PresentCr Russell Fitzpatrick , Mayor Cr Liz Seckold, Deputy Mayor
Cr Robyn Bain Cr Jo Dodds Cr Cathy Griff
Cr Mitchell Nadin |
In AttendanceGeneral Manager, Ms Leanne Barnes Director, Assets and Operations, Mr Anthony McMahon Director, Community, Environment and Planning, Dr Alice Howe Director, Business and Governance, Mrs Iliada Bolton Manager Communications and Events, Ms Emily Harrison Project Lead, Recovery, Rebuilding and Resilience, Mr Chris Horsburgh Minute Secretary, Mrs Bec Jones |
The Mayor made an announcement about live streaming requirements:
Council meetings are recorded and live streamed to the Internet for public viewing.
The recording will be archived and made available on Council’s website www.begavalley.nsw.gov.au.
The Mayor commenced by acknowledging, on behalf of Bega Valley Shire Council, the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters of the Shire, the people of Yuin nation, to show respect to elders past and present.
Statement by the Mayor
Before we begin with the agenda, I would like to recognise the hard work, tenacity and achievements of former Bega Valley Shire Councillor and Mayor, Kristy McBain who resigned from Council last week.
Having worked alongside Kristy for the past eight years, I can confidently say she can leave with her head held high. While we may not always have agreed – because that is the purpose of a healthy and functioning Council – she can be proud that she always voted with the community’s best interests in mind.
Kristy worked tirelessly as councillor and Mayor, particularly in the dark days and aftermath of the Tathra, Yankees Gap and Black Summer bushfires. For many of us during those traumatic days it was her commitment to keeping the community informed as every development unfolded, that helped steer us through. On behalf of this Council and the community I would like to formally thank her for this.
And of course, who can forget the determination of a young woman, who eight years ago sat in our old chambers; a new councillor, a mother with baby Max by her side, inspiring young people everywhere that life is never too busy to be working hard for your community.
We wish Kristy all the best as our federal Member for Eden-Monaro, and we look forward to continuing to work with her in that capacity, for the wellbeing of every person in the Bega Valley Shire.
Congratulations to Australia Day Recipients in the Bega Valley Shire
The Mayor congratulated the following recipients of Australia Day Awards in the Bega Valley Shire:
· Ms Lindy Hume, Tathra – AM for Services to Opera
· Mrs May Blacka, Cobargo – OAM for Services to Cobargo Community
· Chief Inspector Peter Volf – Australian Police Medal
2. |
|
1/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Nadin That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting and Closed session held on 16 December 2020 as circulated, be taken as read and confirmed. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds Against: Nil Absent: Cr Allen
|
Non Pecuniary Interest
Cr Seckold declared a non-pecuniary but less than significant interest regarding Item 11.2 Bega Valley Local Traffic Committee on the basis that she is the Chair of the Bega Tathra Saferide (Kalaru Tathra shared pathway is part of this – Stage 1). No stopping signs for the proposed pedestrian blisters on this path are recommended.
Cr Seckold will remain in the room and disclose and vote.
• Mr David Porter
· via audio visual link (Zoom)
• Mr David Porter
· Mr Joshua Shoobridge
· via audio visual link (Zoom)
The comments and addresses from these requests were circulated to Councillors and are available on Council’s website.
5. Petitions
There were no Petitions.
There were no Mayoral Minutes.
There was no Urgent Business.
There were no Planning and Environment reports.
There were no Community, Culture and Leisure reports.
There were no Economic Development and Business Growth reports.
11.1 |
|
2/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and BainThat Council accept the recommendation outlined in the Confidential attachment. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds Against: Nil Absent: Crs Allen
|
3/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Bain 1. That
Council accept the tender for RFT 2021-61, Plumb Motors Carpark Upgrade from John
Michelin & Sons Pty Ltd for $461,
919.37 (including GST), subject to variations, provisional sums
and prime cost items. 2. That
Council delegate to the General Manager authority to award the tender and
execute all necessary
documentation. 3. That Council officers advise unsuccessful tenderers of Council’s decision. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds Against: Nil Absent: Cr Allen
|
11.2 |
|
|
Cr Seckold declared a non-pecuniary but less than significant interest regarding Item 11.2 Bega Valley Local Traffic Committee on the basis that she is the Chair of the Bega Tathra Saferide (Kalaru Tathra shared pathway is part of this – Stage 1). No stopping signs for the proposed pedestrian blisters on this path are recommended. Cr Seckold remained in the chamber and participated in debate and voting. |
4/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Nadin That Council adopt the recommendations of the Bega Valley Local Traffic Committee minutes dated 2 December 2020 to be tabled at the 27 January 2021 Council meeting.
