Agenda of Ordinary Council Meeting - Tuesday, 22 July 2025

Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes

24 June 2025

MINUTES OF Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
Ordinary Council Meeting
HELD AT THE Alby Schultz meeting Centre, Cootamundra
ON Tuesday, 24 June 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 Ethan Ryan (online), Cr Danyal Syed

IN ATTENDANCE: Roger Bailey (Interim General Manager), Trevor Dando (Deputy General Manager - Operations), Linda Wiles (Manager Business), Damian Smith (Acting Manager Finance), Michael Mason (Interim Manager Sustainable Development), Greg Ewings (Acting Manager Regional Services Gundagai), Teresa Breslin (Executive Assistant)

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 097/2025

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Danyal Syed

That Council adjourn for Open Forum at 6.02pm.

Carried

2 Open Forum

List of Speakers

1. Phil Matheson – Item 8.4.1 DA2025/013

2. Charlotte Matheson – Item 8.4.1 DA2025/013

Resume Open Meeting

Resolution 098/2025

Moved: Cr Les Cooper

Seconded: Cr David Graham

That Council resume the Open Meeting at 6.06pm.

Carried

3 Apologies and Leave of Absence

3.1 Apologies

Apology

Resolution 099/2025

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Danyal Syed

That the apology received from Cr Nicholson be accepted and leave of absence granted.

Carried

3.2 Leave of Absence

Nil

4 Disclosures of Interest

Nil

5 Confirmation of Minutes

5.1 Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 20 May 2025

Resolution 100/2025

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Logan Collins

That the Minutes of the Extraordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 20 May 2025 be confirmed as a true and correct record of the meeting.

Carried

5.2 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 27 May 2025

Resolution 101/2025

Moved: Cr Rosalind Wight

Seconded: Cr Gil Kelly

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 27 May 2025 be confirmed as a true and correct record of the meeting.

Carried

Procedural Motion

Resolution 102/2025

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Rosalind Wight

That Council bring forward item 8.4.1 on the agenda for consideration.

Carried

8.4.1 DA2025/013 - Proposed subdivision and dwelling, including a clause 4.6 variation to a development standard - Ingolds Lane, Cootamundra

Resolution 103/2025

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Les Cooper

That Council approve the following development application:

§ Application No.: DA2025/013

§ Property: Lot 2 DP 1244151, 1068 Cullinga Road, Wallendbeen, NSW 2588, and Lots 291 and 292 DP 753604 and Lot 2 DP 113978, Ingolds Lane, COOTAMUNDRA NSW 2590

§ Development: Subdivision and dwelling house – boundary adjustment and consolidation to create two (2) lots of 33.4 ha and 293 ha, and to erect a dwelling house on the proposed 33.4 ha lot.

VOTING RECORD
FOR RESOLUTION	AGAINST RESOLUTION
Cr Abb McAlister (Mayor) Cr Rosalind Wight Cr Logan Collins Cr Les Cooper Cr David Graham Cr Gil Kelly Cr Penny Nicholson Cr Ethan Ryan Cr Danyal Syed	Nil
ABSENT	DECLARED INTEREST
Cr Penny Nicholson	Nil

Carried

6 Mayoral Minutes

6.1 Mayoral Minute - Councillor Engagement

Resolution 104/2025

Moved: Cr Rosalind Wight

Seconded: Cr Danyal Syed

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

Carried

7 Reports from Committees

Nil

8 General Manager’s Report

8.1 General Manager Office

8.1.1 Stronger Communities Fund Round 1

Resolution 105/2025

Moved: Cr Logan Collins

Seconded: Cr Les Cooper

That Council:

1. Note the correspondence from the NSW Office of Local Government (OLG) advising that its variation requests (extensions of time) under the Stronger Communities Fund (SCF) Round 1 for the Nangus Water Supply Works and the Gundagai Water Supply Extension Project (Dog on the Tuckerbox site) have been declined.

2. Seek approval from the NSW Office of Local Government to reallocate the SCF grant funds among remaining eligible SCF projects to cover over-expenditures.

3. Should point 2 above not be accepted by the NSW Office of Local Government, authorise the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and one other councillor to determine an alternative allocation to avoid returning any grant funds.

Carried

8.2 Business

8.2.1 The Arts Centre Cootamundra s.355 Committee Meeting Minutes

Resolution 106/2025

Moved: Cr Les Cooper

Seconded: Cr Rosalind Wight

The Minutes of The Arts Centre Cootamundra s.355 Committee Meeting 15 May 2025 attached to the report, be received and noted.

Carried

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

Resolution 107/2025

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Gil Kelly

The Minutes of the Stockinbingal Ellwood’s Hall s.355 Committee Meetings held, 22 May 2025 attached to the report, be received and noted.

Carried

8.2.3 Community Donations Policy Review

Resolution 108/2025

Moved: Cr Les Cooper

Seconded: Cr Danyal Syed

1. Council place the reviewed draft Community Donations Policy, attached to the report, on public exhibition for a period of not less than 28 days.

2. The Policy be adopted under delegation should there be no submissions that warrant significant changes to the Policy.

3. The appropriate provision for the budgeting and funding of the Community Donations program be included in the 2025/2026 Operational Plan.

Carried

8.2.4 Applications for Community Donations 2025

Resolution 109/2025

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Danyal Syed

1. Council provides $150 to schools in the LGA from the annual community donations budget, incorporating Gundagai High, Gundagai Public, Gundagai South Public, St. Patricks Primary, Nangus Public, Bongonga Public, Cootamundra High, Cootamundra Public, E.A Southee Public, Sacred Heart Central, Elouera Special, and Stockinbingal Public, totalling $1,800.

2. Council review applications received and determine successful donation recipients from the remaining $39,400.

Organisation Name	$ Awarded
Organisation Name	$	In-Kind
Cootamundra Veterans Week of Golf	$ 1,000.00	$ -
Cootamundra Public School	$ -	$ 800.00
Gundagai Neighbourhood Centre Inc	$ -	$ 5,720.00
Lions Club of Cootamundra	$ 750.00	$ 500.00
Cootamundra Riffle Club	$ 2,796.00	$ -
Cootamundra Sports Foundation	$ 1,000.00	$ -
NSW Branch Australian Carriage Driving Society	$ 2,000.00	$ -
Adina Care Cootamundra	$ 5,000.00	$ -
S.I South West Slopes	$ 1,000.00	$ -
Stockinbingal Community Newsletter	$ 1,000.00	$ -
Riding for the Disabled	$ 5,000.00	$ -
Battle of the Bidgee Inc	$ 5,000.00	$ -
Land Rover Defenders of Australia Club	$ -	$ 2,000.00
Totals	$ 24,546.00	$ 9,020.00
SUB TOTAL	$ 33,566.00

Carried

8.2.5 Final Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Operational Plan

Resolution 110/2025

Moved: Cr Danyal Syed

Seconded: Cr Rosalind Wight

1. Council acknowledges the submissions received in response to the public exhibition of the draft; 2025/2035 Community Strategic Plan (CSP), 2025/2029 Delivery Program (DP), 2025/2026 Operational Plan (OP), and Workforce Management Plan.

