SNOWY MONARO REGIONAL COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY BOMBALA
Published on 16 September 2022
SNOWY MONARO REGIONAL Council Meeting SUMMARY
BOMBALA: THURSDAY 15 September 2022
Attendance: Councillor Summers and Councillor Hanna were online.
Councillor Castellari was an apology – accepted by all councillors.
There were three presentations in the public forum:
Mick Newman - voting delegates for the 2022 LGNSW Annual Conference
Daniel James - DA 10.2022.60.1 – Multi Dwelling Housing (4 units) & Strata Subdivision at 30 Kunama Drive, East Jindabyne
Carlo Botto - Monaro Rail Trail - Potential Construction Funding Grant Applications
There were no recommendations from Workforce nor any committee reports.
Matters dealt with by exception at the pre briefing session were:
7.1 - Adoption of minutes from Ordinary Council Meeting held on 18 August 2022.
7.2 - Adoption of minutes from Closed Session of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 18 August 2022.
9.1.2 Regional Housing Fund - Kalkite Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade - successful grant application notification
That Council:
A. Receive and note the advice of the successful grant application for the amount of $1,400,000 under the NSW Regional Housing Fund for the delivery of the Kalkite Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade.
B. Reduce the 2022-2023 budget by $500,000 and allocate these funds to the 2023-2024 budget year.
9.3.1. Minutes from Management and Advisory Committees
That Council
A. Receive the minutes of the Cooma North Ridge Reserve Advisory Committee; and
B. Receive the minutes of the Bombala Exhibition Ground Management Committee.
9.3.5 Road Naming for subdivision of 10 Jindabyne Road, Berridale
That Council
A. Endorse the names Higgins Circuit, Hyles Street and Try Street to go to the Geographical Names Board for pre-approval.
B. Endorse the name Higgins Circuit, Hyles Street and Try Street to be publicly advertised for a period of 28 days.
9.3.8 - Road Naming Proposal - Biilmann Close
That Council approve the name Biilmann Close for gazettal by the Geographical Names Board.
9.3.9 – NSW Open Space Charter
That Council agree to become a signatory to the NSW Public Spaces Charter.
9.5 Executive Office
9.5.1 Ordinary Council Resolution Number Duplicate Issue
That Council:
A. Note the duplication errors within the 28 June 2021 Extraordinary Council Meeting and 15 July 2021 Council Meeting Minutes resolution numbering, and
B. Approve the amendment to the duplicate resolution numbers to include the addition of ‘A’ in order to create an individual specific resolution number.
9.5.2 Resolution Action Sheet Update
That Council receive the resolution update for the period ending August 2022.
9.5.3 Answers to Questions with Notice
That Council receive the answers to questions with notice for the period ending August 2022.
14.1 Legal Actions and Potential Claims Against SMRC as at 31 August 2022
That Council receive and note the information in the Legal Actions and Potential Claims Against SMRC as at 31 August 2022 report.
Discussed at the meeting were
Planning and Development Matters
8.1 - Development Application 10.2022.60.1 Multi Dwelling Housing (4 Units) & Strata Subdivision
That Council, pursuant to section 4.16(1)(b) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (as amended) refuse DA 10.2022.60.1 for a Multi Dwelling Housing & Strata Subdivision, on Lot 1 DP 1228821 30C Kunama Drive EAST JINDABYNE for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development and design does not meet the site suitability, social impact and public interest tests of 4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
2. The development will have an unacceptable visual impact, as the built form and scale is out of character with the existing character of the area and will have an unreasonable and undesirable effect on the surrounding area.
3. The design of the proposed development is not suitable and does not meet the objective of Zone RU5 of the Snowy River LEP 2013 being to protect and conserve the historical significance, character and scenic quality of rural village settings.
4. The design of the proposed development is not suitable and does not meet the following requirements of clause 7.2 Terrestrial Biodiversity, in the Snowy River LEP2013, including Clauses (3)(b), (4)(a) (b) and (c).
5. The development as presented in the application does not adequately meet the development standards of the Snowy River DCP 2013, including Chapter C2 (6.1,2.1-1, 2.1-5, 2.1-6, 2.2), Chapter C3 (5 & 6), Chapter C10, Chapter D1 (1.1-1, 1.1-4,1.3-1, 1.4-2, 1.4-3, 1.4-4, 1.4-6, 1.4-8 & 1.6-2(b) & (d)).
