Extraordinary Meeting Minutes

Held on Wednesday, 26 November 2014

at Council Chambers, Bega commencing at 11.00 am

 


 Present

Cr Michael Britten, Mayor

Cr Liz Seckold, Deputy Mayor

Cr Tony Allen

Cr Russell Fitzpatrick

Cr Keith Hughes

Cr Ann Mawhinney

Cr Liz Seckold

Cr Sharon Tapscott

Cr Bill Taylor

 In Attendance

General Manager, Ms Leanne Barnes

Group Manager Transport and Utilities, Mr Wayne Sartori

Group Manager Planning and Environment, Mr Andrew Woodley

Group Manager Community Relations and Leisure, Mr Anthony Basford

Group Manager Strategy and Business Services, Mr Lucas Scarpin

Minute Secretary, Janelle Curtis

 

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians of Bega Valley Shire

I would like to commence by acknowledging, on behalf of Bega Valley Shire Council the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters of the Shire – the people of Yuin nation and show our respect to elders past and present.

1.

Confirmation of the Minutes

295/14

RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Taylor and Seckold

That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 12 November 2014 be taken as read and confirmed.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr McBain

 

2.

Apologies

296/14

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Seckold

That the apology from Cr McBain be accepted.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr McBain

 

3.    Declarations

There were no declarations of interest

4.    Staff Reports

12.1

2013 -14 Annual Report for publishing

297/14

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Mawhinney and Tapscott

That the 2013-14 Annual Report be endorsed for publishing on Council website, provision of hard copies to library branches and lodged with the Office of Local Government.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr McBain

 

 

Suspension of Standing Orders

298/14

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Taylor and Mawhinney

That Standing Orders be suspended to allow discussion on a presentation on the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr McBain

11.11 am     Standing Orders were suspended

11.38 am     The Ordinary Meeting reconvened.

13.1

Presentation of Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2014

299/14

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Mawhinney and Seckold

1.        That Council accept the Auditors presentation and report provided to Council on November 26, 2014 relating to the audited Financial Statements of Bega Valley Shire Council for the 2014 financial year.

2.        That Council note the contents of the Financial Statements for the 2014 financial year.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr McBain

 

 

13.2

Quarterly Budget Review Statement (QBRS) at 30 June 2014

300/14

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Mawhinney and Seckold

1.        That the Quarterly Budget Review Statement (QBRS) for June 2014 be adopted and the votes adjusted by those values as reported in the variance column

2.        That Council adopt the Reserve schedule for 2014. Council note that the updated reserve balances will be incorporated into the September QBRS due to Council in November.

3.        That Council adopt the Revote schedule for 2014. Council note that the updated revotes will be incorporated into the September QBRS also reported to this meeting.

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

Against:                  Cr Hughes

Absent:                    Cr McBain

 

 

13.3

Quarterly Review Budget Statement (QBRS) at September 2014

301/14

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Mawhinney and Seckold

1.        That Council note and endorse the September 2014 Quarterly Budget Review Statement.

2.        That Council adopt the variances, in this instance being revotes from the 2014 financial year, to its operating budget as outlined in the QBRS.

3.        That Council place the QBRS for September 2014 on its website for public information.

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

Against:                  Cr Hughes

Absent:                    Cr McBain

 

Closure

There being no further business, the Chairperson closed the meeting at 11.40 am.

 

Confirmed  

Chairperson

Chairperson of the meeting of the Bega Valley Shire Council held on Wednesday, 3 December 2014 at which meeting the signature hereon was subscribed.