Minutes
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 6 October 2016
Minutes
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 6 October 2016
BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
Ordinary Meeting Minutes
6 October 2016
The following items are listed in the order in which they were dealt with.
Report No. 13.1 Report of the Public Art Assessment Panel meeting 18 August 2016
Report No. 13.3 Alter Meeting Schedule - December 2016
Report No. 13.4 Council Investments August 2016
Report No. 13.6 Amendment to 2016/17 Fees and Charges
Report No. 14.1 Report of the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting held on 18 August 2016
Report No. 14.2 Report of the Internal Audit Advisory Committee Meeting held on 18 August 2016
Report No. 14.3 Report of the Transport Advisory Committee Meeting held on 16 August 2016
Mayoral Minute No. 8.1 Withdrawal of Draft Coastal Zone Management Plan 2016
Report No. 13.7 Report of the Planning Review Committee Meeting held on 18 August 2016
No. 13.7 Report of the Planning Review Committee Meeting held on 18 August 2016
Notice of Motion No. 9.1 Byron Shire Housing Summit
Delegates Report No. 12.1.... Delegates Report - North Byron Parklands Regulatory Working Group
Report No. 13.5 Proposed Special Rate Variation - Community Consultation
Urgency Motion No. 16.1 Non-Lethal Shark Mitigation Initiatives
Urgency Motion No. 16.2 Rural Land Use Strategy
BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL
Ordinary Meeting Minutes 6 October 2016
MINUTES OF THE BYRON SHIRE COUNCIL Ordinary Meeting HELD ON Thursday, 6 October 2016 COMMENCING AT 9.02AM AND CONCLUDING AT 2.30PM
I2016/1026
PRESENT: Cr
S Richardson (Mayor), Cr B Cameron, Cr C Coorey, Cr J Hackett, Cr A Hunter,
Cr M Lyon, Cr J Martin, Cr S Ndiaye and Cr P Spooner
Staff: Ken Gainger (General Manager)
Mark Arnold (Director Corporate and Community Services)
Phil Holloway (Director Infrastructure Services)
Shannon Burt (Director Sustainable Environment and Economy)
Ralph James (Coordinator Legal Services, Report 8.1)
Rob Van Iersel (Consultant Planner, Report 13.9)
Jessica Orr (Project Manager, Report 13.5)
David Royston-Jennings (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.
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 Withdrawal of Draft Coastal Zone Management Plan 2016
Laurie Lynch addressed Council against the recommendation.
13.7 Report of the Planning Review Committee Meeting held on 18 August 2016
Dennis Ensor, representing local residents of Roundhouse Place, addressed Council against the recommendation with regards to DA 10.2016.423.1.
Peter Boyd addressed Council against the recommendation with regards to DA 10.2016.444.1.
13.9 PLANNING - 10.2015.214.2 S96 to Delete Condition 15 Requiring the Imposition of a Section 88E Instrument to be Placed on the Title of the Land in Relation to Coastal Erosion at Bayshore Drive Byron Bay
Jeremy Holmes of the Byron Bay Railroad Company address Council in favour of the recommendation.
Ed Austin-Woods and John Johnstone of the Belongil Action Group Association Inc. addressed Council against the recommendation.
13.11 Council Part Road Reserve Closure and subsequent sale at end of Durrumbul Road adjoining Lot A DP 389649
Luke Harrison of Hosie & Partner, representing David Thompson and Meredith Plowman, addressed Council in favour of the recommendation.
Debra Gruszka of RPA Law Solicitors, representing Sally Wagg, addressed Council against the recommendation.
Presentation
Zeke Huish of the Westpac Life Saving Helicopter presented a plaque to Council, thanking them for their support.
The meeting adjourned at 9.58am and reconvened at 10.37am
There were no apologies.
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Procedural Motion |
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Resolved that Cr Hackett be granted a leave of absence on 20 October 2016 and 15 December 2016. (Richardson/Spooner) The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. |
Declarations of Interest – Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary
Cr Ndiaye declared a non-pecuniary interest in Report 13.2. The nature of the interest being that the applicant is her former High School Physical Education teacher. Cr Ndiaye elected to remain in the Chamber and participate in the voting on this item.
