Minutes of Strategy and Assets Committee

Minutes of the Strategy and Assets Committee

Meeting Date: Tuesday, 23 July 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 Nina Digiglio

Clr Annette Alldrick

Clr John Levett

Clr Mitchell Pakes

Clr Greg Watson

Clr Bob Proudfoot

Mr Stephen Dunshea - Chief Executive Officer

Apologies / Leave of Absence

Apologies were received from Clr Gartner, Clr Guile and Clr Kitchener.

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (Clr Gash / Clr White) MIN19.470

That the Minutes of the Strategy and Assets Committee held on Tuesday 11 June 2019 be confirmed.

CARRIED

Declarations of Interest

Clr Findley – CSA19.7 Processing of kerbside collected recycling – Confidential Report – less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration – Will leave the room and will not take part in discussion or vote – the Director of Shoalhaven Recycling is known to her.

Clr Levett – “SA19.93 Notice of Motion – Pedestrian / Cyclist Safety – Erowal Bay Road – less than significant non pecuniary interest declaration – will remain in the room and will take part in discussion or vote – his daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren reside in Erowal Bay.

Call Over of the Business Paper

The following items were called up for debate:

MMS19.3, SA19.91, SA19.92, SA19.95, SA19.96, SA19.98, SA19.99, SA19.100, SA19.101, SA19.102, SA19.104, SA19.105, SA19.107, SA19.108, SA19.110, CSA19.7.

SA19.93 and SA19.94 were initially resolved en bloc but were later reintroduced for debate.

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

SA19.97, SA19.103, SA19.106, SA19.109, SA19.111, SA19.112, SA19.113, SA19.114, SA19.115.

Mayoral Minutes

MMS19.3 Mayoral Minute - Farewell Carmel Krogh OAM

HPERM Ref: D19/211759

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council receive the report for information and congratulate Carmel Krogh OAM on her service to Council over the past 12 years.

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Gash) MIN19.471

That Council receive the report for information and congratulate Carmel Krogh OAM on her service to Council over the past 12 years.

CARRIED

Deputations and Presentations

SA19.91 - Notice of Motion - Safe Navigable Entrance - Sussex Inlet

Mrs Janis Natt, President, Safe Navigation Action Group, addressed the meeting and spoke for the recommendation.

SA19.96 - Hyams Beach - Peak Tourist Period Management - Progress Update

Mr Mark Crowther addressed the meeting and spoke against parts of the recommendation.

Mr Chris Alison, of the Hyams Beach Store & Café, addressed the meeting and spoke in favour of parts of the recommendation.

SA19.99 - Donation Request - Shoalhaven Art Society

Ms Alison Stewart, President of the Shoalhaven Art Society, addressed the meeting and spoke for the recommendation.

SA19.110 - Request - Emergency Helicopter Utilisation - Nowra Showgrounds

Ms Suzanne Harris, representing the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Local Health District, addressed the meeting and spoke for the recommendation.

Note: Mr Robert Hayward gave a deputation on item SA19.108 Solar Garden Update later in the meeting - see MIN19.482

Procedural Motion - Bring Item Forward

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr White) MIN19.472

That the matter of the following items be brought forward for consideration:

SA19.91 - Notice of Motion - Safe Navigable Entrance - Sussex Inlet

SA19.99 - Donation Request - Shoalhaven Art Society

SA19.110 - Request - Emergency Helicopter Utilisation - Nowra Showgrounds

SA19.96 - Hyams Beach - Peak Tourist Period Management - Progress Update

CARRIED

Notices of Motion / Questions on Notice

SA19.91 Notice of Motion - Safe Navigable Entrance - Sussex Inlet

HPERM Ref: D19/222866

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That

1. The Chief Executive Officer report to Council regarding the possibility of having a preliminary design done aimed at achieving a reasonably safe navigable entrance for the River at Sussex Inlet.

2. Consideration also be given to the possibility of obtaining a grant to meet part of the cost of the study/design.

3. Council express concern to the relevant State Government Minister regarding St Georges Basin and River as an ICOLL in a Government map, as the River has never closed in recorded memory.