2. The draft 2025/2035 Community Strategic Plan (CSP), draft 2025/2029 Delivery Program (DP), (incorporating the 10-year LTFP), and draft 2025/2026 Operational Plan (OP) (incorporating Budget, Revenue Policy, and fees & Charges), be adopted, with the following amendments:

(a) additions to the Delivery Program:

CSP Objective 2.1: Recognised as a must-visit tourist destination.

DP Strategy 2.1b: Seek funding and investment opportunities to improve existing visitor amenities and experiences.

DP Objective 2.1b(3): Upgrades to the Dog on the Tucker box precinct at Annie Pyers Drive.

Measures of success:

- Potable water supply provided to the precinct.

- Investigate feasibility of the provision of sewer with commercial operators at the precinct.

(b) Inclusion of the below amendments and additions to the Fees and Charges within the Revenue Policy.

i. Caravan Park License – ‘Plus per site fee’ added.

ii. Rates Section 603 Certificates – Legislated fee updated $100 per assessment.

iii. Council notes the fee of 1% to be charged to all council Point of Service (POS) for payments made by Credit card to recover Merchant Fees charged by financial institutions.

iv. The Effluent charge for 2025/2026 has been determined at $1.50kL.

3. The draft Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council 2025/2029 Workforce Management Plan (Part of the Resourcing Strategy) be endorsed by Council.

Carried

8.3 Finance

8.3.1 2025/26 Rates and Annual Charges

Resolution 111/2025

Moved: Cr Les Cooper

Seconded: Cr Gil Kelly

1. ORDINARY RATES

In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 of the Local Government Act 1993 Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following rates for the 2025/26 rating year:

a) Farmland Category Rate of 0.123418 cents in the dollar, with a base amount of $414.55 per assessment, for all rateable land within the Farmland Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 515 of the Local Government Act 1993, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2024. The base amount for the Farmland Category is estimated to realise 9.80% of the total yield in this category.

b) Residential Category Rate of 0.388625 cents in the dollar, with a base amount of $414.55 per assessment, for all rateable land within the Residential Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 516 of the Local Government Act 1993, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2024. The base amount for the Residential Category is estimated to realise 39.79% of the total yield of this category.

c) Business Category Rate of 1.221569 cents in the dollar, with a base amount of $414.55 per assessment, for all rateable land within the Business Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 518 of the Local Government Act 1993, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2024. The base amount for the Business Category is estimated to realise 16.26% of the total yield of this category.

d) Mining Rate of 0.300865 cents in the dollar, with a base amount of $414.55 per assessment, for all rateable land within the Mining Category in Council’s area, as defined in Section 517 of the Local Government Act 1993, based upon the land value at a base valuation date of 1 July 2024.

2. WASTE MANAGEMENT CHARGES

In accordance with the provisions of Sections 535, 496 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993 Council hereby resolves to make the following domestic waste management and waste management charges for the 2025/26 rating year:

a) Domestic Waste Management Charge of $590.00 per annual service for each parcel of rateable residential land within the Gundagai, Cootamundra, Stockinbingal & Wallendbeen Scavenging Areas for which the service is available, excluding vacant and unoccupied land. The levying of such charge is to entitle the ratepayer to a regular weekly service of one 120 litre bin for domestic rubbish and a fortnightly service of one 240 litre bin for recyclable domestic rubbish.

b) Green Waste/Organics Charge of $77.00 per annual service for each parcel of rateable residential land within the Gundagai, Cootamundra, Stockinbingal & Wallendbeen Scavenging Areas for which the service is available, excluding vacant and unoccupied land. The levying of such charge is to entitle the ratepayer to a regular fortnightly service of one 240 litre bin for green domestic waste.

c) Residential Waste Management – Other Charge of $590.00 per annual service for each assessment of residential land outside of the Gundagai, Cootamundra, Stockinbingal & Wallendbeen Scavenging Areas, for which the service is available and required. The levying of such charge is to entitle the ratepayer to a regular weekly service of one 140 litre bin for domestic rubbish, a fortnightly service of one 240 litre bin for recyclable domestic rubbish. (Ratepayers for whom this service is requested and available, may also elect to be provided with a Green Waste/Organics service subject to the charge as noted in d) below.)

d) Green Waste/Organics Charge – Other Charge of $77.00 per annual service for each assessment of residential land outside of the Gundagai, Cootamundra, Stockinbingal & Wallendbeen Scavenging Areas, for which the service is available and required. The levying of such charge is to entitle the ratepayer to a regular fortnightly service of one 240 litre bin for domestic green waste

e) Rural Waste Charge of $87.00 on each parcel of rateable land outside the Gundagai, Cootamundra, Stockinbingal & Wallendbeen Scavenging areas, and for which there is no service being provided as noted in c) above.

f) Commercial Waste Management Charge of $590.00 per service for the removal of waste (one 240 litre general waste pickup per week and one 240 litre recyclable waste pickup per fortnight) from Non-Residential properties for which the service is requested and available. Multiple services will be charged for multiple bins and/or collections per week.

g) Unoccupied (Vacant Land) Waste Charge of $87.00 on each parcel of rateable land within the Gundagai, Cootamundra, Stockinbingal & Wallendbeen Scavenging areas for which a domestic waste management service is available, but the land is vacant and unoccupied.

3. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICE CHARGE

In accordance with the provisions of Section 535, 496A and 510A of the Local Government Act 1993, Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following annual stormwater management service charges, in respect of occupied rateable land within the urban area of Cootamundra, excepting Council owned or controlled parks, land and buildings, or other land exempt as per Section 496A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, for the 2025/26 rating year:

a) Residential Stormwater Management Charge of $25.00 per annum per residential assessment of occupied rateable land within the townships of Gundagai & Cootamundra, excepting Council owned or controlled parks, lands and buildings, or other land exempt as per Section 496A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, and excluding land that is part of a residential strata allotment.

b) Residential Strata Stormwater Management Charge of $12.50 per annum per residential Strata assessment within the townships of Gundagai & Cootamundra, excepting Council owned or controlled parks, lands and buildings, or other land exempt as per Section 496A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993.

c) Business (Non-Residential) Stormwater Management Charge of $25.00 for each 350 square meters of area of land or part thereof of land categorised as business, subject to a minimum of $25.00 per annum per assessment and a maximum charge of $250.00 per annum per assessment within the townships of Gundagai & Cootamundra, excepting Council owned or controlled parks, lands and buildings, or other land exempt as per Section 496A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993.

c) Business (Non-Residential) Stormwater Management Charge being the greater of $5.00, or the assessment’s proportion of the charge that would apply if the total land area was not strata’d, per annum per business strata assessment within the townships of Gundagai & Cootamundra, excepting Council owned or controlled parks, lands and buildings, or other land exempt as per Section 496A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993.

4. ON-SITE SEWERAGE MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION CHARGE

In accordance with the provisions of Sections 535 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993 Council hereby resolves to make the following domestic waste management and waste management charges for the 2025/26 rating year:

On-Site Sewerage Management Administration Charge of $54.00 per annum for properties for which on-site sewerage services are available and connected.

5. WATER CONSUMPTION CHARGES

In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 502 of the Local Government Act 1993, Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following water consumption charges for the 2025/26 rating year:

a) Water Usage Charge of $2.49 per kilolitre for usage up to and including 39 kilolitres per quarter, and thereafter $3.74 per kilolitre for water usage exceeding 39 kilolitres per quarter, for all land connected to the water supply, excepting that land as identified as subject to the charges in 5.b) below.

b) Non-Residential Community Water Usage Charge of $1.95 per kilolitre for usage up to and including 39 kilolitres per quarter, and thereafter $2.80 per kilolitre for usage exceeding 39 kilolitres per quarter, for land to which the water supply is available and connected and whereby Council has by resolution identified the assessment as being subject to Non-Residential Community Water Usage charges.

6. NON-RESIDENTIAL SEWER USAGE CHARGES

In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 502 of the Local Government Act 1993, Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following non-residential sewer usage charges for the 2025/26 rating year:

Non-Residential Sewer Usage Charge of $3.32 per kilolitre of the volume of sewerage discharged. The volume of sewerage discharged shall be calculated by multiplying the volume of water measured at the water meter(s) connected to the property, based on actual usage per kilolitre, by the sewerage discharge factors (SDF) for the predominant use of the land as follows:

PROPERTY USE	SDF %
Concrete Plant, Park Watering	2
Pool	10
Bowling Green, Clubhouse	20
Caravan Park	60
Community use (as defined in Community Based Not For Profit Organisations)	50
Hospital, Motel	85
General business, RLPB, Pharmacy, Medical Centre, Bakery, Restaurant/Hotel/Club, Takeaway food, McDonalds, Service Station, Dentist, Butcher, Hairdresser, Supermarket, Carwash	95
Sewer Well	100

7. WATER ACCESS CHARGES

The annual water access charges as identified below are charged quarterly in arrears.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following annual water access charges for the 2025/26 rating year:

a) Residential Water Access Charge on residential land to which the water supply is available and connected, excluding land that is part of a residential strata allotment, in accordance with the number and size of water service meters connected to the land as follows;

Water Meter Size	Annual Charge
20mm	$517.00
25mm	$810.00
32mm	$1,327.00
40mm	$2,072.00
50mm	$3,238.00
63mm	$5,143.00
75mm	$7,286.00
80mm	$8,291.00
100mm	$12,955.00

b) Residential Strata Water Access Charge of $517.00 per annum per residential Strata assessment for which the water supply is available and connected.

c) Non-Residential Water Access Charge in respect of non-residential land to which the water supply is available and connected, excluding land that is part of a strata allotment and that land that is identified as liable for charges outlined in 7.e) below, in accordance with the number and size of water service meters connected to the parcel as follows (excluding fire service meters);

Water Meter Size	Annual Charge
20mm	$517.00
25mm	$810.00
32mm	$1,327.00
40mm	$2,072.00
50mm	$3,238.00
63mm	$5,143.00
75mm	$7,286.00
80mm	$8,291.00
100mm	$12,955.00

d) Non-Residential Strata Water Access Charge of $517.00 per annum per non-residential Strata assessment for which the water supply is available and connected.

e) Non-Residential Community Water Access Charge in respect of non-residential land to which the water supply is available and connected, and whereby Council has by resolution identified the assessment as being subject to Non-Residential Community Water Access charges, in accordance with the number and size of water service meters connected to the parcel as follows (excluding fire service meters):

Water Meter Size	Annual Charge
20mm	$259.00
25mm	$405.00
32mm	$663.00
40mm	$1,036.00
50mm	$1,619.00
80mm	$4,145.00
100mm	$6,477.00

8. VACANT WATER ACCESS CHARGES

In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following annual vacant water access charges for the 2025/26 rating year:

a) Vacant Residential Water Access Charge of $517.00 per annum per residential assessment to which the water supply is available but not connected.

b) Vacant Non-Residential Water Access Charge of $517.00 per annum per non-residential assessment to which the water supply is available but not connected.

c) Vacant Non-Residential Community Water Access Charge of $259.00 per annum per non-residential assessment whereby Council has by resolution identified the assessment as being subject to the Vacant Non-Residential Community Water Access Charge.

9. SEWER ACCESS CHARGES

The annual sewer access charges as identified below are charged quarterly in arrears.

In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, Cootamundra Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the following annual sewer access charges for the 2025/26 rating year:

a) Residential Sewer Access Charge of $749.00 per annum per residence to which sewerage services are available and connected.

b) Non-Residential Sewer Access Charge in respect of non-residential land to which sewerage services are available and connected, excepting land identified as liable for the charges as outlined in 9.c) below, in accordance with the number and size of the water service meters connected to the land as follows (excluding fire service meters);

Water Meter Size	Annual Charge
20mm	$624.00
25mm	$749.00
32mm	$873.00
40mm	$1,198.00
50mm	$1,498.00
63mm	$1,887.00
75mm	$2,247.00
80mm	$2,396.00
100mm	$2,997.00

c) Non-Residential Community Sewer Access Charge in respect of non-residential land to which sewerage services are available and connected, and whereby Council has by resolution identified the assessment as being subject to Non-Residential Community Sewer Access charges, in accordance with the number and size of water service meters connected to the land as follows (excluding fire service meters):

Water Meter Size	Annual Charge
20mm	$312.00
25mm	$375.00
32mm	$437.00
40mm	$599.00
50mm	$749.00
80mm	$1,198.00
100mm	$1,498.00

10. VACANT SEWER ACCESS CHARGES

a) Vacant Residential Sewer Access Charge of $438.00 per annum per residential assessment to which the water supply is available but not connected.

b) Vacant Non-Residential Sewer Access Charge of $438.00 per annum per non-residential assessment to which the water supply is available but not connected.

c) Vacant Non-Residential Community Sewer Access Charge of $219.00 per annum per non-residential assessment to which sewerage services are available but not connected, and whereby Council has by resolution identified the assessment as being subject to Vacant Non-Residential Community Access Charges.

