Cr Rhonda Hoban (Mayor) |
Cr John Ainsworth |
Cr Brian Finlayson |
Cr Paula Flack |
Cr Kim MacDonald |
Cr Anne Smyth |
Cr Elaine South |
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ALSO PRESENT
Michael Coulter (General Manager) |
Scott Norman (AGM Corporate Services) |
Paul Gallagher (AGM Engineering Services) |
Monika Schuhmacher (Minute Secretary) |
APOLOGIES
Cr Martin Ballangarry OAM, Cr Bob Morrison
PRAYER
Capt Steve Dorman from The Salvation Army offered a prayer on behalf of the Nambucca Minister's Association.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor R Hoban declared a non-pecuniary significant conflict of interest in Item 9.3 Valla Quarry - Addendum to Quarry Environmental Management Plan under the Local Government Act as Cr Hoban was involved in negotiating conditions of consent for this development prior to becoming a Councillor. Cr Hoban left the meeting for this item.
Councillor PF Flack declared a non-pecuniary significant conflict of interest in Item 9.5 Valuation for Site for Proposed Health One Facility - 4 Fred Brain Avenue, Nambucca Heads under the Local Government Act as Cr Flack is an employee of Mid North Coast Local Health District the proposed buyer of the site. Cr Flack left the meeting for this item.
Councillor K MacDonald declared a pecuniary conflict of interest in Item 11.4 Nambucca District Water Supply Steering Committee Meeting - 5 March 2014 under the Local Government Act as Cr MacDonald’s family is the contractor providing fuel for dam construction and she is in daily contact with Haslin Construction.. Cr MacDonald left the meeting for this item.
Councillor K MacDonald declared a pecuniary conflict of interest in Item 11.5 Bowraville Off River Water Storage - Insurance Excess under the Local Government Act as Cr MacDonald’s employer is the contractor providing fuel for dam construction and she is in daily contact with Haslin Construction.. Cr MacDonald left the meeting for this item.
NOTICE OF MOTION - CR Hoban
NOTICE OF MOTION - CR Hoban
NOTICE OF MOTION - CR Hoban
NOTICE OF MOTION - CR Hoban
ITEM 5.4 SF1933 270314 Notice Of Motion - RMS Response To Request To Bridge The Macksville Floodplain (SF841) |
That Council make further representations regarding the option of bridging the Nambucca Valley floodplain in preference to a filled embankment and culverts.
Amendment: (Ainsworth/Flack)
1 That Council make further representations regarding the option of bridging the Nambucca Valley floodplain in preference to a filled embankment and culverts.
Further, that Council make representation to the Minister outlining the concerns regarding the impact of the construction phase re the availability of cut and fill and the length of the construction period and the long term maintenance costs and possible impact of additional flooding issue. That the Minister note that the beams for the Kempsey bypass were manufactured locally (in Nambucca Shire) and this will result in additional employment for Nambucca Shire.
2 That Council request from the Minister the difference in cost between an earthen filled embankment and bridging including construction and whole-of-life-costs.
3 That Council ask where the earth for the earthen embankment is being sourced.
The amendment was carried and it became the motion and it was:
156/14 Resolved: (Ainsworth/Flack)
1 That Council make further representations regarding the option of bridging the Nambucca Valley floodplain in preference to a filled embankment and culverts.
Further, that Council make representation to the Minister outlining the concerns regarding the impact of the construction phase re the availability of cut and fill and the length of the construction period and the long term maintenance costs and possible impact of additional flooding issue. That the Minister note that the beams for the Kempsey bypass were manufactured locally (in Nambucca Shire) and this will result in additional employment for Nambucca Shire.
2 That Council request from the Minister advice as to the difference in cost between an earthen filled embankment and bridging including construction and whole-of-life-costs.
3 That Council ask where the earth for the earthen embankment is being sourced. |
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Resolved: (Flack/South)
That the following delegations be heard: Item 9.5 Valuation for Site for Proposed Health One Facility - 4 Fred Brain Avenue i) Mr Kevin Mills |
Cr Flack left the meeting for this Item at 5.51 pm and returned after the conclusion at 6.12 pm.
Mr Mills addressed Council to speaking notes a copy of which is filed on DA 2013/092.
ITEM 9.5 DA2013/092 270314 Valuation for Site for Proposed Health One Facility - 4 Fred Brain Avenue, Nambucca Heads |
1 That Council adopt a sale price of $90,000 (excluding GST) for the site of the proposed Health One community health facility in Fred Brain Avenue, Nambucca Heads.
