Minutes of Strategy and Assets Committee

Minutes of the Strategy and Assets Committee

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2019

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

Time: 5.00pm

The following members were present:

Clr John Wells - Chairperson

Clr Joanna Gash

Clr Amanda Findley

Clr Patricia White

Clr Kaye Gartner

Clr Nina Digiglio

Clr Annette Alldrick

Clr John Levett

Clr Mitchell Pakes

Clr Greg Watson

Clr Mark Kitchener

Clr Bob Proudfoot

Mr Stephen Dunshea - Acting General Manager

Apologies / Leave of Absence

An apology was received from Clr Guile.

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr White) MIN19.385

That the Minutes of the Strategy and Assets Committee held on Tuesday 14 May 2019 be confirmed.

CARRIED

Declarations of Interest

Nil

Call Over of the Business Paper

The following items were called up for debate:

MMS19,2, SA19.67, SA19.68, SA19.69, SA19.70, SA19.74, SA19.75, SA19.76, SA19.78, SA19.86.

The following items were resolved en bloc (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley) at this time. They are marked with an asterisk (*) in these minutes:

SA19.71, SA19.72, SA19.73, SA19.77, SA19.79, SA19.80, SA19.81, SA19.82, SA19.83, SA19.84, SA19.85, SA19.87, SA19.88, SA19.89, SA19.90.

Mayoral Minutes

MMS19.2 Mayoral Minute - Request for Nowra Youth Services Inc variation to lease

HPERM Ref: D19/175169

Recommendation (item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the General Manager offer the Nowra Youth Services Inc a variation to their lease which drops their rent to the Statutory Minimum.

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Digiglio) MIN19.386

That:

1. The General Manager offer the Nowra Youth Services Inc. a variation to their lease which drops their rent to $500 per annum after submitting a comparative report to Council on the number of other lease agreements across the City that are on the statutory minimum or less.

2. This report be presented to the Ordinary meeting of Council in June.

3. A deputation be sought from the Nowra Youth Centre.

CARRIED

Deputations and Presentations

SA19.69 Update on the Review Access Areas for Dogs Policy (POL16/173) (page 18)

Mr Simon Twitchen, representing the Paws for Thought committee, addressed the meeting and spoke against the recommendation.

Mr David Holland addressed the meeting and spoke against the recommendation.

Mr Jeff Bird, representing the dog owners using Nowra Showground, addressed the meeting and spoke for the recommendation.

SA19.70 Request for Naming of Show Court - Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre (page 26)

Mr Tom Pottenger addressed the meeting and spoke for the recommendation.

SA19.78 Proposed Lease - Lots 6 & 7 Sec 10 DP2886 - 25 & 27 Meroo Street, Bomaderry - Nowra Players Incorporated (page 79)

Ms Debbi Szota, representing Nowra Players, addressed the meeting and spoke for the recommendation.

Procedural Motion - Bring Item Forward

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr White) MIN19.387

That the following items be brought forward for consideration:

· SA19.67 Question on Notice - Water Storage in Shoalhaven LGA

· SA19.68 Report of the Shoalhaven Arts Board - 23 May 2019

· SA19.69 Update on the Review Access Areas for Dogs Policy (POL16/173)

· SA19.70 Request for Naming of Show Court - Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre

· SA19.78 Proposed Lease - Lots 6 & 7 Sec 10 DP2886 - 25 & 27 Meroo Street, Bomaderry - Nowra Players Incorporated

CARRIED

SA19.67 Question on Notice - Water Storage in Shoalhaven LGA

HPERM Ref: D19/177233

Question

1. Could the Director of Shoalhaven Water please inform Council of the state of water storage in the Shoalhaven LGA, given the lack of rainfall to date in May, and modelling of the Bureau of Meteorology which predicts below average rainfall throughout winter and spring?

2. Is the campaign to understand how precious water is working?

3. Is our community responding by reducing water consumption? Is this reduction significant enough given the continuing low rainfall outlook?

4. Does Council need to do more to conserve our water supply given these predicted dry conditions?

Background:

The Bureau of Meteorology has downgraded its ENSO status from Alert to El Niño Watch.

The BOM website states: “This means the chance of El Niño developing in 2019 is approximately 50%, which is still double the normal likelihood.” As we know, El Niño brings drier conditions over winter and spring.

Further, the IOD (Indian Ocean Dipole) is predicted to trend positive over winter and spring; this also indicates less than average rainfall for winter and spring in southern Australia.

