Minutes of Ordinary Council Meeting

Minutes

1 Opening of Meeting

The Mayor declared the Ordinary Council Meeting of Tuesday 20 May 2025 open and welcomed Councillors, Council Officers and members of the public attending and listening to the meeting.

The Mayor advised attendees that the meeting was being recorded and streamed live on the internet, to enhance the accessibility of Council meetings to the broader Parkes Shire community, and that the recording will be archived and made available on Council’s website.

The Mayor asked that attendees ensure that mobile phones and other electronic devices were turned off or in silent mode for the duration of the meeting.

The Mayor further advised that all care would be taken to maintain privacy, however, as a visitor in the public gallery, members of the public should be aware that their presence may be recorded.

2 Acknowledgement of Country

Councillor Bill Jayet read the following Acknowledgement of Country:

Parkes Shire Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Wiradjuri Country and recognises and respects their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing connection with the lands and rivers of the Parkes Shire.

Council pays its respects to Elders past, present and emerging and extends this respect to all First Nations peoples in the Parkes Shire.

3 Prayer

The Acting General Manager read the Prayer:

Almighty God,

We ask for your blessing upon this Council,

Direct and prosper our deliberations,

For the true welfare of the people of the Parkes Shire and beyond.

AMEN

4 Apologies and Applications for a Leave of Absence

Nil

5 Applications to Attend by Audio-Visual Link

Nil

6 Confirmation of Minutes

6.1 Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 15 April 2025

Resolved OCM 137/25

Moved: Cr Marg Applebee

Seconded: Cr George Pratt

That Ordinary Council Meeting receive and confirm the Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday 15 April 2025 appended at Annexure A.

	12.4 Minutes of the Parkes Sports Council Meeting held on 13 May 2025
	Motion Moved: Cr Louise O'Leary Seconded: Cr William Jayet That Council: 1. Receive and confirm the Minutes of the Parkes Sports Council Meeting held on Tuesday 13 May 2025 appended at Annexure A.
Amendment TO MOTION FOR 12.4
Resolved OCM 148/25 Moved amendment to the Motion by adding in Item 2: Cr Louise O'Leary Seconded amendment to the Motion by adding in Item 2: Cr Ken McGrath That Council: 1. Receive and confirm the Minutes of the Parkes Sports Council Meeting held on Tuesday 13 May 2025 appended at Annexure A. Amended Motion by Cr Louise O’Leary: 2. Investigate the feasibility and requirements of closure of Sporting Fields to dogs. Including Harrison-Parker-stone, Cheney & Woodward Fields in Parkes and possibly Peak Hill Sporting Fields Lindner Oval to be included in this ban against dogs at these Fields. And that a solution be taken to the Parkes Sports Council for consideration. Carried

	16.7 Adoption of the Final Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Reserve Masterplan
	Motion Moved: Cr Neil Westcott Seconded: Cr Louise O'Leary That Council: 1. Adopt the Final Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Reserve Masterplan and place it on Council’s web site. 2. Writes to the NSW Aboriginal Land Council in regard to ALC No. 45568 requesting they expedite the determination of their claim to facilitate implementation of the Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Nature Reserve Masterplan.
Amendment TO MOTION FOR 16.7
Resolved OCM 171/25 Moved amendment to the Motion by adding in Item 3: Cr Louise O'Leary Seconded amendment to the Motion by adding in Item 3: Cr Neil Westcott That Council: 1. Adopt the Final Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Reserve Masterplan and place it on Council’s web site. 2. Writes to the NSW Aboriginal Land Council in regard to ALC No. 45568 requesting they expedite the determination of their claim to facilitate implementation of the Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Nature Reserve Masterplan. Amended Motion by Cr Louise O’Leary: 3. Implement a cultural burn plan. Carried