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Ordinary Council Meeting
Alby Schultz Meeting Centre, Cootamundra
6:00PM, Tuesday 22nd October, 2024
Administration Centres: 1300 459 689 |
Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda |
22 October 2024 |
The Mayor & Councillors
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
PO Box 420
Cootamundra NSW 2590
NOTICE OF MEETING
An Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held in the Alby Schultz Meeting Centre, Cootamundra on:
Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024 at 6:00PM
The agenda for the meeting is enclosed.
Steve McGrath
Interim General Manager
Live Streaming of Meetings Statement
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Statement of Ethical Obligations
The Mayor and Councillors are bound by the Oath/Affirmation of Office made at the start of the Council term to undertake their civic duties in the best interests of the people of Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council and to faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in them under the Local Government Act or any other Act, to the best of their skill and judgement.
It is also a requirement that the Mayor and Councillors disclose conflicts of interest in relation to items listed for consideration on the Agenda or which are considered at this meeting in accordance with Council’s Code of Conduct and Code of Meeting Practice.
Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda |
22 October 2024 |
AGENDA
5.1 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 27 August 2024
8.1.1 Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils (REROC) Meeting Minutes
8.2.1 Code of Conduct Complaint Statistics
8.2.2 Tabling of Pecuniary Interest Returns
8.2.3 Muttama Hall Management s.355 Committee Meeting Minutes
8.2.4 Cootamundra Heritage Centre Management s.355 Committee Meeting Minutes
8.2.5 Eastern Riverina Arts (ERA) Membership Renewal
8.3.1 Finance Update - August 2024
8.3.2 Finance Update - September 2024
8.3.3 Restricted Cash Reconciliation - August 2024
8.3.4 Restricted Cash Reconciliation - September 2024
8.3.5 Investment Report - August 2024
8.3.6 Investment Report - September 2024
8.4.1 DA2024/077 - 398 Back Brawlin Road, Cootamundra - Proposed Two (2) Lot Subdivision
8.4.2 DA2024/88 - 89 Mackay Street Cootamundra
8.5.1 Cootamundra Engineering Report - September/October 2024
8.6.1 Gundagai Engineering Report - October 2024
8.6.2 Crown Land Transfers and Closures
8.7 Regional Services Gundagai
8.7.1 Gundagai Regional Services Works Report
8.8 Regional Services Cootamundra
8.8.1 Cootamundra Regional Services Works Report
9 Motion of which Notice has been Given
Council acknowledges the Wiradjuri people, the Traditional Custodians of the Land at which the meeting is held and pays its respects to Elders, both past and present, of the Wiradjuri Nation and extends that respect to other Aboriginal people who are present.
22 October 2024 |
REPORTING OFFICER |
Teresa Breslin, Executive Assistant to Mayor and General Manager |
AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Steve McGrath, Interim General Manager |
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. |
1. Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 27 August 2024 |
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 27 August 2024 be confirmed as a true and correct record of the meeting. |
Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting
Alby Schultz Meeting Centre, Cootamundra
6:00PM, Tuesday 27th August, 2024
Administration Centres: 1300 459 689 |
Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes |
27 August 2024 |
MINUTES OF Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
Ordinary Council
Meeting
HELD AT THE Alby
Schultz Meeting Centre, Cootamundra
ON Tuesday, 27 August
2024 AT 6:00PM
PRESENT: Cr Gil Kelly (Mayor), Cr Penny Nicholson (Deputy Mayor), Cr Charlie Sheahan, Cr Leigh Bowden, Cr Les Boyd, Cr Logan Collins, Cr Trevor Glover, Cr David Graham, Cr Abb McAlister
IN ATTENDANCE: Steve McGrath (Interim General Manager), Matt Stubbs (Deputy General Manager - Operations), Paul Woods (Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD), Linda Wiles (Manager Business), Zac Mahon (Manager Finance), Steve Lowe (Acting Manager Regional Services Cootamundra), Michael Mason (Interim Manager Sustainable Development), Thomas Hogg (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 160/2024 Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan Seconded: Cr Leigh Bowden Council adjourn for Open Forum. Carried |
2 Open Forum
List of Speakers
1. Peter Lott – DA 2023/109 Feedlot
2. Diana Hill – DA 2023/109 Feedlot
3. Simon Lott – EnviroAg – DA 2023/109 Feedlot
4. Neil Armstrong – Gundagai Golf Course and Playing Fields Irrigation / Pumps and Pond
5. Gordon Forster – Pump for Golf Course and Ovals at Gundagai
6. Lewis Butterworth – Gundagai Golf Course and Playing Fields Irrigation / Pumps and Pond
7. Peter Blundell – Stormwater Coolac Service Station
8. Rosalind Wight – The Tourist Information Centre
Resume Open Meeting
Resolution 161/2024 Moved: Cr Les Boyd Seconded: Cr Logan Collins Council resume the Open Meeting. Carried |
Resolution 162/2024 Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan Seconded: Cr Leigh Bowden That council bring forward items 8.4.1 and 8.7.1 on the agenda for consideration. Carried |
8.4.1 DA2023/109 - Proposed Staged 15,000 SSU Feedlot and Associated Infrastructure - 1570 Old Cootamundra Road Cootamundra |
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Resolution 163/2024 Moved: Cr Logan Collins Seconded: Cr David Graham 1. Council determines DA2023/109 by way of approval subject to the Notice of Determination conditions of consent (Attachment 3 to the Report), inclusive of the following consent condition: 1.1. That the applicant nominate an area of land for the planting of a grove of trees/vegetation, to the satisfaction of council, to minimise any adverse odour impact and to mitigate the overland flow of water to the neighbouring land use.
Carried |
8.7.1 Gundagai Effluent Reuse |
Motion Moved: Cr Leigh Bowden Seconded: Cr Logan Collins 1. Council authorise the Interim General Manager to explore the delivery of interim arrangements to provide treated water for the golf course and sporting fields, including EPA approvals, collaboratively with the Gundagai District Services club. 2. To enable 1. above, Council allocate a budget of $25,000 to undertake interim works with funds to be sourced from the Bangus Landfill Lease Reserve funds. 3. In accordance with the 23A Guidelines issued by the NSW Office of Local Government, under which CGRC is required to operate at the present time, Council place on public exhibition the Gundagai Effluent Reuse Project Stage 1 works at a value of $300,000 seeking public comments for 21 days. 4. Subject to 3. above and if there are no public comments in the negative, Council allocate a budget of $300,000 to its 2024/25 budget for the Gundagai Effluent Reuse Project Stage 1, to be sourced from the Bangus Landfill Lease Reserve funds, thus enabling tank storage and pumping equipment to progress through the procurement phase. 5. A further report be provided to Council following discussions with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and representatives of the Gundagai District Services Club, such report to provide the status of the various EPA approvals and potential funding sources for Stage 2 of the Gundagai Effluent Reuse Project. 6. A further report be provided to Council regarding the potential for a policy regarding the supply of treated effluent.
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AMENDMENT |
Moved: Cr Penny Nicholson Seconded: Cr Abb McAlister That each point of item 8.7.1 be voted on separately. THE AMENDMENT ON BEING PUT TO THE MEETING WAS CARRIED. |
Amendment |
Moved: Cr Abb McAlister Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson That the funding required for point 2 and 4 of item 8.7.1 be sourced from the CGRC Sewer Reserve.
The Amendment on being put to the meeting was lost. |
Amendment |
Moved: Cr David Graham Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson That the following points be added to item 8.7.1 1. Council allocate $300,000 from the CGRC Sewer Reserve to complete Stage 2. 2. In accordance with the 23A Guidelines issued by the NSW Office of Local Government, under which CGRC is required to operate at the present time, Council place on public exhibition the Gundagai Effluent Reuse Project Stage 2 works at a value of $300,000 seeking public comments for 21 days. The AMENDMENT on being put to the meeting was lost. |
AMENDMENT |
Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan Seconded: Cr Logan Collins That the original recommendation be put forth and voted on for item 8.7.1. THE AMENDMENT ON BEING PUT TO THE MEETING WAS CARRIED. AND BECAME THE MOTION AS AMENDED. |
Motion |
Resolution 165/2024 Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan Seconded: Cr Trevor Glover 1. Council authorise the Interim General Manager to explore the delivery of interim arrangements to provide treated water for the golf course and sporting fields, including EPA approvals, collaboratively with the Gundagai District Services club. 2. To enable 1. above, Council allocate a budget of $25,000 to undertake interim works with funds to be sourced from the Bangus Landfill Lease Reserve funds. 3. In accordance with the 23A Guidelines issued by the NSW Office of Local Government, under which CGRC is required to operate at the present time, Council place on public exhibition the Gundagai Effluent Reuse Project Stage 1 works at a value of $300,000 seeking public comments for 21 days. 4. Subject to 3. above and if there are no public comments in the negative, Council allocate a budget of $300,000 to its 2024/25 budget for the Gundagai Effluent Reuse Project Stage 1, to be sourced from the Bangus Landfill Lease Reserve funds, thus enabling tank storage and pumping equipment to progress through the procurement phase. 5. A further report be provided to Council following discussions with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and representatives of the Gundagai District Services Club, such report to provide the status of the various EPA approvals and potential funding sources for Stage 2 of the Gundagai Effluent Reuse Project. 6. A further report be provided to Council regarding the potential for a policy regarding the supply of treated effluent. Carried |
3 Apologies and Leave of Absence
Nil
3.2 Leave of Absence
Nil
4 Disclosures of Interest
Nil
5 Confirmation of Minutes
5.1 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 23 July 2024 |
Resolution 166/2024 Moved: Cr Leigh Bowden Seconded: Cr Les Boyd The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 23 July 2024 be confirmed as a true and correct record of the meeting. Carried |
6 Mayoral Minutes
6.1 Mayoral Minute - Councillor Engagement |
Resolution 167/2024 Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan Seconded: Cr David Graham The information in the Councillor Engagements Mayoral Minute be received and noted. Carried |
Additions to note:
5 August 2024
Cr Sheahan attended the Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Council (REROC) Executive zoom meeting.
8 August 2024
Cr Sheahan attended the Candidate Information session in Cootamundra.
9 August 2024
Cr Sheahan attended the Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Council (REROC) meeting with MP Kristie McBain.
30 July 2024
Crs Kelly (Mayor), Nicholson and Sheahan attended the Local Government Week event in Cootamundra.
20 August 2024
Crs Bowden, Collins, Nicholson, and McAlister attended the “Meet the Candidates” session at the Country Club.
22 August 2024
Crs Nicholson, McAlister, and I, Cr Kelly (Mayor) attended a Citizenship Ceremony in Gundagai.
