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

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 8 October 2014 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

1                 MM8/14       Local Government NSW Annual Conference 2014

(F2014/00245)

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

THAT Council write to the President of Local Government NSW asking him to demonstrate how the Local Government NSW Board will improve the relevance of the Annual Conference by focussing on much needed structural and planning reform of local government in a manner that justifies Hornsby Shire Council’s ongoing financial commitment to and attendance at the Conference.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

2                 MM7/14       General Manager's Performance Review 2014

(F2013/00402)

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

THAT:

1.         The 2013/14 annual performance review of the General Manager contained in the Confidential Attachment to Mayoral Minute No. MM7/14 be received and noted.

2.         Having regard to the latest determination of the Statutory and Other Offices Remuneration Tribunal (SOORT), the General Manager’s contract be adjusted by 2.5% in line with the recommendations contained in the Confidential Attachment to Mayoral Minute No. MM7/14.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

3                 GM4/14       Code Of Conduct Complaints - Annual Report

(F2006/00554)

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

THAT the contents of General Manager’s Report No. GM4/14 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

4                 GM3/14       Contractual Conditions of Senior Staff

(F2005/00481)

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

THAT the contractual conditions of current Senior Staff (as set out in General Manager’s Report No. GM3/14) be noted.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

5                 CS47/14      2013/14 Audited Financial Statements - Presentation to the Public

(F2014/00272)

Note: Council’s External Auditor, Mr Dennis Banicevic, of PricewaterhouseCoopers, addressed Council regarding this item and responded to questions raised by Councillors.

Mr Joe Nagy, of Wahroonga, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT the 2013/14 General Purpose and Special Purpose Financial Statements and associated Auditor's Report, as presented to the public at the 12 November 2014 General Meeting, be adopted.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

6                 CS42/14      Local Government Reform - NSW Government's "Fit for the Future" Announcements

(F2014/00494)

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

THAT:

1.         The contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS42/14, which details the NSW Government’s response to the final reports of the Independent Local Government Review Panel (ILGRP) and the Local Government Acts Taskforce under the banner of “Fit for the Future”, be received and noted.

2.         Council note that to be Fit for the Future under the Government’s criteria, a council firstly needs to have sufficient Scale and Capacity (broadly in line with the recommendations of the ILGRP) which the Government believes will equip the council to engage effectively across community, industry and government. A Fit for the Future council will then also need to be able to demonstrate against the Government’s criteria that it is sustainable, efficient and able to effectively manage infrastructure and deliver services for its community.

3.         As Council does not have sufficient Scale and Capacity to be Fit for the Future under the Government’s requirements, a Steering Committee comprising the Mayor and Councillors Tilbury, Singh and Hutchence be established to undertake discussions with our neighbouring councils regarding the possibility of merging with one or a number of those councils to create a new entity which meets the Scale and Capacity requirements of the Government.

4.         In respect of the Government’s Fit for the Future criteria for sustainability, efficiency and effectively managing infrastructure and services, it be noted that Hornsby Shire Council currently meets the Government’s requirements to be Fit for the Future in respect of:

·           Operating Performance Ratio

·           Own Source Revenue Ratio

·           Infrastructure Backlog Ratio

·           Debt Service Ratio

·           Real Operating Expenditure per capita

but does not currently meet the requirements to be Fit for the Future in respect of:

·           Building and Infrastructure Asset Renewal Ratio

·           Asset Maintenance Ratio

5.         The General Manager advise the Fit for the Future Regional Relationship Manager/s appointed by the Office of Local Government for northern Sydney councils of Council’s resolution and seek their support in providing access to skilled facilitator/s and technical experts who will be able to assist the discussions with our neighbouring councils.

6.         The General Manager and members of Council’s Steering Committee provide regular briefings to all Councillors in respect of the progress of discussions with our neighbouring councils.

7.         A further report be prepared for Council’s consideration in early 2015 which details how Council should progress the development of its Fit for the Future roadmap.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

7                 CS44/14      Investments and Borrowings for 2014/15 - Status for Period Ending 30 September 2014

(F2004/06987)

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

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS44/14 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

8                 CS46/14      Council's 2013/14 Annual Report

(F2013/00651)

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

THAT:

1.         The Hornsby Shire Council Annual Report 2013/14, which has been made available on Council’s website, be received and noted.

2.         The Annual Report be supplemented by Council’s 2013/14 audited Financial Statements once they are “presented to the public” at the 12 November 2014 General Meeting.

