ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF THE

Ordinary Council Meeting

HELD IN Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange with an option of online conferencing platform ZOOM due to COVID-19 requirements

ON 15 December 2020

COMMENCING AT 7.00pm


 1      Introduction

Attendance

Cr R Kidd (Mayor), Cr G Taylor (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr J Hamling, Cr J McRae (Zoom), Cr T Mileto, Cr S Munro (Zoom), Cr S Nugent, Cr S Romano (Zoom), 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 Officer, Financial Accountant (Zoom), Manager Engineering Services.

Invited – Chris Harper, NSW Audit Office

 

1.1     APOLOGIES

Nil

1.2     LIVESTREAMING AND RECORDING

The Mayor advised that the meeting was being livestreamed and recorded.

1.3     OPENING PRAYER

Beverley Rankin of the Orange Uniting Church led the Council in Prayer.

1.4     ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Mayor Conducted an Acknowledgement of Country.

1.5     Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

Cr Munro declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in items 6.3 and 6.4 as his occupation as a real estate agent is a conflict regarding property reports.

 Cr McRae declared a significant pecuniary interest in item 6.5 as she owns property adjoining a subject property listed in the report.


 

The Mayor advised that item 5.6 – DA284/2020(1), 4 Kearneys Drive has been withdrawn.

2       Mayoral Minutes

Nil

 

THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE OPEN FORUM AT 7.08PM

 

OPEN FORUM

Item 5.9 – Requests for Financial Assistance – Quarter 3 of 2020/2021 (Remaining Balance) – Small Donations Program

Beverley Rankin, Orange Uniting Church addressed Council on the need for funding for their Hot Meal Service.

Item 5.5 – Development Application DA59/2020(1) – 194A March Street

Mary Ann Sladek outlined her concerns for the development.

 

MATTER ARISING                                                                                                                         

Cr Taylor requested a report be provided back to Council with an update of the Wood Bank usage during 2020.

 

THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL RESUMED AT 7.18PM.

 

RESOLVED - 20/451                                                                               Cr R Kidd/Cr J Hamling

That the following late item be dealt with at the meeting of Orange City Council held on 15 December 2020:

Closed Council – Item 6.7 – Girralang Biodiversity Credits – Delegated Authority

 

3       Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting

RESOLVED - 20/452                                                                            Cr S Nugent/Cr S Munro

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 1 December 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 1 December 2020.

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: Nil

 

Mr Chris Harper from the NSW Audit Officer addressed Council on the Audited Financial Statements for 2019/2020 and the Annual Report was provided to Councillors.

4       Notices of Motion/Notices of Rescission

4.1     Aquatic Centre Admission Fee - Australia Day 2021

TRIM Reference:        2020/2549

RESOLVED - 20/453                                                                             Cr K Duffy/Cr J Hamling

That Council allow free admission to the Orange Aquatic Centre for Australia Day, Tuesday 26th January 2021.

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: Nil

 

4.2     Bulky Waste Drop-off Service

TRIM Reference:        2020/2550

MOTION                                                                                              Cr K Duffy/Cr S Romano

That Council resolves:

1        To allow residents and ratepayers to deliver bulk waste/goods to the Ophir Road Resource Recovery Centre free of charge.

2        That this service be limited to a Ute Load/Table Top or 6 x 4 Trailer load.

AMENDMENT                                                                                   Cr G Taylor/Cr S Romano

That Council resolves:

1        To allow residents and ratepayers to deliver bulk household waste/goods to the Ophir Road Resource Recovery Centre free of charge over weekends to be determined.

2        That this service be limited to a Ute Load/Table Top or 6 x 4 Trailer load.

THE MOTION WAS WITHDRAWN. THE AMENDMENT ON BEING PUT TO THE MEETING WAS CARRIED AND BECAME THE MOTION.

THE MOTION ON BEING PUT TO THE MEETING WAS CARRIED

RESOLVED - 20/454                                                                          Cr G Taylor/Cr S Romano

That Council resolves:

1        To allow residents and ratepayers to deliver bulk household waste/goods to the Ophir Road Resource Recovery Centre free of charge over weekends to be determined.

2        That this service be limited to a Ute Load/Table Top or 6 x 4 Trailer load.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Munro, Cr Romano, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton

Against: Cr Nugent, Cr Mileto

Absent: Nil

 

Cr Hamling asked when the next bulky waste pick up was scheduled?

The Director Technical Services stated that the next bulky waste collection will be during February with staggered collection across the city.

 

5       General Reports

5.1     Recommendations and Resolutions from Policy Committees

TRIM Reference:        2020/2570

RESOLVED - 20/455                                                                           Cr J Hamling/Cr R Turner

1        That the resolutions made by the Planning and Development Committee at its meeting held on 1 December 2020 be noted.