11. LIQUID TRADE WASTE CHARGES

The annual trade waste charges as identified below are charged bi-annual in arrears. In accordance with the provisions of Section 535 and 502 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council hereby resolves to make the following trade waste charges for the 2025/26 rating year:

a) Trade Waste Annual Fee on non-residential land connected to the sewerage service of $250.00 where liquid trade waste is discharged.

b) Trade Waste Usage Charge on (Category 2) non-residential land connected to the sewerage service of $4.33 per kilolitre of the estimated volume of liquid trade waste discharged to the sewerage system with prescribed pre-treatment. The volume of liquid trade waste discharged shall be calculated by multiplying the volume of water measured at the water meter(s) connected to the property, based on actual usage per kilolitre, by the trade waste discharge factors (TWDF) for the predominant use of the property as follows:

PROPERTY USE	TWDF %
Concrete Plant, Park Watering & Sewer Well	1
Pool, Bowling Green, Clubhouse & General Business	10
RLPB, Pharmacy, Medical Centre	20
Caravan Park, School & Bakery, Community use (as defined in Community Based Not for Profit Organisations)	25
Motel, Restaurant, Hotel, Club	30
Takeaway food	50
McDonalds	62
Service Station	70
Dentist	80
Hospital	85
Butcher, Hairdresser, Supermarket, Carwash	90

12. INTEREST ON OVERDUE RATES & CHARGES

Interest on overdue rates and charges for the 2025/26 rating year has been set by Council at the maximum rate of interest payable as determined by the Minister of Local Government of 10.5% per annum, calculated daily, in accordance with Section 566 of the Local Government Act 1993.

13. COMMUNITY BASED NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council hereby resolves to make the assessments shown below as being those assessments to which Non-Residential Community Water Access Charges, Non-Residential Community Sewer Access Charges, Non-Residential Community Water Usage Charges, and Community Use Sewerage and Trade Waste Discharge Factors shall apply as follows:

Assessment	Name of Owner/Occupier	Use of Land
Religious Organisations
10001451	Sacred Heart Parish	Convent and Place of Worship
10001477	Catholic Church Trustees	Place of Worship
10001485	Catholic Church Trustees	Minister's Residence/Place of Worship
10008142	Presbyterian Church	Place of Worship
10013340	Jehovah's Witnesses Congregations	Place of Worship
10013423	Salvation Army	Minister's Residence/Place of Worship
10015444	Church Of The Foursquare Gospel	Place of Worship
10015832	Baptist Church Of NSW	Place of Worship
10017119	Anglican Church Property Trust Diocese	Minister's Residence/Place of Worship
10017135	Anglican Church Of Australia	Place of Worship
10029445	Uniting Church	Church Hall and Place of Worship
10029478	Uniting Church	Place of Worship
10039766	Australasian Conference Association Ltd	Place of Worship
11011715	Anglican Church Property Trust Dc & G	Place of Worship
11018389	Anglican Church Property Trust Dc & G	Place of Worship
11019627	Roman Catholic Church	Place of Worship
Local Sporting, Charitable & Community Groups
10006328	Society of St Vincent de Paul	Public Charity
10008399	Boy Scouts Association	Community Group
10008431	Cootamundra Ex-Servicemen's and Citizens Club	Community Facility
10008837	Australian Red Cross Society	Public Charity
10008845	Australian Red Cross Society	Public Charity
10009660	Showground Users Committee	Community Facility
10010320	The Cootamundra Country Club Ltd	Community Facility
10010882	CADAS Coota West	Community Group/Facility
10011955	Southern Cross Care - Retirement Village	Community Facility
10012060	Elouera Association Incorporated	Public Charity/Community Organisation
10015725	Cootamundra Wattle Guides	Community Group/Facility
10017556	Cootamundra Squash Assoc	Community Sporting Facility
10018877	Elouera Association Incorporated	Public Charity/Community Organisation
10030450	Town Tennis Club	Community Sporting Facility
10030468	Cootamundra Rugby League Club	Community Sporting Facility
10033223	Cootamundra Preschool Incorporated	Community Facility
10035780	Cootamundra Lions Club	Community Group
10039246	Coota Health Care Co-Op - Nursing Home	Community Facility
10039865	Elouera Cootamundra Assn Pty Ltd	Public Charity/Community Organisation
10045698	Cootamundra Strikers Soccer Club	Community Sporting Facility
10046159	Elouera Association Incorporated	Public Charity/Community Organisation
11011913	Gundagai Pre-School Kindergarten	Community Facility
11015922	Gundagai Common Trust	Community Group/Facility
11016136	Gundagai Racecourse and Showground Land	Community Sporting & Rec Facility
11019452	Gundagai District Services Club Ltd	Community Facility
11019460	Gundagai District Services Club Ltd	Community Facility
11019569	Valmar Support Services Ltd	Community Facility
11019965	Gundagai District Services Club Ltd	Community Facility
11019973	Gundagai District Services Club Ltd	Community Facility
11021318	Gundagai Scout Group	Community Group/Facility
11021730	Gundagai District Services Club Ltd	Community Facility
11032836	Gundagai Historic Bridges Committee Inc.	Community Group/Facility
11037132	South Gundagai Common Trust	Community Group/Facility

Carried

8.3.2 Finance Update - May 2025

Resolution 112/2025

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Logan Collins

The Finance Update report, be received and noted.

Carried

8.3.3 Investment Report - May 2025

Resolution 113/2025

Moved: Cr Ethan Ryan

Seconded: Cr Rosalind Wight

The report detailing Council Cash and Investments as at 31^st May 2025, be received and noted.

Carried

8.4 Sustainable Development

8.4.2 DA2025/022 - Proposed subdivision identification sign - Corner Boundary Road and Oliver Selwyn Drive, Cootamundra

Resolution 114/2025

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan

That Council formally grant owner’s consent and accept the estate sign structure.

