Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting

MINUTES OF Ordinary Meeting

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday, 16 February, 2011

at 6.37pm

PRESENT

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

NOTE: Councillor Browne arrived at the Meeting at 6.44pm during consideration of Items Passed By Exception/Call For Speakers On Agenda Items.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

The Mayor 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 SMART declared a pecuniary interest in Item 10 - Report No. EN4/11 Tender T25/2010 Tree Services and Associated Activities. Refer to that Item for details.

confirmation of minutes

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

THAT the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday 15 December 2010 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

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

AGAINST: Nil

petitionS

Nil

Mayoral Minutes

NOTE: Confidential Mayoral Minute No. MM1/11 is included in the ‘Confidential Items’ section of these Minutes.

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 6, 10, 18 and 21 were withdrawn for discussion.

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

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17 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

General Manager's Division

1 GM1/11 Complaints Handling Policy

(F2011/00024)

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

THAT the contents of General Manager’s Report No. GM 1/11 be received and noted and the amended Complaints Handling Policy be adopted.

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

AGAINST: Nil

2 GM2/11 Online Community Engagement - Post Trial Report.

(F2009/00853)

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

THAT:

1. Council continue to use Twitter to communicate and build relationships with the community in the same manner that it has been managed throughout the trial period. Should Twitter’s popularity wane, Council should then reconsider its use of the medium.

2. Council continue to use Flickr to promote a variety of events and achievements in the same manner that it has been managed throughout the trial period, with a view to increasing the quantity of photos on Flickr. Should Flickr’s popularity wane, Council should then reconsider its use of the medium.

3. Council not continue to pursue the use of Vimeo. Vimeo may be considered later where a specific need arises, such as a Council organised online video competition.

4. Due to the large amount of time required for regularly updating a Facebook page, Council’s Facebook page continue to consist of general content only.

5. Council’s use of social media, including Twitter, Flickr, Facebook and the like continue to be managed by Council’s Web Services Coordinator and Community Relations team including the maintenance of a flexible attitude towards which tools are adopted as the popularity of social media tools fluctuates.

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

AGAINST: Nil

3 GM3/11 Review of Internal Audit Plan 2010/11 (As At 31 December 2010)

(F2004/06186-02)

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

THAT:

1. The contents of General Manager’s Report No. GM3/11 be received and noted.

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

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

AGAINST: Nil

Corporate and Community Division

4 CC1/11 Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and Other Matters Returns - Councillors and Designated Persons

(F2010/00368)

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

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, Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart

AGAINST: Nil

5 CC6/11 Request for Legal Assistance - Ballina Shire Council

(F2004/10147)

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

THAT Council not make a contribution towards legal costs incurred by Ballina Shire Council in the matter of Ballina Shire Council ats SJ Connelly Pty Limited [2010] NSWLEC 128.

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

AGAINST: Nil

6 CC7/11 Resourcing Strategy; Delivery Program 2011-2015; Operational Plan 2011/12 Including Budget; Special Variation to General Income; and Fees and Charges 2011/12 - Adoption of Documents for Public Exhibition

(F2010/00460)

Miss Leonie Kemp, of Hornsby Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Michael Kramer, of Waitara, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Dave Gallagher, of Berowra, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Kim Mullins, on behalf of Community Voice, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1. Council adopt for public exhibition and make available for public comment from 17 February to 16 March 2011, the draft documents listed below:

(a) The updated Hornsby Shire Community Plan 2010-2020.

(b) The draft Resourcing Strategy which incorporates the Workforce Plan, the Assets Strategy and Plan and the Long Term Financial Plan.

(d) The rating information contained in the draft Operational Plan 2011/12, based on the announced 2.8% rate pegging increase, including the rates yield in percentage terms per rating category for 2011/12 as set out in the draft Operational Plan 2011/12.

