Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting

Meeting Date:     Tuesday, 12 August 2025

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

Time:                   5.30pm

The following members were present:

Clr Patricia White - Chairperson

Clr Selena Clancy

Clr Denise Kemp (Remotely)

Clr Luciano Casmiri

Clr Karlee Dunn

Clr Jason Cox

Clr Peter Wilkins

Clr Bob Proudfoot

Clr Jemma Tribe

Clr Matthew Norris

Clr Gillian Boyd

Clr Ben Krikstolaitis

Note: Clr Natalee Johnston submitted her resignation effective 11 August 2025. Her position is currently vacant pending the conclusion of a countback election.

Others present:

Mr Brian Barrett – Acting CEO

Ms Katie Buckman – Director City Performance

Mr Andrew McVey – Acting Director Shoalhaven Water

Mr Lindsey Usher – Acting Director City Development

Mr Kevin Norwood – Acting Director City Services

Mr Edward Sierra – Manager – Commercial Services

Mr Gordon Clark – Section Manager – Strategic Planning

Ms Caitlin Lewis – Manager – Media & Communications

Ms Sara McMahon – Manager – Business Assurance & Risk

Ms Jenna Anderson – Governance Coordinator

Mr Benjamin Fischer – Governance Officer (Minute Taker)

A statement was played advising those present that the proceedings of this meeting (including presentations, deputations and debate) will be webcast and may be recorded and broadcast under the provisions of the Code of Meeting Practice.

A statement was read by the CEO, reminding Councillors joining remotely that, under the provisions of the Code of Meeting Practice, a councillor must give their full attention to the business and proceedings of the meeting when attending a meeting by audio-visual link.  Further, the CEO stated that the councillor’s camera must be on at all times during the meeting except as may be otherwise provided for under the Code of Meeting Practice.

The meeting was opened by an Acknowledgement of Country by the Chairperson, followed with a Moment of Silence & Reflection and the playing of the Australian National Anthem.

Note: The Mayor welcomed Mr Brian Barrett who was attending for the first occasion as the Acting CEO.

Apologies / Leave of Absence

Nil

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (Clr Casmiri / Clr Cox)                                                            MIN25.368

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Tuesday 29 July 2025 be confirmed.

For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis

Against:    Nil

CARRIED

Declaration of Interests

Nil

Mayoral Minute

MM25.18    Mayoral Minute - Condolence Motion - Aunty Vida McLeod	HPERM Ref: D25/311006
Recommendation That Council notes the passing of Aunty Vida Brown, and extends condolences to her husband Uncle Paul McLeod, their children and extended family.
RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Cox)                                                                                         MIN25.369 That Council notes the passing of Aunty Vida Brown, and extends condolences to her husband Uncle Paul McLeod, their children and extended family. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

Deputations and Presentations

CL25.239 - Pickleball Possibilities Berry

Mr Michael Tavener addressed the meeting to speak AGAINST the recommendation

CL25.249 - Policy - Shoalhaven Heritage Strategy

Ms Shirley Fitzgerald addressed the meeting on behalf of Huskisson Heritage Association to speak AGAINST the recommendation

CL25.254 - Proposed Changes to Dog Access at Narrawallee Beach

Mr Tim Trescowthick addressed the meeting on behalf of Paws4Shoalhaven to speak FOR the recommendation

Notices of Motion / Questions on Notice

CL25.237   Notice of Motion - Councillor Email Signature blocks	HPERM Ref: D25/345096
Recommendation That Council supports the right of a Councillor to include their political affiliation in their email signature block.
RESOLVED (Clr Casmiri / Clr Cox)                                                                                      MIN25.370 That Council supports the right of a Councillor to include their political affiliation in their email signature block. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Clr Tribe CARRIED

