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MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE SHIRE OF BREWARRINA HELD AT BREWARRINA SHIRE COUNCIL ON
WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2018___________________________________________________________________
Meeting commenced at 10.00 am
PRESENT:
Councillors Phillip O’CONNORWilliam LOUGHNANAngelo PIPPOSMark BROWNVivian SLACK-SMITHThomas STANTONShane CHAPMANDonna JEFFRIES
General ManagerExecutive Assistant
Jeff SOWIAKBelinda LOUGHNAN
Apologies
RESOLVED on MOTION of Council Councillor Pippos seconded by Councillor Chapman that Council grant the leave of absence for Councillor Wheatley for the 26TH September 2018 Ordinary Business Meeting.
The MOTION upon being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Declaration of pecuniary or non-pecuniary conflict of interest
Councillor Phillip O’Connor – CONFD 3
Confirmation of Minutes
Confirmation of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Friday 24 th August 2018
RESOLVED on MOTION of Councillor Loughnan seconded by Councillor Pippos that the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of 24th August 2018 covered by resolutions 144/18 to 168/18 action request be adopted.
Mayor & Deputy Mayor Elections
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169/18
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WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2018___________________________________________________________________
1A ELECTION OF MAYOR
The Purpose of this report is to inform Council on the process for electing a Mayor.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council Resolve:
1. If there is more than one Mayoral candidate, the Council resolves whether the election is to proceed by ordinary ballot;
2. That a Mayor is elected in accordance with the legislated process;
3.That the General Manager in his capacity as Returning Officer notifies the result of the election to the Director-General of the Department of Local Government and to the Secretary of the Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales; and
4. All ballot papers are to be destroyed following the election.
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Stanton seconded by Councillor Slack-Smith that Council resolve:
1. If there is more than one Mayoral candidate, the Council resolves that the election is to proceed by ordinary ballot.
2. That a Mayor is elected in accordance with the legislated process;
3.That the General Manager in his capacity as Returning Officer notifies the result of the election to the Director-General of the Department of Local Government and to the Secretary of the Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales; and
4. All ballot papers are to be destroyed following the election
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED
Mayor O’Connor stood down as Chair while the Mayor Election took place.
The General Manger Jeff Sowiak, assumed the position of Returning Officer to oversee the election process.
The Returning Officer received two nominations for the office of Mayor of Brewarrina from Council.
1. Councillor O’Connor 2. Councillor Jeffries
Following the vote, the General Manager declared Councillor O’Connor was elected as the Mayor until the next Mayoral Election on September 2020 and congratulated him on his election to the position.
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WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2018___________________________________________________________________
Item 1B ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR
The purpose of this report is to inform Council on the process for electing a Deputy Mayor
RECOMMENDEDATION:
1. The Council determines whether it will elect a Deputy Mayor; and If the Council determines to elect a Deputy Mayor,
2. (a) that an election is held; if there is more than one nomination the election proceed by ordinary ballot
(b) that the General Manager in his capacity as Returning Officer advises the election result to the Director- General of the Department of Local Government and to the Secretary of the Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales; and
3. All ballot papers are to be destroyed following the election.
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Pippos seconded by Councillor Chapman that Council resolve
1. The Council determines that it will elect a Deputy Mayor; and 2. (a) that an election is held and if there is more than one nomination the
election proceed by ordinary ballot
(b) that the General Manager in his capacity as Returning Officer advises the election result to the Director- General of the Department of Local Government and to the Secretary of the Local Government and Shires Associations of New South Wales; and
3. All ballot papers are to be destroyed following the election.
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED
The General Manger Jeff Sowiak, assumed the position of Returning Officer to oversee the election process.
The Returning Officer received three nominations for the office of Deputy Mayor of Brewarrina from Council.
1. Councillor Slack-Smith2. Councillor Brown 3. Councillor Stanton
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Following the vote, the General Manager declared Councillor Stanton was elected as the Deputy Mayor until the next Mayoral Election on September 2020 and congratulated him on his election to the position.
