MINUTES of the duly convened Ordinary Meeting of The Hills Shire Council held in the Council Chambers on 13 June 2017

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MINUTES of the duly convened Ordinary Meeting of The Hills Shire Council held in the Council Chambers on 13 June 2017

ITEM SUBJECT PAGE

ITEM-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 4

MAYORAL MINUTE NO. 7/2017 - CONGRATULATIONS MIKE BLAIR OAM 4

COMMUNITY FORUM 5

ITEM-2 DA 1416/2017/LD/A - A SECTION 96(1) MODIFICATION TO AN APPROVED SINGLE STOREY DWELLING - LOT 205 DP 259259, NO. 3 HANNAH BELLAMY PLACE, WEST PENNANT HILLS

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ITEM-3 PLANNING PROPOSAL - 4 CENTURY CIRCUIT, BAULKHAM HILLS (7/2017/PLP)

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ITEM-4 POST EXHIBITION OF SUBURB CHANGES - PROPOSED REALIGNMENT AND NAME CHANGES FOR PARTS OF KELLYVILLE, BELLA VISTA AND BAULKHAM HILLS (FP221)

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ITEM-5 VOLUNTARY PLANNING AGREEMENT - BOX HILL

PRECINCT (FP216) 9

ITEM-6 AMENDMENTS TO CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN NO. 15 - BOX HILL PRECINCT (FP216)

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ITEM-7 NEW PRACTICE - CLASS 1 LAND & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEALS

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ITEM-8 LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

MAY 2017 12

ITEM-9 DRAFT HILLS SHIRE PLAN FY 2017/18 - 2020/2021

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ITEM-10 COUNCIL MEETINGS SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER

2017 12

ITEM-11 TENDER T17/27 - PANEL CONTRACTS FOR ROAD PAVEMENT, FOOTPATH, KERB & GUTTER, GUARDRAIL & IRRIGATION WORK 2017-2019

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ITEM-12 GRANT REQUESTS FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS 13

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE 16

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MINUTES of the duly convened Ordinary Meeting of The Hills Shire Council held in the Council Chambers on 13 June 2017

255 PRESENT

Clr Y D Keane (Mayor, in the Chair) Clr R A Preston (Deputy Mayor) Clr Dr M R Byrne

Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr R K Harty OAM Clr A J Hay OAM Clr Dr J N Lowe Clr M G Thomas Clr R M Tracey

256 APOLOGIES Clr A N Haselden

257 TIME OF COMMENCEMENT 7.15pm

258 TIME OF COMPLETION 11.01pm

259 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Item 6 – Clr Dr Gangemi Item 11 – Clr Dr Lowe 260 ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES

7.36pm Councillor Dr Lowe left the meeting and returned at 7.37pm during Community Forum.

8.08pm Councillor Dr Lowe left the meeting and returned at 8.11pm during Item 3.

8.57pm Councillor Tracey left the meeting and returned at 8.59pm during Item 4.

8.59pm Councillor Dr Byrne left the meeting and returned at 9.00pm during Item 8.59pm 4. Councillor Tracey left the meeting and returned at 9.05pm during Item 4.

9.04pm Councillor Harty OAM left the meeting and returned at 9.05pm during Item 9.04pm 4. Councillor Preston left the meeting and returned at 9.05pm during Item 4.

9.58pm Councillor Thomas left the meeting and returned at 10.02pm during Item 10.17pm 5. Councillor Dr Gangemi left the meeting and returned at 10.18pm at the

commencement of Item 7.

10.55pm Councillor Dr Lowe left the meeting and returned at 10.56pm at the commencement of Questions Without Notice.

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MINUTES of the duly convened Ordinary Meeting of The Hills Shire Council held in the Council Chambers on 13 June 2017

261 DISSENT FROM COUNCIL'S DECISIONS Nil.

262 ADJOURNMENT & RESUMPTION

Nil.

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ITEM-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DR BYRNE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR PRESTON THAT the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 23 May 2017 and the Extraordinary Meeting of Council held on 30 May 2017 be confirmed.

THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.

263 RESOLUTION

The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 23 May 2017 and the Extraordinary Meeting of Council held on 30 May 2017 be confirmed.

