HELD ON 27 September 2017
PRESENT:
Mayor Wendy Waller
Councillor Ayyad
Councillor Balloot (arrived at 6.02pm)
Councillor Hadchiti
Councillor Hadid
Councillor Hagarty
Councillor Harle
Councillor Kaliyanda (arrived at 6.02pm)
Councillor Karnib (arrived at 6.02pm)
Councillor Rhodes
Councillor Shelton
Ms Kiersten Fishburn, Chief Executive Officer
Ms Julie Scott, Acting Director City Economy and Growth / Deputy CEO
Mr Vishwa Nadan, Acting Director City Corporate
Dr Eddie Jackson, Director City Community and Culture
Mr Stephen Joannidis, Acting Director City Presentation
Mr Raj Autar, Director City Infrastructure and Environment
The meeting commenced at 6.00pm
OPENING 6.00pm
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY, The prayer of the Council was read by Pastor
PRAYER OF COUNCIL AND Steve Riethmuller from Cartwright Gospel Chapel.
AFFIRMATION TO BE READ BY
Declarations of Interest
Clr Harle declared a non pecuniary but significant interest in the following item:
Item: CONF 01 Order of Liverpool Awards
Reason: His wife is one of the nominees.
Clr Harle left the Chambers for the duration of this item.
Public Forum
Presentation – items not on agenda
1. Mr Ian Bailey addressed the Council on the following matter:
Major Infrastructure and Airport.
2. Mr Robert Storey addressed the Council on the following matter:
Landscaping proposal at the industrial site at Coopers Paddock and the rehabilitation of the existing vegetated area at the new reserve known as Foreshore Reserve Warwick Farm.
Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Rhodes
That a three minute extension of time be given to Mr Storey.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Motion: Moved: Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Rhodes
That a further three minute extension of time be given to Mr Storey.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
3. Mr Bradley Woods addressed the Council on the following matter:
Unauthorised Events in Chipping Norton Park.
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda
That a three minute extension of time be given to Mr Woods.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Representation – items on agenda
Nil
Chief Executive Officer Report
FILE NO: 245065.2017
SUBJECT: Election of Deputy Mayor
RECOMMENDATION
That Council proceeds with the election of the Deputy Mayor to be conducted by the Returning Officer for the September 2017 – September 2018 period.
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Method of Election
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid
That:
1. Council proceeds with the election of the Deputy Mayor to be conducted by the
Returning Officer for the September 2017 – September 2018 period.
2. That the method of election for the position of Deputy Mayor of Liverpool City Council
for the term September 2017 – September 2018 be determined by open voting (show of hands).
Foreshadowed Motion: Moved: Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Shelton
That:
1. Council proceeds with the election of the Deputy Mayor to be conducted by the
Returning Officer for the September 2017 – September 2018 period.
2. The method of election for the position of Deputy Mayor of Liverpool City Council
for the term September 2017 – September 2018 be determined by closed voting (Ordinary ballot).
On being put to the meeting the motion (moved by Clr Hadchiti) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed Motion (moved by Clr Kaliyanda) lapsed.
Nominations
Nominations were called for the position of Deputy Mayor by the Chief Executive
Officer as the Returning Officer.
The Chief Executive Officer advised that two nominations had been received, being
for Clr Karnib and Clr Ayyad. The following votes were recorded:
Clr Karnib - 5 votes
Clr Ayyad - 6 votes
Clr Ayyad was declared the Deputy Mayor.
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Balloot
That:
1. Councillor Ayyad be declared the Deputy Mayor of Liverpool City Council for the
term 27 September 2017 to 26 September 2018.
2. Council’s Register of Delegations be amended accordingly.
3. All ballot papers be collected and destroyed by the Returning Officer.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 245299.2017
SUBJECT: Appointment of Councillors to Committees and Affiliated Bodies
RECOMMENDATION
That Council: 1. Appoints Councillors as representatives to the following Committees for the period to September 2018: a. Aboriginal Consultative Committee b. Audit, Rick & Improvement Committee c. Badgerys Creek Airport Taskforce d. Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Board e. Environment Advisory Committee f. Heritage Advisory Committee g. Intermodal Committee h. Liverpool Access Committee i. Liverpool Sports Committee j. Tourism & Events Committee k. Youth Council
2. Notes that all Councillors are members of the following Committees, and as such specific appointments are not required;
l. Budget Review Panel m. Strategic Panel n. Civic Advisory Committee o. Community & Safety Prevention Committee
3. Notes that a separate report will be submitted to the October 2017 Council meeting in relation to the establishment of a CBD Committee as resolved by Council at the 26 July 2017 meeting.
