MINUTES OF General Meeting

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday 8 May 2024

at 6:30PM

Welcome to Country

A Welcome to Country was given by the Darug and GuriNgai Traditional Owner representative, Aunty Ros Fogg.

PRESENT

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

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Father Stephen Wayoyi from St Agatha’s Catholic Church, Pennant Hills 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

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

Nil

confirmation of minutes

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

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 10 April 2024 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

1                 MM3/24       The Passing of Mr Lindsey Browne

(F2004/05878)

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

THAT Council on behalf of Councillors and Council staff offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr Lindsey Browne, whose contribution to the community was significant.

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

AGAINST:        Nil

Note: At this point of the meeting the Mayor acknowledged the passing of the Mayor of Blacktown City Council, Councillor Tony Bleasdale OAM who made a long and significant contribution to Blacktown City Council and to local government across Sydney and beyond. He was beloved by his community and respected by his mayoral colleagues. We offer our condolences to Blacktown City Council on behalf of Council and staff of Hornsby Shire Council.

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 2, 4, 8 and 11 were withdrawn for discussion.

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

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 3, 5, 6, 7 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.

GENERAL BUSINESS

Office of the General Manager

2                 GM14/24     Update - NOM 11/23 - Proposal to Change Brooklyn Parking Restrictions

(F2019/00117)

Ms Vanessa O’Keefe, on behalf of the Brooklyn Mooring Cooperative Ltd addressed Council regarding this item.

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

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

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

Mrs Elizabeth Ellean, of Dangar Island addressed Council regarding this item.

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

Ms Lisa Hayes and Mr Dean Finnigan, of Dangar Island provided a submission to Council regarding this item.

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL

THAT Council:

1.         Acknowledge the continuing challenges that the ongoing trial of the Brooklyn Parking scheme has presented to the local community and acknowledge correspondence received from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure – Crown Lands and Public Spaces.

2.         Convene a meeting including interested Councillors and the General Manager or his delegate and representatives of each of the relevant community associations to provide greater clarity and understanding of the background to the officers report and to work with the community on next steps including proposals and suggestions from the community with regard to parking.

That these next steps include consideration of the following proposals:

a) Reinstatement of timed parking in Lower McKell Park along the northern (riverside) row of the carpark in the following terms:

i. 6am-6pm 4 hour (4P).

ii. Retain all accessible car parking spaces.

iii. Retain all ½ hour parking spaces.

b) Consideration be given to a number of potential changes that have been the subject of recent discussions, including:

i. Additional time restricted parking along the foreshore that may apply to weekends only.

ii. Potential for 12P parking along the southern (hillside) row in Lower McKell Park.

iii. Consideration to seasonality of visitor use.

If there is failure to reach an agreed solution on the above matters, the unresolved matter or matters be returned to Council for resolution.

3.         A further report to be provided to Council within 12 months which considers the implementation of appropriate time restrictions in McKell Park. In addition to the above, that reporting should give consideration to:

a) Progress of an interim licence/lease between a suitably constituted community based group with Crown lands and consideration of any works required to achieve a functioning carpark in areas highlighted by the Department as potential sites.

b) Further consideration of other possible sites.

c) Updated attempts to advocate to Transport for NSW to unlock transport land and to provide improved services to Hawkesbury River Station including commuter and regular user parking for train and ferry customers and support the use of the train as a means for all to access Brooklyn.

d) Progress on a draft plan of management for McKell Park.

4.         Following resolution of the above, Council recommence the place planning process for Brooklyn and brief the incoming Council on planning undertaken to date including the progress on this approach to addressing the resident parking issues.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SALITRA seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL,

THAT Council:

1.         Acknowledge the continuing challenges that the ongoing trial of the Brooklyn Parking scheme has presented to the local community and acknowledge correspondence received from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure – Crown Lands and Public Spaces.

2.         Retain existing parking arrangements in Lower McKell Park along the northern (riverside) row of the carpark.

3.         Arrange a meeting/s for interested Councillors and the General Manager or his delegate and representatives of each of the relevant community associations regarding changes to parking and continue to work with the community to decide next steps with consideration to community feedback and suggestions.

4.         Defer any changes to current parking arrangements at Lower McKell car park for consideration by this group that includes but is not limited to, consideration of:

a) Options for currently untimed spaces along foreshore of Lower McKell (northern).

b) Options for currently untimed spaces along bush reserve side of Lower McKell (southern), for example 72P.

c) Fluctuations in parking demands throughout the year – weekdays compared to weekends and public holidays, and warmer months compared to cooler months.

d) Potential upgrades for Upper McKell to be developed for consideration in future budgets, that will improve safety and accessibility; such as lighting, car park surface and bush steps.

e) Retain Upper McKell overflow area as a free and untimed car park for all users.

f) Retention of untimed parking spaces along the slip road leading to Upper McKell.

g) Potential alternative sites for longer term parking.

