1.

Apologies

There were no apologies.

2.

Confirmation of Minutes

44/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Dodds

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting and Closed session held on 20 February 2019, the Extraordinary Meeting held on 27 February 2019 and the Extraordinary Meeting held on 27 February 2019 as circulated, be taken as read and confirmed.

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

Against:                  Nil

4.1

Request to address Council received prior to finalisation of the Agenda

The following request was included in the Agenda:

Item 2 Confirmation of the minutes

Mr David Jesson

The following requests to address Council were received after finalisation of the Agenda:

Item 12.2       Community Project Proposals

Mr Jon Gaul on behalf of North Tura Beach Residents’ Association (NTBRA)  (Authority supplied)

Item 12.43  Land Divestment Options - Lot 2 DP 1090625 Alice Street, Merimbula     

Mr David Jesson

Item 18.1    Charitable Fund – Bega Valley Shire Community Disaster Relief Fund.

Mr Colin Dunn on behalf of Pambula and District Community Development Limited (aka local Bendigo Community Banks) (authority supplied)

Item 18.2    Refugee Welcome Signs

Ms Angela Robbers

RESOLVED unanimously on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Nadin

That the deputations be heard.

Mr Gaul addressed the Council.

The Mayor thanked Mr Gaul for his address.

Mr Jesson addressed the Council.

RESOLVED unanimously on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Griff

That Mr Jesson be granted an additional two minutes to complete his address.

The Mayor thanked Mr Jesson for his address.

Mr Dunn addressed the Council and responded to questions from Councillors.

The Mayor thanked Mr Dunn for his address.

Ms Robbers addressed the Council

RESOLVED unanimously on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Seckold

That Ms Robbers be granted an additional two minutes to complete her address.

The Mayor thanked Ms Robbers for her address.

6.1

Midterm Councillor update

45/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Cr McBain

That Council note the elected Council’s mid-term report and refer items raised by Councillors in the Mayor’s interviews to discussions relating to the draft operational plan for 2019/20.

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

Against:                  Nil

8.

Adjournment into Standing Committees

There were no reports to Standing Committees

11.1

Licence to Eden Community Access Centre Incorporated

46/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Griff

1.    That Council approve a further one-year Licence with a further one-year option to Eden Community Access Centre Incorporated for their continued occupation of office space within the Eden Gateway Centre for the new annual rental fee of $1,343.33, with any further Licence to be for a commencing annual rental fee as proposed in the table below which equates to $2,686.67 for year two.

2.    That authority be given for the Mayor and General Manager to execute the above Licence Agreement.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

18.2

Refugee Welcome Signs

A motion was moved by Crs Nadin and Bain

1.      That Council recognise the positive impact immigration has had on the social, economic and cultural fabric of Australian society, especially the Bega Valley, which proudly maintains a culturally diverse population.

2.      That Council acknowledge its status as a signatory to the refugee welcome zone declaration.

3.      That Council remove the signs from the Shire's four libraries.

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allan and Nadin

The motion be put.

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

Against:                  Crs Seckold and Tapscott

Point of Order

A point of order was called by Cr Nadin regarding remarks by Cr Seckold.

The Mayor ruled in favour of the point order and asked Cr Seckold to withdraw the remark from a third party, which she did with an apology.

The motion was put to the vote and it was LOST.

47/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Bain

1.      That Council recognise the positive impact immigration has had on the social, economic and cultural fabric of Australian society, especially the Bega Valley, which proudly maintains a culturally diverse population.

2.      That Council acknowledge its status as a signatory to the refugee welcome zone declaration.

3.      That Council remove the signs from the Shire's four libraries.

In favour:             Crs Bain, Nadin and Allen

Against:                  Crs Fitzpatrick, Griff, McBain, Seckold, Tapscott and Dodds

12.1

Exemption report to Council for Quaama Tennis Club

A motion was moved by Crs Fitzpatrick and Allen

That Council approve an exemption from upfront developer contributions, as well as all High Consumption Charges.

The motion was put to the vote and LOST.

In favour:             Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, McBain and Allen

Against:                  Crs Nadin, Griff, Seckold, Tapscott and Dodds

A motion was foreshadowed by Crs Tapscott and Seckold

That Council approve an exemption from payment of upfront developer contributions of 1 equivalent tenement (ET), and award 1 ET of credit to the development with High Consumption Charges to apply for water use over 1 ET in accordance with Councils adopted Revenue Policy.

