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ITEM SUBJECT PAGE
ITEM-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 4
ITEM-2 NOTICE OF MOTION - COUNCIL'S USE OF SINGLE USE PLASTICS
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ITEM-3 POST IPART REVIEW - CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN NO.13 NORTH KELLYVILLE PRECINCT (FP146)
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ITEM-4 POST IPART REVIEW - DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN NO. 15 BOX HILL PRECINCT (AMENDMENT ‘B’) (FP216)
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ITEM-5 DRAFT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN NO. 18 - BELLA VISTA AND KELLYVILLE PRECINCTS (FP215 AND FP262)
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ITEM-6 STATUS REPORT - EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY 10
ITEM-7 FAIRWAY DRIVE, KELLYVILLE / NORWEST - PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN REFUGE ISLAND
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ITEM-8 LTC RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 2020 - FAIRWAY DRIVE AND SEVERN VALE DRIVE, KELLYVILLE/NORWEST - PROPOSED ROUNDABOUT
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ITEM-9 LTC RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 2020 - CRANSTONS ROAD, MIDDLE DURAL - PROPOSED LINEMARKING
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ITEM-10 LTC RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 2020 - PROPOSED NEW BUS STOP LOCATIONS- BOX HILL, GABLES, MARAYLYA
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ITEM-11 LTC RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 2020 - OLD CASTLE HILL ROAD, CASTLE HILL - PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTIONS
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ITEM-12 LTC RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 2020 - PELLIZZER BOULEVARD, FLORENCE AVENUE, RUTHERFORD AVENUE, KELLYVILLE - PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN REFUGE ISLANDS & MEDIAN ISLANDS
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ITEM-13 MINUTES OF AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING - 5 NOVEMBER 2020
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ITEM-14 REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE KENTHURST PARK TURF WICKET MAINTENANCE
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ITEM-15 PROPERTY DEALINGS RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT MATTERS
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ITEM-16 DEED OF AGREEMENT WITH DEERUBBIN LOCAL ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL FOR SACKVILLE NORTH CEMETERY
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ITEM-17 PROPOSED LAND ACQUISITION - LOT 31 DP 1234817, LOT 31 GARRAWILLA AVENUE, NORTH KELLYVILLE
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ITEM-18 VARIOUS LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE HILLS SHIRE COUNCIL AND TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED AND OPTUS MOBILE PTY LTD
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ITEM-19 T21-0036 KELLYVILLE MEMORIAL PARK PLAYING FIELD EXTENSION
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ITEM-20 KELLYVILLE PARK - PROPOSED LICENCE AGREEMENT WITH PARRAMATTA NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE
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QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE 13
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687 PRESENT
Mayor Dr M R Byrne (In the Chair) Clr R Jethi
Clr R A Preston MP Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr B L Collins OAM Clr A N Haselden Clr J Jackson Clr M G Thomas Clr E M Russo Clr F P De Masi Clr A J Hay OAM Clr R M Tracey 688 APOLOGIES
Clr S P Uno (Deputy Mayor) 689 TIME OF COMMENCEMENT
7.09pm
690 TIME OF COMPLETION 10.22pm
691 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Items 3, 4, 5 Councillor Preston 692 ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
7.10pm Councillor Hay OAM arrived at the meeting during Item 1.
7.11pm Councillor De Masi arrived at the meeting during Apologies.
7.55pm Councillor Preston MP having previously declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant conflict of interest left the meeting for Items 4 and 5 and returned at 8.08pm for Call of the Agenda.
8.46pm Councillor Jethi left the meeting and returned at 8.48pm during Item 14.
9.56pm Councillor Russo left the meeting and returned at 9:58pm during Item 20.
693 DISSENT FROM COUNCIL'S DECISIONS Nil.
694 ADJOURNMENT & RESUMPTION Nil.
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The Mayor advised in accordance with the Code of Meeting Practice that this meeting is being recorded.
7.10pm Councillor Hay OAM arrived at the meeting during Item 1.
ITEM-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR COLLINS OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR RUSSO THAT the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 24 November 2020 be confirmed.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
695 RESOLUTION
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 24 November 2020 be confirmed.
7.11pm Councillor De Masi arrived at the meeting during Apologies.
APOLOGIES
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR COLLINS OAM THAT the apology from Councillor Uno be accepted and leave of absence granted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
696 RESOLUTION
The apology from Councillor Uno be accepted and leave of absence granted.
