MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday, 20
March, 2013
at 6:35 PM

PRESENT
Councillors
Russell (Chairman), Azizi, Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Cox, Singh and
Tilbury.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING
PRAYER
Reverend Rob Denham from St Peter’s Anglican 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 HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR COX,
THAT the apology and request
for leave of absence from Councillors Anisse and Berman in respect of an
inability to attend the General Meeting on 20 March 2013 be accepted and leave
of absence be granted.
FOR: Councillors Azizi, Browne,
Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: 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
HUTCHENCE declared a pecuniary interest in Item 9 - PL26/13 Local Nominations
for the Joint Regional Planning Panel. Refer to that
Item for details.
NOTE: During discussion of Item 9, COUNCILLOR COX declared a
less than significant non-pecuniary interest in Item
9 - PL26/13 Local Nominations for the Joint Regional Planning Panel. Refer
to that Item for details.
confirmation of minutes
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday
20 February 2013 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all
Councillors.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
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 4, 5, 7, 8, 9,
10, 15, 16, 17 and 18 were withdrawn for
discussion.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the recommendations in
respect of items 1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 13 and 14
be adopted.
FOR: Councillors Azizi, Browne,
Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
Note: Item 12 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.
Note: Persons
wishing to address Council on Non-Agenda items 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
1 GM4/13 Code of
Conduct - NSROC Panel of Conduct Reviewers
(F2006/00554)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Council:
1. Note that the Northern Sydney Regional
Organisation of Councils (NSROC) has selected a Regional Panel of Conduct
Reviewers for use by NSROC councils.
2. Use the NSROC Panel as appropriate for Code of Conduct
complaints that it receives.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Corporate
Support Division
2 CS6/13 Investments
and Borrowings for 2012/13 - Status for Period Ending 31 January 2013
(F2004/06987)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the contents of
Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS6/13 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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3 CS8/13 Pecuniary
Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and
Designated Persons
(F2012/00606)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
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 Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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4 CS9/13 Outstanding
Council Resolutions - Period Until 30 November 2012
(F2005/00112)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Hutchence, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT:
1. The contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS9/13
be received and noted.
2. The traffic improvements referred to in
the comment about Group Manager’s Report No. PL9/12 in the attachment to
Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS9/13 be reported to Council no later
than the 15 May 2013 General Meeting.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Environment
and Human Services Division
5 EH2/13 Engaging
the Community in Sustainability Matters
(F2004/09491-05)
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Ms
Sandra Nichols, on behalf of Transition Epping, addressed Council regarding
this item.
RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT:
1. Council utilise electronic engagement
methodologies to consult with the broader community on strategic
sustainability matters.
2. A further report be prepared for Council’s
consideration at the 16 April 2014 General Meeting which details the success
or otherwise of the engagement of the community on sustainability matters in
the April 2013 to March 2014 period.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Planning
Division
6 PL17/13 Development
Application - Single New Dwelling - 13 Collingridge Way, Berowra
(DA/1300/2012)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
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/1300/2012 for the erection of a dwelling-house at Lot 32, DP 270489,
No. 13 Collingridge Way Berowra, subject to the conditions of consent
detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL17/13.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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7 PL19/13 Development
Application - Section 96(2) - Demolition of Existing Dwellings and
Construction of an Affordable Housing Development Comprising 46 Dwellings -
Nos. 7, 9 and 11 Hannah Street and Nos. 129 - 131 Copeland Road, Beecroft
(DA/1305/2011/A)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT pursuant to Section 96(2) of the Environmental
Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, Development Application No. DA/1305/2011
for the Demolition of Existing Dwellings and Construction of an Affordable
Housing Development Comprising 46 Dwellings at Lot 103 DP 775322, Lot E DP
410414, Lot F DP 410415, Lot 1 DP 1051980, Lot 12 DP 818116, Nos. 7, 9 and 11
Hannah Street and Nos. 129-131 Copeland Road, Beecroft be amended as detailed
in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL19/13.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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8 PL22/13 Further
Report - Animal Boarding or Training Establishment - Change of Use - 21 Geelans Road, Arcadia
(DA/763/2012)
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Mr Ken Hargraves,
of Arcadia, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Sigbjorn Sovik, of Arcadia, addressed Council regarding
this item.
Mr John Inshaw, of Galston, addressed Council regarding
this item.