It was put to the vote and it was CARRIED.

48/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Seckold

That Council approve an exemption from payment of upfront developer contributions of 1 equivalent tenement (ET), and award 1 ET of credit to the development with High Consumption Charges to apply for water use over 1 ET in accordance with Councils adopted Revenue Policy.

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

Against:                  Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain and Allen

12.2

Community Project Proposals

The Mayor asked the Director of Assets and Operations if any further matters were raised in the deputation.  The Director of Assets and Operations indicated that there was no further matters raised.

RESOLVED unanimously on the motion of Crs Nadin and Dodds

That following the deputation Council proceed with the matter today.

49/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Fitzpatrick

1.    That Council note the report and the attached Community Project Proposal summary and information included in the hard copies of proposals distributed to Councillors.

2.    That the proposal for a perimeter and oval fencing at Towamba Sportsground be supported, with funding contribution to be considered and prioritised with other asset renewals.

3.    That the proposal for signage 'Rob High Steps' at The Point Tura Beach be supported, with the applicant to provide sample for approval. Manufacture and install by applicant.

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

Against:                  Nil

12.3

Proposed new road names: Spanish Oaks Drive and She-Oak Close, Bega

03:38 pm       Cr Dodds left the meeting.

50/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Allen

1.      That the report be noted.

2.      That Council approve the proposal to name two new roads off Kerrisons Lane in Bega as Spanish Oaks Drive and She-Oak Close.

3.      That Council advertise the proposed road names on its website, inviting submissions to the proposal.

4.      That Council approve the removal of the road name Black She-Oak from its pre-approved list of road names due to its similarity to the proposed She-Oak Close.

5.      That if no objections are received within the submission period, Council officers proceed with the road naming proposals without subsequent referral to Council.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr Dodds

12.4

RFT 76/18 Design, Supply and Install of Sportsground Floodlights

03:40 pm       Cr Dodds returned to the meeting.

51/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Nadin

1.      That due to pricing submitted through the tender process being outside of the allocated budget, Council decline to accept the sole tender under Clause 178 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

2.      Council officers review the scope of the project to deliver on the objectives, while reducing costs to meet the project budget, if required.

3.      That authority is delegated to the General Manager to enter into negotiation with the tenderer and other suitably qualified contractors with a view to reviewing the project scope and construction pricing to bring the cost within the project budget and to enter into a contract in relation to the subject matter of the tender as per Clause 178 (3)(e) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

4.    That authority is delegated to the General Manager to execute all necessary documentation.

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

Against:                  Nil

12.5

Rural Village Playground Upgrades - Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 1

52/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Dodds and Seckold

1.      That Council endorse the outcomes of the completed community consultation process culminating in the preparation of four final Concept Plans for Rural Village Playground Upgrades at: Cobargo Apex Park, Bemboka Bicentennial Park, Wyndham Memorial Park, and Ray Whyman Reserve/Tathra Lions Park at Mogareeka.

2.      That Council notes the General Manager or their delegate will enter into negotiations with the previously selected preferred playground supplier (Moduplay) with a view to entering into a contract for play equipment at each site in relation to the subject matter of RFQ 8/18 - Supply and Install of Rural Village Playgrounds previously undertaken.

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

Against:                  Nil

12.6

Bournda Environmental Education Centre Waste Education Proposal

A motion was moved by Crs Griff and Seckold

1.      That Council endorse greater collaboration with and funding of the Bournda Environmental Education Centre to allow for additional waste education to be delivered to Schools throughout the Bega Valley.

2.      That Council encourage the NSW Government to provide increased funding of S100,000 over three years that will enable financial assistance to Bournda Environmental Education Centre to allow for additional waste education to be delivered to schools throughout the Bega Valley.

It was put to the vote and was CARRIED.

A motion was foreshadowed by Crs Bain

That Council encourage the NSW Government to provide increased funding of S100,000 over three years that will enable financial assistance to Bournda Environmental Education Centre to allow for additional waste education to be delivered to schools throughout the Bega Valley.

53/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Griff and Seckold

1.      That Council endorse greater collaboration with and funding of the Bournda Environmental Education Centre to allow for additional waste education to be delivered to Schools throughout the Bega Valley.

2.      That Council encourage the NSW Government to provide increased funding of S100,000 over three years that will enable financial assistance to Bournda Environmental Education Centre to allow for additional waste education to be delivered to schools throughout the Bega Valley.