2        That the resolutions made by the Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee at its meeting held on 1 December 2020 be noted. 

3        That the resolutions made by the Infrastructure Policy Committee at its meeting held on 1 December 2020 be noted. 

2        That the resolutions made by the Sport and Recreation Policy Committee at its meeting held on 1 December 2020 be noted. 

4        That the resolutions made by the Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee at its meeting held on 1 December 2020 be noted.

5        That the resolutions made by the Finance Policy Committee at its meeting held on 1 December 2020 be noted.

6        That the resolutions made by the Services Policy Committee at its meeting held on 1 December 2020 be noted.

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: Nil

 

Cr Duffy would like it noted that at the Council Meeting of 1 December 2020, there was a robust discussion regarding the retention of trees in the city in particular Anson Street and the comments from the CEO be included in the minutes.

 

The Chief Executive Officer stated that he attended the Tree Forum where there was a strong message from community members that they do not want to see those trees removed, and staff will look for solutions that involves not removing the trees and report back to Council in 2021.

 

Cr Taylor foreshadowed a motion that Council develop a very succinct procedural policy on the trees that are in the streets surrounding the CBD.

  

Cr Mileto asked if Council has or will approach its insurers regarding liability for trips and falls and indemnity to Council for retaining the trees where there are known issues?

The Mayor stated that this information will be provided to Council as part of the report.

 


 

 

5.2     Statement of Investments - November  2020

TRIM Reference:        2020/2319

RESOLVED - 20/456                                                                           Cr J Whitton/Cr S Munro

That Council resolves:

1        To note the Statement of Investments as at 30 November 2020.

2        To adopt the certification of the Responsible Accounting Officer.

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: Nil

 

 

5.3     Low Interest Loan - Orange Waratahs Sports Club Ltd

TRIM Reference:        2020/2490

RESOLVED - 20/457                                                                            Cr G Taylor/Cr S Nugent

That Council resolves:

1        That Council notes this further information regarding the provision of a low interest loan to Orange Waratah Sports Club Ltd.

2        That the provision of a low interest loan is subject to the review of the Orange Waratah Sports Club Ltd published financial reports for the year ending 30 June 2020, if satisfactory.

3        That Council provides Orange Waratah Sports Club Ltd a loan of $100,000.00 at an interest rate of 1.5% repayable over a five year term in quarterly instalments.

4        That the loan be funded from Councils unrestricted cash.

5        That the loan be secured over the property held by Orange Waratah Sports Club Ltd.

6        That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to execute all relevant documents.

7        That approval be granted for use of the Council Seal on all relevant documents if required.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent, Cr Romano, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton

Against: Cr McRae

Absent: Nil


 

 

5.4     City Presentation Management Practices and Service Agreement

TRIM Reference:        2020/2498

RESOLVED - 20/458                                                                             Cr K Duffy/Cr J Hamling

That Council acknowledge the report.

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: Nil

 

Cr Taylor noted there were Grants available to tidy up rubbish on road verges.

The Chief Executive Officer stated that Council had been awarded a grant from the EPA and will be working with Wangarang Industries to put a program in place.

 

 

5.5     Development Application DA 59/2020(1) - 194A March Street

TRIM Reference:        2020/2528

RESOLVED - 20/459                                                                             Cr R Turner/Cr T Mileto

That Council consents to development application DA 59/2020(1) for Multi Dwelling Housing (five dwellings) and Subdivision (six lot Community title) at Lot 222 DP 1239110 - 194A March Street, Orange pursuant to the conditions of consent in the attached Notice of Approval.

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: Nil

 

5.6     Development Application DA 284/2020(1) - 4 Kearneys Drive

TRIM Reference:        2020/2508

RESOLVED - 20/460                                                                               Cr R Kidd/Cr J Hamling

 

THIS ITEM WAS WITHDRAWN

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: Nil


 

 

5.7     Strategic Policy Review - ST146 - Child Safe - Post Exhibition

TRIM Reference:        2020/2287

RESOLVED - 20/461                                                                            Cr S Nugent/Cr S Munro

That Council adopts Strategic Policy – ST146 – Child Safe.

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: Nil

 

Cr McRae asked who are Mandatory Reporters for Council regarding Child Safe concerns?

The Director Community Recreation and Cultural Services stated that those with a Medical Qualification and there were a number of positions across Council including the CEO and himself and the child care provider in charge of the facilities.

