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

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 13 May 2015 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

1                 CS13/15      Local Government Reform - Fit for the Future (FFTF) - The Process Since 2011 and Council's Submission to IPART

(F2014/00494)

Mr Brian Ash, on behalf of Pennant Hills District Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT Council:

1.             Advise IPART that it has proactively entered into discussions and undertaken research since 2011 which shows that Hornsby Shire would benefit from local government reform.

2.             Advise IPART that it has discussed with its neighbouring councils the opportunity to commission the preparation of an independent merger business case which would incorporate joint community consultation and be used objectively and reasonably by the councils to consider amalgamation options and issues.

3.             Advise IPART that as no neighbouring council has indicated a willingness to partner with Hornsby to commission a merger business case, Council is aware that it will be deemed “not fit” under the scale and capacity criteria of Fit for the Future (FFTF) but now has no choice but to complete a Council Improvement Proposal for IPART’s assessment.

4.             Endorse the Council Improvement Proposal incorporated in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS13/15 for submission to IPART, noting that Council will meet all the financial sustainability, infrastructure and services and efficiency criteria under FFTF by 2018/19.

5.             Encourage the State Government to remain committed to working with the industry to achieve local government reform in line with the FFTF package.

6.             Write to the Minster for Local Government and IPART requesting that if the State Government decides to pursue a merger option for Hornsby with Ku-ring-gai (or another council/s) because Hornsby has been deemed “not fit” for the future by IPART, that the Government take the opportunity to also consider the following changes to Hornsby’s existing boundaries as part of the process:

a)             That part of the suburb of Carlingford, east of Marsden Road, currently with the Parramatta City Local Government Area (LGA), be transferred to the Hornsby Shire LGA

b)            That part of the suburb of Eastwood currently within the Parramatta City LGA be transferred to the Hornsby Shire LGA

c)             That part of the suburb of Epping currently within the Parramatta City LGA be transferred to the Hornsby Shire LGA

d)            That part of the suburb of Eastwood currently within the City of Ryde LGA be transferred to the Hornsby Shire LGA

e)             The suburb of Marsfield, currently within the City of Ryde LGA, be transferred to the Hornsby Shire LGA

f)             The suburb of Macquarie Park, currently within the City of Ryde LGA, be transferred to the Hornsby Shire LGA

7.             Make a submission to the NSW Legislative Council’s General Purpose Standing Committee No. 6 – Inquiry into local government in New South Wales in terms consistent with the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS13/15 and Council’s resolution.

8.             Write to the Chair of the NSW Legislative Council’s General Purpose Standing Committee No. 6 – Inquiry into local government reform in New South Wales requesting that the Mayor appear as a witness before the Inquiry on behalf of Hornsby Shire Council.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

2                 CS17/15      Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - 2015 Report and Determination - Mayor and Councillor Fees - 2015/16 Financial Year

(F2004/09552)

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

THAT:

1.         As a consequence of the 2015 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, Council note that it remains in the Metropolitan Centre Category of NSW councils for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

2.         In accordance with Section 248 of the Local Government Act, and having considered the 2015 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, an annual fee of $23,370 be paid to each Councillor for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

3.         In accordance with Section 249 of the Local Government Act, and having considered the 2015 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, an additional annual fee of $62,090 be paid to the Mayor for the period 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

3                 CS18/15      Adoption of 2015/16 Operational Plan Incorporating the Budget, Fees and Charges and Rating Structure for 2015/16

(F2014/00562)

Mr Brian Berry, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1.         Subject to incorporation of the amendments detailed in Tables 1A and 1B and the Budget section of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS18/15, Council adopt the 2015/16 Operational Plan incorporating the Budget, Fees and Charges and Rating Structure for 2015/16.

2.         Council make and levy the 2015/16 Ordinary Rates in accordance with Table 2 of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS18/15.

