MINUTES OF General Meeting

 

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday 12 August 2015

at 6:35PM

 

 

 

 


PRESENT

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

Note: Councillor Anisse arrived at 6.53pm during the Cherrybrook Movies Under the Stars presentation.  He was not present for consideration of, or voting on, Apologies/Leave of Absence and Confirmation of Minutes.

 

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Reverend Neil Flower, formerly of St Mark’s Anglican Church, Pennant Hills, 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 HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,

THAT the apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor Tilbury in respect of an inability to attend the General Meeting on 12 August 2015 be accepted and leave of absence be granted.

 

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

 

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

Prior to consideration of Item 16, COUNCILLOR ANISSE declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 16 – IR14/15 Epping Town Centre Public Domain Guidelines.  Refer to that Item for details.

 

confirmation of minutes

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

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 8 July 2015 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

petitionS

The General Manager tabled a petition with approximately 218 signatures which had been received from the Brooklyn Community Association in relation to Item 15 – PL64/15 Brooklyn Improvement Masterplan.

 

presentationS

Note:  At this point in the meeting the Mayor advised that this would be the last Council meeting that the General Manager would be attending prior to moving on to his new role as General Manager of Sutherland Shire Council.  The Mayor congratulated Mr Phillips on his record at Hornsby Shire Council over the last seven years and wished him well in his new endeavours.

 

Cherrybrook Movies Under the Stars

Former Councillor Bruce Mills introduced representatives from the 1st Cherrybrook Scout Group (Rohan Hopkins, Annabelle Rickerby, Ewan Maccoll and Monica Li) who presented a brief report about the Cherrybrook Movies Under the Stars event which was held on 7 March 2015.  Mr Campion Fernando, representing the 1st Cherrybrook Scout Committee, presented the Mayor with a Certificate of Appreciation for Council’s involvement in the event.

 

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 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 and 16 were withdrawn for discussion.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,

THAT the recommendations in respect of Items 2, 3, 8, 9 and 13 be adopted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Note: Item 17 was called over and noted subject to the inclusion of changes to the details for Thursday 23 July 2015 and Friday 31 July 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.

Note: Persons wishing to address Council on Non Agenda items 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                 CS19/15      Local Government NSW - 2015 Annual Conference - Submission of Motions and Determination of Voting Delegates

(F2015/00290)

Ms Kay Stanton, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Mariko Smith, of Mt Colah, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT:

1.         The motions dealing with the Redevelopment of Strategic Land Within Town Centres and the Funding of Infrastructure Associated with New Development which are detailed in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS19/15 be submitted for consideration at the 2015 Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Annual Conference.

2.         Council advise LGNSW that Council’s voting delegates for voting on motions at the 2015 LGNSW Annual Conference are Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury.

3.         Council advise LGNSW that Council’s voting delegates for voting in the election of LGNSW Office Bearers and the Board are Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury.

 

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BERMAN, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER,

THAT consideration of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS19/15 Local Government NSW – 2015 Annual Conference – Submission of Motions and Determination of Voting Delegates be deferred for one month to allow consultation with the community about the proposed motions.

 

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BERMAN, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALLAGHER, WAS PUT AND LOST.

 

FOR:                COUNCILLORS AZIZI, BERMAN AND GALLAGHER

 

AGAINST:         COUNCILLORS ANISSE, BROWNE, COX, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH

 

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

 

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

 

AGAINST:         COUNCILLORS AZIZI AND BERMAN

 

2                 CS27/15      Infor Public Sector User Forum 2015 - Approval to Attend

(F2004/07369-02)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,

THAT Council approve the attendance of the Business Information Systems Manager and Business Information Systems Officer at the Infor Public Sector User Forum to be held from 8 to 10 September 2015 in Wellington, New Zealand.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

3                 CS26/15      Investments and Borrowings for 2014/15 (Pre-Audited) - Status for Period Ending 30 June 2015

(F2004/06987)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS26/15 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Environment and Human Services Division

4                 EH21/15      Draft Community and Cultural Facilities Strategic Plan - Feedback from Community Consultations

(F2009/00391-03)

Mr John Tomlinson, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr David Sentinella, on behalf of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Greens, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Edwina Watts, of Thornleigh, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Koon Lai, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Peter Davis, on behalf of Brooklyn Community Association, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT:

1.             Council adopt the draft Community and Cultural Facilities Strategic Plan attached to Group Manager’s Report No. EH21/15, with the exception of Strategic Direction 4.

