MINUTES OF GENERAL Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday, 16 May, 2012
at 6:31 pm
PRESENT
Councillors Berman (Chairman),
Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart.
NOTE: Councillor Smart
arrived at the meeting at 6.32pm during the Opening Prayer.
Councillor
Mills arrived at the meeting at 6.35pm after the Opening Prayer.
Councillor Browne arrived at the meeting at 6.44pm
during Items Passed by Exception/Call for Speakers on Agenda Items. He was not
present for Apologies/Leave of Absence, Political Donations Disclosure, Declarations
of Interest and Confirmation of Minutes.
Councillor Russell left the meeting at 8.18pm
following consideration of Item 7. He was not present for consideration of
Items 1, 9, 10 and 17.
Councillor Smart, having declared a significant
non-pecuniary interest in Item 10, left the meeting for consideration of that
item and did not return. He was not present for consideration of Item 17.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
OPENING PRAYER
Reverend John Reid from Thornleigh Community Baptist Church, opened the meeting in prayer.
Acknowledgement of RELIGIOUS
DIVERSITY
Statement by the
Chairman:
"We recognise our Shire's rich cultural
and religious diversity and we acknowledge and pay respect to the beliefs of
all members of our community, regardless of creed or faith."
ABORIGINAL
RECOGNITION
Statement by the
Chairman:
"We 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
POLITICAL DONATIONS DISCLOSURE
Statement by the Chairman:
“In
accordance with Section 147 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
1979, any person or organisation who has made a relevant planning application
or a submission in respect of a relevant planning application which is on
tonight’s agenda, and who has made a reportable political donation or gift to a
Councillor or employee of the Council, must make a Political Donations
Disclosure Statement.
If
a Councillor or employee has received a reportable political donation or
gift from a person or organisation who has made a relevant planning application
or a submission in respect of a relevant planning application which is on
tonight’s agenda, they must declare a non-pecuniary conflict of interests to
the meeting, disclose the nature of the interest and manage the conflict of
interests in accordance with Council’s Code of Conduct.”
presentations
Nil
declarations of interest
COUNCILLOR
SMART declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 10 - Report No. PLN30/12 Development Application -
Demolition of a Tennis Court and Subdivision of One Allotment Into Two lots 17
Cannan Close, Cherrybrook. Refer to that Item
for details.
confirmation of minutes
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the Minutes of the General Council
Meeting held on Wednesday 18 April 2012 be confirmed, a copy having been
distributed to all Councillors.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: NIL
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petitionS
Nil
Rescission Motions
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 1, 7, 9, 10, 17 and 18
were withdrawn for discussion.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Smart,
THAT the recommendations in
respect of items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 be adopted.
FOR:
Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Martin,
McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
NOTE: Item
16 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 GM10/12 Event
Calendar - 2012/13
(F2004/08423-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Smart,
THAT Council
endorse the proposed calendar of events for 2012/13, including the expansion
of the community partnership model for delivering some events.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans,
Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
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Corporate and Community Division
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3 CC19/12 Investments
and Borrowings for 2011/12 - Status For Period Ending 31 March 2012
(F2004/06987)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Smart,
THAT the contents of Executive
Manager’s Report No. CC19/12 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans,
Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
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4 CC20/12 Pecuniary
Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and
Designated Persons
(F2011/00977)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Smart,
THAT
Council note 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
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5 CC21/12 Delivery
Program 2011-15 including Operational Plan (Budget) 2011/12 - March 2012
Quarterly Budget Review
(F2010/00575)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Smart,
THAT the March 2012 Quarterly
Review of the Operational Plan (Budget) 2011/12 be
received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans,
Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
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Environment Division
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6 EN21/12 Rural
Sports Facility, Galston - Possible Expansion of Use
(F2004/06971)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Smart,
THAT Council:
1. Thank all who submitted an Expression of Interest for use
of the Rural Sports Facility.
2. Invite Arcadia Public School and Northholm Grammar School to enter into a licence for the use of the Rural Sports Facility on weekdays.
