OF
THE ORDINARY MEETING OF PENRITH
CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ON MONDAY 4 AUGUST 2008 AT 7:32PM
NATIONAL ANTHEM
The meeting opened with the National Anthem.
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.
PRAYER
The Council Prayer was read by the Rev Neil Checkley.
PRESENT
His Worship the Mayor Councillor Greg Davies, Councillors
Jim Aitken OAM, Kaylene Allison, David Bradbury, Lexie Cettolin, Kevin Crameri
OAM, Ross Fowler OAM, Jackie Greenow, Karen McKeown, Susan Page, Garry Rumble,
Steve Simat (arrived at 8:15 pm) and John Thain.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Leave of Absence was previously
granted to Councillor Pat Sheehy AM for the period 2 July 2008 to 4 August 2008
inclusive.
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APOLOGIES
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269 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Susan Page
that the apologies from Councillors Mark Davies and Steve Simat be accepted.
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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Ordinary
Meeting - 14 July 2008
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270 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Garry Rumble that
the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of 14 July 2008 be confirmed.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Jim Aitken OAM declared a non-pecuniary
interested in Item 21 – Status of the
Fernhill and Infracorp proposals for inclusion on the Metropolitan Development
Program, as he has had prior business dealings with the proponent for the
development of Fernhill.
Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM declared a non-pecuniary interest
in Committee of the Whole Item 3 -
Property Matter - Council Property - Leasing of Part of the Property at No 9
Jeanette Street, Regentville, as he is a member of the Llandilo Rural Fire
Brigade.
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SUSPENSION OF
STANDING ORDERS
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271 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Susan Page 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 Geoff
Brown
Item 21
- Status of the Fernhill and Infracorp proposals for inclusion on
the Metropolitan Development Program
Mr Brown, representing the Western
Sydney Conservation Alliance, spoke in support of the
recommendation, in particular the proposal for Council to pursue acquisition of
the site. Mr Brown sought Council’s
rezoning of the site to Zone E2 Environmental Conservation in order to preserve
the area, and requested urgent
management of the site to protect identified conservation and heritage values.
272 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM
that an extension of time be granted to Mr Geoff Brown, the time being 7:50 pm.
Mr Brown concluded by suggesting a possible use for the land
as a regional park and also suggested that a plan of management be put in place
for the area.
Ms Lisa Harrold
Item 21
- Status of the Fernhill and Infracorp proposals for inclusion on
the Metropolitan Development Program
Ms Harrold, representing the Mulgoa
Valley Landcare Group, spoke in
support of the recommendation and congratulated Council on the position it has
taken in this matter. Ms Harrold stated
that this land is an integral part of the Cumberland
conservation corridor and every effort should be made to protect it. Ms Harrold also sought a rezoning of the
entire site to Zone E2 Environmental Conservation.
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RESUMPTION OF
STANDING ORDERS
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273 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Karen McKeown that
Standing Orders be resumed, the time being 8:00 pm.
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Mayoral
Minutes
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1 Open Day 2008
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274 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor
Greg Davies seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow that the Mayoral Minute on Open Day 2008 be received.
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2 Smoke Free Playgrounds and Sporting
Fields Program Highly Commended Award
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275 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor
Greg Davies seconded Councillor Garry Rumble that the Mayoral Minute on Smoke Free Playgrounds and Sporting Fields
Program Highly Commended Award be
received.
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3 Fast Rail Proposal
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276 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor
Greg Davies seconded Councillor John Thain that the Mayoral Minute on Fast Rail Proposal be received.
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Councillor Steve Simat arrived
at the meeting, the time being 8:15 pm.
Reports
of Committees
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1 Report and Recommendations of Policy
Review Committee Meeting held on 28 July 2008
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277 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor
Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Susan Page that the recommendations contained
in the Report and Recommendations of the Policy Review Committee meeting held
on 28 July, 2008 be adopted, with Questions Without Notice Item 1, to now
read:
“Councillor Ross Fowler OAM requested a report to Council regarding
the status of the proposals, for inclusion on the State Government’s
Metropolitan Development Program, of Fernhill and former Air Services
Australia land at Cranebrook. Also, information regarding the biodiversity
significance of the former Air Services Australia land at Cranebrook, and
the potential for ‘listing’ the site to ensure its protection.”