In favour:             Crs Griff, McBain, Seckold, Tapscott and Dodds

Against:                  Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin and Allen

12.7

Land Divestment Options - Lot 7 DP 735877 & Lots 8 & 9 DP 1103241 Auckland Street, Bega

A motion was moved by Crs Nadin and Tapscott

That the officer recommendations for items 12.7 to 12.37 in the Business Paper be adopted.

It was put to the vote and CARRIED.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

54/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 7 DP 735877 and Lots 8 and 9 DP 1103241 at Auckland Street in Bega for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.8

Land Divestment Options - Lot 1 DP 995527 Newtown Road, Bega

55/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 1 DP 995527 at Newtown Road in Bega for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.9

Land Divestment Options - Lot 11 - 12 Sec 4 DP 906 Rawlinson Street, Bega

56/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lots 11 – 12 Sec 4 DP 906 Rawlinson Street in Bega for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.10

Land Divestment Options - Lot 4 DP 594349 Fairview Street, Bega

57/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 4 DP 594349 Fairview Street in Bega for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.11

Land Divestment Options - Lot 35 DP 20943 Watson Street, Bega

58/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached vacant land review sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 35 DP 20943 Watson Street in Bega for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.12

Land Divestment Options - Lot 404 DP 1223882 Taronga Crescent, Bega

59/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Seet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 404 DP 1223882 Taronga Crescent in Bega for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.13

Land Divestment Options - Lot 402 DP 1223882 Taronga Crescent, Bega

60/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcel this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 402 DP 1223882 Taronga Crescent in Bega for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.14

Land Divestment Options - Lot 403 DP 1223882 36 Tathra Road, Bega

61/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 403 DP 1223882 36 Tathra Road in Bega for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.15

Land Divestment Options - Lot 13 DP 813625 Taronga Crescent, Bega

62/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 13 DP 813625 Taronga Crescent in Bega for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.16

Land Divestment Options - Lot 282 DP 750190 Kerrisons Lane, Bega

63/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 282 DP 750190 Kerrisons Lane in Bega for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.17

Land Divestment Options - Lot 420 DP 874393 Kerrisons Lane, Bega

64/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 420 DP 874393 Kerrisons Lane in Bega for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.18

Land Divestment Options - Lot 110 DP 750203 Bemboka Street, Bemboka

65/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 110 DP 750203 Bemboka Street in Bemboka for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.19

Land Divestment Options - Lot 11 DP 659171 Princes Highway, Cobargo

66/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcel that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 11 DP 659171 Princes Highway in Cobargo for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.20

Land Divestment Options - Lot 19 Sec 7 DP 485 Tarlinton Street, Cobargo

67/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 19 Sec 7 DP 485 Tarlinton Street in Cobargo for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.21

Land Divestment Options - Lot 22 DP 1182768 Princes Highway, Cobargo

68/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 22 DP 1182768 Princes Highway in Cobargo for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.22

Land Divestment Options - Lot B DP 157709 Flora Street, Eden

69/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcel that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot B DP 157709 Flora Street in Eden for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.23

Land Divestment Options - Lot 741 DP 1013100 Corner of Tathra Road and Sapphire Coast Drive, Kalaru

70/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 741 DP 1013100 on the corner of Tathra Road and Sapphire Coast Drive in Kalaru for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.24

Land Divestment Options - Lot 740 DP 1013100 Corner of Tathra Road and Sapphire Coast Drive, Kalaru

71/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 740 DP 1013100 on the corner of Tathra Road and Sapphire Coast Drive in Kalaru for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.25

Land Divestment Options - Lot 102 DP 1201186 Arthur Kaine Drive, Merimbula

72/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 102 DP 1201186 Arthur Kaine Drive in Merimbula for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.26

Land Divestment Options - Lot 120 DP 847899 Arthur Kaine Drive, Merimbula

73/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 120 DP 847899 Arthur Kaine Drive in Merimbula for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.27

Land Divestment Options - Lot 2 DP 549112 Arthur Kaine Drive, Merimbula

74/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 2 DP 549112 Arthur Kaine Drive in Merimbula for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.28

Land Divestment Options - Lot 1 DP 403324 Corner of Park & Reid Streets, Merimbula

75/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 1 DP 403324 on the Corner of Park and Reid Streets in Merimbula for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.29