2.             Council’s consideration of Strategic Direction 4, which relates to kindergarten and preschool leases, be deferred for a period of two months to allow for further consultation with those kindergartens and preschools who use Council buildings, and have regard to upcoming changes in legislation relating to kindergartens and preschools.

 

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BERMAN, seconded by COUNCILLOR AZIZI,

THAT consideration of Group Manager’s Report No. EH21/15 Draft Community and Cultural Facilities Strategic Plan – Feedback from Community Consultations be deferred for two months to allow further consultation with the community about the contents of the Plan.

 

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BERMAN, seconded by COUNCILLOR AZIZI, WAS PUT AND LOST.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS AZIZI AND BERMAN

 

AGAINST:         COUNCILLORS ANISSE, BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL AND SINGH

 

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

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

5                 EH20/15      Community Infrastructure Supporting Beecroft and Cheltenham

(F2011/00854)

Mrs Patricia Brown, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Stuart Brown, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Janet McGarry, of North Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr James Stanton-Cooke, on behalf of Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Emma Heyde, of Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr David Sentinella, on behalf of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Greens, addressed Council regarding this item.

Dr Barbara Davis, of Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Julienne Lynch, of Cheltenham, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Robyn Smith, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

Mrs Cecilia Tonisson, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

Miss Tessa Tonisson, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT:

1.         Council conduct a targeted consultation process regarding community infrastructure priorities supporting Beecroft and Cheltenham.

2.         The consultation process include, but not be limited to, discussion of the following items:

·                     Epping Community Hub

·                     Pennant Hills Community Hub

·                     Beecroft Community Centre

·                     Beecroft Station Park

·                     West Epping Oval

·                     Cheltenham Oval

·                     Local road and footpath improvements

·                     Bushland walking track improvements

·                     Purchase of bushland at 79-87 Malton Road, Beecroft.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

6                 EH22/15      Community Donations Program - Assessment of Applications

(F2013/00283)

Mrs Patricia Brown, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT Council:

1.         Allocate $1,960 to Beecroft and Cheltenham Civic Trust to deliver a community movie night.

2.         Assist unsuccessful applicants to identify alternative funding opportunities for their programs.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Planning Division

7                 PL57/15       Development Application - Three Residential Flat Buildings Comprising 73 Units - 530-532 Pacific Highway and 2-4 Werombi Road, Mount Colah

(DA/708/2014)

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/708/2014 for demolition of existing structures and erection of three, five storey residential flat buildings comprising 73 units with basement car parking at Lots 1, 2 and 3 DP 566802 and Lot E DP 365243, Nos. 530-532 Pacific Highway and Nos. 2-4 Werombi 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. PL57/15.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

8                 PL59/15       Development Application - Residential Flat Building Comprising 80 Units - 301-303 Peats Ferry Road, Asquith and 2, 2A and 4 Lodge Street, Hornsby

(DA/215/2015)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,

THAT Development Application No. DA/215/2015 for demolition of existing structures, construction of 2 x five storey residential flat buildings comprising 80 units and basement car parking and subdivision of 4 Lodge Street into two lots at Lot A and B DP 349047, Lot 1 and 2 DP 840373 and Lot 1 DP385418, Nos. 301-303 Peats Ferry Rd, Asquith and Nos. 2, 2A and No. 4 Lodge Street, Hornsby 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. PL59/15.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

