Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting

 

 

Meeting Date:     Tuesday, 25 July 2017

Location:            Council Chambers, City Administrative Building, Bridge Road, Nowra

Time:                   5.00pm

 

 

The following members were present:

 

Clr Amanda Findley - Chairperson

Clr Joanna Gash

Clr John Wells

Clr Patricia White

Clr Kaye Gartner

Clr Nina Cheyne

Clr Annette Alldrick

Clr John Levett

Clr Andrew Guile

Clr Mitchell Pakes

Clr Greg Watson - left the meeting the time being, 6.43pm

Clr Bob Proudfoot

 

  

 

 

The meeting was opened by an Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians by the Chairperson, followed with a Prayer by Lieut, Matthew Sutcliffe Nowra Salvation Army and the playing of the Australian National Anthem.

 

 

Apologies / Leave of Absence

 

An Apology was received from Clr Kitchener.

 

Clr Levett requested a Leave of Absence for the period Wednesday 26 July 2017 to Monday 14 August 2017 inclusive and the apology from Clr Kitchener be accepted.

 

Motion

RESOLVED (Clr Guile / Clr Alldrick)                                                                                    MIN17.636

That a leave of absence be granted to Clr Levett for the period of Wednesday 26 July 2017 to Monday 14 August 2017 inclusive.

CARRIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (Clr Guile / Clr Wells)                                                                                       MIN17.637

 

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Ordinary Meeting held on Tuesday 27 June 2017 be confirmed.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Declarations of Interest

 

Clr Wells – less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration – CCL17.38 Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre – Trade Package Number 3 - Electrical Services Sub Contract – one of his next door neighbours is a Director of one of the tendering companies. He is a personal friend. The perception that his friendship with his neighbour would influence his decision. He will leave the room and will not take part in the discussion or vote.

 

Clr Pakes – less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration – CL17.190 Investigation of the future use of 179 Illaroo Road, North Nowra (formerly Rural Fire Service Station) – He is the president of Nowra-Culburra SLSC and Vice President of the SLS NSW South Coast Branch - will remain in the room and will take part in discussion or vote.

 

Clr Gash – less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration – SA17.175 South Coast Regional Jobs Investment Package – Council Projects (CL17.193) she was a member of the South Coast Regional Jobs Investment Package Committee, there is no conflict as the Committee does not make individual recommendation and has no voting rights on the Committee – will remain in the room and will take part in the discussion or vote.

 

 

Deputations and Presentations

 

The Mayor acknowledged that the Hon Shelley Hancock MP for the South Coast was in attendance at the meeting and thanked her for her attendance.

 

Team SHuFLLe provided a PowerPoint presentation and spoke about their experiences and achievements at the First LEGO League International Open Championship in Bath, UK 2017.

 

The Hon Shelley Hancock MP for South Coast, provided a cheque for $3,000 to Team SHuFFLe on behalf State Government.  This funding was obtained after lobbying by the Member for the South Coast together with the Hon Gareth Ward MP, for Kiama.

 

 

Mayoral Minute

 

MM17.16    Mayoral Minute - Congratulations winners at the 2017 Local Government Regional NAIDOC Awards and the 2017 Vocational Education & Training Awards

HPERM Ref: D17/236675

Recommendation

That Council receive the report for information and write congratulatory letters to the awardees.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Pakes)                                                                                   MIN17.638

That Council receive the report for information and write congratulatory letters to the awardees.

CARRIED

 

 

MM17.17    Mayoral Minute - Resignation from the General Manager's Performance Review Committee

HPERM Ref: D17/237241

Recommendation

Due to the resignation of Clr Guile, another Councillor be appointed to the General Manager’s Performance Review sub-committee until September 2018 and the current sub‑committee also be appointed until September 2018.

 

The Mayor informed the meeting that a vote by show of hands would be taken for the position.

The Mayor called for nominations from the floor.

Clr Pakes nominated Clr Proudfoot.

Clr Gartner nominated Clr Gash.