APOLOGIES

A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DR LOWE THAT the apology from Councillor Haselden be accepted and leave of absence granted.

264 RESOLUTION

The apology from Councillor Haselden be accepted and leave of absence granted.

MAYORAL MINUTE NO. 07/2017 – CONGRATULATIONS MIKE BLAIR OAM

A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KEANE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM THAT

1. This Mayoral Minute be received

2. Council write a letter of congratulations to Mike Blair on receiving his OAM 3. Council suspend standing orders to make a presentation to Mike Blair.

265 RESOLUTION

1. This Mayoral Minute be received

2. Council write a letter of congratulations to Mike Blair on receiving his OAM 3. Council suspend standing orders to make a presentation to Mike Blair.

At 7.29pm Standing Orders were suspended to make a presentation to Mike Blair.

RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDER

A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DR LOWE THAT Standing Orders be resumed.

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266 RESOLUTION

Standing orders be resumed.

At 7.35pm Standing Orders were resumed.

7.36pm Councillor Dr Lowe left the meeting and returned at 7.37pm during Community Forum.

COMMUNITY FORUM

267 CASTLE HILL COUNTRY CLUB

Mr Kenneth Dawes of Castle Hill advised Council that Castle Hill Country Club is holding a meeting on Monday 19 June 2017 at their premises. The Club has a maximum capacity of 300 people. Mr Dawes anticipates that there would be more than 450 people attending and asked if Council could ensure fire safety regulations are complied with.

The Acting General Manager advised that this is a compliance matter. The Group Manager - Environment & Planning confirmed a 300 person capacity is set under the Fire Safety Schedule that applies to that building. He advised the General Manager of Castle Hill Country Club recently sought clarification on the number of people that can be accommodated in the building and has been advised of the capacity. The General Manager advised they would meet their obligations under the Fire Safety Schedule.

The Group Manager – Environment & Planning advised that Council has no record of prior non-compliance by the Club. He noted that the club has an option for people to be accommodated outside the building (noting there is separate consent for 6 temporary events per year with up to 2,000 people on the site).

The Acting Group Manager – Strategic Planning confirmed the Castle Hill Country Club has approached Council on a number of occasions and discussed proposals for developing the carpark of the grounds but at this stage no development has been submitted to Council. As the current zoning is private recreation this would require a rezoning and planning proposal.

8.08pm Councillor Dr Lowe left the meeting and returned at 8.11pm during Item 3.

ITEM-3 PLANNING PROPOSAL - 4 CENTURY CIRCUIT, BAULKHAM HILLS (7/2017/PLP)

Proceedings in brief

Tim Spencer, Executive General Manager, Mulpha Norwest addressed Council regarding this matter.

A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HARTY OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.

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268 RESOLUTION

1. A planning proposal, applicable to part Lot 5072 DP878258, be forwarded to the Department of Planning and Environment for a Gateway Determination to:

a) Rezone the site from part B2 Local Centre to part B4 Mixed Use.

b) Amend maximum permissible building height from RL116m applicable to RL205m.

c) Identify the site as “Area A” on the Floor Space Ratio map to ensure clause 7.12 of LEP 2012 applies to the site to require housing diversity outcomes within the Sydney Metro Northwest Urban Renewal Corridor.

d) Apply a maximum incentivised floor space ratio of 5.14:1 (currently a FSR of 1.49:1 and no incentivised FSR applicable).

2. The Department and proponent be advised that should Gateway Determination be issued, Council requires the following additional information to facilitate engagement with public authorities, preparation of Development Control Plan amendments and public exhibition:

• A comprehensive Traffic and Parking study to address the potential impacts associated with the redevelopment of other sites within the Norwest Station Precinct in the context of the wider locality;

• A 3D model to assist with the communication and interpretation of the proposed development by the community;

• Detailed shadow diagrams with greater design details to demonstrate that overshadowing impacts are acceptable;

• A detailed view analysis to demonstrate the impacts of proposed building height on view lines to and from Bella Vista Farm precinct;

• Clarification regarding ownership and/or access rights for the publicly accessible components through the development and around the lake.