4. Appoints Councillors as representatives to the following community committees and affiliated bodies and notifies them of their representatives for the period to September 2018:
a. Georges River Combined Councils Committee b. South West Regional Planning Panel c. Liverpool Migrant Resource Centre d. Liverpool Traffic Committee e. Macarthur Bushfire Management Committee f. Macarthur Zone Bushfire Liaison Committee g. Macarthur/Liverpool Community Relations Commission Regional Advisory Council h. NSW Metropolitan Public Libraries Association i. The South West Sydney Academy of Sport j. Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Hadid
That Council:
1. Appoints the following Councillors to the Committees (shown below) for the period to September 2018:
Aboriginal Consultative Committee |
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Representatives |
Mayor Waller, Clr Rhodes and Clr Shelton |
Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee |
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Representatives |
Deputy Mayor Ayyad and Clr Harle |
Badgerys Creek Airport Taskforce |
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Taskforce to be deleted |
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Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Board |
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Representatives |
Mayor Waller and Deputy Mayor Ayyad |
Environment Advisory Committee |
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Representatives |
Clr Harle and Clr Shelton |
Heritage Advisory Committee |
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Representatives |
Clr Hadid and Clr Harle |
Intermodal Committee |
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Representative |
Clr Hadchiti |
Liverpool Access Committee |
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Representatives |
Mayor Waller and Clr Harle |
Liverpool Sports Committee |
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Representative |
Clr Hadid |
Tourism & Events Committee (to be re-established as resolved by Council at 30/8/17 Council meeting) |
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Representatives |
Deputy Mayor Ayyad, Clr Balloot, Clr Hadid, Clr Hagarty and Clr Rhodes |
Youth Council |
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Representatives |
Mayor Waller, Clr Hagarty and Clr Kaliyanda |
Budget Review Panel |
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Representatives |
All Councillors |
Strategic Panel |
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Representatives |
All Councillors |
Civic Advisory Committee |
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Representatives |
All Councillors |
Community and Safety Prevention Committee |
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Representatives |
All Councillors |
2. Notes that a separate report will be submitted to the October 2017 Council meeting relating to the establishment of a CBD Committee and nominates Clr Balloot, Clr Hadid, Clr Hagarty and Clr Rhodes as members.
3. Appoints the following Councillor Representatives to the following external committees and notifies them of Council representatives till September 2018:
Georges River Combined Councils Committee (GRCCC) |
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Representatives |
Clr Harle and Clr Shelton |
Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre |
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Representatives |
Clr Hagarty and Clr Karnib with Clr Balloot as an alternate |
Liverpool Traffic Committee |
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Representatives |
Deputy Mayor Ayyad |
Macarthur Bushfire Management Committee |
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Representative |
Clr Harle |
Macarthur Zone Bushfire Liaison Committee |
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Representatives |
Clr Harle |
Macarthur/Liverpool Multiculturalism NSW |
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Representatives |
Clr Hagarty and Clr Harle |
NSW Metropolitan Public Libraries Association (NSW MPLA) |
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Representative |
Clr Kaliyanda |
South West Regional Planning Panel |
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Representatives |
Clr Hadchiti and Clr Hadid, with Clr Harle and Clr Rhodes as the alternates |
South West Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS) |
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Representative |
Clr Rhodes |
Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) |
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Representatives |
Mayor Waller and Clr Rhodes, with Clr Balloot as the alternate. |
4. Holds the Councillor Briefing Session, Strategic Panel and Budget Review Panel during normal business hours.
5. Provide Councillors with agendas and minutes of other external bodies/organisations that are attended by CEO/Mayor such as the City Deals meetings.
Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Karnib
That Council:
1. Appoints the following Councillors to the Committees, shown below, for the period to September 2018:
Aboriginal Consultative Committee |
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Representatives |
Mayor Waller, Clr Rhodes and Clr Shelton |
Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee |
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Representatives |
Deputy Mayor Ayyad and Clr Harle |
Badgerys Creek Airport Taskforce |
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Taskforce to be deleted |
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Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre Board |
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Representatives |
Mayor Waller and Deputy Mayor Ayyad |
Environment Advisory Committee |
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Representatives |
Clr Harle and Clr Shelton |
Heritage Advisory Committee |
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Representatives |
Clr Hadid and Clr Harle |
Intermodal Committee |
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Representative |
Clr Hadchiti |
Liverpool Access Committee |
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Representatives |
Mayor Waller and Clr Harle |
Liverpool Sports Committee |
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Representative |
Clr Hadid |
Tourism & Events Committee (to be re-established as resolved by Council at 30/8/17 Council meeting) |
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Representatives |
Deputy Mayor Ayyad, Clr Balloot, Clr Hadid, Clr Hagarty and Clr Rhodes |
Youth Council |
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Representatives |
Mayor Waller, Clr Hagarty and Clr Kaliyanda |
Budget Review Panel |
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Representatives |
All Councillors |
Strategic Panel |
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Representatives |
All Councillors |
Civic Advisory Committee |
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Representatives |
All Councillors |
Community and Safety Prevention Committee |
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Representatives |
All Councillors |
2. Notes that a separate report will be submitted to the October 2017 Council meeting relating to the establishment of a CBD Committee and nominates Clr Balloot, Clr Hadid, Clr Hagarty and Clr Rhodes as members.
