OF
THE ORDINARY MEETING OF PENRITH
CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ON MONDAY 3 DECEMBER 2007 AT 7:34PM
NATIONAL ANTHEM
The meeting opened with the National Anthem.
PRAYER
The Council Prayer was read by the Rev Neil Checkley.
STATEMENT OF RECOGNITION
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Greg Davies read a
statement of recognition of Penrith
City’s Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage.
PRESENT
His Worship the Mayor Councillor Greg Davies, Councillors
Jim Aitken OAM, Kaylene Allison, David Bradbury, Lexie Cettolin, Kevin Crameri
OAM, Mark Davies, Ross Fowler, Jackie Greenow, Karen McKeown, Garry Rumble, Pat
Sheehy AM, Steve Simat (arrived at 8:02 pm) and John Thain.
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APOLOGIES
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440
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded
Councillor Ross Fowler that the apology from Councillor Steve Simat be
accepted.
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LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Leave
of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Susan Page for the period 5
November 2007 to 17 December 2007 inclusive.
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CONFIRMATION
OF MINUTES - Ordinary Meeting - 5 November 2007
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441
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler seconded Councillor
Jim Aitken OAM that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of 5 November 2007 be
confirmed.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM declared a non-pecuniary
interest in Item 3 – Magnetic Places –
Community Cultural Grants Program, as he is an office holder on the
Llandilo Community Hall Committee.
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SUSPENSION OF
STANDING ORDERS
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442
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded
Councillor David Bradbury that Standing Orders be suspended to allow
members of the public to address the meeting, the time being 7:40 pm.
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Mr Andrew Smith
Item 10 – Chameleon Drive
Reserve – Erskine
Park
Speaking AGAINST the Recommendation
Mr Smith was representing the Western Storm Soccer Club and outlined
the Club’s concerns that the membership is growing but that the Club has no
permanent allocated grounds for training and competition. He stated that any other grounds that they
could possibly use are already overcrowded with the usage of other soccer clubs in the
area. Mr Smith reiterated that his Club
was prepared to make a contribution to finding a long term solution to this
problem, possibly involving a 3-5 year plan and requested Council’s assistance
in this regard, stating that before any grant monies can be sought, appropriate
grounds need to be identified.
Mr Sasha Johnson
Item 12 – Community
Noticeboard Facilities
Speaking FOR the Recommendation
Mr Johnson outlined the benefits of noticeboards, in
particular their function of facilitating local arts and cultural events, raising
public awareness, creating a sense of community, and providing opportunities
for employment, access to housing, networking, pastoral care, and education and
tuition. Mr Johnson stated that the
noticeboards should be community owned and managed to ensure timely
notification of events.
Mrs Gabriella Fenech
Item 14 – Subdivision
Application 07/0121 at University of Western Sydney Lot 1721 DP 864087 (No. 56) Second
Avenue, Kingswood. Applicant:
Whelans Planning; Owner: University of Western Sydney, and Item 16 - Development Application 07/1281
Concept Plan for a “Seniors Living” Retirement Village Lot 1721 DP 864087
(which is subject to a 1 into 2 lot subdivision) (No. 56) Second Avenue,
Kingswood. Applicant: Anglican
Retirement Villages;
Owner: University of Western
Sydney
Speaking AGAINST the
Recommendation
Mrs Fenech, an affected owner whose property is adjacent to
the location of the proposed development, spoke of her concerns regarding the
potential increase in traffic travelling along Manning Street on the boundary of her
property. In addition, stating that
increased traffic will be unsafe for pedestrian residents. Mrs Fenech also noted that this development
would affect the level of privacy at the rear of her property and was concerned
that the development would be excessive in terms of bulk and scale.
Mr Tim Vollmer
Item 14 – Subdivision
Application 07/0121 at University of Western Sydney Lot 1721 DP 864087 (No. 56) Second
Avenue, Kingswood. Applicant:
Whelans Planning; Owner: University of Western Sydney, and Item 16 - Development Application 07/1281
Concept Plan for a “Seniors Living” Retirement Village Lot 1721 DP 864087
(which is subject to a 1 into 2 lot subdivision) (No. 56) Second Avenue,
Kingswood. Applicant: Anglican
Retirement Villages;
Owner: University of Western
Sydney
Speaking AGAINST the
Recommendation
Mr Vollmer, an affected neighbour, addressed the issue of
increased traffic, in particular the safety of students on school days, and
requested details of the traffic assessment that was recently carried out in
the area.
Councillor Steve Simat arrived at the meeting, the time
being 8:02 pm.
