MINUTES OF General Meeting
Hosted audio-visually from the
Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 10 March 2021
at 6:30PM
PRESENT
Councillors Ruddock (Chairman), Browne, del Gallego, Hutchence, Marr, Nicita, Tilbury and Waddell.
Note: Prior to the playing of the National Anthem, the Mayor made the following statement:
“This Council Meeting will be run under the COVID-19 emergency arrangements.
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.
An opportunity has been created for the public to address Council about individual items of business.
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
Reverend James McFarlane from The Hornsby Presbyterian Church, 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:
"Council recognises the Traditional Owners of the lands of Hornsby Shire, the Darug and Guringai peoples, and pays respect to their Ancestors and Elders past and present and to their Heritage. We acknowledge and uphold their intrinsic connections and continuing relationships to Country."
Video and 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
political donations disclosure
Statement by the Chairman:
“In accordance with Section 10.4 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
petitionS
presentations
Nil
Rescission Motions
Nil
Mayoral Minutes
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7 MM2/21 The Passing of Two Local Residents - Mr Raymond Sloss and Mrs Mary-Jo Reeve (F2004/05878) |
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUDDOCK, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY, THAT on behalf of Councillors and Council staff, Council offer sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr Raymond Sloss and Mrs Mary-Jo Reeve, whose contribution to the community was significant.
FOR: Councillors Browne, Del Gallego, Hutchence, Marr, Nicita, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil |
ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION / CALL FOR SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Items 1 and 3 were withdrawn for discussion.
For the sake of clarity, the above items are recorded in Agenda sequence.
Note: Item 5 was called over and noted.
Note: Consideration of Item 6 was deferred - refer to that item for details.
Note: Persons wishing to address Council on matters which were on the Agenda were permitted to provide a written submission or address Council, prior to the item being discussed. The names of all submission writers and speakers are recorded in the Minutes in respect of the particular item.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Office of the General Manager
Corporate Support Division
Community and Environment Division
Nil
Planning and Compliance Division
Nil
Infrastructure and Major Projects Division
PUBLIC FORUM – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Nil
Questions ON Notice
Nil
Mayor's Notes
Notices of Motion
Supplementary Reports
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
QUESTIONS on NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING concluded at 7:11pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 14 April 2021, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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