MINUTES OF Ordinary Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday, 24 August, 2011
at 6.35pm
PRESENT
Councillors Berman (Chairman),
Browne, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart.
NOTE: Councillor Browne arrived at the
Meeting at 6.44pm during discussion of Items Passed by Exception. He was not
present for Apologies/Leave of Absence, Declarations of Interest and
Confirmation of Minutes.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
OPENING PRAYER
Rev. Dick Udy of Galston Uniting 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 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
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR EVANS, seconded by COUNCILLOR MARTIN,
THAT
the apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor Chopra and
Councillor McMurdo in respect of an inability to attend the Ordinary Meeting on
24 August, 2011 be accepted and leave of absence be granted.
FOR:
Councillors Berman, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, Mills, Russell and
Smart
AGAINST: NIL
presentations
Nil
declarations of
interest
Nil
confirmation of
minutes
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the Minutes of the Ordinary Council
Meeting held on Wednesday 20 July 2011 be confirmed, a copy having been
distributed to all Councillors.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Evans, Hutchence, Martin,
Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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petitionS
COUNCILLOR SMART tabled a
petition containing 74 signatures from persons objecting to the proposed change
of lease conditions for Fusion Australia Limited.
During Public Forum in respect of
Item 9, a petition containing 752 signatures was tabled from persons requesting
assistance from Hornsby Shire Council regarding premises for Lifeline.
During Public Forum for Non Agenda
Items, a petition was tabled containing 145 signatures from persons requesting
a change to Council’s new Tree Preservation Order.
Mayoral Minutes
Nil
Notices of Motion
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1 NOM10/11
Electricity Prices
(F2004/09944-02)
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Mr Joe Nagy, of Wahroonga, addressed Council regarding this
item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Hutchence, seconded by COUNCILLOR Russell,
THAT the Executive Manager,
Environment prepare a report for Council’s consideration, investigating ways,
including group purchasing schemes, of reducing the impact of rising
electricity prices on Hornsby Shire residents and Council.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
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Rescission Motions
Nil
MATTERS OF
URGENCY
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT Councillor Russell be
permitted to raise a Matter of Urgency regarding the Wastewater Pump-out
Subsidy for residents in Cowan, Galston and Glenorie.
FOR:
Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, Mills,
Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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30 MOU5/11 Wastewater
Pump-out Subsidy
(F2004/09490)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT Council write to the
Minister for Finance and Services requesting the NSW Government subsidise the
costs of wastewater pump-outs for residents in Cowan, Galston and Glenorie
until such time as sewer connections are made available to these communities.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: nil
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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 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8,
9, 11, 12, 22 and 23 were withdrawn for discussion.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the recommendations in
respect of items 7, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27
and 29 be adopted
FOR: Councillors
Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
NOTE: Item
28 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.
Persons wishing to address Council on non-agenda matters
were permitted to speak after all items on the agenda in respect of which there
was a speaker from the public were finalised by Council. Their names are
recorded in the Minutes under the heading "Public Forum for Non-Agenda
Items".
GENERAL BUSINESS
General Manager's Division
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2 GM18/11 Contractual
Conditions of Senior Staff
(F2009/00083)
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Mr Joe Nagy, of Wahroonga, addressed Council regarding this
item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Russell,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the contents of General Manager’s
Report No. GM18/11 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors
Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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3 GM19/11 Additional
Movie Programme - Trial of community partnership model
(F2004/08423-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Mills,
THAT:
1. Council endorse the proposal to trial additional outdoor
movies in March 2012 as outlined in the body of General Manager’s Report No. GM19/11.
2. Council agree to the transfer of $15,000 from the OneWorld
Festival budget to the trial of a community partnership model for outdoor
movies.
3. The results of the trial be included in a report to Council
in April 2012 outlining the 2012/13 Calendar of Events.