Tabling of Pecuniary Interest Returns
In accordance with the Local Government Act 1993 Section 450A(2), Section 449(1) Returns are tabled for designated staff and Councillors.
Adoption of Minutes from Previous Meetings
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
Corporate and Community Services
Report No. 13.5 Proposed Special Rate Variation - Community Consultation
Sustainable Environment and Economy
Report No. 13.7 Report of the Planning Review Committee Meeting held on 18 August 2016
Report No. 13.9 PLANNING - 10.2015.214.2 S96 to Delete Condition 15 Requiring the Imposition of a Section 88E Instrument to be Placed on the Title of the Land in Relation to Coastal Erosion at Bayshore Drive Byron Bay
Infrastructure Services
Report No. 13.11 Council Part Road Reserve Closure and subsequent sale at end of Durrumbul Road adjoining Lot A DP 389649
The remaining Recommendations and Committee Recommendation were adopted as a whole, being moved by Cr Richardson and seconded by Cr Hunter. Each recommendation is recorded with a separate resolution number commencing at Resolution No. 16-492 and concluding with Resolution No. 16-516.
Staff Reports – corporate and community services
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Report No. 13.4 Council Investments August 2016 File No: I2016/981
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Resolved that the report listing Council’s investments and overall cash position as at 31 August 2016 be noted. (Richardson/Hunter) |
Staff Reports – SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY
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Report No. 13.8 PLANNING - State Environmental Planning Policy No. 1 - Variations to development standards - 1 April 2016 to 30 June 2016 File No: I2016/995
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Resolved that the report be noted. (Richardson/Hunter) Crs Coorey, Martin, Lyon, Ndiaye, Richardson, Cameron, Hackett, Spooner and Hunter voted for the recommendation. |
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Report No. 13.10 PLANNING - 10.2015.214.3 S96 to Enable the Railway Infrastructure to be carried out in Two (2) Stages, Stage 1: Bayshore Drive Railway Infrastructure, Stage 2: Byron Town Centre Infrastructure at Bayshore Drive Byron Bay File No: I2016/1005
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Resolved that pursuant to Section 96 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, application 10.2015.214.3 for S96 to Enable the Railway Infrastructure to be carried out in Two (2) Stages, Stage 1: Bayshore Drive Railway Infrastructure, Stage 2: Byron Town Centre Infrastructure, be approved by modifying development consent 10.2015.214.1 as outlined in Attachment 1 #E2016/85850. (Richardson/Hunter) Crs Coorey, Martin, Lyon, Ndiaye, Richardson, Cameron, Hackett, Spooner and Hunter voted for the recommendation. |
Staff Reports – infrastructure services
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Report No. 13.12 Council Part Road Reserve Closure and potential sale adjoining PN 94840 Lot 21 DP 596124, 365 Booyong Road Nashua File No: I2016/898
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1. That Council re-instate and endorse the closure of road reserve adjoining PN 94840 Lot 21 DP 596124, 365 Booyong Road Nashua, as per figure 1 of this report, and move forward by submitting the application with Crown.
2. That Council ascertain market value by retaining a suitably qualified Valuer and delegate to the General Manager the authority to enter into a contract for sale of the closed part of the road with the owner of adjoining Lot 21 DP 596124 for a value no less than the highest value placed on the part closed road by the independent Valuer.
3. Without limiting the delegation to the General Manager to negotiate a contract suitable to the Council, terms and conditions of the contract will include requirements for:
i. the applicant to pay all costs associated with the part road closure, including but not limited to:
a) Council / Crown application fees b) Council’s surveyor's fees and survey, valuation and legal costs c) All registration fees d) Legal costs
ii The allotment created by the part road closure to be consolidated into the existing Parcel No 94840 Lot 21 DP 596124
4. That Council authorise the affixing of the Council seal to and the signing of all documents necessary to affect the sale and transfer of the part closed road. (Richardson/Hunter)
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Report No. 13.13 Closure of Part Road Reserve Ajoining Lot 22 DP 1070522 at the end of Blackwood Cresent File No: I2016/978
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1. That Council endorse the closure of Part Road Reserve adjoining Lot 22 DP 1070522 at the end of Blackwood Crescent as per Figure 1, indicated in blue.
2. That Council endorse, pursuant to S43 of the Roads Act 1993 that the land, once closed and vested in Council, be classified as “operational land” for the purposes of the Local Government Act 1993.
