MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday, 17
July, 2013
at 6:33 PM

PRESENT
Councillors
Russell (Chairman), Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence,
Singh and Tilbury.
Note: Councillor Anisse arrived at 6.39pm during discussion
of Declarations of Interest.
Note:
Councillor Berman arrived at 6.56pm. He was not present for Declarations of
Interest, Confirmation of Minutes, Items Passed by Exception/Call for Speakers
on Agenda Items or consideration of Item 1.
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 of the non-confidential parts of the
meeting 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.”
declarations of interest
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE declared a
less than significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 9 - PL58/13
Development Application – Two Five Storey Residential Flat Buildings – 5-15 Belair Close, Hornsby. Refer to that Item for details.
confirmation of minutes
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR Gallagher,
THAT the
Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 19 June 2013 be confirmed, a
copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: NIL
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR Gallagher,
THAT the
Minutes of the Extraordinary General Meeting held on Wednesday 3 July 2013 be
confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: NIL
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petitionS
Nil
presentations
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, 2,
9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 were withdrawn for discussion.
RESOLVED ON
THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the
recommendations in respect of items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15 and 16 be adopted
FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi,
Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
Note: Item 17 was called over and
noted.
For the sake of clarity, the above items are recorded in
Agenda sequence.
Note: Persons wishing to address Council on matters
which were on the Agenda were permitted to speak, prior to the item being
discussed, and their names are recorded in the Minutes in respect of that
particular item.
GENERAL BUSINESS
General Manager's Division
Nil
Corporate Support Division
1 CS29/13 Local
Government NSW - Cost Shifting Survey 2011-12
(F2010/00296)
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Mr Peter Waite, of Pennant Hills,
addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s
Report CS29/13 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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2 CS30/13 Investments
and Borrowings for 2012-13 - Status for Period Ending 31 May 2013
(F2004/06987)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s
Report No. CS30/13 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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3 CS31/13 Local
Government New South Wales - 2013 Annual Conference - Submission of Motions
(F2013/00230)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT:
1. The three issues, two with proposed motions,
identified within Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS31/13 be submitted
for consideration at the 2013 Local Government NSW Conference.
2. Council
advise Local Government NSW that its voting delegates for the 2013 Conference
are Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence,
Russell, Singh and Tilbury.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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4 CS32/13 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 Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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5 CS33/13 Local
Government Remuneration Tribunal - 2013 Report and Determination - Mayor and
Councillor Fees - 2013/14 Financial Year
(F2004/09552)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT:
1. As
a consequence of the 2013 Report and Determination of the Local Government
Remuneration Tribunal, Council remains in the Metropolitan Centre Category of
NSW councils for the period 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014.
2. In
accordance with Section 248 of the Local Government Act, and having
considered the 2013 Report and Determination of the Local Government
Remuneration Tribunal, an annual fee of $22,240 be paid to each Councillor
for the period 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014.
3. In accordance with Section 249 of
the Local Government Act, and having considered the 2013 Report and
Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, an additional
annual fee of $59,100 be paid to the Mayor for the period 1 July 2013 to 30
June 2014.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Environment and Human Services Division
6 EH10/13 Bushland
Management Advisory Committee Membership
(F2004/05900)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Council:
1. Adopt
the amended Bushland Management Advisory Committee Charter included as
Attachment 1 to Group Manager’s Report No. EH10/13.
