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Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting
Alby Schultz meeting Centre, Cootamundra
6:00PM, Tuesday 25th February, 2025
Administration Centres: 1300 459 689 |
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Minutes Ordinary Council Meeting
Alby Schultz meeting Centre, Cootamundra
6:00PM, Tuesday 25th February, 2025
Administration Centres: 1300 459 689 |
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Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes |
25 February 2025 |
MINUTES OF Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
Ordinary Council
Meeting
HELD AT THE Alby
Schultz meeting Centre, Cootamundra
ON Tuesday, 25
February 2025 AT 6:00PM
PRESENT: Cr Abb McAlister (Mayor), Cr Rosalind Wight (Deputy Mayor), Cr Logan Collins, Cr Les Cooper, Cr David Graham, Cr Gil Kelly, Cr Penny Nicholson, Cr Ethan Ryan, Cr Danyal Syed
IN ATTENDANCE: Roger Bailey (Interim General Manager), Matt Stubbs (Deputy General Manager - Operations), Barry Paull (Interim Deputy General Manager - CCD), Linda Wiles (Manager Business), Zac Mahon (Manager Finance), Michael Mason (Interim Manager Sustainable Development), Steven Lowe (Acting Manager Regional Services Cootamundra), Greg Ewings (Acting Manager Regional Services Gundagai), Teresa Breslin (Executive Assistant)
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
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Resolution 030/2025 Moved: Cr Les Cooper Seconded: Cr David Graham That Council adjourn for Open Forum. |
List of Speakers
1. Brendan Price – DoTT Development Pty Ltd. Pertaining to item 8.2.3 DP/OP Quarterly Progress Report action code 2.1f (5)
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Resolution 031/2025 Moved: Cr Rosalind Wight Seconded: Cr Gil Kelly That Council resume the Open Meeting. |
3 Apologies and Leave of Absence
Nil
3.2 Leave of Absence
Nil
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Resolution 032/2025 Moved: Cr Gil Kelly Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan That Council note Cr Graham’s pecuniary interest pertaining to item 8.4.5. Cr Graham advised that he is the Chairman of the St Patricks Church Finance Committee. |
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5.1 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 28 January 2025 |
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Resolution 033/2025 Moved: Cr David Graham Seconded: Cr Les Cooper That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 28 January 2025 be confirmed as a true and correct record of the meeting. |
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Resolution 034/2025 Moved: Cr Logan Collins Seconded: Cr Danyal Syed That the information in the Councillor Engagements Mayoral Minute be received and noted. |
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7.1 Minutes of the Cootamundra-Gundagai Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Thursday 13 February 2025 |
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Resolution 035/2025 Moved: Cr Logan Collins Seconded: Cr Rosalind Wight 1. The Minutes of the Cootamundra-Gundagai Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Thursday 13 February 2025, 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 Old Cootamundra Road from Sutton’s Lane to the shire’s border remain without weight restriction and continue to be excluded from the blanket B Double approval throughout Cootamundra pending further investigations. 2.2. (a) That Transport for NSW conduct a signage review along Berthong Road on the approach to the Temora Street intersection, Cootamundra, and (b) That Council write to Transport for NSW to stress the urgency of the review. 2.3. That location defining Loading Zone signage be installed in Cooper Lane, south of Wallendoon Street, to determine a designated delivery space, and that No Stopping signs be installed 10m from the kerb of Wallendoon Street intersection as per Road Rules 2014 – Reg 170. 2.4. That parking remain unrestricted between the NO STOPPING signs on the western side of Hovell Street between Temora Road and Sutton Street. 2.5. That current Reverse Angle Parking signage be replaced with Parallel Parking signage on the western side of Murray Street between Adams Street and Bourke Street to ensure safe passage for motorists at all times of the day. 2.6. That the two-hour parking restriction is NOT extended along Parker Street. 2.7. That the Traffic Committee undertake consultation in relation to the proposed two-hour parking restriction in front of the Cootamundra Council Administration Office be extended along Wallendoon Street to include the Cootamundra Library and Town Hall. 2.8. That the Traffic Committee reconsider ‘GIVE WAY’ signs at the intersection of Temora Street and Parker Street with a view to installing ‘STOP’ signs. 2.9. That approval be given for the Cootamundra Returned and Services League to hold the 2025 ANZAC Day March subject to the following conditions: (a) The event organiser complies with any conditions set by Council and the NSW Police, (b) That all Traffic Control Plans are applied in accordance with the ‘Traffic Control at Worksites Manual’, (c) All Traffic Controllers must have the appropriate traffic control tickets, (d) Council will arrange for the placement and removal of all road barriers. 2.10. 2.10. That approval be given for the Gundagai Returned and Services League to hold the 2025 ANZAC Day March subject to the following conditions: (a) The event organiser complies with any conditions set by Council and the NSW Police, (b) That all Traffic Control Plans are applied in accordance with the ‘Traffic Control at Worksites Manual’, (c) All Traffic Controllers must have the appropriate traffic control tickets, (d) Council will arrange for the placement and removal of all road barriers. 2.11. That approval be given to hold the Wallendbeen 2025 ANZAC Day Parade subject to the following conditions: (a) The event organiser complies with any conditions set by Council and the NSW Police (b) That all Traffic Control Plans are applied in accordance with the ‘Traffic Control at Worksites Manual’ (c) All Traffic controllers must have appropriate traffic control tickets (d) Council will arrange for the placement and removal of all road barriers. |