5.         Bring outcomes of meetings to an informal Councillor briefing and Council Meeting to implement agreed steps, with any unresolved steps to be decided by Council.   

6.         Continue to advocate with Transport for NSW for access to transport land for residential parking and to provide improved services to Hawkesbury River Station, including commuter parking.

7.         Continue to promote visiting Brooklyn by train, and use of public transport for all users.

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SALITRA, seconded by BALL WAS PUT AND LOST

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Heyde and Salitra

AGAINST:        Councillors Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

Note: Councillor Ruddock abstained from voting on this Amendment. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.5 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Ruddock was taken to have voted against the Amendment.

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AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SALITRA seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL,

THAT Council:

1.         Acknowledge the continuing challenges that the ongoing trial of the Brooklyn Parking scheme has presented to the local community and acknowledge correspondence received from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure – Crown Lands and Public Spaces.

2.         Convene a meeting including interested Councillors and the General Manager or his delegate and representatives of each of the relevant community associations to provide greater clarity and understanding of the background to the officers report and to work with the community on next steps including proposals and suggestions from the community with regard to parking.

That these next steps include consideration of the following proposals:

a) Reinstatement of timed parking in Lower McKell Park along the northern (riverside) row of the carpark in the following terms:

i. Current 6am to 6pm 4 hour (4P) remains, current untimed spaces be converted to 8 hour (8P) 6am to 6pm.

ii. Retain all accessible car parking spaces.

iii. Retain all ½ hour parking spaces.

b) Consideration be given to a number of potential changes that have been the subject of recent discussions, including:

i. Additional time restricted parking along the foreshore that may apply to weekends only.

ii. Potential for 72P parking along the southern (hillside) row in Lower McKell Park.

iii. Consideration to seasonality of visitor use.

If there is failure to reach an agreed solution on the above matters, the unresolved matter or matters be returned to Council for resolution.

3.         A further report to be provided to Council within 12 months which considers the implementation of appropriate time restrictions in McKell Park. In addition to the above, that reporting should give consideration to:

a)         Progress of an interim licence/lease between a suitably constituted community based group with Crown lands and consideration of any works required to achieve a functioning carpark in areas highlighted by the Department as potential sites.

b) Further consideration of other possible sites.

c) Updated attempts to advocate to Transport for NSW to unlock transport land and to provide improved services to Hawkesbury River Station including commuter and regular user parking for train and ferry customers and support the use of the train as a means for all to access Brooklyn.

d) Progress on a draft plan of management for McKell Park.

4.         Following resolution of the above, that Council recommence the place planning process for Brooklyn and brief the incoming Council on planning undertaken to date including the progress on this approach to addressing the resident parking issues.

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SALITRA, seconded by BALL WAS PUT AND LOST

FOR:                Councillors Ball and Salitra

AGAINST:        Councillors Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

Note: Councillor Ruddock abstained from voting on this Amendment. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.5 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Ruddock was taken to have voted against the Amendment.

THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

FOR:                Councillors Greenwood, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, SALITRA and Waddell

AGAINST:        Councillors Ball, Ruddock and TILBURY

Note: Councillor Ruddock abstained from voting on this Motion. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.5 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Ruddock was taken to have voted against the Motion.

Corporate Support Division

3                 CS13/24      Investments and Borrowings For 2023/2024 - Status For The Period Ending 31 March 2024

(F2004/06987-02)

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

THAT the contents of Director’s Report No. CS13/24 be received and noted.

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

AGAINST:        Nil

4                 CS15/24      2023/24 Budget - March 2024 Quarter Review

(F2023/00012)

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

THAT the:

1. March 2024 Quarter Review of the Operational Plan (Budget) for 2023/24 be received and noted.

2. Fagan Park Off Leash Park listed in the 23/24 Revised Capital Works Program be placed on hold until other locations within Fagan Park can be considered.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY seconded by COUNCILLOR PILLAMARRI,

THAT the March 2024 Quarter Review of the Operational Plan (Budget) for 2023/24 be received and noted.

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR PILLAMARRI WAS PUT AND RESULTED IN AN EQUALITY OF VOTES.

