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Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes 

18 June 2024

 

Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting

Held on Tuesday, 18 June 2024 at the

Parkes Council Chamber, 2 Cecile Street, Parkes

 

 

Present:

Cr Neil Westcott                       Councillor (Chairperson)

Cr Marg Applebee                    Councillor (Deputy Chairperson)

Cr Ken Keith OAM                   Councillor

Cr William Jayet                       Councillor

Cr Jacob Cass                          Councillor

Cr Louise O'Leary                    Councillor

Cr George Pratt                        Councillor

Cr Daniel Weber                       Councillor

Cr Glenn Wilson                       Councillor

 

Council Officers in Attendance:

Mr Kent Boyd PSM                  General Manager

Mr Andrew Francis                   Director Infrastructure and Strategic Futures

Mr Logan Hignett                      Acting Director Operations

Mr Brendan Hayes                   Director Planning and Community Services

Mr Anthony McGrath               Director Customer, Corporate Services and Economy

Mr Luke Nash                           Executive Manager Finance

Mrs Carrie Olsen                      Executive Manager Economy and Engagement

Mrs Nikki Bevan                       Acting Manager Governance, Risk and Corporate Performance

Mrs Toni Lennane                    Executive and Councillor Support Officer (Minute Secretary)

 

 

NOTES

The meeting commenced at 2:03 pm and concluded at 4:23 pm.

 

 

 


Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes 

18 June 2024

 

Order Of Business

 

1        Opening of Meeting.. 5

2        Acknowledgement of Country.. 5

3        Prayer.. 5

4        Apologies and Applications for a Leave of Absence.. 5

5        Applications to Attend by Audio-Visual Link.. 5

6        Confirmation of Minutes.. 6

6.1         Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 21 May 2024. 6

7        Disclosures of Interests.. 6

8        Late Business.. 6

9        ADOPTION OF MULTIPLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS.. 6

9.1         ADOPTION OF MULTIPLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS.. 6

10      Mayoral Minute(s) 7

10.1       Mayoral Meetings with NSW Government Ministers. 7

10.2       Passing of Long Serving Employee Mr Peter Francis. 7

10.3       Unveiling Plaque - Apology to survivors of the Stolen Generation. 8

10.4       Central NSW Joint Organisation Board Meeting held 23 May 2024. 8

10.5       Meetings, Functions and Events Attended by Mayor and Councillors. 8

10.6       Coming Known Events for Mayor and Councillors. 8

11      Councillor Report(s) 9

11.1       Country Mayors Association 10 May 2024. 9

11.2       Governance and Risk Management Forum.. 9

11.3       2024 Local Road Congress - 3 June 2024. 9

12      Reports of Committees. 10

12.1       Minutes of the Business and Investment Advisory Committee Meeting held on 4 June 2024. 10

12.2       Minutes of the Destination and Major Events Advisory Committee Meeting held on 4 June 2024. 10

12.3       Minutes of the Parkes Sports Council Meeting held on 11 June 2024. 10

13      Reports of the General Manager.. 11

13.1       Making of the Rates and Fixing of Charges 2024-2025. 11

13.2       Investments & Borrowings Report as at 31 May 2024. 14

13.3       Monthly Financial Report as at 31 May 2024. 14

13.4       PROPOSED COMMONWEALTH ELECTORAL REDISTRIBUTION.. 15

14      Reports of the Director Customer, Corporate Services and Economy.. 15

14.1       Public Exhibition of Draft Parkes Shire Destination Management Plan. 15

14.2       Adoption of the draft Operational Plan and Budget 2024-25. 15

14.3       Adoption of amended Financial Assistance Policy. 16

14.4       Events Financial Assistance Program.. 16

14.5       Request to use Peak Hill TI Fund to develop a Maserplan for the Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Reserve. 16

14.6       Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Determination of Councillor Annual Fees for 2024/25. 17

