MINUTES of the duly convened Ordinary Meeting of The Hills Shire Council held in the Council Chambers on 26 November 2019
ITEM SUBJECT PAGE
ITEM-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 4
MAYORAL MINUTE NO. 17/2019 - THANK YOU TO OUR RURAL FIRE SERVICE 4
COMMUNITY FORUM 8
ITEM-2 POST EXHIBITION - MINISTER’S REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN NO. 15 - BOX HILL (FP216)
8
ITEM-3 POST EXHIBITION - PLANNING PROPOSAL, DRAFT DCP AND DRAFT VPA - 55 COONARA AVENUE, WEST PENNANT HILLS (1/2018/PLP)
5
ITEM-4 PLANNING PROPOSAL - COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE HILLS LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN (FP250)
9
ITEM-5 STATE SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - GOVERNMENT-OWNED LAND WITHIN BELLA VISTA AND KELLYVILLE PRECINCTS
10
ITEM-6 PRECINCT SUPPORT SCHEME - BELLA VISTA AND KELLYVILLE PRECINCTS (FP215)
11
ITEM-7 WARWICK PARADE CASTLE HILL - REVIEW OF ROAD CLOSURE
6
ITEM-8 SYDNEY METRO NORTHWEST - OPTIONS FOR ENHANCING USE OF LOCAL ROADS FOR COMMUTER PARKING
13
ITEM-9 ACCELERATED LED STREET LIGHTING UPGRADE PROGRAM
13
ITEM-10 TENDER T20/5 MAIN STREET CASTLE HILL REINSTATEMENT PROJECT
13
ITEM-11 BUDGET REVIEW AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2019 14
ITEM-12 LOCAL GOVERNMENT NSW MEMBERSHIP 15
MINUTES of the duly convened Ordinary Meeting of The Hills Shire Council held in the Council Chambers on 26 November 2019
This is Page 2 of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of The Hills Shire Council held on 26 ITEM-13 PROPERTY DEALINGS RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT
MATTERS
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ITEM-14 PURCHASE OF 48 WITHERS ROAD, NORTH KELLYVILLE FOR ROAD WIDENING AND THE EXTENSION OF BARRY ROAD
14
ITEM-15 PURCHASE OF PART 70 THE PARKWAY, BEAUMONT HILLS FOR PUBLIC RECREATION
14
ITEM-16 INFORMATION AND STATUS REPORTS 15
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE 16
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635 PRESENT
Mayor Dr M R Byrne (In the Chair) Clr R Jethi (Deputy Mayor)
Clr R A Preston Clr Dr P J Gangemi 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
636 APOLOGIES Clr B L Collins OAM
637 TIME OF COMMENCEMENT 7.03pm
638 TIME OF COMPLETION 11.13pm
639 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Item 5 Councillor Preston Item 6 Councillor Preston
640 ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
7.09pm Councillor Preston arrived at the meeting during Mayoral Minute.
9.03pm Councillor Russo left the meeting and returned at 9.06pm during Item 7.
9.06pm Councillor Thomas left the meeting and returned at 9.08pm during Item 7.
9.12pm Councillor De Masi left the meeting and returned at 9.17pm during Item 7.
10.02pm Councillor Preston having previously declared a non-pecuniary, less
significant conflict of interest left the meeting for Items 5 and 6 and returned at 10.15pm during Call of the Agenda
10.17pm Councillor Uno left the meeting and returned at 10.19pm during Item 11.
10.20pm Councillor Russo left the meeting and returned at 10.22pm during Item 11.
641 DISSENT FROM COUNCIL'S DECISIONS Nil.
642 ADJOURNMENT & RESUMPTION Nil.
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ITEM-1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DE MASI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR RUSSO THAT the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 12 November 2019 be confirmed.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
643 RESOLUTION
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 12 November 2019 be confirmed.
APOLOGIES
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JETHI THAT the apology from Councillor Collins OAM be accepted and leave of absence granted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
644 RESOLUTION
The apology from Councillor Collins OAM be accepted and leave of absence granted.
7.09pm Councillor Preston arrived at the meeting during Mayoral Minute.
MAYORAL MINUTE NO 17/2019 - THANK YOU TO OUR RURAL FIRE SERVICE
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY THE MAYOR AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DR GANGEMI THAT This Mayoral Minute be received.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
645 RESOLUTION
This Mayoral Minute be received.
SUSPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DR GANGEMI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JETHI THAT standing orders be suspended to bring Items 3 and 7 forward for consideration.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
646 RESOLUTION
Standing orders be suspended to bring Items 3 and 7 forward for consideration.
At 7.17pm standing orders were suspended.
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ITEM-3 POST EXHIBITION - PLANNING PROPOSAL, DRAFT DCP AND DRAFT VPA - 55 COONARA AVENUE, WEST PENNANT HILLS (1/2018/PLP)
Proceedings in Brief
Jan Primrose (Objector) representing Protecting Your Suburban Environment Inc. addressed Council regarding this matter.
Jacqui Goddard (Objector) representing Resident's Infrastructure and Planning and Alliance (RIPA) addressed Council regarding this matter.
Adrian Checchin (Applicant) of Mirvac addressed Council regarding this matter.
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR UNO AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR HASELDEN THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND LOST.
Being a planning matter, the Mayor called for a division to record the votes on this matter
VOTING FOR THE MOTION Clr R A Preston
Clr A N Haselden Clr J Jackson Clr E M Russo Clr F P De Masi Clr S P Uno
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION Mayor Dr M R Byrne (Casting) Clr R Jethi
Clr M G Thomas Clr A J Hay OAM Clr R M Tracey Clr Dr P J Gangemi MEETING ABSENT Clr B L Collins OAM
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR THOMAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR TRACEY THAT
1. The planning proposal for land at 55 Coonara Avenue, West Pennant Hills not progress to finalisation. Council write to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and request that the Minister determine that the planning proposal not proceed.
2. Draft The Hills DCP Part D Section 22 – 55 Coonara Avenue, West Pennant Hills (Attachment 4) not be adopted.
3. The draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (Attachment 5) not be entered into.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
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647 RESOLUTION
1. The planning proposal for land at 55 Coonara Avenue, West Pennant Hills not progress to finalisation. Council write to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and request that the Minister determine that the planning proposal not proceed.
2. Draft The Hills DCP Part D Section 22 – 55 Coonara Avenue, West Pennant Hills (Attachment 4) not be adopted.
3. The draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (Attachment 5) not be entered into.
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 (Casting) Clr R Jethi
Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr M G Thomas Clr A J Hay OAM Clr R M Tracey
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION Clr R A Preston
Clr A N Haselden Clr J Jackson Clr E M Russo Clr F P De Masi Clr S P Uno
MEETING ABSENT Clr B L Collins OAM
9.03pm Councillor Russo left the meeting and returned at 9.06pm during Item 7.
9.06pm Councillor Thomas left the meeting and returned at 9.08pm during Item 7.
9.12pm Councillor De Masi left the meeting and returned at 9.17pm during Item 7.
ITEM-7 WARWICK PARADE CASTLE HILL - REVIEW OF ROAD CLOSURE
Proceedings in Brief
Sandra Yeo (Objector) of Parsonage Road, Castle Hill addressed Council regarding this matter.
Wayne Kealy (Objector) of Verletta Avenue, Castle Hil addressed Council regarding this matter and tabled a petition from surrounding residents not to reopen Warwick Parade, Castle Hill
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HASELDEN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR UNO THAT
1. Council approve the re-opening of Warwick Parade in accordance with Option 2 as outlined in the report, for a trial period of 12 months subject to the endorsement of the proposal by the Local Traffic Committee.
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2. Funding of $50,000 for the re-opening of Warwick Parade be allocated at a future review of the Works Program.
3. Once reopened, traffic counts be undertaken quarterly over the 12 months period.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
648 RESOLUTION
1. Council approve the re-opening of Warwick Parade in accordance with Option 2 as outlined in the report, for a trial period of 12 months subject to the endorsement of the proposal by the Local Traffic Committee.
2. Funding of $50,000 for the re-opening of Warwick Parade be allocated at a future review of the Works Program.
3. Once reopened, traffic counts be undertaken quarterly over the 12 months period.
(Councillors Hay OAM, Tracey and Jethi requested their names be recorded as opposing the Resolution of Council in this matter.)
Councillors HAY OAM and TRACEY rose for a Division. The result of the Division was as follows:-
VOTING FOR THE MOTION Mayor Dr M R Byrne
Clr S P Uno Clr F P De Masi Clr A N Haselden Clr E M Russo Clr R A Preston Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr J Jackson Clr M G Thomas
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION Clr R M Tracey
Clr R Jethi Clr A J Hay OAM MEETING ABSENT Clr B L Collins OAM
RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDERS
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DE MASI THAT standing orders be resumed.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
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649 RESOLUTION
Standing orders be resumed.