RESOLVED (Clr Watson / Clr White) MIN19.473

That

1. The Chief Executive Officer report to Council regarding the possibility of having a preliminary design done aimed at achieving a reasonably safe navigable entrance for the River at Sussex Inlet.

2. Consideration also be given to the possibility of obtaining a grant to meet part of the cost of the study/design.

3. Council express concern to the relevant State Government Minister regarding St Georges Basin and River being classified as an ICOLL in a Government map, as the River has never closed in recorded memory.

4. Council make the necessary correction to its Coastal Zone Management Plan so that the St Georges Basin and River (Sussex Inlet entrance) is not classified as an ICOLL.

For: Clr Wells, Clr Gash, Clr White, Clr Digiglio, Clr Alldrick, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson, Clr Proudfoot and Stephen Dunshea

Against: Clr Findley and Clr Levett

CARRIED

SA19.99 Donation Request - Shoalhaven Art Society

HPERM Ref: D19/226232

Recommendation

That Council provide sponsorship of $2,500 to the Shoalhaven Art Society for the 54^th Annual Open Art Exhibition held from 3 to 31 August 2019, from the Unallocated Donations Budget.

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Alldrick)

That Council provide sponsorship of $2,500 to the Shoalhaven Art Society for the 54^th Annual Open Art Exhibition held from 3 to 31 August 2019, from the Holiday Haven Promotional Budget.

CARRIED

SA19.110 Request - Emergency Helicopter Utilisation - Nowra Showgrounds

HPERM Ref: D19/209106

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council agree to the request received from the Illawarra-Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISHLD) to use the Nowra Showground precinct for emergency medical helicopter patient transfer on limited occasions when the existing Helicopter Landing Site (HLS) at Shoalhaven Hospital cannot be used, subject to:

1. The use only being for the period associated with the redevelopment of the hospital;

2. The current hospital HLS continuing to be used as the primary HLS for the hospital and any use of the Showground being infrequent and only on limited occasions when the current HLS is not able to be used; and

3. ISHLD working with Council staff to refine and finalise the draft Operating Procedure for possible emergency helicopter operations at the Showground and ensuring that relevant procedures are in place (communications plan, indemnification etc) prior to any use.

RESOLVED (Clr Alldrick / Clr Gash) MIN19.474

1. The use only being for the period associated with the redevelopment of the hospital;

CARRIED

SA19.96 Hyams Beach - Peak Tourist Period Management - Progress Update

HPERM Ref: D19/169635

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1. Note that given the complexity and expertise required to progress the following “long-term solutions”, separate reports to future Strategy & Assets meetings are being prepared, and that the outcomes of deliberations on those further reports will be consolidated into the Draft Hyams Beach Access and Management Master Plan:

a. Out of village parking: Actively pursue options for parking outside of Hyams Beach Village.

b. Options for traffic management long term: Feasibility, funding and installation of a permanent roundabout to ease traffic congestion and control access into Hyams Beach at peak holiday times.

c. Paid parking: Continue to actively investigate the viability of paid parking through the required traffic studies.

d. Illegal Camping and installation of a gate at Seamans Beach carpark: Installation of a gate on Seamans Beach carpark with associated options and costings, including locking toilets, additional disabled parking and additional line-marking.

e. Funding opportunities: Outcomes of the Restart NSW Environment and Tourism fund.

f. Smart Technology: EOI process to identify potential Smart Technology solutions to challenges faced in Hyams Beach peak tourist periods.

g. Additional parking in the village: There is mixed feedback about carparking and various options that have been discussed.

h. Amenities: Planned upgrades, timeframes and additional opportunities for improvements.

i. Footpaths and pedestrian access around the village: options and associated costs.

j. Community Hall: Community requests for access to the hall, identified challenges and associated costs.

2. Note that ultimately the Draft Hyams Beach Access and Management Master Plan will be presented to Council for adoption following a formal public consultation process.

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr White) MIN19.475

That:

1. Council:

a. Take all necessary steps to introduce paid parking and in the interim consider establishing a park and ride scheme.

b. Explore all funding opportunities, including the outcomes of the Restart NSW Environment and Tourism fund, to establish a footpath along Booderee Avenue and parking along Naval College Road.

