Ordinary Meeting
Minutes
11 December 2014
MINUTES OF THE BYRON
SHIRE COUNCIL Ordinary Meeting HELD
ON Thursday, 11 December 2014 COMMENCING AT 9.00AM AND CONCLUDING AT
3.28PM
I2014/98
PRESENT: Cr
S Richardson (Mayor), Cr B Cameron, Cr C Cubis (arrived 9.06am), Cr D Dey,
Cr A Hunter (arrived 9.30am), Cr S Ibrahim, Cr P Spooner, Cr R Wanchap and
Cr D Woods
Staff: Ken
Gainger (General Manager)
Mark
Arnold (Director Corporate and Community Services)
Phil
Holloway (Director Infrastructure Services)
Ray
Darney (Executive Manager Environment and Planning)
Mila
Jones (Minute Taker)
The Mayor opened the meeting and acknowledged that
the meeting is being held on Arakwal Country and that we pay our respects to
the elders past and present and extend our respect to the Bundjalung clans
whose lands and waters are part of the Shire.
Public
Access
Prior to dealing with the circulated reports and associated
information, a Public Access Session was held and Council was addressed on the
following:
8.1 Charter
for Good Planning
Catherine Coorey (Byron Residents Group) addressed Council
in favour of the recommendation.
9.4 Permanent
Second Lane Shirley/Lawson Sts Byron Bay – “Twol Lanes In”
Morgan addressed Council against the recommendation.
13.5 Owner’s
consent to lodge DA – Telecommunication Facility on Council Land at Ocean
Shores
Vanessa Davies (Aurecon) and Bob Coyne (Telstra) addressed
Council in favour of the recommendation.
Ray Musgrave and Mark Lycos addressed Council against the
recommendation.
13.19 PLANNING
– 10.2014.331.1 Community Title Subdivision at Broken Head Road Suffolk
Park
David Milledge and Annie Crowley addressed Council in favour
of the recommendation
Chris Power (for the applicant) addressed Council against
the recommendation.
13.21 Tom
Kendall Oval Change Facilities
Gemma Eaton addressed Council against the recommendation.
13.22 Shara
Boulevard Concept Design Report and Planning Proposal
Mark Patten addressed Council in favour of the
recommendation.
Jan Mangleson (OSCA) addressed Council against the
recommendation.
13.23 Byron
Bay Parking Study Update
Peter Wegner addressed Council in favour of the
recommendation.
Bob Higgins addressed Council against part of the
recommendation.
14.3.6.1 Local
Traffic Committee – Clifford Street, at the Broken Head Road
Intersection, Suffolk Park
Donald Maughan (Suffolk Park Progress Association) addressed
Council in favour of the recommendation.
Submission
No. 1 Byron Bay water infrastructure and Belongil
Catchment
Mary Gardner made a submission to Council regarding Council’s
drainage infrastructure within the Shire including the Belongil catchment and
an integrated catchment approach.
Submission
No. 2 Possible Urgency Motion regarding The Terrace
Caravan Park Trees
Col Draper made a submission to Council regarding the
protection of trees at The Terrace Caravan Park, that were planted in honour of
fallen soldiers and requested that an interim heritage order be placed on the identified
trees.
At the end of Public Access and Submissions, the Mayor
thanked the Executive Manager Environment and Planning, Ray Darney, as he will
be retiring in January 2015. The Mayor thanked him for his time spent
with Council and for representing staff and the community with great
distinction.
The meeting adjourned at 10.38am for a break and
reconvened at 11.00am.
Apologies
There were no apologies.
Requests
for Leave of Absence
There
were no requests for leave of absence.
Declarations
of Interest – Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary
Cr Spooner declared a non-pecuniary interest in Report No. 13.10,
the nature of the interest being that Cr Spooner sits on the committee as a
representative of the Byron Community Centre. The Centre will be managing
the Soul Street and First Sun events. Cr Spooner elected to stay in the
chambers and participate in the debate and vote.
Cr Dey declared a non-pecuniary interest in Report 13.19.
The nature of the interest being that he presented as a consultant to the
Commission of Inquiry in the 1990’s. The interest ceased after those
hearings. Cr Dey chose to stay in the chambers and participate in the
debate and vote.
Tabling of Pecuniary Interest
Returns
There were no Pecuniary Interest Returns tabled.
Adoption
of Minutes from Previous Meetings
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No. 6.1 Confirmation
of Minutes
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14-600
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Resolved that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on
20 November be confirmed.
(Cubis/Woods)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Reservation
of Items for Debate and Order of Business
The Mayor suspended standing orders to allow for items to be
reserved for debate, being:
Staff Reports
General Manager
Report No. 13.1 Fit
for the Future - Local Government Reform
Report No. 13.2 Events
and Festivals Sponsorship Fund
Report No. 13.3 Bay
Lane Activation Report
Report No. 13.4 General
Manager's Performance Review Committee
Corporate and Community Services
Report No. 13.5 Owner's
Consent to Lodge DA - Telecommunications Facility on Council Land at Ocean
Shores
Report No. 13.6 Lease
Assignment - RJ Palmer to Skydive Australia Group Pty Ltd
Report No. 13.8 2015
Compliance Priorities Program
Report No. 13.15 Monthly
Financial Reporting
Report No. 13.17 Tyagarah
Airfield Future Options
Sustainable Environment and Economy
Report No. 13.19 PLANNING -
10.2014.331.1 Community Title subdivision at Broken Head Road Suffolk Park
Infrastructure Services
Report No. 13.21 Tom Kendall
Oval Change Facilities
Report No. 13.22 Shara
Boulevard Concept Design Report and Planning Proposal
Report No. 13.23 Byron Bay
Parking Study Update
Reports of Committees
Infrastructure Services
Report No. 14.3 Report
of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 12 November 2014
The remaining Recommendations
and Committee Recommendation were adopted as a whole, being moved by Cr Woods
and seconded by Cr Richardson. Each recommendation is recorded with a separate
resolution number commencing at Resolution No. 14-601 and concluding with
Resolution No. 14-622.
CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES –STAFF REPORTS
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Report No. 13.7 Review
of Payments to Section 355 Committees, Members and Agents
File No: I2014/12
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14-601
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Resolved:
1. That
Council receive the notes of the meeting held on 11 November 2014 with
representatives from the Section 355 Committees and Boards of Management
regarding the review of payments to committee members or agents.
