Ordinary Meeting Minutes
Held on Wednesday 25 February 2026
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 Cr Peggy Noble Cr Helen O’Neil 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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20/26 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and O'Neil That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 28 January 2026 as circulated, be taken as read and confirmed. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
3. Declarations
There were no declarations of interest
4. Public Forum
The following deputations were heard:
Item 9.2 – Merimbula airport toilet block
· Mr Michael Patten – AGAINST
5. Petitions
There were no petitions.
6. Mayoral Minutes
Congratulations to our winter gold medallist Cooper Woods who arrives home tomorrow to celebrate with the community.
7. Urgent Business
There was no urgent business.
8. Staff Reports – Community, Environment and Planning
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8.1 |
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21/26 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and O'Neil 1. That Council notes the progress made in implementing the Bega Valley Shire Affordable Housing Strategy in the period 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025. 2. That Council adopts the new Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) at Attachment 2 and notes the data provided as at 31 December 2025. 3. That Council staff provide a report reviewing the need for the continuation of the Affordable Housing Group In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
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Outcome of DA 2022.352 - Subdivision of land into 4 allotments - Lot 21 DP 843223 - 88 Kerrisons Lane BEGA |
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22/26 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Allen That Council note that DA2022.352 – Subdivision of land into 4 allotments – Lot 21 DP 843223 – 88 Kerrisons Lane Bega was determined by way of approval with conditions, and issued through the Planning Portal on 5 February 2026. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
9. Staff Reports – Infrastructure
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Request for Tender (RFT) 2425-129 Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) Grading Works |
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23/26 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Nadin 1. That Council accepts the recommendation as outlined in the attached confidential memo. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
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24/26 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Nadin 2. That Council accepts the tender from A W Dummett Pty Ltd in relation to contract for the works described in (RFT) 2425-129 Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) Grading Works at various sites around the Bega Valley Shire, in the amount of $253,993.00 (including GST), subject to variations and provisional sums. 3. That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documentation and approve contract variations up to the available allocated budget. 4. That all tenderers be advised of Council’s decision. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
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9.2 |
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25/26 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Porter and Nadin 1. That Council delegate the CEO to negotiate with the future GA fuel provider for them to host an airside toilet facility in the GA area 2. Note that the above negotiations would include how cost and construction of the facility would occur and how it would be managed 3. That should the negotiations be unsuccessful that the CEO is delegated to have conversations with any other GA lessee to the location of an airside toilet in line with the hangars to ensure its compliance with airport safety regulations In favour: Crs Allen, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble and Porter Against: Crs Daly and O'Neil |
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Request for Tender (RFT) 2425-092 Mogilla Road retaining structure (DFRA) restoration works |
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26/26 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Allen 1. That Council accepts the recommendation as outlined in the attached confidential memo. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
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27/26 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Allen 2. That Council accepts the tender from John Michelin & Son Pty Ltd in relation to contract for the works described in RFT 2425-092 Mogilla Road Retaining Structure Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) Restoration Works, in the amount of $151,480.00 (including GST), subject to variations, provisional sums and prime cost items. 3. That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documentation and approve contract variations up to the available allocated budget. 4. That all tenderers be advised of Council’s decision. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
