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MINUTES OF General Meeting

 

Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY

on Wednesday 12 June 2024

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, Heyde, McClelland, McIntosh, Pillamarri, Salitra, Tilbury and Waddell.

NATIONAL ANTHEM

OPENING PRAYER

Reverend James McFarlane, from 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."

 

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

Nil

confirmation of minutes

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

THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday 8 May 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                 MM4/24       The Passing of Mr Frank Ifield

(F2004/05878)

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

THAT on behalf of Councillors and staff, Council offers sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr Frank Ifield whose contribution to community was significant.

 

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

AGAINST:        Nil

 

15               MM5/24       Westleigh Park Grant Funding

(F2016/00186-003)

Mr Geoff Knowles, on behalf of the Westleigh Water Board Alliance addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Mathew Geracitano, on behalf of North West Sydney Football addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Grahame Bateman, on behalf of Pennant Hills Football Club addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Angus Roughly, on behalf of Thornleigh Thunder Football Club addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Craig Styling, on behalf of Sydney North Off Road Club addressed Council regarding this item.

Miss Annemarie Diepenbroek, on behalf of the Pennant Hills Civic Trust addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Ben Simmonds, of Thornleigh addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Mark Anderson, of Normanhurst addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Martin Dargan, on behalf of the Westleigh Water Board Alliance provided a submission to Council regarding this item.

 

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR RUDDOCK, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,

THAT Council:

1.         Formally express its disappointment.

2.         Encourage the community to voice their disappointment about the government’s broken promise to our community by writing to the Premier for New South Wales, the Minister for Sport, the Minister for Local Government, the Minister for Planning and local members, state and federal.

3.         Seek the support of NSROC and other councils in the region to ensure the funds to deliver this critically important infrastructure are retained and the project delivered.

 

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

THAT Council:

1.               Formally express its disappointment 

2.               Encourage the community to voice their opinion and request the State Government provide a new and compliant grant that replaces the funding to deliver these much-needed sporting facilities, in writing to the Premier for New South Wales, the Minister for Sport, the Minister for Local Government, the Minister for Planning and local members, state and federal.

3.               Seek the support of NSROC and other councils in the region to ensure the State Government provides a new and compliant grant to deliver this important infrastructure project.

 

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

 

FOR:                COUNCILLORS BALL, HEYDE and SALITRA

 

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

 

THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR RUDDOCK, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

 

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

AGAINST:        COUNCILLORS BALL and SALITRA

Note: Councillors Ball and Salitra abstained from voting on this Motion. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.5 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillors Ball and Salitra were taken to having voted against the Motion.

 

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, 9 and 16 were withdrawn for discussion.

 

RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR mcintosh, seconded by COUNCILLOR pillamarri,

THAT the recommendations in respect of items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13 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 14 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                 GM16/24     Adoption of Council's 2024-2027 Delivery Program and 2024/25 Operational Plan (incorporating the Budget, Rating Structure and Fees and Charges)

(F2024/00060)

Mr Martin Pluss, of Pennant Hills addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Ben Simmonds, of Thornleigh addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Mark Anderson, of Normanhurst addressed Council regarding this item.

 

MOVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,

THAT:

1.         Council notes the responses provided in Table 1A to the public submissions received during the exhibition of the draft 2024-2027 Delivery Program and 2024/25 Operational Plan.

2.         Subject to incorporation of the recommendations detailed in the Budget section, Table 1A and Table 1B attachments, Council adopt the 2024-2027 Delivery Program and 2024/25 Operational Plan including the Budget and 2024/25 Fees and Charges.

3.         Council make and levy the 2024/25 Ordinary Rates on all rateable land in the Shire that aligns with Year 2 of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART’s) Special Rate Variation approval for Hornsby Shire Council (i.e., a 7.5% rate increase for 2024/25) and in accordance with Table 2 of General Manager’s Report No. GM16/24.

4.         Council make and levy the 2024/25 Catchment Remediation Rate on all rateable land in the Shire that aligns with Year 2 of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART’s) Special Rate Variation approval for Hornsby Shire Council (i.e., a 7.5% rate increase for 2024/25) and in accordance with Table 3 of General Manager’s Report No. GM16/24.

5.         Council write to submitters thanking them for their feedback.

 

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

THAT:

1.         Council notes the responses provided in Table 1A to the public submissions received during the exhibition of the draft 2024-2027 Delivery Program and 2024/25 Operational Plan.

2.         Subject to incorporation of the recommendations detailed in the Budget section, Table 1A and Table 1B attachments, and removal of funds for Mountain bike trail upgrades within Westleigh Park; Council adopt the 2024-2027 Delivery Program and 2024/25 Operational Plan including the Budget and 2024/25 Fees and Charges.

