MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 8
October 2014
at 6:37 PM
PRESENT
Councillors Russell (Chairman), Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Cox,
Gallagher, Hutchence, Singh and Tilbury.
Note: Councillor Gallagher was not present for voting on
Item 12.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
OPENING
PRAYER
Pastor Andrew Maxwell, from Asquith Church of Christ, 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. No
other persons are permitted to record the Meeting, unless specifically
authorised by Council to do so.”
APOLOGIES
/ leave of absence
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLOR BERMAN,
THAT the
apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor Browne in respect of
an inability to attend the General Meeting on 8 October 2014 be accepted and
leave of absence be granted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, 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.”
declarations of interest
COUNCILLOR RUSSELL declared a less than significant non-pecuniary
interest in relation to Item 8 – PL69/14 Development Application – Subdivision
of One Allotment into Two Lots – 895 Old Northern Road, Dural. Refer to that
Item for details.
COUNCILLOR ANISSE declared a significant non-pecuniary
interest in relation to Item 11 – PL72/14 Epping Town Centre Urban Activation
Precinct – Amendments to Hornsby Development Control Plan 2013 – After
Exhibition. Refer to that Item for details.
COUNCILLOR ANISSE declared a significant non-pecuniary
interest in relation to Item 12 – PL73/14 Epping Town Centre Urban Activation
Precinct – Memorandum of Understanding with Parramatta City Council. Refer to
that Item for details.
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE declared a significant non-pecuniary
interest in relation to Item 14 – IR15/14 RFT15/2014 – Supply, Installation and
Maintenance of CCTV Systems. Refer to that Item for details.
COUNCILLOR BERMAN declared a significant non-pecuniary
interest in relation to Item 18 – CS38/14 Proposed Option to Purchase Council
Land – 18X Water Street, Hornsby. Refer to that Item for details.
confirmation of minutes
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR COX,
seconded by COUNCILLOR SINGH,
THAT the
Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 3 September 2014 be
confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: COUNCILLOR
GALLAGHER
Note: Councillor Gallagher indicated to the meeting that
he would abstain from voting on adoption of the Minutes. Therefore, in
accordance with Clause 30 (3) of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice,
Councillor Gallagher was taken to have voted against the motion.
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petitionS
COUNCILLOR SINGH tabled a petition with approximately 179
signatures from residents of the Thornleigh area in relation to the increase in
traffic movements in Loch Maree Avenue, Thornleigh during the construction of
the NorthConnex tunnel.
COUNCILLOR AZIZI tabled a petition with approximately 115
signatures in relation to vegetation clearing entitlements in Beecroft and
Cheltenham resulting from the new 10/50 bushfire legislation.
presentations
Nil
Rescission Motions
Nil
Mayoral Minutes
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 3, 5, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 and 18 were withdrawn for
discussion.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR Cox,
THAT the
recommendations in respect of items 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 16 and 17 be
adopted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
Note: Item 19 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 – Non Agenda Items”.
GENERAL BUSINESS
OFFICE OF THE General Manager
Nil
Corporate Support Division
1 CS31/14 Councillors'
Expenses and Facilities Policy - Annual Review for 2014
(F2004/09552)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Cox,
THAT:
1. The
amended Councillors’ Expenses and Facilities Policy, as attached to Deputy
General Manager’s Report No. CS31/14, be adopted for the purpose of public
exhibition.
2. If
submissions are received during the public exhibition period, a further
report be prepared for Council’s consideration which addresses those
submissions.
3. Should
no submissions be received by the end of the public exhibition period, the
draft Policy attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS31/14 be
adopted as final and a copy be forwarded to the Office of Local Government.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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2 CS40/14 Investments
and Borrowings for 2014/15 - Status for Period Ending 31 August 2014
(F2004/06987)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Cox,
THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report
No. CS40/14 be received and noted.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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3 CS41/14 General
Purpose and Special Purpose Financial Reports - 2013/14 Financial Year
(F2014/00272)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT:
1. The
2013/14 General Purpose and Special Purpose Financial Reports be received and
noted and referred for audit.
2. The
Mayor and Deputy Mayor be authorised to sign the Statutory Statements in
connection with the 2013/14 Financial Reports.
3. The
2013/14 Financial Reports be authorised for “presentation to the public” on
receipt of the Auditor’s Report.