3. Following the submission of additional information, and prior to any public exhibition of the planning proposal, draft amendments to The Hills Development Control Plan 2012 Part B Section 6 – Business, be prepared for concurrent exhibition.

4. Council continue to discuss with the proponent the preparation a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement which resolves the issues relating to the increased demand for local infrastructure generated by the additional commercial, retail and residential density.

5. Following the preparation of the draft Voluntary Planning Agreement, and prior to any public exhibition of the planning proposal, a report on the draft Voluntary Planning Agreement be submitted to Council for consideration.

Being a planning matter, the Mayor called for a division to record the votes on this matter

VOTING FOR THE MOTION Clr Y D Keane

Clr R K Harty OAM Clr A J Hay OAM Clr Dr J N Lowe Clr R M Tracey

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VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION Clr R A Preston

Clr Dr M R Byrne Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr M G Thomas ABSENT

Clr A N Haselden

(A Rescission Motion has since been lodged in respect to this matter)

8.57pm Councillor Tracey left the meeting and returned at 8.59pm during Item 4.

8.59pm Councillor Dr Byrne left the meeting and returned at 9.00pm during Item 4.

8.59pm Councillor Tracey left the meeting and returned at 9.05pm during Item 4.

9.04pm Councillor Harty OAM left the meeting and returned at 9.05pm during Item 4.

9.04pm Councillor Preston left the meeting and returned at 9.05pm during Item 4.

ITEM-4 POST EXHIBITION OF SUBURB CHANGES -

PROPOSED REALIGNMENT AND NAME CHANGES FOR PARTS OF KELLYVILLE, BELLA VISTA AND BAULKHAM HILLS (FP221)

SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDER

A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR PRESTON THAT Standing Orders be suspended to allow the speakers as listed to address Council.

269 RESOLUTION

Standing Orders be suspended to allow the speakers as listed to address Council.

At 8.58pm Standing Orders were suspended to allow the speakers as listed to address Council.

Nick Tobin of Baulkham Hills addressed Council in favour of the recommendation.

Danny Velebit of Kellyville addressed Council in favour of the recommendation.

Kristina Delacour of Kellyville addressed Council against the recommendation.

Sarah Chaloner of Kellyville addressed Council against the recommendation.

Karen Mansfield on behalf of the local residents of Kellyville addressed Council against the recommendation.

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Yvonne Reynolds on behalf of the local residents of Bella Vista addressed Council against the recommendation.

RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDER

A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR PRESTON THAT Standing Orders be resumed.

270 RESOLUTION

Standing orders be resumed.

At 9.34pm Standing Orders were resumed.

A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR PRESTON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM THAT

1. Council adopt the proposed new suburb name and boundary alignment of Norwest as exhibited.

2. Council adopt the proposed new suburb name and boundary alignment of North Kellyville as exhibited.

3. The Geographical Names Board of NSW (GNB) be advised of Council’s support for the proposal, and be requested to formalise the new suburb names of Norwest and North Kellyville and formalise the proposed associated boundary change. The GNB be requested to give special consideration to North Kellyville rather than Kellyville North given the level of community support and the common usage of this name in the community.

4. Council adopt the proposed extension to the Bella Vista boundary as exhibited with a minor extension to include the area south of Balmoral Road and west of Cedar Cutters Way and New Holland Drive.

5. The Geographical Names Board of NSW (GNB) be advised of Council’s support for the exhibited Bella Vista boundary extension with a further minor extension which includes the area south of Balmoral Road and west of Cedar Cutters Way and New Holland Drive.

THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

271 RESOLUTION

1. Council adopt the proposed new suburb name and boundary alignment of Norwest as exhibited.

2. Council adopt the proposed new suburb name and boundary alignment of North Kellyville as exhibited.

3. The Geographical Names Board of NSW (GNB) be advised of Council’s support for the proposal, and be requested to formalise the new suburb names of Norwest and North Kellyville and formalise the proposed associated boundary change. The GNB be requested to give special consideration to North Kellyville rather than

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Kellyville North given the level of community support and the common usage of this name in the community.

4. Council adopt the proposed extension to the Bella Vista boundary as exhibited with a minor extension to include the area south of Balmoral Road and west of Cedar Cutters Way and New Holland Drive.