Mayor O’Connor resumed as Chair of the meeting. Both Councillor O’Connor and Councillor Stanton thanked the Councillors for their support.
Status Report
RESOLVED on MOTION of Councillor Pippos seconded by Councillor Chapman that the Status Report be received as information.
Councillor Action RequestThe MOTION upon being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Reports from Advisory CommitteesNIL
RESOLVED on MOTION of Councillor Chapman seconded by Councillor Stanton that Council accept the minutes of the Brewarrina Shire Council Work Health and Safety Committee Meeting held Thursday the 30th August 2018 as information.
The MOTION upon being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Mayoral Minute
NIL
Notice of Rescission Motion
NIL
Notice of Motion
NIL
Request to Address Council in a Public Forum
Members from the board of the Brewarrina Aboriginal Corporation were asked to meet with Council and will be discussing the following points with Council.
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2. Tourist Accommodation 3. Plant Garden 4. In-kind support regarding funding applications, maintenance and gardens
SUPENSION OF STANDING ORDERS at 11:02 am
The Board members of the Brewarrina Aboriginal Corporation; Ms Anette Pascoe, Mrs Noelene Shearer, Mr Bradley Hardy, Mr Shae Fergurson joined the meeting.
RESOLVED on MOTION of Councillor Chapman seconded by Councillor Pippos that the Ordinary Business Meeting move into public forum for meeting with the Brewarrina Aboriginal Corporation.
The MOTION upon being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
DISSCUSSION:
The Councillors and The Brewarrina Aboriginal Corporation ( Museum Board) talked at lengths about how the Brewarrina Shire Council and the Museum Board can work together to create a positive working relationship, which will allow a viable and sustainable future. Some of the other points that were touched on were;
Funding that the Museum has received through Crown Lands and the plans for that funding. The Environmental and Heritage Plan for the Fish Traps and Museum. Who are the Custodians of the Fish Traps. A working relationship between Brewarrina Shire Council and Brewarrina Aboriginal
Corporation , and how we can work together to promote tourism within the Brewarrina Shire.
The MOTION upon being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
RESUMPTION OF STANDING ORDERS AT 12:05PM
RESOLVED on MOTION of Councillor Chapman seconded by Councillor Pippos that standing orders be resumed.
The MOTION upon being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Petition if tabledNIL
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MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE SHIRE OF BREWARRINA HELD AT BREWARRINA SHIRE COUNCIL ON
WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2018___________________________________________________________________
Reports of the General Manager
Item 1 ANNUAL COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDUAL
The purpose of this report is for Council to determine the dates of the Council meetings from October 2018 to September 2019
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Approve the attached Meeting Schedule Calendar of proposed Ordinary Council Meeting Dates2. Approve the meeting start time for Ordinary Council Meetings dates as 10am and;3. Determine to publically advertise Council’s meeting schedule dates with locations for the period October 2018 – September 2019 in the following manner;
Website Newspaper Main Council Office.
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Pippos seconded by Councillor Loughnan that Council
1. Approve the attached Meeting Schedule Calendar of proposed Ordinary Council Meeting Dates
2. Approve the meeting start time for Ordinary Council Meetings dates as 10am and;
3. Determine to publically advertise Council’s meeting schedule dates with locations for the period October 2018 – September 2019 in the following manner;
Website Newspaper Main Council Office.
4. The November Council Meeting will be held in Goodooga.
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Item 2 BANK RECONCILIATION & INVESTMENTS
The purpose of this report is to present the reconciliation of Council’s cash book and bank statement as at 31 August 2018. The presentation of this information is not a requirement of any Act, however it has been provided historically for the information of Councillors.
RECOMMENDATION:
That:1. The bank reconciliation report be received as information.2. The Certification of the Responsible Accounting Officer for compliance with the
Investment Policy and the Ministerial Investment Order dated 28 April 2017 be received and noted.