3. Invite Riders Galston Inc. to enter into a licence for
the use of the Rural Sports Facility on Saturdays.
4. Encourage use of the Rural Sports Facility by Riding for
the Disabled Association NSW.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans,
Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
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7 EN24/12 Hornsby
Mountain Bike Trail - Results of Review of Environmental Factors
(F2011/01149-02)
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Mr Peter Waite, of Pennant Hills,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Sherrie Cross, on behalf of
the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Greens, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Rhonda Williams, of Hornsby,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Miss Susan Laing, of Hornsby,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Robert Zivcic, of Hornsby,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Campbell King, on behalf of
Hornsby Shire Mountain Bike Alliance, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Jim McNicol, of Hornsby,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Daniel Doherty, of
Thornleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Richard Boult, of Hornsby,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr David Richards, of
Westleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Sandra Finn, of Hornsby,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Craig Starling, on behalf of
Hornsby Shire Mountain Bike Alliance, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Kim Mullins, on behalf of
Community Voice, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Christopher Chavasse, of
Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Noel Gurney, on behalf of Sydney
North Off Road Cyclists, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT:
A. Subject to the
following requirements:
1. During any
club functions no megaphones be used in the vicinity of the ‘Southside
Loop’.
2. Council
investigate closing Quarry Road west of the Old Mans Valley Fire Trail, by
boom gate between the hours of 6pm (or sunset if earlier) and 8am in winter and
7pm and 8am in summer, to prevent anti-social activity. A review of these hours
be conducted after a period of six months.
3. Council
conduct a review of the operation of the ‘Southside Loop’ six months and
12 months following the opening of the Hornsby Mountain Bike Trail. The review
should take into consideration issues including noise, visual privacy, safety
and environmental impacts.
4. Prior to the
opening of the Hornsby Mountain Bike Trail, and in consultation with residents,
Council implement an enhanced native screen planting program along the
route of the ‘Southside Loop’ using advanced species.
B. Council:
1. Approve the Review of Environmental Factors
subject to the conditions of approval detailed in
Attachment 13 to Executive Manager’s Report No. EN24/12.
2. Authorise construction of the Hornsby Mountain
Bike Trail generally in accordance with the layout
shown in Attachment 12 to Executive Manager’s Report No. EN24/12.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans,
Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
NOTE: At this point in the meeting, the time being
8.10pm, the Mayor adjourned the meeting. The meeting resumed at 8.18pm.
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Planning Division
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8 PLN21/12 Development
Application - Section 96(2) - Erection of a 10 Storey Development - 14 Pound Road and 15 - 17 Wanderers Way, Hornsby
(DA/737/2005/C)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Smart,
THAT Development Application
No. 737/2005/C for construction of a multi-unit housing development
comprising 55 units with basement car parking and deletion of conditions of
consent relating to Stratum subdivision and the landscape pedestrian plaza at
Lot 2 DP 544977 and Lot 10 DP 599285, No. 14 Pound
Road and Nos. 15 - 17 Wanderers Way, Hornsby be amended as detailed in
Schedule 1 of Executive Manager’s Report No. PLN21/12.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
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9 PLN25/12 Development
Application - Proposed Two Storey Mixed-use Development Comprising six
Commercial and Retail Units, Twelve Residential Units and Basement Car Parking
25 - 29 Turner Road, Berowra Heights
(DA/1384/2011)
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Mr Robert Ledger, of Berowra Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Christina Halksaer, of Berowra Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr John Vaughan, of Berowra,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr John Farquhar, on behalf of
Berowra and District Community Association, addressed Council regarding this
item.
Mr Pierre Saab, of Parramatta, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Smart, seconded by COUNCILLOR Evans,
THAT Development Application
No. 1384/2011 for a proposed two storey mixed-use development comprising six
commercial and retail units, twelve residential units and basement car
parking at Lot 100 DP 1043150, Nos. 25 – 29 Turner Road, Berowra Heights be
approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of
Executive Manager’s Report No. PLN25/12.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans,
Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
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10 PLN30/12 Development
Application - Demolition of a tennis court and subdivision of one allotment
into two lots 17 Cannan Close, Cherrybrook
(DA/186/2012)
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Mr Martin Foxall, on behalf of Cannan Close and Friends Residents Association,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Richard Carpenter, of Cherrybrook, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Keiasha Naidoo, of
Cherrybrook, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Bruce Carter, on behalf of
Cannan Close and Friends Residents Association, addressed Council regarding this
item.
