1.

Apologies

17/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Seckold

That Council note an apology from Cr Dodds for the meeting today 19 February 2020.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr Dodds

2.

Confirmation of Minutes

18/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Nadin

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 5 February 2020 as circulated, be taken as read and confirmed.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr Dodds

Suspension of Standing Orders

19/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Nadin

That Standing Orders be suspended to allow Item 1.1 of the Supplementary Agenda of 19 February 2020  Off Leash Areas be moved forward to be dealt with prior to Item 10.1 Allocation of Phase 1 Bushfire Community Resilience and Economic Recovery Fund.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr Dodds

1.1

Off Leash Areas – Cr Mitchell Nadin

A motion was moved by Crs Nadin and Fitzpatrick

1.         That Council make the following changes to the Companion Animals Control Areas              procedure:

                         1.1.  Tathra area:

A.    Lions Park (near Mogareeka), which is currently a DOG PROHIBITED area be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig A);

B.    The old punt landing on the south west side of the Bega River (H, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG OFF LEASH (Fig A);

C.    Mogareeka reserve, on the north east side of Bega River in the vicinity of Bay Drive, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig A);

D.    Kianniny Reserve, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG OFF LEASH (Fig B);

1.2.  Pambula Beach area: 

B.    Pambula River mouth, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig C).

1.3. Merimbula: 

A.  Spencer Park, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH. 

2.         That Council consider further consultation with communities in Eden and Bermagui. 

An amendment to the motion was proposed by Cr Nadin

1.         That Council make the following changes to the Companion Animals Control Areas              procedure:

                         1.1.  Tathra area:

A.    Lions Park (near Mogareeka), which is currently a DOG PROHIBITED area be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig A);

B.    The old punt landing on the south west side of the Bega River (H, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG OFF LEASH (Fig A);

C.    Mogareeka reserve, on the north east side of Bega River in the vicinity of Bay Drive, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig A);

D.    Kianniny Reserve, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG OFF LEASH (Fig B);

1.2.  Pambula Beach area: 

B.    Pambula River mouth, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig C).

1.3. Merimbula: 

A.  Spencer Park, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH. 

                                          B.  Bar Beach, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG OFF                                                   LEASH, with the exception of December 1 to April 30, from 10am to                                                      4pm, where dog prohibition applies.

                                          C.  Mitches Jetty Area, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to                                                                DOG ON LEASH.

2.         That Council consider further consultation with communities in Eden and Bermagui. 

3.         That Council review poo bag locations and also the current level of service at each location,              noting that many locations are regularly without bags.

The amendments were accepted by Cr Fitzpatrick.

An amendment to the motion was proposed by Cr Bain

1.         That Council make the following changes to the Companion Animals Control Areas              procedure:

                         1.1.  Tathra area:

A.    Lions Park (near Mogareeka), which is currently a DOG PROHIBITED area be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig A);

B.    The old punt landing on the south west side of the Bega River (H, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG OFF LEASH (Fig A);

C.    Mogareeka reserve, on the north east side of Bega River in the vicinity of Bay Drive, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig A);

D.    Kianniny Reserve, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig B);

1.2.  Pambula Beach area: 

B.    Pambula River mouth, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig C).

1.3. Merimbula: 

A.  Spencer Park, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH. 

                                          B.  Bar Beach, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG OFF                                                   LEASH, with the exception of December 1 to April 30, from 10am to                                                      4pm, where dog prohibition applies.

                                          C.  Mitches Jetty Area, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to                                                                DOG ON LEASH.

2.         That Council consider further consultation with communities in Eden and Bermagui. 

3.         That Council review poo bag locations and also the current level of service at each location,              noting that many locations are regularly without bags.

The amendment was declined by Cr Nadin.

A motion was moved by Cr Bain to amend the motion to:

1.         That Council make the following changes to the Companion Animals Control Areas              procedure:

                         1.1.  Tathra area:

A.    Lions Park (near Mogareeka), which is currently a DOG PROHIBITED area be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig A);

B.    The old punt landing on the south west side of the Bega River (H, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG OFF LEASH (Fig A);

C.    Mogareeka reserve, on the north east side of Bega River in the vicinity of Bay Drive, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig A);

D.    Kianniny Reserve, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig B);

1.2.  Pambula Beach area: 

B.    Pambula River mouth, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig C).

1.3. Merimbula: 

A.  Spencer Park, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH. 

                                          B.  Bar Beach, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG OFF                                                   LEASH, with the exception of December 1 to April 30, from 10am to                                                      4pm, where dog prohibition applies.