The Mayor called for a show of hands and declared Clr Gash as the appointment on a count of 7 votes to 5 votes.

RESOLVED (Clr Gartner / Clr Cheyne)                                                                                MIN17.639

Due to the resignation of Clr Guile, Clr Gash be appointed to the General Manager’s Performance Review sub-committee until September 2018 and the current sub‑committee also be appointed until September 2018.

For:               Clr Findley, Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr White, Clr Gartner, Clr Cheyne and Clr Levett

Against:       Clr Alldrick, Clr Guile, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson and Clr Proudfoot

CARRIED

 

 

 

Notices of Motion / Questions on Notice

 

CL17.189   Notice of Motion - Development Consent Amendment - 12 Currambene Street Huskisson

HPERM Ref: D17/229312

Recommendation

That DS17/1233 for a S96 Amendment to a Development Consent at 12 Currambene Street, Huskisson be called in to Council for consideration because of the public interest.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Levett / Clr Gartner)                                                                                  MIN17.640

That DS17/1233 for a S96 Amendment to a Development Consent at 12 Currambene Street, Huskisson be called in to Council for consideration because of the public interest.

CARRIED

 

 

CL17.190   Notice of Motion - Investigation of the future use of 179 Illaroo Road North Nowra – Formerly NSW Rural Fire Services Station

HPERM Ref: D17/231128

Clr Pakes – less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration – CL17.190 Investigation of the future use of 179 Illaroo Road, North Nowra (formerly Rural Fire Service Station) – He is the president of Nowra-Culburra SLSC and Vice President of the SLS NSW South Coast Branch – remained in the room and took part in discussion and voted.

Recommendation

That

1.    The General Manager report to Council on the suitability the premises at 179 Illaroo Road North Nowra to meet the interim needs of the NSW Surf Life Saving South Coast Branch.

2.    The General Manager report suitable terms aligned with Council’s policies for community use for any temporary agreement for the use of these facilities.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Guile / Clr Alldrick)                                                                                    MIN17.641

That:

1.    The General Manager report to Council on the suitability the premises at 179 Illaroo Road North Nowra to meet the interim needs of the NSW Surf Life Saving South Coast Branch.

2.    The General Manager report suitable terms aligned with Council’s policies for community use for any temporary agreement for the use of these facilities.

CARRIED

 

 

CL17.191   Notice of Motion - Donation - Berry Rotary's Small Farm Field Day

HPERM Ref: D17/231379

Recommendation

That Council support Berry Rotary’s Small Farm Field Day event by voting $2500 from the Unallocated Donations vote.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Cheyne)                                                                                   MIN17.642

That Council support Berry Rotary’s Small Farm Field Day event by voting $2500 from the Unallocated Donations vote.

CARRIED

 

 

CL17.192   Notice of Motion - Community use of Public School Facilities

HPERM Ref: D17/231582

Recommendation

That

1.    Council write to our local state members of parliament seeking their in-principle support for investigating ways that the wider community can have greater access to facilities in our public schools. This may include libraries, halls, meeting rooms and sporting fields

2.    Our CCB’s be asked to contribute to the discussion and offer any ideas they may have regarding possible duplication of facilities

3.    A report be provided to Council on where any local communities have embarked up a similar project in their area.

 

 

Procedural Motion - Move into Committee of the Whole

RESOLVED (Clr Guile / Clr Levett)                                                                                      MIN17.643

That Council move into the Committee of the Whole, the time being 6.19pm to allow a deputation to be received from the Hon Shelley Hancock MP for South Coast.

CARRIED

 

 

Procedural Motion - Move into Committee of the Whole

RESOLVED (Clr Gash / Clr Guile)                                                                                       MIN17.644

That Council move out of the Committee of the Whole, the time being 6.22pm.