Response

1. Danjera Dam – 83.8%

Bamarang Dam – 81.2%

Porters Creek Dam – 73.7%

Flow into Tallowa Dam – at 4 June 2019, 400 ML/day (prior to recent rain was less than 90ML/day, therefore no pumping from Shoalhaven River).

Tallowa Dam water level – 0.4m below top water level.

Overall, Shoalhaven Storages are at 81.1% of capacity.

2. Shoalhaven Water has a range of strategies to encourage water conservation. In addition to raising awareness with school children through the popular Tapstar Waterwise education program, water accounts are issued with a range of topical information flyers each quarter. Together with regular updates to the Shoalhaven Water website and Council social media, Customers can stay informed and understand the issues around water and sewerage services. The campaign of awareness and information is escalated as part of the Drought Management Planning arrangements.

3. The chart below shows Shoalhaven residential consumption per property compares favourably with national water usage, other medium water utilities, and other Council’s/Water Utilities in our area.

4. The Shoalhaven Water Drought Management Plan (DMP) establishes how our water supply schemes are managed, particularly during extended dry periods. The plan is activated when it is perceived there is a high probability that, if there is no rainfall, water restrictions may be imposed. The drought management team have been closely monitoring the water situation in recent times, particularly as the flow into Tallowa dam reduced to below 90 ML/day (the trigger to stop pumping from the Shoalhaven River to Bamarang Dam). The recent rainfall in early June will delay further actions to implement water restrictions until the trigger levels contained within the DMP necessitate such action.

AB19.8 Shoalhaven Arts Board - Membership - Term Expires June 2019 - Call for Expression of Interest

HPERM Ref: D19/116155

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1. Approve the appointment of a second two (2) year term ending June 2021 for the following expiring Community Members who have advised that they wish to continue on the Board in accordance with the Arts Board Terms of Reference:

a. Peter Lavelle

b. Alison Chiam

c. Karen Akehurst

2. Note advice from Barbara Dawson that she does not wish to reapply and thank her for her service to the Shoalhaven Arts Board.

3. Call for Expressions of Interest for Community Members on the Shoalhaven Arts Board for the remaining two (2) positions now vacant on the Board.

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Pakes) MIN19.388

That Council:

a. Peter Lavelle

b. Alison Chiam

c. Karen Akehurst

2. Note advice from Barbara Dawson that she does not wish to reapply and thank her for her service to the Shoalhaven Arts Board.

3. Call for Expressions of Interest for Community Members on the Shoalhaven Arts Board for the remaining two (2) positions now vacant on the Board.

CARRIED

AB19.9 Recommendation from Aboriginal Advisory Committee - Membership - Representation

HPERM Ref: D19/8169

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1. Appoint Paul McLeod to the Aboriginal Local Community Member position of the Shoalhaven Arts Board as recommended by the Aboriginal Advisory Committee for a period of 2 years ending June 2021.

2. Amend the Terms of Reference of the Shoalhaven Arts Board to appoint an additional two (2) Aboriginal Local Community Members (as alternates) in accordance with the request from the Aboriginal Advisory Committee.

RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Pakes) MIN19.389

That Council:

1. Appoint Paul McLeod to the Aboriginal Local Community Member position of the Shoalhaven Arts Board as recommended by the Aboriginal Advisory Committee for a period of 2 years ending June 2021.

CARRIED

SA19.69 Update on the Review Access Areas for Dogs Policy (POL16/173)

HPERM Ref: D19/141317

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1. Engage the consultant Balancing Act to commence the review of the Access Areas for Dogs Policy (POL16/173) and allocate $50,000 from savings at the June 2019 Quarterly Budget Review.

2. Ensure extensive community consultation throughout the region, including the use of:

a. One (1) Community Focus Group, with the members identified in Attachment 1;

3. Receive a report on the draft Policy and Guidelines to Council prior to public exhibition.

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Proudfoot) MIN19.390

That Council:

1. Not proceed with the review of Council’s Dog Off Leash Policy.

2. Staff research and consult with community providing additional off leash areas on a case by case basis, and report back findings to Council with estimated costings in the first half of 2020.

3. Recommence the trial of the pathway street signage on the Adelaide Street Reserve, Greenwell Point.

4. Receive a further report setting out the business case for increasing funding for Ranger Services to educate and enforce existing dogs off leash areas.