3. That any easements and works associated with the relocation of services be the responsibility of the applicant in accordance with Councils Building over Pipelines and Other Underground Structures Policy No 4.20 and Section 88B Conveyancing Act 1919.
4. That Council ascertain market value by retaining a suitably qualified Valuer and delegate to the General Manager the authority to enter into a contract for sale, once the closure of the road reserve is complete, for a value no less than the highest value placed on said land by the independent Valuer. Terms and conditions of the contract will include requirements for:
i. The applicant to pay all costs associated with the part road closure and subsequent sale, including but not limited to: a. Council application fees b. Council’s surveyor’s fees and survey, valuation and legal costs c. All registration fees d. Legal costs
5. That Council authorises the signing of all necessary documentation to facilitate the part Road Reserve Closure adjoining Lot 22 DP 1070522 at the end of Blackwood Crescent. |
committee Reports – corporate and community services
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Report No. 14.1 Report of the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting held on 18 August 2016 File No: I2016/932
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Resolved that Council note the minutes of the Finance Advisory Committee Meeting held on 18 August 2016. (Richardson/Hunter). |
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation: Report No. 5.1 2015/16 Financial Sustainability Plan - Update on the Action Implementation Plan as at 30 June 2016 File No: I2016/750
Committee Recommendation 5.1.1 That the update report to 30 June 2016 on the 2015/2016 Financial Sustainability Project Plan Action Implementation Plan (#E2016/52089) be received and noted. |
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation: Report No. 5.2 Carryovers for Inclusion in 2016/2017 Budget File No: I2016/878
Committee Recommendation 5.2.1 That Council note the following recommendation was adopted by Council at its Ordinary meeting held on 25 August 2016 via Resolution 16-446: That the works and services, and the respective funding shown in Attachment 1 (#E2016/74385), Attachment 2 (#E2016/74388) and Attachment 3 (#E2016/74387) be carried over from the 2015/2016 financial year and that the carryover budget allocations be adopted as budget allocation revotes for inclusion in the 2016/2017 Budget Estimates. (Richardson/Hunter) |
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation: Report No. 5.3 Council Budget Review - 1 April 2016 to 30 June 2016 File No: I2016/886
Committee Recommendation 5.3.1 1. That Council note that the itemised budget variations as shown in Attachment 2 (#E2016/74510) which includes the following results in the 30 June 2016 Quarterly Review of the 2015/2016 Budget:
a) General Fund - $0 increase in accumulated surplus/working funds b) General Fund - $9,096,400 increase in reserves c) Water Fund - $1,959,600 increase in reserves. d) Sewerage Fund - $643,300 increase in reserves
were authorised by Council at its Ordinary meeting held on 25 August 2016 via Resolution 16-444.
2. That Council note the revised estimated General Fund Accumulated Surplus/ (Working Funds) surplus of $919,100 for the 2015/2016 financial year as at 30 June 2016 was authorised by Council at its Ordinary meeting held on 25 August 2016 via Resolution 16-444.
3. That Council note that the allocation of $2,163,000 to internal reserve funds as indicated in this report under the heading ‘Specific Cash Position’ was authorised by Council at its Ordinary meeting held on 25 August 2016 via Resolution 16-444. (Richardson/Hunter) |
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation: Report No. 6.1 Draft 2016-2026 Long Term Financial Plan File No: I2016/901
Committee Recommendation 6.1.1 That the completion of 2016-2026 Long Term Financial Plan be based on the assumptions and scenarios outlined in this report. (Richardson/Hunter) |
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Report No. 14.2 Report of the Internal Audit Advisory Committee Meeting held on 18 August 2016 File No: I2016/933
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Resolved that Council note the minutes of the Internal Audit Advisory Committee Meeting held on 18 August 2016. (Richardson/Hunter) |
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation: Report No. 5.1 Review of Paid Parking File No: I2016/518
Committee Recommendation 5.1.1 That recommendations contained in the factual findings report regarding Paid Parking and associated Management comments be noted by Council. (Richardson/Hunter) |
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation: Report No. 5.2 Procurement Review File No: I2016/716
Committee Recommendation 5.2.1 1. That the Internal Audit Report – Procurement Review - May 2016 at Attachment 1 (#E2016/74473) be noted by Council along with responses and actions detailed by Management.
