OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ON MONDAY 24 JUNE 2019 AT 7:00PM
NATIONAL ANTHEM
The meeting opened with the National Anthem.
STATEMENT OF RECOGNITION
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler OAM 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 Ross Fowler OAM, Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Bernard Bratusa, Todd Carney, Brian Cartwright, Robin Cook, Marcus Cornish, Kevin Crameri OAM, Aaron Duke, Tricia Hitchen (arrived at 7:11pm), Karen McKeown OAM, Kath Presdee and John Thain.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Greg Davies for 24 June 2019.
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96 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Brian Cartwright seconded Councillor Karen McKeown OAM that the apology received from Councillor Mark Davies be accepted. |
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97 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of 27 May 2019 be confirmed. |
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
Item 11 – Adoption of the Delivery Program 2017-2021 and 2019-20 Operational Plan.
Mr Simpson spoke against the recommendation and expressed his concerns regarding various fees and charges, asset renewal programs and capital and operating projects in the Operational Plan.
Mr Simpson outlined suggestions for changes to the tree planning requests as well as solar energy systems which were detailed in the Delivery Program and Operational Plan. Mr Simpson also raised concerns regarding apparent lack of funding being allocated for tree planting or solar energy systems and made suggestions regarding amendments to fees and charges.
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101 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Karen McKeown OAM seconded Councillor John Thain that an extension of time be granted to enable the speaker to complete his address, time being 7:20pm. |
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Mr Simpson also stated that serious funding and targets should be included for tree planting and solar energy systems.
Outcome 1 - We can work close to home
Outcome 3 - We can get around the City
Outcome 4 - We have safe, vibrant places
Outcome 6 - We are healthy and share strong community spirit
Outcome 7 - We have confidence in our Council
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115 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor John Thain That: 1. The information contained in the report on Code of Meeting Practice be received 2. The Code of Meeting Practice attached to this report be adopted as the Council’s Code of Meeting Practice with the General Manager being authorised to make any minor administrative amendments. |
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116 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM That: 1. The information contained in the report on Local Government NSW Annual Conference 2019 be received. 2. Council nominate Councillors Kath Presdee, Karen McKeown OAM, Greg Davies, Kevin Crameri OAM, Brian Cartwright, Tricia Hitchen, Ross Fowler OAM, John Thain, Robin Cook and Bernard Bratusa as voting delegates for motions to attend the 2019 LG NSW Conference being held at The William Inglis, Warwick Farm from 14-16 October 2019. 3. Council nominate Councillors Kath Presdee, Karen McKeown, Greg Davies, Kevin Crameri OAM, Brian Cartwright, Tricia Hitchen, Ross Fowler, John Thain and Robin Cook as voting delegates in the election for Office Bearers and the Board (Board election) to attend the 2019 LG NSW Conference being held at The William Inglis, Warwick Farm from 14-16 October 2019. 5. Leave of absence be granted as appropriate for those councillors attending the conference. 6. Council sponsor up to three (3) Aboriginal observers, nominated by the Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council, to attend the 2019 Local Government NSW Conference. |
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14 Summary of Investments & Banking for the Period 1 May 2019 to 31 May 2019 |
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117 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Marcus Cornish seconded Councillor Kath Presdee That: 1. The information contained in the report on Summary of Investments & Banking for the Period 1 May 2019 to 31 May 2019 be received. 2. The certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer and Summary of Investments and Performance for the period 1 May 2019 to 31 May 2019 be noted and accepted. 3. The graphical investment analysis as at 31 May 2019 be noted. |
REQUESTS FOR REPORTS AND MEMORANDUMS
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Councillor Kath Presdee requested a memo to all Councillors regarding the replacing of old bins and if they are being recycled or repurposed. |
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Councillor Robin Cook has requested a review of Council’s use of Glyphosate weedkiller in the Penrith LGA. |
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Councillor Karen McKeown OAM requested a memo to all Councillors detailing Council’s role in the compliance of high rise buildings being erected in the Penrith LGA. |
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Councillor John Thain has requested a memo regarding the feasibility of the use of Li Fi Technology throughout the Penrith LGA. |
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Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM requested that RMS be contacted regarding the sequence of the traffic lights located at the intersection of Greenwood Parkway and the Northern Road. |
118 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kath Presdee seconded Councillor Aaron Duke that the meeting adjourn to the Committee of the Whole to deal with the following matters, the time being 8:13pm.