2. That
Council acknowledge the significant contribution made by Section 355
Committees and Boards of Management and officially thank all representatives
that attended the meeting held on 11 November 2014 for their input.
3. That
the following parameters are set for Section 355 Committees regarding
remunerate of committee members or agents with an honorarium for duties
undertaken in their role as follows:
a) Up
to $100 (excl. GST) maximum per week for Booking Officers or other roles determined
by the Committee (eg Volunteer co-ordinator at the Lone Goat Gallery).
b) Up
to $100 (excl. GST) maximum per month for other Administration positions.
These payments must firstly be
recommended by the Committee and recorded in their Meeting Minutes.
Approval by Council’s Finance Manager is required prior to
implementation to ensure the income generated from the facility is sufficient
to sustain these costs.
4. That
Committees wanting to engage a Committee Member to clean the venue, a payment
of $20 (excl. GST) per hour may be paid provided Work Health and Safety
procedures are in place and the maximum hours are agreed to by the Committee
and recorded in the Committee Minutes.
5. That Committee
members or agents receiving payments note that:
a) The
positions are not permanent and can be ceased by the Committee or Council at
any time;
b) Payments
are performance based and positions will be reviewed by the Committee as
required with the assistance of Council;
c) They
be registered for GST or if they do not hold an ABN complete a
“Statement by a Supplier” Australian Taxation Office is to be
completed and held with Council.
d) Payments
requested outside Point 2 or 3 will require approval of Council.
6. That
Council note a networking meeting for Section 355 Committee representatives
will be organised bi-annually to provide opportunities for discussion and to
acknowledge the work of the committees.
7. That
the Section 355 Committee and Board of Management Guidelines to Operations be
updated to reflect the changes in the recommendations of this report. (Woods/Richardson)
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Report No. 13.9 Report
of the Public Art Assessment Panel meeting
6 November 2014
File No: I2014/16
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14-602
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Resolved:
1. In
relation to the resignation of a community representative from the Public Art
Assessment Panel (PAAP), that Council:
a) Write
a letter of thanks to Belinda Smith for her valuable contribution to the
Public Art Assessment Panel since May 2013.
b) Allow
nominees from the list of alternate members for the Public Art Assessment
Panel (PAAP) created following the call for nominations in 2013 be contacted,
to ascertain current interest in filling the vacant position on the PAAP.
c) Conduct
a call for nominations for the vacant position on the Public Art Assessment
Panel (PAAP) if there is no interest from the alternate members in 1b, with
nominees to be reported to Council for a Community Representative member to
be selected.
2. In
relation to the Memorial Mosaic Seat in Brunswick Heads, Council accepts the
donation of a Memorial Mosaic Seat, placed in a suitable location on Council
land in Memorial Park, Brunswick Heads, subject to the Public Art Assessment
Panel (PAAP) members meeting with the artist around some design questions and
being satisfied with the final concept designs.
3. In
relation to the Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk, that Council:
a) make
a donation of $5,000 from the Public Art budget (2364.001) to the Brunswick
Nature Sculpture Walk to seed fund the development of a number of artworks,
for the following reasons:
· The
Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk project encourages high quality art, in line
with the aims of the Public Art Policy
· The
project encourages participation by professional artists (for example, is
timed after Swell in Tweed Heads and before Sculpture by the Sea in Bondi
– the sculpture trail)
· The
workshops in the project offer an important educational aspect for locals and
visitors
· There is
evidence of excellent community participation
· It
provides an opportunity to work with several partners
· There is
currently no arts showcase or event in Brunswick Heads.
b) note
that prior to any installation of artworks, appropriate formal application
will be made to Council for the event in the form of a Development
Application, Temporary Licence or Public Art Application, whichever is
identified as required.
4. In
relation to the donation of a mural painted at the Bay Lane Activation by
Kellie O’Dempsey, that Council thank the artists for their offer and
provide congratulations on a great event (Bay Lane Activation), however the
artworks are declined for the following reasons:
· The
works are not relevant to the current public art program
· There
is a lack of suitable locations identified to display the works
(Woods/Richardson)
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Report No. 13.10 Report
of the Safe Summer in the Bay PRG meeting 14 November 2014
File No: I2014/21
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14-603
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Resolved that Council
note the minutes of the Safe Summer in the Bay PRG meeting held on 14
November 2014. (Woods/Richardson)
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Report No. 13.11 Companion
Animal Welfare Incorporated (CAWI) Relocation to West Byron STP Council
Animal Pound
File No: I2014/23
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14-604
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Resolved:
1. That
Council consent to operational land, part Lot 2 DP 706286 as indicated in
Attachment 1 (E2014/65093), being occupied by Companion Animal Welfare Inc
(CAWI) to establish and operate a Companion Animal Refuse and associated
services, subject to the following conditions:
a) CAWI and council enter into a deed of
agreement to guide the process including surveying, development and
associated approvals (including subdivision), provision of council’s
pound services, and occupation of the site under a 20-year term lease at
annual minimum crown rent.
b) That advancing the proposal occurs at no
cost to council.
c) That CAWI withdraw Development Application
10.2014.006.1 relating to resolution 12-264 regarding the Operational land at
Tyagarah (Part Lot 49 DP 881232).
2. That
Council provide owner’s consent for CAWI to lodge a Development
Application for subdivision of part Lot 2 DP 706286 that is consistent with
the land area indicated in Attachment 1 (E2014/65093).
3. That
Council authorise the General Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary
documentation and agreements to advance the proposal.
4. That
Council authorise the General Manager to affix the Council seal to the deed
of agreement, lease agreement, and land titles documentation for subdivision
of part Lot 2 DP 706286, and any other associated documents.
5. That Council provide financial
reimbursement of up to $25,000 from the Tyagarah Airfield Future Options
Project to CAWI for the consultancy costs they incurred to prepare and lodge
Development Application 10.2014.006.1 over Operational land at Tyagarah (Part
Lot 49 DP 881232) subject to CAWI providing appropriate receipts for those
expenses incurred to the satisfaction of the General Manager. (Woods/Richardson)
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Report No. 13.12 Conduct
of the 2016 Local Government Election
File No: I2014/26
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14-605
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Resolved:
1. That
Byron Shire Council (“Council”), pursuant to s. 296(2) and (3) of
the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) (“the Act”) that an election
arrangement be entered into by contract for the Electoral Commissioner to
administer all elections of the Council.