CARRIED

 

 

CL17.192   Notice of Motion - Community use of Public School Facilities

HPERM Ref: D17/231582

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Guile)                                                                                MIN17.645

That

1.    Council write to our local state members of parliament seeking their in-principle support for investigating ways that the wider community can have greater access to facilities in our public schools. This may include libraries, halls, meeting rooms and sporting fields

2.    Our CCB’s, School Principals, P&Cs and Youth Advisory Committee be asked to contribute to the discussion and offer any ideas they may have regarding possible duplication of facilities

3.    A report be provided to Council on where any local communities have embarked up a similar project in their area.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Report of the Strategy & Assets Committee - 18 July 2017

 

SA17.175   South Coast Regional Jobs Investment Package - Council Projects

HPERM Ref: D17/216330

Clr Gash – less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration – SA17.175 South Coast Regional Jobs Investment Package – Council Projects (CL17.193) she was a member of the South Coast Regional Jobs Investment Package Committee, there is no conflict as the Committee does not make individual recommendation and has no voting rights on the Committee – Remained in the room and took part in the discussion and voted.

Recommendation

That the following projects and Council funding commitments be submitted under the South Coast Regional Jobs Investment Package:

1.    Woollamia Boat Lift and Shed – SCC contribution: $200,000 (from Economic Development Reserve)

2.    Greenwell Point Boating Facilities – SCC contribution: $750,000 (from Economic Development Reserve)

3.    Provision of electricity to Huskisson Business Precinct – SCC contribution: $50,000 (from Economic Development Reserve and/or streetscape  funding)

4.    Former Ulladulla STP Industrial Land Subdivision – SCC contribution:$2,219,000 (from Industrial Land Development Reserve);

5.    And if possible, Defence Support Training Needs Analysis – SCC contribution: $25,000 (from Economic Development Reserve)

 

RESOLVED (Clr Watson / Clr Pakes)                                                                                  MIN17.646

That the following projects and Council funding commitments be submitted under the South Coast Regional Jobs Investment Package:

1.    Woollamia Boat Lift and Shed – SCC contribution: $200,000 (from Economic Development Reserve)

2.    Greenwell Point Boating Facilities – SCC contribution: $750,000 (from Economic Development Reserve)

3.    Provision of electricity to Huskisson Business Precinct – SCC contribution: $50,000 (from Economic Development Reserve and/or streetscape  funding)

4.    Former Ulladulla STP Industrial Land Subdivision – SCC contribution:$2,219,000 (from Industrial Land Development Reserve);

5.    And if possible, Defence Support Training Needs Analysis – SCC contribution: $25,000 (from Economic Development Reserve)

For:             Clr Findley, Clr Gash, Clr Wells, Clr Gartner, Clr Cheyne, Clr Alldrick, Clr Levett, Clr Guile, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson and Clr Proudfoot

Against:    Clr White

CARRIED

 

 

SA17.180   Bay & Basin Summer Shuttle Bus and Shoalhaven River Festival Accessible Shuttle Bus 2017 Funding Success

HPERM Ref: D17/199103

Recommendation

That Council:

1.    Accept the grants of;

a.    $9,309 (excluding GST) to undertake the Bay & Basin Summer Shuttle Bus project and;

b.    $1,955 (excluding GST) to undertake the Shoalhaven River Festival Accessible Shuttle project.

2.    Write and thank Transport for NSW.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Pakes)                                                                               MIN17.647

That Council:

1.    Accept the grants of;

a.    $9,309 (excluding GST) to undertake the Bay & Basin Summer Shuttle Bus project and;

b.    $1,955 (excluding GST) to undertake the Shoalhaven River Festival Accessible Shuttle project.