3.         A copy of the final Annual Report 2013/14 be submitted to the Office of Local Government by 30 November 2014.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

9                 CS45/14      Delivery Program for 2013-17 and Operational Plan (Budget) for 2014/15 - September 2014 Quarter Review

(F2013/00651)

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

THAT the September 2014 Quarter Review of the 2013-17 Delivery Program and the Operational Plan (Budget) for 2014/15 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

10                CS43/14      Pecuniary Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons

(F2013/00386)

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

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

11                CS50/14      Beattie Lane, Hornsby - Creation of Easements to Facilitate Closure

(F2014/00246)

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

THAT:

1.         An electricity easement over Beattie Lane, Hornsby be granted in favour of Ausgrid to allow Ausgrid to access their assets currently within Beattie Lane for the purpose of maintenance, repair or replacement.

2.         An easement in gross be created in favour of Hornsby Shire Council which will provide public access for vehicles and pedestrians over Beattie Lane, Hornsby once it is formally closed.

3.         The General Manager be authorised to execute any documents in relation to this matter, deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.

4.         In the absence of the General Manager, or as may be legally required, Council authorise the use of its Seal on any legal document, survey or other documents, directly related to the creation of the proposed easement for electricity over Beattie Lane, Hornsby in favour of Ausgrid and the proposed easement in gross in favour of Hornsby Shire Council, as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

12                CS51/14      Chambers Court, Epping - Proposed Road Closure

(F2014/00496)

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

THAT:

1.         Council make application to the NSW Trade & Investment, Crown Lands to close the road known as Chambers Court, Epping.

2.         Upon closure of Chambers Court and in accordance with Section 43 of the Roads Act, the Chambers Court land be classified as Operational Land for the purposes of the Local Government Act.

3.         The General Manager be authorised to create any easements deemed necessary to facilitate closure of Chambers Court.

4.         The General Manager be authorised to execute any documents in relation to this matter as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.

5.         In the absence of the General Manager, or as may be legally required, Council authorise the use of its Seal on any legal document, survey or other documents, directly related to the closure of Chambers Court, as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

13                EH16/14      Future Use of 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham

(F2004/09440)

Mr Ross Walker, on behalf of the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Warwick Edwards, on behalf of the Golden Kangaroos Hornsby Concert Band, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1.         Council agree to the sale of Lots 83 and 84 DP 9085, known as 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham, at a minimum price determined in accordance with the basis outlined in Confidential Attachment 3 to Group Manager’s Report No. EH16/14.

2.         The General Manager be authorised to determine the most appropriate method of sale, generally in accordance with the Disposal of Land Policy and negotiate the detailed terms and conditions of the sale agreement; and to execute any documents in relation to the sale, as deemed appropriate by Council's legal advisers.

3.         Council authorise the use of its Seal on the Contract for the Sale of Land or on any legal, or other documents directly related to the sale of Lots 83 and 84 DP 9085, known as 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.

4.         The Golden Kangaroos be offered the licensed use of Beecroft Community Centre on the terms outlined in Attachment 2 to Group Manager’s Report No. EH16/14.

5.         A portion of funds from the sale of the property at 179 Beecroft Road, Cheltenham provide the balance of funding required for the capital upgrades at Beecroft Community Centre.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

14                EH20/14      Community Donations Program

(F2013/00283)

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

THAT Council:

1.         Allocate $3,000 to the Australian Indian Cultural Council Inc.

2.         Allocate $2,779 to the Sydney North Off Road Cyclists.

3.         Assist unsuccessful applicants to identify alternative funding opportunities that may better align with their proposed projects, or advise on how to revise their submissions in order to satisfy Council’s policy framework for future applications.

4.         Amend its Donations and Grants – Council Cash and Non-Cash Policy to include the capacity to waive fees associated with Council services for charities/not for profit organisations, schools and churches.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

15                EH21/14      Catchments Remediation Rate (CRR) Annual Expenditure Report 2013/2014

(F2005/00829-02)

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

THAT the contents of Group Manager’s Report No. EH21/14 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

16                PL52/14       Development Application - Five Storey Residential Flat Buildings Comprising 90 Units - 544-552 Pacific Highway and 1 and 1A Cowan Road, Mount Colah

(DA/1096/2013)

Mrs Helen Hajduk, on behalf of North of Hornsby Residents Action Group/Community Voice, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Kim Mullins, on behalf of Community Voice, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr John Lambeth, of Mt Colah, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1096/2013 for demolition of existing structures and the erection of 3 x five storey residential flat buildings comprising 90 units with basement car parking at Lot 21 DP 1044911, Lot 3 DP 20511, Lot 4 DP 20511, Lot A DP 372148, Lot B DP 372148, Lot 22 DP 1044911, Lot 1 DP 20511, Nos. 544-552 Pacific Highway and 1 and 1A Cowan Road, Mount Colah 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. PL52/14.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

