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Ordinary Council 6
October 2009
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Minutes
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PRESENT: Councillor
W. Gaffney (Chair), Councillor S. Bennison, Councillor D. Brooks-Horn, Councillor
I. Longbottom, Councillor K. Mcilroy, Councillor P.Palmer, Councillor A. Smith
and Councillor R. Tudge.
ALSO PRESENT:
General Manager, Acting Executive Manager - Corporate Services, Executive
Manager - Environmental Services, Executive Manager – Open Space & Urban
Services, Executive Manager - Human Services, Acting Manager – Development
Assessment, Director Major Projects and
Chief Executive Secretary.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:
Nil.
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APOLOGIES
Apologies were
received on behalf of Councillor S. Forrest,
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Palmer and Bennison that the apology be accepted and leave of absence
be granted.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge (Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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OPENING OF MEETING WITH PRAYER
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the
Rev Geoff Leader.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The Mayor gave an acknowledgement of
Country.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Palmer and Smith 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 Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge (Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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The following persons addressed Council:-
Paul Gibbs 20 Lane Cove Plaza in support of limiting free parking in Lane Cove Market Square to 2 hours for the
initial period.
Paul Burrows 22 Gore Street Greenwich supporting approval for a 4m width veranda on the building at 22 Gore Street.
Simon Honan 24 Gore Street Greenwich opposed a 4m width for the veranda at 22 Gore Street claiming it would impinge on
his privacy.
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Resumption of Standing Orders
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Palmer and Bennison that Standing Orders be resumed.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge (Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 21 SEPTEMBER 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 21 September 2009 be
received.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge (Total 8).
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 21
September 2009 be confirmed.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge (Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Reports Of Committees
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Report Of Committees No. 40
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SUBJECT: Report on Inspection Committee 26 September
2009
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Palmer and Tudge that the report be received, noted
and Council determine the application.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge (Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Referred Reports FROM Inspection Committee 26
September 2009
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Environmental Services Division
Report No. 239
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SUBJECT: 22 Gore Street,
Greenwich
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MOTION
A motion was moved by Councillors Palmer
and Tudge that pursuant to the provisions of Section
96 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, as amended, the
request to delete Condition 3 of the development consent D32/09 granted on 4
May 2009 for the demolition of existing decks and construction of roofed
steel framed decks on Lot 2, DP 230777 and known as 22 Gore Street, Greenwich
be refused for the following reasons:-
1. Privacy is considered to be an issue and the proposed elevated
decks should not exceed the 3m Code requirement width.
2. Any increase in the width of the decks over 3m is considered to
adversely impact on the amenity of the adjoining dwelling houses and set an
undesirable precedent.
FORESHADOWED MOTION
A Foreshadowed
Motion was moved by Councillors Bennison and Longbottom that pursuant to the provisions of Section 96
of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979, as amended, the
request to delete Condition 3 of the development consent D32/09 granted on 4
May 2009 for the demolition of existing decks and construction of roofed
steel framed decks on Lot 2, DP 230777 and known as 22 Gore Street,
Greenwich, be approved.
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TIME OUT
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Councillors
Palmer and Mcilroy called for a ‘Time Out’ period of 2 minutes at 7:24pm.
The meeting resumed at 7:26pm.
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The motion was put to the meeting and
declared equal.
For the Motion were Councillors Gaffney,
Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total 4).
Against the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Brooks-Horn, Longbottom and Smith (Total 4).
The Mayor exercised her casting vote and
declared the motion carried.
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The Foreshadowed Motion lapsed.
