Agenda of Ordinary Council Meeting - Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes

18 April 2023

MINUTES OF Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
Ordinary Council Meeting
HELD AT THE Alby Schultz meeting Centre, Cootamundra
ON Tuesday, 18 April 2023 AT 6:00PM

PRESENT: Cr Charlie Sheahan (Mayor), Cr Les Boyd, Cr Logan Collins, Cr David Graham, Cr Gil Kelly, Cr Abb McAlister, Cr Penny Nicholson

IN ATTENDANCE: Steve McGrath (Interim General Manager), Paul Woods (Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD), Matt Stubbs (Deputy General Manager - Operations), Linda Wiles (Manager Business), Zac Mahon (Manager Finance), Stephen Targett (Acting Manager Engineering Gundagai)

1 Acknowledgement of Country

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.

Adjourn Meeting For Open Forum

Resolution 084/2023

Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan

Seconded: Cr Gil Kelly

Council adjourn for Open Forum.

Carried

2 Open Forum

List of Speakers

1. Steve Mills – Muttama Creek Regeneration Group Minutes

Resume Open Meeting

Resolution 085/2023

Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan

Seconded: Cr Les Boyd

Council resume the Open Meeting.

Carried

3 Apologies

Resolution 086/2023

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr David Graham

Apologies from Cr Leigh Bowden and Cr Trevor Glover be received and leave of absence granted.

Carried

4 Disclosures of Interest

8.2.1 Gundagai Business Network – request for support:

Councillor Penny Nicholson disclosed a less than significant Non-Pecuniary interest in this item for the reason that Cr Nicholson is a committee member of the Gundagai Business Network.

Suspension of Standing Orders

Resolution 087/2023

Moved: Cr Penny Nicholson

Seconded: Cr David Graham

A motion was moved that Council suspend standing orders to enable a presentation by Brad Bohun from Crowe Auditors, Council’s external auditor, regarding the Financial Statements for the period ending 30 June 2022.

Carried

Resumption of Standing Orders

Resolution 088/2023

Moved: Cr Logan Collins

Seconded: Cr Les Boyd

A motion was moved that Council resume standing orders.

Carried

8.3.1 Presentation of Audited Financial Statements

Resolution 089/2023

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Les Boyd

The General Purpose Financial Statements, Special Purpose Financial Statements and Special Schedules for the year ended 30^th June 2022 be adopted following consideration of any submission received.

Carried

Suspension of Standing Orders

Resolution 090/2023

Moved: Cr Logan Collins

Seconded: Cr Les Boyd

A motion was moved that Council suspend standing orders to enable a presentation by Inspector Nadine Roberts, Riverina Police District Officer in Charge of Cootamundra.

Carried

Resumption of Standing Orders

Resolution 091/2023

Moved: Cr Logan Collins

Seconded: Cr Les Boyd

A motion was moved that Council resume standing orders.

Carried

Riverina Police District, Officer in Charge of Cootamundra, Inspector Nadine Roberts gave a presentation to Council and the community. Inspector Roberts introduced the Riverina Police District Senior Management Team and provided an update on local crime statistics for the Local Government Area.

5 Confirmation of Minutes

5.1 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 28 March 2023

Resolution 092/2023

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr David Graham

1. The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 28 March 2023 be confirmed as a true and correct record of the meeting.

2. The Confidential Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 28 March 2023 be confirmed as a true and correct record of the meeting.

Carried

6 Mayoral Minutes

6.1 Mayoral Minute - Councillor Engagement

Resolution 093/2023

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Les Boyd

The information in the Councillor Engagements Mayoral Minute be received and noted.

Carried

7 Reports from Committees

Nil

8 General Manager’s Report

8.1 General Manager Office

Nil

8.2 Business

8.2.1 Gundagai Business Network - Request for Support

Resolution 094/2023

Moved: Cr Logan Collins

Seconded: Cr Gil Kelly

1. Council accept the attached correspondence provided by Sharon Elworthy of the Gundagai Business Network, dated 5^th April 2023.

2. Gundagai Business Network be encouraged to apply via Council’s Community Donations Program to cover Christmas celebrations.

3. Gundagai Business Network be further encouraged to enter into an MOU with Council for the next 12 months, allowing funding to be included in the 2023/2024 budget.

4. Council initiate contact and arrange a meeting with Gundagai Business Network committee representatives to discuss a plan for 2023 Christmas celebrations in Gundagai.

Carried

8.2.2 Designated Officers

Resolution 095/2023

Moved: Cr Penny Nicholson

Seconded: Cr David Graham

The staff holding the positions listed in table A, in the report, be classified as designated persons for the purposes of completion of disclosures in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

Carried

8.2.3 Stockinbingal Ellwood's Hall s.355 Committee Meeting Minutes

Resolution 096/2023

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Logan Collins

1. The Minutes of the Stockinbingal Ellwood’s Hall s.355 Committee meeting held 23 March 2023 attached to the report be, received and noted.

2. The proposed 2023/2024 schedule of hall hire charges for the Stockinbingal Ellwood’s Hall, attached to the report, be listed in the 2023/2024 CGRC Operational Plan Fees and Charges.

Carried

8.2.4 Wallendbeen Memorial Hall s.355 Committee Meeting Minutes, Membership and Fees

Resolution 097/2023

Moved: Cr Abb McAlister

Seconded: Cr Gil Kelly

1. The Minutes and supporting documentation of the Wallendbeen Memorial Hall s.355 Committee Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 15 March 2023, attached to the report, be received and noted.

2. The office bearers and membership of the Wallendbeen Memorial Hall s.355 Committee as detailed in the report and attached AGM minutes, be endorsed.

3. The proposed 2023/2024 schedule of hall hire charges for the Wallendbeen Memorial Hall, attached to the report, be listed in the 2023/24 CGRC Operational Plan Fees and Charges.

4. The letter of appreciation to Council, from the Wallendbeen Memorial Hall s.355 Committee, attached to the report, be received and noted.

Carried

8.3 Finance

8.3.2 CGRC Budget Result Report 2021/22

Resolution 098/2023

Moved: Cr Penny Nicholson

Seconded: Cr David Graham

The CGRC Budget Result for 2021/22 be received and noted

Carried

8.3.3 Finance Update - Operational and Capital Income & Expenditure

Resolution 099/2023

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Logan Collins

The Finance Update report, be received and noted.

