MINUTES OF THE
Ordinary Council Meeting
HELD IN Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 19 June 2018
COMMENCING AT 7.00pm
Attendance
Cr R Kidd (Mayor), Cr J McRae (Deputy Mayor), Cr J Hamling, Cr T Mileto, Cr S Munro, Cr S Nugent, Cr M Previtera, Cr G Taylor (7.05pm), Cr R Turner, Cr J Whitton
General Manager, Director Corporate and Commercial Services, Director Development Services, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services, Director Technical Services, Governance Coordinator, Manager Corporate and Community Relations, Manager Financial Services, Operations Manager
1.1 APOLOGIES
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RESOLVED - 18/270 Cr S Munro/Cr S Nugent That the apologies be accepted from Cr K Duffy and Cr S Romano for the Council Meeting of Orange City Council on 19 June 2018. |
1.2 LIVESTREAMING AND RECORDING
The Mayor advised that the meeting was being livestreamed and recorded.
1.3 OPENING PRAYER
ROBERT MCKEAN OF THE ST JAMES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LED THE COUNCIL IN PRAYER
*Cr Taylor arrived at the meeting with the time being 7.05pm*
1.4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
1.5 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
Cr R Turner declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in item 5.3 (Draft Delivery/Operational Plan) in relation to Donation 4 - Come Together Choir, as he is the Council representative for the Orange Regional Conservatorium (where Come Together Choir use facilities).
Nil
3 Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting
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RESOLVED - 18/271 Cr J Whitton/Cr S Munro That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 5 June 2018 (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 5 June 2018. |
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Air Quality Monitoring System · Cr Nugent requested what other particles the monitoring system is capable of detecting. · Cr Nugent requested information on the action that arises from the monitoring and if there is any scope for proactive advice to the community. · Cr Taylor asked how the position of the monitoring system allows for accurate data for Orange. |
4 Notices of Motion/Notices of Rescission
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TRIM Reference: 2018/1387 |
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RESOLVED - 18/272 Cr J McRae/Cr T Mileto That the report on the Mining and Energy Related Councils (MERC) meeting held on 10 and 11 May 2018 by Cr Joanne McRae be acknowledged.
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TRIM Reference: 2018/1458 |
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RESOLVED - 18/273 Cr J Hamling/Cr S Nugent 1 That the resolutions made by the Planning and Development Committee at its meeting held on 5 June 2018 be noted. 2 That the resolutions made by the Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee at its meeting held on 5 June 2018 be noted. 3 That the resolutions made by the Infrastructure Policy Committee at its meeting held on 5 June 2018 be noted. 4 That the resolutions made by the Sport and Recreation Policy Committee at its meeting held on 5 June 2018 be noted. 5 That the resolutions made by the Finance Policy Committee at its meeting held on 5 June 2018 be noted. 6 That the resolutions made by the Services Policy Committee at its meeting held on 5 June 2018 be noted.
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TRIM Reference: 2018/1461 |
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RESOLVED - 18/274 Cr J Whitton/Cr S Nugent That the draft Community Strategic Plan 2018/28 be adopted.