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Matter Arising
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Smith
and Tudge that Council Officers investigate the possible uses of the ‘Studio’
at 24 Gore Street, Greenwich.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge (Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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General Managers Reports
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General Managers Report No. 23
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SUBJECT: Lane Cove Market Square - Parking Strategy
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MOTION
A motion was moved by Councillors Longbottom
and Smith that Council:-
1. Adopt the strategy outlined in the report to implement paid
parking within the Lane Cove Market Square development;
2. Endorse for the purpose of public exhibition the following paid
parking fee structure:-
0-3 hours Free;
3-4 hours $
4.50;
4-5 hours $
6.00;
5-6 hours $15.00;
Over 6 hours with multiple entries per day $40.00; and
3. Subject to no objection being received Council adopt the fees
and charges, should objection be received a further report be submitted to
Council.
FORESHADOWED MOTION
A Foreshadowed Motion was moved by
Councillors Tudge and Mcilroy that Council:-
1. Adopt the strategy outlined in the report to implement paid
parking within the Lane Cove Market Square development;
2. Endorse for the purpose of public exhibition the following paid
parking fee structure:-
0-2 hours Free;
2-3 hours $
4.50;
3-4 hours $
6.00;
4-5 hours $15.00;
5 up to a maximum of 6 hours continuous stay per day $20.00
Over 6 hours with multiple entries per day $40.00; and
3. Subject to no objection being received Council adopt the fees
and charges, should objection be received a further report be submitted to
Council.
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The motion was put to the Meeting and
declared equal.
For the Motion were Councillors Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Longbottom and Smith (Total 4).
Against the Motion were Councillors
Gaffney, Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total 4).
The Mayor exercised a casting vote
against the motion and the motion was declared lost.
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The Foreshadowed Motion became the motion
and was put to the meeting.
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For the Motion were Councillors Gaffney,
Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total 4).
Against the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Brooks-Horn Longbottom and Smith (Total 4).
The Mayor exercised her casting vote and declared
the motion carried.
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Matter Arising
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Longbottom and Bennison that a
further report on the matter be submitted to the 1st Council
meeting in February 2010.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Smith and Tudge (Total 7).
Against the Motion was Councillor Palmer
(Total 1).
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General Managers Report No. 24
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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 Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge (Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Corporate Services Division Reports
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Corporate Services Division
Report No. 52
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SUBJECT: Pecuniary Interest Returns 2009
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Longbottom and Smith that Council note the tabling of
Pecuniary Interest Returns of councillors and designated persons lodged prior
to 30 September 2009.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge (Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Corporate Services Division
Report No. 53
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SUBJECT: 19th National Town Crier Championships
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Longbottom and Smith that Council send a letter of
congratulations to Mr Wallace for winning the Seniors Section of 19th
National Town Crier Championships.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge (Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Matter Arising
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Longbottom and Smith that Mr Wallace also be congratulated during the
Citizenship Ceremony to be held on 14 October 2009.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge (Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Corporate Services Division
Report No. 54
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SUBJECT: Independent Public Inquiry Sydney's Long
Term Public Transport Plan
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Smith and Tudge that Council note the priorities
identified by NSROC members and support a submission by Council to the
Independent Public Inquiry Sydney's Long Term Public Transport Plan based on
these priorities as well as local issues.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge (Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Environmental Services Division
Reports
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Environmental Services Division
Report No. 39
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SUBJECT: Walk Against Warming 2009
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Palmer and Tudge that Council:-
1. Promote Walk Against Warming
through the website, sustainability e-newsletter, the distribution of posters
and flyers, a media release, and by offering to display a banner.
2. Provide financial support of $500 for
this event.
3. Participate in this event under
Council’s sustainability banner.
4. Notify the Nature Conservation Council
of the decision.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge (Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Environmental
Services Division Report No. 41
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SUBJECT: Sydney Food Summit
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Longbottom and Brooks-Horn that Council:-
1. Support the Sydney Food Summit by sending staff representative/s
to the event.
2. Notify the Sydney Food Fairness Alliance of the
decision.
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For the Motion were Councillors Bennison,
Brooks-Horn, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge (Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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CLOSE
The meeting closed at 7:52pm.
Confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting
of 19 October 2009, at which meeting the
signature herein is subscribed.
MAYOR
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MEETING FILE REF: Document2