15      Reports of the Director Infrastructure and Sustainability.. 17

15.1       Major Projects and Current Works Report - Infrastructure and Sustainability. 17

16      Reports of the Director Operations.. 18

16.1       Transfer of Management of Crown Reserve - Tullamore Cemetery. 18

16.2       Draft Plans of Management for Community Land. 18

16.3       Major Projects and Current Works - Operations. 18

17      Reports of the Director Planning and Community Services.. 19

17.1       Internment Services Levy - Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW... 19

17.2       2024 Parkes Shire Council Cultural Grants. 19

17.3       May 2024 Building Statistics Update. 19

18      Notices of Motion/Questions with Notice.. 20

Nil

19      Confidential Matters.. 20

19.1       Construction of Causeways and Culvert (PSC2024/020) 22

19.2       Hire of Plant and Equipment (PSC2024/072) 22

19.3       Crushing of Gravel (PSC2024/073) 23

19.4       Supply and Delivery of Readymix Concrete (2024/084) 23

19.5       PSC2024 088 Building Better Regions - Bore 9 Casing, Procurement and Drilling. 24

19.6       2024 Community Financial Assistance Grants - Leasing and Licensing. 24

19.7       Building Better Regions Fund Surface Water Modelling Technical Support Services. 25

20      Report of Confidential Resolutions.. 25

21      Conclusion of Meeting.. 25

 

 

 


Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes 

18 June 2024

 

 

1            Opening of Meeting

The Mayor declared the Ordinary Council Meeting of Tuesday 18 June 2024 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 

The Mayor 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 General Manager read the Prayer:

O God,

Inspire Council to make wise decisions,

Grant Integrity to face the truth,

Courage to make difficult choices,

And compassion for the needs of others,

We pray through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

 

 

AMEN

 

4            Apologies and Applications for a Leave of Absence

Cr Kenny McGrath

 

5            Applications to Attend by Audio-Visual Link

Nil

 

6            Confirmation of Minutes

6.1         Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 21 May 2024

Resolved  OCM 157/24

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 21 May 2024 appended at Annexure A.

Carried

 

7            Disclosures of Interests

The Mayor reminded Councillors and Council Officers of their obligation under Council's Code of Conduct to disclose and manage any conflicts of interest they may have in matters being considered at the meeting, and invited Councillors and Council Officers to disclose any such interests.

Nil interests were disclosed.

8            Late Business

The Mayor advised that no late items of business had been submitted to the meeting.

9            ADOPTION OF MULTIPLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS

The Council may, at any time, resolve to adopt multiple items of business, as recommended in the report, byway of a single resolution. The Chairperson must list the items of business to be adopted and ask Councillors to identify any individual items of business listed by the Chairperson that they intend to vote against the recommendation made in the Business Paper, or that they wish to speak on (13.2).

9.1         ADOPTION OF MULTIPLE ITEMS OF BUSINESS

Resolved  OCM 158/24

Moved:       Cr Louise O'Leary

Seconded:  Cr Daniel Weber

That Council:

1.       Adopt the following items in the Agenda as recommended in the report:

          10.3 - Unveiling Plaque - Apology to survivors of the Stolen Generation.

          10.4 - Central NSW Joint Organisation Board Meeting held 23 May 2024.

          10.5 - Meetings, Functions and Events Attended by Mayor and Councillors.

          10.6 - Coming Known Events for Mayor and Councillors.

          11.2 - Governance and Risk Management Forum.

          12.1 - Minutes of the Business and Investment Advisory Committee Meeting held on 4                      June 2024.

          12.2 - Minutes of the Destination and Major Events Advisory Committee Meeting held on 4               June 2024.

          12.3 - Minutes of the Parkes Sports Council Meeting held on 11 June 2024.

          14.5 - Request to use Peak Hill TI Fund to develop a Masterplan for the Peak Hill Flora                     and Fauna Reserve.

          16.1 - Transfer of Management of Crown Reserve - Tullamore Cemetery.

          17.3 - May 2024 Building Statistics Update.

