MINUTES OF Ordinary Meeting

 

Held at COUNCIL CHAMBERS, HORNSBY

on Wednesday, 15 December, 2010

at 6.36 pm

 

 

PRESENT

 

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

 

NOTE:       Councillor Browne and Councillor Russell arrived at the Meeting at 6.40 pm prior to Council’s consideration of Apologies/Leave of Absence.                                                                              

 

NATIONAL ANTHEM

 

OPENING PRAYER

 

Rev. Karina Kreminski of Community Life Church, Cherrybrook 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

 

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

 

THAT the apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor Hutchence and Councillor Martin in respect of an inability to attend the Ordinary Meeting on 15 December, 2010 be accepted and leave of absence be granted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

presentations

 

Nil

 

declarations of interest

 

COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in respect of Item 10 - EN60/10 - Pennant Hills Park Matters -  Ern Holmes Oval and the Netball Facility.  Refer to that Item for details.

 

COUNCILLOR MILLS declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in respect of Item 11 - EN61/10 - Tender T27/2010 - Pre-fabricated Amenities Building, John Purchase Public School Oval, Cherrybrook.  Refer to that Item for details.

 

COUNCILLOR MILLS declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in respect of Item 16 -   WK86/10 - Tender T26/2010:  Construction of John Purchase Oval Extension and Car Park at 46-60 Purchase Road Cherrybrook.  Refer to that Item for details.

 

NOTE: During discussion of Item 10 - EN60/10 - Pennant Hills Park Matters -  Ern Holmes Oval and the Netball Facility COUNCILLOR MILLS declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in the item. Refer to that Item for details.

 

confirmation of minutes

 

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

 

THAT the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 17 November, 2010 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      nil

___________________________

 

 

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

 

THAT the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting held on 24 November, 2010 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      nil

 

 

petitionS

 

Nil

 

Mayoral Minutes

 

Nil

 

Notices of Motion

 

NOTE:  Notices of Motion No. NOM18/10 and NOM19/10 are included under the ‘Supplementary Reports’ section of these Minutes.

 

Rescission Motions

 

Nil

 

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 sewerage system construction in Galston, Glenorie and Cowan.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

21               MOU4/10  Sewerage System Construction in Galston, Glenorie and Cowan

 

 (F2009/00061 )

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

 

THAT:

 

1.      Council support the urgent commencement of sewerage system construction in Galston, Glenorie and Cowan.

 

2.      On 1 April 2011, Council write to all State and Federal Members of Parliament and the incoming responsible NSW Minister to seek their support for a meeting of all parties to expedite this commencement.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      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, 7, 10, 17, 18 and 19 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, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 be adopted.

 

FOR:               Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans, 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

 

General Manager's Division

 

1                 GM25/10   Friendship Agreement - City of Xi'an

(F2004/06547)

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

 

THAT Council:

 

1.       Give consideration to any amendments required to the draft Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Xi’an.

 

2.       Authorise the Mayor and General Manager to finalise the wording of the Memorandum of Understanding.

 

3.       Authorise the Mayor to execute the finalised Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of Council.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

2                 GM26/10   Lobbying in Local Government

(F2008/00121)

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

 

THAT the contents of the General Manager’s Report No. GM26/10 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

3                 GM27/10   Infrastructure Levy

(F2009/00639)

Mr Peter Waite, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

 

THAT the contents of General Manager’s Report No. GM 27/10 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

Corporate and Community Division

 

4                 CC71/10    Outstanding Council Resolutions - Period Until 31 August 2010

(F2005/00112)

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

 

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. CC71/10 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

5                 CC75/10    Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and Other Matters Returns - Councillors and Designated Persons

(F2010/00368)

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

 

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.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

6                 CC76/10    Request for Funding Support - Dural Rotary Club - Establishment of an Anti Graffiti Squad

(F2008/00104)

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

 

THAT:

 

1.      The contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. CC76/10 be received and noted.

 

2.      Council approve a one off allocation of $5,000 to the Dural Rotary Club, funded from the 2010/11 Engineering Services Graffiti Removal Budget, subject to a satisfactory contractor agreement being signed by Council and the Rotary Club regarding the operation of the project.

