Ordinary  Meeting Minutes

1.

Apologies

175/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Dodds and Seckold

That Council note the apology from Cr Kristy McBain and Mayor Tapscott for the meeting of 26 August 2020

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs Bain, McBain and Tapscott

2.

Confirmation of Minutes

176/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Dodds

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

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs Bain, McBain and Tapscott

6.1

Local Government Exclusion from National Cabinet

177/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Dodds

That Council:

1.    Agrees to send a letter to the Premier and to the Hon Andrew Constance, the Member for Bega, Mrs  Kristy McBain, the Federal Member for Eden Monaro to  highlight the critical necessity for Local Government representation on the newly formed National Cabinet and seeks their assistance in requesting that First Ministers review the decision to exclude Local Government.

2.    Meets with our local Federal and State Members to discuss, in more detail, the importance of having local government representation on National Cabinet and the value of partnerships with Councils in achieving the objectives of the National Cabinet and the national reform agenda.

3.    Notes that the Australian Local Government Association, Local Government NSW and other state/territory local government associations will continue to advocate for local government representation on the National Cabinet and for Local Government’s interests in all relevant forums.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

8.1

Outcome of Exhibition of Proposed Amendment to Chapter 5.6 'Tree and Vegetation Protection' of Bega Valley Development Control Plan 2013

178/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Dodds and Seckold

1.            That Council adopt the amendments to Bega Valley Development Control Plan 2013 as                 exhibited, with minor amendments to clarify the flow chart and correct typographic                 errors (as tabled).

2.            That the adoption of the amendment to Bega Valley Development Control Plan 2013 be

notified in accordance with Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000.

3.            That Council officers advise those who made a submission to the proposed amendment

during the exhibition period of Council’s resolution on this matter.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

9.1

Youth Speak Survey Results

A motion was moved by Crs Bain and Allen

1.    Note the results of the Youth Speak Survey (Attachment 1).

2.    Advocate to the NSW Government on behalf of the Shire’s young people for

a)            support to remain engaged in education and transition to further education and employment

b)            investment in improved mental health supports for young people with a focus on prevention and early intervention

c)            resources in schools to prevent and combat bullying and to deliver more targeted drug and alcohol education

d)            young people’s voices to be included when forming evidence-based policies and in the co-design of programs for young people.

3.    Share survey results with agency stakeholders and the wider community to raise awareness of the matters raised by young people.

2:27 Cr Bain left the meeting

2:27 Cr Bain returned to the meeting

The motion was put to the vote and it was CARRIED

In favour:             Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, and Allen

Against:                  Crs Dodds, Seckold and Griff

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

A motion was foreshadowed by Cr Dodds

That Council:

1.    Note the results of the Youth Speak Survey (Attachment 1).

2.    Advocate to the NSW Government on behalf of the Shire’s young people for

a)            support to remain engaged in education and transition to further education and employment

b)            investment in improved mental health supports for young people with a focus on prevention and early intervention

c)            resources in schools to prevent and combat bullying and to deliver more targeted drug and alcohol education

d)            young people’s voices to be included when forming evidence-based policies and in the co-design of programs for young people.

3.    Share survey results with agency stakeholders and the wider community to raise awareness of the matters raised by young people.

4.    Hold a youth forum co-designed with young people to further explore and prioritise key findings of the survey.

5.    Seek funding to hold a youth hack event and provide seed funding for youth-led initiatives arising from the event.

179/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Allen

That Council:

1.    Note the results of the Youth Speak Survey (Attachment 1).

2.    Advocate to the NSW Government on behalf of the Shire’s young people for

a)            support to remain engaged in education and transition to further education and employment

b)            investment in improved mental health supports for young people with a focus on prevention and early intervention

c)            resources in schools to prevent and combat bullying and to deliver more targeted drug and alcohol education

d)            young people’s voices to be included when forming evidence-based policies and in the co-design of programs for young people.

3.    Share survey results with agency stakeholders and the wider community to raise awareness of the matters raised by young people.