FOR: Councillors
Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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4 GM20/11 Review
of Internal Audit Plan 2010/2011 (As at 30/06/11)
(F2004/06186-02)
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Mr Joe Nagy, of Wahroonga, addressed Council regarding this
item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Russell, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT:
1. The contents of General Manager’s Report No. GM20/11 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, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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Corporate and Community Division
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5 CC5/11 Future
Use of 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham
(F2004/09440)
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Mr Warwick Edwards, on behalf of Golden Kangaroos (Hornsby
Concert Band) Inc, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Stephanie Flinn, on behalf
of Golden Kangaroos (Hornsby Concert Band) Inc, addressed Council regarding
this item.
Mr Stephen O’Doherty, on behalf
of Golden Kangaroos (Hornsby Concert Band) Inc, addressed Council regarding
this item.
Mrs Felicity Findlay, of Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Richard Boult, of Hornsby,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Garry Whitaker, of Wyong
Creek, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR Hutchence, seconded
by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT:
1. Council note that in 2007 it adopted a Code for the
Lease/Licence of Council Land and Buildings to Community Groups to provide a
framework for the equitable, efficient and effective lease/licence of
Council’s property assets to community groups. The Code assists Council
officers to assess community group applications for the use of Council land
and buildings in a transparent manner, based on agreed eligibility criteria,
and to formulate appropriate lease/licence terms and conditions for
consideration by Council.
2. Council note that properties/facilities leased to
community groups under the provisions of the Code for the Lease/Licence of Council Land and Buildings to
Community Groups generally rely on the in kind contributions from the
respective community groups renting the facility and/or the income derived
from the lease of the facility to fund the maintenance required at the
facility.
3. Consideration of Executive Manager’s Report No CC5/11 be
deferred until the November 2011 Workshop Meeting to allow the Epping RSL
Golden Kangaroos to meet with their sponsors (The Epping Club and the Epping
RSL Sub Branch), Council staff, and interested Councillors as necessary to
review the Golden Kangaroos’ offer in respect of their continued occupation
of the church building at 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham. Such review should
have regard to the contents of Executive Manager’s Report No CC5/11.
4. A further report be urgently prepared for Council’s
consideration at the September 2011 Ordinary Meeting addressing the condition
of the fibro shed at 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham, in particular the cost of
its removal.
FOR: Councillors
Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
NOTE: At this point
in the meeting, the time being 9.55pm, the Mayor adjourned the meeting. The
meeting resumed at 10.07pm.
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6 CC43/11 2010/11
Investments and Borrowings - Period Ending June 2011 (Pre-Audit)
(F2004/06987)
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Mr Joe Nagy, of Wahroonga, addressed Council regarding this
item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Russell, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the contents of the
Executive Manager’s Report No. CC43/11 be received and noted
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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7 CC44/11 Disclosures
of Pecuniary Interest and Other Matters Returns - Councillors and Designated Persons
(F2011/00977)
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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, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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8 CC45/11 Headen
Park Hall, Thornleigh - Future Use
(F2004/06466)
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Mr Graham Hosking, of Hornsby, 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 CC45/11 be received and noted.
2. Prior to any decision being made on the future of the Headon
Park Hall, Council issue a public invitation to community groups to lease the
Hall.
3. Following receipt of the public invitation to lease
submissions referred to in point 2 above, a report be prepared for Council’s
consideration detailing the outcomes of the process.
4. A further report be prepared for Council’s consideration
detailing the Community centres and halls provided by Hornsby Shire Council
for use by the community and how this compares to other councils.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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9 CC48/11 Application
for Lease of Ground, Lower Ground and Mezzanine Floors - 11 Coronation Street,
Hornsby - Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury
(F2004/09431)
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Mrs Wendy Carver, on behalf of Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Steve Wade, on behalf of Fusion Australia
Limited, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Shane Thompson, on behalf of
Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury, 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. CC48/11 be
received and noted.
2. Council issue a public invitation to lease the premises at 11 Coronation Street, Hornsby from both commercial entities and community groups for a
maximum term of up to five years.