1 Presence of the Public
CW1 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Brian Cartwright seconded Councillor Todd Carney that the press and public be excluded from Committee of the Whole to deal with the following matters:
Outcome 1
2 Licence of suite 4 and part suite 3, 129-133 Henry Street, Penrith (Old Council Chambers) to Gateway Family Services
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 7
3 Penrith Aquatic and Leisure Limited
This item has been referred to Committee of the Whole as the report refers to personnel matters concerning particular individuals; AND 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.
The meeting resumed at 8:22pm and the General Manager reported that the Committee of the Whole met at 8:13pm on 24 June 2019, the following being present
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler OAM and Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Bernard Bratusa, Todd Carney, Brian Cartwright, Robin Cook, Marcus Cornish, Kevin Crameri OAM, Aaron Duke, Tricia Hitchen, Karen McKeown OAM, Kath Presdee 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 Licence of suite 4 and part suite 3, 129-133 Henry Street, Penrith (Old Council Chambers) to Gateway Family Services |
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RECOMMENDED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish. CW2 That: 1. The information contained in the report on Licence of suite 4 and part suite 3, 129-133 Henry Street, Penrith (Old Council Chambers) to Gateway Family Services be received 2. Council grant a new licence to Gateway Family Services as set out in the terms and conditions in this report 3. The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be placed on all necessary documents |
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RECOMMENDED on the MOTION of Councillor Brian Cartwright seconded Councillor Todd Carney. CW3 That: 1. The information contained in the report on Penrith Aquatic and Leisure Limited be received 2. Council recognise the Aquatic Business Unit Structure with a manager reporting to the Director City Services within the Organisational Structure. 3. Council adopt an appropriate Budget, as outlined in this report specifically for the purpose of aquatic operations. 4. Council endorse the proposed actions outlined in this report with a view to returning the operation of Aquatic facilities to Council’s direct control. 5. The Common Seal of the Council of the City of Penrith be affixed to all necessary documentation. |
ADOPTION OF Committee of the Whole
119 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM seconded Councillor John Thain that the recommendations contained in the Committee of the Whole and shown as CW1, CW2 and CW3 be adopted.
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UB 1 Committee of the Whole - Property on Station Street, Penrith |
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Councillor Bernard Bratusa requested that an item now be referred to Committee of the Whole, as the item 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. |
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120 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Bernard Bratusa seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish that the matter be brought forward and dealt with as a matter of urgency.
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler OAM, ruled that the matter was urgent and should be dealt with at the meeting.
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121 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Bernard Bratusa seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish that an item now be referred to Committee of the Whole, as the item 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. |
Committee of the Whole
122 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Bernard Bratusa seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish that the meeting adjourn to the Committee of the Whole to deal with the following matters, the time being 8:24pm.
1 Presence of the Public
CW4 RESOLVED on the motion of Councillor Bernard Bratusa seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish that the press and public be excluded from Committee of the Whole to deal with the following matters:
5 Property on Station Street, Penrith
This item has been referred to Committee of the Whole as the item 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.
The meeting resumed at 8:28pm and the General Manager reported that the Committee of the Whole met at 8:24pmon 24 June 2019, the following being present
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Ross Fowler OAM and Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Bernard Bratusa, Todd Carney, Brian Cartwright, Robin Cook, Marcus Cornish, Kevin Crameri OAM, Aaron Duke, Tricia Hitchen, Karen McKeown OAM, Kath Presdee 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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RECOMMENDED on the MOTION of Councillor Bernard Bratusa seconded Councillor Marcus Cornish CW5 That the information provided be received. |
ADOPTION OF Committee of the Whole
123 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Bernard Bratusa seconded Councillor John Thain that the recommendations contained in the Committee of the Whole and shown as CW4 and CW5, be adopted.
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 8:28pm.
I certify that these 12 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 24 June 2019.
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