 

3.      Project funding be used exclusively on removing graffiti in the Hornsby Shire in the suburbs referred to in Executive Manager’s Report No. CC76/10.

 

4.      Council officers review the operation of the Dural Anti Graffiti Squad following the two year trial period and provide Council with a report on such review.

 

5.      Council not consider funding requests for similar projects until the Dural Graffiti Squad project has been reviewed following the two year trial period.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

7                 CC77/10    2010/11 Investments and Borrowings - Report for Period Ending October 2010

(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. CC77/10 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      Nil

 

Environment Division

 

8                 EN57/10    Sustainable Total Water Cycle Management Strategy and Water Use  - Hornsby LGA – 2000/01 to 2009/10

(F2004/09005)

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

 

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. EN57/10 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

9                 EN59/10    Bushfire Risk Mitigation Manual Works Program

(F2010/00428)

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

 

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. EN59/10 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

10               EN60/10    Pennant Hills Park Matters -  Ern Holmes Oval and the Netball Facility

(F2004/07851-02)

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 interest was stated by COUNCILLOR BERMAN on the Declaration of Interest form as “People known to me are involved with sporting organisations involved with this issue”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “They were on all sides of the argument”.

 

NOTE: During discussion of this item COUNCILLOR MILLS declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in the item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR MILLS on the Declaration of Interest form as “My two sons played AFL Auskick at Greenway Park”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “This will not influence my decision”.

 

Mr Graham Bateman, on behalf of the Pennant Hills Football Club, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Brendan Gregor, on behalf of the Pennant Hills Junior Australian Football Club, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Richard Reid, on behalf of the Pennant Hills Junior Australian Football Club, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Joseph La Posta, on behalf of the Australian Football League, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

 

THAT:

 

1.       The allocation of sport in the 2011 winter season for Ern Holmes Oval be as contained in Attachment 7 to Executive Manager’s Report No. EN60/10, with a review to be conducted with users following season end.

 

2.      In-principle support be given for the splitting of netball match days at Pennant Hills Park over Friday nights and Saturdays and for the funds to be identified to install the necessary floodlight improvements.

 

3.       A Plan of Management for Pennant Hills Park be prepared during 2011/12.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

11               EN61/10    Tender T27/2010 - Pre-fabricated Amenities Building, John Purchase Public School Oval, Cherrybrook

(F2010/00552)

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 interest was stated by COUNCILLOR MILLS on the Declaration of Interest form as “Two of my children attend John Purchase School”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “This will not influence my thinking”.

 

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

 

THAT:

 

1.       Council accept the alternative proposal submitted by Garad Moulded Pre-Cast Pty Ltd. for Tender No. T27/2010: “Pre-fabricated Amenities Building at John Purchase Oval, Cherrybrook” for the lump sum price as stated in the Confidential Memo (ENV 26/2010) attached to Executive Manager’s Report No. EN 61/10.

 

2.       The price be made public on formal acceptance of the tender.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

12               EN63/10    Bushland and Biodiversity Team Annual Report 2009/2010

(F2004/06718)

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

 

THAT Council adopt the ‘Bushland and Biodiversity Team Annual Report 2009/10’ attached to Executive Manager’s Report No. EN63/10.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

13               EN64/10    Renaming of Waitara Oval

(F2004/10112)

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

 

THAT: 

 

1.      Following consultation with the existing users of Waitara Park and the wider community regarding the potential renaming of Waitara Oval, a report be provided for Council’s consideration on the results of the consultation.

 

2.      Subject to point 1. above the cricket oval in Waitara Park be named “Mark Taylor Oval” to commemorate Mr Taylor’s association with the ground and his contribution to cricket.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

Planning Division

 

Nil

 

Works Division

 

14               WK84/10   Tender No T15/2010 - Design and Project Management of Storey Park Community and Child Care Centre, Hornsby

(F2010/00590)

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

 

THAT:

 

1.       Council accept the tender submitted by Mode Design Corp. Pty Ltd for the Design and Project Management of Storey Park Community and Child Care Centre, Hornsby.