443 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM
that an extension of time be granted to Mr Tim Vollmer.
Mr Vollmer reiterated that the potential volume of through
traffic was of particular concern. Mr Vollmer
also raised the matter of the maximum height of the development possibly
exceeding 8 metres, and also requested a map of the area which was notified of
the development proposal.
Mr Trevor Ratcliff
Item 16 - Development
Application 07/1281 Concept Plan for a “Seniors Living” Retirement Village Lot
1721 DP 864087 (which is subject to a 1 into 2 lot subdivision) (No. 56) Second
Avenue, Kingswood. Applicant: Anglican
Retirement Villages;
Owner: University of Western
Sydney
Speaking FOR the Recommendation
Mr Ratcliff, representing the applicant, spoke in support of
the proposed development, and noted that the average age of residents would
preclude them from driving motor vehicles and therefore the traffic impact on Manning
Street would be
minimal. Mr Ratcliff stated that, although the plans for the development have
not yet been finalised, most of the development is likely to consist of single
to two storey structures, to best meet the needs of residents in the area.
444 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Pat
Sheehy AM seconded Councillor
Garry Rumble that an extension of
time be granted to Mr Trevor Ratcliff.
Mr Ratcliff concluded by raising the matter of likely
employment generation in the area, as a result of the proposed development,
together with its location close to UWS, which may offer potential synergies,
including opportunities for students in health care to obtain training.
Mr Yusuf Tayebjee
Item 16 – Development
Application 07/1281 Concept Plan for a “Seniors Living” Retirement Village Lot
1721 DP 864087 (which is subject to a 1 into 2 lot subdivision) (No. 56) Second
Avenue, Kingswood. Applicant: Anglican
Retirement Villages;
Owner: University of Western
Sydney
Speaking AGAINST the
Recommendation
Mr Tayebjee, an
owner of property in the vicinity of the proposed development, briefly
reiterated the concerns raised by affected neighbours, particularly with regard
to possible traffic impacts, emphasising the effect that increased traffic will
have on the safety of school children in the area.
Mr Edward Owen
Item 22 – Adoption of
Plan of Management for River Road
Riparian Corridor
Speaking FOR the Recommendation
Mr Owen, representing the River Road Residents Committee, spoke in
support of the Plan of Management that has now been prepared for this area, and
noted the history of resident concern over the condition of the riverbank, with
trees and weeds taking over and reducing the visual amenity of the area. Mr Owen stated that a very successful public
meeting was held with regard to this situation, and noted that this meeting was
well supported by Council staff. Mr Owen
thanked Council staff who offered residents the opportunity to have input into
the Plan of Management. Mr Owen then offered
some suggestions with regard to the use of resident volunteers in the future
management of the area, after the works have been undertaken, noting that
parking issues need to be clarified, and also suggesting some measures for
building of retaining walls, replanting of the site, and the need to find a solution
to the issue of pooled stormwater in the
roadway.
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RESUMPTION OF
STANDING ORDERS
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445
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded
Councillor Pat Sheehy AM that Standing Orders be resumed, the time
being 8:30 pm.
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Mayoral
Minutes
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1 Muru
Mittigar wins prestigious award for second consecutive year
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446 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg
Davies seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow that the Mayoral Minute on Muru Mittigar wins prestigious award for
second consecutive year be
received.
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2 Locals
recognised in Western Sydney Academy of Sport Annual
Awards
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447
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor
Pat Sheehy AM that the Mayoral Minute on Locals recognised in Western Sydney Academy of Sport Annual Awards be received.
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3 2007
Federal Election
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448
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor
Jackie Greenow that the Mayoral Minute on 2007 Federal Election be
received.
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Reports
of Committees
Councillor Jackie Greenow left the meeting, the time being
8:45 pm
Councillor Jackie Greenow returned to the meeting, the time
being 8:46 pm.
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1 Report
and Recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 5 November
2007
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449 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor David
Bradbury seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM that the recommendations
contained in the Report and Recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee
meeting held on 5 November, 2007 be adopted, with the exception of Item
3 – O’Connell Street, Claremont Meadows – Existing Two Lane Slow Point
(Chicane) Device, which is to be the subject of a further report on the
actions taken in relation to this matter.
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2 Report
and Recommendations of the Policy Review Committee Meeting held on 19
November 2007
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450 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry
Rumble seconded Councillor Karen McKeown that the recommendations
contained in the Report and Recommendations of the Policy Review Committee
meeting held on 19 November, 2007 be adopted.