2. Council note that given the complexity and expertise required to progress the following “long-term solutions”, separate reports to future Strategy & Assets meetings are being prepared, and that the outcomes of deliberations on those further reports will be consolidated into the Draft Hyams Beach Access and Management Master Plan:

a. Options for traffic management long term: Feasibility, funding and installation of a permanent roundabout to ease traffic congestion and control access into Hyams Beach at peak holiday times.

b. Illegal Camping and installation of a gate at Seamans Beach carpark: Installation of a gate on Seamans Beach carpark with associated options and costings, including locking toilets, additional disabled parking and additional line-marking.

c. Funding opportunities: Outcomes of the Restart NSW Environment and Tourism fund.

d. Smart Technology: EOI process to identify potential Smart Technology solutions to challenges faced in Hyams Beach peak tourist periods.

e. Additional parking in the village: There is mixed feedback about carparking and various options that have been discussed.

f. Amenities: Planned upgrades, timeframes and additional opportunities for improvements.

g. Footpaths and pedestrian access around the village: options and associated costs.

h. Community Hall: Community requests for access to the hall, identified challenges and associated costs.

3. Council note that ultimately the Draft Hyams Beach Access and Management Master Plan will be presented to Council for adoption following a formal public consultation process.

CARRIED

SA19.92 Notice of Motion - 2019 Fire & Rescue NSW - Firefighters Championships - Berry

HPERM Ref: D19/230987

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council

1. Support the 2019 Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters Championships being held in Berry.

2. Allocate $3000 from the unallocated donations fund to support the running of the event.

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr White) MIN19.476

That Council support the 2019 Fire and Rescue NSW Firefighters Southern Region Championships by way of a Sponsorship of $3000 from Shoalhaven Water.

CARRIED

HT19.4 SALT Reboot Program

HPERM Ref: D19/147648

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1. Note that the Shoalhaven Homelessness Interagency is to facilitate an event to bring together relevant organisations, including business chambers and the Shoalhaven Professional Business Association, to receive information including a presentation on the Salt RE-BOOT Program and tour of existing homeless services.

2. By way of support of the RE-BOOT Program, write to the appropriate members of Parliament, including Local Members, to encourage their attendance at the Homelessness Interagency event.

3. Staff work with SALT to source possible opportunities for a building that may be capable of supporting the RE-BOOT program.

RESOLVED (Clr Digiglio / Clr Findley) MIN19.477

That Council:

2. By way of support of the RE-BOOT Program, write to the appropriate members of Parliament, including Local Members, to encourage their attendance at the Homelessness Interagency event.

3. Staff work with SALT to source possible opportunities for a building that may be capable of supporting the RE-BOOT program.

CARRIED

Procedural Motion - Reintroduction of Item

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr Wells) MIN19.478

That SA19.93 and SA19.94 be reintroduced for discussion to align with the Code of Meeting Practice.

CARRIED

SA19.93 Notice of Motion - Pedestrian / Cyclist Safety - Erowal Bay Road

HPERM Ref: D19/239993

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That a report come back to Council from appropriate Staff on the feasibility, options and costings of providing safe pedestrian and cycle access across the creek at the western end of Erowal Bay Road where it meets Naval Parade at the entrance to Erowal Bay Village.

RESOLVED (Clr Levett / Clr Proudfoot) MIN19.479

CARRIED

SA19.94 Notice of Motion - Local Government NSW Annual Conference - Motion

HPERM Ref: D19/241508

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Shoalhaven City Council puts a Motion to the Local Government NSW Annual Conference urging the State Government to change the Companion Animals Act so that domestic cats are no longer free to wander and are confined to the house of their owner and/or an appropriate meshed cat run.

RESOLVED (Clr Levett / Clr Wells) MIN19.480

CARRIED

Procedural Motion - Bring Item Forward

RESOLVED (Clr Pakes / Clr White) MIN19.481

That the matter of item SA19.108 Solar Garden Update be brought forward for consideration.