In favour:             Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin and Allen

Against:                  Crs Griff, Seckold and Dodds

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

9.2

Memorandum of Understanding with South East Arts Inc

A motion was moved by Crs Bain and Allen

That Council:

1.    Endorse the Memorandum of Understanding 2020-2024 between South East Arts Inc, Bega Valley Shire Council, Eurobodalla Shire Council and Snowy Monaro Regional Council (Attachment 1).

2.    Undertake to collaboratively develop an annual work program (Schedule 2 of Attachment 1) with South East Arts Inc to consider the Bega Valley Shire’s priorities and needs in relation to support for local arts and artists.

3.    Allocate a financial contribution for 2020/2021 to South East Arts Inc of $25,000 per annum, with that contribution including the in-kind accommodation component, valued at $5,000.

4.    Make its financial commitment to South East Arts Inc contingent on ongoing core funding from Create NSW.

5.    Note that Cr Griff is currently Council’s representative on the Board of South East Arts Inc.

6.    Delegate authority to sign the MOU on Council’s behalf to Council’s Director Community, Environment and Planning.

A point of order was called by Cr Dodds regarding the chairpersons ruling of Cr Griff’s request to speak.

The point or order was denied by Deputy Mayor Fitzpatrick.

An amendment to the motion was proposed by Cr Nadin

3.    Allocate a financial contribution for 2020/2021 to South East Arts Inc of $25,000 per annum, with that contribution including the in-kind accommodation component, valued at $5,000 and the accommodation component for the remainder of the term of the MOU.

The amendment was accepted by Crs Bain and Allen

A motion was moved by Crs Bain and Allen

That Council:

1.    Endorse the Memorandum of Understanding 2020-2024 between South East Arts Inc, Bega Valley Shire Council, Eurobodalla Shire Council and Snowy Monaro Regional Council (Attachment 1).

2.    Undertake to collaboratively develop an annual work program (Schedule 2 of Attachment 1) with South East Arts Inc to consider the Bega Valley Shire’s priorities and needs in relation to support for local arts and artists.

3.    Allocate a financial contribution for 2020/2021 to South East Arts Inc of $25,000 per annum, with that contribution including the in-kind accommodation component, valued at $5,000 and the accommodation component for the remainder of the term of the MOU.

4.    Make its financial commitment to South East Arts Inc contingent on ongoing core funding from Create NSW.

5.    Note that Cr Griff is currently Council’s representative on the Board of South East Arts Inc.

6.    Delegate authority to sign the MOU on Council’s behalf to Council’s Director Community, Environment and Planning.

The motion was put to the vote and it was LOST

In favour:             Crs Bain, Allen and Nadin

Against:                  Crs Dodds, Seckold, Griff and Fitzpatrick

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

A motion was foreshadowed by Crs Griff and Dodds

That Council:

1.    Endorse the Memorandum of Understanding 2020-2024 between South East Arts Inc, Bega Valley Shire Council, Eurobodalla Shire Council and Snowy Monaro Regional Council (Attachment 1).

2.    Undertake to collaboratively develop an annual work program (Schedule 2 of Attachment 1) with South East Arts Inc to consider the Bega Valley Shire’s priorities and needs in relation to support for local arts and artists.

3.    Allocate an annual financial contribution to South East Arts Inc for the period of the MOU valued at $25,000 per annum plus CPI, with that contribution including an in-kind accommodation component valued at $5,000 per annum in 2020-21 and $10,000 per annum for the remainder of the term of the MOU.

4.    Make its financial commitment to South East Arts Inc contingent on ongoing core funding from Create NSW.

5.    Note that Cr Griff is currently Council’s representative on the Board of South East Arts Inc.

6.    Delegate authority to sign the MOU on Council’s behalf to Council’s Director Community, Environment and Planning.

The motion was put to the vote and it was CARRIED

In favour:             Crs Fitzpatrick, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds

Against:                  Crs Bain and Allen

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

180/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Griff and Dodds

That Council:

1.    Endorse the Memorandum of Understanding 2020-2024 between South East Arts Inc, Bega Valley Shire Council, Eurobodalla Shire Council and Snowy Monaro Regional Council (Attachment 1).

