Ordinary Council 16 February 2015
Minutes
PRESENT: Councillor D. Brooks-Horn (Chair),
Councillor K. Brent, Councillor S. Bennison, Councillor S. Cheong, Councillor
M. Gold, Councillor D. Hutchens, Councillor D. Karpin, Councillor P. Palmer,
and Councillor D. Strassberg.
ALSO PRESENT: General Manager, Executive Manager –
Corporate Services, Executive Manager – Environmental Services, Executive
Manager – Open Space & Urban Services, Executive Manager – Human Services,
Governance Officer and Manager – Governance.
DECLARATIONS
OF INTEREST:
Councillor Bennison declared a non
pecuniary conflict of interest that was not significant in relation to “Proposed
Lease And Licence Arrangements - Longueville Sporting Club And Linley Point
Reserve” as he is the auditor for the Longueville Sporting Club. Although
his role as Auditor is one of independent judgement he indicated that he would
exit the chamber and not participate in any debate and vote on the item. He requested that the item be dealt with ad seriatim to
ensure he could participate in any debate and vote on the Linely Point Reserve
item.
OPENING OF MEETING WITH PRAYER
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Pastor Rick Johnson
of Lane Cove Uniting Church.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The Mayor gave an acknowledgement
of Country.
WEBCASTING OF COUNCIL MEETING
The Mayor advised those present
that the Meeting was being webcast.
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SUSPENSION
OF STANDING ORDERS
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Gold and Hutchens 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
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and
Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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PUBLIC
FORUM
Lyndal McNally President of Lane
Cove Youth Orchestra requesting Council consider redeveloping the current Civic
Centre site to reinstate a Town Hall that includes a dedicated indoor
performance space.
Trent Gardiner of Lane Cove on
behalf of the Lane Cove Theatre Company requesting Council give consideration
to the development of a dedicated indoor performance space in Lane Cove.
David Almeida of Lane Cove
expressing public safety concerns at events suggesting Council form a committee
to review security and safety procedures.
Lana Lubimoff of Lane Cove
expressing public safety concerns around schools and public spaces suggesting
Council form a committee to review security and safety procedures.
Nick Lang on behalf of the Lane
Cove Theatre Company Young Actors requesting Council give consideration to the
development of a dedicated indoor performance space in Lane Cove.
Sarah Edwards of the Lane Cove
Theatre Company requesting Council give consideration to the development of a
dedicated indoor performance space in Lane Cove.
Margo Easton of Rozelle requesting
Council give consideration to the development of a dedicated indoor performance
space in Lane Cove.
Matt Ralph of Lane Cove North on
behalf of Lane Cove Public School P&C requesting Council give consideration
to the development of a dedicated indoor performance space in Lane Cove.
Graham Holland on behalf of the
Lane Cove Concert Band requesting Council give consideration to the development
of a dedicated indoor performance space centrally located within Lane Cove.
Don Murchison of Greenwich
requesting Council seriously consider increasing the investment in bicycle
infrastructure, particularly off road facilities including shared user paths,
throughout the Local Government Area to cater to the increasing population and
density.
Ron Aquilina of Lane Cove objecting
to the Development Application proposed for 27-43 Little Street, expressing
areas of concern including excessive height and scale, impact on privacy and
views, traffic impacts and the determination process.
Jenny Wiedenbein of Lane Cove
expressing traffic concerns within Lane Cove, specifically the residential
streets around Rothwell Crescent and Little Street, suggesting a long term
strategic plan in terms of traffic and parking be developed.
Peter Re of Lane Cove objecting to
the Development Application proposed for 27-43 Little Street expressing
concerns including privacy, loss of amenity, noise and process transparency.
Nell Yeo of Lane Cove requesting
Council give consideration to the development of a dedicated indoor performance
space including the possibility of redeveloping an existing venue.
Romeo Varagnolo requesting Council
provide further details on the levels of the proposed development for 27-43
Little Street, Lane Cove to allow him to make an informed submission on the
proposal.
Sean Li of Lane Cove expressing
concerns in relation to the Development Application proposed for 27-43 Little
Street, Lane Cove specifically traffic, road safety and parking concerns.