3.         Council make and levy the 2015/16 Catchments Remediation Rate on all rateable land in the Shire in accordance with Table 3 of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS18/15.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

4                 CS20/15      Investments and Borrowings for 2014/15 - Status for Period Ending 30 April 2015

(F2004/06987)

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

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS20/15 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

5                 CS14/15      Pecuniary Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons

(F2013/00386)

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

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, BERMAN, BROWNE, COX, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY

AGAINST:         NIL

6                 CS15/15      Outstanding Council Resolutions - Period Until 28 February 2015

(F2005/00112)

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

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS15/15 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

7                 CS21/15      Debts to be Written Off - 2014/15 Financial Year

(F2004/06978-02)

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

THAT for 2014/15, and in accordance with Clause 213 of the Local Government (General) Regulation, Council:

1.         Write off debts considered bad totalling $2,379 (as detailed in Schedule A attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS21/15).

2.         Note debts considered bad totalling $1,876 which will be written off under the General Manager’s delegated authority (as detailed in Schedule B attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS21/15).

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

AGAINST:         NIL

8                 EH5/15        Redevelopment of Council's Community Facilities in Epping

(F2014/00499)

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 “Employee of Parramatta City Council”.  Councillor Anisse was not present at, or in sight of, the meeting when the Item was being discussed or voted on.

Mr Andrew Christie, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1.         Council provide in-principle support to the vision to create a new, multipurpose district hub at Epping comprised of library facilities, a community centre, supporting car parking and an urban plaza at 8-10 Pembroke Street, Epping.

2.         A communication strategy be prepared that provides for a process of consultation with business and property owners and the broader community in respect of Council’s plans to redevelop its community facilities in Epping.

3.         A Planning Proposal be prepared to amend the Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013 to enable ground floor community facilities as part of a mixed use residential flat building development at 10 Pembroke Street, Epping.

4.         Council seek Expressions of Interest for the sale of 10 Pembroke Street, Epping and subject to successful road closure, the potential sale of part or all of Chambers Court, Epping including the purchase back of community facilities as outlined in Group Manager’s Report No. EH5/15.

5.         Council confirm its commitment to maintaining library services in Epping throughout the course of any Expression of Interest and redevelopment process.

6.         The results of the Expressions of Interest process be the subject of an Informal Briefing prior to Council proceeding further.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

9                 EH9/15        Submission to Berowra Valley National and Regional Park Draft Plan of Management

(F2004/07809)

Note: Councillor Tilbury 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 Tilbury on the Declaration of Interest form as “I am President of the local Cricket Association that could potentially gain access to use any new sports ground on the land in the Item.” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “My voluntary community position will have no impact on how I consider and decide on the Item.”

Mr Geoffrey Findlay, on behalf of Beecroft Sports Club Inc., addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Andrew Miedler, on behalf of West Pennant Hills Cherrybrook Cricket Club, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Andrew Hill, on behalf of Beecroft Cherrybrook Junior Rugby Club, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Ross Walker, on behalf of Bushland Management Advisory Committee, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Michael Barrett, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Grahame Bateman, on behalf of Pennant Hills sporting community, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Jonathan Packard, of Thornleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Thomas Hanson, of Mt Kuring-gai, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Matthew Roberts, of Westleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT Council:

1.         Support the provision made within the draft Plan of Management for sporting facilities to be considered at Stringybark Ridge.

2.         Endorse the draft points of submission to the draft Plan of Management for Berowra Valley National Park and Berowra Valley Regional Park as outlined in Attachment 2 to Group Manager’s Report No. EH9/15.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

10                EH10/15      Register of Cultural Organisations and Register of Environmental Organisations

(F2010/00069)

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

THAT Council:

1.         Write to the Attorney General’s Department – Ministry for the Arts seeking to remove the Hornsby Shire Cultural Fund from the Register of Cultural Organisations.

2.         Withdraw its application for the Hornsby Shire Natural Environment Fund with the Register of Environmental Organisations.