Carried

 

10          Mayoral Minute(s)

10.1       Mayoral Meetings with NSW Government Ministers

Resolved  OCM 159/24

Moved:       Cr Jacob Cass

Seconded:  Cr George Pratt

That Council:

1.       That the information be noted.

2.       That Lobbying continue in relation to key issues for the Shire.

Carried

 

10.2       Passing of Long Serving Employee Mr Peter Francis

Resolved  OCM 160/24

Moved:       Cr Ken Keith OAM

Seconded:  Cr Jacob Cass

That Council:

1.       Acknowledges the passing of long serving employee Mr Peter Francis.

Carried

 


 

 

10.3       Unveiling Plaque - Apology to survivors of the Stolen Generation

Resolved  OCM 161/24

Moved:       Cr Louise O'Leary

Seconded:  Cr Daniel Weber

That Council:

1.       Receive and note the information provided.

Carried

 

10.4       Central NSW Joint Organisation Board Meeting held 23 May 2024

Resolved  OCM 162/24

Moved:       Cr Louise O'Leary

Seconded:  Cr Daniel Weber

That Council:

1.       Note the information provided.

Carried

 

10.5       Meetings, Functions and Events Attended by Mayor and Councillors

Resolved  OCM 163/24

Moved:       Cr Louise O'Leary

Seconded:  Cr Daniel Weber

That Council:

1.       Note the report on the Meetings functions and events attended in an official capacity, by the Mayor and Councillors during the period 18 May 2024 through to 13 June 2024.

Carried

 

10.6       Coming Known Events for Mayor and Councillors

Resolved  OCM 164/24

Moved:       Cr Louise O'Leary

Seconded:  Cr Daniel Weber

That Council:

1.       Note the known upcoming meetings, functions and events for the Mayor and Councillors for the period 13 June 2024 through to 18 July 2024.

Carried


 

 

11          Councillor Report(s)

11.1       Country Mayors Association 10 May 2024

Resolved  OCM 165/24

Moved:       Cr Ken Keith OAM

Seconded:  Cr Marg Applebee

That:

1.       Note the information in the report.

Carried

 

11.2       Governance and Risk Management Forum

Resolved  OCM 166/24

Moved:       Cr Louise O'Leary

Seconded:  Cr Daniel Weber

That Council:

1.       Note the information in the report.

Carried

 

11.3       2024 Local Road Congress - 3 June 2024

Resolved  OCM 167/24

Moved:       Cr Jacob Cass

Seconded:  Cr Ken Keith OAM

That:

1.       Receive and note the information about the Local Road Congress.

Carried

 


 

 

12          Reports of Committees

12.1       Minutes of the Business and Investment Advisory Committee Meeting held on 4 June 2024

Resolved  OCM 168/24

Moved:       Cr Louise O'Leary

Seconded:  Cr Daniel Weber

That Council:

1.       Receive and confirm the Minutes of the Business and Investment Advisory Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 4 June 2024 appended at Annexure A.

Carried

 

12.2       Minutes of the Destination and Major Events Advisory Committee Meeting held on 4 June 2024

Resolved  OCM 169/24

Moved:       Cr Louise O'Leary

Seconded:  Cr Daniel Weber

That Council:

1.       Receive and confirm the Minutes of the Destination and Major Events Advisory Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 4 June 2024 appended at Annexure A.

Carried

 

12.3       Minutes of the Parkes Sports Council Meeting held on 11 June 2024

Resolved  OCM 170/24

Moved:       Cr Louise O'Leary

Seconded:  Cr Daniel Weber

That Council:

1.       Receive and confirm the Minutes of the Parkes Sports Council Meeting held on Tuesday 11 June 2024 appended at Annexure A.

Carried

 


 

 

13          Reports of the General Manager

13.1       Making of the Rates and Fixing of Charges 2024-2025

Resolved  OCM 171/24

Moved:       Cr William Jayet

Seconded:  Cr George Pratt

That Council:

1.       In accordance with Chapter 15, Parts 4 and 5 of the Local Government Act 1993, make and levy the following rates and annual charges for the 2024-2025 financial year:

(a)     In relation to the Ordinary Rates, Council applies the increase of 4.5 per cent, inclusive of the rate peg, as determined by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal.

