OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ON MONDAY 6 MARCH 2006 AT
7:03PM
NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PRAYER
The meeting opened with the National Anthem and Prayer read by Legal Officer, Stephen Britten.
PRESENT
His Worship the Mayor Councillor John Thain, Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Kaylene Allison, David Bradbury (arrived 7:07pm), Kevin Crameri OAM, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Ross Fowler, Jackie Greenow, Karen McKeown, Garry Rumble, Pat Sheehy AM, and Steve Simat.
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703 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Steve Simat that apologies be accepted from Councillors Lexie Cettolin, Susan Page and David Bradbury. |
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Ordinary Meeting - 20 February 2006 |
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704 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Ross Fowler that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of 20 February 2006 be confirmed. |
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor John Thain read a statement of recognition of Penrith City’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage.
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1 Report
and Recommendations of the Policy Review Committee – 27 February 2006 |
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705 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Karen
McKeown seconded Councillor Ross Fowler that the recommendations contained in
the Report and Recommendations for the Policy Review Committee Meeting of
Monday 27 February 2006 be adopted. |
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Ross Fowler declared a non-pecuniary interest in Item 1 as he has a business relationship with the Coffey Group of Companies and he reserved the right to speak and vote.
The
City in its Broader Context
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1 Naming
of Bridge Across Boundary Creek, Great River Walk (5000/2 Pt 3) |
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706
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor
Pat Sheehy That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Naming of Bridge Across Boundary
Creek, Great River Walk be received 2. That Council endorse the naming of the
bridge across Boundary Creek, Great River Walk as
“Coffeys Crossing”. |
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2 Exhibition
of Draft SEPP for NW and SW Growth Centres 4140/1;
4123/1 |
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707
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri seconded Councillor
Jackie Greenow That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Exhibition of Draft SEPP for NW and SW
Growth Centres be received 2. Council make a formal submission to the Department of Planning in response to the exhibition of the North West and South West Growth Centres SEPP in terms of the issues identified in this report 3. Council make a further request to the Minister for Planning in relation to being afforded an opportunity to participate in the North West and Growth Centre Executive Committees 4. Council
raise their concern through the local members on the issues raised in the report. |
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3 Development
Application 04/2003 for a multi-unit housing development on Lot 1A DP 413271,
Lot 1B DP 413271 and Lot 66 DP 35566 (No. 2) Gidley Street and (No. 34 - 36)
Phillip Street, St Mary's. Applicant: Pretech Pty Ltd; Owner: E, B & G Attieh, O Vlangos, J
O'Keefe & Azcorp Holdings DA04/2003 |
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708 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Steve
Simat seconded Councillor Ross Fowler That: 1. The information contained in the report on Development Application 04/2003
for a multi-unit housing development on Lot 1A DP 413271, Lot 1B DP 413271
and Lot 66 DP 35566 (No. 2) Gidley Street and (No. 34 - 36) Phillip Street,
St Mary's be received 2. That
the matter be deferred to allow a further Urgent Report to Council at the
next Ordinary Meeting. The further
report is to address the following issues: 2.1 Information showing how the proposal
complies with the following aims and objectives of the Penrith Local
Environmental Plan 1998 (LEP) (Urban Land): (e) Residential Character (i) to promote the community’s desired
character by ensuring that
future development in all residential localities reflects features
or qualities of traditional detached houses that are surrounded by private gardens,
and (ii) to enhance the essential character and
identity of established residential areas (f) Residential Amenity (i) to promote development which safeguards
the residential amenity
of the area. 2.2 Further information to be provided in
relation to the operation of the stacked parking, and the effect this will
have on local traffic and noise issues, and therefore residential amenity. 2.3 Further information be provided and an
alternative assessment made regarding relocating the entry / exits to
the basement parking. 2.4 A photomontage of the proposed
development is to be provided. |
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6 Council
Property - Demolition of No 11 Collins Street St Marys 207387 LE1 |
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710 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim
Aitken seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow That: 1. The information contained in the report on Council Property - Demolition of
