MINUTES OF General Meeting

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday 13 December 2023

at 6:30PM

welcome to country

A Welcome to Country was given by the Darug and GuriNgai Traditional Owner representative, Uncle Neil Evers.

PRESENT

Councillors Ruddock (Chairman), Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Reverend Andrew Kyrios of Cherrybrook Anglican Church, Cherrybrook 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

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 GREENWOOD declared a Pecuniary Interest in relation to Item 6 – PC30/23 Report on Submissions – 7 City View Road Planning Proposal and Voluntary Planning Agreement. Refer to that item for details.

COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in relation to Item 6 – Report on Submissions – 7 City View Road Planning Proposal and Voluntary Planning Agreement. Refer to that item for details.

COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in relation to Item 13 – NOM13/23 Veteran Employment Service. Refer to that item for details.

confirmation of minutes

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR WADDELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR Pillamarri,

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 8 November 2023 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:         Nil

petitionS

Nil

presentations

Nil

Rescission Motions

Nil

Mayoral Minutes

Nil

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 6, 11, 12 and 13 were withdrawn for discussion.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR McIntosh, seconded by COUNCILLOR Waddell,

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9 be adopted.

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:         Nil

For the sake of clarity, the above items are recorded in Agenda sequence.

Note: Item 10 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 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

1                 GM42/23      Code of Conduct Complaints - Annual Report

(F2005/00156)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL,

THAT the contents of General Manager’s Report No. GM42/23 be received and noted.

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:         Nil

Corporate Support Division

2                 CS73/23      Classification of Public Land at Myra Street, Wahroonga

(F2021/00169)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL,

THAT pursuant to Section 31 of the Local Government Act 1993, Lots 3, 4 and 5 DP1298140 adjoining 55 – 57 Myra Street, Wahroonga be classified as “Operational Land”.

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:         Nil

3                 CS76/23      Investments and Borrowings For 2023/2024 - Status for the Period Ending 31 October 2023

(F2004/06987-02)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL,

THAT the contents of Director’s Report No. CS76/23 be received and noted.

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:         Nil

Community and Environment Division

4                 CE13/23      Council Managed Crown Land - Devolved Land

(F2020/00240)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL,

THAT Council:

1.         Endorse the Crown Land Manager request for the nine sites, as shown in Attachment 1 to Director’s Report No. CE13/23.

2.         Request approval from the Minister administering the Crown Land Management Act to accept Council’s request to become Crown Land Manager, as shown in Attachment 1 to Director’s Report No. CE13/23.

3.         Authorise the General Manager to approve the provision of any documentation required to support Council’s request to become Crown Land Manager.

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:         Nil

Planning and Compliance Division

5                 PC29/23      Reporting Variations to Development Standards

(F2022/00271)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL,

THAT the contents of Director’s Report No. PC29/23 be received and noted.

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:         Nil

6                 PC30/23      Report on Submissions – 7 City View Road Planning Proposal and Voluntary Planning Agreement

(PP/1/2022)

Note: COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD declared a Pecuniary Interest in this item under Clause 4.16 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD on the Declaration of Interest form as: “I am the owner of 209/2 City View Road, Pennant Hills which will place the property to be developed at 7 city View Rd, Pennant Hills. The impact on my property is significant”. COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD was not present at, or in sight of, the Meeting when this item was being debated or voted on.

Note: COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item under Clause 5.11 of Council’s Code of Conduct for Councillors (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH on the Declaration of Interest form as: “One of the applicant’s representatives is known to me informally through common membership of a political party”. and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “ No contact with the applicant prior to or during the process”.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,

THAT:

1.         Council endorse the 7 City View Road, Pennant Hills Planning Proposal as exhibited (attached to Director’s Report No. PC30/23) and progress with finalisation of amendments to the Hornsby Local Environmental Plan 2013.

2.         Council endorse the Voluntary Planning Agreement attached to Director’s Report No. PC30/23 to facilitate dedication of four affordable housing units, an easement for public access and a monetary contribution of $450,000 towards improvements in the Pennant Hills Town Centre.

