MINUTES OF THE
Ordinary Council Meeting
HELD IN Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange AND via Online Conferencing Platform Zoom
ON 11 August 2020
COMMENCING AT 7.00pm
Attendance
Cr R Kidd (Mayor), Cr S Romano (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr J Hamling, Cr J McRae (Zoom), Cr T Mileto, Cr S Munro, Cr S Nugent, Cr G Taylor, Cr R Turner, Cr J Whitton
Chief Executive Officer, Acting Director Corporate and Commercial Services (Redmond), Director Development Services, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services, Director Technical Services, Acting Manager Corporate Governance (Constantine), Manager Financial Services (Zoom), Executive Support Manager.
Nil
The Mayor advised that the meeting was being livestreamed and recorded.
The Mayor conducted the Acknowledgment of Country.
1.4 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
2 Mayoral Minutes
Nil
Cr Romano acknowledged the passing of Mrs Kidd (the Mayors Mother) and Council held a minute’s silence in her memory.
Cr Romano acknowledged the passing of Cr Mario Previtera and Council held a minute’s silence in his memory.
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RESOLVED - 20/223 Cr S Romano/Cr S Munro 1 That the Chief Executive Officer organise a memorial for Cr Mario Previtera and provide options to his family for a suitable location from: · Pinnacle Road Reserve · Gosling Creek · Bathurst Road Rest Stop (when constructed) 2 That the Chief Executive Officer provide a report back to Council with the options available and preferred location of the family. |
3 Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting
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RESOLVED - 20/224 Cr J Hamling/Cr S Munro That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 21 July 2020 (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 21 July 2020. |
THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETINGS AT 7.10PM
THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL RESUMED AT 8.20PM
**Cr Romano left the meeting with the time being 8.21pm and did not return.**
4 Notices of Motion/Notices of Rescission
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TRIM Reference: 2020/929 |
5 General Reports
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TRIM Reference: 2020/1064 |
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MOTION Cr J Hamling/Cr J Whitton That Council resolves: 1 That the Health and Innovation Precinct Masterplan be adopted. 2 That Orange City Council continue to work with the NSW Government, agencies and stakeholders to realise the goals of Health and Innovation Precinct Masterplan. |
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AMENDMENT Cr S Nugent/Cr T Mileto That Council resolves: 1 That the Health and Innovation Precinct Masterplan be adopted with the addition of Master Planning Principle 7 – Green Space & Passive Recreation. 2 That Orange City Council continue to work with the NSW Government, agencies and stakeholders to realise the goals of Health and Innovation Precinct Masterplan. |
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THE AMENDMENT ON BEING PUT TO THE MEETING WAS LOST For: Cr Nugent Against: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton Absent: Cr Romano THE MOTION ON BEING PUT TO THE MEETING WAS CARRIED |
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RESOLVED - 20/237 Cr J Hamling/Cr J Whitton That Council resolves: 1 That the Health and Innovation Precinct Masterplan be adopted. 2 That Orange City Council continue to work with the NSW Government, agencies and stakeholders to realise the goals of Health and Innovation Precinct Masterplan. |
For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent, Cr Romano, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton
Against: Nil
Absent: Cr Romano
Cr Taylor stated that the community should be reminded that the radiata pines are on the northern nine holes of the golf course not on Bloomfield gardens.
Cr Mileto asked if the radiata pines can be harvested and potentially used for construction.
Cr Kidd stated this can definitely be looked into.
Cr Nugent stated that submissions talked about the open space issue and that this would be looked at in future stages but does not say when.
The Acting Director Corporate & Commercial Services stated that consultation would be part of future stages as they progress.