THAT Development Application No. DA/1096/2013 for demolition of existing structures and the erection of 3 x five storey residential flat buildings comprising 90 units with basement car parking at Lot 21 DP 1044911, Lot 3 DP 20511, Lot 4 DP 20511, Lot A DP 372148, Lot B DP 372148, Lot 22 DP 1044911, Lot 1 DP 20511, Nos. 544-552 Pacific Highway and 1 and 1A Cowan Road, Mount Colah be deferred pending a further report in relation to matters raised by the Public Forum speakers including traffic flow during emergencies and the implications of constructing high rise buildings in bush fire prone areas.

DUE TO A LACK OF A SECONDER, THE AMENDMENT LAPSED.

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

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

AGAINST:         NIL

17                PL79/14       Development Application - Five Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising 35 Units - 12 and 14 Carlingford Road, Epping

(DA/797/2014)

Mrs Jackie Aloisio, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Nigel Dickson, the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/797/2014 for demolition of existing structures and construction of a five storey residential flat building comprising 35 units with basement car parking at Lots 13 and 14 DP 10899, Nos. 12 and 14 Carlingford Road, Epping be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL79/14.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

18                PL76/14       Development Application - Alterations and Additions to a Dwelling-House - 65 Boronia Avenue, Cheltenham

(DA/898/2014)

Ms Ashani Samuel-Thambiah, of Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Matthew Benson, of Pymble, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Ross Walker, on behalf of Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Douglas Cummins, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

Dr Harkirats Dhindsa, the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/898/2014 for alterations and additions to a dwelling-house at Lot 5, DP 29186, No. 65 Boronia Avenue Cheltenham be approved, subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL76/14 and the following additional conditions:

1.         The colour scheme of the rendered and painted house and double garage door are to be a dark colour.

2.         The driveway wheel strips at the front of the property are to be retained.

3.         The large conifer tree adjacent to the driveway and close to the front boundary is to be retained with appropriate tree protection measures installed during construction.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

19                PL80/14       Reporting Variations to Development Standards

(F2004/07599)

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

THAT the contents of Group Manager’s Report No. PL80/14 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

20                PL78/14       Design Quality of Residential Flat Development

(F2004/06504)

Mr Matthew Benson, of Pymble addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT a submission be forwarded to the Department of Planning and Environment indicating Council’s general support for the draft amendments to State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) 65 – Design Quality of Residential Flat Development and the Residential Flat Design Code (RFDC) subject to the Department addressing the major issues for Hornsby Shire identified in Group Manager’s Report No. PL78/14, including:

1.         Clause 6A in the draft SEPP should be deleted. The SEPP should not override Council’s controls and preclude Council from applying higher than minimum standards.

2.         Car parking should not be added as a standard that cannot be used as grounds for refusal.

3.         The internal unit areas in the current RFDC should be retained to promote good design rather than placing the sole emphasis on affordability.

4.         A numerical control requiring a mix of unit types should be inserted to increase housing choice, including minimum requirements for dual key units.

5.         The Roads and Maritime Services Guide to Traffic Generating Development should be updated if this document is to be relied upon for setting parking standards within 800 metres of a train station.

6.         Provision for deep soil zones should also accommodate planting within side setbacks where a minimum dimension of four metres is appropriate.

7.         The existing minimum setbacks for non-habitable rooms of six, nine and 12 metres should be retained to preserve outcomes in relation to visual impact and landscape design.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

21                PL82/14       Rural Lands Planning Issues Survey - Summary of Responses

(F2014/00279)

Mr Michael Bell, of Arcadia, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr John Inshaw, of Galston, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Peter Knox, on behalf of Hornsby Rural Areas Association, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Paul Irving, of Galston, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Dennis Merchant, on behalf of Sydney Agriculture, Rural and Public Lands Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Tony Jones, on behalf of Hornsby Rural Areas Association, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Keith Owen, of Arcadia, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Mark Grubski, of Glenorie, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

Mr Sam Calacoci, of Dural, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Brian Ahearn, of Middle Dural, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1.         The Rural Lands Planning Issues Survey – Summary of Response Report (attached to Group Manager’s Report No. PL82/14) be received and noted.

2.         The Summary of Response Report be made available for viewing on Council’s website to inform the community of the findings.

3.         A Councillor Briefing be held to discuss the preparation of a strategy that responds to the findings of the survey prior to a report being presented for Council’s consideration.

