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ITEM SUBJECT PAGE
ITEM-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 4
ITEM-2 POST EXHIBITION - SMALL LOT HOUSING PLANNING PROPOSAL AND DCP AMENDMENTS (13/2018/PLP)
4
ITEM-3 POST EXHIBITION - AMENDMENTS TO CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN NO.15 - BOX HILL - AMENDMENT B REPORT
5
ITEM-4 STRATEGIC OPEN SPACE PROGRAM - NOMINATED SITE THE HILLS SHIRE COUNCIL LGA
10
ITEM-5 LTC RECOMMENDATION JANUARY 2020 - DEHLSEN AVENUE, WEST PENNANT HILLS - PROVISION OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS
6
ITEM-6 LTC RECOMMENDATION JANUARY 2020 - CADDIES BOULEVARD, ROUSE HILL- EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TEMPORARY ‘WORKS ZONE’
6
ITEM-7 LTC RECOMMENDATION JANUARY 2020 - KELLYVILLE STATION - PROPOSED RELOCATION OF ACCESSIBLE 'KISS AND RIDE' PARKING SPACE
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ITEM-8 LTC RECOMMENDATION JANUARY 2020 - 2019 BRIDGE TO BRIDGE WATER SKI CLASSIC - POSTPONEMENT OF EVENT
7
ITEM-9 LTC RECOMMENDATION JANUARY 2020 - WARWICK PARADE, CASTLE HILL - PROPOSED DOUBLE BARRIER CENTRELINE MARKING
8
ITEM-10 LTC RECOMMENDATION JANUARY 2020 - MIDDLETON AVENUE, CASTLE HILL - PROPOSED
‘BUS ZONES’
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ITEM-11 LTC RECOMMENDATION JANUARY 2020 - NO 4 AIKEN ROAD, WEST PENNANT HILLS - PROPOSED 'WORKS ZONE'
8
ITEM-12 HILLS SHIRE PLAN 2019/20 – REVIEW 2 9
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ITEM-13 BUDGET REVIEW AS AT 31 JANUARY 2020 9
ITEM-14 REVIEW OF IMPOUNDING ACT, 1993 10
ITEM-15 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2019/2020 11
ITEM-16 MONTH-TO-MONTH EXTENSION OF OPERATING LEASE FOR BERNIE MULLANE SPORTS COMPLEX
11
ITEM-17 EASEMENTS FOR RIGHT OF CARRIAGE WAY AND SERVICES PART 52 TERRY ROAD, BOX HILL FOR PUBLIC RECREATION
9
ITEM-18 INFORMATION AND STATUS REPORTS 12
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE 12
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40 PRESENT
Mayor Dr M R Byrne (In the Chair) Clr R Jethi (Deputy Mayor)
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 Clr S P Uno
41 APOLOGIES Clr R A Preston
42 TIME OF COMMENCEMENT 7.08pm
43 TIME OF COMPLETION 8.46pm
44 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Item 15 Mayor, Dr Byrne Item 15 Councillor Tracey Item 15 Councillor De Masi Item 15 Councillor Jethi
45 ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
7.13pm Councillor Thomas left the meeting and returned at 7.14pm during Item 2.
7.40pm Councillor Tracey having previously declared a non-pecuniary, less significant conflict of interest left the meeting for Item 15 and returned at 7.57pm at the start of Item 16.
8.09pm Councillor Thomas left the meeting and returned at 8.11pm during Item 18.
46 DISSENT FROM COUNCIL'S DECISIONS Nil.
47 ADJOURNMENT & RESUMPTION Nil.
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The Mayor advised in accordance with the Code of Meeting Practice that this meeting is being recorded.
ITEM-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR COLLINS OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DE MASI THAT the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 11 February 2020 be confirmed.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
48 RESOLUTION
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 11 February 2020 be confirmed.
APOLOGIES
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR COLLINS OAM THAT the apology from Councillor Preston be accepted and leave of absence granted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
49 RESOLUTION
The apology from Councillor Preston be accepted and leave of absence granted.
COMMUNITY FORUM
There were no addresses to Council during Community Forum.
7.13pm Councillor Thomas left the meeting and returned at 7.14pm during Item 2.
ITEM-2 POST EXHIBITION - SMALL LOT HOUSING PLANNING PROPOSAL AND DCP AMENDMENTS (13/2018/PLP)
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR UNO AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR COLLINS OAM THAT The report be deferred to a Councillors Workshop for further discussion.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
50 RESOLUTION
The report be deferred to a Councillors Workshop for further discussion.