3. Following receipt of the public invitation to lease
submissions referred to in point 2 above, a report be prepared for Council’s
consideration detailing the outcomes of the process.
FOR: Councillors
Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, Mills and Russell
AGAINST: Councillor
Smart
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10 CC49/11 Social
Plan - Report On Achievements 2010/11; and Update on Homelessness Task Force
(F2009/00662)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT:
1. The contents of Executive
Manager’s Report No. CC49/11 be received and noted.
2. Council officers continue to represent Council on the Hornsby
Homelessness Task Force and that actions associated with the issue of
homelessness continue to be included in annual Council Operational Plans at a
level commensurate with the scale of the issue relative to other social
issues that Council addresses.
FOR: Councillors
Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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11 CC50/11 Application
for Lease of 1-3 Jersey Street, Hornsby - Fusion Australia Limited
(F2004/09431)
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Mr David Cowdery, of Mt Kuring-gai, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mr Steve Wade, on behalf of
Fusion Australia Limited, addressed Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Smart, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
That:
1. Fusion be permitted to continue occupation of the property at
1-3 Jersey Street under the holding over provisions of the expired lease.
2. When Fusion’s lease of the property at 5 Jersey Street expires,
the future use of 1 - 3 and 5 Jersey Street be considered concurrently by
Council.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE
THAT:
1. The contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. CC50/11 be
received and noted.
2. Council issue a public invitation to lease the premises at 1-3 Jersey Street Hornsby from both commercial entities and community groups for a maximum
term of up to five years.
3. Following receipt of the public invitation to lease
submissions referred to in point 2 above, a report be prepared for Council’s
consideration detailing the outcomes of the process.
4. Council
be provided with further information regarding the current maintenance
responsibilities for the properties at 1-3 and 5 Jersey Street, Hornsby and
the cost of any repairs and maintenance currently required.
THE AMENDMENT, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR
HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE WAS PUT AND LOST.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Hutchence and Russell
AGAINST: Councillors
Berman, Evans, Martin, Mills and Smart
THE MOTION, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR
SMART, seconded by COUNCILLOR EVANS WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors
Berman, Evans, Martin, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: Councillors
Browne, Hutchence and Russell
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Environment Division
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12 EN29/11 Carbon
Price Impact - Review of Federal Government Reports
(F2011/00839)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT the contents of Executive
Manager’s Report No. EN29/11 be received and
noted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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13 EN31/11 Parks
Capital Works 2010-11 June Quarter Progress Report
(F2004/06971)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the contents of Executive Manager's Report No. EN31/11 be
received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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14 EN34/11 2011/2012-2012/2013
Parks Improvement Program
(F2004/06971)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the Open Space Assets
Program as shown in Attachment 1 of Executive
Manager's Report No. EN34/11 be adopted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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15 EN35/11 Application
to Revoke Dangerous Dog Order
(F2006/00179-04)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT Council:
1. Refuse the request to revoke the dangerous dog order imposed
on “Choc” on 13 October 2009.
2. Give notice to the owner that Council has refused to revoke
the dangerous dog order.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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16 EN36/11 NSROC
Tender T9/2011-Supply and Delivery, Supply, Delivery and Lay, Prepare
Surface, Delivery and Lay Cultivated Turf.
(F2011/00082)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT Council accept the tenders submitted by:
· Grechs Turf Pty Ltd
· Hi Quality Turf
· Qualturf Pty Ltd (NSW)
· Millers Turf Supplies Pty Ltd
for NSROC Tender No. T9/2011 Supply and Delivery, Supply,
Delivery and Lay and/or Prepare Surface, Delivery and Lay Cultivated Turf.