(b)     In relation to Ordinary Rates and pursuant to section 494 of the Local Government Act 1993, make and levy the following Ordinary Rates for the year 01 July 2024 to 30 June 2025:

 

Category and Sub-Category

Minimum Rate

Cents in Dollar (Ad Valorem)

Ordinary - Business Industrial

$607.00

1.6395440

Ordinary - Business Parkes CBD

$607.00

6.7207630

Ordinary - Business Rate

$607.00

1.5676910

Ordinary - Business Villages

$607.00

2.3431450

Ordinary - Farmland Rate

$607.00

0.2976210

Ordinary - Mining Copper Producing

$607.00

3.5779880

Ordinary - Mining Rate

$607.00

17.6424000

Ordinary - Residential Parkes

$607.00

1.1668375

Ordinary - Rural Residential Rate

$607.00

0.5852500

Ordinary - Residential Rate

$607.00

0.4224035

Ordinary - Special Activation Precinct Developed

$607.00

1.9299030

Ordinary - Special Activation Precinct Undeveloped

$607.00

27.5826030

 

 

(c)     In relation to waste management charges and pursuant to sections 496 and 501 of the Local Government Act 1993, make and levy the following annual charges on all

 

 

          consumers accessing the Parkes Shire waste management services for the year 01 July 2024 to 30 June 2025:

Waste Group

Charge

Domestic Waste Management Service Charge

$510.00

Domestic Waste Management Service Charge (Vacant Land)

$96.00

Non-Domestic Waste Management Service Charge

$512.00

Non-Domestic Waste Management Service Charge (Vacant Land)

$107.00

 

In addition to the maximum $250 pensioner rebate jointly funded by the Council (45%) and the State Government (55%) in respect of general rates and domestic waste charges, in accordance with the Council’s Pensioner Rate Rebate and Hardship Policy, Council will provide an additional pensioner rebate of $105.00 per eligible property from 1 July 2024 for the 2024/25 rating year. This voluntary rebate will be paid pursuant to Section 582 of the Local Government Act, 1993 and only pensioners that received the rebate in 2016/17 will continue to be eligible to do so

 

(d)     In relation to water supply service charges and pursuant to sections 501, 502 and 552 of the Local Government Act 1993, make and levy the following charges on all consumers connected to, or capable of being connected to, the Parkes Shire water supply systems and water supply for the year 01 July 2024 to 30 June 2025:

 

Water Access Charge Type

Charge

Residential - Standard Charge

$304.50

Non-Residential - 20mm

$304.50

Non-Residential - 25mm

$472.50

Non-Residential - 32mm

$787.50

Non-Residential - 40mm

$1,228.50

Non-Residential - 50mm

$1,921.50

Non-Residential - 80mm

$4,898.30

Non-Residential - 100mm

$7,659.80

Non-Residential - Northparkes Mines

$4,095,000.00

Un-Metered - Strata Title Units

$304.50

Un-Metered - CBD

$1,055.30

Un-Metered - Non-Rateable

$304.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Water Usage Charge

Rate per kl

Residential Rate (all consumption)

$2.10

Business Rate (all consumption)

$2.10

Commercial Rate (all consumption)

$2.10

Northparkes Mines Rate

$1.30

Trundle School - Raw Water (all consumption)

$1.60

Raw Water - Rising Main from Dam (all consumption)

$1.60

Standpipe Charges

$5.30

 

(e)     In relation to sewerage service charges and pursuant to sections 501, 502 and 552 of the Local Government Act 1993, make and levy the following annual charge on all consumers connected to, or capable of being connected to, the Parkes Shire sewer systems and sewer charges for the year 01 July 2024 to 30 June 2025:

 

Sewer Access Charge Type

Charge

Residential - Standard Charge

$775.00

Non-Residential - 20mm

$436.00

Non-Residential - 25mm

$684.00

Non-Residential - 32mm

$1,113.00

Non-Residential - 40mm

$1,749.00

Non-Residential - 50mm

$2,729.00

Non-Residential - 80mm

$6,982.00

Non-Residential - 100mm

$10,909.00

Unmetered - Strata Title Units

$775.00

Unmetered - CBD

$1,077.00

Unmetered Non-Rateable

$775.00

 