Carried

8.3.4 Restricted Cash Reconciliation

Resolution 100/2023

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Les Boyd

The Restricted Cash Reconciliation report, be received and noted.

Carried

8.3.5 Investment Report - March 2023

Resolution 101/2023

Moved: Cr Abb McAlister

Seconded: Cr Logan Collins

The report detailing Council Cash and Investments as at 31 March 2023, be received and noted.

Carried

8.3.6 Procurement Policy

Resolution 102/2023

Moved: Cr Abb McAlister

Seconded: Cr Les Boyd

The Draft Procurement Policy, attached to the report, be adopted.

Carried

8.3.7 Pensioner Concession Policy

Resolution 103/2023

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Logan Collins

The Draft Pensioner Concession Policy, attached to the report, be adopted.

Carried

8.3.8 Rates & Charges Financial Hardship Policy

Resolution 104/2023

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Abb McAlister

The Draft Rates & Charges Financial Hardship Policy, attached to the report, be adopted.

Carried

8.3.9 Concealed Water Leak Policy

Resolution 105/2023

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson

The Draft Concealed Water Leak Policy, attached to the report, be adopted.

Carried

8.3.10 Debt Recovery Policy

Resolution 106/2023

Moved: Cr Logan Collins

Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson

The Draft Debt Recovery Policy, attached to the report, be adopted.

Carried

8.4 Sustainable Development

8.4.1 Development Applications Approved March 2023

Resolution 107/2023

Moved: Cr Les Boyd

Seconded: Cr Logan Collins

The information on Development Applications approved in March 2023, be received and noted.

Carried

8.5 Engineering Cootamundra

8.5.1 Pedestrain Access and Mobility Plans 2023-2033

Resolution 108/2023

Moved: Cr Logan Collins

Seconded: Cr Abb McAlister

The draft Cootamundra & Villages Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan 2023-2033 and the Gundagai & Villages Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan 2022-2033, attached to the report, be formally endorsed.

Carried

8.5.2 CGRC Engineering Report - April 2023

Resolution 109/2023

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Les Boyd

The CGRC Engineering Report for the month of April 2023 be noted.

Carried

8.6 Engineering Gundagai

Nil

8.7 Regional Services Gundagai

Nil

8.8 Regional Services Cootamundra

8.8.1 Draft Regional Waste Management & Resource Recovery Strategy 2022-2027

Resolution 110/2023

Moved: Cr Les Boyd

Seconded: Cr Abb McAlister

The draft Regional Waste Management & Resource Recovery Strategy 2022-2027 as submitted to Council on the 28 February 2023, be referred back to REROC for consideration and appropriate action.

Carried

9 Motion of which Notice has been Given

Nil

10 Questions with Notice

10.1 Questions with Notice

Resolution 111/2023

Moved: Cr Penny Nicholson

Seconded: Cr Logan Collins

The Questions with Notice from Councillors and related responses from Council officers be noted.

Carried

11 Confidential Items

11.1 Closed Council Report

Resolution 112/2023

Moved: Cr Les Boyd

Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson

1. Item 11.2 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 Item 11.2 be withheld from the press and public.

Carried

11.3 Resumption of Open Council Meeting

Resolution 113/2023

Moved: Cr Logan Collins

Seconded: Cr Gil Kelly

The Open Council meeting resume.

Carried

11.4 Announcement of Closed Council Resolutions

Note: The Chairperson announced that the recommendations within Report 11.2 were adopted however the matter remains confidential at this point in time.

The Meeting closed at 7:36pm.

The minutes of this meeting were confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 23 May 2023.


CHAIRPERSON	GENERAL MANAGER

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

23 May 2023

6 Mayoral Minutes

6.1 Mayoral Minute - Councillor Engagement

DOCUMENT NUMBER	390571
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Charlie Sheahan, Mayor
REPORTING OFFICER	Charlie Sheahan, Mayor
ATTACHMENTS	Nil

To keep the community aware of Councillor and my engagements, on behalf of Council I intend to provide regular updates through my Mayoral Minutes.

Recommendation

The information in the Councillor Engagements Mayoral Minute be received and noted.

18 April 2023

Crs Collins, Graham, Glover, Kelly, McAlister, Nicholson and I attended a Workshop and Council Meeting in Gundagai.

25 April 2023

Cr Collins, and I attended the Anzac Day Memorial service in Cootamundra.

Cr McAlister attended the Anzac Day Dawn service and the RSL Sub-branch Luncheon in Gundagai.

Crs Kelly and Collins attended the Anzac Day Dawn service in Cootamundra.

Cr Glover attended the Anzac Day service in Stockinbingal.

26 April 2023

I, Cr Sheahan (Mayor) attended a meeting with the Interim General Manager and Deputy GMs.

I, Cr Sheahan (Mayor) attended a meeting with the Murrumbidgee Local Health District and the Interim General Manager.

27 April 2023

Cr Glover and I met with Mr Rick Martin and surveyed water/flood issues at the back of his property.

Cr McAlister attended a Goldenfields Water Council meeting.

28 April 2023

I, Cr Sheahan (Mayor) attended the Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils (REROC) and Joint Organisations (JO) Board meetings with the Interim General Manager.

I, Cr Sheahan (Mayor) attended an Office of Local Government (OLG) meeting with the Interim General Manager.

2 May 2023

Cr Bowden, and I attended a meeting with the Interim General Manager and Deputy GMs.

4 May 2023

Cr Collins, and I attended the Cootamundra Sport Foundation Awards Presentation.

9 May 2023

Cr Bowden, and I attended a meeting with the Interim General Manager.

Crs Bowden, Boyd, Graham, Glover, McAlister, Nicholson and I attended a Workshop in Cootamundra.

Crs Bowden, Boyd, Collins, Graham, Glover, McAlister, Nicholson, and I attended the Cootamundra Floodplain Management Study Community Meeting.

10May 2023

Cr Glover attended a Muttama Hall s.355 Committee meeting, which was cancelled due to lack of forum.

