Minutes of General Meeting - 20 February 2013

MINUTES OF General Meeting

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday, 20 February, 2013

at 6:33 PM

PRESENT

Councillors Russell (Chairman), Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Singh and Tilbury.

Note: Councillor Berman arrived at the meeting at 6.40pm after Apologies/Leave of Absence.

Note: Councillor Gallagher left the meeting at 9.06pm and did not return. He was not present for consideration of, or voting on, Item 20.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Reverend Glen Renton from Thornleigh-Hillcrest 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

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 BERMAN declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 10 - PL6/13 Development Application - Construction of a Mixed Use Development Comprising Nine Residential Units and One Commercial Unit - Nos. 1 - 3 Haldane Street, Asquith. Refer to that Item for details.

COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 19 – RM1/13 Rescission Motion - 19 December 2012 General Meeting - Group Manager's Report No. PL34/12 - Development Application - Five Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising 45 Units – 223 - 227 Carlingford Road, Carlingford. Refer to that Item for details.

confirmation of minutes

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Singh, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 19 December 2012 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

petitionS

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 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 18, 19 and 20 were withdrawn for discussion.

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

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 14 and 15 be adopted.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

NOTE: Items 16 and 17 were 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.

Note: Persons wishing to address Council on Non-Agenda items were permitted to speak and their names are recorded under the heading “ Public Forum for Non-Agenda Items”.

GENERAL BUSINESS

General Manager's Division

1 GM1/13 Hornsby Shire Council Code of Conduct

(F2005/00481)

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

THAT:

1. The Model Code of Conduct and Procedures issued by the Division of Local Government, supplemented by the amendments outlined in General Manager’s Report No. GM1/13, be adopted as the Hornsby Shire Council Code of Conduct and Code of Conduct Procedures.

2. The Risk and Audit Manager and Manager, Governance and Customer Service be appointed as Council’s Code of Conduct Complaints Coordinator and alternate Complaints Coordinator respectively.

3. The following Council Policies and Codes be deleted on the basis that they have been superseded by the new Hornsby Shire Council Code of Conduct, or their wording, as amended, has now been incorporated into the Code of Conduct: Code of Conduct – Conflicts of Duties; Consultants Engaged by Council – Pecuniary Interest; Councillors and Staff – Memo of Understanding; Public Meetings – Staff Attendance; and Council’s Spokespersons for Media Enquiries.

4. In line with Clause 3.2 of the Code of Conduct Procedures, Council continue to share a panel of Code of Conduct reviewers with the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils, and participate as necessary in the appointment of such future panels.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

2 GM3/13 Review of Internal Audit Plan

(F2004/06186-03)

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

THAT:

1. The actions to adopt a new risk-based Internal Audit Plan be endorsed and status reports on the progress of work related to this Internal Audit Plan be submitted to Council on an annual basis with supplementary reports as required.

2. The revised Internal Audit Charter, as outlined in General Manager’s Report No. GM3/13, be adopted.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

Corporate Support Division

3 CS3/13 Community Forum Meetings

(F2006/00508)

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

THAT:

1. The contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS3/13 be received and noted and be the subject of further discussion at the Councillors’ Strategic Planning Weekend in March 2013.

2. Upon receipt of a report about the outcomes of the March 2013 Strategic Planning Weekend, Council formalise a decision about the holding of Community Forum Meetings in 2013.

FOR: COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST: NIL

4 CS1/13 Pecuniary Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons

(F2012/00606)

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

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 Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

5 CS2/13 Delivery Program for 2011-2015 Including Operational Plan (Budget) for 2012/13 - December 2012 Quarter Review

(F2011/01357)

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

THAT the December 2012 Quarter Review of the 2011-15 Delivery Program, including the Operational Plan (Budget) for 2012/13, be received and noted.

FOR: COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST: NIL

6 CS4/13 Investments and Borrowings for 2012/13 - Status for Periods Ending 30 November 2012 and 31 December 2012

(F2004/06987)

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

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS4/13 be received and noted

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: NIL

Environment and Human Services Division

Nil

Planning Division

7 PL13/13 Development Application - Two Storey Dwelling House - 8A New Line Road, West Pennant Hills

(DA/720/2012)

Ms Megan Hill, of West Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Philip Fisher, of West Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Douglas Affleck, of West Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Darrin Giusti, of Cherrybrook, addressed Council regarding this item.