CL25.238   Notice of Motion - Acknowledgement and Welcome to Country	HPERM Ref: D25/342865
Recommendation That Council continues to give its enthusiastic support for the Acknowledgement Of Country at Council Meetings, other important meetings and selected appropriate occasions. In addition, Council wholeheartedly gives its support to ceremonial Welcomes To Country performed by a First Nation's person for appropriate special occasions and events.
RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Cox)                                                                                   MIN25.371 That Council 1. Continues to give its enthusiastic support for the Acknowledgement Of Country at Council Meetings, other important meetings and selected appropriate occasions. In addition, Council wholeheartedly gives its support to ceremonial Welcomes To Country performed by a First Nation's person for appropriate special occasions and events. 2. Refer this resolution to the Aboriginal Advisory Committee for further comment. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

CL25.239   Notice of Motion - Pickleball Possibilities Berry	HPERM Ref: D25/344824
Note: A deputation was received on this item.
Recommendation That Council explore the possibility of line-marking the Berry netball courts near the Boongaree Nature reserve to allow the game of pickleball to thrive and grow in the Berry township.
Mayor White raised and ruled on a Point of Order against Clr Krikstolaitis for making comments directed to members of the gallery and asked him to refrain from this conduct.
RESOLVED (Clr Wilkins / Clr Casmiri)                                                                                 MIN25.372 That Council explore the possibility of expanding the use of the Berry netball courts near the Boongaree Nature reserve to allow the game of pickleball to thrive and grow in the Berry township. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Clr Tribe CARRIED

CL25.240   Notice of Motion - Drainage Issues Nowra Golf Driving Range and Putt Putt	HPERM Ref: D25/344890
Note: Clr Krikstolaitis left the Chambers and did not take part in the vote, the time being 6:55pm.
Recommendation That Council: 1.    Investigate and alleviate issues surrounding drainage and access which are hampering the business activities and the recreational enjoyment of the Nowra Golf Driving Range. 2.    Remove offending the silt, reeds and weeds from drainage canal which supposedly protects the entrance to the car-park and extends down the right side of the driving range facing north to Terara.
RESOLVED (Clr Wilkins / Clr Proudfoot)                                                                             MIN25.373 That Council: 1.    Investigate and alleviate issues surrounding drainage and access which are hampering the business activities and the recreational enjoyment of the Nowra Golf Driving Range. 2.    Remove offending the silt, reeds and weeds from drainage canal which supposedly protects the entrance to the car-park and extends down the right side of the driving range facing north to Terara. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris and Clr Boyd Against:    Nil CARRIED

Introduction of Items as Matters of Urgency

Note: Clr Krikstolaitis returned to the Chambers, the time being 6:57pm.

RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Proudfoot)                                                      MIN25.374

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

1.      CL25.257 Notice of Motion - Keeping Kin Connected

For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis

Against:    Nil

CARRIED

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

CL25.257   Notice of Motion - Keeping Kin Connected	HPERM Ref: D25/350248
Recommendation That Shoalhaven City Council support the annual cultural event, Keeping Kin Connected, for all Aboriginal Children in and out of Home Care, in the Shoalhaven on 9 October 2025 as part of the annual NAIDOC celebrations, by way of a fee waiver applicable to Nowra Showground.
RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr White)                                                                                MIN25.375 That Shoalhaven City Council support the annual cultural event, Keeping Kin Connected, for all Aboriginal Children in and out of Home Care, in the Shoalhaven as part of the annual NAIDOC celebrations, by way of a fee waiver applicable to Nowra Showground. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

Call Over of the Business Paper

Call Over of Business Paper - En block

RESOLVED (Clr Boyd / Clr Krikstolaitis)                                                    MIN25.376

That the following item from the City Services Directorate be resolved en block:

· CL25.244 - Proposed New Lease - Part Lot 1 DP 775132, 5 Broughton Street, Kangaroo Valley - Kangaroo Valley Tennis Courts

Note – the items will be marked with an asterisk (*) in these Minutes.

For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis

Against:    Nil

CARRIED

Call Over of Business Paper - En block

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Norris)                                                      MIN25.377

That the following item from the City Services Directorate be resolved en block:

· CL25.245 - Tenders - Management and Operations - Holiday Haven White Sands

Note – the items will be marked with an asterisk (*) in these Minutes.