9                 PL58/15       Development Application - Residential Flat Building Comprising 69 Units - 305-307 Peats Ferry Road, Asquith, 4 Lodge Street and 9 Bell Street, Hornsby

(DA/214/2015)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,

THAT Development Application No. DA/214/2015 for demolition of existing structures, construction of 2 x five storey residential flat buildings comprising 69 units and basement car parking and subdivision of No. 4 Lodge Street into two lots at Lots A DP 340410 and Lot 4 DP 136071, Nos. 305 and 307 Peats Ferry Rd, Asquith and 9 Bell Street and 4 Lodge Street, Hornsby 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. PL58/15.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

10                PL62/15       Development Application - Residential Flat Buildings Comprising 55 Units - 27, 29 and 31 Forest Grove Road, Epping

(DA/153/2015)

Mr Kevin Macdonald, on behalf of Essex Street Heritage Conservation Area Resident Group, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/153/2015 for demolition of existing structures and the erection of 2x five storey residential flat buildings comprising 55 units with basement car parking at Lot 1 and 2 in DP 946309, Lot 1 in DP 972454, Nos. 27, 29 and 31 Forest Grove, Epping be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL62/15.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

11                PL60/15       Development Application - Residential Flat Building Comprising 35 Units - 18-20 Cliff Road, Epping

(DA/1602/2014)

Mr Hamilton Kennedy, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr John Knight, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

Miss Irene Chan, of Epping, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Debrah Barr, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1602/2014 for demolition of existing structures and the erection of a five storey residential flat building comprising 35 units with basement parking at Lot 58 and 59 DP 12051, Nos. 18 and 20 Cliff Road, Epping 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. PL60/15 and the following additional matters:

1.             Condition No. 13 be amended to also require the preparation of a Dilapidation Report for properties at Nos. 4 and 6 Rosebank Avenue, Epping.

2.             An additional condition of consent be included requiring the provision of roller shutters, at the proponent’s cost, for windows on the southern elevation of the dwelling-house at No. 2 Rosebank Avenue, Epping or as otherwise agreed between the proponent and the owners of the property.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

12                PL56/15       Development Application - Section 96 (2) - Seven Storey Mixed Use Development - 228-234 Pacific Highway, Hornsby

(DA/1564/2008/E)

Mr Phuoc Vo, on behalf of Hornsby Professional Centre, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Cathy Bray, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Vaz Hovanessian, the owner, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT pursuant to Section 96 (2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Development Application No. DA/1564/2008 for the erection of a seven storey mixed use development incorporating retail and commercial floor space and 28 residential units at Lot A and B DP 304557, Nos. 228-234 Pacific Highway, Hornsby be amended as detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No.PL56/15.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

13                PL63/15       Reporting Variations to Development Standards

(F2004/07599)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR Hutchence,

THAT the contents of Group Manager’s Report No. PL63/15 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

14                PL61/15       Review of Section 94 and Section 94A Development Contributions Plans

(F2010/00015-03)

Mr Peter Michie, 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.

Mrs Patricia Brown, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT:

1.         Council exhibit the draft Section 94 Contributions Plan 2014 - 2023 and draft Section 94A Contributions Plan 2014 - 2023 attached to Group Manager’s Report No. PL61/15 for a period of 28 days.

2.         Following the exhibition, a report on submissions be prepared for Council’s consideration.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

15                PL64/15       Brooklyn Improvement Masterplan

(F2014/00264)

Mr Robert Arnold, on behalf of Brooklyn Community Association, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Brian Scarsbrick, on behalf of Brooklyn Community Association, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Peter Davis, on behalf of Brooklyn Community Association, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Diane Bowles, on behalf of Brooklyn Community Association, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Vanessa O’Keefe, on behalf of Dangar Island League, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT:

1.         Council authorise the General Manager to finalise tender specifications and proceed to tender for a consultant to develop a Masterplan for Brooklyn as outlined in Group Manager’s Report PL64/15.