CARRIED

SA19.70 Request for Naming of Show Court - Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre

HPERM Ref: D19/146413

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council support the proposal from Shoalhaven Basketball Association Inc., that Court No 1, the “Show Court”, of the new Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre be named the “John Martin Court” in honour and recognition of the significant contribution Mr John Martin has made to basketball.

RESOLVED (Clr Gash / Clr White) MIN19.391

CARRIED

SA19.78 Proposed Lease - Lots 6 & 7 Sec 10 DP2886 - 25 & 27 Meroo Street, Bomaderry - Nowra Players Incorporated

HPERM Ref: D19/149228

Recommendation

That Council resolve to:

1. Enter into a twenty (20) year lease agreement over Lots 6 & 7 Sec 10 DP2886, 25 & 27 Meroo Street, Bomaderry with Nowra Players Incorporated at a commencement rent of $3,636.36 per annum plus GST with annual CPI increases.

2. Approve that the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any documents required to be sealed otherwise the General Manager be authorised to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution.

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Pakes / Clr Proudfoot)

That Council resolve to:

CARRIED

SA19.74 Low Cost Loans Initiative Funding Agreement

HPERM Ref: D19/173924

Recommendation

That the Seal of Council be affixed to the Low-Cost Loan Initiative Funding Agreement for the Moss Vale Road South project with the Mayor and General Manager signing the agreement.

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Proudfoot / Clr White)

That the Seal of Council be affixed to the Low-Cost Loan Initiative Funding Agreement for the Moss Vale Road South project with the Mayor and General Manager signing the agreement.

CARRIED

SA19.75 Solar PV Installations on Council Assets and Revolving Energy Fund

HPERM Ref: D19/10239

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Receive the report for information to address multiple resolutions under MIN18.836

2. Endorse the establishment of a $230,000 Revolving Energy Fund (REFund) Reserve from July 2019 to provide financing to energy efficiency projects that generate cost savings and replenish the fund.

3. Funding of $230,000 for the establishment of the REFund Reserve be confirmed in conjunction with the adoption of the 2019/20 Budget.

4. Receive a further report early in the new financial year identifying a prioritised list of energy efficiency projects to be progressed under this initiative.

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Gartner / Clr Findley)

That Council:

1. Receive the report for information to address multiple resolutions under MIN18.836

2. Endorse the establishment of a $230,000 Revolving Energy Fund (REFund) Reserve from July 2019 to provide financing to energy efficiency projects that generate cost savings and replenish the fund.

3. Funding of $230,000 for the establishment of the REFund Reserve be confirmed in conjunction with the adoption of the 2019/20 Budget.

4. Receive a further report early in the new financial year identifying a prioritised list of energy efficiency projects to be progressed under this initiative.

CARRIED

SA19.76 Accelerated Replacement of Public Street Lighting with Energy Efficient LEDs

HPERM Ref: D19/168767

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Enter into an agreement with Endeavour Energy to implement the accelerated street lighting program to change 4,231 Mercury Vapour (MV) residential class street lights (50 and 80 Watts) to 17 Watt energy efficient LED technology at a cost of $1.2M.

2. Delegate to the General Manager the authority to:

a. Finalise and execute the contract and any other documentation required to give effect to this resolution

b. Apply to NSW Office of Environment and Heritage to participate in the Accelerated Public Lighting Program to replace lights with a payback period of 5 years or less

3. Request to borrow $1.2M from TCorp as a loan to fund the implementation of this program, with all savings from it to be directed back to loan repayments as they are realised.

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Pakes / Clr White)

That Council:

2. Delegate to the General Manager the authority to:

a. Finalise and execute the contract and any other documentation required to give effect to this resolution

b. Apply to NSW Office of Environment and Heritage to participate in the Accelerated Public Lighting Program to replace lights with a payback period of 5 years or less

3. Request to borrow $1.2M from TCorp as a loan to fund the implementation of this program, with all savings from it to be directed back to loan repayments as they are realised.