COMMUNITY FORUM
There were no addresses to Council during Community Forum.
ITEM-2 NOTICE OF MOTION - COUNCIL'S USE OF SINGLE USE PLASTICS
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HASELDEN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DE MASI THAT
1. Council acknowledges that the use of single-use plastics is a growing environmental challenge and a threat to wildlife and human health.
2. Council will phase out single-use coffee cups in staff and councillor areas within The Hills Shire Council Administration Building by 31 March 2021.
3. Council will engage a contractor to undertake a review and prepare a report that provides recommendations on how to reduce (where feasible and safe to do so) the use of single-use plastics within all Hills Shire Council buildings.
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4. Council will engage a contractor to develop 'Waste Wise Community Event Guidelines' to look at practical ways to phase out the use of single-use plastic items that are most often littered. These items include: water bottles, coffee cups and lids, straws, food ware (cups, plates and cutlery), takeaway containers, balloons and plastic bags.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
697 RESOLUTION
1. Council acknowledges that the use of single-use plastics is a growing environmental challenge and a threat to wildlife and human health.
2. Council will phase out single-use coffee cups in staff and councillor areas within The Hills Shire Council Administration Building by 31 March 2021.
3. Council will engage a contractor to undertake a review and prepare a report that provides recommendations on how to reduce (where feasible and safe to do so) the use of single-use plastics within all Hills Shire Council buildings.
4. Council will engage a contractor to develop 'Waste Wise Community Event Guidelines' to look at practical ways to phase out the use of single-use plastic items that are most often littered. These items include: water bottles, coffee cups and lids, straws, food ware (cups, plates and cutlery), takeaway containers, balloons and plastic bags.
ITEM-3 POST IPART REVIEW - CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN NO 13 NORTH KELLYVILLE PRECINCT (FP146)
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DR GANGEMI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR COLLINS OAM THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
698 RESOLUTION
Draft Contributions Plan No 13 – North Kellyville Precinct (Attachment 1), incorporating amendments required by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, be adopted.
Being a planning matter, the Mayor called for a division to record the votes on this matter VOTING FOR THE MOTION
Mayor Dr M R Byrne Clr R Jethi
Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr B L Collins OAM Clr A N Haselden Clr J Jackson Clr M G Thomas Clr E M Russo Clr A J Hay OAM
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Clr R M Tracey Clr F P De Masi
ABSTAIN FROM VOTING Clr R A Preston MP MEETING ABSENT Clr S P Uno
7.55pm Councillor Preston MP having previously declared a non-pecuniary, less than significant conflict of interest left the meeting for Items 4 and 5 and returned at 8.08pm for Call of the Agenda.
ITEM-4 POST IPART REVIEW - DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN NO. 15 BOX HILL PRECINCT (AMENDMENT B) (FP216)
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DR GANGEMI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR COLLINS OAM THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
699 RESOLUTION
Draft Contributions Plan No 15 – Box Hill Precinct (Amendment B) (Attachment 1), incorporating amendments required by the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, be adopted.
Being a planning matter, the Mayor called for a division to record the votes on this matter VOTING FOR THE MOTION
Mayor Dr M R Byrne Clr R Jethi
Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr B L Collins OAM Clr A N Haselden Clr J Jackson Clr M G Thomas Clr E M Russo Clr A J Hay OAM Clr R M Tracey Clr F P De Masi
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION None
ABSENT FROM THE ROOM Clr R A Preston MP
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MEETING ABSENT Clr S P Uno
ITEM-5 DRAFT CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN NO 18 - BELLA VISTA AND KELLYVILLE PRECINCTS (FP215 AND FP262) A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JACKSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DR GANGEMI THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
700 RESOLUTION
1. Draft Contributions Plan No.18 – Bella Vista and Kellyville Station Precincts (Attachment 1) be publicly exhibited in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000.
2. Council officers enter into discussions with Landcom (on behalf of Sydney Metro) with respect to the preparation of a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement which achieves the following:
a) Specifies the works and land items identified under Draft Contributions Plan No.18 – Bella Vista and Kellyville Station Precincts which will be delivered by Landcom and/or subsequent developers of Government-owned land;
b) Identifies any associated and proportionate offsets or adjustments to the value of monetary contributions payable in association with future development on Government-owned land, in recognition of the works and land items to be delivered under the VPA; and
c) Secures the dedication of land within the Precinct to Council, at no cost, for the purpose of a future community facility and the payment of additional monetary contributions to Council towards the construction of a future community facility servicing development within the Precinct.