2.    Undertake to collaboratively develop an annual work program (Schedule 2 of Attachment 1) with South East Arts Inc to consider the Bega Valley Shire’s priorities and needs in relation to support for local arts and artists.

3.    Allocate an annual financial contribution to South East Arts Inc for the period of the MOU valued at $25,000 per annum plus CPI, with that contribution including an in-kind accommodation component valued at $5,000 per annum in 2020-21 and $10,000 per annum for the remainder of the term of the MOU.

4.    Make its financial commitment to South East Arts Inc contingent on ongoing core funding from Create NSW.

5.    Note that Cr Griff is currently Council’s representative on the Board of South East Arts Inc.

6.    Delegate authority to sign the MOU on Council’s behalf to Council’s Director Community, Environment and Planning.

In favour:             Crs Fitzpatrick, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds

Against:                  Crs Bain and Allen

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

9.3

Montreal Goldfields

181/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Seckold and Allen

That Council

1.    Adopt the Montreal Goldfields Committee Guidelines and Operations Manual (Attachment 1).

2.    Note that the attachments to the Montreal Goldfields Committee Guidelines and Operations Manual may be amended by resolution of the Committee, and that amendment to the body of the Guidelines and Operations Manual requires a resolution of Council.

3.    Appoint Chris Franks, Judi Hearn, Bob Hearn, Bill Southwood, Geoffrey Gieffre, Malcolm Halliday, Kerri Binstock, Marshall Binstock, Peter Baxter, Barry Virtue and Sheila Brice as Montreal Goldfields Committee members.

4.    Nominate Cr Seckold as the Council representative and Cr Dodds as the alternate Council representative on the Montreal Goldfields Committee until September 2021.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

9.4

Access Improvement Grants 2020

182/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Dodds

1.            That Council adopt the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee’s recommendations (Attachment 1) to award the following Grant allocations, for a total value of $15,600:

·    Panboola Pambula Wetlands and Heritage Project Inc for the ‘Improving disability parking at Panboola’ project ($600);

·    Bermagui Surf Life Saving Club for the ‘Same Wave - An All Abilities Aquatic Program’ ($5,000);

·    Wolumla Football Club for the ‘Wheelchair friendly picnic tables’ project ($5,000); and

·    The Trustee for the Australasia Property Unit Trust for the ‘Accessing the Australasia’ project ($5,000).

2.            That unspent funds of $4,920 from the 2020 Access Improvement grant round be allocated towards a grant application to support accessible tourism.

3.            That Council thank the Access and Inclusion Committee, and its Grants Sub-committee, for coordinating the 2020 Access Improvement Grant Program.

4.            That Council officers write to all applicants advising them of the outcome of their applications.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

11.1

Waste Facility Consolidation and Modernisation Project

183/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Allen

1.       That Council recognise the need for significant change within waste services to ensure waste can be adequately managed in the future within the Bega Valley

2.       That Council reopen the Bemboka Waste transfer station to be serviced at the same level as prior to closure noting the relatively low operating cost compared to other transfer stations.

3.       That before endorsing the recommendations of staff a community information program be undertaken to explain in further detail why the proposed changes are being recommended

4.       That it be noted that not progressing with the staff recommendations has short term financial implications

5.       That long term financial models outlining assumptions for different scenarios be prepared to be presented back to Council

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

11.2

Classification of land dedicated to Council

184/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Dodds and Bain

1.    That Council note the 28-day public notification process was completed regarding the proposal to classify Lot 121 DP 1252360 at 8 Wildewoods Court, Merimbula as operational land, with no submissions received.

2.    That Council resolve to classify Lot 121 DP 1252360 at 8 Wildewoods Court, Merimbula as operational land under Section 31 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW).

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

11.3

Acquisition of land for Kiah hall rebuild

185/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Dodds and Allen

1.    That Council authorise the acquisition by private agreement of Lot 68 DP 750223 at Kiah from the Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn for $88,000 on the basis that an independent market valuation be obtained from a registered valuer supporting the value of the land parcel.