3.         Submitters be advised of Council’s decision.

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:         Nil

7                 PC31/23      Report on Submissions – Seniors Housing in Heritage Conservation Areas – Draft Development Control Plan Amendments

(F2004/09011)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL,

THAT:

1.         Council approve the Hornsby Development Control Plan amendments for Seniors Housing in Heritage Conservation Areas attached to Director’s Report No. PC31/23.

2.         Notification of the approval of the amendments be published on Council’s website.

3.         Submitters be advised of Council’s decision.

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:         Nil

8                 PC32/23      Report on Submissions – Electric Vehicle Charging – Development Control Plan Amendments

(F2021/00318)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL,

THAT:

1.         Council approve the draft Electric Vehicle Charging amendments to the Hornsby Development Control Plan 2013 attached to Director’s Report No. PC32/23.

2.         Notification of the approval of the amendments be published on Council’s website.

3.         Submitters be advised of Council’s decision.

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:         Nil

9                 PC33/23      Letter from Planning Minister - Housing Delivery

(F2020/00096)

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL,

THAT:

1.         Council note the letter from the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces requesting councils review their planning policies to increase housing supply and diversity.

2.         Council write to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces outlining Council’s:

·              Current medium density housing project.

·              Proven track record of housing delivery via strategic planning initiatives and the timely assessment of planning applications.

·              Commitment to facilitate housing provision in accordance with the initiatives outline in the Hornsby Local Housing Strategy 2020.

·              Willingness to continue to investigate opportunities for appropriate housing delivery in the future in accordance with any revised housing targets.

·              Observation that the housing crisis is not limited to council zoning and application determination timeframes but that macro-economic factors also need to be addressed.

3.         Council’s letter to the Minister also note the recent announcement of planning reforms by the State Government appears to conflict with his request that councils plan for medium density housing locally and raise concerns that such an approach may not appropriately respond to constraints such as bushfire, flooding, vegetation and infrastructure capacity.

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:         Nil

Infrastructure and Major Projects Division

Nil

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Mr Roman Goydych, of Cherrybrook addressed Council regarding various topics relating Council.

Ms Nicola MacGee, on behalf of Relay For Life presented a certificate of appreciation to Hornsby Shire Council to give thanks for supporting their cause in raising money for support services and Cancer research in the local area.

Questions with Notice

Nil

Mayor's Notes

10                MN13/23      Mayor's Notes 01 November 2023 to 30 November 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 1^st November 2023 – The Mayor hosted four Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers at Hornsby Shire Council in Hornsby.

Friday 3^rd November 2023 – The Mayor attended a Waste Site Facilities Tour, Hornsby.

Friday 3^rd November 2023 – The Mayor attended the Northern Suburbs Football Association President’s Dinner 2023, at the Kirribilli Club, Kirribilli.

Saturday 4^th November 2023 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Waddell attended the Relay for Life 2023 Opening Ceremony, at Rolf Park, Hornsby Heights.

Saturday 4^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended the Probus Social light-hearted evening party, at Club Berowra, Berowra.

Saturday 4^th November 2023 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Tilbury attended Brooklyn Community Theatre – It’s my party, in Brooklyn.

Sunday 5^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended The Hawksbury Creative Collective art exhibition, at Clarendon Station, Clarendon.

Sunday 5^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended Asquith Men’s Bowling Club Hornsby Shire Cup event, at Asquith Men’s Bowling Club, Hornsby.

Sunday 5^th November 2023 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Pillamarri attended Hindu Council Deepavali Celebration 2023, in Riverstone Park, Riverstone.

Monday 6^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended the Community Suicide Roundtable, at Storey Park, Hornsby.

Tuesday 7^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended the Year 12 Graduation Ceremony, at Al-Faisal College, Austral.

Thursday 9^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended the Year 12 Graduation Ceremony, at Al-Faisal College, Auburn.

Friday 10^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended Brooklyn Public School Remembrance Day Memorial, in Brooklyn.

Friday 10^th November and Sunday 12^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended the District 201N5 Convention, by the Lions club at ANZ Stadium, Olympic Park.

Saturday 11^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended Commemoration of Remembrance Day at RSL Hornsby Sub Branch, at The Hornsby Cenotaph, Hornsby.

Saturday 11^th November 2023 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Greenwood attended the Katina Ceremony, at Thornleigh Community Centre, Thornleigh.

