MINUTES OF THE
Ordinary Council Meeting
HELD IN Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 16 February 2021
COMMENCING AT 7.00pm
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, Cr S Nugent, 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), Chief Financial Officer (Zoom), Executive Support Manager, Water & Sewer Strategic Manager.
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RESOLVED - 21/040 Cr J Hamling/Cr S Munro That the apologies be accepted from Cr S Romano for the Council Meeting of Orange City Council on 16 February 2021. |
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
1.2 LIVESTREAMING AND RECORDING
The Mayor advised that the meeting was being livestreamed and recorded.
Pastor Kate Thornley of the Uniting Church Wontama led the Council in Prayer.
The Mayor conducted an Acknowledgement of Country
1.5 Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests
Nil
THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE OPEN FORUM AT 7.03PM
OPEN FORUM
Item 5.6 – Orange Retail Industry – Request for Funding to Deliver Hearts for Orange Program 2021
Amanda Spalding outlined reasons the application should be supported.
THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL RESUMED AT 7.08PM
GOOD NEWS
The Chief Executive Officer read the good news:
Emily Cahill and pound staff received thanks for their work helping a local family.
The City of Orange Eisteddfod thanked Council staff for their assistance in a COVID Safe Eisteddfod.
The School of Rural Health thanked the Mayor for attending and welcoming students to Orange.
The Mayor added that it is great for Orange to welcome 30 new students studying with University of Sydney’s School of Rural Health and was pleased to be attending a lunch on Thursday to celebrate the first 30 cohort of students completing their full degree in Orange as part of the CSU University of Western Sydney School of Medicine.
The Mayor also added the new organisation UGL taking over from John Holland for the NSW Rural Rail Network was welcome news for the city as it will be the base for the network centre.
Nil
3 Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting
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RESOLVED - 21/041 Cr J Whitton/Cr S Munro That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 2 February 2021 (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 2 February 2021. |
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
4 Notices of Motion/Notices of Rescission
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TRIM Reference: 2021/110 |
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MOTION Cr R Turner/Cr K Duffy That staff prepare a report for the next Council meeting on how shortfalls in funding for the proposed Orange Regional Conservatorium and Planetarium can be funded through Council reserves or borrowings. |
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AMENDMENT Cr R Kidd/Cr J Hamling 1 That staff prepare a report for the next Council meeting on how shortfalls in funding for the proposed Orange Regional Conservatorium and Planetarium can be funded through Council reserves or borrowings. 2 That the Conservatorium and Planetarium be included in the 2021/2022 Budget Process. |
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CR TURNER WITHDREW HIS MOTION 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 - 21/042 Cr R Turner/Cr R Kidd 1 That staff prepare a report for the next Council meeting on how shortfalls in funding for the proposed Orange Regional Conservatorium and Planetarium can be funded through Council reserves or borrowings. 2 That the Conservatorium and Planetarium funding be included in the 2021/2022 Budget Process. |
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: 2021/156 |
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RESOLVED - 21/043 Cr G Taylor/Cr J Whitton 1 That Council investigate the feasibility, viability, costs and funding options for the construction of a roundabout to replace the current traffic lights on the corner of the Northern Distributor Road and Telopea Way. 2 That a report be provided to Council, inclusive of a pedestrian access option. |
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: 2021/179 |
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Cr Whitton declared an interest during discussion on this item as a property owner in the area identified, left the meeting and did not participate in voting on this item. |
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RESOLVED - 21/044 Cr S Munro/Cr J Hamling That staff investigate the feasibility of a safe off road or shoulder cycle loop on Huntley and Forest Roads. |
For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner
Against: Nil
Absent: Cr Romano, Cr Whitton
**Cr Whitton left the meeting with the time being 8pm**
**Cr Whitton returned to the meeting with the time being 8.04pm**
5 General Reports
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TRIM Reference: 2020/2571 |
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RESOLVED - 21/045 Cr G Taylor/Cr S Munro 1 That the resolutions made by the Planning and Development Committee at its meeting held on 2 February 2021 be noted with a correction to item 2.6 Esso Park – Options Testing. Cr Turner voted against this motion. 2 That the resolutions made by the Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee at its meeting held on 2 February 2021 be noted. 3 That the resolutions made by the Infrastructure Policy Committee at its meeting held on 2 February 2021 be noted. 4 That the resolutions made by the Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee at its meeting held on 2 February 2021 be noted. 5 That the resolutions made by the Finance Policy Committee at its meeting held on 2 February 2021 be noted. 6 That the resolutions made by the Services Policy Committee at its meeting held on 2 February 2021 be noted. |
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 Turner noted that
in item 2.6 of the Planning and Development Committee of 2 February 2021, he
voted against this item. An update will be made to these minutes*
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5.2 Update on Outstanding Resolutions of Council including Questions Taken on Notice and Notices of Motions. TRIM Reference: 2021/234 |
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RESOLVED - 21/046 Cr S Nugent/Cr S Munro That the information provided in the report by the Acting Director Corporate and Commercial Services on Outstanding and Completed Notices of Motion, Questions of Notice and Matters arising 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: Cr Romano
Cr Mileto asked for an update on house numbers being placed on kerbs to enable easy identification of houses for emergency services in particular.