2. Council adopt for public exhibition from 17 February to 16 March 2011, the “preferred” and “alternative preferred” options for levying a special variation to general income under Section 508A of the Local Government Act 1993, as described in the Delivery Program and Operational Plan being:

(a) A rate increase over three years. The first year involves a total rate increase of 7.8% of the general income. In the second year the total rate increase would be 6%, and 4% in the third year. (All percentages include any rate peg amounts). This model includes cessation of the Hornsby Quarry Loan Rate in 2015/16.

(b) An “alternative preferred option” of an initial rate increase over two years. The first year (2011/12) involves a total rate increase of 7.8% of the general income. In the second year the total rate increase would be 4%. (All percentages include any rate peg amounts). The rate peg amounts would apply in the third and fourth years. This model includes the retention of the value of the Hornsby Quarry Loan Rate in the fifth year (2015/16) and beyond.

3. Following the public exhibition period, and after consideration of all submissions, Council lodge with IPART an application for a special variation to general income in accordance with Section 508A of the Local Government Act.

4. Following the public exhibition period, and after consideration of all submissions, the draft Resourcing Strategy, draft Delivery Program 2011-2015, draft Operational Plan including Budget 2011/12 Fees and Charges 2011/12 be referred to Council for further consideration and adoption before 30 June 2010.

5. Council levy the Catchments Remediation Rate for 2011/12 on all rateable land in the Shire in accordance with ad valorem rates set out in the draft Operational Plan 2011/12.

6. Council levy the Hornsby Quarry Loan Rate for 2011/12 on all rateable land in the Shire.

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

AGAINST: Nil

7 CC8/11 2010/11 Investments and Borrowings Report for Period Ending December 2010

(F2004/06987)

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

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. CC8/11 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST: Nil

8 CC9/11 December 2010 Quarter Review against Delivery Program 2010-2014 Including Operational Plan (Budget) 2010/11

(F2009/00617)

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

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

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

AGAINST: Nil

Environment Division

9 EN3/11 Parks Progress Report, December Quarter 2010 – Capital Works

(F2004/06971)

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

THAT the contents of Executive Manager's Report No. EN3/11 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST: Nil

10 EN4/11 Tender T25/2010 Tree Services and Associated Activities

(F2010/00523)

NOTE: COUNCILLOR SMART 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 SMART on the Declaration of Interest form as: “Two of the tenderers are customers of my business and I am a customer of their businesses”. COUNCILLOR SMART was not present at, or in sight of, the Meeting when the matter was being debated or voted on.

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

THAT Council accept tenders for Tender No. T25/2010: Tree Services and Associated Activities, as follows:

1. Active Tree Services Pty Ltd

2. Bolans Tree Services Pty Ltd

3. Hornsby Tree Services Pty Ltd

4. Simply Stumps (for stump grinding work only)

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

AGAINST: NIL

Planning Division

Nil

Works Division

11 WK3/11 Works Progress Report - December Quarter 2010 - Design and Construction Branch

(F2004/05959-02)

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

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK3/11 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST: Nil

12 WK4/11 Works Progress Report - December Quarter 2010 - Traffic and Road Safety Branch

(F2011/00003)

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

THAT Council endorse the activities undertaken by the Traffic and Road Safety Branch for the period 1 October 2010 to 31 December 2010 as outlined in Executive Manager’s Report No. WK4/11.

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

AGAINST: Nil

13 WK5/11 Works Progress Report - December Quarter 2010 - Assets Branch

(F2004/05959-02)

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

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK5/11 be received and the progress of the 2010/11 Assets Branch Programmes for the December 2010 Quarter be noted.

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

AGAINST: Nil

14 WK6/11 Works Progress Report - December Quarter 2010 - Graffiti and Vandalism Report

(F2004/00728)

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

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK6/11 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST: Nil

15 WK7/11 Works Progress Report - December Quarter 2010 - Engineering Services Building Capital Works Program

(F2004/05958)

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

THAT the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK7/11 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST: Nil

16 WK8/11 Tender No. T32/2010: Construction of Vehicular Crossings and Footpaths

(F2010/00636)

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

THAT Council accept tenders for Tender No. T32/2010: Construction of Vehicular Crossings and Footpaths, as follows:

1. Pave-rite Excavations

2. Devcon Civil Pty Ltd

3. Aston and Bourke Pty Ltd

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

AGAINST: Nil

17 WK9/11 Tender T35/2010 - Lease of Land - Kangaroo Point Brooklyn

(F2010/00663)

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

THAT:

1. Council accept the tender of Gen March Pty Limited for Tender No. T35/2010: Lease of Land – Kangaroo Point Brooklyn.

2. Council authorise the General Manager to enter into detailed negotiations associated with Tender No. T35/2010: Lease of Land – Kangaroo Point Brooklyn.