2. That
Council pursuant to s. 296(2) and (3) of the Act, as applied and modified by
s. 18, that a council poll arrangement be entered into by contract for the
Electoral Commissioner to administer all council polls of the Council.
3. That
Council pursuant to s. 296(2) and (3) of the Act, as applied and modified by
s. 18, referendum arrangement be entered into by contract for the Electoral
Commissioner to administer all constitutional referenda of the Council. (Woods/Richardson)
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Report No. 13.13 Meeting
Dates for Finance Advisory Committee for 2015
File No: I2014/44
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14-606
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Resolved that the following dates be adopted for the
Finance Advisory Committee's meetings for 2015 and that the meetings commence
at 2.00pm.
· Thursday
19 February 2015
· Thursday
14 May 2015
· Thursday
20 August 2015
· Thursday
12 November 2015 (Woods/Richardson)
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Report No. 13.14 Review
of Long Term Financial Plan 2014-2024
File No: I2014/45
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14-607
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Resolved that Council
defer the updating of its Long Term Financial Plan until it has prepared its
response to the NSW Government’s Fit for the Future assessment, so that
the Plan aligns with that assessment, and incorporates the revised asset
management planning work currently being undertaken. (Woods/Richardson)
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Report No. 13.16 Sale
of Land for Unpaid Rates and Charges
File No: I2014/64
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14-608
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Resolved:
1. That
Council sell by public auction the land and properties detailed in Part A and
Part B of the confidential attachment to this report in order to recover
unpaid rates and charges pursuant to Division 5 Local Government Act, 1993.
2. That
following the advertisement of the sale of properties for unpaid rates in a
newspaper pursuant to Section 715(1) (b) of the Local Government Act, 1993,
that Council only accept payment in full of rates and charges outstanding, as
a satisfactory arrangement, to avoid the sale proceeding. (Woods/Richardson)
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Report No. 13.18 Investments
- November 2014
File No: I2014/89
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14-609
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Resolved that the report listing Council’s
investments and overall cash position as at 28 November 2014 be noted. (Woods/Richardson)
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Staff Reports – SUSTAINABLE
ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY
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Report No. 13.20 Report
of the Planning Review Committee Meeting held on 18 November 2014
File No: I2014/48
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14-610
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Resolved that the report be noted. (Woods/Richardson)
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Staff Reports - Organisation
Development
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Report No. 13.24 2013/2014
Code of Conduct Annual Report
File No: I2014/94
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14-611
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Resolved that the report be noted. (Woods/Richardson)
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Reports
of Committees - Corporate and Community Services
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Report No. 14.1 Report
of the Internal Audit Advisory Committee Meeting held on
13 November 2014
File No: I2014/33
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14-612
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Resolved that Council
note the minutes of the Internal Audit Advisory Committee Meeting held on 13
November 2014. (Woods/Richardson)
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14-613
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 4.1 Internal Audit
Report – Audit Committee November 2014
File No:
I2014/6
Committee Recommendation 4.1.1
1. That
Council receive and note the Internal Audit Report – Audit Committee
(November 2014) (Annexure 2 #E2014/71971) prepared by the Internal Auditor,
Grant Thornton.
2. That
the Internal Audit Committee receive a report on the progress of actions 1
and 2 in Audit Review Report - 1.1 IT Security at February meeting.
3. That
an IT functional structure be provided to the February 2015 Ordinary meeting.
(Woods/Richardson)
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14-614
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Resolved that Council
adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 4.2 Section
603 and 149 Certificates Review
File No: I2014/5
Committee Recommendation 4.2.1
1. That
the Internal Audit Report on S603 and S149 Certificates - August 2014 be
noted by Council, including responses and actions detailed by Management.
2. That
Management implement the recommendations in the report identified at Annexure
1 (#E2014/43644).
(Woods/Richardson)
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14-615
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 6.1 Meeting Dates for
Internal Audit Advisory Committee for 2015
File No:
I2014/9
Committee Recommendation 6.1.1
That
Council adopt the following dates for the Internal Audit Committee meetings
for 2015:
· Thursday
19 February 2015
· Thursday
14 May 2015
· Thursday
20 August 2015
· Thursday
22 October 2015
· Thursday
12 November 2015 (Woods/Richardson)
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Report No. 14.2 Report
of the Arakwal Memorandum of Understanding Advisory Committee Meeting held on
6 November 2014
File No: I2014/39
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14-616
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Resolved that Council
note the minutes of the Arakwal Memorandum of Understanding Advisory
Committee Meeting held on 6 November 2014. (Woods/Richardson)
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14-617
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Resolved that Council
adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 5.1 Progress Report on
Consultation and Engagement for Development Applications and other matters in
regards to public land
File No:
I2014/34
Committee Recommendation 5.1.1
That
Council:
1. Note
the progress on the development of frameworks for ongoing consultation
processes.
2. Note
the external funding sources identified that could potentially assist Council
undertake a Shire Wide Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Survey and endorse staff
to apply for applicable funding.
3. Recommend
to Council’s Sustainable Environment and Economy Directorate to
consider that Council’s document titled Guide to lodging a Development
Application be amended to include:
a) a
description of how the impacts of their development have been identified, and
the steps that are proposed to protect the aboriginal heritage and
archaeological aspects of the environment or reduce expected harm.
b) a
summary of Due Diligence Code of Practice for the
Protection of Aboriginal Objects in New South Wales and a link to the
associated website.
c) provision
of evidence by the proponents of due diligence under the NSW National Parks
and Wildlife Act 1974 (NPW Act) in relation to their applications.
d) an
explanation of the Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit required if a
development is deemed to cause harm to an Aboriginal place or object under
s.87 and/or s.90 of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NPW Act).
(Woods/Richardson)
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14-618
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Resolved that Council
adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 5.2 Aboriginal
Projects Grant Submissions 2014
File No:
I2014/35
Committee Recommendation 5.2.1
That Council:
1. Note the Aboriginal Projects Grant
Submissions.