2.    That the acquisition of Lot 68 DP 750223 at Kiah be funded from the insurance fund proceeds received to rebuild Kiah community hall.

3.    That upon acquisition, Council give notice of its intention to classify Lot 68 DP 750223 at Kiah as operational land under section 34 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW). 

4.    That Council hereby authorise its official seal to be affixed to the contract documents under the signature of the Mayor and General Manager. 

5.    That Council endorse this as the preferred site for the rebuild of the Kiah community hall.

6.    That a condition of the Council support for this proposal be included that the community group transfer any funds raised to Council.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

11.3a

Adjournment

186/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Nadin

That the Council meeting be adjourned for 15 minutes, to reconvene at 3:55pm

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

11.4

Community Project Proposals

187/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Dodds

1.      That Council note the report and the attached Community Project Proposal summary.

2.      That Council note the project proposal for replacement of fencing around Glebe Park (West) Bega has been completed.

3.      That Council note the project proposal for Water Bubbler at Pambula Beach Sporting Complex skate park has been completed.

4.      That Council note the project proposal for Merimbula/Pambula Path and Trails signs has been completed.

5.      That Council note staff have provided approval to proceed with the project proposal for the Tuna industry memorial plaque at Rotary Park Eden Lookout.

6.      That the proposal for expanding the playground with further equipment and additions at William Loftus Park Candelo Playground not be supported. Council staff to work with the applicant to develop project/s to install shade, rubber soft fall, bollards and park furniture to improve the existing playground.

7.      That the project proposal for installation of change room partitions at Cobargo Swimming Pool be supported by Council, dependant on external funding without any Council contribution.

8.      That the project proposal for renewal of existing kitchenette at Cobargo Swimming Pool be supported by Council, dependant on external funding without any financial support from Council.

9.      That Council provide in principle support to the Evans Park Sporting Complex Committee to secure funding to develop a Masterplan for the Evans Park site and that staff undertake a review of nearby playgrounds to determine a suitable playground for removal to offset potential future construction of a new playground at Kalaru.

10     That the proposal to resurface tennis courts with replacement synthetic grass at Bega Tennis Courts be supported, subject to external funding and without any financial contribution from Council.

11.   That the proposal for installation of three picnic tables at Wolumla Recreation Ground be supported by Council.

12.   That the proposal for Pambula Art Project has in principle support, subject to compliance with Pambula Village DCP, Public Art Procedure, National Association of visual arts guidelines, maintenance, decommissioning process and external funding as well as relevant planning approvals.

13.   That the proposal for the memorial tree at Chaz Izzard Reserve Tathra is supported and installation of a personal memorial plaque be deferred pending development of a Memorial in Public Places Procedure.

14.   That the proposal for the Eden Netball Courts Upgrade Barclay Street Sports Complex is supported in principle by Council and dependant on external funding with no financial contribution from Council.

15.   That the proposal for the Eden Tennis Courts Upgrade Barclay Street Sports Complex is supported in principle by Council and dependant on external funding with no financial contribution from Council.

16.   That the proposal for the Eden Cricket nets upgrade Barclay Street Sports Complex is supported in principle by Council and dependant on external funding with no financial contribution from Council.

17.   That the proposal for the Rotary Club Merimbula Ford Park path is supported in principle by Council and dependant of external funding without any financial contribution from Council.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

11.5

Concept Design for Short Point Coastal Accessibility Project

A motion was moved by Cr Nadin

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

2.    That Council endorse the concept design for the Short Point Coastal Accessibility Project with         the exclusion of the ramped grassed area.

3.    That staff report to Council if there is a requirement to review and revise the concept design for any amendments arising during the delivery of this plan, including identified scope reductions to meet budget.

An amendment to the motion was proposed by Cr Bain

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

2.    That Council endorse the concept design for the Short Point Coastal Accessibility Project with         the exclusion of the ramped to the grass reserve.

3.    That staff report to Council if there is a requirement to review and revise the concept design for any amendments arising during the delivery of this plan, including identified scope reductions to meet budget.