2. Appoint
Robin Buchanan, Ross Walker, Katie Devine and Alexandra Boyd as members of
the Bushland Management Advisory Committee.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Planning Division
7 PL54/13 Development
Application - Subdivision of One Allotment into Two Lots - 116 Cardinal Avenue, West Pennant Hills
(DA/283/2013)
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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/283/2013 for subdivision of
one allotment into two lots at SP 40121, No. 116 Cardinal Avenue, West
Pennant Hills subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of
Group Manager’s Report No. PL54/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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8 PL55/13 Development
Application - Dwelling-House - 69 Parklands Road, Mount Colah
(DA/358/2013)
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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/358/2013 for the demolition
of an existing dwelling and erection of a two storey dwelling-house at Lot 58
DP 207557, No. 69 Parklands Road, Mount Colah subject to the conditions of
consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL55/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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9 PL58/13 Development
Application - Two Five Storey Residential Flat Buildings - 5-15 Belair Close,
Hornsby
(DA/4/2013)
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Mr Kim McCotter, on behalf of Body
Corporate SP64592, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Leon Lowis, on behalf of the owners of 41 Sherbrook Road, Hornsby, addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mr Michael Phillips, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Kevin
Feng, on behalf of Bellbrook Gardens Executive Committee, addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mr Allan Calandine, on behalf of the applicant, addressed
Council regarding this item.
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 “nature
of interest is less than significant”.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Anisse, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Development
Application No. DA/4/2013 for construction of two, five storey residential
flat buildings, basement car park and strata subdivision at Lot 3 DP 204624,
Lot 4 DP 204624, Lot 5 DP 204624, Lot 1 DP 525010, Lot 7 DP 204624, Nos. 5-15
Belair Close, Hornsby be approved subject to the conditions of consent
detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL58/13, and the
following additional condition of consent in respect of privacy screens:
·
The balustrades on south facing balconies on levels
3, 4 and 5 are to be 1.3 metres in height and constructed of solid
or obscured glass material.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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10 PL52/13 Development
Application - Section 96(2) - Boundary Fence – 37 Ferndale Road,
Normanhurst
(DA/123/2013/A)
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Ms Barbara Carter, of Normanhurst,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Janet
Wright, of Normanhurst, addressed Council regarding this item.
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/123/2013/A
for modification to the consent for the erection of a boundary fence at Lot 23, DP 206093, No. 37 Ferndale Road, Normanhurst be amended as detailed in Schedule 1
of Group Manager’s Report No. PL52/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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11 PL62/13 Development
Application - Alterations and Additions - 11 James Henty Drive, Dural
(DA/404/2013)
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Mrs Suzanne Evans, of Dural, addressed
Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Development Application No. DA/404/2013 for alterations and
additions to a dwelling-house at Lot 19, DP 806180, No. 11 James Henty Drive,
Dural be approved and the General Manager be delegated authority to affix
appropriately worded conditions of consent.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell and Singh
AGAINST: Councillor Tilbury
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12 PL66/13 Development
Application - Subdivision of One Allotment into Three Lots - 142 Woodcourt Road, Berowra Heights
(DA/1321/2012)
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Mr Joe Choate, of Berowra Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mrs Janet King, of Berowra Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Dudley Collinson, of Berowra Heights, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Development Application No. DA/1321/2012 for
subdivision of one allotment into three lots and the demolition of a garage
at Lot 11 DP 225742, No. 142 Woodcourt Road, Berowra Heights be approved
subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group
Manager’s Report No. PL66/13, and the following additional condition of
consent:
·
A boundary fence shall be erected, at the cost of the applicant,
along the southern boundary of the accessway of proposed Lot 3.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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13 PL60/13 Hornsby West
Side Precinct Planning Proposal
(F2011/00441)
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Mr Ian Ezzy, of Berowra, addressed
Council regarding this item.
Ms Pippa
McInnes, on behalf of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Greens, addressed Council regarding
this item.
Mr David
Sentinella, on behalf of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Greens, addressed Council
regarding this item.
Ms Kim
Mullins, on behalf of Community Voice, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,
THAT:
1. Council
forward the revised Hornsby West Side Precinct Planning Proposal attached to
Group Manager’s Report No. PL60/13 to the Department of Planning and
Infrastructure seeking endorsement for exhibition.
2. Should
endorsement be received, Council publicly exhibit the Planning Proposal for a
period of two months in accordance with the consultation strategy outlined in
the Planning Proposal (or as otherwise directed by the Minister).