2. Identify
any further projects for funding for 2014/15. (Woods/Richardson)
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14-619
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 5.3 Local Government
Aboriginal Network Conference
File No:
I2014/36
Committee Recommendation
5.3.1
That
Council:
1. Note
the information regarding the 2014 Local Government Aboriginal Network
Conference.
2. Note
the use of Reconciliation Action Plans as a tool used by Local Government for
managing Council’s responsibilities to multiple Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander stakeholder groups.
3. Develop
a Reconciliation Action Plan for Byron Shire’s Indigenous Community.
Woods/Richardson)
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Confidential
Reports - Infrastructure Services
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Report No. 16.1 Confidential - Tender Assessment of
Waste and Resource Recovery Collection Contract 2014-0011
File No: I2014/27
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14-620
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Resolved:
1. That
Council award Tender 2014-0011 Waste and Resource Recovery Collection
Contract to Rico Enterprises Pty Ltd ATF The Rico Family Trust trading as
Solo Resource Recovery at the contract cost of $12,097,770 for the 7 year
term of the contract (excluding rise and fall and special events) and that
the initial disposal/processing facilities for residual waste, recyclable and
organic materials are as follow:
· Residual Waste
– Byron Resource Recovery Centre
· Recyclable
Material – Lismore City Council Recycling and Recovery Centre
· Organic Material
– Lismore City Council Recycling and Recovery Centre
2. That Council makes public its decision, including the name and
amount of the successful tenderer, in accordance with Clause 179(b) of the
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. (Woods/Richardson)
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Report No. 16.2 Confidential - Tender 2014-26
Landslip Repair Works on Wanganui Road and Huonbrook Road
File No: I2014/73
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14-621
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Resolved:
1. That
Council award Tender 2014-0026 –Wanganui south, Main and Huonbrook
Landslip Repair Works to Geotech Pty Ltd for $1,768,890.00
including GST.
2. That Council makes public its decision, including the name and
amount of the successful tenderer, in accordance with Clause 179(b) of the
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. (Woods/Richardson)
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Report No. 16.3 Confidential - Tender Assessment for
Contract 2014-0021 Water Cart Truck Replacement
File No: I2014/82
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14-622
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Resolved:
1. That
Council award Contract 2014-0021 Water Truck Replacement for the supply and
delivery of one new ISUZU FXZ1500 and AllQuip Poly Tank to Northern Rivers
Isuzu for $235,805.90 (Exclusive GST) in accordance with the tender documents
and their tender.
2.
That Council accepts the trade offer from Northern Rivers Isuzu for the
purchase of Council’s Mitsubishi water truck, Plant No 4011, for
$28,727.27 (Exclusive GST).
3. That Council makes public its decision, including the name and
amount of the successful tenderer, in accordance with Clause 179(b) of the
Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. (Woods/Richardson)
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Procedural
Motion
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14-623
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Resolved that
Council change the order of business to deal with Reports 8.1, 9.4, 13.5,
13.19, 13.21, 13.22, 13.23, 14.3.6.1 next on the Agenda. (Richardson/Woods)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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mayoral minute
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Mayoral Minute No. 8.1 Charter
for good planning
File No: I2014/90
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14-624
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Resolved that Council:
a) support the Community Charter for Good Planning in
NSW by signing the Charter, which appears as an Attachment to this Mayoral
Minute and on: www.thecommunitycharter.org.
b) endorse its five key principles as they appear on
the Charter;
c) recognise that Council’s name will be added
to that of many other individuals and organisations that have signed, will
appear publicly and will be sent to the following state politicians:
· the Hon.
Pru Goward, MP, Minister for Planning;
· the Hon.
Luke Foley, MLC, Shadow Minister for Planning;
· Mr David
Shoebridge, MLC, The Greens NSW Spokesperson for Planning;
· the Hon.
Robert Borsak, MLC, Shooters and Fishers Party;
· Reverend
the Hon. Fred Nile, MLC, Christian Democratic Party; and
· the Hon.
Rob Stokes, MP, Assistant Minister for Planning and Minister for the
Environment and Heritage.
d) endeavour to make planning decisions consistent
with those principles;
e) operate an open, transparent and accountable
public consultation system;
f) engage with members of the public about
positive and negative impacts on the local community before decisions are
made and make minutes from such meetings public;
g) ask the Mayor to also write to the state
politicians listed in point c) above, advising them of this resolution.
(Richardson/Spooner)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
Crs Ibrahim, Dey, Richardson, Cameron and Spooner voted
in favour of the motion.
Crs Cubis, Woods, Wanchap and Hunter voted against the
motion.
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notices of motion
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Notice of Motion No. 9.4 Permanent
Second Lane Shirley/Lawson Streets Byron Bay - "Two Lanes In"
File No: I2014/85
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14-625
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Resolved that
Council:
1. Supports
the creation of a permanent second lane along Shirley/Lawson Street into the
Jonson/Lawson street roundabout linking with Bay Street via the Jonson Street
north car park.
2. That
we receive a detailed report at the first meeting in 2015 from staff
including design options, necessary approvals from state agencies, funding
sources, traffic impacts.
3. That
$15,000 be sourced from the Bypass reserve funds or other funding sources be
identified for consultants to be engaged to assist staff with the completion
of the report.
4. That
a workshop be convened as soon as possible at the site of the north Lawson
Street car park inviting stakeholders, business owners and other interested
parties to meet with staff consultants and traffic engineers to discuss this
very important issue of traffic congestion that has plagued our town for
decades. (Wanchap/Woods)
The
motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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AMENDMENT
Moved: That
Council add the following issue as one to be considered within the current
Town Centre Masterplan, Traffic Study and Bypass investigations:
·
the creation of
a permanent second lane along Shirley/Lawson Street into the Jonson/Lawson
street roundabout linking with Bay Street via the Jonson Street north car
park. (Dey/Richardson)
PROCEDURAL
MOTION
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14-626
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Resolved that the
motion be put. (Hunter/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
The amendment was put to the vote and declared lost.
Crs Ibrahim, Cubis, Woods, Wanchap and Hunter voted
against the amendment.
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
Crs Dey, Richardson, Cameron and Spooner voted against
the motion.
