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

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 11 May 2016 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

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

THAT the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting held on Wednesday 1 June 2016 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

23                MM3/16       Funding for Public Domain Improvements

(F2016/00179)

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

THAT:

1.         Council write to the NSW Premier, the Minister for Planning, the Minister for Local Government and local Members of State Parliament, to seek their support for a new model for public domain funding in NSW.

2.         Council make a formal submission to the State Government’s Review of the Local Government Rating System to seek a more efficient funding model for public domain improvements in NSW.

3.         An Informal Briefing of Councillors be held to allow further discussion of this matter.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by councillor gallagher,

THAT consideration of Mayoral Minute No. MM3/16 be deferred to allow discussion of the matter at an Informal Briefing of Councillors.

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR GALAGHER, WAS PUT AND LOST.

FOR:                COUNCILLORS GALLAGHER AND TILBURY

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

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

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

AGAINST:         COUNCILLOR TILBURY

1                 CS15/16      Investments and Borrowings for 2015/16 - Status for Period Ending 30 April 2016

(F2004/06987-02)

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

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS15/16 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

2                 CS16/16      Adoption of 2016/17 Operational Plan Incorporating the Budget, Fees and Charges and Rating Structure for 2016/17

(F2015/00473)

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

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

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. CS16/16, Council adopt the 2016/17 Operational Plan incorporating the Budget, Fees and Charges and Rating Structure for 2016/17.

2.         Council make and levy the 2016/17 Ordinary Rates in accordance with Table 2 of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS16/16.

3.         Council make and levy the 2016/17 Catchments Remediation Rate on all rateable land in the Shire in accordance with Table 3 of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS16/16.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

3                 CS17/16      Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - 2016 Report and Determination - Mayor and Councillor Fees - 2016/17 Financial Year

(F2004/09552)

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

THAT:

1.         As a consequence of the 2016 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 2016 to 30 June 2017.

2.         In accordance with Section 248 of the Local Government Act, and having considered the 2016 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, an annual fee of $23,950 be paid to each Councillor for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.

3.         In accordance with Section 249 of the Local Government Act, and having considered the 2016 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, an additional annual fee of $63,640 be paid to the Mayor for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

4                 CS18/16      Outstanding Council Resolutions - Period Until 29 February 2016

(F2005/00112)

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

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS18/16 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

5                 CS19/16      Debts To Be Written Off - 2015/16 Financial Year

(F2004/06978-02)

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

THAT for 2015/16, and in accordance with Clause 213 of the Local Government (General) Regulation, Council:

1.         Write off debts considered bad totalling $49,714 (as detailed in Schedule A attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS19/16).

2.         Note debts considered bad totalling $2,269 which will be written off under the Acting General Manager’s delegated authority (as detailed in Schedule B attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS19/16).

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

AGAINST:         NIL

6                 CS20/16      Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils - Amendment of Constitution

(F2004/07189-02)

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

THAT:

1.             The contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS20/16 dealing with a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) be received and noted.

2.             Council note that if member councils are dissolved, amalgamated or otherwise cease to exist as part of the current local government reform process, NSROC can continue to operate without Board supervision in line with the adopted 2016/17 NSROC Business Plan and Budget with oversight being provided by the NSROC General Manager’s Advisory Committee and by utilising the existing delegations to NSROC staff.

3.             Council oppose the proposed amendments to the current NSROC Constitution and delegate authority to the Mayor and Councillor Tilbury (or alternates Councillor Browne, Councillor Anisse or Councillor Hutchence) to vote against the proposed amendments at the NSROC Extraordinary Board meeting scheduled for 9 June 2016.

4.             The NSROC Board be advised that where there is a transition period between the dissolution of existing councils up until the election of new councils, it is Council’s view that the appointed administrator/s should be the appropriate representative of NSROC member councils during that period.

5.             As Council’s opinion is that the ratepayers of Hornsby have received little or no apparent benefit through membership of NSROC, Council provide notice to the Executive Director of NSROC that it will be terminating its membership of NSROC as at 30 June 2017 in line with Clause 27 of the current Constitution.

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

AGAINST:         COUNCILLOR BERMAN

7                 EH7/16        Tender RFT1/2016 - Mattress Recycling

(F2016/00074)

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

THAT Council reject all tenders in respect of Tender No. RFT1/2016 – Mattress Recycling.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

8                 PL38/16       Development Application - Section 96(2) Modification to Approved Residential Flat Buildings Comprising 80 Units - 301-303 Peats Ferry Road, Asquith and 2-4 Lodge Street, Hornsby

(DA/215/2015/A)

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

THAT pursuant to Section 96(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Development Application No. DA/251/2015 for demolition of existing structures and construction of two x five storey residential flat buildings and basement car parking and subdivision of No. 4 Lodge St 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 Road, Asquith and 2, 2A and 4 Lodge Street, Hornsby be amended as detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL38/16.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

