MINUTES OF General Meeting

 

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday 14 June 2017

at 6:33PM

 

 

 

 

PRESENT

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

Note: Councillor Anisse arrived at 6:45pm and was not present for consideration or voting on Apologies / Leave of Absence, Declarations of Interest or Confirmation of Minutes.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Reverend Brian Hall of St Peter’s Church in Hornsby, 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 Browne in respect of an inability to attend the General Meeting on 14 June 2017 be accepted and leave of absence be granted.

 

FOR:                Councillors Azizi, Berman, 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

During discussion of item 9 – PL29/17 – Dural Strategic Investigations - COUNCILLOR ANISSE declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in relation to that item. Refer to the item for details.

confirmation of minutes

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

 

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 10 May 2017 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

 

FOR:                Councillors Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

petitionS

Nil

presentations

Cherrybrook Movies Under the Stars

The Mayor presented the Acting General Manager with a Certificate of Appreciation from 1st Cherrybrook Scouts Group recognising Council’s assistance with “The Movies Under The Stars”.

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Hornsby Shire Heritage Awards

The Mayor and Councillor Hutchence (Chair of the Heritage Committee) presented the following Awards:

Winner:  Anglicare - for sensitive restoration works to heritage listed Lober House, located within the Anglican Retirement Village, Castle Hill. Mr Jason Squires, Property Manager Anglicare accepted the Award.

Highly Commended:  Mr and Mrs Hather - for sensitively designed single storey rear additions and removal of an unsympathetic enclosed front verandah at 17 Wells Street, Thornleigh.  The Mayor noted that Mr and Mrs Hather were unable to attend the Meeting to accept their Award.

Owen Nannelli Memorial Award: Hornsby Historical Society Schools Program - for an outstanding contribution to the education and promotion of heritage.  Mrs Patricia Dewey, President of the Hornsby Historical Society, accepted the Award.

Rescission Motions

1                 RM1/17        Rescission Motion - Request to Remove Tree - 8 Attunga Avenue West Pennant Hills

(TA/133/2015)

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

THAT Council note that Rescission Motion No. RM1/17 - Request to Remove Tree - 8 Attunga Avenue West Pennant Hills, was lodged with the Acting General Manager on 19 May 2017 but could not be considered by Council because Council’s action in relation to the matter had been finalised on 18 May 2017.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

Mayoral Minutes

13                MM8/17       Appointment of an Acting General Manager - Delegation and Power of Attorney

(F2004/09419-12)

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

THAT:

A.         Council appoint the Group Manager, Environment and Human Services – Mr Stephen Fedorow to be the Acting General Manager of Hornsby Shire Council from 3 July 2017 until 31 December 2017; and the Group Manager, Planning - Mr James Maynard Farrington to be the Acting General Manager of Hornsby Shire Council from 1 January 2018 to 1 July 2018.

B.         On 3 July 2017, the Power of Attorney currently granted to Mr Robert Benjiman Stephens as Acting General Manager be revoked.

C.         The following Delegation of Authority be granted to the Acting General Manager – Mr Stephen Fedorow for the period 3 July 2017 until 31 December 2017; and to Mr James Maynard Farrington for the period 1 January 2018 until 1 July 2018:

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 STEPHEN FEDOROW (JAMES MAYNARD FARRINGTON), 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.

D.         The following Power of Attorney be granted to the Acting General Manager – Mr Stephen Fedorow for the period 3 July 2017 until 31 December 2017 (Mr James Maynard Farrington from 1 January 2018 until 1 July 2018):

Power of Attorney

1.         The Council appoints Mr Stephen Fedorow (Mr James Maynard Farrington), 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 3 July 2017 until 31 December 2017 (1 January 2018 until 1 July 2018).

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.

E.         Council express its thanks to Mr Stephens for his devotion and excellent service through his period as Acting General Manager.

F.         Details of Mr Stephens’ period as Acting General Manager be included on the General Manager honour board in the Council Chambers.

G.       The Common Seal of Council be affixed to the Power of Attorney documents.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

14                MM9/17       The University of Newcastle: New Learning Hub in Hornsby Shire

 (F2017/00071)

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

THAT Council:

1.             Support the University of Newcastle’s initiative to develop a new Learning Hub in Hornsby Shire.

2.             Endorse the use of Hornsby Council Chambers building generally in accordance with the terms provided in Mayoral Minute No. MM9/17 by the University of Newcastle for a limited period at no cost until it establishes its presence in the region.

3.             Express its appreciation to all those involved in securing the University of Newcastle’s presence in the Hornsby Shire.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, 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 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 12 were withdrawn for discussion.

 

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

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 3, 6 and 7 be adopted.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, COX, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

For the sake of clarity, the above items are recorded in Agenda sequence.

Note:  Item 11 was called over and noted.

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 were permitted to speak after all items on the Agenda in respect of which there was a speaker from the public were finalised by Council.  Their names are recorded in the Minutes under the heading “Public Forum – Non Agenda Items.”