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28/26 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Haggar and Nadin That Council adopt the recommendations of the Bega Valley LTF meeting held on 3 February 2026 as outlined below: ANZAC Day March & Service 25 April 2026 – Bega, Bemboka and Tathra b. That sections of Council roads at Auckland Street and Carp Street in Bega be temporarily closed on Saturday, 25 April 2026 for the Bega ANZAC Day proceedings, as per the Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS). c. Bega Morning: That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Bega ANZAC Day March and Service be approved and deemed a Class 2 Special Event. d. That sections of Council roads at Gipps Street and Carp Street in Bega be temporarily closed on Saturday, 25 April 2026 for the Bega ANZAC Day proceedings, as per the TGS. e. Tathra: That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Tathra ANZAC Day March and Service for both Dawn and Morning Service be approved and deemed a Class 2 Special Event. f. That sections of Council roads at Bega Street service road in Tathra be temporarily closed on Saturday, 25 April 2026 for the Tathra ANZAC Day Dawn and Morning proceedings, as per the TGS. g. Bemboka: That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Bemboka ANZAC Day March and Service be approved and deemed a Class 1 Special Event. h. That sections of Transport for NSW (TfNSW) roads at Loftus Street in Bemboka be temporarily closed on Saturday, 25 April 2026 for the Bemboka ANZAC Day proceedings, as per the TGS. i. That the temporary closure of the Snowy Mountains Highway, Bemboka is solely for TfNSW determination. j. 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. Traffic control vehicles may be used to physically obstruct access to closed roads to supplement delineation devices if delineation devices alone are insufficient. k. That the event is subject to approval of current site specific TGS. l. That the above event organises their own accredited Traffic Control Staff to implement and manage the relevant TGS. m. That (if applicable) the event organiser arranges the pick-up and drop off on any signage used through Council. n. That after the event, organisers are to clean up any rubbish or waste left behind. ANZAC Day March & Service 25 April 2026 – Merimbula, Pambula and Wolumla a. Merimbula: That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Merimbula ANZAC Day Dawn Service and morning March and Service in Merimbula on Saturday, 25 April 2026 be approved and deemed a Class 2 special event. b. That sections of Main Street, Market Street and Beach Street, Merimbula be temporarily closed on Saturday, 25 April 2026 for the Merimbula ANZAC Day Dawn Service, March and morning Service in Merimbula in accordance with the Traffic Guidance Schemes (TGS). c. Wolumla: That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Wolumla ANZAC Day March and Service in Wolumla on Saturday, 25 April 2026 be approved and deemed a Class 2 special event. d. That sections of Scott and Bega Street in Wolumla be temporarily closed on Saturday, 25 April 2026 for the Wolumla ANZAC Day March and Service in Wolumla in accordance with the TGS. e. Pambula: That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Merimbula ANZAC Day March and Service in Pambula on Saturday, 25 April 2026 be approved and deemed a Class 1 special event. f. That sections of Quondolo Street (Princes Highway), Pambula be temporarily closed on Saturday, 25 April 2026 for the Pambula ANZAC Day morning March and Service in Pambula in accordance with the TGS. g. That the temporary closure of the Princes Highway, Pambula is a matter solely for TfNSW Road Occupancy Licence determination. h. Subject to approval of site-specific TGS. i. That the above event organises their own accredited Traffic Control Staff to implement and manage the relevant TGS. j. That the event organiser arranges the pick-up and drop off on any signage used through Council. k. That after the event, organisers are to clean up any rubbish or waste left behind. ANZAC Day March & Service 25 April 2026 – Eden a. That the proposed traffic arrangements for Eden ANZAC Day Dawn March and Service on Saturday, 25 April 2026 be approved and deemed a Class 2 Special Event. b. That the proposed traffic arrangements for Eden ANZAC Day Morning March and Service on Saturday, 25 April 2026 be approved and deemed a Class 2 Special Event. c. That sections of Chandos Street, Imlay Street, Bass Street and Calle Calle Street, Eden be temporarily closed on Saturday, 25 April 2026 for both Eden ANZAC Day Marches, in accordance with the TGSs. d. That Roadwork Ahead signs must be used at a diversion of traffic along a side track or detour and Speed zones must be reduced approaching the closure e. 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. Traffic control vehicles may be used to physically obstruct access to closed roads to supplement delineation devices if delineation devices alone are insufficient f. Subject to approval of site-specific Traffic TGS that the above event organises their own accredited Traffic Control Staff to implement and manage the relevant TGS. g. That (if applicable) the event organiser arranges the pick-up and drop off on any signage used from Council. h. That after the event, organisers are to clean up any rubbish or waste left behind. ANZAC Day March & Service 25 April 2026 – Cobargo a. That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Cobargo ANZAC Day March on Saturday, 25 April 2026 be approved and deemed a Class 1 special event. b. That sections of Cobargo Bermagui Road and Tarlinton Street, Cobargo be temporarily closed on Saturday, 25 April 2026 for the Cobargo ANZAC Day March, in accordance with the TGS. c. That the temporary closure of the Princes Highway, Cobargo is solely for TfNSW Road Occupancy Licence determination. d. 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. Traffic control vehicles may be used to physically obstruct access to closed roads to supplement delineation devices if delineation devices alone are insufficient. e. Subject to approval of site-specific TGS that the above event organises their own accredited Traffic Control Staff to implement and manage the relevant TGS. f. That (if applicable) the event organiser arranges the pick-up and drop off on any signage used through Council. g. That after the event, organisers are to clean up any rubbish or waste left behind. ANZAC Day Service 25 April 2026 – Candelo a. That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Candelo ANZAC Day Service on Saturday, 25 April 2026 be approved and deemed a Class 2 special event. b. That the section of William Street, Candelo between the intersections of Eden Street and Queen Street be temporarily closed on Saturday, 25 April 2026 for the Candelo ANZAC Day Service, in accordance with the TGS. 