5. The Geographical Names Board of NSW (GNB) be advised of Council’s support for the exhibited Bella Vista boundary extension with a further minor extension which includes the area south of Balmoral Road and west of Cedar Cutters Way and New Holland Drive.

Clr R A Preston Clr Dr M R Byrne Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr R K Harty OAM Clr A J Hay OAM Clr Dr J N Lowe Clr M G Thomas Clr R M Tracey

VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION None

ABSENT

Clr A N Haselden

9.58pm Councillor Thomas left the meeting and returned at 10.02pm during Item 5.

ITEM-5 VOLUNTARY PLANNING AGREEMENT - BOX HILL PRECINCT (FP216)

Bob Welsh, Project Manager of Hills of Carmel addressed Council against the recommendation.

A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR HARTY OAM THAT the matter be deferred for further negotiations with the Department of Planning on CP15 and the Applicant in relation to the Voluntary Planning Agreement.

272 RESOLUTION

The matter be deferred for further negotiations with the Department of Planning on CP15 and the Applicant in relation to the Voluntary Planning Agreement.

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Clr R A Preston Clr Dr M R Byrne Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr R K Harty OAM Clr A J Hay OAM Clr Dr J N Lowe Dlr M G Thomas Clr R M Tracey

ABSENT

Clr A N Haselden

ITEM-2 DA 1416/2017/LD/A - A SECTION 96(1)

MODIFICATION TO AN APPROVED SINGLE STOREY DWELLING - LOT 205 DP 259259, NO. 3 HANNAH BELLAMY PLACE, WEST PENNANT HILLS

A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR PRESTON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DR GANGEMI THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.

273 RESOLUTION

1. The Section 96(1) Modification Application be approved to delete Condition 10 of the consent.

2. Amendments to The Hills Section 94A Contributions Plan provided in Attachment 1 to this report be exhibited in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.

Clr R A Preston Clr Dr M R Byrne Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr R K Harty OAM Clr A J Hay OAM Clr Dr J N Lowe Clr M G Thomas Clr R M Tracey

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ABSENT

Clr A N Haselden

Councillor Dr Gangemi having previously declared a pecuniary conflict of interest left the room at 10.17pm and returned at 10.18pm for Call of the Agenda.

ITEM-6 AMENDMENTS TO CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN NO. 15 - BOX HILL PRECINCT (FP216)

A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HARTY OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR PRESTON THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.

274 RESOLUTION

Amendments to Contributions Plan No.15 – Box Hill Precinct provided in Attachment 1 to this report be exhibited in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 and then be forwarded to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal for endorsement.

Clr R A Preston Clr Dr M R Byrne Clr R K Harty OAM Clr A J Hay OAM Clr Dr J N Lowe Clr M G Thomas Clr R M Tracey

ABSENT FROM THE ROOM Clr Dr P J Gangemi

ABSENT

Clr A N Haselden

CALL OF THE AGENDA

A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HARTY OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DR GANGEMI THAT Items 7, 8, 10 and 12 be moved by exception and the recommendations contained in the reports be adopted.

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275 RESOLUTION

Items 7, 8, 10 and 12 be moved by exception and the recommendations contained in the reports be adopted.

ITEM-7 NEW PRACTICE - CLASS 1 LAND & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEALS

276 RESOLUTION

The following delegations be provided to the General Manager, Corporate Lawyer and Group Manager – Environment & Planning.

1. To reach agreement on behalf of the Council during a Conciliation Conference with the applicant in a Class 1 appeal, pursuant to Section 34(3) of the Land &

Environment Court Act 1979.

2. To give consent on behalf of Council to a Commissioner disposing of a Class 1 appeal during a Conciliation Conference pursuant to Section 34(4)(b) of the Land

& Environment Court Act 1979.

ITEM-8 LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS MAY 2017

277 RESOLUTION

Council adopt the recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee for May 2017 as detailed in the report.

ITEM-10 COUNCIL MEETINGS SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2017 278 RESOLUTION

Council adopt the following meeting schedule from September to December 2017.

