MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at Council Chambers, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 12
November 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, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons and
Tilbury.
NATIONAL
ANTHEM
OPENING
PRAYER
Pastor Sabina Yangao from the Truth and Victory Church,
Hornsby, 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 Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary
Interest in relation to Item 6 - PC18/25 REPORT ON SUBMISSIONS – GLENORIE
VILLAGE INVESTIGATION REPORT AND DRAFT VILLAGE PLACE PLAN. Refer to that item
for details.
COUNCILLOR SEAGLOVE declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary
Interest in relation to Item 6 - PC18/25 REPORT ON SUBMISSIONS – GLENORIE
VILLAGE INVESTIGATION REPORT AND DRAFT VILLAGE PLACE PLAN. Refer to that item
for details.
COUNCILLOR WADDELL declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary
Interest in relation to Item 6 - PC18/25 REPORT ON SUBMISSIONS – GLENORIE
VILLAGE INVESTIGATION REPORT AND DRAFT VILLAGE PLACE PLAN. Refer to that item
for details.
COUNCILLOR TILBURY declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary
Interest in relation to Item 10 - NOM8/25 COMPANION ANIMALS AMENDMENT (CONTROL
OF CATS) BILL 2025. Refer to that item for details.
confirmation
of minutes
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH, seconded by COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD,
THAT the Minutes of the
General Meeting held on Wednesday 8 October 2025 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
COUNCILLOR TILBURY tabled a
petition at the meeting with 173 signatures in requesting a footpath for
Wareemba Avenue, Thornleigh.
presentations
Nil
Rescission Motions
Nil
Mayoral Minutes
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1 MM8/25 Acknowledgement
of Mr Ian Browning, Friends of Fagan Park
(F2004/05879-007)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Waddell,
seconded by COUNCILLOR McClelland,
THAT Council
formally acknowledge and thank Mr Ian Browning for his many years of
voluntary service as Honorary Curator of the Friends of Fagan Park and for
his contribution to the preservation and celebration of local heritage.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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12 MM9/25 Resignation
of General Manager and Appointment of an Acting General Manager - Delegation
and Power of Attorney
(F2004/09419-015)
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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 Waddell, seconded by COUNCILLOR gREENWOOD,
THAT:
1. Council
thank Mr Steven Head for his outstanding service, dedication and commitment
to the Hornsby Shire community and extend our best wishes to him for the next
stages of his career.
2. That
the Power of Attorney granted to Mr Steven Head on 11 December 2024 be
revoked.
3. Council
appoints the Director Corporate Support, Mr Glen Magus to be Acting General
Manager from 12 November 2025 until 12 July 2026 or until such time as the
new General Manager is appointed.
4. The
following delegation be granted to the Acting General Manager, and any person
holding the position in an acting capacity:
Delegation of
Authority
Pursuant to the powers of
delegation conferred on Council by Sections 377 and 381 of the Local
Government Act 1993 (NSW), HORNSBY SHIRE COUNCIL delegates to GLEN
MAGUS, Acting General Manager of the Council, the power to exercise all
the functions, powers, duties, and authorities conferred upon Council
pursuant to:
1. The
Local Government Act 1993 (NSW).
2. The
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW).
3. All
other Acts whatsoever under which Council has functions, powers, duties, and
authorities.
4. All
regulations, by-laws, rules and the like made by or under any of the Acts
referred to in 1, 2 or 3 above.
Subject to any resolution
made from time to time by the said Council and provided always that such
delegation of powers shall not and shall not be deemed to extend to:
1. Any
of the matters expressly reserved to the Council in section 377 of the Local
Government Act 1993 (NSW).
2. The
alteration of the meeting cycle of Council.
3. The
overview and direction of business activities.
4. The
role of the Mayor as provided for in and determined under section 226 of the Local
Government Act 1993 (NSW).
5. Major
unique items where no policy, practice or code of the Council exists.
6. Adoption
of Local Environmental Plans, Development Control Plans and section 7.11 and
7.12 Contribution Plans pursuant to the Environmental Planning and Assessment
Act 1979 (NSW).
7. Adoption
of Council policies and codes.
8. Items
in respect of which the Mayor or a Councillor has specifically requested the
Acting General Manager to place before Council for determination by Council.
Subject to the provisions
of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) and the other Acts referred to above
the functions, powers, duties and authorities hereby delegated by Council to
the General Manager pursuant to this resolution remain in force until
otherwise revised or revoked by resolution of the Council; and
Subject to Council
reviewing each delegation during the first 12 months of each term of office.
5. The
following Power of Attorney be granted to the General Manager:
Power of Attorney
1. The
Council appoints Glen Magus, Acting General Manager of the Hornsby
Shire Council to be its Attorney. Council’s Attorney may exercise
authority conferred on him by Part 2 of the Powers of Attorney Act 2003 (NSW)
to do so on Council’s behalf anything Council may lawfully authorise an
Attorney to do. Council’s Attorney’s authority is subject to any
additional powers and restrictions specified in Part 2 of this document.
