Ordinary Meeting Minutes

Held on Monday 17 September 2018

At Council Chambers, Biamanga Room Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre Bega Commencing at 2.00 pm

 


 Present

Cr 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 Attendance

General 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

 

 

Statement of Commencement of Live Streaming

The Mayor made an announcement about live streaming requirements:

Council meetings are recorded and live streamed to the Internet for public viewing.  By entering the Chambers during an open session of Council, you consent to your attendance and participation being recorded.

The recording will be archived and made available on Council’s website www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au. All care is taken to maintain your privacy; however as a visitor of the public gallery, your presence may be recorded.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians of Bega Valley Shire

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.

1.

Apologies

 

There was no apologies.

 

2.

Confirmation of Minutes

105/18

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

 

 

3.          Declarations

There were no declarations of interest

The Mayor Cr Kristy McBain vacated the Chair at 2.02 pm.

4.

Adjournment into Standing Committees

 

There were no reports to Standing Committees

4.          Staff Reports – Governance and Strategy

4.0

Selection of a Chairperson for the Mayoral Election

106/18

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Griff

That 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

 

4.1

Statement by Candidates for the position of Mayor and Deputy Mayor

 

The General Manager as Returning Officer advised that she had received two formal nominations for position of Mayor, being:

Cr Tony Allen

Cr Kristy McBain

She asked if there were any further nominations and none were forthcoming.

The General Manager as Returning Officer advised that she had received two formal nominations for position of Deputy Mayor, being:

Cr Mitchell Nadin

Cr Liz Seckold

She asked if there were any further nominations and none were forthcoming.

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Bain

That Council move to hear from the Mayoral candidates.

In favour:             Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, McBain, Seckold, Tapscott, Dodds and Allen

Against:                  Nil

Cr Allen provided a statement to the meeting.

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Bain

That an extension of time be given to Cr Allen.

In favour:             Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, McBain, Seckold, Tapscott, Dodds and Allen

Against:                  Nil

Cr McBain provided a statement to the meeting.

 

 

 

4.2

Election of Mayor

 

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

107/18

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Seckold

1.    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

 

4.3

Election of Deputy Mayor

 

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.

108/18

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Dodds

1.    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

 

4.4

Council Meeting Dates 2019 - 2020

109/18

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Griff

1.      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

 

5.

Adoption of reports from Standing Committees

 

There were no reports to standing committees

 

Closure

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.