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PRESENT:
Her Worship the Mayor, Councillor Downey,
Councillors Kuskoff, Winterbottom, Nguyen, Waud, Stromborg,
Golledge, Tadros, Najjar, Parker
APOLOGIES
Councillors Daniel and Asfour
HER WORSHIP THE MAYOR DECLARED THE MEETING OPEN AT
6.00 P.M.
REF:
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
(1063)
CLR. NAJJAR:/CLR. STROMBORG
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 24
March 2015 be adopted.
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SECTION 2:
(1064)
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
CLR. PARKER:/CLR. NAJJAR
RESOLVED that Leave of Absence be granted to Clrs Asfour and Daniel
due to personal business.
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HER WORSHIP THE MAYOR ADVISED THAT CLR TADROS
CONTACTED AND ADVISED HE WAS DELAYED AND WOULD
ATTEND THE MEETING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
SECTION 3:
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST OR NON-PECUNIARY
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Nil
SECTION 4:
MAYORAL MINUTES
ITEM 4.1
ANZAC CENTENARY COMMEMORATIONS
(1065)
CLR. DOWNEY
RESOLVED that Council congratulate and thank the organisers of the
Bankstown Anzac Centenary Commemoration events.
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ITEM 4.2
NSW LOCAL GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS
(1066)
CLR. DOWNEY
RESOLVED that the Mayoral Minute be received.
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ITEM 4.3
CLUB MOUNT LEWIS CHARITY LUNCHEON
(1067)
CLR. DOWNEY
RESOLVED that Council support the request from Club Mount Lewis to
support its charity fundraising luncheon for the Royal Flying Doctors Service
of Australia by taking a table of 10 (cost $800) and offer a $200 cash prize for
one of the raffles at the event. The total funds of $1,000 be made available
from Council’s Section 356 Financial Assistance Budget.
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SECTION 5:
PLANNING MATTERS
ITEM 5.1
EXHIBITION OF BANKSTOWN DCP 2015 (AMENDMENT NO. 1)
(1068)
CLR. NAJJAR:/CLR. PARKER
RESOLVED that
1.
Council adopt Bankstown Development Control
(Amendment No. 1) as shown in Attachment A.
Plan
2015
2.
Bankstown Development Control Plan 2015 (Amendment No. 1) is to
come into effect on the date specified in the public notice and is to apply
to development applications lodged on or after this date.
3.
Council exhibit Draft Bankstown Development Control Plan 2015
(Amendment No. 2) as shown in Attachment B, and this matter be
reported to Council following the exhibition period.
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For:-
Clrs Downey, Kuskoff, Najjar, Stromborg, Waud, Winterbottom,
Golledge, Nguyen and Parker
Against:-
Nil
ITEM 5.2
EXHIBITION OF THE WEIGAND AVENUE AND CBD
RECLASSIFICATIONS PLANNING PROPOSAL
(1069)
CLR. STROMBORG:/CLR. GOLLEDGE
RESOLVED that
1.
Council adopts the Weigand Avenue and CBD Reclassifications
planning proposal as shown in Attachment A.
2.
Council forwards the Weigand Avenue and CBD Reclassifications
planning proposal to the Department of Planning & Environment to be
published on the NSW legislation website.
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For:-
Clrs Downey, Kuskoff, Najjar, Stromborg, Waud, Winterbottom,
Golledge, Nguyen and Parker
Against:-
Nil
SECTION 6:
REPORT OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
ITEM 6.1
2015-16 DRAFT OPERATIONAL PLAN, BUDGET AND FEES AND
CHARGES
(1070)
CLR. WINTERBOTTOM:/CLR. NAJJAR
RESOLVED that
1.
In accordance with Section 405 of the Local Government Act, 1993
Council resolve to place on public exhibition for a minimum period of
28 days and submissions be invited in respect of the Draft Operational
Plan 2015-16, which includes the draft 2015-16 Budget and the draft
2015-16 Schedule of Fees & Charges. These documents detail:
(i)
4-Year Financial Plan 2015-19, Draft Budget 2015-16, and draft
Schedule of Fees and Charges 2015-16 as attached to this
report.
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(ii)
Council’s ordinary and special (CBD improvement) rates for
2015-16 make provision for:(a) An ad valorem structure and an increase to Council's
general income equivalent to the percentage of 2.4 %, as
specified by the Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal
(IPART).
(b) A maximum rate of interest on overdue rates and charges
as specified by the Minister for Local Government.
(iii)
Annual charges from Domestic Waste collection be set at $430
for all residential properties.
