OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ON MONDAY 23 APRIL 2012 AT 7:35PM
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, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jackie Greenow and Councillors Kaylene Allison, Robert Ardill, Kevin Crameri OAM, Mark Davies, Tanya Davies, Ross Fowler OAM, Ben Goldfinch, Prue Guillaume, Marko Malkoc, Karen McKeown and John Thain.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Jim Aitken OAM for the period 16 April 2012 to 11 May 2012 inclusive.
Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Kath Presdee for the period 22 April 2012 to 27 April 2012 inclusive.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
1 Report and Recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 2 April 2012 |
87 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Marko Malkoc that the recommendations contained in the Report and Recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee meeting held on 2 April, 2012 be adopted.
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2 Report and Recommendations of the Policy Review Committee Meeting held on 16 April 2012 |
88 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Prue Guillaume that the recommendations contained in the Report and Recommendations of the Policy Review Committee meeting held on 16 April, 2012 be adopted.
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3 Summary of Investments and Banking for the period 1 March to 31 March 2012 |
89 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor Marko Malkoc That: 1. The information contained in the report on Summary of Investments and Banking for the period 1 March to 31 March 2012 be received. 2. The Certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer and Summaries of Investments and Performance for the period 1 March 2012 to 31 March 2012 be noted and accepted. 3. The graphical investment analysis as at 31 March 2012 be noted. 4. The Agency Collection Methods as at 31 March 2012 be noted.
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2 2012 Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly of Local Government Motions and Outcome of 2011 Motions |
91 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Karen McKeown That: 1. The information contained in the report on 2012 Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly of Local Government Motions and Outcome of 2011 Motions be received 2. The motions detailed in the report on ‘Local Infrastructure equity and delivery, Skills and employment and Development of a national community indicator framework for local government be submitted for inclusion in the 2012 Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly Business Paper with the inclusion of the amended motion for ‘Development of a national community indicator framework for local government’ to now read: “That the National General Assembly support investigation into a national community indicator framework which suits the needs of local government and links with relevant state and federal frameworks.”
3. An additional motion as detailed in the memo provided to Councillors and submitted to the 2011 National General Assembly concerning ‘Accessibility information for tourist accommodation’ be submitted for inclusion in the 2012 Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly Business Paper. 4. The Motions to be submitted to the ALGA Conference be first presented to a Policy Review Committee for consideration and discussion. |
5 RFQ 11/12-04, Penrith City Centre Public Domain Masterplan |
94 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow That: 1. The information contained in the report on RFQ 11/12-04, Penrith City Centre Public Domain Masterplan be received 2. Council engage Place Partners to undertake the Penrith City Centre Public Domain Masterplan.
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Councillor Mark Davies left the meeting, the time being 8.20 pm.
Councillor Mark Davies returned to the meeting, the time being 8.22 pm.
9 Penrith and St Marys Centres Management Review Implementation - Governance Arrangements |
97 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow seconded Councillor John Thain That: 1. The information contained in the report on Penrith and St Marys Centres Management Review Implementation - Governance Arrangements be received. 2. Council make an application to the Division of Local Government seeking the Minister for Local Government’s consent to establish corporations for the management of the Penrith and St Marys centres. 3. Council appoint the Mayor to the Independent Review Panel. 4. Council establish the Independent Review Panel as a section 377 committee under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993. 5. A Councillor Briefing be held to consider the make up of the board members of each entity. |
REQUESTS FOR REPORTS AND MEMORANDUMS
Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM requested a memo reply seeking advice as to when a report he requested on Rural Fencing would be presented to Council. |
Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM requested a memo reply seeking advice as to when a report he requested on Fibre Reinforced Pipes would be presented to Council. |
Councillor Jackie Greenow requested an urgent memo reply to East Ward Councillors concerning the cost of replacing the workings of the Rotary Clock at Coachman’s Park, St Marys. |
Councillor Prue Guillaume requested a report to Council detailing the timeline of assessment and disposal of radioactive waste from the former uranium smelter site at Hunters Hill. |
Councillor Greg Davies requested a report to Council providing an update on the costing of refurbishing the rotunda at Victoria Park, St Marys. |
1 Presence of the Public
CW1 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Marko Malkoc that the meeting be closed to the press and public to discuss Confidential Business as recommended in Item 1 of the report to Committee of the Whole, the time being 8:47 pm.
A Leading City
3 Commercial Matter - Council Property - Leasing of Shop 3, 134-138 Henry Street, Penrith
The meeting resumed at 8:56 pm and the General Manager reported that the Committee of the Whole met at 8:47 pm on 23 April 2012, the following being present
His Worship the Mayor Councillor Greg Davies, the Deputy Mayor, Councillor Jackie Greenow and Councillors Kaylene Allison, Robert Ardill, Kevin Crameri OAM, Mark Davies, Tanya Davies, Ross Fowler OAM, Ben Goldfinch, Prue Guillaume, Marko Malkoc, Karen McKeown 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
2 Commercial Matter - Council Property - Easement for Underground Gas Main for Jemena Gas Networks (NSW) Ltd over part of Ched Towns Reserve, William Howell Drive, Glenmore Park |
RECOMMENDED on the MOTION of Councillor Marko Malkoc seconded Councillor Mark Davies CW2 That: 1. The information contained in the report on Commercial Matter - Council Property - Easement for Underground Gas Main for Jemena Gas Networks (NSW) Ltd over part of Ched Towns Reserve, William Howell Drive, Glenmore Park be received. 2. Council grant Jemena Gas Networks (NSW) Ltd an Easement for Underground Gas Main 3 metres wide over Lot 1 DP 833308 William Howell Drive, Glenmore Park. 3. Council accept the compensation amount for the effect of the easement as outlined in the summary of the report. 4. Jemena Gas Networks (NSW) Ltd bear all reasonable costs associated with the granting of the easements. 5. The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be placed on all necessary documentation. |
3 Commercial Matter - Council Property - Leasing of Shop 3, 134-138 Henry Street, Penrith |
RECOMMENDED on the MOTION of Councillor Marko Malkoc seconded Councillor Mark Davies CW3 That: 1. The information contained in the report on Commercial Matter - Council Property - Leasing of Shop 3, 134-138 Henry Street, Penrith be received. 2. Council grant a new 5 year Lease with a 5 year option to Austingly Industrial Pty Limited in accordance with the terms and conditions as outlined in the report. 3. The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be placed on all necessary documentation. |
4 Commercial Matter - Council Property - Assignment of Licence over Part of Tench Reserve for a Mobile Food Unit (Kiosk) |
RECOMMENDED on the MOTION of Councillor Mark Davies seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM CW4 That: 1. The information contained in the report on Commercial Matter - Council Property - Assignment of Licence over Part of Tench Reserve for a Mobile Food Unit (Kiosk) be received. 2. Council grant an Assignment of the Licence Agreement from Mr Colin Maples and Mrs Keri Maples to Mr Adrian Harrison and Ms Susan Huntington over part of Tench Reserve to operate a Mobile Food Unit (Kiosk). 3. The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be placed on any documentation if required. |
ADOPTION OF Committee of the Whole
98 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillors Marko Malkoc and Mark Davies that the recommendations 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 8:58 pm.
I certify that these 11 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 23 April 2012.
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