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Record of Public Forum Agenda
10 December 2025
Present:Cr 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 |
Copy:Chief 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 |
Deputations for the Public Forum of 10 December 2025 were received and circulated to Councillors.
The Mayor made an announcement about live streaming requirements:
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.
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.
That the apology of Cr Clair Mudaliar be noted.
. Public Forum submissions received
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Method |
Comment |
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Mr Luke Axisa | Item 10.2 - Proposed temporary licence at Dickinsons Recreation Reserve in Bermagui |
Self |
Face to Face |
To briefly describe Good Sauna's operations, intentions and experiences thus far and to highlight the overwhelmingly positive feedback I've received over the 3 weekends the sauna has been offered. |
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Mr John Rheinberger | Item 14.1 - Merimbula Tennis Club request for rate exemption |
On behalf of Merimbula Tennis Club Inc – Authority received |
Face to Face |
Supporting Cr Nadin's Notice of Motion |
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Rep |
Method |
Comment |
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Mrs Denise Gilman | 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 |
Self |
Face to Face |
Challenge BVSC staff recommendation re Consent condition 10
- silver performance level - requiring demolition of an existing bathroom which
is very costly/impractical and environmentally unfriendly.! |
Mrs Denise Gilman was granted a 2 minute extension
Mr Luke Axisa was granted a 2 minute extension
Mr John Rheinberger was granted a 2 minute extension
The Public Forum session closed at 12:37pm
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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