Saturday 11^th November 2023 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Waddell attended a Remembrance Day event, at Galston memorial, Galston.

Wednesday 15^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended Wisdom on the Water, at Berowra Waters Inn, Berowra.

Saturday 18^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended Hornsby Park Site Tour, Hornsby Park, Hornsby.

Saturday 18^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended Hornsby Swim Club 60^th Anniversary Celebration, at Hornsby Aquatic Centre, Hornsby.

Saturday 18^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended India Club Iconic Diwali Celebration, in Castle Hill.

Sunday 19^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended Remembrance Day Service with the Hind Council of Australia, at ANZAC Jawan Cenotaph, Cherrybrook.

Monday 20^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended The Robert and Jeanne Szeto Pet-CT Centre Official Launch, at Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga.

Wednesday 22^nd November 2023 – The Mayor hosted four Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers at Hornsby Shire Council in Hornsby.

Thursday 23^rd November 2023 – The Mayor attended the State-wide Mutual 30^th Birthday Cruise, at King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour.

Friday 24^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended the Hornsby Fountain Relaunch, at Westfield Hornsby, Hornsby.

Saturday 25^th November 2023 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Pillamarri attended the 2023 Bushcare and Nursery Christmas Part, at Club Berowra, Berowra.

Saturday 25^th November 2023 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Waddell attended the Community Achievement Awards Gala Presentation, at Sydney Masonic Centre, Sydney.

Wednesday 29^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended Pacific Berowra Christian School Art Exhibition, at Pacific Berowra Christian School, Berowra.

Wednesday 29^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended Wideview Public School Presentation Day, at Wideview Public School, Berowra Heights.

Thursday 30^th November 2023 – The Mayor attended the Annual General Meeting for Inala, in Cherrybrook.

called over and noted

Notices of Motion

11                NOM11/23   Proposal to Change Brooklyn Parking Restrictions

(F2019/00117)

Mr Henry Innis, on behalf of Dangar Island League addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Stephen Boyle, on behalf of Dangar Island League addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Katherine Merrick, on behalf of the Dangar Island Rural Fire Brigade addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Cindy Corkery, on behalf of the Brooklyn Community Association addressed Council regarding this item.

Mrs Joanne Karcz, of Dangar Island addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Bronislaw Karcz, of Dangar Island addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Terry Stewart, of Dangar Island addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Fiona Mullen, of Dangar Island addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Robert Arnold, on behalf of Brooklyn Community Association addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Peter Godbolt, of Dangar Island addressed Council regarding this item.

Ms Liz Surrest, of Brooklyn provided a submission to Council regarding this item.

Mr Tim Morgan, of Dangar Island addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Stephen Bruggeman, on behalf of Brooklyn Mooring Cooperative Ltd. addressed Council regarding this item.

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR SALITRA, seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL

THAT Council: 

1. Identify improvements to lighting, security and access to the Upper McKell area at Brooklyn for all users. 

2. Discuss improvement options, including financial implications, at an Informal Councillor Briefing in early 2024  

3. Consider options for seeking any available grants to fund identified improvements.  

4. Determine the extent of need for residents who are not eligible for a Disability Parking Permit but may still require special parking arrangements; and seek input from river and Brooklyn residents.

5. Present the findings to an Informal Councillor Briefing in April 2024, with a view to seek any approvals possible from Crown Lands, to enable permits to be issued on Crown Lands. 

6. Note the work on the Brooklyn Place Plan is progressing, including long term solutions to parking within Brooklyn; and request an update be provided to an Informal Councillor Briefing early in 2024, also incorporating discussion on engagement of the draft plan.

7. Continue to lobby Transport for NSW for improved service and frequency of public transport in Brooklyn.

8. Encourage visitors to take the train to Brooklyn for recreation, through established communication channels such as social media and print advertising. 

9. Note that points one to seven require time to progress and are not able to be implemented in the short-term.

10. Adjust 4P timed parking spaces within the foreshore parking areas to a total of 30 spaces as a temporary measure, until viable alternative parking is implemented. 