7 Reports from Committees
7.1 Minutes of the Cootamundra-Gundagai Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 31 July 2024 |
Resolution 168/2024 Moved: Cr Logan Collins Seconded: Cr Leigh Bowden 1. The Minutes of the Cootamundra-Gundagai Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 31 July 2024, attached to the report, be received and noted. 2. In consideration of the Cootamundra-Gundagai Local Traffic Committee recommendations detailed in the minutes, Council endorse the following: 2.1. That Council cease further works related to the installation of a pedestrian refuge at the roundabout intersection of Parker Street and Adams Street in Cootamundra and investigate the reallocation of LRCI funds. 2.2. Approval be given to The Wallendbeen Community Association to hold the Wallendbeen Long Lunch Event on Saturday 12th October 2024 subject to the following conditions: a) The temporary closure of Hoskins Street and King Street between 8:00am and 6:30pm on Saturday 12 October 2024. b) That all businesses along the route be advised and the road closure advertised throughout the community. c) The event organiser complies with any conditions set by Council and the NSW Police. d) The Event Management Plan (EMP) is completed and submitted to Council (attached). e) A current Certificate of Currency (COC) is submitted to Council noting Council, TfNSW and NSW Police as interested parties (attached). f) Council has attached a Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) and will arrange placement and removal of all road barriers and signage. 2.3. That approval be given to CGRC to install a temporary speed reduction of 40km/h at the OiBell Drive intersection on Middleton Drive, Gundagai for the duration of the Snake Gully Cup Carnival scheduled for the 15 - 16 November 2024. 2.4. That approval be given for the Cootamundra Community of Schools to hold the 2024 Book Week Parade on Friday the 23 August 2024 subject to the following conditions: a) The temporary closure of Parker Street between Adams and McKay Street between 10:30am and 12 noon, including Bourke Street at Parker Street and the Woolworths carpark entry exit at Parker Street. b) That all businesses along the route be advised and road closures be advertised throughout the community. c) The event organiser complies with any conditions set by Council and the NSW Police. d) A Police escort is organised for the duration of the parade by the event organiser. e) The Event Risk Assessment and Hazard Summary forms associated with the Event Management Plan are completed and submitted to Council (attached). f) A current Certificate of Currency is submitted to Council noting Council, TfNSW and NSW Police as interested parties (attached). g) Council has provided a Traffic Guidance Scheme (attached). h) Council to arrange qualified traffic controllers and barrier placement and removal. 2.5. That the Ton Plus Two motorcycle event scheduled for Saturday 16 November 2024 be approved in principle subject to the following conditions: a) An Event Management Plan (EMP) from the Cootamundra Antique Motor Club is completed and submitted to Council (attached). b) A current Certificate of Currency (COC) from the Antique Motor Club is provided to Council, noting CGRC, NSW Police and TfNSW as interested parties no later than twenty-one (21) days prior to the event. c) The event organiser complies with any conditions set by Council and the NSW Police. 2.6. That the Cootamundra Salvation Army Toy Run Event scheduled for Saturday 14 December 2024 be approved in principle subject to the following conditions: a) An Event Management Plan (EMP) from the Salvation Army is completed and submitted to Council. b) A current Certificate of Currency (COC) from the Salvation Army and the Antique Motor Club are provided to Council, noting CGRC, NSW Police and TfNSW as interested parties. c) An Emergency Services Agreement is signed and submitted to Council no later than twenty-one (21) days prior to the event. d) The event organiser complies with any conditions set by Council and the NSW Police. 2.7. That approval be given to the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council for the annual Wattle Time Parade and Fair to hold this year’s event subject to the following conditions: a) The closure of Murray Street between Adams and Bourke Street , Adams Street from Murray Street to Parker Street, Parker Street between Adams and Wallendoon Street, Wallendoon Street between Parker and Murray Street to hold the Street Parade between 10:15am and 11:00pm on Saturday 7 September 2024. b) That all businesses along the route be advised and road closure advertised throughout the community. c) A Police escort is organised for the duration of the parade by the event organiser. d) The event organiser complies with any conditions set by Council and the NSW Police. e) The Event Management Plan (EMP) is completed and submitted to Council (attached). f) A Traffic Guidance Scheme and traffic control will be provided by Riverina Traffic Control (attached). 2.8. That approval be given to Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council to hold the Festival of Gundagai on Saturday 21st September 2024 subject to the following conditions: a) The temporary closure of Sheridan Street from Carberry Park to Byron Street between 3:30pm and 8pm on Saturday 21 September 2024. b) That all businesses along the route be advised and road closure advertised throughout the community. c) The event organiser complies with any conditions set by Council and the NSW Police. d) The Event Management Plan (EMP) is completed and submitted to Council (attached). e) Council will provide a Traffic Guidance Scheme and arrange the placement and removal of all road barriers. 2.9. That approval be given to Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council to hold the 2024 Sparkling Streets Christmas Party event on Thursday 12 December 2024 in Cootamundra between 6pm and 9pm subject to the following conditions: a) The temporary closure of Parker Street between 5pm and 10pm on Thursday 12 December 2023 from Wallendoon Street to Adams Street. b) That all businesses along the route be advised and road closure advertised throughout the community. c) The event organiser complies with any conditions set by Council and the NSW Police. d) The Event Management Plan (EMP) is completed and submitted to Council (attached). e) Council will provide a Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) and associated traffic control (attached). 2.10. That approval be given to Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council to hold the Christmas on Sheridan event in Gundagai on Friday 6 December 2024 between 5pm and 9pm subject to the following conditions: a) The temporary closure of Sheridan Street between Otway Street and Homer Street from 3:30pm and 10pm on Friday 6 December 2024. b) That all businesses along the route be advised and road closure advertised throughout the community. c) The event organiser complies with any conditions set by Council and the NSW Police. d) The Event Management Plan (EMP) is completed and submitted to Council (attached). e) Council will provide a Traffic Guidance Scheme (attached) and arrange placement and removal of all road barriers. 2.11. That approval be given for the Cootamundra Rodeo Association to hold the 2024 Rodeo Parade and Festival on Friday 1 November 2024 subject to the following conditions: a) The temporary closure of Adams Street from the Fisher Park entry/exit point to the Parker Street roundabout then Parker Street through to and including the Wallendoon Street roundabout from 4:30pm until 5:30pm. b) The temporary closure of Parker Street from 50m north of the Bourke Street intersection through to the north side of the Wallendoon Street roundabout from 4pm until 9pm. This closure will include the Bourke Street intersection and temporary relocation of the taxi rank. c) That all businesses along the route be advised and road closures be advertised throughout the community. d) The event organiser complies with any conditions set by Council and the NSW Police. e) A Police escort is organised for the duration of the parade by the event organiser. f) The Event Management Plan is completed and submitted to Council (attached). g) A current Certificate of Currency is submitted to Council noting Council, TfNSW and NSW Police as interested parties. h) Council provides an approved Traffic Guidance Scheme, traffic control and barrier placement and removal. 2.12. That approval be given to Cootamundra Health Care Co-Operative Ltd to hold the 2025 Coota Beach Volleyball Carnival from the 14 - 16 February 2025 subject to the following conditions: a) The temporary closure of Murray Street (Wallendoon Street to Bourke Street) between Tuesday 11th February and Monday the 17 February inclusive. b) The event organiser complies with any conditions set by Council and the NSW Police. c) The Event Management Plan (EMP) is completed and submitted to Council (attached). d) A current Certificate of Currency (COC) is submitted to Council noting Council, TfNSW and NSW Police as interested parties. e) Council provides a Traffic Guidance Scheme and associated traffic control. 2.13. ‘No Parking – Police Excepted’ signage is no longer required at Stratton Park, Cootamundra as recommended in May 2024 Local Traffic Committee meeting. 2.14. Council removes the repeated stop line on the southern side of the Cooper Street pedestrian crossing located at the Wallendoon intersection, Cootamundra. 2.15. Council to install temporary disabled parking in the current No Parking zone at the entrance of the Civic Hall on Cooper Street, Cootamundra for the duration of the local election pre-polling period in September 2024. Carried |
8 General Manager’s Report
8.1 General Manager Office
Resolution 169/2024 Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan Seconded: Cr Les Boyd 1. Council note the correspondence received from Steph Cooke MP and The Hon Jenny Aitchison MP. 2. Council issue a request to the State Government to urgently put in place actions to provide suitable access along O I Bell Drive for all vehicular traffic, including high vehicles. 3. Council issue a request to the State Government to put in place actions to reinstate vehicle access along Tumut Street. 4. Council issue correspondence in strong terms to the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison MP, indicating that this has been ongoing for way too long, and invite the Minister to a site inspection. Carried |
8.1.2 Motions for the LGNSW Annual Conference 2024 |
Resolution 170/2024 Moved: Cr David Graham Seconded: Cr Logan Collins The motion for submission to the 2024 Local Government NSW Annual Conference, listed below, be submitted to LGNSW by Friday 18 October 2024; 1. Improve State Rail Services Carried |
8.1.3 Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils (REROC) Meeting Minutes |
Resolution 171/2024 Moved: Cr Abb McAlister Seconded: Cr Leigh Bowden The Minutes of the Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils (REROC) Board Meeting held on 28 June 2024, attached to the report, be received and noted. Carried |
8.1.4 Country Mayors Association Meeting Minutes 9 August 2024 |
Resolution 172/2024 Moved: Cr Gil Kelly Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson The Minutes of the Country Mayors Association Meetings held on 9 August 2024, attached to the report, be received and noted. Carried |
8.2 Business
8.2.1 Delivery Program/ Operational Plan Quarterly Progress Report |
Resolution 173/2024 Moved: Cr Trevor Glover Seconded: Cr Logan Collins The Delivery Program incorporating the Operational Plan 2023/2024, quarterly progress report, (4th Quarter April to June), attached to the report, be received and noted. Carried |
8.2.2 Cootamundra Showground Users s.355 Committee Meeting Minutes |
Resolution 174/2024 Moved: Cr Logan Collins Seconded: Cr Les Boyd The Minutes of the Cootamundra Showground User s.355 Committee Meeting held on 19 June 2024 attached to the report, be received and noted. Carried |
8.2.3 The Cootamundra Heritage Centre Managment s.355 Committee Meeting Minutes and Membership |
Resolution 175/2024 Moved: Cr Les Boyd Seconded: Cr Abb McAlister 1. The Minutes of the Cootamundra Heritage Centre Management s.355 Committee meetings held on 1 July 2024 and 5 August 2024, attached to the report, be received and noted. 2. The Minutes of the Cootamundra Heritage Centre Management s.355 Committee Annual General Meeting held on 1 July 2024, attached to the report, be received and noted. 3. The Annual Report from the Secretary, Betti Punnett, dated 1 July 2024 attached to the report, be received and noted. 4. The office bearers of the Cootamundra Heritage Centre Management s.355 Committee as detailed in the report, be endorsed for 2024. Carried |
8.2.4 Muttama Hall Management s.355 Committee Meeting Minutes |
Resolution 176/2024 Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan Seconded: Cr Leigh Bowden The Minutes of the Muttama Hall Management s.355 Committee Ordinary Meeting held, 10 July 2024, attached to the report, be received and noted. Carried |
8.2.5 Muttama Creek Regeneration Group s.355 Committee Meeting Minutes |
Resolution 177/2024 Moved: Cr Penny Nicholson Seconded: Cr Trevor Glover The Minutes of the Muttama Creek Regeneration Group s.355 Committee meeting held 3 June 2024, attached to the report be, received and noted. Carried |
8.2.6 Stockinbingal Ellwood's Hall s.355 Committee Meeting Minutes and Membership |
Resolution 178/2024 Moved: Cr David Graham Seconded: Cr Logan Collins 1. The Minutes of the Stockinbingal Ellwood’s Hall s.355 Committee Ordinary Meeting and Annual General Meeting held on 25 July 2024 attached to the report, be received and noted. 2. Membership of the Stockinbingal Ellwood’s Hall s.355 Committee, as detailed in the report, be endorsed. 3. The Chairperson, Carmel Payne’s report dated 25 July 2024 attached to the report, be received and noted. Carried |
8.3 Finance
8.3.1 Referral of Financial Statements for Audit |
Resolution 179/2024 Moved: Cr Trevor Glover Seconded: Cr Les Boyd 1. The 2024 Financial Statements be referred for review by the ARIC Committee, with any comments to be presented to Council prior to lodgement of the Statements to the NSW Office of Local Government. 2. The 2024 Financial Statements be referred for external audit. Carried |
8.3.2 Finance Update - July 2024 |
Resolution 180/2024 Moved: Cr Leigh Bowden Seconded: Cr Abb McAlister The Finance Update report, be received and noted. Carried |
8.3.3 Restricted Cash Reconciliation - July 2024 |
Resolution 181/2024 Moved: Cr Logan Collins Seconded: Cr David Graham The Restricted Cash Reconciliation report, be received and noted Carried |
8.3.4 2025 Carry Forward Budget |
Resolution 182/2024 Moved: Cr Penny Nicholson Seconded: Cr Charlie Sheahan 1. The Carry Forward Budget report be received and noted. 2. The budget variations in the report be adopted. Carried |
8.3.5 Investment Report - July 2024 |
Resolution 183/2024 Moved: Cr David Graham Seconded: Cr Trevor Glover The report detailing Council Cash and Investments as at 31st July 2024, be received and noted. Carried |
8.4 Sustainable Development
8.4.2 Primary Building Line Variation 204 Thompson Street Cootamundra |
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Resolution 184/2024 Moved: Cr Les Boyd Seconded: Cr Abb McAlister That Council approve the following Development Application subject to the consent conditions 1-24 below: § Application No.: DA 2024/52 204 Thompson Street COOTAMUNDRA NSW 2590 § Development: Proposed Alterations and Additions to existing dwelling including new front and side verandah and rear bedroom addition with deck. General Conditions
Demolition Work Before demolition work commences
During demolition work
On completion of demolition work No additional conditions have been applied to this stage of development. Building Work Before issue of a construction certificate
Before building work commences
During building work
Before issue of an occupation certificate
Occupation and ongoing use No additional conditions have been applied to this stage of development.