No 11 Collins Street St Marys be received 2. Council agree to the demolition of the existing cottage
located at No 11 Collins Street St Marys. |
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12 Council
Sponsorship of Western Sydney Business Connection/Macquarie Bank Golf Day at
Twin Creeks
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711
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken seconded Councillor
Jackie Greenow That: 1. The information contained in the report on Council Sponsorship of Western Sydney Business Connection/Macquarie Bank golf day at Twin Creeks be received 2. That Council endorse
the sponsorship proposal for the Western Sydney Business Connection/Macquarie
Bank golf tournament at Twin Creeks. |
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5 Proposal
for Sunday Markets - Council's Carparks within the Penrith and St Marys CBD 9201/5 |
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712
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor
Greg Davies That: 1. The information contained in the report on Proposal for Sunday Markets -
Council's Carparks within the Penrith and St Marys CBD be received. 2. Council
agree in the principle to the use of Council’s carparks
for Sunday Markets. 3. Council engage the services of an independent Planning Consultant to submit a Development Application for Council’s consideration for the operations of Sunday Markets in Council carparks. 4. A further report be submitted to Council relating to the outcome
of the Development Application that may lead to an “Expression of Interest”
over the subject sites. |
The
City Supported by Infrastructure
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7 Tender
10-05/06 Supply and Delivery of Street Sweeper 38/149 Pt1 |
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713
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor
Karen McKeown That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Tender 10-05/06 Supply and Delivery of
Street Sweeper be received 2. The tender from MacDonald
Johnston Engineering Company Pty Ltd for the supply and delivery of one
MacDonald Johnston RT570 mounted on a Hino Pro 7 cab/chassis, with the
options as detailed in the report, in the amount of $224,423 be accepted. |
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9 Application
for grant funding to undertake bush fire prone vegetation mapping. 80/8 |
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714
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor
Greg Davies that Council endorse the grant
application under the Working Together To Manage Emergencies Local Grants
Scheme 2006-07 to map bush fire prone vegetation categories in the Penrith
Local Government Area. |
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10 Cranebrook
Village Shopping Centre - Assignment of Lease from Composite Buyers Pty Ltd
to Ritchies Stores Pty Ltd 634905
LE1 |
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715
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor
Greg Davies That: 1. The
information contained in the report on deed of Assignment of Lease to
Ritchies Stores Pty Limited be received 2. Council grant the Deed of Assignment of the existing Lease relating to the supermarket at Cranebrook Village Shopping Centre from Composite Buyers Limited to Ritchies Stores Pty Limited. 3. Council to provide the appropriate additional clause or clauses in the Deed of Assignment relating to the possible expansion of the supermarket area. 4. The
Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be placed on all necessary
documentation. |
Councillor Mark Davies left the meeting, the time
being 8:06pm.
Councillor Mark Davies returned to the meeting, the
time being 08:09pm.
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8 Independent
Commission Against Corruption Discussion Paper - Corruption Risks in NSW
development approval processes 20/24
Pt7 |
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716
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor
Pat Sheehy That: 1. The
information contained in the report on Independent Commission Against Corruption
Discussion Paper - Corruption Risks in NSW development approval processes be
received 2. The comments within the report
be forwarded to the Independent Commission Against Corruption as Council’s
response to the issues raised in the discussion paper “Corruption Risks in
NSW Development Approval Process”. |
Councillor Steve Simat left the meeting, the time
being 8:10pm.
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11 Cranebrook
Village Shopping Centre - Proposed Extensions 950/78
Pt 2 |
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717
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor
Jackie Greenow That: 1. The
information contained in the report on the proposed extensions to the
Cranebrook Village Shopping Centre be received 2. A
further report be presented to Council on the cost analysis and feasibility
of the proposed extensions to the Cranebrook Village Shopping Centre. |
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Councillor
Greg Davies requested a Report to
Council on the Dunheved Industrial Estate.
The report is to cover the current status of the Estate, and include
the Link Road, the State Regional Plan for existing Industrial Estates, and
any other matters regarding the Estate. |
Councillor Steve Simat returned to the
meeting, the time being 8:12pm.