2.    Write and thank Transport for NSW.

CARRIED

 

 

SA17.185   2017-2018 Path Construction Program

HPERM Ref: D17/180957

Recommendation

That:

1.    The Member for South Coast be thanked for the funding of $1.89 million for path projects;

2.    $150,000 be allocated from General Fund (Local Road Repair Program) for the construction of a path in Page Avenue, North Nowra, from Judith Drive to Pitt Street;

3.    $100,000 be allocated from General Fund (Local Road Repair Program) for the construction of a path, and associated kerb and gutter, in Centaur Avenue, Sanctuary Point, from Idlewild Avenue to Francis Ryan Reserve;

4.    $250,000 be allocated to the 2017-2018 Local Road Repair Program from the 2018-2019 Roads to Recovery Program allocation.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley)                                                                             MIN17.648

That:

1.    The Member for South Coast be thanked for the funding of $1.89 million for path projects;

2.    $150,000 be allocated from General Fund (Local Road Repair Program) for the construction of a path in Page Avenue, North Nowra, from Judith Drive to Pitt Street;

3.    $100,000 be allocated from General Fund (Local Road Repair Program) for the construction of a path, and associated kerb and gutter, in Centaur Avenue, Sanctuary Point, from Idlewild Avenue to Francis Ryan Reserve;

4.    $250,000 be allocated to the 2017-2018 Local Road Repair Program from the 2018-2019 Roads to Recovery Program allocation.

CARRIED

 

 

Items marked with an * were resolved ‘en block’.

 

SA17.187   Classification of Operational Land - Part Shoalhaven Community & Recreational Precinct - 109, 111, 111A & 113 Cambewarra Road, Bomaderry

HPERM Ref: D17/184792

RESOLVED* (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN17.649

That Council resolve to classify the land in the schedule below as Operational Land:

Legal Description

Locality

Lot 1 DP544264

109 Cambewarra Rd, Bomaderry

Lot 21 DP860849

111 Cambewarra Rd, Bomaderry

Lot 22 DP860849

111A Cambewarra Rd, Bomaderry

Lot 3 DP544264

113 Cambewarra Rd, Bomaderry

CARRIED

 

 

SA17.188   Lease - 1 Mattes Way, Bomaderry - Kiama Community College

HPERM Ref: D17/196327

RESOLVED* (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN17.650

That Council:

1.    Enter into a lease agreement with Kiama Community College Incorporated for the continued use and occupation of 1 Mattes Way, Bomaderry (Lots 27, 29, 30 & 31 DP793122) for an initial term of three (3) years with two (2) option periods of three (3) years each (i.e. 3 x 3 x 3 year lease) at an initial annual rent of $50,000 plus GST to be increased annually by CPI; and

2.    Grant authority to affix the Common Seal of the Council to any documents required to be sealed and that the General Manager be authorised to sign any documents necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

 

 

SA17.191   Council Policy Review - Waste Services

HPERM Ref: D17/208199

RESOLVED* (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN17.651

That Council:

1.    Adopt the Disaster Recovery Policy – Waste Management (POL16/82).

2.    Adopt the following policies with no or minor changes:

a.    No charge tipping of storm damaged materials at waste depots Policy (POL16/168)

b.    Garden Waste Mulch - Community Assistance Policy (POL16/170); and

c.    Waste Minimisation and Management Guidelines (POL16/171)

3.    Adopt the No Charge Tipping Vouchers Policy (POL16/169), noting commercial properties will no longer receive vouchers from FY18/19.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Report of the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee - 11 July 2017

 

Items marked with an * were resolved ‘en block’.

 

TC17.46     Proposed Line Marking - Explorer Boulevard, Shoalhaven Heads (PN 3397)

HPERM Ref: D17/217648

RESOLVED* (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN17.652

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of double barrier (BB) centre line marking and edge (E1) line marking in Explorer Boulevard, Shoalhaven Heads as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/47.

CARRIED

 

 

TC17.47     Parking Restriction Amendments - Beach Road, Mollymook Beach (PN 3412)

HPERM Ref: D17/217662

Recommendation:

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the conversion of 20m of the existing No Stopping zone on the eastern side of Beach Road to a No Parking zone, Beach Road, Mollymook Beach as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/48.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Gartner)                                                                             MIN17.653

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the conversion of 20m of the existing No Stopping zone on the eastern side of Beach Road to a No Parking zone, Beach Road, Mollymook Beach as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/48.