Mr Martin Welsh, of Arcadia, addressed Council regarding
this item.
Ms Celia Mathews, of Arcadia, addressed Council regarding
this item.
Mr Doug Cohen, of Arcadia, addressed Council regarding
this item.
Mr John Becchio, of Arcadia, addressed Council regarding
this item.
Mr Sal 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 construction of a 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. PL22/13 and the amendment of Condition 30 to read:
30. No
Bus Access/Parking
All
buses associated with the facility including buses dropping off or picking up
patrons are to do so via the main entrance to the Vision Valley Conference
and Recreation Centre on Vision Valley Road. No buses associated with the facility
are to travel via Geelans Road.
AN AMENDMENT WAS
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, seconded by COUNCILLOR SINGH,
THAT consideration
of Group Manager’s Report No. PL22/13 be deferred to allow the applicant to submit
amended plans showing the arena being
moved 50% to the west.
THE AMENDMENT, MOVED BY
COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, seconded by COUNCILLOR SINGH WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Gallagher, Russell and Singh
AGAINST: Councillors Cox, Hutchence
and Tilbury
THE AMENDMENT THEREBY BECAME THE MOTION
WHICH WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Councillor Cox
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9 PL26/13 Local
Nominations for the Joint Regional Planning Panel
(F2009/00493)
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Mrs Felicity Findlay, of Cheltenham, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mr Adam Byrnes, of Hornsby,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Sandra Nichols, of North Epping , addressed Council regarding this item.
NOTE:
COUNCILLOR COX 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 COX on the Declaration of
Interest form as: “Felicity Findlay was the third candidate on the same
ticket as I was running second on” and
the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the
circumstances was “I was not involved in Felicity’s placement on the ticket”.
NOTE:
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE declared a pecuniary interest in this item under Clause
52 of Council's Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest
in these Minutes). The nature of interest was
stated by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE on the Declaration of Interest form as: “One
of the nominees is a client of mine” . COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE 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 AZIZI, seconded by
COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT Council:
1. Advise the Department of Planning and
Infrastructure that it nominates local members and alternatives for the
Sydney West Joint Regional Planning Panel as follows:
1.1 Mr David White as the local
‘expert’ panel member and Mr Adam Byrnes and Ms Sandra Nichols as the
alternative local ‘expert’ panel members.
1.2 Mr Michael Smart as the local
‘non-expert’ panel member and Ms Wendy McMurdo and Ms Felicity Findlay as
alternate local ‘non-expert’ members
2. Inform all persons that lodged an
expression of interest of Council’s decision and thank them for their interest
in the matter.
3. Express its thanks, on behalf of the
community, to former Council appointed members (Ms Janelle McIntosh and Ms
Felicity Findlay) for their contribution to the Joint Regional Planning Panel
in the period since October 2009.
AN AMENDMENT WAS
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, seconded pro forma by COUNCILLOR COX,
THAT Council:
1. Advise the Department of Planning
and Infrastructure that it nominates local members and alternatives for the
Sydney West Joint Regional Planning Panel as follows:
1.1 Mr David White as the
local ‘expert’ panel member and Mr Adam Byrnes and Ms Sandra Nichols as the
alternative local ‘expert’ panel members.
1.2 Ms Felicity Findlay as the local ‘non-expert’ panel member and Mr Michael Smart and Ms Wendy McMurdo as
alternate local ‘non-expert’ members.
2. Inform all persons that lodged an
expression of interest of Council’s decision and thank them for their
interest in the matter.
3. Express its thanks, on behalf of the community, to former Council
appointed members (Ms Janelle McIntosh and Ms Felicity Findlay) for their
contribution to the Joint Regional Planning Panel in the period since October
2009.
THE AMENDMENT,
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, seconded by COUNCILLOR COX WAS PUT AND LOST.
FOR: Councillor
Gallagher
AGAINST: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR AZIZI, seconded by
COUNCILLOR BROWNE WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Infrastructure
and Recreation Division
10 IR1/13 Monitoring
of Tree Loss in Urban Areas of Hornsby Shire 2010 - 2012
(F2012/00449)
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Mr Michael Barrett, of Beecroft,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Mick Marr, of Berowra Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Leonie
Kemp, of Hornsby Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Stuart Pittendrigh, on behalf of the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council
regarding this item.