CARRIED

SA19.108 Solar Garden Update

HPERM Ref: D19/193544

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council:

1. Receive the update report on the status of the Solar Garden Project

2. Endorse the Repower Shoalhaven funding model, whilst removing any further in-kind contributions made by Council.

3. Delegates authority to the CEO to negotiate the following with Repower Shoalhaven in relation to the Animal Shelter site:

· A lease for use of the land;

· A behind the meter energy cost (per KWh) to power the Animal shelter.

4. Note that any income from rent and ground maintenance related savings is to be directed into the newly established Council Revolving Energy Fund (MIN19.419), for investment in energy efficient projects by Council.

Motion (Clr Findley / Clr White)

That Council:

1. Receive the update report on the status of the Solar Garden Project

2. Endorse the Repower Shoalhaven funding model, whilst removing any further in-kind contributions made by Council.

3. Delegates authority to the CEO to negotiate the following with Repower Shoalhaven in relation to the Animal Shelter site:

· A lease for use of the land;

· A behind the meter energy cost (per KWh) to power the Animal shelter.

PROCEDURAL Motion (Clr Findley / Clr Gash)

That the standing orders of the Committee be suspended, and that Mr Robert Hayward representing RePower Shoalhaven give a deputation.

For: Clr Wells, Clr Gash, Clr Findley, Clr White, Clr Digiglio, Clr Alldrick, Clr Levett, Clr Pakes, Clr Watson and Stephen Dunshea

Against: Clr Proudfoot

CARRIED

Standing Orders suspended at 7.10pm

DEPUTATION

Mr Robert Hayward, representing RePower Shoalhaven, addressed the meeting and spoke in favour of the recommendation.

Standing Orders resumed at 7.15pm

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr White) MIN19.482

That Council:

1. Receive the update report on the status of the Solar Garden Project

2. Endorse the Repower Shoalhaven funding model, whilst removing any further in-kind contributions made by Council.

3. Delegates authority to the CEO to negotiate the following with Repower Shoalhaven in relation to the Animal Shelter site:

· A lease for use of the land;

· A behind the meter energy cost (per KWh) to power the Animal shelter.

For: Clr Wells, Clr Gash, Clr Findley, Clr White, Clr Digiglio, Clr Alldrick, Clr Levett, Clr Proudfoot and Stephen Dunshea

Against: Clr Pakes and Clr Watson

CARRIED

Report of the Homelessness Taskforce Shoalhaven - 17 June 2019

HT19.4 SALT Reboot Program

HPERM Ref: D19/147648

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting see MIN19.477

Reports

SA19.96 Hyams Beach - Peak Tourist Period Management - Progress Update

HPERM Ref: D19/169635

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting see MIN19.475

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

SA19.97 Risk and Audit Committee Charter Amendments

HPERM Ref: D19/193770

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)

That Council:

1. Receive the report.

2. Endorse the proposed amendments to the Risk and Audit Committee Charter.

CARRIED

SA19.98 Donation Request - Currarong Community Association - New Year's Eve Fireworks 2019

HPERM Ref: D19/184706

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council provide a donation of $5,000 to Currarong Community Association for their 2019 New Year’s Eve Fireworks, from the 2019/2020 Unallocated Donations Budget.

RESOLVED (Clr Watson / Clr White) MIN19.483

That Council

1. Provide a donation of $5,000 to Currarong Community Association for their 2019 New Year’s Eve Fireworks, from the 2019/2020 Unallocated Donations Budget.

2. Congratulate Currarong Community Association on their continuing support for the community and the visitors to Currarong in the holiday season.

CARRIED

SA19.99 Donation Request - Shoalhaven Art Society

HPERM Ref: D19/226232

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting.

SA19.100 Sustainability Initiatives

HPERM Ref: D19/238223

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That the Committee receive the Sustainability Initiatives report for information.

RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Gash) MIN19.484

That the Committee receive the Sustainability Initiatives report for information.