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. Traffic control vehicles may be used to physically obstruct access to closed roads to supplement delineation devices if delineation devices alone are insufficient. d. Subject to approval of site-specific TGS, that the above event organises their own accredited Traffic Control Staff to implement and manage the relevant TGS. e. That (if applicable) the event organiser arranges the pick-up and drop off on any signage used through Council. f. That after the event, organisers are to clean up any rubbish or waste left behind. ANZAC Day March & Service 25 April 2026 – Bermagui a. That the proposed traffic arrangements for the Bermagui ANZAC Day March on Saturday, 25 April 2026 be approved and deemed a Class 2 special event. b. That sections of Lamont Street from Wallaga Street to Pacific Drive, Bermagui be temporarily closed on Saturday, 25 April 2026 for the Bermagui ANZAC Day March. 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. Traffic control vehicles may be used to physically obstruct access to closed roads to supplement delineation devices if delineation devices alone are insufficient. d. Subject to approval of a site-specific TGS the above event organises their own accredited Traffic Control Staff to implement and manage the relevant TGS. e. That the event organiser arranges the pick-up and drop off on any signage used through Council. f. That after the event, organisers are to clean up any rubbish or waste left behind Cobargo Folk Festival – Friday 27 February – Sunday 1 March 2026 a. That the proposed traffic arrangements involving the temporary closure of Avernus Avenue from intersection of Cobargo Bermagui Road to the entrance of the Cobargo Show Grounds be temporarily closed from 2.00pm-12 midnight on Friday, 27 February , 10.00am – 12 midnight on Saturday 28 February and 10.00am - 4.00pm on Sunday, 1 March 2026 for the Cobargo Folk Festival, be deemed a Class 2 special event and it be conducted under an approved Traffic Guidance Scheme, in accordance with Transport for NSW and WorkSafe Traffic Control Manuals. b. That the section of Cobargo Bermagui Road from Avernus Avenue to the Showground Entrance include the following: • Temporary street lighting • Complete traffic control • Warning signage (T1-34) of traffic control ahead c. That persons involved in the preparation and implementation of the TGS must hold the appropriate TfNSW/WorkSafe accreditation. 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 organisers fully implement an approved Special Event Transport Management Plan. f. That organisers have approved and current public liability insurance of at least $20 million indemnifying Council, Police and TfNSW by name for the event. Wintersun Festival – Saturday 6 June 2026 a. That, subject to conditions, a section of Market Street from Hylands Corner to Merimbula bypass traffic lights (excluding Park Street /bypass and Monaro Street) and Beach Street up to but not including Alice Street be temporarily closed between 7.00am and 10.00pm on Saturday, 6 June 2026 for the Wintersun Festival. b. That the proposed traffic arrangements involving the temporary closure of Market Street from Hylands Corner to Merimbula bypass traffic lights (excluding Park Street/bypass and Monaro Street) and Beach Street up to but not including Alice Street for the Wintersun Festival on Saturday, 6 June 2026, be deemed a Class 2 special event and it be conducted under an approved 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. Traffic control vehicles may be used to physically obstruct access to closed roads to supplement delineation devices if delineation devices alone are insufficient. d. The TGS is to include 40kph speed reduction signs in advance. e. That persons involved in the preparation and implementation of the Traffic Guidance Scheme must hold the appropriate SafeWork NSW accreditation. f. That organisers fully implement an approved Special Event Transport Management Plan. g. That organisers have approved public liability insurance of at least $20 million indemnifying Bega Valley Shire Council, NSW Police Force and TfNSW by name as an interested party for the event. h. That organisers have written NSW Police approval prior to conducting the event. i. That organisers apply to TfNSW for a current Road Occupancy Licence (ROL). j. That as a prerequisite of road closures, the event organisers must notify all, local and interstate bus services along with local taxi 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 Bega Valley Rally – Saturday 6 June and Sunday 7 June 2026 a. That, subject to conditions, Niagara Lane / Comans Lane be temporarily closed between 10.30am and 2.00pm on Saturday, 6 June 2026 for the duration of a competitive stage of the Bega Valley Rally. b. That, subject to conditions, Buckajo Road be temporarily closed between 12.30am and 4.30pm on Saturday, 6 June 2026 for the duration of a competitive stage of the Bega Valley Rally c. That, subject to conditions, Coopers Gully Road be temporarily closed between 11.15am and 3.00pm on Saturday, 6 June 2026 for the duration of a competitive stage of the Bega Valley Rally. d. That, subject to conditions, Upper Cobargo Road be temporarily closed between 1.00pm and 5.00pm on Saturday, 6 June 2026 for the duration of a competitive stage of the Bega Valley Rally. e. That, subject to conditions, Angledale Road be temporarily closed between 1.00pm and 6.00pm on Saturday, 6 June 2026 for the duration of a competitive stage of the Bega Valley Rally. f. That, subject to conditions, Snake Track be temporarily closed between 6.30am and 11.00am on Sunday, 7 June 2026 for the duration of a competitive stage of the Bega Valley Rally. g. That persons involved in the preparation and implementation of the Traffic Guidance Scheme must hold the appropriate SafeWork NSW Training Card. h. That organisers fully implement an approved Special Event Transport Management