2 That following settlement, Council make a donation of $35,000 to the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc. for their work in providing cancer support services in the community.
Amendment: (Hoban/Ainsworth)
1 That Council adopt a sale price of $90,000 (excluding GST) for the site of the proposed Health One community health facility in Fred Brain Avenue, Nambucca Heads.
2 That following settlement, Council make a donation of $35,000 to the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc. for their work in providing cancer support services in the community.
3 That the $55,000 less valuation expenses be allocated to the work identified on the EJ Biffin Playing Fields master plan.
The amendment was carried and it became the motion and it was:
1 That Council adopt a sale price of $90,000 (excluding GST) for the site of the proposed Health One community health facility in Fred Brain Avenue, Nambucca Heads.
2 That following settlement, Council make a donation of $35,000 to the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc. for their work in providing cancer support services in the community.
3 That the $55,000 less valuation expenses be allocated to the work identified on the EJ Biffin Playing Fields master plan.
Amendment: (MacDonald/Smyth)
1 That Council adopt a sale price of $90,000 (excluding GST) for the site of the proposed Health One community health facility in Fred Brain Avenue, Nambucca Heads.
2 That Council attribute an amount of $35,000 to the General Donation fund to be earmarked specifically for health related and not for profit organisations; and further, that expressions of interest are called.
3 That the $55,000 less valuation expenses be allocated to the work identified on the EJ Biffin Playing Fields master plan.
The amendment was LOST.
157/14 Resolved: (Hoban/Ainsworth)
1 That Council adopt a sale price of $90,000 (excluding GST) for the site of the proposed Health One community health facility in Fred Brain Avenue, Nambucca Heads.
2 That following settlement, Council make a donation of $35,000 to the Nambucca Valley Cancer Support Group Inc. for their work in providing cancer support services in the community.
3 That the $55,000 less valuation expenses be allocated to the work identified on the EJ Biffin Playing Fields master plan. |
ASKING OF QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE
There were no Questions with Notice.
QUESTIONS FOR CLOSED MEETING WHERE DUE NOTICE HAS BEEN RECEIVED
There were no Questions for Closed Meeting where due Notice has been received.
General Manager Report
158/14 RESOLVED: (Ainsworth/Smyth)
That the list of outstanding actions and reports be noted and received for information by Council.
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Cr Hoban left the meeting for this Item at 6.32 pm and returned after the conclusion of the Item at 6.49 pm
Cr Ainsworth took the Chair for the duration of this Item.
Cr Hoban resumed the Chair at 6.49 pm
ITEM 9.4 SF1930 270314 Report on the Financial Impact of Reducing the Cost of Dogs Purchased from the Pound to $150 per Dog |
That Council advertise a change in its fees and charges to sell dogs from its pound for $150.00 with the funding subsidy to initially be provided from the Environmental Levy with grant funding to be sought in the longer term from the Government’s foreshadowed response to the report from the Companion Animals Taskforce.
Amendment: (Flack/Smyth)
That Council advertise a change in its fees and charges to sell dogs from its pound for $150.00; that the subsidy initially be provided from the surplus donation budget and that the subsidy is only available for dogs that are desexed, micro chipped, vaccinated and registered and it be limited to two dogs per person per year.
The amendment was carried and it became the motion and it was:
161/14 Resolved: (Flack/Smyth)
That Council advertise a change in its fees and charges to sell dogs from its pound for $150.00; that the subsidy initially be provided from the surplus donation budget and that the subsidy is only available for dogs that are desexed, micro chipped, vaccinated and registered and it be limited to two dogs per person per year. |
Item 9.5 was dealt with under Delegations.
ITEM 9.14 SF732 270314 NSW Governments Sustainable Dredging Strategy - Rescuing our Waterways funding initiative |
170/14 RESOLVED: (Flack/Smyth)
That Council not apply for funding under the NSW Government’s Sustainable Dredging Strategy at this time.
171/14 Resolved: (Ainsworth/Finlayson)
That Council receives a report on what it needs to make an application for funding under the NSW Government’s Sustainable Dredging Strategy to develop a strategy and the costs involved. |
Assistant General Manager Corporate Services Report
178/14 RESOLVED: (MacDonald/Ainsworth)
That the schedule of dates for public Council meetings be noted and received for information by Council. |
Assistant General Manager Corporate Services Report - LATE
ITEM 10.3 SF1935 270314 Approval to proceed with ClubGRANTS application |
179/14 RESOLVED: (Flack/South)
That Council approve the preparation of ClubGRANTS 2014 grant application by the Grants Officer. |
Meeting adjourned at 8.15 pm.