FOR:                Councillors Greenwood, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:        Councillors Ball, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh and Salitra

Note: In accordance with Clause 11.2 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, where there is an equality of votes, the person presiding at a Meeting of Council has a second or casting vote. Councillor Ruddock indicated to the meeting that he was exercising his casting vote to vote against the Amendment.

As a consequence, THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY seconded by COUNCILLOR PILLAMARRI WAS LOST.

FOR:                Councillors Greenwood, Pillamarri, Ruddock (first vote),Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:        Councillors Ball, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Ruddock (casting vote), and Salitra

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AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL,

THAT the:

1. March 2024 Quarter Review of the Operational Plan (Budget) for 2023/24 be received and noted.

2. Fagan Park Off Leash Park listed in the 23/24 Revised Capital Works Program be placed on hold until Council staff can address the concerns that have been raised by residents recently at an informal Councillor briefing.

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR WADDELL WAS PUT AND LOST.

FOR:                Councillors Greenwood, Tilbury and Waddell

AGAINST:        Councillors Ball, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock and Salitra

Note: Councillor Ruddock abstained from voting on this Amendment. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.5 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Ruddock was taken to have voted against the Amendment.

THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BALL, seconded by COUNCILLOR SALITRA WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

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

AGAINST:        Councillors Greenwood, RUDDOCK and Tilbury

Note: Councillor Ruddock abstained from voting on this Motion. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.5 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Ruddock was taken to have voted against the Motion.

Community and Environment Division

5                 CE4/24        Draft Social Plan

(F2023/00234)

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

THAT:

1.         The draft Social Plan attached to the Director’s Report No. CE4/24 be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

2.         Following exhibition, a report on submissions be presented to Council for its consideration

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

AGAINST:        Nil

6                 CE5/24        Draft Arts & Cultural Plan

(F2023/00235)

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

THAT:

1. The draft Arts & Cultural Plan attached to the Director’s Report No. CE5/24 be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

2. Following exhibition, a report on submissions be presented to Council for its consideration.

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

AGAINST:        Nil

Planning and Compliance Division

7                 PC7/24        Hornsby Local Planning Panel - Appointment of Expert Panel Members

(F2017/00294#003)

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

THAT:

1.         Council’s General Manager be authorised to appoint an additional 6 experts to the Hornsby Local Planning Panel to maintain a minimum of 15 panel members.

2.         The Planning Panels Secretariat at the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure be advised of Council’s resolution.

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

AGAINST:        Nil

8                 PC8/24        Planning Proposal - Heritage and Housekeeping

(PP/1/2024)

Ms Katrina Emmett, of Galston addressed Council regarding this item.

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

THAT:

1.         Council endorse progression of the Heritage and Housekeeping Planning Proposal attached to Director’s Report No. PC8/24 for submission to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a Gateway Determination.

2.         The Planning Proposal be publicly exhibited in accordance with the Gateway Determination and consultation strategy identified in this report.

3.         Following exhibition, a report on submissions be presented to Council for consideration.

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

AGAINST:        Nil

9                 PC9/24        Hornsby Development Control Plan 2024

(F2021/00318)

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

THAT:

1.         The draft Hornsby Development Control Plan 2024 attached to Director’s Report No. PC9/24 be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

2.         Following exhibition, a report on submissions be presented to Council for consideration.

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

Nil

Questions with Notice

Nil

Mayor's Notes

10               MN4/24       Mayors Notes 01 April 2024 to 30 April 2024

(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 3^rd of April 2024 – The Mayor hosted two Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers at Hornsby Shire Council in Hornsby.

Wednesday 3^rd of April 2024 – The Mayor attended St Leo’s Catholic College Open Evening in Wahroonga.

Thursday 4^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended 2024 Hornsby/Ku-Ring-Gai District RFS Medal Presentation Ceremony in Cowan.

Friday 5^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended the ANZAC Day Assembly - Asquith Girls High School, Asquith.

Sunday 7^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended the Epping Scout Group's Annual Report Presentation, Epping.

Thursday 11^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended the Fagan Park Children’s Forest opening, Fagan Park Galston.

Monday 15^th of April 2024 - The Mayor attended the Pennant Hills Cumberland Forest Toastmasters Club at Pennant Hills Library, Pennant Hills.

Wednesday 17^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended the Ryde Police Area Command Community Safety Precinct Meeting, at The Epping club, Epping.

Thursday 18^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended the Beecroft Cheltenham Civic Trust Annual General Meeting in Beecroft.

Sunday 21^st of April 2024 – The Mayor attended ANZAC Day Brooklyn RSL Sub-Branch Service, in Brooklyn.

