DRAFT Ordinary Meeting Minutes
Held on Wednesday 10 December 2025
at Council Chambers, Biamanga Room Bega Valley Commemorative Civic Centre Bega commencing at 2:00pm
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PresentCr Russell Fitzpatrick, Mayor Cr Mitchell Nadin, Deputy Mayor Cr Tony Allen Cr Simon Daly Cr Peter Haggar Cr Clair Mudaliar - Apology Cr Peggy Noble Cr Helen O’Neil - Virtual attendance Cr David Porter |
In AttendanceChief Executive Officer, Mr Anthony McMahon Director, Infrastructure, Mr Andrew Latta Director, Community, Environment and Planning, Mrs Emily Harrison Director, Organisational Services, Mrs Iliada Bolton Manager Engagement and Corporate Strategy, Mrs Kaliegh Smerdon Executive Officer (Minute Secretary), Mrs Jackie Grant |
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, the traditional custodians of the lands, waterways and airspace on which we are gathering.
Statement of Ethical Obligations
The Mayor and Councillors are reminded that they remain bound by the Oath/Affirmation of Office made at the start of the council term to undertake their civic duties in the best interests of the people of Bega Valley Shire and to faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in them under the Local Government Act or any other Act, to the best of their skill and judgement.
The Mayor and Councillors are also reminded of the requirement for disclosure of conflicts of interest in relation to items listed for consideration on the Agenda or which are considered at this meeting in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Code of Meeting Practice.
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Apologies |
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174/25 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Haggar and Daly That Cr Helen O’Neil be supported to attend today’s ordinary council meeting virtually. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
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175/25 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Daly That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 12 November 2025 as circulated, be taken as read and confirmed with the following amendment, indicated in red strikethrough:
In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
3. Declarations
There were no declarations of interest
4. Public Forum
The following deputations were heard:
Item 8.1 - Section 8.2 Review of Determination - Mixed Use Development including the Construction of a Commercial Premises and Change of Use from Shed to Dwelling - 18 Mitchell Street, Eden
· Mrs Denise Gilman - AGAINST
Item 10.2 - Proposed temporary licence at Dickinsons Recreation Reserve in Bermagui
· Mr Luke Axisa – FOR
Item 14.1 - Merimbula Tennis Club request for rate exemption
· Mr John Rheinberger on behalf of Merimbula Tennis Club Inc – FOR
5. Petitions
There were no petitions
6. Mayoral Minutes
There were no mayoral minutes.
The Mayor acknowledged that the festive season is approaching and paid respect to those that are doing it tough and thank you to all that serve others and to the volunteers that give up their time.
Thank you to the CEO, Staff and Councillors for this year, we have achieved a lot and I’m looking forward to 2026.
7. Urgent Business
There was no urgent business.
8. Staff Reports – Community, Environment and Planning
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Section 8.2 Review of Determination - Mixed Use Development including the Construction of a Commercial Premises and Change of Use from Shed to Dwelling - 18 Mitchell Street, Eden |
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177/25 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Allen That Council: 1. Support a variation to the development standard specified by Clause 6.20(2)(a) of Bega Valley Local Environmental Plan 2013 to permit only partial compliance with the Silver Performance Level of the Liveable Housing Guidelines. Partial compliance means only the provisions of Part 2 relating to Dwelling Entrance need to be provided in this specific case. 2. Approve changes to the Notice of Determination for Development Application 2024.247 for the Mixed Use Development including the Construction of a Commercial Premises and Change of Use from Shed to Dwelling on Lot: 18 DP: 1282865 – 18 Mitchell Street, Eden as specified in the Notice of Review Determination provided as Attachment 1 to this report, with the exception of Condition 10, which shall be amended to read as follows: “Prior to the issue of a Construction Certificate for the commercial building, the existing dwelling shall be upgraded to meet the provisions of Part 2 Dwelling Entrance of the Silver Performance Level standards of the Liveable Housing Guidelines, Fourth Edition, published by Liveable Housing Australia, 2017." In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
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Request to Waive Section 7.11 developer contributions for certain approved Secondary Dwelling development applications |
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178/25 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Noble That Council: 1. Resolves to refund s7.11 fees paid for secondary dwellings approved since the updated Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan came into effect on 4 September 2024 up until the 2 year waiver resolved at the 15 October 2025 Council meeting comes into effect. 2. Resolves to waive s7.11 fees levied (but not yet paid) for secondary dwellings approved since the updated Local Infrastructure Contributions Plan came into effect on 4 September 2024 up until the 2 year waiver resolved at the 15 October 2025 Council meeting comes into effect. 3. Notes the public exhibition period for the 2 year wavier resolved at the October 2025 Council meeting will end on 11 December 2025, and if no objections are received, the 2 year waiver will take effect from 11 December 2025. 4. Notes the changes to s64 water and sewer contributions will not come into effect until the completion of the public exhibition period following the Council resolution from 15 October 2025. In favour: Crs Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Cr Allen Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