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MASTER PROGRAM REPORTS
451 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Garry
Rumble that Items 16 and 14 be considered before any other Items in the
business paper.
The City AS A SOCIAL PLACE
In regard to Item 16 - Development
Application 07/1281 Concept Plan for a "Seniors Living" Retirement
Village Lot 1721 DP 864087 (which is subject to a 1 into 2 lot subdivision)
(No. 56) Second Avenue, Kingswood. Applicant: Anglican
Retirement Villages; Owner: University of Western
Sydney, it was noted that the Development
Services Manager had advised Councillors by memo, dated 30 November 2007,t hat
the reference to State Environmental
Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004, on
page 93 of the report, should have been a reference to State Environmental Planning Policy (Seniors Living) 2004.
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16 Development
Application 07/1281 Concept Plan for a "Seniors Living" Retirement
Village Lot 1721 DP 864087 (which is subject to a 1 into 2 lot subdivision)
(No. 56) Second Avenue, Kingswood. Applicant: Anglican
Retirement Villages; Owner: University of Western
Sydney DA07/1281
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452 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim
Aitken OAM seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM that consideration of this
matter be deferred and a report be presented to the Ordinary Meeting of 17
December 2007, which addresses the following issues:
1.
The option of the proposed roadway linking Manning Street to
the UWS internal road network being severed to provide for two cul-de-sacs
with the cul-de-sac from Manning
Street to provide service access to the Hi-Care
facility only.
2.
Staff access to the Hi-Care and Independent Living Units to be provided
via the UWS internal road network, not Manning Street.
3.
The proposed building height being consistent with
the relevant development controls.
4.
Other matters raised by the speakers addressing
tonight’s meeting, in relation to the buffer zone to existing residences,
traffic and parking.
Councillor David
Bradbury FORESHADOWED an intention to move a MOTION to defer Item 14 – Subdivision Application 07/0121 at University of Western Sydney Lot 1721 DP 864087
(No. 56) Second Avenue, Kingswood. Applicant:
Whelans Planning; Owner: University
of Western Sydney.
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14 Subdivision
Application 07/0121 at University of
Western Sydney Lot 1721 DP 864087 (No.
56) Second Avenue, Kingswood. Applicant:
Whelans Planning; Owner: University of Western Sydney DA07/0121
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453 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor David
Bradbury seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM that this matter be deferred for
consideration at the Ordinary Meeting of 17 December 2007.
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At 9:02 pm, the
Mayor vacated the Chair and left the meeting, and the Deputy Mayor, Councillor
Jackie Greenow took the Chair for the remainder of the meeting.
The City IN ITS
BROADER CONTEXT
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1 Status
of the Roads and Traffic Authority presence in Queen Street, St Marys
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454 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat
Sheehy AM seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Status of the Roads and
Traffic Authority presence in Queen
Street, St Marys be received.
2. Council write
to the Roads and Traffic Authority, with copies to Local Members, seeking information
regarding the proposed timeframe for the return of RTA services to St Marys.
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The City as a Social Place
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2 Community
Assistance Program 2007 Planned Component
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455 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross
Fowler seconded Councillor Steve Simat
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Community Assistance
Program 2007 Planned Component be received.
2. Council
approve funding the recommended projects and amounts totalling $39,000 from
the Planned Component of the Community Assistance Program as outlined in this
report.
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3 Magnetic
Places - Community Cultural Grants Program
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456 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross
Fowler seconded Councillor Steve Simat
That:
1. The information contained in the report on Magnetic Places - Community Cultural Grants
Program be received.
2. Council
approve the applications and the recommended funding allocations
as
provided in Table 1 of this report.
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6 Assistance
Towards Amateur Sportspersons and Representatives in the fields of Art, Music,
Culture - Overseas and Interstate Travel including results gained by
recipients
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457 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross
Fowler seconded Councillor Steve Simat that the information
contained in the report on Assistance
Towards Amateur Sportspersons and Representatives in the fields of Art,
Music, Culture - Overseas and Interstate Travel including results gained by
recipients be received.
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7 Victoria Street
Community Cottage - Annual General Meeting
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458 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross
Fowler seconded Councillor Steve Simat
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Victoria Street Community
Cottage - Annual General Meeting be received.