FOR:
Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, Mills,
Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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Planning Division
Nil
Works Division
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17 WK41/11 Appointment
of Local Controller, Hornsby State Emergency Service
(F2004/06614)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT Council endorse Mr Robert
Corbett’s re-appointment to the position of Hornsby State Emergency Service
Local Controller for a further two year period.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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18 WK42/11 Works Building Services - Graffiti and Vandalism June 2011 Quarterly Report
(M2011/00728)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the contents of Executive
Manager’s Report No. WK42/11 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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19 WK43/11 Engineering
Services - Building Capital Works Program 2010/11 - June 2011 Quarterly
Report
(F2004/05958)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the contents of Executive
Manager’s Report No. WK43/11 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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20 WK44/11 Engineering
Services - Public Buildings and Aquatic Centres
Capital Renewal Works Program 2011/12
(F2004/05958)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT:
1. The contents of Executive Manager’s Report No. WK44/11 be
received and noted.
2. Council adopt the program attached to this report.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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21 WK45/11 Works
Progress Report - June 2011 Quarterly Report - Assets Branch
(F2004/05959-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the contents of Executive
Manager’s Report No. WK45/11 be received and the completion of the various
activities in the 2010/11 Assets Branch Programmes be noted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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23 WK52/11 Robert
Road,
Cherrybrook. Request for Parking Restrictions at Oliver Way.
(F2009/00040)
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Mr John Goss, on behalf of Oliver Way
Community Committee, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Mills, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT Council not accept the
Local Traffic Committee (LTC) recommendation of Report LTC 25/2011 and
instead arrange the installation of “No Parking” signs, six metres either
side of Oliver Way.
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FOR:
Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, Mills,
Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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24 WK48/11 Tender
T9/2011: Minor Asphalt Works
(F2011/00842)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT Council accept the tender
of Kizan Pty Ltd (trading as A & J Paving) for all work under Tender No.
T9/2011: Minor Asphalt Works.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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25 WK49/11 Tender
T10/2011: Stabilisation of Road Pavements
(F2011/00843)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT Council accept the tender
of Accurate Asphalt & Road Repairs Pty Ltd for all work under Tender No.
T10/2011: Stabilisation of Road Pavements.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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26 WK50/11 Works
Progress Report - June Quarter 2011 - Design and Construction Branch
(F2004/05959-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT the contents of Executive
Manager’s Report No. WK50/11 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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27 WK51/11 Works
Progress Report - June 2011 Quarterly - Traffic and Road Safety Branch
(F2004/05959-02)
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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 April to 30 June 2011.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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Supplementary Reports
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29 EN32/11 Extension
of Lease Application from YMCA of Sydney- Epping YMCA Centre and West Epping Park Tennis Centre
(F2009/00832)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT:
1. Council issue a public invitation to lease the Tennis Court
Centre located on West Epping Park (off Grant Close), West Epping for a
maximum term of ten years on the basis outlined within Executive Manager’s Report
No. EN32/11.
2. Submissions received in respect of the public invitation to
lease the Tennis Court Centre be reported to Council for its consideration.
3. The proposed lease to the YMCA of Sydney over the Epping
YMCA Centre in West Epping Park, West Epping be publicly advertised and
submissions invited within a period of not less than 28 days.
4. Should submissions be received objecting to the lease
proposal for the Epping YMCA Centre (excluding the Tennis Court Centre), a
further report be provided for Council’s consideration.
5. Subject to the outcome of recommendations 3 and 4, Council
grant a 21 year lease to the YMCA of Sydney of the Epping YMCA Centre in
accordance with Sections 46 and 47 of the Local Government Act 1993
(Lease/Licence of Community Land) on the following basis:
a. The rental to be at the rate of $320.00 per annum inclusive
of GST during the initial 12 months of tenure.
b. The rental to be subject to annual review in accordance with
the movement in the Consumer Price Index and the provisions of the Code for
the Lease/Licence of Council Land and Buildings to Community Groups.
c. The lessee to be responsible for the payment of 50% of any
assessed Council and/or Water rates.
d. The lessee to be responsible for the payment of all
operating costs including all telephone line rental and calls, electricity
and building insurance premiums.
e. The lessee to be responsible for the payment of 50% of lease
preparation costs and all statutory advertising costs.