CARRIED

SA19.86 NSW Government Safer Roads Program 2018-19 Approved Variations

HPERM Ref: D19/167530

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That:

1. Council accepts the grant funding variations approved under the NSW Government Safer Roads Program as follows:

a. An additional $40,000 for the Bolong Road (east of Broughton Creek) project (chainage 8-9km east of the Princes Highway), originally $430,000 approved under the Safer Roads Program ($5,000 for design in 2016-17, $300,000 to commence construction in 2017-18, and $125,000 to complete construction in 2018-19), the additional funds now adjusting the 2018-19 budget from $125,000 to $165,000 to allow completion of the project in 2018-19) and authorises the expenditure on job number 86637 (funding already received)

b. No additional funds have been approved for the Illaroo Road and Page Avenue intersection, North Nowra, (roundabout) project, originally $130,000 in 2018-19, however the budget has been revised to allow an extension of time ($90,000 in 2018-19 and $40,000 approved to allow completion of the project in 2019-20), and authorises the expenditure on job number 86665 (2018-19 funding component to be claimed in June, 2019)

c. No additional funds have been approved for the Mitchell Parade and Donlan Road (south), Mollymook, intersection (roundabout) project, originally $140,000 in 2018-19, however the budget has been revised to allow an extension of time ($90,000 in 2018-19 and $50,000 approved to allow completion of the project in 2019-20) and authorises the $40,000 approved to allow completion of the project in 2019-20), and authorises the expenditure on job number 86665 (2018-19 funding component to be claimed in June, 2019)

d. No additional funds have been approved for the Green Street and Warden Street, Ulladulla, intersection (roundabout) project, originally $240,000 in 2018-19, however the budget has been revised to allow an extension of time ($90,000 in 2018-19 and $150,000 approved to allow completion of the project in 2019-20) and authorises the expenditure on job number 86675 (2018-19 funding component to be claimed in June, 2019)

2. The General Manager (Director Assets & Works) write to the NSW Roads & Maritime Services, and both local State Members of Parliament, thanking them for their ongoing support of the Shoalhaven Community through the NSW Government Safer Roads Program and for the support of RMS staff in reviewing Council’s variations for these important local road safety improvements.

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Kitchener) MIN19.392

That:

1. Council accepts the grant funding variations approved under the NSW Government Safer Roads Program as follows:

c. No additional funds have been approved for the Mitchell Parade and Donlan Road (south), Mollymook, intersection (roundabout) project, originally $140,000 in 2018-19, however the budget has been revised to allow an extension of time ($90,000 in 2018-19 and $50,000 approved to allow completion of the project in 2019-20) and authorises the expenditure on job number 86668 (2018-19 funding component to be claimed in June, 2019)

CARRIED

Notices of Motion / Questions on Notice

SA19.67 Question on Notice - Water Storage In Shoalhaven LGA

HPERM Ref: D19/177233

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting.

Report of the Shoalhaven Arts Board - 23 May 2019

AB19.8 Shoalhaven Arts Board - Membership - Term Expires June 2019 - Call for Expression of Interest

HPERM Ref: D19/116155

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting see MIN19.388

AB19.9 Recommendation From Aboriginal Advisory Committee - Membership - Representation

HPERM Ref: D19/8169

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting see MIN19.389

Reports

SA19.69 Update on the Review Access Areas for Dogs Policy (POL16/173)

HPERM Ref: D19/141317

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting see MIN19.390

SA19.70 Request for Naming Of Show Court - Shoalhaven Indoor Sports Centre

HPERM Ref: D19/146413

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting see MIN19.391

The following items were moved en bloc and are marked with an asterisk (*):

SA19.71 Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - Determination - Councillor and Mayoral Fees - 2019/2020

HPERM Ref: D19/159027

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley)

That Council:

1. Notes the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal’s Annual Report and Determination dated 15 April 2019

2. Agrees to adjust the Councillor Fee to $20,280 and the Additional Mayoral Fee to $44,250 for the 2019/2020 financial year.

3. Make a submission to the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal as part of the 2020 Review on the basis that the current categorisation of Shoalhaven City Council does not adequately reflect the attributes, challenges and responsibilities of the Council.

CARRIED

SA19.72 19th International Cities, Town Centres and Communities Conference

HPERM Ref: D19/158092

RESOLVED* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley) MIN19.393

That Council

1. Notes the details of the 19th International Cities, Town Centres and Communities Conference scheduled for 23 to 25 October 2019 in Townsville, QLD.

1. Authorises available Councillors to attend the conference and such attendance be deemed Council Business.

2. Travel, registration fees, accommodation and all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses be met in accordance with its adopted policy.

3. Request Councillors attending the conference to provide a written report within 30 days of returning from the conference.

CARRIED

SA19.73 Sponsorship Request - Rotary - Shoalhaven Emergency Services Community Awards

HPERM Ref: D19/161116

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley)

That Council:

1. Accept the invitation to be a Partner of the Shoalhaven Emergency Services Community Awards as a Silver Awards Partner ($2,000).

