MINUTES OF THE
Ordinary Council Meeting
HELD IN Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 7 May 2019
COMMENCING AT 7.00pm
Attendance
Cr R Kidd (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, Cr R Turner, Cr J Whitton
Acting General Manager, Director Corporate and Commercial Services, Acting Director Development Services, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services, Director Technical Services, Manager Corporate Governance, Digital Communications Officer
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RESOLVED - 19/240 Cr J Hamling/Cr M Previtera That the apologies be accepted from Cr S Romano (Deputy Mayor) for the Council Meeting of Orange City Council on 7 May 2019. |
1.2 LIVESTREAMING AND RECORDING
The Mayor advised that the meeting was being livestreamed and recorded.
1.4 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
Cr J Whitton declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in item 2.1 of the Finance Policy Committee (Request for Financial Assistance) as he is a non-executive director of Marathon Health (managing entity for Head Space).
Cr T Mileto declared a non-significant non-pecuniary interest in item 2.1 of the Sport and Recreation Policy Committee (Orange Ex-Services’ Club – Aquatic Centre) as he is the President of the Ex-Services’ Football Club.
2 Mayoral Minutes
Nil
LATE ITEM
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RESOLVED - 19/241 Cr K Duffy/Cr S Nugent That the following late items be dealt with at the meeting of Orange City Council held on 16 April 2019: 4.2 – Notice of Motion – Mums 4 Refugees 4.3 – Notice of Motion – Robertson Park Toilet Block Proposal 6.3 – (Closed) – Staff Matter
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THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE OPEN FORUM AT 7.40PM
OPEN FORUM
Item 4.2 – CCL - Mums 4 Refugees
Ms Anna Noonan
Ms Paula Clover
THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL RESUMED AT 7.50PM
3 Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting
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RESOLVED - 19/242 Cr J Whitton/Cr K Duffy That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 16 April 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 16 April 2019. |
THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETINGS AT 7.51PM
THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL RESUMED AT 8.40PM
4 Notices of Motion/Notices of Rescission
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TRIM Reference: 2019/822 |
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RESOLVED - 19/264 Cr R Turner/Cr T Mileto 1 That Council rescind the loss of an amendment put to the Council Meeting of 2 April 2019. The amendment read ‘That a donation of $5,000.00 be made to the Orange Show Society for the Orange Show - 11-12 May 2019.” 2 The Council resolves to: a. approve a donation of up to $5,000 to the Orange Show Society for the total cost of hire of temporary stables following submission by the Society of a minimum of 2 quotes for the stable hire and a certified copy of their bank accounts to the Council; and b. set aside the approved Donations Policy with respect to this donation on the ground that the Orange Show is an important institution in the community and the Society does not have sufficient funds to pay the cost of the stable hire from its own funds; and c. direct the General Manager to submit a budget variation to the 3rd quarter review identifying a source of funds for this expenditure.
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Crs Duffy and Taylor requested a report be presented to Council on the support provided by Council in previous years to the Orange Showground Society for the provision of stables and also addressing the usage of the new showground pavilion. |
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TRIM Reference: 2019/880 |
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RESOLVED - 19/265 Cr T Mileto/Cr S Munro That Council notes that: 1 We live in a world where people have no option but to flee their homes and countries, and that globally resettlement options for these people are rare and over-subscribed. 2 All countries, especially the wealthiest like Australia, need to do their fair share by welcoming refugees in any way they can. 3 Refugees and migrants have made and continue to make a positive contribution to Australia, our economy and our communities. 4 We thus need to urgently create more opportunities for safe and effective resettlement of refugees and people seeking asylum in our communities, including in regional areas. 5 As recommended by the Refugee Council of Australia, the first non-legally binding step is for our Council to declare our Local Government Area a Refugee Welcome Zone. And consequently, resolves that: 1 Orange City Council is a community which welcomes refugees. 2 Orange City Council signs the declaration to become a Refugee Welcome Zone, joining over 148 Local Government Areas nationwide.
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RESOLVED - 19/266 Cr G Taylor/Cr J Whitton That Item 4.3 – Robertson Park Toilet Block Proposal be dealt with Item 5.1 Stronger Countries Community Fund - Alternative Project to Robertson Park Toilet.
