Minutes of Council - 12 December 2012

Ordinary Meeting Minutes

Held on Wednesday, 12 December 2012

at Council Chambers, Bega commencing at 2.00 pm

Present

Cr Bill Taylor, Mayor

Cr Russell Fitzpatrick, Deputy Mayor

Cr Tony Allen

Cr Michael Britten

Cr Keith Hughes

Cr Ann Mawhinney

Cr Kristy McBain

Cr Liz Seckold

Cr Sharon Tapscott

In Attendance

Acting General Manager and Group Manager Community and Relationships, Ms Leanne Barnes

Group Manager Infrastructure, Waste and Water, Mr Wayne Sartori

Acting Group Manager Planning and Environment, Mr Jeff Tipping

Minute Secretary, Ms Janelle Curtis

Suspension of Standing Orders

434/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Seckold

That Standing Orders be suspended to allow Mr David Garcia from IRIS Research to present to Council regarding Agenda Item 12.1: 2012 Community Survey.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

Mr Garcia presented to Council and responded to Questions from Councillors

RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDERS

1.	Confirmation of Minutes
435/12	RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Seckold and Fitzpatrick That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 21 November 2012 as circulated, be taken as read and confirmed. In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick Against: Nil
2.	Apologies
	There were no apologies.

3. Declarations

Pecuniary Interest

Cr McBain – declared a Pecuniary Interest regarding Item 11.3: Water Supply and Sewer Section 64 Contributions on the basis she is owner of a block subject to S64 charges. A signed declaration form was tabled for inclusion in the Register noting that Cr McBain would depart from the meeting room, taking no part in debate or voting on this item.

Non Pecuniary Interest

Cr Mawhinney declared a non-pecuniary interest regarding Item 9.3: Bega Valley Palliative Care Project, on the basis that she is chair of the Bega Valley Community Cancer Network. A signed declaration form was tabled for inclusion in the Register noting that Cr Mawhinney would remain in the meeting room, but take no part in debate or voting on this item.

Cr Fitzpatrick declared a non-pecuniary interest regarding Item 11.4: Pambula Sporting Complex, on the basis that he is chair of the Pambula Sporting Complex. A signed declaration form was tabled for inclusion in the Register noting that Cr Fitzpatrick would remain in the meeting room, but take no part in debate or voting on this item.

4. Deputations (by prior arrangement)

There were no deputations.

5. Petitions

There were no petitions.

6. Mayoral Minutes

There were no Mayoral Minutes.

Adjournment into Standing Committees

436/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Mawhinney and Seckold

That the Ordinary meeting of the Council be adjourned for the purpose of dealing with staff reports to Standing Committees.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

2.41 pm The Ordinary meeting adjourned and formed in the committee.

8. Staff Reports – Planning and Environment (Sustainability)

In accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Britten assumed the chair for this section of the agenda.

8.1

Delegation from Department of Fair Trading of Functions under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2011

437/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Fitzpatrick

1. That Council accept those functions under the Plumbing and Drainage Act identified under the instrument of delegation dated 8 November 2012 from the Acting Commissioner for Fair Trading.

2. That Council authorises the General Manager to exercise the functions of the delegation.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

8.2

Bundian Way Aboriginal Place Nominations

438/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Hughes and Seckold

1. That Council endorses the nominations of Bilgalera, Kiah and Beermunah Aboriginal Places.

2. That Council provides a letter of endorsement to the Bundian Way Management Committee supporting its nominations to the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage of the three Aboriginal Places.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

9. Staff Reports – Community and Relationships (Liveability)

In accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Seckold assumed the chair for this section of the agenda.

9.1

Cultural Setting Report and Social Issues Papers

439/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Britten and McBain

1. That Council note the Social Issues Paper and Cultural Setting Report.

2. That the Social Issues Paper and Cultural Setting Report be published for community comment and consideration in the review of the Community Strategic Plan.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

9.2

International Women's Day Event 2013

440/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Britten

That the 2013 IWD Grant of $1,000 along with an allocation of $1,000 from Council’s Community Fund budget allocation be awarded to:

· Meals on Wheels Plus to coordinate a project to celebrate the contribution of women to the volunteering sector, including a history of Bega Valley organisations that were established by women volunteers.