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RESUMPTION
OF STANDING ORDERS
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RESOLVED on the motion of
Councillors Bennison and Hutchens that Standing Orders be resumed.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and Strassberg
(Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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CONFIRMATION
OF MINUTES OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING - 8 DECEMBER 2014 AND
EXTRAORDINARY MEETING – 21 JANUARY 2015
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Brent and Gold that the minutes of the
Ordinary Council meeting held on the 8 December 2014 and Extraordinary
Meeting of 21 January 2015 be received.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and
Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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RESOLVED on the motion of
Councillors Hutchens and Brent that that the minutes of the Ordinary Council
meeting held on the 8 December 2014 and Extraordinary Meeting of 21 January
2015 be confirmed.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and
Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Orders Of The Day
Council recognised the recent passing of John May former
Councillor, Mayor and resident of Greenwich.
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Matter Arising
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PASSING
OF FORMER MAYOR – JOHN MAY
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Palmer and Bennison that Council note with
sadness the passing of former Mayor, John May, and formally acknowledge his
contribution and service to the community.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and
Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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PETITIONS
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Petition requesting a Cultural Centre for
Lane Cove
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Hutchens that Council:-
1. Receive and note the report;
2. The head petitioner be advised that Council:-
a.
Has previously considered sites for a
Cultural Centre including the Rosenthal site, and determined that the project
should not proceed due to the high capital and ongoing costs;
b.
Has and continues to deliver
significant upgrades to Cultural Facilities based on the strategy determined
in 2008, as outlined in the report; and
c.
Will not be including a Cultural
Centre in the Rosenthal Redevelopment Project and will explore the option of
incorporating facilities in the new multi-purpose recreation building at the
Lane Cove Golf Course and other locations, that would also make it adaptable
for use as a performance space;
3. Request the head petitioner prepare a
detailed business case on the proposed method of operation of a performance
facility including historical data of attendees of prior performances and
expected ticket sale revenues, with Council to provide assistance on the
scope and level of detail required;
4. Include a venue hire subsidy category in the annual
Financial Assistance Grants Program. This would assist local performing arts
groups to hire larger venues both inside and outside Lane Cove LGA. The
subsidy would be available to local not-for-profit community organisations –
up to a maximum of 50% of the cost and capped at $4,000 per year per organisation;
and
5. As the Financial Assistance Grant Applications for 2015/6
close on 2 March, 2015, the General Manager determine suitable
guidelines and a separate call for the venue hire subsidy grants be
undertaken in April 2015 for the 2015/16 financial year, and a report come
back to Council on the applications for the subsidy.
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For the Motion
were Councillors Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens,
Karpin, Palmer and Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Mayoral Minutes
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Fit for the Future Forum - Council
Amalgamations
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Hutchens that:-
1. Council agree to work with other councils in the Northern
Sydney Region to respond to the Fit for the Future Program on the following
key issues;-
a. Producing a Business Case (cost / benefit analysis) of the
proposed groupings of councils;
b. Investigating options for some type of Joint Organisation
being formed by Northern Sydney Councils to meet the requirement for greater
scale and capacity;
c. Undertaking a shared community engagement strategy; and
d. Undertaking a shared communications
strategy that is implemented both before and after the March State election
that opposes forced amalgamations.
2. North Sydney, Hunters Hill, Willoughby, Mosman, Ryde and
Ku-ring-gai Councils be advised of Council’s decision;
3. Council write to all sitting State Members of Parliament
within the council areas that participated in the forum and the members of
the Legislative Council representing the councils and ask if they support
forced amalgamations.
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For the Motion
were Councillors Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens,
Karpin, Palmer and Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Matter Arising
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FIT FOR THE FUTURE – RESPONSE TO THE PREMIER REGARDING THE LACK OF
SUPPORT FOR THE PANELS RECOMMENDATIONS
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Hutchens that:-
1. That the Mayor writes to the Premier the Hon Mike
Baird requesting a meeting to discuss with Council and representatives of
other councils in the area who are considering an alternative to the ‘Fit for
Future’ package to outline the concept.
