MINUTES OF General Meeting

 

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday 14 October 2015

at 6:33PM

 

 

 

 

PRESENT

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

Note: Councillor Browne arrived at 6.42pm during discussion of the Mayoral Minute.  He was not present for consideration of, or voting on, Apologies/Leave of Absence and Confirmation of Minutes.

Note: Councillor Berman arrived at 6.59pm during discussion of Item 9.  He was not present for consideration of, or voting on, Apologies/Leave of Absence, Confirmation of Minutes, Mayoral Minute and Items Passed by Exception.

 

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Pastor Christine Redwood, from Hornsby Baptist Church, 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 SINGH,

THAT the apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor Anisse in respect of an inability to attend the General Meeting on 14 October 2015 be accepted and leave of absence be granted.

 

FOR:                COUNCILLORS AZIZI, 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 AZIZI declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 6 – PL79/15 Development Application – Five Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising 35 Units – 522 and 524 Pacific Highway, Mount Colah.  Refer to that Item for details.

COUNCILLOR BROWNE declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 9 – PL75/15 Development Application – Extension of a Vehicle Sales Premises – 2-10 Central Avenue, Thornleigh.  Refer to that Item for details.

COUNCILLOR COX declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 9 – PL75/15 Development Application – Extension of a Vehicle Sales Premises – 2-10 Central Avenue, Thornleigh.  Refer to that Item for details.

COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 9 – PL75/15 Development Application – Extension of a Vehicle Sales Premises – 2-10 Central Avenue, Thornleigh.  Refer to that Item for details.

COUNCILLOR RUSSELL declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 9 – PL75/15 Development Application – Extension of a Vehicle Sales Premises – 2-10 Central Avenue, Thornleigh.  Refer to that Item for details.

COUNCILLOR SINGH declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 9 – PL75/15 Development Application – Extension of a Vehicle Sales Premises – 2-10 Central Avenue, Thornleigh.  Refer to that Item for details.

COUNCILLOR TILBURY declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to Item 9 – PL75/15 Development Application – Extension of a Vehicle Sales Premises – 2-10 Central Avenue, Thornleigh.  Refer to that Item for details.

confirmation of minutes

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

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 9 September 2015 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

petitionS

Nil

presentationS

Nil

Rescission Motions

Nil

Mayoral Minutes

18                MM9/15       Council's Membership of Local Government NSW (LGNSW) and the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC)

(F2004/07180-02)

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

THAT a report be prepared for Council’s consideration which details the reasons for and against Council maintaining its membership of Local Government NSW and the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils following the expiry of the current membership periods.

 

FOR:                COUNCILLORS AZIZI, 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.

Item 9 was withdrawn for discussion.

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

THAT the recommendations in respect of Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 be adopted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Note: Item 17 was called over and noted subject to the inclusion of changes as advised by Councillor Gallagher to the details for Friday 4 September 2015.

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

1                 CS40/15      Councillors' Expenses and Facilities Policy - Annual Review for 2015

(F2004/09552)

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

THAT:

1.         The Councillors’ Expenses and Facilities Policy, as amended by the minor grammatical changes shown in the attachment to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS40/15, be adopted for the purpose of public exhibition.

2.         If submissions are received during the public exhibition period, a further report be prepared for Council’s consideration which addresses those submissions.

3.         Should no submissions be received by the end of the public exhibition period, the draft Policy attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS40/15 be adopted as final and a copy be forwarded to the Office of Local Government.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

2                 CS34/15      Hornsby Mall - Agreement to Grant Two Consecutive Section 139A Roads Act Consents to Perpetual Trustees W.A. Limited

(F2015/00053)

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

THAT:

1.         Council agree to the negotiated agreement and grant to Perpetual Trustees W.A. Limited or other such directly related entity, two consecutive consents totalling 10 years under section 139A of the Roads Act 1993 on the agreed terms of consent outlined within Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS34/15.

2.         The Acting General Manager be authorised to execute any documents in relation to this matter which are deemed appropriate by Council's legal advisers.

3.         The Acting General Manager be authorised to negotiate the detailed terms of each of the two section 139A Roads Act consents generally in line with the terms outlined in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS34/15.

4.         If required by the absence of the Acting General Manager or by legal statute, Council authorise the use of Council’s seal on any lease, licence, Roads Act consents or other documents directly related to the subject two section 139A Roads Act consents as may be deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisors, subject to review and authorisation by a Deputy General Manager.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

3                 CS41/15      Investments and Borrowings for 2015/16 - Status for Period Ending 31 August 2015

(F2004/06987-02)

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

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS41/15 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

4                 CS33/15      Pecuniary Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and Designated Persons

(F2015/00174)

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

THAT Council note the Disclosure of Pecuniary Interests and Other Matters Returns recently lodged with the Acting General Manager have been tabled as required by the Local Government Act.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Environment and Human Services Division

5                 EH24/15      Intention to Purchase Biodiversity Credits - NorthConnex

(F2015/00150)

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

THAT:

1.         Council investigate and advertise the potential Biobank sites, as shown in Attachments 2-8 of Group Manager’s Report No. EH24/15.

