MINUTES OF Ordinary Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday, 20 July, 2011
at 6.35pm
Councillors Berman (Chairman for consideration of all items except Item 9), Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence (Chairman for consideration of Item 9), Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart.
NOTE: The Mayor, having declared significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 9, left the meeting for consideration of that item. The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Hutchence, assumed the chair for that item.
NOTE: Councillor Browne arrived at the Meeting at 6.42pm during discussion of Item 1. He was not present for Apologies/Leave of Absence, Declarations of Interest, Confirmation of Minutes and Petitions.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
OPENING PRAYER
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 acknowledge we are on the traditional lands of the Darug and Guringai Peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present."
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 9 - CC41/11 - 2011/12 Budget and Fees and Charges. Refer to that Item for details.
confirmation of minutes
petitionS
THE MAYOR tabled a petition containing 1,071 signatures from persons objecting to the proposed demolition of the building in Hornsby Park occupied by the Country Women’s Association (CWA) for the construction of the new Hornsby Aquatic Centre.
Mayoral Minutes
1 MM7/11 General Manager Recruitment (EMP00515) |
Mr Peter Waite, of Pennant Hills, was permitted to address Council regarding items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 14 and 16. Dr Gabe Lomas, of Berowra Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Berman, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT Council confirm:
1. The appointment of McArthur Pty Ltd as the Recruitment Consultant for the recruitment of the new General Manager.
2. The interview process to be utilised be as detailed in Mayoral Minute No. MM7/11.
3. The revised General Manager Job Description as attached to Mayoral Minute No. MM7/11.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil |
Notices of Motion
Rescission Motions
Nil
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION / CALL FOR SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Items 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 and 16 were withdrawn for discussion.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the recommendations in respect of items 3, 4, 5, 10, 14 and 15 be adopted
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
NOTE: Item 17 was called over and noted.
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 Manager's Division
Corporate and Community Division
9 CC41/11 2011/12 Budget and Fees and Charges (F2008/00630) |
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 interest was stated by COUNCILLOR BERMAN on the Declaration of Interest form as: “Nominated for Northern District Cricket Club Committee and Patron, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hills District Cricket Association”. COUNCILLOR BERMAN was not present at, or in sight of, the Meeting when the matter was being debated or voted on.
NOTE: In view of the Mayor’s advice that he would be leaving the Meeting during discussion and voting of Item 9, the Deputy Mayor assumed the Chair for consideration of the Item.
Mr Joe Nagy, of Wahroonga, addressed Council regarding this item. Mr Nathan Tilbury, on behalf of the Northern Metropolitan Cricket Council, addressed Council regarding this item. Mrs Elizabeth Roberts, on behalf of the Hornsby Shire Historical Society, addressed Council regarding this item. Mr Roderick Best, on behalf of the Beecroft Cheltenham History Group, addressed Council regarding this item. Mr Ross White, on behalf of the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item. Mrs Marcia Horvai, on behalf of the Pennant Hills District Civic Trust Inc., addressed Council regarding this item. Mr Bruce Kimberley, of Berowra, addressed Council regarding this item. Mr Ray Pohl, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Hutchence, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT:
1. The contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. CC41/11 be received and noted.
2. Subject to the removal of the options to “Discontinue the operation of the Heritage Committee ($30,000)” and “Reduce the budget associated with the operation of Council’s cricket turf wickets ($40,000)", the amendments to the 2011/12 Budget and Fees and Charges outlined in Executive Manager’s Report No. CC41/11 be adopted and actions consequent upon those amendments be implemented.
3. The Executive Manager, Planning prepare a report for Council’s consideration which outlines options to restructure the Heritage Committee in a manner that achieves cost savings and focuses on providing technical advice to Council in respect of heritage matters.
4. Council defer a decision involving the reduction of the budget associated with the operation of Council's turf wickets until a Workshop Meeting on 31 August 2011, subject to the Northern Metropolitan Cricket Council (NMCC) firming up its alternative funding solutions and agreeing to enter into an agreement binding participating cricket organisations to these solutions. The alternative solutions of the NMCC should be provided in sufficient time to allow Council to consider them at the 31 August 2011 Workshop Meeting.
5. Any further amendments required to balance the 2011/12 Budget be considered as part of quarterly reviews of the Budget and take into account the External Services Review which is due to commence in the near future.
6. The Executive Manager, Environment Division submit a report for Council’s consideration about the proposal to levy an annual management fee of $40 per annum (plus GST) for wastewater management to replace the existing inspection fee regime.
7. Council defer construction of the maze at Fagan Park pending its consideration of a report confirming the cost of the project and Council’s ability to equitably fund that cost.
FOR: Councillors Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
NOTE: At this point in the meeting, the time being 7.47pm, the Deputy Mayor adjourned the meeting. The meeting resumed at 7.54pm. |
Environment Division
Planning Division
Nil
Works Division
16 WK39/11 Redevelopment of Hornsby Aquatic Centre (F2009/00386) |
Ms June Thornton, of Hornsby Heights, addressed Council regarding this item. Ms Lyn Braico, of Wahroonga, addressed Council regarding this item. Mrs Helen Hajduk, of Mount Colah, addressed Council regarding this item. Ms Kim Mullins, on behalf of Community Voice, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Mills,
THAT:
1. Council confirm the budget for the new Hornsby Aquatic Centre on receipt of further advice from the Architect and Quantity Surveyor.
2. Council confirm that access to the new Hornsby Aquatic Centre be provided at the southern end of Hornsby Park, opposite Coronation Street, Hornsby.
3. The current Licence with the Country Women’s Association (CWA) be terminated as at 1 March 2012.
4. Council commit to offering the CWA the use of a facility within the new Hornsby Aquatic Centre complex upon its completion, noting that compared to other options which have been explored, this option will have the least cost impact on the Hornsby Aquatic Centre construction budget.
5. When final construction costs for the Hornsby Aquatic Centre are known at the completion of the tender process, and subject to the identification of additional funding beyond that required for the completion of the Aquatic Centre as currently specified (for example through Federal and/or State Government grants; contributions from other organisations; and/or use of the interest rate subsidy for Council borrowings proposed under the State Government’s Infrastructure Renewal Fund), a report be prepared for Council’s consideration regarding the potential establishment of a new community facility that the CWA may use (in lieu of that referred to in Point 4. above) at the northern end of Hornsby Park.
6. Council’s Community Services Branch work with the CWA to find temporary accommodation arrangements for the CWA in Council’s existing community facilities in the period between 1 March 2012 and the opening of the new Hornsby Aquatic Centre complex (or a new facility referred to in Point 5. above).
7. The arrangements for public toilet facilities be noted.
8. Council continue to progress the design of the Hornsby Aquatic Centre to Development Application stage.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil |
PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Nil
Mayor's Notes
Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given
Nil
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
Nil
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING terminated at 9.49pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday, 24 August, 2011, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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