2. Council, under
Section 355 of the Local Government Act 1993, appoint the following persons
to comprise the Management Committee for the Victoria Street Community
Cottage at Werrington:
Len Willis –
President
Angie Green –
Secretary
Betty Schneider –
Treasurer
Betty Warren –
Booking Officer
Committee
Members: Avis Oakes, Ron Tipton , Sue Tipton, Hans Schneider, Margaret Borland, Noel
Borland, Maureen Romanowski, Leonie Hannah,
Carmen Boserio, Barbara Reed, Desmond Lucas.
3. Council delegate care, control and
management of Victoria Street Community
Cottage under Section 377 of the Local Government Act 1993 to the Victoria
Street Community Cottage Management Committee
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8 Australasian Cemeteries
and Crematoria Association Conference, 7-11 October 2007 - Melbourne
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459 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross
Fowler seconded Councillor Steve Simat that the information contained in the report on Australasian Cemeteries and Crematoria Association Conference,
7-11 October 2007 - Melbourne be received.
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9 Penrith
Football Stadium Redevelopment
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460 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross
Fowler seconded Councillor Steve Simat
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Penrith Football Stadium
Redevelopment be received.
2. The scope of
works for the application of the $5 million NSW Government contribution for
Stage 2 redevelopment of the Penrith Football Stadium focussing on the
eastern grandstand and north-east entry be:
· North east forecourt
· Centres of excellence
· public toilets
· lift
· widening of the top level corridor
· back of house services
· upgrading of the corporate boxes.
3. The Penrith
Football Stadium Redevelopment Working Party continue to meet as required
during the course of Stage 2 works.
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13 Claremont Meadows Stage
2 - Planning Agreement for Conservation Lands
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461 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross
Fowler seconded Councillor Steve Simat
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Claremont Meadows Stage 2 -
Planning Agreement for Conservation Lands be received.
2. Council endorse the public
notification, finalisation and signing of the Planning Agreement as outlined
in this report.
3. The Common Seal of the Council of
the City of Penrith
be affixed to the Planning Agreement.
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20 St
Marys Children's Centre, St Marys Occasional Care Centre and Koolyangarra
Children's Centre
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462 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross
Fowler seconded Councillor Steve Simat
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on St Marys Children's Centre,
St Marys Occasional Care Centre and Koolyangarra Children's Centre be
received.
2. Council support the Penrith City
Children’s Services Co-operative proposal to consolidate St Marys Children’s
Centre and St Marys Occasional Child Care Centre and the new operating model
for Koolyangarra Children’s Centre.
3. St Marys Occasional Child Care Centre be
managed by Penrith City Children’s Services Co-operative with an ongoing
financial contribution from Council for a two year transition period.
4. A decision regarding the future use or
demolition of the St Marys Occasional Child Care Centre building be held over
until discussions have taken place with other relevant Council Departments
involved in the strategic planning of the St Marys CBD.
5. Council relinquish the lease of the
Koolyangarra premises and recommend to the Department of Housing the transfer
of the lease to SPYNS (formerly South Penrith Youth and Neighbourhood
Service).
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4 National
Housing Conference 2008
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463 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Karen
McKeown seconded Councillor Lexie Cettolin
That:
1. The information contained in the report on National
Housing Conference 2008 be received.
2. Councillors Jim Aitken OAM and Karen
McKeown, and any other interested Councillors, attend the National Housing
Conference, from 20 to 22 February 2008.
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5 South
Penrith Community Facilities Precinct
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464 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry
Rumble seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on South Penrith Community
Facilities Precinct be received.
2. Council
endorse the approach to the temporary relocation of the South Penrith Youth
Services to the Glenmore Park Youth and Community Centre as outlined in this
report.
3. Council
approve a contribution of $20,000 from the Property Development Reserve
towards the relocation of South Penrith Youth Services to the Glenmore Park
Youth and Community Centre and the demolition of the cottage on Maxwell Street.
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10 Chameleon Drive
Reserve - Erskine
Park
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465 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor David
Bradbury seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy AM
That:
1. The information contained in the report on Chameleon Drive Reserve - Erskine Park
be received.
2. The option to develop soccer fields in Chameleon Reserve not be
advanced.
3. Council and the Nepean District Soccer Fottball Association (NDSFA) pursue
other options to find a permanent home for the Western Storm.
4. Assistance from the Penrith Valley Sports
Foundation be sought during the next round of ground allocations.
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11 Tender
No. 07-07/08 - Provision of Graffiti Removal Services
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466 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim
Aitken OAM seconded Councillor Steve Simat
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Tender No. 07-07/08 -
Provision of Graffiti Removal Services be received.
2. N.T. Barnes
Pty Ltd trading as Wundaguard be appointed as the primary supplier of
graffiti removal and paint out services for a period of one (1) year with an
option to extend for a further one (1) year period.