Land Divestment Options - Lot 14 DP 252400 Park Street, Merimbula

76/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 14 DP 252400 Park Street in Merimbula for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.30

Land Divestment Options - Lot 7 DP 1067346 (3 parts) George Street, South Pambula

77/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 7 DP 1067346 George Street in South Pambula for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.31

Land Divestment Options - Lot 90 DP 224960 Pambula Beach Road, Pambula Beach

78/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 90 DP 224960 Pambula Beach Road in Pambula Beach for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.32

Land Divestment Options - Lot 60 DP 224960 Culgoa Crescent, Pambula Beach

79/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 60 DP 224960 Culgoa Crescent in Pambula Beach for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.33

Land Divestment Options - Lot 67 DP 224960 Pambula Beach Road, Pambula Beach

80/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 67 DP 224960 Pambula Beach Road in Pambula Beach for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.34

Land Divestment Options - Lot 94 DP 224960 Pambula Beach Road, Pambula Beach

81/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 94 DP 224960 Pambula Beach Road in Pambula Beach for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.35

Land Divestment Options - Lot 351 DP 711224 Sapphire Coast Drive, Tura Beach

82/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lot 351 DP 711224 Sapphire Coast Drive in Tura Beach for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.36

Land Divestment Options - Lot 17 (2 parts) & Lot 18 DP 1247734 Monaro Street Pambula

83/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lots 17 & 18 DP 1247734 Monaro Street in Pambula for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.37

Land Divestment Options - Lots 2 - 4 DP 737035 Yowrie Road, Yowrie

84/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Tapscott

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council retain ownership of Lots 2 - 4 DP 737035 Yowrie Road in Yowrie for Council’s future requirements.

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

Against:                  Cr Fitzpatrick

12.38

Land Divestment Options - Lots 9 - 12 Sec 1 DP 1085 Park Street, Bega

A motion was moved by Crs Nadin and Seckold

That the officer recommendations for items 12.38 to 12.42 in the Business Paper be adopted.

It was put to the vote and CARRIED.

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

Against:                  Cr Dodds

85/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Seckold

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet including details on individual land parcels this report relates to.

2.    That Council appoint a registered Valuer by competitive quotation process to provide Bega Valley Shire Council with a formal market valuation for Lots 9 – 12 Sec 1 DP 1085 at Park Street, Bega.

3.    That Council appoint a suitably qualified Real Estate Agent by competitive quotation process to represent Bega Valley Shire Council’s interests in divesting of Lots 9 – 12 Sec 1 DP 1085 at Park Street, Bega by public auction, private treaty or expression of interest.

4.    That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to enter into a suitable Agency Agreement with the successful Real Estate Agent upon completion of the competitive quotation process for the marketing, sale negotiation and transactional settlement for the above mentioned land parcels.

5.    That all offers be brought back to Councillors for final Resolution.

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

Against:                  Cr Dodds

12.39

Land Divestment Options - Lots 9 - 12 Sec 2 DP 1085 Park Street, Bega

86/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Seckold

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet including detail on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council appoint a registered Valuer by competitive quotation process to provide Bega Valley Shire Council with a formal market valuation for Lots 9 – 12 Sec 2 DP 1085 at Park Street, Bega.

3.    That Council appoint a suitably qualified Real Estate Agent by competitive quotation process to represent Bega Valley Shire Council’s interests in divesting of Lots 9 – 12 Sec 2 DP 1085 at Park Street, Bega by public auction, private treaty or expression of interest.

4.    That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to enter into a suitable Agency Agreement with the successful Real Estate Agent upon completion of the competitive quotation process for the marketing, sale negotiation and transactional settlement of the above mentioned land parcels.

5.    That all offers be brought back to Councillors for final Resolution.

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

Against:                  Cr Dodds

12.40

Land Divestment Options - Lot 145 DP 623646 Clark Lane, Bega

87/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Seckold

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet including detail on individual land parcels this report relates to.

2.    That Council appoint a registered Valuer by competitive quotation process to provide Bega Valley Shire Council with a formal market valuation for Lot 145 DP 623646 at Clark Lane, Bega.

3.    That Council appoint a suitably qualified Real Estate Agent by competitive quotation process to represent Bega Valley Shire Council’s interests in divesting of Lot 145 DP 623646 at Clark Lane, Bega by public auction, private treaty or expression of interest.

4.    That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to enter into a suitable Agency Agreement with the successful Real Estate Agent upon completion of the competitive quotation process for the marketing, sale negotiation and transactional settlement of the above mentioned land parcel.