2. The letter specifically note the following:-
a.
All the Lane Cove Councillors
including the six (6) endorsed Liberals do not agree or support amalgamations
forced or otherwise and the recommendations made by the Panel;
b.
The majority of Councillors from Lane
Cove, Hunters Hill, Ryde, North Sydney, Mosman and Ku-ring-gai Councils do
not agree or support forced amalgamations and the recommendations made by the
panel;
c.
Forced amalgamations have failed to
deliver the perceived benefits in Tasmania, South Australia, Victoria,
Queensland and New South Wales;
d.
Forced amalgamations have been
abandoned in Western Australia;
e.
The cost of forced amalgamations in
Queensland exceeded $370 million;
f.
There is no evidence to support the
assertion that councils are losing $1 million per day, in fact our research
show that the metropolitan councils are making a combined surplus;
g.
Of the 10 largest councils in the
Metropolitan area (excluding City of Sydney), seven (7) are running deficits
and despite being a small/medium council, Lane Cove Council meets all the
criteria;
h.
Professors Percy Allan and Brian
Dollery do not support forced amalgamations and in fact do not support the
panel’s recommendations; and
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There is an alternative to forced
amalgamations that will meet the objectives of the State Government, whilst
retaining local democracy and services for the community.
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For the Motion
were Councillors Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens,
Karpin, Palmer and Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Officer Reports for Determination
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Procedural Motion
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RESOLVED on
the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Hutchens that the matter be voted
on ad seriatim.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and
Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Councillor Bennison left the meeting at 8:27pm.
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Proposed Lease and Licence Arrangements -
Longueville Sporting Club and Linley Point Reserve
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Hutchens and Gold that Council:-
1. Receive and note the report.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and Strassberg
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
Absent was Councillor Bennison (Total 1).
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Hutchens
and Gold that Council:-
2. Enter into a lease arrangement with the Longueville
Sporting Club Limited for a ten (10) year term in respect of Community and
Crown Land located at the intersection of River Road
West and Kenneth Street, Longueville.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and Strassberg
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
Absent was Councillor Bennison (Total 1).
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Councillor Bennison returned to
the meeting at 8:29pm
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Brent and
Bennison that Council:-
3. Enter into a licence arrangement with the
University of Sydney for a ten (10) year term in respect of Community Land
located at Linley Point Reserve, Lane Cove.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and
Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Hutchens
and Gold that Council:-
4. Authorise the General Manager to finalise and
execute the agreements on Council’s behalf.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and
Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Alcohol Free Zones in Local Parks &
Reserves
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Palmer and Brent that:-
1. Pursuant
to Section 632A and Section 644 of the Local Government Act, 1993 the
proposal to declare the following Central Park, Pottery
Green, Kingsford Smith Oval and Birrallee Reserve, as Alcohol Free
Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas be placed on public exhibition for 6 weeks
and community consultation take place in accordance with the consultation
strategy outlined in the report; and
2. A
further report be submitted to Council following the exhibition period to
consider the results of the community consultation.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and
Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Lane Cove Traffic Committee - 16 December
2014
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Hutchens that Council adopt the recommendations of the Lane Cove Traffic
Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, 16 December 2014 subject to the following
amendments:-
Y1. In
relation to Little Street, the installation of a car share space be deferred
until the completion of Little Lane and Rosenthal Avenue developments;
Y2. Outside
the proposed restriction hours, parking remain unrestricted;
Y4. Council
reject the Traffic Committee recommendation and request they consider the
installation of speed humps; and
Y7.
Council defer the matter and alternative options be investigated in
consultation with local residents.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and
Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Matter Arising
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DISABLED
PARKING SPACE AT GREENWICH SHOPS
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Hutchens and Brooks-Horn that Council
investigate installing a disability parking space at the Greenwich Road Shops
adjacent to the doctor’s office.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin and Strassberg
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Councillor Palmer (Total 1).