11 May 2023

Cr Collins attended a Cootamundra Gundagai Local Traffic Committee meeting.

16 May 2023

Cr Collins attended a Local Rescue Committee meeting and a Local Emergency Management Committee meeting.

Cr Bowden attended the Destination NSW Riverina Murray Agritourism Strategy Development Community Workshop.

Cr Bowden attended a meeting with the Interim General Manager and Deputy GMs.

18 May 2023

Cr Bowden attended the Art Centre Cootamundra s.355 Committee meeting.

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

23 May 2023

6.2 Mayoral Minute - Damaging increase in Emergency Services Levy Costs

DOCUMENT NUMBER	391268
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Charlie Sheahan, Mayor
REPORTING OFFICER	Charlie Sheahan, Mayor
ATTACHMENTS	Nil

Recommendation

THAT:

1. Council writes to the Treasurer, the Minister for Emergency Services, the Minister for Local Government and local State Member(s):

a. Expressing Council’s strong opposition to the NSW Government’s last minute decision to impose an enormous Emergency Services Levy (ESL) cost increase on councils for 2023/24 by scrapping the ESL subsidy for councils and at a time after Council has publicly advertised its Operational Plan and annual budget to the community;

b. Noting that as a consequence of the unannounced 73% increase in the State Emergency Service budget and an 18% increase in the Fire and Rescue NSW budget, Council’s 5.0% rate increase to provide essential community services and infrastructure has been significantly eroded.

c. Advising that the Government’s decision may/will lead to a reduction in important local services and/or the cancellation of necessary infrastructure projects;

d. Calling on the NSW Government to take immediate action to:

i. restore the ESL subsidy in 2023/24

ii. urgently introduce legislation to decouple the ESL from the rate peg to enable councils to recover the full cost

iii. develop a fairer, more transparent and financially sustainable method of funding critically important emergency services in consultation with local government.

2. Council writes to the Chair of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) advising that Council’s forced emergency services contribution is manifestly disproportionate to the 2023/24 rate cap, which has resulted in additional financial stress.

3. Council writes to the President of LGNSW seeking the Association’s ongoing advocacy to bring about a relief in the burden of Councils’ emergency services contribution.

Report

I am calling on Councillors to support representations to the NSW Government in response to the highly damaging increase in the Emergency Services Levy (ESL) imposed on all councils without warning for the 2023/24 financial year.

The ESL is a cost imposed on councils and insurance policy holders to fund the emergency services budget in NSW. The majority is paid as part of insurance premiums, with a further 11.7 per cent funded by councils and 14.6% by the NSW Government. The ESL represents cost shifting at its worse, as it is imposed on councils without any mechanism for councils to recover costs.

The levy increase for the State’s 128 councils in 2023/24 amounts to almost $77 million, with the total cost imposed on the local government sector increasing from $143 million in the current financial year to $219 million next year. This represents a 53.1% increase, completely dwarfing the IPART baseline rate peg of 3.7% for 2023/24, and Council’s rate increase of 5.0%.

Reporting suggests that the increase in costs this year reflects a 73% increase in the State Emergency Service budget and an 18.5% funding increase to Fire and Rescue NSW. The impact of these large increases on councils’ finances will be particularly severe in 2023/24 as a result of the NSW Government deciding to scrap the subsidy for council ESL payments.

For many councils, the unexpected cost hit will absorb almost all of their IPART-approved rate rise for this year and in some cases absorb more than 100%. This is placing local government budgets under enormous pressure as they struggle from the combined impact of the pandemic, extreme weather events, high inflation and wage increases.

IPART-approved rate rises are intended to compensate for the impacts of inflation and increases in council costs. Instead, the rate increase will have to be largely diverted to the significantly higher ESL payments this year. NSW councils will have no option other than to make cuts to infrastructure and services expenditure.

For Council, the ESL has increased by $34,901.39 for 2023/24, bringing the total Council contribution to $731,148.59. This amounts to 5.76% of the expected increase in rate income for 2023/24.

The timing of this development is particularly challenging for councils as it comes so late in the local government budgeting cycle, well after IPART’s rate determination for the coming financial year.

All councils strongly support a well-funded emergency services sector and the critical contribution of emergency services workers and volunteers (many of whom are councillors and council staff). However, it is essential that these services be supported through an equitable, transparent and sustainable funding model.

Local Government NSW has raised the serious concerns of the local government sector with the NSW Government and is seeking the support of councils across NSW in amplifying this advocacy.

This Mayoral Minute recommends that Council call on the NSW Government to take immediate action to:

a. restore the ESL subsidy,

b. decouple the ESL from the rate peg to enable councils to recover the full cost

c. develop a fairer, more transparent and financially sustainable method of funding critically important emergency services.

The Mayoral Minute also recommends that Council write to IPART advising of the financial sustainability impacts on of the ESL.

Cootamundra-Gundagai Local Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes

11 May 2023

MINUTES OF Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
Cootamundra-Gundagai Local Traffic Committee Meeting
HELD AT THE Alby Schultz Meeting Centre, Cootamundra
ON Thursday, 11 May 2023 AT 10:00am

PRESENT: Gwen Norman (Local Electorate Representative), Logan Collins (Cr), Greg Mineham (Community & Safety Support Officer Transport for NSW), Sergeant Steven Magnone (Traffic and Highway Patrol Gundagai)

IN ATTENDANCE: Mark Ellis (Manager Engineering Cootamundra), Stephen Targett (Acting Manager Engineering Gundagai), Kylie Grybaitis (Road Safety Officer)

1 Acknowledgement of Country

2 Apologies

Leading Senior Constable Paul Kemp (Riverina Highway Patrol Cootamundra)

3 Disclosures of Interest

Nil

4 Reports

2.1 Driveway Safety at 489 Muttama Road, Muttama

Recommendation

That the following steps are taken to improve driveway safety at 489 Muttama Road, Muttama:

1. Erect C Size ‘Concealed Driveway’ signage incorporating both driveways situated at this location.

2. Install additional guide posts either side of the driveways to alert road users of the driveway.

3. Conduct further discussions with the property owner/s regarding driveway modifications and mailbox installation.

Discussion

The Local Traffic Committee suggested the installation of ‘Concealed Driveway’signage in conjunction with additional guide posts either side of the driveways to alert road users to their location. It was noted that an advisory speed limit was already in place at this location and that further speed reduction was not merited. Additional improvements may include driveway modification and mailbox erection at the owners expense.

