24-07-2023
Apologies
An apology was received from Clr Jo Marshall, Clr Nathan McDonald and Clr Lauren Woodbridge participated via Video Link.
Mayoral Minute
Council received and noted the activities attended by the Mayor in the period since the last Monthly Ordinary Meeting of Council.
Reports received and noted
- Development Statistics Report
- Works in Progress – Construction and Maintenance
- Investments for the month of June 2023
- Bank Balance and Reconciliation – June 2023
- Rates and Charges Outstanding for the month of June 2023
- Grants Report
- Action Summary – Council Decisions
Revocation of Dangerous Dog Orders 6630 Abercrombie Road Tuena
Council revoked the dangerous dog declaration as issued by Liverpool City Council issued against the Female Border Collie (Microchip No. 943094320461950) and the Female
Beagle/Pointer (Microchip No. 953010001334833).
Adoption of Council-related Development Application Conflict of Interest Policy
Council adopted the draft policy for Council-related Development Application Conflict of Interest.
Review of Gravel Quarries Policy
Council adopted the Gravel Quarries Policy.
Review of Complaints Policy and Procedure
Council adopted the reviewed Complaints Policy and Procedure.
Delivery Program Review
Council adopted the Delivery Program Review for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023.
Review of Media Policy
Council adopts the reviewed Model Media Policy.
Review of GIPA Agency Information Guide
Council adopted the updated Agency Information Guide.
Review of Government Information Public Access Policy
Council adopted the reviewed Government Information (Public Access) Policy.
Integrated Planning and Reporting – Update of Upper Lachlan Community Strategic Plan after community engagement
Council resolved, in accordance with the Integrated Planning and Reporting Guidelines and requirements of Section 402 and Sections 8A-8C, of the Local Government Act 1993, to participate in a Canberra Region Joint Organisation regionally coordinated project to refresh the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2042 in collaboration with the member councils.
Council also resolved, in accordance with the Integrated Planning and Reporting Guidelines, to undertake community engagement on the Community Strategic Plan Towards 2042 refresh project prior to the Local Government Election, which is to be held in September 2024.
2022/2023 Library Asset Replacement from Internal Restricted Reserve
Council approved the 2022/2023 transfer of funds from the Library Services internal restricted cash reserve fund totalling $13,545 for the expense of the Gunning Library heating system asset replacement
Review of Preparation of Meeting Agendas Policy
Council adopted the reviewed Preparation of Meeting Agendas Policy.
Review of Presentations to Council Policy
Council adopted the reviewed Presentations to Council Policy.
Reports from Committees for the month of July 2023
- Tuena Hall and Recreation Area Committee – Minutes – 21 June 2023
- Taralga Wind Farm Consultation Committee – Minutes from meeting held 5 July 2023.
- Council adopted Item 4.1 Prioritisation of Project Submissions for 2022/2023.
| PROJECT | AMOUNT |
| Taralga Golf Club | $14,999.00 |
| Taralga Historical Society | $15,000.00 |
| Taralga Community Medical Assoc. Inc. | $22,000.00 |
| Taralga & District Showground & Recreation Co-op | $18,700.00 |
| Taralga & District Showground & Recreation Co-op | $14,193.46 |
| Taralga Australia Day Rodeo Committee | $22,605.54 |
| Taralga Sports Club | $47,144.00 |
| Golspie Progress and Landcare Association Inc | $67,441.00 |
| Taralga Playgroup | $700.00 |
| TOTAL | $222,283.00 |
- Crookwell District Art Gallery – Minutes from meeting held May 2023.
- Crookwell District Art Gallery – Minutes from meeting held June 2023.
CONFIDENTIAL SESSION
Tourism and Events Update
Council received and noted the Economic Development and Tourism report.
Council approved the 2022/2023 transfer of funds from the Tourism Services internal restricted cash reserve fund totalling $69,803 for the expense of the Reconnecting Regional NSW events and Crookwell Country Weekend event.
Council approved the transfer of funds from unrestricted cash reserves totalling $63,273 for the expense of the Reconnecting Regional NSW events and Crookwell Country Weekend event.
Procurement of one new light vehicle
Council resolved to increase the 2023/24 plant replacement program budget by $8,000 (excl. GST) to enable the purchase of a replacement vehicle for the new CEO, the $8,000 to be funded from unrestricted cash reserves.
106-108 Goulburn Street Crookwell – Lot DP314755
Council resolved to consider the sale of the former Westpac Bank House building at 106-108 Goulburn Street Crookwell, Lot 1 DP 314755. Council will seek an EOI for the former Westpac Bank House for a market appraisal and best use option by an agent, including an agent with Commercial property experience.
The Meeting closed at 3:24 PM. Next meeting to be held on 17 August, 2023.