 

GENERAL BUSINESS

Office of the General Manager

Nil

Corporate Support Division

2                 CS18/17      Update of Council's Long Term Financial Plan

(F2005/00862)

Mr Col Goldsworthy of Carlingford addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1.             The Update of Council’s Long Term Financial Plan for the period 2017/18 to 2026/27 as attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS18/17 be received and noted.

2.             The Restricted Asset Account – Parks Development Policy; the Restricted Asset Account – Land Acquisition Policy; and the Land Property Sales – Use of Funds Policy be deleted as those Policies are now redundant as they are taken account of through the Long Term Financial Plan process.

3.             Council seek advice from the Minister for Local Government about whether Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai Councils are still considered to be in a proposal period in terms of Section 354 of the Local Government Act.

4.             The Acting General Manager be authorised to seek legal advice about the possibility of legal proceedings to return the land area south of the M2 Motorway (which was transferred from Hornsby Shire Council to the City of Parramatta Council on 12 May 2016) to Hornsby Shire Council; and/or secure compensation to Hornsby Shire Council for the adverse financial impacts that have resulted from the 12 May 2016 loss of the area south of the M2 Motorway to the City of Parramatta Council.

5.             The Acting General Manager be authorised to commence the preparation of a proposal under Section 218E of the Local Government Act which proposes that the land area south of the M2 Motorway (which was transferred from Hornsby Shire Council to the City of Parramatta Council on 12 May 2016) be returned to Hornsby Shire Council.

6.         In the event the area south of the M2 Motorway is not returned to Hornsby Shire Council:

a)             The Chief Financial Officer prepare a report for Council’s consideration at the 8 November 2017 General Meeting which investigates opportunities for cost savings to improve Council’s financial bottom line.

b)            The Acting General Manager prepare a report for Council’s consideration at the 8 November 2017 General Meeting which identifies a high level approach (including consultation with Council staff) to improve the efficiency and productivity of services provided by Council as well as opportunities, other than raising rates or fees and charges, for increasing Council’s income.

7.         The Long Term Financial  Plan include a range of initiatives to fund street plantings on public lands in response to the loss of  the tree canopy due to changes in lot size and demography in response to successive State Government policy positions.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

3                 CS17/17      Glenorie Kindergarten Reserve Trust - 1761 Old Northern Road, Dural - Council's Resignation as Reserve Trust Manager

(F2004/06104)

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

THAT:

1.         Council make a resignation application as the Reserve Trust Manager of the Glenorie Kindergarten (R98016) Reserve Trust at 1761 Old Northern Road, Glenorie (Lot 172 DP 48207).

2.         Council seek the Crown Lands Minister’s consent to its resignation as the Reserve Trust Manager of the Glenorie Kindergarten (R98016) Reserve Trust.

3.         The Acting General Manager be delegated authority to sign the written instrument resigning as the Reserve Trust Manager of the Glenorie Kindergarten (R98016) Reserve Trust.

4.         The Acting General Manager be delegated authority to negotiate the detailed terms and conditions of the Council’s resignation as the Reserve Trust Manager of the Glenorie Kindergarten (R98016) Reserve Trust; and to execute any documents in relation to the resignation, as deemed appropriate by Council’s legal advisers.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

4                 CS16/17      Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - 2017 Report and Determination - Mayor and Councillor Fees - 2017/18 Financial Year

(F2004/09552-02)

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

THAT:

1.             As a consequence of the 2017 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, Council note that it is now in the Metropolitan Medium Category of NSW councils for the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

2.             In accordance with Section 248 of the Local Government Act, and having considered the 2017 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, the annual fee of $23,950 paid to Councillors for the 2016/17 year continue to be paid to each Councillor for the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

3.             In accordance with Section 249 of the Local Government Act, and having considered the 2017 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, the additional annual fee of $63,640 paid to the Mayor for the 2016/17 year continue to be paid to the Mayor for the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR ANISSE,

THAT:

1.       As a consequence of the 2017 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, Council note that it is now in the Metropolitan Medium Category of NSW councils for the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

2.       In accordance with Section 248 of the Local Government Act, and having considered the 2017 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, an annual fee of $24,550 be paid to each Councillor for the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

3.       In accordance with Section 249 of the Local Government Act, and having considered the 2017 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, an additional annual fee of $65,230 be paid to the Mayor for the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

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

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

 

AGAINST:         COUNCILLORS AZIZI, BERMAN, GALLAGHER AND TILBURY

 

THE AMENDMENT THEREBY BECAME THE MOTION WHICH WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         COUNCILLORS AZIZI, BERMAN AND TILBURY

 

5                 CS15/17      Adoption of 2017/18 Operational Plan Incorporating the Budget, Fees and Charges and Rating Structure for 2017/18

(F2016/00368)

Mr John Cogley of Mt Colah addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Martin Pluss on behalf of Pennant Hills District Civic Trust, addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1.         Subject to incorporation of the recommendations detailed in Tables 1A and 1B and the Budget section of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS15/17, Council adopt the 2017/18 Operational Plan incorporating the Budget, Fees and Charges and Rating Structure for 2017/18.

2.         Council make and levy the 2017/18 Ordinary Rates in accordance with Table 2 of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS15/17.