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WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2018___________________________________________________________________
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Slack-Smith seconded by Councillor PipposThat Council receives:
1. The bank reconciliation report as information and 2. The Certification of the Responsible Accounting Officer for compliance
with the Investment Policy and the Ministerial Investment Order dated 28 April 2017 be received and noted.
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
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Item 3 STANDING AND OTHER COMMITTEES AND ELECTION OF DELEGATES
The purpose of this report is for Council to determine its committee membership and elects its delegates.
CommitteeName of Councillors (Mayor - member all
committees)Council Officers Quorum Public
Rep.
Aged Care Mayor and one Councillors
GM or delegate 2 4
Brewarrina General Cemetery Committee
Two Councillors Environmental Services Manager
6 9
Traffic Committee Transport Manager
Tourism and Cultural Committee
General Manager and Tourism Officer
RECOMMENDATION:
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Committee Proposed StaffDelegate
Proposed CouncillorDelegates
Councillor Delegate 18/19
Roads and Maritime Services Regional Consultative Committee
Transport Manager
Two Councillors
Traffic Committee Transport Manager
One Councillor(Council has only one vote)
Murray Darling Association
General Manager
Mayor and one Councillor
Big Sky Library General Manager or delegate
Councillor or Alternate
Local Emergency Management Committee
General Manager or delegate
GM Is LEMC Chair
Western Regional Weeds Committee
General Manager & Delegate
One Councillor
Aged CareGM or delegate Mayor and two
Councillors
Brewarrina General Cemetery Committee
General Manager
Three Councillors
Water Users General Manager
One Councillor
Tourism & Cultural Committee
General Manager/ Tourism Officer
Two Councillors
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The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Item 4 CODE OF CONDUCT
The purpose of this report is to present, for adoption, a revised Model Code of Conduct prepared by the Office of Local Government (OLG) in September 2018.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council;
1. Adopt the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW – September 2018 with the following inclusion as an amendment:-
Brewarrina Shire Council recognises that, particularly in a small country town like Brewarrina, certain family relationships do exist between Councillors and Council staff. It is acknowledged that some interactions will take place between staff and Councillors as family members where Council-related business is discussed. However, this in no way detracts from the obligations that these Councillors and Council staff have under the Model Code, particularly in relation to Part 7 – Relationship between Council Officials.
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Slack-Smith seconded by Councillor StantonThat Council;
1. Adopt the Model Code of Conduct for Local Councils in NSW – September 2018 with the following inclusion as an amendment:-
Brewarrina Shire Council recognises that, particularly in a small country town like Brewarrina, certain family relationships do exist between Councillors and Council staff. It is acknowledged that some interactions will take place between staff and Councillors as family members where Council-related business is discussed. However, this in no way detracts from the obligations that these Councillors and Council staff have under the Model Code, particularly in relation to Part 7 – Relationship between Council Officials.
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
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RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Pippos seconded by Councillor ChapmanThat Council defer consideration this Item until the October Council Meeting, when all Councillors are present.
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Item 5 BREWARRINA COMPANION ANIMAL PROCEDURES STRATEGY
The purpose of this report is to provide council on the details of the Companion Animal Strategy and Procedures Manual which has been developed to meet Department of Local Government requirements and to assist with the execution of Councils responsibilities under the Companion Animals Act and Impounding Act. The report also provides details of measures put in place to address dog attacks on livestock.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. That the Companion Animal Strategy is to be readopted by Council.
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Pippos seconded by Councillor Loughnan
1. That the Companion Animal Strategy is to be readopted by Council.
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Item 6 DROUGHT COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME FUNDING
The purpose of this report is to seek endorsement of submission of a grant funding proposals for the next round of the Drought Communities Programme.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. That Brewarrina Shire Council seeks approval for the utilisation of the additional $1m in Drought Communities Program funding in accordance with the draft proposals as identified by Council.
