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Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting
Cootamundra Meeting Space
6:00PM, Tuesday 26th June, 2018
Administration Centres: 1300 459 689 |
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Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting
Cootamundra Meeting Space
6:00PM, Tuesday 26th June, 2018
Administration Centres: 1300 459 689 |
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26 June 2018 |
MINUTES OF Cootamundra-Gundagai
Regional Council
Ordinary Council
Meeting
HELD AT THE Cootamundra
Meeting Space
ON Tuesday, 26 June
2018 AT 6:00PM
PRESENT: Cr Abb McAlister (Mayor), Cr Dennis Palmer (Deputy Mayor), Cr Leigh Bowden, Cr David Graham, Cr Gil Kelly, Cr Penny Nicholson, Cr Craig Stewart, Cr Charlie Sheahan
IN ATTENDANCE: Allen Dwyer (General Manager), Phil McMurray (Deputy General Manager) and Tim Swan (Manager Finance)
List of Speakers
1. Elise McGrath – Mrs McGrath addressed Council in relation to the annual financial contribution The Arts Centre Cootamundra (TACC) receives from Cootamundra - Gundagai Regional Council. She also impressed upon Council the need of the TACC to be able to employ staff to undertake the running of the Centre as opposed to reliance on volunteer staff.
Mrs McGrath provided an historical overview of the Centre and outlined the importance of the ongoing partnership between Council and TACC for the maintenance and future growth of this significant community asset.
Mrs McGrath detailed the many partnerships undertaken by TACC with Eastern Riverina Arts, various State Government departments and some of theatrical events presented at TACC by national companies due to the quality of TACC and uniqueness of its performance area.
2. Andrew Baber – Mr Baber offered his support to Mrs McGrath’s address to Council on TACC and also provided his own account of his involvement there, in the capacity as a volunteer, over several years. He recounted his experiences at TACC and also stressed the importance of the Centre in the community as a creative alternative to the usual social prospects in small rural areas. He described TACC as a vibrant centre, and place of interest, and highlighted the high regard in which it is held by many far and wide.
3. Betty Brown – Mrs Brown enquired as to why she had not received a response from Council in relation to correspondence, on the old Cootamundra Hospital, she had sent in May in relation to seeking support from Council to have the building heritage listed.
Mrs Brown described the poor conditions of the public toilets at various parks around town. She stressed the importance of providing clean and well maintained public amenities for not only locals, but travellers also in a bid to encourage visitors to stop and spend time in our towns.
4. Roslind Wight – Mrs Wight addressed Council in relation to the removal of items of historical significance from both Cootamundra and Gundagai offices and their return at the completion of office refurbishments. She opined the importance of the return of some of the more significant items in the offices for the community and also the importance of their visual presence for the communities. In particular, Mrs Wight noted the honour boards should be in the foyer area of Council’s Gundagai Chamber and not the library.
Mrs Wight raised environmental concerns with travelling stock on local roads currently being undertaken due to drought conditions. She emphasised the importance of Council monitoring travelling stock as often weeds and disease can be introduced due to droppings by the animals and the contaminants in their hooves. She also took the opportunity to compliment Glen McAtear, Council’s Senior Regulatory Officer, for his recent action on concerns she raised in relation to this matter. She impressed the significance of vigilance in relation to biosecurity in the Council area.
5. Mark Lake – Mr Lake addressed Council on behalf of Cootamundra Swimming Club and thanked the Councillors who attended a meeting of the Club in March, 2018. He outlined various matters in relation to the Cootamundra Swimming Pool, in particular the fees and charges for pool users. Mr Lake offered possible alternatives for Council for consideration in the coming financial year.
Mr Lake complimented the new shade sails which had been installed at both ends of the outdoor pool which will see swimming club members well shaded in the summer months.
6. Alan East – Mr East referred a previous Council meeting where he had raised at the public forum the matter of waste being collected on public holidays while other staff were enjoying the public holiday, and asked why Council’s practice of waste collection on public holidays is still being undertaken and why weekly collection of general waste is continuing?
Mr East also requested the Councillors contact details be included in the Council Newsletter and on the website so as to be available to the public.
The Chairperson acknowledged the Wiradjuri people who are the Traditional Custodians of the Land at which the meeting was held and paid his respects to Elders, both past and present, of the Wiradjuri Nation and extended that respect to other Aboriginal people who were present.
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Resolution 118/2018 Moved: Cr Dennis Palmer Seconded: Cr Charlie Sheahan The apology received from Cr Doug Phillips be accepted and leave of absence granted. |
Cr Penny Nicholson declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to item 8.2.5 Australian National Busking Championships Gundagai, due to her holding the position of Treasurer of ANBCG (Busking Competition Gundagai).
