OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ON MONDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2006
AT 7:03PM
NATIONAL
ANTHEM AND PRAYER
The meeting opened with the National Anthem and Prayer read by Reverend Neil Checkley.
STATEMENT OF RECOGNITION
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor John Thain read a statement of recognition of Penrith City’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage.
PRESENT
His Worship the Mayor Councillor John Thain, Councillors Kaylene Allison, David Bradbury, Lexie Cettolin, Kevin Crameri OAM, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Ross Fowler, Jackie Greenow, Karen McKeown, Susan Page, Garry Rumble, Pat Sheehy AM, and Steve Simat.
635 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy that apologies be received from Councillor Jim Aitken OAM. |
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Ordinary Meeting - 12 December 2005 |
636 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of 12 December 2005 be confirmed. |
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor John Thain declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 2 as he is a former Director of the Henry Lawson Club and left the meeting during the discussion and voting on the item.
Councillor Susan Page declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 6 as she is on the Board of the New Mardi Gras and she reserved her right to speak and vote.
637 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Mark Davies that Standing Orders be suspended to allow members of the public to address the meeting, the time being 7:07pm. |
ADDRESSING THE MEETING
The following person requested permission to
address the meeting on the issues outlined below:
638 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Greg Davies that Standing Orders be resumed, the time being 7:13pm. |
1 Australia Day Honours and
Local Citizen Awards |
639 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded
Councillor Jackie Greenow that the information contained in the Mayoral
Minute on Australian Day Honours and Local Citizen Awards be received. |
640 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded
Councillor Jackie Greenow that the information contained in the Mayoral
Minute on the Queens Baton Relay be received. |
641 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded
Councillor Jackie Greenow that the information contained in the Mayoral
Minute on 2006 Australia Day Celebrations be received. |
2 Notice of Motion DA03/3292 |
Submitted by Councillors Steve Simat, Jim
Aitken, Lexie Cettolin, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Ross Fowler and Garry
Rumble |
That: 1. The information contained in the report to
the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 12 December 2005 in relation to
Development Application 03/3292 for a part six and part seven storey mixed
retail, commercial and residential building over basement parking at Lot 1 DP
779550, Lot 2 DP 154388, Lot 1 DP 576961 and Lot B DP 152524 (No. 538 - 556)
High Street, Penrith be received 2. A further report be brought back to Council in 2006 to
allow time for consideration, negotiation and clarification on planning
conflicts. |
643 With the concurrence of the proposers, the MOTION, was amended
and MOVED Councillor Steve Simat seconded Councillor Greg Davies That: 1. The information contained in the report to
the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 12 December 2005 in relation to Development
Application 03/3292 for a part six and part seven storey mixed retail,
commercial and residential building over basement parking at Lot 1 DP 779550,
Lot 2 DP 154388, Lot 1 DP 576961 and Lot B DP 152524 (No. 538 - 556) High
Street, Penrith be received 2. A further report be brought back to Council within three
months to allow time for consideration, negotiation and clarification on
planning conflicts. 644 On
being put to the meeting the MOTION, as amended, was CARRIED. |
2 Penrith
Community Development Support Expenditure (CDSE) Funding Program - 2005 1117/42 |
645
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri seconded Councillor
Jackie Greenow that the matter be deferred, and be dealt with at the end of ‘The
City as a Social Place’ Master Progam Reports. |
646
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri seconded Councillor
Jackie Greenow That: 1. The information contained in the
report on Community Assistance Program - Rolling
Component be received 2. Council approve
the allocation of $1,000.00 to Penrith Women’s Health Centre on behalf
of the IWD Working Party as a
contribution toward the cost of holding an International Women’s Day
celebration 3. Council approve the allocation of $517.00 to the Kingswood Park
Community Centre Management Committee for the purchase of a metal trolley. |
5 Integration
of the City's Principal Cultural Facilities 31/56 |
647
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri seconded Councillor
Jackie Greenow That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Integration of the City's Principal
Cultural Facilities be received 2. Council endorse the program of activities outlined in the report. 3. Council agree to $18,000 being allocated from the Systems and Procedures Budget for the preparation of a Service Specification for the new integrated cultural entity / company. |
648
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor
Greg Davies That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Senior's Week 2006 be received 2. Council
provide Seniors Week grants for ten community projects to nine community
organisations to the value of $6,330 to celebrate Seniors Week 2006, as
outlined in the Acting Community Development Manager’s report. 3. Council
allocate the remaining $170.00 from the Seniors Week grant fund budget of
$6,500 to Council’s Seniors Week activity “Volunteer to Live Life” to be held
at St Marys Senior Citizens Centre on Monday 3rd April 2006. |
649