9                 PL39/16       Development Application - Section 96(2) Modification to Approved Residential Flat Buildings Comprising 69 Units - 305 and 307 Peats Ferry Road, Asquith and 9 Bell Street and 4 Lodge Street, Hornsby

(DA/214/2015/A)

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

THAT pursuant to Section 96(2) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Development Application No. DA/214/2015/A for demolition of existing structures and construction of two x five storey residential flat buildings and basement car parking and subdivision of 4 Lodge St into two lots at Lot A DP 340410 and Lot 4 DP 136071305, Nos. 305-307 Peats Ferry Road, Asquith and No. 9 Bell Street and No. 4 Lodge Street, Hornsby be amended as detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL39/16.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

10                PL40/16       Development Application - Five Storey Residential Flat Building Comprising 41 Units - 36-40 Lords Avenue, Asquith

(DA/1671/2015)

Mr W S Weerasinghe, of Asquith, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/1671/2015 for demolition of existing structures and the erection of a five storey residential flat building comprising 41 units with basement car parking at Lots 1, 2 and 3 DP 21699, Nos. 36-40 Lords Avenue, Asquith be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL40/16.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

11                PL46/16       Further Report - Development Application - Dwelling House - 77 Malton Road, Beecroft

(DA/920/2015)

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 “The consultant speaking on behalf of the applicant is my consultant also for unrelated matters outside the Hornsby Shire LGA.” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “Item No. 11 and the matters being handled for me by Mr McKee are totally unrelated and not within the Hornsby Shire LGA.”

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

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

Ms Barbra Wynn, of Beecroft, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

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

Mr Graham McKee, on behalf of the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Greg Horrigan, the applicant, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

A.         Development Application No. DA/920/2015 for the construction of a two storey dwelling house at Lot 2 DP 883724, No. 77 Malton Road, Beecroft be approved as a deferred commencement consent 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. PL46/16.

B.         1.         Council commence negotiations with the owner of No. 77 Malton Road, Beecroft to              explore opportunities to formalise public access over the unformed bushwalking track                  adjacent to the southern embankment of Byles Creek to complement the existing            network of tracks within Byles Creek to be upgraded by Council.

2.         A further report be prepared for Council’s consideration on the outcomes and options for Council arising from the negotiations.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

12                PL49/16       Further Report - Development Application - Residential Flat Building Comprising 26 Units - 31-35 Heath Street, Asquith

(DA/570/2015)

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 “Parties known to me outside of Council have made submissions to me in relation to this item.” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “The level of interest in this item is not significant.”

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

THAT Development Application No. DA/570/2015 for demolition of existing dwellings and the construction of residential flat building comprising 26 units and basement car parking at Lots 12, 13 and 14 DP 8797, Nos. 31-35 Heath Street, Asquith be approved subject to the conditions of consent detailed in Schedule 1 of Group Manager’s Report No. PL49/16.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

13                PL48/16       Pennant Hills Town Centre Master Plan Survey

(F2015/00414)

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

THAT :

1.         A community survey be undertaken in accordance with the consultation strategy outlined in Group Manager’s Report No. PL48/16 for the purpose of identifying and establishing the vision, principles and key outcomes that should guide a future review of the Pennant Hills Town Centre Master Plan.

2.         The Acting General Manager be authorised to approve any consultation material and/or additional consultation techniques recommended by Council’s community consultation specialist to engage with the community.

3.         Council accept receipt of written submissions in addition to feedback provided in the survey.

4.         Any responses to the survey and written submissions received be evaluated and a report prepared for Council’s consideration.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

14                PL47/16       Report on Submissions - Rural Lands Planning Proposal and Hornsby Development Control Plan Amendments

(F2015/00359)

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 “Family property in RU2 area”. Councillor Anisse was not present at, or in sight of, the meeting when the item was being discussed or voted on.

Mrs Lesley Freeman, of Middle Dural, addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Michael Kazzi, of Maroota, addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Beverley Hobbs, of Galston, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1.         Council forward the Rural Lands Planning Proposal (Document No. D06952041) to the Minister for Planning and Environment for making pursuant to Section 59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.

2.         Council endorse the Hornsby Development Control Plan 2013 amendments (Document No. D06952051).

3.         Council progress an investigation of further options for review of allotment sizes in the Rural areas of the Shire following finalisation of the North District Plan by the Greater Sydney Commission and key directions for development, including any rural resource lands strategy and housing targets.

4.         Submitters be advised of Council’s decision.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

15                PL32/16       Deferred Matter - Housekeeping Amendments to Hornsby Development Control Plan 2013

(F2013/00513#04)

Mr Adam Byrnes, of Hornsby, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1.         Council re-exhibit draft housekeeping amendments to the Hornsby Development Control Plan 2013 (Document No. D06935504) as amended.

