Cr Rhonda Hoban (Mayor) |
Cr John Ainsworth |
Cr Martin Ballangarry OAM |
Cr Brian Finlayson |
Cr Paula Flack |
Cr Kim MacDonald |
Cr Bob Morrison |
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) |
PRAYER
Pastor Peter Lott, Christian Life Centre, offered a prayer on behalf of the Nambucca Minister's Association.
DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Councillor PF Flack declared a non-pecuniary significant conflict of interest in Item 10.2 Second Report on the Draft NSW Rural Fire Service 2016/17 BID under the Local Government Act as Cr Flack is a member of the North Arm RFS Brigade. Council’s decision may affect RFS proposed budget with regard to replacement of North Arm Brigade Cat 9 Vehicle. Cr Flack left the meeting for this item.
Councillor B Morrison declared a non-pecuniary less significant conflict of interest in Item 10.8 Adoption of Plan of Management for Duffo's Restawhile on Link Road Nambucca Heads under the Local Government Act as Cr Morrison is a member of the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads. He holds no Executive position in the Club and is not involved in any decision making committees.
Councillor B Morrison declared a non-pecuniary less significant conflict of interest in Item 11.1 Outstanding Water Account under the Local Government Act as Cr Morrison is a member of the organisation. He holds no Executive position and is not involved in any decision making..
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Ordinary Council Meeting 28 January 2016
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58 /16 RESOLVED: (Flack/South)
That the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting of 28 January 2016 be confirmed. |
NOTICE OF MOTION - CR ballangarry—late
ITEM 5.3 SF2183 110216 Notice of Motion – Request for Leave – Cr Ballangarry |
59/16 Resolved: (Ballangarry/Flack)
That Cr Ballangarry OAM be granted leave from 18 to 27 February 2016 inclusive. |
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RECOMMENDATION
That the following delegations be heard:
Item 5.1 Notice of Motion - Climate Change i) Mrs Janine Reed - Resident
Item 5.2 Notice of Motion - Sale of 290m2 of Gordon Park i) Ms Georgette Allen—Objector ii) Mrs Kelli Leckie—Applicant
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Mrs Janine Reed addressed Council
NOTICE OF MOTION - CR Finlayson
ITEM 5.1 SF2183 110216 Notice of Motion - Climate Change (SF1075) |
1 That Council investigate and consider the impact of climate change (particularly relating to sea level rise and flooding) on Macksville, Nambucca Heads and Scotts Head.
2 If considered appropriate
a) take steps to limit further development in those areas considered likely to be adversely affected by sea level rise and flooding and
b) create by rezoning alternative sites for further development in areas not likely to be so affected and where provision of services will not be prohibitively expensive.
3 That as part of this consideration Council conduct an inspection of areas along Coronation Road and Bald Hills Road Macksville, Wellington Drive Nambucca Heads and the caravan park Scotts Head.
Amendment: (Finlayson/Ainsworth)
That this matter be deferred to the first Council meeting in April 2016.
The amendment was carried and it became the motion and it was:
59/16 Resolved: (Finlayson/Ainsworth)
That this matter be deferred to the first Council meeting in April 2016. |
DELEGATIONS continued (Item 5.2)
i) Mrs Kelli Leckie addressed Council.
ii) Ms Georgette Allen addressed Council.
NOTICE OF MOTION - CR Morrison
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
62/16 RESOLVED: (Finlayson/MacDonald)
That the list of outstanding actions and reports be noted and received for information by Council. |
63/16 Resolved: (MacDonald/Ainsworth)
That Item 9.8 be brought forward as there are interested parties in the gallery. |
The meeting adjourned at 7.36 pm.
The meeting resumed at 8.10 pm.
ITEM 9.5 SF2173 110216 Outstanding DAs greater than 12 months OR where submissions received - 22 January - 4 February 2016 |
66/16 RESOLVED: (Ainsworth/Flack)
That the information be noted by Council. |
Item 9.8 was dealt with earlier.
That Council’s Ranger’s report for January 2016 be received and noted by Council. |
Assistant General Manager Engineering Services Report
Cr Flack the meeting for this Item at 8.25 pm and returned after the conclusion of the Item at 8.31 pm.
