Extraordinary Meeting Minutes

Held on Wednesday, 26 June 2013

at Council Chambers, Bega commencing at 2.01 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

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

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

1.

Apologies

 

There were no apologies

2.         Declarations

There were no declarations.

3.         Staff Reports – Leading Organisation

 

 

Suspension of Standing Orders

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

 

3.2

Special Variation Proposal

 

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

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

 

3.1

Adoption of draft Community Strategic Plan documents including 2013-14 Budget

 

3.1.1

Draft Delivery Plan and Operational Plan

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

 

3.1.2

Draft 2013-14 Operating Budget

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

 

3.1.3

Draft 2013-14 Fees and Charges

 

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

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

 

3.1.4

Draft Community Strategic Plan - Bega Valley 2030

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.

 

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

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.