MINUTES OF THE
Ordinary Council Meeting
HELD IN Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 17 October 2017
COMMENCING AT 7.00pm
Attendance
Cr R Kidd (Mayor), Cr J McRae (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr J Hamling, Cr T Mileto, Cr S Munro, Cr S Nugent, Cr M Previtera, Cr S Romano, Cr G Taylor, Cr R Turner, Cr J Whitton
General Manager, Director Corporate and Commercial Services, Director Development Services, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services, Manager Administration and Governance, Manager Corporate and Community Relations, Operations Manager, Works Manager, Manager Waste Services and Technical Support
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RESOLVED - 17/432 Cr J Whitton/Cr S Romano That Council permit the Central Western Daily to livestream the meeting, media to film the meeting and a CSU student to record the Council Meeting of 17 October 2017. |
1.2 OPENING PRAYER
JON BAKER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST LED THE COUNCIL IN PRAYER
1.3 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
1.4 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
Cr J McRae declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in Item 5.7 (Requests for Financial Assistance - 1a – Donation to Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak) – as a member of the Board of Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak.
Cr J Whitton declared a pecuniary interest in Items 4.1, 4.2, 6.1 (Orange Airport Industrial Park) as a family member lives in the precinct of the Airport.
Cr J Hamling declared a pecuniary interest in Item 5.9 (Stronger Country Communities) as he has a commercial arrangement with Housing Plus.
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THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE OPEN FORUM AT 7.03PM
OPEN FORUM
Item 4.1 – Orange Local Environmental Plan Amendment 9 – Orange Airport Industrial Park
Anne Salter
Ms Salter outlined her objection to the Orange Airport Industrial Park proposal.
Kerry Rains
Ms Rains outlined her objection to the Orange Airport Industrial Park proposal.
Jason Vials
Mr Vials outlined his objection to the Orange Airport Industrial Park proposal.
Brock Skelton
Mr Skelton outlined his support of the Orange Airport Industrial Park and requested Council continue to support the project.
Tim Wise
Mr Wise outlined his objection to the Orange Airport Industrial Park proposal.
Susannah Playfair
Ms Playfair spoke on behalf of the Spring Hill and Surrounding Districts Consultative Committee, and outlined the Committee’s objections to the proposal.
John Holliday
Mr Holliday outlined his objection to the Orange Airport Industrial Park proposal.
THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL RESUMED AT 7.50PM
3 Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting
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RESOLVED - 17/433 Cr K Duffy/Cr S Munro That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 3 October 2017 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the Council meeting held on 3 October 2017. |
4 Notices of Motion/Notices of Rescission
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TRIM Reference: 2017/2113 |
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Cr J Whitton declared a pecuniary interest in Item 4.1 as a family member lives in the precinct of the Airport, left the Chamber, and did not participate in the voting or debate on this item. |
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RESOLVED - 17/434 Cr S Munro/Cr J McRae That Council rescind its decision made at the Council Meeting held on 22 June 2017: RESOLVED - 17/266 Cr J Davis/Cr R Turner 1 That, having considered the report by the Director Development Services and the submissions made following exhibition, Council resolves in accordance with Section 59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 to proceed with Amendment 9 to Orange Local Environmental Plan 2011 subject to: · the proposed IN1 General Industrial zone being altered to IN2 Light Industrial zone and including as additional permissible uses Rural Industries, Agricultural Produce Industries and Freight Transport Facilities · an Additional Permitted Use listing being added to schedule 1 of the Local Environmental Plan to enable Industrial Training Facilities in the proposed B7 area 2 That in the event that the additional permissible uses for Rural Industries, Agricultural Produce Industries and Freight Transport Facilities are not included for land in the IN2 Light Industrial Zone, the IN1 General Industrial zone in the original proposal be maintained. 3 That as the changes are made to address community submissions and in consultation with the Department of Planning and Environment, the proposal not be re-exhibited. 4 That, in consultation with the Department of Planning and Environment, the proposal be forwarded to the Parliamentary Counsel Office for legal opinion and subject to a satisfactory outcome the matter being submitted to Department of Planning and Environment for final determination and publication.