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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 F P De Masi Clr A J Hay OAM Clr S P Uno
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION Clr R M Tracey
MEETING ABSENT Clr R A Preston
ITEM-3 POST EXHIBITION - AMENDMENTS TO
CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN NO.15 - BOX HILL - AMENDMENT B REPORT
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.
51 RESOLUTION
1. Draft Contributions Plan No. 15 – Box Hill Precinct (‘Amendment B’) (Attachment 1), including post exhibition amendments, be endorsed and resubmitted to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal for review.
2. Council consider a further report on Draft Contributions Plan No. 15 – Box Hill Precinct (‘Amendment B’) following the assessment of the draft Plan by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal and the issue of the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces’
formal response to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s recommendations.
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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 F P De Masi Clr A J Hay OAM Clr R M Tracey Clr S P Uno
MEETING ABSENT Clr R A Preston
CALL OF THE AGENDA
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JETHI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR RUSSO THAT items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 17 be moved by exception and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
52 RESOLUTION
Items 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 17 be moved by exception and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
ITEM-5 LTC RECOMMENDATION JANUARY 2020 - DEHLSEN AVENUE, WEST PENNANT HILLS - PROVISION OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS
53 RESOLUTION
The installation of ‘No Stopping’ signs on the northern side of Dehlsen Avenue at the bend outside Nos. 7 and 9 and adjacent to the side boundary of No. 1 The Croft Way as detailed in Attachment 3 to the report be approved.
ITEM-6 LTC RECOMMENDATION JANUARY 2020 - CADDIES BOULEVARD, ROUSE HILL- EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TEMPORARY WORKS ZONE
54 RESOLUTION
1. Council approve a four month extension to the existing 25 metre long ‘Works Zone 7am – 5pm Monday – Saturday, No Stopping at Other Times’ restrictions at 104 - 106 Caddies Boulevard, Rouse Hill as detailed in Figure 2 in the report.
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2. Council’s approval be subject to the applicant obtaining a Road Occupancy Licence for the Works Zone from the NSW Transport Management Centre.
3. The General Manager be given delegated authority to approve any future request for an extension to the ‘Works Zone’ at 104-106 Caddies Boulevard up to a maximum of two months beyond the four month extension of time.
ITEM-7 LTC RECOMMENDATION JANUARY 2020 - KELLYVILLE STATION - PROPOSED RELOCATION OF ACCESSIBLE 'KISS AND RIDE' PARKING SPACE
55 RESOLUTION
The proposed relocation of the accessible ‘Kiss and Ride’ space as detailed in Attachment 1 to the report be approved.
ITEM-8 LTC RECOMMENDATION JANUARY 2020 - 2019 BRIDGE TO BRIDGE WATER SKI CLASSIC - POSTPONEMENT OF EVENT
56 RESOLUTION
Council raise no objection to the Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic being held on the weekend of 23 and 24 May 2020 subject to the following conditions:
a) The event being classified as a Class 1 event in accordance with the ‘Guide to Traffic and Transport Management for Special Events’ and the traffic management plan be submitted to Transport Management Centre (TMC) for their concurrence to hold the event;
b) The Committee endorsing the Special Event Transport Management Plan previously prepared by the NSW Water Ski Federation Ltd for the original event date of 23 and 24 November 2019;
c) The Special Event Transport Management Plan be forwarded to the Hawkesbury Local Area Command and Transport for NSW (formerly RMS) for their concurrence to hold the event;
d) Signs advising of the ferry closures being installed at least two weeks prior to the event on the immediate approaches to the ferries on Sackville Ferry Road, River Road and Old Northern Road, and at the intersections of:
Wisemans Ferry Road and Sackville Ferry Road;
Sackville Ferry Road and River Road;
Wisemans Ferry Road and Cliftonville Road;
Cliftonville Road and River Road;
River Road and Old Northern Road;
e) The event organisers holding Public Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $20 million;
f) Approval from the NSW Police Force to hold a public assembly;
g) Approval for the event being obtained from Hornsby Shire Council and Hawkesbury City Council and the event organisers complying with any conditions of approval imposed by those Councils;
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h) Approval to conduct the event on the Hawkesbury River being obtained from the maritime branch of Transport for NSW (formerly RMS);
i) Approval being obtained from Transport for NSW (formerly RMS) to temporarily suspend the operation of the Wisemans Ferry, Webbs Creek and Sackville ferries;
j) Approval being obtained from Hawkesbury City Council to temporarily suspend the operation of the Lower Portland ferry;
k) Approval being obtained from the Transport Management Centre through the granting of a Road Occupancy Licence;
l) Submission of a Traffic Management Plan to the Transport Management Centre for their concurrence;
m) A public notice advising of the event and road closures being placed in the local press at least two weeks prior to the event;
n) Written notification being provided to NSW Ambulance Service, Fire &
Rescue NSW, The Hills State Emergency Service, Hawkesbury State Emergency Service, The Hills Rural Fire Service and Hawkesbury Rural Fire Service, at least two weeks prior to the event;
o) written notification being provided to all residences and businesses on both sides of the section of the Hawkesbury River that may be affected by the event at least two weeks prior to the event, with the notification including a contact name, email address and phone number.