Being a planning matter, the Mayor called for a division to record the votes on this matter VOTING FOR THE MOTION
Mayor Dr M R Byrne Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr B L Collins OAM Clr A N Haselden Clr J Jackson Clr E M Russo Clr A J Hay OAM Clr R M Tracey Clr F P De Masi
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION Clr M G Thomas
Clr R Jethi
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ABSENT FROM THE ROOM Clr R A Preston MP
MEETING ABSENT Clr S P Uno
CALL OF THE AGENDA
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DE MASI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR COLLINS OAM THAT items 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18 and 19 be moved by exception and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
701 RESOLUTION
Items 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18 and 19 be moved by exception and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
ITEM-7 FAIRWAY DRIVE, KELLYVILLE NORWEST - PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN REFUGE ISLAND
702 RESOLUTION
Subject to the endorsement of the Local Traffic Committee, Council approve:
a) the construction of a pedestrian refuge island on Fairway Drive, Kellyville/Norwest near the Cranbrook Residences retirement village;
b) the relocation of the bus stop on the southern side of Fairway Drive, Norwest to a new location 10 metres to the west of its current location outside the Cranbrook Residences and installation of ‘Bus Zone’ signage.
ITEM-8 LTC RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 2020 - FAIRWAY DRIVE AND SEVERN VALE DRIVE, KELLYVILLE NORWEST - PROPOSED ROUNDABOUT
703 RESOLUTION
Council approve the design of a single lane circulating roundabout at Fairway Drive and Severn Vale Drive, Kellyville in accordance with Attachments 1 and 2 to the report.
ITEM-9 LTC RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 2020 -
CRANSTONS ROAD, MIDDLE DURAL - PROPOSED LINEMARKING
704 RESOLUTION
Council approve the provision of Double Barrier (BB) centreline marking in Cranstons Road, Middle Dural at the bend near No.83 as detailed in Attachment 1 to the report.
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ITEM-10 LTC RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 2020 -
PROPOSED NEW BUS STOP LOCATIONS- BOX HILL, GABLES, MARAYLYA
705 RESOLUTION
Council approve the 31 new bus stops on a number of roads in Box Hill, Gables and Maraylya in the locations listed in the report and detailed in Attachment 3.
ITEM-11 LTC RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 2020 - OLD CASTLE HILL ROAD, CASTLE HILL - PROPOSED PARKING RESTRICTIONS
706 RESOLUTION
Council approve the installation of signposted ‘No Stopping’ restrictions on the western side of Old Castle Hill Road, Castle Hill outside Nos. 65 and 65A as detailed in Attachment 1 to the report.
ITEM-12 LTC RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 2020 -
PELLIZZER BOULEVARD, FLORENCE AVENUE, RUTHERFORD AVENUE, KELLYVI
707 RESOLUTION
Council approve the design of the pedestrian refuge islands in Pellizer Boulevard and the median island treatments in Rutherford Avenue and Florence Avenue as detailed in Attachments 1 to 5 to the report.
ITEM-15 PROPERTY DEALINGS RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT MATTERS
708 RESOLUTION
Council consent to the release of a temporary easement for public access and a temporary easement to drain water from the title of Lot 22 DP 1257978, 225-241 Terry Road, Box Hill (or any subsequent lot created by the approved staged subdivision of the subject site) and the Section 88B instrument accompanying the final plan of subdivision relating to the second stage of Development Consent 169/2017/ZB be authorised for execution under Council seal.
ITEM-17 PROPOSED LAND ACQUISITION - LOT 31 DP 1234817, LOT 31 GARRAWILLA AVENUE, NORTH KELLYVILLE 709 RESOLUTION
1. Council agree to the purchase of Lot 31, DP 1234817, Lot 31 Garrawilla Avenue, North Kellyville for the amount of $2,486,548 excluding GST, and disturbance costs as outlined in this report with a Contract of Sale and any required Deeds, plans, instruments, transfers and any other associated documents required be authorised for execution under Seal.