4. The General Manager be delegated
authority to fix the date of the General Meeting at which the 2013/14
Financial Reports and Auditor’s Report will be formally “presented to the
public”.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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Environment and Human Services Division
4 EH15/14 Review of
Financial Management Arrangements for Volunteer Community Centre Management
Committees
(F2004/05947)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Cox,
THAT Council:
1. Note
the resignations of the Beecroft and Thornleigh volunteer management
committees and thank them for their many years of combined volunteer service.
2. Assume
the direct management of the Beecroft and Thornleigh community centres.
3. Note
that the operational procedures for the volunteer management committee run
community centres now mirror the operational procedures of Council managed
facilities.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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Planning Division
5 PL64/14 Development
Application - Seniors Living Development Comprising 26 Dwellings - 396-398
Peats Ferry Road and 5A and 15 Mildred Avenue, Hornsby
(DA/373/2014)
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Mr Chris Nicholson, on behalf of Mr John
Nicholson of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Dan Raison, of Hornsby,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr David Adamthwaite, of
Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Ben
Tesoriero, the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR ANISSE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT Council assume the concurrence of the Secretary of
NSW Planning and Environment pursuant to Clause 4.6 of the Hornsby Local
Environmental Plan 2013 and approve Development Application No.
DA/373/2014 for demolition of existing structures and staged construction of
a seniors living development comprising 26 self-contained dwellings, a
multi-purpose centre and administrative offices with basement parking at Lot
102 DP 1018824, Nos. 396-398 Peats Ferry Road, Lot 2 DP 502705, No. 5A Mildred Avenue and Lot B DP 320473, No. 15 Mildred Avenue, Hornsby subject to the conditions
of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL64/14 and
the following additional condition:
·
An acoustic fence shall be constructed on
both sides of the access driveway servicing the development from Mildred
Avenue for the length of the common boundaries with property Nos. 11 and 17
Mildred Avenue, Hornsby.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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6 PL66/14 Development
Application - Alterations and Additions - Dwelling-House - 4 Cherrybrook
Road, West Pennant Hills
(DA/726/2014)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Cox,
THAT:
1. Development
Application No. DA/726/2014 for alterations and additions to a dwelling house
involving a swimming pool and retaining wall at Lot 1011 DP 1134002, No. 4
Cherrybrook Road, West Pennant Hills be approved subject to the conditions of
consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL66/14.
2. Any future
development applications for Nos. 4 and 4A Cherrybrook Road, West Pennant
Hills no longer be required to be determined by Council where the proposal is
within the delegations of Council officers to determine.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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7 PL67/14 Development
Application - Five Storey Residential Flat Buildings Comprising 90 Units -
16-20 Park Avenue, Waitara
(DA/1001/2013)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Cox,
THAT
Council assume the concurrence of the Secretary of the Department of Planning
and Environment pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy No. 1 and
approve Development Application No. DA/1001/2013 for demolition of existing
structures and the erection of 4 x five storey residential flat buildings
comprising 90 units with basement car parking at Nos. 16-20 Park Avenue,
Waitara subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group
Manager’s Report No. PL67/14.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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8 PL69/14 Development
Application - Subdivision of One Allotment into Two Lots - 895 Old Northern
Road, Dural
(DA/1069/2013)
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Note: Councillor Russell 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 the interest was stated by Councillor Russell on the
Declaration of Interest form as “I play squash at these courts and have done
for many years. I know the owner.” and the explanation of why the interest
does not require further action in the circumstances was “Whilst I use this
business and know the owner, it is like a lot of businesses in the Shire
where I use the service and know the owner”.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR Cox,
THAT
Council seek the concurrence of the Secretary of NSW Planning and Environment
pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy No. 1 and approve Development
Application No. DA/1069/2013 for subdivision of one allotment into two lots
at Lot 1 DP 558601, No. 895 Old Northern Road, Dural subject to the
conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No.