Carried |
8.4.3 DA2024/043 - 18 Keith Taylor Crescent, Cootamundra - Proposed Restriction as to User and DCP Variations |
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Resolution 185/2024 Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan Seconded: Cr Leigh Bowden 1. That Council approve the proposed variations as detailed in the Council report, and 2. That Council approve the following development, subject to the consent conditions detailed in the draft Notice of Determination (Attachment 1 to the report): § Application No.: DA 2024/043 § Property: Lot 10 DP 1270489 18 Keith Taylor Crescent COOTAMUNDRA NSW 2590 § Development: Subdivision and two (2) dwelling houses – to erect a single storey dwelling house on the existing lot, to subdivide the land into two (2) lots of approximately 805 m2 and 809 m2, and to erect another single storey dwelling house on the vacant lot, in three (3) stages.
Carried |
8.5 Engineering Cootamundra
8.5.1 Cootamundra Engineering Report - August 2024 |
Resolution 186/2024 Moved: Cr Trevor Glover Seconded: Cr Les Boyd The Cootamundra Engineering Report for the month of August 2024 be noted. Carried |
8.6 Engineering Gundagai
8.6.1 Gundagai Engineering Report - August 2024 |
Resolution 187/2024 Moved: Cr Logan Collins Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson The Gundagai Engineering Report for the month of August 2024 be noted. Carried |
8.7 Regional Services Gundagai
8.7.2 Gundagai Regional Services Works Report |
Resolution 188/2024 Moved: Cr Abb McAlister Seconded: Cr Charlie Sheahan The Gundagai Regional Services Department, Monthly works report be received and noted. Carried |
8.8 Regional Services Cootamundra
8.8.1 Regional Services - Cootamundra Divisional Monthly Report to Council |
Resolution 189/2024 Moved: Cr David Graham Seconded: Cr Les Boyd The Regional Services Cootamundra Department Monthly Works Report be received and noted. Carried |
9 Motion of which Notice has been Given
9.1 Notice of Motion - Cootamundra Men's Shed |
Resolution 190/2024 Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan Seconded: Cr Trevor Glover That Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council work with the Cootamundra Men's Shed in preparing and presenting the Tim McLaren Quad Scull as an attraction and tribute to Tim McLaren OAM. Council to: 1. Provide access for the necessary restoration work by the Men’s Shed at the Bradman St depot where the scull is currently stored. 2. Provide the storey board and information around Tim McLaren, both his connection to Cootamundra and his achievements in rowing sport in Australia and internationally. 3. Look at displaying the Quad Scull in an appropriate way and place e.g. the foyer of the Town Hall. 4. Provide a budget of $5000 from the Cootamundra Regional Services budget to meet points 2 and 3. Carried |
10 Questions with Notice
10.1 Questions with Notice |
Responses noted. |
11 Confidential Items
11.1 Closed Council Report |
Resolution 191/2024 Moved: Cr Charlie Sheahan Seconded: Cr Trevor Glover 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. Carried |
Resumption of Open Council Meeting
Resolution 192/2024 Moved: Cr Trevor Glover Seconded: Cr Charlie Sheahan The Open Council meeting resume. Carried |
Announcement of Closed Council Resolutions
Note: The Chairperson announced the resolutions made in Closed Council.
11.2 Tenandra Road Mundarlo Bridge Replacement - Letter of Support |
Resolution 193/2024 Moved: Cr Abb McAlister Seconded: Cr David Graham Council supports the bridge replacement on Tenandra Road, over the Murrumbidgee River for environmental flow purposes. Carried |
11.3 Proposed Development on Council Road Reserve - Coolac Road Coolac |
Resolution 194/2024 Moved: Cr Les Boyd Seconded: Cr Leigh Bowden 1. That Council provide owners consent to the development application for a charging station and related infrastructure at the intersection of Coolac Rd and Muttama Rd Coolac. 2. Council negotiate with the applicant for the lease of the land. 3. Should negotiations align with this report, Council enter into a lease agreement with the applicant. The Interim General Manager is then authorised to execute all required documents to enact the lease agreement. Carried |
The Meeting closed at 8:25pm
The minutes of this meeting were confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 22 October 2024.
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CHAIRPERSON |
GENERAL MANAGER |
22 October 2024 |
Nil
Nil
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
422598 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Teresa Breslin, Executive Assistant to Mayor and General Manager |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Steve McGrath, Interim General Manager |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Policy implications associated with this report. |
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1. REROC Boartd Minutes 23 August 2024 ⇩ |
The Minutes of the Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils (REROC) Board Meeting held on 23 August 2024, attached to the report, be received and noted. |
Introduction
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
This report does not conflict with the guidelines.
22 October 2024 |
8.1.2 Australian Local Government Association 2023 National Local Roads and Transport Congress 3-4 December 2024
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
419727 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Matt Stubbs, Deputy General Manager - Operations |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Steve McGrath, Interim General Manager |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
Total estimated cost $6650, split between Operating Budget and Councillor Training Budget. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Policy implications associated with this report. |
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1. ALGA National Local and Transport Roads Congress Program 2024 ⇩ |
The attendance of one (1) councillor and one (1) appropriate staff member, at the Australian Local Government Association 2024 National Local Roads and Transport Congress, be endorsed. |
Introduction
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) represents Local Government to advocate for funding to help build and upgrade the facilities our communities want and need.
The ALGA National Local Roads and Transport Congress is to be held from 3-4 December 2024, in Western Australia (Margaret River WA 6285).
Discussion
As with last year’s event, this year’s Congress will not only cover roads and transport, but also include a broader focus on community infrastructure.
Across two days you will hear from government leaders, academics, peak bodies and other councils on topics including enabling infrastructure for future housing development, renewable energy deployment and integration, innovations in active transport, and transitioning to a circular economy.
Full program is attached.
Financial
Registration fees (early registration, by 1 November 2024) - $925PP
Accommodation/ Car Parking/ Meals etc. - est. $1,200PP
Return Flights – Est. $600-$1,200PP
Total estimated cost: $2,725-$3,325PP to be funded from the training allocation within the operating and Councillor budgets.
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
421934 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Anne Chamberlain, Acting Governance Officer |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Barry Paull, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
In accordance with the adopted procedures for the administration of the Code of Conduct. |
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Nil |
The report on Code of Conduct complaint statistics for the period 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2024, be received and noted. |
Introduction
In accordance with part 11.1 of Council’s adopted Procedures for the Administration of the Code of Conduct for Councillors (Reporting on Complaints Statistic) the complaints coordinator must arrange for the following statistics to be reported to the Council within 3 months of the end of September of each year:
(a) the total number of code of conduct complaints made about councillors and the general manager under the code of conduct in the year to September (the reporting period);
(b) the number of code of conduct complaints referred to a conduct reviewer during the reporting period;
(c) the number of code of conduct complaints finalised by a conduct reviewer at the preliminary assessment stage during the reporting period and the outcome of those complaints;
(d) the number of code of conduct complaints investigated by a conduct reviewer during the reporting period;
(e) without identifying matters, the outcome of investigations completed under these procedures during the reporting period;
(f) the number of matters reviewed by the Office of Local Government during the reporting period and, without identifying particular matters, the outcome of the reviews; and
(g) the total cost of dealing with code of conduct complaints made about councillors and the general manager during the reporting period, including staff costs.
Council is also required to provide the Office of Local Government (OLG) with a report containing the statistics referred to above within 3 months of the end of September of each year.
Discussion
During the reporting period Council has received zero (0) Code of Conduct complaint, received about Councillors or the General Manager.
All staff and Councillors are bound to comply with the Council’s Code of Conduct. All complaints are investigated and dealt with in accordance with the Code of Conduct Policy and Procedure.
In accordance with the requirements, the Office of Local Government has been advised accordingly.
The following statistics are reported about code of conduct complaints made during the period
1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024.
