MINUTES OF Ordinary Meeting

 

Held at COUNCIL CHAMBERS, HORNSBY

on Wednesday, 17 November, 2010

at 6.37 pm

 

 

PRESENT

 

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

 

NOTE:  The Mayor, having declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 7, left the meeting for consideration of that item.  The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Hutchence, assumed the chair for that item.

 

NATIONAL ANTHEM

 

OPENING PRAYER

 

Rev. Louise Pollock, of Thornleigh Community Baptist 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 purposes of providing a record of public comment at the meeting, supporting the democratic process, broadening knowledge and participation in community affairs, and demonstrating Council’s commitment to openness and accountability.  The recordings will be made available on Council’s website once the Minutes have been finalised. All speakers are requested to ensure their comments are relevant to the issue at hand and to refrain from making personal comments or criticisms."

 

APOLOGIES / leave of absence

 

Nil

 

presentations

 

Nil

 

declarations of interest

 

COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a significant non pecuniary interest in Item 7 – EN50/10

Voluntary Planning Agreement - DA/567/2010 - 5 Maroota Way, Beecroft.  Refer to that item for details.

 

COUNCILLOR MILLS declared a less than significant non pecuniary interest in Item 11 - EN54/10 Tender T23/2010: Sportsground Lighting Greenway Park, Cherrybrook. Refer to that item for details.

 

COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a less than significant non pecuniary interest in Item 19 -   WK79/10 County Drive, Cherrybrook - Evaluation of Traffic Calming Trial.  Refer to that item for details.

 

confirmation of minutes

 

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

 

THAT the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday 20 October 2010 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil.

 

petitionS

 

COUNCILLOR EVANS tabled a petition objecting to the proposed change of operating hours and service fees from January 2011 at the Asquith and Westleigh Childcare Centres. 

 

COUNCILLOR MILLS tabled a petition objecting to the proposed new bus route along Macquarie Drive, Cherrybrook.

 

Mayoral Minutes

 

Nil

 

Notices of Motion

 

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, 5, 7, 10, 17, 19 and 23 were withdrawn for discussion.

 

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

 

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21 and 22 be adopted

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil.

 

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

 

1                 GM24/10   Councils Online Tender

(F2010/00561)

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

 

THAT:

 

1.      The General Manager be authorised to finalise consultancy and tender specifications.

 

2.      A further report be submitted to Council following the evaluation of tenders received.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

Corporate and Community Division

 

2                 CC65/10    Councillors' Expenses and Facilities Policy - 2010 Annual Review

(F2006/00032)

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

 

THAT:

 

1.      The amended Councillors’ Expenses and Facility Policy, as attached to Report No. CC65/10, be adopted for the purpose of public exhibition.

 

2.      If submissions are received during the public exhibition period, a further report be prepared for Council’s consideration which addresses those submissions.

 

3.      Should no submissions be received, the Policy as attached to Report No. CC65/10 be adopted.

 

4.      A copy of the amended Policy be forwarded to the Division of Local Government.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

3                 CC72/10    2010/11 Investments and Borrowings - Report for Period Ending September 2010

(F2004/06987)

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

 

THAT the contents of the Executive Manager’s Report No. CC72/10 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

4                 CC73/10    September 2010 Quarterly Review - Delivery Program 2010 - 2014 Including Operational Plan (Budget) 2010 - 2011

(F2009/00617)

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

 

THAT the September 2010 Quarterly Review of the Operational Plan (Budget) 2010/11 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

Environment Division

 

5                 EN48/10    2009/2010 NSROC State of the Environment Report

(F2005/01154)

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

 

THAT Council endorse the text in the DISCUSSION section of Executive Manager’s Report No. EN48/10 for inclusion in the NSROC State of the Environment Report 2009/2010.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

6                 EN49/10    Catchments Remediation Rate (CRR) Annual Expenditure Report 2009/2010

(F2005/00829-02)

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

 

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. EN49/10 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

7                 EN50/10    Voluntary Planning Agreement - DA/567/2010 - 5 Maroota Way, Beecroft

(DA/567/2010)

NOTE: COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of the interest was stated by COUNCILLOR BERMAN on the Declaration of Interest form as: "A person well known to me made a representation in respect of this matter".  COUNCILLOR BERMAN was not present at, or in sight of, the Meeting when the item was being discussed or voted on.