2. Fund the sponsorship from the Unallocated Donations Budget for 2019/20.

CARRIED

SA19.74 Low Cost Loans Initiative Funding Agreement

HPERM Ref: D19/173924

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting.

SA19.75 Solar PV Installations on Council Assets and Revolving Energy Fund

HPERM Ref: D19/10239

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting.

SA19.76 Accelerated Replacement Of Public Street Lighting With Energy Efficient LEDs

HPERM Ref: D19/168767

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting.

SA19.77 Proposed Lease of Part 108 DP131063 - Narang Road Bomaderry - Shoalhaven District Tennis Association

HPERM Ref: D19/145603

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley)

That Council:

1. Enter into a three (3) year lease agreement over Part Lot 108 DP131063, Narang Road, Bomaderry with two (2) x three (3) year option periods with Shoalhaven District Tennis Association at a commencement rent of $21,996.00 per annum plus GST with annual CPI increases.

2. Approve the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any documents required to be sealed otherwise the General Manager be authorised to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

SA19.78 Proposed Lease - Lots 6 & 7 Sec 10 DP2886 - 25 & 27 Meroo Street, Bomaderry - Nowra Players Incorporated

HPERM Ref: D19/149228

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting.

SA19.79 Public Road - Douglas Paddock Road, Coolumburra - Redefinition of Boundaries and acquisition

HPERM Ref: D19/172301

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley)

That Council

1. Approve draft survey plan DP 1253398 redefining Douglas Park Road boundaries (shown as proposed Lot 1), for registration per S.21 of the Roads Act 1993.

2. Resolve to acquire from Gary & Maureen Hansell proposed Lot 2 DP 1253398 for $1.00 (plus GST if applicable) and upon conclusion of the acquisition dedicate same as a public road per S.10 of the Roads Act 1993;

3. Affix the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to any documents required to be sealed, otherwise the General Manager be authorised to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to the resolution.

CARRIED

SA19.80 Proposed Lease - Bomaderry Community Preschool - 5 Birriley Street, Bomaderry

HPERM Ref: D19/168439

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley)

That Council:

1. Enter into a five (5) year lease agreement with a five (5) year option period with Nowra Anglican College Ltd for the continued use and occupation of part 5 Birriley Street, Bomaderry as the Bomaderry Community Preschool, with an initial rent of $7,357.09 plus GST, with annual CPI increases,

2. Authorise the General Manager to sign all documentation required to give effect to this resolution and to affix the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to all documentation required to be sealed.

CARRIED

SA19.81 Proposed Licence - Part of Lot 374 DP 755952 & Part of Lot 7323 DP 116817, West St Nowra - Nowra Communal Hall Nowra Showground

HPERM Ref: D19/169265

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley)

That Council:

1. Enter into a one-year short term Crown Land licence agreement over part of Lot 374 DP 755952 and part of Lot 7323 DP 116817, West St Nowra, known as Nowra Communal Hall Nowra Showground, to Shoalhaven Citizens Youth Club trading as Nowra Gymnastics for an annual rent of $25,000 (twenty-five thousand dollars) plus GST.

CARRIED

SA19.82 Classification of Land
Lot 616 DP 1249606 & Lot 617 DP 1249606
Red Gum Drive Ulladulla

HPERM Ref: D19/140155

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley)

That Council resolve to classify the land, Lot 616 & Lot 617 DP 1249606 Red Gum Drive Ulladulla in SF9275 as Community Land.

CARRIED

SA19.83 Proposed Acquisition of Land - Ulladulla

HPERM Ref: D19/166655

RESOLVED* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley) MIN19.394

That Council, in accordance with Section 10A(2)(a) of the LGA 1993 consider a separate confidential report in relation to property acquisition matters in the locality of Ulladulla.

CARRIED

SA19.84 Parking Spaces - Petition - Moss Street / North Street - Nowra

HPERM Ref: D19/104900

RESOLVED* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley) MIN19.395

That in response to two petitions presented to the Ordinary Meeting on the 26 March 2019, the General Manager (Director, Assets & Works) carry out community consultation on a proposal to time restrict three (3) all day parking spaces to 2P (2 hour) on the southern side of Moss St, Nowra (immediately east of Kinghorne St), prior to consideration of the proposal by the Shoalhaven Traffic Committee and subsequent consideration by Council.