VOTING RECORD
FOR RESOLUTION	AGAINST RESOLUTION
Cr Abb McAlister (Mayor) Cr Rosalind Wight Cr Logan Collins Cr Les Cooper Cr David Graham Cr Gil Kelly Cr Ethan Ryan Cr Danyal Syed	Nil
ABSENT	DECLARED INTEREST
Cr Penny Nicholson	Nil

Carried

8.4.3 DA2025/050 - Proposed dwelling house - 13 Oliver Selwyn Drive, Cootamundra

Resolution 115/2025

Moved: Cr Logan Collins

Seconded: Cr Rosalind Wight

1. That Council approve the proposed variation as detailed in the Council report.

2. That Council approve the following development application, subject to the consent conditions detailed in the draft Notice of Determination (Attachment 1):

§ DA number: DA2025/050

§ Property: Lot 58 DP 1305491

13 Oliver Selwyn Drive

COOTAMUNDRA NSW 2590

§ Development: Dwelling house – to erect a single storey, fibre cement clad, four (4) bedroom dwelling

VOTING RECORD
FOR RESOLUTION	AGAINST RESOLUTION
Cr Abb McAlister (Mayor) Cr Rosalind Wight Cr Logan Collins Cr Les Cooper Cr David Graham Cr Gil Kelly Cr Ethan Ryan Cr Danyal Syed	Nil
ABSENT	DECLARED INTEREST
Cr Penny Nicholson	Nil

Carried

8.4.4 DA2025/052 - Demolition, Tree Removal, Dual Occupancy and Subdivision - 39 Centenary Avenue, Cootamundra

Resolution 116/2025

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan

1. That Council approve the proposed variation as detailed in the Council report.

2. That Council approve the following development application, subject to consent conditions detailed in the draft Notice of Determination (Attachment 1):

DA number: DA2025/052

Property: Lot B DP 319714

39 Centenary Avenue

COOTAMUNDRA NSW 2590

Development: Demolition, tree removal, dual occupancy (detached) and subdivision – to demolish the existing metal shed and tree, to erect a single storey, brick veneer, four (4) bedroom dwelling on the western part of the property, and to subdivide the land into two (2) lots of approximately 656 m² and 647 m².

VOTING RECORD
FOR RESOLUTION	AGAINST RESOLUTION
Cr Abb McAlister (Mayor) Cr Rosalind Wight Cr Logan Collins Cr Les Cooper Cr David Graham Cr Gil Kelly Cr Ethan Ryan Cr Danyal Syed	Nil
ABSENT	DECLARED INTEREST
Cr Penny Nicholson	Nil

Carried

8.4.5 Joint Regional Planning Panel Representatives

Resolution 117/2025

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Rosalind Wight

That Council:

1. Note the three (3) candidates who have expressed interest in being nominated as Council’s representatives on the Regional Planning Panel for the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council area;

2. Give due consideration to the qualifications, experience, and suitability of the candidates for the role of council members on the panel;

3. Resolve to nominate Mr Tony Donoghue and Mr Gordon Lindley as permanent council members and Mr Gary Arthur as an alternate council member to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Regional Planning Panel for the maximum term of 3 years;

4. Resolve to pay the community members for attendance and representation at regional planning panel meetings including site inspections at the rate of $1400 per day for attending meetings and site inspections, plus reasonable travel and out of pocket expenses, noting that he daily rate is intended to compensate for the time required to prepare for, attend and respond to meeting outcomes, upon receipt of invoice from the panel member.

Carried

8.5 Engineering Cootamundra

8.5.1 Cootamundra Engineering Report - June 2025

Resolution 118/2025

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Ethan Ryan

The Cootamundra Engineering Report for the month of June 2025 be noted.

Carried

8.6 Engineering Gundagai

8.6.1 Gundagai Engineering Report - June 2025

Resolution 119/2025

Moved: Cr Rosalind Wight

Seconded: Cr Danyal Syed

The Gundagai Engineering Report for the month of June 2025 be noted.

Carried

8.7 Regional Services Gundagai

8.7.1 Gundagai Regional Services Report - June 2025

Resolution 120/2025

Moved: Cr Les Cooper

Seconded: Cr David Graham

The Gundagai Regional Services Department, Monthly works report be received and noted.

Carried

8.8 Regional Services Cootamundra

8.8.1 Cootamundra Regional Services Report - June 2025

Resolution 121/2025

Moved: Cr Gil Kelly

Seconded: Cr Danyal Syed

The Regional Services Cootamundra Monthly Works Report be received and noted.

Carried

9 Motion of which Notice has been Given

Nil

10 Questions with Notice

Nil

11 Confidential Items

11.1 Closed Council Report

Resolution 122/2025

Moved: Cr David Graham

Seconded: Cr Les Cooper

1. Council entered Closed Council at 6.42pm.

2. 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.

3. In accordance with section 11 (2) and (3) of the Local Government Act, 1993, the reports, correspondence and other documentation relating to Item 11.2 be withheld from the press and public.

Carried

Resumption of Open Council Meeting

Resolution 123/2025

Moved: Cr Ethan Ryan

Seconded: Cr Danyal Syed

That the Open Council meeting resume at 6.44pm.

Carried

Announcement of Closed Council Resolutions

Note: The Interim General Manager announced the resolutions made in Closed Council.

11.2 RFT 2025/03 Betts Street Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) Rising Main Replacement Tender

Resolution 124/2025

Moved: Cr Les Cooper

Seconded: Cr David Graham

That Council:

1. Accepts the Tender from Trazlbat Pty Ltd for the contract price of $1,647,671.00 including GST.

2. Delegate authority to the Interim General Manager to execute all necessary documentation associated with this contract and expend funds as per the contract.

Carried

The Meeting closed at 6.45pm.

The minutes of this meeting were confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 22 July 2025.


CHAIRPERSON	GENERAL MANAGER

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

22 July 2025

8.3 Finance

8.3.1 Finance Update - June 2025

DOCUMENT NUMBER

441809

REPORTING OFFICER

Damian Smith, Accountant

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

4. Collaborative and progressive leadership

4.1 A clear strategic direction that is delivered upon

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no Financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Recommendation

The Finance Update report, be received and noted.

Report

The June Finance Update has been reviewed, and no issues have been detected.