 

NOTE:  In view of the Mayor’s advice that he would be leaving the Meeting during discussion and voting of Item 7, the Deputy Mayor assumed the Chair for consideration of the Item.

 

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

 

THAT:

 

1.   The General Manager be authorised to execute the Voluntary Planning Agreement, deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisors.

 

2.   A copy of the Voluntary Planning Agreement be forwarded to the NSW Department of Planning for its records.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

 

8                 EN51/10    Amendment to the 2010/2011 Adopted Fees and Charges - Commercial Waste Services

(F2006/00490)

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

 

THAT Council adopt the recommended changes to the 2010/2011 Fees and Charges for Commercial Waste Services as outlined in Executive Manager’s Report No. EN51/10 and in accordance with Section 610B(2) of the Local Government Act 1993.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

9                 EN52/10    Parks Capital Works 2010-2011 September Quarter Progress Report

(F2004/06971)

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

 

THAT the contents of Executive Manager's Report No. EN52/10 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

10               EN53/10    Water Quality Monitoring Program - Annual  Report 2009/2010

(F2004/06708)

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

 

THAT:

 

1.      Council adopt the Water Quality Monitoring Program – 2009/10 Annual Report.

 

2.      Council endorse the consideration of options incorporating water sensitive urban design

         (WSUD) principles for major drainage infrastructure upgrades in order to reduce the      impact of pollutants and the increased frequency of damaging flows on creeks in   receiving waters.

 

3.      Subject to consultation with the Expenditure Review Panel, Catchments Remediation Rate funds be made available to stormwater drainage projects that incorporate effective water sensitive urban design solutions.

 

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

11               EN54/10    Tender T23/2010: Sportsground Lighting Greenway Park, Cherrybrook 

(F2010/00511)

NOTE: COUNCILLOR MILLS declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of the interest was stated by COUNCILLOR MILLS on the Declaration of Interest form as “My two boys have played for the AUSKICK for the AFL Club that uses the site”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “This will not affect my decision”.

 

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

 

THAT Council accept the tender of REES Electrical Pty Ltd for all work under Tender No. T23/2010:  Sportsground Lighting Greenway Park Cherrybrook.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

12               EN55/10    Onsite Sewage Management Strategy

(F2004/09495)

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

 

that:

 

1.      The draft Onsite Sewage Management Strategy 2010-2012 be placed on public exhibition for four weeks.

 

2.      A further report be presented to Council giving the results of the public exhibition.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

13               EN56/10    Proposed Tender "Receipt and Disposal of Domestic, Green, Trade, Clean-up, Street Sweeper and Gross Pollution Trap Wastes Tender 2010"

(F2010/00584)

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

 

THAT Council endorse the calling of tenders for the “Receipt and Disposal of Domestic, Green, Trade, Clean-up, Street Sweeper and Gross Pollution Trap Waste 2010”.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

Planning Division

 

Nil

 

Works Division

 

14               WK74/10   Works Building Services - Graffiti and Vandalism September 2010 Quarterly Report

(F2004/00728)

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

 

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK74/10 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

15               WK75/10   Engineering Services - Building Capital Works Program 2010/2011 - September 2010 Quarterly Report

(F2004/05958)

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

 

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK75/10 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

16               WK76/10   Works Progress Report - September 2010 Quarter - Assets Branch

(F2004/05959-02)

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

 

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK76/10 be received and the progress of the 2010/11 Assets Branch Programmes for the September 2010 Quarter be noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

17               WK77/10   Works Progress Report - September Quarter 2010 - Design and Construction Branch

(F2004/05959-02)

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

 

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK 77/10 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

18               WK78/10   Works Progress Report - September 2010 Quarterly - Traffic And Road Safety Branch

(F2005/00001)

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

 

THAT Council endorse the activities undertaken by the Traffic and Road Safety Branch for the period 1 June 2010 to 30 September 2010.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

19               WK79/10   County Drive Cherrybrook - Evaluation of Traffic Calming Trial

(F2010/00089-06)

NOTE: COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of the interest was stated by COUNCILLOR BERMAN on the Declaration of Interest form as “People known to me made representations in respect of this matter”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “These people were on both sides of the debate”.