CARRIED

 

 

TC17.48     No Stopping Zone - Meroo Street, Bomaderry (PN 3413)

HPERM Ref: D17/217769

RESOLVED* (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN17.654

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of a No Stopping zone (approx. 5m) across the driveway access of 69 Meroo Street, Bomaderry as detailed in the attached TRAF 2017/49.

CARRIED

 

 

TC17.49     Raised Pedestrian Crossing - Meroo Street, Bomaderry (PN 3414)

HPERM Ref: D17/217785

RESOLVED* (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN17.655

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the proposed signage and line marking plan associated with the proposed raised pedestrian crossing to be installed on Meroo Street, Bomaderry as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/50.

CARRIED

 

 

TC17.50     Line Marking - Meroo Road, Bomaderry (PN 3415)

HPERM Ref: D17/217806

RESOLVED* (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN17.656

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the line marking plan associated with the rehabilitation road works on Meroo Road, Bomaderry as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/51.

CARRIED

 

 

TC17.51     Give Way Signage & Line Marking Amendments - Hillcrest Avenue, South Nowra (PN 3417)

HPERM Ref: D17/217827

RESOLVED* (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN17.657

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of the following line marking and signage on Hillcrest Avenue and Holloway Road, South Nowra as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/52:

1.    950m (approx.) of centre line marking along Hillcrest Avenue, from its intersection with John Purcell Way to Old Southern Road.

2.    Give Way Signage and associated hold line marking at the intersection of Hillcrest Avenue and Holloway Drive.

3.    20m of double barrier (BB) centre line marking on Holloway Road at its intersection with Hillcrest Avenue.

CARRIED

 

 

TC17.52     Centre Line Marking - Currarong Road, Currarong

HPERM Ref: D17/217837

RESOLVED* (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN17.658

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of centre line marking changes as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/53.

CARRIED

 

 

TC17.53     Disabled Parking Space - Berrara Road, Berrara (PN 3419)

HPERM Ref: D17/217845

RESOLVED* (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN17.659

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has no objection to the previously installed disabled parking space in Berrara Road, Berrara adjacent to the toilet facilities as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/54.

CARRIED

 

 

TC17.54     Relocate Disabled Parking Space - Council Administration Building Car Park, Graham Street, Nowra (PN 3420)

HPERM Ref: D17/217854

RESOLVED* (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN17.660

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the installation of the following changes within the Council Administration Building car park, Graham Street, Nowra as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/55:

1.    Remove the existing disabled space.

2.    Extend the 30-minute (1/2P) time restricted parking zone.

3.    Install a disabled space and associated shared zone in the existing 2-hour (2P) visitor restricted parking zone.

CARRIED

 

 

TC17.55     Regulatory Signage and Line Marking - Aldi Store, Narang Road, Bomaderry (PN 3410)

HPERM Ref: D17/217866

RESOLVED* (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN17.661

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be advised that the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee has No Objection to the proposed signage and line marking plan, Aldi Store, Narang Road, Bomaderry as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/56, subject to the following items:

1.    Amend the BB centre line marking, south of the proposed marked foot crossing, to provide a smooth transition by removing the kink.

2.    Installing an R4-5 ‘End Shared Zone’ sign for southbound traffic at the main exit to Narang Road.

3.    Removal of redundant western L1 line marking (1 bar) and correction of connected C1 and L1 line marking.

CARRIED

 

 

TC17.56     Signage and Line Marking Improvements - Rannoch Drive, West Nowra (PN 3379)

HPERM Ref: D17/219926

RESOLVED* (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)                                                                                     MIN17.662

That the General Manager (Director Assets and Works) be requested to arrange for the following items, at the intersection of Yalwal Road and Rannoch Drive, West Nowra, as detailed in the attached plan TRAF 2017/57:

1.    Extend the western No Stopping zone 9m south

2.    Extend the eastern No Stopping zone 4.5m (approx.) south

3.    Extend the existing double barrier (BB) centre line marking 3m (approx.) south

4.    Install Give Way signage and associated (TB/TB1) hold line markings at the intersection of Yalwal Road and Rannoch Drive.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Reports

 

Items marked with an * were resolved ‘en block’.