5.    That all offers be brought back to Councillors for final Resolution.

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

Against:                  Cr Dodds

12.41

Land Divestment Options - Lot 5 DP 843822 & Lot 16 DP 112193 Mecklenberg Street, Bega

88/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Seckold

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet including detail on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council appoint a registered Valuer by competitive quotation process to provide Bega Valley Shire Council with a formal market valuation for Lot 5 DP 843822 and Lot 16 DP 112193 at Mecklenberg Street, Bega.

3.    That Council appoint a suitably qualified Real Estate Agent by competitive quotation process to represent Bega Valley Shire Council’s interests in divesting of Lot 5 DP 843822 & Lot 16 DP 112193 at Mecklenberg Street, Bega by public auction, private treaty or expression of interest.

4.    That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to enter into a suitable Agency Agreement with the successful Real Estate Agent upon completion of the competitive quotation process for the marketing, sale negotiation and transactional settlement of the above mentioned land parcels.

5.    That all offers be brought back to Councillors for final Resolution.

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

Against:                  Cr Dodds

12.42

Land Divestment Options - Lot 13 DP 1107310 & Lot 18 DP 255593 Corner of Mecklenberg Street and Minyama Parade, Bega

89/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Seckold

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet including detail on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council appoint a registered Valuer by competitive quotation process to provide Bega Valley Shire Council with a formal market valuation for Lot 13 DP 1107310 and Lot 18 DP 255593 on the corner of Mecklenberg Street and Minyama Parade, Bega.

3.    That Council appoint a suitably qualified Real Estate Agent by competitive quotation process to represent Bega Valley Shire Council’s interests in divesting of Lot 13 DP 1107310 and Lot 18 DP 255593 on the corner of Mecklenberg Street and Minyama Parade, Bega by public auction, private treaty or expression of interest.

4.    That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to enter into a suitable Agency Agreement with the successful Real Estate Agent upon completion of the competitive quotation process for the marketing, sale negotiation and transactional settlement of the above mentioned land parcels.

5.    That all offers be brought back to Councillors for final Resolution.

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

Against:                  Cr Dodds

12.43

Land Divestment Options - Lot 2 DP 1090625 Alice Street, Merimbula

The Mayor asked the Director of Assets and Operations if any further matters were raised in the deputation.  The Director of Assets and Operations indicated that there was no further matters raised.

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Dodds

That following the deputation Council proceed with the matter today.

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

Against:                  Nil

A motion was moved by Crs Nadin and Bain

1.      That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.      That Council resolve to retain the property for car parking purposes and look at future development opportunities.

It was put to the vote and CARRIED.

A motion was foreshadowed by Crs Tapscott

That Council consider the recommendation in the confidential attachment to this report.

90/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Bain

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet providing details on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council resolve to retain the property for car parking purposes and look at future development opportunities.

In favour:             Crs Bain, Nadin, Griff, McBain and Allen

Against:                  Crs Fitzpatrick, Seckold, Tapscott and Dodds

12.44

Land Divestment Options - Lot 314 DP 1078628 Howard Avenue, Bega

A motion was moved by Crs Griff and Tapscott

That Council retain ownership of Lot 314 DP 1078628 Howard Avenue, Bega for further investigation.

It was put to the vote and CARRIED.

A motion was foreshadowed by Crs Nadin

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet including detail on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council appoint a registered Valuer by competitive quotation process to provide Bega Valley Shire Council with a formal market valuation for Lot 314 DP 1078628 Howard Avenue, Bega.

3.    That Council appoint a suitably qualified Real Estate Agent by competitive quotation process to represent Bega Valley Shire Council’s interests in divesting of Lot 314 DP 1078628 Howard Avenue, Bega by public auction, private treaty or expression of interest.

4.    That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to enter into a suitable Agency Agreement with the successful Real Estate Agent upon completion of the competitive quotation process for the marketing, sale negotiation and transactional settlement of the above mentioned land parcels.

5.    That all offers be brought back to Councillors for final Resolution.

A motion was foreshadowed by Crs Fitzpatrick

That the matter be deferred for a further report to Council.

91/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Griff and Tapscott

That Council retain ownership of Lot 314 DP 1078628 Howard Avenue, Bega for further investigation.