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Singh,

THAT Development Application No. 720/2012 for a two-storey dwelling-house at Lot 502 DP 1165341, No. 8A New Line Road, West Pennant Hills be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL13/13.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

THAT consideration of this matter be deferred to allow an on-site meeting between Councillors, the applicant and affected residents.

DUE TO A LACK OF SECONDER, THE AMENDMENT LAPSED.

THE MOTION, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR SINGH WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

8 PL4/13 Development Application - Erection of a Garage - 43 Pomona Street, Pennant Hills

(DA/912/2012)

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR AZIZI, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,

THAT Development Application No. DA/912/2012 for the erection of a garage at Lot E, DP 392440, No. 43 Pomona Street, Pennant Hills be approved, subject to the conditions of consent included in Schedule 1 of Late Items Memo No. LM1/13 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL4/13, and the following additional conditions:

2A. To minimise potential damage to the adjacent property at No. 41 Pomona Street, the stump of tree Nos. T1 and T2 shall remain in situ, unless otherwise agreed with the adjacent property owner.

3A. Engineering details shall be submitted with the Construction Certificate to demonstrate that any excavation associated with the approved works will not impact on existing structures, ground levels of open space areas and natural landscape features on the adjacent property at No. 41 Pomona Street.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

2A. To minimise potential damage to the adjacent property at No. 41 Pomona Street, the stump of tree Nos. T1 and T2 shall remain in situ, unless otherwise agreed with the adjacent property owner.

18. Maintain Canopy Cover/Landscape

To maintain canopy cover as a replacement for the trees removed from the front yard, one Syncarpia glomulifera (Turpentine) tree is to be planted in a suitable location on the property. The planting location must not be within four metres of the foundation walls of the dwelling-house or garage. The pot size must be a minimum 25 litres and the tree must be maintained until it reaches the height of three metres.

To reduce the visual impact of the garage, screen planting of suitable (preferably indigenous) trees or shrubs to be established along the western elevation.

DUE TO A LACK OF SECONDER, THE AMENDMENT LAPSED.

THE MOTION, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR AZIZI, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

9 PL5/13 Development Application - Animal Boarding or Training Establishment - Change of Use - 21 Geelans Road, Arcadia

(DA/763/2012)

Mr Martin Welsh, of Arcadia, addressed Council regarding this item.

Miss Celia Mathews, of Arcadia, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr John Inshaw, on behalf of the Galston Area Residents’ Association, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Salvatore Russo, of Arcadia, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Andrew Darroch, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,

THAT Development Application No. DA/763/2012 for the use of the site as an animal boarding and training establishment and alterations and additions to the existing dressage arena at Lot 11 DP 217208, No. 21 Geelans Road, Arcadia be approved as a deferred commencement pursuant to Section 80(3) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL5/13 and the following additional condition:

Landscaping

A dense screen of trees or shrubs must be planted adjoining the southern and eastern sides of the dressage arena as indicated in red on the approved plans, to screen the development from the adjoining dwelling at 23 Geelans Road. The trees must be of native species, indigenous to the area, having non-invasive root system and obtain a mature growth height of approximately three to four metres.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

THAT consideration of this matter be deferred to allow an on-site meeting between Councillors, the applicant and affected residents.

THE AMENDMENT, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Russell and Singh

AGAINST: Councillors Cox, Hutchence and Tilbury

THE AMENDMENT THEREBY BECAME THE MOTION WHICH WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

10 PL6/13 Development Application - Construction Of A Mixed Use Development Comprising Nine Residential Units and One Commercial Unit - Nos. 1 - 3 Haldane Street, Asquith

(DA/1157/2012)

Mr Darren Delaly, of Asquith, addressed Council regarding this item.

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: “People known to me have made representations about this matter”. COUNCILLOR BERMAN was not present at, or in sight of, the Meeting when the matter was being debated or voted on.

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Gallagher, seconded by COUNCILLOR Azizi,

THAT consideration of this matter be deferred to allow an on-site meeting between Councillors, the applicant, and affected residents.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR ANISSE,

THAT Council assume the concurrence of the Director-General of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy No. 1 and approve Development Application No. DA/1157/2012 for construction of a mixed use development comprising nine residential units and one commercial unit, basement car parking and strata subdivision at Lot 26 DP 8797 and Lot 25 DP 8797, Nos. 1 - 3 Haldane Street, Asquith subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL6/13.