The Director Development Services stated that Orange Christian School previously used this as a fundraiser however with the increase in privately certified application it is harder to monitor, so this will be approached with a new advertising campaign.
Cr Whitton requested a report from the CEO on the location of defibrillators across the city.
The Chief Executive Officer advised a Notice of Motion can be provided for the next meeting.
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TRIM Reference: 2021/25 |
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RESOLVED - 21/047 Cr K Duffy/Cr S Munro That Council resolves: 1 To note the Statement of Investments as at 31 January 2021. 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 Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton
Against: Nil
Absent: Cr Romano
The Mayor congratulated the Chief Financial Officer and his staff for their efforts. He also requested in future that it would be beneficial to provide an explanation in the report on the differences in the funds.
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TRIM Reference: 2020/1925 |
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RESOLVED - 21/048 Cr S Nugent/Cr J Whitton That Council resolves to: 1 Place the following policies on public exhibition for a period of 28 days: · ST010 – Code of Conduct - Staff · ST110 – Code of Conduct - Councillors, Committee Members, Delegates of Council and Council Advisors. · ST039 – Gifts & Benefits 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 Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton
Against: Nil
Absent: Cr Romano
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5.5 Projects Activities February 2021 TRIM Reference: 2021/8 |
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RESOLVED - 21/049 Cr J Hamling/Cr S Munro That the information in the report on Projects 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: 2021/24 |
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MOTION Cr K Duffy/Cr S Munro That Council resolves: 1 To acknowledge the report by the Manager Business Development. 2 That Council not approve the $50,000 request by Regional Life Group Pty Ltd under the banner of Hearts Of Orange. |
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AMENDMENT Cr S Nugent/Cr R Turner That Council resolves: 1 To acknowledge the report by the Manager Business Development. 2 That upon receipt of a more detailed submission from Hearts for Orange the matter be returned to Council. 3 To approve the hosting of a Retail Business Forum. |
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CR DUFFY WITHDREW HIS MOTION. 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 - 21/050 Cr S Nugent/Cr R Turner That Council resolves: 1 To acknowledge the report by the Manager Business Development. 2 That upon receipt of a more detailed submission from Hearts for Orange the matter be returned to Council. 3 To approve the hosting of a Retail Business Forum. |
For: Cr Kidd, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Nugent, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton
Against: Cr Duffy, Cr Munro
Absent: Cr Romano
**Cr Hamling left the chamber with the time being 840pm and returned to the chamber with the time being 841pm**
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TRIM Reference: 2021/70 |
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RESOLVED - 21/051 Cr S Nugent/Cr R Turner That the information contained within the report on Water Update - Year in Review be noted. |
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 Mayor thanked staff for the work put in to the Water reports.
Cr Taylor asked for an update to be provided on the current dam levels.
The Water and Sewerage Strategic Manager advised that there is currently a 61.9% combined storage with Spring Creek Dam and Suma Park Dam. That Spring Creek Dam was actually at 100% capacity and overflowing.
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TRIM Reference: 2021/229 |
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RESOLVED - 21/052 Cr J Hamling/Cr S Munro That the information contained in the report on Water Planning be noted. |
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 Turner asked if the Ulmarrah Dam was 60km upstream from Burrendong, if it would reach Long Point Crossing and why wouldn’t a dam be built at Long Point.
The Director Technical Services stated that it is located close to Long Point Crossing. The dam is part of the State Water Strategy on exhibition for the next 6 weeks.
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RESOLVED - 21/053 Cr S Nugent/Cr J McRae That each recommendation in item 5.9 Questions On Notice – Water Projects, be dealt with in seriatim. |
For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent, Cr Taylor, Cr Whitton
Against: Cr Turner
Absent: Cr Romano
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TRIM Reference: 2021/230 |
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RESOLVED - 21/054 Cr S Munro/Cr G Taylor That the information included in the report on Water Projects be noted. |
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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5.9 - 2 Questions on Notice - Water Projects TRIM Reference: 2021/230 |
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RESOLVED - 21/055 Cr J Whitton/Cr J McRae That Ian Law’s update report on options for recycled water be presented to Council in a briefing. |
For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Nugent, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton
Against: Cr Munro
Absent: Cr Romano
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5.9 - 3 Questions on Notice - Water Projects TRIM Reference: 2021/230 |
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RESOLVED - 21/056 Cr S Nugent/Cr J Whitton That local projects for increased water security be prioritised in line with the IWCM strategy process and update |
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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5.9 - 4 Questions on Notice - Water Projects TRIM Reference: 2021/230 |
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RESOLVED - 21/057 Cr K Duffy/Cr S Munro That Council endorse the inclusion of Ulmarrah Dam in the Macquarie-Castlereagh Regional Water Strategy and encourage the Orana Joint Organisation to support the strategy. |
For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Mileto, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Whitton
Against: Cr McRae, Cr Nugent
Absent: Cr Romano
6 Closed Meeting
Nil
The Meeting Closed at 9.08PM
This is Page Number 10 and the Final Page of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 16 February 2021.