3.         Authorise the General Manager to execute any legal documents required to wind up the funds as required by Council’s legal advisors.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

11                EH11/15      Council's Contribution to Christmas 2015

(F2014/00465)

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

THAT:

1.         Council expand its commitment to Christmas decorations and celebrations on the West Side of Hornsby and in Hornsby Mall as outlined in Group Manager’s Report No. EH11/15.

2.         Council extend its thanks to Community Church Hornsby for its long term partnership contribution to delivering the Christmas Spectacular.

3.         Council focus the remainder of its 2015 events schedule on the delivery of Christmas Spectacular.

4.         A report be brought back to Council outlining options to erect a Christmas tree in the Hornsby Mall in December 2015.  This report should include:

a)         costs

b)         safety measures and insurance

c)         opportunities for community groups, schools, churches, businesses and other stakeholder groups to support this initiative.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

12                EH12/15      Transfer of Open Space Land to Council

(F2007/00946)

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

THAT:

1.         Council accept the transfer of the land described in Attachment 1 to Group Manager’s Report No. EH12/15 from the Department of Planning and Environment.

2.         On transfer, Lot 102 DP 850797, being a portion of County Drive, Cherrybrook be dedicated as public road under the Roads Act 1993.

3.         On transfer, the remaining portions of land be classified as Community Land.

4.         Council decline to accept the transfer of the land described in Attachment 2 to Group Manager’s Report No. EH12/15 from the Department of Planning and Environment.

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

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

AGAINST:         NIL

13                PL36/15       Development Application - Residential Flat Building Comprising 26 Units - 24 and 26 Lords Avenue, Asquith

(DA/1514/2014)

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1514/2014 for demolition of existing structures and construction of a five storey residential flat building containing 26 units and basement car park at Lot 26 DP 12901, Lot 25 DP 12901, Nos. 24 & 26 Lords Avenue, Asquith 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. PL36/15.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

14                PL31/15       Development Application - Residential Flat Building Comprising 36 Units - No. 1 Forest Grove, Epping

(DA/1606/2014)

Mr James O’Donnell, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Ben Yee, of Carlingford, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Kevin Macdonald, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Johnny Yau, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Andrew Christie, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Allan Caladine, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1606/2014 for demolition of existing structures and the erection of a five storey residential flat building comprising 36 units with basement car parking and strata subdivision at SP 51979, No. 1 Forest Grove, Epping be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL31/15 and the following additional conditions:

1.             The Landscape Plan is to be amended to replace the two Forest Oak trees on the eastern boundary with three Eucalyptus Spotted Gum or Smooth Barked Apple trees with a pot size of at least 45 litres, and a minimum mature growth height of 15-18 metres, to screen the proposed development from the Essex Street Conservation Area.

2.             The materials and finishes schedule is to be amended to replace the “whisper white” paint render with dark face brick on the external walls of levels 1 to 4 and dark coloured render in all other locations such as balconies and level 5.

3.             The Traffic Control Plan required in accordance with condition 12 is to be submitted to Council for approval prior to the issue of the Construction Certificate.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

15                PL38/15       Development Application - Multi-Unit Housing Development Comprising 2 Attached Dwellings - Nos. 15-17 Bridge Street, Brooklyn

(DA/913/2013)

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/913/2013 for demolition of two garages and construction of multi-unit housing comprising two attached dwellings at Lots 27 and 28, Sec B, DP 5043, Nos. 15-17 Bridge Street, Brooklyn subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL38/15.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

16                PL44/15       Development Application - Subdivision of One Allotment into Two Lots - 60 Hinemoa Avenue, Normanhurst

(DA/69/2014)

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 Clause 4.6 of the Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013 and approve Development Application No. DA/69/2014 for demolition of the existing carport and Torrens title subdivision of one allotment into two lots at Lot B DP 388023, No. 60 Hinemoa Avenue, Normanhurst subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL44/15.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