11. Seek approval for the adjustment of 4P parking spaces via Council’s Traffic Committee without delay.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH seconded by COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND,

THAT Council:

1. Acknowledge the challenges that the trial of the Brooklyn Parking scheme has presented to the local community.

2. Act immediately to:

a) Adjust the number of recently implemented 4P timed parking spaces within both the foreshore and ferry wharf area to a total of 35 timed spaces for a four month trial period, thereby reducing the restricted 4P spaces by a total of 40 spaces.

b) Implement these changes as a matter of urgency and immediately following the approval of the Local Traffic Committee.

c) Provide temporary, motion-activated lighting to provide safety and security for all residents during this trial period.

d) Monitor and evaluate all parking changes during this trial period and report back to Council with a report recommending any further changes not later than the May 2024 Council Meeting.

3. Commence action to research and investigate a resident parking scheme together with the concept of a Special Circumstances Parking permit for reporting back to Council in conjunction with the evaluation of the current parking changes.

4. Progress long term solutions and funding opportunities within the Brooklyn Place Plan concurrently with this trial and request an update to an Informal Councillor Briefing before March 2024. 

A FORESHADOWED AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SALITRA,

THAT Council:

1. Acknowledge the challenges that the trial of the Brooklyn Parking scheme has presented to the local community.

2. Act immediately to:

a) Adjust the number of recently implemented 4P timed parking spaces within both the foreshore and ferry wharf area to a total of 35 timed spaces for a four month trial period, thereby reducing the restricted 4P spaces by a total of 40 spaces.

b) Implement these changes as a matter of urgency and immediately following the approval of the Local Traffic Committee.

c) Provide temporary, motion-activated lighting to provide safety and security for all residents during this trial period.

d) Monitor and evaluate all parking changes during this trial period and report back to Council with a report recommending any further changes not later than the July 2024 Council Meeting.

3. Commence action to research and investigate a resident parking scheme together with the concept of a Special Circumstances Parking permit for reporting back to Council in conjunction with the evaluation of the current parking changes.

4. Progress long term solutions and funding opportunities within the Brooklyn Place Plan concurrently with this trial and request an update to an Informal Councillor Briefing before March 2024. 

5. Continue to lobby Transport for NSW for improved service and frequency of public transport in Brooklyn.

6. Encourage visitors to take the train to Brooklyn for recreation, through established communication channels such as social media and print advertising.

THE AMENDMENT, MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH seconded by COUNCILLOR MCCELLAND WAS PUT AND CARRIED

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra and Waddell

AGAINST:         Councillor Tilbury

THE AMENDMENT THEREBY BECAME THE MOTION WHICH WAS PUT AND CARRIED

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra and Waddell

AGAINST:         Councillor Tilbury

12                NOM12/23   Paved Footpath Construction New Line Road, Cherrybrook

(F2004/09982)

Mr Aquib Fateh, of Cherrybrook addressed Council regarding this item.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD, seconded by COUNCILLOR PILLAMARRI,

THAT Council:

1.         Acknowledge the need for a safe, reliable and connected paved footpath for the public to access the western side of New Line Road between County Drive and Franklin Road, Cherrybrook.

2.         Investigate the construction of a paved footpath along the western side of New Line Road between County Drive and Franklin Road, Cherrybrook.

3.         Report the outcomes of this investigation and discussions with Transport for NSW at an Informal Councillor Briefing for consideration of inclusion in Councils Delivery Program/Operational Plan 2024/25.

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:         Nil

13                NOM13/23   Veteran Employment Services

(F2007/01281-005)

Note: COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item under Clause 5.11 of Council’s Code of Conduct for Councillors (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD on the Declaration of Interest form as: “As a researcher I have done a lot of research on veteran civilian transition. I have conducted surveys, interviews, peer groups to get a good understanding of the veteran civilian experience” and the explanation of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “I am a former member of the Northern Suburbs Veterans Centre Board and until March 2023, was a director for the Veteran Centre Australia. I now hold no positions in any veteran organisation”.

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,

THAT Council:

1.         Make contact with the Veteran Employment Program (VEP) and investigate the opportunities for Council to have a collaborative relationship with VEP by linking, supporting and employing veterans within its Hornsby local government area.

2.         Report back the outcome of this contact to an Informal Councillor Briefing prior to the end of March 2024.

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:         Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

THE MEETING concluded at 8.35pm.

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 14 February 2024, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

CONFIRMED                                                                                CHAIRMAN

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