PRESENT

Councillors Ruddock (Chairman), Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Tilbury and Waddell

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 video streamed live via Council’s website and also 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 audio and video 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 Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,

THAT the apology and request for leave of absence from Councillors Browne, del Gallego, Heyde and Hutchence in respect of an inability to attend the Extraordinary Meeting on 14 August 2018 be accepted and a leave of absence be granted.

 

FOR:                Councillors Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

 

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

Nil

confirmation of minutes

Nil

petitionS

Nil

presentations

Nil

Rescission Motions

Nil

Mayoral Minutes

1                 MM20/18     No. 22 Bellevue Street, Thornleigh (DA/1545/2016)

Mrs Tara Ormsby, on behalf of Save Thornleigh Hospital addressed Council regarding this item.   RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Ruddock, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury, THAT Council: 1.         Receive and note the contents of Mayoral Minute No. MM20/18 and Late Item Memo No. LM13/18 2.         Liaise with the developers of property Nos. 20-22 Bellevue Street, Thornleigh to seek their agreement that:- a)         The descendants of Nurse Jane Starkey Dawes be permitted to inspect the property at No. 22 Bellevue Street, Thornleigh and take photographs; b)         The descendants of Nurse Jane Starkey Dawes be allowed to remove from the property No. 22 Bellevue Street, Thornleigh any non-structural fittings / fixtures of sentimental value to family members (such as the front door knocker); c)         The developers undertake a photographic archival record (interior and exterior) of property No. 22 Bellevue Street, Thornleigh to be submitted to Hornsby Council’s Local Studies Library; d)         The developers make a financial contribution or fund investigations and implementation of opportunities to recognise the important life and work of Nurse Jane Starkey Dawes through a local history initiative and/or onsite heritage interpretation, such as installation of an interpretive plaque within Dawson Avenue Park using a floorboard or an alternative suitable material salvaged from property No. 22 Bellevue Street, Thornleigh; e)         Consideration be given to how this work may be presented to the broader Australian community particularly through incorporation in the Thornleigh Community Centre with appropriate material in recognition of Nurse Jane Starkey Dawes; f)          The developers consult with the descendants of Nurse Jane Starkey Dawes to provide a suitable name for the new building to be constructed on the site in honour of the life and work of Nurse Jane Starkey Dawes. 3.         Investigate the re-naming of Dawson Avenue Park in honour of Nurse Jane Starkey Dawes.   FOR:                Councillors Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell   AGAINST:         Nil

ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION / CALL FOR SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS

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

Nil  

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Nil  

Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given

Nil  

Mayor's Notes

Nil  

Notices of Motion    

Nil  

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil  

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Nil  

 

THE MEETING terminated at 5.49pm.

 

 

 

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 12 September 2018, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

 

 

 

CONFIRMED                                                                                 CHAIRMAN

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