Minutes of General Meeting - 12 September 2018

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

8 August 2018 General Meeting

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:

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.

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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

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

THAT:

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:

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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14 August 2018 General Meeting

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

THAT the Minutes of the Extraordinary General Meeting held on Tuesday 14 August 2018 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

petitionS

Nil

presentations

Nil

Rescission Motions

Nil

Mayoral Minutes

18 MM21/18 Recognition of Cherrybrook and Community Cultural Centre Volunteer Management Committee

(F2004/06405-008)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Ruddock, seconded by COUNCILLOR Browne,

THAT:

1. Council formally extend its thanks to the members of the Volunteer Management Committee who have provided an exceptional service to the users of the Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre.

2. In consultation with the outgoing Committee, Council host an informal gathering for the volunteers in celebration of their many years of service to the community.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

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 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 were withdrawn for discussion.

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

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 4, 5, 7, 9 and 10 be adopted.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

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

1 CS37/18 Election of Deputy Mayor

(F2004/07075)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Browne, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH

THAT:

1. Council elect a Deputy Mayor for the period to September 2019.

2. The election of Deputy Mayor be conducted using the Open Voting method.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

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The Mayor asked the General Manager to act as Returning Officer and conduct the election of the Deputy Mayor.

The General Manager announced that he had received one written nomination for the position of Deputy Mayor, that being for Councillor del Gallego. Councillor del Gallego confirmed his acceptance of the nomination.

As no further nominations were received, the General Manager announced that Councillor del Gallego was elected as Deputy Mayor for the period to September 2019.

2 CS39/18 Schedule of Council Meetings and Order of Business to Apply at Those Meetings - October 2018 to September 2019

(F2004/07032)

Ms Jan Primrose, of Berowra addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT Council adopt the:

1. Schedule of ordinary Council meetings for the period October 2018 to September 2019 as set out in Attachment 2 of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS39/18.

2. Order of business for the ordinary Council meetings to be held in the period October 2018 to September 2019 as set out in Attachment 1 of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS39/18.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

3 CS38/18 Councillor Representation on Committees, Working Parties and Other Relevant Groups - October 2018 to September 2019

(F2004/07056)

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

THAT:

1. Council undertake, as a matter of priority, its proposed review of Committees, Working Parties, and Representation on Other Relevant Groups.

2. The review should consider the Terms of Reference of our existing Committees and the need to address additional issues as raised by Councillors during the Strategic Planning Weekend.

3. The review should be finalised within this calendar year, following discussions and consultation with Councillors, existing Committee members and relevant staff and in consideration of the matters and focus that arise out of the Council review of our Organisational Structure.

4. The review should consider ways to increase effective community participation and information and provide consistent protocols for all Committees of Council including a Committee Communication Strategy.

5. Until such time as this review is finalised, the current Councillor representation on all Committees, Working Parties and other groups be continued.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

4 CS42/18 Councillors' Strategic Planning Weekend - Update on Actions

(F2017/00318)

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

THAT the status updates to the Action Plan developed at the Councillor Strategic Weekend held in February 2018 be received and noted.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

5 CS36/18 General Purpose and Special Purpose Financial Reports - 2017/18 Financial Year

(F2018/00076)

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

THAT the:

1. 2017/18 General Purpose and Special Purpose Financial Reports be received and noted and referred for audit.

2. Mayor and Deputy Mayor be authorised to sign the Statutory Statements in connection with the 2017/18 Financial Reports.

3. 2017/18 Financial Reports be authorised for “presentation to the public” on receipt of the Auditor’s Report.

4. General Manager be delegated authority to fix the date of the General Meeting at which the 2017/18 Financial Reports and Auditor’s Report will be formally “presented to the public”.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

6 CS41/18 Delivery Program 2013-17 including Operational Plan (Budget) for 2017/18 - June 2018 Quarter Review

(F2016/00368)

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

THAT the:

1. June 2018 Quarter Review of the Delivery Program, including the 2017/18 Operational Plan and Budget, be received and noted.