2. This
Power of Attorney operates from 12 November 2025 until 12 July 2026 unless
the Acting General Manager vacates office prior to this date.
PART 2 – Additional Powers and Restrictions
This Power
of Attorney is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
This Power of Attorney
authorises the Attorney to execute documents, dealings and instruments
relating to the matter detailed in the Schedule and for the purpose of giving
effect to resolutions of the Council where resolutions are required relating
to the matters, including those detailed in the Schedule:
SCHEDULE
1. The
creation (whether by acquisition or other means), disposal or extinguishment
of an interest in land.
2. The
creation, disposal, variation or extinguishment of a right, obligation,
easement, or other interest in land.
3. Contracts,
and all other necessary documents, for the purchase and sale of land.
4. Licences
and leases.
5. Contracts
for works services and supply of goods.
6. The
Common Seal of Council be affixed to the Power of Attorney document.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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13 MM10/25 Acknowledgement
of Beecroft and District Garden Club
(F2004/05879-007)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR WADDELL,
seconded by COUNCILLOR TILBURY,
THAT Council
formally acknowledge and thank the Beecroft and District Garden Club for
their voluntary service in contribution to the garden display at the Beecroft
Station Gardens which was also recently acknowledged by the Garden Clubs of
Australia through the Eleanor McLeod Award.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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14 MM11/25 Recognition
of Mrs Nan Horne OAM
(F2004/05879-007)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR Waddell, seconded by COUNCILLOR McIntosh,
THAT Council
formally recognise and congratulate Mrs Nan Horne on the occasion of her
100th birthday and acknowledge her outstanding service to Hornsby Shire
Council and the local community.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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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 4, 6, 9, 10 and 11 were withdrawn for discussion.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH seconded by COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD
THAT the recommendations in respect of
items 2, 3, 5 and 7 be adopted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Simons, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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 or provide a submission to
Council 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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2 GM48/25 Hornsby
Shire Council 2024-2025 Annual Report
(F2024/00060)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR McIntosh, seconded by COUNCILLOR Greenwood,
THAT the:
1. Hornsby
Shire Council 2024-2025 Annual Report attached to General Manager’s
Report No. GM48/25 be endorsed.
2. Annual
Report be supplemented by Council’s 2024/25 Audited Financial
Statements which were “presented to the public” at the 8 October
2025 General Meeting (Director’s Report No. CS56/25) in accordance with
the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Corporate Support Division
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3 CS57/25 Pecuniary
Interest and Other Matters Returns - Disclosures by Councillors and
Designated Persons
(F2024/00316)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR McIntosh, seconded by COUNCILLOR Greenwood,
THAT Council note
the Written Returns of Interest recently lodged with the General Manager by
Councillors and Designated Staff have been tabled as required by the Local
Government Act and Councils Code of Conduct.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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4 CS60/25 2025/26
Budget - September 2025 Quarter Review
(F2025/00067)
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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 McClelland,
THAT the September 2025 Quarter Review of the Operational
Plan (Budget) for 2025/26 be received and noted.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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5 CS62/25 Investments
And Borrowings For 2025/2026 - Status For The Period Ending 30 September 2025
(F2004/06987-02)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF
COUNCILLOR McIntosh, seconded by COUNCILLOR Greenwood,
THAT the contents of
Director’s Report No. CS62/25 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
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6 PC18/25 Report
on Submissions - Glenorie Village Investigation Report and Draft Glenorie
Village Place Plan
(F2025/00016-002)
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Note:
COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest
in this item under Clause 5.11 of Council's Code of Conduct (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 a
resident of the rural area of Hornsby LGA. As a resident of Galston, I shop
and have friends in the Glenorie suburb and its surrounds but no actual
interests in or impact from decisions made in Item 6.” The explanation
of why the interest does not require further action in the circumstances was “I
reside in Galston which is in the rural area of Hornsby LGA but I have no
actual interests in and around the Glenorie area.”
Note: COUNCILLOR SEAGLOVE
declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item under
Clause 5.11 of Council's Code of Conduct (see Declarations of Interest in
these Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR SEAGLOVE on
the Declaration of Interest form as “I currently reside in a rural area
of Hornsby Shire”. The explanation of why the interest does not require
further action in the circumstances was “The property is not situated
in Glenorie.”
Note: COUNCILLOR WADDELL
declared a Less Than Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item under
Clause 5.11 of Council's Code of Conduct (see Declarations of Interest in
these Minutes). The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR WADDELL on
the Declaration of Interest form as “Resident of Galston in Rural
Area”. The explanation of why the interest does not require further
action in the circumstances was “No benefit – resident only”.