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

Against:                  Cr Nadin

12.45

Land Divestment Options - Lot 66 DP 1171407 Ravenswood Street, Bega

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Nadin

That the officer recommendations for items 12.45 to 12.48 in the Business Paper be adopted.

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

Against:                  Cr Dodds

92/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Nadin

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet including detail on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council appoint a registered Valuer by competitive quotation process to provide Bega Valley Shire Council with a formal market valuation for Lot 66 DP 1171407 Ravenswood Street, Bega.

3.    That Council appoint a suitably qualified Real Estate Agent by competitive quotation process to represent Bega Valley Shire Council’s interests in divesting of Lot 66 DP 1171407 Ravenswood Street, Bega by public auction, private treaty or expression of interest.

4.    That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to enter into a suitable Agency Agreement with the successful Real Estate Agent upon completion of the competitive quotation process for the marketing, sale negotiation and transactional settlement of the above mentioned land parcels.

5.    That all offers be brought back to Councillors for final Resolution.

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

Against:                  Cr Dodds

12.46

Land Divestment Options - Lot 14 DP 249924 Moore Wren Road, Tarraganda

93/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Nadin

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet including detail on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council appoint a registered Valuer by competitive quotation process to provide Bega Valley Shire Council with a formal market valuation for Lot 14 DP 249924 Moore Wren Road, Tarraganda.

3.    That Council appoint a suitably qualified Real Estate Agent by competitive quotation process to represent Bega Valley Shire Council’s interests in divesting Lot 14 DP 249924 Moore Wren Road, Tarraganda by public auction, private treaty or expression of interest.

4.    That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to enter into a suitable Agency Agreement with the successful Real Estate Agent upon completion of the competitive quotation process for the marketing, sale negotiation and transactional settlement of the above mentioned land parcels.

5.    That all offers be brought back to Councillors for final Resolution.

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

Against:                  Cr Dodds

12.47

Land Divestment Options - Lot 281 DP 1158995 Murrah Street, Bermagui

94/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Nadin

1.    That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet including detail on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council appoint a registered Valuer by competitive quotation process to provide Bega Valley Shire Council with a formal market valuation for Lot 281 DP 1158995 Murrah Street, Bermagui.

3.    That Council appoint a suitably qualified Real Estate Agent by competitive quotation process to represent Bega Valley Shire Council’s interests in divesting Lot 281 DP 1158995 Murrah Street, Bermagui by public auction, private treaty or expression of interest.

4.    That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to enter into a suitable Agency Agreement with the successful Real Estate Agent upon completion of the competitive quotation process for the marketing, sale negotiation and transactional settlement of the above mentioned land parcels.

5.    That all offers be brought back to Councillors for final Resolution.

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

Against:                  Cr Dodds

12.48

Land Divestment Options - Lot 8 Sec 13 DP 758095 Barragoot Street, Bermagui

95/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Nadin

.       That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review sSeet including detail on individual land parcels that this report relates to.

2.    That Council appoint a registered Valuer by competitive quotation process to provide Bega Valley Shire Council with a formal market valuation for Lot 8 Sec 13 DP 758095 Barragoot Street, Bermagui.

3.    That Council appoint a suitably qualified Real Estate Agent by competitive quotation process to represent Bega Valley Shire Council’s interests in divesting Lot 8 Sec 13 DP 758095 Barragoot Street, Bermagui by public auction, private treaty or expression of interest.

4.    That Council delegate authority to the General Manager to enter into a suitable Agency Agreement with the successful Real Estate Agent upon completion of the competitive quotation process for the marketing, sale negotiation and transactional settlement of the above mentioned land parcels.

5.    That all offers be brought back to Councillors for final Resolution.

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

Against:                  Cr Dodds

12.49

Land Divestment Options - Lot 1 DP 44354 & Lots 1 & 2 DP 623695 West Street, Eden

96/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Nadin

1.      That Council receive and note the report and attached Vacant Land Review Sheet including detail on individual land parcels this report relates to.

2.      That further investigations are undertaken to fully assess the saleability of the parcel.

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

Against:                  Crs Griff and Dodds

13.1

Options for conducting the 2020 Local Government Election

97/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Tapscott

1.    The New South Wales Electoral Commission be engaged to administer Council’s 2020 Elections for Councillors.

2.    Pursuant to section 296 (2) and (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (the Act) an election arrangement be entered into by contract for the NSW Electoral Commissioner to administer all elections of the Council.