2.2 Warning Signage on Attwood Road, Coolac

Recommendation

That Chevron Signs be installed at the intersection on Armours Road and Curve Advisory Markers at the sharp bend on Attwood Road, Coolac.

Discussion

The Local Traffic Committee were notified that speed restrictions at this location would not be considered and signage solutions were offered as an alternative to improve road safety.

2.3 NO U-TURN Signage on Sheridan Street, Gundagai

Recommendation

That one NO U-TURN PERMITTED sign be installed near the Visitor Information Centre at the entrance of Sheridan Street, Gundagai.

Discussion

The Local Traffic Committee agree that further public education and police enforcement is required to reduce the amount of illegal U-turns performed throughout Sheridan Street.

With consideration of the current infrastructure on Sheridan street, the installation of NO U-TURN signage would require extensive works. It was suggested that one sign be installed at the entrance to Sheridan Street in front of the Visitor Information Centre in conjunction with renewed line marking.

2.4 NO U-TURN Signage at the Intersection of Cooper and Wallendoon Street, Cootamundra

Recommendation

That NO U-TURN signage be installed in the median island in Wallendoon Street at the intersection of Cooper Street and Wallendoon Street, Cootamundra.

Discussion

The Local Traffic Committee agree that NO U-TURN signage is required at the intersection of Cooper Street and Wallendoon Street, Cootamundra. The infrastructure is present to erect a sign on the western medium strip of Wallendoon Street. Public education and police enforcement will commence on installation.

2.5 Cooper Lane Cootamundra - Signage Review

Recommendation

1. That ‘No Stopping’ signage be installed along Cooper Lane, Cootamundra between Bourke Street and Wallendoon Street, and

2. That the ‘No Right Turn’ sign at the intersection of Wallendoon Street, Cootamundra be removed.

3. Business and residents to be advised of the NO STOPPING signage.

Discussion

The Local Traffic Committee have requested Council liaise with all connected property owners to discuss delivery options and parking soultions with consideration of the installation of NO STOPPING signage. Council must also provide property owners with suitable time frames to prepare accordingly.

The Local Traffic Committee commended Council for a job well done on Cooper Lane and requested it be formally noted in the minutes.

2.6 Signage Replacement at South West Fuel Service Centre, Cootamundra

Recommendation

That the ‘No Parking’ signage between the driveways at 60 Yass Road, Cootamundra be replaced with ‘No Stopping’ signage.

Discussion

The Local Traffic Committee were informed that NO STOPPING signage was noted in the original development application and is the standard signage for compliance for businesses of this nature. Council have been requested to notify the business of the updated signage. Police enforcement will commence on installation.

2.7 General Business

Traffic Management and Pedestrian Works Temporary Delegation to Council

Noted. Advised the delegation does not apply to State Roads.

Cooper Lane Progress

NO ENTRY and ONE WAY signage to be installed. Public notification to continue.

Parker Lane One Way Traffic

Council to continue consultation with Woolworths regarding contributions and notify commercial businesses connected to the laneway of the new traffic arrangements. Public notification to commence.

Parker Lane Shared Zone

Council to discuss the Parker Lane Shared Zone concept plans with Woolworths management for future consideration. Formal speed zone review of Parker Lane intiated with TfNSW.

Current Proposed 30km High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA) in Cootamundra.

TfNSW is currently accessing the proposal for the HPAA in Parker Street Cootamundra. This will encompass Parker Street from Adams Street to the Ex-Servicemens Club carpark and a portion of Wallendoon Street towards the Post Office.

Current standards for HPAA are 30km/h and are set by TfNSW. In anticipation for this to proceed, TfNSW has allocated funds to undertake the installation of the required signage.

Factors considered in determining the HPAA are reverse parking, high pedestrain use, narrow vehicle lanes, and pedestrian crossings.

Wallendoon Street Pedestrian Crossing.

Council to conduct community consultation and perform a risk assessment with regards to the re-location of the Wallendoon Street crossing. A concept design meeting Australian Standards will be presented to the Local Traffic Committee.

Gundagai Low Bridge Warning.

TfNSW are currently investigating and awaiting technical direction.

Speeding on West Street, Gundagai.

Police will task for extra enforcement.

Burra Road Shoulders.

Possible advisory signage required to remind motorists to slow down and drive to conditions.

Hume Highway and Cross Street intersection

In response to residents safety concerns, the stopping direction is to be modified by TfNSW, to reflect standard highway exit treatments statewide.

This means stop signs will be installed on Cross Street, where vehicles have appropriate site distance.

Vehicles exiting the Hume Highway will then have right of way onto Cross Street.

The local Traffic Committee would like to make a further recommendation in response to Resolution 026/2023 regarding vegetation and visibility concerns on Parker Street, Cootamundra:

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the vegetation obstructing sight distance in Parker Street be cleared for visibility and road user safety.

2. That all vegetation in Parker Street be maintained at agreed levels.

3. That Councils Insurance supplier is notified of the current risk.

2.8 Late Report – Cootamundra Art Centre Emergency exit and one way lane

Recommendation

That Council review emergency exit alternatives for the Cootamundra Art Centre and provide detailed designs and costing of proposed designs to the Local Traffic Committee.

Discussion

The Local Traffic Committee have requested Council investigate alternative emergency exit options, provide detailed designs and costings, and liaise with laneway property owners.

2.9 2023 Upcoming Events

Recommendation

For the Committee’s information.

The Meeting closed at 12pm.

The minutes of this meeting were confirmed at the Cootamundra-Gundagai Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on 23 May 2023.