(iv)
Annual Charges for Stormwater Management Services as
follows:
 Residential Properties
o
o
Annual Residential Charge of $25 per property
Annual Residential Strata Charge of $12.50 per property
 Business Properties
o
Annual Charge of $25 per property plus an additional $25
for each 350 square metres or part of 350 square metres
by which the area of the parcel of land exceeds 350 square
metres.
 Mixed Development
o
Adopt the dominant Rating category as applied to the
parcel of land as determined by the Valuer General and
apply to each relevant property.
o
In the event that a mixed development is 50% residential
and 50% business, Council will apply a residential charge.
 Exemptions
In addition to the exemptions stipulated in the Local
Government Act 1993 and the Local Government
(General) Regulation 2005, the following exemptions will
also apply in managing the service:
 Council-owned land;
 Bowling and Golf Clubs - where the dominant use is
open space;
 Properties zoned:
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 Open space 6(a);
 Private Recreation 6(b);
 Rural
2.
A further report be submitted to Council at the conclusion of the
exhibition period.
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ITEM 6.2
REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND DONATIONS
(1071)
CLR. PARKER:/CLR. NGUYEN
RESOLVED that
1.
A donation of $100.00 be made to Godfred Agyemang of Bankstown on
his selection to represent NSW at the Australian Interstate University
Rugby League championships which are being held at Campbelltown
Stadium on 30 April, 2015.
2.
A donation of $500.00 be made to Tami Cai of Sefton on her selection
to the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar 2015 (SIYSS)
which is being held in Stockholm at the end of the year.
3.
A donation of $72.00 (equivalent to the hire fee, for the two street stalls)
be made to the St. John Mark Anglican Church, Chester Hill so that they
can sell books, craft items, jams and plants etc. outside the Post Office
at Waldron Road, Chester Hill on Friday, 8 May, 2015 and Friday, 11
December, 2015.
4.
A donation of $126.00 (equivalent to the hire fee, for the use of
Courthouse Reserve for both services) be made to the City of
Bankstown RSL Sub Branch for their ANZAC Day ceremony held on 19
April, 2015 and 25 April, 2015.
5.
A donation of $520.00 (equivalent to the four hour hire fee for the use
of the Bankstown Arts Centre) be made to Cultural Partners who are
hosting a conference at the Bankstown Art Centre on behalf of the
Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA) on 12 May, 2015.
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ITEM 6.3
BANKSTOWN CITY GARDENS STAGE 2 AND PROPOSED MOU WITH
TOUCHED BY OLIVIA FOUNDATION
(1072)
CLR. WINTERBOTTOM:/CLR. GOLLEDGE
RESOLVED that
1.
Council confirms support for the all-abilities inclusive playground to be
located at the Bankstown City Gardens;
2.
Council enters into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the
Touched By Olivia Foundation and note the project framework and
project deliverables;
3.
Council’s Project Team continue with the development of concept
design and estimates for the inclusive playground, including
investigating provision of services to enable a future supporting café/
refreshment facility.
4.
A further report be prepared when budget estimates have been
determined, with possible funding options.
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ITEM 6.4
BANKSTOWN TRIGENERATION PROJECT
(1073)
CLR. GOLLEDGE:/CLR. NAJJAR
RESOLVED that
1.
Council seek to terminate its Deed of Agreement in relation to the
Trigeneration Project, for the reasons as outlined in this report.
2.
The General Manager be authorised to sign all relevant documentation,
as required.
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ITEM 6.5
BIOBANKING AGREEMENT AND CREDIT TRANSFER AGREEMENT
FOR THE LANSDOWNE RESERVE BIOBANK SITE
(1074)
CLR. NAJJAR:/CLR. GOLLEDGE
RESOLVED that Council enter into a Biobanking Agreement (attachment A)
and Credit Transfer Agreement (attachment B) with the Office of Environment
and Heritage (OEH) for the establishment of a Bio-banking site within the
northern precinct of Lansdowne Reserve, Lansdowne.
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ITEM 6.6
PROPERTY MATTER - CLASSIFICATION OF COUNCIL LOTS
SITUATED AT 10-14 PADSTOW PDE, PADSTOW
(1075)
CLR. PARKER:/CLR. NGUYEN
RESOLVED that
1.
Following its acquisitions, Council proposes to classify its lots situated
at 10-14 Padstow Parade, Padstow, as Operational Land, in
accordance with the Local Government Act 1993.
2.
Council prepare the required public notice of its proposal and submit a
further report on the matter for Council’s consideration.
3
A further report be provided to Council following the Expression of
Interest process and recommended uses of council’s commercial
space.
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ITEM 6.7
AUSTRALIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION NATIONAL
GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2015 - SUBMISSION OF MOTIONS
(1076)
CLR. WINTERBOTTOM:/CLR. PARKER
RESOLVED that
1.