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staff Reports – corporate and
community Services
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Report No. 13.5 Owner's
Consent to Lodge DA - Telecommunications Facility on Council Land at Ocean
Shores
File No: I2014/4
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14-627
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Resolved:
1. That
the matter be deferred.
2. That
a site inspection be arranged for Councillors prior to our next Ordinary
meeting and that neighbours, including school principal and owners of the
pre-school, be notified of the inspection and the matter resubmitted for
Council's consideration. (Dey/Woods)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY
– EXECUTIVE MANAGER’S REPORTS
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Report No. 13.19 PLANNING
- 10.2014.331.1 Community Title subdivision at Broken Head Road Suffolk Park
File No: I2014/24
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14-628
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Resolved that Council, pursuant to Section 80 of the Environmental
Planning & Assessment Act 1979, development application no. 10.2014.331.1 for Community Title subdivision to create 44
lots, comprising 41 residential lots, 2 neighbourhood property lots and 1
common property lot, be refused for the reasons contained in Attachment 1 (#E2014/79917). (Richardson/Woods)
The motion
was put to the vote and declared carried.
Crs Ibrahim, Dey, Woods, Richardson, Cameron, Wanchap,
Spooner and Hunter voted in favour of the motion.
Cr Cubis voted against the motion.
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FORESHADOWED MOTION
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Resolved that Council
receive a report on rehabilitation works as required within the original
consent conditions. (Richardson/Woods)
Crs Ibrahim, Dey, Cubis, Woods, Richardson, Cameron,
Wanchap, Spooner and Hunter voted in favour of the motion.
No Councillors voted against the motion.
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Report No. 13.21 Tom
Kendall Oval Change Facilities
File No: I2014/49
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Moved:
1. That Council
support the continuation of the development of change facilities and
additional amenities at Tom Kendall Oval, New Brighton.
2. That Council
receive a report outlining funding options for change facilities and
additional amenities at Tom Kendall other than that proposed in the
report.
3. That staff amend
the 2012 Byron Developer Contributions Plan Open Space works schedule by the
inclusion of $32,000 of shade structures at Tallowwood Playground.
4. That as a result of
point 3, staff make consequential changes to the rates of contribution in the
Draft 2012 Byron Developer Contributions Plan.
5. That Council place
the Draft 2012 Byron Developer Contributions Plan on public exhibition in
accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 and
Regulation, for a period of 28 days.
6. That at the close
of the exhibition report, the Draft 2012 Byron Developer Contributions Plan
be reported back to Council for further consideration. (Cameron/Dey)
AMENDMENT
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Resolved:
1. That
Council support the continuation of the development of change facilities and
additional amenities at Tom Kendall Oval, New Brighton.
2. That
staff amend the 2012 Byron Developer Contributions plan as per the “Table
of Proposed Amendments to the Community Facilities Works Schedule” as
set out in this report.
3. That
staff amend the 2012 Byron Developer Contributions Plan Open Space works
schedule by the inclusion of $32,000 of shade structures at Tallowwood
Playground.
4. That
as a result of points 2 and 3 staff make consequential changes to the rates
of contribution in the Draft 2012 Byron Developer Contributions Plan.
5. That
Council place the Draft 2012 Byron Developer Contributions Plan on public
exhibition in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act,
1979 and Regulation, for a period of 28 days.
6. That
at the close of the exhibition, report the Draft 2012 Byron Developer
Contributions Plan back to Council for further consideration. (Woods/Cubis)
The amendment was put to the vote and declared carried.
Crs Cameron, Wanchap and Spooner voted against
the amendment.
The amendment upon becoming the substantive motion was
put to the vote and declared carried.
Crs Cameron and Wanchap voted against the motion.
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FORESHADOWED MOTION
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Resolved:
1. That Council investigate grant opportunities for
Waterlilly Park improvements.
2. That Waterlilly Park amenities/improvements be given
first priority from the proceeds of the sale of the first block of land on
the Roundhouse site.
(Woods/Cubis)
The motion was put to the
vote and declared carried.
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Report No. 13.22 Shara
Boulevard Concept Design Report and Planning Proposal
File No: I2014/66
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Resolved:
1. That
Council supports the preferred concept design outlined in the North Ocean
Shores Sports Field Concept Report (#E2014/78521 as amended by Cr Cameron)
for further development, and
2. That
Council endorses the North Ocean Shores Sports Field Planning Proposal
(#E2014/78554 as amended by Cr Cameron) for submission to the Department of
Planning and Environment as amended without the proposal to reclassify the
land from 'community' to 'operational'. (Cameron/Woods)
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Amendment
Moved:
1. That
Council supports the preferred concept design outlined in the North Ocean
Shores Sports Field Concept Report (#E2014/78521) for further development,
and
2. That
Council endorses the North Ocean Shores Sports Field Planning Proposal
(#E2014/78554) for submission to the Department of Planning and Environment.
(Ibrahim/Hunter)
The amendment was put to the vote and declared lost.
Crs Dey, Woods, Richardson, Cameron and Spooner voted
against the amendment.
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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The meeting adjourned at 12.19pm and reconvened at 1.07pm.
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Procedural
Motion
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Resolved that
Council change the order of business to deal with Reports 14.3 next on the
Agenda. (Richardson/Woods)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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committee reports – infrastructure
services
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Report No. 14.3 Report
of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 12 November 2014
File No: I2014/65
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Resolved:
1. That
Council note the minutes of the Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on
12 November 2014.
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2. That
Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 6.1 Clifford Street,
at the Broken Head Road Intersection, Suffolk Park
File No:
I2014/50
Committee Recommendation 6.1.1
That Council, in regard to the
intersection of Clifford Street and Broken Head Road Suffolk Park:
a) support
the Local Traffic Committee’s preference for a roundabout and note RMS
support for a grant application for one;
b) commence
land acquisition for that purpose;
c) receive
a report (after community consultation) on removing the left-hand turn lane
from Broken Head Road, as an interim measure; and
d) support
the Suffolk Park Progress Association presenting Council its concept plan for
this "entrance" to the locality.
3.