3. PT Nicol
trading as Techni-Clean Penrith Blue Mountains and Australian High Pressure
Cleaning Pty Ltd be appointed as the secondary (backup) suppliers of graffiti
removal and paint out services for a period of one (1) year with an option to
extend for a further one (1) year period.
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Recomittal of Item 6
- Assistance
Towards Amateur Sportspersons and Representatives in the fields of Art, Music,
Culture - Overseas and Interstate Travel including results gained by recipients
467
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Ross Fowler
that consideration of Item 6 - Assistance
Towards Amateur Sportspersons and Representatives in the fields of Art, Music,
Culture - Overseas and Interstate Travel including results gained by recipients
be recommitted for consideration of
Council.
468
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor
Lexie Cettolin that the information contained in the report on Assistance Towards Amateur Sportspersons and
Representatives in the fields of Art, Music, Culture - Overseas and Interstate
Travel including results gained by recipients be received.
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12 Community
Noticeboard Facilities
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469 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor David
Bradbury seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy AM that the information contained in the report on Community Noticeboard Facilities be
received.
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15 Development
Application DA07/0994 - Proposal for a residential shed at Lot
271 DP832651, 45 Yodalla Avenue,
Emu Plains. Applicant: Serge Panayi;
Owner: Jai Lewis and Renee Andrews DA07/0994
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470 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat
Sheehy AM seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Development Application
DA07/0994 - Proposal for a residential shed at Lot 271 DP832651, 45 Yodalla Avenue,
Emu Plains be received.
2. The request
for variation of Part 4 Section 4.2 Clause 5.3 of the Penrith Development
Control Plan be granted.
3. Development
Application DA07/0994 be approved, subject to the following standard
conditions:
3.1 A02F –
Development to be carried out in accordance with the approved plans
3.2 A008 –
Works to BCA requirements
3.3 A009 –
Works to Residential Construction Works DCP
3.4 A019 –
Occupation Certificate
3.5 A020 – Use
of the building
3.6 B001
(existing shed on the subject site) – demolition of existing building
3.7 B002 –
Demolition works to Australian Standard
3.8 B003 -
Asbestos
3.9 B004 - Dust
3.10 B005 –
Mud/Soil
3.11 B006 – Hours
of work for demolition
3.12 D001 –
Sediment and erosion control measures
3.13 D009 – Waste
storage area
3.14 E001 – BCA
compliance
3.15 H01F –
Stamped plans and site notice
3.16 H041 – Hours
of work
3.17 H011 –
Engineering plans and specifications
3.18 H030 – Roof
finishes
3.19 K016 –
Stormwater connection
3.20 K025 –
Pavement seal
3.21 L006 –
Landscaping to meet Australian Standard
3.22 L012 –
Existing landscaping to be maintained
3.23 Q01F –
Notice of commencement and appointment of PCA
3.24 Q05F (shed)
– Occupation Certificate.
4. Development
Application DA07/0994 be approved, subject to the following non standard
conditions:
4.1 Landscaping is to be provided between the
rear of the property and the rear of the shed in accordance with the stamped
approved plans. The trees must be of a semi mature species, and must be
capable of growing to a height of 6 metres at maturity. The species used must be listed in
Council’s Landscape Development Control Plan
4.2 Lattice work and suitable plantings must be
installed on the western boundary in accordance with the stamped approved
plans
4.3 The finished floor level of the shed must be
at RL 10.20, as amended in red pen on the stamped approved plans.
5. The objectors to Development Application DA07/0994
be notified of Council’s decision.
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17 Update
of activities undertaken by the Development Services Department - First
Quarter 2007/2008
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471 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John
Thain seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy AM
That:
1. The information contained in the report on
Update of activities undertaken by the Development Services Department -
First Quarter 2007/2008 be received.
2. A memo be provided to all Councillors on
membership of the Development Review Panel and the type and number of
applications it has considered over the last year, and providing details of
the policy on matters that are referred back to Council.
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18 Western
Sydney Area Assistance Scheme (WSAAS)
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472 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Karen
McKeown seconded Councillor Kaylene Allison
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Western Sydney Area
Assistance Scheme (WSAAS) be received.
2. Council make representations to the NSW
Minister for Community Services, the Hon Kevin Greene MP, the Minister for Western Sydney, the Hon Barbara Perry MP, and the
Treasurer, the Hon Michael Costa MP, with a copy being forwarded to Local
Members, regarding the issues canvassed in this report.
