OF THE POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE PASSADENA ROOM, PENRITH
ON MONDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2011 AT 7:30PM
PRESENT
His Worship the Mayor Councillor Greg Davies, Deputy Mayor Councillor Jackie Greenow, Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Kevin Crameri OAM, Mark Davies, Ross Fowler OAM, Ben Goldfinch, Prue Guillaume (arrived at 7:32pm), Marko Malkoc, Karen McKeown, Kath Presdee and John Thain.
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PRC52 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor John Thain that apologies be received from Councillors Kaylene Allison, Robert Ardill and Tanya Davies. |
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Ross Fowler OAM declared a Non Pecuniary Conflict of Interest – Less than Significant in Item 4 – Wentworth Community Housing and Project 40 as he is the Auditor of the organisation. Councillor Fowler OAM stated that he would remain in the room for discussion of the item, however, he will not take part in any voting.
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1 Draft Policy on the Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors |
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PRC54 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kath Presdee seconded Councillor John Thain That: 1. The information contained in the report on Draft Policy on the Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors be received 2. Council advertise for 28 days a public notice of its intention to adopt the amended Policy on the Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors.
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3 Summary of Investments & Banking for the period of 1 August to 31 August 2011 |
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PRC56 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kath Presdee seconded Councillor John Thain That: 1. The information contained in the report on Summary of Investments & Banking for the period of 1 August to 31 August 2011 be received 2. The Certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer and Summaries of Investments and Performance for the period 1 August 2011 to 31 August 2011 be noted and accepted. 3. The graphical investment analysis as at 31 August 2011 be noted.
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4 Wentworth Community Housing and Project 40 Councillor John Thain introduced the report and invited Nick Sabel, Executive Officer and Stephanie Brennan, Community Services Manager from Wentworth Community Housing to give a presentation. |
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PRC57 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Marko Malkoc That the information contained in the report on Wentworth Community Housing and Project 40 be received. |
Councillor John Thain left the meeting and returned to the meeting, the time being 7:58pm.
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5 Penrith Business Alliance (PBA) Limited 2011-2012 Business Plan Group Manager Leadership, Ruth Goldsmith introduced the report and invited Paul Brennan, Chairman from Penrith Business Alliance Limited to give a presentation. |
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PRC58 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Marko Malkoc That: 1. The information contained in the report on Penrith Business Alliance (PBA) Limited 2011-2012 Business Plan be received 2. Council agree to the PBA Business Plan for 2011-2012, and provide funding through two separate six-monthly payments of $271,313 in accordance with the provisions of the Deed of Agreement 3. Council support the Penrith Business Alliance in seeking ‘State significant’ status for the Penrith Health and Education Precinct.
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Councillor Jim Aitken OAM left the meeting and returned to the meeting, the time being 8:47pm.
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6 Penrith City Children's Services Cooperative Ltd Children’s Services Manager, Janet Keegan introduced the report and invited Max Friend, Chairperson from Penrith City Children’s Services Cooperative Ltd to give a presentation. |
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PRC59 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow That: 1. The information contained in the report on Penrith City Children's Services Cooperative Ltd be received. 2. Council agree to underwrite the operation of Penrith City Children’s Services Cooperative Ltd until the presentation to Council of the Penrith City Children’s Services Cooperative Ltd Annual Report for 2011/12. |
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PRC60 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Marko Malkoc that Item 9 – Penrith and St Marys Centres Associations – Annual Business Plans for 2011 – 12 be dealt with first before Items 7 and 8. |
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9 Penrith and St Marys Centres Associations - Annual Business Plans for 2011-12 Group Manager People and Places, Roger Nethercote introduced the report and invited Gladys Reed, CEO from Penrith City Centre Association to give a presentation. Councillor Kath Presdee left the meeting, the time being 9:04pm.
Councillor Kath Presdee returned to the meeting, the time being 9:08pm.
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PRC61 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Marko Malkoc seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM That: 1. The information contained in the report on Penrith and St Marys Centres Associations - Annual Business Plans for 2011-12 be received 2. Funding for the Penrith City Centre Association be endorsed in the amount of $313,509 and be paid in instalments at the beginning of each quarter 3. Funding for the St Marys Town Centre Association be endorsed for the amount of $121,029 being the first 2 quarterly instalments for the 2011-12 financial year 4. The St Marys Town Centre Association be invited to provide a presentation to Council on its 2010-11 achievements and Business Plan 2011-12.
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A City of Opportunities
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 9:15pm.
I certify that these 5 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 26 September 2011.
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