Operations

Income

The operational income is at 102% 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	Variance	Result	Comment
Building Department	$699,570	$647,616	108%	J
Business Department	$82,821	$90,000	92%	J
Engineering Cootamundra	$6,064,592	$4,628,989	131%	J
Engineering Gundagai	$138,811	$237,500	58%	K
Plant Hire - Cootamundra	$1,821,846	$2,013,500	90%	J
Plant Hire - Gundagai	$1,796,511	$1,985,500	90%	J
Executive Department	$134,978	$223,600	60%	K
Finance Department	$9,409,860	$11,171,383	84%	J
Rates Cootamundra	$6,801,789	$7,028,139	97%	J
Rates Gundagai	$4,407,916	$4,532,162	97%	J
Services Cootamundra	$3,888,726	$3,633,750	107%	J
Services Gundagai	$1,485,452	$1,610,000	92%	J
Sewer Cootamundra	$3,316,179	$2,910,807	114%	J
Sewer Gundagai	$835,151	$768,442	109%	J
Water Cootamundra	$4,176,925	$3,267,356	128%	J
Water Gundagai	$2,087,957	$1,629,444	128%	J
Total	$47,149,083	$46,378,188	102%	J

Expenditure

Operational Expenditure is at 93% when comparing actual to budget.

Department	Expense Actual	Expense Budget	% Spent	Result	Comment
Building Department	$1,652,439	$1,763,671	94%	J
Business Department	$3,425,805	$3,499,004	98%	J
Engineering Cootamundra	$12,026,293	$9,576,544	126%	L
Engineering Gundagai	$6,494,664	$5,210,819	125%	L
Executive Department	$2,123,123	$2,348,537	90%	J
Finance Department	$14,787,582	$20,447,706	72%	J
Services Cootamundra	$5,731,803	$5,744,946	100%	J
Services Gundagai	$2,709,175	$2,608,305	104%	J
Sewer Cootamundra	$819,789	$1,581,693	52%	K
Sewer Gundagai	$600,925	$784,319	77%	J
Water Cootamundra	$2,656,813	$2,812,625	94%	J
Water Gundagai	$711,294	$1,210,655	59%	K
Total	$53,739,705	$57,588,824	93%	J

Capital

Income

Capital income is at 23% of budget when comparing actual to budget.

Asset Category	Total YTD.	Budget	%Received	Result	Comments
Plant & Equipment - Cootamundra	253,042.40	$473,550	53%	K
Plant & Equipment - Gundagai	207,474.14	$498,950	42%	K
Property Disposal – Cootamundra	$0	$1,000,000	0%	L
Property Disposal – Gundagai	$0	$0	0%	J
TOTAL	$460,517	$1,972,500	23%	J

Expenditure

Capital expenditure is at 61% of budget when comparing actual to budget.

Asset Category	Total YTD	Budget	% Spent	Result	Comments
Cootamundra Land	-$83,497.29	$301,785	-28%	J	Reimbursement received from insurance for the Oliver Selwyn purchase. Part of the original expenditure was incurred in the prior financial year.
Cootamundra Plant	$1,916,407.01	$2,142,264	89%	J
Cootamundra Roads	$2,726,990.78	$3,697,854	74%	J	Works schedule to be completed by EOFY
Cootamundra Building	$84,383.63	$1,059,556	8%	J
Cootamundra Recreation	$656,976.23	$594,117	111%	L
Cootamundra Waste	$207,928.32	$242,000	86%	J
Cootamundra Bridges	$1,487,396.70	$0	0%	J
Cootamundra Water	$747,730.26	$1,036,527	72%	J
Cootamundra Sewer	$767,912.64	$3,070,300	25%	J
Gundagai Building	$705,583.51	$931,858	76%	K
Gundagai Recreation	$564,167.64	$1,071,273	53%	K
Gundagai Waste	$0.00	$720,000	0%	J
Gundagai Bridges	$0.00	$1,480,757	0%	J
Gundagai Plant	$1,196,113.50	$1,300,000	92%	J
Gundagai Roads	$2,303,781.61	$2,815,746	82%	J
Gundagai Water	$1,387,251.62	$3,241,336	43%	K
Gundagai Sewer	$185,517.98	$633,000	29%	K
IT	$28,250.00	$50,000	57%	J
Total	$14,882,894	$24,388,373	61%	J

Financial

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

Report purpose does not conflict with guidelines.

Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda

22 July 2025

8.7 Regional Services Gundagai

8.7.1 Gundagai Regional Services Report - June 2025

DOCUMENT NUMBER

441956

REPORTING OFFICER

Donna Britton, Operations Support Officer - Facilities

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Trevor Dando, Acting Deputy General Manager Operations

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

5. Integrated and accessible region

5.2 Easily accessible from major cities and other regional towns

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Recommendation

The Gundagai Regional Services Department, Monthly works report be received and noted.

Introduction

This report is a snapshot of the diverse works Gundagai Regional Services performed over the previous month and intends to give an update on the ongoing works being conducted.

Discussion

This report covers the Regional Services projects and works over the month, detailing the operational activities, information on the progress of projects and the routine duties of this division.

Regional Services: Parks, Reserves, Sporting Fields, Playgrounds & Projects - Achievements for the month include:

· Main street tree pruning.

· Street repairs.

· Two P&G staff completed Playground inspection training level 2 ensuring that our playgrounds can be regularly inspected by accredited compliant staff.

· Cleaning of the areas around the DOTTB.

· Repairs of roof and guttering at the DOTTB.

· General maintenance of all parks, gardens, reserves, fields and playgrounds.

· Removal of the old mesh and steel left after the demolition of Stan Crowe Oval.

Carberry Park Amenities Block Lift & Change:

The installation of specialist equipment into the new Changing Places facility which will provide an adult-sized change table and hoist to assist people with disabilities and their carers.

Cemeteries – North Gundagai Lawn & Monumental, South Gundagai, Tumblong, Coolac, Mount Adrah, Muttama, Adjungbilly, Nangus, Wagragobilly (Darbalara).

Cemetery work activities this month include:

· Four interments across the Gundagai Cemeteries have taken place.

· 3 headstones, and 3 plaque refurbishments and 2 plaque installations have taken place.

· Maintenance on all cemeteries is routinely conducted.

Biosecurity:

All targets for the current 24-25 Weed Action Plan (WAP) have been completed.

The 24-25 WAP acquittal has been completed for submission to DPI.

In anticipation of the new 25-26 WAP year, inspections have started with both Council and Public Lands being completed, several high risk sites, some Waterways and 120 kms of Roadside inspections has also been completed.

The private land inspection process has been started with communications being sent out to landowners for planned inspections.

The 25-26 WAP application has not yet been released by DPI.