Ms Joanne
Caldwell, of Berowra Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Mark
Cachia, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Sandra
Nichols, on behalf of Transition Epping, addressed Council regarding this
item.
Mr Ross
Walker, on behalf of the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council
regarding this item.
MOVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR COX,
THAT:
1. The contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR1/13
be received and noted.
2. Council authorise the Deputy General
Manager, Infrastructure and Recreation to prepare an amendment to the former
Tree Preservation Order that protected non-indigenous tree species that are
worthy of protection because of their cultural and amenity values.
3. A report be submitted for
Council’s consideration, prior to a public exhibition and no later than the 15
May 2013 General Meeting, which details the specific tree species considered
worthy of protection because of their cultural heritage and amenity values.
4. Council write to the various State and
Federal Members of Parliament seeking a review of current certification and
accreditation programs for tree loppers to ensure the elimination of
unscrupulous operators and to ensure that they possess sufficient training in
the identification of tree species.
5. A further review of canopy loss be
conducted 12 months after the adoption of a new policy.
AN
AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, seconded by COUNCILLOR
BROWNE,
THAT:
1. The contents of Deputy General Manager’s
Report No. IR1/13 be received and noted.
2. Council authorise the Deputy General
Manager, Infrastructure and Recreation to prepare and exhibit for public
comment an amendment to the former Tree Preservation Order that protected all
trees, but with an expanded list of exempt species, comprised of trees that
are environmental weeds and species known to be disease-prone or cause
property damage in line with Option 2 contained within Attachment A of Deputy
General Manager’s Report No. IR1/13.
3. A report
be submitted for Council’s consideration, prior to a public exhibition and no
later than the 15 May 2013 General Meeting, which details the specific tree
species considered worthy of protection because of their cultural heritage
and amenity values.
4. Council write to the various State and
Federal Members of Parliament seeking a review of current certification and
accreditation programs for tree loppers to ensure the elimination of
unscrupulous operators and to ensure that they possess sufficient training in
the identification of tree species.
5. A further
review of canopy loss be conducted 12 months after the adoption of a new
policy.
THE AMENDMENT,
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE WAS PUT AND
LOST.
FOR: Councillors
Browne and Gallagher
AGAINST: Councillors Azizi,
Cox, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR COX WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors Azizi, Cox,
Gallagher, HUTCHENCE, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Councillor BROWNE
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11 IR4/13 Tender
T31/2012: Construction of Vehicular Crossings and Footpaths
(F2012/00884)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Council accept
the tenders of Aston and Bourke Pty Ltd., Pave-Rite and Excavations, Mansour
Paving (Aust) Pty Ltd and Kelbon Project Services Pty Ltd. for Tender No.
T31/2012: Construction of Vehicular Crossings and Footpaths.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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CONFIDENTIAL
ITEMS
Nil
PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mr Neville Hine, on behalf of Arundel Way Neighbourhood
Association, addressed Council regarding parking issues at Arundel Way, Cherrybrook.
Mr Dave Wilson, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding
Development Application No. DA/38/2013 which relates to a property on the corner
of Wongala Crescent and Chapman Avenue, Beecroft.
Questions of
Which Notice Has Been Given
Nil
Mayor's Notes
12 MN3/13 Mayor's Notes 1 to
28 February 2013
(F2004/07053)
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Wednesday 6 February 2013
- The Mayor attended afternoon tea at Studio Artes.
Friday 8 February 2013
- The Mayor officially opened the newly renovated Hornsby Fire Station.
Saturday 9 February 2013
- The Mayor officially opened the new Hornsby Mountain Bike Trail at Old Mans Valley, Hornsby.
Saturday 9 February 2013
- Cr Tilbury, on the Mayor’s behalf, opened Movies Under the Stars at Warrina Street Oval, Berowra.
Saturday 16 February
2013 - Cr Berman, on the Mayor’s behalf, opened Movies Under the
Stars at Asquith Oval, Asquith.
Sunday 17 February 2013
- Cr Berman, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the official opening of the new
facilities at Waitara Anglican Church.
Tuesday 19 February 2013
- The Mayor attended the Pennant Hills High School Presentation Evening.
Thursday 21 February
2013 - The Mayor attended a meeting with representatives from the Hawkesbury River Oyster Farmers and Minister Katrina Hodgkinson MP at Parliament House.