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2. Upon acquisition, Council classify Lot 31, DP 1234817, Lot 31 Garrawilla Avenue, North Kellyville as “Operational” land pursuant to Section 25 of the Local Government Act 1993
ITEM-18 VARIOUS LEASE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE HILLS SHIRE COUNCIL AND TELSTRA CORPORATION LIMITED AND OPTUS MOBILE PTY LTD
710 RESOLUTION
1. Council enter into Lease Agreements with Telstra Corporation Limited, on the terms and conditions detailed in this report with Leases authorised for execution under Seal located on the following reserves:
Lot 93 DP 590170 Balcombe Heights Estate Reserve, Baulkham Hills;
Lot 1 DP 386388 Hills Centenary Park, Commercial Road, Rouse Hill;
Lot 60 DP 10702 Kellyville Memorial Park, Memorial Road, Kellyville;
2. Council enter into Lease Agreements with Optus Mobile Pty Ltd, on the terms and conditions detailed in this report with Lease authorised for execution under Seal located on the following reserves:
Lot 1 DP 386388 Hills Centenary Park, Commercial Road, Rouse Hill;
Lot 2 DP 1129033 Bernie Mullane Sports Complex Reserve, Marella Ave, Kellyville;
Lot 505 DP 238627 Crestwood Reserve, Peel Road, Baulkham Hills;
ITEM-19 T21-0036 KELLYVILLE MEMORIAL PARK PLAYING FIELD EXTENSION
711 RESOLUTION
Council accept the tender offer of the Preferred Tenderer for Tender T21-0036 for the construction of Kellyville Memorial Park playing field extension for the contract sum of
$1,460,048.35.
ITEM-6 STATUS REPORT - EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR TRACEY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DR GANGEMI THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
712 RESOLUTION
The report be received.
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ITEM-13 MINUTES OF AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING - 5 NOVEMBER 2020
DOC INFO
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HASELDEN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR THOMAS THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
713 RESOLUTION
Council adopt the recommendations of the Audit Committee Meeting dated 5 November 2020.
8.46pm Councillor Jethi left the meeting and returned at 8.48pm.
ITEM-14 REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE KENTHURST PARK TURF WICKET MAINTENANCE
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR THOMAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DR GANGEMI THAT the report be received and the matter be brought to a Councillor workshop.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND LOST.
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR COLLINS OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR HASELDEN THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
714 RESOLUTION
1. The request for Council to prepare the turf wicket for the 20/21 and 21/22 season is declined.
2. The General Manager be authorised to provide $13,000 ($6,500 (ex GST) per season) for cricket competitions in 2020/21 and 2021/22 to the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai &
Hills District Cricket Association under section 356 (1) of the Local Government Act as outlined in the report.
3. Council include in the 2021/22 Delivery Program an action to conduct a strategic review of total field maintenance costs and cost recovery principles for grass sports fields including turf wickets and report back to Council.
Councillors TRACY and HAY OAM rose for a Division. The result of the Division was as follows:-
VOTING FOR THE MOTION Mayor Dr M R Byrne
Clr R Jethi Clr F P De Masi Clr A N Haselden Clr J Jackson
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Clr E M Russo Clr R A Preston MP Clr B L Collins OAM Clr A J Hay OAM Clr R M Tracey
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION Clr M G Thomas
Clr Dr P J Gangemi MEETING ABSENT Clr S P Uno
MATTER ARISING
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JACKSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR HASELDEN THAT a review of Council’s Grants and Donations Policy be brought to the next Councillor Workshop for briefing.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
715 RESOLUTION
A review of Council’s Grants and Donations Policy be brought to the next Councillor Workshop for briefing.
ITEM-16 DEED OF AGREEMENT WITH DEERUBBIN LOCAL ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL FOR SACKVILLE NORTH CEMETERY
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DR GANGEMI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR COLLINS OAM THAT the report be received and the matter be brought to a Councillor Workshop for briefing.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
716 RESOLUTION
The report be received and the matter be brought to a Councillor Workshop for briefing.
9.56pm Councillor Russo left the meeting and returned at 9:58pm during Item 20.
ITEM-20 KELLYVILLE PARK - PROPOSED LICENCE
AGREEMENT WITH PARRAMATTA NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JACKSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR THOMAS THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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717 RESOLUTION
1. In accordance with section 47 of the Local Government Act, Council exhibit for 28 days, the intention to enter into a licence agreement at Kellyville Park, Kellyville (also known as the land situate at Lot 1 DP 167535, Lot 60 DP10702, Lot 123 DP 1113073 and Lot 1002 DP 1132811) with Parramatta National Rugby League (ACN 092 536 519) under the terms and conditions set out in this report and consistent with the attached draft Licence Agreement.