3. The
draft Development Control Plan amendments attached to Group Manager’s Report
No. PL60/13 be exhibited concurrently with the Planning Proposal.
4. The
General Manager be delegated authority to endorse the exhibition material.
5. Advice
be provided to Councillors mid-way through the exhibition period to provide
an opportunity for an extension of the exhibition period for a further month
if required.
6. Following the completion of the exhibition
period, a report on submissions be presented to Council.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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14 PL61/13 Vehicular
Access to Properties in Nancy Place, Galston
(F2013/00231)
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Mr Patrick Singleton, of Galston,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr John
Inshaw, on behalf of Galston Area Residents Association, addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mr Michael
Massingham, of Galston, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR
Hutchence,
THAT:
1.
Subject to the inclusion of the following additional requirements, the
draft amendments to the draft Hornsby Development Control Plan attached to
Group Manager’s Report No. PL61/13 to permit vehicle access to Arcadia Road
be exhibited:
a) Vehicular crossings
and driveways should be consolidated where possible.
b) Street tree planting should be
provided within the road reserve on the eastern side of Arcadia
Road between Galston Road and Gribbenmount Road.
2.
Following exhibition, a report on submissions be presented to Council
for its consideration.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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15 PL69/13 Review of
Policies and Codes - Planning Division
(F2013/00250)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Council adopt the recommendations
contained in the table in Group Manager’s Report No. PL69/13 in
respect of each of the current policies and codes under the jurisdiction of
the Planning Division.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Infrastructure and Recreation Division
16 IR20/13 Hornsby
Station Footbridge
(F2012/00817)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT Council:
1. Note
the findings of design investigations for a replacement footbridge at Hornsby
Station contained in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR20/13.
2. Endorse
commencement of community consultation for the development of a replacement
footbridge over George Street, Hornsby, including:
a) the
proposal to centrally align a freestanding bridge in Florence Street
b) the
incorporation of stairs and a lift into the Florence Street portion of the
bridge and a ramp on the Hornsby Station side of the bridge; and
c) the use of available photomontages
to assist in discussing options for the visual character of the bridge.
3. Receive
a report advising of the findings following the completion of the
consultation.
4. Authorise
the General Manager and Deputy General Manager, Infrastructure and Recreation
to commence discussions with relevant NSW Government agencies and the local Member
for Hornsby seeking to secure partial funding for a replacement pedestrian
bridge over George Street, Hornsby.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS
Nil
CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS
Nil
PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Nil
Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given
Nil
Mayor's Notes
17 MN7/13 Mayor's
Notes from 1 to 30 June 2013
(F2004/07053)
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Saturday
1 June 2013 - The Mayor attended the Ferry Artists Art Exhibition at
Wisemans Ferry.
Monday 3 June 2013 -
The Mayor was Guest Speaker at Westleigh Tennis Association’s Annual General
Meeting at Ruddock Park, Westleigh.
Friday 7 June 2013 -
The Mayor opened the Return to Glory Recycled Art Exhibition at Wallarobba
Arts and Cultural Centre.
Saturday 8 June 2013
- The Mayor attended Asquith Golf Club’s 75 Year Celebration Dinner at
Asquith Golf Club.
Sunday 9 June 2013 -
The Mayor attended the Community Awards Lunch at Dangar Island Bowling Club.
Thursday 13 June 2013
- The Mayor attended the Grand Opening of the new Mazda Dealership at
Hornsby.
Friday 14 June 2013
- Councillor Azizi, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Dedication and
Opening of The Hammond Resource Centre at Arden Anglican School.
Saturday 15 June 2013
- The Mayor attended Scouts Australia Sydney North Region’s Annual General
Meeting at Baden-Powell Scout Centre, Pennant Hills.
Sunday 16 June - Wednesday
19 June 2013 - The Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Singh and the
General Manager attended the National General Assembly of Local Government at
the National Convention Centre, Canberra.