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Review of Procedure Dangerous and Menacing Dog Declaration Appeals and Revocation |
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179/25 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Porter and Nadin That Council: 1. Endorse the ‘DRAFT Procedure 4.04.08 Evaluation of Owner Representations Against a Notice to Declare a Dog Dangerous or Menacing’ at Attachment 1 for public exhibition. 2. Endorse ‘DRAFT Procedure 4.04.09 Evaluation of Applications to Revoke Dangerous or Menacing Dog Declarations’ at Attachment 2 for public exhibition. 3. Resolve to place the draft procedures on public exhibition in February 2026 for a minimum of 28 days with submissions open for 42 days. 4. Note a further report will be presented to Council following public exhibition. 5. Revoke the currently adopted ‘Procedure 4.04.07 Dangerous and Menacing Dog Declaration Appeals and Revocation’ once the two new procedures are adopted. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Porter and Nadin That Council: 1. Amend point 9 in Procedure 4.3.6 leash free areas to read: Between the northern end of the Holiday Park in the south and Lions Park in the North. 2. Use the existing adopted and approved MAPS In the current Procedure 4.04.06 Companion Animals Control Areas for LFA5 - Tathra Beach, Tathra and LFA15 - Punt Landing, Mogareeka. 3. Resolve to place the draft updated procedure 4.04.06 Companion Animal Control Areas at Attachment 1 on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days with submissions open for 42 days. 4. Note that a further report will be presented to Council if any changes are proposed through public exhibition, or if no changes are proposed, the exhibited procedure will be considered adopted and published on the Council website. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Allen 1. That Council resolves to extend the service end date of the Brighter Futures family preservation service to 30 June 2026 to align with the Department of Communities and Justice’s new recommissioning deadline. 2. That Council notes this extension is required due to multiple delays with the state government’s recommissioning process and that there is a real risk of a 3+ month service gap in the Bega Valley if Council does not extend its service provision to align with the revised recommissioning date. 3. That Council notes it has extended its service provision deadline previously in response to DCJ requests, and while Council clearly expressed to the state government its decision not to extend any further, the department has not made alternative arrangements. 4. That Council notes the importance of the Brighter Futures family preservation service for the community and the quality of the service provided by Council staff. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
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Change to Council delegate on the Board of Management of South East Arts and Montreal Goldfields committee |
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182/25 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Nadin 1. That Council endorse Cr Clair Mudaliar to replace Cr Helen O’Neil as the Councillor representative on the South East Arts Board for the remainder of the current Council term. 2. That Council endorse Cr Helen O’Neil to replace Cr Clair Mudaliar as the Councillor representative on the Montreal Goldfields committee for the remainder of the current Council term. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
9. Staff Reports – Infrastructure
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183/25 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Haggar That Council adopt the recommendations of the Bega Valley LTF meeting held on 4 November 2025 as outlined below: 1. Far South Coast National Show 2026, Bega – Friday 27 February – Sunday 1 March 2026 a. That, subject to conditions, the section of roadway adjoining the Bega Showground between East Street and Tathra Road, Bega be temporarily closed each day from 8am to 10pm on 27, 28 February and 1 March 2026 for the Far South Coast National Show. b. That, subject to conditions, Park Lane and East Street, Bega, between the intersections of Parker Street and Belmore Street be temporarily changed to one-way traffic flow eastbound / southbound from 8am to 10pm on 27, 28 February and 1 March 2026 for the Far South Coast National Show. c. That, the Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) shows exact location for proposed carparking within Elliot Swamp and on-street parking in the case that flooding occurs. d. That, the TGS includes the pedestrian movement routes to and from the Elliot Swamp carparking area. e. That, the proposed traffic arrangements for the Far South Coast National Show be deemed a Class 2 special event and it be conducted under an approved Traffic Guidance Scheme, in accordance with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Traffic Control at Worksites Technical Manual. f. That, persons involved in the preparation and implementation of the Traffic Guidance Scheme must hold the appropriate SafeWork NSW accreditation. g. That, organisers fully implement an approved Special Event Transport Management Plan. h. That, organisers have approved public liability insurance of at least $20 million indemnifying Council, Police and TfNSW by name for the event. i. That, prior to the event organisers have written approval from the NSW Police Force. j. That, the event achieves all conditions of Council’s Use of Public Land approval. k. That, as a prerequisite of road closures, the event organisers must notify all, local and interstate bus services along with local taxi services, emergency services and other affected stakeholders of alternative routes including pick-up/drop-off points, including point to point transport. l. That, after the event, organisers are to clean up any rubbish or waste left behind m. Incorporate a Pedestrian Management plan in the TGS to manage pedestrian safely to and from the carpark areas. Also to include queued traffic management. 