2. That Management implement the recommendations made in the report identified at Attachment 1 (#E2016/74434). (Richardson/Hunter) |
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation: Report No. 5.3 Interim Audit Management Letter 2016 File No: I2016/779
Committee Recommendation 5.3.1 That the comments provided by Management in response to matters raised in the 2016 Interim Audit Management Letter be noted by Council. (Richardson/Hunter) |
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation: Report No. 5.4 Asset Preparedness Audit File No: I2016/715
Committee Recommendation 5.4.1 That the Internal Audit Advisory Committee consider the report on the Asset Preparedness Audit in relation to Special Schedule 7 be considered and referred to Council to note the report. (Richardson/Hunter) |
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation: Report No. 5.5 Internal Audit Progress Report August 2016 File No: I2016/791
Committee Recommendation 5.5.1 That Council receive and note the Internal Audit Report – Audit Committee (August 2016) (#E2016/74474) prepared by the Internal Auditor, Grant Thornton. (Richardson/Hunter) |
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation: Report No. 5.6 Internal Audit Report - Developer Contributions Review File No: I2016/868
Committee Recommendation 5.6.1 1. That the Internal Audit Report – Developer Contributions Review - July 2016 at Attachment 1 (#E2016/74707) be noted by Council along with responses and actions detailed by Management.
2. That Management implement the recommendations made in the report identified at Attachment 1. (Richardson/Hunter) |
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation: Report No. 5.7 Update of Actions for Inventory Control Internal Audit File No: I2016/735
Committee Recommendation 5.7.1 That the Council note the completion of the management actions for all the recommendations from the Internal Audit for Inventory Control. (Richardson/Hunter) |
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation: Report No. 5.8 Investigation into serious misconduct by a former staff member relating to cash handling File No: I2016/684
Committee Recommendation 5.8.1 That Council note the report and that management are implementing the recommendations contained within it. (Richardson/Hunter) |
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Report No. 14.3 Report of the Transport Advisory Committee Meeting held on 16 August 2016 File No: I2016/975
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Resolved that Council note the minutes of the Transport Advisory Committee Meeting held on 16 August 2016. (Richardson/Hunter) |
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Resolved that Council adopt the following Committee Recommendation: Report No. 5.1 Development of a Shire-wide Transport Strategy File No: I2016/884
Committee Recommendation 5.1.1 1. That the Committee develop a Shire-wide Transport Strategy which includes:
a) CONTEXT to include consideration of: · congestion · high tourist numbers · lack of local public transport connectivity and regional integration · high carbon emissions · safety · high costs of running private vehicles · road condition and the cost of maintenance · demographics – (difficult for people who can’t drive or don’t have a licence) · access - mobility · lack of cycleway connectivity · lack of connectivity in general · poor location of services – making them more distant than they could otherwise be · high growth area – need to plan for future · transport costs to community from planning and commercial decisions · impact of future technological and social developments
b) OBJECTIVES to include consideration of:
· reduce the need for and/or dependency on private motor vehicle trips · improve public transport · support community transport · increase the bike network and/or use · improve pedestrian and residential amenity · support advocacy, partnerships and/or community involvement · improve road user safety · improve integration and regional connectivity · support climate change adaptation and mitigation · further defining and obtaining of these objectives will be the role of the proposed transport strategy · support of each objective can be sought via relevant Council instruction through available mechanisms regarding any proposed and/or existing activity, all of which will be explored via development of the proposed transport strategy that will be guided by Council’s vision.
c) ACTIONS to include the consideration of:
· understanding user experience – feedback, surveys · develop priorities from user feedback, eg improve user experience by means of improved bus shelters, safer road crossings, shorter travel times, for example · develop measurement methods for baseline and future actions · integrated land use planning
2. That a draft strategy commence with a review of relevant local, state and federal programs, plans and strategies in efforts to identify funding and partnership opportunities.