NOTE: COUNCILLOR
SMART 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 SMART on the Declaration of Interest form as: “An
objector is the President of my children’s motor bike club”.
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 Mills, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT:
1.
Pursuant to Section 80(1)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
1979, Development Application No. DA/186/2012 be refused for the following
reasons:
1.1 Pursuant
to Section 79C(1)(a)(i) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
1979, the proposal is unsatisfactory as the State Environmental Planning
Policy No. 1 objection relating to non-compliance with the applicable floor
space ratio provision is not well founded.
1.2 The
proposal is unsatisfactory in respect to Section 79C(1)(a)(iii) of the
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as the proposed subdivision
layout is contrary to the objective of the Residential Subdivision DCP to
enhance the established character of the area.
1.3 Pursuant to the provisions of Section 79C(1)(e) of
the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the proposed
development would not be in the public interest.
1.4 Pursuant to Section 79C(1)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
1979, the proposed subdivision would result in a residual allotment in which
the size and shape of private open space is insufficient having regard to the
size of the dwelling on the land.
1.5 Pursuant to Section 79C(1)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the proposed subdivision would result in a dwelling that
is inconsistent with the established streetscape.
2. The
Executive Manager, Planning convene a meeting between available Councillors, representatives
from the Cannan Close and Friends Residents Association and residents of
Cannan Close to outline the process and implications of establishing a
heritage conservation area to protect the heritage and streetscape qualities
of Cannan Close, Cherrybrook.
3. A report
be prepared for Council’s consideration outlining the outcomes of the
meeting.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans,
Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo and Mills
AGAINST: NIL
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11 PLN32/12 Reporting
Variations to Development Standards
(F2004/07599)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Smart,
THAT the contents of Executive
Manager’s Report No. PLN32/12 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans,
Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
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12 PLN33/12 Changes
to the State Government's Local Environmental Plan Making Process
(F2004/07218-03)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Smart,
THAT a submission be forwarded
to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure noting that the proposal for
making changes to the plan making process maybe premature given the status of
the independent review of the of the Environmental Planning and Assessment
Act 1979 and identifying the implications for Hornsby Shire identified in
Executive Manager’s Report No. PLN33/12.
FOR:
Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Martin,
McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
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13 PLN34/12 Exhibition
of Draft Hornsby Development Control Plan
(F2007/00707)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Smart,
THAT:
1. Council endorse the draft Hornsby Development Control
Plan 2012 for public exhibition.
2. The draft Hornsby Development Control Plan 2012 be
exhibited for a minimum of 60 days concurrently with the draft Hornsby Local
Environmental Plan in accordance with the consultation strategy attached to
Executive Managers Report No. PLN34/12.
3. The General Manager be delegated authority to endorse
exhibition material, including the preparation of an Information Brochure for
distribution to the community.
4. The General Manager be authorised to make changes to the
draft Hornsby Development Control Plan 2012 prior to exhibition to correct
minor errors, omissions or formatting.
5. Following exhibition of the draft Hornsby Development
Control Plan 2012, a report on submissions received in response to the public
exhibition be presented to Council for its consideration.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence,
Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
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Works Division
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14 WK18/12 Expression
of Interest No EOI 1/2012 - Design and Construction of Additions and
Improvements to the Roselea Community Centre
(F2012/00003)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Smart,
THAT:
1. Council invite A J Bristow
& Sons P/L, Builtform Constructions P/L, Projectcorp Australia P/L, Rapid
Constructions P/L and Zadro Constructions P/L to
submit tenders for the Refurbishment of the Roselea Community Centre,
Beecroft.