3.    Pursuant to section 296 (2) and (3) of the Act, as applied and modified by section 18, a Council poll arrangement be entered into by contract for the NSW Electoral Commissioner to administer all Council polls of the Council where necessary.

4.    Pursuant to section 296 (2) and (3) of the Act, as applied and modified by section 18, a constitutional referendum arrangement by entered into by contract for the NSW Electoral Commissioner to administer all constitutional referenda of the Council where necessary.

5.    Authority be granted to the General Manger to conduct negotiations with the NSW Electoral Commission as to the terms of the engagement and to enter into a contract with the Commissioner on behalf of the Council.

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

Against:                  Nil

13.2

Update on Memorandum of Understanding with Eurobodalla Shire Council

98/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Griff

1.    That Council formally dissolve the Memorandum of Understanding with Eurobodalla Shire Council.

2.    That Council note the work undertaken as part of the Memorandum of Understanding with Eurobodalla Shire Council.

3.    That Council write to the Mayor of Eurobodalla Shire Council advising them of the Resolution to formally dissolve the Memorandum of Understanding and acknowledging their contribution and support over the past four years.

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

Against:                  Nil

13.3

Adoption of Code of Conduct, Code of Meeting Practice and Councillor Development Guidelines

99/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Nadin

That the draft Code of Meeting Practice, Code of Conduct and Procedures for the Administration of the Code of Conduct, and the Councillor Induction and Professional Development Guidelines be placed on public exhibition from 18 March 2019 for 28 days with submissions able to be made for a period of 42 days.

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

Against:                  Nil

13.4

Half Yearly Report on Implementation of Operation Plan 2018-2019

100/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Dodds and Griff

That Council note the progress on the 2018 - 2019 Operational Plan.

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

Against:                  Nil

13.5

Australian Local Government Association (AGLA):  2019 National General Assembly - call for motions

101/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Dodds

That Council move the following Motions for the ALGA National Assembly 2019 in a block and forwarded to ALGA for consideration for inclusion in the Business Paper for the National General Assembly:

Motion:

That the Federal Government commit to a review of the nation’s freight hubs and analyse where the creation of new/upgraded Ports, rail corridors, highway duplications and airports will best service the country, in line with a commitment to decentralisation. 

National Objective:

To strengthen the ability for regional Australia to grow in line with community needs and expectations.  To give action to the often talked about role of regional Australia and decentralisation and the role that needs to be played to move people out of the cities.

Key Arguments:

Regional Australia is often the space for new and innovative businesses and many times these businesses are pulled out of the regions and into metropolitan Australia for better freight logistics.

On top of this, we hear governments talking about the necessity for decentralisation for government departments, for populations and for the better planning and infrastructure spend across Australia but we want policy action on this.

It is timely to review the logistical needs for a growing Australia and look at freight possibilities beyond what we currently know as freight hubs and look towards “what could be” which we hope will better service regional Australia and allow for populations and economic growth in some of our regional areas.

Motion: 

That the Federal Government implement a full review, along with each State and Territory, of the Financial Assistance Grants criteria with a view to allowing regional and rural councils additional funding.

National Objective:

Australia should aim to deliver equitable services right across the country regardless of populations size.

Key Arguments:

Regional and Rural Councils are often the only government service in an area and as such are required to carry out of range of functions.  Rural councils are often large areas, required to have multiple infrastructure assets to cover its sparse communities and generally has the largest road network of councils.  These communities are also unable to generate income like metropolitan councils due to the small rateable land and low socioeconomic background of its community.

Motion:

ALGA advocate to Department of Social Services and State authorities for tiny houses to be defined for the purposes of planning legislation and to offer a flexible, legitimate housing model.

National Objective:

Affordable housing is widely recognised as a key national concern yet there has been limited successful programs and the crisis escalates throughout urban and regional Australia. Key Question – how can local government embrace disruption and innovation?

Summary of Key Arguments:

The Tiny House movement has gained momentum in Australia in the last six years for affordability and environmental reasons. Australia’s affordable housing crisis requires multiple different solutions. Tiny houses are just one small element but they face legislative impediments. Innovative housing formats should be embraced and dealt with consistently. 

Tiny houses [on wheels] are actually legal in very few local governments in Australia. They fall between the cracks, legally, and most council planning departments do not recognise tiny homes. Local councils tend to deal with tiny houses as a variation of a caravan and apply laws accordingly, including limiting length of occupancy.