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CHAIRPERSON GENERAL MANAGER

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

23 May 2023

8.1 General Manager Office

8.1.1 2023-24 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal - Councillor Fees and Additional Mayoral Fee

DOCUMENT NUMBER

390302

REPORTING OFFICER

Teresa Breslin, Acting EA to Mayor and General Manager

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Steve McGrath, Interim General Manager

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

4. Collaborative and progressive leadership

4.2 Proactive, practical Council leaders who are aligned with community needs and values

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Potential increase of $55,595 from Mayor and Councillors expenses budget.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Annual Determination Report 23/24 ⇩

2. Circular 23-03 Determination of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal.pdf ⇩

Recommendation

1. Council note that Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council is listed under as ‘Rural Large’ in the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal April 2023 Annual Determination Report.

2. Council determine the Councillors annual fee effective 1^st July, 2023 for a ‘Rural Large’ council as detailed in the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal April 2023 Annual Determination Report, in the range of $9,850 - $17,680.

3. Council determine the Mayor’s annual fee effective 1^st July, 2023 for a ‘Rural Large’ council as detailed in the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal April 2023 Annual Determination Report, in the range of $15,735 - $37,925.

4. Consistent with resolution 173/2022 Council continue to support superannuation contribution payments for Councillors, subject to individual Councillors nominating an eligible superannuation account, thus enabling superannuation payments to commence.

Introduction

Division 5 of the Local Government Act, 1993 (the Act), describes what fees, expenses and facilities may be paid or provided to Councillors.

Every year Council must adopt fees as described by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal (the Tribunal) for the coming financial year. Each Council is categorised by the Tribunal and fees are set for each category for their consideration (see table below).

Under Section 254B of the Local Government Act, 1993 Councils may resolve to make superannuation contributions to Councillors.

Discussion

The Tribunal determines a range of fees for the remuneration of Councillors and Mayors annually. Each year councils must consider the reviewed fees and make a resolution prior to the 1^st July each year.

Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council have been placed into a new category called Rural Large.

The fees for Rural Large councils are detailed in the tables below:

Councillor/Member Annual Fee ($) effective 1 July 2023

Category	Minimum	Maximum
Major Regional City	19,760	34,330
Major Strategic Area	19,760	34,330
Regional Strategic Area	19,760	32,590
Regional Centre	14,810	26,070
Regional Rural	9,850	21,730
Rural Large	9,850	17,680
Rural	9,850	13,030

Mayor/Chairperson Additional Fee* ($) effective 1 July 2023

Category	Minimum	Maximum
Major Regional City	41,960	106,960
Major Strategic Area	41,960	106,960
Regional Strategic Area	41,960	94,950
Regional Centre	30,820	64,390
Regional Rural	20,980	47,420
Rural Large	15,735	37,925
Rural	10,490	28,430

Financial

Last year, council adopted the maximum amount payable of $12,650 as the Councillors annual fee and the maximum amount payable of $27,600 as the Mayors annual fee for 2022/23.

Council is required to consider the annual fee between the minimum and maximum amounts determined by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal.

If council were to adopt the maximum amount for Councillors, that being $17,680, that would be an increase of $5030 per Councillor.

If council were to adopt the maximum additional fee amount for the Mayor, that being $37,925, that would be an increase of $10,325.

If maximum allocation is adopted, this will be an increase of $55,595 from the Mayor and Councillor expenses budget.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

Does not conflict with guidelines.

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

23 May 2023

8.2.2 Draft 2023/24 Operational Plan and Associated Documents

DOCUMENT NUMBER

390775

REPORTING OFFICER

Anne Chamberlain, Acting Governance Officer

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Paul Woods, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

4. Good governance: an actively engaged community and strong leadership team

4.1 Decision-making is based on collaborative, transparent and accountable leadership

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no Financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

Local Government Act, 1993 - Sect 405

Local Government (General) Regulation, 2021 - Regs 196A

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

23/24 Draft Operatinoal Plan to be provided under separate cover

Recommendation

Council resolve that the Draft 2023/24 Operational Plan, inclusive of the Draft Revenue Policy, Draft Fees and Charges, Draft Operating Budget and Draft Capital Works Budget, be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

Introduction

Section 405 of the Local Government Act, 1993 outlines a number of provisions for Council to comply with including:

· A council must have its operational plan adopted before the beginning of each (financial) year.

· An operational plan must include a statement of the council's revenue policy for the year covered by the operational plan and must include the statements and particulars required by the regulations.

· A council must give public notice of the draft indicating that submissions may be made to the council at any time during the period (not less than twenty-eight (28) days) that the draft is to be on public exhibition.

· The plan must have a map that shows those parts of its area to which each category and sub-category of the ordinary rate and each special rate included in the draft operational plan applies.

· In deciding on the final operational plan to be adopted, a council must consider any submissions that have been made concerning the draft plan.

· The council must post a copy of its operational plan on the council's website within 28 days after the plan is adopted.

Discussion

The 2023/24 Draft Operational Plan is the annual statement outlining the delivering of elements of both the adopted 10-year Community Strategic Plan and the associated 4-year Delivery Program, and is comprised of the following elements:

· Part 1 - Overview

· Part 2 - Actions, (Projects and Activities) for the next financial year

· Part 3 - Revenue Policy

· Part 4 - Operating Budget and Capital Works Budget

· Part 5 - Fees and Charges

Following Council’s endorsement of the draft 2023/24 Operational Plan for public exhibition, it will be made available for inspection at the Council Offices, Libraries and on Council’s website.

Section 405 of the Local Government Act 1993 requires that the period of public exhibition must not be less than 28 days. It is proposed that the public exhibition period be from Wednesday, 24 May 2023 to 3pm Wednesday, 21 June 2023. Notice of the exhibition of the draft Operational Plan and invitation for submissions will appear in the Council Snippets and Newsletter. It will also be published on Council’s website and social media.

Following conclusion of the public exhibition period a further report on the 2023/24 Operational Plan will be submitted to Council on Tuesday, 27 June 2023, including all submissions received.

The Draft Operational Plan and associated documents will be provided as a late attachment, the day of the council meeting.

Financial

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

Report purpose does not conflict with guidelines.

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

23 May 2023

8.3.2 Restricted Cash Reconciliation

DOCUMENT NUMBER

390632

REPORTING OFFICER

Zac Mahon, Manager Finance

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Paul Woods, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

4. Collaborative and progressive leadership

4.1 A clear strategic direction that is delivered upon

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no Financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Recommendation

The Restricted Cash Reconciliation report, be received and noted.

