MINUTES OF General
Meeting
Held at Council
Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 21 August 2013
at 6:34 PM
PRESENT
Councillors Russell (Chairman), Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Cox,
Gallagher, Hutchence, Singh and Tilbury.
Note: Councillor Berman left the meeting immediately prior
to Council moving into Confidential Session. He returned during discussion of
Item 18.
Note: The General Manager left the meeting for Council’s
consideration of Item 19.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
OPENING PRAYER
Reverend Ann Hogan, from Hornsby 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
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Singh, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the
apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor Browne in respect
of an inability to attend the General Meeting on 21 August 2013 be accepted
and leave of absence be granted.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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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
Nil
confirmation of minutes
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT the
Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 17 July 2013 be confirmed, a
copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
FOR:
Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence,
Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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petitionS
Nil
Rescission Motions
Nil
presentations
Cherrybrook Movies Under the Stars
Former Councillor Bruce Mills introduced representatives
from the 1st Cherrybrook Scout Group (William Mills and Rachael
Ingram) and John Purchase School (Raquel Bradley and Daniel Monterro), who
presented a brief report about the Cherrybrook Movies Under the Stars event
which was held on 9 March 2013.
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 2, 6,
8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 were withdrawn or left for discussion
later in the meeting.
RESOLVED ON
THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Gallagher, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT the
recommendations in respect of items 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 12 be adopted.
FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi,
Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
Note: Item 13 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
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1 CS36/13 Investments
and Borrowings for 2012-13 - Status for Period Ending 30 June 2013
(F2004/06987)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Gallagher,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s
Report No. CS36/13 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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2 CS37/13 Local
Government Reform - Research Undertaken on Behalf of Council
(F2013/00305)
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Mr Peter Waite, of Pennant Hills, addressed Council
regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT:
1.
The research undertaken for Council by Crosby Textor and
PricewaterhouseCoopers be received and noted and briefings on the Crosby
Textor research continue to be offered to the Independent Local Government
Review Panel and the Minister for Local Government.
2.
Due to public interest in this matter, copies of the
PricewaterhouseCoopers and Crosby Textor quantitative research be made
available with other relevant information on a “Local Government Reform”
section of Council’s website.
3.
Prior to formalising its position on local government reform, Council
commission an independent, high level strategic and financial assessment of
potential options for structural reform of local government in the northern
Sydney area. Such assessment would be similar to assessments already
undertaken by Randwick and Warringah Councils for the eastern suburbs and
northern beaches areas respectively.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Environment and Human Services Division
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3 EH12/13 Membership
Recommendation to the Lower Hawkesbury Estuary Management Committee
(F2009/00394-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Gallagher,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT Council:
1. Adopt
the amended Terms of Reference for the Lower Hawkesbury Estuary Management
Committee included as Attachment 1 to Group Manager’s Report No. EH12/13.
2. Appoint
the applicants listed in Attachment 2 to Group Manager’s Report No. EH12/13
as members of the Lower Hawkesbury Estuary Management Committee.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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4 EH13/13 Draft Plan
of Management - One Tree Reach Wetland, Singleton Road, Laughtondale
(F2008/00258)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Gallagher,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT Council endorse the Draft Plan of
Management - One Tree Reach Wetland for the purpose of public exhibition.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Planning Division
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5 PL57/13 Development
Application - Two Storey Dwelling-House - 77 Hannah Street, Beecroft
(DA/403/2013)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Gallagher, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT
Council assume the concurrence of the Director-General Department of Planning
and Infrastructure pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy No. 1 and
approve Development Application No. DA/403/2013 for the erection of a
dwelling-house at Lot 1 DP 1171068, No. 77 Hannah Street, Beecroft subject to
the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No
PL57/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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6 PL74/13 Development
Application - Subdivision of One Allotment into Three Lots and Construction
of Two Attached Dwellings - 50 Hinemoa Avenue, Normanhurst
(DA/1365/2012)
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Mr Mervyn Wilson, of Normanhurst,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Bob Fechter, of Wahroonga,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Ravi Sharma, on behalf of
the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Katharyn Habgood, of Normanhurst, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Andrew
Willoughby, of Normanhurst, addressed Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR SINGH, seconded by COUNCILLOR AZIZI,
THAT Development Application No. DA/1365/2012 for the
staged Torrens title subdivision of one allotment into three lots and
construction of two attached dwellings at Lot B DP 347185, No. 50 Hinemoa Avenue, Normanhurst be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed
in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL74/13 and amendments to
conditions 3, 25, 26, 27 and 33 as detailed in Late Item Memo No. LM8/13.