f. The lessee to be responsible for the full maintenance and
capital improvement of the Centre.
g. The lessee to be responsible for security and cleaning of
the Centre.
h. The lessee to indemnify Council against all claims in
respect of public liability to an amount not less than $20 million, with such
public liability policy to note Council as an interested party.
i. The premises to be only used for activities associated with
the YMCA of Sydney.
j. The lessee to acknowledge Council’s support in respect to
the provision of the land in its annual reports and publications, any
advertising and community events.
k. The lease to commence from the date the lessee obtains the
relevant occupation certificate following completion of the proposed
refurbishment works.
l. The current lease agreements with the YMCA of Sydney in
respect of the Centre to be terminated effective from the date of the
occupation certificate mentioned in point k. above.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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CONFIDENTIAL
ITEMS
Nil
PUBLIC FORUM
– NON AGENDA ITEMS
Ms Jacki Brown, of Turramurra,
addressed Council regarding Council’s new Tree Preservation Order scheduled to
commence on 1 September 2011.
Mayor's Notes
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28 MN8/11 Mayor's Notes
from 1 to 31 July 2011
(F2004/07053)
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Friday
1 July 2011 - The Mayor attended a Photo Exhibition by Nilmini De
Silva at the Hornsby Library.
Saturday
2 July 2011 - The Mayor attended the 2011 Hornsby Gang Show at Asquith Boys High School.
Saturday
2 July 2011 - The Mayor and Mayoress attended the Rotary Club of
Hornsby 61st Changeover Dinner at Asquith Golf Club.
Sunday
3 July 2011 - The Mayor attended, and Captained the Hornsby Council
Team, at the Multicultural Soccer Tournament and Family Fun Day at Foxglove
Oval.
Thursday
7 July 2011 - The Mayor attended The Shack Youth Outreach Morning Tea
at The Shack.
Friday
8 July 2011 - The Mayor attended The Shack Youth Outreach’s 20 Year
Reunion Celebration Dinner at The Epping Club.
Saturday
9 July 2011 - The Mayor attended the Dangar Island Bowling Club
Annual Meeting with the Community at the Dangar Island Bowling Club.
Saturday
9 July 2011 - The Mayor attended the Sri Lankan Food Fair at Roselea
Community Centre.
Tuesday
12 July 2011 - The Mayor attended the Lions Club of Hornsby
Changeover Dinner at the Hornsby RSL Club.
Sunday
17 July 2011 - The Mayor and Mayoress attended the Pennant Hills
Junior AFL Club’s Community Match Day at Ern Holmes Oval, Pennant Hills Pa rk.
Thursday
21 July 2011 - The Mayor and Councillor Browne attended the Hornsby
Fire Control 2011 Medal Presentation at Fire Control, Cowan.
Thursday
21 July 2011 - Councillor Smart, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the
Lions Club of Berowra Changeover Dinner at Berowra RSL Club.
Friday
22 July 2011 - The Mayor and Mayoress attend Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School Recognition Ceremony for the Schools BER Project.
Monday
25 July 2011 - The Mayor hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies at the
Council Chambers.
Monday
25 July 2011 - The Mayor attended the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai & Hills
District Cricket Association’s AGM at Asquith Bowling Club.
Thursday
28 July 2011 - The Mayor and Councillors McMurdo, Chopra and Browne,
attended the Keep Australia Beautiful 2011 Finalists Award Presentation at
Pennant Hills Golf Club.
Saturday 30 July 2011 - The Mayor attended the North Epping Rangers Charity Day and Official Opening of the newly improved Ground at North Epping Oval.
Saturday
30 July 2011 - The Mayor and Mayoress attended the Galston Rural Fire
Brigade’s 70th Anniversary Dinner at the Galston Community Centre.
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
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Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given
Nil
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING terminated
at 10.54pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at
the meeting held on Wednesday, 21 September, 2011, at which meeting the
signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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