Report

The restricted cash figures have been reconciled to 30 April 2023 and an adjustment has been made to the plant reserve and the building reserve by 1.6 and 1 million respectively, as adopted by Council at the November 2022 meeting.

The Manager Finance has completed a forensic reconciliation and improved the process of reconciliation for the water, sewer and waste reserves from 1 July 2018 to now and updated the current figures so that they are accurate.

Council is working to reduce liability balances and acquit grants as a priority to improve the cash position and formulating a strategy to ensure the balance of unrestricted funds improves over time.

	Bal 30 June 2022	Transfers To	Transfers From	Bal 30 Apr 2023
Aerodrome Bitumen Resurfacing	165,588		0	165,588
Bradman's Birthplace	94,798	461	0	95,259
Cootamundra Caravan Park	149,516	36,109	(4,302)	181,323
Heritage Centre	23,623	2,521	0	26,144
Development - Land & Buildings	2,359,693	0	(1,000,000)	1,359,693
Employee Leave Entitlements	1,858,000	0	0	1,858,000
Financial Assistance Grant	0	0	0	0
Quarries & Pit Restoration	557,351	12,856	0	570,207
Plant Replacement	2,244,471	3,769,932	(3,583,647)	2,430,756
Saleyards	18,078	126,303	(109,422)	34,959
Swimming Pool Pump & Equipment	0	0	0	0
Cemetery	44,677	300,697	(229,804)	115,570
Southern Phone	602,536	0	(439)	602,097
Waste Management	2,746,407	2,636,025	(4,882,432)	500,000
	10,864,739	6,884,904	(9,810,046)	7,939,596

Externally Restricted Reserves
Domestic Waste	1,038,570	2,000,384	(908,839)	2,130,115
Water Supply	7,099,851	1,501,906	(626,838)	7,974,919
Sewerage Service	5,317,544	2,857,176	(1,183,447)	6,991,273
Stormwater Infrastructure Renewal	179,184	127,226	0	306,410
New Council Implementation Fund (2)	0	0	0	0
Developer Contributions	587,380	106,955	(878)	693,457
General Fund Unspent Grants & Contributions	7,279,701	6,697,820	(1,320,875)	12,656,646
	21,502,230	13,291,468	(4,040,878)	30,752,820
TOTALS	32,366,970	20,176,371	(13,850,924)	38,692,416

Restricted Cash Reconciliation

Restricted Cash	38,692,416
Cash at 30 April 2023	26,826,176
Unrestricted Balance	(11,866,240)
Grant Debtors Outstanding	2,029,826
Grants Completed but not Acquitted	1,460,135
Balance	(8,376,280)

Financial

There are no financial implications associated with this report

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

Report purpose does not conflict with guidelines.

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

23 May 2023

8.4 Sustainable Development

8.4.1 Draft Compliance and Enforcement Policy

DOCUMENT NUMBER

391384

REPORTING OFFICER

Sally Atkinson, Acting Manager Development, Building and Compliance

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Paul Woods, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

1. A vibrant, safe, and inclusive community

1.3 Maintaining low crime levels

3. Protected and enhanced environment

3.1 A natural environment is valued and protected

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no Financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Draft Compliance and Enforcement Policy ⇩

Recommendation

That Council resolve:

1. To place the Draft Compliance and Enforcement Policy on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

2. That, if no submissions are received during the exhibition period that would require material alteration to the draft Compliance and Enforcement Policy, it be adopted.

Introduction

The purpose of this policy is to establish clear guidelines and protocols for councils’ officers, outlining the framework within which Council exercises its powers as an enforcement agency under a range of legislation.

The Policy has been developed and is based on the NSW Ombudsman’s Enforcement Guidelines for Councils (Dec 2015), and provides for consistency and transparency in decision making, and to facilitate a proportional approach to compliance and enforcement.

It is noted that Council also has an obligation under section 8 of the Local Government Act 1993 to ensure that the exercise of its regulatory power is carried out with consistency and without bias.

Discussion

The Policy takes a risk based, escalating approach to compliance, and being modelled on the NSW Ombudsman's Enforcement Guidelines and Policy for Local Councils (Dec 2015), it is consistent with policies found across most NSW Councils.

The draft Policy outlines the guiding principles for dealing with compliance issues. It provides a framework for how Council will respond to and investigate reports of unauthorised activities and offences, allowing staff to act promptly, effectively and consistently in response.

The policy outlines the process and matters to be considered, from receipt of the allegation or matter through to enforcement action, to;

· Maintain the collective good and welfare of the community

· Prevent or minimise harm to the health, welfare and safety of the community and the environment

· Consider the broader public interest having regard to council’s priorities and resource limitations

· Act transparently, fairly, and impartially

The Policy allows for a graduated enforcement response based on the assessment of the alleged offense, and risk or impact of the offence. A graduated enforcement approach allows staff to work with the customer when appropriate, to achieve voluntary compliance, and educate the community to prevent further breaches occurring.

Financial

There are no direct financial implications of the Policy.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

The objective of this report does not conflict with 23a guidelines.

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

23 May 2023

8.4.2 Development Applications Approved April 2023

DOCUMENT NUMBER

391524

REPORTING OFFICER

Sally Atkinson, Acting Manager Development, Building and Compliance

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Paul Woods, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

3. Protected and enhanced environment

3.1 A natural environment is valued and protected

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

As detailed in the report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Recommendation

The information on Development Applications approved in April 2023, be received and noted.

Introduction

The Development Applications approved in the April 2023 Report, is submitted for the information of Council regarding development applications processed.

Discussion

The following development applications were approved by Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council in April 2023.

