mayor attended the National Training Platinum Awards at the Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney.

Friday 13 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended The Shack Evening BBQ at Epping.

Saturday 14 November – The Mayor attended Movies under the Stars at Warrina Street Oval, Berowra.

Tuesday 17 November – The Mayor attended Bendigo Bank North Epping’s Community Grants Program 2009 Presentation at North Epping.

Thursday 19 November – The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended Mr V I Ratnapala’s celebration of 3 years’ practice as a Solicitor and Conveyancer in the Hornsby area, at Normanhurst.

Friday 20 November – The Mayor attended the Opening Ceremony for Pacific Hills Christian School’s New Building at Dural.

Saturday 21 November – The Mayor welcomed participants at a Community Meeting held at Asquith Leagues Club.

Saturday 21 November – The Mayor attended Movies under the Stars at Ruddock Park , Westleigh.

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

Wednesday 25 November – The Mayor attended the “Mayors against the CBD Metro” Press Conference at Parliament House, Sydney.

Thursday 26 November – The Mayor attended the Australian Living Launch of the Eco Challenge at Redfern.

Saturday 28 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Bushcare and Community Nursery Volunteers Annual Workshop at Hornsby RSL Club.

Saturday 28 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the North Epping Village Fair in celebration of North Epping Community Bank’s 6^th Birthday, at North Epping Shopping Centre.

Saturday 28 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Official Opening of Greenway Park Early Childhood Education Centre and Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre at Cherrybrook.

Saturday 28 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, officiated at The Youth Art Prize Award and The Hornsby Art Prize Award ceremonies at Cherrybrook.

Sunday 29 November – Councillor McMurdo, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Music in the Park Event at McKell Park, Brooklyn.

NOTE:    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.

27               MN1/10     Mayor's Notes from 1 to 31 December 2009

(F2004/07053)

Wednesday 2 December – Mrs Berman, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Camp Hike Climb Launch at Hornsby.

Thursday 3 December – The Mayor attended Loreto Normanhurst’s Year 7-11 Awards Ceremony at the School.

Thursday 3 December – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Hunters Hill Mayoral Christmas Drinks at Hunters Hill Town Hall.

Friday 4 December – The Mayor attended Mount St Benedict College’s Annual Presentation Day at Hornsby RSL Club.

Friday 4 December – The Mayor attended Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Parkinson’s Support Group Christmas Party at Asquith Bowling & Recreation Club.

Friday 4 December – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended Hornsby War Memorial Committee’s Christmas Dinner at Hornsby RSL Club.

Friday 4 December – Councillor Russell, on behalf of the Mayor, attended The Hills Shire Council’s Mayoral Community Christmas Party at Bella Vista.

Sunday 6 December – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Friends of Lisgar Gardens Christmas Social Sunday at Lisgar Gardens.

Sunday 6 December – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, and Councillor Chopra attended the performance by Epping RSL Golden Kangaroos Concert Band and The Tempo Terrific Band at The Epping Club.

Monday 7 December – The Mayor attended Arden Infants’ Christmas Celebration “Carols at Sunset” at Roselea Community Centre, Carlingford.

Tuesday 8 December – The Mayor attended Barker Junior School’s 2009 Celebration at The Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.

Wednesday 9 December – The Mayor attended Wideview Public School’s 2009 Presentation Day at the School.

Thursday 10 December – The Mayor attended Galston Public School’s Annual Presentation Day at Galston Seventh Day Adventist Hall.

Thursday 10 December – The Mayor attended Galston High School’s Annual Presentation Evening at the School.

Friday 11 December – The Mayor attended Hornsby Girls High School’s Annual Speech Day at Hornsby RSL Club.

Friday 11 December – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended Cheltenham Girls High School’s Annual Presentation Day at Sydney Opera House.

Friday 11 December – The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended the City of Ryde Christmas Season Celebration at Brush Farm House, Eastwood.

Saturday 12 December – The Mayor attended Hornsby Community Church Carols in the Park at Hornsby Park.

Sunday 13 December – The Mayor attended Hornsby Dog Training Club’s Christmas Party at Rofe Park.

Monday 14 December – The Mayor attended Asquith Boys High School Presentation Evening at the School.

Monday 14 December – The Mayor attended the KH & HDCA Christmas Bash at Asquith Bowling & Recreation Club.

Tuesday 15 December – The Mayor attended the Iranian Ladies Group Christmas Lunch at Pennant Hills.

Tuesday 15 December – The Mayor attended Normanhurst Boys High School Annual Presentation Evening at Hornsby RSL Club.

Tuesday 15 December – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended Asquith Girls High School Annual Presentation Evening at the School.

Wednesday 16 December – The Mayor attended the Commissioning of The Reverend Christopher Pears as Rector of St Luke’s Anglican Parish at Hornsby Heights.

Thursday 17 December – The Mayor attended the Italian Senior Group’s Christmas Lunch at Willow Park.

Thursday 17 December – The Mayor hosted the Mayoral Community Christmas Reception at Hornsby RSL Club.

Sunday 20 December – The Mayor attended Reverend Arthur Pearce’s Service of Closure at St John’s Uniting Church, Wahroonga.

Monday 21 December – The Mayor attended the Twilight Markets and Christmas Concert at Waitara Oval.

NOTE:    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.

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

Nil

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

Nil

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil

THE MEETING terminated at 7.29 pm

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday, 17 March, 2010, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

CONFIRMED                                                                         CHAIRMAN

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