Mr Robert Cable, of Glenorie addressed Council regarding
this item.
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.
Mr Jonathon Laphos, of Glenorie addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mrs Gloria Preller, of Glenorie addressed Council
regarding this item.
Mr John Inshaw, of Galston addressed Council regarding
this item.
Mrs Patricia Schwartz, of Glenorie addressed Council
regarding this item.
MOVED ON THE MOTION
OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR McClelland,
THAT:
1. Council
finalise the Glenorie Investigation Report and adopt the draft Glenorie
Village Place Plan attached to Director’s Report No. PC18/25.
2. A
planning proposal be prepared to implement Action 1 (Small rural lots) and
Action 3 (Commercial and residential) from the Glenorie Village Place Plan.
3. A
Strategic Bushfire Study be prepared for the eastern side of Moores Road to
determine the ability of the area to accommodate lot sizes consistent with
the surrounding 2ha area, in accordance with the recommendations from the
Glenorie Village Investigation Report.
4. Council
endorse the submission attached to Director’s Report No. PC18/25 to The
Hills Shire Council concerning its draft Glenorie Place Strategy.
5. Submitters
be advised of Council’s decision.
AN
AMENDMENT WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BALL, seconded by COUNCILLOR SIMONS
THAT:
1.
Given the level of interest and divided opinions in
submissions from the community, Council defer consideration of this matter to
enable:
a)
further discussion of the objections and options to
address the matters raised; and
b)
further consultation with state agencies including Sydney
Water, Rural Fire Service, Department of Primary Industries and Regional
Development and Transport for NSW.
2.
Submitters be advised of Council’s decision.
THE AMENDMENT MOVED BY COUNCILLOR BALL, seconded by
COUNCILLOR SIMONS, WAS PUT AND LOST.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball and Simons
AGAINST: Councillors
Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Tilbury and
Waddell
THE MOTION MOVED BY COUNCILLOR
TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND, WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
FOR:
Councillors
Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Tilbury and
Waddell
AGAINST: Councillors
Ball and Simons
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Infrastructure and Major Projects Division
Nil
Confidential Items
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7 CS64/25 Acquisition
by Agreement - Easement Galston
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.
(F2025/00227)
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR MCINTOSH,
seconded by COUNCILLOR GREENWOOD,
THAT Council authorise the
General Manager to progress the matter in line with the Next Steps outlined
in the Discussion Section of Confidential Director’s Report No.
CS64/25.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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PUBLIC FORUM – NON AGENDA ITEMS
Mr Ben Simmonds, of Thornleigh addressed Council regarding
Charles Curtis Park, Thornleigh.
Mr George Nadwie, on behalf of the Galston Area Residents
Association 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 Ed Harrison, of Galston addressed Council regarding the Draft
Planning Proposal, 1-3 Johnson Road, Galston.
Mr Vernon Ferrao, of Normanhurst addressed Council regarding
pedestrian safety in Normanhurst.
Mr John Inshaw, 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 MN10/25 Mayor's
Notes 01 October 2025 to 31 October 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.
Friday 3rd
October 2025 – On behalf of the Mayor, Deputy Mayor Councillor
McClelland attended Chinese Australian Services Society Art Troupe &
Hornsby activity group.
Friday 3rd
October 2025 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor McIntosh attended
Thornleigh CHSP NSSG (Korean) Group’s Korean Moon Festival Celebration,
at Thornleigh Hillcrest Uniting Church Hall.
Saturday 4th
October 2025 – The Mayor attended Northern District Cricket
Club’s Centenary Match and lunch, at Mark Taylor Oval.
Sunday 5th
October 2025 – The Mayor attended Friends of Fagan Park’s
open day, at Fagan Park.
Friday 10th
October 2025 – The Mayor attended Diwali 2025, hosted by Sydney
Community Group at The Epping Club.
Saturday 11th
October 2025 – The Mayor attended Love in the Name of Christ
Thanksgiving, AGM and morning tea at St John’s Anglican Church,
Asquith.
Thursday 16th
October 2025 – The Mayor attended the Opening Ceremony of the new
cricket nets at Glenorie District Cricket Club, at Led Shore Oval.
Friday 17th
October 2025 – The Mayor attended the Opening of the 2024 Hornsby
Art Prize Local Artist Award winner David Collins Exhibition. At Wallarobba
Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby.
Friday 17th
October 2025 – The Mayor attended the Social Local
Collective’s Multicultural Dinner at Turramurra Uniting Church.
Saturday 18th
October 2025 – The Mayor attended the Buddhist Robe Offering
Ceremony, hosted by Dhamma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara Inc at Cherrybrook
Community and Cultural Centre.
Wednesday 22nd
October 2025 – The Mayor hosted three Citizenship Ceremonies in the
Council Administration Building, Hornsby.