APP. NO.	PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT	PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
010.2023.40.001	Council approval for pre-existing ensuite	Lot 1 DP303425 Parker Street, Cootamundra
010.2023.37.001	Proposed Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling	Lot 7 DP8531 Florance Street, Cootamundra
010.2023.11.001	Proposed New Shed	Lot 11 Sec 25 DP759041 Bland Street, Wallendbeen
010.2023.33.001	New Detached Shed with attached Carport	Lot 2 DP726080 O’Donnell Street, Cootamundra
010.2023.12.001	Proposed New Shed	Lot 3 DP1237342 Back Brawlin Road, Cootamundra
010.2023.20.001	Proposed New Dwelling	Lot 47 DP1173450 Lawson Drive, Gundagai
010.2023.008.001	Subdivision - Consolidation and subdivision	Lot 24 DP872049 Tarrabandra Road, South Gundagai
010.2022.176.001	Proposed Alterations and Additions to Existing Dwelling (Patio)	Lot 17 DP223540 Hemet Crescent, Cootamundra
010.2022.147.001	Proposed New Dwelling	Lot 199 DP751421 Mantons Road, Gundagai
010.2022.135.001	Proposed New Front Fence	Lot 2 DP212205 Cooper Street, Cootamundra
010.2022.108.001	Proposed Unmanned Service Station	Lot 4 Sec C DP4840 Gundagai Road, Cootamundra
010.2017.17.002	Proposed 1 into 10 lot subdivision	Lot 2 DP583945 Back Brawlin Road, Cootamundra
018.2023.006.001	Proposed New Shed	Lot A DP410459 Poole Street, Cootamundra
018.2023.005.001	Proposed Demolition of Existing Dwelling	Lot 3 DP882094 Parker Street, Cootamundra

VALUE OF WORK REPORTED TO THIS MEETING:	$2,610,529.00
VALUE OF WORK REPORTED FINANCIAL YEAR TO DATE	$ 24,009,595.00
THIS TIME LAST YEAR:
VALUE OF WORK – APRIL 2022	$4,395,693.00
VALUE OF WORK – YTD 2022-23	$ 54,772,885.00

Financial

The value of approved applications is different than the same period last year, however this is something that is outside of the control of Council.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

The objective of this report does not conflict with guidelines.

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

23 May 2023

8.5.3 CGRC Engineering Report - May 2023

DOCUMENT NUMBER

391377

REPORTING OFFICER

Julie Buckley, Operations Support Officer

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Matt Stubbs, Deputy General Manager - Operations

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

5. Integrated and accessible region

5.2 Easily accessible from major cities and other regional towns

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no Financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Recommendation

The CGRC Engineering Report for the month of May 2023 be noted.

Introduction

The CGRC Engineering Report for the month of May 2023 is submitted for the information of Council and the community.

Discussion

Fixing Local Roads:

Warralong Road (Cootamundra) has now been sealed with works completed. Cooper Lane (Cootamundra) has also been sealed with works also complete. Cooper Lane has also been opened to one-way traffic with signage and delineation installed to advise traffic of such.

Work is set to commence on the reconstruction of French Street (Cootamundra) later in May. Initial works will be the upgrade of drainage and replacement of the kerb and gutter.

State Highways:

Works are continuing on heavy patching and pavement repairs on the Olympic Highway between Cootamundra and Wallendbeen and the Burley Griffin Way east of Wallendbeen. At the time of writing the Olympic Highway pavement repairs were scheduled to be sealed by mid-May and this would finish the extent of the works in the current program.

Further works are planned to commence in mid-May on shoulder widening along the Olympic Highway south of Cootamundra. These works are part of the overall safety improvements funded by Transport for NSW along the Olympic Highway. Council will be project managing these works using earthwork contractors.

Bridge Replacement Program:

The bridge replacement program has been completed including the construction of three composite steel framed, concrete deck bridges now open to traffic. One bridge was constructed on Carrs Road, Darbalara and two bridges were constructed on Lucerndale Road. While significant rock protection has already been installed, further erosion management around abutments and streams in these areas is still to be completed.

Local Roads Community Infrastructure:

Works are underway on installing and improving disabled access to the Stockinbingal Hall.

REPAIR Program:

Culvert works have been completed at West and Punch Street, Gundagai intersection under the Repair program with pavement works to commence in coming weeks. Sheridan Street, Gundagai Block 3, Stage 2 tender acceptance has been issued, with works to commence in the coming months.

Geotechnical and Engineering:

Geotechnical investigations, Laboratory Testing and Pavement Designs have been completed on Annie Pyers Drive, Gundagai. Civil designs for Annie Pyers Drive are underway.

General Works:

Gravel road maintenance, minor resheeting and maintenance grading is underway in the Burra Creek and Coolac areas. Annie Pyers Drive, Gundagai has been graded and further maintenance works are scheduled until construction commences. Pothole patching and edge break repairs have been completed on many bitumen shire roads with works being undertaken on Nangus Road, Muttama Road, Gobarralong Road, Darbalara Road, Adjungbilly Road and town streets.

Repair works have been undertaken along sections of Berthong Road (Cootamundra) damaged in the March storm event. These works will be covered by Natural Disaster Funding.

Gravel road maintenance in the Cootamundra area has been undertaken on the following roads: Shaftsbury, All Butts, Nashes, Netherleigh and West Jindalee Roads.

Pothole patching is continuing as required on the bitumen shire road network.

General footpath maintenance has been undertaken on various streets in Cootamundra to remove trip hazards.

The new speed limit signs have been installed in Temora Street/Stockinbingal Road and Boundary Road. These speed zones were as per approved by Transport for NSW and include extending the 50 kph limit and introducing a 80kph limit further along each of the above roads.

Financial

Projects funded from various funding sources, as noted above.

Maintenance works funded from the General Fund.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

Report purpose does not conflict with guidelines.

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

23 May 2023

8.7 Regional Services Gundagai

8.7.1 Regional Services Gundagai Works Report

DOCUMENT NUMBER

391499

REPORTING OFFICER

Andrew Brock, Manager Regional Services Gundagai

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Matt Stubbs, Deputy General Manager - Operations

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

3. Protected and enhanced environment

3.2 We have attractive towns and villages

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no Financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Recommendation

The Regional Services Gundagai Works report for March/April be noted.

Introduction

The Regional Services Gundagai works report for March and April 2023 provides a detailed update on works activities undertaken by the regional Services Team. The scheduled activities and projects undertake for March and April 2023 are included in this report which has been prepared and submitted for the information of Council and the community.