Tathra Urban Kerb Design A design for Tathra Urban Kerb Design has been received and part of the design is the installation of regulatory signage in Bega Street, Tathra. Recommendation Council approve the installation of the mandatory No Stopping signs for the proposed pedestrian blisters in relation to the Kalaru Tathra bike track in Bega Street Tathra as shown on the design plans. (Attach: 5.1 Tathra Urban Kerb Design Page 13) Time Restricted Parking This issue was moved from informal items to Council delegated functions. Council staff have been receiving complaints regarding the non-compliance with parking restrictions within our major centres, in particular Merimbula. It is understood Council decided not to undertake compliance for a period for Bushfire Recovery and Covid 19. With the increase in visitor numbers from other regions within NSW and the expected influx from Victoria. The Committee considers this now needs to be reintroduced to enable traffic flow and manageable parking rotation for our residents and visitors. Recommendation It was agreed by the members of the Local Traffic Committee that if not already being actioned then council should re-introduce enforcement of timed parking within the Shire. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds Against: Nil Absent: Cr Allen
|
11.3 |
|
5/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Dodds and Seckold1. That Council dispose of the toilet block and playground and Chaz Izzards Park in Tathra to offset construction of a toilet block in Apex Park Cobargo and Playground at Evans Park in Kalaru. 2. That Council return Chaz Izzards Park to maintained planted and open grassed space for use by the public. 3. That Council provide information to the public explaining the need to rationalise assets to offset new assets. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds Against: Nil Absent: Cr Allen
|
11.4 |
|
6/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and DoddsThat: 1. Council support the development of a new playground at Kalaru and through applying an asset management approach play equipment in Tathra be rationalised. 2. Council endorse the proposed playground site to enable the Evans Park Committee to progress with their project. 3. Council continue to work through other elements to finalise a masterplan for Evans Park Kalaru. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds Against: Nil Absent: Cr Allen
|
11.6 |
Proposed divestment - Lot 13 DP 1107310 & Lot 18 DP 255593 Corner of Mecklenberg Street and Minyama Parade, Bega |
7/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Dodds and SeckoldThat Council receive and note the report and attached Confidential Memorandum. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds Against: Nil Absent: Cr Allen
|
8/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Dodds and Bain 1. That Council approve the divestment of Lot 13 DP 1107310 & Lot 18 DP 255593, Corner of Mecklenberg Street and Minyama Parade, Bega to Aaron and Jenny Brett for the amount of $126,000 including GST, 2. That the sale be subject to the registration of a formal easements in favour of Bega Valley Shire Council for the water and sewer mains traversing Lot 18 DP 255593 and dedication of a strip and corner splay of Lot 13 DP 1107310 for road widening. 3. That all fees to finalise this matter be payable by Council from the proceeds of sale. 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 the offeree be advised of Council’s decision. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds Against: Nil Absent: Cr Allen
|
11.7 |
|
9/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Dodds and Seckold1. That Council provide free access to public swimming pools across the Shire on 6 and 7 March 2021 in recognition of 12 months since the end of the Black Summer Fires.
2. That Council negotiate a nominal contribution to Contract Operators at Council pools should they not be willing to offer free entry for the weekend as proposed.