Date Meeting

SEPTEMBER 2017

Tuesday 05 September 2017 Extraordinary Meeting of Council Saturday 09 September 2017 LG Election Day

OCTOBER 2017

Tuesday 03 October 2017 Extraordinary Meeting of Council

• Election of Deputy Mayor

• Oath/Affirmation Saturday 07 October 2017 Councillor Orientation Tuesday 10 October 2017 Ordinary Meeting of Council Saturday 14 October 2017 Councillor Orientation Tuesday 24 October 2017 Ordinary Meeting of Council

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NOVEMBER 2017

Saturday 4 November 2017 Strategic Planning Workshop Tuesday 7 November 2017 Workshop cancelled

Tuesday 14 November 2017 Ordinary Meeting of Council Tuesday 28 November 2017 Ordinary Meeting of Council DECEMBER 2017

Tuesday 12 December 2017 Ordinary Meeting of Council

ITEM-12 GRANT REQUESTS FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS 279 RESOLUTION

1. Council allocate $5,000 to The Rotary Club of Hills-Kellyville Inc to assist with their 2017 Garden Competition being run during the Orange Blossom Festival 2017.

2. Council allocate $15,000 to Christmas In The Hills to assist with running their community “Christmas In The Hills” event.

ITEM-9 DRAFT HILLS SHIRE PLAN FY 2017/18 - 2020/2021 A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR PRESTON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DR BYRNE THAT

1. The Draft Hills Shire Plan 2017/2018 consisting of the Hills Future Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, Resourcing Strategy, Operational Plan, and the Fees & Charges for the period 2017-2018 be adopted and funds be voted.

(Attachment 1).

2. Council make its Residential, Business and Farm Land rates for 2017/2018 in accordance with Section 535 of the Local Government Act 1993 such rate to be as follows:

Residential Base Amount $483.20

Ad Valorem 0.077627 Cents in the

Dollar Base Amount Yield 45.17%

Business Base Amount $334.90

Farmland Base Amount $418.50

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3.

Council fix its interest charge on overdue rates and charges in accordance with Section 566 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 at the rate of 7.5% per annum daily simple interest, as determined by Minister for Local Government.

4. In respect of the submissions received on the Balcombe Heights Skate Park upgrade, Council strategically consider the future provision of skate facilities throughout the shire (both existing and proposed) at a Councillor briefing session.

5. In respect of all the other submissions received, Council adopt the Recommendations contained in Attachment 2 and write to the relevant parties to thank them for their submission and inform them of Council's decision.

280 RESOLUTION

1. The Draft Hills Shire Plan 2017/2018 consisting of the Hills Future Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program, Resourcing Strategy, Operational Plan, and the Fees & Charges for the period 2017-2018 be adopted and funds be voted.

(Attachment 1).

2. Council make its Residential, Business and Farm Land rates for 2017/2018 in accordance with Section 535 of the Local Government Act 1993 such rate to be as follows:

Residential Base Amount $483.20

Business Base Amount $334.90

Farmland Base Amount $418.50

3.

Council fix its interest charge on overdue rates and charges in accordance with Section 566 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 at the rate of 7.5% per annum daily simple interest, as determined by Minister for Local Government.

4. In respect of the submissions received on the Balcombe Heights Skate Park upgrade, Council strategically consider the future provision of skate facilities throughout the shire (both existing and proposed) at a Councillor briefing session.

5. In respect of all the other submissions received, Council adopt the Recommendations contained in Attachment 2 and write to the relevant parties to thank them for their submission and inform them of Council's decision.

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Councillor Dr Lowe having previously declared a non-pecuniary significant conflict of interest left the room at 10.55pm and returned at 10.56pm for Questions Without Notice.

ITEM-11 TENDER T17/27 - PANEL CONTRACTS FOR ROAD PAVEMENT, FOOTPATH, KERB & GUTTER, GUARDRAIL & IRRIGATION WORK 2017-2019

A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HARTY OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DR BYRNE THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.