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CR NUGENT AND CR KIDD THANKED THE STAFF INVOLVED IN PUTTING THE COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN TOGETHER
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TRIM Reference: 2018/1450 |
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CR MCRAE ACKNOWLEDGED THE WORK OF COUNCIL STAFF CR WHITTON CONGRATULATED STAFF FOR A SURPLUS BUDGET |
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Cr R Turner declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in this item in relation to Donation 4 - Come Together Choir, as he is the Council representative for the Orange Regional Conservatorium (where Come Together Choir use facilities). |
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RESOLVED - 18/275 Cr J Whitton/Cr S Munro 1 That in accordance with Sections 534, 535, 537 and 538 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council adopt the following structure for rating purposes for the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018, and make the ad valorem rate in the dollar and base amount as detailed in the table below, noting that land value to be used is based on the valuation date of 1 July 2016 and supplementary information provided since that date, for the rateable land in the Orange Local Government Area, as follows:
2 That Council adopt the Schedule of Fees and Charges as listed in the exhibited draft Delivery/Operational Plan for the period 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019, provided that such changes may be varied by any alteration to the Local Government Act 1993 or Local Government (General) Regulation as directed by the NSW Government and subject to Council having the right to vary fees charged during the year subject to the required exhibition processes being observed. 3 That the following expenditure, as detailed in the draft Delivery/Operational Plan, for the period 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 be voted in accordance with the requirements of Clause 211 (2) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005:
4 That Council adopt the: a 2018/19 – 2021/22 Delivery/Operational Plan b Resourcing Strategy incorporating the Long-Term Financial Plan, Workforce Management Plan, Asset Management Policy and Strategy 5 That Council approve $160,385.25 in requests for Financial Assistance as detailed in this report. a General Donations - $34,814.25 b Sport Facility Grants - $50,000 c Sports Participation Program - $3041 d Sponsorships/Major Promotions/Events - $32,503 e Donation to Harness Racing Club - $20,000 f Emergent Funding Requests - $20,000 6 That the Councillor allowance be set at $19,790 and the Mayoral Allowance be set at $43,170 for 2018/19, being the maximum allowable for Regional Rural councils as determined by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal. 7 That the child care fees and charges be amended and adopted as follows: a Family Day Care Administration fee – from $1.80 to $1.50 (ex GST) b Courallie Park Child Development Centre, Spring Street Children’s Centre and Yarrawong Children’s Centre - Full fee per child per day – from $115.00 to $100.00 (ex GST) 8 That the fees for the Companion Animals Act as circulated by the NSW Government be exhibited for 28 days as follows: a Companion Animals – For a de-sexed animal - $57.00 with CPI to be applied from 1 July 2018 b Companion Animals - For a de-sexed animal owned by an eligible pensioner - $24.00 with CPI to be applied from 1 July 2018 c Companion Animals - For an animal not de-sexed - $207.00 with CPI to be applied from 1 July 2018 d Companion Animals – Animal not de-sexed but kept by a recognised breeder for breeding purposes - $57.00 with CPI to be applied from 1 July 2018.
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TRIM Reference: 2018/1459 |
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RESOLVED - 18/276 Cr J Hamling/Cr S Munro That the information provided in the report by the Governance Coordinator on Update on Resolutions of Council be acknowledged.
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QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE
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Cr Taylor asked why Councillors did not receive information regarding CCTV funding for Orange and when did the Mayor become aware of the funding. |
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Cr McRae requested that a further letter be sent to both State and Federal members requesting appropriate notice to allow representation at events. |
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TRIM Reference: 2018/1433 |
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RESOLVED - 18/277 Cr J Hamling/Cr T Mileto That Council consents to development application DA 155/2018(1) for Office Premises (alterations and additions to approved building to add a third level) and Solar Energy System (photovoltaic electricity generating system) at Lot 3 DP 150391 – 129–131 Byng Street, Orange pursuant to the conditions of consent in the attached Notice of Approval.
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Division of Voting |
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Voted For |
Cr R Kidd (Mayor), Cr J McRae (Deputy Mayor), Cr J Hamling, Cr T Mileto, Cr S Munro, Cr S Nugent, Cr M Previtera, Cr G Taylor, Cr R Turner, Cr J Whitton |
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Voted Against |
Nil |
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Absent |
Cr K Duffy, Cr S Romano |
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TRIM Reference: 2018/1350 |
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RESOLVED - 18/278 Cr J McRae/Cr S Nugent That Councillor McRae represent Orange at the Inland Rail Conference to be held in Parkes on 18-19 July 2018.
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TRIM Reference: 2018/1457 |
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RESOLVED - 18/279 Cr G Taylor/Cr S Munro 1 That a donation of $8,377 be made to the Orange Triathlon Club for the supply and installation of a storage shed at Gosling Creek; 2 That a donation of $23,349 be made to the Orange Cycle Club for the replacement of top rail and wire mesh at Orange Velodrome; 3 That a donation of $18,274 be made to the Orange MTB Club for the upgrade of the Lake Canobolas MTB Park; and 4 That the source of funds be the Orange Cycle Club project budget.
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The Meeting Closed at 7.35pm
This is Page Number 7 and the Final Page of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 19 June 2018.