MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 9 February 2022
at 6:30PM
PRESENT
Councillors Ruddock (Chairman), Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell.
NATIONAL ANTHEM
OPENING PRAYER
Pastor David Nathan of The Hive Church Hornsby, 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."
welcome to country
Following a Smoking Ceremony held prior to the Council Meeting in the Council Chambers Courtyard, a Welcome to Country was given by the Darug and GuriNgai Traditional Owner representative, Aunty Erin Wilkins.
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."
OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE
The Mayor advised that all Councillors are required to take an Oath or Affirmation of Office at the beginning of their term of office and this must be done before participating in a Council meeting.
The Mayor took the following Oath of Office:
“I, Philip Maxwell Ruddock, swear that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of Hornsby Shire and the Hornsby Shire Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment”.
The Mayor then invited each Councillor in turn to take an Oath or Affirmation of Office. They all did so in the following order:
Councillor Salitra took the Affirmation.
“I, Tania Salitra, solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of Hornsby Shire and the Hornsby Shire Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment”.
Councillor Tilbury took the Affirmation.
“I, Nathan Tilbury, solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of Hornsby Shire and the Hornsby Shire Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment”.
Councillor Waddell took the Oath.
“I, Warren Waddell, swear that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of Hornsby Shire and the Hornsby Shire Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment”.
Councillor Ball took the Affirmation.
“I, Monika Ball, solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of Hornsby Shire and the Hornsby Shire Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment”.
Councillor McClelland took the Oath.
“I, Sallianne McClelland, swear that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of Hornsby Shire and the Hornsby Shire Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment”.
Councillor McIntosh took the Affirmation.
“I, Janelle McIntosh, solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of Hornsby Shire and the Hornsby Shire Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment”.
Councillor Greenwood took the Oath.
“I, Verity Anne Greenwood, swear that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of Hornsby Shire and the Hornsby Shire Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment”.
Councillor Heyde took the Affirmation.
“I, Emma Charlotte Heyde, solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of Hornsby Shire and the Hornsby Shire Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment”.
Councillor Pillamarri took the Oath.
“I, Sreeni Pillamarri, swear that I will undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of Hornsby Shire and the Hornsby Shire Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment”.
APOLOGIES / leave of absence
Nil
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
COUNCILLOR TILBURY declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in relation to Public Forum Non-Agenda Item. Refer to that Item for details.
COUNCILLOR WADDELL declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in relation to two Public Forum Non-Agenda Items. Refer to that Item for details.
confirmation of minutes
petitionS
Nil
presentations
Nil
Rescission Motions
Nil
Mayoral Minutes
Nil
ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION / CALL FOR SPEAKERS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Items 1, 2, 3 and 4 were withdrawn for discussion.
For the sake of clarity, the above items are recorded in Agenda sequence.
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
Community and Environment Division
Nil
Planning and Compliance Division
Infrastructure and Major Projects Division
Nil
Confidential Items
PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Note: COUNCILLOR TILBURY declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item under Clause 5.11 of Council’s Code of Conduct (see Declarations of Interest in these minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR TILBURY on the Declaration of Interest form as “I understand that the Non-Agenda Item from Mr Guy Russell will be regarding a problem to solve the parking issues at Brooklyn. I briefly met Mr Russell last weekend whilst meeting other residents and he mentioned his proposal without any detail”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “I do not have any pecuniary or significant conflict in this matter, that I understand Mr Russell will present, as I am unaware of any detail. I will remain in the Chambers during the Non-Agenda Item”.
Note: COUNCILLOR WADDELL declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item under Clause 5.11 of Council’s Code of Conduct (see Declarations of Interest in these minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR WADDELL on the Declaration of Interest form as “5/2/22 Met briefly with Mr Guy Russell. Mr Russell was seeking direction on how to advance his proposal for resolving Brooklyn parking issues and how a grant opportunity may be utilised”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “ Advice was provided only as to how best to bring the proposal before the full Council and relevant staff”.
Note: COUNCILLOR WADDELL declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item under Clause 5.11 of Council’s Code of Conduct (see Declarations of Interest in these minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR WADDELL on the Declaration of Interest form as “In relation to public forum speaker Jenny Ross for Sydney Alliance. I attend Sydney Alliance meetings and have participated in discussions on affordable housing”, and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “No actions have come from the meetings at this time”.
Mr Guy Russell, of Mount Kuring-gai addressed Council regarding Brooklyn parking issues and possible grants for infrastructure in the local area.
Mr Michael Rosettenstein, on behalf of Pennant Hills Civic Trust addressed Council, congratulating the Councillors on their election and offering to work with them over the Council term.
Ms Jenny Ross, on behalf of Sydney Alliance Hornsby Organising Team addressed Council, congratulating the Councillors on their election for this new term of Council.
Mrs Julienne Lynch, of Beecroft provided a submission to Council regarding the shared cycleway along The Crescent, Beecroft.
Mr Ross Walker, on behalf of Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust addressed Council, congratulating the Councillors on their election and offering to work with them over the Council term.
Questions with Notice
Nil
Notices of Motion
Nil
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Nil
THE MEETING concluded at 7:34pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 9 March 2022, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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