 

Mr Stephen Grosser, of Cherrybrook, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Ranji Premaratne, of Cherrybrook, addressed Council regarding this item. 

Mrs Jillian Smith, of Cherrybrook, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR EVANS, seconded by COUNCILLOR SMART,

 

THAT:

 

1.       The traffic calming trial on County Drive, Cherrybrook be concluded and the results of the trial referred to the Local Traffic Committee for a recommendation, with Council’s advice that the trial arrangement has been shown to have achieved its objectives.

 

2.       The Local Traffic Committee be requested to consider, and if accepted, Council implement the following alterations:

 

          i)       removal of parking in peak hours and line marking to provide two turn lanes in Woodgrove Avenue on the approach to County Drive

 

          ii)      removal of parking on the southern side of John Road between County Drive and Ashford Road in peak hours and review of the parking lane in County Drive near John Road

 

          iii)     provision of an exclusive left turn lane in County Drive between Castle Hill Road and Treetops Road or a comment whether other improvements may be required

 

          iv)     amendment of access from Darlington Drive into County Drive to alleviate queuing issues

 

          v)      extension of the southern left hand turning lane into Castle Hill Road past the intersection of Treetops Road to near the first residence that fronts County Drive.

 

3.       Council endorse the proposed alternate cycleway proposal along David Road and Purchase Road for detailed evaluation, consultation and referral to the Local Traffic Committee for a recommendation.

 

A FORESHADOWED MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MILLS,

 

THAT Consideration of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK79/10 be deferred to allow a “Town Hall” meeting to be held at Cherrybrook Community Centre to gain further feedback from residents.

 

THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR EVANS, seconded by COUNCILLOR SMART WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Councillors Berman and Mills

 

 

20               WK80/10   Tender T21/2010 - Hire of Plant and Equipment

(F2010/00484)

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

 

THAT Council accept the tender from each of the following suppliers for Tender T21/2010 - Hire of Plant and Equipment, and prepare an eligibility list from which offers to hire will be made as and when required, for a two year period.

 

A& A Plant Hire

AMS Excavations

Anova Constructions

Australian Grader Hire

C&J Galea Haulage

Country Improvements

EarthCorp

HA & WI Black

Joes Excavations

Ken Coles Excavations

KG & PK Daly Excavations

Mark Woodbury Contracting

Mistral Plumbing

M P Schultz Excavations

Navacrest

N & M Excavations

Paverite Excavations

Raygal

Regal Excavations

Sharpe Bros

Speter

T&F Plant Hire

U-DO-IT Excavations

Universal Mobile Tower Hire

Hire One

P & M Galea

Acclaimed Plant Hire

Allards Plant Hire Pty Ltd

APEC

Aqua Assets

Charter Contracting

E&B Tipper Hire

Keeden Contracting

S&M Spiteri Constructions

Schembris Earthmoving

The Water Cart  Specialists

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

21               WK81/10   "Wellum Bulla" - Hornsby Shire Council Materials Handling Facility Monitoring Committee

(F2004/09261-02)

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

 

THAT Council note the attached Minutes of Meeting 3/10 of “Wellum Bulla” – Hornsby Shire Council Materials Handling Facility Monitoring Committee held on 14 October 2010.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

22               WK82/10   Tender T20/2010 - Grass Cutting of Roadsides

(F2010/00482)

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

 

THAT Council accept the following tenders for Tender No. T20/2010: Grass Cutting of Roadsides:

 

1.      “House With No Steps” for sites in Zone 1 (north of Thornleigh).