Number of Complaints |
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1 |
a |
The total number of complaints received in the period about councillors and the General Manager (GM) under the code of conduct |
0 |
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2 |
b |
The total number of complaints finalised in the period about councillors and the GM under the code of conduct |
0 |
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Overview of Complaints and Cost |
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3 |
a |
The number of complaints finalised at the outset by alternative means by the GM or Mayor |
0 |
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b |
The number of complaints referred to the Office of Local Government (OLG) under a special complaints management arrangement |
0 |
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c |
The number of code of conduct complaints referred to a conduct reviewer |
0 |
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d |
The number of code of conduct complaints finalised at preliminary assessment by conduct reviewer |
0 |
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e |
The number of code of conduct complaints referred back to GM or Mayor for resolution after preliminary assessment by conduct reviewer |
0 |
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f |
The number of finalised code of conduct complaints investigated by a conduct reviewer |
0 |
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g |
Cost of dealing with code of conduct complaints via preliminary assessment |
0 |
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h |
Progressed to full investigation by a conduct reviewer |
0 |
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i |
The number of finalised complaints investigated where there was found to be no breach |
0 |
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j |
The number of finalised complaints investigated where there was found to be a breach |
0 |
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k |
The number of complaints referred by the GM or Mayor to another agency or body such as the ICAC, the NSW Ombudsman, OLG or the Police |
0 |
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l |
The number of complaints being investigated that are not yet finalised |
0 |
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m |
The total cost of dealing with code of conduct complaints within the period made about councillors and the GM including staff costs |
0 |
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Preliminary Assessment Statistics |
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4 |
The number of complaints determined by the conduct reviewer at the preliminary assessment stage by each of the following actions: |
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a |
To take no action (clause 6.13(a) of the 2018 and 2020 Procedures) |
0 |
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b |
To resolve the complaint by alternative and appropriate strategies (clause 6.13(b) of the 2018 and 2020 Procedures) |
0 |
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c |
To refer the matter back to the GM or the Mayor, for resolution by alternative and appropriate strategies (clause 6.13(c) of the 2018 and 2020 Procedures) |
0 |
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d |
To refer the matter to another agency or body such as the ICAC, the NSW Ombudsman, OLG or the Police (clause 6.13(d) of the 2018 and 2020 Procedures) |
0 |
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e |
To investigate the matter (clause 6.13(e) of the 2018 and 2020 Procedures) |
0 |
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Investigation Statistics |
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5 |
The number of investigated complaints resulting in a determination that there was no breach, in which the following recommendations were made: |
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a |
That the council revise its policies or procedures |
0 |
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b |
That a person or persons undertake training or other education (clause 7.40 of the 2020 Procedures) |
0 |
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6 |
The number of investigated complaints resulting in a determination that there was a breach in which the following recommendations were made: |
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a |
That the council revise any of its policies or procedures (clause 7.39 of the 2020 Procedures) |
0 |
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b |
In the case of a breach by the GM, that action be taken under the GM’s contract for the breach (clause 7.37(a) of the 2020 Procedures) |
0 |
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c |
In the case of a breach by a councillor, that the councillor be formally censured for the breach under section 440G of the Local Government Act 1993 (clause 7.37(b) of the 2020 Procedures) |
0 |
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d |
In the case of a breach by a councillor, that the councillor be formally censured for the breach under section 440G of the Local Government Act 1993 and that the matter be referred to OLG for further action (clause 7.37(c) of the 2020 Procedures) |
0 |
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7 |
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Matter referred or resolved after commencement of an investigation (clause 7.20 of the 2020 Procedures) |
0 |
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Categories of misconduct |
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8 |
The number of investigated complaints resulting in a determination that there was a breach with respect to each of the following categories of conduct: |
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a |
General conduct (Part 3) |
0 |
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b |
Non-pecuniary conflict of interest (Part 5) |
0 |
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c |
Personal benefit (Part 6) |
0 |
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d |
Relationship between council officials (Part 7) |
0 |
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e |
Access to information and resources (Part 8) |
0 |
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Outcome of determinations |
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9 |
The number of investigated complaints resulting in a determination that there was a breach in which the council failed to adopt the conduct reviewer’s recommendation |
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a |
Adopted the independent conduct reviewer’s recommendation |
0 |
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b |
Failed to adopt the independent conduct reviewer’s recommendation |
0 |
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10 |
The number of investigated complaints resulting in a determination that there was a breach in which the council's decision was overturned following a review by OLG |
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a |
The external conduct reviewers decision was overturned by OLG |
0 |
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b |
Council’s response to the external conduct reviewers recommendation was over turned by OLG |
0 |
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Financial
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
The objective of this report does not conflict with guidelines.
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
422045 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Anne Chamberlain, Governance Officer |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Barry Paull, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
In accordance with Section 449 Local Government Act, 1993. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
To comply with the Code of Conduct. |
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Nil |
The tabling of pecuniary interest returns from Councillors and designated persons be noted. |
Introduction
The Code of Conduct specifies that Councillors and designated persons must make and lodge with the general manager a return, disclosing the designated person’s or Councillors interests within 3 months after:
(a) becoming a designated person or Councillor, and
(b) 30 June of each year, and
(c) the designated person or Councillor becoming aware of an interest they are required to disclose under schedule 1 that has not been previously disclosed in a return lodged under paragraphs (a) or (b).
Returns required to be lodged with the general manager under (a) and (b) must be tabled at the first meeting of the council after the last day the return is required to be lodged.
Returns required to be lodged with the general manager under clause (c) must be tabled at the next council meeting after the return is lodged.
Discussion
Annual pecuniary interest returns from Councillors and designated persons for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 are tabled.
Pecuniary interest return from new designated staff as of 31 July 2024, is tabled.
Register of Annual Pecuniary Interest Returns disclosed, is tabled below:
Designated person |
Position |
Latest return on file |
Charlie Sheahan |
Mayor |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Gil Kelly |
Deputy Mayor |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Trevor Glover |
Councillor |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Abb McAlister |
Councillor |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Logan Collins |
Councillor |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Leigh Bowden |
Councillor |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
David Graham |
Councillor |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Penny Nicholson |
Councillor |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Les Boyd |
Councillor |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Steve McGrath |
Interim General Manager |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Paul Woods |
Interim Deputy General Manager |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Matt Stubbs |
Deputy General Manager - Operations |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Linda Wiles |
Manager Business |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Thomas Hogg |
Manager Engineering - Gundagai |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Gary Arthur |
Manager Engineering - Cootamundra |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Wayne Bennett |
Manager Regional Services - Cootamundra |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Greg Ewings |
Manager Regional Services - Gundagai |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Nicole Godber |
Ranger/ Regulatory Officer |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Nathan Campbell |
Ranger/Cemetery Attendant |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Andrew Wiegold |
Ranger |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Stuart Moorby |
Open Space Supervisor – Ranger Duties |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Jacob Tiernan |
Parks and Gardens Attendant – Ranger Duties |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Bruce Webb |
Ranger/ Regulatory |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Luke Izzard |
Environmental Health and Building Surveyor |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Lauren Dawes |
Senior Building Surveyor |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Kevin Prior |
Environmental Health Officer |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Craig Perrin |
Town Planner |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Laura Schweiger |
Town Planner (PPT) |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
James Dawes |
Trainee Building Surveyor |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Zac Mahon |
Manager Finance |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Michael Mason |
Interim Manager Sustainable Development |
Annual - 2023/2024 |
Trevor Dando |
Acting Manager Engineering - Gundagai |
New Designated Person |
Barry Paull |
Interim Deputy General Manager CCD |
New Designated Person |
Tara Robinson |
Ranger |
New Designated Person |
The code of conduct specifies that a person need not make and lodge a return if they made and lodged a return in the preceding 3 months, or if they have ceased to be a designated person in the preceding 3 months.
Financial
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
The report purpose does not conflict with guidelines.
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
420939 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Anne Chamberlain, Governance Officer |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Barry Paull, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
To comply with the Section 355 Committee Management Manual. |
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1. MHMC Minutes - 14 August 2024 ⇩ 2. MHMC Minutes - 11 September 2024 ⇩ |
The Minutes of the Muttama Hall Management s.355 Committee Ordinary Meetings held, 14 August and 11 September 2024, attached to the report, be received and noted. |
Introduction
The attached Minutes of the Muttama Hall Management s.355 Committee Ordinary Meetings held, 14 August 2024 and 11 September 2024, attached to the report, are submitted for the information of Council and the community.
Financial
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
Report purpose does not conflict with guidelines.
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
423523 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Anne Chamberlain, Governance Officer |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Barry Paull, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
To comply with the Section 355 Committee Management Manual. |
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1. CHCMC Minutes - 21 September 2024 ⇩ |
The Minutes of the Cootamundra Heritage Centre Management s.355 Committee Meeting held 21 September 2024, attached to the report, be received and noted. |
Introduction
The attached Minutes of the Cootamundra Heritage Centre Management s.355 Committee meeting held on 21 September 2024, are submitted for the information of Council and the community.
Financial
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
Report purpose does not conflict with guidelines.
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
423875 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Linda Wiles, Manager Business |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Barry Paull, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
Proposed Membership Fee of $8,384.82, as budgeted, be endorsed. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Policy implications associated with this report. |
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Nil |
The proposed membership fee of $8,384.82 be endorsed for the 2024/25 Financial Year. |
Introduction
Eastern Riverina Arts (ERA) is a small organisation providing big opportunities to artists and creative people in our region. Eastern Riverina Arts supports creative practitioners, stimulates creative activity and enterprise, and increases participation in the arts. ERA works in collaboration with the eight Councils of Bland, Coolamon, Cootamundra-Gundagai, Lockhart, Junee, Snowy Valleys, Temora and Wagga Wagga.
Discussion
Council membership provides:
· Ongoing service provision, including advice, project support and promotion available to Council staff, cultural organisations and groups, and individual residents of the LGA area
· Partnership opportunities in Eastern Riverina Arts-led projects such as the Riverina Touring Network are available to Councils and local cultural organisations in the LGA
· A representative on ERA’s Regional Advisory Committee (2 members of RAC also sit on the ERA Board of Directors)
· Membership and voting rights in accordance with Eastern Riverina Arts’ Constitution
ERA’s core service offering, includes significant strategic projects that directly benefit our LGA, including:
· The Riverina Touring Network – providing affordable performing arts tours to activate halls and venues across our service region. ERA has delivered 7 tours to date in partnership with the Arts Centre Cootamundra, including on Festival of the Turtle this year, and contributed direct funding towards a consultancy to grow TACC's audiences into the future.
· The ERA Cultural Tourism Boost - a one-off project investing in new marketing materials for museums, galleries and other cultural tourism attractions in every one of our member Council areas. This project will include filming in the CGRC LGA this Spring, being delivered in partnership with Council’s tourism and economic development staff.
· The Country Arts Support Program - small grants supporting artists and creative organisations in our region to develop arts and culture projects
Redeveloping and growing the Creative Riverina website - providing free listings and promotion for artists and creative businesses in CGRC. With more than 50 events and offerings promoted each month, this platform makes an ongoing contribution to the local economy and increases local procurement of marketing and creative services.
Financial
Membership and Fee Structure of $8,384.82, as budgeted, be endorsed.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
Report purpose does not conflict with guidelines.
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
423368 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Zac Mahon, Manager Finance |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Barry Paull, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Policy implications associated with this report. |
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Nil |
The Finance Update report, be received and noted. |
Report
The August Finance Update has been reviewed and no issues have been detected.