Council endorse for submissions the motions stated in this report;
2.
Councillors lodge their expression of interest to the Mayor and General
Manager to attend the Australian Local Government Association’s
National General Assembly of Local Government.
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3.
The Mayor or her delegate be nominated as Council’s voting delegate
for the conference.
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ITEM 6.8
CASH AND INVESTMENTS REPORT FOR MARCH 2015
(1077)
CLR. NAJJAR:/CLR. PARKER
RESOLVED that
1.
The Cash and Investments Report for March 2015 be received and
noted.
2.
The Certification by the Responsible Accounting Officer incorporated in
this report, be adopted.
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SECTION 7:
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ITEM 7.1
MINUTES OF THE BANKSTOWN HERITAGE COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON 11 FEBRUARY 2015
(1078)
CLR. KUSKOFF:/CLR. GOLLEDGE
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Bankstown Heritage Committee Meeting
of 11 February 2015 be adopted.
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ITEM 7.2
MINUTES OF BANKSTOWN BUSINESS ADVISORY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 25 MARCH 2015
(1079)
CLR. KUSKOFF:/CLR. GOLLEDGE
RESOLVED that the recommendations contained in the minutes of the
Bankstown Business Advisory and Economic Development (BBA&ED)
Committee meeting held on 25 March 2015, be adopted.
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ITEM 7.3
MINUTES OF THE BANKSTOWN YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING HELD 2 APRIL 2015
(1080)
CLR. KUSKOFF:/CLR. GOLLEDGE
RESOLVED that the recommendations contained in the minutes of Minutes
of the Bankstown Youth Advisory Committee Meeting held 2 April 2015, be
adopted.
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ITEM 7.4
MINUTES OF THE ANZAC CENTENARY WORKING PARTY HELD ON 9
APRIL 2015
(1081)
CLR. KUSKOFF:/CLR. GOLLEDGE
RESOLVED that the recommendations contained in the minutes of the
ANZAC Centenary Working Party meeting held on Thursday 9 April 2015, be
adopted.
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ITEM 7.5
MINUTES OF THE BANKSTOWN TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON 14TH APRIL 2015
(1082)
CLR. KUSKOFF:/CLR. GOLLEDGE
RESOLVED that the recommendations contained in the Minutes of the
Bankstown Traffic Committee meeting held on 14th April 2015, be adopted.
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SECTION 8:
NOTICE OF MOTIONS & QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE
ITEM 8.1
QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE
(1083)
CLR. NAJJAR:/CLR. GOLLEDGE
RESOLVED that the information be noted.
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SECTION 9:
MATTERS FOR INFORMATION
ITEM 9.1
COST SHIFTING - IMPACT AND CHANGES TO GRANT PROGRAMS ON
BANKSTOWN CITY COUNCIL
(1084)
CLR. GOLLEDGE:/CLR. NGUYEN
RESOLVED that the information be noted.
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ITEM 9.2
REPORT ON (1) DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS AND SECTION 96
APPLICATIONS DETERMINED, (2) VARIATIONS TO COUNCIL POLICIES
APPROVED (3) TO UPDATE THE STATUS OF VARIOUS SOCIAL
HOUSING PROJECTS, (4) TO ADVISE OF ANY JRPP PROJECTS WHICH
HAVE BEEN DETERMINED, AND (5) TO ADVISE OF THE STATUS OF
VARIOUS DA RELATED LEGAL MATTERS FOR JANUARY TO MARCH
2015.
(1085)
CLR. NAJJAR:/CLR. KUSKOFF
RESOLVED that the contents of this report be noted.
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CLR TADROS ARRIVED AT THE MEETING AT 6.25 PM.
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SECTION 10:
QUESTIONS FOR NEXT MEETING
REF: RESERVE SITUATED AT CNR MARPLE AVE & SHADDOCK AVE, VILLAWOOD
Clr Stromborg requested that the Reserve be inspected as vehicles and
trucks are parking on the Reserve damaging the surface and native
vegetation.
REF: RECENT FLOODS IN BANKSTOWN LGA
In response to a question from Clr Najjar and Clr Kuskoff, the General
Manager advised that Council is awaiting a report from the SES that will
advise the extent of flooding to the Bankstown LGA and damage to Council’s
assets.
Councillors will be advised further when the report is received.
REF: RIVERLANDS DEVELOPMENT
In response to a question from Clr Najjar, the General Manager advised that
the Riverlands Development was not flood affected during the recent storms.