 

2.      Luhrmann Environment Management for sites in Zone 2 (south of Thornleigh)

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

Supplementary Reports

23               CC74/10  Asquith and Westleigh Child Care Centres - Opening Hours and Service Fees from January 2011 - Response to Matter of Urgency No MOU23/10

(F2005/00241)

Mrs Alexandra Ravaillion, of Westleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Janda Tanner, of Westleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

 

THAT:

 

1.      The contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. CC74/10 be received and noted.

 

2.      Council note the consultation that has been undertaken with parents/carers from the Asquith and Westleigh Child Care Centres as required by Matter of Urgency No MOU23/10.

 

3.      Based on the survey results of the parents/carers from the Asquith and Westleigh Child Care Centres, and a further assessment by staff, Council withdraw the recently advertised service offer at the Westleigh and Asquith Child Care Centres for 2011 and maintain the status quo with respect to the hours of operation and the service fees for 2 to 5 year olds.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

 

24               MN11/10   Mayor's Notes from 1 to 31 October 2010

(F2004/07053)

Friday 1 October – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the opening night of Hornsby Arts Council Arts Fanfare 2010 Exhibition Two at Hornsby Library.

 

Wednesday 6 October – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Committee for Sydney Policy Forum “Cities within Cities” at Energy Australia’s Sydney office.

 

Sunday 10 October – The Mayor attended the 350.org Tree Planting Day at Neil Park, Hornsby.

 

Sunday 10 October – The Mayor attended the opening of the Outback Bakehouse at Windsor.

 

Monday 11 October – The Mayor, Councillor Browne and Councillor Russell attended the celebration of John Alexander MP’s move into the Bennelong Electorate Office at Epping.

 

Wednesday 13 October – The Mayor hosted a Breakfast Meeting with Federal and State Members of Parliament representing Hornsby Shire, at the Council Chambers.

 

Thursday 14 October – The Mayor and Councillor Browne attended the Rural Fire Service Medal Presentation at Cowan.

 

Friday 15 October – The Mayor attended David and Marie Edwards 50th Wedding Anniversary Dinner at Berowra Waters.

 

Saturday 16 October – The Mayor officiated at the opening of the Hornsby Relay for Life at Rofe Park, Hornsby.

 

Saturday 16 October – The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended the Sinhalese Cultural Forum of NSW Twentieth Anniversary Dinner at Castle Hill.

 

Sunday 17 October – The Mayor participated in the SAN Run for Life Fun Run at Wahroonga.

 

Monday 18 October – The Mayor officiated at three Citizenship Ceremonies at the Council Chambers.

 

Tuesday 19 October – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, and Councillor Browne attended the Hills Schools Industry Partnership Chamber of Commerce After 5 Event at The Epping Club.

 

Tuesday 19 October – The Mayor attended the Hornsby and Upper North Shore Advocate 2010 Achiever Awards at Asquith Leagues Club.

 

Wednesday 20 October – The Mayor addressed school children at the AusCivics Film Festival at Hornsby RSL Club.

 

Thursday 21 October – The Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor Browne attended the official opening of The Oxford Street Revitalisation Project at Epping.

 

Friday 22 October – The Mayor attended The Hills Grammar School Foundation Assembly and Commissioning of School Leaders 2011 at Kenthurst.

 

Friday 22 October – The Mayor attended the official launch of “Wrapped in Hornsby”, a joint project between Studio ARTES and Hornsby Council, in Hornsby Mall.

 

Sunday 24 October – Wednesday 27 October – The Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor McMurdo, Councillor Smart, Councillor Evans, Councillor Browne and Councillor Martin attended the Local Government Association Annual Conference in Albury.

 

Thursday 28 October – The Mayor attended the Friends of Redfield College Gathering at Dural.

 

Friday 29 October – The Mayor officially opened the Northside Medical Imaging Special Balloon Dedication Ceremony at Hornsby.

 

Sunday 31 October – The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended the Mount Colah Neighbourhood Watch Afternoon Tea at Asquith Bowling Club.

 

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.

 

CALLED OVER AND NOTED.

 

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

 

Nil

 

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

 

Nil

  

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

Nil

 

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

 

Nil

 

THE MEETING terminated at 8.25pm.

 

 

 

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday, 15 December, 2010, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

 

 

 

CONFIRMED                                                                         CHAIRMAN

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