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MASTER
PROGRAM REPORTS
The
City in its Broader Context
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1 Penrith Valley
Cultural Precinct
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278 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor
Kaylene Allison that the
information contained in the report on Penrith Valley Cultural Precinct be received.
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21 Status of the Fernhill and Infracorp
proposals for inclusion on the Metropolitan Development Program
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279 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded
Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Status of the Fernhill and
Infracorp proposals for inclusion on the Metropolitan Development Program be
received.
2. Council lobby
the State Government to acquire the Infracorp site, and dedicate it as a
Nature Reserve under the National Parks and Wildlife Act, to conserve its
unique assemblage of vegetation communities.
3. Council make a
submission to the NSW Scientific Committee requesting that the vulnerable
threatened species on the Infracorp site be listed as endangered populations
under the Threatened Species Act.
4. Council pursue
options for a Zone E2 Environmental Conservation zoning for the site through
Stage 2 of the Penrith Local Plan.
5. Council seek,
with the owners and appropriate authorities, urgent maintenance of the site to protect
its unique ecological values, including a clean up of the site as soon as
possible.
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The City
as a Social Place
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4 Community Assistance Program 2007-08
Rolling Component-Projects Approved Under Delegation January-June 2008
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280 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken OAM seconded Councillor
Susan Page that the
information contained in the report on Community Assistance Program 2007-08 Rolling Component-Projects
Approved Under Delegation January-June 2008 be received.
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7 Request for Tender 06-07/08 Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre & Park Amenities
Building Upgrade
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281 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken OAM seconded Councillor
Susan Page
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Request for Tender 06-07/08
Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre & Park Amenities Building Upgrade be
received.
2. The tender be
awarded to Bilas Knight Pty Ltd for the value of $955,355.50.
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8 Assistance Towards Amateur
Sportspersons and Representatives in the fields of Art, Music, Culture -
Overseas and Interstate Travel
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282 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken OAM seconded Councillor
Susan Page 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 be received.
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10 Extension of the Penrith Valley
Community Safety Plan
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283 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken OAM seconded Councillor
Susan Page
That:
1. The report
concerning the endorsement of the Penrith Valley Community Safety Plan 2007 –
2010 by the NSW Attorney General as a Safer Community Compact for the period
January 2008 to January 2011 be received.
2. Council
approve the extension of the conclusion date of the Penrith Valley Community
Safety Plan from March 2010 to January 2011 to coincide with the period of
endorsement as a Safer Community Compact by the NSW Attorney General.
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2 Naming of the Meeting Room in Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre
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284 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded
Councillor John Thain
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Naming of the Meeting Room in Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre be
received.
2. Council
approve the naming of the large meeting room in the Londonderry Neighbourhood Centre as the ‘The John Murphy
and Alan Mills Room”.
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3 Kingswood
Park - Concept Plan for Neighbourhood Park
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285 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor
Ross Fowler OAM
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Kingswood
Park - Concept Plan for Neighbourhood Park be received.
2. The
shortfall of $51,438 be funded from North
Ward voted works.
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5 The Alliance for Healthy Cities
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286 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor
Kevin Crameri OAM
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on The Alliance for Healthy
Cities be received.
2. Penrith City
Council joins the Australian Chapter of the Alliance for Healthy Cities.
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6 Walking Track - Werrington Downs to Cambridge Park
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287 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor
Jackie Greenow
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Walking Track - Werrington Downs to Cambridge Park
be received.
2. A
report be presented to the next Policy
Review Committee Meeting regarding funding options including possible staging
of works.
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9 Improvements to St Clair Netball
Courts
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288 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded
Councillor Jackie Greenow
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Improvements to St Clair
Netball Courts be received.
2. A formal
carpark and drainage improvements at Mark Leece Complex be carried out with
funds advanced from the Penrith Local Open Space Development Contributions
Plan.
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The
City In Its Environment
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11 Agnes Banks and Londonderry
Sewerage Scheme - Review of Environmental Factors
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289 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded
Councillor Jackie Greenow
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Agnes Banks and Londonderry
Sewerage Scheme - Review of Environmental Factors be received.
2. A submission be sent to Sydney Water outlining Council’s
overall support for the proposed Agnes Banks and Londonderry Sewerage Scheme
and some comments on aspects of the Review of Environmental Factors that
could be further considered.