2. General Manager incorporate in the September 2018 Quarter Review of the 2018/19 Budget an allocation of up to $100,000 for the design and construction of a toddler’s playground in the vicinity of the Mt Colah Community Centre

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

7 CS35/18 Investments and Borrowings for 2018/19 - Status for period ending 31 July 2018

(F2004/06987-02)

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

THAT the contents of Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS35/18 be received and noted.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

Environment and Human Services Division

8 EH16/18 Review of Policies - Environment and Human Services Division

(F2013/00129)

Ms Alexi Boyd, of Mount Colah addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Jan Primrose, of Berowra addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1. Council adopt the recommendations contained in the table in Group Manager’s Report No. 16/18 in respect of the current policies under the jurisdiction of the Environment and Human Services Division, with the exception of the Green Offsets Code.

2. The draft Green Offsets Code be referred to the Bushland Management Advisory Committee and also placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days, with detailed information being provided to our community regarding this policy and its implications. The feedback received from the community is to be presented to Councillors at an informal workshop.

3. A further report be provided to Council in respect of the draft Green Offsets Code following the informal workshop.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE,

THAT Council adopt the recommendations contained in the table in Group Manager’s Report No. EH16/18 in respect of each of the current policies under the jurisdiction of the Environment and Human Services Division.

The amendment moved by councillor TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE was pUT AND lOST

FOR: Councillors Heyde, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita and Ruddock

The motion MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BROWNE, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH was put and carried

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita and Ruddock

AGAINST: Councillors Tilbury and Waddell

Planning Division

9 PL24/18 Review of Policies – Planning Division

(F2013/00250)

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

THAT Council adopt the recommendations contained in the table in Group Manager’s Report No. PL24/18 in respect of each of the current Policies under the jurisdiction of the Planning Division.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

Infrastructure and Recreation Division

Nil

Confidential Items

10 GM5/18 Review of Council's Organisation Structure

This report was deemed confidential, under Section 10A (2) (a) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This report contains personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors).

(F2004/09289)

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

THAT:

1. The contents of Confidential General Manager’s Report No. GM5/18 be received and noted.

2. Council’s Organisation Structure comprise an Office of the General Manager and four Divisions – Corporate Support; Community and Environment; Planning and Compliance; and Infrastructure and Major Projects.

3. Council’s Senior Staff positions as defined under the Local Government be confirmed as the General Manager together with the Divisional Managers of the Corporate Support; Community and Environment; Planning and Compliance; and Infrastructure and Major Projects Divisions.

4. A transition to the new Organisation Structure proposed in Confidential General Manager’s Report No. GM5/18 be progressed by the General Manager having regard to the requirements of the Local Government (State) Award.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

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

11 MN10/18 Mayor's Notes from 1 August to 31 August

(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.

Wednesday 1 August 2018 – The Mayor hosted two Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers.

Friday 3 August 2018 – The Mayor attended The Annual “Knit In” at Hornsby Library.

Saturday 4 August 2018 – The Mayor attended the Hornsby SES Unit Headquarters Open Day.

Saturday 4 August 2018 – The Mayor attended the 13^th Anniversary Garden Party at Eryldene in Gordon.

Sunday 12 August 2018 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Tilbury attended the launch of the 2nd Edition of the Cartoscope Great North Road - Convict Trail Map and the new improved Convict Trail Website at the Wollombi Museum in Wollombi.

Monday 13 August 2018 – The Mayor attended the Official Opening of Thornleigh Presbyterian Aged Care Stage One redevelopment in Thornleigh.

Wednesday 15 August 2018 – The Mayor attended and presented Awards to students at Mount St Benedict College in Pennant Hills.

Thursday 16 August 2018 – The Mayor attended the 2018 Northern Sydney Apprenticeship and Traineeship EXPO in Chatswood.

Friday 17 August 2018 – The Mayor attended a Family Day Morning Tea at Jack and Jill Kindergarten in Hornsby.

Saturday 18 August 2018 – The Mayor attended the Hornsby SES 60^th Anniversary Celebration Dinner at Hornsby RSL, Hornsby.

Sunday 19 August 2018 – The Mayor attended the San Annual Run for Life Fun Run at the Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga.

Sunday 19 August 2018 – The Mayor attended Asquith Boys High School P&C Community Festival at Asquith Boys High School.

Sunday 19 August 2018 – The Mayor attended the 18^th Battalion MRC Presentation Luncheon at Hornsby Rifle Range, Hornsby.

