Record of Public Forum

Held on Wednesday, 22 March 2023 - 12:00pm Council Chambers, Biamanga Room, Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre, Bega

Anthony McMahon

Chief Executive Officer

Record of Public Forum Agenda

22 March 2023

Public Forum

Held on Wednesday 22 March 2023 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 - Apology Cr Karen Wright

Copy: Chief Executive Officer, Mr Anthony McMahon Director, Assets and Operations, Mr Ian Macfarlane Director,  Community, Environment and Planning, Mrs Emily Harrison Director, Business and Governance, Mrs Iliada Bolton Manager Communications and Events, Ms Kellie Dodge Executive Officer (Minute Secretary), Mrs Jackie Grant

Public Forum Submissions Received

Deputations for the Public Forum of 22 March 2023 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 Joy Robin be noted.

Public Forum Addresses

.     Public Forum submissions received 

AGAINST
	Name	Rep	Method	Comment
1	Mr Peter O’Keefe Item 9.6 – Australian Government – Investing in Our Communities program	On behalf of Sapphire Coast Skatepark Association Authority received.	Face to face - Zoom	We wish to see the 500K funding pledged to part fund the Merimbula Skatepark applied for by council and secured to fund stage 1 of the new Merimbula Skatepark.
2	Ms Jo Riley-Fitzer Item 9.6 – Australian Government – Investing in Our Communities program	On behalf of The Hon Kristy McBain MP Authority received.	Face to face - Zoom	Statement circulated to Councillors.
3	Mr Stephen Nicol Item 10.9 – Road closure - McDonalds Road, Wandella	On behalf of Tammie and Brett Jee Authority received.	Face to face - Zoom	Letter circulated to Councillors.

The Public Forum session closed at 12:18 pm.

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

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

Attachments

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