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CR TAYLOR AND CR DUFFY CALLED FOR A DIVISION OF VOTING
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Division of Voting |
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Voted For |
Cr R Kidd (Mayor), Cr J McRae (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr T Mileto, Cr S Munro, Cr S Nugent, Cr M Previtera, Cr S Romano |
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Voted Against |
Cr J Hamling, Cr G Taylor, Cr R Turner |
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Absent |
Cr J Whitton |
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TRIM Reference: 2017/2107 |
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Cr J Whitton declared a pecuniary interest in Item 4.2 as a family member lives in the precinct of the Airport, left the Chamber, and did not participate in the voting or debate on this item. |
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MOTION Cr K Duffy/Cr S Nugent That Council resolve to withdraw, from the Department of Planning and Environment, proposed Amendment 9 of the Orange Local Environment Plan 2011, described as Orange Airport Industrial Park. |
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AMENDMENT Cr G Taylor/Cr R Turner That Council suspend the airport rezoning and undertake further work including: 1 A business plan for the airport business park rezoning site. 2 A thorough response to issues raised. 3 An investigation into alternative sites. 4 The development of a plan to identify a variety of land sizes and types for future employment and industrial uses. |
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THE AMENDMENT ON BEING PUT TO THE MEETING WAS LOST THE MOTION ON BEING PUT TO THE MEETING WAS CARRIED |
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RESOLVED - 17/435 Cr K Duffy/Cr S Nugent That Council resolve to withdraw, from the Department of Planning and Environment, proposed Amendment 9 of the Orange Local Environment Plan 2011, described as Orange Airport Industrial Park.
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Division of Voting |
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Voted For |
Cr R Kidd (Mayor), Cr J McRae (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr T Mileto, Cr S Munro, Cr S Nugent, Cr M Previtera, Cr S Romano |
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Voted Against |
Cr J Hamling, Cr G Taylor, Cr R Turner |
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Absent |
Cr J Whitton |
MATTER ARISING
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RESOLVED - 17/436 Cr K Duffy/Cr S Munro 1 That Council seek the support of Cabonne Council and Blayney Shire Council to review the 2006 Sub-Regional Rural and Industrial Land Use Strategy. 2 That Council seek funding from the State and Federal Governments for this study.
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TRIM Reference: 2017/2119 |
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RESOLVED - 17/437 Cr S Nugent/Cr J McRae 1 That Council’s communication strategy on the Orange Central Business District revitalisation project be brought forward and commence before the end of 2017 to inform the community about the timing, strategies and opportunities for input into the project. 2 That the Council, in consultation with key stakeholders including the Orange Business Chamber and Central NSW Business HQ, lead a business and community engagement forum to communicate the planned strategies of Council and provide an avenue for consultation to revitalise the Orange Central Business District.
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Cr Taylor requested a report on the background and cost of the supply and installation of the bike rack in the Anson Street carpark. |
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TRIM Reference: 2017/2120 |
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RESOLVED - 17/438 Cr S Nugent/Cr J McRae 1 That, in relation to the Carrington Hotel re-development considered at the Council Meeting of Tuesday 3 October 2017 (Item 5.3 Development Application 129-131 Byng Street), Council: a Write to Mr Euan Green and thank him for his detailed written submission on the history of the Carrington Hotel, as well as his presentation to Council at its meeting on October 3rd. b Provide Councillors with information on: · the detailed landscape plan for the site (once developed) including the tree species proposed for the five new trees shown on the approved plan. · the specific location of the bicycle rack to be included in the development. c Request Council’s Heritage Adviser to prepare a report assessing the Carrington Hotel against the relevant criteria to warrant being identified as an individual heritage item. 2 That Council consult with the property owner in relation to a possible heritage listing of this site.