Friday 22 February 2013
- The Mayor attended the Cherrybrook Chinese Community Association’s Chinese
New Year Dinner.
Saturday 23 February
2013 - Cr Hutchence, on the Mayor’s behalf, opened the Movies Under
the Stars at Forest Park, Epping.
Sunday 24 February 2013
- The Mayor attended the official opening of the Hornsby Baha’i Centre of
Learning in Dural Street, Hornsby.
Tuesday 26 February 2013
- The Mayor and Cr Gallagher hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the
Council Chambers.
Tuesday 26 February 2013
- The Mayor attended the Pennant Hills Golf Club 90th Year
Celebrations.
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
15 MM2/13 Hornsby
and Central Coast Regional Advisory Council of the
Community Relations Commission for a Multicultural NSW
(F2008/00390)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Russell, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT Councillor
Singh be appointed as Council’s representative to the Hornsby and Central
Coast Regional Advisory Council.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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16 MM3/13 Leases
of Council Properties - 1-3 and 5 Jersey Street, Hornsby; and 11 Coronation
Street, Hornsby
(F2004/09431)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Russell, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT:
1. Council
note:
a) the
receipt of advice from Fusion Australia that it does not wish to progress
with its proposal to lease 11 Coronation Street, Hornsby.
b) the
receipt of an Expression of Interest from Pro Guitar and Sound for its
proposed use of 11 Coronation Street, Hornsby.
2. Fusion
be allowed to continue its occupation of Council properties at 1-3 and 5 Jersey Street, Hornsby, for a further five years under the terms and conditions of its
current leases for those properties and points 1 to 6 of Mr Wade’s email
dated 12 March 2013.
3. The
General Manager be delegated authority to negotiate the detailed terms of a
lease with Pro Guitar and Sound for its use of 11 Coronation Street, Hornsby,
generally in accordance with the salient lease terms outlined in Mayoral
Minute No. MM3/13 and Pro Guitar and Sound’s Expression of Interest.
4. Council
investigate with Fusion and other not-for-profit community service
organisations, opportunities for the most effective provision of community
service functions.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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17 MM4/13 Berowra
Aquatic Centre
(F2004/08495-02)
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Mr John
Farquhar, on behalf of the Berowra District Community Association, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Mr Mick Marr, of Berowra Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Russell,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT:
1. Council
reaffirm its March 2010 position to:
a) not
proceed with the construction of an aquatic centre at Berowra; and
b) consider
future proposals for the use of funds originally set aside for the aquatic
centre at Berowra following the realisation of the net proceeds of sale of
its land at 120 and 122 Berowra Water Road, Berowra, whenever that may
occur.
2. Following
the sale of the land, identified in point 1b) above, priority be given to the
funds originally set aside for the aquatic centre at Berowra to be allocated
to community and/or recreation projects in A Ward.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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18 MM5/13 Condolence
Motion - Mr Brian Carey
(F2004/05878)
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RESOLVED ON
THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Russell,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Gallagher,
THAT:
1. Council
express its sincere condolences to the family of Mr Brian Carey (former
Hornsby Shire President) in respect of his recent passing.
2. A
message of sympathy be forwarded to Mr Carey’s family on behalf of Council.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Notices of
Motion
Nil
Supplementary Agenda
13 CS11/13 Councillors'
Strategic Planning Weekend - 8-10 March 2013
(F2012/00928)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT:
1. Council endorse the proposed actions in
respect of the key discussion points shown in the table in Deputy General
Manager’s Report No. CS11/13.
2. The development of Council’s draft
Delivery Program for 2013-2017 include appropriate reference to the actions
referred to in 1. above.
3. Councillors be provided with regular
updates on progress against each of the key discussion points referred to in
1. above.
4. Councillors initiate and host ‘listening
post’ meetings to provide residents with the opportunity to raise issues and
provide feedback to Councillors.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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14 IR2/13 Tender
T29/2012: Provision of Project Management Services
(F2012/00881)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT:
1. Council accept the tenders submitted by
Clendinning P/L and Ray Huzij and contracts be entered into.
2. The tender submitted by Barker Ryan
Stewart be accepted by Council but no contract be entered into until the need
for additional project management services arises.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING terminated at
10.07pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at
the meeting held on Wednesday, 17 April 2013, at which meeting the signature
hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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