3.         Council make and levy the 2017/18 Catchments Remediation Rate on all rateable land in the Shire in accordance with Table 3 of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS15/17.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

6                 CS14/17      Investments and Borrowings for 2016/17 - Status for Period Ending 30 April 2017

(F2004/06987-02)

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

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS14/17 be received and noted.

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

7                 CS19/17      Debts to be Written Off - 2016/17 Financial Year

(F2004/06978-02)

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

THAT for 2016/17, and in accordance with Clause 213 of the Local Government (General) Regulation, Council:

1.         Write off debts considered bad totalling $3,574 (as detailed in Schedule A attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS19/17).

2.         Note debts considered bad totalling $7,714 which will be written off under the General Manager’s delegated authority (as detailed in Schedule B attached to Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS19/17).

 

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

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

Environment and Human Services Division

8                 EH5/17        Disability Inclusion Action Plan

(F2017/00061)

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

THAT Council:

1.         Adopt the draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan included as Attachment 1 to Group Manager’s Report No. EH5/17.

2.         Forward a copy of the adopted Disability Inclusion Action Plan to the Disability Council of NSW.

3.         Regularly report on the progress of the implementation of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan via the Annual Report and as part of Council’s Integrated Planning and Reporting process.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

 

Planning Division

9                 PL29/17       Dural Strategic Investigations

(F2017/00132)

Note: During discussion of this item, when reference was made to South Dural by Public Forum speakers and Councillors, COUNCILLOR ANISSE declared a Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest 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 residence in South Dural”. COUNCILLOR ANISSE was not present at, or in sight of, the meeting for the remainder of discussion or voting on the item.

 

Mr Vincent Del Gallego of Cherrybrook addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Emma Heyde, on behalf of Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Greens addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr John Inshaw of Galston addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT Council:

1.         Write to The Hills Shire Council to reiterate its support for the preparation of a clear vision for the rural areas in the region including an infrastructure and funding plan to cater for existing and future development and that:

a)         As the first step in the process, the commitment of the Greater Sydney Commission and Department of Planning and Environment should be sought for the scope, methodology, investigation area and funding of the work.

b)         Council does not commit to the allocation of funding for the Phase 1 Urban Capability and Capacity Assessment at this stage.

c)         Should The Hills Shire Council progress the investigation without the prior commitment of the NSW Government, Hornsby Council staff are willing to participate on any working group established to oversee the work.

2.         Write to the Minister for Planning and Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight requesting a response to its request for a meeting with the Mayors of Hornsby and The Hills Shire Councils to discuss the opportunity for the State Government to work with the Councils to develop a coordinated plan for the rural areas in the region including an infrastructure and funding plan to cater for existing and future development.

 

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

 

AGAINST:         councillors AZIZI AND BERMAN.

 

Infrastructure and Recreation Division

10                IR6/17         Sportsground Discussion Paper

(F2016/00360)

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

THAT Council:

1.         Adopt the Hornsby Sportsground Discussion Paper in accordance with the principles set out in Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR6/17.

2.         Endorse the exhibition of the Hornsby Sportsground Discussion Paper with the feedback received to be considered in the preparation of the Sportsground Strategy.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

  

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Mr Marcel Reemst of Asquith addressed Council regarding pedestrian access to median strips and cycling lanes within the Shire.

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

Nil

Mayor's Notes

11                MN6/17        Mayor's Notes from 1 to 31 May 2017

(F2004/07053)

Note:  These are the functions that the Mayor, or his representative, has attended in addition to the normal Council Meetings, Workshops, Mayoral Interviews and other Council Committee Meetings.

Friday 5 May 2017 – The Mayor attended Pacific Hills Christian School’s production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at the School.

Sunday 7 May 2017 – The Mayor attended the ANZAC Memorial Service for the Old Knox Grammarians’ Association and Ceremonial Parade of Knox Grammar Cadet Unit at Knox Grammar School, Wahroonga.

Friday 12 May 2017 – The Mayor officiated at the Westside Vibe event in Dural Lane, Hornsby.

Friday 12 May 2017 – The Mayor attended Hornsby Musical Society’s production of ‘How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying’ at Hornsby RSL Club.

Tuesday 16 May 2017 – The Mayor hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.

Friday 19 May 2017 - On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne officially opened the Head On Photo Festival at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre.

Friday 26 May 2017 – The Mayor attended Studio Artes ‘Minutes to Memories’ Variety Show at Hornsby RSL Club.

Tuesday 30 May 2017 – The Mayor attended Asquith Girls’ High School’s Community Consultation Forum ‘Aspirations for Asquith’ at the School.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

 Notices of Motion

12                NOM4/17     Little Street Libraries

(F2010/00655)

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

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

THAT Council:

1.         Indicate its support for local communities that wish to develop a street library.

2.         Develop simple guidelines for the placement of street libraries on public land.

 

FOR:                Councillors Anisse, Azizi, Berman, Cox, Gallagher, Hutchence, Russell, Singh and Tilbury

 

AGAINST:         Nil

   

Supplementary Reports

Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil

 

THE MEETING terminated at 9:14pm.

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 12 July 2017, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

 

 

CONFIRMED                                                                                 CHAIRMAN

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