THE AMENDMENT, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR ANISSE, WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Browne, Cox, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Councillors Azizi and Gallagher

THE AMENDMENT THEREBY BECAME THE MOTION WHICH WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

11 PL1/13 Reporting Variations to Development Standards

(F2004/07599)

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

THAT the contents of Group Manager’s Report No. PL1/13 be received and noted.

FOR: COUNCILLORS ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST: NIL

12 PL2/13 Development Application - Subdivision of an Existing Multi-Unit Housing Development - 5 Queens Road , Asquith

(P2007/00709)

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

THAT Council assume the concurrence of the Director-General of the Department of Planning and Infrastructure pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy No.1 and approve Development Application No. DA/848/2012 for Torrens title subdivision of one allotment into two lots at Lot 2 DP 8494, No. 5 Queens Road, Asquith subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL2/13.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

13 PL9/13 Development Application - Subdivision of One Allotment into Five Lots - 36-38 Laurence Street, Pennant Hills

(DA/1032/2012)

Mr Michael Rosettensteir, on behalf of the Pennant Hills District Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Jocelyn Cox, on behalf of Laurence Street Residents, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Sid Bainy, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,

THAT Development Application No. DA/1032/2012 for the Torrens Title subdivision of one allotment into five lots at lot 1 DP 1161715, Nos. 36-38 Laurence Street, Pennant Hills be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL9/13 and the following additional conditions of consent:

18 j) A "Watts Profile" speed hump is to be provided across the right of carriageway adjacent to the front boundary.

25A The development is to include on-site tree planting comprising a total of ten Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest tree species with a minimum pot size of 45 litres. The tree species may include Syncarpia glomolifera (Turpentine), Angophora costata (Sydney Red Gum), Eucalyptus acmenoides (White Mahogany) and Eucalyptus paniculata (Grey Ironbark). The trees are to be appropriately planted to ensure the long term survival of the trees.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

14 PL10/13 Development Application - Section 96(2) - Erection of a Seven Storey Mixed Use Development - 228-234 Pacific Highway Hornsby

(DA/1564/2008/B)

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

THAT pursuant to Section 96(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, Development Application No. DA/1564/2008/B for the erection of a seven storey mixed use development incorporating retail and commercial floor space and 28 residential units at Lot A and B DP 304557, No. 228 – 234 Pacific Highway, Hornsby be amended as detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL10/13.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

Infrastructure and Recreation Division

15 IR3/13 Tender T27/2012: Construction of Stormwater Drainage, Kerb and Gutter, Shared Path and Associated Works, Brooklyn Road, Brooklyn.

(F2012/00858)

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

THAT Council accept the tender of Celtic Civil Pty Ltd for Tender No. T27/2012: “Construction of Stormwater Drainage, Kerb and Gutter, Shared Path and Associated Works Between No. 57 and No. 87, Brooklyn Road, Brooklyn” for the lump sum price as stated in the Confidential Memo attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR3/13.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

Supplementary Reports

Nil

CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS

Nil

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Mrs Ruth Brown-Gedge addressed Council regarding properties at Galston.

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

Nil

Mayor's Notes

16 MN1/13 Mayor's Notes from 1 to 31 December 2012

(F2004/07053)

Saturday 1 December 2012 - The Mayor attended and took part in Studio Artes Ride a Day in My Wheels Fundraising Event at Hornsby Mall.

Tuesday 4 December 2012 - The Mayor attended the Galston High School Annual Presentation Evening.

Wednesday 5 December 2012 - The Mayor attended the International Day of Volunteers Morning Tea at Council Chambers.

Friday 7 December 2012 - The Mayor attended the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Parkinsons Support Group Christmas Lunch at Asquith Leagues Club.

Saturday 8 December 2102 - The Mayor and Councillors Browne, Berman and Azizi, attended the Hornsby War Memorial Rededication Ceremony at the Hornsby War Memorial Hall.

Saturday 8 December 2012 - The Mayor officiated at the Hornsby Shire Council Christmas Spectacular at Rofe Park.