2. The results of the tender be
reported back to Council.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans,
Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
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15 WK20/12 Pacific
Highway -
Change of Name to Peats Ferry Road
(F2012/00392)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Evans, seconded by COUNCILLOR Smart,
THAT Council:
1. Adopt the proposal to rename Pacific Highway as Peats Ferry Road between George Street and Bridge Road, Hornsby as per previous resolution
and extend the roadway to be renamed to include the section of the former
highway between Bridge Road and Galston Road (MR161) and between Galston Road and Jersey Street North, Asquith (SR2103).
2. Advise the Roads and Maritime Services that the proposal to
rename Pacific Highway as Peats Ferry Road includes a section of state
highway (MR161) between Bridge Road and Galston Road.
3. Iinvite written submissions from the public about the
proposed renaming of Pacific Highway between George Street and Bridge Road, Hornsby as Peats Ferry Road.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans,
Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
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confidential items
Nil
PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mr Peter Waite, of Pennant Hills,
addressed Council regarding various matters.
Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given
Nil
Mayor's Notes
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16 MN7/12 Mayor's Notes
from 1 to 30 April 2012
(F2004/07053)
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Monday
2 April 2012 - The Mayor hosted a visit by a Korean Delegation at the Council Chambers.
Monday
2 April 2012 - The Mayor attended a meeting regarding the NSW 2021
Regional Action Plan at Chatswood.
Tuesday
3 April 2012 - The Mayor attended the Dural Rotary Club Youth in the
Community Dinner at the Dural Country Club.
Friday
13 April 2012 - The Mayor and Mrs Berman attended a performance of
the Sound of Music by the Hornsby Musical Society at Hornsby RSL Club.
Saturday
14 April 2012 - The Mayor attended the Chinese Senior Group Open Day
at the Hornsby PCYC.
Saturday
14 April 2012 - The Mayor participated in the Hornsby PCYC ‘Time for
Kids’ Fundraising event in Hornsby Mall.
Sunday
15 April 2012 - The Mayor attended the Sinhalese Cultural Forum of
NSW, Sri Lankan New Year Celebration at the Roselea Community Centre.
Sunday
15 April 2012 - The Mayor attended the Brooklyn RSL Sub Branch
Unveiling and dedication of the Brooklyn War Memorial at Brooklyn Oval.
Tuesday
17 April 2012 - The Mayor attended the Cherrybrook Gardens Ceremony at Cherrybrook.
Tuesday
17 April 2012 - The Mayor attended the Berowra Waters Progress
Association Inc Eastern Foreshore Concept Plan Public Meeting at Berowra Waters.
Tuesday
17 April 2012 - The Mayor attended the Epping Civic Trust’s General
Meeting at Epping.
Wednesday
18 April 2012 - The Mayor attended a Photo Session to promote a
Netball Gala Day at the Hornsby PCYC.
Thursday
19 April 2012 - The Mayor attended The Shack Youth Outreach Program’s
AGM at Epping.
Saturday
21 April 2012 - The Mayor attended the Asquith Golf Club annual
‘Diggers Day’ Charity Golf Game and Dinner at Asquith Golf Club.
Sunday
22 April 2012 - The Mayor attended the Hornsby RSL Sub Branch ANZAC
Commemorative March and Service at Hornsby Cenotaph.
Sunday
22 April 2012 - The Mayor and Deputy Mayor attended the Berowra RSL
Sub Branch ANZAC Sunday Lunch at Berowra RSL Club.
Sunday
22 April 2012 - The Mayor attended the Hills District RSL Sub Branch
ANZAC Day Commemoration Service at Galston Cenotaph.
Monday
23 April 2012 - The Mayor hosted two Citizenship Ceremonies in the
Council Chambers.
Wednesday
25 April 2012 - The Mayor attended the Hornsby RSL Sub Branch ANZAC
Dawn Services at Hornsby Cenotaph.
Wednesday
25 April 2012 - The Mayor attended the Glenorie RSL Sub Branch ANZAC
Day Memorial at Glenorie Cenotaph.
Thursday
26 April 2012 - The Mayor attended the Normanhurst Boys High School and ANZAC Service.
Thursday
26 April 2012 - The Mayor attended the Bowden Brae Age Care Facility
ANZAC Service.