2.         A further report be prepared for Council’s consideration once detailed investigations into the Biobank sites have been undertaken.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

 

 

Planning Division

6                 PL79/15       Development Application - Five Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising 35 Units - 522 and 524 Pacific Highway, Mount Colah

(DA/525/2015)

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 “Applicant’s rep has represented my husband and his family’s business in the past.” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “It’s recommended for approval by officers.  I wasn’t aware until I saw him walk in and I have no dealings with his representative.”

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/525/2015 for demolition of existing structures and the erection of a five storey residential flat building comprising 35 units with basement car parking at Lot 2A and 2B DP 372656, Lot 1 DP 125254 and Lot 1 Sec A DP 2052, Nos. 522 and 524 Pacific Highway, 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. PL79/15.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

7                 PL77/15       Development Application - Five Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising 25 Units - 42 and 44 Lords Avenue, Asquith

(DA/1221/2014)

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1221/2014 for the demolition of existing structures and erection of a five storey residential flat building comprising 25 units with basement car parking at Lot 4 in DP 21699 and Lot 5 in DP 21699 being Nos. 42 and 44 Lords Avenue, Asquith be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL77/15.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

 

8                 PL76/15       Development Application - Three Storey Mixed Use Development - 11 Bridge Road and 73 Jersey Street North, Hornsby

(DA/1290/2014)

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

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. 1290/2014  for demolition of existing structures and erection of a three storey mixed use development comprising shop-top housing with 16 residential units above three commercial units and basement car parking at Lot 1 DP 658957 and Lot 1 DP 656411, No. 11 Bridge Road and No. 73 Jersey Street North, Hornsby 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. PL76/15.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

9                 PL75/15       Development Application - Extension of a Vehicle Sales Premises - 2-10 Central Avenue, Thornleigh

(DA/619/2015)

Note: Councillor Browne 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 Browne on the Declaration of Interest form as “I understand that the applicant is a member of an organisation that I am also a member of.” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “Not personally known to me.  Won’t affect my judgement.”

Note: Councillor Cox 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 Cox on the Declaration of Interest form as “I have been told the applicant is a member of the same political party as myself.” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “I have never met the applicant and am not even sure they are a member of my party.”

Note: Councillor Hutchence 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 Hutchence on the Declaration of Interest form as “Representative of the applicant is a member of an organisation I belong to.” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “Never met the individual and there is no significant conflict of interest.”

Note: Councillor Russell declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this Item under Clause 51A of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes).  The nature of the interest was stated by Councillor Russell on the Declaration of Interest form as “I am led to understand that the applicant is a member of the Liberal Party of which I am a member.  He is not known to me.” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “As above.”

Note: Councillor Singh 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 Singh on the Declaration of Interest form as “Representative of the applicant is a member of the organisation I belong to.” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “Never met the individual.  No significant conflict of interest.”

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 understand the applicant may be a member of a political party (Liberal) of which I am also a member.” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “This will in no way influence how I consider and/or vote on this item.  I do not know the applicant personally.”

 

Mr Ian Creak, the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT:

1.         Development Application No. DA/619/2015 for extension of a vehicle sales premises at SP 35561, Nos. 2-10 Central Avenue, Thornleigh be refused for the reasons detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL75/15.

2.         Council review the setback controls for the Thornleigh Commercial Centre as part of the Thornleigh Employment Floorspace Review included on Council’s Strategic Planning Program for progression in 2016.

 

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

THAT consideration of Development Application No. DA/619/2015 for extension of a vehicle sales premises at SP 35561, Nos. 2-10 Central Avenue, Thornleigh be deferred until the 11 November 2015 General Meeting to enable the applicant to submit further documentation in support of this application.

