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Ordinary Council 3 May
2010
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Minutes
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PRESENT: Councillor
W. Gaffney (Chair), Councillor S. Bennison, Councillor S. Forrest,
Councillor I. Longbottom, Councillor K. Mcilroy,
Councillor P. Palmer, Councillor A. Smith and Councillor R. Tudge.
ALSO PRESENT:
General Manager, Executive Manager - Corporate Services, Executive Manager -
Environmental Services, Executive Manager – Open Space & Urban Services,
Executive Manager - Human Services, Manager – Development Assessment, and Office Manger Corporate Services.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: Nil
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APOLOGIES
An apology was received from Councillor Brooks-Horn.
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Longbottom and Smith that the apology be
accepted and leave of absence be granted.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Forrest, 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
General Manager.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The Mayor gave an acknowledgement of
Country.
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SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS
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116
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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, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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PUBLIC FORUM
Margaret Radford – 26 Huxtable Ave Lane Cove
North – raised questions regarding the delay in the proposed traffic light
installation at Mowbray Rd, Beaconsfield Rd, and Ralston St and advised of
damage caused by recent storm in Huxtable Ave, suggesting drainage in the area
be assessed.
Ken Ebeling – 24 River Rd West Lane Cove –
expressed concern at the proposal for a pool to be constructed at 26 River Rd W est, specifically in the stability it may cause due to the cave formation under
the property.
Ron Gornall – Mafeking Ave Lane Cove –
expressed concern regarding dog walking in public areas and requested signage
for bushland reserves.
Deborah Hill – Chamber of Commerce Lane
Cove –expressed concern at the proposed car parking charges in the Lane Cove Market Square carpark and requested 3 hours free parking.
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Resumption of Standing Orders
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117
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Smith and Palmer that Standing Orders be resumed.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Forrest, 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 - 19 APRIL 2010
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118
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Smith and Mcilroy that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on
the 19 April 2010 be received.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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119
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Smith and Mcilroy that the minutes
of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 19 April 2010 be confirmed.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Orders Of The Day
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Order Of The Day No. 6
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SUBJECT: Citizenship Ceremony - 19 May 2010
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120
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Gaffney
and Palmer that Councillor Tudge attend the Citizenship Ceremony on 19th
May 2010 and speak to the new Citizens about local government.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Notices of Motion
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Notice of Motion No. 4
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SUBJECT: Lane Cove Anzac Day Service
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MOTION
A motion was moved by Councillors
Longbottom and Bennison that the Lane Cove ANZAC Day
service in future be held at the Cenotaph, either beside the Lane Cove
Library or in the Plaza, and not in the Cove Room. If there is a need for a
change in venue then the Council and the RSL Sub-Branch be consulted
regarding the change.
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Upon being put to the Meeting, the
motion was declared lost.
For the Motion were Councillors Bennison,
Longbottom and Smith (Total 3).
Against the Motion were Councillors Forrest,
Gaffney, Mcilroy, Palmer and Tudge (Total 5).
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Procedural Motion
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121
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Longbottom and Tudge that Open Space and Urban
Services Division Report No. 21, Air Quality Monitoring Stations, be brought
forward and dealt with at this time.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Open Space and Urban Services
Division Report No. 21
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SUBJECT: Air Quality Monitoring Stations
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122
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Smith and Mcilroy that Council:-
1. Write
to Connector Motorways regarding the removal of the air quality monitoring
stations and rehabilitation of the two sites in the Lane Cove Municipality as per the lease agreement.
2. Thank
Dr Kearney for his assistance and expert advice regarding the air quality
monitoring stations and his persistent efforts in seeking the filtration of
the Lane Cove Tunnel.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Forrest, 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. 27
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SUBJECT: Draft Budget and Management Plan 2010 - 2013
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123
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Smith and Mcilroy that:-
1. Council
adopt for the purpose of public exhibition, the Draft Budget for the year to
30 June 2010 to 2013, Draft Management Plan for 2010 to 2013 and Draft Fees
and Charges 2010/11;
2. Council
proceed to public exhibition as per the consultation strategy outlined in the
report; and
3. Following
public exhibition, the Draft Management Plan, Draft Budget and Draft Fees and
Charges together with any submissions received, be considered at the Council
meeting to be held on 21 June 2010.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Forrest, 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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124
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Tudge and Bennison that a report on the cost to Council of reducing the Lane Cove Market Square car parking fee to $2.00 for the 3rd hour be submitted to
the Council meeting on 21 June 2010.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Forrest, 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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125
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Bennison and Gaffney that a 5 year trend analysis be included in future
budgets, utilising historical data, an end of year forecast for the current year,
and the budget forecast.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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ADJOURNMENT
The Mayor adjourned the Council Meeting at
8:08pm to allow the commencement of the Services and
Resources Committee and the Planning and Building Committee.
The Mayor opened the Committee Meetings and
adjourned them for 10 minutes.
RESUMPTION
The Council Meeting resumed at 8.08pm.
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Corporate Services Division
Report No. 29
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SUBJECT: Inquiry Into the Effects of Grafitti on
Public Infrastructure
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Smith and Palmer that Council provide a submission to
the NSW Legislative Assembly's Standing Committee on Public Works inquiry
into the effect of graffiti on public infrastructure.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Forrest, 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. 30
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SUBJECT: Goods and Services Tax Certificate of
Compliance
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Palmer and Smith that the Certificate of Compliance for
Council’s GST obligations, as shown attached as AT-1, be signed by the Mayor,
one other Councillor, the General Manager, and the Responsible Accounting
Officer for the period 1 May 2009 to 30 April 2010.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Open
Space and Urban Services Division Reports
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Open Space and Urban Services
Division Report No. 20
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SUBJECT: Lane Cove Golf Course - Strategic Review
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128
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Smith and Palmer that:-
1. Council
receive and note the report.
2. Council
proceed with undertaking a strategic review of the Country Club facility,
other nearby community facilities, and the golf course to identify
opportunities to provide a more viable sporting/cultural type
development than what currently exists.
3. Staff
report back to Council with the outcome of the strategic review.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Forrest, Gaffney, Longbottom, Mcilroy, Palmer, Smith and Tudge
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Human Services Division Reports
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Human Services Division Report
No. 16
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SUBJECT: Library Fitout Progress Report No 8
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129
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors
Smith and Forrest that Council receive and note this
Report.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Bennison, Forrest, 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 8:12pm.
Confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting
of 17th May 2010, at which meeting the signature herein is
subscribed.
MAYOR
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