2. EAT Merimbula – Fishpen - Sunday 8 March 2026 a. That, subject to conditions, Fishpen Road, Merimbula between the intersections of Marine Parade and Calendo Court be temporarily closed between 7am and 4pm on Sunday, 8 March 2026 for the Eat Merimbula Food Festival. b. That, the proposed traffic arrangements involving the temporary closure of Fishpen Road, Merimbula for the Eat Merimbula Festival on Sunday, 8 March 2026, be deemed a Class 2 special event and it be conducted under an approved and current TGS, in accordance with the SafeWork NSW Guidelines and TfNSW Traffic Control Guidelines. c. That, the proposed arrangement involving road closures with an on-road assembly, the following is to be included in the TGS to physically obstruct access to the closed road. i. The road closed (T2-4) sign must be used in conjunction with barrier boards at the start of the site to prohibit general road user access ii. At least 2 Traffic control vehicles to be used to physically obstruct access to closed roads to supplement delineation devices if delineation devices alone are insufficient. d. That the event organisers notify affected property owners of changes to road conditions at least one month prior to the event taking place. e. That persons involved in the preparation and implementation of the TGS must hold the appropriate SafeWork NSW accreditation. f. That organisers fully implement an approved Special Event Transport Management Plan. g. That organisers have approved and current public liability insurance of at least $20 million indemnifying Council, Police and TfNSW by name for the event. h. That prior to the event organisers have written approval from the NSW Police Force. i. That the event achieves all conditions of Council’s Use of Public Land approval. j. That, as a prerequisite of road closures, the event organisers must notify all, local and interstate bus services along with local taxi services, emergency services and other affected stakeholders of alternative routes including pick-up/drop-off points, including point to point transport. k. That after the event, organisers are to clean up any rubbish or waste left behind. 3. Hosies Road, Eden a. No
Stopping Zone: b. Parking
Management on Aslings Beach Road: 4. Juno Drive Boydtown – Two round abouts with no regulatory signage a. Install advance warning signs (W2-7) to alert drivers of the upcoming roundabout. b. Install roundabout control signs (R1-3) at each entry point. c. Apply give way line marking at all roundabout approaches to reinforce priority rules. d. Install uni-directional hazard markers (D4-1-2) to guide traffic safely through the roundabout. e. All signage and line marking treatments are to be applied on each leg of the roundabout to ensure consistent visibility and safety. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Porter That the exhibited ‘RecCreate – A Strategy for Recreation in the Bega Valley Shire’ is adopted by Council, with the recommended minor amendments noted in this report. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
10. Staff Reports – Organisational Services
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185/25 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Porter 1. That Council receive and note the report to the Office of Local Government regarding Code of Conduct statistics for the period 1 September 2024 through until 30 August 2025. 2. That Council submit the return on code of conduct statistics to the Office of Local Government. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
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Proposed temporary licence at Dickinsons Recreation Reserve in Bermagui |
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186/25 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Nadin 1. That Council as Crown Land Manager of Part Lot 7034 DP 1118743 (Dickinsons Recreation Reserve, Bermagui) approves a one (1) year licence to Luke Axisa trading as Good Sauna Australia for the purpose of operating a mobile sauna in accordance with the adopted fees and charges. 2. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to execute the necessary documentation to formalise the above course of action. 3. That the Chief Executive Officer negotiate a final location for the mobile sauna that does not impede the amenity of the Dickinson Reserve when viewing from Lamont Street which may either include another location within the vicinity of the Bermagui Surf Club or nearer to Bruce Steer pool noting the Bruce Steer option would require further exhibition. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
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Proposed transfer of tenure: Eden Scouts Hall to Eden Men’s Shed |
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187/25 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs O'Neil and Noble 1. That Council approve a 20-year land-only lease to Eden Men’s Shed for occupation of the designated section of Lot 862 DP 1108951, Princes Highway, Eden, at a market rental of $1,400 plus GST per annum, less any rebate applied in accordance with Council’s Rental Assessment and Rebate Procedure. It is noted that Eden Men’s Shed will assume ownership and full liability for the existing Scout Hall building. 2. That Eden Men’s Shed be responsible for all costs associated with the preparation and registration of the lease. 3. That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer and Mayor to execute all necessary documentation to formalise the tenure. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