· Southern Women’s Resource Centre to work with “Art on the Line - Letting it all hang out” program and the ‘Sistas Speak Aboriginal Wellbeing’ Program to develop art work for an exhibition at the Spiral Gallery in Bega from 8th– 20th March 2013

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

9.3

Bega Valley Palliative Care Project Proposal

Non Pecuniary Interest

441/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Hughes

1. That Council lodge a funding application for the Community Based Palliative Care Program.

2. That Council lobby the NSW Government to provide funding to a level of one full time equivalent position.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

Abstained: Cr Mawhinney

10. Staff Reports – Economic (Enterprising)

In accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor McBain assumed the chair for this section of the agenda.

10.1

Acquisition of Mobil Site - Market Street Merimbula

442/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Britten and Tapscott

1. That Council note the report and proceed to settlement of 25-27 Market Street Merimbula, with the Mayor and General Manager authorised to execute documents and apply Council’s seal

2. That a loan of $1.5m over 5 years be raised for the purpose of acquisition of 25-27 Market Street Merimbula, serviced by Merimbula roads and parking development contributions

3. That a licence to occupy be secured from Mobil and the site be turfed in preparation for the holiday season.

4. That the reports on this matter be declassified after settlement.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

10.2

Land acquisition - Candelo

443/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Seckold and Mawhinney

1. That Lot 323 DP 44296 including those minerals not excluded pursuant to section 171 of the Crown Lands Act, be compulsorily acquired for the purpose of the Candelo swimming pool pursuant to Section 168 Local Government Act 1993.

2. That the General Manager be delegated authority to make the application to the Minister for Local Government and/or the Governor for acquisition of the land.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

11. Staff Reports – Infrastructure Waste and Water (Accessibility)

In accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Fitzpatrick assumed the chair for this section of the agenda.

11.1

Tender 41/12 Bituminous Sealing of Various Roads within Bega Valley Shire

444/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Britten

1. That Council accept the offer from Downer Australia for Tender RFT 41/12 Bitumen Sealing for the sum of $795,346.97 (including GST) for 2012/13 and schedule rates for 2013/14 subject to provisional sums and variations.

2. That the General Manager be delegated authority to execute the contract documents.

3. That all tenderers be advised of Council’s decision.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

11.2

Tender 39/12 Periodic Supply and Delivery of Gravel

445/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Britten and Allen

1. That Council award Tender 39/12 for the Supply and/or Delivery of Natural Gravel for 2013 to Guideline South Coast Pty Ltd.

2. That Council further investigate future gravel supplies in the Shire.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

Cr Taylor took the chair for Items 11.3 and 11.4.

11.3	Water Supply and Sewer Section 64 Contributions
	Pecuniary Interest Cr McBain – declared a Pecuniary Interest regarding Item 11.3: Water Supply and Sewer Section 64 Contributions on the basis she is owner of a block subject to S64 charges. A signed declaration form was tabled for inclusion in the Register noting that Cr McBain would depart from the meeting room, taking no part in debate or voting on this item. 2:56 pm Cr McBain left the meeting.
	A motion was moved by Cr Hughes and Seckold That the current s64 policy position be retained until the matter is fully considered as part of the formal Development Services Plan (DSP) review process scheduled for adoption in mid-2013. Cr Fitzpatrick foreshadowed a motion 1. That subject to receiving legal advice as to Council’s liability to refund, Council refund all S64 charges on single lots that were created prior to the implementation of the 2006 development services plan 2. That lots created prior to the 2006 Development Services Plan (DSP) be exempt from headworks charges if a DA application is received in the future. Cr Allen foreshadowed a motion 1. That Council receive legal advice as to the application of the current headworks policy since April 2009 in relation to its retrospectivity. 2. That Council receive a progress report on 16 January 2013 and a full report on the legal advice in February 2013. 3. That subsequent to legal advice, a report be presented in March 2013 providing a detailed list of properties affected and potential financial impact. The motion was put to the vote and it was LOST In favour: Crs Hughes and Seckold Against: Crs Taylor, Britten, Tapscott, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick Absent: Cr McBain A motion was moved by Cr Fitzpatrick and Tapscott 1. That subject to receiving legal advice as to Council’s liability to refund, Council refund all S64 charges on single lots that were created prior to the implementation of the 2006 development services plan 2. That lots created prior to the 2006 Development Services Plan (DSP) be exempt from headworks charges if a DA application is received in the future. The motion was put to the vote and it was LOST In favour: Crs Tapscott and Fitzpatrick Against: Crs Taylor, Britten, Hughes, Seckold, Mawhinney and Allen Absent: Cr McBain A motion was moved by Cr Allen and Britten 1. That Council receive legal advice as to the application of the current headworks policy since April 2009 in relation to its retrospectivity. 2. That Council receive a progress report on 16 January 2013 and a full report on the legal advice in February 2013. 3. That subsequent to legal advice, a report be presented in March 2013 providing a detailed list of properties affected and potential financial impact. The motion was put to the vote and it was CARRIED. In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, Tapscott, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick Against: Crs Hughes and Seckold Absent: Cr McBain
446/12	RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Britten 1. That Council receive legal advice as to the application of the current headworks policy since April 2009 in relation to its retrospectivity. 2. That Council receive a progress report on 16 January 2013 and a full report on the legal advice in February 2013. 3. That subsequent to legal advice, a report be presented in March 2013 providing a detailed list of properties affected and potential financial impact. In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, Tapscott, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick Against: Crs Hughes and Seckold Absent: Cr McBain