Monday 10 December 2012 - The Mayor attended the PremierState End of Year Function in Sydney.

Tuesday 11 December 2012 - The Mayor attended the St George Maronite Church Day Centre Christmas Lunch at Thornleigh.

Tuesday 11 December 2012 - The Mayor attended the Lions Club of Hornsby Christmas Function at Event Cinema, Hornsby.

Wednesday 12 December 2012 - The Mayor and Councillors attended a Business Property Owners Breakfast Workshop at Council Chambers.

Thursday 13 December 2012 - The Mayor attended the Berowra Public School Presentation Day at Berowra Community Centre.

Thursday 13 December 2012 - The Mayor and Councillors hosted the Hornsby Shire Council Community Christmas Reception at Asquith Leagues Club.

Friday 14 December 2012 - The Mayor attended the Asquith Girls High School Annual Presentation Day at Hornsby RSL Club.

Friday 14 December 2012 - Councillor Tilbury, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended Wideview Public School’s Annual Presentation Assembly at Berowra.

Friday 14 December 2012 - The Mayor attended Ku-ring-gai Creative Arts High School Presentation Day in the School Hall.

Friday 14 December 2012 - Councillor Anisse, on the Mayor’s behalf, attend St Leo’s College ‘Year in Review’ Evening in Waitara.

Saturday 15 December 2012 - Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia International Day of People with a Disability Function at Pennant Hills Community Centre.

Monday 17 December 2012 - Councillor Tilbury, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Asquith Boys High School 52^nd Annual Presentation.

Tuesday 18 December 2012 - The Mayor attended the Normanhurst Boys High School Annual Presentation at Hornsby RSL Club.

Tuesday 18 December 2012 - The Mayor attended the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai and Hills District Cricket Association’s Christmas Drinks at Hornsby RSL Club.

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

17 MN2/13 Mayor's Notes from 1 to 31 January 2013

(F2004/07053)

Friday 11 January 2013 - The Mayor and Deputy Mayor attended the Hornsby War Memorial Hall Committee Christmas in January function at Hornsby RSL Club.

Tuesday 22 January 2013 - The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Rotary Club of Pennant Hills Australia Day Meeting and Dinner at Pennant Hills Golf Club.

Friday 25 January 2013 - The Mayor attended Mrs Ruth Palmer’s 100^th Birthday Celebration at Thomas and Rosetta Age Care Service.

Saturday 26 January 2013 - The Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors Anisse, Gallagher, Tilbury, Singh, Azizi and Cox attended the Hornsby Shire Council Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at Hornsby RSL Club.

Saturday 26 January 2013 - The Mayor and Councillor Tilbury attended the Australia Day Flag Raising Ceremony at Dangar Island.

Tuesday 29 January 2013 - The Mayor attended the Mariners Football Club Training Session at Mills Park Oval, Asquith.

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

Mayoral Minutes

20 MM1/13 NSW Joint Standing Committee on the Office of the Valuer General - Inquiry into the Land Valuation System - Hornsby Quarry

(F2004/08984-07)

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

THAT Council write to the:

1. Valuer General’s Inquiry advising of Council’s current legal actions against the Valuer General and the Valuer General’s agents in respect of the Hornsby Quarry.

2. Premier seeking the NSW Government’s financial support and technical expertise assisting Council in its efforts to achieve a long term solution to the future use and management of the Hornsby Quarry.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: NIL

Notices of Motion

18 NOM1/13 Independent Local Government Review Panel - Forced Amalgamation Proposals

(F2012/00002)

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

THAT Notice of Motion No. NOM1/13 be withdrawn and not be further considered by Council.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

19 RM1/13 Rescission Motion - 19 December 2012 General Meeting - Group Manager's Report No. PL34/12 - Development Application - Five Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising 45 Units – 223 - 227 Carlingford Road, Carlingford

(F2012/00002)

NOTE: COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this item under Clause 51A of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE on the Declaration of Interest form as: “The applicant is known to me through a client of mine” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was ”The applicant has no direct business or other relationship with me”.

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

THAT Rescission Motion No. RM1/13 be withdrawn and not be further considered by Council.

FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

AGAINST: Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil

THE MEETING terminated at 9.11pm .

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday, 20 March, 2013, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN

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