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Councillor Greg Davies requested that a donation of $600 from North Ward Voted Works be made to the Richmond Greyhound Club as a contribution towards flagpoles at the club, and that Council supply a Council flag for display at the club. |
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718 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy that the matter be brought forward and dealt with as a matter of urgency. His Worship the Mayor, Councillor John Thain ruled that the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting. |
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719 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy that a donation of $600 from North Ward Voted Works be made to the Richmond Greyhound Club as a contribution towards flagpoles at the club, and that Council supply a Council flag for display at the club. |
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Councillor Greg Davies requested an Urgent Memo (to be provided within 1 working day) to
all East Ward Councillors on parking at Solander Fields. Councillor Davies has received advice that
after years of using part of the area for car parking, advice has now been
given that this cannot occur. This
will cause safety issues for children 7-8 years old who will now have to
cross Banks Drive to get to the field.
This is also a danger to traffic using this area normally due to the
increased street car parking. |
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Councillor Greg Davies presented a plaque of Appreciation from the Western Storm (Erskine
Park Soccer Club) for Council’s assistance with their charity fundraising
activities. |
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Councillor David Bradbury requested a memo reply to all Councillors on the addressing of
letters to residents that have requested a Council rubbish pick up. Currently the letters are addressed “To
the Occupant #123456”. Councillor
Bradbury has requested that this practice be amended to at least remove the
ID number reference. |
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QWN 6 Impacts of WELL Planning Proposals on
Caddens Road, Orchard Hills 4105/89
Part 17 |
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Councillor David Bradbury requested a memo reply to all East Ward Councillors regarding the
impact of the WELL planning proposals upon certain properties along Caddens
Road, Orchard Hills. |
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Further to the request made by Councillor Greg
Davies, Councillor Ross Fowler requested a Report to
Council on the Dunheved Industrial Area and proposed connection to Christie
Street with Dunheved Circuit. |
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Councillors
Jim Aitken, Ross Fowler and Steve Simat gave notice of an intention to
move a MOTION TO RESCIND the motion carried at the Ordinary Meeting held on 6
March 2006 in relation to Item 4 – Status of New Release Areas in Penrith, at
the next Ordinary Meeting to be held on 3 April 2006. |
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Councillor Steve Simat requested an Urgent Report to Council on implementation of
regional infrastructure levies which will see developer contributions made
available for delivery of infrastructure in new urban release areas. The report is to focus on how these
infrastructure contributions could be used to fund new much needed
infrastructure, like Werrington Arterial, and other much needed
infrastructure. |
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QWN 10 Salvation Army Clothing Bins in East Lane
Car Park 9200/8 Part 2 |
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Councillor Steve Simat requested a memo reply on methods to keep the Salvation Army
Clothing Bins tidier. The two bins
located at East Lane car park constantly have rubbish strewn around them. |
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Councillor Mark Davies requested Leave of Absence for the period 12 April 2006 to 9 May 2006 inclusive. |
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720 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Garry Rumble that the matter be brought forward and dealt with as a matter of urgency. His Worship the Mayor, Councillor John Thain ruled that the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting. |
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721 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Garry Rumble that leave of absence be granted to Councillor Mark Davies for the period 12 April 2006 to 9 May 2006 inclusive. |
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Councillor Garry Rumble requested Leave of Absence for the period 13 March 2006 to 29 March 2006 inclusive. |
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722 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Karen McKeown that the matter be brought forward and dealt with as a matter of urgency. His Worship the Mayor, Councillor John Thain ruled that the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting. |
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723 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Karen McKeown that leave of absence be granted to Councillor Garry Rumble for the period 13 March 2006 to 29 March 2006 inclusive. |
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Councillor Kevin Crameri requested a memo reply to all Councillors on the restoration of
the Red Cow Inn. Councillor Crameri
notes that Besser Blocks are being used in the restoration and requests
information on the compliance with Heritage requirements. The memo is also to address whether
Council is overseeing the project in any way. |
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QWN 14 Draft Metropolitan Strategy North West
Growth Centre 4100/23 Part 3 |
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Councillor Kevin Crameri requested a memo reply to concerns raised by residents of Berkshire Park over the proposed Draft Metropolitan Strategy North West Growth Centre. In particular, the concerns to be addressed are: · The current proposal shows that Richmond Road is only being upgraded to South Creek Bridge. It is requested that Richmond Road be upgraded to at least George Street, South Windsor. · The new North West Growth Centre proposes a connection of a 4-lane road called New Shanes Park Road to Stoney Creek Road at Shanes Park. Shanes Park is also included for residential housing. The Ropes Crossing also has a major connection to Stoney Creek Road. With all this development there is no mention of upgrading Stoney Creek Road and St Marys Road and the upgrade of the unsafe causeway crossing over South Creek. · With the increase in traffic by the above development, traffic lights are needed to be installed at the intersection of St Marys Road / Richmond Road and Llandilo Road / Richmond Road. It is now impossible to turn right during peak morning and afternoon traffic times especially since the new M7 Motorway opened in December 2005. Councillor Crameri requested that Council consider these issues in
its reply to the Department of Planning regarding the exhibition. |
Councillor Steve Simat left the meeting, the
time being 8:28pm.