 

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

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

15               WK85/10   Tender T29/2010:  Grinding of Concrete Footpaths

(F2010/00635)

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

 

THAT Council accept the tender submitted by The Australian Grinding Company Pty Ltd for Tender No. T29/2010: “Grinding of Concrete Footpaths” as stated in Confidential Memo (WD D&C77/10) attached to Executive Manager’s Report No. WK85/10.

 

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

16               WK86/10   Tender T26/2010:  Construction of John Purchase Oval Extension and Car Park at 46-60 Purchase Road Cherrybrook

(F2010/00573)

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 interest was stated by COUNCILLOR MILLS on the Declaration of Interest form as “Two of my children attend John Purchase School”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “This will not influence my thinking”.

 

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

 

THAT:

 

1.       Council accept the tender submitted by Cardinal Project Services Pty Ltd for Tender No. T26/2010: “Construction of John Purchase Oval Extension and Car Park at 46-60 Purchase Road, Cherrybrook” for the lump sum price as stated in Confidential Memo (WD D&C75/10) attached to Executive Manager’s Report No. WK86/10.

 

2.       The price be made public on formal acceptance of the tender.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

17               WK87/10   Hornsby CBD Drainage Project

(F2004/05959-02)

Ms Catherine Robinson, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

 

THAT:

 

1.       The Flood and Floodplain Risk Management Study for the Hornsby CBD as attached to Executive Manager’s Report No. WK87/10 be received and noted.

 

2.       Council allocate $25,000 from the Section 94 Contribution Civic and Urban Improvements – Drainage Fund for preconstruction activities associated with No. 73 Albert Street, Hornsby and No. 21 Water Street, Hornsby.

 

3.       Once a design solution has been determined to flood proof No. 73 Albert Street, Hornsby a report be prepared for Council’s consideration outlining the works and estimated cost.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

Supplementary Reports

 

18               NOM8/10  Berowra Station Commuter Carpark / Drop Off Zone

(F2009/00417)

Mr John Farquhar, on behalf of the Berowra and District Community Association, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

 

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

 

THAT:

 

1.       As a result of the Roads and Traffic Authority declining to provide a set down and pick up zone outside the new car park at Berowra Railway Station, Council staff monitor the operation of the Pacific Highway at the start of the first school term in 2011 to determine whether part of the kerbside lane outside the new car park could be used for passenger set down and pick up without affecting traffic flow or road safety. If the investigation proves positive the Roads and Traffic Authority be requested to provide an appropriate "No Parking" Zone immediately south of the bus stop.

 

2.       Council request Railcorp NSW to name the newly constructed car park at Berowra Railway Station ‘The Foster Memorial Car Park’, in honour of the local family that occupied the site until the 1960’s.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

19               NOM9/10  Traffic Conditions at the Intersection of Ray and Carlingford Roads Epping

(F2006/00509)

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

 

THAT Council write to the Roads and Traffic Authority and request it acknowledge the current significant crash history at the intersection of Ray Road and Carlingford Road, Epping, and implement a solution which will not significantly increase traffic delays, until such time as the recommendations of the Epping Town Centre Study can be acted upon.

 

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

 

AGAINST:      NIL

 

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

 

Nil

 

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

 

Nil

 

Mayor's Notes

 

 20              MN12/10   Mayor's Notes from 1 to 30 November 2010

(F2004/07053)

Monday 1 November – The Mayor attended the National Keep Australia Beautiful Awards at Sydney Rowing Club, Abbotsford.

 

Wednesday 3 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, and Councillor Browne attended the Hornsby Shire Council Over 55’s Expo at Eastwood Mall.

 

Friday 5 November – The Mayor opened Susan Joyce’s Exhibition “From Here to There” at Hornsby Art Gallery.

 

Saturday 6 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, and Councillor Browne attended the PCYC Theatre Company Opening Night Cocktail Party followed by a performance of “Blocked and Potential for Violence” at the PCYC Performing Arts Centre in Waitara.

 

Saturday 6 November – The Mayor, Mrs Berman and Councillor Chopra attended the 2010 KDSA President’s Dinner at Terry Hills.