DEFERRED - UNANIMOUS
8.2 - Planning Proposal - 56 Hilldowns Road, Kalkite
That Council:
A. Submit the planning proposal to the Minister of Planning for a gateway determination.
B. Advise the Department of Planning and Environment that Council wishes to be issued with an authorisation to use its delegation for the planning proposal.
C. Proceed with consultation on the planning proposal in the event the NSW Department of Planning & Environment issues a gateway determination.
MOVED CR FROLICH, SECONDED CR JOHNSON
PASSED - UNANIMOUS
9.1 Operations
9.1.1 - 2021-2023 Country Passenger Transport Infrastructure Grants Scheme - Successful Application Notification
That Council:
A. Receive and Note the successful application under CTPIGS 2021-23 grant scheme for$85,097.80 for 9 bus shelters within the Monaro Region.
B. Allocate $64,000 to the 2022/23 budget and $21,097.80 to the 2023/2024 budget.
C. Add construction of the following bus shelters to the capital works program within Council’s 2022-2026 Delivery Program and 2022-2023 Operational Plan:
i. Jerrara Drive, East Jindabyne;
ii. Bombala Street, Nimmitabel;
iii. Cooma North Public School, Mittagang Road, Cooma;
iv. Bombala Primary School, Bright Street, Bombala;
v. Bombala High School, Bright Street, Bombala
vi. Monaro High School, Mittagang Road, Cooma;
vii. Eucumbene Road/Kosciuszko Road, Kalkite
viii. Hilltop Road/Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne;
ix. Avonside Road/Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne.
MOVED CR STEWART, SECONDED CR HIGGINS
PASSED - UNANIMOUS
9.2 Finance
9.2.1 Monthly Funds Management Report - August 2022
That Council:
A. Receive the report indicating Council’s cash and investments position as at 31 August2022; and
B. Receive the certificate of the Responsible Accounting Officer.
MOVED CR HOPKINS, SECONDED CR JOHNSON
PASSED - UNANIMOUS
9.2.2 Monthly Budget Review Statement (MBRS) to 31 August 2022
That the Budget Review Statement for the month ended 31 August 2022 be received and the variations noted therein be approved.
MOVED CR SUMMERS, SECONDED CR HOPKINS
PASSED – AGAINST CR WILLIAMSON AND CR FROLICH
9.3.2 North Ridge Reserve Committee Charter
That Council:
A. Adopt the Cooma North Ridge Reserve Committee Charter; and
B. Nominate Councillor Hopkins.
MOVED CR STEWART, SECONDED CR HOPKINS
PASSED – UNANIMOUS
9.3.3 Membership of the Arts and Culture Section 355 Advisory Committee
A. That Council appoint the following community representatives to the Arts and Culture Section 355 Advisory Committee:
A. Ben Eyles
B. Lisa Matthes
C. Sue Haslingden
D. Denise Ferris
E. Andrei Davidoff
F. Ron Dowd.
B. To request the committee to consult with all applicants to develop a strategy for this advisory committee for the next 12 months.
MOVED CR HOPKINS (AMENDMENT PROPOSED), SECONDED CR HANNA
PASSED – AGAINST CR WILLIAMSON, CR STEWART AND CR FROLICH
9.3.4 Draft South East and Tablelands Regional Plan 2041
That Council:
A. Receive and note the draft South East and Tablelands Regional Plan.
B. Authorise CEO to sign Council’s draft submission on the plan aligned with the attached draft.
MOVED CR STEWART, SECONDED CR JOHNSON
Efforts of staff and quality of submission was commended by Cr Davis & Cr Summers.
PASSED – AGAINST CR FROLICH, CR HANNA, CR SUMMERS
9.3.6 Bombala Caretakers Cottage - Refurbishment Estimates
That Council:
A. Demolish the Caretakers’ Cottage at the Bombala Showground.
B. Seek a variation for the remainder of the funds post demolition to address alternative options to be identified by the Bombala Exhibition Ground Project Engagement Group.
MOVED CR BEER, SECONDED CR SUMMERS
MOTION LOST. CRS HIGGINS, SUMMERS, BEER AND DAVID VOTED FOR.
New motion put up by CR STEWART, seconded CR HOPKINS
Foreshadowed motion. That Council:
Accept the quote of $148,913 to renovate the cottage and ensure the spending does not exceed the grant funding.
