MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 14 June 2023
at 6:30PM
WELCOME TO Country
A Welcome to Country was given by the Darug and GuriNgai Traditional Owner representative, Uncle Laurie Bimson.
PRESENT
Councillors Ruddock (Chairman), Ball, Greenwood (remote), Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell.
Note: Councillor Heyde arrived at 6.46pm during discussion of Item 1, she was not present for Apologies/Leave of Absence and or Attend Remotely, Declarations of Interest, Confirmation of Minutes, Petitions and consideration of Items Passed by Exception/Call for Speakers on Agenda Items.
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."
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 AND OR ATTEND REMOTELY
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 Item 2 – GM24/23 – Westleigh Park – Outcomes Report Revised Draft Master Plan and Draft Plan of Management/Results of Public Exhibition. 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, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 12 were withdrawn for discussion.
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 address Council or provide a submission prior to the item being discussed. The names of all speakers are recorded in the Minutes in respect of the 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
Corporate Support Division
Community and Environment Division
Planning and Compliance Division
Infrastructure and Major Projects Division
Nil
PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mr IIan (Alan) Weihart, of Hornsby addressed Council regarding the Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan.
Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding a Natural Turf Alliance (NTA) report on synthetic turf and the health and environmental impacts.
Mayor's Notes
11 MN7/23 Mayor's Notes 01 May 2023 to 31 May 2023 (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 3rd May 2023 – The Mayor hosted four Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers at Hornsby Shire Council in Hornsby. Thursday 4th May 2023 - The Mayor attended Pacific Hills Christian School Musical – “The Sound of Music” at Pacific Hills Christian School, Dural. Saturday 6th May 2023 – The Mayor attended Community Planting Event at Reddy Park, Hornsby. Saturday 6th May 2023 – The Mayor attended the Kings Coronation Lunch at Fagan Park, Galston. Monday 8th May 2023 – The Mayor attended the Hornsby Multicultural Expo (CASS) at The Gallery, Hornsby TAFE, Hornsby. Wednesday 10th May 2023 – The Mayor attended the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Risk Management Briefing in the Federation Room Hornsby Shire Council, Hornsby. Saturday 13th May 2023 – The Mayor attended Mother’s Day Celebration at Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre, Cherrybrook. Saturday 13th May 2023 – The Mayor attended Northholm Grammar’s 40th Birthday Celebration at The Epping Club, Epping. Tuesday 16th May 2023 – The Mayor attended a ‘Working Lunch’ for National Volunteer Week at Hornsby RSL Club, Hornsby. Wednesday 17th May 2023 – The Mayor hosted four Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers at Hornsby Shire Council, Hornsby. Thursday 18th May 2023 – The Mayor attended Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at The Roseville Club. Friday 19th May 2023 – The Mayor attended a photo opportunity with the Member for Bennelong, Mr Jerome Laxale MP, for North Epping Community Battery at North Epping Oval, North Epping. Friday 19th May 2023 – The Mayor attended Remagine Art Prize Opening Night at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby. Sunday 21st May 2023 – The Mayor attended Charlie Chech’s Ratpack Revival, at Hornsby RSL Club, Hornsby. Thursday 25th May 2023 – The Mayor attended a Bishop’s Breakfast, Most Rev Anthony Randazzo DD JCL Bishop of Broken Bay at The Epping Club, Epping. CALLED OVER AND NOTED |
Notices of Motion
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
THE MEETING concluded at 9.26pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 12 July 2023, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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