For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis

Against:    Nil

CARRIED

Call Over of Business Paper - En block

RESOLVED (Clr Krikstolaitis / Clr Tribe)                                                    MIN25.378

That the following item from the City Services Directorate be resolved en block:

· CL25.246 -  Tenders - Construct Dolphin Point Rd Footpath - Seaside Pde to Access Rd

Note – the items will be marked with an asterisk (*) in these Minutes.

For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis

Against:    Nil

CARRIED

Call Over of Business Paper - En block

RESOLVED (Clr Cox / Clr Clancy)                                                              MIN25.379

That the following item from the City Services Directorate be resolved en block:

· CL25.247 - Tenders - Waste Transportation Services - Hook Lift Bins

Note – the items will be marked with an asterisk (*) in these Minutes.

For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis

Against:    Nil

CARRIED

Call Over of Business Paper - En block

RESOLVED (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Tribe)                                                       MIN25.380

That the following item from the City Development Directorate be resolved en block:

· CL25.253 - Aboriginal Advisory Committee Membership Recommendations Report 2025

Note – the items will be marked with an asterisk (*) in these Minutes.

For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis

Against:    Nil

CARRIED

Reports

CL25.241   Wowly Creek Reserve - Response to Petition for Provision of Permanent Public Toilet	HPERM Ref: D25/206887
Recommendation That Council: 1.    Accept the Wowly Creek Reserve - Response to Petition for Provision of Permanent Public Toilet report, and advice provided therein, in relation to the Callala Bay Community Association and petitioners’ request for a permanent public toilet at Wowly Creek reserve (Lot 16 DP 1002772). 2.    Having given consideration to the petition and advice, acknowledges that provision of a permanent public toilet at Lot 16 DP 1002772 is not considered feasible and cannot be supported at this time. 3.    Re-endorse the continuation of existing arrangements, whereby a portable toilet is provided at Lot 16 DP 1002772 during peak use periods as a sustainable and appropriate measure to manage peak demand. 4.    Direct the CEO (Director - City Services) to install new signage at Lot 16 DP 1002772 and adjacent areas under Shoalhaven City Council’s management to promote the use of existing public toilet facilities at Callala Bay Boat Ramp.
RESOLVED (Clr Tribe / Clr Norris)                                                                                       MIN25.381 That Council: 1. Accept the Wowly Creek Reserve - Response to Petition for Provision of Permanent Public Toilet report, and advice provided therein, in relation to the Callala Bay Community Association and petitioners’ request for a permanent public toilet at Wowly Creek reserve (Lot 16 DP 1002772). 2. Having given consideration to the petition and advice, acknowledges that provision of a permanent public toilet at Lot 16 DP 1002772 is not considered feasible and cannot be supported at this time. The pod option for this location be added to the waitlist for new amenities projects. 3. Re-endorse the continuation of existing arrangements, whereby a portable toilet is provided at Lot 16 DP 1002772 during peak use periods as a sustainable and appropriate measure to manage peak demand. 4. Direct the CEO (Director - City Services) to install new signage at Lot 16 DP 1002772 and adjacent areas under Shoalhaven City Council’s management to promote the use of existing public toilet facilities at Callala Bay Boat Ramp. 5. Present to the Callala Bay Community Association about the process of a community led project. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Clr Kemp CARRIED

