MINUTES OF General Meeting

 

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday 8 July 2015

at 6:35PM

 

 

 

 

PRESENT

Councillors Russell (Chairman), Anisse, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Singh and Tilbury.

 

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Reverend Christopher Nicholls, from St John’s Anglican Church, Beecroft, 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 ANISSE, seconded by COUNCILLOR COX,

THAT the apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor Azizi in respect of an inability to attend the General Meeting on 8 July 2015 be accepted and leave of absence be granted.

 

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, BERMAN, BROWNE, 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 BERMAN declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 13 – CS25/15 Proposed Disposal of Operational Land in Hornsby.  Refer to that Item for details.

 

confirmation of minutes

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

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 10 June 2015 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

 

FOR:                COUNCILLORS ANISSE, BERMAN, BROWNE, 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.

 

petitionS

Nil

presentations

Nil

Rescission Motions

Nil

Mayoral Minutes

1                 MM5/15       Resignation of General Manager and Appointment of an Acting General Manager - Delegation and Power of Attorney

(F2004/09419-11)

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

THAT:

A.         Council thank Mr Scott Phillips for his outstanding service, dedication and commitment to the Hornsby Shire community and extend our best wishes to him for a successful career at Sutherland Shire Council.

B.         Council appoint the Deputy General Manager, Corporate Support – Mr Gary Bensley, to be the Acting General Manager of the Hornsby Shire Council from 26 August 2015 to 1 April 2016.

C.         On 25 August 2015, the Power of Attorney currently granted to Mr Scott Phillips be revoked.

D.         The following Delegation of Authority be granted to the Acting General Manager - Mr Gary Bensley, from 26 August 2015:

 

Delegation of Authority

Pursuant to the powers of delegation conferred on Council by Sections 377 and 381 of the Local Government Act 1993, HORNSBY SHIRE COUNCIL delegates to GARY ROBERT BENSLEY, Acting General Manager of the Council, the power to exercise all the functions, powers, duties and authorities conferred upon Council pursuant to:

1.         The Local Government Act 1993; and

2.         The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979; and

3.         All other Acts whatsoever under which Council has functions, powers, duties and authorities; and

4.         All regulations, by-laws, rules and the like made by or under any of the Acts referred to in 1, 2 or 3 above; and

 

Subject to any resolution made from time to time by the said Council and provided always that such delegation of powers shall not and shall not be deemed to extend to:

1.         Any of the matters expressly reserved to the Council in Section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993;

2.         The alteration of the meeting cycle of Council;

3.         The overview and direction of business activities;

4.         The role of the Mayor as provided for in and determined under Section 226 of the Local Government Act 1993;

5.         Major unique items where no policy, practice or code of the Council exists;

6.         Adoption of Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans and Section 94 Contribution Plans pursuant to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979;

7.         Adoption of Council policies and codes;

8.         Items in respect of which the Mayor or a Councillor has specifically requested the Acting General Manager to place before Council for determination by Council;

 

and that subject to the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 and the other Acts referred to above the functions, powers, duties and authorities hereby delegated by Council to the General Manager pursuant to this resolution be unlimited as to the period during which they may be exercised.

 

E.         The following Power of Attorney be granted to the Acting General Manager - Mr Gary Bensley:

 

Power of Attorney

1.         The Council appoints Mr Gary Robert Bensley, Acting General Manager of the Hornsby Shire Council, to be its Attorney. Council’s Attorney may exercise authority conferred on him by Part 2 of the Powers of Attorney Act 2003 to do on Council’s behalf anything Council may lawfully authorise an Attorney to do. Council’s Attorney’s authority is subject to any additional powers and restrictions specified in Part 2 of this document.

2.         This Power of Attorney operates from 26 August 2015.

 

Part 2 – Additional Powers and Restrictions

This Power of Attorney is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

·              This Power of Attorney authorises the Attorney to execute documents, dealings and instruments relating to the matter detailed in the Schedule and for the purpose of giving effect to resolutions of the Council where resolutions are required relating to the matters, including those detailed in the Schedule:

 

SCHEDULE

1.         The creation (whether by acquisition or other means), disposal or extinguishment of an interest in land;

2.         The creation, disposal, variation or extinguishment of a right, obligation, easement or other interest in land;

3.         Contracts, and all other necessary documents, for the purchase and sale of land;

4.         Licences and leases; and

5.         Contracts for works, services and supply of goods.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

15                MM6/15       Condolence Motion - Mrs Asha Chopra

(F2004/05878)

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

THAT:

1.         Council express its sincere condolences to the family of Mr Dilip Chopra (former Hornsby Shire Councillor) in respect of the recent passing of his wife, Mrs Asha Chopra.

2.         A message of sympathy be forwarded to Mr Chopra’s family on behalf of Council.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

17                MM8/15       Support for Oyster Farmers on the Hawkesbury River

(F2004/06711)

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

THAT Council write to the Local State Member, Mr Matt Kean MP, requesting that he make representations to the NSW Minister for Primary Industries to have the fees associated with oyster leases in the Hawkesbury River waived whilst local oyster farmers are unable to generate an income due to Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         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 9, 11 and 13 were withdrawn for discussion.