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TRIM Reference: 2019/907 |
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See Resolution of Item 5.1. |
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TRIM Reference: 2019/838 |
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MOTION That Council resolves to: 1 Advise the NSW Government that the preferred projects to replace the Robertson Park amenity project in priority order is: a Perry Oval b John Lomas Skate Park c Glenroi Oval |
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AMENDMENT Cr G Taylor/Cr K Duffy That Council resolves: 1 That a report be presented to the Council Meeting on 4 June 2019 addressing alternate options for the installation of toilet facilities at: a Robertson Park b Perry Oval c John Lomas Skate Park d Glenroi Oval e Orange Showground Addressing the cost and benefit analysis of each option including, in the case of Robertson Park, the heritage options along with the average park usage at each site and the distance to other publically available toilet facilities. |
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THE AMENDMENT ON BEING PUT TO THE MEETING WAS CARRIED AND BECAME THE MOTION THE MOTION ON BEING PUT TO THE MEETING WAS CARRIED |
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RESOLVED - 19/267 Cr G Taylor/Cr K Duffy 1 That a report be presented to the Council Meeting on 4 June 2019 addressing alternate options for the installation of toilet facilities at: a Robertson Park b Perry Oval c John Lomas Skate Park d Glenroi Oval e Orange Showground 2 To address the cost and benefit analysis of each option including, in the case of Robertson Park, the heritage options along with the average park usage at each site and the distance to other publically available toilet facilities.
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In accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, in the opinion of the General Manager, the following business is of a kind as referred to in Section 10A(2) of the Act, and should be dealt with in a Confidential Session of the Council meeting closed to the press and public.
In response to a question from the Mayor, the General Manager advised that no written submissions had been received relating to any item listed for consideration by the Closed Meeting of Council.
The Mayor extended an invitation to any member of the public present at the meeting to make a presentation to the Council as to whether the meeting should be closed for a particular item.
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RESOLVED - 19/268 Cr K Duffy/Cr S Munro 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 Hockey Australia - Festival of Hockey (Indoor) 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 (c) information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business. 6.2 Tenders for Construction of Animal Shelter and Associated Civil Works 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 (c) information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business. 6.3 Staff Matter 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 (a) personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors).
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The Mayor declared the Ordinary Meeting of Council adjourned for the conduct of the Closed Meeting at 9.30PM.
The Mayor declared the Ordinary Meeting of Council resumed at 11.09pm.
7 Resolutions from Closed Meeting
The Manager Corporate Governance read out the following resolutions made in the Closed Meeting of Council.
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TRIM Reference: 2019/834 |
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RESOLVED - 19/269 Cr J Hamling/Cr M Previtera That Council resolves to confirm its expression of interest to host the 2020 Festival of Indoor Hockey.
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TRIM Reference: 2019/828 |
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RESOLVED - 19/270 Cr G Taylor/Cr K Duffy That Council resolves to: 1 Approve the General Manager, or his nominee, to enter into a standard contract with DDM (NSW) Pty Ltd for the construction of an Animal Shelter and Associated Civil Works at 36 Astill Drive Orange, for the amount of $751,967, exclusive of GST, as per the design alternative submitted 8 April 2019; and 2 Grant permission to the General Manager or nominee to do such things as may be necessary or convenient to give effect to this decision, including the affixing of the Council Seal to all relevant documents if required.
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Division of Voting |
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Voted For |
Cr R Kidd (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, Cr R Turner, Cr J Whitton |
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Voted Against |
Nil |
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Absent |
Cr S Romano (Deputy Mayor) |
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6.3 staff matter TRIM Reference: 2019/910 |
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RESOLVED - 19/271 Cr R Kidd/Cr J McRae That Council resolves: 1 To accept Mr Garry Styles’ resignation from employment as General Manager of Orange City Council with effect on and from close of business on Friday, 10 May 2019. 2 That the terms of Mr Styles’ resignation (as proposed by Mr Styles) are to be confirmed in writing pursuant to subclause 10.3.1 of Mr Styles’ contract of employment, with such terms to remain confidential to the Council and Mr Styles. 3 To thank Mr Styles for his service to the Council and wishes him well in his future endeavours. 4 To appoint Mr David Waddell to be the Council’s Acting General Manager until the appointment of a new General Manager or until further resolution of the Council, whichever occurs first.
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** Crs Taylor, Whitton, Hamling and Munro requested that their names be recorded as voting against this recommendation of Council. **
The Meeting Closed at 11.12pm
This is Page Number 8 and the Final Page of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 7 May 2019.