CL25.242   Acquisition for Drainage Easement - Land on Brinawarr, Numrock and Birriley Streets, Bomaderry	HPERM Ref: D24/233757
Recommendation That Council: 1.    Acquire by agreement an Easement for Drainage of Water, 4m wide and variable width over parts of Lot 5 DP 27261, Lot A DP 335014, Lot 1 DP 36413, Lot 2 DP 36413 (5, 7, 9 & 11 Brinawarr Street respectively), Lot 6 DP 506665, Lot 7 DP 506665 (6 & 8 Numrock Street respectively) and Lot 5 Sec 4 DP 2886 (51 Birriley Street) at Bomaderry, as shown highlighted yellow on Attachment 1. 2.    Pay compensation as agreed to landowners, as follows: $4,500 (plus GST if applicable) - part 5 Brinawarr Street $6,100 (plus GST if applicable) - part 7 Brinawarr Street $4,000 (plus GST if applicable) - part 9 Brinawarr Street $1,500 (plus GST if applicable) - part 11 Brinawarr Street $ zero for part 6 Numrock Street and part 8 Numrock Street $11,000 (plus GST if applicable) for part 51 Birriley Street, and fund all reasonable costs associated with the acquisition such as valuation, survey, plan registration, transfer and legal costs in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991. 3.    Authorise the extinguishment of existing Easement for Drainage 20 feet wide over Lots 6 and 7 DP 506665 (created in DP 217181, by dealing J285428) at zero compensation payable by the landowners, in lieu of the easement to be acquired by Council per Recommendation 2 above. 4.    Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer or Delegate to complete negotiations including minor adjustments to compensation as a result of final survey and market value assessment determined by independent certified valuer and/or settlement figures determined in consultation with Council’s solicitor. 5.    Authorise the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any document required to be sealed, and delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer or Delegate to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution.
RESOLVED (Clr Casmiri / Clr White)                                                                                   MIN25.382 That Council: 1.    Acquire by agreement an Easement for Drainage of Water, 4m wide and variable width over parts of Lot 5 DP 27261, Lot A DP 335014, Lot 1 DP 36413, Lot 2 DP 36413 (5, 7, 9 & 11 Brinawarr Street respectively), Lot 6 DP 506665, Lot 7 DP 506665 (6 & 8 Numrock Street respectively) and Lot 5 Sec 4 DP 2886 (51 Birriley Street) at Bomaderry, as shown highlighted yellow on Attachment 1. 2.    Pay compensation as agreed to landowners, as follows: $4,500 (plus GST if applicable) - part 5 Brinawarr Street $6,100 (plus GST if applicable) - part 7 Brinawarr Street $4,000 (plus GST if applicable) - part 9 Brinawarr Street $1,500 (plus GST if applicable) - part 11 Brinawarr Street $ zero for part 6 Numrock Street and part 8 Numrock Street $11,000 (plus GST if applicable) for part 51 Birriley Street, and fund all reasonable costs associated with the acquisition such as valuation, survey, plan registration, transfer and legal costs in accordance with the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991. 3.    Authorise the extinguishment of existing Easement for Drainage 20 feet wide over Lots 6 and 7 DP 506665 (created in DP 217181, by dealing J285428) at zero compensation payable by the landowners, in lieu of the easement to be acquired by Council per Recommendation 2 above. 4.    Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer or Delegate to complete negotiations including minor adjustments to compensation as a result of final survey and market value assessment determined by independent certified valuer and/or settlement figures determined in consultation with Council’s solicitor. 5.    Authorise the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven be affixed to any document required to be sealed, and delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer or Delegate to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

CL25.243   Lake Conjola Entrance Opening - April 2025	HPERM Ref: D25/234322
Recommendation That Council receive this report for information.
RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Cox)                                                                                         MIN25.383 That Council: 1. Receive this report for information. 2. Request the Acting CEO to provide a further update to Council. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

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

CL25.244   Proposed New Lease - Part Lot 1 DP 775132, 5 Broughton Street, Kangaroo Valley - Kangaroo Valley Tennis Courts

HPERM Ref: D25/26599

RESOLVED* (Clr Boyd / Clr Krikstolaitis)                                                                             MIN25.384 That Council: 1.    Enter a five-year lease with Kangaroo Valley Tennis Club Incorporated (ABN 11 215 121 267) over Council Operational land known as The Kangaroo Valley Tennis Courts at Part Lot 1 DP 775132, 5 Broughton Street, Kangaroo Valley. 2.    Establish lease rental and associated fees as follows: a.    rent of Clubhouse building at $609 (excluding GST) p.a. b.    contribution to court sinking fund for capital upgrades and periodic pressure cleaning of the courts surface of $11,600 (excluding GST) p.a. 3.    Apply annual increases to Recommendation No.2 with the Consumer Price Index (All Groups Sydney). 4.    Authorise the allocation of the contribution to court sinking fund for capital upgrades into the Restricted Asset Account for this facility. 5.    Authorise the Common Seal of the Council of the City of Shoalhaven to be affixed to any document required to be sealed and delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer or Delegate to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution.  For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