PL69/14.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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9 PL70/14 Development
Application - Subdivision of One Allotment into Two Lots - 65 Balmoral
Street, Waitara
(DA/519/2014)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Cox,
THAT
Council assume the concurrence of the Secretary of NSW Planning and
Environment pursuant to Clause 4.6 of the Hornsby Local Environmental Plan
2013 and approve Development Application No. DA/519/2014 for Torrens title
subdivision of one allotment into two lots at SP 44601, No. 65 Balmoral
Street, Waitara subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1
of Group Manager’s Report No. PL70/14.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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10 PL71/14 Development
Application - Seniors Living Development Comprising 10 Units - 186 Beecroft
Road, Cheltenham - Further Report
(DA/1394/2013)
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Mr Robert Delalande, of Cheltenham,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Margaret Rich, of
Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Ian Glendinning, on behalf
of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mrs Jill
Gleave, of Berowra Waters, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded
by COUNCILLOR ANISSE,
THAT
Council assume the concurrence of the Secretary of the Department of Planning
and Environment pursuant to State Environmental Planning Policy No. 1 and
approve Development Application No. DA/1394/2013 for the demolition of
existing structures and construction of a seniors living development
comprising 10 self-contained dwellings with car parking and strata
subdivision at Lot 18 DP 1067166, No. 186 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham subject
to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report
No. PL71/14.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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11 PL72/14 Epping
Town Centre Urban Activation Precinct - Amendments to Hornsby Development
Control Plan 2013 - After Exhibition
(F2014/00222)
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Note: Councillor Anisse 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 the interest was stated by Councillor Anisse on the Declaration of
Interest form as “Employed by Parramatta Council”. Councillor Anisse was not
present at, or in sight of, the meeting when the Item was being discussed or
voted on.
Ms Margaret O’Donnell, of
Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr John Knight, of Beecroft,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Cho-Wai Cheung, of Epping,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Johnny Yau, of Epping,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Karen Sole, of Epping,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Dianne Li, of Epping, addressed Council regarding
this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR AZIZI,
THAT:
A. 1. The amendments to Part 1 – General,
Part 3 – Residential, Part 4 – Business and Part 9 –
Heritage of the Hornsby Development Control Plan 2013 attached to Group Manager’s
Report No. PL72/14 be adopted and notified in the local newspaper.
2. A
Planning Proposal be prepared to amend the Height of Building Map for Property
Nos. 2-4 Epping Road from five storeys to eight storeys.
3. All persons who made a submission
be advised of Council’s decision.
B. Council
include a review of the heritage significance of the Essex Street and Rosebank
Avenue Heritage Conservation Areas in a future stage of Council's Heritage
Review to follow development of the adjacent five storey residential
precincts.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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12 PL73/14 Epping
Town Centre Urban Activation Precinct - Memorandum of Understanding with
Parramatta City Council
(F2014/00222)
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Note: Councillor Anisse 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 the interest was stated by Councillor Anisse on the Declaration
of Interest form as “Employed by Parramatta City Council”. Councillor Anisse
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 HUTCHENCE, seconded
by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT:
1. Council
begin discussions with Parramatta City Council about developing a formal
Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Epping Town Centre.
2. The Agreement should include, but
not be limited to, actions regarding the treatment of the public domain,
joint applications for State and Federal government grants, community
programs and traffic and transport management.
3. A further report be present to
Council outlining the draft Memorandum of Understanding for endorsement.
4. Parramatta City Council be advised
of Council’s resolution.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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Infrastructure and Recreation Division
13 IR13/14 Rehabilitation
of Hornsby Quarry
(F2013/00463)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Cox,
THAT
Council:
1. Endorse the report from
Clouston Associates attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR13/14
into future recreation uses of Hornsby Quarry and continue to refine the
design of the Quarry for recreation.
2. Support in-principle the
option of placing limited fill from the NorthConnex tunnel project in Hornsby
Quarry to achieve the landform best suited to recreation, subject to a
Supplementary Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared on behalf of the
NorthConnex proponent.
3. Subject
to approval of the Supplementary EIS for the quarry filling following its
public exhibition, and addressing any issues raised in the EIS, commence
preparation of a Plan of Management for the Quarry, Old Mans Valley and
Hornsby Park to allow recreation uses and facilities.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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14 IR15/14 RFT15/2014
- Supply, Installation and Maintenance of CCTV Systems
(F2014/00095)
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Note: Councillor Hutchence 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 the interest was stated by Councillor Hutchence on the Declaration
of Interest form as “one of the tenderers are known to me”. Councillor Hutchence
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 COX, seconded
by COUNCILLOR AZIZI,
THAT
consideration of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR15/14 – Request for
Tender No. RFT15/2014 – Supply, Installation and Maintenance of CCTV Systems be
deferred to allow an Informal Briefing of Councillors in respect of the
matter.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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15 IR18/14 Request
to Remove Trees at 24 Star Crescent, West Pennant Hills
(TA/763/2011)
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Mr Timothy Brock, the applicant,
addressed Council regarding this item.