                                          C.  Mitches Jetty Area, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to                                                                DOG ON LEASH.

2.         That Council consider further consultation with communities in Eden and Bermagui. 

3.         That Council review poo bag locations and also the current level of service at each location,              noting that many locations are regularly without bags.

The motion was put to the vote and it was TIED

In favour:             Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, McBain and Allen

Against:                  Crs Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Tapscott

Absent:                    Cr Dodds

The Mayor used her casting vote to vote FOR the motion and the motion was CARRIED

A motion was foreshadowed by Cr Seckold

That Council investigate the implications of the changes proposed by Cr Nadin’s notice of motion.

A point of order was called by Cr Tapscott regarding Cr Bain speaking to the motion.

The Mayor ruled against the point of order.

20/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Cr Nadin and Fitzpatrick

1.         That Council make the following changes to the Companion Animals Control Areas              procedure:

                         1.1.  Tathra area:

A.    Lions Park (near Mogareeka), which is currently a DOG PROHIBITED area be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig A);

B.    The old punt landing on the south west side of the Bega River (H, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG OFF LEASH (Fig A);

C.    Mogareeka reserve, on the north east side of Bega River in the vicinity of Bay Drive, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig A);

D.    Kianniny Reserve, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig B);

1.2.  Pambula Beach area: 

B.    Pambula River mouth, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH (Fig C).

1.3. Merimbula: 

A.  Spencer Park, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG ON LEASH. 

                                          B.  Bar Beach, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to DOG OFF                                                   LEASH, with the exception of December 1 to April 30, from 10am to                                                      4pm, where dog prohibition applies.

                                          C.  Mitches Jetty Area, which is currently DOG PROHIBITED be changed to                                                                DOG ON LEASH.

2.         That Council consider further consultation with communities in Eden and Bermagui. 

3.         That Council review poo bag locations and also the current level of service at each location,        noting that many locations are regularly without bags.

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

Against:                  Cr Seckold

Absent:                    Cr Dodds

10.1

Allocation of Phase 1 Bushfire Community Resilience and Economic Recovery Fund

An amendment was proposed by Cr McBain

1.    That Council allocate the Bushfire Community Resilience and Economic Recovery Phase 1         Fund, as outlined in this report:

1.  Business recovery support ($95,000).

2.  Tourism marketing activation ($60,000).

3.  Events development and coordination ($95,000).

2.    That Council request additional funding from stream 2 of the Federal Government funding         program for a further two years for events development and coordination.

The amendment was accepted by Crs Fitzpatrick and Bain.

21/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Bain

1.    That Council allocate the Bushfire Community Resilience and Economic Recovery Phase 1         Fund, as outlined in this report:

1.  Business recovery support ($95,000).

2.  Tourism marketing activation ($60,000).

3.  Events development and coordination ($95,000).

2.    That Council request additional funding from stream 2 of the Federal Government funding         program for a further two years for events development and coordination.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr Dodds

10.2

Sapphire Coast Life Church use of Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre

22/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Seckold and Nadin

That Council allocate funds to cover the cost of the 2019 Christmas Day Community Lunch held at the Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre as a one-off event.

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

Against:                  Cr Allen

Absent:                    Cr Dodds

11.1

Barclay Street Eden Sportsground-Pavilion Final Concept Design

23/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Fitzpatrick

1.      That Council receive and note the information in the report.

2.      That Council endorse, in principle, the concept design for the new Barclay Street sportsground pavilion and request the designer to include a cost effective element within the existing project budget that reflects the design planned for the Eden Welcome Centre

3.     That Council write to the NSW Government seeking an additional contribution towards the project to develop the site to a standard suitable for use as a future emergency evacuation centre

4.      That Council delegate authority to the General Manager, if required, to endorse amendments to the design to accommodate an emergency evacuation centre and to fit within the project budget.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr Dodds

11.2

South East Australian Transport Strategy (SEATS) Membership

An amendment to the motion was proposed by Cr Bain

1.    That Bega Valley Shire re-join as a member of South East Australian Transport Strategy         (SEATS).

2.    That the outcomes for the 12 month membership to SEATS to be provided to Council

The amendment was accepted by Cr Tapscott and Seckold

24/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Tapscott and Seckold

1.    That Bega Valley Shire re-join as a member of South East Australian Transport Strategy         (SEATS).

2.    That the outcomes for the 12 month membership to SEATS to be provided to Council.

The motion was put to the vote and it was TIED

In favour:             Crs Griff, McBain, Seckold and Tapscott

Against:                  Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin and Allen

Absent:                    Cr Dodds

The Mayor used her casting vote to vote FOR the motion and the motion was CARRIED

11.3

Bega Valley Local Traffic Committee

25/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Bain

That Council adopt the recommendations of the Bega Valley Local Traffic Committee meeting of 5 February 2020 to be tabled at the 19 February 2020 Council meeting.