Saturday 25th
October 2025 – On behalf of the Mayor, Councillor McIntosh attended
Multicultural Seniors Association’s Forever Young Dance Competition, at
Pennant Hills Community Centre.
Saturday 25th
October 2025 – The Mayor attended Pearls to Plates, hosted by
Broken Bar Pearl Farm.
Sunday 26th
October 2025 – The Mayor attended Inala Fair in Cherrybrook.
Tuesday 28 October 2025
– The Mayor attended the Hornsby Shire Council Retail Information
Session, at Hornsby RSL.
Wednesday 29th
October 2025 – The Mayor attended Northern Suburbs Football
Association’s High School Cub at North Turramurra Recreation Area.
Friday 31st
October 2025 – The Mayor attended the NorthConnex 5th
Anniversary Celebration in West Pennant Hills.
CALLED OVER and noted
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Notices of Motion
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9 NOM7/25 Environmental
Planning and Assessment Amendment (Planning System Reforms) Bill 2025
(F2004/06261-02)
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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 SIMONS, seconded by COUNCILLOR BALL,
THAT Council:
1. Note
with concern that the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Planning System
Reforms) Bill 2025 reduces local planning control and transparency, while
decreasing community input and confidence in planning decisions.
2. Seek
clarity in how developments will be identified for the Targeted Assessment
Development (TAD) Pathway, and determined with the removal of the Regional
Panels.
3. Seek
clarity in how the proposed new authorities meet appropriate standards for
accountability, transparency and oversight in the
planning system.
4. Note
concern about the expansion of Complying Development that takes away the
involvement of local communities in how their areas are developed into the
future.
5. Write
to the Premier, the Leader of the Opposition, the Minister and Shadow
Ministers for Planning and Public Spaces, and the Member for Hornsby, James
Wallace MP, expressing concerns noted above and requesting meaningful
consultation and engagement on development of the regulations for
implementation.
6. Continue
to advocate
through Local Government NSW and the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of
Councils for a coordinated metropolitan local-government response to the
reforms.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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10 NOM8/25 Companion
Animals Amendment (Control of Cats) Bill 2025
(F2009/00370)
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Note: COUNCILLOR TILBURY declared a Less Than
Significant Non-Pecuniary Interest in this item under Clause 5.11 of
Council's Code of Conduct (see Declarations of Interest in these Minutes).
The nature of interest was stated by COUNCILLOR TILBURY on the Declaration of
Interest form as “The Item is calling for an amendment to the NSW
Animal Companions Act, specifically regarding control of pet cats. My family
owns a pet cat”. The explanation of why the interest does not require
further action in the circumstances was “Our family cat is an indoor
pet cat and owning a cat will not impact my ability to consider this item in
an uninfluenced way”
Ms Katrina Emmett, of Galston
addressed Council regarding this item.
RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BALL, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND,
THAT Council:
1. Note the objective of this Bill is to provide for
measures to prevent cats from:
a) Escaping
from the place where the cat is kept, or
b) Leaving
the place without being under the control of a person.
2. Note
the Bill:
a) Creates
a clear duty for cat owners to keep their pets contained to their property.
b) Empowers
councils to make and enforce reasonable orders to prevent cats from escaping.
c) Protects
vulnerable people through fair and compassionate enforcement.
d) Helps
stop the flow of lost and abandoned pets into the feral cat population.
3. Support the Companion Animals Amendment (Control of Cats)
Bill 2025
4. Acknowledge effective cat containment
a) Protects
native wildlife and local biodiversity by reducing injury and death from
domestic roaming cat predation.
b) Improves
the wellbeing of domestic cats by reducing their risk of injury or death from
vehicle strikes, dog attacks, ticks, poisoning, infections from cat fights or
contracting diseases like feline aids virus.
5. Write to the NSW Minister for Local Government, the NSW
Minister for the Environment, the NSW Premier and Local Members of Parliament
for Hornsby, Epping and Wahroonga:
a) Expressing Hornsby
Council’s support for the Bill.
b) Urging the Ministers
and MPs to support the Bill.
c) Requesting State
funding for councils to support education, compliance and animal shelter
capacity.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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11 NOM9/25 Use
of Synthetic Fibre Halloween Decorations
(F2025/00052)
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RESOLVED
ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR BALL, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND,
THAT
Council:
1. Note
community concern about the use of synthetic spider web and fake snow
decorations during Halloween, which pose risks to local wildlife and
contribute to microplastic pollution.
2. Hold
a strategy session amongst Councillors on what role Council can play in
educating residents on the use of synthetic and single use decorations.
FOR:
Councillors
Ball, Conley, Greenwood, McClelland, McIntosh, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons,
Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
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Supplementary Reports
Nil
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
THE MEETING concluded at 9.05pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday
10 December 2025, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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