Held on Wednesday, 26 June 2013
at Council Chambers, Bega commencing at 2.01 pm
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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 General Manager, Mr Peter Tegart Group Manager Infrastructure, Waste and Water, Mr Wayne Sartori Group Manager Planning and Environment, Mr Andrew Woodley Group Manager Community and Relationships, Ms Leanne Barnes Minute Secretary, Ms Janelle Curtis |
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There were no apologies |
2. Declarations
There were no declarations.
3. Staff Reports – Leading Organisation
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109/13 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Hughes and Allen That Standing Orders be suspended to allow Item 3.2 to be dealt with before Item 3.1. In favour: Crs Taylor, McBain, Hughes, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen, Fitzpatrick and Britten Against: Nil |
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3.2 |
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A motion was moved by Crs Seckold and Mawhinney That Council adopt the Special Variation to General Rates, approved by IPART, which is consistent with Council’s Long Term Financial Plan and outlined in the draft operational plan and Revenue Policy 2013-14. Cr Fitzpatrick foreshadowed a motion that the Special Variation to General Rates, approved by IPART, be delayed for 12 months. The motion was put to the vote and it was CARRIED In favour: Crs Taylor, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Britten Against: Crs McBain, Hughes, Tapscott and Fitzpatrick |
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110/13 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Fitzpatrick That Council adopt the Special Variation to General Rates, approved by IPART, which is consistent with Council’s Long Term Financial Plan and outlined in the draft operational plan and Revenue Policy 2013-14. In favour: Crs Taylor, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen and Britten Against: Crs McBain, Hughes, Tapscott and Fitzpatrick |
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3.1 |
Adoption of draft Community Strategic Plan documents including 2013-14 Budget |
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3.1.1 |
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111/13 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Fitzpatrick That the Draft 2013-17 Delivery Plan and 2013-14 Operational Plan including the Revenue Policy, be adopted. In favour: Crs Taylor, McBain, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen, Fitzpatrick and Britten Against: Cr Hughes |
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3.1.2 |
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112/13 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Britten and Mawhinney That the Draft 2013-14 Operating Budget be adopted. In favour: Crs Taylor, McBain, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen, Fitzpatrick and Britten Against: Cr Hughes |
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3.1.3 |
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A motion was moved by Crs McBain and Britten 1. That the Draft 2013-14 Fees and Charges with internal amendments be adopted, altered by: · Public use fee for outdoor dining, shopfront footpath displays, and fixed premise signage (core and fringe) be amended to show Merimbula and Bega at the current Bega charges. · Council adopt a practice of assessing Section 64 charges for medical centres using the floor area and the associated ET/100m2 for water and sewer, for inclusion in the 2013/14 Fees and Charges, on the basis of: o For sewer, medical consulting rooms be charged $10,290 per 100 sq m (0.98 ET equivalent). o For water, medical consulting rooms be charged $6,600 per 100 sq m (0.88 ET equivalent). 2. That Council conduct a detailed analysis of public land use fees and provide a report prior to the 2014/15 Draft Fees and Charges. An amendment was moved by Cr Allen 1. That the Draft 2013-14 Fees and Charges with internal amendments be adopted, altered by · Council adopt a practice of assessing Section 64 charges for medical centres using the floor area and the associated ET/100m2 for water and sewer, for inclusion in the 2013/14 Fees and Charges, on the basis of: o For sewer, medical consulting rooms be charged $10,290 per 100 sq m (0.98 ET equivalent). o For water, medical consulting rooms be charged $6,600 per 100 sq m (0.88 ET equivalent). 2. That Council conduct a detailed analysis of public land use fees and provide a report prior to the 2014/15 Draft Fees and Charges. The amendment lapsed for want of a seconder. The motion was put to the vote and it was CARRIED In favour: Crs Taylor, McBain, Tapscott, Allen, Fitzpatrick and Britten Against: Crs Hughes, Seckold and Mawhinney |
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113/13 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs McBain and Britten 1. That the Draft 2013-14 Fees and Charges with internal amendments be adopted, altered by · Public use fee for outdoor dining, shopfront footpath displays, and fixed premise signage (core and fringe) be amended to show Merimbula and Bega at the current Bega charges. · Council adopt a practice of assessing Section 64 charges for medical centres using the floor area and the associated ET/100m2 for water and sewer, for inclusion in the 2013/14 Fees and Charges, on the basis of: o For sewer, medical consulting rooms be charged $10,290 per 100 sq m (0.98 ET equivalent). o For water, medical consulting rooms be charged $6,600 per 100 sq m (0.88 ET equivalent). 2. That Council conduct a detailed analysis of public land use fees and provide a report prior to the 2014/15 Draft Fees and Charges. In favour: Crs Taylor, McBain, Tapscott, Allen, Fitzpatrick and Britten Against: Crs Hughes, Seckold and Mawhinney |
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114/13 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Britten and Seckold That the Draft Community Strategic Plan – Bega Valley 2030 be adopted In favour: Crs Taylor, McBain, Tapscott, Seckold, Mawhinney, Allen, Fitzpatrick and Britten Against: Cr Hughes |
Closure
There being no further business, the Chairperson closed the meeting at 2.46 pm.
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CHAIRPERSON
Chairperson of the meeting of the Bega Valley Shire Council held on Wednesday, 3 July 2013 at which meeting the signature hereon was subscribed.