
MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 13
November 2024
at 6:30PM

welcome
to Country
A welcome to
country will be given by the Darug and GuriNgai Traditional Owner
representative, Uncle
Laurie Bimson.
PRESENT
Councillors Waddell (Chairman),
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, and
Tilbury.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING
PRAYER
Pastor Tim Kay from
Thornleigh Baptist 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:
“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 BALL,
THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday
23 October 2024 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all
Councillors.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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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 3, 4 and 6 were withdrawn for discussion.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR Tilbury,
THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 2, 5 and 7
be adopted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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For the sake of clarity, the above
items are recorded in Agenda sequence.
Note: Item 8 was called over and
noted with an additional entry - Saturday 26th October 2024
– On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Greenwood attended the Katrina
Ceremony at Cherrybrook Cultural and Community Centre, Cherrybrook.
Note: Persons wishing to address
Council on matters which were on the Agenda were permitted to address Council
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
1 GM52/24 Hornsby
Shire Council 2023-2024 Annual Report and 2024 State of the Shire Report on
the implementation of Hornsby Shire's Community Strategic Plan
(F2023/00012)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR
MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT the:
1. Hornsby
Shire Council 2023-2024 Annual Report attached to General Manager’s
Report No. GM52/24 be endorsed.
2. Annual
Report be supplemented by Council’s 2023/24 Audited Financial
Statements once they are “presented to the public” at the 13
November 2024 General Meeting in accordance with the requirements of the
Local Government Act 1993.
3. 2024
State of the Shire Report attached to General Manager’s Report No. GM52/24
be received and noted and form part of the Annual Report.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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2 GM18/24 Code
of Conduct Complaints - Annual Report
(F2005/00156)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT the contents of General
Manager’s Report No. GM18/24 be received and noted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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3 GM57/24 Councillor
Conduct and Meeting Practices - A New Framework
(F2005/00156)
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Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of
Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding this
item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH
THAT the draft
submission in response to the Discussion Paper – Councillor conduct and
meeting practices, attached to Late Item Memo No. LM10/24 be adopted and
referred to the Office of Local Government.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Corporate Support Division
4 CS44/24 2023/24
Audited Financial Statements - Presentation to the Public
(F2023/00141)
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Ms Cassie Malone on
behalf of the Audit Office of NSW provided a presentation on the Financial
Statements to Council.
Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban
Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by
COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND,
THAT the 2023/24 General Purpose Financial Statements and
associated Auditor's Report, as presented to the public on 13 November 2024,
be adopted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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5 CS58/24 Investments
And Borrowings For 2024/2025 - Status For The Period Ending 30 September 2024
(F2004/06987-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT the contents of
Director’s Report No. CS58/24 be received and noted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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6 CS59/24 2024/25
Budget - September 2024 Quarter Review
(F2023/00012)
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Ms Jan Primrose,
on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. addressed Council
regarding this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by
COUNCILLOR MCSWEENEY,
THAT the September 2024 Quarter Review of the Operational
Plan (Budget) for 2024/25 be received and noted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Community and Environment Division
Nil
Planning and Compliance Division
Nil
Infrastructure and Major Projects Division
Nil
Confidential Items
7 CS57/24 Settlement
of Appeal Against Compensation - Compulsory Acquisition of a Property at
Hornsby
This report was deemed confidential , under
Section 10A (2) (g) of the Local Government Act, 1993. This report contains
advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged
from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional
privilege
(F2015/00419-002#001)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT the contents of
Confidential Director’s Report No. CS57/24 be received and noted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Nil
Questions with Notice
Nil
Mayor's Notes
8 MN8/24 Mayors
Notes 01 October to 31 October 2024
(F2004/07053-001)
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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 2nd
October 2024 – On behalf of the Mayor, the General Manager hosted
two Citizenship Ceremonies at the Administration Building at 296 Peats Ferry
Road, Hornsby.
Sunday 6th
October 2024 – The Mayor attended the Yesteryear at Fagan Park and
Garden Gala Day at Fagan park.
Saturday 19th
October 2024 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor McSweeney
attended the Beecroft Football Club’s 2024 Presentation Night and
Annual General Meeting at the Epping Club.
Sunday 20th
October 2024 – The Mayor attended the Opening of Inala Fair at
Inala’s head office in Cherrybrook.
Friday 25th October
2024 – The Mayor attended the Hornsby Art Prize award ceremony and opening
night at the Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby.
Saturday 26th
October 2024 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor Greenwood
attended the Katrina Ceremony at Cherrybrook Cultural and Community Centre,
Cherrybrook.
Wednesday
30th October 2024 – The Mayor attended the Thea Slatyer
Cup for High School Girls in North Turramurra.
CALLED OVER AND NOTED
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Notices of Motion
Nil
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
THE MEETING concluded at 7.05pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
11 December 2024, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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