Agenda of Public Forum - 13 July 2022

Record of Public Forum Agenda

13 July 2022

Public Forum

Held on Wednesday 13 July 2022 at 9:30am

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 - Apology

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 - Apology

Senior Communications Officer, Ms Sharon Wellard

Minute Secretary, Mrs Jackie Grant

Public Forum Submissions Received

Deputations for the Public Forum of 13 July 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 from Cr Karen Wright, Cr David Porter and Director, Business and Governance, Mrs Iliada Bolton be noted.

09:33 Cr Cathy Griff joined the Public Forum

09:52 Cr Liz Seckold joined the Public Forum

Public Forum Addresses

.2a. Public Forum submissions received

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	Name	Rep	Method	Comment
1	Ms Peta Lehoczky Item 3.1 – Use of Pambula Sporting Complex for proposed Wanderer Festival	Self	Face to Face	I would like to present as a mother, business owner, professional, community member, an advocate for the youth and as an employee.
2	Mr Simon Daly Item 3.1 – Use of Pambula Sporting Complex for proposed Wanderer Festival	Self	Face to Face	As organiser my history Choice of Sapphire Coast Description of Wanderer Plans for community engagement Contribution to the arts , families, youth , and environment. Vision for the area , imaging , shoulder period economic boost.
3	Ms Penny Oakes Item 3.1 – Use of Pambula Sporting Complex for proposed Wanderer Festival	Self	Face to Face	As a longstanding member of the Pambula Beach community, I hope to emphasise the cultural and community benefits that would flow from the Wanderer Festival