CONFIRMED MINUTES
OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD REMOTELY
USING AUDIO VISUAL LINKS, AUDIO STREAMED ON THE
COUCIL WEBSITE AND
IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS ON MONDAY 31 MARCH 2025 AT 7:00 PM
NATIONAL ANTHEM
The meeting opened with the National Anthem.
WEBCASTING STATEMENT
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Todd Carney read a
statement advising that Council Meetings are recorded and webcast.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Todd Carney read an
Acknowledgement of Country.
PRAYER
The Council Prayer was
read by Rev Christine Bayliss-Kelly.
PRESENT
His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Todd Carney, Deputy Mayor,
Councillor Ross Fowler OAM and Councillors Libby Austin, Kirstie Boerst, Robin
Cook, Sue Day, Glenn Gardiner, Sabbie Kaur, Hollie McLean, Edwin Mifsud, Reece
Nuttall, Vanessa Pollak, Faithe Skinner, Garion Thain and John Thain.
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APOLOGIES
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There were no
apologies.
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CONFIRMATION
OF MINUTES - Ordinary Meeting - 3 March 2025
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58 RESOLVED
on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Robin Cook
that the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of 3 March 2025 be confirmed.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations
of interest
Reports of Committees
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1 Report
and Recommendations of the Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting held on 19
February 2025
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RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garion Thain seconded Councillor Sabbie
Kaur that the recommendations contained in the Report and
Recommendations of the Heritage Advisory Committee meeting held on 19
February, 2025 be adopted.
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DELIVERY PROGRAM REPORTS
Outcome
2 - We are welcoming, healthy, happy and connected
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1 Request
for Major Event Sponsorship - Paddle Australia Limited
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60 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Reece Nuttall seconded Councillor Faithe Skinner
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Request for Major Event Sponsorship -
Paddle Australia Limited be received.
2. Council
endorse sponsorship funding of $100,000 (exc. GST) plus value in kind
marketing opportunities to Paddle Australia Limited in support of the 2025
ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships.
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2 Grant
Acceptance - Transport for NSW - Open Streets Program 2025-28
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61 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Reece Nuttall seconded Councillor Faithe Skinner
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Grant Acceptance - Transport for NSW -
Open Streets Program 2025-28 be received.
2. Council
endorse the acceptance of up to $350,000 (exc. GST) from Transport for NSW
through the Open Streets Program 2025-28 if successful.
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Outcome
4 - We manage and improve our built environment
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3 PCC2025-253
Castlereagh Hall Heritage Termite Repairs
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62 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Reece Nuttall
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on PCC2025-253 Castlereagh Hall Heritage
Termite Repairs be received.
2. The
tender from Cranebrook Constructions, for the amount of $389,411.00
(excluding GST) be accepted to undertake Castlereagh Hall Heritage Termite
Repairs, Castlereagh.
3. Variations
and amendments that do not materially alter the original scope of the
contract be managed under the existing Penrith City Council financial
delegations within the approved budgets.
4. The
General Manager be authorised to sign all necessary legal documents in
relation to this matter.
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4 Update
on Coreen Avenue Intersection Upgrade Project
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63 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Reece Nuttall
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Update on Coreen Avenue Intersection
Upgrade Project be received.
2. Council
notes the revised scope of works and accept the funding offered by TfNSW to
the value of $13,162,844 to deliver the upgrade of four priority
intersections on Coreen Avenue and an ancillary roundabout at Hickeys Lane,
Penrith.
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Outcome
5 - We have open and collaborative leadership
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5 Summary
of Investments and Banking for the period 1 February 2025 - 28 February 2025
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RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor
Reece Nuttall
That:
1. The
information contained in the report on Summary of Investments and Banking for
the period 1 February 2025 - 28 February 2025 be received
2. The
Council’s Cash Book and Bank Statements have been reconciled as at 28
February 2025.
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URGENT BUSINESS
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UB 1 Zonta’s
Annual Birthing Kits Project
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Councillor Hollie McLean Councillor Robin
Cook requested that an amount of $1000 from each Ward’s voted works be
donated to Zontas’s Annual Birthing Kits project.
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65 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Robin Cook seconded Councillor Sabbie Kaur that the matter be
brought forward and dealt with as a matter of urgency.
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His Workship the Mayor, Councillor Todd Carney ruled that
the matter was urgent and
should be dealt with at the meeting.
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66 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Robin Cook
seconded Councillor Sabbie Kaur that the amount of $1,000 from each
Ward’s voted works be donated to Zontas’s Annual Birthing Kits
project.
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UB 2 'Celebrating
Our Seniors' Afternoon Tea
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Councillor Hollie McLean requested that
an amount from the South Ward be donated to support the Annual
‘Celebrating Our Seniors’ Afternoon Tea at Kingswood High School.
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67 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Hollie McLean
seconded Councillor Sue Day that the matter be brought forward and dealt with
as a matter of urgency.
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His Workship the Mayor, Councillor Todd Carney ruled that
the matter was urgent and
should be dealt with at the meeting.
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68 RESOLVED on the MOTION of
Councillor Hollie McLean seconded Councillor Sue Day that the amount of $500
from the South Ward be donated to support the Annual ‘Celebrating Our
Seniors’ Afternoon Tea at Kingswood High School.
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UB 3 Police
Officer of the Year Event
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Councillor Garion Thain requested that an
amount of $1000 from each Ward’s Voted Works be donated to Rotary to
assist its 2025 Police Officer of the Year Event.
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69 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Garion Thain
seconded Councillor Reece Nuttall that the matter be brought forward and
dealt with as a matter of urgency.
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His Workship the Mayor, Councillor Todd Carney ruled that
the matter was urgent and
should be dealt with at the meeting.
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70 RESOLVED on the
MOTION of Councillor Garion Thain seconded Councillor Reece Nuttall that the
amount of $1000 from each Ward’s Voted Works be donated to Rotary to
assist its 2025 Police Officer of the Year Event.
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UB 4 Leave
of Absence
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Councillor Libby Austin requested a leave
of absence from 6 April to 30 April 2025.
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71 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Libby Austin
seconded Councillor John Thain.
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His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Todd Carney ruled that
the matter was urgent and
should be dealt with at the meeting.
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72 RESOLVED on the
MOTION of Councillor Libby Austin seconded Councillor John Thain that
Councillor Libby Austin be granted leave of absence from 6 April to 30 April
2025.
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UB 5 Sydney
West Charity Lunch
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Councillor Ross Fowler OAM requested that
an amount of $1000 from each Ward’s Voted Works be donated to the
Sydney West Charity Lunch which benefits Salvation Army and Ted Noffs
Foundation.
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73 RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler
OAM seconded Councillor Reece Nuttall.
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His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Todd Carney ruled that
the matter was urgent and
should be dealt with at the meeting.
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74 RESOLVED on the
MOTION of Councillor Ross Fowler OAM seconded Councillor Reece Nuttall that
the amount of $1000 be donated to the Sydney West Charity Lunch which
benefits Salvation Army and Ted Noffs Foundation.
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There being no further business the Chairperson declared the
meeting closed the time being 7:10pm.
I certify that these 4 pages
are the Confirmed Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Penrith City Council held
on 31 March 2025.
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Chairperson
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