2. Authorise the execution of agreements in relation to these proposals.
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Pippos seconded by Councillor Loughnan
1. That Brewarrina Shire Council seeks approval for the utilisation of the additional $1m in Drought Communities Program funding in accordance with the draft proposals as identified by Council.
2. Authorise the execution of agreements in relation to these proposals.
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Item 7 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
The purpose of this report is to seek Council approval to refer the 2017/18 Annual Financial Statements to audit.
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RECOMMENDATION:
That Council:
1. Council’s Financial Reports for the year ending 30 June 2018 be referred to audit;
2. The necessary elected members and staff be authorised to sign the statements on the annual General Purpose Financial Report and the Special Purpose Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2018; and
3. Council delegate to the General Manager the authority to “finalise the date” at which the auditor’s report and financial statements are to be presented to the public as per Section 418(1).
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Chapman seconded by Councillor Pippos
That Council:
1. Council’s Financial Reports for the year ending 30 June 2018 be referred to audit;
2. The necessary elected members and staff be authorised to sign the statements on the annual General Purpose Financial Report and the Special Purpose Financial Report for the year ended 30 June 2018; and
3. Council delegate to the General Manager the authority to “finalise the date” at which the auditor’s report and financial statements are to be presented to the public as per Section 418(1).
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
ACTION: Council requested that the Finance and Admin Manager; Ang Rai be invited to the meeting after lunch to and discuss the report with Councillors
Item 8 INTERNALLY RESTRICTED ASSETS
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council formally adopt its internally restricted assets as at 30 June 2018 as per the list below.
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Chapman seconded by Councillor Loughnan
That Council formally adopt its internally restricted assets as at 30 June 2018 as per the list below.
PURPOSE OF RESERVE AMOUNT NOTES
Plant and vehicle replacement 1,5 This reserve is to purchase major plants.
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00
Infrastructure replacement 2,0
00This reserve can be utilised to fund future capital infrastructure works.
Employees leave entitlement 6
06
This amount represents 100% of Council non-current Annual and Long Service Leave liability.
Buildings 5
64 Major renewals and building works.
IT replacements
70 Upgrade of computer system
Parkes and garden asset renewal
145
This reserve is for upgrade of Parks and Gardens.
Prepaid financial assistance grant – general
1,265 Advance FAG Payment
Prepaid financial assistance grant – roads
652 Advance FAG Payment
Total 6,80
2
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
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MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE SHIRE OF BREWARRINA HELD AT BREWARRINA SHIRE COUNCIL ON
WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2018___________________________________________________________________
Information Reportsa) General Manager
b) Roads
c) Utilities
d) Plant
e) Childcare
f) Environment, Health & Building
g) Human Services
h) Tourism
i) Human Resources
j) Youth
k) Property & WHS
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Slack-Smith seconded by Councillor Stanton that the information reports be received and noted.
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Correspondence for Action
NIL
Correspondence for Information
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Pippos and seconded by Councillor Chapman that Council receive the items from
The Hon. David Littleproud MP about the refurbishing and drilling of new artesian wells in the Great Artesian Basin,
Don Harwin MLC about the funding for public Libraries,
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Late Reports
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Chapman and seconded by Councillor Jeffries that Council receive the Tourism and Cultural Meeting Minutes for September 2018
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
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Closed Session
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Pippos and seconded by Councillor Loughnan that Council move into close the meeting to the public as per section of the Local Government Act 1993:
1. 10A(2)(a) Personal Matters concerning particular individuals( other than Councillors)
2. 10A(2)(b) the personal hardship of any resident or ratepayer3. Section 10A(2)(d) of the Local Government Act 1993, commercial information
of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed:(i) May prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it;(ii) Confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the Council, or; (iii) Reveal a trade secret
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
The meeting moved into closed session at 12:49PM
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Pippos seconded by Councillor Slack- Smith that Council move into open session.
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
The Meeting moved into open session at 1:25pm
0BOpened Session
The Mayor reported back to the open session of the Council meeting that the following resolutions were moved in closed session.