CARRIED

SA19.101 Sale of Council Land to RMS - New Shoalhaven River Bridge - Nowra

HPERM Ref: D19/212516

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Approve the sale of the following land parcels to the NSW Roads & Maritime Services. The land parcels to be compulsorily acquired at the agreed compensation of $2,618,500 (excl. GST):

a. Lot 1 DP1127316,

b. Lot 6 DP813461,

c. Lot 5 DP813461,

d. Lot 5 DP262460,

e. Lot 3 DP625514,

f. Lots 25, 29 and 35 DP1245213,

g. Lots 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26 and 31 DP1254210.

2. Accept, in addition to 1 above, compensation for disturbance (Sec 55(d)) under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms) Compensation Act covering:

a. Council’s legal and valuation fees at cost

b. Playground equipment: $48,000 (Located on Lot 1 DP 1127316)

c. Toilet block: $120,000 (Located on Lot 7302 DP 1164490 being Crown Land)

3. Approve the granting of a temporary construction lease of the following land parcels to the NSW Roads and Maritime Services from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2022 at a rental of $52,200 plus GST per annum:

a. Lots A & B DP158942,

b. Lot 11 DP1254213,

c. Lot 4 DP1254210,

d. Lot 5 DP1254210.

4. Require all costs associated with the sale of Council land parcels to be paid by Roads and Maritime Services;

5. Authorise the allocation of proceeds from part 1 above as follows:

a. $425,000 towards a new structure to house the “Shoalhaven flood boat”;

b. $930,000 (excl GST) repaid to the Industrial Land Development Reserve; and

c. The residual placed in the Property Reserve for future property acquisitions.

6. Approve the affixing of the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to any documents required to be sealed, otherwise the Chief Executive Officer is authorised to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to the resolution.

RESOLVED (Clr Watson / Clr Gash) MIN19.485

That Council defer the item pending a detailed Councillor Briefing on the valuations and processes.

CARRIED

SA19.102 Update on Proposed Classification & Categorisation of Crown Land as a consequence of the Crown Land Management Act 2016

HPERM Ref: D19/172097

Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority)

That Council receive the report on progress to date regarding the classification and categorisation of Crown land under Council management and note that further reports will be provided in due course.

RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Findley) MIN19.486

CARRIED

SA19.103 Options - Grant Funding Proposal - Currarong Road

HPERM Ref: D19/167542

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio) MIN19.487

That:

1. Council note the new grant application proposal currently being prepared for a 4.2km section of Currarong Rd 7.5 to 11.7km (generally to the west of Lighthouse Road intersection) and that any grant offer will be reported to Council for consideration.

2. The CEO (Director Assets and Works) prepare a future report regarding the establishment and operation of a Roads and Bridges Grants Contribution Reserve for the purpose of matching large grant funding opportunities to upgrade Council’s roads and bridge assets.

CARRIED

SA19.104 Community Connect, Bawley Point to Kioloa shared pathway project - Lot 1 DP 782318 - Australian National University Licence to Shoalhaven City Council

HPERM Ref: D19/193885

Recommendation

That Council:

1. Enter into the Licence agreement with the Australian National University (ABN 52 234 063 906) for twenty (20) years at $1.00 (plus GST) per annum over part Lot 1 DP 782318, Murramarang Road, Kioloa commencing 1 June 2019;

2. Authorise the CEO 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.

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Proudfoot / Clr White)

That Council:

CARRIED

SA19.105 Kerb & Gutter Construction - Ratepayer Advance - 35 Elizabeth Dr Vincentia

HPERM Ref: D19/190538

Recommendation

That

1. Council enter into a Ratepayers Advance Agreement, executed under the Seal of Council with G Antonelli of 21 Crescent Street, Dobroyd Point NSW 2045 in respect of Kerb and Gutter construction to the value of $5,852.16 (advance) of which $1,859.28 (excluding GST) is the contribution, $3,992.88 is the loan and the amount to be repaid to the Ratepayer in 5 years at 5% interest per annum is $4,991.10.