03:17 pm Cr McBain returned to the meeting

11.4

Pambula Sporting Complex

Non Pecuniary Interest

447/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Britten

1. That Council refer the Pambula Sporting Complex concept plan to the General Sportsground and Recreation Committee for comment and consideration for provisional funding of up to $150,000pa for Complex projects over 2013/14.

2. That Council receive a Facility Management Plan and financial cost analysis for the ongoing costs of maintaining the sporting complex asset once completed, and that report include the value of contributions made by volunteers to the maintenance of the asset.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney and Allen

Against: Nil

Abstained: Cr Fitzpatrick

Cr Fitzpatrick resumed the chair.

11.5

Resident Permit Parking Schemes

448/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Tapscott

1. That Council note the report on Permit Parking Schemes.

2. That a policy and procedure for the introduction of Permit Parking Schemes is not considered necessary at this time.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

12. Staff Reports – Governance and Strategy (Leading Organisation)

In accordance with Council’s Code of Meeting Practice, Councillor Mahwhinney assumed the chair for this section of the agenda.

12.1

2012 IRIS Community Survey

449/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Britten and Taylor

1. That Council note the 2012 community survey report and publish the report electronically on the Council’s website and via hardcopy in Council’s libraries.

2. That the results of the 2012 community survey be used in the review of the community strategic plan and associated planning documents.

3. That the Deliberative Survey conducted by IRIS Council be published electronically on Council’s website and via hardcopy in Council’s libraries, when it is received.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

12.2

Special Variation application s508A

A motion was moved Crs Britten and Taylor

1. That Council notify the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal in relation to a s508A special variation application for the period of three years from 2013/14.

2. That should Council proceed in due course with a special rate variation application, the second part of that variation concerning the renewal of the sports and recreation levy be referred to as “assets being for renewal and upgrade”.

A motion was foreshadowed by Cr Allen

That should Council proceed with a special rate variation it be as detailed below:

a). New 2% one-off permanent increase above the 3.4% rate peg in 2014, for renewal of collector roads (defined below). This variation will raise the general rate yield by an estimated $400,000 in 2014 and then be indexed by LGCI on an ongoing capacity. Total increase 5.4%.

b) Retained 2.4% one-off permanent increase above rate pegging in 2015 to retain the expiring recreation and access approval, with the options to use this amount for debt servicing or for annual project works in line with the LTFP for recreation asset renewals and upgrades (defined below). This variation will retain the general rate yield at an estimated $507,000 and then be indexed by LGCI on an ongoing capacity.

c) New 2% one-off permanent increase above rate pegging in 2016 for infrastructure renewal for public domain areas and buildings (defined below). This variation will raise the general rate yield by an estimated $440,000 and then be indexed by LGCI on an ongoing capacity.