That Council, in regard to the intersection of
Clifford Street and Broken Head Road Suffolk Park, investigate relocating:
(i) the
Bus-stop further east on Clifford Street to enable buses to more safely make
the right turn after stopping, and
(ii) the
Power-pole on the north side of the Clifford Street at Broken Head Road as it
currently obscures drivers' views north. (Dey/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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14-635
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Resolved:
That
Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 6.2 Christmas Eve
Carnival street closure, Byron Street, Bangalow
File No:
I2014/51
Committee Recommendation 6.2.1
a) That the temporary traffic
arrangements for the Bangalow Christmas Eve Carnival, scheduled for Wednesday
24 December 2014 and includes the temporary closure of Byron Street between
Granuaille Road and Market Street between the hours of 5.30pm and 10.00pm, be
endorsed.
b) That the organisers be
responsible for implementing a Traffic Control Plan, including the use of
signed detours, as designed and implemented by those with appropriate
accreditation and be advised Council’s fee for holding an on-road event
will apply.
c) That
public liability insurance be in place for the sum of at least $20 million.
d) That the concurrence of the
Police be sought by the organisers, independent of the Local Traffic
Committee endorsement.
e) That the event be advertised in
accordance with the Roads Act, charged at cost to the organisers.
f) That
the event be notified on Council's website.
g) That
in the event Council staff and materials are required for the event, costs be
recorded and invoiced to the organisers as appropriate. (Dey/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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14-636
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Resolved:
That
Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 6.3 Ewingsdale Road
Safety Review - results of RMS speed zone review
File No:
I2014/52
Committee Recommendation 6.3.1
That Council
supports the RMS speed zone review and notes the recommendation the review
makes for a 60kph speed limit to be applied on Ewingsdale Road, from the
existing 60kph west of Banksia Drive through to the commencement of the 50kph
limit west of Kendall Street.
(Dey/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Resolved:
1. That Council adopt
the following Committee Recommendation and
those works which can be completed by the beginning of the school year be
done.
Report No. 6.4 Count results for
pedestrian crossings, Byron Bay, Ocean Shores, Federal
File No:
I2014/53
Committee Recommendation 6.4.1
a) That
Council note the pedestrian and vehicle count data presented for the
following sites.
b) That
Council, subject to RMS funding and agreement reached with the respective
schools (both of whom have requested such facilities) install children’s
crossings on:
i. Shara
Boulevard, at the frontage of the Ocean Shores Public School
ii. Middleton
Street, immediately south of Carlyle Street, for the benefit of the Byron Bay
Public School
c) That
Council note that while the RMS warrant for pedestrian crossings is not met at
this time for the following sites, staff develop and report back pedestrian
management and traffic calming concepts and cost estimates for:
i. Federal
village; and
ii. Broken
Head Road, between Beech Drive south and through to and south of Clifford
Street, including Clifford Street itself
d) That
Council note that the RMS warrant for marked pedestrian crossings is not met
at the following locations:
i. Bangalow
Road, between Browning Street and Cumbebin Park
ii. Broken
Head Road, between Beech Drive south and north roundabouts
iii. Beech
Drive south, west of the roundabout on Broken Head Road
2. That
staff ask RMS to reassess the warrant for a pedestrian crossing on Broken
Head Road Suffolk Park between Clifford Street and Beech Drive, taking into
account:
i. weighting
factors for both school aged and old aged pedestrians, and
ii. forecasts
of additional pedestrian traffic generated by the over-55 housing currently
under construction on Beech Drive. (Dey/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Resolved:
That
Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 6.5 Request to change
school bus zone times, Federal village
File No:
I2014/54
Committee Recommendation 6.5.1
That Council
sign all existing school bus zones in Albert Street, Federal as being
applicable between 7.30am and 9.30am and
2.30pm to 4.30pm school days and that signage be completed by the
beginning of the school year. (Dey/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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14-639
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Resolved:
That
Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 6.6 Request for No
Parking, Towers Drive, Mullumbimby
File No: I2014/55
Committee Recommendation 6.6.1
That
‘No Stopping’ be signed and line marked for a length of 30 metres
on the west side of Towers Drive, Mullumbimby, which commences 30m east of
the driveway at number 17 Towers Drive. (Dey/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Resolved:
That
Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 6.7 Changes to parking
and school zone, Crown Street, Mullumbimby
File No:
I2014/56
Committee Recommendation 6.7.1
a) That
Council note the Local Traffic Committee review of Resolution 14-343.
b) That
the following parking and school zone changes on Crown Street, Mullumbimby be
endorsed:
i. sign
parallel parking on the north side, between Morrison Avenue and the school
car park driveway
ii. for
approximate 20m length from east side of the driveway, sign No Parking and
Kiss and Ride to cover the frontage of the administration building
iii. from
the western end of the kiss and ride site through to Queen Street, sign
parking as 45 degrees, front to kerb
iv. request
RMS funds to relocate the school zone patch and signs from their current
location to Queen Street, north of Argyle Street
c) That
introducing one-way traffic or traffic calming devices, such as speed humps,
on Crown Street Mullumbimby not be supported at this time. (Dey/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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14-641
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Resolved:
That
Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 6.8 Request for time
limit, Bayshore Drive, Arts and Industry Estate, Byron Bay
File No:
I2014/57
Committee Recommendation 6.8.1
That a 1P
time limit which applies Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to
12.00 noon be endorsed and signed on the western side of Bayshore Drive Byron
Bay, from Banksia Drive to Centennial Circuit. (Dey/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared <<carried/lost>>
.
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Resolved:
That
Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 6.9 5.9
Request for No Stopping, Bangalow Road – Mahogany Drive, Byron Bay
File No: I2014/58
Committee Recommendation
6.9.1
That No Stopping be applied via yellow line marking only as
shown in this report, which is on:
a) the
east side of Bangalow Road, Byron Bay from 15m north to 12m south of Mahogany
Drive;
b) both
sides of Mahogany Drive from Bangalow Road through to 10m east of Oodgeroo
Gardens; and
c) both
sides of Oodgeroo Gardens for a 5m length from Mahogany Drive. (Dey/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Resolved:
That
Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report
No. 6.10 Request for No Stopping, Ironbark Avenue, Byron Bay
File No: I2014/59
Committee Recommendation 6.10.1
That No Stopping be applied via
yellow line marking only as shown in this report, which commences on the east
side of Bangalow Road, Byron Bay from:
a) 12m
north to the first driveway on the north side of Ironbark Avenue; and
b) 12m
south to 5m east of the first driveway on the south side of Ironbark Avenue.
