MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 24
July 2019
at 6:30PM
PRESENT
Councillors Ruddock (Chairman), Browne, del Gallego, Heyde,
Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Tilbury and Waddell.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING
PRAYER
Pastor Andrew Starr from Northridge Vineyard 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, present and emerging."
Video and AUDIO RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETING
Statement
by the Chairperson:
"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
Nil
declarations of interest
Nil
confirmation of minutes
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
NICITA, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT the
Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 12 June 2019 be confirmed, a
copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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petitionS
Nil
presentations
Nil
Rescission Motions
Nil
Mayoral Minutes
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1 MM7/19 September
2019 General Meeting - Proposed Change of Date
(F2004/07032)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUDDOCK,
THAT Council reschedule its
September 2019 General Meeting from Wednesday 11 September 2019 to Wednesday
18 September 2019 and appropriate advertising be undertaken to advise the
public.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Councillor
Heyde
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10 MM8/19 NSW
Government's Payment of Compensation to Council
(f2014/00494
)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUDDOCK,
THAT:
1.
Council receive and note the contents of
the letter attached to Mayoral Minute No. MM8/19 which was received from The
Hon. Dominic Perrottet M.P. on 24 July 2019 in respect to the payment of
compensation to Council by the NSW Government.
2.
The Mayor continue to assertively
progress and discuss the compensation issue with the NSW Government.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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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, 3,
5, 8, and 9 were withdrawn for discussion.
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR Hutchence, seconded
by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,
THAT the recommendations in respect of items 4 and 6 be
adopted.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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For
the sake of clarity, the above items are recorded in Agenda sequence.
Note: Item 7 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
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2 GM11/19 Retail
and Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement for Participating Councils
(F2008/00466-003)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HEYDE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE,
THAT the General Manager be
delegated authority to enter into contracts with the preferred electricity
retailer in respect of the Program for Energy and Environmental Risk
Solutions (PEERS 2) after the receipt of recommendations from Southern Sydney
Regional Organisations of Councils Inc. (SSROC) Procurement Evaluation Panel.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Corporate Support Division
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3 CS21/19 Investments
and Borrowings for 2018/19 - Status for Period Ending 31 May 2019
(F2004/06987-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HEYDE, seconded by COUNCILLOR NICITA,
THAT the contents of
Deputy General Manager’s Report No. CS21/19 be received and noted.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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4 CS22/19 Pecuniary
Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and
Designated Persons
(F2018/00223)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT Council note the Written Returns of Interest
recently lodged with the General Manager have been tabled as required by the
Local Government Act.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Community and Environment Division
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5 EH8/19 Renaming
of Dawson Avenue Park, Thornleigh
(F2004/08086)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Nicita,
seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT:
1. Council
endorse the re-naming of Dawson Avenue Park to Jane Starkey Park.
2. Following
approval of Council’s signage palette, a park name sign be installed
supported with an interpretation panel.
3. A
submission be made to the NSW Geographic Names Board seeking inclusion of the
name to the NSW Geographical Names Register.
4. A
small unveiling event be held to acknowledge the name change of the Park with
local interested residents and descendants of Nurse Starkey invited to
attend.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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6 EH9/19 Proposed
Amendments to Plans of Management - Reverse Vending Machines
(F2018/00111)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT Council:
1. Amend
its Plans of Management for Community Land and Crown Reserves to include the
installation of Reverse Vending Machines as a permitted use.
2. Publicly
exhibit the amended Plans of Management for Community Land and Crown Reserves
for public comment. Following the public exhibition, and only if
submissions are received objecting to the proposed changes, a further report
be prepared for Council’s consideration.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Planning and Compliance Division
Nil
Infrastructure and Major Projects Division
Nil
PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mr Brett Gardiner, of
Cheltenham addressed Council regarding the proposed
construction of a footpath on the southern side of Day Road, Cheltenham.
Ms Georgia Cameron, of Cheltenham addressed Council regarding
the proposed construction of a footpath on the southern side of Day Road,
Cheltenham.
Mr Lachlan May, of Cheltenham addressed Council regarding
the proposed construction of a footpath on the southern side of Day Road,
Cheltenham.