Cr David Graham declared a pecuniary interest in relation to the reference to Gundagai Pre-School in the correspondence to Steph Cooke, MP Member for Cootamundra dated 19th June, 2018 attached to the Mayoral Minute Report Item 6, due to his ownership of a building, via unit trust/ superannuation, that adjoins Gundagai Pre-School.
Cr Abb McAlister declared a significant non-pecuniary interest in relation to item 11.3 Application For Purchase 57 Banjo Paterson Drive - Gundagai, due to his franchise acting on behalf of a client to make an offer for the purchase of the property.
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5.1 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 22 May 2018 |
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Resolution 119/2018 Moved: Cr Dennis Palmer Seconded: Cr Charlie Sheahan The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 22 May 2018 be confirmed as a true and correct record of the meeting. |
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Note: It was noted that Cr Stewart did not attend the Stockinbingal Hall 355 Committee meeting at Stockinbingal on 31st May, 2018. Resolution 120/2018 Moved: Cr Abb McAlister Seconded: Cr Leigh Bowden The Mayoral Minutes and correspondence be received and noted. 1. A contribution of $2000 be made to the Stockinbingal Hall s355 Committee toward refurbishment work at the hall. |
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8.1 Development and Community Services Directorate
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8.1.1 Development Application Approvals for the Month of May |
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Resolution 121/2018 Moved: Cr Dennis Palmer Seconded: Cr Charlie Sheahan The information on Development Applications Approved in May, 2018 be noted. |
8.2 Corporate Services Directorate
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Resolution 122/2018 Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan Seconded: Cr Leigh Bowden 1. The Draft Digital Media Policy attached to the report be adopted. 2. The Digital Media Guideline, Style Guide and Writing Style Guide be noted. |
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Resolution 123/2018 Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan Seconded: Cr Dennis Palmer The Councillor annual fee of $11,860 and the Mayoral (Additional) annual fee of $25,880 for the 2018/19 financial year be adopted. |
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8.2.3 Draft use of information technology and communication devices |
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Resolution 124/2018 Moved: Cr Dennis Palmer Seconded: Cr Craig Stewart The Draft Use of Information Technology and Communication Devices Policy attached to the report be adopted. |
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8.2.4 DRAFT 2018/19 OPERATIONAL PLAN AND 2018/19 - 2020/21 DELIVERY PROGRAM |
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Resolution 125/2018 Moved: Cr Gil Kelly Seconded: Cr Leigh Bowden The draft 2018/19 Operational Plan (incorporating Revenue Policy, Fees & Charges and budget) and draft 2018/19-2020/21 Delivery Program and Long Term Financial Plan be adopted subject to the following amendments: 1. Hire of Cootamundra Stadium be fixed at $40 per hour 2. Fees and charges for the Cootamundra and Gundagai Swimming Centres be deferred pending a Councillor workshop to be conducted on 17th July, 2018. 3. Clarification of the charge for dumping of asbestos. 4. Cemetery fees for the lawn cemeteries being reduced by 20% in Cootamundra and increased by 20% in Gundagai. 5. Trade waste charges for Cootamundra be introduced from 1st July, 2019, following an extensive education campaign with affected ratepayers, to implement trade waste charges on a similar basis to those levied in Gundagai. |
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Note: Having disclosed a significant non-pecuniary interest in this item, Cr Penny Nicholson left the meeting at 7:50 pm. Resolution 126/2018 Moved: Cr Gil Kelly Seconded: Cr Dennis Palmer 1. Council approve the request for financial support to Gundagai Regional Enhancement Group in their application to host the Australian National Busking Championships as detailed in the report. 2. Council provide extra support to the event referred to in 1 above though the usual media platforms as required. At 7:55 pm, Cr Penny Nicholson returned to the meeting. |
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Resolution 127/2018 Moved: Cr Gil Kelly Seconded: Cr Craig Stewart The information provided on the REROC delegation to the Deputy Prime Minister and other Ministers on Thursday, 28th June, 2018 be noted. |
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Note: It was noted that the table relating to recommendation 20 (b) in the report was incorrect and should read as follows:
Resolution 128/2018 Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan Seconded: Cr Dennis Palmer FOR THE COOTAMUNDRA AREA (FORMERLY COOTAMUNDRA SHIRE COUNCIL)
1. ORDINARY RATES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 of the Local Government Act 1993 Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following rates and charges for the 2018/19 rating year:
a) A Farmland Category Rate of 0.310 cents in the dollar, for all rateable land within the Farmland Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 515 of the Local Government Act 1993, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016, with a minimum amount of $420.00 per assessment.