3. The General Manager be authorised to execute all associated documents under Power of Attorney or pursuant to this delegation.

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

AGAINST: Nil

Confidential Items

18 WK10/11 Compulsory Acquisition of Land for Open Space - Part of 8B Park Avenue, Beecroft

This report was deemed confidential, under Section 10A (2) (c) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This report contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

(F2009/00589)

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

THAT:

1. Council approve the purchase of Lot 3 DP 540850 known as part of 8B Park Avenue, Beecroft for the amount stated as being offered in its letter to the owners dated 14 January 2011, plus GST, if applicable.

2. Council approve the funding as outlined within confidential Executive Manager’s Report No.WK10/11.

3. Council agree that the land be classified as “Community Land” upon acquisition.

4. The General Manager be authorised to execute all associated documents under Power of Attorney or pursuant to this delegation.

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

AGAINST: Nil

21 MM1/11 Compulsory Acquisition of Land at Beecroft by RTA

This Mayoral Minute was deemed confidential, under Section 10A (2) (c) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This Mayoral Minute contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

(F2011/00005 )

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

THAT Council:

1. Agree to the terms of the agreement for the compulsory acquisition of the subject land as outlined within confidential Mayoral Minute MM No.1/11.

2. Provide the General Manager with delegated authority to execute any relevant documents as recommended by Council’s solicitors.

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

AGAINST: Nil

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Nil

Mayor's Notes

19 MN1/11 Mayor's Notes from 1 to 31 December 2010

(F2004/07053)

Wednesday 1 December – The Mayor attended an informal luncheon with Mr John Alexander MP and the Federal Coalition Shadow Cabinet at Ryde Civic Hall.

Thursday 2 December – The Mayor attended Hunters Hill Council’s Mayoral Christmas Drinks at Hunters Hill Town Hall.

Thursday 2 December – The Mayoress, on behalf of the Mayor, attended Tangara School for Girls’ Presentation Night at The Hills Centre, Castle Hill.

Friday 3 December – The Mayor attended Mount St Benedict College’s 2010 Presentation Day at Hornsby RSL Club.

Friday 3 December – The Mayor attended the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Parkinson’s Support Group Christmas Party at Asquith Bowling Club.

Friday 3 December – The Mayor attended Dural Chamber of Commerce Christmas Drinks and Barbecue at Round Corner.

Friday 3 December – The Mayor attended the “Art in Berowra” Exhibition at Berowra Heights.

Friday 3 December – The Mayor attended the Opening of Waitara Public School’s Year 5 Opportunity Class Art Exhibition at Hornsby Library.

Saturday 4 December – Councillor Chopra, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the VHP Hindu Social Service Foundation Function at Pennant Hills Community Centre.

Saturday 4 December – The Mayor attended the NSW Sri Lankan Catholic Association Christmas Carols at North Rocks.

Sunday 5 December – The Mayor and Mayoress attended Berowra RSL Sub Branch’s Annual Christmas Lunch at Berowra RSL Club.

Sunday 5 December – The Mayor attended the Sydney Welsh Choir Concert at Galston Uniting Church.

Sunday 5 December – Councillor Browne, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Epping RSL Golden Kangaroos Concert at Hornsby War Memorial Hall.

Sunday 5 December – The Mayor attended Barker College’s Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols at Barker Chapel.

Monday 6 December – The Mayor attended a Volunteer Afternoon Tea to celebrate International Volunteer Day 2010 at the Council Chambers.