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

RECOMMENDATION (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Wells)

That

CARRIED

SA19.106 Proposed Lease - 3 Stewart Place Nowra

HPERM Ref: D19/203225

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)

That Council:

1. Accept the surrender of the lease with Alfred & Roslyn Parker for the occupation of part Lot 1 DP 115782 and part Lot 1 DP 434714 known as 3 Stewart Place Nowra (previously known as 1 Stewart Place Nowra);

2. Enter into a lease for three (3) years with three (3) year option with Franco & Narelle Fulginiti over part Lot 1 DP 115782 and part Lot 1 DP 434714 known as 3 Stewart Place Nowra, at a commencing rent of $18,712.44 per annum, plus GST, with an annual CPI increase, commencing 1 August 2019; and

3. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer 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 where required to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

SA19.107 Notification to Council - EOI for Lease & Management of Building 3, 80 Park Road, Nowra - Authorisation of Lease

HPERM Ref: D19/203338

Recommendation

That:

1. Central Shoalhaven Mobile Preschool be offered a lease to occupy Building 3, 80 Park Road, Nowra;

2. Concurrence be granted to finalise the terms of the lease with Central Shoalhaven Mobile Preschool;

3. The Chief Executive Officer be delegated authority to endorse the terms of the lease, that are not yet settled; and

4. The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any documents required to be sealed, otherwise the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution.

RECOMMENDATION (Clr White / Clr Wells)

That:

1. Central Shoalhaven Mobile Preschool be offered a lease to occupy Building 3, 80 Park Road, Nowra;

2. Concurrence be granted to finalise the terms of the lease with Central Shoalhaven Mobile Preschool;

3. The Chief Executive Officer be delegated authority to endorse the terms of the lease, that are not yet settled; and

CARRIED

SA19.108 Solar Garden Update

HPERM Ref: D19/193544

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting see MIN19.481

SA19.109 Processing of Kerbside Collected Recycling

HPERM Ref: D19/240943

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio) MIN19.488

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

CARRIED

SA19.110 Request - Emergency Helicopter Utilisation - Nowra Showgrounds

HPERM Ref: D19/209106

Item dealt with earlier in the meeting see MIN19.474

SA19.111 Readoption of Council Policy for Waiving of Development Application Fees and Other Fees

HPERM Ref: D19/156401

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio) MIN19.489

That Council place the policy on public exhibition for 28 days in accordance with section 610E (2) of the Local Government Act 1993.

CARRIED

SA19.112 Draft Shoalhaven Tree and Vegetation Vandalism Prevention Policy

HPERM Ref: D19/204489

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio) MIN19.490

That Council

1. Place the Draft Shoalhaven Tree and Vegetation Vandalism Prevention Policy on public exhibition for a period of 28 days; and

2. Receive a report following the exhibition period outlining submissions received and any recommended amendments to the Draft Policy prior to adoption by Council.

CARRIED

SA19.113 Acquisition of Easement for Water Supply - Lot 174 DP755952 - 67 Wogamia Road Longreach

HPERM Ref: D19/173884

RECOMMENDATION* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio)

That Council:

1. Acquire an Easement for Water Supply 3m wide over part of Lot 174 DP755952, at 67 Wogamia Road, Longreach, shown coloured yellow on attached easement sketch plan.

2. Pay compensation of $20,000, plus GST if applicable, and reasonable legal costs associated with the acquisition in accordance with the provision of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, from Shoalhaven Water’s Water Fund. If warranted, the compensation is to be adjusted based on the area determined by final survey plan.

3. Authorise the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any documentation requiring to be sealed and delegate to the Chief Executive Officer authority to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution.

CARRIED

SA19.114 Review Policy - Water and Sewerage Headworks Charges (Section 64 Contributions) Assistance for Developments

HPERM Ref: D19/231445

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio) MIN19.491

That Council reaffirm its Water and Sewerage Headworks Charges (Section 64 Contributions) – Assistance for Developments Policy for the 2019/20 financial year or until Council adopts of new Development Servicing Plans.

CARRIED

SA19.115 Energy Management Update

HPERM Ref: D19/231792

RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Digiglio) MIN19.492

That the Committee receive the Energy Management Update report for information.

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 White) MIN19.493

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.

CSA19.7 Processing of kerbside collected recycling - Confidential Report

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 7.55pm.

The meeting moved into open session, the time being 8.14pm.

There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 8.14pm.

Clr Wells

CHAIRPERSON