Plan. i. That, one month prior to the event date, all affected residents will be notified by letter drop advising them of the proposed changes to traffic movements. The letter must provide the residents with contact details of the event organisers. j. That, organisers have approved public liability insurance of at least $20 million indemnifying Bega Valley Shire Council, NSW Police Force and TfNSW by name for the event. k. That, as a prerequisite of road closures, the event organisers must notify all, local and interstate bus services along with local taxi services and other affected stakeholders of alternative routes including pick-up/drop-off points, including point to point transport. l. That organisers obtain approval from the Commissioner of NSW Police or their delegate, under Section 115 of the Road Transport Act 2013, prior to conducting the event. m. That signage be displayed advising of road closures. Request for written approval of cruise bus stop - Chandos Street, Eden That Council endorse the use of the Chandos Street, Eden bus stop by Sapphire Coast Buslines for all cruise ship operations, as part of the Port Authority’s Environmental Management Plan. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
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Request for Tender (RFT) 2526-005 Merimbula CBD traffic trials |
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29/26 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Haggar 1. That Council rejects the tenders received in relation to contract for the works described in RFT 2526-005. 2. That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documentation. 3. That all tenderers be advised of Council’s decision. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
10. Staff Reports – Organisational Services
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30/26 |
RESOLVED on the motion of Crs O'Neil and Allen 1. That Council approve the renewal of the sublicence agreements for Bermagui Historical Society, Southern NSW Local Health District, and the Bermagui Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism (VIC) for a further three‑year term, by direct negotiation, subject to an updated market rental valuation and the submission of new rental rebate applications by each tenant. 2 Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documentation to provide the extension of tenure and to finalise the renewed agreements. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
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Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee - Recruitment of Independent External Members |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Allen 1. That Councillors consider the outcome of the recruitment process outlined in this report and the Confidential Memorandum, and resolve to appoint three members to the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs O'Neil and Haggar That council: 2. Appointment of Mr Martin Booth and Mr George Araj as Independent Members of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee; and Appointment of Mrs Jennifer Whitten as Chair of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee 3. Expresses its deep appreciation to outgoing ARIC Chair Mr Michael Pryke and ARIC member Mr Nick Derara for their significant contribution to good governance and management of the Bega Valley Shire Council. Both brought deep experience in leadership and management to serve as volunteers overseeing audit and compliance. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
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Request for financial assistance - waiver outstanding rates and charges |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Fitzpatrick and Allen That Council proceed with the sale of Lot 3 DP240604 property (17-19 Bunyarra Drive, Bega) indicatively in February 2027 as previously planned for recovery of outstanding rates and charges which aligns with option 1 in the report. In favour: Crs Allen, Fitzpatrick, Nadin, Noble and Porter Against: Crs Daly, Haggar, Mudaliar and O'Neil |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Noble 1. That Council receive and note the report on Council’s investment position at 31 January 2026. 2. That Council notes the certification of the Responsible Accounting Officer. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
11. Staff Reports - Executive Services
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Delivery Plan 2025-2029 - October to December 2025 Quarterly Progress Report |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs O'Neil and Noble That Council: 1. Receive and note the Delivery Plan 2025-2029 Quarterly Progress Report for the period 1 October – 31 December 2025. 2. Publish the attached progress report on Council’s website. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
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Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) 2026 National General Assembly - call for motions |
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Nadin and Allen 1. That the Mayor, Councillors Porter, Daly, Mudaliar and Noble and the Chief Executive Officer, or their delegate attend the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly 2026 incorporating the Regional Cooperation and Development Forum. 2. That Motions 1-3 presented in the background of this report be forwarded to the Australian Local Government Association for consideration to include them as motions in the Business Paper for the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly 2026. 3. That Councillors resolve on additional motions as required that meet the listed principles for forwarding to Australian Local Government Association for consideration to include them in the Business Paper for the National General Assembly 2026. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
12. Councillor Reports
There were no Councillor reports.
13. Rescission/Alteration Motions
There were no rescission/alteration motions.