 

CL17.195   Sale of Council Employment Land - Lot 105 DP 1096630, Cumberland Ave, South Nowra NSW

HPERM Ref: D17/219902

Recommendation

That

1.    Council employment land (Lot 105 DP 1096630, Cumberland Ave, South Nowra) be sold for $355,000 (plus GST) to Richard & Toni Hodges of Bomaderry

2.    The General Manager be authorised to sign the Contracts for Sale, and

3.    The Transfer to complete the Contracts for Sale be executed under the Seal of Council

 

RESOLVED* (Clr Gash / Clr Guile)                                                                                      MIN17.663

That

1.    Council employment land (Lot 105 DP 1096630, Cumberland Ave, South Nowra) be sold for $355,000 (plus GST) to Richard & Toni Hodges of Bomaderry

2.    The General Manager be authorised to sign the Contracts for Sale, and

3.    The Transfer to complete the Contracts for Sale be executed under the Seal of Council.

CARRIED

 

 

CL17.196   Sale of Council Employment Land - Lot 116 DP 1122371, Norfolk Ave, South Nowra NSW

HPERM Ref: D17/227579

Recommendation

That

1.    Council employment land (Lot 116 DP 1122371, 17 Norfolk Ave, South Nowra) be sold for $950,000 (plus GST) to Civil Project Management Group Pty Ltd of South Nowra

2.    The General Manager be authorised to sign the Contracts for Sale, and

3.    The Transfer to complete the Contracts for Sale be executed under the Seal of Council

 

RESOLVED* (Clr Gash / Clr Guile)                                                                                      MIN17.664

That

1.    Council employment land (Lot 116 DP 1122371, 17 Norfolk Ave, South Nowra) be sold for $950,000 (plus GST) to Civil Project Management Group Pty Ltd of South Nowra

2.    The General Manager be authorised to sign the Contracts for Sale, and

3.    The Transfer to complete the Contracts for Sale be executed under the Seal of Council

CARRIED

 

 

CL17.197   Investment Report June 2017

HPERM Ref: D17/224277

Recommendation

That the Report of the General Manager (Finance Corporate and Community Services Group) on the Record of Investments for the period to 30 June 2017 be received for information.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Gartner)                                                                                   MIN17.665

That:

1.    The Report of the General Manager (Finance Corporate and Community Services Group) on the Record of Investments for the period to 30 June 2017 be received for information.

2.    A Councillor briefing be held at which CPG informs Council of strategies to implement Councils divestment instruction.

CARRIED

 

 

CL17.198   Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre - Trade Package No. 10 - Structural Steel Sub Contract

HPERM Ref: D17/232745

Recommendation

That Council consider a separate confidential report in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Cheyne)                                                                                   MIN17.666

That Council consider a separate confidential report in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993.

CARRIED

 

 

CL17.199   Bush Fire Hazard Reduction

HPERM Ref: D17/212555

Recommendation

Council receive the report regarding Bush Fire Hazard Reduction for information.

 

Note: Clr Watson left the meeting, the time being 6.43pm.

Note: Clr Guile left the meeting, the time being 6.44pm.

Note: Clr Gartner left the meeting, the time being 6.45pm.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Gash / Clr Cheyne)                                                                                   MIN17.667

Council receive the report regarding Bush Fire Hazard Reduction for information.

CARRIED

 

 

CL17.200   Diversion of Internal Sewer Drainage - Lot B DP 156987

HPERM Ref: D17/226535

Recommendation

That Council organise the diversion of the internal sewage drainage pipes to the designated junction for the property at no cost to the owner.

 

Note: Clr Guile returned to the meeting, the time being 6.46pm.

Note: Clr Gartner and Clr Watson were absent from the meeting.

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Wells)                                                                                     MIN17.668

That Council organise the diversion of the internal sewage drainage pipes to the designated junction for the property at no cost to the owner.