4.       All persons who responded to the survey be advised of Council’s resolution.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

22                IR24/14        Proposed Tender - Waste Disposal of Domestic, Trade, Clean-up, Street Sweeper and Green Waste

(F2014/00478)

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

THAT Council endorse the calling of tenders for Waste Disposal of Domestic, Trade, Clean-up, Street Sweeper and Green Waste as outlined in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR24/14.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

23                IR22/14        Tender RFT29/2014 - Sportsground Lighting at Foxglove Oval and Greenway Park Oval No. 2

(F2014/00334)

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

THAT:

1.         Council accept the tender from Havencord Pty Ltd T/A Floodlighting Australia in respect of Request for Tender No. RFT29/2014 - Sportsground Lighting at Foxglove Oval and Greenway Park Oval No. 2.

2.         The price be made public upon formal acceptance of the Tender.

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

AGAINST:      NIL

24                IR23/14        Tender RFT30/2014 - Netball Courts at Pennant Hills Park Netball Complex

(F2014/00335)

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

THAT:

1.         Council accept the tender from Court Craft (Aust) Pty Ltd for the construction of asphaltic concrete courts in respect to Request for Tender No. RFT30/2014 – Netball Courts at Pennant Hills Park Netball Complex.

2.         The price be made public upon formal acceptance of the Tender.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

25                IR26/14        Tender T35/2014 - Supply and Lay Asphaltic Concrete

(F2014/00407)

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

THAT Council accept tender of Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd as the preferred contractor and J & E Excavations and Plant Hire Pty Ltd as the alternative (backup) contractor for all work under Tender No. T35/2014 - Supply and Lay Asphaltic Concrete.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

26                IR27/14        Tender T36/2014 - Concreting - Form and Finish

(F2014/00424)

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

THAT Council accept tenders of Foster Civil Contracting Construction Pty Ltd and South West Kerbing for concrete paving and drainage structures, and kerb and guttering laybacks respectively.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

27                CS48/14      Proposed Consultancy - Property Asset Management - Epping Urban Activation Precinct

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.

(F2014/00499)

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

THAT Council approve the appointment of specialist consultancy services to assist Council with the development of a masterplan and a property asset management strategy for its community and cultural facilities in Epping.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

28                MN11/14      Mayor's Notes from 1 to 31 October 2014

(F2004/07053)

Friday 3 October 2014 – The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Nestle Choose Wellness Event in Hornsby Mall.

Wednesday 8 October 2014 – Councillor Browne, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Pennant Hills Neighbour Aid Inc. 45th AGM in Pennant Hills.

Thursday 9 October 2014 – The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Youth Leading the World Community Forum at Normanhurst Boys High School.

Friday 10 October 2014 – The Mayor attended the Emerging Artist Exhibition as part of the Festival of the Arts at Wallarobba.

Saturday 11 October 2014 – The Mayor officially opened the Bowden Brae Retirement Village Annual Community Fete at Normanhurst.

Sunday 12 October 2014 – The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the AICCI Indian Diwali Celebration Fair at Greenway Park, Cherrybrook.

Tuesday 14 October 2014 – The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Young Business Mind Awards Nominations Meeting in Dural.

Wednesday 15 October 2014 – The Mayor attended the Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition at Hornsby Library.

Friday 17 October 2014 – The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the official opening of Sydney Adventist Hospital $200 million Redevelopment.

Saturday 18 October 2014 – The Mayor officially opened the Hornsby Heights Public School Bushland Fair.

Sunday 19 October 2014 – The Mayor and Councillors Berman and Gallagher attended the NSW Rural Fire Service Opening of Dangar Island Rural Fire Brigade Station.

Saturday 25 October 2014 – The Mayor attended the St Patrick’s Public School Annual Fete at Asquith.

Saturday 25 October 2014 – The Mayor officiated at the Cherrybrook Chinese Community Association’s Chinese Lantern Night at Greenway Park, Cherrybrook.

Sunday 26 October 2014 – The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, officially opened the newly renovated James Park at Hornsby.

Tuesday 28 October 2014 – The Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh and Councillor Gallagher hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.

Tuesday 28 October 2014 – The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the NSW Police Force – Kuring-gai Local Area Command Awards Ceremony at Asquith Golf Club.

Wednesday 29 October 2014 – The Mayor attended the 2014 Northern Sydney Leaders Breakfast in St Leonards.

Wednesday 29 October 2014 – The Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh, on the Mayor’s behalf, attended the Dural and Round Corner Chamber of Commerce Youth Business Mind Awards in Dural.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED