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Ordinary Council 1 June
2009
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Minutes
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PRESENT: Councillor I.
Longbottom (Chair), Councillor S. Bennison, Councillor D. Brooks-Horn,
Councillor S.Forrest, Councillor W. Gaffney, Councillor K. Mcilroy, Councillor
P.Palmer, Councillor A. Smith and Councillor R. Tudge.
ALSO PRESENT: Acting General
Manager, Executive Manager - Environmental Services, Acting Executive Manager –
Open Space & Urban Services, Executive Manager - Human Services, Director
Major Projects and Chief Executive Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:
Nil.
OPENING OF MEETING WITH PRAYER
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Rev Eric
Percival.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF
COUNTRY
The Mayor gave an Acknowledgement of Country.
The Mayor spoke of the passing of Claudia Leach and
acknowledged Claudia’s service to the community of Lane Cove. Council observed a minutes of silence in her
honour.
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SUSPENSION
OF STANDING ORDERS
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RESOLVED on the motion of
Councillors Smith and Bennison that Standing Orders be
suspended and that members of the public who wish to address Council be
allowed to do so for a maximum of three minutes.
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For the Motion were Councillors Smith, Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total
9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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The following persons addressed Council:-
Mr Ken Ebeling, 24 River
Road West Lane Cove regarding his previous requests
for the installation of a bollard between his driveway and No. 26. He disputed Council’s refusal to install a
bollard on the grounds of safety.
Mr Doug Stuart, William Edward Street, Longueville member of RASAD regarding Open
Space & Urban Services Reports 25 and Human Services Report No. 7. He requested Council establish a shopfront
display to facilitate public consultation on these matters for a minimum of 3
days per week including Saturday mornings.
Regarding Open Space & Urban Services Report No. 24 he opposed the removal of the steps to west
on the Bandstand.
Mr David Cant, local architect and Vice President of Lane Cove Concert
Band opposed the removal of steps at western end of the Bandstand and suggested
the planter box be reduced in size leaving room for the storage for band
equipment
Graham Holland, Johnson Crescent Lane Cove claimed there is no need to
remove the steps from the Bandstand.
Corinne Fagueret, Austin Crescent Lane Cove regarding public consultation
in respect to the Draft Lane Cove Village Public Domain Master Plan and the Draft Lane Cove Public
Art Strategy and Public Art Master Plan April 2009 for public exhibition. She said an on-line survey is insufficient
public consultation and urged Council to set up of a stall in the Plaza and in the
Aquatic Centre, she also called for radio ads and mailbox drops to facilitate
wider public consultation.
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Resumption of Standing Orders
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RESOLVED on the motion of
Councillors Smith and Brooks-Horn that Standing Orders be resumed.
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For the Motion were Councillors Smith, Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total
9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 18 MAY 2009
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Smith and Tudge that the minutes of the
Ordinary Council meeting held on the 18 May 2009 be received.
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For the Motion were Councillors Smith, Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total
9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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RESOLVED on the
motion of Councillors Smith and Tudge that
the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 18 May 2009 be
confirmed with the following correction to Minute 151: -
“Council adopt the maps attached to this Report at
AT 1 Part 1 & 2 – Floor
Space – St Leonards and Height of Buildings – St Leonards Part 1, 2,3,4
& 5 for submission to the Department of Planning under
section 68(9) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, which
provide for the following changes to the DLEP”
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For the Motion were Councillors Smith, Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total
9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Orders Of The Day
The Mayor informed Council that a Service to celebrate
the life of the late Claudia Leach would be held in a Lane Cove venue on 13
June 2009 commencing at 2pm.
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Procedural Motion
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RESOLVED on the motion of
Councillors Longbottom and Tudge that the following items be brought forward
and dealt with at this time:-
- Open Space & Urban
Services Report No. 25 –
Draft Lane Cove Village Public Domain
Master Plan.
- Human Services Division
Report No. 7 – Draft Lane
Cove Public Art Strategy and Public Art Master Plan April 2009.
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For the Motion were Councillors Smith, Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total
9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Open Space and Urban Services Division
Report No. 25
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SUBJECT: Draft Lane
Cove Village Public Domain Master Plan
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MOTION
A motion was moved by Councillors
Forrest and Tudge that Council defer display of the Draft Lane Cove Village
Public Domain Master Plan until residents have had time to experience and
consider the changes to the Lane
Cove Plaza
following the opening of Lane
Cove Market Square.
FORESHADOWED
MOTION
A Foreshadowed Motion was moved by Councillors
Longbottom and Bennison that:-
1. Council adopt the Draft Lane Cove
Village Public Domain Master Plan, dated May 2009 for the purposes of public
exhibition;
2. The Draft Lane Cove Village Public
Domain Master Plan be placed on public exhibition for 120 days and community
consultation take place in accordance with the Consultation Strategy outlined
in the report; and
3. A further report be submitted to
Council following the exhibition period to consider the results of the
community consultation.
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The Motion was put to the Meeting and declared
carried.
For the Motion were Councillors Forrest, Gaffney,
Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total 5).
Against the Motion were Councillors Smith, Bennison,
Brooks-Horn and Longbottom (Total 4).
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The Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.
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Human Services
Division Report No. 7
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SUBJECT: Draft
Lane
Cove Public Art Strategy and Public Art Master Plan April 2009
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Smith and Brooks-Horn
that:-
1. Council adopt the Draft Lane Cove
Public Art Strategy and Public Art Master Plan dated April 2009 for the
purposes of public exhibition.
2. The Draft Lane Cove Public Art
Strategy and Public Art Master Plan be placed on Public Exhibition for 120 days and community
consultation take place in accordance with the consultation strategy outlined
in the Report.
3. Council notes the Statement Of Significance by
Dickson Rothchild Heritage Report for the Lane Cove Bandstand, specifically
its Historical, Aesthetic and Social Significance.
4. A
further Report be submitted to Council following the exhibition period.
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For the Motion were Councillors Smith, Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total
9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Matter Arising
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Forrest and Tudge that
Council request R. Goodwin to incorporate a summary of the Historical, Aesthetic & Social
Significance in Section 2.2 of the Art Strategy.
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For the Motion were Councillors Smith, Brooks-Horn,
Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total 8).
Against the Motion was Councillor Bennison (Total
1).
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General Managers
Reports
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General Managers
Report No. 12
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SUBJECT: Lane Cove Market Square Status Report
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Smith and Tudge that the Lane Cove Market Square
status report be received and noted.
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For the Motion were Councillors Smith, Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total
9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Corporate Services Division Reports
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Corporate Services
Division Report No. 30
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SUBJECT: Determination of Local Government
Remuneration Tribunal for Councillors Fees
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Smith and Gaffney that the
maximum fee be paid to the Mayor and Councillors for 2009/2010.
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For the Motion were Councillors Smith, Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom and Tudge (Total 7).
Against the Motion were Councillors Mcilroy and
Palmer (Total 2).
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Corporate Services
Division Report No. 31
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SUBJECT: Draft Legislation, Manual and Guidelines for
Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Tudge and Smith that:-
1. Council prepare a submission including
issues raised in this report on the draft legislation, guidelines and manual
in respect of the proposed Integrated Planning Framework for NSW councils.
2. A
further report be provided to Council once the legislation has been passed and
the final guidelines and manual are released.
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For the Motion were Councillors Smith, Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total
9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting
was adjourned at 8:13pm
The Mayor
opened the Services & Resources Committee Meeting at 8:14pm and adjourned
it.
RESUMPTION
The meeting
resumed at 8:15pm.
Open Space and Urban Services Division Reports
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Open Space and Urban
Services Division Report No. 24
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SUBJECT: Lloyd Rees Bandstand - Temporary
Modifications
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Councillor Palmer vacated the chamber at 8:16pm and
rejoined the meeting at 8:17pm.
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Longbottom and Smith
that Council defer the matter and invite the Heritage Consultants to
address Council at an inspection to take place on Saturday 4 July 2009.
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For the Motion were Councillors Smith, Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total
9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Environmental Services Division Reports
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Environmental
Services Division Report No. 12
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SUBJECT: Renaming of Howell Place
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Longbottom and Smith
that:-
1. Council
write to relevant residents of Howell Place and Howell Avenue seeking their
views on the proposed renaming of Howell Place and suggesting it be called Jacaranda
Place; and
2. A
report be submitted to Council recommending appropriate action in relation to
any responses.
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For the Motion were Councillors Smith, Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total
9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Environmental
Services Division Report No. 15
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SUBJECT: Street Name Proposal - Off Burns Bay Road
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Longbottom and Smith
that Council:-
1. Not proceed with
naming the small portion of road described in this report;
2.
Write to relevant owners and building Body
Corporates explaining concerns raised by service providers regarding a desire
for clear signage of their buildings and that Council reviews its signage in
the area;
3.
Write to the Taxi Council alerting them that
the residents of 292, 296, 300A, 300B, 300C, and 302 Burns Bay Road have experienced difficulties
getting taxis to their addresses; and
4.
Write to the resident who raised this issue
initially and advise them of Council’s decision.
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For the Motion were Councillors Smith, Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total
9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Environmental
Services Division Report No. 17
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SUBJECT: Council nominations for the Joint Regional
Planning Panel
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Longbottom and Smith
that the General Manager be requested to follow this matter up with the LGSA
and the Minister for Planning, and if all of the concerns regarding Conflicts
of Interest, Codes of Conduct and the other issues contained in the correspondence from the
LGSA dated 1 June 2009 are addressed to his satisfaction, the General Manager
advise the Minister that Council’s nominated representatives to the
Joint Regional Planning Panel are the Mayor of the day (Councillor Ian
Longbottom, with the Deputy Mayor of the day (Councillor Ann Smith) as
alternate and Michael
Mason with Stephanie Bashford as alternate.
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For the Motion were Councillors Smith, Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy and Palmer (Total 7).
Against the Motion were Councillors Forrest and
Tudge (Total 2).
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CLOSE
The meeting closed at 9:09pm.
Confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting of 15 June 2009, at which meeting the signature herein
is subscribed.
MAYOR
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