2. If no submissions by way of objection to the proposal are received, the General Manager be authorised to enter into the licence agreement.
Councillors HAY OAM and JACKSON rose for a Division. The result of the Division was as follows:-
VOTING FOR THE MOTION Mayor Dr M R Byrne
Clr R Jethi Clr F P De Masi Clr A N Haselden Clr J Jackson Clr E M Russo Clr R A Preston MP Clr B L Collins OAM Clr A J Hay OAM Clr R M Tracey Clr M G Thomas Clr Dr P J Gangemi
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION None
MEETING ABSENT Clr S P Uno
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE 718 MOVEMBER
Councillor Tracey thanked everyone who supported him during Movember. Councillor Tracey raised $1,150.
719 BUSHFIRE & FLOODS EVENT
Councillor Tracey asked how Council was preparing for this season and is Council ready to support partners such as Rural Fire Service and SES and do we have enough resources to address the work requests and advice requested from residents regarding these events/incidents?
The General Manager advised that Council is as ready and prepared as we can be. Council has a lot of confidence in our Local Emergency Management Committee and Services and the dedication, skills and good work of the RFS in both planning for the season and having
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themselves ready. Council has enough resources for most situations but as Mother Nature can dish out from time to time, Council will occasionally experience an event where we won’t and will have to draw on other organisations when that happens.
720 TERRY AND EDWARDS ROAD, BOX HILL
Councillor Dr Gangemi asked if Council could look at fixing a pothole on Terry Road close to Alan Street in Box Hill and a trench on Edwards Road close to Nelson Road.
721 TABLED LETTER - 167 ANNANGROVE ROAD, ANNANGROVE (DA 661/2021/HA)
Councillor Dr Gangemi tabled three (3) objections from both local Annangrove residents and the Annangrove Progress Association to a Development Application at 167 Annangrove Road. The objections raise issues of dust, noise, traffic, hours of operation and scale amongst other issues.
722 SUCCESSFUL YEAR 2020
Councillor Dr Gangemi made comment that 2020 has been a successful year although challenging at times, whilst Council still delivered many major projects including:
The beginning of Waves construction
Delivery of Samantha Riley Drive;
Master Plans – Fred Caterson Reserve, Showground and Water Lane Reserve;
Annangrove Park amenities block;
Formation of Gables Suburb;
Roundabout Boundary/Neich/Pitt Town Road;
Starting construction of Hezlett Road;
Adoption of LEP;
Progress at Kenthurst Park and
Smalls Creek Bridge, North Kellyville
723 THANK YOU
Councillor De Masi had a resident contact him about an abandoned vehicle in Knightsbridge Shopping Centre and thanked the Group Manager - Development and Compliance for taking immediate action to remove the vehicle.
724 GOOD ONYA MATE – RURAL RECOVERY FUNDRAISER
Councillor De Masi asked whether Council received any payment for the concert being held at Bella Vista Farm Park?
The General Manager advised a previous Mayoral Minute resolved to waive the fees and charges and allow the use of the farm to raise money which was Council’s contribution.
Councillor De Masi complimented this event which was great advertising for the Shire; the homestead looked amazing on TV with the new paintwork. The Bella Vista Farm Park presented well and huge congratulations to Council’s teams for organising this event.
Councillor Thomas also commented that the Fundraiser was a great success.
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725 BLACKOUT – TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Councillor Jackson asked if Council was aware of some of the traffic light outages on Sunday on Arthur Street, Seven Hills and Box Hill and is there anything that Council can do to reduce these incidents?
The General Manager advised he would take the matter on notice and follow up with the staff and give a response but observed that the lights at traffic signals are the State’s responsibility.
726 BROWNOUTS
Councillor Thomas asked whether Council was aware of the brownouts that occurred over the weekend? Councillor Thomas was advised by residents they lost their power. Does Council know the extent of that power and the cause of the loss? Council spends so much on unreliable renewals. Could an assessment be undertaken of the damage done through the brownouts and how extensive they were?
The General Manager advised he would take the matter on notice.
727 CHRISTMAS WISHES
All Councillors wished the Mayor, fellow Councillors, the General Manager, Council staff and the community a Merry Christmas and a Safe and Prosperous New Year.
The Minutes of the above Meeting were confirmed at the Meeting of the Council held on 9 February 2021.
MAYOR GENERAL MANAGER