ITEM-9 LTC RECOMMENDATION JANUARY 2020 - WARWICK PARADE, CASTLE HILL - PROPOSED DOUBLE BARRIER CENTRELINE MARKING
57 RESOLUTION
Approval be given for the installation of double barrier (BB) centreline marking adjacent to Nos. 4A and 6 Warwick Parade, Castle Hill as detailed in Figure 4 in the report.
ITEM-10 LTC RECOMMENDATION JANUARY 2020 - MIDDLETON AVENUE, CASTLE HILL - PROPOSED BUS ZONES 58 RESOLUTION
The installation of 30 metres of ‘Bus Zone’ restrictions at the two Bus Stops at Nos. 20/22 and 25/27 Middleton Avenue, Castle Hill be approved in accordance with Figure 3 in the report.
ITEM-11 LTC RECOMMENDATION JANUARY 2020 - NO 4 AIKEN ROAD, WEST PENNANT HILLS - PROPOSED 'WORKS ZONE'
59 RESOLUTION
1. Council approve the installation of 18 metres of temporary ‘Works Zone 9.30am - 3.30pm Monday – Friday and 7am - 5pm Saturday’ restrictions at No. 4 Aiken Road, West Pennant Hills for 12 weeks (three months) in accordance with Figure 3 in the report, subject to the applicant obtaining a Road Occupancy Licence from the NSW Transport Management Centre.
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2. The General Manager be given delegated authority to approve any future request for an extension to the ‘Works Zone’ up to a maximum of six weeks beyond the initial 12 week period.
ITEM-12 HILLS SHIRE PLAN 2019/20 REVIEW 2 60 RESOLUTION
The Operations Program Review 2 Report for the quarter ended 31 December 2019 be received.
ITEM-13 BUDGET REVIEW AS AT 31 JANUARY 2020 61 RESOLUTION
The proposed budget variations in Attachment 1, Pages 6 to 11 and the variations detailed in page 12-31 be adopted.
ITEM-17 EASEMENTS FOR RIGHT OF CARRIAGE WAY AND SERVICES PART 52 TERRY ROAD, BOX HILL FOR PUBLIC RECREATION
62 RESOLUTION
1. Council agree to the creation of an easement for right of carriageway within Lot 2 in Plan of Acquisition of Part Lot 1 in DP 775117, 52 Terry Road, Box Hill with Plans, Section 88B Instruments, Deeds and Transfer Granting easements authorised for Execution under Seal.
2. Council agree to the creation of an easement for services within Lot 2 in Plan of Acquisition of Part Lot 1 in DP 775117, 52 Terry Road, Box Hill with Plans, Section 88B Instruments, Deeds and Transfer Granting easements authorised for Execution under Seal.
3. Council agree to the creation of an easement for services within Pt Lot 1 in Plan of Acquisition of Part Lot 1 in DP 775117, 52 Terry Road, Box Hill with Plans, Section 88B Instruments, Deeds and Transfer Granting easements authorised for Execution under Seal.
4. Council agree to the creation of an easement for right of carriageway within Pt Lot 1 in Plan of Acquisition of Part Lot 1 in DP 775117, 52 Terry Road, Box Hill with Plans, Section 88B Instruments, Deeds and Transfer Granting easements authorised for Execution under Seal.
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ITEM-4 STRATEGIC OPEN SPACE PROGRAM - NOMINATED SITE THE HILLS SHIRE COUNCIL LGA
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DR GANGEMI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR COLLINS OAM THAT
1. Council thanks the NSW Government’s for its well-intentioned initiative however, this particular site is highly ecologically constrained and it is highly unlikely to meet the goals of the initiative and is effectively unsuitable for active recreation.