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Matter Arising
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MOWBRAY
ROAD AND PACIFIC HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SIGNALS
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RESOLVED
on the motion of Councillors Gold and Strassberg that Council investigate
reinstatement of a right hand turn signal at the intersection of Mowbray
Road and Pacific Highway to allow vehicles travelling east on Mowbray Road to
turn right into the Pacific Highway.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and
Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Proposed Voluntary Planning Agreement for 96
Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Cheong and Hutchens that:-
1. Council receive and note the report;
2. Subject to the applicant agreeing to a contribution with a
10% discount in lieu of 20%, Council give notice of its intention to consider
entering into a Voluntary Planning Agreement as outlined in the report with
the owner of the subject site in accordance with the consultation strategy
outlined in the report; and
3. Following the community consultation, a further report be
submitted to Council for determination.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and
Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Councillor Hutchens left the meeting at 9:02pm.
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2016 Local Government Elections
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Gold and Karpin that:-
1. Council conduct in house the 2016
Ordinary Election of Council; and
2. The New South Wales Electoral
Commission be advised of Council’s decision.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Karpin, Palmer and Strassberg
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
Absent was Councillor Hutchens (Total 1).
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Councillor Hutchens returned to the meeting at 9:04pm.
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Tender for Blackman Park Creek
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Gold and Strassberg that Council:-
1. Accept the tender
from Hargraves Urban Pty Ltd for the Blackman Park Creek Main Civil Works –
Package 1 for an amount of $622,890.54;
2. Accept the tender
from Fleetwood Urban Pty Ltd for the Blackman Park Creek Boardwalks – Package
3 for an amount of $240,202.00;
3. Note that Blackman Park Creek – Package 2
will be assessed as a quote under Council’s Tender and Quotation Procedure;
and
4. The General Manager be authorised to enter into contracts
with Hargraves Urban Pty Ltd and Fleetwood Urban Pty Ltd.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and
Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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2nd Quarter Review of the 2014-2015 Budget
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RESOLVED on the motion of
Councillors Karpin and Bennison that the 2014 –
2015 Budget be varied as follows:-
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Original Budget
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30.09.2014
Quarter 1 Revised Budget
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31.12.2014
Quarter 2 Adjustments
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31.12.2014 Quarter 2 Revised Budget
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Expenditure
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$37,391
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$717
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$210
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$927
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Income
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$42,548
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$1,015
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$4,931
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$5,946
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Surplus / (Deficit)
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$5,157
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$298
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$4,721
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$5,019
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Surplus / (Deficit) before
Capital Grants / Contributions
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$298
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$15
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$313
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Karpin, Palmer and
Strassberg (Total 9).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
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Officer Reports for Information
Councillor Karpin left the meeting at 9:07pm.
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Neighbour Day 2015
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Hutchens and Gold that Council receive and note this report.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Palmer and Strassberg (Total
8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
Absent was Councillor Karpin (Total 1).
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Lane Cove West Road Safety Status
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Gold and Strassberg that Council receive and note the report.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Palmer and Strassberg
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
Absent was Councillor Karpin (Total 1).
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2nd Quarter Review of the 2014-15 Delivery
Program and Operational Plan
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RESOLVED on the motion of
Councillors Hutchens and Gold that the 2nd Quarter Review of the 2014-15
Delivery Program and Operational Plan be received and noted.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Palmer and Strassberg
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
Absent was Councillor Karpin (Total 1).
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Council Snapshot
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Cheong and Brent that Council receive and note the report.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Palmer and Strassberg
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
Absent was Councillor Karpin (Total 1).
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Notices of Motion
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Lane Cove North Traffic Workshop
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RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Gold that:-
1. The General Manger organise a workshop covering the areas of
Lane Cove North experiencing increased traffic, particularly from the Mowbray
Precinct; and
2. West Ward Councillors, residents from the affected streets,
and relevant Council staff be invited to attend.
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For the Motion were Councillors
Brent, Brooks-Horn, Bennison, Cheong, Gold, Hutchens, Palmer and Strassberg
(Total 8).
Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
Absent was Councillor Karpin (Total 1).
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Councillor Karpin returned to the meeting at 9:09pm.
CLOSE
The meeting closed at 9:10pm.
Confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting of Monday 16 March
2015, at which meeting the signature herein is subscribed.
MAYOR
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