MINUTES OF General Meeting
Held at COUNCIL CHAMBERS, HORNSBY
on Wednesday 8 April 2026
at 7:00 PM
WELCOME TO Country
A Welcome to Country was given by the Darug and GuriNgai Traditional Owner representative, Auntie Ros Fogg OAM.
PRESENT
Councillors Waddell (Chairman), Ball, Greenwood, McClelland, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, and Tilbury
NATIONAL ANTHEM
OPENING PRAYER
Reverend Timothy Mildenhall from St John’s Anglican Church, Asquith 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
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
petitionS
NIL
presentations
NIL
Rescission Motions
NIL
Mayoral Minutes
NIL
ITEMS PASSED BY EXCEPTION
Items 2, 4, 5 and 9 were withdrawn for discussion.
RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR Tilbury, seconded by COUNCILLOR McClelland,
THAT the recommendations in respect of items 1, 3 and 6 be adopted.
FOR: Councillors Ball, Greenwood, McClelland, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Nil
For the sake of clarity, the above items are recorded in Agenda sequence.
Note: Items 7 and 8 were called over and noted.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Office of the General Manager
Corporate Support Division
Community and Environment Division
Nil
Planning and Compliance Division
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4 PC6/26 Planning Proposal - 675-685 Old Northern Road, Dural (PP/1/2025) |
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RESOLVED ON THE MOTION OF COUNCILLOR TILBURY, seconded by COUNCILLOR MCCLELLAND, THAT: 1. Council support progression of the Planning Proposal for Nos. 675-685 Old Northern Road, Dural, as amended and attached to Director’s Report PC6/26 to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for a Gateway determination. 2. Subject to a Gateway Determination, a refined Planning Proposal, draft Development Control Plan and draft Planning Agreement be prepared to respond to Gateway conditions and be presented in a future report to Council for consideration prior to exhibition.
FOR: Councillors Greenwood, McClelland, McSweeney, Seaglove, Simons, Tilbury and Waddell
AGAINST: Councillor Ball
Note: Councillor Ball abstained from voting on the Motion. Therefore, in accordance with Clause 11.5 of Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Ball was taken to have voted against the Motion. |
Infrastructure and Major Projects Division
Nil
Confidential Items
Questions with Notice
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7 QWN2/26 1-3 Johnson Road Draft Planning Proposal (F2023/00047-003) |
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ASKED BY COUNCILLOR Tilbury TO The General Manager: What is the total amount spent on the draft rezoning proposal for 1 – 3 Johnson Road, Galston, between July 2022, when Council resolved to develop a feasibility analysis to convert Council land into industrial units, to 11 March 2026, when Council abandoned the rezoning proposal.
A Response to the Question with Notice asked by COUNCILLOR Tilbury to the General Manager, - QWN2/26, is provided below: The total life to date direct cost on the proposal to consider rezoning 1 - 3 Johnson Road, Galston between July 2022 and 11 March 2026 is $323,016 (excl GST). CALLED OVER AND NOTED |
Mayor's Notes
Notices of Motion
MATTERS OF URGENCY
Nil
THE MEETING concluded at 8.00pm.
These Minutes were confirmed at the meeting held on Wednesday 13 May 2026, at which meeting the signature hereunder was subscribed.
CONFIRMED CHAIRMAN
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