OF THE POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE PASSADENA ROOM, PENRITH
ON MONDAY 12 AUGUST 2013 AT 7:06 PM
PRESENT
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Mark Davies, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler OAM and Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Bernard Bratusa, Prue Car, Kevin Crameri OAM, Marcus Cornish, Greg Davies, Maurice Girotto, Ben Goldfinch, Jackie Greenow OAM, Tricia Hitchen, Karen McKeown, John Thain and Michelle Tormey.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillor Bernard Bratusa declared a Non-Pecuniary Conflict of Interest – Less than Significant in Item 1 - Development at Penrith Lakes Scheme: Representations from the Nepean District Historical Society regarding Birds Eye Corner and Item 6 - Storage Facility at Peppertree Reserve and Netball Courts at Boronia Park as he works for the Minister for Sport and Recreation who’s portfolio covers both items.
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1 Council wins Health Community Award at 2013 Local Government Awards |
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PRC 43 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Mark Davies seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM that the Mayoral Minute on Council wins Health Community Award at 2013 Local Government Awards be received. |
Outcome 2 - We plan for our future growth
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PRC 44 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Marcus Cornish seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow OAM that Item 2 - Fernhill Development Application 13/0653 - lot consolidation subdivision and events be considered first. |
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2 Fernhill Development Application 13/0653 - lot consolidation subdivision and events Development Services Manager – Paul Lemm introduced the report and invited Brenda Tripp to give a presentation. |
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PRC 45 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish that the information contained in the report on Fernhill Development Application 13/0653 - lot consolidation subdivision and events be received. In accordance with Section 375A of the Local Government Act 1993, a DIVISION was then called with the following result:
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1 Development at Penrith Lakes Scheme: Representations from the Nepean District Historical Society regarding Birds Eye Corner Having previously declared a Non Pecuniary Conflict of Interest – Less than Significant, Councillor Bernard Bratusa left the Meeting, the time being 7:57pm. |
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PRC 46 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish That: 1. The information contained in the report on Development at Penrith Lakes Scheme: Representations from the Nepean District Historical Society regarding Birds Eye Corner be received. 2. A meeting be organised between Council, the Department of Planning and Infrastructure, Penrith Lakes Development Corporation, the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Graham Annesley MP and the Office of Environment and Heritage to discuss a number of issues at the Penrith Lakes scheme site. 3. A further report be brought to a future Policy Review meeting on the outcomes of this meeting. |
Councillor Bernard Bratusa returned to the meeting the time being 8:10pm.
Outcome 4 - We have safe, vibrant places
Outcome 5 - We care about our environment
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5 Penrith City Council's Draft Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Policy Executive Manager- Environment and City Development Wayne Mitchell gave a brief overview of the policy. |
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PRC 49 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish That: 1. The information contained in the report on Penrith City Council's Draft Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) Policy be received. 2. That the draft Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) policy be on public exhibition for 30 days to seek comment from the Community and relevant industry groups. |
Outcome 6 - We're healthy and share strong community spirit
Having previously declared a Non Pecuniary Conflict of Interest – Less than Significant Councillor Bernard Bratusa left the Meeting, the time being 8:23pm.
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6 Storage Facility at Peppertree Reserve and Netball Courts at Boronia Park |
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PRC 50 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish That: 1. The information contained in the report on Storage Facility at Peppertree Reserve and Netball Courts at Boronia Park be received. 2. The shortfall in funding for the Storage Facility at Peppertree Reserve, totalling $14,788 be allocated from East Ward Voted Works. 3. The shortfall in funding for two sealed Netball Courts at Boronia Park be funded through an allocation of $20,781 from East Ward Voted Works and the remaining $15,000 be funded equally from North and South Ward Voted Works. |
Councillor Bernard Bratusa returned to the meeting the time being 8:28pm.
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Councillor Ross Fowler OAM requested Leave of Absence for the period 15 August 2013 to 27 August 2013. |
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PRC 51 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow OAM seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM that the matter be brought forward and dealt with as a matter of urgency.
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Mark Davies, ruled that the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting.
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PRC 52 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Jackie Greenow OAM seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM that Councillor Ross Fowler OAM be granted Leave of Absence for the period 15 August 2013 to 27 August 2013. |
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 8:37pm.
I certify that these 4 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 12 August 2013.
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