OF
THE ORDINARY MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE
COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
ON
MONDAY 14 DECEMBER 2015 AT 7:03PM
NATIONAL ANTHEM
The meeting opened with the National Anthem.
STATEMENT OF RECOGNITION
Her Worship the Mayor, Councillor Karen McKeown 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
Her Worship the Mayor, Councillor Karen McKeown, Deputy
Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler OAM and Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Bernard
Bratusa, Prue Car MP, Marcus Cornish, Kevin Crameri OAM, Greg Davies, Mark
Davies, Ben Goldfinch, Jackie Greenow OAM, Tricia Hitchen and John Thain.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Leave of Absence was previously
granted to Councillor Michelle Tormey for the period 30 October 2015 to 3
January 2016 inclusive.
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APOLOGIES
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391 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Jackie Greenow OAM seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM that an
apology be received from Councillor Maurice Girotto.
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CONFIRMATION
OF MINUTES - Ordinary Meeting - 7 December 2015
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392 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM that the minutes
of the Ordinary Meeting of 7 December 2015 be confirmed.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Nil.
Mayoral Minutes
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1 Paul
Lemm resignation
All Councillors present spoke in
support of the Mayoral Minute.
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393 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Karen McKeown seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM that the Mayoral
Minute on Paul Lemm resignation be received.
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Reports of Committees
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1 Report
and Recommendations of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 7 December
2015
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394 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Marcus Cornish seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM that the
recommendations contained in the Report and Recommendations of the Local
Traffic Committee meeting held on 7 December, 2015 be adopted.
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DELIVERY PROGRAM
REPORTS
Outcome
1 - We can work close to home
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1 Attracting
Events to Penrith - The Australian Ballet
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395 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Bernard Bratusa seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Attracting Events to Penrith - The
Australian Ballet be received.
2. Council
endorse the action to secure The Australian Ballet – ‘Under the
Stars’ for Penrith for November 2016.
3. Council
write to Mr Leigh Hartog (JK Williams), thanking him for his contribution to
the sponsorship of this event.
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Outcome
4 - We have safe, vibrant places
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2 Tender
Reference RFT 15/16-09 Construction of Amenities, Store and Associated Works
for Glenmore Park Sportsfield Stage 2
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396 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Jim Aitken OAM seconded Councillor Greg Davies
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Tender Reference RFT 15/16-09
Construction of Amenities, Store and Associated Works for Glenmore Park
Sportsfield Stage 2 be received.
2. Alpall
Builders Pty Ltd be awarded the contract for the Construction of Amenities,
Store and Associated Works for Glenmore Park Sportsfield Stage 2, for an
amount of $1,341,650.00 excluding GST.
3. The
Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be placed on all
documentation if necessary.
4. A
further $100,000 be allocated to the project, funded from the TAF Reserve.
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3 Tender
Reference RFT15/16-08 - Seating for Penrith Civic Arts Precinct, Penrith
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397 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Jim Aitken OAM seconded Councillor Greg Davies
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Tender Reference RFT15/16-08 - Seating
for Penrith Civic Arts Precinct, Penrith be received
2. Street
Furniture Australia Pty Ltd be awarded the contract for the Tender Reference
RFT15/16-08 - Seating for Penrith Civic Arts Precinct, Penrith, for the
contract sum of $253,190 exclusive of GST.
3. The
Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be placed on all
documentation if necessary.
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Outcome
6 - We're healthy and share strong community spirit
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4 Penrith
Swimming Centre Waterplay Facility
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398 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Mark Davies seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Penrith Swimming Centre Waterplay
Facility be received.
2. A
loan of $600,000 over a period of 10 years be provided to Penrith Aquatic and
Leisure Limited.
3. An amount of
$250,000 be allocated from the Asset Reserve to PAL for the purpose of
installing a water play facility at Ripples Penrith.
4. An amount of
$150,000 be allocated from the Building Asset Renewal Program for the purpose
of providing a contingency sum with any unexpended funds to be returned to
Council.
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Outcome
7 - We have confidence in our Council
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5 Preparations
and Settings for the 2016-17 Operational Plan
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399 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor Greg Davies
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Preparations and Settings for the
2016-17 Operational Plan be received.
2. Council
make initial identification of particular matters to be considered in the
preparation of the Draft 2016-17 Operational Plan.
3. Preparation of the Draft 2016-17 Operational Plan
continue in the terms discussed in this report and outlined in the Annual
Budget Guidelines (attached).