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TRIM Reference: 2020/1233 |
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That Council approve the demolition of the Perry Oval Amenities building. |
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AMENDMENT Cr R Kidd/Cr G Taylor That this item be deferred until such time as Councillors are briefed and a site inspection undertaken. |
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THE AMENDMENT ON BEING PUT TO THE MEETING WAS CARRIED AND BECAME THE MOTION For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent , Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton Against: Nil Absent: Cr Romano THE MOTION ON BEING PUT TO THE MEETING WAS CARRIED |
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RESOLVED - 20/238 Cr R Kidd/Cr G Taylor That this item be deferred until such time as Councillors are briefed and a site inspection undertaken. |
For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent , Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton
Against: Nil
Absent: Cr Romano
Cr Taylor requested the cost of commissioning the assessment reports of Cook Roe.
The Director Community, Recreation & Cultural Services stated that he will need to clarify however it would be in the order of $1500-$2000. There are 2 different reports addressing different aspects.
Cr Taylor stated the intention was to restore Perry Oval for community use, that quotes from local tradies should be obtained for a replacement roof and that he cannot see where $122,000 comes from.
Cr Duffy stated we should see what the tradies can do, that he is concerned about the money spent on the report and questions the whole process.
Cr Mileto started he will support another look at it and questioned whether the repairs would satisfy the insurer. He congratulated Council on getting the reports to see what we have, giving clarity on the estimated costs.
Cr Whitton stated that it is already a Council asset which we are obligated and responsible to keep in a state of usability. This site would be ideal for farmers markets.
Cr Hamling stated that if the money is spent on the grounds it will be used, and once the ground is suitable then council should apply for grant funding.
The Chief Executive Officer advised that project Perry Oval includes the Surface, Irrigation & Toilet Block in line with the Council resolution at budget time.
The Director Community, Recreation & Cultural Services stated that the ground is being used by many groups and agreed with the commentary on its condition. $30,000 is being invested on irrigation of the ground and there is a demand for amenities.
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TRIM Reference: 2020/1263 |
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RESOLVED - 20/239 Cr S Nugent/Cr S Munro That the Progress Report - Operational Plan 2019/2020 (Delivery Program Year 2) - Quarter 4 be acknowledged. |
For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent , Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton
Against: Nil
Absent: Cr Romano
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TRIM Reference: 2020/1292 |
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RESOLVED - 20/240 Cr J Whitton/Cr S Nugent That the report by the Acting Director of Corporate and Commercial Services be acknowledged. |
For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent , Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton
Against: Nil
Absent: Cr Romano
Cr Duffy asked if the $100,000 for Orange 360 has been approved.
The Chief Executive Officer stated that this is currently on exhibition.
6 Closed Meeting
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 Chief Executive Officer 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 - 20/241 Cr J Hamling/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 2019/2020 Water/Sewerage Charges - 9-17 Edward Street Orange 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 (b) the personal hardship of any resident or ratepayer. 6.2 Lease Hangar X Orange Airport 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. |
The Mayor declared the Ordinary Meeting of Council adjourned for the conduct of the Closed Meeting at 8.59pm.
The Mayor declared the Ordinary Meeting of Council resumed at 9.20pm.
7 Resolutions from Closed Meeting
The Chief Executive Officer read out the following resolutions made in the Closed Meeting of Council.
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TRIM Reference: 2020/1199 |
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RESOLVED - 20/242 Cr J Whitton/Cr S Munro 1 That the combined total water consumption charges over the 4 billing periods of $4,905.98 be reduced by 40% to $2,943.59, being a credit of $1,962.39. 2 That the combined total sewerage charges over the 4 billing periods of $18,981.02 be reduced to $15,049.80 (the minimum charge applicable to the site), being a credit of $3,931.22. 3 That the total interest charges of $1,605.01 be written off. |
For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent , Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton
Against: Nil
Absent: Cr Romano
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TRIM Reference: 2020/1256 |
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RESOLVED - 20/243 Cr K Duffy/Cr J Whitton That Council resolves: 1 To enter into a lease of Hangar X for a term of 5 years plus 4, 5 year options. 2 That approval be granted for the use of the Council Seal on all relevant documents. |
For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent , Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton
Against: Nil
Absent: Cr Romano
The Meeting Closed at 9.22PM
This is Page Number 6 and the Final Page of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 11 August 2020.