281 RESOLUTION

1. Council accept the following tenderers as panel contractors for the type of works listed below:

Type of work Recommended Tenderers

Asphalt and Minor road patching work Bernipave Pty Ltd, Bitupave Ltd trading as Boral Asphalt, J & E Asphalt & Civil Pty Ltd and Stateline Asphalt Pty Ltd

Sprayed bituminous surfacing work Colas New South Wales Pty Ltd

Stabilisation of road pavement Stabilised Pavements of Australia Pty Ltd Road Rejuvenation work Downer EDI Group Pty Ltd and Colas New

South Wales Pty Ltd

Microsurfacing work Colas New South Wales Pty Ltd

Crack sealing work Verwey Investment Group Pty Ltd trading as National Road Sealing and SuperSealing Pty Ltd

Supply and delivery of road materials Concrete Recyclers Group Pty Ltd Pavement marking Presmount Pty Ltd trading as Ultra

Linemarking and Workforce Road Services Pty Ltd

New concrete, Concrete reconstruction and

Concrete restoration work Awada Civil Engineering Pty Ltd, Kelbon Project Services Pty Ltd, Mack Civil Pty Ltd and Stateline Asphalt Pty Ltd

Machine placed kerb & gutter South West Kerbing

Guardrail work Metal fencing Specialists Pty Ltd Supply and installation of water tank D.J.B Tank & Drainage Contractors

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Supply and installation of irrigation system

for playing fields Jaddfe Pty Ltd trading as Watermatic Irrigation

Supply and installation of drainage systems

for playing fields R & N Paddison Pty Ltd trading as Turf Drain Australia and The Green Horticultural Group Pty Ltd

2. Council accept tenders from the following tenderers and approve expenditure up to the Tender amount plus contract contingency for the projects as listed below subject to Council adopting the Draft Hills Shire Plan 2017/2018 which includes these Budgets:

Irrigation Projects Tender Amount plus Contract Contingency

Tenderer

Supply and installation of water tank, irrigation system & drainage system at Greenup Park playing field

$148,000 Jaddfe Pty Ltd trading as Watermatic Irrigation

Supply and installation of drainage

system at Kellyville baseball field $75,000 The Green Horticultural Group Pty Ltd

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

282 REAL ESTATE SIGNAGE

Councillor Hay OAM asked for an update on the legal advice received in regards to Real Estate signage.

The Acting General Manager advised he would take the matter on notice.

283 FRIDGE BUY-BACK SCHEME

Councillor Dr Lowe advised that the Fridge Buy-back Scheme is a fantastic opportunity for residents to get rid of old fridges and actually get paid for it. All parts of the fridges are professionally recycled. Councillor Dr Lowe asked if Council’s Media team could report it in the Local papers as the scheme ends on 30 June 2017.

284 SPYDUS SYSTEM

Councillor Dr Lowe asked for an update on the new library software system which was implemented in March 2017.

The Group Manager - Customer Services advised that the system has been implemented for around 8 weeks. Reports from the Community User Groups are extremely positive.

One of the benefits is the E-Book and E-Magazine capabilities. There has been an 11.6%

increase in E-Books and customers are very happy with the implementation.

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285 BUS STOP NORTH OF THE ROUNDABOUT – ST PAUL’S AND GREEN ROAD, KELLYVILLE

Councillor Dr Lowe enquired why the bus stop at the end Centenary of ANZAC Reserve was taped up with construction tape?

The Group Manager - Customer Services advised that the bus stop was hit by a vehicle recently and unfortunately there was no police report on it. The bus shelter is damaged and beyond repair. Council ordered a new bus shelter a week ago and it should be manufactured and installed within the next two weeks.

286 ELECTRICITY POLE – HYNDS AND MASON ROAD, BOX HILL

Councillor Preston advised that she attended the Box Hill Progress Association Meeting and noted Council had organised a main electricity pole to be pulled back from the road at the corner of Hynds and Nelson Road, Box Hill but there is also another wayward metal pole that might have had a sign on it ages ago. Can Council please remove that pole to avoid accidents at night?

287 INTERSECTION - MASON AND NELSON ROAD, BOX HILL

Councillor Preston requested an update on the questions asked regarding the intersection of Mason and Nelson Road, Box Hill at Council Meeting of 14 February 2017.

The Minutes of the above Meeting were confirmed at the Meeting of the Council held on 27 June 2017.

MAYOR ACTING GENERAL MANAGER