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19 WSROC
Young Women's Leadership Program
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473 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Karen
McKeown seconded Councillor Lexie Cettolin
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on WSROC Young Women's
Leadership Program be received.
2. Council
allocate $5,000 to WSROC’s Young Women’s Leadership Program as outlined in
this report.
3. Council write
to the Minister for Women, the Hon Verity Firth, thanking her for her support
of this Program and reiterating how successful this Program has been.
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21 Camp Victory
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474 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim
Aitken OAM seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy AM
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Camp Victory be
received.
2. The Community
Safety initiatives budget pledge $3,000 to assist with the implementation of
the Camp Victory program, subject to the Police
raising the balance of funds required.
3. An amount of
$2,200 from each Ward’s voted works, totalling $6,600, be provided to assist
with the balance of funds required.
4. After the
program is completed, a further
report be presented to Council detailing the areas of residence of the
participants.
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The
City In Its Environment
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22 Adoption
of Plan of Management for River
Road Riparian Corridor
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475 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry
Rumble seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM
That:
1. The information contained in the report on Adoption of Plan of Management for River
Road Riparian Corridor be received.
2. Council adopt the Plan of Management for
River Road Riparian Corridor within the provisions of the Local Government
Act.
3. Public notice be given of Council’s
decision to adopt the Plan of Management for River Road Riparian Corridor.
4. The following works be included in 2008/09
Parks Improvement Program:
·
Remove
remainder of Gleditsia trees from River
Road foreshore;
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Implement
weed removal program in selected areas along the foreshore; and
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Install
interpretive signage along foreshore to raise community awareness.
5. Council actively pursue any opportunities
for grant funding for works listed in the Plan of Management for River Road
Riparian Corridor.
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The City as an
Economy
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23 Revitalisation
of Dunheved Business Park
- Dunheved Circuit & Christie
Street Road Link within the Precinct
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476 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat
Sheehy AM seconded Councillor Kaylene Allison
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Revitalisation of Dunheved
Business Park - Dunheved Circuit & Christie Street Road Link within the
Precinct be received.
2. Council agree
that the initial route option of the extension of the links road through to Christie Street
at Lee Holm Road
be retained.
3. Council be
informed as to the progress with its land and arrangements with Delfin Lend
Lease land.
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24 2007
Kunshan Trade and Investment Promotion Fair
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477 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat
Sheehy AM seconded Councillor Kaylene Allison that the information contained in the report on 2007 Kunshan Trade and Investment Promotion
Fair be received.
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The
City Supported by Infrastructure
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25 Cumberland
District Rural Fire Service - Service Level Agreement
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478 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Karen
McKeown seconded Councillor Ross Fowler
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Cumberland District Rural
Fire Service - Service Level Agreement be received.
2. The Mayor and
General Manager be authorised to sign the Service Agreement under the Common
Seal of Council.
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Leadership
and Organisation
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26 Pecuniary
Interest Returns
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479 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat
Sheehy AM seconded Councillor Garry Rumble that the information contained in the report on Pecuniary Interest Returns be received.
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27 Council
Meeting Calendar for 2008
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480 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat
Sheehy AM seconded Councillor Garry Rumble
That:
1. The information contained in the report on Council Meeting Calendar for 2008 be
received.
2. The Draft Meeting Calendar for 2008 be
adopted.
3. The Meeting Calendar be reviewed at the
first Ordinary Meeting of the new Council following the Local Government
Election to be held on 27 September 2008.
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28 Council
Property - Licence Agreement over Part of Palena Lane, St Clair to Adjoining
Owner
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481 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat
Sheehy AM seconded Councillor Garry Rumble
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Council Property - Licence
Agreement over Part of Palena Lane, St Clair to Adjoining Owner be received.
2. Council
approve the Licence Agreement under Part 10, Division 2, Sections 153-157 of
The Roads Act 1993 over part of Palena Lane, St Clair to adjoining owners Mr
& Mrs Thompson of 47 Rotorua Road, St Clair in accordance with conditions
1-8 outlined in the report.
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30 Summary
of Investments & Banking for the period 1 October to 31 October 2007
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482 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat
Sheehy AM seconded Councillor Garry Rumble
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Summary of Investments
& Banking for the period 1 October to 31 October 2007 be received.
2. The
Certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer and Summaries of
Investments and Performance for the period 1 October 2007 to 31 October 2007
be noted and accepted.
3. The graphical investment analysis as at 31 October 2007 be
noted.
