CONFIRMED MINUTES
OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL
HELD REMOTELY USING AUDIO VISUAL LINKS, AUDIO STREAMED ON THE
COUNCIL WEBSITE AND IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ON WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 2024 AT 7:00PM
NATIONAL ANTHEM
The meeting opened with the National Anthem.
PRAYER
The Council Prayer was read by Head of Governance, Adam
Beggs.
OATH AND AFFIRMATION
The General Manager, Andrew Moore conducted the Oath and
Affirmation of Office.
The following Councillors undertook the Oath of Office:
Councillors Ross Fowler OAM, Glenn Gardiner, Reece Nuttall,
Vanessa Pollak and Faithe Skinner.
The following Councillor undertook the Affirmation of
Office:
Councillors Libby Austin, Kristie Boerst, Robin Cook, Todd
Carney, Sue Day, Sabbie Kaur, Hollie McLean, Edwin Mifsud, Garion Thain and John
Thain.
WEBCASTING STATEMENT
The General Manager, Andrew Moore read a statement advising
that Council Meetings are recorded and webcast.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The General Manager, Andrew Moore read an Acknowledgement of
Country.
PRESENT – IN PERSON
Councillors Todd Carney, Ross Fowler OAM, Libby Austin,
Kirstie Boerst, Robin Cook, Sue Day, Sabbie Kaur, Hollie McLean, Edwin Mifsud,
Reece Nuttall, Vanessa Pollak, Faithe Skinner, Garion Thain and John Thain.
PRESENT – ATTENDED REMOTELY
Councillor Glenn Gardiner.
DELIVERY PROGRAM
REPORTS
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Procedural
Motion
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236 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM that
Item 1 – Election of Mayor now be brought forward for
consideration.
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Outcome
5 - We have open and collaborative leadership
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1 Election
of Mayor
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RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Ross
Fowler OAM
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Election of Mayor be received
2. Open
voting be used as the method of election for the Office of Mayor.
The Returning Officer, (General
Manager) Andrew Moore conducted the election of the Mayor.
The Returning Officer
indicated that he had received one (1) nomination for the position of
Mayor and asked whether there
were any other nominations. No other nominations were
forthcoming.
The Returning Officer declared
Councillor Todd Carney duly elected unopposed as Mayor
until the next Mayoral
election.
The Chairperson, (General
Manager) Andrew Moore, placed the Mayoral Chains on
Councillor Todd Carney and
Councillor Todd Carney took the chair, the time being 7:11
pm.
His Worship the Mayor,
Councillor Todd Carney, thanked his colleagues for their support.
Councillors John Thain, Ross Fowler OAM, Garion Thain,
Hollie McLean and Libby Austin congratulated the Mayor on his election.
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APOLOGIES
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There were no apologies.
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CONFIRMATION
OF MINUTES - Ordinary Meeting - 26 August 2024
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238 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM that
the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of 26 August 2024 be confirmed.
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DECLARATIOS OF INTEREST
There were no Declarations of Interest.
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2 Election
of Deputy Mayor
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239
RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Sue Day
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Election of Deputy Mayor be received
2. Council appoint
a deputy mayor.
3. In the
event of more than one councillor being nominated, Council determine the
method of election for the office of deputy mayor to be by open voting.
4. In
accordance with Section 231 (2) of the Local Government Act 1993, the term of
office of the deputy mayor be for one year.
His Worship the Mayor,
Councillor Todd Carney, handed over to the Returning Officer,
(General Manager) Andrew Moore,
to conduct the election of the Deputy Mayor.
The Returning Officer
indicated that he had received one (1) nomination for the position of
Deputy Mayor and asked whether
there were any other nominations. No other nominations
were forthcoming.
The Returning Officer declared
Councillor Ross Fowler OAM duly elected unopposed as Deputy Mayor until the
next deputy mayoral election.
Councillors John Thain, Hollie
McLean and Reece Nuttall congratulated the Deputy Mayor on his election.
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3 Councillor
Fees
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240 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Ross Fowler OAM
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Councillor Fees be received.
2. Mayor,
Deputy Mayor and Councillors fees be set at the maximum level as outlined in
this report.
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4 Optional
Countback Election to Fill a Casual Vacancy
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241 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Libby Austin
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Optional Countback Election to Fill a
Casual Vacancy be received.
2. Council,
pursuant to section 291A(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1993, declare that
casual vacancies occurring in the office of a councillor within 18 months
after the last ordinary election of councillors for the Council on 14
September 2024 for North and South Wards, are to be filled by a countback of
votes cast at that election for the office in accordance with section 291A of
the Act and directs the General Manager to notify the Electoral Commissioner
for NSW of Council’s decision within 7 days of this decision.
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5 Hawkesbury
River County Council Election
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242 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Garion Thain
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Hawkesbury River County Council
Election be received.
2. Council
appoint two Councillors to represent Council on the Hawkesbury River County
Council.
His Worship the Mayor,
Councillor Todd Carney, handed over to the Returning Officer,
(General Manager) Andrew Moore,
to conduct the election for Council’s
representation on Hawkesbury
River County Council.
The Returning Officer
indicated that he had received three (2) nominations for the (2)
positions of representative on
Hawkesbury River County Council and asked whether there were any other
nominations. No other nominations were forthcoming.
The Returning Officer declared
Councillors Todd Carney and Glenn Gardiner
elected unopposed as
Council’s representatives on Hawkesbury River County Council.
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6 CivicRisk
Mutual Limited - Council Representatives
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243 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor John Thain seconded Councillor Sue Day
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on CivicRisk Mutual Limited - Council Representatives
be received
2. Council
appoint Councillor Ross Fowler OAM as its Member Representative of CivicRisk
Mutual Limited and the General Manager or their nominee for the term of
Council.
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7 Local
Government NSW Annual Conference 2024
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244 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor John Thain
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Local Government NSW Annual Conference
2024 be received.
2. Council
nominate Councillors Libby Austin, Todd Carney, Ross Fowler OAM, Glenn
Gardiner, Sabbie Kaur, Hollie McLean, Reece Nuttall, Vanessa Pollak and
Garion as it’s voting delegates for motions to attend the 2024 LGNSW
Conference being held at Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference
Centre from 17 - 19 November 2024.
3. Council authorise
any further councillor observers to attend the 2024 LGNSW Annual Conference.
4. Leave of
absence be granted as appropriate for those Councillors attending the
conference.
5. Council
note the motions as outlined in the report that have been previously endorsed
and forwarded to LGNSW.
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URGENT BUSINESS
Councillors Garion Thain, Reece Nuttall, Libby Austin,
Hollie McLean, Kristie Boerst, John Thain, Sue Day, Ross Fowler OAM, Glenn
Gardiner and Robin Cook made statements reflecting on their election to
Council.
There being no further business the Chairperson declared the
meeting closed the time being 7:58pm.
I certify that these 4 pages
are the Confirmed Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Penrith City Council held
on 9 October 2024.
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Chairperson
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