Tathra Mountain Bike Enduro – June Long weekend and 22 & 23 August 2020.

The Tathra Mountain Bike Club request approval for June long weekend, should this be cancelled due to unexpected weather conditions, they have requested that the event be held on 22 and 23 August. The enduro will commence at the Tathra Country Club and is proposing to use a section of Andy Poole Drive and Bay Drive to Mogareeka; as well as rural gravel roads, fire trails and off-road single tracks.

It is recommended:

1.    That, subject to conditions, the on-road components for the Tathra Mountain Bike Enduro on Saturday, 6 June and Sunday, 7 June 2020 be approved. If the event is unable to proceed on Saturday, 6 June and Sunday, 7 June 2020, then Saturday, 22 August and Sunday, 23 August 2020 be approved as alternate dates for the event.

2.    That the event be deemed a Class 2 special event and it be conducted under an approved Traffic Control Plan in accordance with the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Traffic Control Manual.

3.    That the Traffic Control Plan is to reflect the following:

        a)    All stages held on Tathra Bermagui Road to be transport stages only, including race finish.

        b)    Use of cycle track is not available for racing purposes, as it is set aside for casual users.

4.    That persons involved in the preparation and implementation of the Traffic Control Plan must hold the appropriate RMS accreditation.

5.    That organisers fully implement an approved Special Event Transport Management Plan.

6.    That organisers have approved public liability insurance of at least $20 million indemnifying Council, Police and Roads and Maritime Services by name for the event.

7.    That organisers have written approval prior to conducting the event from the NSW Police, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, and the NSW Department of Primary Industries, Crown Lands.

8.    That the event organisers advertise the change to traffic conditions for the event.

9.    That local emergency services and transport operators be notified prior to the event.

10.  That approval be subject to current Traffic Control Plan (TCP).

Attachment 1: Tathra Mountain Bike Enduro

Anzac Day March & Service 2020, Candelo RSL

A submission has been received from Candelo RSL Sub Branch for the 2020 ANZAC Day march and service. The march will commence at approximately 10.30am at the Candelo Town Hall and proceed along William Street to the War Memorial. The Service will be conducted at the War Memorial, concluding at 12.00pm.

It is recommended:

1.    That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Candelo RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Day march and service on Saturday 25 April 2020 be approved and deemed a Class 2 special event.

2.    That the section of William Street, Candelo between the intersections of Eden Street and Queen Street be temporarily closed on Saturday 25 April 2020 for the Candelo RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Day march and service, in accordance with Traffic Control Plan.

3.    That approval be subject to current Traffic Control Plan (TCP).

Attachment 2: ANZAC Day Candelo

ANZAC Day March & Service 2020 – Merimbula & Pambula

A submission has been received from Merimbula RSL Sub Branch for the 2020 ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Merimbula and the main march and service in Merimbula and Pambula.

The Merimbula Dawn Service will be held between 5.30am and 7.00am and will require the closure of Beach Street, Merimbula between the intersections of Alice Street and Main Street from 5.30am to 7.00am.

The Pambula March will assemble on Quondolo Street (Princes Highway), Pambula from 8.40am and proceed at 9.15am to the War Memorial for the service. The march and service will require the closure of Quondolo Street, between the Oregon Street and Bullara Street intersections, from 8.30am to 10.15am. Princes Highway traffic will be diverted to Merimbola Street.

The Merimbula march will assemble at the Merimbula RSL Club at 10.40am and proceed at 11.00am along Main Street, Market Street and Beach Street concluding with a service at the War Memorial. The closure of Main Street and Market Street, Merimbula will be required for the duration of the march only, Beach Street will be closed between the Alice Street and Main Street intersections from 10.30am to 12.00pm for the service.

It is recommended:

1.    That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Merimbula RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service, march and service in Merimbula on Saturday 25 April 2020 be approved and deemed a Class 2 special event.

