Cr Rhonda Hoban (Mayor) |
Cr John Ainsworth |
Cr Martin Ballangarry OAM |
Cr Brian Finlayson |
Cr Paula Flack |
Cr Kim MacDonald |
Cr Anne Smyth |
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ALSO PRESENT
Paul Gallagher (Acting General Manager) |
Daniel Walsh (Senior Town Planner) |
Monika Schuhmacher (Minute Secretary) |
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APOLOGIES
Cr Elaine South |
Cr Bob Morrison |
Michael Coulter (General Manager) |
Scott Norman (AGM Corporate Services) |
PRAYER
Pastor Paul Richardson of the Seventh Day Adventist Church 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 9.7 DA2016/050 Dwelling House and Shed Lot 114 DP 861793 Valla Road, Valla under the Local Government Act as Cr Hoban advised that up until approximately ten years ago her parents owned property adjoining the Rudders’ property.
Councillor PF Flack declared a non-pecuniary less significant conflict of interest in Item 9.10 Submissions to the Proposed Environmental Levy Budget 2016/17 under the Local Government Act as Cr Flack is a non-executive member of the Nambucca Valley Conservation Association which had lodged a submission on the proposed Environmental Levy Program.
Councillor A Smyth declared a non-pecuniary less significant conflict of interest in Item 9.10 Submissions to the Proposed Environmental Levy Budget 2016/17 under the Local Government Act as Cr Smyth is a non-executive member of the Nambucca Valley Conservation Association which had lodged a submission on the proposed Environmental Levy Program.
Councillor K MacDonald pecuniary interest in Item 11.4 Tender T009/2016 Panel Tender for the supply of Plant and Truck Hire and Road Maintenance Services under the Local Government Act as a significant number of the tender applicants are supplied fuel by her employer. Cr MacDonald left the meeting for this item.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Ordinary Council Meeting 16 June 2016
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274/16 RESOLVED: (MacDonald/Smyth)
That the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting of 16 June 2016 be confirmed. |
Ms Court addressed Council making the following points:
· Supports option 2 - with the islands
· Keeping birds is good idea
· Their management is appropriate
· Water needs to be kept clean
· Making this whole area attractive is most important
· Macksville will need to entice travellers to stop once bypass is open
· Ibis have come here as their area west of the Divide has disappeared
· People should not leave food around for Ibis to feed on
· Birds are not the only reason for the poor water quality
· The edges of the dam are steep (need to be a shallower edge) as there is nowhere for grasses etc to grow on edges to take nutrients out of the water and make water fresher and safer
· Need a professional to tell Council how to fix the lagoon
· Asks Councillors to support option 2 with the islands and that water quality and Ibis management is addressed.
· The islands are there as a sanctuary. A permanent bridge to the island is not a good idea as it will encourage predator animals.
275/16 RESOLVED: (Flack/Smyth)
1 That Council endorse Design Option 2, without a permanent pedestrian bridge, to the island within the Dawkins Park Landscape Enhancement Plan dated 21 June 2016 for implementation (Option 2 retains the islands in the centre of the lake).
2 That Council seeks expressions of interest from appropriate qualified professionals to prepare an Australian White Ibis Management Plan for Dawkins Park.
3 That Council seek expression of interest from appropriately qualified engineering firms to prepare storm water management solutions for the various areas of Dawkins Park including inlets, overland drains, outlets etc. Expressions of interest will also be requested to provide a fee estimate to prepare a management plan for the catchment which includes Hughes Creek (Macksville Drain).
276/16 Resolved: (Ainsworth/MacDonald)
That Council seeks expression of interest from suitably qualified professionals regarding advice on endemic native plantings to improve water quality and to discourage the attraction of flying foxes.