Operations
Income
The operational income is at 35% when comparing actual to budget, with the annual rates already being recognised as income but becoming due and payable quarterly throughout the year.
Department |
ACTUAL YTD |
BUDGET |
% Received |
Result |
Comment |
Building Department |
$225,892 |
$445,000 |
51% |
J |
Fees from new development in Coota received |
Business Department |
$13,715 |
$240,000 |
6% |
J |
|
Engineering Cootamundra |
$130,014 |
$6,570,489 |
2% |
J |
|
Engineering Gundagai |
$61,818 |
$2,600,488 |
2% |
J |
|
Executive Department |
$14,920 |
$216,000 |
7% |
J |
|
Finance Department |
$885,565 |
$16,440,195 |
5% |
J |
|
Rates Cootamundra |
$6,801,789 |
$7,028,139 |
97% |
J |
|
Rates Gundagai |
$4,407,916 |
$4,532,162 |
97% |
J |
|
Services Cootamundra |
$2,496,603 |
$3,663,750 |
68% |
J |
|
Services Gundagai |
$936,476 |
$1,620,000 |
58% |
J |
|
Sewer Cootamundra |
$903,437 |
$2,910,807 |
31% |
J |
|
Sewer Gundagai |
$182,401 |
$768,442 |
24% |
J |
|
Water Cootamundra |
$867,317 |
$3,267,356 |
27% |
J |
|
Water Gundagai |
$425,821 |
$1,629,444 |
26% |
J |
|
Total |
$18,353,684 |
$51,932,272 |
35% |
J |
|
Expenditure
Operational Expenditure is at 14% when comparing actual to budget.
Department |
TOTAL YTD |
BUDGET |
% Spent |
Result |
Comment |
Building Department |
$304,009 |
$1,572,902 |
19% |
J |
|
Business Department |
$588,337 |
$3,377,405 |
17% |
J |
|
Engineering Cootamundra |
$1,646,371 |
$9,716,544 |
17% |
J |
|
Engineering Gundagai |
$699,190 |
$5,350,819 |
13% |
J |
|
Executive Department |
$386,986 |
$2,310,938 |
17% |
J |
|
Finance Department |
$2,747,400 |
$20,447,707 |
13% |
J |
|
Services Cootamundra |
$876,884 |
$5,744,946 |
15% |
J |
|
Services Gundagai |
$402,273 |
$2,608,306 |
15% |
J |
|
Sewer Cootamundra |
$57,925 |
$1,581,694 |
4% |
J |
|
Sewer Gundagai |
$106,654 |
$784,319 |
14% |
J |
|
Water Cootamundra |
$404,071 |
$2,812,625 |
14% |
J |
|
Water Gundagai |
$115,440 |
$1,210,655 |
10% |
J |
|
Total |
$8,335,540 |
$57,518,860 |
14% |
J |
|
Capital
Income
Capital income is at 6% of budget as at 31 August 2024.
ASSET CATEGORY |
TOTAL YTD |
BUDGET |
% RECEIVED |
RESULT |
COMMENTS |
Plant & Equipment - Cootamundra |
$94,544 |
$473,550 |
20% |
J |
|
Plant & Equipment - Gundagai |
$0 |
$498,950 |
0% |
J |
|
Property Disposal – Cootamundra |
$0 |
$610,000 |
0% |
J |
|
Property Disposal – Gundagai |
$0 |
$0 |
0% |
J |
|
TOTAL |
$94,544 |
$1,582,500 |
6% |
J |
Notes on Sep Report |
Expenditure
Capital expenditure is at 16% of budget as at 31 August 2024.
Asset Category |
Total YTD |
Budget |
% Spent |
Result |
Comments |
Cootamundra Land |
$150,840 |
$90,785 |
166% |
J |
Oliver Selwyn purchase to be reimbursed by insurance |
Cootamundra Plant |
$1,206,532 |
$2,108,049 |
57% |
J |
|
Cootamundra Roads |
$17,434 |
$3,498,354 |
0% |
J |
|
Cootamundra Building |
$177,717 |
$920,985 |
19% |
J |
|
Cootamundra Recreation |
$4,250 |
$284,500 |
1% |
J |
|
Cootamundra Bridges |
$0 |
$2,411,625 |
0% |
J |
|
Cootamundra Water |
$721,765 |
$1,036,527 |
70% |
J |
|
Cootamundra Sewer |
$194,818 |
$4,237,025 |
5% |
J |
|
Gundagai Building |
$314,080 |
$959,352 |
33% |
J |
|
Gundagai Recreation |
$26,672 |
$632,515 |
4% |
J |
|
Gundagai Waste |
$0 |
$720,000 |
0% |
J |
|
Gundagai Bridges |
$1,302 |
$1,480,757 |
0% |
J |
|
Gundagai Plant |
$142,239 |
$1,300,000 |
11% |
J |
|
Gundagai Roads |
$1,101,151 |
$2,766,746 |
40% |
J |
|
Gundagai Water |
$134,677 |
$3,241,336 |
4% |
J |
|
Gundagai Sewer |
$77,390 |
$633,000 |
12% |
J |
|
I.T |
$0 |
$50,000 |
0% |
J |
|
Total |
$4,270,867 |
$26,371,556 |
16% |
J |
|
Financial
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
Report purpose does not conflict with guidelines.
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
423369 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Zac Mahon, Manager Finance |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Barry Paull, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
|
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Policy implications associated with this report. |
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Nil |
The Finance Update report, be received and noted. |
Report
The September Finance Update has been reviewed and no issues have been detected.
Operations
Income
The operational income is at 36% when comparing actual to budget, with the annual rates already being recognised as income but becoming due and payable quarterly throughout the year.
Department |
Income Actual |
Income Budget |
% Received |
Result |
Comment |
Building Department |
$281,959 |
$445,000 |
63% |
J |
Fees from new development in Coota received |
Business Department |
$20,533 |
$240,000 |
9% |
J |
|
Engineering Cootamundra |
$234,242 |
$6,570,489 |
4% |
J |
|
Engineering Gundagai |
$61,818 |
$2,600,488 |
2% |
J |
|
Executive Department |
$24,745 |
$216,000 |
11% |
J |
|
Finance Department |
$960,308 |
$16,440,195 |
6% |
J |
|
Rates Cootamundra |
$6,801,789 |
$7,028,139 |
97% |
J |
|
Rates Gundagai |
$4,407,916 |
$4,532,162 |
97% |
J |
|
Services Cootamundra |
$2,747,365 |
$3,663,750 |
75% |
J |
|
Services Gundagai |
$867,433 |
$1,620,000 |
54% |
J |
|
Sewer Cootamundra |
$905,097 |
$2,910,807 |
31% |
J |
|
Sewer Gundagai |
$182,401 |
$768,442 |
24% |
J |
|
Water Cootamundra |
$868,265 |
$3,267,356 |
27% |
J |
|
Water Gundagai |
$425,821 |
$1,629,444 |
26% |
J |
|
Total |
$18,789,692 |
$51,932,272 |
36% |
J |
|
Expenditure
Operational Expenditure is at 21% when comparing actual to budget.
Department |
Expense Actual |
Expense Budget |
% Spent |
Result |
Comment |
Building Department |
$423,790 |
$1,572,902 |
27% |
J |
|
Business Department |
$877,243 |
$3,377,405 |
26% |
J |
|
Engineering Cootamundra |
$2,353,443 |
$9,716,544 |
24% |
J |
|
Engineering Gundagai |
$1,134,876 |
$5,350,819 |
21% |
J |
|
Executive Department |
$588,175 |
$2,310,938 |
25% |
J |
|
Finance Department |
$3,912,987 |
$20,447,707 |
19% |
J |
|
Services Cootamundra |
$1,352,411 |
$5,744,946 |
24% |
J |
|
Services Gundagai |
$596,409 |
$2,608,306 |
23% |
J |
|
Sewer Cootamundra |
$185,627 |
$1,581,694 |
12% |
J |
|
Sewer Gundagai |
$168,347 |
$784,319 |
21% |
J |
|
Water Cootamundra |
$464,071 |
$2,812,625 |
16% |
J |
|
Water Gundagai |
$181,122 |
$1,210,655 |
15% |
J |
|
Total |
$12,238,501 |
$57,518,860 |
21% |
J |
|
Capital
Income
Capital income is at 9% of budget as at 30 September 2024.
ASSET CATEGORY |
TOTAL YTD |
BUDGET |
% RECEIVED |
RESULT |
COMMENTS |
Plant & Equipment - Cootamundra |
$119,405 |
$473,550 |
25% |
J |
Plant manager currently reviewing |
Plant & Equipment - Gundagai |
$24,215 |
$498,950 |
5% |
J |
Plant manager currently reviewing |
Property Disposal – Cootamundra |
$0 |
$610,000 |
0% |
J |
|
Property Disposal – Gundagai |
$0 |
$0 |
0% |
J |
|
TOTAL |
$143,620 |
$1,582,500 |
9% |
J |
Plant manager currently reviewing |
Expenditure
Capital expenditure is at 22% of budget as at 30 September 2024.
Asset Category |
Total YTD |
Budget |
% Spent |
Result |
Comments |
Cootamundra Land |
$153,977 |
$90,785 |
170% |
J |
Oliver Selwyn purchase to be reimbursed by insurance |
Cootamundra Plant |
$1,917,045 |
$2,108,049 |
91% |
J |
|
Cootamundra Roads |
$30,450 |
$3,498,354 |
1% |
J |
|
Cootamundra Building |
$348,776 |
$920,985 |
38% |
J |
|
Cootamundra Recreation |
$272,567 |
$284,500 |
96% |
J |
|
Cootamundra Bridges |
$0 |
$2,411,625 |
0% |
J |
|
Cootamundra Water |
$708,360 |
$1,036,527 |
68% |
J |
|
Cootamundra Sewer |
$216,079 |
$4,237,025 |
5% |
J |
|
Gundagai Building |
$276,405 |
$959,352 |
29% |
J |
|
Gundagai Recreation |
$27,777 |
$632,515 |
4% |
J |
|
Gundagai Waste |
$30,825 |
$720,000 |
4% |
J |
|
Gundagai Bridges |
$2,441 |
$1,480,757 |
0% |
J |
|
Gundagai Plant |
$397,258 |
$1,300,000 |
31% |
J |
|
Gundagai Roads |
$1,114,705 |
$2,766,746 |
40% |
J |
|
Gundagai Water |
$86,850 |
$3,241,336 |
3% |
J |
|
Gundagai Sewer |
$110,751 |
$633,000 |
17% |
J |
|
IT |
$0 |
$50,000 |
0% |
J |
|
Total |
$5,694,266 |
$26,371,556 |
22% |
J |
|
Financial
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
Report purpose does not conflict with guidelines.
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
423370 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Zac Mahon, Manager Finance |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Barry Paull, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
|
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Policy implications associated with this report. |
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Nil |
The Restricted Cash Reconciliation report, be received and noted |
Report
The restricted cash figures have been reconciled to 31 August 2024 as shown in the below table.