At 9.43pm standing orders were resumed.
COMMUNITY FORUM
650 TREE MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES
Shachi Tiwari from West Pennant Hills referred to Council’s decision on the Tree Management Guidelines amending the distance from 3 metres to 5 metres and asked what environmental factors were taken into consideration.
The General Manager advised the reasons are articulated in the objectives of the development control plans and address the balance between trees, environment and people’s concerns regarding property damage.
The Mayor confirmed Council moved the distance to 5 metres to strike a balance but if suddenly there is a clearing of trees across the Shire then the Policy would be reviewed but noted, Council has to adhere to a lot of legislation in determining DAs .
651 ADDRESSES TO COUNCIL
Shachi Tiwari from West Pennant Hills enquired about the number of speakers allowed to address Council on an item.
The Mayor advised Council’s Code of Meeting Practice allows one (1) speaker for and against each item but there is discretion to allow more speakers. The LSPS item on 22 October 2019 was such an important document, that Council allowed five (5) speakers to talk on five (5) different issues.
652 RECYCLING
Shachi Tiwari from West Pennant Hills had read that 80% of recycled rubbish was not actually being recycled. How do we know what is happening to our recycle waste?
The General Manager advised there are separate transport collections, separate bins and separate places to be processed. Every step is taken to collect, separate and recycle.
ITEM-2 POST EXHIBITION – MINISTER’S REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO CONTRIBUTIONS PLAN NO. 15 - BOX HILL (FP216)
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 UNANIMOUSLY.
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653 RESOLUTION
1. Council adopt draft Contributions Plan 15 – Box Hill Precinct as exhibited (Attachment 1).
2. Council write to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces to provide a copy of the revised Contributions Plan No.15 – Box Hill Precinct and request payment of outstanding Local Infrastructure Growth Scheme (‘contribution gap’) funding.
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 R A Preston Clr Dr P J Gangemi 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
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION None
MEETING ABSENT Clr B L Collins OAM
ITEM-4 PLANNING PROPOSAL - COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE HILLS LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN (FP250) A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR DR GANGEMI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
654 RESOLUTION
A planning proposal be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for Gateway Determination to review LEP 2012, consistent with the amendments described in this report and Attachments 1 and 2.
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 R A Preston Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr A N Haselden
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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
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION None
MEETING ABSENT Clr B L Collins OAM
10.02pm Councillor Preston having previously declared a non-pecuniary, less significant conflict of interest left the meeting for Item 5 and returned at 10.15pm during Call of the Agenda
ITEM-5 STATE SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS - GOVERNMENT-OWNED LAND WITHIN BELLA VISTA AND KELLYVILLE PRECINCTS
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR THOMAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR JACKSON THAT
1. The matter be deferred to seek an extension of time for a submission on the proposal.
2. The matter be subject of a Councillor Briefing 3. Following Briefing a draft submission be prepared.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND LOST.
Being a planning matter, the Mayor called for a division to record the votes on this matter
VOTING FOR THE MOTION Clr J Jackson
Clr M G Thomas Clr E M Russo Clr F P De Masi Clr A J Hay OAM
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION Mayor Dr M R Byrne
Clr R Jethi
Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr S P Uno
Clr R M Tracey Clr A N Haselden MEETING ABSENT Clr B L Collins OAM
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ABSENT FROM THE ROOM Clr R A Preston
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR UNO AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR HASELDEN THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
655 RESOLUTION
The draft submission provided as Attachment 3 to this report be forwarded to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment in response to the exhibition of State Significant Development Applications for the Bella Vista and Kellyville Precincts.
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 A N Haselden Clr A J Hay OAM Clr R M Tracey Clr S P Uno
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION Clr M G Thomas
Clr E M Russo Clr F P De Masi Clr J Jackson MEETING ABSENT Clr B L Collins OAM
ABSENT FROM THE ROOM Clr R A Preston
10.02pm Councillor Preston having previously declared a non-pecuniary, less significant conflict of interest left the meeting for Item 6 and returned at 10.15pm during Call of the Agenda
ITEM-6 PRECINCT SUPPORT SCHEME - BELLA VISTA AND KELLYVILLE PRECINCTS (FP215)
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.