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29 Council
Property - 62 Great Western
Highway, Kingswood
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483 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor David
Bradbury seconded Councillor Ross Fowler
That:
1. The information contained in the report on Council Property - 62 Great Western Highway, Kingswood be received.
2. The local community be consulted on the
proposed development on the Council land, together with the findings of the
Flood Study.
3. The proposed drainage improvements in Chapman Gardens be included the 2007/08 or
2008/09 drainage program.
4. A further report be submitted to Council,
after the community consultation, regarding the process for sale of the
property.
5. An amount of $250,000 of the sale proceeds
be used to alleviate nuisance flooding in the Cosgrove Crescent area.
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QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
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QWN 1 Signage - Various
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Councillor Pat Sheehy AM asked that the
following signage be urgently corrected:
- Sign,
at the North Penrith Community Centre, that reads ‘Kingswood Park
Community Centre’ be removed and replaced with ‘North Penrith Community
Centre’;
- Fingerboard
sign in Queen Street,
St Marys, that reads ‘St Marys Bowling Club’ be removed.
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QWN 2 Funding required for Penrith Panthers
Fishing Club
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Councillor
Pat Sheehy AM requested that an amount of $200 from each Ward’s voted works,
totalling $600, be allocated to the Panthers Fishing Club for its Fishfest
2008 event.
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484
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat Sheehy AM seconded Councillor
Mark Davies that the matter be brought forward and dealt with as a matter of
urgency.
The Deputy Mayor,
Councillor Jackie Greenow, ruled that the matter was urgent and should be
dealt with at the meeting.
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485 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat
Sheehy AM seconded Councillor Mark Davies that an amount of $200 from each
Ward’s voted works, totalling $600, be allocated to the Panthers Fishing Club
for its Fishfest 2008 event.
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QWN 3 Funding Options for Performing Arts School
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Councillor David Bradbury requested a memo
reply detailing funding opportunities for the ‘You Can Dance’ Performing Arts
School to enable students to perform at Dream World, and various other venues
on the Gold Coast, in April 2008.
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QWN 4 Emu Plains
Cemetery - Dedication
of Public/Pauper Memorial
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Councillor David Bradbury communicated his
thanks to staff involved in organising the dedication of this memorial which
took place on Saturday 1 December 2007.
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QWN 5 Driver Training
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Councillor Jim Aitken OAM requested a
report to Council on the possibility of providing more intensive driver
training before issuing a driver’s license.
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QWN 6 Footpath in Jeanette Street, Glenmore Park
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Councillor Jim Aitken OAM requested a memo
reply detailing costs of providing a footpath in Jeanette Street, Glenmore Park
on the western side from Mulgoa
Road to the Schoolhouse Road footpath.
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QWN 7 Footpath - Spencer Street, Regentville
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Councillor Jim Aitken OAM requested a memo
reply detailing costs of providing a footpath in Spencer Street, Regentville on the
western side, from Mulgoa Road
to the creek overpath that is to be constructed shortly in Gipps Street, Regentville.
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QWN 8 Kohlenberg Close, Emu Plains
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Councillor Jim Aitken OAM requested a
report to Council concerning the unfinished section of Kohlenberg Close, Emu
Plains.
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QWN 9 Prevention
of Graffiti – Educational Opportunities
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Councillor Jim Aitken OAM requested a
report to Council detailing the following:
- Council
writing to the Local Police Commands and the Local Member, requesting
them to take a more diligent approach to the matter of preventing the
proliferation of graffiti in the area; and
- Council
writing to the Department of Education, requesting it to explore
opportunities for educating school aged children about the cost to the
community involved in removal of graffiti.
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QWN 10 Committee
of the Whole – Clarification of Legal Matters and Procedures of Committee of the Whole
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Councillor Garry Rumble requested a verbal
report to be provided in Committee of the Whole concerning clarification of
legal matters and procedures around the distribution of Committee of the
Whole reports.
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QWN 11 Mobile
Phone Recycling
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Councillor Garry Rumble requested a report
to Council concerning the possibility of Penrith City Council being involved
in the Mobile Muster mobile phone recycling scheme.
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QWN 12 Bridge
at Loftus Street,
Regentville
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Councillor Garry Rumble requested a report
to Council on the progress of the tender to build the bridge at Loftus Street,
Regentville.
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QWN 13 Preservation
of Olive Trees from Soling Crescent, Cranebrook
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Councillor Garry Rumble requested a report
to Council, referring to his previous request of 15 August 2007, concerning
the status and ongoing management of the cuttings of the olive trees and the
future possible relocation and acknowledgement of their history.