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

THAT the recommendations in respect of Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12 and 16 be adopted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Note: Item 14 was called over and noted subject to the inclusion of changes to the details for Tuesday 30 June 2015 as advised by Councillor Gallagher.

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

Office of the General Manager

Nil

 

Corporate Support Division

2                 CS23/15      Investments and Borrowings for 2014/15 - Status for Period Ending 31 May 2015

(F2004/06987)

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

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS23/15 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

3                 CS24/15      Pecuniary Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons

(F2015/00174)

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Environment and Human Services Division

4                 EH13/15      Requests for Tender - Sale of Childcare Businesses Including Lease of Business Premises at Cherrybrook, Eastwood and Hornsby

(F2015/00059)

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

THAT:

1.             In respect of Request for Tender No. RFT10/2015: Lease of Purpose Built Childcare Centre – 4-6 Linda Street, Hornsby, Council accept the tender from Heritage House Childcare & Early Learning Centre.

2.             In respect of Request for Tender No. RFT11/2015: Lease of Purpose Built Childcare Centre – 679 Blaxland Road, Eastwood, Council accept the tender from J. Sarkis Pty Ltd ATF Sarkis Childcare Trust & Niltil Holdings Pty Ltd ATF Joseph Wehbe Family Trust No. 2.

3.             In respect of Request for Tender No. RFT12/2015: Lease of Purpose Built Childcare Centre – 31 Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook, Council accept the tender from J. Sarkis Pty Ltd ATF Sarkis Childcare Trust & Niltil Holdings Pty Ltd ATF Joseph Wehbe Family Trust No. 2.

4.             The prices be made public upon formal acceptance of the tenders.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

5                 EH19/15      Request for Tender No. RFT/EX00022 - Natural Resources Services

(F2015/00180)

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

THAT:

1.         In respect of Tender No. EX00022 – Natural Resources Services, Council accept the tenders for the Bushland Regeneration (Reserves), Bushland Regeneration (Stormwater Quality Improvement Devices), Manual Fire Hazard Reduction, and Bushland Walking Tracks Construction and Maintenance categories as outlined in Group Manager’s Report No. EH19/15.

2.         In respect of the Heritage Step Restoration category of Tender No. EX00022 – Natural Resources Services, Council reject all tenders.

3.         Council decline to invite fresh tenders and the General Manager be authorised to enter into negotiations with Toolijooa Pty Ltd for Heritage Step Restoration works for the following reasons: the tender from W.A. Hamilton Masonry scored very low on both qualitative and quantitative criteria and the panel considered that it would not provide an acceptable outcome for Council; and the tender from Toolijooa Pty Ltd scored well against qualitative criteria. However, the price based on the schedule of rates provided and the bill of quantities for the first phase of the restoration project was in excess of the allocated budget. Upon review of the specifications there is the potential for certain items to be costed at lower or different rates without compromising the outcome of the works.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

6                 EH18/15      Re-establishment of Alcohol Free Zone - Hornsby Town Centre

(F2014/00221-03)

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

THAT Council:

1.         Adopt the proposal for the re-establishment of an Alcohol Free Zone (AFZ) for the Hornsby Town Centre with the added inclusion of the overhead footbridge linking George Street and Station Street for a period of four (4) years as shown in Attachment 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. EH18/15.

2.         Publish notice in the local media declaring that an alcohol free zone has been established and will commence operation seven (7) days from the date of publication, and when the area is adequately signposted.

3.         Install appropriate signage at the gateways of the zone, and at suitable intervals within the zone declaring that an alcohol free zone has been established.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Planning Division

7                 PL10/15       Development Application - Residential Flat Building Comprising 36 Units - 6-8 Cowan Road, Mount Colah

(DA/1214/2014)

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1214/2014 for demolition of existing structures and construction of a five storey residential flat building containing 36 units and basement car park at Lot 14 Sec A DP 2052, Lot 15 Sec A DP 2052, Nos. 6-8 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. PL10/15.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

8                 PL54/15       Development Application - Residential Flat Building Comprising 33 Units - 36-38 Carlingford Road and 42C Kent Street, Epping

(DA/1576/2014)

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1576/2014 for demolition of existing structures and the erection of a five storey residential flat building comprising 33 units with basement car parking at Lots 1-3 DP 872774, Nos. 36-38 Carlingford Road and 42C Kent Street, Epping be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL54/15.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

9                 PL51/15       Development Application - Recreation Facility - 30 Peebles Road, Fiddletown

(DA/1352/2014)

Mr Simon Daff, of Fiddletown, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Sue Chizzoniti, of Fiddletown, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Gary Saunders, the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1352/2014 for construction of a recreation facility – motorcycle track at Lot 32 DP 1149747, No. 30 Peebles Road, Fiddletown be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL51/15.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

10                PL52/15       Planning Proposal - Epping Library Site - Additional Permitted Uses

(F2015/00227)

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

THAT:

1.         Council forward the Planning Proposal for property No. 10 Pembroke Street, Epping attached to Group Manager’s Report No. PL52/15 to the Department of Planning and Environment seeking Gateway Determination and endorsement for exhibition.