b) A Residential Category Rate of 0.292 cents in the dollar, with a base amount of $177.00 per assessment, for all rateable land within the Residential Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 516 of the Local Government Act 1993, excluding land that is subject to either Residential Sub-Category – Cootamundra Township, Residential Sub-Category - Outskirts or Residential Sub-Category – Village, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016. The base amount of $177.00 for the Residential Category is estimated to realise 34.83% of the total yield of this category.
c) A Residential Sub-Category – Cootamundra Township Rate of 1.234 cents in the dollar, for all rateable land within the Residential Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 516 of the Local Government Act 1993, and that is within the Cootamundra Township as defined on Map “A”, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016, with a minimum amount of $420.00 per assessment.
d) A Residential Sub-Category – Outskirts Rate of 0.327 cents in the dollar, with a base amount of $177.00 per assessment, for all rateable land within the Residential Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 516 of the Local Government Act 1993, and that is within the Cootamundra Outskirts area as defined on Map “B”, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016. The base amount of $177.00 for the Residential Sub-Category Outskirts is estimated to realise 29.12% of the total yield of this sub-category.
e) A Residential Sub-Category – Village Rate of 0.61 cents in the dollar, with a base amount of $177.00 per assessment, for all rateable land within the Residential Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 516 of the Local Government Act 1993, and that is within the villages of Stockinbingal or Wallendbeen, as defined on Maps “C” and “D” respectively, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016. The base amount of $177.00 for the Residential Sub-Category – Village is estimated to realise 48.67% of the total yield of this sub-category.
f) A Business Category Rate of 0.32 cents in the dollar, with a base amount of $228.00 per assessment, for all rateable land within the Business Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993, excluding land that is subject to either Business Sub-Category - Cootamundra Township Non Central Business District, Business Sub-Category - Cootamundra Central Business District, Business Sub-Category – Industrial Aerodrome, Business Sub-Category – Industrial Barnes Street, Business Sub-Category – Industrial East or Business Sub-Category – Industrial South, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016. The base amount of $228.00 for the Business Category is estimated to realise 42.73% of the total yield of this category.
g) A Business Sub-Category – Cootamundra Central Business District Rate of 3.243 cents in the dollar, for all rateable land within the Business Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993, and that is within the Cootamundra Central Business District area as defined on Map “E”, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016, with a minimum amount of $452.00 per assessment.
h) A Business Sub-Category – Cootamundra Township Non Central Business District Rate of 1.695 cents in the dollar, for all rateable land within the Business Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993, and that is within the Cootamundra Township Non Central Business District area as defined on Map “F”, excluding land that is subject to either Business Sub-Category – Industrial Aerodrome, Business Sub-Category – Industrial Barnes Street, Business Sub-Category – Industrial East or Business Sub-Category – Industrial South, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016, with a minimum amount of $452.00 per assessment.
i) A Business Sub-Category – Industrial Aerodrome Rate of 1.645 cents in the dollar, for all rateable land within the Business Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993, and that is within the Industrial Aerodrome area as defined on Map “G”, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016, with a minimum amount of $452.00 per assessment.
j) A Business Sub-Category – Industrial Barnes Street Rate of 1.645 cents in the dollar, for all rateable land within the Business Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993, and that is within the Industrial Barnes Street area as defined on Map “H”, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016, with a minimum amount of $452.00 per assessment.
k) A Business Sub-Category – Industrial East Rate of 1.645 cents in the dollar, for all rateable land within the Business Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993, and that is within the Industrial East area as defined on Map “I”, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016, with a minimum amount of $452.00 per assessment.
l) A Business Sub-Category – Industrial South Rate of 1.645 cents in the dollar, for all rateable land within the Business Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993, and that is within the Industrial South area as defined on Map “J”, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016, with a minimum amount of $452.00 per assessment.
m) A Mining Rate of 0.310 cents in the dollar, for all rateable land within the Mining Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 517 of the Local Government Act 1993, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016, with a minimum amount of $420.00 per assessment.
2. DOMESTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT CHARGES
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 535, 496 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993 Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following domestic waste management and waste management outskirts charges for the 2018/19 rating year:
a) Domestic Waste Management Charge of $394.00 per annual service for each parcel of rateable land within the Cootamundra Township as defined on Map “A” for which the service is available, excluding vacant and unoccupied land. The levying of such charge is to entitle the ratepayer to a regular weekly service of one 140 litre bin for domestic rubbish, a fortnightly service of one 240 litre bin for recyclable domestic rubbish and a fortnightly service of one 240 litre bin for green domestic waste.
b) Domestic Waste Management Village Charge of $394.00 per annual service for each parcel of rateable land within the villages of Stockinbingal or Wallendbeen, as defined on Maps “C” and “D” respectively, for which the service is available, excluding vacant and unoccupied land. The levying of such charge is to entitle the ratepayer to a regular weekly service of one 140 litre bin for domestic rubbish, a fortnightly service of one 240 litre bin for recyclable domestic rubbish and a fortnightly service of one 240 litre bin for green domestic waste.
c) Waste Management Outskirts Charge of $394.00 per annual service for each assessment of residential land outside of the Cootamundra Township as defined on Map “A”, and the villages of Stockinbingal or Wallendbeen as defined on Maps “C” and “D” respectively, for which the service is available and required. The levying of such charge is to entitle the ratepayer to a regular weekly service of one 140 litre bin for domestic rubbish, a fortnightly service of one 240 litre bin for recyclable domestic rubbish and a fortnightly service of one 240 litre bin for green domestic waste.
d) Domestic Waste Management Unoccupied Cootamundra Charge of $22.00 on each parcel of rateable land within the Residential - Cootamundra Township rating sub-category as defined on Map “A” for which a domestic waste management service is available but the land is vacant and unoccupied.
e) Domestic Waste Management Unoccupied Village Charge of $22.00 on each parcel of rateable land within the Residential - Stockinbingal or Residential – Wallendbeen rating sub-categories, as defined on Maps “C” and “D” respectively, for which a domestic waste management service is available but the land is vacant and unoccupied.
3. NON RESIDENTIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT CHARGES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following non-residential waste management charges for the 2018/19 rating year:
a) Non-Residential Waste Management Charge of $7.50 per service for the removal of waste (one 240 litre general waste pickup weekly and one 240 litre recyclable waste pickup fortnightly) from a non-residential premises for which the service is required; payable annually in advance, or by quarterly instalments. Each chargeable “service” is a collection of one 240 litre general waste bin once per week, so multiple services will be charged for multiple bins and/or multiple collections per week.
b) Non-Residential Waste Management Village Charge of $7.50 per service for the removal of waste (one 240 litre general waste pickup per week and one 240 litre recyclable waste pickup per fortnight) from a non-residential premises within the villages of Stockinbingal or Wallendbeen, as defined on Maps “C” and “D” respectively, for which the service is required; payable annually in advance, or by quarterly instalments. Each chargeable “service” is a collection of one 240 litre general waste bin once per week, so multiple services will be charged for multiple bins and/or multiple collections per week.
c) Non-Residential Green Waste Charge of $97.00 per service per annum of the removal of green waste (one 240 litre green waste pickup per fortnight) for a non-residential premises for which the service is required; payable annually in advance or by quarterly instalments.
d) Non-Residential Waste Management Re-establishment Charge of $22.00 per service for the re-establishment of a waste management service for a non-residential premises, requested within three months of discontinuation of the service.
4. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT CHARGES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 535, 496A and 510A of the Local Government Act 1993, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following annual stormwater management charges, in respect of occupied rateable land within the urban area of Cootamundra, excepting Council owned or controlled parks, land and buildings, or other land exempt as per Section 496A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, for the 2018/19 rating year:
a) Cootamundra Residential Stormwater Management Charge of $25.00 per annum per residential assessment of occupied rateable land within the township of Cootamundra as defined by Map “A”, excepting Council owned or controlled parks, lands and buildings, or other land exempt as per Section 496A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, and excluding land that is part of a residential strata allotment.
b) Cootamundra Residential Strata Stormwater Management Charge of $12.50 per annum per residential Strata assessment within the township of Cootamundra as defined by Map “A” excepting Council owned or controlled parks, lands and buildings, or other land exempt as per Section 496A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993.
c) Cootamundra Business Stormwater Management Charge of $25.00 for each 350 square meters of area of land or part thereof of land categorised as business, subject to a minimum of $25.00 per annum per assessment and a maximum charge of $100.00 per annum per assessment within the township of Cootamundra as defined by Maps “E”, “F”, “G”, “H”, “I”, and “J” excepting Council owned or controlled parks, lands and buildings, or other land exempt as per Section 496A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993.