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656 RESOLUTION
Council submit a formal application to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment seeking $10 million of Precinct Support Scheme funding with respect to the Bella Vista and Kellyville Planned Precincts, for expenditure on a future community facility within the Bella Vista Station 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 R Jethi
Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr A N Haselden Clr M G Thomas Clr E M Russo Clr A J Hay OAM Clr R M Tracey Clr S P Uno
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION Clr J Jackson
Clr F P De Masi MEETING ABSENT Clr B L Collins OAM
ABSENT FROM THE ROOM Clr R A Preston
CALL OF THE AGENDA
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JETHI AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DE MASI THAT items 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 and 15 be moved by exception and the recommendations contained in the reports be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
657 RESOLUTION
Items 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 and 15 be moved by exception and the recommendations contained in the reports be adopted.
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ITEM-8 SYDNEY METRO NORTHWEST - OPTIONS FOR ENHANCING USE OF LOCAL ROADS FOR COMMUTER PARKING
658 RESOLUTION
1. The contents of the report be received.
2. Correspondence be forwarded to the State Members for Castle Hill and Baulkham Hills seeking their support for an increase to the operating area of the MetroConnect Norwest on-demand bus service to Hills Showground, Norwest and Bella Vista stations.
3. A further report be considered on the possible implementation of a Commuter Permit Parking Scheme following the completion of the final quarterly block of parking monitoring to be undertaken by Sydney Metro in the third quarter of 2020.
ITEM-9 ACCELERATED LED STREET LIGHTING UPGRADE PROGRAM
659 RESOLUTION
1. Council agree to participate in the Accelerated LED Street light Upgrade Program and allocate the required funds of approximately $1,628,948 from Reserves.
2. Approval be given for the General Manager to sign and date the Contractual Agreement with Endeavour Energy Network Operator Partnership to participate in the Accelerated LED Upgrade Program.
ITEM-10 TENDER T20/5 MAIN STREET CASTLE HILL REINSTATEMENT PROJECT
660 RESOLUTION
1. Council awards the Tender T20/5 to Starcon Group Pty Ltd for an overall cost including contingency of $485,012.50 (excluding GST).
2. Funds of $485,012.50 (excluding GST) to be recognised in a future budget review.
ITEM-13 PROPERTY DEALINGS RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT MATTERS
661 RESOLUTION
1. Council consent to the release of a restriction on the use of land from the title of Lot 2 DP 286817, 15 Ramornie Drive North Kellyville, and the associated dealing be authorised for execution under Council seal.
2. Council consent to the release of a restriction on the use of land from the title of Lots 265, 266, 267, 277 and 278, 1, 3 and 5 Pony Street, 19 Futurity Street and Lot 278
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Bluegate Street Box Hill, and the associated dealings be authorised for execution under Council seal.
ITEM-14 PURCHASE OF 48 WITHERS ROAD, NORTH KELLYVILLE FOR ROAD WIDENING AND THE EXTENSION OF BARRY ROAD
662 RESOLUTION
1. Council agree to purchase Lot 73 DP 1240186, 48 Withers Road, North Kellyville for road widening and the extension of Barry Road for the amount of $1,380,000 plus GST and disturbance costs with a Contract, Deed & Transfer authorised for execution under seal.
2. Council classify Lot 73 DP 1240186, 48 Withers Road, North Kellyville as “Operational”
land upon acquisition to allow dedication as public road.
3. Upon acquisition, Lot 73 DP 1240186 be dedicated as Public Road pursuant to Section 10 of the Roads Act 1993 and a Request document be authorised for execution under seal for lodgement at NSW Land Registry Services.
ITEM-15 PURCHASE OF PART 70 THE PARKWAY, BEAUMONT HILLS FOR PUBLIC RECREATION
663 RESOLUTION
1. Council agree to purchase Part Lot 101 DP 1136128, 70 The Parkway, Beaumont Hills for public recreation for the amount of $157,000 plus GST and disturbance costs with a Contract, Deed & Transfer authorised for execution under seal.
2. Council classify Part Lot 101 DP 1136128, 70 The Parkway, Beaumont Hills as
“Community” and deemed non-rateable pursuant to Sections 25 and 556 respectively of the Local Government Act, 1993.
10.17pm Councillor Uno left the meeting and returned at 10.19pm during Item 11.
10.20pm Councillor Russo left the meeting and returned at 10.22pm during Item 11.