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QWN 14 Crossing
on Stony Creek Road,
Shanes Park
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM requested a
report to Council on options for correcting the dangerous road alignment and
grade in the vicinity of the crossing on Stony Creek Road, between Shanes Park
and Llandilo.
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QWN 15 Berkshire Park Rural Fire Brigade
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Councillor
Lexie Cettolin requested that an amount of $6,620 from North Ward voted works
be allocated to the Berkshire Park Rural Fire Brigade to purchase and install
fencing.
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486
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Lexie Cettolin seconded
Councillor Pat Sheehy AM that the matter be brought forward and dealt with as
a matter of urgency.
The Deputy Mayor,
Councillor Jackie Greenow, ruled that the matter was urgent and should be
dealt with at the meeting.
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487 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Lexie
Cettolin seconded Councillor Pat Sheehy AM that an amount of $6,620 from
North Ward voted works be allocated to the Berkshire Park Rural Fire Brigade
to purchase and install fencing.
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QWN 16 Development
Applications for Swimming Pools
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Councillor Jackie Greenow requested a
report to Council considering the feasibility of requiring applicants who
wish to construct a swimming pool to first produce a certificate for CPR.
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QWN 17 Committee
of the Whole – Legal Matter
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM requested a
personal matter to be considered in Committee of the Whole.
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Committee of the
Whole
488 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor
Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Lexie Cettolin that the meeting adjourn
to the Committee of the Whole to deal with the following matters, the time
being 10:27 pm.
1 Presence of the Public
CW1 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Lexie Cettolin that the press
and public be excluded from Committee of the Whole to deal with the following
matters:
Leadership and Organisation
2 Property
Matter - Council Property - Sewerage Pumping Station within Woodriff Gardens,
High Street, Penrith
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.
Leadership and Organisation
3 Senior
Staff Matters
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.
4 Question Without Notice 17 – Legal
Matter
This
matter has been referred to Committee of the Whole as it refers to advice
concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from
production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege
and discussion of the matter in open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to
the public interest.
5 Question
Without Notice 10 - Clarification of
Legal Matters and Procedures of Committee of the Whole
This
matter has been referred to Committee of the Whole as it refers to advice
concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from
production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege
and discussion of the matter in open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to
the public interest.
The
meeting resumed at 10:47 pm and the General Manager reported that the Committee
of the Whole met at 10:27 pm on 3 December 2007, the following being present
The Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jackie Greenow, Councillors Jim
Aitken OAM, Kaylene Allison, David Bradbury, Lexie Cettolin, Kevin Crameri OAM,
Mark Davies, Ross Fowler, Karen McKeown, Garry Rumble, Councillor Pat Sheehy
AM, Steve Simat, and John Thain
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 Property
Matter - Council Property - Sewerage Pumping Station within Woodriff Gardens,
High Street, Penrith
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RECOMMENDED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross
Fowler seconded Councillor Mark Davies
CW2 That:
1. The information contained in the report on Property Matter - Council Property -
Sewerage Pumping Station within Woodriff
Gardens, High Street,
Penrith be noted.
2. Council endorse the action taken in lodging
the objection with the Land and Environment
Court.
3. Council be informed as to the outcome of
procedures in accordance with the comments outlined in the report.
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4 Question Without Notice 17 – Legal
Matter
RECOMMENDED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM
seconded Councillor Lexie Cettolin:
CW 4 That the information provided on the legal
matter be received.
5 Question
Without Notice 10 - Clarification of
Legal Matters and Procedures of Committee of the Whole
RECOMMENDED on the MOTION of Councillor
Ross Fowler seconded Councillor Karen McKeown
CW 5 That the information provided on the
clarification of legal matters and procedures of Committee of the Whole be
received.
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3 Senior
Staff Matters
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RECOMMENDED on the MOTION of Councillor Pat
Sheehy AM seconded Councillor Karen McKeown
CW3 That:
1.
The
information contained in the report on Senior
Staff Matters be received.
2.
The recommendations of the Senior Staff Recruitment /
Review Committee be endorsed.
3.
Councillor Karen McKeown be included on the selection
panel.
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ADOPTION
OF Committee of the Whole
489 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor
Pat Sheehy AM, seconded Councillor Garry Rumble that the recommendations
contained in the Committee of the Whole and shown as CW1, CW2, CW3, CW4 and CW5
be adopted.
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the
meeting closed the time being 10:48 pm.
I certify that these 22
pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Penrith City Council
held on 3 December 2007.
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Chairperson Date