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6 Decision
Making Arrangements for the Christmas/New Year Council Recess
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400 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow OAM
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Decision Making Arrangements for the
Christmas/New Year Council Recess be received.
2. Development
Applications which would normally warrant reporting to Council between 15
December 2015 and 7 February 2016 inclusive be determined under the General
Manager’s delegation by the General Manager, after consultation with
the Mayor, or in her absence the Deputy Mayor.
3. A
report be presented to the Ordinary Council Meeting (if required) to be held
on 8 February 2016 relating to the operations of the organisation during this
period should any determinations be made.
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7 Summary
of Investment & Banking for the period 1 November 2015 to 30 November
2015
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401 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Greg Davies seconded Councillor Mark Davies
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Summary of Investment & Banking
for the period 1 November 2015 to 30 November 2015 be received
2. The
Certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer and Summaries of
Investments and Performance for the period 1 November 2015 to 30 November
2015 be noted and accepted.
3. The
graphical investment analysis as at 30 November 2015 be noted.
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REQUESTS FOR REPORTS AND MEMORANDUMS
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RR 1 National
Stronger Regions Fund
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Councillor John Thain requested a memo to
all Councillors in regard to the National Stronger Regions Fund concerning the
current status of Dunheved Road, with an emphasis on implementing the
arterial as a matter of urgency.
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RR 2 Nepean
Belle
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM requested a
report to a Councillor Briefing for early 2016 on his previous request
concerning the Nepean Belle.
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RR 3 Condition
of roads in Llandilo and Berkshire Park
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM requested
that an audit be carried out on the condition of roads in Llandilo and
Berkshire Park and that information be supplied by way of a memo to all
Councillors stating the condition of the roads and when they will be
restored.
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RR 4 Londonderry
Bush Fire Brigade - Damage to Vehicles
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Councillor Tricia Hitchen requested an
urgent report to Council outlining any assistance Council could offer to
Londonderry Bush Fire Brigade with regard to members’ private vehicles
being broken into and/or graffitied whilst the members have been off Brigade
premises fighting fires.
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Committee of the Whole
402 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri
OAM seconded Councillor Jackie Greenow OAM that the meeting adjourn to the Committee
of the Whole to deal with the following matters, the time being 7:52pm.
1 Presence of
the Public
CW1 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM
seconded Councillor Ben Goldfinch that the press and public be excluded from
Committee of the Whole to deal with the following matters:
Outcome 7
2 Commercial
Matter - Sale of Council owned land at 229 Victoria Street, Werrington
This item has been referred to
Committee of the Whole as the report refers to information that would, if
disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is
conducting (or proposes to conduct) business and discussion of the matter in
open meeting would be, on balance, contrary to the public interest.
Outcome 1
3 Property
Matter - 21-25 Woodriff Street, Penrith
This item has been referred to
Committee of the Whole as the report refers to information that would, if
disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is
conducting (or proposes to conduct) business; AND 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.
The meeting
resumed at 8:20pm and the General Manager reported that the Committee of the
Whole met at 7:53pm on 14 December 2015, the following being present
Her Worship the Mayor, Councillor Karen McKeown, Deputy
Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler OAM, and Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Bernard
Bratusa, Prue Car MP, Marcus Cornish, Kevin Crameri OAM, Greg Davies, Mark
Davies, Ben Goldfinch, Jackie Greenow OAM, Tricia Hitchen 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 Commercial
Matter - Sale of Council owned land at 229 Victoria Street, Werrington
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RECOMMENDED on the MOTION of Councillor
Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish
CW2 That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Commercial Matter - Sale of Council
owned land at 229 Victoria Street, Werrington be received.
2. Council
enter into a sales contract with the recommended purchaser.
3. The
Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be placed on all necessary
documentation.
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3 Property
Matter - 21-25 Woodriff Street, Penrith
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RECOMMENDED on the MOTION of Councillor
Greg Davies seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM
CW3 That:
1.
The information contained in the report on Property Matter - 21-25
Woodriff Street, Penrith be received.
2.
Council re-endorse its original resolution regarding the contract,
specifically applying to the Buy Back clause.
3.
Council set a date of 14 February 2016 for exchange of contracts.
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ADOPTION OF
Committee of the Whole
403 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Mark Davies
seconded Councillor Ben Goldfinch that the recommendations contained in the
Committee of the Whole and shown as CW1, CW2 and CW3 be
adopted.
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the
meeting closed the time being 8:21pm.
I certify that these 6 pages
are the Confirmed Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Penrith City Council held
on 14 December 2015.
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Chairperson
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