ITEM-11 BUDGET REVIEW AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2019
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR DE MASI THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
664 RESOLUTION
The proposed budget variations in Attachment 1, Pages 6 to 11 and the variations detailed in page 12-28 be adopted.
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ITEM-12 LOCAL GOVERNMENT NSW MEMBERSHIP
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.
665 RESOLUTION
Council receive this report.
Councillors THOMAS and DR GANGEMI 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 S P Uno Clr A N Haselden Clr R A Preston Clr J Jackson Clr A J Hay OAM Clr R M Tracey
VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION Clr M G Thomas
Clr Dr P J Gangemi Clr F P De Masi Clr E M Russo MEETING ABSENT Clr B L Collins OAM
ITEM-16 INFORMATION AND STATUS REPORTS
A MOTION WAS MOVED BY COUNCILLOR HAY OAM AND SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR UNO THAT the Recommendation contained in the report be adopted.
THE MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED.
666 RESOLUTION
1. The status of legal matters before all Courts as shown in the Attachments 1, 2 and 3 be noted (ECM Document Nos. 18338949, 18338955 and 18338956).
2. The Status of Outstanding Resolutions as shown in the Attachment 4 be noted (ECM Document Nos:17211395, 17211394 and 17211396) ).
3. The Schedule of Questions and Answers at Council Meeting held on 11 December 2018 shown in the Attachment 5 be noted (ECM Document No: 18322652 and 18368452).
4. The status of Development Applications awaiting determination as shown in the Attachment 6 be noted (ECM Document Nos:18425713).
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QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
667 GEORGE THORNTON RESERVE, WEST PENNANT HILLS
Councillor Haselden has received a message from an East Ward resident praising Council’s maintenance team regarding the upkeep of George Thornton Reserve.
668 MOVEMBER
Councillor Uno congratulated the East Ward Councillors on sporting their different moustaches in support of Movember.
669 HIGHS ROAD – TRAFFIC POST
Councillor Uno requested Council Staff investigate a traffic post knocked down outside 36 Highs Road.
670 DRIVING INFRINGEMENT – HIGHS ROAD
Councillor Uno has been received a complaint from West Pennant Hills Progress Association that residents at 44 Highs Road are driving the opposite way up Highs Road.
Can traffic measures be investigated to prevent this?
The General Manager advised he would take the matter on notice.
671 TRAFFIC LIGHTS – INTERSECTION OF WITHERS ROAD AND IRONBARK RIDGE ROAD
Councillors Preston and Dr Gangemi thanked the Group Manager – Infrastructure and Works and his staff for the traffic lights being turned on at the intersection of Withers Road and Ironbark Ridge Road, Rouse Hill.
672 INDEPENDENT ROAD SAFETY AUDIT – CATTAI RIDGE ROAD
Councillor Dr Gangemi recalled earlier this year an independent road safety audit was undertaken on Cattai Ridge Road which recommended improvements to warning signage, pavement markings and repairs. What works have been undertaken or are planned in the future in response to this report?
The General Manager believed most issues identified had been implemented but would take the matter on notice and advise.
673 THANK YOU TO COUNCIL’S INFRASTRUCTURE AND WORKS DEPARTMENT
Councillor Jackson had previously raised the issue of the condition of the basketball court at Crestwood Park and thanked Council’s Group Manager – Infrastructure and Works for the new rings, nets and backboard.
Councillor Jackson also noted a road repair that had been followed up, received new concrete on Sunday and requested a formal thank you be given to the Infrastructure and Works Team for the great work they are doing.
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674 ARTHUR STREET AND SEVEN HILLS ROAD
Councillor Jackson requested an update on the intersection of Arthur Street and Seven Hills Road and noted an accident occurred recently and enquired what safety considerations have been made as construction progresses.
The Group Manager – Infrastructure and Works confirmed works had begun on the road widening and signalisation of the intersection but would take on notice the concerns regarding safety, discuss with the contractor and advise.
675 ILLEGAL PARKING – AMPHITHEATRE CIRCUIT, BAULKHAM HILLS
Councillor Jethi raised the issue of illegal parking around Matthew Pearce Public School.
With cars parked on both sides of the street it makes it impossible for the smooth flow of traffic. Can Council Officers give warnings and then fine if needed and can Council re-assess the one side restricted parking during school hours?
The Minutes of the above Meeting were confirmed at the Meeting of the Council held on 10 December 2019.
MAYOR GENERAL MANAGER