Discussion

This report intends to give an update on the ongoing works conducted by Gundagai Regional Services. The Regional Services team have had a busy time conducting all routine works as well as picking up additional works, all whilst running on a skeleton staff. The teams have been working together sharing duties and staff across areas to ensure that all works are carried out in an efficient and timely manner.

Our Parks & Gardens crew are continually maintaining and cleaning our street scape, scrubbing, and polishing to deliver a high level of visual aesthetics and cleanliness for both locals and tourist alike.

In addition to the daily duties of mowing, slashing, garbage collection, hedge trimming in the main street, changing of banners, and weed spraying. The team have removed several dangerous trees, conducted maintenance pruning and replaced soft fall mulch to the Yarri Park playground after flooding to ensure it is compliant for use.

Our sporting fields and parks are maintained to the highest quality for the use of our sporting teams, school for carnivals, school fetes, official ceremonies, AFL comps, training, holiday clinics, trials and more. The sporting fields have recently had GPS mapping completed for future ease of line marking.

The team is working hard to keep transfer stations clean and tidy, as well as undertaken repairs to the gates and system due to accidents. They maintain a groomed campground at our free 3-day camping area, laying additional gravel to the entry after the wet weather events we have been having to allow safe access to these sites and keeping the space pristine for visitors therefore encouraging tourist to stay in this beautiful spot, helping bring economic stimulation to the area by increasing tourism.

Upcoming works to replace damaged soft fall in Carberry Park, install automatic irrigation to Sheridan/West St Garden beds.

The P&G team have been involved in ongoing projects such as Sherwood Forest, engaging contractors to conduct tree removal to ready the area for the project to progress. Erection of shade sails at Carberry and Palmer Park.

The regulatory team have made a concerted effort to ensure that all cemeteries covered by our team are maintained to the highest standard showing the importance and respect council place on these sacred spaces.

Along with the P&G team the regulatory team have been assisting with spraying, mowing, slashing, line marking of sporting fields, cleaning streets and public toilets across the shire to help keep on top of ongoing requirements. These duties are performed in addition to regulatory teams’ daily duties of companion animal compliance, cemetery duties, burials, fire mitigation work.

We have had 3 burials and 1 interment of ashes take place in the Nangus, North Gundagai and South Gundagai cemeteries in the last month with an exhumation from Wagga cemetery and Re committal to take place in the Tumblong cemetery.

Gundagai Lawn cemetery has recently had an additional beam installed.

General repairs are also carried out by our team with work being completed in Yarri Park due to vandalism, water leaks at the Gundagai saleyards, clean out of holding pond, saleyard wash bay, maintenance to training room automatic doors, depot stores, Mirrabooka, Gundagai Chambers, Carberry Park Toilets.

Gundagai pool has had some further investigations undertaken to determine where water loss is occurring. Staff carried out some camera investigations into the return line and it has been found to have some major cracking within this area, Elm Aquatics have been engaged to conduct repairs to the pool within the coming weeks.

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Project Information

- Shade sails completed in both Carberry and Palmer Parks; these not only provide necessary shade for our younger community members but also add a bright positive aspect to the park environment.

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- Shade sail at Gundagai Pool providing much needed shade for swimmers and event officials.

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- Gundagai Library extension is nearing completion with building works, painting, joinery and electrical completed. Storm water is to be connected and concrete ramp to be installed.

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- Gundagai Netball and Youth space – Building works, electrical, internal painting, joinery, Alupanel, floor coverings are all completed. External painting and plumbing are currently being completed.

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- Sherwood Forest Gundagai – Plans have been completed, trees have been marked for removal and contractor has been contacted to supply required for project. Signage is being made to put onsite for public viewing. Contractor will be available to start this initial work in 6 weeks.

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- Muttama Hall Supper Room has had the walls, lighting, electrical, external painting completed with new rainwater tank on order. A signwriter has been engaged to complete work on gable ends.

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- Cootamundra Saleyards – Removal of rubble from old weighbridge station and transported to waste station. New designed for purpose 10ft container to be positioned onsite.

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- New Fisher Park change rooms & Kiosk Cootamundra – Planning completed with drawings. Engineering, DA approvals and completion of the scope of works are still being completed, to progress this project further.

- Gundagai Pool Amenities – Planning, engineering and scope of works completed and going out for tender in the coming weeks.

- Lindley Park – Irrigation completed, topsoil spread and ready for turf, which will arrive shortly. Steel fencing will also be installed as part of this project beside the roadway.

- Gundagai VIC refurbishment – Plans completed, Scope of works were completed and preparation for tender advertising is being finalized. All approvals for construction are in place.

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- Carberry Park Toilet Block Rebuild – Plans and scope of works completed; DA part 5 application completed. Tender advertisement is currently being finalised.

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- Fisher Park Change Room refurbishment – Works included the following upgrades-Alupanel to the showers, new plumbing and fixtures, new lighting and electrical upgrades, concrete access from tunnel to playing field and external painting to tunnel area. The works to prevent pigeons from roosting above the grandstand seating requires further investigation, quoting and then seeking additional funding to complete the works.

- Cootamundra Library – Planning and material selection has been completed in consultation with Library staff. Requests quotes is currently underway, with a number of these quotes received but staff are still awaiting the final few before appointing contractors and confirming timelines for works to be undertaken.

- Cootamundra Junior Rugby League Club canteen – repairs to guttering have been completed.

- Cootamundra Tennis club house – Replacement fascia and guttering have been installed.

- Ellwood Hall Stockinbingal – Works to unblock stormwater line, cleaning out of gutters, and installation of leaf guard on western side of have been carried out.

Scope of works and planning approvals for new amenities block are being prepared.

Financial

Works undertaken have been a combination of fully funded grants and general maintenance has been undertaken via the approved 2022/23 budget.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

There are no implications to the guidelines.

REPORTING OFFICER	Kylie Grybaitis, Road Safety Officer
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Matt Stubbs, Deputy General Manager - Operations
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS	There are no Financial implications associated with this report.
LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS	There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS	There are no Policy implications associated with this report.
ATTACHMENTS	1. Minutes of the Cootamundra-Gundagai Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Thursday 11 May 2023