Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting
Meeting Date: Monday, 24 June 2024
Location: Council Chambers, City Administrative Building, Bridge Road, Nowra
Time: 5.30pm
The following members were present:
Clr Amanda Findley - Chairperson
Clr Moo D'Ath
Clr Gillian Boyd
Clr Matthew Norris
Clr John Kotlash
Clr Serena Copley
Clr Paul Ell
Clr Evan Christen (Remotely)
Clr Patricia White
Clr John Wells
Clr Greg Watson (Remotely)
Clr Mark Kitchener
Clr Tonia Gray
The Chairperson read a statement 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.
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.
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Apologies / Leave of Absence |
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RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Kotlash) MIN24.322 That the request from Clr Wells for a leave of absence from Friday 28 June to 11 August 2024 be granted. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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RESOLVED (Clr Norris / Clr Kotlash) MIN24.323 That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on Monday 03 June 2024 and the Extra Ordinary Meeting held on Tuesday 11 June 2024 be confirmed. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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HPERM Ref: D24/199479 |
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Recommendation That Council: 1. Undertake the necessary steps for public consultation to re name the Ulladulla Sea Pool the “Margie Sheedy Sea Pool” in honour of Margie Sheedy. 2. Or if renaming of the pool is not supported by the community, that Council install a suitable memorial in the form of a plaque or a bench seat in honour of Margie at the pool. |
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RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr D'Ath) MIN24.324 That Council: 1. Undertake the necessary steps for public consultation to re name the Ulladulla Sea Pool the “Margie Sheedy Sea Pool” in honour of Margie Sheedy. 2. If renaming of the pool is not supported by the community, that Council install a suitable memorial in the form of a plaque or a bench seat in honour of Margie at the pool. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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MM24.20 Mayoral Minute - Condolence Motion - Franco Palmieri |
HPERM Ref: D24/246408 |
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Recommendation That Council writes to Sue Palmieri expressing condolences with the passing of Franco Palmieri. |
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RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Kitchener) MIN24.325 That Council writes to Sue Palmieri expressing condolences with the passing of Franco Palmieri. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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HPERM Ref: D24/246930 |
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Recommendation That Council notes the passing of Martin Gaffey, and writes to the Gaffey family to express Council’s sincere condolences. |
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RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Norris) MIN24.326 That Council notes the passing of Martin Gaffey, and writes to the Gaffey family to express Council’s sincere condolences. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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MM24.22 Mayoral Minute - Condolence Motion - Alan Stephenson OAM |
HPERM Ref: D24/247530 |
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Recommendation That Council notes the passing of Mr Alan Stephenson OAM and expresses our condolences to his wife Michelle and daughter Kim. |
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RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Kotlash) MIN24.327 That Council notes the passing of Mr Alan Stephenson OAM and expresses our condolences to his wife Michelle and daughter Kim. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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CL24.179 – Delivery Program Operational Plan, Budget 2024/25 – Exhibition Outcomes
Ms Denise Joy addressed the meeting to speak AGAINST the recommendation.
Ms Kaye Gartner addressed the meeting to speak FOR the recommendation.
CL24.180 - Proposed Submission - NSW Parliamentary Inquiry: Historical Development Consents (Zombie Developments)
Ms Cat Holloway addressed the meeting to speak FOR the recommendation.
CL24.197 - Question on Notice - The Need for Greater Control of Dog Risks
Ms Kylie Knight and Mr Dave Wright addressed the meeting to speak to the Question on Notice.
Call Over of the Business Paper
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Call Over of Business Paper - En block |
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RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Kotlash) MIN24.328 That the following item from City Performance Directorate be resolved en block: · CL24.178 - Investment Report - May 2024 Note – the item will be marked with an asterisk (*) in these Minutes. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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Call Over of Business Paper - En block |
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RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Norris) MIN24.329 That the following item from City Futures Directorate be resolved en block: · CL24.180 - Proposed Submission - NSW Parliamentary Inquiry: Historical Development Consents (Zombie Developments) Note – the item will be marked with an asterisk (*) in these Minutes. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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Call Over of Business Paper - En block |
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RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr White) MIN24.330 That the following items from City Services Directorate be resolved en block: · CL24.183 - Licence to Bomaderry Australian Football Club Incorporated - Pavilion Clubhouse - Artie Smith Oval Bomaderry · CL24.184 - Proposed Policy Update - Management of Mobile Food Vending Vehicles on Council Owned or Managed Land Note – the items will be marked with an asterisk (*) in these Minutes. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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Call Over of Business Paper - En block |
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RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Kotlash) MIN24.331 That the following items from City Development Directorate be resolved en block: · CL24.186 - Protection of Bushland Along the Old Wool Rd Heritage Track, St Georges Basin · CL24.187 - Membership Application - Southern Coastal Management Program Advisory Committee Note – the items will be marked with an asterisk (*) in these Minutes. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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Call Over of Business Paper - En block |
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RESOLVED (Clr Ell / Clr Boyd) MIN24.332 That the following items from City Lifestyles Directorate be resolved en block: · CL24.189 - Membership Appointment - Arts Advisory Committee · CL24.190 - Membership Appointment - Youth Advisory Committee Note – the items will be marked with an asterisk (*) in these Minutes. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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Call Over of Business Paper - En block |
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RESOLVED (Clr Gray / Clr Kotlash) MIN24.333 That the following item from Shoalhaven Water Directorate be resolved en block: · CL24.192 - Acquisition of Easement - Sewer Purposes - Lot 122 DP 3060 Moss Vale Rd Badagarang Note – the item will be marked with an asterisk (*) in these Minutes. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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CL24.175 Financial Sustainability Productivity and Efficiency Report |
HPERM Ref: D24/238496 |
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Recommendation That Council: 1. Receive the productivity and efficiency report for the period from March to May 2024. 2. Note the actions taken during the quarter that have supported Council’s financial sustainability. 3. Note that the organisation’s top priority is to address the current financial sustainability challenges, and there is significant work in progress to realise recurrent savings in the next financial year. 4. Note that future productivity and efficiency reports will align to the Quarterly Budget Review timeline to enable reporting on achievements realised in the quarter. |
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RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Christen) MIN24.334 That Council: 1. Receive the productivity and efficiency report for the period from March to May 2024. 2. Note the actions taken during the quarter that have supported Council’s financial sustainability. 3. Note that the organisation’s top priority is to address the current financial sustainability challenges, and there is significant work in progress to realise recurrent savings in the next financial year. 4. Note that future productivity and efficiency reports will align to the Quarterly Budget Review timeline to enable reporting on achievements realised in the quarter. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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CL24.176 Shoalhaven Australia Day Awards Program - Moving Forward |
HPERM Ref: D24/196524 |
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That Council provides direction on how to proceed with the future Shoalhaven Australia Day Awards and advise of any changes they wish to make to the Awards program. |
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RESOLVED (Clr Norris / Clr Ell) MIN24.335 That Council proceed with future Shoalhaven Australia Awards commencing for the 2025 Awards with the following changes: 1. Award Categories: a. Citizen Award b. Young Citizen Award c. Proudly Shoalhaven Award (open to individuals, volunteers, service groups and community groups) 2. The name of the awards will remain the Shoalhaven Australia Day Awards, and the event will be held during the week of Australia Day 2025 or the week of the recognized Australia Day public holiday. 3. The nomination form will be revised with input from councillors. 4. The judging panel will remain unchanged, at the Mayor's discretion. 5. The communication strategy will be similar to previous years, with the elimination of the radio advertising budget. 6. Catering will be replaced by a sausage sizzle hosted by Rotary or Lions clubs. 7. Entertainment will be provided by local bands, choirs, and/or school groups. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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CL24.177 Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - Determination of Councillor and Mayoral Fees 2024/2025 |
HPERM Ref: D24/202291 |
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That Council: 1. Note the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal’s Annual Report and Determination dated 29 April 2024. 2. Adjust the Councillor Fee payable to Councillors from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 to an amount between $20,500 (minimum) and $33,810 (maximum) and for the Mayoral Additional Fee between $43,530 (minimum) and $98,510 (maximum). 3. Determine that the additional Mayoral fee (in full, or in part), not be paid directly to the Deputy Mayor when the Deputy Mayor is required to act in the position of Mayor during periods of approved leave. |
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RESOLVED (Clr Christen / Clr Gray) MIN24.336 That Council: 1. Note the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal’s Annual Report and Determination dated 29 April 2024. 2. Retain the current rate fees resolved for the 2023/2024 financial year for its Mayoral and Councillor fees for the 2024/2025 financial year. 3. Determine that the additional Mayoral fee (in full, or in part), not be paid directly to the Deputy Mayor when the Deputy Mayor is required to act in the position of Mayor during periods of approved leave. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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Items marked with an * were resolved ‘en block’.
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HPERM Ref: D24/236897 |
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RESOLVED* (Clr White / Clr Kotlash) MIN24.337 That Council: 1. Receive the Record of Investments for the period to 31 May 2024. 2. Note that Council’s total Investment Portfolio returned 5.06% per annum for the month of May 2024, outperforming the benchmark AusBond Bank Bill Index (4.50% pa) by fifty-six basis points (0.56%). For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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CL24.179 Delivery Program Operational Plan, Budget 2024/25 - Exhibition Outcomes |
HPERM Ref: D24/210280 |
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That having considered the submissions received as part of the exhibition process for the Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2024/25 including Budget, Capital Works Program and Fees and Charges, Council: 1. Adopt the 2024/25 Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Budget inclusive of the following changes: a. Updates to DPOP Actions and KPIs as outlined in this report b. Revision of the capital works listing as outlined in Attachment 1. c. Note that the budget reflects Council’s current service offerings, service levels and organisational structure. As savings are identified, endorsed, and implemented, they can be reliably measured. Once reliably measured, adjustments will be made to the budget at each quarter budget review to recognise the recurrent, and/or one off savings achieved. 2. Adopt the 2024/25 Fees and Charges Part 1 and Part 2 with the following changes: a. Added new interment services levy as announced by Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW (CCNSW) b. Amended regulated Development Application fees as announced by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure c. Rectified Holiday Haven Van Occupancy Annual Fee with an additional line ‘All Other Parks’ - $7,907 (incl. GST) d. Rectified Effluent Removal Charges for Properties with Bi-Weekly service 3. Resolve to make the following rates and charges in accordance with Section 535 of the Local Government Act 1993, inclusive of a 4.50% rate-peg increase as per and Section 506 of the Local Government Act 1993: a. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.09923c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment, under Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land categorised as “Residential”, in accordance with Section 516, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “RESIDENTIAL”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment for the “RESIDENTIAL” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “RESIDENTIAL” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.94%]. b. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.09923c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land which is zoned so as not to permit any building (i.e.; Small Lot Rural Subdivisions) and categorised as “Residential”, in accordance with Section 516, sub category “NON-URBAN”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(b), for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, and in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “RESIDENTIAL NON-URBAN”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) per rateable assessment for the “RESIDENTIAL NON-URBAN” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “RESIDENTIAL NON-URBAN” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 37.92%] c. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.19932c for each dollar of rateable land value, in accordance with Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993: “Land is to be categorised as ‘business’ if it cannot be categorised as farmland, residential or mining”. Excepting all rateable land in the subcategories of Commercial/Industrial, Nowra, and Major Retail Centres, an ordinary rate be now made for the period of 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “BUSINESS”. d. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.51600c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land determined to be a centre of activity and categorised as “Business”, in accordance with Section 518, sub-category “NOWRA”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(d), for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “BUSINESS - NOWRA”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment for the “BUSINESS - NOWRA” subcategory will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “BUSINESS - NOWRA” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 16.75%]. e. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.17380c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land used or zoned for professional/commercial trade or industrial purposes, determined to be a centre of activity and categorised as “Business”, in accordance with Section 518, sub category “COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(d), for the period of 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “BUSINESS - COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment for the “BUSINESS – COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “BUSINESS – COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 31.33%]. f. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.72930c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on rateable land Lot 2 DP 874730 determined to be a major retail centre and categorised as “Business”, in accordance with Section 518, sub category “MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - NOWRA”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(d), for the period of 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “BUSINESS - MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - NOWRA”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment for the “BUSINESS – MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - NOWRA” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “BUSINESS – MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - NOWRA” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 0.96%]. g. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.35130c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on rateable land Lot 1 DP 1182358 determined to be a major retail centre and categorised as “Business”, in accordance with Section 518, sub category “MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - VINCENTIA”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(d), for the period of 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “BUSINESS - MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - VINCENTIA”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment for the “BUSINESS – MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - VINCENTIA” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “BUSINESS – MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - VINCENTIA” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 1.85%] h. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.07520c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of one thousand and twelve dollars ($1,012.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land categorised as “Farmland”, in accordance with Section 515, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “FARMLAND”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of one thousand and twelve dollars ($1,012.00) per rateable assessment for the “FARMLAND” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “FARMLAND” rate in accordance with Section 537 (b) [base amount percentage is 32.99%]. i. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.03970c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of one thousand one hundred and forty-four dollars ($1,144.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land categorised as “Farmland”, in accordance with Section 515, sub category “DAIRY FARMERS”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(a), for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “FARMLAND - DAIRY FARMERS”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of one thousand one hundred and forty-four dollars ($1,144.00) per rateable assessment for the “FARMLAND – DAIRY FARMERS” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “FARMLAND – DAIRY FARMERS” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.96%]. j. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.38260c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of two thousand six hundred and seventy-four dollars ($2,674.00), for the cost of road upgrades required to enable property owners to develop their allotments in the Verons Estate. In accordance with Section 495(1), the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties with building entitlement within the Verons Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate, in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – DWELLING POTENTIAL”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of two thousand six hundred and seventy-four dollars ($2,674.00) per rateable assessment for the “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – DWELLING POTENTIAL” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – DWELLING POTENTIAL” in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.98%]. k. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.07093c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of two hundred and ninety-seven dollars ($297.00), for the cost of the road upgrades in the Verons Estate. In accordance with Section 495(1), the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties without building entitlement within the Verons Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – NO DWELLING POTENTIAL”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of two hundred and ninety-seven dollars ($297.00) per rateable assessment for the “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – NO DWELLING POTENTIAL” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – NO DWELLING POTENTIAL” in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.83%]. l. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.06743c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of one hundred and nineteen dollars ($119.00) for the cost associated with the Nebraska road construction project. In accordance with Section 495(1), the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties within the Nebraska Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “NEBRASKA ROAD CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL RATE”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of one hundred and nineteen dollars ($119.00) per rateable assessment for the “NEBRASKA ROAD CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL RATE” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “NEBRASKA ROAD CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL RATE” in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.62%]. m. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.20371c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of one thousand one hundred and forty-two dollars ($1,142.00) for the cost associated with the Jerberra road infrastructure project. In accordance with Section 495(1), the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties within the Jerberra Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “JERBERRA ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of one thousand one hundred and forty-two dollars ($1,142.00) per rateable assessment for the “JERBERRA ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “JERBERRA ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE” in accordance with Section 53 (b) [base amount percentage is 49.98%]. n. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.06870c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of three hundred and eighty-five dollars ($385.00) per rateable assessment for the cost associated with the Jerberra electricity infrastructure project. In accordance with Section 495(1), the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties within the Jerberra Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “JERBERRA ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of three hundred and eighty-five dollars ($385.00) per rateable assessment for the “JERBERRA ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “JERBERRA ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE” in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.97%]. o. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.36653c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of two hundred and fifty-seven dollars ($257.00) per rateable assessment for the cost associated with the Jerberra Road E2 infrastructure project. In accordance with Section 495(1) the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties within the Jerberra Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “JERBERRA ROAD E2 SPECIAL RATE”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of two hundred and fifty-seven dollars ($257.00) per rateable assessment for the “JERBERRA ROAD E2 SPECIAL RATE” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “JERBERRA ROAD E2 SPECIAL RATE” in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.85%]. p. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.02175c for each dollar of rateable land value categorised as Business – Commercial / Industrial to meet the costs of business promotions for the Sussex Inlet area and surrounds, in accordance with Section 495(1), which in the opinion of Council is of special benefit to the rateable assessments subject to the rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “SUSSEX AREA SPECIAL RATE”.
Properties with multiple water meter service connections will be levied an availability charge for each connection. In accordance with Section 552 of the Local Government Act 1993, any vacant land where the service is available will be levied an availability charge. The charges be named “WATER USAGE CHARGE” and “WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE”, in accordance with Section 543(3). r. Make an Annual Charge for Sewer Usage and Sewer Availability, in accordance with Section 502 and 552(3) (a) and (b), for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, comprising a Sewer Usage Charge of $2.26 per kilolitre for all applicable, commercial and Community Service Obligation categorised properties and a Sewer Availability Charge for all residential, commercial and applicable Community Service Obligation categorised properties based on water meter size:
Properties with multiple water meter service connections will be levied a sewer availability charge for each connection. In accordance with Section 552 of the Local Government Act 1993, any vacant land where the service is available will be levied an availability charge. The charges be named “SEWER USAGE CHARGE” and “SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGE”, in accordance with Section 543(3). s. Make Annual Charges for the availability of a Domestic Waste Management Service, pursuant to Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, on all rateable properties categorised as residential for rating purposes and comprising of a building which is deemed to be a dwelling and located within the defined (urban) waste collection area. The amount for the standard residential domestic waste management service be $505 for one 120 litre mobile garbage bin (MGB) for landfill waste and one 240 litre MGB for recycling. The landfill bin is collected weekly, and the recycling bin is collected fortnightly other than for a 6-week period from the last Monday that is before Christmas Day during which it is collected weekly. For a higher annual charge of $871, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for a 240-litre landfill bin. For a lower annual charge of $383, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for an 80-litre landfill bin. The amount for each 240-litre MGB recycling bin service additional to that included in the domestic waste management service, is $103. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “DOMESTIC WASTE CHARGE” and “ADDITIONAL RECYCLING BIN CHARGE”. t. Make Annual Charges for a rural Domestic Waste collection service, pursuant to Sections 496 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, on rateable properties comprising of a building which is deemed to be a dwelling and located outside of the defined (urban) waste collection area and opt for the rural domestic waste collection service. The amount for the rural domestic waste collection service be $505 for one 120 litre mobile garbage bin (MGB) for landfill waste and one 240 litre MGB for recycling. The landfill bin is collected weekly, and the recycling bin is collected fortnightly other than for a 6-week period from the last Monday that is before Christmas Day during which it is collected weekly. For a higher annual charge of $871, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for a 240-litre landfill bin. For a lower annual charge of $383, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for an 80-litre landfill bin. The amount for each 240-litre MGB recycling bin service additional to that included in the rural domestic waste management service, is $103. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “DOMESTIC WASTE CHARGE” and “ADDITIONAL RECYCLING BIN CHARGE” u. Make an Annual Charge for a Wheel Out Wheel In special on property collection service, pursuant to Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for participating properties that are the residence of the elderly or the sick, where assistance is required to present bins to the kerbside for collection, in the collection area. The amount for the wheel out wheel in service is $270 per bin service. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “WHEEL OUT WHEEL IN OTHER CHARGE”. v. Make an Annual Charge for a Wheel Out Wheel In special on property collection service, pursuant to Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for participating properties that are the residence of the elderly or the sick, where assistance is required to present bins to the kerbside for collection and a medical certificate is provided. The amount for the wheel out wheel in service is $16 per bin service. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “WHEEL OUT WHEEL IN INFIRM CHARGE”. w. Make Annual Charges for commercial and business use of the Domestic Waste Management Service pursuant to Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for participating properties categorised as Business located within the collection area. The amounts for the extended domestic waste management service for Business properties be $505 for one 120 litre mobile garbage bin (MGB) for landfill waste and one 240 litre MGB for recycling. The landfill bin is collected weekly, and the recycling bin is collected fortnightly other than for a 6-week period from the last Monday that is before Christmas Day during which it is collected weekly. For a higher annual charge of $871, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for a 240-litre landfill bin. For a lower annual charge of $383, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for an 80-litre landfill bin. The amount for Business properties opting for a recycling only service is $155 for the first 240-litre MGB for recycling. The amount for each 240-litre MGB recycling service additional to either that included in the extended domestic waste management service or the first recycling only bin service, is $103. Tiered charging applies for multiple 240-litre services; $871 for one service, $891 for two services, and $1,124 for each additional 240-litre service. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charges be named “COMMERCIAL WASTE CHARGE”, “COMMERCIAL RECYCLING BIN CHARGE” and “ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL RECYCLING BIN CHARGE”. x. Make an Annual Charge, pursuant to Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, of $109 per assessment for administration and new works associated with future provision of domestic waste management services. The charge to be applied to any properties categorised as Residential which have any boundary adjacent to a road receiving an urban domestic waste management service and i. Does not have a dwelling situated thereon, or ii. The closest point of the dwelling is 100 metres or more from the boundary of the road and the ratepayer chooses not to receive a domestic waste management service. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “VACANT LAND SERVICE AVAILABILITY CHARGE”. y. Make an Annual Charge for Stormwater Management Services, pursuant to Section 496A of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, of $25.00 per eligible residential or business rate assessment and $12.50 per strata assessment. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICE CHARGE”. z. Make Annual Charges for Onsite Sewer Management Services, pursuant to Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, contributing to the costs associated with the ongoing inspection and approval to operate requirements for an onsite sewer management (OSSM) system/s, based on number of systems, located on residential and commercial properties, reduced for eligible pensioners:
In accordance with Section 543(3), the charges be named “ONSITE SEWER MANAGEMENT CHARGE”. aa. Make Annual Charges for Effluent Removal pursuant to Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for both residential and commercial properties, where the first 2,500 litres is levied within the service charge, based on the following service frequencies:
In accordance with Section 543(3), the charges be named “EFFLUENT REMOVAL CHARGE”. bb. Grant a further $10 annual rebate in addition to the existing statutory maximum $250 pensioner concession included on a Rate Notice for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for eligible pensioners. cc. Grant a further $20 annual rebate in addition to the existing statutory maximum $175 pensioner concession included on a Water Account, applied evenly across Water and Sewer charges for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for eligible pensioners, split $10 for Water charges where water charges apply, and $10 for Sewer charges, where sewer charges apply. dd. Make an Interest Rate of 10.50% per annum, pursuant to Section 566(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 (inclusive), not exceeding the maximum permissible interest rate chargeable on overdue rates and charges, calculated daily, on a simple interest basis. 4. The Chief Executive Officer be delegated to make administrative and/or minor changes if required. 5. Thank the community for providing their submissions as part of the exhibition process and provide a response to each submission, outlining the outcome and actions undertaken relating to the issues raised.
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Motion (Clr Wells / Clr White) That having considered the submissions received as part of the exhibition process for the Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2024/25 including Budget, Capital Works Program and Fees and Charges, Council: 1. Adopt the 2024/25 Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Budget inclusive of the following changes: a. Updates to DPOP Actions and KPIs as outlined in this report b. Revision of the capital works listing as outlined in Attachment 1. c. Note that the budget reflects Council’s current service offerings, service levels and organisational structure. As savings are identified, endorsed, and implemented, they can be reliably measured. Once reliably measured, adjustments will be made to the budget at each quarter budget review to recognise the recurrent, and/or one off savings achieved. d. a reduction in the net consolidated wages and salaries to $120.7 Million, a reduction of $7.0 Million e. Should the Federal Financial Assistance Grant for 2024/25 exceed the draft Budget estimate of $14.45 Miliion, the funding in excess of that estimate be allocated to Council’s unrestricted cash account f. Council pursue the findings of AEC Consultants in relation to low utilised and replaced plant and fleet assets with a view to realising a least $2.0 Million. Cash realised through asset sales be allocated to Council’s unrestricted cash account, with operational savings remaining in General Fund. 2. Adopt the 2024/25 Fees and Charges Part 1 and Part 2 with the following changes: a. Added new interment services levy as announced by Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW (CCNSW) b. Amended regulated Development Application fees as announced by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure c. Rectified Holiday Haven Van Occupancy Annual Fee with an additional line ‘All Other Parks’ - $7,907 (incl. GST) d. Rectified Effluent Removal Charges for Properties with Bi-Weekly service 3. Resolve to make the following rates and charges in accordance with Section 535 of the Local Government Act 1993, inclusive of a 4.50% rate-peg increase as per and Section 506 of the Local Government Act 1993: a. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.09923c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment, under Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land categorised as “Residential”, in accordance with Section 516, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “RESIDENTIAL”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment for the “RESIDENTIAL” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “RESIDENTIAL” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.94%]. b. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.09923c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land which is zoned so as not to permit any building (i.e.; Small Lot Rural Subdivisions) and categorised as “Residential”, in accordance with Section 516, sub category “NON-URBAN”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(b), for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, and in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “RESIDENTIAL NON-URBAN”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) per rateable assessment for the “RESIDENTIAL NON-URBAN” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “RESIDENTIAL NON-URBAN” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 37.92%] c. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.19932c for each dollar of rateable land value, in accordance with Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993: “Land is to be categorised as ‘business’ if it cannot be categorised as farmland, residential or mining”. Excepting all rateable land in the subcategories of Commercial/Industrial, Nowra, and Major Retail Centres, an ordinary rate be now made for the period of 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “BUSINESS”. d. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.51600c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land determined to be a centre of activity and categorised as “Business”, in accordance with Section 518, sub-category “NOWRA”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(d), for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “BUSINESS - NOWRA”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment for the “BUSINESS - NOWRA” subcategory will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “BUSINESS - NOWRA” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 16.75%]. e. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.17380c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land used or zoned for professional/commercial trade or industrial purposes, determined to be a centre of activity and categorised as “Business”, in accordance with Section 518, sub category “COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(d), for the period of 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “BUSINESS - COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment for the “BUSINESS – COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “BUSINESS – COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 31.33%]. f. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.72930c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on rateable land Lot 2 DP 874730 determined to be a major retail centre and categorised as “Business”, in accordance with Section 518, sub category “MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - NOWRA”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(d), for the period of 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “BUSINESS - MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - NOWRA”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment for the “BUSINESS – MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - NOWRA” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “BUSINESS – MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - NOWRA” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 0.96%]. g. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.35130c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on rateable land Lot 1 DP 1182358 determined to be a major retail centre and categorised as “Business”, in accordance with Section 518, sub category “MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - VINCENTIA”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(d), for the period of 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “BUSINESS - MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - VINCENTIA”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment for the “BUSINESS – MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - VINCENTIA” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “BUSINESS – MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - VINCENTIA” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 1.85%] h. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.07520c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of one thousand and twelve dollars ($1,012.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land categorised as “Farmland”, in accordance with Section 515, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “FARMLAND”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of one thousand and twelve dollars ($1,012.00) per rateable assessment for the “FARMLAND” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “FARMLAND” rate in accordance with Section 537 (b) [base amount percentage is 32.99%]. i. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.03970c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of one thousand one hundred and forty-four dollars ($1,144.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land categorised as “Farmland”, in accordance with Section 515, sub category “DAIRY FARMERS”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(a), for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “FARMLAND - DAIRY FARMERS”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of one thousand one hundred and forty-four dollars ($1,144.00) per rateable assessment for the “FARMLAND – DAIRY FARMERS” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “FARMLAND – DAIRY FARMERS” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.96%]. j. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.38260c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of two thousand six hundred and seventy-four dollars ($2,674.00), for the cost of road upgrades required to enable property owners to develop their allotments in the Verons Estate. In accordance with Section 495(1), the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties with building entitlement within the Verons Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate, in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – DWELLING POTENTIAL”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of two thousand six hundred and seventy-four dollars ($2,674.00) per rateable assessment for the “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – DWELLING POTENTIAL” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – DWELLING POTENTIAL” in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.98%]. k. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.07093c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of two hundred and ninety-seven dollars ($297.00), for the cost of the road upgrades in the Verons Estate. In accordance with Section 495(1), the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties without building entitlement within the Verons Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – NO DWELLING POTENTIAL”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of two hundred and ninety-seven dollars ($297.00) per rateable assessment for the “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – NO DWELLING POTENTIAL” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – NO DWELLING POTENTIAL” in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.83%]. l. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.06743c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of one hundred and nineteen dollars ($119.00) for the cost associated with the Nebraska road construction project. In accordance with Section 495(1), the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties within the Nebraska Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “NEBRASKA ROAD CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL RATE”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of one hundred and nineteen dollars ($119.00) per rateable assessment for the “NEBRASKA ROAD CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL RATE” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “NEBRASKA ROAD CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL RATE” in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.62%]. m. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.20371c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of one thousand one hundred and forty-two dollars ($1,142.00) for the cost associated with the Jerberra road infrastructure project. In accordance with Section 495(1), the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties within the Jerberra Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “JERBERRA ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of one thousand one hundred and forty-two dollars ($1,142.00) per rateable assessment for the “JERBERRA ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “JERBERRA ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE” in accordance with Section 53 (b) [base amount percentage is 49.98%]. n. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.06870c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of three hundred and eighty-five dollars ($385.00) per rateable assessment for the cost associated with the Jerberra electricity infrastructure project. In accordance with Section 495(1), the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties within the Jerberra Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “JERBERRA ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of three hundred and eighty-five dollars ($385.00) per rateable assessment for the “JERBERRA ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “JERBERRA ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE” in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.97%]. o. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.36653c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of two hundred and fifty-seven dollars ($257.00) per rateable assessment for the cost associated with the Jerberra Road E2 infrastructure project. In accordance with Section 495(1) the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties within the Jerberra Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “JERBERRA ROAD E2 SPECIAL RATE”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of two hundred and fifty-seven dollars ($257.00) per rateable assessment for the “JERBERRA ROAD E2 SPECIAL RATE” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “JERBERRA ROAD E2 SPECIAL RATE” in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.85%]. p. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.02175c for each dollar of rateable land value categorised as Business – Commercial / Industrial to meet the costs of business promotions for the Sussex Inlet area and surrounds, in accordance with Section 495(1), which in the opinion of Council is of special benefit to the rateable assessments subject to the rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “SUSSEX AREA SPECIAL RATE”. q. Make an Annual Charge for Water Usage and Water Availability, in accordance with Section 502 and 552(1) (a) and (b), for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, comprising a Water Usage Charge of $2.50 per kilolitre for all residential, commercial and Community Service Obligation categorised properties and a Water Availability Charge based on water meter size:
Properties with multiple water meter service connections will be levied an availability charge for each connection. In accordance with Section 552 of the Local Government Act 1993, any vacant land where the service is available will be levied an availability charge. The charges be named “WATER USAGE CHARGE” and “WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE”, in accordance with Section 543(3). r. Make an Annual Charge for Sewer Usage and Sewer Availability, in accordance with Section 502 and 552(3) (a) and (b), for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, comprising a Sewer Usage Charge of $2.26 per kilolitre for all applicable, commercial and Community Service Obligation categorised properties and a Sewer Availability Charge for all residential, commercial and applicable Community Service Obligation categorised properties based on water meter size:
Properties with multiple water meter service connections will be levied a sewer availability charge for each connection. In accordance with Section 552 of the Local Government Act 1993, any vacant land where the service is available will be levied an availability charge. The charges be named “SEWER USAGE CHARGE” and “SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGE”, in accordance with Section 543(3). s. Make Annual Charges for the availability of a Domestic Waste Management Service, pursuant to Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, on all rateable properties categorised as residential for rating purposes and comprising of a building which is deemed to be a dwelling and located within the defined (urban) waste collection area. The amount for the standard residential domestic waste management service be $505 for one 120 litre mobile garbage bin (MGB) for landfill waste and one 240 litre MGB for recycling. The landfill bin is collected weekly, and the recycling bin is collected fortnightly other than for a 6-week period from the last Monday that is before Christmas Day during which it is collected weekly. For a higher annual charge of $871, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for a 240-litre landfill bin. For a lower annual charge of $383, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for an 80-litre landfill bin. The amount for each 240-litre MGB recycling bin service additional to that included in the domestic waste management service, is $103. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “DOMESTIC WASTE CHARGE” and “ADDITIONAL RECYCLING BIN CHARGE”. t. Make Annual Charges for a rural Domestic Waste collection service, pursuant to Sections 496 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, on rateable properties comprising of a building which is deemed to be a dwelling and located outside of the defined (urban) waste collection area and opt for the rural domestic waste collection service. The amount for the rural domestic waste collection service be $505 for one 120 litre mobile garbage bin (MGB) for landfill waste and one 240 litre MGB for recycling. The landfill bin is collected weekly, and the recycling bin is collected fortnightly other than for a 6-week period from the last Monday that is before Christmas Day during which it is collected weekly. For a higher annual charge of $871, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for a 240-litre landfill bin. For a lower annual charge of $383, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for an 80-litre landfill bin. The amount for each 240-litre MGB recycling bin service additional to that included in the rural domestic waste management service, is $103. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “DOMESTIC WASTE CHARGE” and “ADDITIONAL RECYCLING BIN CHARGE” u. Make an Annual Charge for a Wheel Out Wheel In special on property collection service, pursuant to Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for participating properties that are the residence of the elderly or the sick, where assistance is required to present bins to the kerbside for collection, in the collection area. The amount for the wheel out wheel in service is $270 per bin service. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “WHEEL OUT WHEEL IN OTHER CHARGE”. v. Make an Annual Charge for a Wheel Out Wheel In special on property collection service, pursuant to Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for participating properties that are the residence of the elderly or the sick, where assistance is required to present bins to the kerbside for collection and a medical certificate is provided. The amount for the wheel out wheel in service is $16 per bin service. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “WHEEL OUT WHEEL IN INFIRM CHARGE”. w. Make Annual Charges for commercial and business use of the Domestic Waste Management Service pursuant to Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for participating properties categorised as Business located within the collection area. The amounts for the extended domestic waste management service for Business properties be $505 for one 120 litre mobile garbage bin (MGB) for landfill waste and one 240 litre MGB for recycling. The landfill bin is collected weekly, and the recycling bin is collected fortnightly other than for a 6-week period from the last Monday that is before Christmas Day during which it is collected weekly. For a higher annual charge of $871, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for a 240-litre landfill bin. For a lower annual charge of $383, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for an 80-litre landfill bin. The amount for Business properties opting for a recycling only service is $155 for the first 240-litre MGB for recycling. The amount for each 240-litre MGB recycling service additional to either that included in the extended domestic waste management service or the first recycling only bin service, is $103. Tiered charging applies for multiple 240-litre services; $871 for one service, $891 for two services, and $1,124 for each additional 240-litre service. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charges be named “COMMERCIAL WASTE CHARGE”, “COMMERCIAL RECYCLING BIN CHARGE” and “ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL RECYCLING BIN CHARGE”. x. Make an Annual Charge, pursuant to Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, of $109 per assessment for administration and new works associated with future provision of domestic waste management services. The charge to be applied to any properties categorised as Residential which have any boundary adjacent to a road receiving an urban domestic waste management service and i. Does not have a dwelling situated thereon, or ii. The closest point of the dwelling is 100 metres or more from the boundary of the road and the ratepayer chooses not to receive a domestic waste management service. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “VACANT LAND SERVICE AVAILABILITY CHARGE”. y. Make an Annual Charge for Stormwater Management Services, pursuant to Section 496A of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, of $25.00 per eligible residential or business rate assessment and $12.50 per strata assessment. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICE CHARGE”. z. Make Annual Charges for Onsite Sewer Management Services, pursuant to Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, contributing to the costs associated with the ongoing inspection and approval to operate requirements for an onsite sewer management (OSSM) system/s, based on number of systems, located on residential and commercial properties, reduced for eligible pensioners:
In accordance with Section 543(3), the charges be named “ONSITE SEWER MANAGEMENT CHARGE”. aa. Make Annual Charges for Effluent Removal pursuant to Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for both residential and commercial properties, where the first 2,500 litres is levied within the service charge, based on the following service frequencies:
In accordance with Section 543(3), the charges be named “EFFLUENT REMOVAL CHARGE”. bb. Grant a further $10 annual rebate in addition to the existing statutory maximum $250 pensioner concession included on a Rate Notice for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for eligible pensioners. cc. Grant a further $20 annual rebate in addition to the existing statutory maximum $175 pensioner concession included on a Water Account, applied evenly across Water and Sewer charges for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for eligible pensioners, split $10 for Water charges where water charges apply, and $10 for Sewer charges, where sewer charges apply. dd. Make an Interest Rate of 10.50% per annum, pursuant to Section 566(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 (inclusive), not exceeding the maximum permissible interest rate chargeable on overdue rates and charges, calculated daily, on a simple interest basis. 4. The Chief Executive Officer be delegated to make administrative and/or minor changes if required. 5. Thank the community for providing their submissions as part of the exhibition process and provide a response to each submission, outlining the outcome and actions undertaken relating to the issues raised. For: Clr Copley, Clr White, Clr Wells and Clr Kitchener Against: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr Watson and Clr Gray lost |
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RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Christen) MIN24.338 That having considered the submissions received as part of the exhibition process for the Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2024/25 including Budget, Capital Works Program and Fees and Charges, Council: 1. Adopt the 2024/25 Delivery Program and Operational Plan and Budget inclusive of the following changes: a. Updates to DPOP Actions and KPIs as outlined in this report b. Revision of the capital works listing as outlined in Attachment 1. c. Note that the budget reflects Council’s current service offerings, service levels and organisational structure. As savings are identified, endorsed, and implemented, they can be reliably measured. Once reliably measured, adjustments will be made to the budget at each quarter budget review to recognise the recurrent, and/or one off savings achieved. 2. Adopt the 2024/25 Fees and Charges Part 1 and Part 2 with the following changes: a. Added new interment services levy as announced by Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW (CCNSW) b. Amended regulated Development Application fees as announced by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure c. Rectified Holiday Haven Van Occupancy Annual Fee with an additional line ‘All Other Parks’ - $7,907 (incl. GST) d. Rectified Effluent Removal Charges for Properties with Bi-Weekly service 3. Resolve to make the following rates and charges in accordance with Section 535 of the Local Government Act 1993, inclusive of a 4.50% rate-peg increase as per and Section 506 of the Local Government Act 1993: a. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.09923c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment, under Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land categorised as “Residential”, in accordance with Section 516, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “RESIDENTIAL”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment for the “RESIDENTIAL” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “RESIDENTIAL” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.94%]. b. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.09923c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land which is zoned so as not to permit any building (i.e.; Small Lot Rural Subdivisions) and categorised as “Residential”, in accordance with Section 516, sub category “NON-URBAN”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(b), for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, and in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “RESIDENTIAL NON-URBAN”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) per rateable assessment for the “RESIDENTIAL NON-URBAN” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “RESIDENTIAL NON-URBAN” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 37.92%] c. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.19932c for each dollar of rateable land value, in accordance with Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993: “Land is to be categorised as ‘business’ if it cannot be categorised as farmland, residential or mining”. Excepting all rateable land in the subcategories of Commercial/Industrial, Nowra, and Major Retail Centres, an ordinary rate be now made for the period of 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “BUSINESS”. d. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.51600c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land determined to be a centre of activity and categorised as “Business”, in accordance with Section 518, sub-category “NOWRA”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(d), for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “BUSINESS - NOWRA”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment for the “BUSINESS - NOWRA” subcategory will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “BUSINESS - NOWRA” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 16.75%]. e. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.17380c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land used or zoned for professional/commercial trade or industrial purposes, determined to be a centre of activity and categorised as “Business”, in accordance with Section 518, sub category “COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(d), for the period of 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “BUSINESS - COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment for the “BUSINESS – COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “BUSINESS – COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 31.33%]. f. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.72930c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on rateable land Lot 2 DP 874730 determined to be a major retail centre and categorised as “Business”, in accordance with Section 518, sub category “MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - NOWRA”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(d), for the period of 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “BUSINESS - MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - NOWRA”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment for the “BUSINESS – MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - NOWRA” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “BUSINESS – MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - NOWRA” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 0.96%]. g. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.35130c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on rateable land Lot 1 DP 1182358 determined to be a major retail centre and categorised as “Business”, in accordance with Section 518, sub category “MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - VINCENTIA”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(d), for the period of 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “BUSINESS - MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - VINCENTIA”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of seven hundred and sixty dollars ($760.00) per rateable assessment for the “BUSINESS – MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - VINCENTIA” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “BUSINESS – MAJOR RETAIL CENTRE - VINCENTIA” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 1.85%] h. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.07520c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of one thousand and twelve dollars ($1,012.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land categorised as “Farmland”, in accordance with Section 515, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “FARMLAND”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of one thousand and twelve dollars ($1,012.00) per rateable assessment for the “FARMLAND” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “FARMLAND” rate in accordance with Section 537 (b) [base amount percentage is 32.99%]. i. Make an Ordinary Rate, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.03970c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of one thousand one hundred and forty-four dollars ($1,144.00) per rateable assessment, in accordance with Section 537 of the Local Government Act 1993, on all rateable land categorised as “Farmland”, in accordance with Section 515, sub category “DAIRY FARMERS”, in accordance with Section 529(2)(a), for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(1), this rate be named “FARMLAND - DAIRY FARMERS”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of one thousand one hundred and forty-four dollars ($1,144.00) per rateable assessment for the “FARMLAND – DAIRY FARMERS” category will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “FARMLAND – DAIRY FARMERS” rate in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.96%]. j. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.38260c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of two thousand six hundred and seventy-four dollars ($2,674.00), for the cost of road upgrades required to enable property owners to develop their allotments in the Verons Estate. In accordance with Section 495(1), the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties with building entitlement within the Verons Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate, in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – DWELLING POTENTIAL”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of two thousand six hundred and seventy-four dollars ($2,674.00) per rateable assessment for the “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – DWELLING POTENTIAL” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – DWELLING POTENTIAL” in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.98%]. k. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.07093c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of two hundred and ninety-seven dollars ($297.00), for the cost of the road upgrades in the Verons Estate. In accordance with Section 495(1), the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties without building entitlement within the Verons Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – NO DWELLING POTENTIAL”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of two hundred and ninety-seven dollars ($297.00) per rateable assessment for the “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – NO DWELLING POTENTIAL” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “VERONS ROAD UPGRADE SPECIAL RATE – NO DWELLING POTENTIAL” in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.83%]. l. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.06743c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of one hundred and nineteen dollars ($119.00) for the cost associated with the Nebraska road construction project. In accordance with Section 495(1), the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties within the Nebraska Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “NEBRASKA ROAD CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL RATE”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of one hundred and nineteen dollars ($119.00) per rateable assessment for the “NEBRASKA ROAD CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL RATE” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “NEBRASKA ROAD CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL RATE” in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.62%]. m. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.20371c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of one thousand one hundred and forty-two dollars ($1,142.00) for the cost associated with the Jerberra road infrastructure project. In accordance with Section 495(1), the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties within the Jerberra Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “JERBERRA ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of one thousand one hundred and forty-two dollars ($1,142.00) per rateable assessment for the “JERBERRA ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “JERBERRA ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE” in accordance with Section 53 (b) [base amount percentage is 49.98%]. n. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.06870c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of three hundred and eighty-five dollars ($385.00) per rateable assessment for the cost associated with the Jerberra electricity infrastructure project. In accordance with Section 495(1), the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties within the Jerberra Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “JERBERRA ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of three hundred and eighty-five dollars ($385.00) per rateable assessment for the “JERBERRA ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “JERBERRA ELECTRICITY INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIAL RATE” in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.97%]. o. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.36653c for each dollar of rateable land value in addition to a base amount of two hundred and fifty-seven dollars ($257.00) per rateable assessment for the cost associated with the Jerberra Road E2 infrastructure project. In accordance with Section 495(1) the special rate is to be levied only on those rateable properties within the Jerberra Estate which, in the opinion of Council, derive special benefit and are subject to this rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “JERBERRA ROAD E2 SPECIAL RATE”. Further, to comply with Section 500 of the Act, the total amount payable by the levying of the base amount of two hundred and fifty-seven dollars ($257.00) per rateable assessment for the “JERBERRA ROAD E2 SPECIAL RATE” will not produce more than 50% of the total amount payable by the levying of the “JERBERRA ROAD E2 SPECIAL RATE” in accordance with Section 537(b) [base amount percentage is 49.85%]. p. Make a Special Rate, in accordance with Section 538, consisting of an ad valorem rate of 0.02175c for each dollar of rateable land value categorised as Business – Commercial / Industrial to meet the costs of business promotions for the Sussex Inlet area and surrounds, in accordance with Section 495(1), which in the opinion of Council is of special benefit to the rateable assessments subject to the rate in accordance with Section 495(2) (a) (b) and (c). The special rate be now made for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 and, in accordance with Section 543(2), this rate be named “SUSSEX AREA SPECIAL RATE”. q. Make an Annual Charge for Water Usage and Water Availability, in accordance with Section 502 and 552(1) (a) and (b), for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, comprising a Water Usage Charge of $2.50 per kilolitre for all residential, commercial and Community Service Obligation categorised properties and a Water Availability Charge based on water meter size:
Properties with multiple water meter service connections will be levied an availability charge for each connection. In accordance with Section 552 of the Local Government Act 1993, any vacant land where the service is available will be levied an availability charge. The charges be named “WATER USAGE CHARGE” and “WATER AVAILABILITY CHARGE”, in accordance with Section 543(3). r. Make an Annual Charge for Sewer Usage and Sewer Availability, in accordance with Section 502 and 552(3) (a) and (b), for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, comprising a Sewer Usage Charge of $2.26 per kilolitre for all applicable, commercial and Community Service Obligation categorised properties and a Sewer Availability Charge for all residential, commercial and applicable Community Service Obligation categorised properties based on water meter size:
Properties with multiple water meter service connections will be levied a sewer availability charge for each connection. In accordance with Section 552 of the Local Government Act 1993, any vacant land where the service is available will be levied an availability charge. The charges be named “SEWER USAGE CHARGE” and “SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGE”, in accordance with Section 543(3). s. Make Annual Charges for the availability of a Domestic Waste Management Service, pursuant to Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, on all rateable properties categorised as residential for rating purposes and comprising of a building which is deemed to be a dwelling and located within the defined (urban) waste collection area. The amount for the standard residential domestic waste management service be $505 for one 120 litre mobile garbage bin (MGB) for landfill waste and one 240 litre MGB for recycling. The landfill bin is collected weekly, and the recycling bin is collected fortnightly other than for a 6-week period from the last Monday that is before Christmas Day during which it is collected weekly. For a higher annual charge of $871, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for a 240-litre landfill bin. For a lower annual charge of $383, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for an 80-litre landfill bin. The amount for each 240-litre MGB recycling bin service additional to that included in the domestic waste management service, is $103. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “DOMESTIC WASTE CHARGE” and “ADDITIONAL RECYCLING BIN CHARGE”. t. Make Annual Charges for a rural Domestic Waste collection service, pursuant to Sections 496 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, on rateable properties comprising of a building which is deemed to be a dwelling and located outside of the defined (urban) waste collection area and opt for the rural domestic waste collection service. The amount for the rural domestic waste collection service be $505 for one 120 litre mobile garbage bin (MGB) for landfill waste and one 240 litre MGB for recycling. The landfill bin is collected weekly, and the recycling bin is collected fortnightly other than for a 6-week period from the last Monday that is before Christmas Day during which it is collected weekly. For a higher annual charge of $871, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for a 240-litre landfill bin. For a lower annual charge of $383, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for an 80-litre landfill bin. The amount for each 240-litre MGB recycling bin service additional to that included in the rural domestic waste management service, is $103. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “DOMESTIC WASTE CHARGE” and “ADDITIONAL RECYCLING BIN CHARGE” u. Make an Annual Charge for a Wheel Out Wheel In special on property collection service, pursuant to Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for participating properties that are the residence of the elderly or the sick, where assistance is required to present bins to the kerbside for collection, in the collection area. The amount for the wheel out wheel in service is $270 per bin service. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “WHEEL OUT WHEEL IN OTHER CHARGE”. v. Make an Annual Charge for a Wheel Out Wheel In special on property collection service, pursuant to Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for participating properties that are the residence of the elderly or the sick, where assistance is required to present bins to the kerbside for collection and a medical certificate is provided. The amount for the wheel out wheel in service is $16 per bin service. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “WHEEL OUT WHEEL IN INFIRM CHARGE”. w. Make Annual Charges for commercial and business use of the Domestic Waste Management Service pursuant to Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for participating properties categorised as Business located within the collection area. The amounts for the extended domestic waste management service for Business properties be $505 for one 120 litre mobile garbage bin (MGB) for landfill waste and one 240 litre MGB for recycling. The landfill bin is collected weekly, and the recycling bin is collected fortnightly other than for a 6-week period from the last Monday that is before Christmas Day during which it is collected weekly. For a higher annual charge of $871, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for a 240-litre landfill bin. For a lower annual charge of $383, the 120-litre landfill bin may be substituted for an 80-litre landfill bin. The amount for Business properties opting for a recycling only service is $155 for the first 240-litre MGB for recycling. The amount for each 240-litre MGB recycling service additional to either that included in the extended domestic waste management service or the first recycling only bin service, is $103. Tiered charging applies for multiple 240-litre services; $871 for one service, $891 for two services, and $1,124 for each additional 240-litre service. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charges be named “COMMERCIAL WASTE CHARGE”, “COMMERCIAL RECYCLING BIN CHARGE” and “ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL RECYCLING BIN CHARGE”. x. Make an Annual Charge, pursuant to Section 496 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, of $109 per assessment for administration and new works associated with future provision of domestic waste management services. The charge to be applied to any properties categorised as Residential which have any boundary adjacent to a road receiving an urban domestic waste management service and i. Does not have a dwelling situated thereon, or ii. The closest point of the dwelling is 100 metres or more from the boundary of the road and the ratepayer chooses not to receive a domestic waste management service. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “VACANT LAND SERVICE AVAILABILITY CHARGE”. y. Make an Annual Charge for Stormwater Management Services, pursuant to Section 496A of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, of $25.00 per eligible residential or business rate assessment and $12.50 per strata assessment. In accordance with Section 543(3), the charge be named “STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICE CHARGE”. z. Make Annual Charges for Onsite Sewer Management Services, pursuant to Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, contributing to the costs associated with the ongoing inspection and approval to operate requirements for an onsite sewer management (OSSM) system/s, based on number of systems, located on residential and commercial properties, reduced for eligible pensioners:
In accordance with Section 543(3), the charges be named “ONSITE SEWER MANAGEMENT CHARGE”. aa. Make Annual Charges for Effluent Removal pursuant to Section 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for both residential and commercial properties, where the first 2,500 litres is levied within the service charge, based on the following service frequencies:
In accordance with Section 543(3), the charges be named “EFFLUENT REMOVAL CHARGE”. bb. Grant a further $10 annual rebate in addition to the existing statutory maximum $250 pensioner concession included on a Rate Notice for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for eligible pensioners. cc. Grant a further $20 annual rebate in addition to the existing statutory maximum $175 pensioner concession included on a Water Account, applied evenly across Water and Sewer charges for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, for eligible pensioners, split $10 for Water charges where water charges apply, and $10 for Sewer charges, where sewer charges apply. dd. Make an Interest Rate of 10.50% per annum, pursuant to Section 566(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, for the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 (inclusive), not exceeding the maximum permissible interest rate chargeable on overdue rates and charges, calculated daily, on a simple interest basis. 4. The Chief Executive Officer be delegated to make administrative and/or minor changes if required. 5. Thank the community for providing their submissions as part of the exhibition process and provide a response to each submission, outlining the outcome and actions undertaken relating to the issues raised. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr Watson and Clr Gray Against: Clr Copley, Clr White, Clr Wells and Clr Kitchener |
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CL24.180 Proposed Submission - NSW Parliamentary Inquiry: Historical Development Consents (Zombie Developments) |
HPERM Ref: D24/202323 |
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Note: A Deputation was received on this item. |
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RESOLVED* (Clr Wells / Clr Norris) MIN24.339 That Council: 1. Endorse and finalise the draft Submission attached to this report and send it to the NSW Legislative Assembly Committee on Environment and Planning, and 2. Support relevant staff representing Council at any opportunities that may arise to address the NSW Legislative Assembly Committee on Environment and Planning to discuss Council’s submission as part of the Inquiry process. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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Procedural Motion – Items to be dealt with in conjunction |
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RESOLVED (Clr Findley) MIN24.340 The Mayor moved to deal with the following items in conjunction. · CL24.181 - Proposed Sale of 77 Princess Street Berry · CL24.193 - Rescission Motion - CL24.170 - Notice of Motion - Removal of 77 Princess Street, Berry from Land Sales Strategy Program · CL24.194 - Notice of Motion - CL24.170 - Removal of 77 Princess Street, Berry from Land Sales Strategy Program For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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HPERM Ref: D24/245405 |
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Note: This item was dealt with in conjunction with CL24.193 & CL24.194. |
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Recommendation That Council: 1. Remove 77 Princess Street Berry (Lot 1 in DP 209665) from Council’s Land Sales Strategy and not be considered for sale. 2. Note the considerable community feedback provided against the sale of this Council Land. |
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RESOLVED (Clr Gray / Clr Norris) MIN24.341 That Council: 1. Remove 77 Princess Street Berry (Lot 1 in DP 209665) from Council’s Land Sales Strategy and not be considered for sale. 2. Note the considerable community feedback provided against the sale of this Council Land. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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CL24.182 Reclassification and Rezoning of Muir House - 10 Prince Alfred St Berry |
HPERM Ref: D24/245593 |
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That Council: 1. Commence the preparation of a planning proposal to reclassify 10 Prince Alfred St Berry “Muir House” (Lot 1 in DP 572830) from community land to operational land in accordance with Section 34 of the Local Government Act 1993. 2. Include the reclassification and rezoning of as part of a bulk Planning Proposal, together with other sites which may be identified as part of the Land Sales program. It should be noted that this process must include a public hearing, chaired by an independent party, and may take several years to complete. 3. Continue to support the current lessee to provide options and / or alternate locations for the curation of its artworks. 4. Subject to the outcomes of the Planning Proposal work, a further report be brought to Council to consider the sale of the site. |
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Motion (Clr Gray / Clr Findley) That Council: 1. Commence the preparation of a planning proposal to reclassify 10 Prince Alfred St Berry “Muir House” (Lot 1 in DP 572830) from community land to operational land in accordance with Section 34 of the Local Government Act 1993. 2. Include the reclassification and rezoning as part of a bulk Planning Proposal, noting the significant community and heritage value of the property. 3. Consider a future report to Council on options for the future use of the property that considers the quadruple bottom line of social, cultural, environmental, and economic values. 4. Continue to support the current lessee to provide options and / or alternate locations for the curation of its artworks if deemed necessary after the community consultation process. For: Clr Findley, Clr Kotlash, Clr Christen and Clr Gray Against: Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson and Clr Kitchener lost |
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Point of Order – Mayor Findley ruled a Point of Order against Clr Watson for his comments in relation to Clr Gray and her representation of the community in Berry. Clr Watson was asked to withdraw his comments and apologise. Clr Watson withdrew his comments and unreservedly apologised to Clr Gray. |
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Items marked with an * were resolved ‘en block’.