Internally Restricted Reserves |
Bal 30 June 2024 |
Transfers To |
Transfers From |
Bal 31 Aug 2024 |
Aerodrome Bitumen Resurfacing |
$165,588 |
|
|
$165,588 |
Bradman's Birthplace |
$94,337 |
|
|
$94,337 |
Cootamundra Caravan Park |
$213,037 |
|
$1,538 |
$211,499 |
Heritage Centre |
$27,490 |
$190 |
|
$27,680 |
Development - Land & Buildings |
$1,767,204 |
|
$1,767,204 |
|
Employee Leave Entitlements |
$1,798,460 |
|
|
$1,798,460 |
Quarries & Pit Restoration |
$476,387 |
|
$15,037 |
$461,350 |
Bangus Landfill |
$329,938 |
|
|
$329,938 |
Plant Replacement |
$3,720,480 |
$707,148 |
$2,017,379 |
$2,410,249 |
Cemetery |
$133,710 |
$50,997 |
$62,095 |
$122,612 |
Southern Phone |
$586,464 |
|
|
$586,464 |
Waste Management |
$500,000 |
|
|
$500,000 |
Total Internal |
$9,813,095 |
$758,335 |
$2,096,049 |
$8,475,381 |
Externally Restricted Reserves |
|
|
|
|
Domestic Waste |
1,334,928 |
72,108 |
875,560 |
531,476 |
Water Supply |
7,826,732 |
21,945 |
468,334 |
7,380,343 |
Sewerage Service |
5,172,930 |
321,444 |
463,975 |
5,030,399 |
Stormwater Infrastructure Renewal |
389,985 |
|
|
389,985 |
Developer Contributions |
1,310,465 |
14,178 |
|
1,324,643 |
General Fund Unspent Grants & Contributions |
5,633,377 |
|
324,528 |
5,308,849 |
Total External |
21,668,417 |
429,675 |
2,132,397 |
19,965,695 |
TOTALS |
31,481,512 |
1,188,010 |
4,228,446 |
28,441,076 |
Restricted Cash Reconciliation
Restricted Cash |
28,441,076 |
Cash at 31 Aug 2024 |
31,460,091 |
Unrestricted Balance |
3,019,015 |
Grant Debtors Outstanding |
568,655 |
Balance |
3,587,670 |
Financial
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
Report purpose does not conflict with guidelines.
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
423371 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Zac Mahon, Manager Finance |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Barry Paull, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
|
|||
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
|||
POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Policy implications associated with this report. |
|||
Nil |
The Restricted Cash Reconciliation report, be received and noted |
Report
The restricted cash figures have been reconciled to 30 September 2024 as shown in the below table.
Internally Restricted Reserves |
Bal 30 June 2024 |
Transfers To |
Transfers From |
Bal 30 Sep 2024 |
Aerodrome Bitumen Resurfacing |
$165,588 |
|
|
$165,588 |
Bradman's Birthplace |
$94,337 |
|
|
$94,337 |
Cootamundra Caravan Park |
$213,037 |
|
$2,801 |
$210,236 |
Heritage Centre |
$27,490 |
$493 |
|
$27,983 |
Development - Land & Buildings |
$1,767,204 |
|
|
$1,767,204 |
Employee Leave Entitlements |
$1,798,460 |
|
|
$1,798,460 |
Quarries & Pit Restoration |
$476,387 |
|
$36,238 |
$440,149 |
Bangus Landfill |
$329,938 |
|
|
$329,938 |
Plant Replacement |
$3,720,480 |
$849,474 |
$2,070,036 |
$2,499,918 |
Cemetery |
$133,710 |
$56,880 |
$102,665 |
$87,925 |
Southern Phone |
$586,464 |
|
|
$586,464 |
Waste Management |
$500,000 |
|
|
$500,000 |
Total Internal |
$9,813,095 |
$906,847 |
$2,211,740 |
$8,508,202 |
Externally Restricted Reserves |
|
|
|
|
Domestic Waste |
1,334,928 |
604,858 |
875,560 |
1,064,226 |
Water Supply |
7,826,732 |
876,243 |
1,218,863 |
7,484,112 |
Sewerage Service |
5,172,930 |
552,668 |
656,222 |
5,069,376 |
Stormwater Infrastructure Renewal |
389,985 |
97,496 |
|
487,481 |
Developer Contributions |
1,310,465 |
36,004 |
|
1,346,469 |
General Fund Unspent Grants & Contributions |
5,633,377 |
|
518,828 |
5,114,549 |
Total External |
21,668,417 |
2,167,269 |
3,269,473 |
20,566,213 |
TOTALS |
31,481,512 |
3,074,116 |
5,481,213 |
29,074,415 |
Restricted Cash Reconciliation
Restricted Cash |
29,074,415 |
Cash at 30 Sep 2024 |
31,849,971 |
Unrestricted Balance |
2,775,556 |
Grant Debtors Outstanding |
368,655 |
Balance |
3,144,211 |
Financial
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
Report purpose does not conflict with guidelines.
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
421249 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Zac Mahon, Manager Finance |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Barry Paull, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
|
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
Council’s cash and investment portfolio increased $183,545.66 from $31,276,545.91 as at 31st July 2024 to $31,460,091.57 as at 31st August 2024. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
Council investments comply fully with Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
Investments comply fully with the Council’s Investment Policy. |
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Nil |
The report detailing Council Cash and Investments as at 31st August 2024, be received and noted. |
Introduction
A report on Council’s Investments is required to be presented for Council’s consideration in accordance with Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.
Council’s cash and investment portfolio increased $183,545.66 from $31,276,545.91 as at 31st July 2024 to $31,460,091.57 as at 31st August 2024.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
Report purpose does not conflict with guidelines.
Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda |
22 October 2024 |
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s investment portfolio outperformed the relevant BBSW Index benchmark by 12.99%. The average weighted yield for August was 4.95%, over an average weighted term of 59 days, with a benchmark of 4.39%.
31,460,092 |
Monthly Interest Received 127,572 |
Weighted Average Term 59 Days |
Total Value 31,460,092 |
Yearly Interest Received 261,429 |
Weighted Average Yield 4.95% |
Credit Quality Compliance
Council’s investment portfolio was compliant with policy in terms of S&P long term rating credit quality limits, as displayed below.
Counter Party Compliance
As at the end of August, Council was compliant with policy. It is worth noting that capacity limits are affected by changes in the on-call account balance compared to the total portfolio balance.
Term to Maturity
Council’s investment portfolio maturities shown graphically below were also compliant with policy requirements. All of the investments are short term to deal with liquidity and to be prepared for the demerger split.
Declaration
I hereby certify that investments listed in the report have been made in accordance with Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 and Council’s Investment Policy.
Signed
Zac Mahon
Responsible Accounting Officer
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
423448 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Zac Mahon, Manager Finance |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Barry Paull, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
|
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
Council’s cash and investment portfolio increased $389,879.73 from $31,460,091.57 as at 31st August 2024 to $31,849,971.30 as at 30th September 2024. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
Council investments comply fully with Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
Investments comply fully with the Council’s Investment Policy. |
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Nil |
The report detailing Council Cash and Investments as at 30th September 2024, be received and noted. |
Introduction
A report on Council’s Investments is required to be presented for Council’s consideration in accordance with Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.
Financial
Council’s cash and investment portfolio increased $389,879.73 from $31,460,091.57 as at 31st August 2024 to $31,849,971.30 as at 30th September 2024.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
Report purpose does not conflict with guidelines.
Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda |
22 October 2024 |
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council’s investment portfolio outperformed the relevant BBSW Index benchmark by 13.05%. The average weighted yield for September was 4.93%, over an average weighted term of 89 days, with a benchmark of 4.43%.
Total Cost 31,849,971 |
Monthly Interest Received 131,613 |
Weighted Average Term 89 Days |
Total Value 31,849,971 |
Yearly Interest Received 393,042 |
Weighted Average Yield 4.93% |
Credit Quality Compliance
Council’s investment portfolio was compliant with policy in terms of S&P long term rating credit quality limits, as displayed below.
Counter Party Compliance
As at the end of September, Council was compliant with policy. It is worth noting that capacity limits are affected by changes in the on-call account balance compared to the total portfolio balance.
Term to Maturity
Council’s investment portfolio maturities shown graphically below were also compliant with policy requirements. All of the investments are short term to deal with liquidity and to be prepared for the demerger split.
Declaration
I hereby certify that investments listed in the report have been made in accordance with Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 and Council’s Investment Policy.
Signed
Zac Mahon
Responsible Accounting Officer
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
422781 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Laura Schweiger, Town Planner |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Barry Paull, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
The subject application (DA2024/077) involves a variation to the acceptable solutions in the Cootamundra Development Control Plan 2013, as described in the DA assessment report. The variations are considered minor, and in keeping with the performance outcomes, and will not establish an undesirable precedent. |
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1. DA2024/077 - Draft Notice of determinaton ⇩ 2. DA2024/077 - DA assessment report ⇩ |
That Council approve the following development, subject to the consent conditions detailed in the draft Notice of Determination (Attachment 1): § Application No.: DA 2024/077 § Property: Lot 37 DP 1258489 398 Back Brawlin Road COOTAMUNDRA NSW 2590 § Development: Subdivision (2 lots) – to subdivide the land into two (2) lots of 5 ha 8.35 ha. |
Introduction
Development consent is being sought for the subdivision of Lot 37 DP 1258489, 398 Back Brawlin Road Cootamundra, into two (2) lots of 5 ha and 8.35 ha. Specific details of the proposed development (including the subdivision plan), and the subject land (location plans and aerial imagery), are provided in the attached DA assessment report (Attachment 2)
This application was duly notified, and two (2) submissions were received, objecting to the development, based on the condition of the road, specifically the road being unsealed. The development also proposes some policy variations to the Cootamundra Development Control Plan 2013. On this basis, the application has been presented to Council for determination.
Discussion
The assessment of the application has considered all relevant matters under Section 4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the Act), as per the attached DA assessment report (Attachment 2), which includes a discussion on the objections and the DCP variation. The assessment concludes that the application can be approved, subject to conditions.
With the implementation of the recommended conditions, it is considered that the impacts of the development can be appropriately managed and/or mitigated. Consequently, it is considered that the development meets all relevant environmental and amenity criteria and that the development is in the public interest and is recommended for approval, subject to conditions.
Financial
Nil impact.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
Nil conflict.
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
423696 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Brian Tredinnick, Contract Building Surveyor |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Barry Paull, Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
|
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Policy implications associated with this report. |
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1. Development Assessment Report - DA2024/88 - 89 Mackay Street Cootamundra ⇩ |
That Council approve the following development, subject to the consent conditions detailed in the Development Assessment Report (attachment 1): § Application No.: DA 2024/88 § Property: Lot: 89 DP: 1041614 89 Mackay Street COOTAMUNDRA § Development: Dwelling Alterations & Additions with a Detached Garage.
|
Introduction
The proposed application for alterations and additions includes a new Kitchen and living/dining rooms. There is an attached patio as well as a detached garage. The work will include landscaping that features a ramp and retaining wall.