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12 Hawkesbury
Nepean River
Summit
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290 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded
Councillor Jackie Greenow
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Hawkesbury Nepean River
Summit be received.
2. Council
support the Hawkesbury City Council River Summit and make a financial
contribution of $5,000 towards the operational costs.
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14 The Western Sydney Alliance Submission on a National Aviation
Policy
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291 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded
Councillor Jackie Greenow that the
information contained in the report on The Western Sydney Alliance Submission on a National Aviation Policy be
received.
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13 Parking of Vehicles for Sale on Road Verges and
Naturestrips
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292 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken OAM seconded Councillor
Lexie Cettolin that a further report be presented to Council on this
matter, recommending a suitable method of warning residents of penalties that
may arise from parking of vehicles for sale on road verges and naturestrips.
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The
City Supported by Infrastructure
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15 Federal Government 2009/2010
"Auslink Black Spot Program" submissions
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293 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jim Aitken OAM seconded Councillor
Kevin Crameri OAM
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Federal Government
2009/2010 "Auslink Black Spot Program" submissions be received.
2. Council
endorse the 8 projects listed under ‘Table A’ of the present report for
submission to the Roads and Traffic Authority for funding under the Federal Government 2009/2010 “Auslink Black
Spot Program”.
3. The Roads and
Traffic Authority be requested to investigate traffic safety on roads under
its jurisdiction at locations indicated in ‘Table B’ of this report.
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16 NSW Rescue Service - Penrith
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294 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor
Karen McKeown
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on the NSW Rescue Service -
Penrith be received.
2. Council agree to defer the
repayment from the NSW Rescue Service - Penrith, due in
March 2008, to December 2008.
3. Council waive the interest
provision of the agreement for this deferred repayment.
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Councillor Jim Aitken OAM left
the meeting, the time being 9:09 pm.
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17 Fast Rail Proposal
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295 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded
Councillor John Thain that the
information contained in the report on Fast Rail Proposal be received and that the actions of the Mayor, as
contained in his Mayoral Minute to this meeting, be endorsed.
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Leadership
and Organisation
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18 2008 Local Government Association
Conference
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296 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor
Kevin Crameri OAM
That:
1. The information contained in the report
on 2008 Local Government
Association Conference to be held in Broken Hill from 25-29 October 2008 be
received.
2. Councillor Pat
Sheehy AM attend the Conference as an observer in view of his eligibility for
presentation of an Outstanding Service Award and the title of Emeritus Mayor,
and Council meet Councillor Sheehy’s out of pocket expenses associated with
his attendance at the Conference.
3. Council defer
nomination of its voting delegates and remaining observers to attend the
Conference to the first Ordinary Council meeting following the Local
Government Elections to be held on 13 September 2008.
4. The nine (9)
motions detailed in the report be submitted for inclusion in the 2008 Local
Government Association NSW Conference Business Paper.
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19 Update on Local Government Elections -
13 September 2008
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297 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor
Kevin Crameri OAM that the information
contained in the report on Update
on Local Government Elections - 13 September 2008 be received.
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20 City Operations Directorate Report to
end of July 2008
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298 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor
Karen McKeown
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on City Operations Directorate Report to end of July 2008 be received.
2. A
further
urgent report be presented to the next meeting of the Policy Review Committee
providing details of the proposed construction of the Schoolhouse Creek
pedestrian bridge.
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Councillor Jim Aitken OAM
returned to the meeting, the time being 9:15 pm.
QUESTIONS
WITHOUT NOTICE
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QWN 1 Use
of Email for Correspondence with Local Groups
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Councillor
Susan Page requested a report to Council on the feasibility of using email,
instead of paper mail, for corresponding with local groups.
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QWN 2 Nepean
Disabilities Social Group - Purchase of Printer
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Councillor David Bradbury requested that an
amount of $200 be allocated from each Ward’s voted works (totalling an amount
of $600) towards the provision of a laser printer to the Nepean Disabilities
Social Group.
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299 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor David Bradbury seconded Councillor Susan Page
that the matter be brought forward as a matter of urgency.
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Greg Davies, ruled that
the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting.