The motion was put to the vote and it was CARRIED.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, Hughes, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Crs McBain and Tapscott

450/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Britten and Taylor

1. That Council notify the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal in relation to a s508A special variation application for the period of three years from 2013/14.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, Hughes, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Crs McBain and Tapscott

12.3

ICAC report Operation Jarek

451/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Taylor and Britten

1. That Council note the Operation Jarek – ICAC investigation report.

2. That Council receive a further presentation and report on updated policy in relation to gifts and benefits, and procurement and stores.

3. That the outcomes from the Council investigation and the recommendations of the Operation Jarek investigation be included in the review of procedures and the Council’s code of conduct in 2013.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

12.4

Certificate of Investments made under Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993

452/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Britten

1. That the attached report indicating Council’s Investment position be received and noted.

2. That the Certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer be noted.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

4.02 pm The Ordinary Meeting was reconvened.

13.	Adoption of reports from Standing Committees
453/12	RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Mawhinney and Seckold That all motions recorded in the Standing Committees, excluding Items 9.3, 11.3 and 11.4, including votes for and against, be adopted in and by the Ordinary Council Meeting In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick Against: Nil
	Non Pecuniary Interest Cr Mawhinney declared a non-pecuniary interest regarding Item 9.3: Bega Valley Palliative Care Project, on the basis that she is chair of the Bega Valley Community Cancer Network. A signed declaration form was tabled for inclusion in the Register noting that Cr Mawhinney would remain in the meeting room, but take no part in debate or voting on this item
454/12	RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Seckold and Fitzpatrick That Item 9.3 be adopted in and by the Ordinary Council Meeting as recorded in the standing committee meeting including votes for and against In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Allen and Fitzpatrick Against: Nil Abstained: Cr Mawhinney
	Pecuniary Interest Cr McBain – declared a Pecuniary Interest regarding Item 11.3: Water Supply and Sewer Section 64 Contributions on the basis she is owner of a block subject to S64 charges. A signed declaration form was tabled for inclusion in the Register noting that Cr McBain would depart from the meeting room, taking no part in debate or voting on this item. Cr McBain departed the meeting room
455/12	RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Britten and Fitzpatrick That Item 11.3 be adopted in and by the Ordinary Council Meeting as recorded in the standing committee meeting including votes for and against. In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, Tapscott, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick Against: Crs Hughes and Seckold Absent: Cr McBain
	Cr McBain returned to the meeting room Non Pecuniary Interest Cr Fitzpatrick declared a non-pecuniary interest regarding Item 11.4: Pambula Sporting Complex, on the basis that he is chair of the Pambula Sporting Complex. A signed declaration form was tabled for inclusion in the Register noting that Cr Fitzpatrick would remain in the meeting room, but take no part in debate or voting on this item.
456/12	RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Britten and Seckold That Item 11.4 be adopted in and by the Ordinary Council Meeting as recorded in the standing committee meeting including votes for and against In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney and Allen Against: Nil Abstained: Cr Fitzpatrick

14. Delegates Reports

Cr Seckold – South East Regional Academy of Sport (SERAS)

Cr Seckold advised she attending the SERAS Board meeting on Tuesday 27 November 2012 at the SERAS Office, University of Canberra.

The Financial Report and Budget for 2013 were adopted along with the Sports Report. A total of 80 Scholarships were awarded:

10 Individual Athletes

10 Golf

11 Lawn Bowls

13 Netball (15 years)

16 Netball (16-18 years)

15 Snowsports

3 Rising Star Program

2 Netball Umpires

Cr Taylor – Independent Local Government Review Panel

Cr Taylor advised he had attended a meeting where an interim report was presented on the Future of Local Government. Copies of that report have been made available to Councillors and a workshop with Councillors scheduled in January. The final report will go on public exhibition in February.

15. Rescission/alteration Motions

There were no rescission or alteration motions.

16. Notices of Motion

16.1

Littleton Square Public Toilets

457/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Seckold

That a public toilet facility be designed up to the budget of $250,000, in accord with the themes proposed in the Littleton Square Masterplan and in consultation with the Bega Chamber of Commerce.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

17. Urgent Business

Cr Fitzpatrick raised a matter for Urgent Business

17.1

Recommendations from the Local Traffic Committee Meeting regarding Lake Street Merimbula and Short Point

458/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Britten

That the matter of Recommendations from the Local Traffic Committee Meeting regarding Lake Street Merimbula and Short Point be heard as a matter of urgent business as the signs need to be in place prior to Christmas.