 

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

 

FOR:                COUNCILLORS AZIZI, BERMAN AND GALLAGHER

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

AGAINST:         COUNCILLOR BERMAN

 

10                PL53/15       Development Application - Subdivision of One Allotment into Two Lots - 6 Maroota Way, Beecroft

(DA/290/2015)

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/290/2015 for the Torrens Title subdivision of one allotment containing an existing affordable rental housing development into two lots at Lot 11 DP 270639, No. 6 Maroota Way, Beecroft, be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL53/15.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

11                PL83/15       Greater Sydney Commission - Selection of District Commissioners

(F2010/00554)

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

THAT the Mayor (or the General Manager’s representative if required through the unavailability of the Mayor) represent Hornsby Council on the selection panel for the Sydney North District’s recruitment of a District Commissioner for the Greater Sydney Commission.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

 

12                PL84/15       Hornsby Development Control Plan Housekeeping Amendment 2015

(F2013/00513-01)

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

THAT:

1.         The Housekeeping Amendments to the Hornsby Development Control Pan 2013, available for viewing on council’s website: hornsby.nsw.gov.au/property/development-applications/ hornsby-development-control-plan be publicly exhibited in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000.

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

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

Infrastructure and Recreation Division

13                IR24/15        Further Report - Active Living Hornsby Strategy

(F2013/00261)

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

THAT Council:

1.         Endorse the findings of the Active Living Hornsby Strategy (ALHS).

2.         Prepare the five key action plans identified in the ALHS, commencing with a Sports Plan followed by a Walking and Cycling Plan.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

14                IR25/15        Request to Remove Tree - 200 Carlingford Road, Carlingford

(TA/625/2014/B)

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

THAT Council refuse the request to remove the Eucalyptus saligna (Sydney blue gum) located in the front yard of the property at 200 Carlingford Road, Carlingford.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

15                IR30/15        Pesticide Use Notification Plan

(F2004/06726)

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

THAT Council endorse the public exhibition of the draft Pesticide Notification Plan as set out in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR30/15, with any responses to the exhibition to be provided to Council in a further report.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

16                IR31/15        Tender T15/2015: Design and Construction of Boat Ramp and Floating Pontoons, Parsley Bay

(F2015/00142)

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

THAT:

1.         Council accept the tender of GPM Constructions Pty Ltd for Tender No. T15/2015: “Design and Construction of Boat Ramp and Floating Pontoons, Parsley Bay” for the lump sum price as stated in the Confidential Memo attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR31/15.

2.         The price be made public upon formal acceptance of Tender No. T15/2015.

 

FOR:                COUNCILLORS AZIZI, 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

17                MN10/15      Mayor's Notes - 1 to 30 September 2015

(F2004/07053)

Tuesday 1 September 2015 – The Mayor participated as a member on the panel of the Hornsby Business Alliance Forum Q&A attended by Local Business Leaders. Councillors Browne, Singh, Anisse and Hutchence were also in attendance.

Thursday 3 September 2015 – The Mayor attended the 10th Annual Beecroft Rotary Seniors’ and Retirees’ Spring Luncheon at the Pennant Hills Golf Club.

Thursday 3 September 2015 – The Mayor attended the Shanghai Ghetto Liberation 70th Anniversary hosted by the Chinese Australian Services Society Ltd at the Sydney Jewish Museum.

Thursday 3 September 2015 – The Mayor presented Certificates to restaurants in North Epping, Beecroft and Pennant Hills as part of the “Scores on Doors” program.

Friday 4 September 2015 – The Mayor and Councillor Gallagher attended the Annual Galston Gathering event hosted by the Hornsby Model Engineers Co-Op at Galston.

Saturday 5 September 2015 – The Mayor attended the Northern Suburbs Football Association Cup and Shield Day at Mills Park, Asquith.

Monday 7 September 2015 – The Mayor attended the Destination Wonderland event hosted by Waitara Public School at the Hornsby RSL Club.

Saturday 12 September 2015 – The Mayor attended the Ku-ring-gai Netball Association Grand Final and Presentation day at the Canoon Road courts in South Turramurra.

Sunday 13 September 2015 – The Mayor attended the Mountain Festival event at Mount Kuring-gai Public School.

Sunday 13 September 2015 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Singh attended the Hindi Divas 2015 Celebrations at Westleigh.

Wednesday 16 September 2015 – The Mayor opened the Science Funfair event at Tangara School for Girls, Cherrybrook.

Thursday 17 September 2015 – The Mayor and Councillor Gallagher officiated at three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.

Saturday 19 September 2015 – The Mayor attended the Berowra Garden Club Annual Spring Show at the Berowra District Hall.

Sunday 20 September 2015 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended the Annual Hornsby Shire Cup Event at the Asquith Men's Bowling Club.

Saturday 26 September 2015 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Gallagher attended the Cherrybrook Chinese Community Association “Lantern Night 2015” at Cherrybrook Technology High School.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

 

Notices of Motion

Nil

Supplementary Reports

Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil

 

THE MEETING terminated at 7.18pm.

 

 

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 11 November 2015, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

 

 

 

CONFIRMED                                                                                 CHAIRMAN

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