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CL24.183 Licence to Bomaderry Australian Football Club Incorporated - Pavilion Clubhouse - Artie Smith Oval Bomaderry |
HPERM Ref: D24/48985 |
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RESOLVED* (Clr Wells / Clr White) MIN24.342 That Council: 1. Enter into a 5-year licence with Bomaderry Australian Football Club Incorporated over Council community land known as the Pavilion Clubhouse at Artie Smith Oval, Part Lot 100 DP 1237704, 84 Cambewarra Road, Bomaderry, at a commencing rate of $5,263.69 plus GST (if applicable) per annum, with annual rent increases in line with the Consumer Price Index (GST) Sydney; 2. 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 to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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CL24.184 Proposed Policy Update - Management of Mobile Food Vending Vehicles on Council Owned or Managed Land |
HPERM Ref: D24/220959 |
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RESOLVED* (Clr Wells / Clr White) MIN24.343 That Council: 1. Endorse a 12 month trial of updated policy - Management of Mobile Food Vending Vehicles on Council Owned or Managed Land (POL22/106); 2. Receive a report back following the trial. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil CARRIED |
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CL24.185 Tenders - Management & Operation Comerong Island Ferry Service |
HPERM Ref: D24/264093 |
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Note: Clr Kitchener left the meeting, the time being 7.46pm. |
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Recommendation That Council consider a separate confidential report in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993. |
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RESOLVED (Clr Findley / Clr Kotlash) MIN24.344 That Council 1. Consider a sperate confidential report in accordance with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993. 2. Write to the Department of TfNSW and request them to take over the operations of the Ferry Service as part of their road network. 3. A copy of the letter to the Department of TfNSW be sent to the State Member Liza Butler. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, and Clr Gray Against: Nil
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Note: Clr Kitchener returned to the meeting, the time being 7.48pm. |
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CL24.186 Protection of Bushland Along the Old Wool Rd Heritage Track, St Georges Basin |
HPERM Ref: D24/189226 |
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RESOLVED* (Clr Wells / Clr Kotlash) MIN24.345 That Council receive this report on the outcomes of discussions and the on-site inspection regarding the protection of bushland along The Old Wool Road Heritage Track at St Georges Basin. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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CL24.187 Membership Application - Southern Coastal Management Program Advisory Committee |
HPERM Ref: D24/143043 |
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RESOLVED* (Clr Wells / Clr Kotlash) MIN24.346 That Council appoint Ms Natalie Lloyd as an Indigenous Representative on the Southern Coastal Management Program Advisory Committee. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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CL24.188 Regional Application No. RA23/1002 – Berry Hotel - 120-122 Queen St and 77-83 Princess St Berry |
HPERM Ref: D24/234763 |
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Recommendation That: 1. Council receive and note the report RA23/1002 – Berry Hotel – 120-122 Queen St and 77-83 Princess St Berry 2. Council support the refusal of RA23/1002 for ‘Alterations and additions to the Berry Hotel at 120 Queen Street Berry, expansion of the Berry Hotel into 122 Queen Street, construction of new hotel accommodation at 79-83 Princess Street, consolidation of 4 lots, associated parking and landscaping, formalisation of access and parking on 77 Princess St, owned by Council’ on the basis that it has not satisfactorily assessed the requirements under section 4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. 3. The resolution made by Council be submitted to the Southern Regional Planning Panel prior to their consideration and determination of RA23/1002. |
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RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Norris) MIN24.347 That: 1. Council receive and note the report RA23/1002 – Berry Hotel – 120-122 Queen St and 77-83 Princess St Berry 2. Council support the refusal of RA23/1002 for ‘Alterations and additions to the Berry Hotel at 120 Queen Street Berry, expansion of the Berry Hotel into 122 Queen Street, construction of new hotel accommodation at 79-83 Princess Street, consolidation of 4 lots, associated parking and landscaping, formalisation of access and parking on 77 Princess St, owned by Council’ on the basis that it has not satisfactorily assessed the requirements under section 4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979. 3. The resolution made by Council be submitted to the Southern Regional Planning Panel prior to their consideration and determination of RA23/1002. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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HPERM Ref: D24/227634 |
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RESOLVED* (Clr Ell / Clr Boyd) MIN24.348 That Council: 1. Appoint Ms Alissar Gazal and Ms Claire Haywood as members of the Arts Advisory Committee for a 2-year term, to expire 24 June 2026. 2. Note that the Expression of Interest will remain open until two remaining community positions are filled. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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HPERM Ref: D24/205871 |
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RESOLVED* (Clr Ell / Clr Boyd) MIN24.349 That Council: 1. Appoint Brianna Moroney and Kasey Henshaw as members of the Youth Advisory Committee for a 2-year term, to expire in May 2026. 2. Note that the Expression of Interest will remain open until the final two remaining community youth representative positions are filled. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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CL24.191 Interim Report - Response to Notice of Motion - Francis Ryan Amenities Grant Funding |
HPERM Ref: D24/241786 |
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Recommendation That Council: 1. Receive the Interim Report - Response to Notice of Motion - Francis Ryan Amenities Grant Funding, as an update on representations made to the New South Wales Government – Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 4, in accordance with MIN24.316. 2. Direct the CEO (Director – City Lifestyles) to prepare a future report advising on the repurposing of grant funding from the New South Wales Government – Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 4, including options following discussions with the grant administrator. |
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RESOLVED (Clr Ell / Clr White) MIN24.350 That Council: 1. Receive the Interim Report - Response to Notice of Motion - Francis Ryan Amenities Grant Funding, as an update on representations made to the New South Wales Government – Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 4, in accordance with MIN24.316. 2. Direct the CEO (Director – City Lifestyles) to prepare a future report advising on the repurposing of grant funding from the New South Wales Government – Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 4, including options following discussions with the grant administrator. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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CL24.192 Acquisition of Easement - Sewer Purposes - Lot 122 DP 3060 Moss Vale Rd Badagarang |
HPERM Ref: D24/216756 |
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RESOLVED* (Clr Gray / Clr Kotlash) MIN24.351 That Council: 1. Acquires by agreement, an easement for sewer main 2.4 meters wide over Lot 122 DP 3060, Moss Vale Road, Badagarang. 2. Agrees to pay compensation of $850 plus GST (if applicable) and reasonable legal and valuation costs associated with the acquisition in accordance with the provisions of the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, from Shoalhaven Water’s Sewer Fund. 3. Authorises 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 to all documentation required to be sealed. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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Notices of Motion / Questions on Notice
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CL24.195 Notice of Motion - Projects Funded Following Declared Natural Disasters |
HPERM Ref: D24/252091 |
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That the CEO report to Council: 1. The list of projects that received funding under disaster relief funding arrangements at both Federal and State Government level since 2019-20; 2. The projects on that list where the funding grant has been acquitted; and 3. The projects on that list that have not yet commenced. |
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RESOLVED (Clr Norris / Clr Kotlash) MIN24.352 That Council defer the following items to a Councillor Briefing: 1. The list of projects that received funding under disaster relief funding arrangements at both Federal and State Government level since 2019-20; 2. The projects on that list where the funding grant has been acquitted; and 3. The projects on that list that have not yet commenced. For: Clr Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
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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.
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RESOLVED (Clr Wells / Clr Kotlash) MIN24.353 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. CCL24.19 Tenders - Management & Operation Comerong Island Ferry Service 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 Findley, Clr D'Ath, Clr Boyd, Clr Norris, Clr Kotlash, Clr Copley, Clr Ell, Clr Christen, Clr White, Clr Wells, Clr Watson, Clr Kitchener and Clr Gray Against: Nil |
The meeting moved into confidential the time being 8.00pm.
The meeting moved into open session, the time being 8.08pm.
Report from confidential session
The following resolutions of the meeting, whilst closed to the public, were made public.
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CCL24.19 Tenders - Management & Operation Comerong Island Ferry Service |
HPERM Ref: D24/252273 |
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That 1. Council endorses the recommendation of the Tender Evaluation Panel and accepts the Tender from East West Ferry Services Pty Ltd for Management & Operation of Comerong Island Ferry Service for a total cost of $409,777.00 (excluding GST) per annum over three years, with two one-year options. 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). |
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There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the time being 8.09pm.
CHAIRPERSON