5. VACANT WATER ACCESS CHARGES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following annual vacant water access charges for the 2018/19 rating year:
a) Vacant Residential Water Access Charge of $353.00 per annum per residential assessment to which the water supply is available but not connected.
b) Vacant Non Residential Water Access Charge of $418.00 per annum per non residential assessment to which the water supply is available but not connected, excepting any assessment to which a Vacant Non Residential Community Water Access Charge applies.
c) Vacant Non Residential Community Water Access Charge of $209.00 per annum per non residential assessment to which the water supply is available but not connected and whereby Council has by resolution identified the assessment as being subject to Vacant Non Residential Community Water Access charges.
6. WATER ACCESS CHARGES
The annual water access charges as identified below are charged quarterly in arrears.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following annual water access charges for the 2018/19 rating year:
a) Residential Water Access Charge on residential land to which the water supply is available and connected, excluding land that is part of a residential strata allotment, in accordance with the number and size of water service meters connected to the land as follows;
b) Residential Strata Water Access Charge of $353.00 per annum per residential Strata assessment for which the water supply is available and connected.
c) Non Residential Water Access Charge in respect of non-residential land to which the water supply is available and connected, excepting any parcel of land to which a Non Residential Community Water Access Charge applies and/or excluding land that is part of a strata allotment, in accordance with the number and size of water service meters connected to the parcel as follows (excluding fire service meters);
d) Non-Residential Strata Water Access Charge of $418.00 per annum per non-residential Strata assessment for which the water supply is available and connected.
e) Non Residential Community Water Access Charge in respect of non-residential land to which the water supply is available and connected, and whereby Council has by resolution identified the assessment as being subject to Non Residential Community Water Access charges, in accordance with the number and size of water service meters connected to the parcel as follows (excluding fire service meters);
7. VACANT SEWER ACCESS CHARGES In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following annual vacant sewer access charges for the 2018/19 rating year:
a) Vacant Residential Sewer Access Charge of $220.00 per annum per residential assessment to which sewerage services are available but not connected.
b) Vacant Non Residential Sewer Access Charge of $220.00 per annum per non-residential assessment to which sewerage services are available but not connected, excepting any parcel of land to which a Vacant Non Residential Community Sewer Access Charge applies.
c) Vacant Non Residential Community Sewer Access Charge of $110.00 per annum per non-residential assessment to which sewerage services are available but not connected, and whereby Council has by resolution identified the assessment as being subject to Vacant Non Residential Community Sewer Access charges.
8. SEWER ACCESS CHARGES
The annual sewer access charges as identified below are charged quarterly in arrears.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following annual sewer access charges for the 2018/19 rating year:
a) Residential Sewer Access Charge of $441.00 per annum per residence to which sewerage services are available and connected.
b) Non Residential Sewer Access Charge in respect of non-residential land to which sewerage services are available and connected, excepting any parcel of land to which a Non Residential Community Sewer Access Charge applies, in accordance with the number and size of the water service meters connected to the land as follows (excluding fire service meters);
c) Non Residential Community Sewer Access Charge in respect of non-residential land to which a sewerage service is available and connected, and whereby Council has by resolution identified the assessment as being subject to Non Residential Community Sewer Access charges, in accordance with the number and size of water service meters connected to the land as follows (excluding fire service meters);
d) On-Site Sewerage Management Administration Charge of $20.00 per annum per assessment to which on-site sewerage services are available and connected.
e) The minimum total annual charge for combined sewerage access charges and sewer usage charges for a Non Residential property, other than property to which a Non Residential Community Sewer Access or Vacant Non Residential Community Sewer Access Charge applies, shall be $441.00 per annum per assessment.
9. WATER CONSUMPTION CHARGES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 502 of the Local Government Act 1993, Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following water consumption charges for the 2018/19 rating year:
a) Residential Water Usage Charge on all residential land connected to the water supply based on actual usage of $2.1400 per kilolitre (including water supply by fire service meters).
b) Non Residential Water Usage Charge on all non-residential land connected to the water supply, excepting any land to which a Non Residential Community Water Usage Charge applies, based on actual usage of $2.3500 per kilolitre (including water supply by fire service meters).
c) Non Residential Community Water Usage Charge on all land connected to the water supply, and whereby Council has by resolution identified the assessment as being subject to Non Residential Community Water Usage charges, based on actual usage of $1.7700 per kilolitre (including water supply by fire service meters).
10. SEWER USAGE CHARGES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 502 of the Local Government Act 1993, Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following sewer usage charges for the 2018/19 rating year:
a) Sewer Usage Charge on all non-residential land connected to the sewerage service of $2.5000 per kilolitre of the volume of sewerage discharged (including water supply by fire service meters).