3.         Council make and levy the 2024/25 Ordinary Rates on all rateable land in the Shire that aligns with Year 2 of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART’s) Special Rate Variation approval for Hornsby Shire Council (i.e., a 7.5% rate increase for 2024/25) and in accordance with Table 2 of General Manager’s Report No. GM16/24.

4.         Council make and levy the 2024/25 Catchment Remediation Rate on all rateable land in the Shire that aligns with Year 2 of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART’s) Special Rate Variation approval for Hornsby Shire Council (i.e., a 7.5% rate increase for 2024/25) and in accordance with Table 3 of General Manager’s Report No. GM16/24.

5.         Council write to submitters thanking them for their feedback.

 

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

 

FOR:                COUNCILLORS BALL, HEYDE and SALITRA

 

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

 

THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH WAS PUT AND CARRIED

 

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

AGAINST:        COUNCILLORS BALL and SALITRA

Note: Councillors Ball and Salitra abstained from voting on this Motion. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.5 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillors Ball and Salitra were taken to having voted against the Motion.

 

3                 GM30/24     Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - Terms of Reference and Internal Audit Charter

(F2019/00136)

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

THAT the Terms of Reference and Internal Audit Charter for the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee be adopted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:        Nil

 

4                 GM32/24     Hornsby Town Centre - Implementation of Council's Masterplan

(F2018/00321-003)

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

THAT:

1.         Council receive and note the General Manager’s Report No. GM32/24 outlining the development of an Implementation Plan for the Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan that incorporates Hornsby Park and the preparation of a Probity Plan to guide the interactions of Council and staff.

2.         Council endorse the General Manager commencing informal discussions with key stakeholders to the Town Centre including significant property owners to determine opportunities to progress development as envisaged under the Masterplan.

3.           A further workshop with Councillors be held to discuss and review the progression of tasks under the Implementation Plan.

 

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

 

AGAINST:        Nil

 

Corporate Support Division

5                 CS19/24      Debts to be Written Off - 2023/24 Financial Year

(F2004/06978-02)

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

THAT for 2023/24, and in accordance with Clause 213 of the Local Government (General) Regulation, Council:

1.         Write off debts considered bad totalling $47,711 (as detailed in Schedule A attached to Director’s Report No. CS19/24).

2.         Note debts considered bad totalling $2,883 written off under the General Manager’s delegated authority (as detailed in Schedule B attached to Director’s Report No. CS19/24).

 

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

 

AGAINST:        Nil

 

6                 CS22/24      Investments and Borrowings for 2023/2024 - Status For The Period Ending 30 April 2024

(F2004/06987-02)

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

THAT the contents of Director’s Report No. CS22/24 be received and noted.

 

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

 

AGAINST:        Nil

 

7                 CS25/24      Draft Long Term Financial Plan 2024/25 to 2033/34 - Adoption for Public Exhibition

(F2024/00060)

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

THAT:

1.         Council adopt the draft 2024/25 – 2033/34 Long Term Financial Plan attached to Director’s Report No. CS25/24 and place the document on public exhibition from 13 June 2024 to 11 July 2024.

2.         Following public exhibition, a further report be prepared for Council’s consideration at the 14 August 2024 General Meeting that outlines and responds to any submissions received during the exhibition period and recommends the adoption of Council’s 2024/25 – 2033/34 Long Term Financial Plan.

 

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

 

AGAINST:        Nil

 

8                 CS26/24      Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - 2024 Report and Determination - Mayor and Councillor Fees - 2024/25 Financial Year

(F2004/09552-02)

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

THAT:

1.         As a consequence of the 2024 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, Council note that it remains in the Metropolitan Medium Category of NSW councils for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

2.         In accordance with Sections 248 and 249 of the Local Government Act and having considered the 2024 Report and Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, an annual fee of $28,690 be paid to each Councillor and an additional annual fee of $76,190 be paid to the Mayor for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

 

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

 

AGAINST:        Nil

 

Community and Environment Division

Nil

Planning and Compliance Division

9                 PC10/24      Report on Submissions - Aboriginal Heritage Study

(F2020/00185#02-002)

Mr Martin Pluss, of Pennant Hills addressed Council regarding this item.

Mr Jayson Cooke, of Brooklyn provided a submission to Council regarding this item.

 

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

THAT:

1.         Council endorse the Aboriginal Heritage Study and Implementation Action Plan attached to Director’s Report No. PC10/24.

2.         Submitters be advised of Council’s decision.

 

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

 

AGAINST:        NiL

 

10               PC11/24      Report on Submissions - Draft Planning Agreements Policy 2024

(F2023/00172)

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

THAT Council adopt the Planning Agreements Policy 2024 and supporting documents as attached to Director’s Report No. PC11/24 to supersede the Policy on Planning Agreements 2007.