The existing dwelling is set at 7.0 metres from the front boundary with the secondary setback of 3.6m. The proposed garage will have a setback of 3.6m to be in alignment with the dwelling.
The Cootamundra Development Control Plan requires that the garage has a setback of 1m behind the required building setback. This would then be 4m as opposed to the 3.6m requested.
The application is referred to the full Council for determination, as the application seeks a variation of minimum primary building line setback requirements for ancillary development as set out by the Cootamundra Development Control Plan (DCP) 2013 and that there were two submissions also received.
Discussion
The assessment of the application has thoroughly considered all relevant matters under Section 4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (the Act) and the requirements of relevant Environmental Planning Instruments and the Cootamundra DCP 2013.
Council staff have delegation to determine developments that comply with the Cootamundra LEP 2013 and DCP 2013, however, delegations do not extend to the determination of developments where a variation of the DCP 2013 is sought. In such circumstances, delegations require the application to be referred to Council for determination.
The development assessment concludes that the application, including proposed secondary setback variation for the garage, are appropriate in the context of the area overall. With the concessions made by the applicant and the use of reliable Quantitative assessment, it has been shown that the proposed development will not have any adverse effect on the neighbouring properties and uses.
The recommendation is that Council approve the following development, subject to the consent conditions below:
Financial
There are no financial impacts to this development.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
There are no impacts or considerations in regard to the 23a Guidelines.
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
423512 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Julie Buckley, Operations Support Officer |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Matt Stubbs, Deputy General Manager - Operations |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
|
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Policy implications associated with this report. |
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Nil |
The Cootamundra Engineering Report for the month of September/October 2024 be noted. |
Introduction
The Cootamundra Engineering Report for the month of September/October 2024 is submitted for the information of Council and the community.
Discussion
Fixing Local Roads
The design for the Hovell Street Rehabilitation from Sutton Street to Cowcumbla Street has been finalised, with a minor scope variation to avoid Telstra assets.
Jemena has been engaged to undertake service relocations with the expected completion prior to December 2024.
State Roads
Heavy patching on the Olympic Highway is expected to be completed by the end of the week, weather permitting.
Shoulder widening north of Wallendbeen is in progress.
The resealing program is in the process of being approved and work orders issued by Transport for NSW with an anticipated start date of mid-January 2025.
Council’s RMCC crew are currently undertaking routine maintenance works on the State Roads.
Water and Sewer
The water main rehabilitation project has been completed with final invoices pending.
The telemetry project installation has commenced with debugging and finalising installation underway.
The design process is continuing at the Cootamundra Sewerage Treatment Plant upgrade along with continued sampling. It is anticipated that a meeting will be held next month to progress the detailed design with NSW Public Works and EPA.
The Res 1 and Res 2 Chlorination projects design phase is underway, and Council is currently working through easement and electrical supply.
The Betts Street SPS/Rising Main 90% detailed design is complete and expected to go to tender in the coming months.
Eight Vent Shaft replacements have been scheduled to be replaced with completion pending material procurement.
Natural Disaster
1001 Event final claim has been completed.
1034 & 1057 Events – works have commenced on the Hoskins Street causeway. Council will be progressing through medium and heavy formation grading over the coming months and heavy patching is scheduled for mid-next year.
General Works
Maintenance grading and jet patching has been carried out at various locations throughout the shire.
Open drain maintenance works have been carried on in Temora Street and Old Cootamundra Road.
Roadside slashing, jet patching and minor concrete works have been carried out at the Council Depot and Hoskins Street.
Future Works
FY24-25 Reseal Program
§ Local Roads / Town streets finalised. Expected completion Early November
FY24-25 Local Heavy patching Program
§ Kilrush Road, due to commence early April
FY24-25 Town Lane Reconstruction
§ Allowed 4x lane segments to be reconstructed
§ Locations to be assessed and confirmed
FY24-25 Kerb Projects
§ Ursula Street to Southee Circle (230m), scheduled early February. To be linked to Hovell Street Rehabilitation Kerb works
Local Roads & Community Infrastructure R4 Footpaths (Grant)
§ Self-perform Bourke Street prior to Christmas 24
§ Self-Perform Cooper Street prior to March 25
Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund (RERRF) Grant
§ Rosehill Rd Heavy patching, scheduled late April
§ Jugiong Rd Heavy Patching, scheduled early May
Private Works
Turners Lane Subdivision quoted and won. Expected completion end of October/early November.
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.
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
423651 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Belle Mooney, Operations Support Officer |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Matt Stubbs, Deputy General Manager - Operations |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Policy implications associated with this report. |
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Nil |
The Gundagai Engineering Report for the month of October 2024 be noted. |
Introduction
The Gundagai Engineering Report for the month of October 2024 is submitted for the information of Council and the community.
General Works
Council staff are currently completing general maintenance and grading on unsealed areas with one team working on Yammatree Road, Brawlin Road and Parsons Creek Road and the second team completing grading on Nanangroe Road and Bundarbo Road.
Ongoing natural disaster repairs have been completed on Bannisters Lane and washout repairs in the Bundarbo area. The Bundarbo causeway has been scheduled to commence renewal in November 2024 now that the design has been completed and the Fisheries Permit has been received.
Staff have also undertaken pothole patching as required throughout the sealed road network.
Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI)
Sheridan Street Block 3 Stage 2 upgrade:
Stormwater construction is well underway at the Sheridan Street Block 3 upgrade. Now that the project is well established and the weather has been more favourable, substantive progress has been made and the project is 65% complete.
Rural & Regional Roads
Hillas Creek Bridge
The contractors have mobilised for the construction phase of Hillas Creek Bridge replacement and the crane has arrived onsite ready for commencement. Council staff have formed a pad for the crane and Council are now awaiting the approved Fisheries Permit before full construction can commence.
Annie Pyers Drive
Annie Pyers Drive reconstruction has now been completed with the milestone and project completion report being submitted to Transport for New South Wales so that Council can receive the final payment of $100,000.00 towards the project.
Water and Sewer
Telemetry upgrades are on track with 90% of the work now completed at the Cootamundra sites. Once the first stage is completed to the Cootamundra sites contractors will relocate to Gundagai and complete upgrades with an expected completion time of mid December 2024.
Council staff are busily responding to water main breaks and sewer blockages where required. They are also continuing to work through general maintenance in the Gundagai area and to the treatment plants.
A request for tender has been advertised for the Gundagai Effluent Irrigation Upgrade (Stage 1) which closes on 22 October 2024.
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.
22 October 2024 |
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
423599 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Trevor Dando, Interim Manager Engineering Gundagai |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Matt Stubbs, Deputy General Manager - Operations |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Policy implications associated with this report. |
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THAT COUNCIL: 1. Review the Crown Road closure proposed by Crown Lands NSW. 2. Endorse the commencement of a Crown Lands transfer to Council, for the identified portion of Neil McInerney Street, which is currently maintained by council. 3. Council delegate authority to the Interim General Manager to sign any documentation necessary to give effect to this resolution. |
Introduction
The Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council area has a significant number of roads, identified as Crown Roads, which Council currently maintains and even more that remain unmaintained. Council is working with Crown Lands NSW to reconcile these issues by transferring the ownership of the Crown Road to Council or sale of the Crown Road. Neil McInerney Street, North Gundagai has been proposed for transfer by Crown Lands NSW. Crown Lands are proposing to Transfer the portion of crown lands currently maintained to Council’s control, based on the access this road provides to the Bourke Estate.
Discussion
The Department of Planning and Environment – Crown Lands has identified Neil McInerney Street at North Gundagai as a Crown Road that may be suitable for transfer to Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council for future management.
Crown Lands has consulted with Council as per their policy and has assessed that the Crown road meets the below criteria:
a. The formed Crown road provides road access to urban or rural areas or provides access within country towns, villages, local communities and public areas.
b. Road works on Crown road are proposed by someone other than the Department, and those works require development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979.
c. Development consent has been granted by a Council that requires use of the Crown road to service a traffic generating development.
d. The Crown road is required to be maintained to a standard specified as a condition of development consent. (Notably, if standards were not specified, transfer may still be relevant on the basis that road works were not required as the Crown Road already conformed to Council’s access standards to service the development.)
e. The Crown road was constructed or is being maintained by a council to facilitate access, as part of its local road network, which may include drainage structures such as a bridge or culverts.
f. Construction or upgrade of the Crown road is required to meet standards required by a council.
g. A council objects to the closure of the Crown road on the grounds the road is required for public access.
Neil McInerney Street is a formed road which provides access to Bourke Estate residents and therefore transferring it from Crown road will ensure no future access or maintenance complications.
The crown lands transfer process involves the following:
· Demonstrating council has undertaken maintenance on the asset
· Notifying adjoining landowners and obtaining letters of consent from each adjacent landowner.
· Preparing and submitting transfer application.
Financial
By transferring ownership council will now have the obligation to maintain this asset and the associated costs. Given council is maintaining this asset currently, no additional negative financial impact is anticipated.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
There are no implications to the guidelines.
22 October 2024 |
8.7 Regional Services Gundagai
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
423714 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Donna Britton, Operations Support Officer - Facilities |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Matt Stubbs, Deputy General Manager - Operations |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Policy implications associated with this report. |
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Nil |
The Gundagai Regional Services Department, Monthly works report be received and noted. |
Introduction
The report aims to provide an overview of the varied works undertaken by the Gundagai Regional Services Team over the previous month and intends to give an update on the ongoing works and projects.
Discussion
This report focuses on the divisions projects as we progress through to completion, details our operational activities, informs, and updates the continued routine duties of this division.
Gundagai Parks & Gardens Section – Parks, Reserves, Sporting Fields, and Playgrounds - Achievements for the month include:
· Repairs to the playground equipment and soft fall.
· Broadleaf spraying in town parks and sporting areas.
· Scrubbing of the main street.
· Mowing of Parks and sporting areas.
Cemeteries – North Gundagai Lawn & Monumental, South Gundagai, Tumblong, Coolac, Mount Adrah, Muttama, Adjungbilly, Nangus, Wagragobilly (Darbalara). Cemetery happenings this month include:
· There have been 6 interments within the Gundagai Cemeteries.
· Council staff have completed the Cemetery Safety Course hosted by CGRC and facilitated by CCA NSW and Footprint Training.
· Maintenance of all cemeteries continues with extensive spraying of broadleaf throughout all cemeteries.
· Annual cemeteries and crematoria statistics have been submitted.
Biosecurity Section - News and Achievements include:
· Council staff attended Henty Field Days contributing to the Weeds Shed engaging with the public to answering a range of weeds questions. This attendance covers one of our WAP funding components.
· Applications for the 24/25 WAP funding have still not opened with no communication from DPI as to when this will happen.
· New Incursion and Rapid Response Plan, Weed Inspection Program and Weed Management Plan have been updated.