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Resolution 036/2025 Moved: Cr Rosalind Wight Seconded: Cr Gil Kelly That Council bring forward items 8.4.3 and 8.4.6 on the agenda for consideration. |
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Resolution 037/2025 Moved: Cr Penny Nicholson Seconded: Cr David Graham That Council continue to assess and determine development applications which propose the use of building materials that are contrary to the restrictive instrument (88B covenant) applicable to the land on an individual basis, giving consideration to the public interest and any relevant changes to the legislation.
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8.4.6 DA 2024/129 - Proposed Detached Shed - 8 Banjo Patterson Place, Gundagai |
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Resolution 038/2025 Moved: Cr Ethan Ryan Seconded: Cr Rosalind Wight That Council approve DA 2024/129 subject to conditions of consent as outlined in the accompanying Draft Notice of Determination.
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8.1.1 Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly 2025 - Registration |
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Resolution 039/2025 Moved: Cr David Graham Seconded: Cr Les Cooper That the attendance of the Mayor and Interim General Manager at the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly in June, 2025 be authorised. |
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8.2.1 Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Strategic Plan and Internal Audit Charter |
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Resolution 040/2025 Moved: Cr Danyal Syed Seconded: Cr David Graham That Council adopts the amended Internal Audit Charter and ARIC Strategic Plan. |
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8.2.2 Tabling of Pecuniary Interest Returns - New Designated Person |
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Resolution 041/2025 Moved: Cr David Graham Seconded: Cr Danyal Syed That the tabling of a pecuniary interest returns from a new designated person be noted. |
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8.2.3 Delivery Program - Operational Plan Quarterly Progress Report |
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Resolution 042/2025 Moved: Cr Gil Kelly Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan That the Delivery Program incorporating the Operational Plan 2024/2025, quarterly progress report, (2nd Quarter October to December), attached to the report, be received and noted. |
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8.2.4 Muttama Creek Regeneration Group s.355 Committee Meeting Minutes |
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Resolution 043/2025 Moved: Cr David Graham Seconded: Cr Les Cooper The Minutes of the Muttama Creek Regeneration Group s.355 Committee meeting held 9 December 2024, attached to the report be, received and noted. |
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8.2.5 Muttama Hall Management s.355 Committee Meeting Minutes |
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Resolution 044/2025 Moved: Cr David Graham Seconded: Cr Danyal Syed That the Minutes of the Muttama Hall Management s.355 Committee Ordinary Meetings held, 29 January 2025, attached to the report, be received and noted. |
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Resolution 045/2025 Moved: Cr Logan Collins Seconded: Cr Rosalind Wight That the report detailing Council Cash and Investments as at 31st January 2025, be received and noted. |
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Resolution 046/2025 Moved: Cr Ethan Ryan Seconded: Cr Les Cooper That: 1. The Restricted Cash Reconciliation report, be received and noted. 2. Council be provided with a list of items of the $1.746 million of unspent grants. |
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Resolution 047/2025 Moved: Cr David Graham Seconded: Cr Les Cooper That the Finance Update report, be received and noted. |
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Resolution 048/2025 Moved: Cr Gil Kelly Seconded: Cr Rosalind Wight That: 1. Council endorse the Draft Annual Fire Safety Statement Policy & Program for the purpose of public exhibition for a period of 28 days, in accordance with Council's Community Participation Plan. 2. If no material submissions are received during the exhibition period, the Draft Annual Fire Safety Statement Policy & Program be adopted without further resolution. 3. A report be provided to Council should any material submissions be received, for consideration prior to final adoption of the policy. |
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8.4.2 Establishment Easement for Utilities on Council Owned Land |
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Resolution 049/2025 Moved: Cr Les Cooper Seconded: Cr Logan Collins That Council grant owners consent and for the registration of an easement for utilities over lots: · Lot 21 Sec: 37 DP: 758785 · Lot: 2 Sec: 37 DP: 758785 · Lot: 3 Sec: 37 DP: 758785; and · Lot: 1 DP: 155943 To the benefit of: · Lot: 2 DP: 506531 · Lot: 2 DP: 201705 · Lot: 3 DP: 201705 · Lot: 2 DP: 802021; and · Lot: 5 DP: 201705 |
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8.4.4 DA 2024/148 - Proposed Carport at 74 Olney Street, Cootamundra |
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Resolution 050/2025 Moved: Cr David Graham Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson That Council approve DA 2024/148 subject to conditions of consent as outlined in the accompanying Draft Notice of Determination.