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

CL25.245   Tenders - Management and Operations - Holiday Haven White Sands

HPERM Ref: D25/309709

RESOLVED* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Norris)                                                                              MIN25.385 That Council, in closed session, consider a separate confidential report (in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act, 1993) to consider acceptance of the Tender - Management and Operation of Holiday Haven White Sands under Section 178 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

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

CL25.246   Tenders - Construct Dolphin Point Rd Footpath - Seaside Pde to Access Rd

HPERM Ref: D25/309933

RESOLVED* (Clr Krikstolaitis / Clr Tribe)                                                                             MIN25.386 That Council, in closed session, consider a separate confidential report (in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act, 1993) to consider acceptance of the Tender - Construct Dolphin Point Rd Footpath - Seaside Pde to Access Rd under Section 178 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

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

CL25.247   Tenders - Waste Transportation Services - Hook Lift Bins

HPERM Ref: D25/304304

RESOLVED* (Clr Cox / Clr Clancy)                                                                                      MIN25.387 That Council, in closed session, consider a separate confidential report (in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act, 1993) to consider acceptance of the Tender - Waste Transportation Services – Hook Lift Bins under Section 178 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

CL25.248   Policy Review - Planning Agreement and Works In Kind Agreement (WIKA) Policies	HPERM Ref: D25/290738
Recommendation That Council reaffirm the Planning Agreement Policy and Works in Kind Agreement Policy, with the minor changes and additions outlined in Attachments 1 and 2.
RESOLVED (Clr Casmiri / Clr Cox)                                                                                      MIN25.388 That the consideration of the Planning Agreement and WIKA Policies be deferred to a further Councillor workshop. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins and Clr Proudfoot Against:    Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis CARRIED

CL25.249   Policy - Shoalhaven Heritage Strategy	HPERM Ref: D25/300984
Note: A deputation was received on this item.
Recommendation That Council reaffirm the Shoalhaven Heritage Strategy, with the changes outlined in Attachment 1.
RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Norris)                                                                                      MIN25.389 That Council: 1. Publicly exhibit the draft revised Shoalhaven Heritage Strategy for a minimum period of 28 day to enable community input given the likely interest in this policy; and 2. Receive a public briefing following the exhibition to enable the consideration of any feedback received and possible adoption of the Strategy, and that this briefing include the many heritage groups around the Shoalhaven. 3. Receive a further report following the exhibition and briefing processes. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

CL25.250   Policy - Development Adjoining Narrow Laneways Interim Policy	HPERM Ref: D25/303896
Recommendation That Council: 1.    Reaffirm the Development Adjoining Narrow Laneways Interim Policy. 2.    Consider the integration of the Policy into the Shoalhaven Development Control Plan as part of the broader work on the new Land Use Planning Scheme.
RESOLVED (Clr Casmiri / Clr Proudfoot)                                                                             MIN25.390 That Council: 1.    Reaffirm the Development Adjoining Narrow Laneways Interim Policy. 2.    Consider the integration of the Policy into the Shoalhaven Development Control Plan as part of the broader work on the new Land Use Planning Scheme. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

