PRESENT

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

Note:  Councillor Singh arrived at 6:39pm.  He was not present for consideration of or voting on Apologies / Leave Of Absence.

 

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

The Mayor 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 Councillors Azizi, Anisse and Berman in respect of an inability to attend the Workshop Meeting on 1 June 2016 be accepted and leave of absence be granted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         NIL

 

declarations of interest

Nil

petitionS

Nil

presentations

Nil

Rescission Motions

Nil

Mayoral Minutes

Nil

GENERAL BUSINESS

Office of the General Manager

Nil

Corporate Support Division

Nil

Environment and Human Services Division

Nil

Planning Division

Nil

Infrastructure and Recreation Division

 

1                 IR16/16        Hornsby Quarry Funding Agreement and Lease – Roads and Maritime Services - Hornsby Quarry (F2013/00463)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR COX, seconded by COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, THAT: 1.         Council note the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR16/16 and endorse the negotiated position reached in line with Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR8/15.  2..        The Acting General Manager be authorised to finalise the detailed terms and conditions of the Funding Agreement and Lease subject to limitations outlined in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR16/16 and to execute documents in relation to the Funding Agreement and Lease as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.   FOR:                COUNCILLORS BROWNE, COX, GALLAGHER, HUTCHENCE, RUSSELL, SINGH AND TILBURY   AGAINST:         NIL

 

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Nil

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

Nil

Notices of Motion    

Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil

 

THE MEETING terminated at 6:57pm.

 

 

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 8 June 2016, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

 

 

 

CONFIRMED                                                                                 CHAIRMAN

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