Monday 6 December – The Mayor attended Galston High School’s Annual Presentation Evening at the School.

Tuesday 7 December – The Mayor and Mayoress attended a dinner with Headmaster Andrew Mullins at Baulkham Hills, followed by Redfield College’s Presentation Evening at the School.

Wednesday 8 December – The Mayor attended Wideview Public School’s Presentation Day at the School.

Wednesday 8 December – The Mayor attended the Members of the Combined Manly Warringah, North Sydney and Northern Suburbs Australian Hotels Association Sub Branches’ Christmas Luncheon at Harbord Beach Hotel.

Wednesday 8 December – The Mayoress, on behalf of the Mayor, attended Berowra Christian Community School’s Service of Thanksgiving at the School.

Thursday 9 December – The Mayor attended Asquith Public School’s Annual Presentation Day at the School.

Thursday 9 December – The Mayor attended Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High School ’s Annual Presentation Day at the School.

Thursday 9 December – The Mayor hosted the Mayor’s Community Christmas Reception at Hornsby RSL Club.

Thursday 9 December – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended Barker College Secondary School’s Celebration/Presentation at Darling Harbour.

Friday 10 December – The Mayor attended Transpacific Cleanaway’s Christmas Luncheon at Woolloomooloo.

Friday 10 December – The Mayor attended St Leo’s Catholic College Presentation Evening at The Hills Centre, Castle Hill.

Friday 10 December – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended The Hills Shire’s Christmas Reception “Midnight at the Oasis” at Castle Hill.

Saturday 11 December – The Mayor attended Mt Errington Early Learning Centre’s Festival of Light End of Year Celebrations at Hornsby.

Saturday 11 December – The Mayor attended Hornsby Community Church’s Carols in the Park at Hornsby Park.

Sunday 12 December – The Mayor attended Hornsby Dog Training Club’s Christmas Party at Rofe Park, Hornsby.

Monday 13 December – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended Galston Public School’s Annual Presentation Day at the School.

Monday 13 December – The Mayor attended Hornsby Girls’ High School’s 2010 Annual Speech Day at Sydney Town Hall.

Monday 13 December – The Mayor attended Asquith Boys’ High School’s 50^th Presentation Evening at the School.

Tuesday 14 December – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended Normanhurst Boys’ High School’s Presentation Evening at Hornsby RSL Club.

Tuesday 14 December – The Mayor attended Asquith Girls’ High School’s Annual Presentation Evening at the School.

Thursday 16 December – The Mayor officially opened Angell Productions’ presentation of Handel’s Messiah at Our Lady of the Rosary, Waitara.

Friday 17 December – The Mayor attended Galston Community Health Centre’s Centre Based Meals Christmas Luncheon at Galston.

Friday 17 December – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the City of Ryde’s Christmas Function at Brush Farm House, Eastwood.

Saturday 18 December – The Mayor attended the Hornsby Chinese Language and Culture School’s Annual Presentation Day at Hornsby Girls’ High School Hall.

Saturday 18 December – The Mayor attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Christmas Lights Reception at Carlingford.

Monday 20 December – The Mayor welcomed residents to Council’s Annual Christmas Spectacular 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.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED.

20 MN2/11 Mayor's Notes from 1 to 31 January 2011

(F2004/07053)

Sunday 16 January – The Mayor attended the Indian Seniors Group Joint Celebration of Australia Day and Indian Republic Day at Epping.

Tuesday 25 January – The Mayor attended the National Green Jobs Corps Program “Fagan Park Eco-Garden” Graduation Ceremony at Fagan Park, Galston.

Tuesday 25 January – The Mayor and Mayoress attended the Rotary Club of Pennant Hills Australia Day Award Dinner at Pennant Hills Golf Club.

Wednesday 26 January – The Mayor hosted Council’s Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony and Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards at Hornsby RSL Club.

Saturday 29 January – The Deputy Mayor, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Induction of Reverend Andrew Yule as Associate Pastor – Youth and Young Adults at Epping Baptist Church.

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 7.37pm.

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday, 16 March, 2011, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN

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