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Notice of liquidation of Playability Eden and proposed new licence to Tulgeen |
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188/25 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Daly and Nadin 1. That Council, as Crown Land Manager of Reserve R180019 at Eden, approve a two-year licence agreement with Tulgeen Disability Services for occupation of Lot 702 DP 1020046, at an annual rental of $669.90, to be adjusted annually in accordance with Crown Lands’ minimum rental requirements. 2. That all costs associated with establishing the licence agreement be borne by Tulgeen Disability Services. 3. That the Chief Executive Officer and Mayor be authorised to execute all necessary documentation to formalise this course of action. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Haggar 1. That Council, as Crown Land Manager of Reserve 84856, approve a five-year licence for the Merimbula Imlay Historical Society to continue occupying their existing premises at the Old Merimbula School site, with an annual rental set at the Crown statutory minimum rate. 2. That Council, as Crown Land Manager of Reserve 84856, approve a five-year licence for the Merimbula Scouts and Guides Association to continue occupying their existing premises at the Old Merimbula School site, with an annual rental set at the Crown statutory minimum rate. 3. That the Chief Executive Officer and Mayor be authorised to execute all necessary documentation to formalise these arrangements. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Haggar 1. That Council receive and note the report on Council’s investment position at 30 November 2025. 2. That Council notes the certification of the Responsible Accounting Officer. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
11. Staff Reports - Executive Services
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Customer Experience Framework and Improvement Plan including Values Refresh |
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191/25 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs O'Neil and Nadin 1. That Council adopt the recently exhibited policies, procedures and customer service charter that are the foundational elements of the customer experience framework including: a. Draft policy 6.13 Customer Service Standards (Attachment 1) b. Draft Procedure 6.02.06 Compliments (Attachment 2) c. Draft Procedure 6.02.11 Complaints (Attachment 3) d. Draft Procedure 6.02.12 Managing Unreasonable Conduct by Complainants (Attachment 4) e. Draft Customer Service Charter (Attachment 5) 2. That Council: a. Endorse the new vision “We act for both today and tomorrow, ensuring our work strengthens our community and safeguards our place for future generations” and, b. endorse the new and values of “Teamwork, Accountability, People” c. Receive and note the information as outlined in this report that detail the recommended vision and values to in support of improving customer experience. 3. That Council note the update on customer experience improvement initiatives and that future updates will be provided on a quarterly basis. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
12. Councillor Reports
13. Rescission/Alteration Motions
There were no rescission motions.
14. Notices of Motion
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A motion was moved by Crs Nadin and Noble 1. In accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993, provides financial assistance to the Merimbula Tennis Club by donating the full amount of land rates, water and sewer charges currently owing for Financial Year 2025 ($5,148.90) and Financial Year 2026 ($5,426.95) being $10,575.85 in total 2. That public notice of this resolution be undertaken for 28 days 3. record the donation transparently in Council’s financial reporting An amended motion was moved by Crs Fitzpatrick and seconded by Cr Allen That council waive or reimburse through the appropriate mechanism the rates and service access charges to the Merimbula Tennis Club which they are now being levied and will be levied into the future on the condition that the Club keeps at least one court open to the public The amended motion was put to the vote and it was CARRIED In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, O'Neil and Porter Against: Cr Noble Absent: Cr Mudaliar
The amended motion became the motion, it was put to the vote and it was CARRIED In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, O'Neil and Porter Against: Cr Noble Absent: Cr Mudaliar
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192/25 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Allen That council waive or reimburse through the appropriate mechanism the rates and service access charges to the Merimbula Tennis Club which they are now being levied and will be levied into the future on the condition that the Club keeps at least one court open to the public In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, O'Neil and Porter Against: Cr Noble Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
15. Questions with Notice