The amendment was accepted by Cr Nadin

A motion was moved by Crs Nadin and Bain

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

2.    That Council endorse the concept design for the Short Point Coastal Accessibility Project

3.    That staff report to Council if there is a requirement to review and revise the concept design for any amendments arising during the delivery of this plan, including identified scope reductions to meet budget.

The motion was put to the vote and it was CARRIED

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

188/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Bain

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

2.    That Council endorse the concept design for the Short Point Coastal Accessibility Project

3.    That staff report to Council if there is a requirement to review and revise the concept design for any amendments arising during the delivery of this plan, including identified scope reductions to meet budget.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

11.6

Bega Sporting Complex Project

A motion was moved by Crs Nadin and Bain

1.         That Council acknowledge the predicted substantial shortfall in funding for the existing              project brief.

2.         That Council progress the demolition of existing facilities and rebuild facilities servicing              ovals on the existing site and an indoor sport facility build on an alternate site.

3.         That Council approach the funding body to request funds be able to be used on an              alternative site but with the same purpose.

4.         That staff bring a report to Council with alternative sites for the indoor stadium component of the project with appropriate costings.

5.         That the estimate of costings for the indoor stadium be based on steel and colorbond              construction, with concrete slab and timber sprung floor.

6.         That should Council receive approval to use the funds on an alternative site, Council              proceed with fresh designs for the existing site, taking into account the outdoor user              groups, Bega Roosters Rugby League Club, Bega Devils Soccer Club and Bega Cricket Club.

The motion was put to the vote and it was LOST

In favour:             Crs Bain and Nadin

Against:                  Crs Fitzpatrick, Griff, Seckold, Dodds and Allen

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

A motion was foreshadowed by Crs Allen and Fitzpatrick

1.             That Council note its previous resolutions relating to the Bega Sporting Complex and the           77-79 Auckland Street site.

2.             That Council endorse option two outlined in this report as the basis for further planning           and design which is to demolish the existing indoor facility and replace it with a new               facility in the same proximity between George Griffin Oval and the Bega Recreation                 Ground which supports integration of multi-use facilities.

3.             That Council reconfirm its support for the Project Control Group Model and terms of               reference to support progress of the project noting there will be opportunity for broader           stakeholder input at appropriate times.

The motion was put to the vote and it was CARRIED

In favour:             Crs Fitzpatrick, Griff, Seckold and Allen

Against:                  Crs Bain, Nadin and Dodds

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

189/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Fitzpatrick

1.   That Council note its previous resolutions relating to the Bega Sporting Complex and the 77-79 Auckland Street site.

2.   That Council endorse option two outlined in this report as the basis for further planning and design which is to demolish the existing indoor facility and replace it with a new facility in the same proximity between George Griffin Oval and the Bega Recreation Ground which supports integration of multi-use facilities.

3.   That Council reconfirm its support for the Project Control Group Model and terms of reference to support progress of the project noting there will be opportunity for broader stakeholder input at appropriate times.

In favour:             Crs Fitzpatrick, Griff, Seckold and Allen

Against:                  Crs Bain, Nadin and Dodds

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

11.7

Proposed submission to the NSW Government on the Draft State Strategic Plan - A Vision for Crown Land

190/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Allen

1.    That Council receive and note the report.

2.    That Council make a submission to the NSW State Government on the draft 'State Strategic Plan– A Vision for Crown Land’ as attached to the report of 26 August 2020.

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

12.1

Local Recovery Action Plan

191/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Bain

1.    That Council note the Bega Valley Local Recovery Action Plan

2.    That Council notes that Local Recovery Committee will provide regular progress updates on the delivery of the Bega Valley Local Recovery Action Plan

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

.

Extension of Meeting Time

192/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Bain

That the Council Meeting be extended for a further 45 minutes, to 7:05pm.