 

Trade Waste Charge Type

Fee Description

Charge

Service Fee - Category 1

Annual Trade Service & Inspection

$303.00

Service Fee - Category 2

Annual Trade Service & Inspection

$303.00

Service Fee - Category 3

Annual Trade Service & Inspection

$1,071.00

Usage Fee - Category 1 & 2

Trade Waste Usage

$2.60 per kl

Usage Fee - Category 3

Trade Waste Usage

$19.30 per kl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(f)      In accordance with clauses 125A and 125AA of the Local Government General
          Regulation 2005 the following annual charges are set for stormwater management
          services for the 12 months commencing 1 July 2024:


Category

Charge

Residential (Not Vacant)

$25.00

Non-Residential

 

0-1199 sqms

$25.00

1200-4999 sqms

$100.00

=> 5000 sqms

$375.00



2.       Pursuant to section 566(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, adopts the overdue rates and charges maximum interest rate of 10.5 per cent for the period 01 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 (inclusive) in accordance with the determination made by the Minister for Local Government as published in the NSW Government Gazette.

Carried

 

13.2       Investments & Borrowings Report as at 31 May 2024

Resolved  OCM 172/24

Moved:       Cr Jacob Cass

Seconded:  Cr Marg Applebee

That:

Receive and note the Statement of Investments and Borrowings as on 31 May 2024

Carried

 

13.3       Monthly Financial Report as at 31 May 2024

Resolved  OCM 173/24

Moved:       Cr William Jayet

Seconded:  Cr Ken Keith OAM

That Council:

1.   Receive and note the year-to-date financial reports for the period up to 31 May 2024.

Carried

 


 

 

13.4       PROPOSED COMMONWEALTH ELECTORAL REDISTRIBUTION

Resolved  OCM 174/24

Moved with addition of Item 2:        Cr William Jayet

Seconded:                                                 Cr Jacob Cass

That:

1.       That Council lodge an objection to the proposed redistribution.

2.       Write to the Hon. Mr Michael McCormack and thank him for his representation whilst Parkes Shire have been in his Electorate.

Carried

 

14          Reports of the Director Customer, Corporate Services and Economy

14.1       Public Exhibition of Draft Parkes Shire Destination Management Plan

Resolved  OCM 175/24

Moved:       Cr Jacob Cass

Seconded:  Cr William Jayet

That Council:

1.       Endorse the public exhibition of the draft Parkes Shire Destination Management Plan, appended at Annexure A, for a period of 28 days.

2.       Receive a further report concerning the adoption of the draft Parkes Shire Destination Management Plan following conclusion of the public exhibition period.

Carried

 

14.2       Adoption of the draft Operational Plan and Budget 2024-25

Resolved  OCM 176/24

Moved:       Cr William Jayet

Seconded:  Cr Ken Keith OAM

That Council:

1.       Receive and consider the six submissions received on the draft Operational Plan and Budget 2024-25, appended at Annexure A, and request the General Manager respond to the external submissions received.

2.       Pursuant to section 405 of the Local Government Act 1993, adopt the draft Operational Plan 2024-25, including the 2024-25 Statement of Revenue Policy incorporating the annual budget and Schedule of Fees and Charges, appended at Annexure A.

3.       Pursuant to clause 211(2) of the Local Government General Regulation 2021, approve expenditure and vote funds as detailed in the Operational Plan and Budget 2024-25.

Carried

 

14.3       Adoption of amended Financial Assistance Policy

Resolved  OCM 177/24

Moved:       Cr Jacob Cass

Seconded:  Cr Marg Applebee

That Council:

1.       Adopt the amended Financial Assistance Policy for inclusion in Council's Policy Register and publication on Council's website.

Carried

 

14.4       Events Financial Assistance Program

Resolved  OCM 178/24

Moved:       Cr Jacob Cass

Seconded:  Cr Marg Applebee

That:

1.       Council endorses the Events Financial Assistance Program, incorporating the Guidelines appended at Annexure A, for implementation from 1 July 2024. 