Spray Records for the month of July 2024
Gundagai Public & Council Facilities:
Carberry Park Public Toilet block –
Painting and fit out have commenced.
Fittings and fixtures are being fitted.
Wall panelling has been completed.
Lighting is being completed.
Gundagai VIC Refurbishment –
Painting and fit out are being completed.
Airconditioning units have been installed.
Data storage units have been installed.
Footpaths and concreting have been completed.
Floor coverings are ready to be installed.
Gundagai Pool Amenities Refurbishment -
Framing and sheeting are almost completed.
Floors have been levelled for the new flooring to be laid.
The concrete for the new accessible front access has been completed.
Plumbing and electrical have been run.
The swim club room building extension has been completed with fit out to commence.
The demolition of the unsafe old beams from the original entry has been completed with the new entry being framed up for the new windows and automatic door to be installed.
The original brass plaque that stood at the front of the swimming pool has been removed for renovation to be reinstated at the front of the pool. Also being restored to be reinstalled is the original lettering for the Gundagai Memorial Swimming Pool.
The pool has been cleaned in readiness for the upcoming season.
Gundagai RV Park Income July 2024
· 01/08/24 – 30/09/24 - Total Income $482.30
Gundagai Landfill/ Transfer Station July 2024
· 01/08/24 – 30/09/24 - General Income $7187.05
Gundagai Saleyards:
· Income from the Saleyards Truck wash for the month of July $3880.19
Compliance:
Compliance with the Companion Animals Act 1998
Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 – Reg 217(1)(f)
· Council have address complaints regarding roaming dogs in South Gundagai.
· Notices have been issued for companion animals that have not been identified or registered as well as notices for roaming stock.
· Two dogs have been taken into the pound with the owner of one being found and the other one has been rehomed.
Financial
There are no further financial implications as all work has been carried out as per the approved 23/24 budget allocations.
OLG 23a Guideline consideration
There are no implications to the guidelines.
22 October 2024 |
8.8 Regional Services Cootamundra
DOCUMENT NUMBER |
423329 |
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REPORTING OFFICER |
Shelley Liehr, Operations Support Officer |
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AUTHORISING OFFICER |
Matt Stubbs, Deputy General Manager - Operations |
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RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN |
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Financial implications associated with this report. |
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LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Legislative implications associated with this report. |
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POLICY IMPLICATIONS |
There are no Policy implications associated with this report. |
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Nil |
The Regional Services Cootamundra Department Monthly Works Report be received and noted. |
Introduction
This report has been prepared to inform Council of the activities undertaken by the Regional Services – Cootamundra department over the month of October 2024.
Discussion
Parks & Gardens
Maintenance at the Stockinbingal Recreation Ground included filling of the potholes, mowing and a general clean up. Preparation of the cricket surface and irrigation system audits have been completed.
Bollards installed at the Cootamundra Cenotaph had to prevent vehicles from driving on the grass area.
Muttama Creek mowing increased to weekly events.
Jubilee Park maintenance increased due to favourable growing conditions, mowing and weeding of the newly established garden beds.
Tree Maintenance
A significant tree in Sutton Street has been assessed and remedial work has been undertaken to improve the tree structure’s integrity and overall stability. A canopy reduction, bracing and strategic pruning were undertaken by local contractors due to the size of the tree and the expertise required to undertake the task.
Stump grinding was carried out removing a total of 66 stumps for September.
Sports Fields
Maintenance of sports fields has increased due to favorable conditions. Specialised mowing techniques have been implemented to prepare cricket ovals, with gradual height reductions to meet the desired turf length for Cricket by creating a faster surface.
Saleyards
Continual weed maintenance has been undertaken to keep the yards at a maintainable level.
There have been no Sales.
The holding yards are occasional used by Agents when transferring stock or when access to farms with B Double trucks is prohibitive.
The paddocks have been put out to agistment to combat the extra feed in the paddocks that will be a future fire risk and to gather income.
Claron Estate opposite the Saleyards has been leased for 12 Months to also combat the spring growth and generate income.
The truck wash recorded 99 transactions for September, totalling $5,310.00.
Cemeteries
During the month of September there were two burials and two ashes interments. One plaque was removed.
3 Cootamundra staff attended the Cemetery Safety Course that was held in Cootamundra.
Regulatory Services
No illegal dumping recorded since the erection of signage and regular ranger patrols of dumping hotspots.
For September a total of seventeen dogs were seized, two dog seized and returned to owner, Six dogs were impounded and released to owners, seven dogs surrendered, five dogs rehomed and three waiting rehoming. One dog was seized and impounded with no owner coming forward.
One cat was seized and impounded and is now ready to be rehomed. We have one cat and one dog on hold for the RSCPA.
There were four dog incidents recorded, three dogs euthanized, five nuisance dogs declared, and 2 PINS issued.
The total registration figures for September are $2,380.
Facilities
Continual maintenance has been undertaken as per work schedule. This has increased due to the facilities attendant being vacant.
Staff have had to remove graffiti in Livvi’s place toilet block. Mitchell Park Toilets continue to be targeted by arson attacks, burning the toilet rolls in situ and the toilet seats. Council is working with Police to combat the arson, vandalism and graffiti issues.
The public toilet blocks throughout Cootamundra, Stockinbingal and Wallendbeen have all been sprayed for bugs and spiders.
The gutters on several Council buildings were cleaned to remove the debris and vegetation that had collected.
New carpet was installed in two rooms at the Bradman Birthplace facility.
Capital Works Projects
The Ellwood’s Hall new toilet block project is about to commence at the start of October, supplying the hall with a much-needed updated bathroom facility.
The Fisher Park Changerooms tender submission have been reviewed, with a clear indication of insufficient funds available to deliver the project. Council has completed a submission for the growing regions round 2 grant to secure the additional funding required to deliver the project.
The Drainage works for Nicholson Park is about to commence. Contractors have sprayed the fields to remove the broadleaf weeds and new drainage lines will be installed in October.
Waste
4,950m3 of concrete, bricks and tiles have all been pulverised, crushed and processed into a gravel product that is now for sale to the public. The product has been tested and used as part of some waste projects within the Cootamundra landfill. We have gained a lot of interest from the public and contractors with over 215 tonnes sold in the first 2 weeks.
The Cootamundra waste facility is receiving the concrete removed from the Hume highway project. For the month of September we have received 223 loads, bringing in 2,903.74 tonnes. It is anticipated we will be receiving more product over the coming months. Due to how clean this material is and it’s high MPA value, this product is being stored separately and will be processed with no other products to avoid any contamination ensuring this product will produce a high-quality material once processed.
The frames and roof for the 2 new sheds at the Waste transfer station went up. One shed is for parking plant underneath for protection and the other is for the sale of second-hand goods and materials. It is expected to have both sheds completed within the coming weeks.
The South West Regional Waste Management Group recently interviewed for the Managers position. It is anticipated a new Manager will be appointed and commencing in mid-October.
Biosecurity and weeds
WAP Activity September 2024
Activity |
Location |
Km/Count |
Date |
Regional Inspection Program - Inspection of High-Risk Pathways (roadsides) (Inspection) (Inspection) 1000km |
Black Springs Rd |
4 |
6/9/24 |
Jugiong Rd |
6.5 |
4/9/24 |
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Old Gundagai Rd |
5 |
6/9/24 |
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Old Gundagai Rd |
5 |
9/9/24 |
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Old Gundagai Rd |
5 |
10/9/24 |
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Rosehill Rd |
21 |
12/9/24 |
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Cullinga Rd |
16 |
12/9/24 |
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TOTAL: 62.5km |
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(HRS) Inspection of named HRS. (6 Cootamundra x 2 inspections) Nursery (3) Saleyards (1) Abattoir (1) Jugiong feedlot (1) Conqueror grain (1) |
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Conqueror Mill |
1 inspection |
12/9/24 |
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Inspect Council owned and Managed Lands (≥ 2 annual): - Works Depots (3) - Tip transfer stations (3) - Caravan Park (1) - Showground (1) - Aerodrome (1) - Cemetery (3) |
Stockinbingal Cemetery |
1 inspection |
6/9/24 |
Cootamundra Tip |
1 inspection |
12/9/24 |
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Support Officers to attend and complete relevant training. Target 4 events.
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Water weed ID Course (Queanbeyan) 1 event 23/9/24 |
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Opuntia ID Course (Queanbeyan) |
1 event |
24/9/24 |
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Engage in public awareness events for new weeds incursion reporting & promote land tenure Biosecurity Act 2015 obligations (Extension). Target 1 Henty
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Henty Field Days |
2 staff members |
17/9/24 |
Henty Field Days |
1 staff member |
19//9/24 |
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Coordination Event |
Parthenium task force meeting (TEAMS) |
1 event |
4/9/24 |
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RRWC Q1 Meeting Wagga Wagga |
1 event |
11/9/24 |
General Activity (Non WAP): |
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Control local priority weeds Public roads. (3911 325) |
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Other |
Cootamundra town lanes and culverts. |
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Side spray local roads |
Kilrush Rd |
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Jugiong Rd |
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Rosehill Rd |
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Cullinga Rd |
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Stockinbingal Rd |
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Old Cootamundra Rd |
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Roadside Spraying |
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September |
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Date |
Location |
Application |
Land Use |
Weed |
Chemical/s |
Quantity |
Amount of Spray Mix |
9/3/2024 |
Kilrush Road |
Side Jet |
Roadside |
General Knockdown |
Glyphosate |
10L |
600L |
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Terrador 700WG |
240g |
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CanDo |
5L |
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9/4/2024 |
Jugiong Road |
Side Jet |
Roadside |
General Knockdown |
Glyphosate |
10L |
600L |
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Terrador 700WG |
240g |
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CanDo |
5L |
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9/6/2024 |
Jugiong Road / Old Gundagai Road |
Side Jet |
Roadside |
General Knockdown |
Glyphosate |
10L |
600L |
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Terrador 700WG |
240g |
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CanDo |
5L |
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9/9/2024 |
Old Gundagai Road |
Side Jet |
Roadside |
General Knockdown |
Glyphosate |
10L |
600L x 2 |
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Terrador 700WG |
240g |
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CanDo |
5L |
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9/11/2024 |
Old Gundagai Road |
Side Jet |
Roadside |
General Knockdown |
Glyphosate |
10L |
600L x 2 |
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Terrador 700WG |
240g |
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CanDo |
5L |
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9/13/2024 |
Old Gundagai Road & Cullinga Road |
Side Jet |
Roadside |
General Knockdown |
Glyphosate |
10L |
600L x 2 |
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Terrador 700WG |
240g |
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CanDo |
5L |
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9/17/2024 |
Cootamundra Cemetery |
Spot Spray |
Agriculture |
Various Weeds |
Concussion & Panzol |
6L |
600L |
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Glyphosate |
10L |
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Deluge (Wetter) |
500ml |
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9/18/2024 |
Town Lanes |
Spot Spray |
Roadside |
Various Weeds |
Panzer 450 |
12L |
1200L |
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