3. That Council note staff will apply by 9 September 2016 to meet the RMS Active Transport Funding deadline and it will include seeking 2017/18 funding for the revision of Council’s bike plan and PAMP. (Richardson/Hunter) |
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Procedural Motion |
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Resolved that Council change the order of business to deal with Reports 8.1, 13.7, 13.9 and 13.11 next on the Agenda. (Richardson/Spooner) The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. |
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Mayoral Minute No. 8.1 Withdrawal of Draft Coastal Zone Management Plan 2016 File No: I2016/1014
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Resolved that Council write to the NSW Minister for Planning, the Hon. Rob Stokes to request: 1. That the meeting requested to discuss the submitted CZMP be expedited. 2. That the Minister defer determination on the draft CZMP BBE until after the meeting. The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. |
Staff Reports – SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT AND ECONOMY
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Report No. 13.7 Report of the Planning Review Committee Meeting held on 18 August 2016 File No: I2016/923
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Moved that the report be noted and that DA 10.2016.392.1 and DA 10.2016.423.1 be reported to Council for determination. (Ndiaye/Coorey) |
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Procedural Motion
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Resolved that this matter rest on the table. (Richardson/Ndiaye) The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. |
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Report No. 13.9 PLANNING - 10.2015.214.2 S96 to Delete Condition 15 Requiring the Imposition of a Section 88E Instrument to be Placed on the Title of the Land in Relation to Coastal Erosion at Bayshore Drive Byron Bay File No: I2016/1001
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Resolved that pursuant to Section 96 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, that application. 10.2015.214.2 for S96 to Delete Condition 15 Requiring the Imposition of a Section 88E Instrument to be placed on the Title of the Land in relation to coastal erosion be approved. (Cameron/Richardson) The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. Crs Martin, Lyon, Ndiaye, Richardson, Cameron and Hunter Crs Coorey, Hackett and Spooner voted against the motion. |
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Procedural Motions
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Resolved that Cr Cameron be granted a two minute extension to his speech. (Richardson/Coorey) The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. |
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Resolved that Cr Spooner be granted a one minute extension to his speech. (Richardson/Hackett) The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. |
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Resolved that Cr Richardson be granted a one minute extension to his speech. (Spooner/Hunter) The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. |
FORESHADOWED MOTION
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Resolved that Council request a written response from Transport NSW outlining their reasons for opposing the imposition of Section 88E (condition 15). (Coorey/Richardson) The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. Crs Cameron, Spooner and Hunter voted against the motion. |
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Procedural Motion
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Resolved that Report No. 13.7 be lifted from the table. (Richardson/Ndiaye) The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. |
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Report No. 13.7 Report of the Planning Review Committee Meeting held on 18 August (Continued) 2016 File No: I2016/923
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Resolved that the report be noted and that DA 10.2016.423.1 – 4 Roundhouse Place, Ocean Shores for 8 units be reported to Council for determination. (Ndiaye/Coorey) The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. Cr Hunter voted against the motion.
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Staff Reports - Infrastructure Services
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Report No. 13.11 Council Part Road Reserve Closure and subsequent sale at end of Durrumbul Road adjoining Lot A DP 389649 File No: I2016/687
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Resolved that this matter be deferred until a site inspection has been carried out and brought to the Ordinary meeting of Council on 17 November 2016. (Richardson/Ndiaye) The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. Cr Hunter voted against the motion. |
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Notice of Motion No. 9.1 Byron Shire Housing Summit File No: I2016/999
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1. That Council convene a Byron Shire Housing Summit prior to the adoption of the Byron Shire Residential Strategy.
2. The summit to include presentations from Council, a community housing provider, a housing industry representative, Housing NSW, a local community organisation and a housing policy specialist.
3. The summit to be open to the general public and invited stakeholders including state and federal political representatives.
4. The summit to include consideration of the following:
a) current council policies, strategies and resolutions to promote affordable housing;
b) current council policies, strategies and resolutions that inhibit the provision of affordable housing;
c) Proposals that could be trialled and implemented to support affordable housing in the Byron Shire. (Spooner/Ndiaye)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. |
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Procedural Motion
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Resolved that Cr Spooner be granted a two minute extension to his speech. (Richardson/Cameron) The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. |
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Notice of Motion No. 9.2 Review of Policy 15/005 and Procedures for Advertising of Proposed Developments and Approvals File No: I2016/1003
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1. Review Policy 15/005, relevant legislation and other policies with specific reference to notification and advertising requirements for Development Applications and approvals, particularly those likely to be contentious.