Mr Paul
Stephenson, of West Pennant Hills, addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR AZIZI, seconded by
COUNCILLOR COX,
THAT:
1.
Council consent to the removal of two Eucalyptus pilularis
(Blackbutt) trees located at the front of the property at 24 Star Crescent,
West Pennant Hills.
2.
The applicant be required to replace the trees with at least one
suitable tree identified in conjunction with Council officers.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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16 IR20/14 Northern
Sydney Regional Waste Strategy 2014-2021
(F2004/07191-02)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Cox,
THAT Council:
1. Adopt the Northern Sydney Regional
Waste Strategy 2014-2021 as an element of Council’s strategic planning
framework and the priority projects identified in the 2014/15 Action Plan.
2. Note that the Annual Action Plan
will be revised each year to reflect progress, Council’s needs and adaptation
to changing circumstances.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, BERMAN, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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17 IR21/14 Expression
of Interest - EOI 28/2014 - Construction of Hornsby Station Footbridge
(F2014/00332)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
seconded by COUNCILLOR Cox,
THAT
Council invite Abergeldie Contractors Pty Ltd, Delaney Civil Pty Ltd,
Fernandes Constructions Pty Ltd and Talis Civil Pty Ltd to tender for the
construction of Hornsby Station Footbridge.
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 into Confidential Session to consider Item 18, for the reason given below
the item.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR COX,
THAT Council
move out of Confidential Session.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: NIL
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18 CS38/14 Proposed
Option to Purchase Council Land - 18X Water Street, Hornsby
This report was dealt with in confidential
session, 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.
(F2012/00938)
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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 the interest was stated by Councillor Berman on the Declaration of
Interest form as “People known to me have an interest in this matter”.
Councillor Berman 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 TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR COX,
THAT:
1. Council
enter into an option for purchase of the
subject land, generally in accordance with the negotiated terms of agreement
contained in Confidential Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS38/14.
2. The
General Manager be authorised to negotiate the detailed terms and conditions
of the option to purchase agreement, generally
in accordance with the terms contained in Confidential Deputy General
Manager’s Report No. CS38/14; and to execute any documents in relation to the
option to purchase, as deemed appropriate by Council's legal advisers.
3. Council authorise the use of its
Seal on the Call Option Deed, Contract for the Sale of Land or on any legal, survey or other documents directly related to the
granting of the option for the purchase of the subject land, as deemed appropriate
by Council’s legal advisers.
FOR: COUNCILLORS
ANISSE, AZIZI, COX, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY
AGAINST: COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER
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PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mrs Rosa
Biviano, of Waitara, addressed Council regarding Development Application No. DA/453/2014
– 9-15 Balmoral Street, Waitara.
Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given
Nil
Mayor's Notes
19 MN10/14 Mayor's
Notes 1 to 30 September 2014
(F2004/07053)
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Tuesday 2 September 2014 –
The Mayor and the Deputy Mayor Councillor Tilbury hosted three Citizenship
Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.
Saturday 6 September
2014 – Councillor Tilbury, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the
Asquith Boys High School 2014 Big Band Jazz Fundraising Concert.
Saturday 13 September
2014 – The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf,
attended the Launch of the Pink Sari Project by the Multicultural Health
Communication Services to help raise awareness of breast screening in the
Indian community.
Saturday 13 September
2014 – Councillor Tilbury, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the
opening of new facilities at St Luke’s Anglican Church.
Saturday 13 September
2014 – Councillor Anisse, on the Mayor’s behalf, and Councillor
Gallagher attended the Warrah Society Inaugural Community Open Day in Dural.
Sunday 14 September 2014
– The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the
Hindi Divas Celebrations 2014 at Thornleigh West Public School.
Thursday 25 September
2014 – The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf,
attended the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony at Castle Hill.
Sunday 28 September 2014
– The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, officially opened
the Cherrybrook Stake Park.
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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Notices of Motion
Nil
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING terminated at 9.05pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
12 November 2014, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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