Agenda of Public Forum - 29 June 2022

Record of Public Forum Agenda

29 June 2022

Public Forum

Held on Wednesday 29 June 2022 at 12:00pm

Council Chambers, Biamanga Room Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre Bega

Present:

Cr Russell Fitzpatrick , Mayor

Cr Liz Seckold, Deputy Mayor

Cr Tony Allen

Cr Cathy Griff

Cr Mitchell Nadin

Cr Helen O’Neil

Cr David Porter

Cr Joy Robin

Cr Karen Wright Apology

Copy:

Chief Executive Officer, Mr Anthony McMahon

Acting Director, Assets and Operations, Mr Ian Macfarlane

Acting Director, Community, Environment and Planning, Mrs Emily Harrison

Director, Business and Governance, Mrs Iliada Bolton

Acting Manager Communications and Events, Ms Skye Owen

Minute Secretary, Mrs Jackie Grant

Public Forum Submissions Received

Deputations for the Public Forum of 29 June 2022 were received and circulated to Councillors.

Statement of Commencement of Live Streaming

The Mayor made an announcement about live streaming requirements noting that:

Public Forums 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.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians of Bega Valley Shire

The Mayor commenced by acknowledging, on behalf of Bega Valley Shire Council, the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters of the Shire, the people of Yuin nation, to show respect to elders past and present.

Apologies

That the apology of Cr Karen Wright be noted.

Public Forum Addresses

. Public Forum submissions received

FOR
	Name	Rep	Method	Comment
1	Mr Ian Baker Item 10.1 (5.5 & 5.6) Adoption of the Integrated Planning and Reporting documents	On behalf of Rocky Hall Community Association Authority received	Face to Face	To appeal to councillors to approve both shower project and BBQ project for Rocky Hall. 1/ An outline of the situation for the Rocky Hall community post the Black Summer Fires and of the assistance received and offered so far. 2/ How the Rocky Hall Hall is currently run ie who pays for power and who provides water. 3/ An outline of our 2 projects including scale, costs and ongoing management. 4/ An appeal to Council for common sense to prevail and have our projects moved from major to minor.
2	Ms Lisa Borthwick Item 10.1 (5.12) – Adoption of the Integrated Planning and Reporting documents	On behalf of Bega Valley Kennel and Obedience Club Authority received	Face to Face	To support our submission, I will provide a short Power Point presentation on why the club would like to use Lions Park as a home base for our activities, briefly detail who we are, what we do and our aims and objectives for the future and our ongoing contribution to the Bega Shire community.
3	Mr Gordon Matthews Item 10.1 (5.18) – Adoption of the Integrated Planning and Reporting documents	On behalf of Lions Club of Pambula Merimbula Inc Authority received	Face to Face	The intent of the Lions Disaster Relief Projects Building resilience in communities impacted by natural disasters and how this project will help The 7.4 kW solar system and 12kWh battery backup improves the Councils environmental footprint and reduces operating costs Improves Council Assets enhancing the existing small solar system on the Hall - currently no battery backup Community Consultation - While our initial proposal in early 2022 stated Council to undertake consultation through their Halls Committee, Lions have since obtained Towamba Community Support Also answer any questions that may be asked.
4	Mr Jon Webb Item 10.1 (5.7) – Adoption of the Integrated Planning and Reporting documents	On behalf of Lions Club of Pambula Merimbula Inc Authority received	Face to Face	-Renewal of a Council at end of life -Funding will be sourced by the Lions Club of Pambula-Merimbula -The project is a masterplan which has 9 elements which can be delivered as funding becomes available -Creation of a Seniors and Inclusive Exercise Park -An all abilities Inclusive and Imagination play area -Specialised inclusive swings -Hard surface accessible paths in and around the recreation area, BBQ area, toilets, beach access and carpark -A new wheelchair accessible beach viewing platform following existing paths and viewing areas -Sensory garden special benefit for people with Autism and mental health challenges -Replacement of existing public toilets with fully accessible toilets including adult change table -Interpretative artwork and signage – indigenous, braille, talking etc -Initial consultation across many interest group and stakeholders has indicated strong support for the project
AGAINST
	Name	Rep	Method	Comment
5	Mr Eric Myers Item 10.1 (5.11) – Adoption of the Integrated Planning and Reporting documents	On behalf of Old Bega Hospital Reserve Land Manager Authority received	Face to Face	1. The reserve is managed by volunteers and not a development 2. The DA is for refurbishment of a community asset not a private development 3. The road does not run past the site, it runs up to the entrance 4. There are three DAs along Corkhill Place 2 are commercial groups and we are a crown lands volunteer group 5. Each DA has a different defined standard for the same road some of which overlap 6. Old Bega Hospital Reserve is a not-for-profit organisation and as such all revenue generated goes back into the management of the reserve

Ms Lisa Borthwick was granted a 2 minute extension.

Mr Eric Myers was granted a 2 minute extension.

The Public Forum session closed at 12:41pm.

The recording of the Public Forum is available on Council’s website:

http://webcast.begavalley.nsw.gov.au/archive.php

Attachments

1 ⇩. 2022.06.29 Public Forum presentation item 10.1 lisa borthwick obo bega valley kennel and obedience club

Public Forum	29 June 2022
*Item - Attachment 1*	2022.06.29 Public Forum presentation item 10.1 lisa borthwick obo bega valley kennel and obedience club