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

459/12

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Britten

That Council note the advice from the Bega Valley Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 7 December and approve the following:

Lake Street, Merimbula – No Stopping Zone

That Council support the installation of No Stopping Zones on Lake Street, Merimbula in the following locations:

1 On the eastern shoulder of Lake Street, Merimbula commencing at its intersection with Wyeebo Street for a distance of 500 metres south.

2 At the intersection of Lake Street with Bar Beach Road, Merimbula for a distance of 15 metres in both directions along Lake Street and on both sides of Bar Beach Road for a distance of 15 metres from the intersection.

Short Point Road, Merimbula - Installation of No Stopping Zone

That Council support the installation of No Stopping Zones on Short Point Road, Merimbula in the following locations:

1 On the western shoulder of Short Point Road, Merimbula:

a) Commencing from the roundabout for a length of 180 metres; and

b) Commencing 350 metres north of the roundabout, for a length of 150 metres.

2 On the eastern shoulder of Short Point Road, Merimbula:

a) Commencing from the roundabout, for a length of 100 metres;

b) Commencing 180 metres north of the roundabout, for a length of 250 metres; and,

c) Commencing 480 metres from the roundabout, for a length of 180 metres

In favour: Crs Taylor, Britten, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Fitzpatrick

Against: Nil

18. Questions On Notice

18.1

Cr McBain - Question regarding Site Options for a Central Waste Facility in the Bega Valley

At its meeting on 21 November 2012, Cr McBain asked what, if any response had been received from Member for Bega, Mr Andrew Constance following a resolution in 2008 to write to Mr Constance regarding identification of alternate sites for the Bega Valley CWF.

As background, in August 2008 Council resolved in part:

‘… Council take up the offer by the local State Member for Bega, for him to identify potential other sites held in Government ownership and that Mr Constance be asked to provide that information within one month to enable an assessment against those sites that have already been investigated’

The local member responded later that month confirming his opposition to the Wanatta Lane site, noting that Eurobodalla has a waste facility in state forest, and while objecting to the time frames imposed by the resolution of Council, advised he would await the election of the new Council in 2008.

Following a request from the local member, a letter was sent to the then Minister for Primary Industries in October, outlining the process and criteria used in selecting a site for the CWF, and seeking an opportunity to meet to discuss the possibility of available sites on crown land.

The local member’s office advised in November that the Minister had rejected a meeting with Council and referred the matter to the Minister for Lands, and included a copy of the local member’s questions asked of three Ministers regarding opportunities to utilise state government land for the CWF.

There is no record of the matter have progressed after that point.

19. Questions for the Next Meeting

19.1

Cr Mawhinney - Information regarding service provision in rural subdivisions.

Cr Mawhinney asked, during the Development Application process, what written advice about Council services is given to people who build homes on rural blocks. In particular the advice Council gives these people about services which may not been provided, such as a “front gate” waste collection service.

The Acting Group Manager Planning and Environment advised that information regarding Waste Services was not supplied during the Development Application Process. He also advised a brochure of frequently asked questions will be prepared to be included in a folder that is provided for to the public when enquiry is received concerning the development process. Consideration will also be given to this issue as part of the Communications Strategy being developed by Council.

19.2

Declaration of Bega as a Regional Centre

Cr Sharon Tapscott asked for clarification on the process by which Bega was declared a Regional Centre and the long term consequences of this decision.

Cr Tapscott sought information on the time line of the process, and who was involved in the consultative process (inside or outside the shire), as well as where and when this decision was gazetted and by whom.

The question was taken on notice by the Acting General Manager, who advised the decision was part of the South Coast Regional Strategy developed by the then NSW Department of Planning.

Closure

There being no further business, the Chairperson closed the meeting at 4.20 pm.

CONFIRMED ........................................................................................................

Chairperson of the meeting of the Bega Valley Shire Council held on Wednesday, 12 December 2012.