In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds Against: Nil Absent: Cr Allen
|
11.8 |
Proposed divestment - Lot 66 DP 1171407 Ravenswood Street, Bega |
10/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and SeckoldThat Council receive and note the report and attached Confidential Memorandum. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds Against: Nil Absent: Cr Allen
|
11/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Seckold 1. That Council approve the divestment of Lot 66 DP 1171407 Ravenswood Street, Bega to Damian and Peta Hoyland for the amount of $120,000 including GST. 2. That all fees to finalise this matter be payable by Council from the proceeds of sale. 3. That Council hereby authorise its official seal to be affixed to the contract documents under the signature of the Mayor and General Manager. 4. That the offeree be advised of Council’s decision. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds Against: Nil Absent: Cr Allen
|
11.9 |
|
12/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Seckold1. That Council note the 28-day public notification process has been completed regarding the proposal to classify Lot 1 and 2 DP 1268814 at Kerrisons Lane, Bega as operational land, with no submissions received. 2. That Council resolve to classify Lot 1 and 2 DP 1268814 at Kerrisons Lane, Bega as operational land under Section 31 of the Local Government Act 1993. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds Against: Nil Absent: Cr Allen
|
12.1 |
|
13/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Dodds That Council endorse Cr Dodds to attend the 2021 NSW ALGWA Conference online from 18-20 March 2021 with the necessary registration costs to be borne by Council. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds Against: Nil Absent: Cr Allen
|
12.2 |
Submission Exposure Draft Bill on Local Government Rating Reform |
14/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and FitzpatrickThat Council: 1. Receive and note “Towards a fairer rating system” A consultation guide to local government rating reform. 2. Note that an extension of one (1) month past 5 February 2021, has been requested but not supported from Office of Local Government for the submission by a number of CRJO member Councils to the deadline for submissions. 3. Provide any additional comments to be included in the proposed submission to Office of Local Government on the Exposure Draft of the Local Government Amendment (Rating) Bill 2020 as well as the proposed amendments to item 26-28 as proposed by Cr Bain “should the existing pension rebate not be subsidised 100% by Government, then the rate deferral scheme should be funded by the NSW Government.” 4. Note that support for changes in the rating structures will have time and resource implications dependent on the expected introduction of any change. Following direction from Council, separate reports on implementation of changes should be provided at the appropriate time.
In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds Against: Nil Absent: Cr Allen
|
12.3 |
|
|
A motion was moved by Crs Bain and Nadin
1. That the Council resolve to hold a constitutional referendum in conjunction with the September 2021 local government election.
2. The referendum question would be to ask the question "do you support Council moving to have a popularly elected Mayor?" (yes or no).
3. That Council advise the NSW Electoral Commission of its resolution to hold a constitutional referendum and the question to be proposed.
The motion was put to the vote and it was TIED
IN FAVOUR: Crs Bain, Fitzpatrick and Nadin
AGAINST: Crs Seckold, Dodds and Griff
ABSENT: Cr Allen
The Mayor used his casting vote and the motion was CARRIED
A motion was foreshadowed by Cr Dodds
That Council advise the NSW Electoral Commissioner that it has resolved not to hold any constitutional referendum or poll in conjunction with the September 2021 local government election.
|
15/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Nadin1. That the Council resolve to hold a constitutional referendum in conjunction with the September 2021 local government election.
2. The referendum question would be to ask the question "do you support Council moving to have a popularly elected Mayor?" (yes or no).
3. That Council advise the NSW Electoral Commission of its resolution to hold a constitutional referendum and the question to be proposed.
The motion was put to the vote and it was TIED
IN FAVOUR: Crs Bain, Fitzpatrick and Nadin
AGAINST: Crs Seckold, Dodds and Griff
ABSENT: Cr Allen
The Mayor used his casting vote and the motion was CARRIED
|
13.1 |
|
16/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Bain and Nadin1. That Council receive and note the attached reports indicating Council’s investment position as at 31 December 2020. 2. That Council note the certification of the Responsible Accounting Officer. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin, Griff, Seckold and Dodds Against: Nil Absent: Cr Allen
|
There were no Councillor Reports.
15. Rescission/alteration Motions
There were no Rescission/alteration motions.
16.1 |
|
17/21 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Fitzpatrick 1. That Council arrange a public meeting as soon as possible to allow concerned residents to provide feedback on the operation of the new jetty and boat ramp recently completed at Kalaru.
2. That Councillors workshop possible solutions to any identified problems with the new facility.
3. That a further report be provided to the Council with options to fix any problems identified.
4. That Council workshop establishment of processes of improved consideration of design for significant Council projects. In favour: Crs Fitzpatrick, Bain, Nadin and Dodds Against: Crs Griff and Seckold Absent: Cr Allen
|
17.1 |
|
|
A response to this question on notice was provided as a report in the Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda of 27 January 2021. |
18.4 |
|
|
Cr Bain asked for an update on the outcomes (particularly financial outcomes) on our energy efficiency program to cover water and sewer. The question was taken on notice by the General Manager. |
There was no Confidential Business.
There was no noting of resolutions from closed session.
There was no declassification of reports considered previously in closed session.
There being no further business, the Chairperson closed the meeting at 4:03 pm.
Confirmed
Chairperson of the meeting of the Bega Valley Shire Council held on Wednesday, 27 January 2021.