PresentCr Kristy McBain, Mayor Cr Liz Seckold, Deputy Mayor Cr Tony Allen Cr Robyn Bain Cr Jo Dodds Cr Russell Fitzpatrick Cr Cathy Griff Cr Mitchell Nadin Cr Sharon Tapscott |
In AttendanceGeneral Manager, Ms Leanne Barnes Director, Assets and Operations, Mr Anthony McMahon Director, Community, Environment and Planning, Mr Anthony Basford Director, Business and Governance, Mr Graham Stubbs Executive Manager People and Governance, Ms Nina Churchward Coordinator Communications and Events, Ms Cassandra Margules Minute Secretary, Ms Kelly McDowall |
The Mayor made an announcement about live streaming requirements:
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The Mayor commenced 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, to show respect to elders past and present.
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Seckold and Dodds That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting and Closed session held on 29 August 2018 as circulated, be taken as read and confirmed. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, McBain, Seckold, Tapscott, Dodds and Allen Against: Nil |
There were no declarations of interest
The Mayor Cr Kristy McBain vacated the Chair at 2.02 pm.
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Adjournment into Standing Committees |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and GriffThat General Manager act as Chair of the meeting until the conclusion of the election of the Mayor. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, McBain, Seckold, Tapscott, Dodds and Allen Against: Nil |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Seckold That the election of the Mayor for the period until September 2020 proceed by way of open voting by way of show of hands. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, McBain, Seckold, Tapscott, Dodds and Allen Against: Nil The Returning Officer asked for open voting by way of show of hands for: Cr Allen – Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain and Allen Cr McBain – Crs Nadin, Griff, Seckold, Tapscott, Dodds and McBain. The Returning Officer advised that for the position of Mayor, Cr McBain was declared elected for the period until September 2020. The Mayor assumed the Chair at 2.20 pm |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Seckold1. That all nomination papers used in connection with the election of the Mayor for the period ending September 2020 be destroyed. 2. That the Chief Executive of the Office of Local Government and the Chief Executive of the Local Government NSW be advised of the result of the election of the Mayor for the period until September 2020. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, McBain, Seckold, Tapscott, Dodds and Allen Against: Nil |
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Cr Nadin provided a statement to the meeting. RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Nadin That an extension of time be given to Cr Nadin. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, McBain, Seckold, Tapscott, Dodds and Allen Against: Nil Cr Seckold provided a statement to the meeting. A motion was moved by Crs Tapscott and Dodds That the election of Deputy Mayor for the period until September 2019 proceed as outlined in the report with appropriate resolutions. It was put to the vote an CARRIED. RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Dodds That the election of Deputy Mayor for the period until September 2019 proceed as outlined in the report with appropriate resolutions. IN FAVOUR: Crs Griff, McBain, Seckold, Tapscott and Dodds AGAINST: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin and Allen RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Nadin That the election of the Deputy Mayor for the period until September 2019 proceed by way of open voting by way of show of hands. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, McBain, Seckold, Tapscott, Dodds and Allen Against: Nil The Returning Officer asked for open voting by way of show of hands for: Cr Nadin – Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, McBain, Allen and Nadin Cr Seckold – Crs Griff, Dodds, Tapscott and Seckold The Returning Officer advised that for the position of Deputy Mayor, Cr Nadin was declared elected for the period until September 2019. |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Dodds1. That all nomination papers used in connection with the election of the Deputy Mayor for the period ending September 2019 be destroyed. 2. That the Chief Executive of the Office of Local Government and the Chief Executive of the Local Government NSW be advised of the result of the election of the Deputy Mayor for the period until September 2019. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, McBain, Seckold, Tapscott, Dodds and Allen Against: Nil |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Griff1. That Council note the report 2. That Council adopt the meeting days, commencement times and dates proposed for the 2019 and 2020 years, to the meeting immediately after the ordinary Elections in September 2020. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, McBain, Seckold, Tapscott, Dodds and Allen Against: Nil |
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Adoption of reports from Standing Committees |
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There being no further business, the Chairperson closed the meeting at 2.45 pm.
Confirmed
Chairperson of the meeting of the Bega Valley Shire Council held on Monday, 17 September 2018.