Meeting resumed at 8.45 pm.
Assistant General Manager Engineering Services Report
Cr MacDonald left the meeting for this Item at 9.03 pm and returned after the conclusion of the Item at 9.04 pm.
Cr MacDonald left the meeting for this Item at 9.05 pm and returned after the conclusion of the Item at 9.08 pm.
Assistant General Manager Engineering Services Report – LATE
Assistant General Manager Engineering Services Report – LATE
ITEM 11.7 SF917 270314 Natural Resources Commission - Review into Weed Management |
1 That Council acknowledge the proposed changes to weed management may have effect on the funding and statutory/regulatory functions that currently exist for Council.
2 That Council lobby the Local Government Association to be regularly updated on any correspondence or changes to the draft recommendations implemented by the Natural Resources Commission.
3 That Council acknowledge that weed management is best delivered at a local level to ensure that new weed incursions are expediently controlled and widespread species are under effective management within current resource levels and funding limitations.
4 That Council respond to this report in regards to the issues raised in the report to Council.
Amendment: (Hoban/Flack)
1 That Council acknowledge the proposed changes to weed management may have effect on the funding and statutory/regulatory functions that currently exist for Council.
2 That Council lobby the Local Government Association to be regularly updated on any correspondence or changes to the draft recommendations implemented by the Natural Resources Commission.
3 That Council acknowledge the importance of local identification and treatment of weeds but also acknowledge that there needs to be a regional approach to management and control in order to achieve the best result.
4 That Council respond to this report in regards to the issues raised in the report to Council.
5 That Council receive a six monthly report on the activities of the Noxious Weeds Inspector.
The amendment is carried and it become the motion and it was:
186/14 Resolved: (Hoban/Flack)
1 That Council acknowledge the proposed changes to weed management may have effect on the funding and statutory/regulatory functions that currently exist for Council.
2 That Council lobby the Local Government Association to be regularly updated on any correspondence or changes to the draft recommendations implemented by the Natural Resources Commission.
3 That Council acknowledge the importance of local identification and treatment of weeds but also acknowledge that there needs to be a regional approach to management and control in order to achieve the best result.
4 That Council respond to this report in regards to the issues raised in the report to Council.
5 That Council receive a six monthly report on the activities of the Noxious Weeds Inspector. |
Assistant General Manager Engineering Services Report
For Confidential Business Paper in Closed Meeting
ITEM 12.1 SF818 270314 Nambucca District Water Supply - Documentation of Management Plans for Off River Storage Water Licence
It is recommended that the Council resolve into closed session with the press and public excluded to allow consideration of this item, as provided for under Section 10A(2) (d) of the Local Government Act, 1993, on the grounds that the 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.
For Confidential Business Paper in Closed Meeting
ITEM 12.2 SF1851 270314 Restructuring of Information Technology Section
It is recommended that the Council resolve into closed session with the press and public excluded to allow consideration of this item, as provided for under Section 10A(2) (a) of the Local Government Act, 1993, on the grounds that the report contains personnel matters concerning particular individuals.
For Confidential Business Paper in Closed Meeting
ITEM 12.3 Q011/2013 270314 Q011/2013 Quotations Road Patching Unit - Local Government Procurement
It is recommended that the Council resolve into closed session with the press and public excluded to allow consideration of this item, as provided for under Section 10A(2) (d) of the Local Government Act, 1993, on the grounds that the 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.
CLOSED MEETING
The Ordinary Council Meeting's Meeting IN CLOSED MEETING commenced at 9.25 pm.
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That Ordinary Council Meeting resume in Open Meeting. The Ordinary Council Meeting resumed IN OPEN MEETING at 9.50 pm. |
FROM COUNCIL IN CLOSED MEETING
Assistant General Manager Engineering Services Report
For Confidential Business Paper in Closed Meeting
For Confidential Business Paper in Closed Meeting
For Confidential Business Paper in Closed Meeting
ITEM 12.3 Q011/2013 270314 Q011/2013 Quotations Road Patching Unit - Local Government Procurement |
189/14 RESOLVED: (Ainsworth/South)
That the information be noted. |
General Manager Report – LATE
CLOSURE
There being no further business the Mayor then closed the meeting the time being 9.50 pm.
Confirmed and signed by the Mayor on 10 April 2014.
CR RHONDA HOBAN
MAYOR
(CHAIRPERSON)