CARRIED

 

   

Introduction of Items as Matters of Urgency

Note: Clr Gartner and Clr Watson were absent from the meeting.

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Wells)                                                                                      MIN17.669

That the following addendum reports be introduced as matters of urgency:

1.       CL17.201 Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre - Trade Package No. 3 - Electrical Services Sub Contract

2.       CCL17.37 Recruitment of Director, Assets and Works

3.       CCL17.38 Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre - Trade Package No. 3 - Electrical Services Sub Contract

CARRIED

 

The Chairperson ruled the matters as ones of urgency as they relate to urgent business of Council and allowed their introduction.

 

 

 

Addendum Reports

 

CL17.201   Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre - Trade Package No. 3 - Electrical Services Sub Contract

HPERM Ref: D17/237370

Recommendation

That Council consider a separate confidential report in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993.

 

Clr Watson was absent from the meeting.

Clr Gartner returned to the meeting, the time being 6.47pm.

RESOLVED (Clr Guile / Clr Pakes)                                                                                      MIN17.670

That Council consider a separate confidential report in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993.

CARRIED

 

 

 

Confidential Reports

 

Pursuant to Section 10A(4) the public were invited to make representation to the meeting before any part of the meeting is closed, as to whether that part of the meeting should be closed.

 

No members of the public made representations.

 

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Pakes)                                                                                      MIN17.671

 

That the press and public be excluded from the Meeting, pursuant to section 10A(1)(a) of the Local Government Act, 1993, to consider the following items of a confidential nature.

 

                       

CCL17.36       Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre – Trade Package No. 10 – Structural Steel Sub Contract

Commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.10(A)(2)(d)(i)

There is a public interest consideration against disclosure of information as disclosure of the information could reasonably be expected to reveal commercial-in-confidence provisions of a contract, diminish the competitive commercial value of any information to any person and/or prejudice any person’s legitimate business, commercial, professional or financial interests.

 

CCL17.37       Recruitment of Director, Assets and Works.

Personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than Councillors).10(A)(2)(a)

There is a public interest consideration against disclosure of information as disclosure of the information could reasonably be expected to prejudice the effective exercise by an agency of the agency’s functions.

CCL17.38       Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre - Trade Package No. 3 - Electrical Services Sub Contract

Commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.10(A)(2)(d)(i)

There is a public interest consideration against disclosure of information as disclosure of the information could reasonably be expected to reveal commercial-in-confidence provisions of a contract, diminish the competitive commercial value of any information to any person and/or prejudice any person’s legitimate business, commercial, professional or financial interests.

CARRIED

 

 

 

The meeting moved into confidential the time being 6.47pm.

 

 

The meeting moved into open session, the time being 6.56pm.

 

 

Report from confidential session

 

The following resolutions of the meeting, whilst closed to the public, were made public.

 

 

 

CCL17.36  Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre – Trade Package No. 10 – Structural Steel Sub Contract

HPERM Ref: D17/232741

RESOLVED                                                                                                                        MIN17.672C

The recommendation remain Confidential in accordance with Section 10(A)(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act until practical completion

CARRIED

 

 

 

CCL17.37  Recruitment of Director, Assets and Works.

HPERM Ref: D17/234638

RESOLVED                                                                                                                        MIN17.673C

That Council endorse the recruitment processes and interim arrangements detailed in the report.

CARRIED

 

 

 

CCL17.38  Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre - Trade Package No. 3 - Electrical Services Sub Contract

HPERM Ref: D17/236937

Clr Wells – less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration – CCL17.38 Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre – Trade Package Number 3 - Electrical Services Sub Contract  – one of his next door neighbours is a Director of one of the tendering companies. He is a personal friend. The perception that his friendship with his neighbour would influence his decision. Left the room and did not take part in the discussion or vote.

RESOLVED                                                                                                                        MIN17.674C

The recommendation remain Confidential in accordance with Section 10(A)(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act until practical completion

CARRIED

 

   

 

 

 

There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 6.57pm.

 

 

Clr Findley

CHAIRPERSON