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A response to Cr Haggar’s Question with Notice was provided in the Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda of 10 December 2025 with the response as follows: The Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 was passed by the Australian Parliament on 28 November 2025. The summary on the Australian Parliament website states: “…the bill amends the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 to: streamline the assessment and approvals process; update provisions relating to accreditation and bilateral agreements; provide for bioregional plans; provide a framework for the Minister to make, vary and revoke national environmental standards; make it clear that projects with unacceptable impacts on nationally protected matters can no longer be approved; prevent a project being approved unless all residual significant impacts of the action on nationally protected matters have been compensated to a net gain; provide a mechanism for projects that are in the national interest to be approved even if they do not meet certain requirements; allow conditions to be attached to taking an action covered by a national interest exemption; amend provisions relating to reconsiderations; update provisions relating to conservation planning and heritage; update compliance and enforcement powers; and make administrative amendments.” The full implications of this are not yet known however staff will monitor the developments for any significant implications for Council’s work, noting that currently the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) sits parallel to Council’s assessment of biodiversity values under NSW legislation. As such, the Bill will not impact Council’s ability to change the LEP to include private native forestry in the RU2 land use zone, should it resolve to do so in the future, however could change how private native forestry is undertaken. Council’s RU2 Forestry scoping project is progressing in line with the Council resolution from May 2025. A contract has been awarded to Gyde Consulting to prepare the Scoping Report. The project is on track to report to Council by mid 2026. Any analysis of the Commonwealth framework is currently out of scope of this project, however staff will discuss this at a high level to see if there is any relevance to this project. |
16. Questions without Notice
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Cr Haggar - Secondary dwellings progress and public notification |
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A response to Cr Haggar’s Question without Notice was provided in the Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda of 10 December 2025 with the response as follows: Under s610E and s610F of the Local Government Act 1993, councils are required to exhibit proposed waivers of fees and charges for 28 days.Following the Council resolution of 15 October 2025, the necessary communication materials were developed to exhibit the proposed waiver. The exhibition period closes on 11 December 2025. If no objections are received, the wavier will the come into effect. If objections are received, a further report to Council may be required. A media release was issued on 13 November 2025 informing the community of the proposed changes and public exhibition process: Council supports new measures to boost local housing options - Bega Valley Shire Council Once the waiver has come into effect, Council staff will notify the development professionals group and consider further general communication. Importantly, staff have already been contacted by a number of the development professionals seeking clarification of when and how the waiver can be accessed. A separate report will be provided to Council at the 10 December 2025 Council meeting to seek a decision on the small number of DAs that were levied s7.11 contributions between the adoption of the new developer contributions plan and the fee waiver coming into effect. |
17. Confidential Business
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Adjournment Into Closed Session |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Allen 1. That Council resolve to adjourn into Closed Session to discuss the following confidential items: 17.1 Chief Executive Officer Performance Review and Performance Plan Reason for Confidentiality This item is classified CONFIDENTIAL under the provisions of Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to (c) information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business. 2. That pursuant to Section 10A of the Local Government 1993, the press and public be excluded from the proceedings on the basis that the business to be considered is classified confidential under the provisions of Section 10A(2) of the Act as outlined above. 3. That the correspondence and reports relevant to the subject business be withheld from access to the press and public as required by the Local Government Act 1993, Section 11(2). In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
2:51 pm The Ordinary Meeting was adjourned.
The recording of the meeting ceased for the period of the Closed Session of Council.
2:51 pm The following persons left the chamber for Item 17.1 Chief Executive Officer Performance Review and Performance Plan:
· Chief Executive Officer, Mr Anthony McMahon
· Director Infrastructure, Mr Andrew Latta
· Director Organisational Services, Mrs Iliada Bolton
· Director Community, Environment and Planning, Mrs Emily Harrison
· Manager Engagement and Corporate Strategy, Mrs Kaliegh Smerdon
2:53 pm The Confidential Closed Session meeting commenced.
2:58 pm The Confidential Closed Session meeting concluded.
2:59 pm Chief Executive Officer, Mr Anthony McMahon returned to the meeting
2:59 pm The Ordinary meeting was reconvened.
Statement of Re-Commencement of Live Streaming
The Chairperson advised that the recording of the Council Meeting would recommence and reminded those present that Council meetings are recorded and live streamed to the Internet for public viewing.
18. Noting of Resolutions from Closed Session
Council made the below resolution in closed session.
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17.1 Chief Executive Officer Performance Review and Performance Plan |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Allen Council endorsed the resolution of closed session in relation to Item 17.1. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil Absent: Cr Mudaliar |
19. Declassification of reports considered previously in closed session
There were no declassification of reports considered previously in closed session.
Closure
There being no further business, the Chairperson closed the meeting at 3:00 pm.
Confirmed
Chairperson of the meeting of the Bega Valley Shire Council held on Wednesday, 10 December 2025.