The volume of sewerage discharged shall be calculated by multiplying the volume of water measured at the water meter(s) connected to the property, based on actual usage per kilolitre, by the sewerage discharge factors (SDF) for the predominant use of the property as follows:
b) The minimum total annual charge for combined sewerage access charges and sewer usage charges for a Non Residential property, other than property to which a Non Residential Community Sewer Access or Vacant Non Residential Community Sewer Access Charge applies, shall be $441.00 per annum per assessment.
11. INTEREST ON OVERDUE RATES AND CHARGES
In accordance with Section 566(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, Council set the interest rate on overdue rates and charges for the 2018/19 rating year at 7.5% per annum, calculated on a daily basis.
12. COMMUNITY BASED NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the assessments shown below as being those assessments to which the Non Residential Community Water Access Charges, Non Residential Community Sewer Access Charges, Non Residential Community Water Usage Charges and Non Residential Community Sewer Usage Charges shall apply:
RECOMMENDATION FOR THE GUNDAGAI AREA (FORMERLY GUNDAGAI SHIRE COUNCIL)
13. ORDINARY RATES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 of the Local Government Act 1993 Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following rates and charges for the 2018/19 rating year: a) A Farmland Category Rate of 0.413 cents in the dollar, for all rateable land within the Farmland Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 515 of the Local Government Act 1993, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016, with a minimum amount of $325 per assessment. b) A Residential Category Rate of 0.64 cents in the dollar, for all rateable land within the Residential Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 516 of the Local Government Act 1993, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016, with a minimum amount of $325 per assessment. c) A Business Category Rate of 1.13 cents in the dollar, for all rateable land within the Business Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016, with a minimum amount of $525 per assessment. d) A Mining Category Rate of 0.413 cents in the dollar, for all rateable land within the Mining Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 517 of the Local Government Act 1993, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016, with a minimum amount of $325 per assessment.
14. SPECIAL RATES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 AND 495 of the Local Government Act 1993 Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following rates and charges for the 2018/19 rating year: a) A Town Improvement District (TID) Rate of 0.35 cents in the dollar, for all rateable land within the Gundagai Town Improvement District as defined by resolution No.210 of the Council Meeting of 14 April 1998, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2016, with a minimum amount of $219 per assessment.
15. WASTE MANAGEMENT CHARGES
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 535, 496 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993 Council hereby resolves to make the following domestic waste management and waste management charges for the 2018-19 rating year: a) Residential Domestic Waste Management Charge of $419.00 per annual service for each parcel of rateable residential land within the Gundagai Scavenging area for which the service is available, excluding vacant and unoccupied land. The levying of such charge is to entitle the ratepayer to a regular weekly service of one 120 litre bin for domestic rubbish and a fortnightly service of one 240 litre bin for recyclable domestic rubbish.
b) Non-Residential Waste Management Charge of $419.00 per annual service for each parcel of non-residential rateable land within the Gundagai Scavenging area for which the service is available, excluding vacant and unoccupied land. The levying of such charge is to entitle the ratepayer to a regular weekly service of one 240 litre bin for domestic waste and a fortnightly service of one 240 litre bin for recyclable waste. Non-residential rateable land within the central business district area is provided with a bi-weekly collection service and levied a minimum charge of 2 services per week.
c) Organics Charge of $56.00 per annual service for each parcel of rateable residential land within the Gundagai Scavenging area for which the service is available, excluding vacant and unoccupied land. The levying of such charge is to entitle the ratepayer to a regular fortnightly service of one 240 litre bin for green domestic waste. d) Domestic Waste Management Unoccupied Gundagai Charge of $22 on each parcel of rateable land within the Gundagai Scavenging area for which a domestic waste management service is available but the land is vacant and unoccupied. e) Rural Waste Charge of $60 on each parcel of rateable land outside the Gundagai Scavenging area. The levying of such charge is to entitle the ratepayer to dispose of domestic waste and domestic recyclables at one of the 4 transfer stations located at Coolac, Muttama, Nangus & Tumblong villages. 16. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT CHARGE
In accordance with the provisions of Section 535, 496A and 510A of the Local Government Act 1993, Council hereby resolves to make the following annual stormwater management charges, in respect of occupied rateable land within the Town Improvement District area of Gundagai, excepting Council owned or controlled parks, land and buildings, or other land exempt as per Section 496A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, for the 2018-19 rating year:
a) Stormwater Management Charge of $25.00 per annum per assessment of occupied rateable land within the Town Improvement District area, excluding land that is part of a residential strata allotment.
b) Strata Stormwater Management Charge of $12.50 per annum per residential Strata assessment within the Town Improvement District area. 17. UNCONNECTED WATER ACCESS CHARGES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council hereby resolves to make the following annual unconnected water access charges for the 2018-19 rating year: a) Unconnected Residential Water Access Charge of $219.00 per annum per residential assessment to which the water supply is available but not connected.
b) Unconnected Non Residential Water Access Charge of $219.00 per annum per non-residential assessment to which the water supply is available but not connected.