AN
AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, seconded by COUNCILLOR BERMAN pro
forma,
THAT consideration
of Development Application No. DA/1365/2012 for the staged Torrens title subdivision
of one allotment into three lots and construction of two attached dwellings
at Lot B DP 347185, No. 50 Hinemoa Avenue, Normanhurst be deferred to the 18
September 2013 General Meeting to enable the Group Manager, Planning to
convene a meeting between the applicant and interested residents.
THE
AMENDMENT, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, seconded by COUNCILLOR BERMAN WAS
PUT AND LOST.
FOR: Councillor Gallagher
AGAINST: Councillors Anisse, Azizi,
Berman, Cox, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SINGH, seconded by COUNCILLOR AZIZI WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: COUNCILLOR
GALLAGHER
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7 PL76/13 Development
Application - Subdivision Involving the Realignment of the Boundaries of Two
Allotments - 4-6 Sallaway Road, Galston
(DA/421/2013)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Gallagher, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT
Council seek the concurrence of the Director-General of the Department of
Planning and Infrastructure pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy
No. 1 - Development Standards and approve Development Application No.
DA/421/2013 for subdivision involving the realignment of the boundaries of
two allotments at Lot B DP 441669 and Lot 1 DP 246539, Nos. 4-6 Sallaway Road, Galston subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of
Group Manager’s Report No. PL76/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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8 PL79/13 Development
Application - Alterations and Additions - 112 Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights
(DA/634/2013)
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MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
GALLAGHER, seconded by COUNCILLOR SINGH pro forma,
THAT consideration
of Development Application No. DA/634/2013 for the demolition of a carport
and alterations and additions to the dwelling-house at Lot 8, DP 211092, No. 112 Somerville Road, Hornsby Heights be deferred to the 18 September 2013 General
Meeting to provide an opportunity for the objector to attend the meeting.
FOLLOWING
DISCUSSION OF THE MOTION, COUNCILLOR SINGH WITHDREW HIS PRO FORMA SECONDING
AND THE MOTION LAPSED DUE TO THE LACK OF A SECONDER.
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT
Development Application No. DA/634/2013 for the demolition of a carport and
alterations and additions to the dwelling-house at Lot 8, DP 211092, No. 112
Somerville Road Hornsby Heights be approved, subject to the conditions of
consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL79/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: COUNCILLOR
GALLAGHER
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9 PL75/13 Reporting
Variations to Development Standards
(F2004/07599)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Gallagher, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT the
contents of Group Manager’s Report No. PL75/13 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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10 PL77/13 Section 94
and 94A Development Contributions Plans - After Exhibition
(F2010/00015)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
seconded by COUNCILLOR ANISSE,
THAT Council adopt the Hornsby Shire Council
Section 94 Development Contributions Plan 2012-2021 and the Hornsby Shire
Council Section 94A Development Contributions Plan 2012-2021.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Infrastructure and Recreation Division
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11 IR21/13 Request
to Remove Tree - 134 New Line Road, Cherrybrook
(TA/376/2011)
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Mr Brian Furrer, of Pennant Hills,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Gordon Cadzow, of
Westleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR BERMAN, seconded by COUNCILLOR COX,
THAT:
1.
Council approve Tree Application No. TA/376/2011 to allow the
applicant to remove one Eucalyptus saligna and one Eucalyptus
pilularis and prune one Eucalyptus pilularis by one third of the
crown.
2.
The applicant be required to plant replacement trees of suitable species determined in consultation with Council.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, seconded
by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT Council:
A. 1. Approve part of Tree Application No. TA/376/2011
to allow the applicant to remove one Eucalyptus saligna.
2. The applicant be required to plant a
replacement tree of a suitable species determined in consultation
with Council.
B. Refuse the other part of Tree
Application No. TA/376/2011 by not allowing the applicant to remove one Eucalyptus
pilularis and prune one Eucalyptus pilularis by one third of the
crown.
THE
AMENDMENT, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY WAS
PUT AND LOST.
FOR: CouncillorS Gallagher
AND TILBURY
AGAINST: Councillors Anisse, Azizi,
Berman, Cox, Hutchence, Russell AND Singh
THE
MOTION, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BERMAN, seconded by COUNCILLOR COX WAS PUT AND
CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Confidential Items
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT Council
move in to Confidential Session to consider Item 18 – Confidential Group
Manager’s Report No. PL88/13 – Update Report in Respect of Legal Actions
Concerning Hornsby Quarry (for the reason given below the item) and the confidential
attachment to Item 19 – Mayoral Minute No. MM14/13 – General Manager’s
Performance Review 2013 and Renewal of Contract (for the reason given in the
Mayoral Minute).
FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi,
Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT Council move out of Confidential Session.
FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi,
Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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12 CS35/13 Proposed
Acquisition of Land for Road Purposes
This report was deemed confidential,
under Section 10A (2) (c) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This report
contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage
on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct)
business.
(F2013/00314)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Gallagher, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT:
1. Subject
to the general terms of negotiation detailed in Confidential Deputy General Manager’s
Report No. CS35/13, Council approve the purchase for public road purposes of
the two small parcels of land identified within Confidential Deputy General Manager’s
Report No. CS35/13 and delegate authority to the General Manager to progress
such purchases.
2. Council authorise the
General Manager to execute relevant and appropriate documentation in relation
to the matter as deemed appropriate by Council’s solicitors.
3. If
required by the absence of the General Manager or by legal statue, and
subject to review and authorisation by a Deputy General Manager or Group
Manager or on the advice of Council’s solicitors, Council authorise the use
of the Council seal on any legal, survey or other documents directly related
to the subject acquisitions.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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18 PL88/13 Update
Report in Respect of Legal Actions Concerning Hornsby Quarry
This report was dealt with in
confidential session, under Section 10A (2) (g) of the Local Government Act,
1993. This report contains advice concerning litigation, or advice that would
otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of
legal professional privilege.
(F2007/01279-08)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,
THAT:
1. The
contents of Confidential Group Manager’s Report No. PL88/13 presenting advice
from Council’s legal team concerning the Hornsby Quarry legal proceedings be
received and noted.
2. Council
delegate authority to the General Manager to undertake the necessary steps to
implement the recommended actions outlined in Confidential Group Manager’s
Report No. PL88/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Nil
Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given
Nil
Mayor's Notes
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13 MN8/13 Mayor's
Notes from 1 to 31 July 2013
(F2004/07053)
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Monday 1
July 2013 - The Mayor attended the Rotary Club of Waitara’s
Changeover Dinner at Hornsby RSL Club.
Tuesday 2 July 2013 - The Deputy Mayor,
on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the funeral of Mr Peter Laverty at St James
Anglican Church, Turramurra.
Friday 5 July 2013 - The Deputy Mayor,
on the Mayor’s behalf, officially opened the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community
College Annual Art Show in Hornsby.
Friday 5 July 2013 - The Deputy Mayor,
on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Hornsby Gang Show at Asquith Boys High School.
Tuesday 9 July 2013 - The Deputy Mayor,
on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the NAIDOC Week Celebrations at Hornsby
Library.
Friday 12 July 2013 - The Mayor and
Deputy Mayor attended the Successful Completion Celebrations at Wahroonga Gardens.
Sunday 14 July 2013 - The Deputy Mayor,
on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Galston Equestrian Club’s Opening of a
new storage shed celebrations.
Friday 19 July 2013 - The Mayor hosted
the Rural Fire Service Annual Dinner at Hornsby RSL Club.
Tuesday 23 July 2013 - The Mayor
attended the Hornsby Lions Club Changeover Dinner at Event Cinemas, Hornsby.
Thursday 25 July 2013 - The Mayor and
Deputy Mayor attended Ezzy Architects Christmas in July Celebrations in
Waitara.
Tuesday 30 July 2013 - The Mayor hosted
three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.
Wednesday 31 July 2013 - The Mayor and
Councillor Anisse attended the Hornsby Shire Council apprenticeship and
Traineeship Expo at Hornsby War Memorial Hall.
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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14 MM10/13 Proposed
Lease of Council Property - 11 Coronation Street, Hornsby
(F2004/09431)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Russell, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,
THAT 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. MM10/13.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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15 MM11/13 Northern
Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) - Ongoing Membership
(F2004/07189)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL,
seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT:
1.
The General Manager undertake a review of the merits of Hornsby Shire
Council’s ongoing membership of the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of
Councils (NSROC) and present a report to a future General Meeting setting out
the findings of that review, including outlining options that place Council
in the best position to play a leading role in promoting the interests of
Hornsby Shire residents in the formulation of State and Commonwealth
policies.
2.
Until such time as Council has adopted a position on the report,
Council not enter into any further significant, long term binding NSROC contracts
or similar agreements.
3.
Having regard to an email received from the President of NSROC on 21
August 2013, Council note that the Mayor and General Manager will continue to
be involved in discussions about closer cooperation and potential merger of NSROC
with the Shore Regional Organisation of Councils (SHOROC).