2.    That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Merimbula RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Day march and service in Pambula on Saturday 25 April 2020 be approved and deemed a Class 1 special event.

3.    That sections of Main Street, Market Street and Beach Street, Merimbula and Quondolo Street (Princes Highway), Pambula be temporarily closed on Saturday 25 April 2020 for the Merimbula RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service, march and service in Merimbula and march and service in Pambula, in accordance with the Traffic Control Plans.

4.    That the temporary closure of the Princes Highway, Pambula is a matter solely for NSW Roads and Maritime Services Road Occupancy Licence determination.

5.    That approval be subject to current Traffic Control Plan (TCP).

Attachment 3: ANZAC Day Merimbula and Pambula

ANZAC Day March & Service 2020 – Cobargo

A submission has been received for the 2020 ANZAC Day Service in Cobargo. The march will commence at approximately 10.30am from the Cobargo School of Arts and travel along Cobargo Bermagui Road, Princes Highway and Tarlinton Street, Cobargo to the Memorial. The service will be held off street, on private property.

It is recommended:

1.    That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Cobargo RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Day march on Saturday 25 April 2020 be approved and deemed a Class 1 special event.

2.    That sections of Cobargo Bermagui Road and Tarlinton Street, Cobargo be temporarily closed on Saturday 25 April 2020 for the Cobargo RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Day march, in accordance with Traffic Control Plan.

3.    That the temporary closure of the Princes Highway, Cobargo is solely for NSW Roads and Maritime Services determination.

4.    That approval be subject to current Traffic Control Plan (TCP).

Attachment 4: ANZAC Day Cobargo

ANZAC Day March & Service 2020 – Wolumla, Bega, Bemboka & Tathra

A submission has been received for the 2020 ANZAC Day Services in the following locations:

Wolumla: 10.00am Assemble at Wolumla Hall – March from Wolumla Hall along Bega Street to the Wolumla Memorial.

Bega Dawn Service: 5.30am Assemble at Mitre 10 Auckland Street Bega – March to Carp Street Bega Memorial.

Bega: 10.30am Assemble at Gipps Street Bega – March down Carp Street to Bega Memorial

Bemboka: 10.30am Assemble – Opposite Hobbs Store Loftus Street Bemboka – March to Bemboka Memorial.

Tathra Dawn Service: 5.50am Assemble at Memorial for Dawn Service

Tathra: 7.30am Assemble at Anglican Church Bega Street, Tathra – March to Tathra Memorial.

It is recommended:

1.    That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Bega RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Day march and service in Bemboka be approved and deemed a Class 1 Special Event.

2.    That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Bega RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Day Dawn Service, march and service in Bega, ANZAC Day Dawn Service, march and service in Tathra and Wolumla be approved and deemed a Class 2 Special Event.

3.    That sections of Council roads at Gipps Street and Carp Street in Bega, Loftus Street in Bemboka, Bega Street and the Bega Street service road in Tathra, Bega Street and Wolumla Road in Wolumla be temporarily closed on Saturday 25 April 2020 for the Bega RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Day proceedings, as per the Traffic Control Plans.

4.    That the temporary closure of the Snowy Mountains Highway, Bemboka is solely for NSW Roads and Maritime Services determination.

5.    That approval be subject to current Traffic Control Plan (TCP).

Attachment 5: ANZAC Day Wolumla, Bega, Bemboka and Tathra

ANZAC Day March & Service 2020 – Bermagui

A submission has been received for the 2020 ANZAC Day Service in Bermagui. The march will commence at approximately 10.00am from the chemist shop up Lamont Street to the Memorial opposite the caravan park. The service will be held off street.

It is recommended:

1.    That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Bermagui RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Day march on Saturday 25 April 2020 be approved and deemed a Class 1 special event.

2.    That sections of Lamont Street from Wallaga Street to Pacific Drive, Bermagui be temporarily closed on Saturday 25 April 2020 for the Bermagui RSL Sub Branch ANZAC Day march.

3.    That approval be subject to current Traffic Control Plan (TCP).

Attachment 6: ANZAC Day Bermagui

Rainbow Wave Festival (Date change from 22 Feb 2020 to 2 May 2020)

A revised application has been received from Headspace Bega for The Rainbow Wave Festival to be held on 2 May 2020. This is a Mardi Gras Style event in celebrating our local LGBTI Community.