ITEM 10.8 SF1092 110216 Adoption of Plan of Management for Duffo's Restawhile on Link Road Nambucca Heads |
1 That Council adopt the Plan of Management for the rest area on Link Road Nambucca Heads known as Duffo’s Restawhile.
2 That Council writes to the Lions’ Club of Nambucca Heads advising them that the Plan of Management was adopted by Council and advise that the installation of the timber barbecue is not suitable and not included within the Plan of Management and in regard to the birdbath that Council and the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads determine an appropriate location for the birdbath. Further, that the location of the birdbath be addressed in the Plan of Management.
3 That Council allocate an amount of $5000 from the Environmental Levy towards the solar lighting, recycled materials for fencing, native vegetation plantings and development of the car park area on an annual basis until the works identified within the Plan of Management are completed.
3 That Council seeks a works proposal from the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads for the use of the $5000 allocation and advise them that all purchases must be made through Council to comply with Council’s purchasing policy and procedures.
Amendment: (Flack/Smyth) 1 That Council adopt the Plan of Management for the rest area on Link Road Nambucca Heads known as Duffo’s Restawhile.
2 That Council writes to the Lions’ Club of Nambucca Heads advising them that the Plan of Management was adopted by Council and advise that the installation of the timber barbecue is not suitable and not included within the Plan of Management and in regard to the birdbath that Council and the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads determine an appropriate location for the birdbath. Further, that the location of the birdbath be addressed in the Plan of Management.
3 That Council allocate an amount of $5000 from the Environmental Levy towards the solar lighting, recycled materials for fencing, native vegetation plantings and other appropriate works identified in the Plan of Management which have environmental benefit are included on an annual basis until the works identified within the Plan of Management are completed.
4 That Council seeks a works proposal from the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads for the use of the $5000 allocation and advise them that all purchases must be made through Council to comply with Council’s purchasing policy and procedures.
The amendment was carried and it became the motion and it was:
77/16 Resolved: (Flack/Smyth)
1 That Council adopt the Plan of Management for the rest area on Link Road Nambucca Heads known as Duffo’s Restawhile.
2 That Council writes to the Lions’ Club of Nambucca Heads advising them that the Plan of Management was adopted by Council and advise that the installation of the timber barbecue is not suitable and not included within the Plan of Management and in regard to the birdbath that Council and the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads determine an appropriate location for the birdbath. Further, that the location of the birdbath be addressed in the Plan of Management.
3 That Council allocate an amount of $5000 from the Environmental Levy towards the solar lighting, recycled materials for fencing, native vegetation plantings and other appropriate works identified in the Plan of Management which have environmental benefit are included on an annual basis until the works identified within the Plan of Management are completed.
4 That Council seeks a works proposal from the Lions Club of Nambucca Heads for the use of the $5000 allocation and advise them that all purchases must be made through Council to comply with Council’s purchasing policy and procedures. |
General Manager Report
For Confidential Business Paper in Closed Meeting
ITEM 11.1 SF848 110216 Outstanding Water Account
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) (b) of the Local Government Act, 1993, on the grounds that the report contains a discussion in relation to the personal hardship of a resident or ratepayer.
For Confidential Business Paper in Closed Meeting
ITEM 11.2 T023/2015 110216 Tender T023/2015 for the Design and Construction of a Concrete Bridge over Taylors Arm on Boat Harbour Road Utungun
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 9.05 pm.
79/16 RESOLVED: (Flack/MacDonald)
That Ordinary Council Meeting resume in Open Meeting. The Ordinary Council Meeting resumed IN OPEN MEETING at 9.37 pm.
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FROM COUNCIL IN CLOSED MEETING
General Manager Report
For Confidential Business Paper in Closed Meeting
Note: Cr Finlayson left the meeting at 9.36 pm
For Confidential Business Paper in Closed Meeting
CLOSURE
There being no further business the Mayor then closed the meeting the time being 9.38 pm.
Confirmed and signed by the Mayor on 25 February 2016.
CR RHONDA HOBAN
MAYOR
(CHAIRPERSON)