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Cr Duffy requested information on the status of the recruitment of Council’s Heritage Advisor. The General Manager confirmed information will be provided to Councillors. |
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TRIM Reference: 2017/1958 |
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RESOLVED - 17/439 Cr J Whitton/Cr S Nugent That the information provided in the report by the Manager Administration and Governance on Questions Taken on Notice be acknowledged.
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MATTER ARISING
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RESOLVED - 17/440 Cr J Hamling/Cr R Kidd That a report be prepared on the cost of installing CCTV surveillance at the John Lomas Skate park, with the report to include options available in the event that those responsible for vandalising the facility can be identified.
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TRIM Reference: 2017/2115 |
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RESOLVED - 17/441 Cr K Duffy/Cr S Munro 1 That Council receives the Statement of Investments as at 30 September 2017. 2 That Council receives and adopts the certification of the Responsible Accounting Officer.
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TRIM Reference: 2017/1811 |
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RESOLVED - 17/442 Cr S Nugent/Cr J Hamling That Council determine the Policy Committee Structure. |
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RESOLVED - 17/443 Cr J Whitton/Cr G Taylor That Council establish the following Policy Committees for the 2017/18 term. a Planning and Development b Employment and Economic Development c Infrastructure d Sport and Recreation e Environmental Sustainability f Finance g Services |
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RESOLVED - 17/444 Cr J Whitton/Cr J McRae That the method of voting for the election of Policy Committee Chairpersons be ordinary ballot.
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RESOLVED - 17/445 Cr J Hamling/Cr R Kidd That the General Manager, acting as Returning Officer, conduct the election for the Policy Committee Chairpersons.
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The General Manager declared the election of the following Chairpersons:
a Planning and Development – Cr Turner
b Employment and Economic Development – Cr Whitton
c Infrastructure – Cr Romano
d Sport and Recreation – Cr Hamling
e Environmental Sustainability – Cr Nugent
f Finance – Cr McRae
g Services – Cr Duffy
CR MILETO PRESENTED TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FROM THE ASBESTOS EDUCATION COMMITTEE FOR COUNCIL’S SUPPORT OF ASBESTOS AWARENESS MONTH
** Cr Hamling left the meeting with the time being 9.45pm **
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TRIM Reference: 2017/1973 |
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RESOLVED - 17/446 Cr R Turner/Cr T Mileto That the report from the General Manager on the Centroc Board Meeting 10 August 2017 at Parliament House in Canberra be acknowledged.
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TRIM Reference: 2017/1972 |
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RESOLVED - 17/447 Cr R Kidd/Cr K Duffy That the Council attendees to the Local Government NSW Annual Conference 2017 to be held 4-6 December 2017 at the Hyatt Regency, Sydney, be Cr Kidd (voting delegate), Cr Duffy (voting delegate), Cr Whitton (voting delegate), Cr McRae and Cr Nugent, with Cr Romano and Cr Munro as possible attendees.
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TRIM Reference: 2017/1991 |
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RESOLVED - 17/448 Cr R Turner/Cr S Nugent That the information provided in the report on Annual Waste Diversion and Education Strategy Implementation – 2016/17 be acknowledged.
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Cr McRae requested information on what actions have been taken in those waste diversion areas where targets have not been achieved. |
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Cr Kidd advised he would consider the possibility of providing certification for bricks from the Maternity Ward of the former Orange Base Hospital. |
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TRIM Reference: 2017/2092 |
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Cr J McRae declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in this item (1a – Donation to Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak) – as a member of the Board, left the Chamber, and did not participate in the voting or debate on this item. |
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RESOLVED - 17/449 Cr R Turner/Cr S Munro That Council approve the following donation to be funded from the General Donations and Major Promotions budget allocation (amount is exclusive GST): · Gold Sponsorship of the Classic Cars, Food and Wine event being hosted by Rotary Club of Orange Daybreak with the donation being made up of in-kind services up to a value of $2,000.00 for footpath sweeping, hanging of banners at the site, promotional materials in the Visitor Information Centre and on Council’s website and the supply of water to the venue for seven days.