Thursday 20 June 2013
- Councillor Anisse, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended Drug Action Week 2013
Activities in Hornsby Mall.
Friday 21 June 2013
- The Mayor attended the Northholm Grammar School Foundation Day Service and
Opening of the Northholm Agricultural Trade Training Centre at the School in Arcadia.
Saturday 22 June 2013
- The Mayor attended Asquith Rugby League Football Club’s 60th
Year Celebration Dinner and Reunion at Asquith Leagues Club.
Sunday 23 June 2013
- The Mayor attended Eastwood-Thornleigh District Tennis Association’s
Foundation Day Presentations at Pennant Hills Park.
Sunday 23 June 2013
– The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Golden Kangaroos
Hornsby Concert Band’s Concert at the Epping Club.
Monday 24 June 2013
- The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended The Grange Annual Fete at
Waitara.
Monday 24 June 2013
– The Deputy Mayor, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended a meeting with
Beecroft-Cheltenham Civic Trust regarding the Module development.
Tuesday 25 June 2013
- The Mayor hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.
Friday 28 June 2013
- The Mayor attended Hornsby and District Lantern Club’s 40th
Anniversary Luncheon at Asquith Golf Club.
Friday 28 June 2013
- The Mayor opened Hornsby Art Society Members’ Exhibition at Wallarobba Arts
and Cultural Centre.
Saturday 29 June 2013
- The Mayor and Mr Matt Kean MP presented a Community Building Partnership
Grant at Berowra Oval.
Sunday 30 June 2013
- The Mayor attended Brooklyn RSL Sub-Branch’s World War II History
Presentation at Mooney Mooney Worker’s Club.
Note: These are 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
19 MM9/13 Hornsby-Berowra
Men's Shed Inc.
(F2008/00165)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT a report be prepared for Council’s
consideration examining potential sites that could be made available to
locate a Men’s Shed servicing northern areas of the Shire.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Notices of Motion
18 NOM5/13 Constitutional
Recognition of Local Government
(F2004/06308)
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Mr Julian Leeser,
on behalf of Citizens No Committee for the Referendum, addressed Council
regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR COX, seconded by
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT Council write to Local Government NSW:
1.
Advising that having regard to the stated position of the majority of State
Governments to not support a referendum seeking to change the Australian
Constitution to recognise local government,
comments by a number of local Members of Parliament and
Council's recent community polling which has revealed low community awareness
of local issues, Council believes
that the 'Yes' vote at the referendum has a minimal chance
of success and consequently urges the Australian Local Government
Association not to pursue a referendum question at the 2013 Federal election.
Further, Council considers that it is not in the Hornsby community's
interest to continue to contribute towards the campaign in support of the
referendum.
2.
Advising that Council will not pay any further contribution to this
campaign.
3.
Requesting that any unspent funds from Council's initial payment
towards the campaign be refunded.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Berman,
THAT
Council write to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) and Local
Government NSW advising that having regard to the stated position
of some State Governments not to support a referendum seeking
to change the Australian Constitution to recognise local government, comments
by a number of local Members of Parliament and Council's recent
community polling which has revealed low community awareness of local issues,
Council believes that the 'Yes' vote at the referendum
has a minimal chance of success and consequently urges
ALGA not to pursue a referendum question at the 2013 Federal
election, not require payment of the second and third instalment of
the campaign levy and return to member councils any unspent levies
paid in support of the campaign.
THE
AMENDMENT, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BERMAN, WAS PUT
AND LOST.
FOR: Councillors Azizi,
Berman, Browne and Gallagher
AGAINST: Councillors anisse, cox, Hutchence,
Russell, Singh and Tilbury
THE MOTION
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR COX, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, WAS PUT AND
CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors Anisse, Cox,
Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Councillors
Azizi, Berman AND Browne
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MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE
MEETING terminated at 10.05pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday,
21 August, 2013, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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