Gundagai Public & Council Facilities income:

Gundagai RV Park Income June 2025

· 01/06/25 – 30/06/25 - Total Income $269.40

Gundagai Landfill/Transfer June 2025

· 01/06/25 – 30/06/25 - General Income $3354.55

Gundagai Saleyards: - June 25 Weaner Sale

· Transit stock numbers: 2137 head for a total $26,691.75

June 24 sale comparison:

· Transit stock numbers: 3018 head for a total income of $33,753.23

Gundagai Standpipe Income June 2025

· 01/06/25 – 30/06/25 Income from the Water Standpipe for the month of June.

Note* Figures are GST inclusive.

2024/2025		Avdata Payments /Council Income	Usage -Customers /Account Holders
		GST Incl.
2024	July	$ 2,436.40	9
2024	August	$ 1,419.79	9
2024	September	$ 1,250.29	10
2024	October	$ 1,808.12	12
2024	November	$ 2,951.04	16
2024	December	$ 2,010.09	12
2025	January	$ 1,092.14	14
2025	February	$ 1,800.73	16
2025	March	$ 2,072.03	12
2025	April	$ 1,989.69	16
2025	May	$ 16,905.68	16
2025	June	$ 11,563.62	14

2024/2025	Totals	$ 47,299.62	156

In comparison the previous 23-24 financial year figures were $23,004.04

Gundagai Saleyards Truck Wash June 2025

· 01/06/25 – 30/06/25 Income from the Saleyards Truck wash for the month of June.

Note* Figures are GST inclusive.

2024/2025		Avdata Payments /Council Income	Usage -Customers /Account Holders
		GST Incl.
2024	July	$ 3,157.14	35
2024	August	$ 2,123.91	35
2024	September	$ 3,313.23	30
2024	October	$ 2,418.47	28
2024	November	$ 2,277.33	30
2024	December	$ 3,435.11	32
2025	January	$ 3,073.22	33
2025	February	$ 3,421.08	31
2025	March	$ 2,755.69	32
2025	April	$ 3,773.47	35
2025	May	$ 3,364.90	35
2025	June	$ 3,175.13	29

2024/2025	Totals	$ 36,288.68	385

In comparison the previous 23-24 financial year figures were $31,761.18

Compliance:

Compliance with the Companion Animals Act 1998 and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021 – Reg 217(1)(f)

Companion Animal: One dog has been taken into the pound and is being rehomed. Two dogs have been picked up and advertised for the owners to come forward.

There has been one incident of roaming stock that has been reported during the period.

Financial

There are no further financial implications as all work carried out as per the approved 23/24 budget allocations.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

There are no implications to the guidelines.

8.8 Regional Services Cootamundra

8.8.1 Regional Services - Cootamundra Monthly Report to Council

DOCUMENT NUMBER

441199

REPORTING OFFICER

Shelley Liehr, Operations Support Officer

AUTHORISING OFFICER

Trevor Dando, Acting Deputy General Manager Operations

RELEVANCE TO COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

2. A region for the future

2.2 A thriving region that attracts people to live, work and visit

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no Financial implications associated with this report.

LEGISLATIVE IMPLICATIONS

There are no Legislative implications associated with this report.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS

There are no Policy implications associated with this report.

ATTACHMENTS

Nil

Recommendation

The Regional Services - 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 June 2025.

Discussion

Parks & Gardens

Parks and Gardens staff had a busy month focusing on tree requests in the streets of Cootamundra with a focus on line of sight pruning, under pruning for motorists and pedestrian access, and tree removals. These works are scheduled to continue over the coming months prior to commencement of street tree replacement planting during August.

Cootamundra sporting fields continue to be maintained for the winter sports season. Fields have been line marked and mowed, and repairs carried out to irrigation systems. The final school athletics carnivals for the season have been held at Albert Park. Staff will now fill the ruts in the running track with soil. This practice will enhance the playability of the oval for cricket during summer and improve the aesthetics of the ground.

Cootamundra’s CBD has undergone extensive maintenance during the month of June with increased maintenance to prepare winter plantings for the cold weather. Garden beds were cleaned and debris removed, plants and shrubs pruned, application of fertilisers and mulching was completed to help aid plants through the winter months and prepare them for spring. Pruning of larger street trees was also carried out along the northern end of the main street to allow for easier parking and public accessibility, whilst preserving the overall aesthetics of the trees. Trees in the southern end of the main street are scheduled to be pruned in the coming weeks.

Staff have completed general maintenance to Cootamundra parklets. Local playgrounds have received maintenance to edging of the soft fall area, rotary hoeing of soft fall and levels topped up where required. Routine maintenance will continue to ensure playgrounds adhere to the Australian Standards.

Materials have been ordered in readiness for irrigation repairs to be carried out in the coming months. These repairs will see irrigation systems within Jubilee Park, Fisher Park and open spaces functioning efficiently in time for summer.

Parks and facilities staff members have undertaken maintenance on public furniture within the CBD and parks. Repairs were undertaken in various locations to rectify damaged caused by vandalism.

Saleyards / Truck Wash

Ongoing weed maintenance has been carried out to keep the yards at a manageable level.

The Cootamundra Truck Wash recorded 107 transactions for the month of June, invoicing a total of $5,289.78.

Cemeteries

Three burials have been carried out in the Cootamundra Lawn Cemetery during the month of June, and one interment of ashes. Two plaques were removed and sent away for refurbishment.

Two regulatory staff attended the Cemeteries and Crematoria Association of NSW Conference in Sydney, bringing back innovative ideas to support the future development of cemeteries within the LGA.

Regulatory / Compliance Services

Total companion animal registration fees collected during June totalled $4,654.

Ranger / Regulatory

During June Council Rangers issued five Intentions in relation to menacing dogs. Compliance checks are ongoing for animals that have previously been declared menacing. There were three penalty infringement notices issued in relation to companion animal offences. Rangers are investigating the feasibility of running socialisation sessions to help combat behavioural issues. Multiple notices for unregistered animals have been issued to owners as the Companion Animals audit continues. Straying goats were also reported within Cootamundra and continue to be monitored.

Animal Statistics	Dogs	Cats
Seized	23	1
Released to Owner	14	0
Surrendered	8	0
Rehomed	4	0
Euthanised	2	0
Waiting for Rehoming	4	1

One vehicle was impounded under the Public Space (Unattended Property) Act. Illegal dumping continues to be monitored during general regulatory patrols.

Facilities

The Cootamundra Library has been having difficulty with heating the facility throughout June. The air conditioning system has been affected by the colder temperatures, with contractors being on site several times to troubleshoot the issue. A new PCB Board has been ordered which is expected to rectify this issue.

Footings for the brick columns on either side of the Cootamundra Library main entrance have dropped significantly, creating a 40mm gap and exposing electrical wires. Contractors have been engaged to install steel bracing around the columns to ensure they are safe and reinstate structural integrity, allowing the front entrance to be used safely by the public. Staff are looking at options for a long-term solution to stabilise and lift the footings to prevent recurring damage to the columns.

Plumbing repairs have been undertaken at the Cootamundra Caravan Park to repair leaking taps and toilets.

Work is continuing on the Cootamundra outdoor pool gutters, with the lining due to be installed early in July.

The contractors engaged to undertake repairs to the fort within Livvi’s Place that was damaged by a fallen tree have advised the timber required to complete the works will arrive in early July. Repair works will commence as soon as the timber arrives. It is anticipated this will be completed before the end of July.

The Cootamundra EV charging stations’ data for June is shown below:-

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Waste Services

The Cootamundra Waste Facility operations were audited during June to identify areas for improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and to help prevent any potential issues. The recommended outcomes will assist Council to continually improve services to the community.

The secondhand tip shop processed 79 transactions for June with a total of $654.24 in income. During this period staff have diverted 600kg of waste from the landfill into the shop to be repurposed.

A total of 146 tonnes of recycled crushed concrete was sold during June, and a total of 25 tonnes of composted soil.

Capital Works Projects

The Draft Muttama Creek Masterplan Report, including the draft concept civil engineering plans, has been completed and is currently being reviewed by Council. Once Council have completed their review and provided feedback, the Draft Muttama Creek Masterplan Report will be placed on public exhibition for two weeks. Physical work has continued with cleaning out the creek 10 meters either side of culverts and bridges and additionally, mowing the Cumbungi along the creek.

Flood repairs to the AFL Clubhouse Building at Clarke Oval have now been completed. This included fence repairs, new carpet and new cabinetry in the kitchen and bar.

The three new bus shelters for Cootamundra High School, Cootamundra Public School and Creekside Kids childcare centre have been installed and the project is now complete.

Biosecurity – General and WAP Activity June 2025

Activity	Location	Km/Count	Date
*Public Roadside Inspections* (Target 1650km)	Rosehill Rd	21	4/6/2025 5/6/2025
	Old Cootamundra Rd	22	6/6/2025 27/6/2025
	Dudauman Rd	8.5	30/6/25
		TOTAL: 51.5km
*Inspect Council owned and Managed Lands (≥ 2 annual):*	Cootamundra Cemetery	1 inspection	11/6/2025
	Cootamundra Waste Transfer	1 inspection	11/6/2025
Activity	Location	Km/Count	Date
*LCAs to support Biosecurity Weed Officers to attend State Weed Conference (Coordination event)*	Port Macquarie	N/A	4-7^th August
*Provide landholders with education, training & technical advice & support on weed management (Extension)*	Cootamundra	1 social media – Wheel cactus	12/6/2025
*Reduce the impacts of widespread invasive species – Council Program (Non-WAP)* (Target 825km)	Cootamundra (State and local roads)	≥ 825km (annual target fulfilled).	2025
*Participate in Regional Weed Committee meetings. Complete delegate reports for Regional Weed Committee meetings.*	Wagga Wagga	Q4 Report	10/6/2024

General Weeds Activity

Activity	Location	Description	Date
*Roadside Maintenance (Side-Spray)*	Rosehill Road	Side spray	4/6/2025 5/6/2025
	Old Cootamundra Road	Side spray	6/6/2025 27/6/2025
	Dudauman Road	Side spray	30/6/2025

Side spraying of locals roads is continuing throughout the year in line with respective weed growth. Private property and HR pathway inspections are set to recommence in July as per WAP funding requirements.

WAP acquittals are due in July, which has been a focus for Council’s Biosecurity Officer during June to ensure accurate reporting of inspection and activity targets.

Financial

All areas of expenditure relating to the operations within the Regional Services – Cootamundra department are within budget allocations.

OLG 23a Guideline consideration

No impacts associated with this report.

Coota Beach Volleyball Weekend - income generated

2025 (13.02.2025 - 17.02.2025)
Total Spending	$ 2,423,806.00
Resident Spend	$ 1,201,517.00
Visitor Spend	$ 1,162,866.00

REPORTING OFFICER	Teresa Breslin, Executive Assistant to Mayor and General Manager
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, 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.
ATTACHMENTS	1. Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Tuesday 24 June 2025

DOCUMENT NUMBER	441812
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Abb McAlister, Mayor
REPORTING OFFICER	Abb McAlister, Mayor
ATTACHMENTS	Nil

DOCUMENT NUMBER	442180
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager
REPORTING OFFICER	Abb McAlister, Mayor
ATTACHMENTS	1. Steph Cooke Media Release - Dry conditions persist across the Cootamundra electorate ⇩
Recommendation That Council: 1. Advocate for the immediate declaration of drought as a natural disaster across the region, with the entire CGRC area currently classified as “drought affected” or “in drought.” 2. Write to the NSW Minister for Agriculture, the Hon. Tara Moriarty, the NSW Minister for Recovery, the Hon. Janelle Saffin, the Federal Minister for Agriculture, the Hon. Julie Collins MP, and relevant shadow portfolio holders, seeking urgent relief funding and transport subsidies for drought-affected farmers. 3. Collaborate with key peak bodies including the National Farmers Federation, NSW Farmers, the Country Women’s Association, and continue working alongside other councils in the region, including the Canberra Region Joint Organisation (CRJO), to press for a coordinated regional and national drought response.

DOCUMENT NUMBER	442250
AUTHORISING OFFICER	Roger Bailey, Interim General Manager
REPORTING OFFICER	Abb McAlister, Mayor
ATTACHMENTS	1. Letter - Bob Winnell, Chairman, The Dog on the Tuckerbox Developments Pty Ltd ⇩ 2. The APP Group, Property Advisory Capability Statement ⇩ 3. Regional Precincts and Partnership Programs - Stream Two: Precinct Delivery Project Guildelines ⇩
Recommendation That Council: 1. Approves the preparation and submission of a funding application under the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program – Stream Two: Precinct Delivery, to support the provision of water, sewerage, parking, and landscaping infrastructure at the Dog on the Tuckerbox (DOTT) Heritage Park and 5 Mile Precinct. 2. Endorses the use of any current Council approved funding to provide infrastructure to the site as a possible co-contribution to the project, if eligible. 3. Endorses the use of The APP Group to facilitate the preparation of the application, on the condition that associated costs are met by DOTT Pty Ltd. 4. Authorises DOTT Pty Ltd to assist Council in identifying potential precinct partners to maximise involvement and investment in the precinct development.