PRESENT

Councillors Ruddock (Chairman), Browne, del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Tilbury and Waddell. 

 

Note: Prior to the playing of the National Anthem, the Mayor made the following statement:

“As this Council Meeting is to be run under the new COVID-19 emergency arrangements, there are many things which need to be done in a different way to what has occurred previously.

Councillors and senior staff are “attending” and participating in the Meeting via audio-visual links, whilst members of the public are viewing the Meeting through a link provided on Council’s website.

The arrangements put in place by Council for this Meeting are in line with legislation recently enacted by the State Government to assist the efficient and effective operation of Council Meetings during this difficult period.

Whilst members of the public will not be able to participate in the Meeting process in real time, an opportunity has been created for the public to send in their submissions about individual items of business and for those to be read out by Council staff prior to discussion of the item.

I seek your patience and understanding should any issues occur whilst we are adapting to the new arrangements. We are certainly attempting to do our best in these trying circumstances.” 

 

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

The General Manager 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."

 

Video and AUDIO RECORDING OF COUNCIL MEETING

Statement by the Chairman:

“Tonight’s meeting is being livestreamed as well as audio and video 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. No other persons are permitted to record the Meeting unless specifically authorised by Council to do so.

Councillors are requested to ensure their comments are relevant to the issue at hand and to refrain from making personal comments or criticisms.

It is noted that members of the public wishing to address Council at tonight’s Meeting have been requested to provide their comments to Council staff prior to the Meeting. Those comments will be read out by the General Manager at the appropriate time”.

 

APOLOGIES / leave of absence

Nil

political donations disclosure

Nil

declarations of interest

Nil

confirmation of minutes

Nil

petitionS

Nil

presentations

Nil

Rescission Motions

Nil

Mayoral Minutes  

Nil

GENERAL BUSINESS

Office of the General Manager

Nil

Corporate Support Division

Nil

Community and Environment Division

Nil

Planning and Compliance Division

Nil

Infrastructure and Major Projects Division

Nil

Confidential Items

1                 IR2/20         Legal Matter - Condensation in a Council Building - Hornsby This Report was deemed confidential under Section 10A(2)(g) of the Local Government Act as it contains advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege. Discussion of the matter in an open Meeting would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest because the Report includes communications between Council and its legal representatives. To disclose this information could provide an advantage to other parties by giving insight into Council’s proposed course of action or claim.  This would jeopardise Council’s ability to achieve the best result for its constituents. (F2012/00344-02)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR HUTCHENCE, seconded by COUNCILLOR BROWNE, THAT: 1.         The contents of Confidential Deputy General Manager’s Report No. IR2/20 be received and noted. 2.            Council authorise the General Manager or his representative to cause, as a matter of urgency, the filing of the Summons and Construction and Technology List Statement in the Supreme Court seeking damages against those listed in Confidential Deputy General Managers Report No. IR2/20.   FOR:                Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Heyde, Hutchence, Marr, McIntosh, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell   AGAINST:         Nil

  

PUBLIC FORUM – NON-AGENDA ITEMS

Nil

Questions on Notice

Nil

Mayor's Notes

Nil

Notices of Motion

Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

THE MEETING concluded at 6:38 pm.

 

 

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 12 August 2020, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

 

 

 

CONFIRMED                                                                                CHAIRMAN

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