Record of Public Forum

 

Held on Wednesday, 28 June 2023 - 12:00pm

Council Chambers, Biamanga Room, Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre, Bega

 

 

Anthony McMahon

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 


Record of Public Forum Agenda

28 June 2023

Public Forum

Held on Wednesday 28 June 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

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 Engagement, Ms Kel Dodge

Executive Officer (Minute Secretary), Mrs Jackie Grant

Public Forum Submissions Received

Deputations for the Public Forum of 28 June 2023 were received and circulated to Councillors.

Statement of Commencement of Live Streaming

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.

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians of Bega Valley Shire

The Mayor commenced by acknowledging, On behalf of Bega Valley Shire Council, I would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the lands, waterways and airspace on which we are gathering.

Apologies

There were no apologies.


 

Public Forum Addresses

.     Public Forum submissions received 

 

FOR

 

Name

Rep

Method

Comment

7.

Ms Melinda Gleeson

Item 10.1 - Adoption of the Integrated Planning and Reporting document (5.10 Roof restoration at George Brown Memorial oval)

On behalf of Eden Tigers Rugby League Football Club

Authority received

Face to face - Zoom

A small handout will be shared with photos showing the current state/concerns of the roofing situation at George Brown Oval and the proposed new roof structure.
I will also address how the proposal will make the George Brown Oval building a safer and more user-friendly facility, that will benefit not only our user group but other community members and organisations.

8.

Mr Alex Nicol

Item 10.1 - Adoption of the Integrated Planning and Reporting document (FOR 5.12 player/coaches shelters at Roy Howard Playing Field Bega)

(AGAINST 5.11 installation of floodlights at Roy Howard Playing Field Bega)

On behalf of Bega Bombers Football Club

Authority received

Face to Face - Zoom

-Background of previous planning.
-Outline of proposed projects.
-Costing.
-Costs to Council.
-Benefits to community
-Available for questioning.

9.

Mr David Boag

Item 10.9 - Bega Saleyards - Project Proposal

Self

Face to face - Zoom

Reason for this upgrading requirement.
Benefits to Bega Valley Community
Costing that BVSC actually receive 22/23.

AGAINST

 

Name

Rep

Method

Comment

1.

Mr Jeff Upston

Item 8.1 - 2022.156 Staged development comprising 2 lot subdivision and two Dual Occupancies and strata subdivision - 23 Kingfisher Circuit, Eden

Self

Face to face - Zoom

-I will ask that Council assist me to encourage the developer modify a portion of the roofline.
-The change would be quite inexpensive, and not affect the visual attractiveness of the development.
-The change would replace the rear section of roof from being, effectively, a gable roof to that of a skillion roof. I expect there will be no cost difference.
-This modest change will help to keep some of the views we had expected when buying our land and before this DA application.
-The relevant page of the agenda is p46 3.2.2.6 Views

4.

Mr Garrett Barry

Item 8.4 - Planning Proposal for Club Sapphire Merimbula

On behalf of Club Sapphire

Authority received

Face to face - Zoom

Address circulated to Councillors.

2.

Mr Damien Foley

Item 8.4 - Planning Proposal for Club Sapphire Merimbula

On behalf of Club Sapphire

Authority received

Face to face - Zoom

Address circulated to Councillors.

3.

Mr Paul Hosking

Item 8.4 - Planning Proposal for Club Sapphire Merimbula

On behalf of Club Sapphire

Authority received

Face to face - Zoom

Presentation circulated to Councillors.

5.

Mr Eric Wolske

Item 10.1 – Adoption of the Planning and Reporting document (15.3 Community Project Proposal for Aislings Beach Rock Pool restoration project)

Self

Face to face - Zoom

Intention is to elaborate on the significance of the project and to address the funding options based on the recent media release pertaining to the Council Rate SRV announcement.

6.

Ms Carina Severs - Item 10.1 – Adoption of the Planning and Reporting document (15.3 Community Project Proposal for Aislings Beach Rock Pool restoration project)

Self

Face to face - Zoom

In support of Eric Wolske (Eden Community Development Officer), together, we would like to elaborate on the significance of this project and provide options to Council for funding support.

10.

Mr Michael Ballantyne

Item 15.1 - Cr Fitzpatrick - What avenues are open for property owners who may wish to subdivide their properties?

Self

Face to Face - Zoom

Subdivide 4 lots of 2 acres on my land at 1500 Nethercote Road to help my children get ahead in life they moved away to save money to build a house.
under act 15.1 clr Fitzpatrick against the staff response

 

12:13pm      Cr Nadin left the Public Forum

Mr Peter Hoskings was granted a 2 minute extension

12:42pm      Cr Nadin returned to the Public Forum

Mr Eric Wolske was granted a 2 minute extension

Ms Carina Severs was granted a 2 minute extension

1:00pm        Director Community, Environment and Planning, Ms Emily Harrison left the Public Forum

Ms Melinda Gleeson was granted a 2 minute extension

Mr Alex Nicol was granted a 2 minute extension

Mr David Boag was granted a 2 minute extension

The Public Forum session closed at 1:35 pm.

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

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

 


Excerpt from the Procedure 6.02.2 Code of Meeting Practice regarding the number of speakers:

4.          Public Forums

4.8      No more than three (3) speakers are to speak “for” and “against” each item of business on the agenda for the Council meeting.

4.9      If more than the permitted number of speakers apply to speak “for” or “against” any item of business the CEO or their delegate may request the speakers to nominate from amongst themselves the persons who are to address the Council on the item of business. If the speakers are not able to agree on whom to nominate to address the Council, the CEO or their delegate is to determine who will address the Council at the public forum.

4.10    If more than the permitted number of speakers apply to speak “for” or “against” any item of business, the CEO or their delegate may, in consultation with the Mayor or the Mayor’s nominated Chairperson, increase the number of speakers permitted to speak on an item of business, where they are satisfied that it is necessary to do so to allow the Council to hear a full range of view on the relevant item of business.

 

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