 

Sunday 7 November – The Mayor attended the Breakthrough Church Hornsby Commissioning Service for Pastor Ralph Estherby (Capt) taking up his appointment as Chaplain within the 8th Brigade, 7th Field Regiment of the Royal Australian Army, at Waitara.

 

Sunday 7 November – The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended the Hindu Council of Australia Deepavali Celebration VIP Session at Parramatta Stadium.

 

Tuesday 9 November – The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended a pre-event dinner at Rhodes followed by the Leonard Cohen World Tour 2010 Concert at Acer Arena.

 

Wednesday 10 November – The Mayor attended a lunch at Redfield College to farewell Mr Andrew Mullins and meet the new Headmaster, Mr James Burfitt.

 

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

 

Sunday 14 November – The Mayor attended Hornsby Heights Baptist Church Dedication Service for BCS Food 4 Life at Hornsby Heights.

 

Sunday 14 November – The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended Barker College’s presentation of “The Glass Soldier” commemorating the life of N H Ferguson at The Barker School Chapel.

 

Tuesday 16 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, and Councillor Browne attended North Epping Bendigo Bank’s 3rd Annual Community Grants Presentation at North Epping.

 

Wednesday 17 November – The Mayor attended the Hornsby Community Safety Precinct Meeting at Hornsby Police Station.

 

Friday 19 November – The Mayor attended the Hornsby Meals on Wheels Volunteer Thank You Morning Tea at Cherrybrook Uniting Church.

 

Friday 19 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended SULO Australia’s celebration of the production of their 10 millionth bin and 14 years of manufacturing on the Central Coast, at Somersby.

 

Friday 19 November – The Mayor and Councillor Browne attended the Hornsby Woodworking Men’s Shed Christmas Party at Thornleigh.

 

Saturday 20 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, and Councillor Browne attended the North Epping Village Fair in celebration of North Epping Community Bank Branch Bendigo Bank’s 7th Birthday at North Epping .

 

Saturday 20 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Induction of the Reverend Dr Mark Hillis at Epping Uniting Church.

 

Saturday 20 November – The Mayor attended the Grupo Pastoral Don Bosco Inc Annual Charity Event at Roselea Community Centre.

 

Saturday 20 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, welcomed residents to Council’s Movies Under the Stars at Epping Oval.

 

Monday 22 November – The Mayor hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.

 

Thursday 25 November – The Mayor attended the Hornsby and District TPI Social and Welfare Club End of Year Activity at Fagan Park.

 

Friday 26 November – The Mayor, Mrs Berman and Councillor Browne attended Hornsby War Memorial Committee’s Christmas Dinner at Hornsby RSL Club.

 

Saturday 27 November – The Mayor and Councillor Browne attended Hornsby Bushcare Christmas Party at Roselea Public School Hall.

 

Saturday 27 November – Councillor Browne, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Friends of Lisgar Gardens End of Year Social Function at Lisgar Gardens.

 

Saturday 27 November – The Mayor and Councillor Browne attended the Hornsby Art Prize Award Night at Cherrybrook Community Centre.

 

Saturday 27 November – The Mayor attended The Sri Lankan Community Group for Ethnic Harmony Friendship and Socialising Evening at Epping Leisure and Learning Centre.

 

Sunday 28 November – The Mayor attended the Official Opening of the new Les Shore Pavilion at Glenorie.

 

Monday 29 November – The Mayor attended Hornsby College Graphic Design Students RIPE Exhibition Opening Night at Hornsby TAFE.

 

Tuesday 30 November – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended Cheltenham Girls High School Annual Presentation Day at Sydney Opera House.

 

Tuesday 30 November – The Mayor and Councillor Browne attended the Epping Property Owners Group Luncheon at The Epping Club.

 

Tuesday 30 November – The Mayor attended CEFA Board of Trustees Christmas Drinks at Kent Street, Sydney.

 

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.

  

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

 

Nil   

 

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

 

Nil

 

THE MEETING terminated at 9.00 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday, 2 February 2011, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONFIRMED                                                                         CHAIRMAN

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