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300 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor
David Bradbury seconded Councillor Susan Page that an amount of $200 be
allocated from each Ward’s voted works (totalling an amount of $600) towards
the provision of a laser printer to the Nepean Disabilities Social Group.
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QWN 3 Construction
of Footpath in Debrincat Avenue,
North St Marys
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Councillor Kaylene Allison requested that an
amount of $29,250 be allocated from East Ward voted works for the
construction of a footpath in Debrincat
Avenue, North St Marys between Boronia Road and
Ropes Creek, to link with the footpath constructed by Blacktown City Council.
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301 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Kaylene Allison seconded Councillor Jackie
Greenow that the matter be brought forward as a matter of urgency.
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Greg Davies, ruled that
the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting.
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302 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor
Kaylene Allison seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow that an amount of $29,250
be allocated from East Ward voted works for the construction of a footpath in
Debrincat Avenue, North
St Marys between Boronia Road
and Ropes Creek, to link with the footpath constructed by Blacktown City
Council.
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QWN 4 Construction
of Bus Shelter on Gipps Road,
Claremont Meadows
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Councillor Kaylene Allison requested that an
amount of $10,000 be allocated from East Ward voted works for the
construction of a bus shelter on Gipps Street, Claremont Meadows, placed at
the existing bus stop at the rear of the properties (adjacent to the southern
Sunflower Drive entrance).
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303 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Kaylene Allison seconded Councillor Jackie
Greenow that the matter be brought forward as a matter of urgency.
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Greg Davies, ruled that
the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting.
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304 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor
Kaylene Allison seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow that an amount of $10,000 be allocated from
East Ward voted works for the construction of a bus shelter on Gipps Street, Claremont
Meadows, placed at the existing bus stop at the rear of the properties
(adjacent to the southern Sunflower Drive entrance).
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QWN 5 Construction
of Disability/Pram Ramp on North side of Jamison Park
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Councillor Karen McKeown requested that an
amount of up to $3,000 be allocated from South Ward voted works to construct
a disability/pram ramp and associated path on the north side of Jamison Park.
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305 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Karen McKeown seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM that
the matter be brought forward as a matter of urgency.
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Greg Davies, ruled that
the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting.
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306 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor
Karen McKeown seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM that an amount of up to
$3,000 be allocated from South Ward voted works to construct a
disability/pram ramp and associated path on the north side of Jamison Park.
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QWN 6 Removal
of Sign
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Councillor
John Thain requested that the sign in Werrington Lakes
referring to Charles Sturt Drive
be removed as this is no longer relevant.
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QWN 7 Australian
Rules Playing Field - Grays Lane
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Councillor
John Thain requested a report to the next Policy Review Committee Meeting
detailing the cost of providing an asphalt or concrete slab between the ovals
at the Australian Rules playing field in Grays Lane, Cranebrook, with a memo
reply also to be forwarded to Councillor Thain.
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QWN 8 Allocation
of Sporting Fields
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Councillor
John Thain requested that a letter be sent to sporting groups clarifying the
process and intent of the previous letter sent by Council to groups who wish
to use sporting fields.
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QWN 9 Park
opposite Kingswood
Cemetery
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Councillor
Ross Fowler OAM requested a report to Council on the feasibility of making
improvements to the park located opposite Kingswood Cemetery
and the possibility of formalising and naming this park.
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QWN 10 Smoke
Free Areas
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Councillor
Jim Aitken OAM requested a report to Council on the feasibility of having
Council grounds on the corner of High Street and Mulgoa Road made into a smoke free area
and also considering any issues arising from having any Council owned and
used properties that are visited by the general public also made smoke free,
with a memo reply to be provided to all Councillors.
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Councillor
Steve Simat left the meeting, the time being 9:29 pm, and did not return.
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QWN 11 Perspex
Infill for Fire Tanks used in Displays
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM requested that
an amount of $500 be allocated from North Ward voted works to cover the cost
of perspex infill for the fire tankers that are used on displays on open
days, school fetes etc, and also for 6 fold up chairs and associated sun
cover.
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307 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Garry
Rumble that the matter be brought forward as a matter of urgency.
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Greg Davies, ruled that
the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting.
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308 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Garry
Rumble that an amount of $500 be allocated from North Ward voted works to
cover the cost of perspex infill for the fire tankers that are used on
displays on open days, school fetes etc, and also for 6 fold up chairs and
associated sun cover.