 

5.8     Strategic Policy Review

TRIM Reference:        2020/2478

RESOLVED - 20/462                                                                             Cr J Hamling/Cr K Duffy

That Council resolves to:

1        Place the following policies on public exhibition for a period of 28 days:

·           ST049 – Communications & Community Engagement

·           ST029 – Donations & Grants

·           ST032 – Gallery Collection

2      That the policies be referred to the Councillor Policy Review Committee for comment.

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: Nil


 

 

5.9     Requests for Financial Assistance - Quarter 3 of 2020/2021 (Remaining Balance) - Small Donations Program

TRIM Reference:        2020/2461

RESOLVED - 20/463                                                                            Cr S Munro/Cr S Nugent

That Council resolves:

1        That a donation of $1,000.00 be made from the Small Donations Program to Anglicare Orange (Foster Care Children's Christmas Party 2021).

2        That a donation of $10,000.00 be made from the Small Donations Program to Orange Uniting Church - Hot Meals Outreach (Community Service and Equipment Purchase (provision of meals to the vulnerable)).

3        That a donation of $300.00 be made from the Small Donations Program to Spring Hill Activities Group (Spring Hill Village Christmas Party).

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: Nil

 

Cr McRae asked why it was recommended to provide $10,000 to the Uniting Church when they requested only $2,000.

The Acting Director Corporate & Commercial Services stated that as part of the process it was identified there was a shortfall and need for increased funding and as provided by in the Donations and Grants Policy there is the option to increase funding where a service is supporting the vulnerable.

 

QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE                                                                                                    

Cr Duffy requested information on whether and how Council contributed its unused Council Meeting Meal funds as was previously resolved.

 

 

5.10   Request for support for a Jazz Festival

TRIM Reference:        2020/2414

RESOLVED - 20/464                                                                               Cr S Nugent/Cr R Kidd

That the Council underwrite the Jazz Festival to the value of $50,000 from the 2020-21 Event Sponsorship fund and that the proponent supply quarterly reports for a period of three years.

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: Nil

 

QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE                                                                                                    

Cr Hamling asked if the Jazz Festival could coincide with the Forbes Jazz Festival as part of a tourist trail.

 

 

5.11   Event Application - Ace Attractions - Orange Fun Fair

TRIM Reference:        2020/2555

RESOLVED - 20/465                                                                           Cr J Hamling/Cr T Mileto

That Council approve the application for Orange Fun fair hosted by Ace Attractions, at the Orange Showground on 6 & 7 and 13 & 14 February 2021 due to easing of COVID restrictions. 

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: Nil

 

Cr Duffy asked if the Fun Fair provider was local?

The Acting Director Corporate & Commercial Services stated that the organisation was from outside the region.

 

5.12   Job Creation Funding for Day Care Educators

TRIM Reference:        2020/2431

RESOLVED - 20/466                                                                          Cr S Nugent/Cr J Whitton

That Council resolves to:

1        Approve the use of funds from the Job Creation budget for a loans program under the Day Care Educators concept.

2        Place the details on public exhibition for a period of 6 weeks.

3        Subject to a report of satisfactory outcomes by Manager Community Services,      approve the program to continue to operate through the 2021/2022 financial year.

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: Nil


 

 

5.13   40 km/h speed limit within the CBD

TRIM Reference:        2020/2460

RESOLVED - 20/467                                                                           Cr S Nugent/Cr R Turner

That Council ask TfNSW to consider lowering the speed limit within the CBD (Hill to Peisley Streets, Byng to Kite Streets (inclusive)).

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent, Cr Romano, Cr Turner

Against: Cr Taylor, Cr Duffy,  Cr Whitton

Absent: Nil

 

Cr Kidd asked if there was an option to have a variable speed limit.

The Director Technical Services stated that this is generally in school zones and vehicular hazard areas.

 

5.14   Single Use Plastics

TRIM Reference:        2020/2488

RESOLVED - 20/468                                                                          Cr S Nugent/Cr J Hamling

That Council resolves:

1    To endorse the development of a Single-Use Plastics Policy that addresses the reduction of single-use plastics in Council operations and events, and supports the 2025 National Packaging targets;

2    That Council prepare an implementation plan which identifies actions, suitable alternatives and timeframes, to implement objectives of a Single-Use Plastics Policy.

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: Nil

 **Cr Taylor left the meeting with the time being 8.42pm**

**Cr Taylor returned to the meeting with the time being 8.43pm**

5.15   Sustainable Energy and Energy Efficiency

TRIM Reference:        2020/2499

RESOLVED - 20/469                                                                           Cr J Whitton/Cr S Munro

That the report on Sustainable Energy and Energy Efficiency be acknowledged.

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: Nil

 

 

5.16   Projects Report December 2020

TRIM Reference:        2020/2532

RESOLVED - 20/470                                                                             Cr J Hamling/Cr K Duffy

That the information in the report on Capital Projects be acknowledged.