2.         Parramatta City Council be consulted on the proposed amendments to the Hornsby Development Control Plan as they relate to those parts of the Plan which continue to apply to land south of the M2 motorway. 

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

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

AGAINST:         NIL

16                PL43/16       RFT3/2016 - South Dural Tender

(F2015/00488)

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 “Family property in South Dural”. Councillor Anisse 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 TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,

THAT:

1.         Council not accept any tenders and negotiate with GLN Planning to arrive at a lump sum tender price.

2.         Subject to the Evaluation Panel being satisfied with the outcome of the negotiations, Council accept the tender from GLN Planning for Tender No. RFT3/2016 – Provision of Consultant Services – South Dural Planning Proposal.

3.         Council decline to invite fresh tenders or seek fresh applications from tenderers or persons expressing interest in the contract for the following reasons:

a)         Council has tested the market for the project and further tendering or fresh applications are not likely to produce a better result.

b)         Timing constraints do not unduly delay the project.

4.         Unsuccessful tenderers be advised of Council’s resolution.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

17                IR13/16        Tender T9/2016 Asphalt Works; Patching and Minor Works

(F2016/00070)

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

THAT Council accept the tender of Kizan Pty Ltd. trading as A & J Paving for Tender No. T9/2016:  Asphalt Works; Patching and Minor Works.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

18                IR14/16        Request to Remove Tree - 27A Cardinal Avenue, Beecroft

(TA/113/2016)

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

THAT Council refuse consent to remove one Eucalyptus saligna (Sydney Blue Gum) located at the front of the property at 27A Cardinal Avenue, Beecroft.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

19                IR19/16        Deferred Matter - Request to Remove Tree - 27 Denman Parade Normanhurst

(TA/508/2015)

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

THAT Council:

1.         Refuse consent to remove one Eucalyptus saligna (Sydney Blue Gum) located adjacent to the rear of the property at 27 Denman Parade, Normanhurst.

2.         In respect of the original determination for TA/508/2015, impose the conditions detailed in Schedule 1 of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR15/16 in accordance with the agreement reached with the applicant.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

20                MN6/16        Mayor's Notes from 1 to 31 May 2016

(F2004/07053)

Thursday 5 May 2016 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne attended St Leo’s Catholic College Mass to Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Edmund Rice at The Light of Christ Centre, Wahroonga.

Tuesday 10 May 2016 – The Mayor attended Studio ARTES Celebration of New Beginnings at Magpies Waitara.

Saturday 14 May 2016 – The Mayor attended the Beecroft Rugby Club Festival of Rugby at Headen Park, Thornleigh.

Saturday 14 May 2016 – The Mayor attended the Berowra Waters Rural Fire Brigade 60th Anniversary Dinner at The Waterview Restaurant, Westside Berowra Waters.

Tuesday 17 May 2016 – The Mayor hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.

Thursday 19 May 2016 – The Mayor attended the Australian Community Inspired Association Inc.’s Biggest Morning Tea at Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre.

Friday 20 May 2016 – On behalf of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended the Contemplate Exhibition at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre.

Monday 23 May 2016 – The Mayor attended the Official Launch of the new Hindi and Korean Library Collections and Biggest Morning Tea at Hornsby Library.

Wednesday 25 May 2016 – The Mayor attended the Turning of the Sod at Catholic Healthcare’s McQuoin Park Development, Waitara.

Wednesday 25 May 2016 – The Mayor attended the Ceremonial “Breaking of the Soil” for the new PCYC Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai Indoor Recreation Centre at Mark Taylor Oval, Hornsby.

Friday 27 May 2016 – The Mayor attended Children’s Voices for Reconciliation, part of the Guringai Festival in Florence Street Mall, Hornsby.

Sunday 29 May 2016 – On behalf of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended a Mass to Celebrate 100 Years Since Our Lady Help of Christians, Epping was founded at the Church.

Monday 30 May 2016 – On behalf of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor Councillor Hutchence attended the Epping to Thornleigh Third Track (ETTT) Project Unveiling of Community Artwork at Beecroft Station.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

21                NOM4/16     Abandoned Shopping Trolleys

(F2004/08769)

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

That Council work with local retailers and Westfield to investigate ways to reduce the number of abandoned shopping trolleys left on streets surrounding our shopping centres.  This should include analysis of effective solutions that have been implemented in other areas.

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

AGAINST:         NIL

22                NOM5/16     Recognition of Mary Kirby

(F2004/06410-03)

Note: Councillor Gallagher 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 Gallagher on the Declaration of Interest form as “Mary Kirby who is the subject of this motion is my mother-in-law”. Councillor Gallagher 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 TILBURY,

That Council recognise the first woman Councillor elected to Hornsby Shire Council, Mrs Mary Kirby of Mt Colah, by the placement of a small commemorative plaque in the park grounds of the Mt Colah Community Centre.

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

AGAINST:         NIL