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
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Record of Public Forum Agenda
28 June 2023
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 |
Deputations for the Public Forum of 28 June 2023 were received and circulated to Councillors.
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, I would like to acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the lands, waterways and airspace on which we are gathering.
There were no apologies.
. Public Forum submissions received
FOR |
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Name |
Rep |
Method |
Comment |
7. |
Ms Melinda Gleeson |
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. |
8. |
Mr Alex Nicol (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. |
9. |
Mr David Boag Item 10.9 - Bega Saleyards - Project Proposal |
Self |
Face to face - Zoom |
Reason for this upgrading requirement. |
AGAINST |
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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. |
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 |
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. |
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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