(Dey/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Resolved:
That
Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report No. 6.11 Request for No Stopping,
Ambulance Station, Mullumbimby
File No:
I2014/60
Committee Recommendation 6.11.1
That No
Stopping be applied via signage as shown in this report, that is on both
sides of Lane 7, Mullumbimby commencing at Gordon Street and continuing until
the next lane approximately 45m east. Dey/Richardson)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Resolved:
That
Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation:
Report
No. 7.1 DA 10.2014.331.1 – 45 lot Community
Title, Broken Head Road, Suffolk Park File No: I2014/61
Moved 7.1.1
Committee advice was provided on
the DA. (Dey/Richardson)
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staff reports – infrastructure
services
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Report No. 13.23 Byron
Bay Parking Study Update
File No: I2014/76
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14-646
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Resolved that
Council, Support the introduction of a pay parking scheme in Byron Bay in
principle subject to the following provisos:
a) the
inclusion of a ‘locals’ exemption.
b) as
a guide for further analysis an hourly fee of $3 be assumed at locations
within Table 1 of this report, except Main Beach and Clarkes Beach car parks
and the length of Bay Street, whereby $5 per hour applies;
c) staff
develop an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the purposes of seeking costs and
information on technological capabilities of pay parking machines from
suppliers;
d) holding
of a Councillor/staff workshop in early February 2015 to consider further
analysis of any residual issues raised by the Council at this meeting;
e) prior
to the workshop, staff develop and circulate a briefing paper which details
further the issues highlighted in this report including options for:
i) the
existing parking coupon system;
ii) eligibility
criteria for a local exemption, be it residents, ratepayers or workers;
iii) potential
allocation limits, for example number of vehicle exemptions or discounts per
dwelling or workplace, and the cost for extra allocations above the
prescribed allocation;
iv) changes
to parking time limits; and
v) the
application of a resident permit parking scheme.
f) a
further report is provided to Council during February 2015 for a final
decision on the introduction of pay parking for Byron Bay and other
recommendations contained in the TTM Byron Parking Study report. (Spooner/Richardson)
PROCEDURAL
MOTIONS
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14-647
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Resolved that Cr Spooner
be granted a two minute extension to his speech. (Ibrahim/Dey)
The motion was put to the
vote and declared carried.
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14-648
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Resolved that Cr Cameron be granted a two minute
extension to his speech.
(Richardson/Spooner)
The motion was put to the
vote and declared carried.
The motion
(Spooner/Richardson) was put to the vote and declared carried.
Crs Ibrahim, Cubis, Woods and Wanchap voted against the motion.
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Notices
of Motion
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Notice of Motion No. 9.1 Federal
Park hitching rail proposal
File No: I2014/75
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14-649
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Resolved:
1. That
Council support the erection of a hitching rail in Federal Park.
2. That
Council:
a) Identify
a budget to provide a compliant hitching post;
or
if a budget can not be identified
b) erect
the hitching post once provided by the horse riding community.
(Richardson/Cubis)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Notice of Motion No. 9.2 Collaboratively
preparing a rail corridor project that responds to Byron's needs
File No: I2014/78
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This Notice of
Motion was withdrawn by Cr Richardson.
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Notice of Motion No. 9.3 Representation
on NOROC
File No: I2014/84
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Moved:
1. That
Council:
a) indicate to NOROC and to the Councillors of
NOROC’s five other constituent Councils that representation by one
elected representative (the Mayor) from each Council is limiting; and
b) ask NOROC to expand its composition to:
(i) two delegates per Council (possibly but not
necessarily including their Mayor) determined by each Council, possibly with
annual or 2-yearly rotation;
(ii) include third and fourth (Alternate) delegates, to
cover absences of the two appointed. (Dey/Woods)
The motion was put to the vote and declared lost.
Crs Ibrahim, Cubis, Richardson, Spooner and Hunter
voted against the motion.
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Petitions
The Mayor tabled a petition containing 525 signatures which
states:
“Object to the proposed introduction of paid
parking into Byron Bay Streets, without exemption for Byron Shire residents and
ratepayers, and the further proposals to reduce the number of 4 hour parking
areas and possibly restrict adjoining streets without paid parking to residents
of those streets…”
Submissions
and Grants
There were no submissions and grants.
Delegates'
Reports
There were no delegates’ reports.
Staff
Reports - General Manager
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Report No. 13.1 Fit
for the Future - Local Government Reform
File No: I2014/13
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14-650
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Resolved that Council:
1. Expresses
its broad support for the package of local government reforms outlined in the
Fit for the Future program.
2. Supports
the Independent Local Government Review Panel’s recommendation that
Byron Shire Council is of sufficient scale and capacity to warrant it being
able to continue as an autonomous local government authority.
3. Undertakes
to submit a Council Improvement Proposal to the Office of Local Government by
30 June 2015 in accordance with the guidelines and templates distributed and
based upon the Council’s successful implementation of its Financial
Sustainability initiatives.
4. Supports
the establishment of a Northern Rivers Joint Organisation but with more
elected representation than just mayors and looks forward to contributing to
the development of its purpose, functions and governance in collaboration
with other Northern Rivers councils and the Office of Local Government. (Dey/Woods)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Report No. 13.2 Events
and Festivals Sponsorship Fund
File No: I2014/29
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14-651
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Resolved:
1. That
Council endorse the proposed financial allocation of the Events and Festival
Sponsorship Fund, with the following changes: The $10,000 of available funds
will be split between up to 5 events, from those considered to fit within
either 'Significant Homegrown’ and ‘Emerging’
categories. across the Shire.
2. That
Council endorse the proposed application process, with two application
windows per year established.
3. That
preference will be given to those events and festivals that
have occurred less than three times.
4. That
Council endorse the Fund to support the outcome to embed sustainability
practices into local events and/or provide sponsorship.
5. That
the final decision regarding successful applicants be made by the General
Manager under Delegated Authority.
6. That
all assessment forms be changed to reflect the changes above. (Richardson/Ibrahim)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
Cr Cameron voted against the motion.