CARRIED

SA19.85 Australian Government Blackspot Program 2018-19 - Approved Variations

HPERM Ref: D19/167524

RESOLVED* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley) MIN19.396

That:

1. Council accepts the grant funding variations approved under the Australian Government Blackspot Program as follows:

a. an additional $70,000 for the Jervis Bay Road (south of Woollamia Road), Falls Creek project, originally $480,000 in 2017-18, making total revised budget $550,000 ($480,000 in 2017-18 and $70,000 approved to allow completion of the project in 2018-19) and authorises the expenditure on job number 86666 (funding already received)

b. an additional $275,000 for the Wheelbarrow Road, Woodburn project (Chainage 2.0-3.2km east of Woodburn Road), originally $210,000 in 2017-18, making total revised budget $485,000 ($100,000 in 2017-18 and $385,000 approved to allow completion of the project in 2018-19) and authorises the expenditure on job number 86671 (2018-19 funding component to be claimed in June 2019)

c. an additional $160,000 for the Paradise Beach Road & Kingsford Smith Crescent, Sanctuary Point, roundabout project, originally $190,000 in 2017-18, making total revised budget $350,000 ($40,000 in 2017-18 and $310,000 approved to allow completion of the project in 2018-19) and authorises the expenditure on job number 86669 (funding already received)

d. an additional $70,000 for the North Street & Kinghorne Street, Nowra (traffic signals) project, originally $260,000 in 2018-19, making total revised budget $330,000 ($45,000 in 2018-19 and $285,000 approved to allow completion of the project in 2019-20) and authorises the expenditure on job number 85163 (2018-19 funding component to be claimed in June 2019)

2. The General Manager (Director Assets & Works) writes to the NSW Roads & Maritime Services, thanking them for their ongoing support of the Shoalhaven Community in reviewing and supporting Council’s variations for these important local road safety improvements.

CARRIED

SA19.86 NSW Government Safer Roads Program 2018-19 Approved Variations

HPERM Ref: D19/167530

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting see MIN19.392

SA19.87 NSW Government CPTIGS Program 2015-17 (Proposed Bus Shelter - Kangaroo Valley) - Options

HPERM Ref: D19/167539

RESOLVED* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley) MIN19.397

That:

1. Council proceed to install a bus shelter in the road reserve fronting 167 Moss Vale Road (Option 1 of the recent community consultation); and

2. The General Manager (Director Assets & Works) advise the community of the outcome of the community consultation process, and of Council’s decision

CARRIED

SA19.88 Grant of Easement for Underground Cables to Endeavour Energy - Moss Vale Rd Kangaroo Valley

HPERM Ref: D19/88432

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley)

That Council

1. Grant an Easement in favour of Endeavour Energy for underground cables 1 metre wide over Lot 16 DP 773481 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley and accept compensation of $2,500 plus GST provided that all costs associated with the granting of the easement, including valuation, survey and all legal costs are met by the registered proprietor of Lot 14 DP 773481.

CARRIED

SA19.89 Fee Waiver - St Andrews Way, Coolangatta - Sewer Scheme

HPERM Ref: D18/264834

RESOLVED* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley) MIN19.398

That Council endorse to waive the final drainage inspection fee of $135 for 6 months, for the following existing residential dwellings located on the following lots:

1. Lots 1 to 22 of DP 1090614 - St Andrews Way Coolangatta and;

2. Lot 23 DP 1144425 - 99 Edwards Wollstonecraft Lane Coolangatta.

3. 11 properties known as 1260 – 1280 Bolong Rd, Coolangatta.

CARRIED

SA19.90 Request - Refund DA and CC Fees - Nowra Christian School & Nowra Rifle Club - DA19/1060 & DA18/1887

HPERM Ref: D19/114286

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Findley)

That:

1. Council, in accordance with Council’s Policy POL18/19, refund application fees identified in the report for:

a. Nowra Baptist Christian School Ltd. amounting to $3,523.00; and

b. Nowra Rifle Club Inc. amounting to $132.00.

2. The refund for the Application Fees be sourced from the proposed 2019/2020 Unallocated Donations Budget Allocation.

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 Pakes / Clr Gash) MIN19.399

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.

CSA19.6 Proposed Acquisition of Land - Ulladulla

Information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.10(A)(2)(c)

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 6.49.

The meeting moved into open session, the time being 6.51.

There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 6.51pm.

Clr Wells

CHAIRPERSON