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** Cr McRae returned to the Chamber. **
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RESOLVED - 17/450 Cr S Nugent/Cr S Munro That Council approve the following donation to be funded from the General Donations and Major Promotions budget allocation (amount is exclusive GST): · $1,313.00 donation in cash plus the use of the West/East Rooms for workshops on two days for no charge be provided to the Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub for the CORRIDOR project. |
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RESOLVED - 17/451 Cr S Munro/Cr R Kidd That Council approve the following donations to be funded from the Sports Services and Promotions budget (all amounts exclusive of GST): a A cash donation of $1,500.00 and an in-kind donation valued at $200.00 for a logo painted on field to Orange CYMS Rugby League Club Group 10 Grand Finals. b An in-kind donation valued at $200.00 for the logo painted on field and use of bollards to Orange Emus Rugby Club for the Central West Rugby Union Grand Finals.
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MATTER ARISING
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RESOLVED - 17/452 Cr J McRae/Cr S Nugent That Council seek further information on the actual expenditure of the Group 10 Rugby League Grand Final event.
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RESOLVED - 17/453 Cr S Munro/Cr K Duffy That a donation of $200.00 (ex GST) be made from the Sports Participation Program to Special Olympics Central West Region Club for attendance at the Special Olympics National Games.
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TRIM Reference: 2017/2134 |
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RESOLVED - 17/454 Cr S Romano/Cr S Munro That the report by the Manager Corporate and Community Relations on the new Community Strategic Plan be acknowledged.
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TRIM Reference: 2017/2139 |
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Cr J Hamling declared a pecuniary interest in Item 5.9 (Stronger Country Communities) as he has a commercial arrangement with Housing Plus. Cr Hamling had left the meeting prior to this item and did not participate in the debate or voting. |
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RESOLVED - 17/455 Cr S Romano/Cr T Mileto That Council confirm the following priority of the projects to be submitted to the Stronger Country Communities Fund: 1 Domestic Violence Crisis Centre 2 Robertson Park Toilets 3 Jack Brabham amenities 4 Footpaths 5 Under awning lighting 6 Upgrades for Rotary Park and Somerset Parks 7 Wade Park lighting 8 Orange Presbyterian Church child safe playground and parking 9 Hockey Field
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Cr Munro requested a report be prepared on whether the Pay It Forward facility in Peisley Street could be used as a domestic violence crisis centre. |
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Cr Romano requested a report on the current status of the BMX track. |
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RESOLVED - 17/456 Cr S Munro/Cr S Nugent That Council adjourn into a Closed Meeting and members of the press and public be excluded from the Closed Meeting, and access to the correspondence and reports relating to the items considered during the course of the Closed Meeting be withheld unless declassified by separate resolution. This action is taken in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993 as the items listed come within the following provisions: 6.1 Employment Generating Developments - Background Documents This item is classified CONFIDENTIAL under the provisions of Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to (d)i commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it and (d)ii information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council. |
The Mayor declared the Ordinary Meeting of Council adjourned for the conduct of the Closed Meeting at 10.30PM.
The Mayor declared the Ordinary Meeting of Council resumed at 10.35PM.
7 Resolutions from Closed Meeting
The General Manager read out the following resolutions made in the Closed Meeting of Council.
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TRIM Reference: 2017/2151 |
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Cr J Whitton declared a pecuniary interest in this item as a family member lives in the precinct of the Airport, left the Chamber and did not participate in the voting or debate on this item. |
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RESOLVED - 17/457 Cr R Turner/Cr J McRae That the information provided in the report by the General Manager be acknowledged.
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The Meeting Closed at 10.36PM
This is Page Number 11 and the Final Page of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 17 October 2017.