277/16 Resolved: (Hoban/MacDonald)
That Council agree to retain the Poinciana Tree planted in memory of Mr Dawkins and include its protection in the Plan of Management |
DELEGATIONS continued
Mr Guido Eberding—Architect— addressed Council to a prepared paper which is on file DA2016/050
Ms Monica Heafey—Land owner— addressed Council to a prepared paper which is on file DA2016/050
Mrs Kay Rudder—Objector—addressed Council to a prepared paper which is on file DA2016/050
ITEM 9.7 DA2016/050 300616 DA2016/050 Dwelling House and Shed Lot 114 DP 861793 Valla Road, Valla |
That Development Consent be granted for the proposal as applied for, in accordance with the recommended conditions of Development Consent included in this report.
Amendment: (Ainsworth/Hoban)
That Development Consent be granted for the proposal as applied for, in accordance with the recommended conditions of Development Consent included in this report with the exception that the house be situated at 80 metres.
For the motion: Councillors Hoban, Ainsworth Total 2 Against the motion: Councillors Ballangarry, Flack Smyth Finlayson MacDonald Total 5
The amendment was LOST
278/16 Resolved: (Flack/Smyth)
That Development Consent be granted for the proposal as applied for, in accordance with the recommended conditions of Development Consent included in this report.
For the motion: Councillors Ballangarry, Flack, Smyth and Finlayson (Total 4) Against the motion: Councillors Hoban Ainsworth and Macdonald (Total 3)
Note: Cr Ainsworth requested that his vote be recorded against the motion as he believes there will be possible future conflict with agricultural activities on the adjoining land. Note: Cr Hoban and Cr MacDonald requested that their votes be recorded against the motion as they believe there will be possible future conflict with agricultural activities on the adjoining land and the legal covenant registered on the title. |
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
279/16 RESOLVED: (Finlayson/Ainsworth)
That the list of outstanding actions and reports be noted and received for information by Council. |
Item 9.4 was dealt with under Delegations.
282/16 RESOLVED: (Ainsworth/MacDonald)
That Council’s Ranger’s report for May 2016 be received and noted by Council. |
Item 9.7 was dealt with under Delegations.
General Manager Report – LATE
ITEM 9.11 SF2195 300616 2016 World Rally - Management of Reconnaissance Stages |
That Council provide Rally Australia with permission to conduct their reconnaissance stages for the 2016 Rally in accordance with their proposal, including a one way traffic arrangement for each reconnaissance stage.
Amendment: (Finlayson/Flack)
That in the interest of public safety each road be totally closed for a period of three hours only and that the reconnaissance be conducted in accordance with the pre-race conditions ie support vehicles run the road in advance of the rally vehicles to ensure all public vehicles are off the road and that Rally Australia undertake the consultation with all property owners and public notification to the same level that applies to Rally Race Day road closures.
The amendment was carried and it became the motion and it was:
287/16 Resolved: (Finlayson/Flack)
That in the interest of public safety each road be totally closed for a period of three hours only and that the reconnaissance be conducted in accordance with the pre-race conditions ie support vehicles run the road in advance of the rally vehicles to ensure all public vehicles are off the road and that Rally Australia undertake the consultation with all property owners and public notification to the same level that applies to Rally Race Day road closures.
Note: Cr Smyth requested her vote be recorded against this motion as she believes that our public have been inconvenienced enough and they should not have to endure further road closures so the drivers can practice their driving skills. |
General Manager Report – LATE
Assistant General Manager Corporate Services Report
290/16 RESOLVED: (Flack/Ainsworth)
That the schedule of dates for public Council meetings be noted and received for information by Council. |
Assistant General Manager Engineering Services Report
Cr MacDonald left the meeting for Item 11.4 at 7.47 pm and returned after the conclusion of Item 11.4 at 7.48 pm.
Assistant General Manager Engineering Services Report
For Confidential Business Paper in Closed Meeting
ITEM 12.1 SF2182 300616 Tender T251516MNC for the supply of Provision of Linemarking Services |
295/16 RESOLVED: (Ainsworth/Finlayson)
That the report in Closed Meeting be received and noted. |
CLOSURE
There being no further business the Mayor then closed the meeting the time being 8.17 pm.
Confirmed and signed by the Mayor on 14 July 2016.
CR RHONDA HOBAN
MAYOR
(CHAIRPERSON)