18. WATER ACCESS CHARGES
The annual water access charges as identified below are charged quarterly in arrears. In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council hereby resolves to make the following annual water access charges for the 2018-19 rating year:
a) Residential Water Access Charge of $219.00 per annum per residential assessment to which the water supply is available and connected.
b) Non Residential Water Access Charge in respect of non-residential land to which the water supply is available and connected, in accordance with the number and size of water service meters connected to the parcel as follows;
19. UNCONNECTED SEWER ACCESS CHARGES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council hereby resolves to make the following annual unconnected sewer access charges for the 2018-19 rating year: a) Unconnected Residential Sewer Access Charge of $122.00 per annum per residential assessment to which sewerage services are available but not connected. b) Unconnected Non Residential Sewer Access Charge of $122.00 per annum per non-residential assessment to which sewerage services are available but not connected. 20. SEWER ACCESS CHARGES
The annual sewer access charges as identified below are charged quarterly in arrears. In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council hereby resolves to make the following annual sewer access charges for the 2018-19 rating year: a) Residential Sewer Access Charge of $777.00 per annum per residence to which sewerage services are available and connected. b) Non Residential Sewer Access Charge in respect of non-residential land to which sewerage services are available and connected, in accordance with the number and size of the water service meters connected to the land as follows;
The minimum total annual charge for combined sewerage access charges and sewer usage charges for a Non Residential property shall be $777.00 per annum per assessment.
21. WATER CONSUMPTION CHARGES
In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 502 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council hereby resolves to make the following water consumption charges for the 2018-19 rating year: a) Residential Water Usage Charge on all residential land connected to the water supply based on actual usage;
b) Non Residential Water Usage Charge on all non-residential land connected to the water supply, based on actual usage of $2.19 per kilolitre. 22. SEWER USAGE CHARGES In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 502 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council hereby resolves to make the following sewer usage charges for the 2018-19 rating year: a) Sewer Usage Charge on all non-residential land connected to the sewerage service of $3.08 per kilolitre of the volume of sewerage discharged. The volume of sewerage discharged shall be calculated by multiplying the volume of water measured at the water meter(s) connected to the property, based on actual usage per kilolitre, by the sewerage discharge factors (SDF) for the predominant use of the property as follows:
The minimum total annual charge for combined sewerage access charges and sewer usage charges for a Non Residential property shall be $777.00 per annum per assessment.
23. TRADE WASTE CHARGES The annual trade waste charges as identified below are charged bi-annual in arrears. In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 502 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council hereby resolves to make the following trade waste charges for the 2018-19 rating year:
a) Trade Waste Annual Fee on non-residential land connected to the sewerage service of $224.00 where liquid trade waste is discharged.
b) Trade Waste Usage Charge on all non-residential land connected to the sewerage service of $4.00 per kilolitre of the estimated volume of liquid trade waste discharged to the sewerage system with prescribed pre-treatment. The volume of liquid trade waste discharged shall be calculated by multiplying the volume of water measured at the water meter(s) connected to the property, based on actual usage per kilolitre, by the trade waste discharge factors (TWDF) for the predominant use of the property as follows:
24. INTEREST ON OVERDUE RATES & CHARGES
In accordance with Section 566(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, Council set the interest rate on overdue rates and charges for the 2018-19 rating year at 7.5% per annum, calculated on a daily basis.
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Resolution 129/2018 Moved: Cr Gil Kelly Seconded: Cr David Graham The Investment Reports as at 31st May, 2018 be received and noted |
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8.2.9 Cootamundra and Gundagai Libraries Report April - June, 2018 |
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Resolution 130/2018 Moved: Cr Leigh Bowden Seconded: Cr Craig Stewart The April – June Report for Cootamundra and Gundagai Libraries be noted. |
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Resolution 131/2018 Moved: Cr Dennis Palmer Seconded: Cr Charlie Sheahan The report on the Councillor Workshop held on Thursday, 21st June, 2018 be received and noted subject to the following amendments: · In attendance – Mark Ellis, Manager Civil Works; · Asset Management Plan Workshop to be held in Cootamundra on Tuesday, 17th July, 2018 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm; · Works to Yass Road – In order to aid with development along Yass Road, Council has agreed to undertake road and electrical upgrades work. An additional $800,000 needs to be added to the budget to cover the expected costs of these works. $360,000 of these works will be funded by sale of land with the remainder to be funded from the development reserve. Council has been in consultation with the NSW State Government regarding funding of this and it is believed these works can be funded by a grant. Until that is confirmed the budget will show the funding from Council’s own sources. · Sheridan Street roundabout – The original cost estimate for this project was $250,000. This intersection is on a defined B-Double route making it necessary to comply with B-Double access guidelines. This was not factored in on the original cost estimate. An additional $250,000 is required to build the roundabout to the necessary standard bringing the total cost to $500,000. This estimate does not include possible land acquisition costs if that becomes necessary. Design work is continuing to ensure the most cost effective option is determined. · Value Capture Principle – Council to investigate the feasibility of implementing through a Planning Agreement by which the Council captures, for the benefit of the community, a share of the unearned increment to developers in land value increases arising from an instrument change.