This event was previously held at Oaklands Events Centre Pambula, attracting over 400 people. Due to the overwhelming response, Headspace are requesting that this event be moved to Merimbula Town Centre with a Street Parade followed by live music and performances.

The approval will be subject to the Twyford Hall Construction site declaring that this is safe to go ahead.

It is recommended:

1.    That, subject to conditions sections of Beach Street and Market Street, Merimbula be temporarily closed between 11.00am and 6.30pm on Saturday 2 May 2020 for the Rainbow Wave Festival street parade and performers.

2.    That, subject to conditions Beach Street, Merimbula between the intersections of Market Street and Alice Street and Market Street, Merimbula between Palmer Lane and Merimbula Drive, Merimbula be temporarily closed between 11.00am and 6.30pm on Saturday 2 May 2020 for the Rainbow Wave Festival street parade and performers.

3.    That the proposed traffic arrangements involving the temporary closure of Market Street and Beach Street, Merimbula for the Rainbow Wave Festival street parade and performance on Saturday 2 May 2020, be deemed a Class 2 special event and it be conducted under an approved Traffic Control Plan, in accordance with the NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Traffic Control Manual.

4.    That persons involved in the preparation and implementation of the Traffic Control Plan must hold the appropriate NSW RMS accreditation.

5.    That organisers fully implement an approved Special Event Transport Management Plan.

6.    That organisers have approved public liability insurance of at least $20 million indemnifying Bega Valley Shire Council, NSW Police Force and NSW Roads and Maritime Services by name for the event.

7.    That organisers have written NSW Police approval prior to conducting the event.

8.    That approval be subject to current Traffic Control Plan (TCP).

Attachment 7: Rainbow Wave Festival

No Stopping request Beach Street Merimbula

An email was received from resident stating “We confirm that we are the owners of 19 Beach Street and are writing to seek Councils urgent assistance in ensuring that we are no longer obstructed from entering into our driveway. We are seeking that council erect a “No Standing/NO Parking” sign immediately to the left of driveway between 19 and 21 Beach Street for the reasons set out below

It is recommended:

That Council approve the installation of a “No Stopping” zone between the existing driveway of No’s 19 and 21 Beach Street, Merimbula.

Attachment 8: Photo Beach Street No Stopping

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs Nadin and Dodds

12.1

Half Yearly Report on Implementation of Council's Operational Plan 2019-2020

26/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Seckold and Fitzpatrick

That Council:

1.    Note the progress on the 2019-2020 Operational Plan from 1 July 2019 to   30 December 2019 and place Attachment 1 on Council’s website.

2.    Receive a report at the 8 April 2020 Council meeting outlining the activities that have been deferred or modified in the 2019-2020 Operational Plan for the period 1 January 2020 – 30 June 2020 in order to respond to the 2020 Bega Valley Bushfire rebuilding and recovery.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs Griff and Dodds

12.2

Bega Valley Recovery Arrangements

27/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Seckold

That Council:

1.         Note the Regional Recovery Committee, Local Recovery Action Committee and              Recovery Rebuilding and Resilience Team structure.

2.         Note the proposal to involve all Councillors in a regular briefing on the recovery as part   of              the Wednesday Councillor Workshops.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr Dodds

13.1

Quarterly Budget Review Statement - 31 December 2019

28/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Nadin

1.    That Council receive and note the December 2019 Quarterly Budget Review.

2.    That the budget recommendations detailed within the December quarterly budget review be adopted.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr Dodds

16.1

Business support for bushfire impacted businesses – Cr Russell Fitzpatrick

29/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Nadin

That Council immediately engage specialists to develop evidence based business cases for various sectors and advocate using these business cases  and well prepared case studies to the State and Commonwealth Governments to increase financial support and streamline the application processed for businesses impacted directly and indirectly by the devastating fires of 2019/20.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr Dodds

17.1

Trees missing from Carp Street Bega, out the front of the pizza shop

A report was provided to Council and included in the Business Paper of  19 February 2020 on this matter.

17.2

Non-residential sewer discharge factors

A report was provided to Council and included in the Business Paper of 19 February 2020 on this matter.

Leave to make a statement

30/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Fitzpatrick

That Cr Bain be granted leave to make a statement.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Cr Dodds

Cabinet Meeting in the Bega Valley Shire

Cr Bain requested that Council write to Prime Minister, The Hon  Scott Morrison, and invite him to hold a Cabinet meeting in the Bega Valley.

Mayor McBain took the request on notice and will write to Prime Minister Scott Morrison.