MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 12 September 2018
at 6:30PM
PRESENT
Councillors Ruddock (Chairman), Browne, del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Tilbury and Waddell.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
OPENING PRAYER
Pastor Brendan Wills of Sovereign Grace Church, Thornleigh, 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 MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT the apology and request for leave of absence from Councillor Hutchence in respect of an inability to attend the General Meeting on 12 September 2018 be accepted and a leave of absence be granted.
FOR: Councillors BROWNE, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
political donations disclosure
Nil
declarations of interest
Nil
confirmation of minutes
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL, THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on 8 August, 2018 be confirmed; a copy having been distributed to all Councillors; subject to the minute for Item 13 being replaced by the following: 13 NOM19/18 Shirewide Heritage Planning (F2018/00047) Mr Ross Walker, on behalf of the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust addressed Council regarding this item. Ms Jan Primrose, of Berowra addressed Council regarding this item. Mr David White, on behalf of the Hornsby Heritage Committee addressed Council regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL (pro forma), THAT: 1. Current best practice in local government heritage planning and conservation be examined to ensure that Council is appropriately protecting, interpreting and integrating items and areas of heritage significance within Hornsby Shire. 2. The review include (but not be limited to) the processes and resources used by other councils, current programs and publications by the Heritage Council, the Government Architect NSW and the Department of Environment and Heritage and seeking the views of members of Council’s existing Heritage Advisory Committee. 3. That a Councillor Workshop precede a report to Council outlining any recommendations arising from the review of best practice and innovation in heritage planning.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE, THAT: 1. Council consider undertaking a comprehensive heritage study to inform amendments to Council’s planning controls and the preparation of Local Strategic Planning Statements as part of Council’s $2.5 million Accelerated LEP Review funding agreement with the Department of Planning and Environment. 2. As part of the upcoming Informal Workshop with Councillors to discuss a new two year Strategic Planning Program to progress the LEP Review, consideration be given to the scope, process, resource implications and timing of progressing a program for a comprehensive heritage study including a review of Council’s list of existing heritage items and conservation areas and opportunities to progress new listings. 3. Any process for progressing a heritage review include consultation with Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee given the technical expertise / specialist knowledge of the Committee members. Most especially as it includes the Historical Society, noted local heritage architects and specialist professionals with State Government experience in planning, urban design and heritage amongst others. 4. Consideration be given to identifying opportunities to fund and review ongoing heritage initiatives and procedures as part of the preparation of Council’s Long Term Financial Plan.
On the basis that the mover of the motion accepted the amendment into his motion, it was: RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL, THAT: 1. Council consider undertaking a comprehensive heritage study to inform amendments to Council’s planning controls and the preparation of Local Strategic Planning Statements as part of Council’s $2.5 million Accelerated LEP Review funding agreement with the Department of Planning and Environment. 2. As part of the upcoming Informal Workshop with Councillors to discuss a new two year Strategic Planning Program to progress the LEP Review, consideration be given to the scope, process, resource implications and timing of progressing a program for a comprehensive heritage study including a review of Council’s list of existing heritage items and conservation areas and opportunities to progress new listings. 3. Any process for progressing a heritage review include consultation with Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee given the technical expertise / specialist knowledge of the Committee members. Most especially as it includes the Historical Society, noted local heritage architects and specialist professionals with State Government experience in planning, urban design and heritage amongst others. 4. Consideration be given to identifying opportunities to fund and review ongoing heritage initiatives and procedures as part of the preparation of Council’s Long Term Financial Plan.
FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell AGAINST: Nil
Note: At the conclusion of Council’s consideration of Item 14, the General Manager suggested to the Mayor that Item 13 be recommitted as there was some dispute about whether the incorporation of Councillor Hutchence’s amendment into Councillor Tilbury’s motion had occurred in the correct manner. The Mayor agreed that Item 13 be recommitted. __________________________ RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE, THAT Item 13 - Notice of Motion No. "NOM19/18 – Shirewide Heritage Planning" be recommitted for Council`s consideration.
FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell AGAINST: Nil _____________________________ MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL, THAT: 1. Current best practice in local government heritage planning and conservation be examined to ensure that Council is appropriately protecting, interpreting and integrating items and areas of heritage significance within Hornsby Shire. 2. The review include (but not be limited to) the processes and resources used by other councils, current programs and publications by the Heritage Council, the Government Architect NSW and the Department of Environment and Heritage and seeking the views of members of Council’s existing Heritage Advisory Committee. 3. That a Councillor Workshop precede a report to Council outlining any recommendations arising from the review of best practice and innovation in heritage planning.
AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE, THAT: 1. Council consider undertaking a comprehensive heritage study to inform amendments to Council’s planning controls and the preparation of Local Strategic Planning Statements as part of Council’s $2.5 million Accelerated LEP Review funding agreement with the Department of Planning and Environment. 2. As part of the upcoming Informal Workshop with Councillors to discuss a new two year Strategic Planning Program to progress the LEP Review, consideration be given to the scope, process, resource implications and timing of progressing a program for a comprehensive heritage study including a review of Council’s list of existing heritage items and conservation areas and opportunities to progress new listings. 3. Any process for progressing a heritage review include consultation with Council’s Heritage Advisory Committee given the technical expertise / specialist knowledge of the Committee members. Most especially as it includes the Historical Society, noted local heritage architects and specialist professionals with State Government experience in planning, urban design and heritage amongst others. 4. Consideration be given to identifying opportunities to fund and review ongoing heritage initiatives and procedures as part of the preparation of Council’s Long Term Financial Plan.
the amendment moved by councillor HUTCHENCE, seconded by councillor HEYDE, was put and CARRIED
FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell AGAINST: Nil
THE AMENDMENT THEREBY BECAME THE MOTION WHICH WAS PUT AND CARRIED
FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell AGAINST: Nil
FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil |
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petitionS
Nil
presentations
Nil
Rescission Motions
Nil
Mayoral Minutes
ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION / CALL FOR SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Items 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 were withdrawn for discussion.
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
Environment and Human Services Division
Planning Division
Infrastructure and Recreation Division
Nil
Confidential Items
PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mr Ross Walker, of Beecroft on behalf of Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust addressed Council regarding the demolition of a property at 587 Pennant Hills Road, Beecroft.
Questions of Which Notice Has Been Given
Nil
Mayor's Notes
Notices of Motion
Supplementary Reports
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING terminated at 8.35pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 10 October 2018, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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