14. Notices of Motion
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RESOLVED on the motion of Crs Allen and Noble That staff provide a report that includes locations of existing bubblers across the Shire as well as potential locations for new bubblers at key locations across the Shire and indicative capital and ongoing costs. In favour: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar, Nadin, Noble, O'Neil and Porter Against: Nil |
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A motion was moved by Crs Nadin and Porter 1. That council note in the Merimbula CBD masterplan the direction was to “relocate” car parks that were lost in Beach Street. 2. That council commit to neutralising/replacing any proposed losses of carparks during the CBD upgrades with nearby car parks. 3. That if extra parking is required as part of the CBD upgrade, a cost/benefit analysis be considered on either Alice Street or Palmer Lane carparks for tiered parking. In favour: Crs Nadin, Noble and Porter Against: Crs Allen, Daly, Fitzpatrick, Haggar, Mudaliar and O'Neil |
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A motion was moved by Crs Daly and O’Neil That Council: 1. Ensure that salvageable timber from Cuttagee bridge is retained by BVSC to be utilised for heritage recognition purposes 2. Identify potential uses of timber within the Cuttagee bridge precinct as part of detailed bridge design and for use in surrounding area, such as signage, seating, and other aesthetic purposes. 3. Consider how timber from Cuttagee bridge could be incorporated into planned works apart of BVSC’s four year delivery plan, particularly in the Tathra-Bermagui area. 4. Consider options to commission an artist to utilise salvaged timber to create a public art sculpture 5. Provide a report back to Council with recommendations. In favour: Crs Daly, Haggar, Mudaliar and O'Neil Against: Crs Allen, Fitzpatrick, Nadin, Noble and Porter |
15. Questions with Notice
There were no questions with notice.
16. Questions without Notice
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Could the Community be advised what rectification will occur in front of the Seahorse Inn at Boydtown after recent Storm Event that has seen the erosion of the Beach access in front of the Hotel grassed area. Is the foreshore Council owned area or is it part of the hotel holding? Director Community, Environment and Planning, Mrs Emily Harrison advised The Boydtown Beach erosion that is impacting the dune and reserve area seaward of the Seahorse Inn has been worsening in recent years. The erosion has occurred as a result of both ocean storm wave impact, meandering of Boydtown Creek, major flash flood events and the lack of dune vegetation in this area. The erosion has seen the significant landward retreat of the dune face and erosion scarp, greatly impacting access to the beach from the Seahorse Inn area and creating hazards due to the size off the scarp at different times. The Environment Team has been liaising with the managers of the Boydtown property for some time in determining appropriate solutions for the site. Staff have also been negotiating with Fisheries regarding approval to undertake works in the creek entrance and realign the entrance southward. Staff have recently completed a Review of Environmental Factors to allow for beach scraping and sand nourishment as a low impact response to beach erosion issues across the shire including Boydtown Beach. The REF was submitted to Crown Lands for owners consent and provision of a license to cover the works. Boydtown Beach will be the first site at which works will occur and will comprise beach scraping, dune shaping, creek entrance realignment, dune revegetation and temporary fencing. It is hoped that works will commence this financial year following receipt of Crown Land and Fisheries approvals. |
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The Bega – Tathra Road, particularly Jellat Flats that was previously part of the Snowy Mountains Highway and advised of a number of complaints regarding the surface of the road and it being quite different to other roads, could Council advise what could be done and what is a likely timeframe for that road to be repaired or replaced? Chief Executive Officer, Mr Anthony McMahon took the question on notice and advised we do have some plans coming up and we will come back publicly with the detail of what those plans are and a detailed explanation of why the road is the way it is there. |
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With reference to the 2015 Merimbula CBD plans and Spiire plans, in 2016 Council had a report showing a number of carparks from the then Director Business and Strategy that said we had over 200 surplus carparks although the locations were all around Merimbula, is there any increase in Merimbula CBD parkng since the 2015 masterplan and how will the Robert Green development will impact car parking in the area? Chief Executive Officer, Mr Anthony McMahon advised there have been things done and we will bring back what has been done since the 2015 masterplan. Just as an indication there have been some major developments that have happened in Merimbula since the masterplan that council consciously got conditions placed on them around parking and other impacts in the area that we can bring more information back on. |
17. Confidential Business
There was no confidential business.
18. Noting of Resolutions from Closed Session
There were no noting of resolutions from closed session.
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 3:51pm.
Confirmed
Russell
Fitzpatrick
(digitally
signed)
Chairperson of the meeting of the Bega Valley Shire Council held on Wednesday, 25 February 2026.