Carried

 

14.5       Request to use Peak Hill TI Fund to develop a Maserplan for the Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Reserve.

Resolved  OCM 179/24

Moved:       Cr Louise O'Leary

Seconded:  Cr Daniel Weber

That Council:

1.       Approve the transfer of up to $20,000 from the Peak Hill Town Improvement Reserve to fund the development of a Masterplan for the Peak Hill Flora and Fauna Reserve, to be expended the 2024/2025 Financial Year.

Carried

 


 

 

14.6       Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Determination of Councillor Annual Fees for 2024/25

Resolved  OCM 180/24

Moved:       Cr William Jayet

Seconded:  Cr Marg Applebee

That Council:

1.       Receive and note Circular 24-08 advising of the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal 2024 Determination appended at Annexure A.

2.       Receive and note the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal Annual Determination Report appended at Annexure B.

3.       Pursuant to section 248 of the Local Government 1993, fix and determine the annual fee payable to the Councillors of Parkes Shire Council for the 2024/25 financial year effective from 01 July 2024, at the upper limit for a Rural Large Council.

4.       Pursuant to section 249 of the Local Government Act 1993, fix and determine the annual fee payable to the Mayor of Parkes Shire Council for the 2024/05 financial year effective from 01 July 2024, at the upper limit for a Rural Large Council.

Carried

 

15          Reports of the Director Infrastructure and Sustainability

15.1       Major Projects and Current Works Report - Infrastructure and Sustainability

Resolved  OCM 181/24

Moved:       Cr William Jayet

Seconded:  Cr George Pratt

That Council:

1.       Receive and note the Infrastructure and Strategic Futures Major Projects and Current Works Report for June 2024, appended at Annexure A.

Carried

 


 

 

16          Reports of the Director Operations

16.1       Transfer of Management of Crown Reserve - Tullamore Cemetery

Resolved  OCM 182/24

Moved:       Cr Louise O'Leary

Seconded:  Cr Daniel Weber

That:

1.       Council agree to the transfer of Crown Reserve 49261 known as Tullamore Cemetery from Lachlan Shire Management to Parkes Shire Council Management.

2.       That the seal of Council be affixed if required to facilitate the transfer.

Carried

At 2:49 pm, Cr Jacob Cass left the meeting.

At 2:50 pm, Cr Jacob Cass rejoined the meeting.

16.2       Draft Plans of Management for Community Land

Resolved  OCM 183/24

Moved:       Cr Marg Applebee

Seconded:  Cr Louise O'Leary

That:

1.       Endorse the Draft Plans of Management and place on public exhibition for 28 days.

2.       Consult directly with appropriate local stakeholders.

3.       Following exhibition of the plans, necessary amendments will be made to the document which will be subsequently reported back to Council for final adoption.

Carried

 

16.3       Major Projects and Current Works - Operations

Resolved  OCM 184/24

Moved:       Cr Marg Applebee

Seconded:  Cr William Jayet

That Council:

1.   Receive and note the Operations Major Projects and Current Works Report for June 2024, appended at Annexure A.

Carried

 

17          Reports of the Director Planning and Community Services

17.1       Internment Services Levy - Cemeteries and Crematoria NSW

Resolved  OCM 185/24

Moved:       Cr Marg Applebee

Seconded:  Cr Ken Keith OAM

That:

1.       Council receive and note the information.

Carried

 

At 3:08 pm, Andrew Francis left the meeting.

 

17.2       2024 Parkes Shire Council Cultural Grants

Resolved  OCM 186/24

Moved:       Cr Marg Applebee

Seconded:  Cr William Jayet

That:

1.       Council approves the following allocation of the PSC Cultural Grants recommended by the Community, Liveability and Access Committee:

·        Parkes Wiradjuri Language Group Inc (auspicing the Parkes NAIDOC Committee) receive $3000 to support the 2024 Parkes Community NAIDOC Day

·        Parkes Pottery Group Inc receive $2,100 for the delivery of children's pottery workshops

·        The Suburban Review Inc receive $2,000 for the delivery of a Cuplet Poetry Night

·        Trundle Bush Tucker Day Inc receive $1,500 for the Ranger Nick cultural performance at the 2024 Trundle Bush Tucker Day

·        Currajong Disability Services receive $1,400 to support the Learn Country & Culture project.