Ms Janette Devrell, of Hornsby addressed Council regarding issues
associated with the proposed construction of traffic lights at the corner of
Galston Road and Clarinda Street, Hornsby.
Ms Judy Parsons, of Hornsby Heights addressed Council regarding
issues associated with the proposed construction of traffic lights at the
corner of Galston Road and Clarinda Street, Hornsby.
Mayor's Notes
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7 MN6/19 Mayors
Notes from 01 June to 30 June 2019
(F2004/07053)
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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.
Saturday 1st
June 2019 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor del
Gallego attended the Oakhill College Gala Day held at Oakhill College in
Castle Hill.
Saturday 1st June
2019 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Browne attended the
Festival of Rugby hosted by Beecroft Rugby Club at Headen Park in Thornleigh.
Wednesday 5th
June 2019 – The Mayor hosted two Citizenship Ceremonies in the
Council Chambers at Hornsby Shire Council.
Saturday 15th
June 2019 – The Mayor attended the Council Community Forum held
at Cherrybrook Community Centre in Cherrybrook.
Sunday 16th
June 2019 – The Mayor attended the Scouts Australia, Sydney
Northern Region Annual Report Presentation held at 1st Lane Cove
Scouts Hall in Lane Cove.
Sunday 16th
June 2019 – The Mayor attended a formal ANZAC Dinner for the
Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch held at Hornsby RSL in Hornsby.
Wednesday 19th
June 2019 – The Mayor hosted two Citizenship Ceremonies in the
Council Chambers at Hornsby Shire Council.
Sunday 23rd
June 2019 - The Mayor attend the IABBV-Hindi School International
Yoga, Sports and Grandparents Day held at Thornleigh West Public School in Thornleigh.
Sunday 23rd
June 2019 – The Mayor attended the Rotary Club of West Pennant
Hills and Cherrybrook Changeover held at Springfield House in Dural.
Saturday 29th
June 2019 – The Mayor attended the Launch of WW1 Letters of
James Blackwood: A Beecroft Son At War and At Peace hosted by the Beecroft
Cheltenham History Group held at Beecroft Presbyterian Church in Beecroft.
Sunday 30th
June 2019 – The Mayor attended and officially opened the new
Cheltenham Oval Community Facility at Cheltenham Oval in Cheltenham.
Sunday 30th
June 2019 – The Mayor attended the Wideview Public School
‘Winter Wonderland’ School Fete at Wideview Public School in
Berowra Heights.
cALLED OVER AND NOTED
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Notices of Motion
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8 NOM8/19 Single
Use Plastics Policy
(F2018/00082)
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Mr Ross Walker,
on behalf of the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust addressed Council regarding Items
8 and 9.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HEYDE, seconded by
COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
THAT:
1.
A draft policy be developed for Council’s
consideration seeking to address single-use plastics in Council operations
and events.
2.
Ahead of the release of Council’s draft Waste
Strategy and Policies, interim action within existing budgets be undertaken
to share resources and information to support schools, groups and community
organisations wishing to conduct low/zero waste events in our area. This
information to include:
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Access to information and resources via our website to
documents such as the EPA’s “Waste Wise Events” Guide and
other similar resources.
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Information as to the advice and support that Council can offer
to groups wishing to run community events.
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Access to contacts in key agencies and organisations who are
able to offer support.
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Development and promotion of local case studies of sustainable
community events including contacts for further information and support.
3.
Proposals for further initiatives to support zero waste
events and activities, including Council-run events to ‘lead by
example’ and support for local businesses to reduce their waste be
specifically included in the draft Waste Strategy and Policies.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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9 NOM9/19 Support
For Community-Led Low Waste Events
(F2018/00082)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR
TILBURY,
THAT Notice of Motion No. NOM9/19
- For Community-Led Low Waste Events - be withdrawn as the motion was
incorporated in the resolution for Item 8.
FOR: Councillors
Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Questions with Notice
Nil
Supplementary Reports
Nil
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
THE MEETING terminated at 7:43pm
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
14 August 2019, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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