Sunday 21^st of April 2024 – The Mayor attended ANZAC Commemoration Service at the Galston Memorial Club, in Galston.

Sunday 21^st of April 2024 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor Tilbury attended the Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC March, in Hornsby.

Sunday 21^st of April 2024 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Pillamarri attended the Jawan Cenotaph for the ANZAC service in Cherrybrook.

Wednesday 24^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended the ANZAC Service for the Christian Brethren Community Services (CBCS), in Cherrybrook.

Thursday 25^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended the Hornsby RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Dawn Service, in Hornsby.

Thursday 25^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended the Berowra RSL Sub Branch ANZAC March and Ceremony 2024 in Berowra.

Thursday 25^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended the ANZAC Day Commemorative Mass by Bishop Anthony Randazzo DD JDL in Our Lady of The Rosary Catholic Cathedral, in Waitara.

Thursday 25^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended the Glenorie RSL ANZAC ceremony in Glenorie.

Thursday 25^th of April 2024 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Greenwood attended the Cenotaph, Wongala Crescent Beecroft for the ANZAC Day service in Beecroft.

Saturday 27^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended the Studio ARTES Exhibition in Wallarobba Arts And Cultural Centre, Hornsby.

Saturday 27^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended the Glenorie District Cricket Club Annual Presentation Afternoon and 130^th Birthday celebrations, Glenorie.

Monday 29^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended a Photo shoot at Greenway Park off leash dog park at Greenway Park.

Tuesday 30^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended the Barker College ANZAC Observance at Barker College, Hornsby.

Tuesday 30^th of April 2024 – The Mayor attended the Berowra FEC Meeting at Pennant Hills Bowling Club, Pennant Hills.

CALLED OVER AND NOTED

Notices of Motion

11               NOM3/24    Off- Road Bike Facilities in Galston

(F2008/00693-02)

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR WADDELL, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND

THAT:

1.         Council consider, within the adoption of the 2024-25 Operational Plan, a feasibility study to assess the viability of establishing an off-road bike facility between Galston Aquatic Centre and Hayes Oval whilst ensuring alignment with site constraints and environmental considerations.

2.         Subject to Council adopting the above a briefing of Councillors be undertaken following the completion of the feasibility study, if viable, to develop a plan involving the local community for its implementation.

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SALITRA seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE,

THAT Council bring the original motion to an informal Councillor briefing for discussion in regards to the budget implications for conducting the feasibility study, cost to deliver the infrastructure and ongoing costs to maintain.

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR SALITRA, seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE WAS PUT AND LOST.

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Heyde and Salitra

AGAINST:        Councillors Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Ruddock, Tilbury and Waddell

AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY,

THAT Council conducts an informal Councillor briefing to enable Councillors to consider, approximate costs, the level of demand for, and opportunities and costs, to deliver bike jumps facilities and off-road cycle tracks across the Hornsby Local Government Area, aligned with a Natural Area Recreational Strategy.

The AMENDMENT lapsed due to the lack of a Seconder.

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AN AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BALL seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE

THAT Council bring the proposal of an off road bike facility near Galston Aquatic Centre to an informal Councillor briefing before the end of this Council term.

THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BALL, seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE WAS PUT AND RESULTED IN AN EQUALITY OF VOTES

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Heyde, McIntosh, Salitra and Tilbury

AGAINST:        Councillors Greenwood, McClelland, Pillamarri, Ruddock and Waddell

Note: Councillor Ruddock abstained from voting on this Amendment. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.5 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Ruddock was taken to have voted against the Amendment.

Note: In accordance with Clause 11.2 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, where there is an equality of votes, the person presiding at a Meeting of Council has a second or casting vote. Councillor Ruddock indicated to the meeting that he was exercising his casting vote to vote for the Amendment.

As a consequence, THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BALL seconded by COUNCILLOR HEYDE WAS CARRIED.

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Heyde, McIntosh, RUDDOCK (casting vote), Salitra and Tilbury

AGAINST:        Councillors Greenwood, McClelland, Pillamarri, rUDDOCK (first vote), and Waddell

THE AMENDMENT THEREBY BECAME THE MOTION WHICH WAS PUT AND CARRIED

FOR:                Councillors Ball, Greenwood, Heyde, McIntosh, Salitra and Tilbury

AGAINST:        Councillors McClelland, Pillamarri, Ruddock and Waddell

Note: Councillor Ruddock abstained from voting on this Motion. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.5 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Ruddock was taken to have voted against the Motion.

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

THE MEETING concluded at 8.48pm.

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 12 June 2024, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

CONFIRMED                   CHAIRMAN

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