2.         Should the Minister determine under Section 56(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 that the matter may proceed without significant amendment to the Proposal, Council publicly exhibit the Planning Proposal in accordance with the Gateway Determination.

3.         The General Manager be given delegated authority to endorse the exhibition material.

4.         Following the exhibition, a report on submissions be presented to Council.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

11                PL39/15       Planning Proposal - Hornsby Shire Local Environmental Plan - Housekeeping Amendment 2015

(F2015/00054)

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

THAT:

1.         Council endorse progression of the Housekeeping Planning Proposal attached to Group Manager’s Report No. PL39/15 and forward the Planning Proposal to the Minister for Planning seeking a Gateway Determination to exhibit the Proposal.

2.         Should the Minister determine under Section 56(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 that the matter may proceed without significant amendment to the Proposal, Council publicly exhibit the Planning Proposal in accordance with the Gateway Determination.

3.         The General Manager be given delegated authority to endorse the exhibition material.

4.         Following the exhibition, a report on submissions be presented to Council.

5.             A public hearing pursuant to Section 57(6) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act be held following the exhibition of the Planning Proposal.

6.             An independent facilitator be retained to conduct the public hearing for the reclassification of the land at No. 111X New Line Road, Cherrybrook.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Infrastructure and Recreation Division

12                IR22/15        Further Report - Waitara Park Redevelopment

(F2014/00341)

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

THAT Council:

1.         Support the proposal from PCYC to lease Council land at Waitara Park to develop and operate a recreation facility accessible to the community in return for supporting Council access to Crown land at the former Hornsby Bowling Club.

2.         Support making a capital contribution towards the proposal.

3.         Delegate to the General Manager to negotiate:

a)         the terms of a Deed of Agreement for Lease and a specific lease between Council and PCYC NSW, based on the terms identified in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR22/15;

b)         the terms of a new agreement with Kim Warwick Tennis Academy for use of new tennis courts on the Crown Land; and

c)         the value of the contribution to PCYC based on an independent quantity survey of the proposed PCYC facility.

4.         Write to the Minister for Local Government seeking consent for Council entering into a 30 year lease with PCYC, subject to adoption of the draft Plan of Management for Waitara Park.

5.         Provide owner’s consent to PCYC NSW for the submission of a Development Application for the building.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Confidential Items

13                CS25/15      Proposed Disposal of Operational Land in Hornsby

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.

(F2015/00242)

Note: Councillor Berman 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 Berman on the Declaration of Interest form as “A person known to me was interested in this matter.” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “I believe the action I took was adequate.”  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 BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE,

THAT:

1.         The contents of Confidential Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS25/15 be received and noted.

2.         Council seek to achieve the best possible strategic outcome for the subject property balancing financial, environmental planning and infrastructure goals identified in Confidential Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS25/15.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

16                IR26/15        Update on Acquisition of Property - Drainage Improvement Works

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.

(F2014/00520)

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

THAT:

1.         Council approve the purchase of the property referred to in Confidential Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR26/15 and delegate to the General Manager power to conclude the acquisition of that property for the price and subject to the special conditions noted within Confidential Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR26/15.

2.         Council authorise the use of Council’s Seal for the purpose of the contract of sale for the purchase of the property and other associated documents as are deemed appropriate by Council’s solicitor.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Nil

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

Nil

 

Mayor's Notes

14                MN7/15        Mayor's Notes - 1 to 30 June 2015

(F2004/07053)

Friday 5 June 2015 –               The Mayor attended the Annual State Emergency Service Thank you Dinner at Hornsby RSL Club.

Saturday 6 June 2015 –           The Mayor attended the World Environment Day at Hornsby Mall.

Tuesday 9 June 2015 –           The Mayor attended Grandparents Day at Normanhurst West Public School.

Friday 12 June 2015 –             The Mayor attended and opened Re-magine 2015 at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre.

Monday 15 June 2015 –          The Mayor participated in the Tree Planting Ceremony at Somerville Park, Eastwood.

Tuesday 16 May 2015 –          The Mayor hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.

Thursday 18 June 2015 –        The Mayor hosted the Excursion to Hornsby Council for students from Epping Public School in Council Chambers.

Thursday 18 June 2015 –        The Mayor attended and opened the launch of New Chapter’s Living Lifestyle – Artist Gallery Night at Hornsby.

Tuesday 23 June 2015 –         The Mayor attended Morning Tea at the Gumnut Community Pre-school, Cherrybrook.

Wednesday 24 June 2015 –     The Mayor met with the Committee at Larool Pre-school, Thornleigh.

Friday 26 June 2015 –             The Mayor attended the “Mud Day” fundraising event at Hall Road, Hornsby.

Friday 26 June 2015 –             The Mayor attended the Changeover Dinner at the Lions Club of Epping.

Tuesday 30 June 2015 –         The Mayor attended the Farewell Dinner for Greg Smith, former State Member for Epping, at the Epping Club.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

 

Notices of Motion

Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil

 

THE MEETING terminated at 7.21pm.

 

 

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 12 August 2015, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

 

 

 

CONFIRMED                                                                                 CHAIRMAN

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