CL25.251   Draft Shoalhaven Local Approvals Policy - Public Exhibition Outcomes and Proposed Finalisation	HPERM Ref: D25/183984
Recommendation 1.    Adopt the Draft Shoalhaven Local Approvals Policy at Attachment 1 with the noted changes. 2.    Give public notice of the adoption of the Shoalhaven Local Approvals Policy as per legislative requirements, following finalisation. 3.    Notify relevant stakeholders of this resolution, and when the Shoalhaven Local Approvals Policy is finalised.
RESOLVED (Clr Boyd / Clr Krikstolaitis)                                                                              MIN25.391 1.    Adopt the Draft Shoalhaven Local Approvals Policy at Attachment 1 with the noted changes and also give Council staff delegation to make any required minor adjustments prior to commencement (e.g. change references from NSW Roads & Maritime Services to Transport for NSW). 2.    Give public notice of the adoption of the Shoalhaven Local Approvals Policy as per legislative requirements, following finalisation. 3.    Notify relevant stakeholders of this resolution, and when the Shoalhaven Local Approvals Policy is finalised. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

CL25.252   Outcome - Representations to NSW Government - Moratorium on development not supported by contemporary studies.	HPERM Ref: D25/304687
Recommendation That Council receive the report on the outcome of the representations to the NSW Government for a moratorium on development not supported by contemporary studies for information.
RESOLVED (Clr Boyd / Clr Krikstolaitis)                                                                              MIN25.392 That Council 1. Receive the report on the outcome of the representations to the NSW Government for a moratorium on development not supported by contemporary studies for information. 2. Receive a further report back on the conclusion of the NSW Parliamentary inquiry into historical development consents. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

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

CL25.253   Aboriginal Advisory Committee Membership Recommendations Report 2025

HPERM Ref: D25/315585

RESOLVED* (Clr Proudfoot / Clr Tribe)                                                                               MIN25.393 That Council: 1.    Endorse and accept the appointment of Allen Bloxsome as a member of the AAC. 2.    Endorse and accept the appointment of Cleone Wellington as a member of the AAC. 3.    Endorse and accept the appointment of Aunty Margaret Simoes as a member of the AAC. 4.    Endorse and accept the re-nomination of expired community member Charlie Ashby for a further term on the AAC. 5.    Support a continued Expression of Interest (EOI) to fill the remaining two vacant youth and one community membership positions. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

CL25.254   Proposed Changes to Dog Access at Narrawallee Beach	HPERM Ref: D25/329446
Note: A deputation was received on this item.
Recommendation That Council receive this report for information.
RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Kemp)                                                                                      MIN25.394 That Council: 1. Receive and note the report. 2. Allocates an additional budget of $60,000 at the next Quarterly Budget Review to be funded from the Dog Off Leash Reserve for the preparation of a Review of Environmental Factors (REF), community consultation and collection of associated data. 3. Engage a suitably qualified consultant to collect necessary associated data and to prepare a Review of Environmental Factors (REF) on the proposed access and off-leash arrangements at Narrawallee Beach, as detailed in MIN25.334 in accordance with s 5.5(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW), namely: a. From 2 October to 30 April timed dog off-leash access on Narrawallee Beach during the following times: i. Australian Eastern Daylight Savings Time: 4pm to 8am; and ii. Australian Eastern Standard Time:  3pm to 10am. b. Provision of dog on-leash access from the Victor Avenue steps and the Surfers’ Avenue steps to the dog off leash area. 4. Receive a report considering the draft REF before it is placed on public exhibition. For:            Clr White, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins and Clr Proudfoot Against:    Clr Clancy, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis CARRIED

CL25.255   Policy Reviews - Non-Urban Wastewater Connection & Minor Mains Extension Policy	HPERM Ref: D25/314020
Recommendation That Council reaffirm the Non-urban Wastewater Connection policy and the Minor Mains Extension Policy with minor changes and additions
RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Krikstolaitis)                                                                             MIN25.395 That Council reaffirm the Non-urban Wastewater Connection policy and the Minor Mains Extension Policy with minor changes and additions. For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

CL25.256   Connection to Town Sewerage Scheme - DA23/1792 - 133 and 143 Albatross Road Nowra Hill	HPERM Ref: D25/327127
Recommendation That Council defer approval for the connection of Lots 3 and 5 DP 789543, being 133-143 Albatross Road Nowra Hill to the Nowra Sewerage Scheme until such time as the development obtains Development Consent. Following receipt of Development Consent, a separate report will be presented to Council for consideration.
RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Norris)                                                                                      MIN25.396 That Council defer approval for the connection of Lots 3 and 5 DP 789543, being 133-143 Albatross Road Nowra Hill to the Nowra Sewerage Scheme until such time as the development obtains Development Consent. Following receipt of Development Consent, a separate report will be presented to Council for consideration.  For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis Against:    Nil CARRIED

Addendum Reports

CL25.257   Notice of Motion - Keeping Kin Connected	HPERM Ref: D25/350248
Item dealt with earlier in the meeting see MIN25.375.