 

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

 

AGAINST:        Nil

 

Infrastructure and Major Projects Division

11               IM5/24        Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre Lockers

(F2021/00287)

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

THAT:

1.         Following an investigation into the benchmarking and assessment of lockers, Council supply and install 12 keyless lockers at Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre in line with Option 2 of this report at a cost of $4,888 with budget identified in Council’s Delivery Program/Operation Plan 2024/25.

2.         Council provides these lockers as a free service for our community and pool users to securely store their belongings on the pool deck during their visit to the Galston Aquatic and Leisure Centre.

 

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

 

AGAINST:        Nil

 

Confidential Items

12               CS23/24      Renewal of Lease - Brooklyn Community Health Centre

This report was deemed confidential, under Section 10A (2) (c) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This report contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

(F2004/09433)

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

THAT the General Manager be authorised to renew the Lease with Northern Sydney Local Health District for Brooklyn Community Health Centre and Licence for use of Brooklyn Community Centre subject to the terms & conditions contained in Confidential Director’s Report No. CS23/24.

 

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

 

AGAINST:        Nil

 

13               CS24/24      Lease of Operational Land, Hornsby

This report was deemed confidential, under Section 10A (2) (d) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This report contains commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret.

(F2014/00118)

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

THAT Council authorise the General Manager to progress the matter in line with the proposed next steps outlined in the Discussion Section of Confidential Director’s Report No. CS24/24.

 

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

 

AGAINST:        Nil

 

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

THAT Council move in to Confidential Session to consider Item 16 -  GM34/24 – Legal Advice - for the reason given below the item.

 

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

 

AGAINST:        Nil

 

16               GM34/24     Legal Advice

This report was delt with in Confidential session under Section 10A(2)(g) of the Local Government Act as it contains advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege.

(F2016/00186-003)

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

THAT Council:

1.         Note the contents of Confidential General Manager’s Report No. GM34/24.

2.         Authorise the General Manager to progress the matter in line with the steps outlined in the Conclusion Section of Confidential General Manager’s Report No. GM34/24.

 

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

 

AGAINST:        NiL

 

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

THAT Council move out of Confidential Session.

 

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

 

AGAINST:        Nil

 

PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS

Nil

Questions with Notice

Nil

Mayor's Notes

14               MN5/24       Mayors Notes 01 May 2024 to 31 May 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 1st May 2024 – The Mayor hosted two Citizenship Ceremonies in the Council Chambers at Hornsby Shire Council in Hornsby.

Friday 3rd May 2024 – The Mayor attended Galston High School's ANZAC Day ceremony, in Galston.

Friday 3rd May 2024 – The Mayor attended North West Schools Rugby Championship Invitation at Redfield College, in Dural.

Saturday 4th May 2024 – The Mayor attended the Ron Payne Park amenities opening at Ron Payne Park, North Epping.

Sunday 5th May 2024 – The Mayor attended the Jekyll & Hyde production presented by Hornsby Musical Society, Hornsby.

Friday 10th May 2024 – The Mayor attended the 2024 Remagine Art Prize Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby.

Sunday 12th May 2024 – The Mayor attended Australia's Biggest Morning Tea - Epping Public School, Epping.

Saturday 18th May 2024 – The Mayor attended the Pennant Hills Park Netball Courts 1 and 2 upgrade at Pennant Hills Park.

Saturday 18th May 2024 – The Mayor attended the opening of the North Epping Community Battery, North Epping.

Sunday 19th May 2024 – The Mayor attended the ANZAC Memorial Service Knox Grammer, in Wahroonga.

Tuesday 21st May 2024 – The Mayor attended the Unveiling Ceremony of the Lynn McCrindle Multi-Purpose Centre, in Dural.

Thursday 23rd May 2024 – The Mayor attended the Bobbo Presentation Night at Magpies Waitara.

Friday 24th May 2024 – The Mayor attended Delhi Heights Indian Restaurant Dural for the Cancer Council Australia's Biggest Morning Tea Project, in Dural.

Saturday 25th May 2024 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Greenwood attended the Oakhill College Gala Day at Oakhill College in Castle Hill.

Wednesday 29th May 2024 – The Mayor attended a photo shoot to mark the Lisgar Gardens upgrades at Lisgar Gardens.

Friday 31st May 2024 – The Mayor attended the Hello Hornsby - Coffee and Chat at Berowra.

Friday 31st May 2024 – The Mayor attended the Reconciliation Concert in the Hornsby Mall.

Friday 31st May 2024 – The Mayor attended the Hornsby Area Residents for Reconciliation event at Hornsby Library.

CALLED OVER and NOTED

Notices of Motion

Nil

Supplementary Reports

Nil

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Nil

THE MEETING concluded at 8.00pm

 

 

These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 10 July 2024, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.

 

 

 

CONFIRMED                   CHAIRMAN

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