Motion:

ALGA urges Councils to facilitate and support the establishment of community renewable energy hubs in their municipalities.

National Objective:

Climate Change: Key question in Call for Motions Discussion Paper – How can local governments collaborate, build partnerships to address climate change?

Summary of Key Arguments:

Community solar farms and local energy sharing make obvious sense environmentally and also financially by enabling solar bulk buys, supporting local jobs, local suppliers and ultimately more affordable energy.

Motion:

ALGA recommends Councils join the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership, to share information and foster local government projects to tackle climate change.

National Objective:

Climate Change: Key question in Call for Motions Discussion Paper – How can local governments collaborate, build partnerships to address climate change?

Summary of Key Arguments:

The Cities Power Partnership is an extensive local government climate action network, comprising over 100 Australian Councils. Its Knowledge Hub, analytics tools, publications and expertise, demonstrate best practice and success stories of how local government and communities can save significant resources and foster renewable energy

In favour:             Crs Griff, McBain, Seckold, Tapscott and Dodds

Against:                  Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin and Allen

14.1

Certificate of Investment

102/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Dodds

1.    That Council receive and note the attached reports indicating Council’s investment position as at 31 January 2019.

2.    That Council note the certification of the Responsible Accounting Officer.

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

Against:                  Nil

15.

Adoption of reports from Standing Committees

There were no reports to standing committees

16.1

Canberra Region Joint Organisation Board Meeting - Key Outcomes

The report published in the Agenda for the meeting of 13 March 2019 was noted.

16.2

South East and Tablelands 'Tourism and Renewables' Trade Mission from Monday 11th to Wednesday 13th February 2019

The report published in the Agenda for the meeting of 13 March 2019 was noted.

18.1

Charitable fund - Bega Valley Shire Community Disaster Relief Fund

Cr Fitzpatrick declared a significant non pecuniary interest regarding Item 18.1, Charitable fund - Bega Valley Shire Community Disaster Relief Fund on the basis that he is a Director of Pambula and Community Bank Limited owner of the Bendigo Bank Bega and Pambula franchise. 

Cr Fitzpatrick departed the meeting room, taking no part in debate and voting on this item.

05:18 pm       Cr Fitzpatrick left the meeting.

103/19

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Nadin

1.   That Council staff include in a report to Council:

·    The steps required to establish a charitable fund to be known as the Bega Valley Shire Community Disaster Relief Fund, to operate in perpetuity with the purpose of providing financial assistance to residents and ratepayers whose homes and/or personal effects are destroyed or damaged by natural disasters within the Bega Valley Shire, such as bushfires or floods, regardless of whether applicants for assistance have insurance.

·    How Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status for such a fund from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) could be achieved.

·    Establishment of a Committee to oversee the activities of the Fund, with the Committee to be chaired by the Mayor from time-to-time and with representatives to be drawn from both Council management and the community, but with the majority of representative to be from the community.

·    Operating rules for the Committee to guide its operations.

·    Promotion and advertising the creation of the Fund so as to encourage public awareness and support for its activities, and to encourage donations from business and government, as well as members of the public, to underwrite those activities on an ongoing basis.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr Fitzpatrick

19.1

Cr Nadin's Question on Notice - Eden Sign Vandalism

A response to the question on notice was published in the 13 March 2019 meeting Agenda.

19.2

Cr Bain's Question on Notice - Wallagoot Lake

A response to the question on notice was published in the 13 March 2019 meeting Agenda.

19.3

Cr Bain's Question on Notice - Boydtown Caravan Park

A response to the question on notice was published in the 13 March 2019 meeting Agenda.

20.1

Bega Valley Regional Learning Centre

Cr Allen asked if Councillors could receive a copy of the inspection report and the  process that staff go through before purchasing the building.

The question was taken of notice by the Director of Assets and Operations.

20.2

Petition regarding Merimbula Ocean Outfall

Cr Griff asked could staff please provide a short report in response to the concerns raised by the petition tabled today on the Merimbula Ocean Outfall, drawing on material recently provided to Councillors.

The question was taken of notice by the Director of Assets and Operations.

20.3

Tathra recovery support services

Cr Dodds asked what Tathra recovery support services remain available over the next one to five years.

The General Manager replied that ongoing funding for the support services was for up to a 2 year timeframe.  Council is still working with the Office of Emergency Management, other funded projects span up to two years through the Red Cross and the Tathra Chamber community economic project.