2.         Council allocate funds to the Strategic Planning Branch Annual Operating Budget at the next quarterly budget review to cover the costs of the project.

3.         Council endorse the establishment of a Brooklyn Masterplan Project Control Group comprising Council officers, the lead consultant, Mayor Russell and Councillors Anisse, Gallagher and Tilbury.

4.         Council endorse the establishment of a Community Reference Group and an Agency Reference Group with membership to be sought by expressions of interest.

5.         A further report be prepared for Council’s consideration about Masterplan tenders received and submissions for membership on the Community Reference Group and Agency Reference Group.

6.         Council’s website be updated to include a project page for the Brooklyn Improvement Masterplan where status updates may be posted including meeting notes of the Project Control Group, Agency and Community Reference Groups.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

 

 

Infrastructure and Recreation Division

16                IR14/15        Epping Town Centre Public Domain Guidelines

(F2014/00343)

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

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

 

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

THAT:

1.         Council endorse the Draft Epping Town Centre Public Domain Guidelines for exhibition.

2.         The Draft Epping Town Centre Public Domain Guidelines be placed on public exhibition and a response to the exhibition be reported back to Council.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Mrs Mary-Jo Reeve, of Beecroft, addressed Council in relation to the upkeep of Booth Park, Beecroft.

Mr Tom Reeve, of Beecroft, addressed Council in relation to the lack of grocery stores in Beecroft.

 

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

Nil

 

Mayor's Notes

17                MN8/15        Mayor's Notes - 1 to 31 July 2015

(F2004/07053)

Thursday 2 July 2015 – The Mayor officially opened the North Shore Craft Group 58th Annual Exhibition and Sale at Thornleigh Community Centre.

Friday 3 July 2015 – The Mayor officially opened the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Community College Annual Art Exhibition at the College.

Wednesday 8 July 2015 – The Mayor attended a Morning Tea to introduce the new KNC-Galston Neighbour Aid at Galston Community Health Centre.

Wednesday 8 July 2015 – The Mayor attended the Hornsby Business Alliance (Chamber of Commerce) meeting at Asquith Golf Club.

Saturday 11 July 2015 – The Mayor attended Epping Scouts Centenary Celebrations at St Alban's Church Hall, Epping.

Tuesday 14 July 2015 – The Mayor attended the Launch of Bungee Bidgel Aboriginal Health Clinic at Hornsby Hospital.

Tuesday 14 July 2015 – The Mayor attended the Hornsby Lions Club Annual Change-Over Dinner at the Event Cinemas Function Room, Hornsby.

Wednesday 15 July 2015 – The Mayor attended the 100 Years of Women in Policing Relay in Hornsby Mall.

Friday 17 July 2015 – The Mayor attended the Annual Knit In event at Hornsby Library.

Monday 20 July 2015 – The Mayor attended the Indigenous Garden Trail event at Asquith Public School.

Tuesday 21 July 2015 – The Mayor officiated at three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.

Wednesday 22 July 2015 – The Mayor attended the Grange Village Fete at Waitara.

Thursday 23 July 2015 – Councillor Gallagher, on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Hornsby Business Alliance event to celebrate Ian Ezzy’s 50 years as an architect.

Friday 24 July 2015 – The Mayor attended Galston High School’s Musical Night “Back to the 80s” at the School.

Tuesday 28 July 2015 – The Mayor officially opened the Hornsby North Public School Art Show.

Friday 31 July 2015 – The Mayor and Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Browne, Gallagher, Singh and Tilbury hosted the Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai NSW Rural Fire Service Mayoral Dinner at Hornsby RSL Club.

 

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

 

Notices of Motion

Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil

THE MEETING terminated at 12.10am on Thursday, 13 August 2015.

 

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 9 September 2015, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

 

 

 

CONFIRMED                                                                                 CHAIRMAN

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