3. Appoints the following Councillor Representatives to the following external committees and notifies them of Council representatives till September 2018:
Georges River Combined Councils Committee (GRCCC) |
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Representatives |
Clr Harle and Clr Shelton |
Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre |
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Representatives |
Clr Hagarty and Clr Karnib with Clr Balloot as an alternate |
Liverpool Traffic Committee |
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Representatives |
Deputy Mayor Ayyad |
Macarthur Bushfire Management Committee |
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Representative |
Clr Harle |
Macarthur Zone Bushfire Liaison Committee |
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Representatives |
Clr Harle |
Macarthur/Liverpool Multiculturalism NSW |
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Representatives |
Clr Hagarty and Clr Harle |
NSW Metropolitan Public Libraries Association (NSW MPLA) |
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Representative |
Clr Kaliyanda |
South West Regional Planning Panel |
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Representatives |
Clr Hadchiti and Clr Hadid, with Clr Harle and Clr Rhodes as the alternates |
South West Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS) |
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Representative |
Clr Rhodes |
Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) |
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Representatives |
Mayor Waller and Clr Rhodes, with Clr Balloot as the alternate. |
4. Provide Councillors with agendas and minutes of other external bodies/organisations that are attended by CEO/Mayor such as the City Deals meetings.
On being put to the meeting the Motion (moved by Clr Hadchiti) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed Motion (moved by Clr Hagarty) therefore lapsed.
Division called (for the motion moved by Clr Hadchiti):
Vote for: Clr Ayyad
Clr Balloot
Clr Hadchiti
Clr Hadid
Clr Harle
Clr Rhodes
Vote against: Mayor Waller
Clr Hagarty
Clr Kaliyanda
Clr Karnib
Clr Shelton
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FILE NO: 246534.2017
SUBJECT: Local Government NSW Annual Conference
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Endorse the key issues to be submitted for consideration at the Local Government NSW Annual Conference; and
2. Notes that a further report will be submitted to Council in October 2017 for Council to determine its voting delegates.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hadid Seconded: Clr Hagarty
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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City Community and Culture Report
FILE NO: 026966.2017
SUBJECT: Draft Recreation, Open Space and Sports Strategy
RECOMMENDATION
That Council:
1. Place the Draft Recreation, Open Space and Sports Strategy on public exhibition for at least 28 days, and undertake a comprehensive consultation process in seeking community feedback; and
2. Bring forth a report by January 2018 noting feedback received and any changes made to the draft Strategy in line with community feedback.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Harle
1. Place the Draft Recreation, Open Space and Sports Strategy on public exhibition for at least 28 days, and undertake a comprehensive consultation process in seeking community feedback;
2. Bring forth a report by January 2018 noting feedback received and any changes made to the draft Strategy in line with community feedback; and
3. That a Councillors workshop session be organised regarding the issue of Woodward Park Masterplan.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 208196.2017
SUBJECT: Multicultural Advisory Committee
RECOMMENDATION
That Council continues to build on established networks and forums as the means by which Council maintains an open line of communication between Council and local ethnic communities, harnesses community skills and leadership and promotes accessible services for the wider community.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Rhodes
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 241021.2017
SUBJECT: Grants, Donations, and Corporate Sponsorship
RECOMMENDATION
That Council endorses the funding recommendation to South West Sydney Legal Centre for the Access to Justice Community Day for the amount of $5,244 (GST exclusive) under the Corporate Sponsorship (Outgoing) Program.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Kaliyanda
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 254524.2017
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding Department of Education
RECOMMENDATION
That Council agrees to enter in to a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Education to investigate potential joint use projects and the potential for the development of binding Joint Use Project Agreements (JUPAs) where both parties agree to do so.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Karnib
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED
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FILE NO: 230375.2017
SUBJECT: Review of Council's Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopts the amendment to Clause 4.1.3 of the Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy as publicly exhibited, and as attached to this report.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Harle Seconded: Clr Rhodes
1. That Council adopts the amendment to Clause 4.1.3 of the Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy as publicly exhibited, and as attached to this report; and
2. The telephone expenses referred to in Clauses 4.7.1 and 4.7.2 of the Civic Expenses and Facilities Policy be changed to a maximum of $120.00 per month.
