MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 9
July 2025
at 6:30 PM
Welcome to country
A
Welcome to Country was given by the Darug and GuriNgai Traditional Owner
representative, Uncle Neil Evers.
PRESENT
Councillors Waddell (Chairman),
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh (remote), McSweeney, Simons and
Tilbury.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING
PRAYER
Reverend Mike Leong from the Cross Life Church, Asquith opened
our 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/ Requests to attend remotely
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND,
seconded by COUNCILLOR CONLEY,
That the request to attend the General Meeting on 9 July 2025
remotely from Councillor McIntosh, be granted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Simons, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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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
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD,
seconded by COUNCILLOR SIMONS,
THAT the Minutes of the General Meeting held on Wednesday
11 June 2025 be confirmed, a copy having been distributed to all Councillors.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Simons, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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petitionS
Nil
presentations
The Mayor advised that Council was the winner of three
Industry Awards for Fagan Park Children’s Forest. The Mayor presented the
awards to Fiona Robbé the Landscape Architect/Playspace Consultant and
David De-Fina who accepted the awards on behalf of Council’s Landscape
Architecture team, the awards were:
·
Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) NSW/ACT Award, the
project was awarded the Playspace Under $500K category in Parks and Leisure
Australia's 2024 NSW/ACT Awards of Excellence.
·
Landscape Architecture Award, at the
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) Awards, the project was awarded
Landscape Architecture Award in providing a platform to showcase the positive
impact of landscape architecture on Australian communities and the environment.
·
The Kidsafe Australia National Playspace Design Award, the
Fagan Park Children’s Forest was named the national winner in the Public
Playspaces – up to $500K category by Kidsafe Australia.
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 2, 5 and 7 were withdrawn for discussion.
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL,
THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 3, 4 and 6
be adopted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, 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.
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.
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
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1 GM30/25 Draft
Destination Management Plan for Exhibition
(F2023/00080)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR
BALL,
THAT:
1. Council
endorse the draft Destination Management Plan 2025-2030 for the purposes of
placing the document on public exhibition.
2. The
consultation process associated with the exhibition of the draft identify
willing industry participants who may wish to collaborate with each other and
Council to progress the goals of the Destination Management Plan.
3. A
further report be provided for Council’s consideration that outlines
the results of the engagement process, any changes recommended to the
document and final adoption of the Destination Management Plan
2025-2030.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Simons, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Corporate Support Division
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2 CS33/25 Adoption
of Long Term Financial Plan 2025/26 to 2034/35
(F2024/00060)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR SIMONS, seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT:
1. The Long Term
Financial Plan for the period 2025/26 to 2034/35 attached to Director’s
Report No. CS33/25 be adopted.
2. Council
note the responses provided in Table 1. to the public submission received
during the exhibition of the draft 2025/26 – 2034/35 Long Term
Financial Plan.
3. Council
write to submitters thanking them for their feedback.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Simons, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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3 CS34/25 Investments
and Borrowings for 2024/25 - Status for Period Ending 31 May 2025
(F2004/06987-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL,
THAT the contents of
Director’s Report No. CS34/25 be received and noted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Simons, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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4 CS35/25 Workforce
Management Plan 2025/26 - 2028/29
(F2024/00060)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL,
THAT the update of Council’s 2025/26 to 2028/29 Workforce
Management Plan attached to Director’s Report No. CS35/25 be received
and noted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Simons, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Community and Environment Division
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5 CE7/25 HSC
Submission - Draft NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan
(F2004/08805)
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RESOLVED ON THE
MOTION OF COUNCILLOR SIMONS seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL,
THAT:
1.
Council endorse the submission to the first chapter of the Draft NSW
Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan (Attachment 1.) to Director’s
Report No. CE7/25.
2.
Council note the submission relates to the first chapter which is
focussed on Greater Sydney’s landfill shortages, and that other
chapters relating to waste management challenges facing regional and remote
areas of NSW, and how to increase investment in reuse and recycling
infrastructure are scheduled to be developed and released for comment later
in the year.
3.
Council note the importance of waste minimisation, community education
and ensuring that we adopt global best practice, as well as infrastructure in
transitioning to a circular economy.
4.
