MINUTES OF THE
Ordinary Council Meeting
HELD IN Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 2 April 2019
COMMENCING AT 7.00pm
Attendance
Cr R Kidd (Mayor), Cr S Romano (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr J Hamling, Cr J McRae, Cr T Mileto, Cr S Munro, Cr S Nugent, Cr M Previtera, Cr G Taylor (7.10pm), Cr R Turner
General Manager, Director Corporate and Commercial Services, Director Development Services, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services, Director Technical Services, Manager Corporate Governance, Governance Coordinator, Manager Corporate and Community Relations
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RESOLVED - 19/195 Cr J Hamling/Cr S Munro That the apologies be accepted from Cr J Whitton for the Council Meeting of Orange City Council on 2 April 2019. |
1.2 LIVESTREAMING AND RECORDING
The Mayor advised that the meeting was being livestreamed and recorded.
The Mayor conducted the Acknowledgement of Country.
1.4 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
Cr Mileto declared a less than significant, non-pecuniary interest in item 2.1 of the Sport & Recreation Policy Committee – Action Plan regarding Jack Brabham Park as he is the President of Orange and District Football Association.
Cr Hamling declared a less than significant, non-pecuniary interest in item 3.1 of the Finance Policy Committee - Request for Financial Assistance for the Orange City Rugby Club as he is a coach for the Under 11 team.
Cr Mileto declared a less than significant, non-pecuniary interest in item 3.1 of the Finance Policy Committee – Request for Financial Assistance as he is a member of the Coonabidgee Men’s Group working closely with the Orange Aboriginal Medical Service.
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THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE OPEN FORUM AT 7:05PM
OPEN FORUM
Item 4.2 – Notice of Motion – Level 4 Water Restrictions
Cyril Smith spoke regarding Water Restrictions and Water Usage.
THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL RESUMED AT 7.14PM
3 Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting
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RESOLVED - 19/196 Cr S Nugent/Cr S Munro That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 19 March 2019 (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 19 March 2019. |
THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETINGS AT 7:15PM
THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL RESUMED AT 8.28PM
4 Notices of Motion/Notices of Rescission
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TRIM Reference: 2019/608 |
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RESOLVED - 19/219 Cr S Romano/Cr M Previtera That Council resolves to approve: 1 the provision of assistance to the Orange Aero Club by applying for the DA and constructing an airside awning to the Max Hazelton Aero Centre patient transfer room.
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TRIM Reference: 2019/610 |
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RESOLVED - 19/220 Cr M Previtera/Cr S Romano That Council resolves: 1 To amend the policy of the Council to permit the use of hand held hoses for up to half an hour during allowable periods under level 4 and 5 water restrictions; and 2 To amend the policy of the Council to permit washing of cars with a pressure sprayer under level 3 and 4 water restrictions; and 3 To delegate to the General Manager such authority as may be necessary or convenient to give effect to the same.
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Cr Kidd requested a general information memorandum be circulated to all Councillors explaining water demand management practices. Cr Nugent requested the information memorandum also incorporate a report on the stormwater harvesting scheme. |
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TRIM Reference: 2019/633 |
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RESOLVED - 19/221 Cr R Kidd/Cr G Taylor That Council resolves that: 1 Council staff provide a cost estimate that subject to a budget bid the following actions to be completed within the 2019-2020 financial year within the City: a removal and replacement of all identified dead trees; b removal of all deadwood within trees; c enhancement planting and where appropriate irrigation for street gardens, roundabouts and blisters; and d installation of entrance planting. 2 Council provide concept designs and costing for entrance signage to the City with final design to be determined by Council. 3 That the above refined budget request be submitted for consideration in the approved Council budget development process. 4 Council again write to Essential Energy to request that trees pruned by contractors are required to shape the tree evenly and not take one side out and leave the tree imbalanced which promotes imbalance in growth and poor appearance.
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5.1 Report from the Deputy Mayor - Centroc Board Meeting and Central NSW Joint Organisation Meeting - 28 February 2019 TRIM Reference: 2019/582 |
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RESOLVED - 19/222 Cr S Romano/Cr K Duffy That the information provided in this report be acknowledged.
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TRIM Reference: 2019/262 |
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RESOLVED - 19/223 Cr G Taylor/Cr S Nugent That Council resolves: 1 That pursuant to Sections 296(2) and 296(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, an election arrangement be entered into by contract for the NSW Electoral Commissioner to administer the 2020 Local Government Election of the Council. 2 That permission be granted for the use of the Council Seal on all relevant documents.
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TRIM Reference: 2019/529 |
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RESOLVED - 19/224 Cr J Hamling/Cr K Duffy That Council resolves that the Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday 18 June 2019 be held on Tuesday 25 June 2019 at 7.00pm.
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TRIM Reference: 2019/584 |
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RESOLVED - 19/225 Cr S Nugent/Cr J McRae That Council resolves: To adopt the following Strategic Policies: · ST019 – Councillors Access to Information and their Interaction with Staff Policy and Procedure · ST083 – Access to Information held by Council
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TRIM Reference: 2019/461 |
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RESOLVED - 19/226 Cr J Hamling/Cr S Munro That Council note that the Aged Friendly Forum is scheduled for 11 April 2019.
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Cr Duffy requested letters of congratulations be sent to the new local member and the member for Bathurst on behalf of Council. |
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Cr Duffy requested information be circulated to Councillors on proposed changes to the Office of Local Government following the election. |
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The Meeting Closed at 9.10pm
This is Page Number 5 and the Final Page of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 2 April 2019.