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QWN 12 Hall
Hire - Leukaemia Foundation Charity Event
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM requested that
an amount of $400 be allocated from North Ward voted works for the cost of
hiring the Harold Corr Hall for the Leukaemia Foundation’s charity ball, to
be auspiced by the St Marys Development Committee.
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309 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow
that the matter be brought forward as a matter of urgency.
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Greg Davies, ruled that
the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting.
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310 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor
Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow that an amount of $400
be allocated from North Ward voted works for the cost of hiring the Harold
Corr Hall for the Leukaemia Foundation’s charity ball, to be auspiced by the
St Marys Development Committee.
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QWN 13 Encore
Historical Sewing Group - Provision of Glass Display Cabinet
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Councillor Jackie Greenow requested that an
amount of up to $3,000 be allocated, in equal amounts, from each of North,
South and East Ward voted works, to the Encore Historical Sewing Group to
provide a glass display cabinet to protect an historical garment which is to
be housed at Mamre House.
Councillor
Kevin Crameri OAM left the meeting, the time being 9:35 pm.
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311 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor John Thain
that the matter be brought forward as a matter of urgency.
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Greg Davies, ruled that
the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting.
Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM returned to the meeting, the
time being 9:36 pm.
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312 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor
Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor John Thain that an amount of up to $3,000
be allocated, in equal amounts, from each of North, South and East Ward voted
works, to the Encore Historical Sewing Group to provide a glass display
cabinet to protect an historical garment which is to be housed at Mamre
House.
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Committee of the
Whole
313 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Susan
Page seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM that the meeting adjourn to
the Committee of the Whole to deal with the following matters, the time being 9:39
pm.
1 Presence of the Public
CW1 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Susan Page seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM that the press
and public be excluded from Committee of the Whole to deal with the following
matters:
City Supported by Infrastructure
2 Legal Matter - Contractual Arrangements
with Onyx Group Pty Limited
This item has been referred to Committee of
the Whole as the report 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.
Leadership
and Organisation
3 Property Matter - Council Property -
Leasing of Part of the Property at No 9
Jeanette Street, Regentville
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
4 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.
The
meeting resumed at 10:18 pm and the General Manager reported that the Committee
of the Whole met at 9:39 pm on 4 August 2008, the following being present
His Worship the Mayor Councillor Greg Davies, Councillors
Jim Aitken OAM, Kaylene Allison, David Bradbury, Lexie Cettolin, Kevin Crameri
OAM, Ross Fowler OAM, Jackie Greenow, Karen McKeown, Susan Page, Garry Rumble 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 Legal Matter - Contractual
Arrangements with Onyx Group Pty Limited
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RECOMMENDED
on the MOTION of Councillor Garry Rumble seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow
CW2 That the
information contained in the report on Onyx Group Pty Limited be received.
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3 Property Matter - Council Property -
Leasing of Part of the Property at No 9 Jeanette Street, Regentville
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RECOMMENDED
on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM
CW3 That:
1. The information contained in the report
on Property Matter - Council
Property - Leasing of Part of the Property at No 9 Jeanette Street,
Regentville be received.
2. Council agree
to the leasing of the site in the form of a Licence Agreement to the NSW Rural Fire Service in accordance with
the rental structure outlined in the terms and conditions.
3. The Licence Agreement being entered into is
subject to the NSW Rural Fire Services (Zone Cumberland Liaison Committee)
agreeing to the rental distribution in accordance with the relevant Council’s
nominated.
4. Discussions over the lease of the Cox
Avenue Site by the Great Community Transport Inc to be considered.
5. The Common Seal of the Council of the City
of Penrith be
placed on all necessary documentation.
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Councillor
Jim Aitken OAM left the meeting, the time being 9:50 pm, and did not return.
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4 Senior Staff Matters
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RECOMMENDED
on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Ross Fowler
OAM
CW4 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
adopted.
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ADOPTION OF Committee of the Whole
314 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie
Greenow seconded Councillor Susan Page that the recommendation contained
in the Committee of the Whole and shown as CW1, CW2, CW3 and CW4 be adopted.
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the
meeting closed the time being 10:20 pm.
I certify that these 15 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the
Ordinary Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 4 August 2008.
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