MOTION PASSED. AGAINST – CRS BEER, DAVIS, HIGGINS AND SUMMERS
9.3.7 - Organisational Performance Report - August 2022
That Council:
A. Defer OP Action Title: 9.3.2.3 PROJECT: To investigate opportunities to employ local people with a disability at ScrapMart tip shops from the 2022-2023 operational plan year to the 2023-2024 operational plan year.
MOVED CR FROLICH, SECONDED CR JOHNSON
Amendments:
B. That the update of the disability inclusion plan currently being undertaken use more inclusive language.
C. Note the progress outlined in the reports.
MOTION PASSED. AGAINST – CRS HIGGINS, HOPKINS
9.3.10 – Consideration of joint ARIC
That Council retain an individual ARIC.
MOVED CR SUMMERS, SECONDED CR HOPKINS
MOTION PASSED. AGAINST – CRS WILLIAMSON AND STEWART
9.4 – Communications
9.4.1 Monaro Rail Trail - Potential Construction Funding Grant Applications
That Council continue to actively support the development of the MRT and seek grant funding for construction of stage 1a (whether in part or in entirety) once the following matters have been resolved to the satisfaction of Council:
A. QPRC and SMRC have entered into all necessary arrangements with TfNSW to ensure that construction can proceed;
B. Annual operational costs, including depreciation, can be funded through Council’s General Fund;
C. QPRC and SMRC have executed an MoU covering planning for, construction and subsequent operation of the proposed Monaro Rail Trail;
D. Full construction costs can be secured from external sources.
E. That Council advise the Cooma Monaro Rail Group, that Council does not support the extension of the tourist train south of Rock Flat.
MOVED CR STEWART, NO SECONDER. AMENDMENT PART E ABOVE ADDED.
THEN SECONDED BY CR JOHNSON. CR BEER REQUESTED TO MOVE INTO COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE MATTERS.
MOTION AMENDED BY CR HOPKINS IN COMMITTEE.
That Council:
A. Continue to provide in principle support to MRT Inc.
B. Request a comprehensive briefing from CMR to Council
C. Continue to work on the development of Queanbeyan to Cooma segment of the proposed rail trail
D. That a report come back to Council to the next meeting
REVISED RECOMMENDATION ABOVE.
MOTION PASSED. CR WILLIAMSON AGAINST.
11. NOTICE OF MOTION
11.1 - Voting delegates for the 2022 LGNSW Annual Conference
That Council nominate Mayor Cr Davis and Cr Summers as its voting delegates for the 2022 LGNSW Annual Conference.
MOVED CR SUMMERS, SECONDED CR JOHNSON
MOTION PASSED. AGAINST: CR WILLIAMSON, CR STEWART AND CR FROLICH
11.2 Notice of Motion to Rescind Resolution - Addition to Financial Sustainability Review Advisory Committee
We hereby give notice of the following motion of rescission:
That Part A of the Council resolution relating to
Minutes No. I22/479
Item No. 11.2 - Title: Financial Sustainability Review – Part A (only)
Passed at the Council meeting held on 21 July 2022;
A. “Endorse the attached Scope of Works as modified for the proposed Financial Sustainability Review”
be and is hereby rescinded.
MOTION LOST.
12. MAYORAL MINUTE(S)
12.1 Motions for LGNSW Conference - (LATE Business Paper item)
That Council submit the following motions to LGNSW for consideration at the LGNSW Annual Conference being held on Sunday 23 October to Tuesday 25 October 2022:
1. That access to the Biosecurity information data base managed by DPI be broadened beyond statutory biosecurity officers to include other appropriate stakeholders such as Landcare, local agronomists and relevant non-government and government agencies.
2. That the NSW Government prioritise working in partnership with regional and rural Councils, especially those with seasonal demands for short term and tourist accommodation, that may include but not be limited to:
a. Removing policy and legislative barriers that prevent incentivising owners putting existing housing into the long term rental market.
b. Working proactively with stakeholders (eg Land Councils) to release more land for housing developments, with 25% allocated to social housing/ key workforce housing (Cooma Model).
c. Fund more social and emergency housing and accommodation.
MOVED MAYOR DAVIS
MOTION PASSED – AGAINST CR STEWART, CR FROLICH AND CR WILLIAMSON
13. QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE – there were no questions with notice.
14. CEO Performance Review was discussed confidentially by councillors.