17                PL46/15       Further Report - Residential Flat Building Consisting of 39 Units and Joint Basement Carparking with an Approved Adjoining Residential Flat Development at Nos. 5-15 Balmoral Street, Waitara

(DA/453/2014)

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/453/2014 for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a five storey residential building (Building C) comprising 39 units with joint single basement car park to an approved five storey development in DA/1369/2012 (Buildings A and B) at Lots 4 and 5, DP 10738, Lots A and B, DP 343526 and Lot 1 DP315413, Nos. 5-15 Balmoral Street, Waitara be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL46/15.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

18                PL47/15       Planning Proposal - After Exhibition - Property Nos. 2-4 Epping Road, Epping

(F2015/00012)

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

THAT:

1.         Council forward the Planning Proposal attached to Group Manager’s Report No. PL47/15 to the Minister for Planning for gazettal.

2.         In accordance with the plan making powers delegated to Council, the General Manager exercise the functions of the Minister for Planning and proceed to make the Plan.

3.         All persons who made submissions be advised of Council’s resolution.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

19                PL45/15       Hornsby Shire Scores on Doors Food Safety Program

(F2014/00540)

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

THAT Council implement the NSW Food Authority Scores on Doors Food Safety Program.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

20                IR19/15        Epping Aquatic Centre

(F2004/08950-02)

Note: Councillor Azizi 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 Azizi on the Declaration of Interest form as “Actively supporting a community group by donating a cottage voucher and $100 to assist the group in their cause.” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “Token support on behalf of a community group who has an interest in a community facility with non-pecuniary interest.”

Mr Neil Donovan, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Jolien Deller, of Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Douglas Matthews, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Robyn Johnson, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Claire Northrop, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Graham Medhurst, on behalf of Epping Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

Dr Megan Phelps, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Andrew Christie, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Jillian Brunelli-Brondex, of Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Sean Doherty, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Steve Ackerman, of Mt Colah, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr John Alexander MP, Federal Member for Bennelong, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Damien Tudehope MP, State Member for Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Pete Michie, on behalf of Save Epping Pool Group, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Brendan Hogan, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Paul Stevenson, on behalf of Save Epping Pool Group, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Janet McGarry, on behalf of Save Epping Pool Group, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Christine Longman, on behalf of Save Epping Pool Group, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Karen Michie, on behalf of Save Epping Pool Group, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1.         Consideration of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR19/15 be deferred to allow further investigations to take place as recommended, with the results to be reported back to Council by way of a briefing.  During this time, Council should also make strong representations to both the State and Federal Government for funding for improvements to the existing facility, or ultimately a replacement facility, given the commitment to the facility by the Federal and State MP’s.

2.         Council, in line with current plans to provide various community infrastructure in the Epping area, commit to work with the community on a business case and the requirements for a new aquatic facility having regard to the increased densities expected in Epping and surrounding areas.

3.         Council authorise the preparation, in consultation with the community, of a master plan for future recreational use of Dence Park, including options for a new aquatic centre.

4.         Council officers prepare a report for Council’s consideration which identifies a strategy for funding the development of a new aquatic facility to serve the residents of Epping.

5.         A communication strategy be developed, in consultation with Councillors, to engage with residents regarding key outcomes associated with the above work and to identify how Council may best work towards a replacement facility in a manner akin to the original development.

6.         Any future development application for this site is to be mindful of the unique context of the facility within the environment, noting that it is a war memorial facility which was originally funded by a cooperation between Council, the RSL and the community. Any proposed development application is to be referred to the Heritage Committee of Council for comment.