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Report No. 13.3 Bay
Lane Activation Report
File No: I2014/31
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14-652
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Resolved:
1. That
Council note the overview of Bay Lane Activation and feedback from
stakeholders presented in this report.
2.
That Councillors receive an update clarifying the costs,
revenues and budget outcomes of the project.
3.
That Council receive a report that:
a) explores
the cost of basic infrastructure that would contribute to pedestrian safety
and enable future laneway activations e.g. removable bollards.
b) explores
the development of an Event Management Package that could be presented to
third parties to produce future laneway activations (Cameron/Woods)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Report No. 13.4 General
Manager's Performance Review Committee
File No: I2014/72
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14-653
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Resolved that in addition to the Mayor and the Deputy
Mayor, Councillors Cameron and Woods be appointed to the General
Manager’s Performance Review Committee. (Woods/Cameron)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Staff
Reports - Corporate and Community Services
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Report No. 13.6 Lease
Assignment - RJ Palmer to Skydive Australia Group Pty Ltd
File No: I2014/11
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14-654
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Resolved:
1. That
Council authorise the General Manager to negotiate and grant a Deed of
Assignment of the Lease between Council and Raymond John Palmer to a
corporate entity named Skydive Australia Group Pty Ltd, subject to existing
lease terms and conditions continuing as amended by the Deed of Variation
executed on 20 August 2010.
2. That
Council authorise the General Manager to affix the Council Seal to the Deed
of Assignment of Lease from Raymond John Palmer to Skydive Australia Group
Pty Ltd in accordance with Regulation 400 of the Local Government (General)
Regulations 2005.
3. That
Council decline to vary the terms and conditions of the current lease with
Raymond John Palmer to extend the termination term from 3 months to 12 months
and instead authorise the General Manager to execute a short term lease to
the existing Skydive Australia Group Pty Ltd lease with the following
amendments;
a) Lease
term to be extended for a period of 12 months, plus an additional 12 month
option to be exercised by Skydive Australia Group.
b) The
termination notice period to be increased from 3 months to 6
months.
c) Rent
to be increased to $30,000 per annum for the first year.
d) Rent
for the second year option will be determined on a market valuation completed
by Council prior to the conclusion of the first year term.
4. That
Council decline the offer of capital investment in the Airfield as it raises
significant probity and value for money issues, and instead authorise the
General Manager to consider capital investments from proponents as part of
the future competitive process to offer future and longer-term tenancy
agreements once Council has determined the future strategic direction of the
Airfield and completed the necessary compliance and safety works required to
enable that competitive process
5. That
it is intended that the extension to the existing lease term is aligned with
the time frame required by Council to complete the compliance and safety
works at the Airfield which are necessary to enable the offering of future
and longer-term tenancy agreements via an open competitive selection
process such as a tender or expression of interest.
(Ibrahim/Woods)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
Cr Cameron voted against the motion.
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Report No. 13.8 2015
Compliance Priorities Program
File No: I2014/14
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14-655
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Resolved:
1. That
this report be noted.
2. That
the proposed 2015 Compliance Priorities Program (Attachment 1 on page 114) be
adopted.
3. That
Council develops compliance guidelines for the conduct of large private
parties in rural settings and advertises the guidelines to the community. (Ibrahim/Woods)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Report No. 13.15 Monthly
Financial Reporting
File No: I2014/47
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14-656
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Resolved that Council
adopt the form and content of the new Monthly Financial Report Template
attached to this report and the report be provided separately to Councillors
monthly for information. (Hunter/Cubis)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Report No. 13.17 Tyagarah
Airfield Future Options
File No: I2014/19
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14-657
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Resolved:
1. That
Council reaffirm its commitment to the continued operation of Tyagarah
Airfield.
2. That
Council consider funding additional costs, to the value of $105,000, required
to complete the identified assessments and investigations as part of the 31
December 2014 quarter budget review.
2. That
on completion of the required assessments and investigations, The Airport
Group provide Council with a final report containing the preferred strategic
future option and management model with a cost/benefit analysis or business
case supporting the recommendations for Tyagarah Airfield.
3. That
funding allocation for the capital works identified to date be considered in
the 2015/16 financial year budget.
4. That
Council consent, as the land owner, to the lodgement of the subdivision
development application at Tyagarah Airfield. (Ibrahim/Woods)
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Amendment
Moved:
1. That
Council reaffirm its commitment to the continued operation of Tyagarah
Airfield, subject to consideration of a report on ecological impacts of the
tree clearing required for the airfield.
2. That
Council consider funding additional costs, to the value of $105,000, required
to complete the identified assessments and investigations as part of the 31
December 2014 quarter budget review.
2. That
on completion of the required assessments and investigations, The Airport
Group provide Council with a final report containing the preferred strategic
future option and management model with a cost/benefit analysis or business
case supporting the recommendations for Tyagarah Airfield.
3. That
funding allocation for the capital works identified to date be considered in
the 2015/16 financial year budget.
4. That
Council consent, as the land owner, to the lodgement of the subdivision
development application at Tyagarah Airfield. (Dey/Richardson)
The amendment was put to the vote and declared lost.
Crs Ibrahim, Cubis, Woods, Wanchap, Spooner and Hunter
voted against the amendment.
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried.
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URGENCY MOTION
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Urgency No. 1 Interim
Heritage Order Coastal Cypress Pine Trees - Terrace Caravan Park
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The Mayor ruled that the
matter of an interim heritage order for coastal cypress pine trees was a
matter of great urgency.
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14-658
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Resolved:
1. That Council make
urgent submissions to the Minister for Heritage , the Hon Rob Stokes
requesting that he makes an Interim Heritage Order over the Coastal Cypress
Trees that were planted by the local Community in what was known at that time
as “ Brunswick Heads World War 1 Memorial Park” and is now The
Terrace Caravan Park.
2. That Council staff
work with community members to identify and map these trees which were
originally planted in rows in order to assist the Minister in making the IHO.
(Woods/Richardson)
The motion was put to the
vote and declared carried.
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There being no further business the meeting concluded at 3.28pm.
I hereby certify that
these are the true and correct Minutes of this Meeting
as confirmed at
Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 5 February 2015.
….…………………………
Mayor Simon Richardson