Foreshadowed motion: Moved: Clr Hagarty Seconded: Clr Karnib
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the Motion (moved by Clr Harle) was declared CARRIED and the Foreshadowed Motion (moved by Clr Hagarty) therefore lapsed.
Division called (for the motion moved by Clr Harle):
Vote for: Clr Ayyad
Clr Balloot
Clr Hadchiti
Clr Hadid
Clr Harle
Clr Rhodes
Vote against: Mayor Waller
Clr Hagarty
Clr Kaliyanda
Clr Karnib
Clr Shelton
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FILE NO: 244346.2017
SUBJECT: Investment Report August 2017
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes this report.
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COUNCIL DECISION |
Motion: Moved: Clr Rhodes Seconded: Clr Hadid
That Council move into closed session at the end of this meeting to discuss this item in accordance with Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it deals with information, that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes) to conduct business.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 238048.2017
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting held on 8 August 2017
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Environment Advisory Committee Meeting held on 8 August 2017.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Harle
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 242821.2017
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Intermodal Committee Meeting held on 15 August 2017
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receive and note the Minutes of the Intermodal Committee Meeting held on 15 August 2017.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Rhodes
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 244922.2017
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Civic Advisory Committee Meeting held 4 September 2017
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes the Minutes of the Civic Advisory Committee Meeting held on 4 September 2017.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Rhodes
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
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FILE NO: 254512.2017
SUBJECT: Australian Local Government Association
Background
Earlier this year, Councils from across the country came together at the annual Australian Local Government conference.
The conference is an opportune time to discuss issues which are in Councils’ jurisdiction.
This year we saw motions calling for the cancellation of Australia Day on January 26 and banning helium balloons, to name a couple, which consumed valuable time for issues Councils have no control over.
What was also disturbing was the fact that these motions were being adopted on the votes of 64 odd Councils. Given that there are over 500 Councils represented by ALGA, 64 is nowhere near a majority and the ALGA needs to put in place a quorum for their meetings.
COUNCIL DECISION
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Ayyad
That Council:
1. Writes to ALGA expressing its concern that:
a) matters outside of Councils’ jurisdiction were being debated and request this doesn’t occur in future conferences;
b) no quorum is required at the meetings;
2. Remains committed to supporting celebrations of Australia Day on January 26; and
3. Play the two verses of the Australian National Anthem straight after the Prayer of Council at each meeting and at all Council functions where practical.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Clr Shelton asked that his name be recorded as having voted against the Motion.
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Clr Harle left the Chambers at 7.33pm.
FILE NO: 245015.2017
SUBJECT: Order of Liverpool Awards
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopts the award recipients as recommended by the Civic Advisory Committee as set out in this report.
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Motion: Moved: Clr Shelton Seconded: Clr Rhodes
That the recommendation be adopted.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Clr Harle returned to the Chambers at 7.34pm
COUNCIL IN CLOSED SESSION
Motion: Moved: Clr Balloot Seconded: Clr Hadid
That Council move into closed session to discuss CFO 02 in accordance with Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act 1993 as it deals with information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council conducting (or proposes) to conduct business.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Council moved into Closed Session at 7.34pm.
Mayor Waller called a recess of Council at 7.34pm so that members of the public could leave the Chambers.
FILE NO: 244346.2017
SUBJECT: Investment Report August 2017
RECOMMENDATION
That Council receives and notes this report.
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COUNCIL DECISION |
Motion: Moved: Clr Hadchiti Seconded: Clr Rhodes
That Council move into a Committee of the Whole to discuss this item.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Motion: Moved: Clr Kaliyanda Seconded: Clr Harle
1. That Council receives and notes this report.
2. That Council organise a Property Purchasing Strategy to be brought to the Council meeting in February 2018.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Motion: Moved: Clr Harle Seconded: Clr Hadid
That Council move back into Open Session.
On being put to the meeting the motion was declared CARRIED.
Council moved back into Open Session at 8.05pm.
Mayor Waller read the Council resolution (points 1 and 2 shown above) relating to CFO 02 which was discussed during Closed Session.
<Signature>
Name: Wendy Waller
Title: Mayor
Date: 25 October 2017
I have authorised a stamp bearing my signature to be affixed to the pages of the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 27 September 2017. I confirm that Council has adopted these Minutes as a true and accurate record of the meeting.