Sunday 19 August 2018 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Tilbury attended the Annual Service to Commemorate Victory in the Pacific and Vietnam Veterans Day held at Crossroads Park, Berowra Heights.

Friday 24 August 2018 – The Mayor attended Hornsby / Kuring-Gai Rural Fire Service District Mayoral Dinner at Hornsby RSL, Hornsby.

Friday 31 August 2018 – The Mayor attended Pennant Hills Market Place with students from Mount St Benedict handing out hand-made shopping bags.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

Notices of Motion

12 NOM22/18 Livestreaming of Local Planning Panel Meetings

(F2013/00295)

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

THAT in line with Council’s recent successful introduction of livestreaming of its General Meetings, the Chair of Hornsby’s Local Planning Panel be requested to consider the livestreaming of Panel Meetings so as to promote transparency of decision-making by the Panel.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

13 NOM23/18 Youth Forums

(F2018/00157)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR NICITA, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,

THAT Council:

1. Look at ways to advertise Council events, such as Community Forums and Public Council Meetings, to youth.

2. Identify points of contact for youth-centred groups within the Hornsby Shire community.

3. Explore the feasibility of an additional Community Forum targeting youth.

4. Consider all of the above within the context of the communications strategy currently being developed by Council.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

14 NOM24/18 NSW Drought Crisis Relief

(F2004/07002-02)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE,

THAT Council:

1. Acknowledge the initiatives underway in our local community to provide support to drought areas

2. Note the partnership agreements that Council has in place with Leeton and Snowy Valleys (formerly Tumut) Councils

3. Seek to meet with the Mayor and Councillors of Leeton and Snowy Valleys Councils at the forthcoming Local Government NSW Annual Conference to discuss ways in which Hornsby Shire Council can provide support and assistance.

4. Allocate $5,000 from Council’s Emergency Relief Fund to drought charities nominated by Leeton and Snowy Valleys Councils.

5 Support the proposal by the “Friends of Fagan Park” to donate parking fees arising from the Annual Spring Open Day at Fagan Park to a drought charity of Council’s choice, up to a maximum of $5,000.

6. In line with point 5. above, donate funds raised to the CWA of NSW Drought Aid Appeal and the Red Cross Help Aussie Farmers Appeal.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

15 NOM25/18 Streamwatch

(F2004/06955)

Mr Chris Noon, on behalf of Still Creek Landcare addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT Council:

1. Note the valuable work of the Streamwatch initiative carried out at 11 monitoring sites throughout the Hornsby Local Government Area.

2. Write to the NSW Government, Sydney Water and the Australian Museum in relation to securing ongoing funding and support for Streamwatch.

3. Be provided with an overview of the Streamwatch program as part of the scheduled informal workshop relating to Council’s Water Quality program in October 2018.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

16 NOM26/18 Hornsby Small Business Month

(F2009/00671)

Ms Alexi Boyd, on behalf of Hornsby Chamber of Commerce addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Peter Gregory, of Mount Colah addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1. Council note the successful funding received from the NSW State Government to support Small Business Month in October 2018.

2. Council confirm the range of possible workshops to be run by Council or other partner organisations during the month.

3. Council promote the opportunity for inclusion to our business chambers and associations.

4. Council contact all of the individuals who participated in our economic development consultations advising them of this opportunity.

5. Council allocate resources to market and promote this month as a celebration of our local small businesses.

6. The report regarding feedback from the Economic Development Consultations held earlier this year be brought back to Council at the earliest opportunity and further information be provided to all attendees and participants in the online survey.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

17 NOM27/18 Graffiti Management

(F2008/00359-03)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR WADDELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,

THAT Council:

1. Adopt a simple approach that allows residents to report graffiti within the Hornsby Shire and that this information be sent to the appropriate Council officers, State service or utility authority or private property owner to remove.

2. Continue to remove graffiti on Council assets in an efficient and timely manner and assist private property owners with information to help them remove graffiti from their properties.

3. Investigate the possibility of monitoring the removal of graffiti from all assets across the Shire to ensure that it is carried out in a timely manner.

FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST: Nil

Supplementary Reports

Nil

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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