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Resolution 132/2018 Moved: Cr Dennis Palmer Seconded: Cr Craig Stewart The June Operations Update report be received |
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Resolution 133/2018 Moved: Cr Dennis Palmer Seconded: Cr Charlie Sheahan The report on the NSW Local Roads Congress attached to the report be noted |
8.4 Asset Management Directorate
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9 Motion of which Notice has been Given
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9.1 Notice of Motion - Feasibilty Study on Development of Footpath from Town to Cemetery |
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Resolution 134/2018 Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan Seconded: Cr Gil Kelly Council investigate the feasibility of providing a safe and accessible pedestrian pathway to link the Cootamundra town centre and the cemetery on Yass Road with a report to be submitted to the Ordinary Meeting of Council following the completion of the feasibility study. The pathway, ideally, would cater to pedestrians, cyclists and personal mobility vehicles. |
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9.2 Notice of Motion - Reports by Councillors and Council Staff Following Attendance at Conferences |
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Resolution 135/2018 Moved: Cr Leigh Bowden Seconded: Cr Craig Stewart That Councillors and Council Staff who attend conferences, forums and meetings to represent Council provide a brief written report to be included in the Business Papers for the following Ordinary Council Meeting |
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9.3 Notice of Motion - Encouraging the Community to Advise Council of Public Events |
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Resolution 136/2018 Moved: Cr Leigh Bowden Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson That Council encourage the community to inform Council about any public events that are occurring in the region and, if appropriate, invite Councillors to attend. |
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Resolution 137/2018 Moved: Cr Dennis Palmer Seconded: Cr Craig Stewart The Questions with Notice from Councillors and related responses from Council officers be noted. |
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Resolution 140/2018 Moved: Cr Dennis Palmer Seconded: Cr Craig Stewart 1. Items 11.2 and 11.3 be considered in closed Council at which the press and public are excluded in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and related public interest reasons detailed. 2. In accordance with section 11 (2) and (3) of the Local Government Act, 1993, the reports, correspondence and other documentation relating to Items 11.2 and 11.3 be withheld from the press and public. 11.2 Claron Estate Provisions for Confidentiality Section 10A (2) (c) – The Confidential Report contains information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business. Public Interest It is considered that discussion on this matter in open Council would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it would prejudice Council's ability to secure the optimum outcome for the community. 11.3 Application for Purchase 57 Banjo Paterson Drive - Gundagai Provisions for Confidentiality Section 10A (2) (c) – The Confidential Report contains information that would, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business. Public Interest It is considered that discussion on this matter in open Council would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it would prejudice Council's ability to secure the optimum outcome for the community.
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Resolution 141/2018 Moved: Cr Dennis Palmer Seconded: Cr Charlie Sheahan 1. The General Manager be delegated authority to negotiate the sale of the eleven blocks in accordance with the recommendation contained in the report. 2. Authority be granted to affix the Common Seal of Council to the necessary documents Carried |
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11.3 Application for Purchase 57 Banjo Paterson Drive - Gundagai |
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Note: Having disclosed a significant non-pecuniary interest in this item, Cr Abb McAlister left the meeting at 8:20pm. Resolution 142/2018 Moved: Cr David Graham Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson 1. The recommendation contained in the report be adopted; and 2. Authority be granted to affix the Common Seal of Council to the necessary documents. At 8:26 pm, Cr Abb McAlister returned to the meeting. |
11.4 Resumption of Open Council Meeting
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Resolution 143/2018 Moved: Cr Gil Kelly Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson The Open Council meeting resume. |
11.8 Announcement of Closed Council Resolutions
Note: The Chairperson announced the resolutions made in Closed Council.
The Meeting closed at 8:27pm.
The minutes of this meeting were confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 31st July, 2018.
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