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: Nil

 

QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE 

Cr Nugent requested that a Councillor Briefing be organised to update Councillors on the progress of the Future City’s Project and go through each of the projects and their status’.

 

Cr Taylor asked if there was an update on the Southern Distributor works.

The Director Technical Services stated that the current closed section on Dairy Creek Road will be open in February 2021 then works will continue to complete the project by June 2021.

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 he had been passed an email to some Councillors by a Mrs Anne Salter.  The CEO stated he was satisfied that Items 6.3 and 6.5 were placed into the closed meeting.

 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.

RESOLVED - 20/471                                                                          Cr J Whitton/Cr R Turner

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     Submission Redactions

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).

6.2     Tender for Construction of Amenities and Canteen (Naylor Pavilion Expansion)

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     Land Portfolio Review Update

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.

6.4     Sale of industrial land at 298 Clergate Road

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.

6.5     Crown Land Negotiation

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.

6.6     Acquisition of Property for Roundabout

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.

 

6.7     Girralang Biodiversity Credits - Delegated Authority

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 8.56pm.

The Mayor declared the Ordinary Meeting of Council resumed at 9.29pm.

7       Resolutions from Closed Meeting

The Director Technical Services and Director Community Recreation and Cultural Services read out the following resolutions made in the Closed Meeting of Council.

6.1     Submission Redactions

TRIM Reference:        2020/2526

RESOLVED - 20/472                                                                             Cr J Hamling/Cr K Duffy

That the information in this report be acknowledged.

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: Nil

 

QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE                                                                                                    

Cr Whitton asked what the process for a submitter was to voluntarily have their name appear in the paper and not be redacted.  

 


 

 

6.2     Tender for Construction of Amenities and Canteen (Naylor Pavilion Expansion)

TRIM Reference:        2020/2426

RESOLVED - 20/473                                                                                  Cr R Kidd/Cr K Duffy

That Council resolves:

1        That Tender F735-1 for the Construction of Amenities and Canteen (Naylor Pavilion Expansion), be awarded to Regional West Constructions Pty Ltd for their tendered price of $596,857.20 (Ex GST)

2        That permission be granted for the use of the Council Seal on any relevant document if required.

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: Nil

 

6.3     Land Portfolio Review Update

TRIM Reference:        2020/2455

Cr Munro declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in this item as a real estate agent, was placed in the online waiting room and did not participate in discussion or voting on this item.

RESOLVED - 20/474                                                                          Cr S Nugent/Cr J Whitton

That Council acknowledge the update report on property sales.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Nugent, Cr Romano, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton

Against: Nil

Absent: Cr Munro

 

6.4     Sale of industrial land at 298 Clergate Road

TRIM Reference:        2020/2479

Cr Munro declared a non-significant, non-pecuniary interest in this item as a real estate agent, was placed in the online waiting room and did not participate in discussion or voting on this item.

RESOLVED - 20/475                                                                                  Cr K Duffy/Cr R Kidd

That the CEO be delegated to enter options and finalise contracts for the sale of industrial land at 298 Clergate Road as per the detail in this report.

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 Munro

6.5     Crown Land Negotiation

TRIM Reference:        2019/2070

Cr McRae declared a significant, pecuniary interest in this item as an adjoining property owner, was placed in the online waiting room and did not participate in discussion or voting on this item.

RESOLVED - 20/476                                                                             Cr K Duffy/Cr J Whitton

That Council resolves:

1        To acknowledge the report by CEO.

2        To delegate to the CEO such authority as may be necessary to finalise the terms of the agreement as set out in this report. 

3        To give permission for the use of the Council seal on any document if required.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent, Cr Romano, Cr Taylor, Cr Whitton

Against: Cr Turner

Absent: Cr McRae

 

 

6.6     Acquisition of Property for Roundabout

TRIM Reference:        2020/2551

THE MOTION ON BEING PUT TO THE MEETING WAS LOST

Motion

That Council enter negotiations for the purchase of the property as per the details in this report for the purpose of construction of a roundabout.

For: Cr Duffy,

Against: Cr Kidd, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent, Cr Romano, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton

Absent: Nil

 

6.7     Girralang Biodiversity Credits - Delegated Authority

TRIM Reference:        2020/2594

RESOLVED - 20/477                                                                              Cr J Hamling/Cr R Kidd

That Councils Bio Banking credits be held for 6 months while future projects are determined.

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: Nil

 


 

 

MATTER ARISING                                                                                                                         

Cr Munro requested that Orange’s new citizens be invited to partake in Australia Day Celebrations and Ceremonies.

 

**Cr Romano left the meeting with the time being 9.40pm**

 

The Meeting Closed at 9.42pm.

This is Page Number 16 and the Final Page of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 15 December 2020.