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Brown and seconded by Councillor Chapman that Council receive the items from David and Nicolle Currey about the Minramar fence.
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Council discussed the issue and decided to move the following:
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Brown and seconded by Councillor Chapman that Council advise Mr David Currey that it will consider paying the $19,000.00 for the fence installation, if Mr Currey can provide supporting evidence for the of cost of the fencing materials used and give his consent to the removal of the ramps.
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
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CONFD1 TENDER FOR SOLAR GENERATION PROJECT
RESOLVED on the MOTION by Councillor Pippos and seconded by Councillor Loughnan that Council:
Does not accept any of the tenders until they have more information on the cost recovery to Council.
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
CONFD 2 SUPPLY & INSTALLATION OF TWO PLANT SHEDS
RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Chapman seconded by CouncillorSlack-Smith that Council:
Approves the supply, delivery and installation of two plant sheds 20 m wide x 30 m long by accepting the tender received from Jordan Gillespie Welding for a lump sum price of $132,000 + GST.
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest or Non- Pecuniary Interest- Clr Phillip O’Connor
Councillor O’Connor declared a non-pecuniary interest in this matter as the owner of a neighbouring property and left the meeting at 1:20pm.
In Councillor O’Connor’s absence Councillor Stanton assumed the Chair.
CONFD 3 PROPERTY ACQUISITION TOURISM DEVELOPMENT RESOLVED on MOTION by Councillor Jeffries seconded by Councillor Slack- Smith; that Council not take up the offer to purchase the property and receive the report.
The MOTION on being PUT to the meeting was declared CARRIED.
Lunch Adjournment:
NOTE: Council broke for lunch at 1:34 pm and Councillor Pippos and
Councillor Slack-Smith left the meeting, and did not return after lunch.
Meeting recommenced at 2:34pm, Councillor Pippos and Councillor Slack-Smith left the meeting, and did not return after lunch. The Finance and Administration Manager Ang Rae provided a question and answer session in relation to the annual statements of account item 7.
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MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE SHIRE OF BREWARRINA HELD AT BREWARRINA SHIRE COUNCIL ON
WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2018___________________________________________________________________
COUNCILLOR D. WHEATLEY
Question: Absent
Answer:
COUNCILLOR S. CHAPMAN
Question: Have we been looking into the licences of the tradesman that we hire, making sure that the licences are all up to date and that all licence numbers that are supplied are the tradesman’s own.
Answer: GM Advised checking of qualifications and licenses is normal practice however licensed tradesmen are not required in many circumstances.
COUNCILLOR W. LOUGHNAN
Question: Can a letter be sent to the Premier and Agriculture Minister requesting that given the desperate need for services in this region the number of rural financial counsellors for the Bourke and Brewarrina Districts be increased.
Answer: GM to Action.
COUNCILLOR D. JEFFRIES
Question: Can the graffiti on the swing set outside the chambers be removed and can any graffiti around town be removed on a daily basis?
Answer: Yes and as is possible within budgetary provisions.
COUNCILLOR A. PIPPOS
Question: NIL
Answer:
COUNCILLOR M. BROWN
Question: NIL
Answer:
COUNCILLOR T. STANTON
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Questions With Notice
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MINUTES OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE SHIRE OF BREWARRINA HELD AT BREWARRINA SHIRE COUNCIL ON
WEDNESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2018___________________________________________________________________
Answer:
COUNCILLOR P. O’CONNOR
Question: NIL
Answer:
COUNCILLOR V. SLACK-SMITH
Question: Is it possible to take the boards out of the fish ways to allow water to run down stream to fill parts of the river that are currently dry?
Answer: GM advised there is minimal, if any flow and at present and boards are left in to minimise damage to shoreline and provide water for town supply.
The next Ordinary Meeting of the Council will be held on 26th October 2018 at Brewarrina Shire Chambers commencing at 10.00am.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 3:10pm
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