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QWN 15 Local Rate for Brookfield Avenue
Werrington Downs 6503/4 Part 14 |
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Councillor Kevin Crameri requested a Report to Council on the possibility of a local rate
for Werrington Downs in relation to the Brookfield Avenue Landcom Land and
the options for resolution of this issue. |
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QWN 16 Illegal Advertising on Great Western
Highway, Kingswood 4129/5 Part 5 |
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Councillor Greg Davies requested a memo reply to all Councillors on correspondence
received alleging “illegal advertising” on the Great Western Highway, Emu
Plains. |
Councillor Steve Simat returned to the
meeting, the time being 8:31pm.
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QWN 17 Drainage Issues at Great Western Highway
and George Street, Kingswood GE/02 |
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Councillor David Bradbury requested an Urgent Report to Council on the progress of
investigations into the drainage issues affecting residents on the Northern
side of the Great Western Highway, Kingswood, in the vicinity of George
Street. |
724 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie
Greenow seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri the meeting adjourn to the Committee of the Whole to deal
with the following matters, the time being 8:32pm.
1 Presence
of the Public
CW1 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri that the press and public be excluded from Committee of the Whole to deal with the following matters:
City as an Economy
2 Former Council Chambers Precinct -
Belmore & Station Streets Penrith 950/62
This item has been referred
to Committee of the Whole as the report refers to information that would, if
disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is
conducting (or proposes to conduct) business and discussion of the matter in
open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to the public interest.
Leadership and Organisation
3 Cranebrook Village Shopping Centre -
Security Arrangements 959/9
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.
4 Senior Staff Matters 909/91 Pt9
This item has been referred
to Committee of the Whole as the report refers to personnel matters concerning
particular individuals and discussion of the matter in open meeting would be,
on balance, contrary to the public interest.
The meeting
resumed at 8:51pm and the Legal Officer reported that the Committee of the
Whole met at 8:32pm on Monday 6 March 2006, the following being present
His Worship the Mayor Councillor John Thain, Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Kaylene Allison, David Bradbury, Kevin Crameri OAM, Greg Davies, Mark Davies, Ross Fowler, Jackie Greenow, Karen McKeown, 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
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2 Former Council Chambers Precinct - Belmore & Station Streets Penrith 950/62 |
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RESOLVED on the
MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Ross Fowler CW2 That: 1. The information contained in the report on Former Council Chambers Precinct
- Belmore & Station Streets Penrith be received 2. Council agree to offer for sale to the Minister for Commerce, proposed Lot 1121 having an area of 2,500 m2 on the corner of Station and Belmore Streets in accordance with terms and conditions 1-21 as outlined in the report. 3. A further report be presented to Council outlining the Department of Commerce’s response to these conditions. |
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3 Cranebrook Village Shopping Centre - Security Arrangements 959/9 |
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RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor David Bradbury seconded Councillor Ross Fowler CW3 That the information contained in the report on Cranebrook Village Shopping Centre - Security Arrangements be received. |
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RESOLVED on the
MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy CW4 That the recommendations of the Senior Staff Recruitment / Review Committee be adopted. |
ADOPTION
OF Committee of the Whole
725 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy seconded Councillor Ross Fowler the recommendation contained in the Committee of the Whole and shown as CW1 to CW4 be adopted.
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 8:53pm.
I certify that these 11 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Penrith City Council held on Monday 6 March 2006.
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