Carried

 

17.3       May 2024 Building Statistics Update

Resolved  OCM 187/24

Moved:       Cr Louise O'Leary

Seconded:  Cr Daniel Weber

That:

1.       Receive and note the May 2024 Building Statistics Report.

Carried

 

18          Notices of Motion/Questions with Notice

Nil

19          Confidential Matters

Resolved  OCM 188/24

Moved:       Cr Marg Applebee

Seconded:  Cr Jacob Cass

That Ordinary Council Meeting:

1.       Moves into Closed Session to deal with the matters below, which are classified as confidential under section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993 for the reasons specified:

19.1       Construction of Causeways and Culvert (PSC2024/020)

This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) - a of the Local Government Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors).

Further it is considered that discussions of this matter in open Council would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it would prejudice Council's ability to secure the optimum outcome for the community.

19.2       Hire of Plant and Equipment (PSC2024/072)

This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) - a of the Local Government Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors).

Further it is considered that discussions of this matter in open Council would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it would prejudice Council's ability to secure the optimum outcome for the community.

19.3       Crushing of Gravel (PSC2024/073)

This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) - d(i) of the Local Government Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

Further it is considered that discussions of this matter in open Council would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it would prejudice Council's ability to secure the optimum outcome for the community.

19.4       Supply and Delivery of Readymix Concrete (2024/084)

This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) - a of the Local Government Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors).

Further it is considered that discussions of this matter in open Council would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it would prejudice Council's ability to secure the optimum outcome for the community.

19.5       PSC2024 088 Building Better Regions - Bore 9 Casing, Procurement and Drilling

This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) - d(i) of the Local Government Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

Further it is considered that discussions of this matter in open Council would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it would prejudice Council's ability to secure the optimum outcome for the community.

19.6       2024 Community Financial Assistance Grants - Leasing and Licensing

This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) - d(ii) of the Local Government Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council.

Further it is considered that discussions of this matter in open Council would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it would prejudice Council's ability to secure the optimum outcome for the community.

19.7       Building Better Regions Fund Surface Water Modelling Technical Support Services

This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) - d(i) of the Local Government Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

Further it is considered that discussions of this matter in open Council would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it would prejudice Council's ability to secure the optimum outcome for the community.

2.       Exclude the media and public from the meeting on the basis that the business to be considered is classified as confidential, pursuant to 10A(1), 10(2) and 10A(3) of the Local Government Act 1993.

3.       Withhold reports and correspondence relevant to the subject business be withheld from the media and public as provided by section 11(2) of the Local Government Act 1993.

4.       Make public resolutions made by the Council in Closed Session after the conclusion of the Closed Session, and record such resolutions in the minutes of the Council meeting.

 

Carried

 

At 3:10 pm, the Mayor adjourned the meeting for afternoon tea.

At 3:26 pm, Andrew Francis rejoined the meeting.

At 3:26 pm, the Meeting went into Closed Session.


 

 

Resolved  OCM 189/24

Moved:       Cr Marg Applebee

Seconded:  Cr William Jayet

That Ordinary Council Meeting:

1.       Resume in Open Session and note the Mayor’s report on Confidential Resolutions.

Carried

 

At 4:21 pm, the Council in Closed Session returned to Open Session.

 

 

19.1       Construction of Causeways and Culvert (PSC2024/020)

Resolved  OCM 190/24

Moved:       Cr Jacob Cass

Seconded:  Cr Louise O'Leary

That:

1.       Council award the contract PSC2024/020 to Dearnu Constructions Pty Ltd.

Carried

 

 

19.2       Hire of Plant and Equipment (PSC2024/072)

Resolved  OCM 191/24

Moved:       Cr George Pratt

Seconded:  Cr Jacob Cass

That:

1.       The Panel recommend that Council accept and adopt the selective panel of plant equipment suppliers PSC2024/072.

2.       Council accepts the proposal that the Contract period was advertised as a One (1) year term with additional Two (2) terms of Twelve (12) months each if Contract performance was met up to a maximum three (3) year Contract term.