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At 7:20 pm, Cr David Graham left the meeting.
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8.4.5 DA 2024/108 - Proposed Electronic Advertising Sign - 107 Sheridan Street, Gundagai |
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Resolution 051/2025 Moved: Cr Penny Nicholson Seconded: Cr Danyal Syed That Council approve development application 2024/108 subject to conditions of consent as outlined in the accompanying Draft Notice of Determination.
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At 7:21 pm, Cr David Graham returned to the meeting.
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Resolution 052/2025 Moved: Cr Logan Collins Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan That the Cootamundra Engineering Report for the month of February 2025 be noted. |
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Resolution 053/2025 Moved: Cr David Graham Seconded: Cr Les Cooper That the Gundagai Engineering Report for the month of February 2025 be noted. |
8.7 Regional Services Gundagai
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Resolution 054/2025 Moved: Cr Gil Kelly Seconded: Cr Rosalind Wight That the Gundagai Regional Services Department, Monthly works report be received and noted. |
8.8 Regional Services Cootamundra
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8.8.1 Regional Services - Cootamundra Monthly Report to Council |
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Resolution 055/2025 Moved: Cr Rosalind Wight Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan That the Regional Services – Cootamundra department monthly works report be received and noted. |
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Moved: Cr David Graham Seconded: Cr Penny Nicholson 1. Council acknowledges receipt of the report on the current Waste Services Operations across the CGRC area. 2. That Tenders be called for the provision of the Waste collection services for Council’s Transfer Stations and the Gundagai Burra Road Waste Facility. 3. Council proceeds with the capital improvement program for the Gundagai Burra Road Waste Facility as detailed in the 2024/2025 Budget. |
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Moved: Cr Ethan Ryan Seconded: Cr Gil Kelly That Council: 1. Acknowledges receipt of the report on the current Waste Services Operations across the Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council area. 2. Defers a decision on the capital improvements until: 2.1. The Minister for Local Government makes a determination in relation to the demerger of the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council. 2.2. A Business Plan, including income and expenditure, of the proposed waste facility improvements is provided. |
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On being PUT the amendment became the MOTION: Resolution 056/2025 Moved: Cr Ethan Ryan Seconded: Cr Gil Kelly That Council: 1. Acknowledges receipt of the report on the current Waste Services Operations across the Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council area. 2. Defers a decision on the capital improvements until: 2.1. The Minister for Local Government makes a determination in relation to the demerger of the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council. 2.2. A Business Plan, including income and expenditure, of the proposed waste facility improvements is provided. |
9 Motion of which Notice has been Given
Nil
Nil
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Resolution 057/2025 Moved: Cr Penny Nicholson Seconded: Cr Les Cooper 1. Item 11.2 be considered in closed Council at which the press and public are excluded in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Local Government Act, 1993 and related public interest reasons detailed. 2. In accordance with section 11 (2) and (3) of the Local Government Act, 1993, the reports, correspondence and other documentation relating to Item 11.2 be withheld from the press and public. |
Resumption of Open Council Meeting
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Resolution 058/2025 Moved: Cr Ethan Ryan Seconded: Cr Logan Collins The Open Council meeting resume. |
Announcement of Closed Council Resolutions
Note: The Interim General Manager announced the resolutions made in Closed Council.
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11.2 RFT2024/04 Water Network Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Upgrades at Cootamundra & Gundagai |
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Resolution 059/2025 Moved: Cr Gil Kelly Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan That Council: 1. Not accept any tenders submitted in relation to RFT2024/04. 2. Completes the project tendered for in RFT2024/04 using day labour staff. |
The Meeting closed at 7.41pm.
The minutes of this meeting were confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 25 March 2025.
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CHAIRPERSON |
GENERAL MANAGER |