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor David Bradbury seconded
Councillor Karen McKeown That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Mobile Pre-School Operations be received 2. A further report be presented to Council giving more detail on the proposed Mobile Pre-School Operations. |
650
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded
Councillor Pat Sheehy that the information contained in the report on 2006 Mardi Gras Event in Penrith
be received. Councillors Kevin Crameri OAM and Mark
Davies requested that their names be recorded as having voted AGAINST the
motion. |
651
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor
Garry Rumble That: 1. The
information contained in the report on the use of Council’s sporting
facilities be
received 2. The issue of fencing Darcy Smith Oval, Emu Plains be re-examined following a site inspection, once the soccer fields are marked out 3. The RAMS AFL Club to be relocated from Dukes Oval to another venue to reduce wear and tear on the cricket wicket square. Due to the absence of alternative facilities, the RAMS be advised to liaise with the Penrith Swans at Greygums Oval for the shared use of this field 4. A further report to be presented to Council regarding the use of Oval No. 5, Jamison Park. The report is to outline in particular which month the Junior League will require the ground, and any possible clash between the cricket and league schedules taking into consideration the longest possible season for each sport 5. A further report be presented to Council outlining the costs, and any compensation that can be provided to the Emu Plains / Glenmore Park Junior Australian Rules Football Club following the move of the senior team (RAMS) and their equipment, to Greygums Oval 6. A
further report be presented to Council on the costs of improving the playing
surface at Greygums Oval to make it more suitable for senior level AFL
competition. |
Councillor Susan Page left the meeting, the time
being 8:20pm.
Councillor Susan Page returned to the meeting, the
time being 8:22pm.
8 ADI
Site, Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No. 30 - St Marys - Draft Amendment
No. 1 4130/2 |
652
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor
Greg Davies That: 1. The information
contained in the report on ADI Site, Sydney Regional Environmental Plan No. 30 - St Marys - Draft
Amendment No. 1 be received 2. Council make a written submission to the Department of Planning on the draft amendments to SREP 30 based on the recommended actions detailed in the report and Council also re-states its opinion that it favours a boundary smoothing process in order to support efficient Regional Park management. 3. ADI RAG be advised of Council’s decision. |
Having earlier declared a non-pecuniary interest in
Item 2, His Worship the Mayor, Councillor John Thain left the meeting the time
being 8:45pm.
Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jackie Greenow took the
chair the time being 8:45pm.
Councillor Ross Fowler declared a non-pecuniary
interest in Item 2 as he is the accountant / auditor of many of the
organisations listed, and he reserved his right to speak and vote on the
matter.
2 Penrith Community Development Support
Expenditure (CDSE) Funding Program - 2005 1117/42 |
653 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin
Crameri seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy that the information contained in the
report on Penrith Community Development Support Expenditure (CDSE) Funding
Program – 2005 be received. |
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor John Thain
returned to the meeting, and resumed the chair, the time being 8:46pm.
655
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor
Greg Davies that the information contained in the report on Nepean River Bank, Leonay be
received. |
Councillor Kevin Crameri left the meeting, the time
being 8:51pm.
Councillor Kevin Crameri returned to the meeting,
the time being 8:53pm.
656
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded
Councillor Pat Sheehy That: 1. The information contained in the report on Aquatic Weed Harvesting in the
Nepean River be received 2. Council
write to the Premier of NSW seeking urgent funding for an aquatic weed
harvester to be based in the Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment, under the
management of the Hawkesbury River County Council 3. Discussions
take place with other users of the river for joint use of equipment to remove
weed in the river above the Weir 4. A
further report be presented to Council on making representations to State and
Local authorities to determine one body to be in charge of the river. |
14 Construction
of Offices at 225 - 227 Queen Street, St Marys 319961 LE2 |
657
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor
Kevin Crameri That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Construction of Offices at 225 - 227 Queen
Street, St Marys be received 2. That formal tenders be invited from; a) Brisland Pty Ltd b) Arenco (NSW) Pty Limited c) Rapid Construction PTY Limited d) Lahey Constructions Pty Ltd e) Gledhill Constructions Pty Ltd 3. A further report to be submitted to Council recommending a preferred builder. |
12 Relationship
between Penrith City and Lachlan Shire 1129/56 |
658
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor
Karen McKeown That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Relationship between Penrith City and
Lachlan Shire be received 2. Council agree in principle to develop a partnership between Penrith City Council and Lachlan Shire Council that would facilitate a program of exchange between groups in the two communities 3. Council advise Lachlan Shire of this decision 4. The local print and television media in both areas be advised of the relationship to publicise its benefits 5. A further report be presented to Council detailing the benefits of such a partnership to Council and the community. |
Councillor Greg Davies left the meeting, the time
being 9:11pm.