2. The Mayor and General Manager write to the Minister acknowledging the benefit of open space, outline Council’s concerns with the proposed site and request a meeting to discuss alternative sites and options as outlined in this report.
3. The matter be the subject of a further report once such meeting has occurred.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
63 RESOLUTION
1. Council thanks the NSW Government’s for its well-intentioned initiative however, this particular site is highly ecologically constrained and it is highly unlikely to meet the goals of the initiative and is effectively unsuitable for active recreation.
2. The Mayor and General Manager write to the Minister acknowledging the benefit of open space, outline Council’s concerns with the proposed site and request a meeting to discuss alternative sites and options as outlined in this report.
3. The matter be the subject of a further report once such meeting has occurred.
ITEM-14 REVIEW OF IMPOUNDING ACT, 1993
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DE MASI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DR GANGEMI THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
64 RESOLUTION
A submission be made to the Office of Local Government as outlined in Attachment 1.
7.40pm Councillor Tracey having previously declared a non-pecuniary, less significant conflict of interest left the meeting for Item 15 and returned at 7.57pm at the start of Item 16.
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The Mayor, Dr Byrne having previously declared a non-pecuniary, less significant conflict of interest remained in the room
Councillor De Masi having previously declared a non-pecuniary, less significant conflict of interest remained in the room.
Councillor Jethi having previously declared a non-pecuniary, less significant conflict of interest remained in the room.
ITEM-15 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2019/2020
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DR GANGEMI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR HASELDEN THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
65 RESOLUTION
1. The recommended projects be approved, as per Attachment 1 (ECM 189467137), for funding in 2019/2020.
2. Council publicly exhibit the recommended grants for 28 days.
3. A further report to Council outlining submissions received during the public exhibition period be prepared.
4. Should no submissions relating to the projects be received, the recommendations be approved without further need for a report to Council.
ITEM-16 MONTH-TO-MONTH EXTENSION OF OPERATING LEASE FOR BERNIE MULLANE SPORTS COMPLEX A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DE MASI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR RUSSO THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
66 RESOLUTION
1. Council approve the extension for Belgravia Leisure to operate the Bernie Mullane Sports Complex for their monthly fee offer (distributed under separate cover) for a minimum of 6 months then on a month-to-month for a maximum of 12 months.
2. The Budget for the monthly fee will be increased by way of a future budget variation.
8.09pm Councillor Thomas left the meeting and returned at 8.11pm during Item 18.
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ITEM-18 INFORMATION AND STATUS REPORTS
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HASELDEN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
67 RESOLUTION
1. The status of legal matters before all Courts as shown in Attachments 1, 2 and 3 be noted (ECM Document Nos. 18421413, 18421415 and 18421421).
2. The Status of Outstanding Resolutions as shown in Attachment 4 be noted (ECM Document Nos: 17211395 and 17211396).
3. The Schedule of Questions and Answers at Council Meetings held on 12 November 2019, 26 November 2019 and 10 December 2019 shown in Attachment 5 be noted (ECM Document No: 18428730, 18478283 and 18524787) ).
4. The status of Development Applications awaiting determination as shown in Attachment 6 be noted (ECM Document Nos: 18669254).
5. The status of Development Applications Involving a Variation to Development Standards as shown in Attachment 7 be noted ((ECM Document Nos: 18630781).
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
68 BUS STOP – PEEL ROAD & MERINDAH ROAD, BAULKHAM HILLS
Councillor Hay OAM advised the grass is knee high at the bus stop on the corner of Peel Road and Merindah Road Baulkham Hills and requested Council attend to this.
69 LIMERICK STREET, BOX HILL
Councillor Hay OAM raised a report of 9 February 2020 from a resident identifying Limerick Street Box Hill as being undermined by either a sink hole or water and requested Council provide a written response on the status of this matter.
The Group Manager – Development & Compliance confirmed Council was aware of the issue. This issue relates to a dam on a development site and when the overflow of the water met with the new road it has partially undermined the road. This is a development issue and the developers have been instructed to rectify the site which they are intending to do tomorrow.
70 CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
Councillor Tracey noted that this weekend, and over the coming weeks, Clean Up Australia will be held across our Shire at a number of events. Councillor Tracey is hosting one at Ted Horwood Reserve on Sunday and asked if the Councillors would join him at this or a similar event?