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

Against:                  Cr Seckold

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

13.1

Long Term Financial Plan 2021-2030

A motion was moved by Crs Bain and Nadin

That Council

1.    Note the current iteration of the Long Term Financial Plan 2021-2030

2.    Update the adopted Operational Plan 2020-2021 to include the revised cash flow projections         in the attached Long Term Financial Plan 2021-2030 as per resolution 150/20 Item 2 and;

3.    That Council resolve to commence as soon as possible a 4 year forensic audit to be         undertaken over our financial accounts

4.    That on the completion of the forensic audit, those figures are used as the starting point for         the Long Term Financial Plan.

5.    That the funding for this be taken from the General Managers legal and investigations fund.

An amendment was proposed by Cr Fitzpatrick

3.    That Council resolve to commence as soon as possible, a baseline audit for the 2016, 2017,         2018 and 2019 financial years.

The amendment was accepted by Cr Bain

A motion was moved by Crs Bain and Nadin

That Council

1.    Note the current iteration of the Long Term Financial Plan 2021-2030

2.    Update the adopted Operational Plan 2020-2021 to include the revised cash flow projections         in the attached Long Term Financial Plan 2021-2030 as per resolution 150/20 Item 2 and;

3.    That Council resolve to commence as soon as possible, a baseline audit for the 2016, 2017,         2018 and 2019 financial years.

4.    That on the completion of the baseline review, those figures are used as the starting point for the Long Term Financial Plan.

5.    That the funding for this be taken from the General Managers legal and investigations fund.

The motion was put to the vote and it was CARRIED

In favour:             Crs Bain, Nadin, Fitzpatrick and Allen

Against:                  Crs Griff, Seckold and Dodds

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

A motion was foreshadowed by Cr Griff

That Council:

1.    Adopt the Long Term Financial Plan 2021-2030.

2.    Update the adopted Operational Plan 2020-2021 to include the revised cash flow projections    in the attached Long Term Financial Plan 2021-2030 as per resolution 150/20 Item 2 and;

3.    Publish the Long Term Financial Plan 2021-2030 on Council’s website

193/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Nadin

That Council

1.    Note the current iteration of the Long Term Financial Plan 2021-2030

2.    Update the adopted Operational Plan 2020-2021 to include the revised cash flow projections         in the attached Long Term Financial Plan 2021-2030 as per resolution 150/20 Item 2 and;

3.    That Council resolve to commence as soon as possible, a baseline audit for the 2016, 2017,         2018 and 2019 financial years.

4.    That on the completion of the baseline review, those figures are used as the starting point for the Long Term Financial Plan.

5.    That the funding for this be taken from the General Managers legal and investigations fund.

In favour:             Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin and Allen

Against:                  Crs Griff, Seckold and Dodds

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

13.2

Certificate of Investment

194/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Bain

1.    That Council receive and note the attached reports indicating Council’s investment position as at 30 June 2020.

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

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

13.3

Certificate of Investment

195/20

RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Dodds

1.    That Council receive and note the attached reports indicating Council’s investment position as at 31 July 2020.

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

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

Against:                  Nil

Absent:                    Crs McBain and Tapscott

17.1

Review of the Code of Meeting Practice to ensure the Institution of Council

A response to this question was provided in the Ordinary Council  Meeting Agenda of 26 August 2020.

17.2

Lime dust in Eden

A response to this question was provided in the Ordinary Council  Meeting Agenda of 26 August 2020.

17.3

Publicly Accessible Dump Point - Eden

A response to this question was provided in the Ordinary Council  Meeting Agenda of 26 August 2020.

17.4

Cr Griff - Process for development applications to be referred to Council for determination

A response to this question was provided in the Ordinary Council  Meeting Agenda of 26 August 2020.

18.1

Lime dust in Eden – Governance Separation

Cr Bain asked about the status of the report on Lime Dust in Eden and asked that the report include detail regarding the aspects of Councils operations and their governance separation and roles in the incident.

The question was taken on notice by the Director Business and Governance.

18.2

FOGO Compost

Cr Dodds asked about the remedies in place for contaminated FOGO waste.

The question ws taken on notice by Director Assets and Operations, noting a response to a previous question will be provided at the next meeting.

18.3

Drought Funding

Cr Bain asked if Council could identify the contractors that benefited from the $1 million drought funding that was received by the Federal Government.

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