13 Outdoor
Eating and Trading Licences - Non-Profit Organisations 7000-13 Pt3 |
659
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor David Bradbury seconded
Councillor Karen McKeown That: 1. The information contained in the report on Outdoor Eating and Trading
Licences - Non-Profit Organisations be received 2. Applications requesting the waiving or provision of a subsidy relating to the Licence fee for Outdoor Eating and Trading be only considered where the applicant is a non-profit organisation and they can demonstrate the community benefit 3. A further report be presented to Council detailing the
outcomes of the implementation of the new policy. The report is to outline if there has been any need for
enforcement with traders that may have encroached onto the footpath area. The report is also to outline the effect
on those businesses that have had to pay for their licences. |
15 Urban
Development Institute of Australia National Congress 2006 103/14 Pt 4 |
660
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor
Jackie Greenow That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Urban Development Institute of Australia
National Congress 2006 be received 2. Councillors
Jim Aitken and Steve Simat be Council’s nominated delegates to attend the
National Congress of the Urban Development Institute of Australia in Adelaide
from 3rd - to 6th April, 2006. |
The
City Supported by Infrastructure
664
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri seconded Councillor
Ross Fowler that the information contained in the report on Pecuniary Interest Returns be
received. |
21 Nepean
& District Pony Club and Riding for Disabled New South Wales 514884
LE1 Part 4 |
666
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor
Kevin Crameri That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Nepean & District Pony Club and Riding
for Disabled New South Wales be received. 2. That a committee be formed under Section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993 to have delegated authority under Section 377 of the Act for the care, control and management of the property known as Lot 17-20, DP 238495 Samuel Marsden Road, Orchard Hills. That committee shall consist of: - 3 representatives of RDA - 3 representatives of Pony Club - Council’s Facilities Operations Manager. 3. The Committee shall be known as Samuel
Marsden Road Riding Facility Committee. |
Councillor
Greg Davies returned to the meeting, the time being 9:15pm.
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Councillor
Pat Sheehy left the meeting, the time being 9:15pm.
Councillor Pat Sheehy returned to the meeting, the time being 9:16pm.
Councillor Kevin Crameri requested that a litter
patrol is needed urgently along Ninth Avenue, Llandilo as rubbish dumping is
taking place on a large scale. |
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Councillor
Garry Rumble requested
a report to Council on the possibility of the land in Caddens Road, which has
access under the M4, being used by the Riding for the Disabled and Nepean
Pony Club. |
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Councillor Steve Simat requested a memo on the
costs to remove graffiti in Queen Street, St Marys. |
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Councillor David Bradbury requested a report to
Council on the security situation at Cranebrook Shopping Centre. |
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Councillor Greg Davies requested a memo to all
North Ward Councillors on the progress of getting a slip-lane to turn right
onto the Northern Road from Andromeda Drive, Cranebrook. |
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Councillor Ross Fowler requested a report to
Council on the delegated authority used over the Council recess period
2005/2006. |
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667 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Greg Davies the meeting adjourn to the Committee of the Whole to deal with the following matters, the time being 9:29pm.
1 Presence
of the Public
CW1 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Greg Davies that the press and public be excluded from Committee of the Whole to deal with the following matters:
City as an Economy
2 Commercial Matter - Council Property -
Queen Street & Carsons Lane, St Marys 319961
LE2
This item has been referred
to Committee of the Whole as the report refers to commercial information of a
confidential nature that would, if disclosed (i) prejudice the commercial
position of the person who supplied it; or (ii) confer a commercial advantage
on a competitor of the Council; or (iii) reveal a trade secret and discussion
of the matter in open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to the public
interest.
The meeting
resumed at 9:33pm and the General Manager reported that the Committee of the
Whole met at 9:29pm on Monday 6 February 2006, the following being present
His Worship the Mayor Councillor John Thain, Councillors Kaylene Allison, Kevin Crameri OAM, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Ross Fowler, Jackie Greenow, Karen McKeown, Susan Page, Garry Rumble, Pat Sheehy AM, and Steve Simat.
and the Committee
of the Whole excluded the press and public from the meeting for the reasons set
out in CW1 and that the Committee of the Whole submitted the following
recommendations to Council.
CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS
This
item has been referred to committee of the whole as it refers to personnel
matters concerning particular individuals and discussion of the matter in
open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to the public interest. |
Councillor Jackie Greenow tabled a letter
relating to a personnel matter. |
668 RESOLVED on
the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Ross Fowler that
the General Manager provide a memo reply to all Councillors on the issues
raised. |
ADOPTION
OF Committee of the Whole
669 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Karen McKeown the recommendation contained in the Committee of the Whole and shown as CW1 to CW2 be adopted.
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 9:34pm.
I certify that these 15 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 6 February 2006.
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