Carried

 

At 3:30 pm, Cr Jacob Cass left the meeting.

At 3:33 pm, Cr Jacob Cass rejoined the meeting.


 

 

19.3       Crushing of Gravel (PSC2024/073)

Resolved  OCM 192/24

Moved:       Cr William Jayet

Seconded:  Cr Jacob Cass

That:

1.       The Panel recommend that Council accept the proposal from Denrith Pty Ltd to provide the services outlined in the Contract PSC2024/073 - Crushing of Gravel. 

2.       The assessment found that the best economical value and minimised risk due to ISO Accreditation for Safety AS/NZS 45001 for council is the proposal provided by Denrith Pty Ltd

3.       Council accept the proposal of One (1) year term with additional Two (2) terms of Twelve (12) months each if Contract performance was met up to a maximum three (3) year Contract term. 

Carried

 

 

19.4       Supply and Delivery of Readymix Concrete (2024/084)

Resolved  OCM 193/24

Moved:       Cr Ken Keith OAM

Seconded:  Cr George Pratt

That:

1.       Council accept the proposal from Parkes Ready Mixed Concrete PTY LTD for the Contract PSC2024/084 - Supply and Delivery of Ready-mix Concrete.   

 

2.       Council accepts the proposal that the Contract period was advertised as a One (1) year term with additional Two (2) terms of Twelve (12) months each if Contract performance was met up to a maximum three (3) year Contract term.  

Carried

 


 

 

19.5       PSC2024 088 Building Better Regions - Bore 9 Casing, Procurement and Drilling

Resolved  OCM 194/24

Moved with changes to Item 2:       Cr Jacob Cass

Seconded:                                                 Cr Glenn Wilson

That:

1.       Endorses the RFT Evaluation and endorses that Paul Milne Drilling are nominated as the preferred tenderer for PSC2024/088 Building Better Regions Funding - Bore 9 Casing, Procurement and Drilling scope of works.

2.       Endorses the awarding of the contract to Paul Milne Drilling pending contract execution subject to regulatory approval for the Bore to proceed.

Carried

 

 

19.6       2024 Community Financial Assistance Grants - Leasing and Licensing

Resolved  OCM 195/24

Moved with changes to Item 2:       Cr Neil Westcott

Seconded:                                                 Cr Ken Keith OAM

That:

1.       The M&D Society be charged the original 2021 subsidy and rental payment be $1,304 and increased by CPI annually.

2.       The Generocity Church be charged rental payments of $15,541 and increased by CPI annually.

3.       The Parkes Aero Club be charged rental payments of $7,425 for the Hangar and the rent be increased by CPI annually.

4.       The Parkes Potters Group be charged the current rental payments of $2,956 and increased by CPI annually.

5.       Parkes Aviation be advised that they are not eligible for a Subsidy.

Carried

 


 

 

At 4:14 pm, Logan Hignett left the meeting.

At 4:17 pm, Logan Hignett rejoined the meeting.

 

19.7       Building Better Regions Fund Surface Water Modelling Technical Support Services

Resolved  OCM 196/24

Moved:       Cr Jacob Cass

Seconded:  Cr Ken Keith OAM

That:

1.       Council endorses continued engagement of BG&E Pty Ltd to progress Surface Water Modelling Technical Support Services through 2024 noting the engagement value.

Carried

 

20          Report of Confidential Resolutions

In accordance with clauses 14.22 and 14.23 of Council's Code of Meeting Practice, resolutions passed during a meeting, or a part of a meeting that is closed to the public must be made public by the Chairperson as soon as practicable.  Such resolutions must be recorded in the publicly available minutes of the meeting.

 

21          Conclusion of Meeting

The meeting concluded at 4:23 pm.

 

 

 

This is the final page of the minutes comprising 25 pages numbered 1 to 25 of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 18 June 2024 and confirmed on Tuesday, 23 July 2024.

 

                                                                                        

 

 

MAYOR