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71 CONGRATULATIONS – KELLYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Councillor Tracey congratulated the media team of Kellyville High School, which consists of teachers and students, on their production of “Barrangal Skin” which premiered last Friday.
It explores the history of the stolen generation and the impact it has on indigenous and non-indigenous people. The show was well attended and the documentary will be a resource for students and the Department of Education. Councillor Tracey enquired if Councillors would be open to a viewing or a presentation of this documentary in support of the local students and teachers.
The Mayor suggested Councillor Tracey forward the documentary to all interested Councillors.
72 NEW SES COMMISSIONER – CARLENE YORK
Councillor Haselden attended lasts week’s meeting of Floodplain Management Australia and met the new head of the SES, Commissioner Carlene York. Commissioner York has previously spent 39 years with NSW Police and is well acquainted with issues facing the Hills. Councillor Haselden was advised more than 300 rescues occurred during the recent rain event and noted Commissioner York understood the problems in our LGA with trees and flooding in the Hawkesbury-Nepean. Councillor Haselden asked if Council had acknowledged the appointment of the new Commissioner.
The General Manager was not aware of this but would take the matter on notice.
73 FOOTPATH - PURSER AVENUE, CASTLE HILL
Councillor Uno tabled an email from a resident, Diane Allen, regarding a footpath at Purser Avenue, Castle Hill.
74 TRAFFIC CONCERNS – TAYLOR STREET, WEST PENNANT HILLS
Councillor Uno tabled an email from Shubha Kumar regarding concerns of dangerous driving along Taylor Street, West Pennant Hills.
75 CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY – APPROVAL PROCESS
Councillor Uno enquired what was the approval process to grant community groups (such as West Pennant Hills Progress Association) access to Council land for Clean Up Australia Day?
The General Manager advised he would take the matter on notice.
76 ANNANGROVE PARK
Councillor Dr Gangemi asked if there is an official opening for the new amenities building at Annangrove Park and, if so, can invitations be sent to local stakeholders such as the Progress Association, the Public School, the Environmental Centre and some of the sporting clubs associated with the Park?
The Mayor confirmed this was being worked on.
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77 WARD BOUNDARIES
Councillor Dr Gangemi enquired on the current status of the ward boundaries. Have they been finalised or gazetted by the Electoral Commission
The General Manager advised there was no gazettal process but it is with the Electoral Commission and they have accepted the changes. Once Council made the decision last year to finalise the boundary adjustments they are effectively changed.
Councillor Dr Gangemi noted Council’s website currently has North Kellyville in North Ward.
What ward is North Kellyville in?
The General Manager advised when the maps were updated North Kellyville will be in Central Ward and previous to that it was in North Ward.
78 NORTH KELLYVILLE ADVISORY GROUP
Councillor Dr Gangemi thanked the Group Manager – Shire Strategy, Transformation &
Solutions, Group Manager - Infrastructure & Works and Manager – Asset Management, Traffic & Parks for attending the North Kellyville Advisory Group Meeting last week. It was well attended and positive.
79 PETITION – 7 AMPHITHEATRE CIRCUIT, BAULKHAM HILLS
Councillor Jackson tabled a petition at the last meeting regarding the proposed childcare centre at 7 Amphitheatre Circuit and has received questions from residents regarding a conciliation conference. Was something sent to the objectors because there is no information on Council’s website regarding this conciliation conference?
The Group Manager – Development & Compliance advised Council has written to around 80 residents who have made an individual submission. With respect to petitions, Council writes to the head petitioner and leaves it to them to distribute. Often when people sign petitions, their names and addresses are not necessarily legible. Council has nothing in particular on our website but this can be rectified.
80 ILLEGAL DUMPING OF DIRT - SOLAR AVENUE, BAULKHAM HILLS
Councillor Jethi advised on 22 February 2020 nearly half a truck load of dirt was dumped in the middle of Solar Avenue Baulkham Hills. This rendered the street out of bounds and traffic and residents were diverted. Councillor Jethi congratulated the Council staff who took action and cleaned up the road and allowed traffic to return to normal.
Councillor Jethi asked if Council knew or had means to identify the culprit/s to hold them accountable and made to pay for the expenses incurred by Council over the weekend.
The General Manager advised he would take the matter on notice but confirmed if Council received evidence of who was responsible for the illegal dumping then there are rights and recourses available.
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The Minutes of the above Meeting were confirmed at the Meeting of the Council held on 10 March 2020.