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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19 MM14/13 General
Manager's Performance Review 2013 and Renewal of Contract
(F2013/00402)
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Note:
The confidential attachment to Mayoral Minute No. MM14/13 was discussed in
Confidential Session and the General Manager was not present at, or in
sight of, the meeting when the Item was being discussed or voted on.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUSSELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,
THAT Council:
1. Receive
the ‘Final Report’ August 2013 General Manager’s Performance Review.
2. Renew
the contract with Scott Phillips as General Manager of Hornsby Shire Council
for a term of five years commencing 26 August 2013 at a total annual
remuneration package of $339,500 utilising the Division of Local Government
Standard Contract for the Employment of General Managers.
3. Authorise
the Mayor to finalise any other contractual details and to execute the
employment contract on behalf of Council.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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Notices of Motion
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16 NOM7/13 Opportunities
for Villa/Townhouse Development in Hornsby Shire
(F2013/00295)
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MOVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BERMAN, seconded by COUNCILLOR AZIZI,
THAT:
1.
Having regard to Council’s Housing Strategy which identifies the need to
address housing affordability and the provision of greater housing choice for
older people wishing to down size and young families trying to enter the
property market, Council consider the progression of a project to increase
opportunities for villa/townhouse development in Hornsby Shire in the next
annual review of the Strategic Planning Program in March 2014.
2.
The timeframe for the progression of any project be considered in the
context of the identification of a dwelling target for Hornsby Shire under
the State Government’s Draft Metropolitan Strategy for Sydney 2031 and/or
Subregional Plan, and Council’s commitment to existing projects on the
Strategic Planning Program.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded
by COUNCILLOR COX,
THAT:
1.
Having regard to Council’s Housing Strategy which identifies the need to
address housing affordability and the provision of greater housing choice for
older people wishing to down size and young families trying to enter the
property market, Council consider the progression of a project to increase
opportunities for villa/townhouse development in Hornsby Shire in the next
annual review of the Strategic Planning Program in March 2014.
2.
The timeframe for the progression of any project be considered in the
context of Council’s commitment to existing projects on the Strategic
Planning Program.
THE AMENDMENT,
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR COX WAS PUT AND LOST.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
AZIZI, COX, GALLAGHER AND HUTCHENCE
AGAINST: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, BERMAN, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
THE
MOTION, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BERMAN, seconded by COUNCILLOR AZIZI WAS PUT AND
CARRIED.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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17 NOM9/13 Draft
Hornsby Development Control Plan Amendment - Tree and Vegetation Preservation
(F2007/00707)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT:
A. 1. The Draft Hornsby Development Control
Plan be amended by inserting a list of tree species considered
to have cultural heritage value as identified in draft amendments to Council’s
Tree Preservation Order as currently being progressed for public
consultation.
2. Council exhibit
amendments to the Draft Hornsby Development Control Plan concurrently
with amendments to the Tree Preservation Order for a minimum period of 28
days.
3. A further report be presented to
Council reporting on the results of the public exhibition.
B. The Deputy General Manager, Infrastructure and
Recreation investigate the prospects of successfully prosecuting the
illegal tree removal at 88 Malton Road, Beecroft in the Land and Environment Court.
C. The Group Manager, Environment and Human Services
and the Deputy General Manager, Infrastructure and Recreation investigate
options to mitigate unauthorised removal of vegetation in high value
areas.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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MATTERS OF URGENCY
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT
Councillor Hutchence be permitted to raise a Matter of Urgency regarding funding
from the Bendigo Bank for facilities and improvements in the North Epping area.
FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi,
Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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20 MOU1/13 Bendigo Bank -
Funding of Projects in North Epping
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT:
1.
In anticipation of a public announcement within the next two weeks, Council
express its appreciation to the local branch of the Bendigo Bank and the
local member for Bennelong, Mr John Alexander MP, for commitments of around
$200,000 to fund multipurpose facilities and improvements in the North Epping area.
2.
Subject to the receipt of the above funds, Council authorise the
Deputy General Manager, Infrastructure and Recreation to program the
construction of additional facilities, and depending on actual construction
costs and other possible contributions, other facilities prior to December
2014.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT
Councillor Hutchence be permitted to raise a Matter of Urgency regarding
Council’s support to community groups who participate in Council’s Community
Events Program.
FOR: Councillors Anisse, Azizi,
Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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21 MOU2/13 Council's
Community Events Program
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT the
General Manager investigate opportunities to provide ongoing support to
community groups who participate in Council's Community Events Program such
as Movies Under The Stars.
FOR: Councillors Anisse,
Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury
AGAINST: Nil
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QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING terminated at 9.43pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday,
18 September, 2013, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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