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 Norris / Clr Krikstolaitis)                                                   MIN25.398

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.

CCL25.22       Tenders - Management and Operations Holiday Haven White Sands

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.

CCL25.23       Tenders - Construct Dolphin Point Rd Footpath - Seaside Pde to Access Rd

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.

CCL25.24       Tenders - Waste Transportation Services - Hook Lift Bins

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.

For:            Clr White, Clr Clancy, Clr Kemp, Clr Casmiri, Clr Dunn, Clr Cox, Clr Wilkins, Clr Proudfoot, Clr Tribe, Clr Norris, Clr Boyd and Clr Krikstolaitis

Against:    Nil

CARRIED

The meeting moved into confidential the time being 8:40pm.

The meeting moved into open session, the time being 8:50pm.

Report from confidential session

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

CCL25.22   Tenders - Management and Operations Holiday Haven White Sands

HPERM Ref: D25/309693

RESOLVED MIN25.399C That 1.    Council endorses the recommendation of the Tender Evaluation Panel and accepts the Tender from C&D Management Pty Ltd for the Management and Operation of Holiday Haven White Sands.   2.    The contract documents and any other associated documents be executed on behalf of the Council in accordance with Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (section 165) by the CEO (Director City Services). CARRIED

CCL25.23   Tenders - Construct Dolphin Point Rd Footpath - Seaside Pde to Access Rd

HPERM Ref: D25/309940

RESOLVED MIN25.400C That 1.    Council endorses the recommendation of the Tender Evaluation Panel and accepts the Tender from Vogue Landscape and Civil Pty Ltd for Construct Dolphin Point Rd Footpath - Seaside Pde to Access Rd for a total cost of $804,600.00 (excluding GST). 2.    The contract documents and any other associated documents be executed on behalf of the Council in accordance with Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 (section 165) by the CEO (Manager Technical Services). CARRIED

CCL25.24   Tenders - Waste Transportation Services - Hook Lift Bins

HPERM Ref: D25/296667

RESOLVED MIN25.401C That Council 1.    In accordance with Section 178(1)(b) of Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 decline to accept any Tender for Waste Transportation Services – Hook Lift Bins as each Tender submission did not meet mandatory criteria of the request for tender or significantly exceeded the allocated budget and pre-tender estimate. 2.    In accordance with Section 178(3)(e) of Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 authorise the CEO (delegated officer) to enter into negotiations with any persons (whether or not the person was a tenderer) with a view to entering into a contract in relation to the subject matter of the tender. a. That staff report back the financial implications to Council for determination prior to entering into any agreement. 3.    In accordance with Section 178(4) of Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, state the following: a.    Council declines to invite fresh tender submissions or applications as referred to in Section 178(3)(b)-(d) of Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, as doing so will not significantly reduce the risk that there will again be no compliant tender submissions, and the shortened timeframe now available to do so risks a period of non-supply of essential servicing. b.    Council determines to enter into negotiations with any persons (whether or not the person was a tenderer), to allow it to directly negotiate with hook lift service providers with proven experience in providing the kinds of service requirements identified in the tender, to obtain a value for money outcome. 4.    In accordance with Section 179 of Local Government (General) Regulation 2021, a.    send to each tenderer whose Tender submission(s) were not accepted a notice to the effect that none of the Tender submissions for the proposed contract were accepted, and b.    publish on Council’s public website a notice to the effect that none of the Tender submissions were accepted CARRIED

There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 8:55pm.

Clr White

CHAIRPERSON