Thursday
26 April 2012 - The Mayor and Councillors attended the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) Meeting regarding the Hornsby Aquatic Centre at the
Council Chambers.
Friday
27 April 2012 - The Mayor attended the Arden Anglican School’s 90 th Founders Day Assembly at the School.
Friday
27 April 2012 - Councillor Browne officially opened, and the Mayor
attended, the Official Opening of the Hornsby Art Society National Trust
Exhibition at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural 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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Mayoral Minutes
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18 MM5/12 Confirmation of
Appointments - Senior Staff Positions
(F2005/00481)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Berman, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the senior staff
appointments detailed in Mayoral Minute No. MM5/12 be noted.
FOR: Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans,
Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo, Mills, Russell and Smart
AGAINST: Nil
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Notices of Motion
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1 NOM3/12 Schofields
Parade, Pennant Hills - Old Pony Club Site
(F2008/00693)
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Mr
Peter Waite, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr
Grahame Bateman, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this
item.
Mr
Barry Tomkinson, on behalf of STEP, addressed Council regarding this
item.
Mr
Vernon McKenzie, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr
Geoff Dowsett, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this
item.
Mrs
Marcia Horvai, on behalf of the Pennant Hills District Civic Trust, addressed
Council regarding this item.
MOVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCMURDO, seconded by COUNCILLOR MARTIN,
THAT
Council:
1. Write again to the State Members for Hornsby and Epping, and
the State Minister for the Environment, advising them that whilst Council
recognises a shortage of playing fields in the Pennant Hills/Cherrybrook
area, Council does not support the creation of a sports ground at the former
pony club site at Stringybark Ridge, or anywhere else in the Berowra Valley
Regional Park, due to the impacts on surrounding high quality bushland.
Instead, Council supports the creation of sports grounds in less
environmentally and ecologically sensitive areas of the Shire – preferably
only on degraded lands.
2. Seek to work with relevant State Government
Authorities to investigate alternative sites for sports grounds
within the Hornsby Shire to meet the well known shortfall of sporting
facilities. Such sites to include public schools, land owned by
the Department of Planning and Infrastructure at Cowan and Sydney Water land
at Westleigh and any other cleared or degraded lands.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR
HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR SMART
THAT Council defer further
consideration on its position concerning the potential future use of the
former pony club site at Stringybark Ridge for one month pending a briefing
to Councillors regarding the environmental, social and economic impacts of
various land use options including: active sports, passive recreation and/or
reservation for conservation purposes; and to clarify with the State Government
as to the status of this parcel in terms of it being included in the national
park.
THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR SMART WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR:
Councillors Berman, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence and Smart
AGAINST: Councillors
Browne, Martin, McMurdo AND Mills
THE AMENDMENT THEREBY BECAME THE MOTION WHICH WAS
PUT AND CARRIED
FOR:
Councillors Berman, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence and Smart
AGAINST: Councillors
Browne, Martin, McMurdo AND Mills
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Supplementary AGENDA
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17 CC25/12 Local
Government Association of NSW and Shires Association of NSW - Proposed
Amalgamation into One Association
(F2004/07180-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McMurdo, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT:
1. Council’s seven delegates to participate in the vote to
determine if the Local Government Association of NSW and the Shires
Association of NSW should be amalgamated into One Association be Councillors
Berman, Browne, Chopra, Hutchence, Martin, McMurdo and Mills.
2. Staff advise the Local Government Association of NSW of the
seven voting delegates, and their private mailing addresses, such that the delegates
can be included on the Australian Electoral Commission’s Roll of Electors.
3. Council
write to the President of the Local Government Association of NSW requesting
that a ‘No’ argument be included with the ballot papers sent to voting
delegates.
FOR:
Councillors Berman, Browne, Chopra, Evans, Hutchence, Martin,
McMurdo and Mills
AGAINST: nil
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MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING terminated
at 10.28pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at
the meeting held on Wednesday, 20 June, 2012, at which meeting the signature
hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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