7.         Council proceed with the community consultation strategy mentioned in point 5 above with a view to working towards a replacement aquatic facility, in a similar manner which involves key stakeholders in the concept, design and funding of the replacement.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

21                IR11/15        Draft Revised Generic Plan of Management for Community Land and Crown Reserves Planning Districts Five and Seven

(F2004/07806)

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

THAT the draft revised Generic Plan of Management for Community Land and Crown Reserves (Planning Districts Five and Seven) be adopted.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

22                IR18/15        Tender RFT34/2014 - Cultivated Turf

(F2014/00420)

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

THAT Council accept tenders received from Evergreen Turf, High Quality Turf Pty Ltd and Qual Turf Pty Ltd for the provision of Cultivated Turf – Tender RFT34/2014.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

23                IR17/15        Tender RFT6/2015 - Synthetic Grass Sportsground - Pennant Hills Park Oval No. 3

(F2014/00336)

Mr Brian Cotter, on behalf of Northern Archers, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1.         Council accept the tender from Turf One Pty Ltd in relation to the RFT6/2015 Synthetic Grass Sportsground at Pennant Hills Park Oval No.3 in accordance with the confidential memo attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR17/15.

2.         Section 94 contributions collected for open space and recreation facility projects be allocated to meet the funding shortfall.

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

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

AGAINST:         NIL

24                IR21/15        Tender T14/2015: Construction of Vehicular Crossings and Footpaths

(F2015/00085)

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

THAT Council accept tenders of Aston and Bourke Pty Ltd., Pave-Rite Excavations, Foster Civil Contracting Construction Pty Ltd. and Kelbon Project Services Pty Ltd. for Tender T14/2015:  Construction of Vehicular Crossings and Footpaths.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

25                IR16/15        Tender RFT1/2015 - Building Maintenance and Construction Contractors

(F2015/00014)

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

THAT Council, in respect of Request for Tender No. RFT1/2015 – Building Maintenance and Construction Contractors, accept the tenders for each of the categories as outlined in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR16/15.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

26                MN6/15        Mayor's Notes - 1 to 31 May 2015

(F2004/07053)

Tuesday 5 May 2015 – The Mayor and Councillor Gallagher hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.

Wednesday 6 May 2015 – The Mayor and Councillor Gallagher attended the 55th anniversary celebration of the Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai Meals on Wheels at Turramurra Uniting Church.

Thursday 7 May 2015 – The Mayor attended a Cocktail Reception to celebrate Israel’s 67th Independence Day at the Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney.

Friday 8 May 2015 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh attended the School Musical “Hairspray” at the Pacific Hills Christian School.

Saturday 9 May 2015 – The Mayor attended the Hornsby Heights Rural Fire Brigade 50th Anniversary Dinner at Asquith Bowling Club.

Monday 11 May 2015 – The Mayor attended the Hornsby Business Alliance/Chamber "Break the Rules and Make More Sales" function at the Aroma Catering and Function Centre, Hornsby.

Wednesday 13 May 2015 – The Mayor attended the National Volunteers Week function at Roselea Community Centre, Beecroft.

Saturday 16 May 2015 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Singh attended ‘Hornsby Relay for Life’ at Rofe Park, Hornsby Heights.

Tuesday 19 May 2015 – The Mayor and Councillor Gallagher hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.

Friday 22 May 2015 – The Mayor attended the Floral Art Seminar and Show – Royal Horticultural Society NSW at Beecroft Bowling Club.

Saturday 23 May 2015 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Cox attended the Pennant Hills Photographic Club 50th Anniversary at West Pennant Hills Sports Club.

Monday 25 May 2015 – The Mayor attended the Launch of Library and Information Week at Hornsby Library.

Tuesday 26 May 2015 – The Mayor attended the Biggest Morning Tea at Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

Friday 29 May 2015 – The Mayor attended the Children’s Voices for Reconciliation – Muddi Mittiar (Darug for Young Friends) held at Florence Street in Hornsby Mall, Hornsby.

Friday 29 May 2015 – The Mayor attended the Photography Exhibition Opening Night: Faces, Places, Races: Migrant Stories from the Hornsby Shire and A Kid's Life in Hornsby Shire, at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby.

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