2. Hold a Councillor workshop to consider the review and develop recommendations for any amendments to policies and procedures. (Cameron/Coorey)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. |
The meeting adjourned at 12.59pm for lunch and reconvened at 1.48pm
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Petition No. 10.1 Traffic - Broken Head Road 536 - Speed Review - Petition - 50km/hr Zone at Midgen Flat Road and Blackbutt Lane File No: I2016/867
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1. That the petition regarding Request for speed zone review along section of Broken Head Road be noted.
2. That the petition be referred to the Director Infrastructure Services.
3. That Council convene a meeting with affected land owners to consider other speed mitigation solutions. (Richardson/Coorey)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. |
There were no submissions or grants.
12.1 North Byron Parklands Regulatory Working Group
Cr Cameron advised Council:
The two year term came to an end for our two community representatives, Denise Nessell and Russell Eldridge, and I’d like to put on record my thanks on behalf of Council and community for their incredible work on this group. They have involved themselves and done a lot of background work in preparation for these meetings. They go to site inspections, they have other informal meetings following up on issues, all of which is important to the community. I acknowledge their fantastic work and thank them for it.
It is worth noting there have been some great strides over the last few years in terms of better managing the issues that have flared up for the community. Its true to say that while there’s been improvements on the noise front, that still probably remains the number one issue.
The other issue that has flared again after initial success is traffic management. You would have heard or read about issues on site at the end of Splendour this year and they had a big knock on affect to our public transport system, with buses not being able to return to routes, etc. So that had a big impact, more than just around the site there, and that’s one that we really have to have a close look at with Splendour.
Otherwise, it is a good story, and not only has there been improvement on a range of issues, but through this process it is worth noting that people like Denise and Russell and before that Paul Arrow-Smith and Chris Cherry have become incredibly well informed and built capacity in our community for future issues like this.
Staff Reports - Infrastructure Services
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Report No. 13.5 Proposed Special Rate Variation - Community Consultation File No: I2016/994
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Resolved that Council endorse and proceed to implement Phase 3 of the Community Consultation and Awareness Process, for the Proposed Special Rate Variation detailed in the Council Improvement Plan (CIP) adopted by Council on 25 June 2015, and that the consultation include correspondence specifically addressed to each ratepayer or included where possible with the next rate notice. (Hunter/Spooner) The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. |
Urgency motions
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Procedural Motion
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Resolved that the business of Non-Lethal Shark Mitigation Initiatives be discussed as a matter of urgency. The urgency being the tight time frame to attempt to have non lethal shark mitigation initiatives operating in the Byron Shire in time for Summer holiday period. (Richardson/Hunter)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. |
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No. 16.1 Matter of Urgency - Non-Lethal Shark Mitigation Initiatives
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Resolved that Council write to the Minister of Primary Industries, the Hon. Niall Blair: 1. Thanking him and the Department for the ongoing support for non lethal, evidence based responses to shark mitigation in the Byron Shire
2. Requesting feedback on its recently completed shark spotters program at Wategos beach.
3. Requesting support for further trials at Broken Head, Cosy Corner and the Pass
4. Requesting that these shark spotter trials be held alongside drone surveillance trials in order to obtain comparative data on strengths and weaknesses of both. The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. |
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Procedural Motion
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Resolved that the business relating to the Rural Land Use Strategy be dealt with at the meeting, as the Rural Land Use Strategy is currently being considered by the Department of Planning. (Lyon/Ndiaye) The motion was put to the vote and declared carried. Cr Hunter voted against the motion. |
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No. 16.2 Matter of Urgency - Rural Land Use Strategy
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Resolved that Council inform the Department of Planning & Environment of Council's request for the deletion of Buckley’s Road Lot 1 and Lot 2 DP 1126204 and Lot 7 DP 573269 as a locality to be included within variation criteria contained in figure 4 within the submitted RLUS, which was moved on the 4th August 2016 in Resolution 16-414. (Lyon/Ndiaye)
The motion was put to the vote and declared carried Cr Hunter voted against the motion. |
There being no further business the meeting concluded at 2.30pm.
I hereby certify that these are the true and correct Minutes of this Meeting
as confirmed at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 27 October 2016.
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Mayor Simon Richardson