Agenda, decisions and minutes

Ordinary Council meeting 15 December 2022.

RESOLVED [1/23] (Cadwallader/Rob) that the Minutes of the meeting 15 December 2022 be confirmed as presented.

RESOLVED [1/23] (Cadwallader/Rob) that the Minutes of the meeting 15 December 2022 be confirmed as presented.

Rous County Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which we work and live. We pay our respects to the Elders of the past, present and emerging and acknowledge their continuing connection to Country who will guide us on our shared journey to the future.

Council showed its respect and acknowledged the Traditional Custodians of the Land, of all Elders, on which this meeting took place.

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RESOLVED [2/23] (Bruem/Rob) that Council note the results presented in the Quarterly Budget Review Statement as at 31 December 2022 and authorise the variations to the amounts from those previously estimated.

MOVED (Bruem/Gordon) that Rous write to the Federal Minister for Education expressing disappointment regarding the rejection of the bid for the nature-based study (Australian Research Council Linkage) and requesting continuation with the Study.

On being put to the meeting the Motion was Carried.

RESOLVED [3/23] (Bruem/Gordon) that:

1.    Council note the results presented in the Quarterly Budget Review Statement as at 31 December 2022 and authorise the variations to the amounts from those previously estimated.

2.    Write to the Federal Minister of Education outlining disappointment at the outcome of the ARC research application / bid and strongly recommend that they reconsider their decision not to fund the project.

RESOLVED [2/23] (Bruem/Rob) that Council note the results presented in the Quarterly Budget Review Statement as at 31 December 2022 and authorise the variations to the amounts from those previously estimated.

MOVED (Bruem/Gordon) that Rous write to the Federal Minister for Education expressing disappointment regarding the rejection of the bid for the nature-based study (Australian Research Council Linkage) and requesting continuation with the Study.

On being put to the meeting the Motion was Carried.

RESOLVED [3/23] (Bruem/Gordon) that:

1.    Council note the results presented in the Quarterly Budget Review Statement as at 31 December 2022 and authorise the variations to the amounts from those previously estimated.

2.    Write to the Federal Minister of Education outlining disappointment at the outcome of the ARC research application / bid and strongly recommend that they reconsider their decision not to fund the project.

RESOLVED [4/23] (Cadwallader/Rob) that Council:

a)   In accordance with section 356(1) of the Local Government Act 1993 and its ‘Retail Water Customer Account Assistance’ policy, approve financial assistance as listed in Table 1 of this report.

b)   Receive and note the ‘Retail Water Customer Account Assistance Report’ will cease to be presented to Council.

c)   Receive and note that a bi-annual financial assistance information report will instead be presented to Council.

RESOLVED [4/23] (Cadwallader/Rob) that Council:

a)   In accordance with section 356(1) of the Local Government Act 1993 and its ‘Retail Water Customer Account Assistance’ policy, approve financial assistance as listed in Table 1 of this report.

b)   Receive and note the ‘Retail Water Customer Account Assistance Report’ will cease to be presented to Council.

c)   Receive and note that a bi-annual financial assistance information report will instead be presented to Council.

RESOLVED [5/23] (Rob/Ndiaye) that Council:

1.  Receive and note the submissions report outlining the public exhibition process and outcomes associated with the Scoping Study (Stage 1 of the Richmond River Coastal Management Program).

2.  Endorse finalisation of the Scoping Study as outlined in the submissions report.

RESOLVED[6/23] (Rob/Bruem) that Council:

1. Note there were no public submissions lodged during the public exhibition period.

2. Adopt the ‘Bulk Water Supply Development Servicing Plan’ as tabled at the Council meeting held on 14 December 2022 with implementation of the updated charge from 1 July 2023.

3. Adopt the ‘Retail Water Supply Development Servicing Plan’ as tabled at the Council meeting held on 14 December 2022 with implementation of the charge from 1 July 2023.

RESOLVED [6/23] (Rob/Bruem) that Council:

1. Note there were no public submissions lodged during the public exhibition period.

2. Adopt the ‘Bulk Water Supply Development Servicing Plan’ as tabled at the Council meeting held on 14 December 2022 with implementation of the updated charge from 1 July 2023.

3. Adopt the ‘Retail Water Supply Development Servicing Plan’ as tabled at the Council meeting held on 14 December 2022 with implementation of the charge from 1 July 2023.

RESOLVED [7/23] (Cadwallader/Lyon) that Council revoke the ‘Community Sponsorship and Donations’ policy dated 19 May 2004 attached to the report and any policy revived as a result of the revocation.

RESOLVED [7/23] (Cadwallader/Lyon) that Council revoke the ‘Community Sponsorship and Donations’ policy dated 19 May 2004 attached to the report and any policy revived as a result of the revocation.

RESOLVED[8/23] (Humphrys/Cadwallader) that Council receive and note the following reports:

1. Investments – January 2023

2. Water production and consumption – December 2022

3. Debt write-off information summary

4. Delivery program update - 1 July 2022 to 31 December 2022

5. Reports/actions pending

6. Supply of Industrial Control and Integration Support Contract # RCC1122-0014

RESOLVED[8/23] (Humphrys/Cadwallader) that Council receive and note the following reports:

1. Investments – January 2023

2. Water production and consumption – December 2022

3. Debt write-off information summary

4. Delivery program update - 1 July 2022 to 31 December 2022

5. Reports/actions pending

6. Supply of Industrial Control and Integration Support Contract # RCC1122-0014

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RESOLVED [9/23] (Cadwallader/Humphrys) that Council move into Closed Council to consider the following matter and the meeting be closed to members of the public and press based on the grounds detailed below:

RESOLVED [9/23] (Cadwallader/Humphrys) that Council move into Closed Council to consider the following matter and the meeting be closed to members of the public and press based on the grounds detailed below:

Section 10A(2)(d) commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed: i) prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it.

RESOLVED [11/23] (Bruem/Cadwallader) that Council:

1.   Accept the schedule of rates tender submitted by SAFEgroup Automation Pty Ltd for a period of up to 5 years.

2.   Approve an upper limit contract value of up to $750,000 ex GST per year.

RESOLVED [11/23] (Bruem/Cadwallader) that Council:

1.   Accept the schedule of rates tender submitted by SAFEgroup Automation Pty Ltd for a period of up to 5 years.

2.   Approve an upper limit contract value of up to $750,000 ex GST per year.

Nil.

Meeting closed at 11.06am