Noting the NSW and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041- Stage 1:
2021-2027; NSW Plastics Action Plan and the NSW Waste Delivery Plan are
focussed on guiding NSW transition to a circular economy, Council write to
the NSW Government requesting a progress update be provided on implementation
of the Strategies and Plans.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Simons, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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6 CE8/25 Submission
on Sydney Water Environmental Protection Licence Review
(F2018/00124-003)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL,
THAT Council endorse
the submission to the NSW EPA proposing changes to improve water quality
protection in the Environmental Protection Licences for sewage treatment
plants within the Hornsby Local Government Area.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Simons, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Planning and Compliance Division
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7 PC12/25 Glenorie
Village Investigation Report and Draft Glenorie Village Place Plan
(F2025/00016-002)
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Ms Jan Primrose,
on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban Environment
Inc. addressed Council regarding this item.
Ms Katrina Emmett, of Galston addressed Council regarding
this item.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded
by COUNCILLOR BALL,
THAT:
1. The
Glenorie Village Investigation Report and draft Glenorie Village Place Plan
attached to Director’s Report No. PC12/25 be placed on public
exhibition for a period of six weeks in accordance with the consultation
strategy outlined in this report.
2. Following
exhibition, a report on submissions be presented to Council for
consideration.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Simons, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Infrastructure and Major Projects Division
Nil
PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mr George Nadwie, of Galston Area Residents Association addressed
Council regarding the Draft Planning Proposal, 1-3 Johnson Road, Galston.
Mr Ed Harrison, of Galston addressed Council regarding the Draft
Planning Proposal, 1-3 Johnson Road, Galston.
Ms Jan Primrose, on behalf of Protecting Your Suburban
Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding the Draft Planning Proposal, 1-3
Johnson Road, Galston.
Mr John Inshaw, of Galston addressed
Council regarding the Draft Planning Proposal, 1-3 Johnson Road, Galston.
Ms Katrina Emmett, of Galston addressed Council regarding
the Draft Planning Proposal, 1-3 Johnson Road, Galston.
Questions with Notice
Nil
Mayor's Notes
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8 MN6/25 Mayor's
Notes 01 June 2025 to 30 June 2025
(F2004/07053-002)
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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.
Sunday 1st June
2025 – The Mayor attended Asquith Football Club’s Female
Football Day, at Asquith Park.
Monday 2nd June
2025 – The Mayor attended a Gawura Cultural Immersions Performance,
in the Hornsby Mall.
Thursday 5th June
2025 – The Mayor attended the 2025 Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai District
Medal Presentation Ceremony, Hornsby Fire Control Centre, Cowan.
Friday 13th June
2025 – The Mayor attended Remagine Art Prize Opening Night,
Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby.
Friday 13th June
2025 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor McClelland attended
Neighbourhood Knit-in, at Hornsby Library.
Saturday 14th
June 2025 – The Mayor attended the opening of Greenway Park Sports
Hub, Cherrybrook.
Sunday 15th June
2025 – The Mayor attended the Sydney Metro North Winter Distance
Championships, at Galston Aquatic Leisure Centre.
Monday 16th June
2025 – The Mayor visited the National Centre for Childhood Grief,
Hornsby.
Tuesday 17th June
2025 – The Mayor attended Refugee Week Celebrations, hosted by
Hornsby / Ku-Ring-Gai Multicultural Network, at the Gordon Baptist Church,
Gordon.
Wednesday 18th
June 2025 - The Mayor hosted one Citizenship Ceremony in the Council Administration
Building, Hornsby.
Thursday 19th June 2025
– The Mayor attended a Lifeline Connect Session, at Hornsby Library.
Friday 20th June
2025 – The Mayor attended a changeover dinner, hosted by West
Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook Rotary Club, at Springfield House, Dural.
Sunday 22nd June
2025 – The Mayor attended Hornsby Heights Female Football
Celebration Day, at Montview Oval, Hornsby Heights.
Sunday 22nd June
2025 – The Mayor attended Penno Pickleballers Opening Ceremony, at
Pennant Hills Park.
Saturday 28th
June 2025 – The Mayor attended the re-opening of Berowra Library,
Berowra.
Sunday 29th June
2025 – The Mayor attended Glenorie Mission Church’s 126th
Anniversary, Glenorie.
Sunday 29th June
2025 – The Mayor attended Pennant Hills Junior’s AFL
Kickability Gala Day, at Ern Holmes Oval, Pennant Hills.
Sunday 29th June
2025 – The Mayor attended a changeover lunch, hosted by the Rotary
Club of Beecroft, at the Epping Club.
Monday 30th June
2025 – The Mayor attended Asquith Girls High School’s Dance
Night Performance, at the Chatswood Concourse Theatre.
cALLED OVER AND NOTED
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Notices of Motion
Nil
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
THE MEETING concluded at .7.41pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
13 August 2025, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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