REF: GEORGES RIVER - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SEA
WALLS
In response to a question from Clr Najjar, the General Manager requested
more specific details from Clr Najjar regarding Development Applications for
the construction of sea walls for properties adjoining the Georges River. If
necessary the General Manager advised he would make representations to
the relevant State Government Department(s).
REF: ILLEGAL BOAT RAMPS / PONTOONS
In response to a question from Clr Najjar, the General Manager advised that
the inspection/audit of illegal pontoons along the waterfront is the
responsibility of the State Government.
REF: COUNCIL LIBRARIES - LANGUAGE CLASSES
Clr Najjar requested if Council could consider providing Greek / Macedonian
language classes to senior members of the community in addition to existing
language classes.
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REF: OUSTANDING LIBRARY ITEMS
In response to a question from Clr Najjar regarding outstanding library items,
the General Manager responded that the matter would be referred to the next
meeting of the Library Advisory Committee for their consideration.
REF: ANZAC COMMERATIVE BOOKLET - "THE THIRTY-ONE"
In response to a question from Clr Najjar, the General Manager advised that
all remaining copies of the booklet would be distributed to local schools in the
Bankstown LGA and that an E-book link would be available on Council’s
website.
REF: COMMUNITY NIGHT MARKETS
In response to a question from Clr Najjar, the General Manager responded
that the Economic Development Unit were currently investigating Community
Night Markets.
REF: BRANDON AVENUE PUBLIC CARPARK, BANKSTOWN
Clr Nguyen tabled a letter from a resident requesting Council investigate
safety issues for traffic exiting the carpark from Northam Avenue into Brandon
Avenue.
REF: KELSO BEACH RESERVE
Clr Nguyen requested if damage to the bicycle track adjacent to Kelso
Beach Reserve could be investigated.
REF: COMMUNITY HUB
Clr Nguyen requested details of community groups that had expressed
interest in relocating to the Community Hub.
REF: WASTE COLLECTION - RECYCLING BINS
Clr Parker requested that consideration be given to a weekly collection of
residents recycling bins.
REF: DUMPED RUBBISH
Clr Golledge requested that Council investigate dumped rubbish at the IGA
carpark in Yagoona and Neville Reserve, Bass Hill.
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REF: CONTAINER DEPOSIT SCHEME
In response to a request from Clr Kuskoff, the General Manager advised he
would provide information regarding the State Government Container Deposit
Scheme.
SECTION 11:
(1086)
CONFIDENTIAL SESSION
CLR. NAJJAR:/CLR. PARKER
RESOLVED that, in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local Government
Act, 1993, the Public and the Press be excluded from the meeting to enable
Council to determine Items 11.1, 11.2, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7, 11.8 and
11.9 in confidential session for the reasons indicated:
Item 11.1 T15-15 Fire Service Management
This report is considered to be confidential in accordance
with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act,
1993, as it relates to commercial information of a
confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the
commercial position of the person who supplied it.
Item 11.2 T29-15 Environmental Monitoring at Kelso Tip
This report is considered to be confidential in accordance
with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act,
1993, as it relates to commercial information of a
confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the
commercial position of the person who supplied it.
Item 11.3 T35-15 Tender For Mount Lewis Town Centre Improvement
This report is considered to be confidential in accordance
with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act,
1993, as it relates to commercial information of a
confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the
commercial position of the person who supplied it.
Item 11.4 T36-15 Salt Pan Creek Catchment Drainage Pipe and Pit
Condition Assessment and Reporting
This report is considered to be confidential in accordance
with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act,
1993, as it relates to commercial information of a
confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the
commercial position of the person who supplied it.
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Item 11.5 T37-15 Provision of Electrical Supplies
This report is considered to be confidential in accordance
with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act,
1993, as it relates to commercial information of a
confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the
commercial position of the person who supplied it.
Item 11.6 T40-15 Chapel Road South Footpath ReconstructionBrandon Avenue to Cambridge Avenue- Eastern Side
This report is considered to be confidential in accordance
with Section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act,
1993, as it relates to commercial information of a
confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the
commercial position of the person who supplied it.
Item 11.7 Amour Park Futsal Centre Operations
This report is considered to be confidential in accordance
with Section 10A(2)(g) of the Local Government Act, 1993,
as it relates to advice concerning litigation, or advice that
would otherwise be privileged from production in legal
proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege.
Item 11.8 Disposal of Drainage Reserve - 22A Milton Street, Bankstown
This report is considered to be confidential in accordance
with Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act, 1993,
as it relates to information that would, if disclosed, confer a
commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council
is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.
Item 11.9 Property Matter - 35 Watt and 42 Tillett Parades, Lansdowne
This report is considered to be confidential in accordance
with Section 10A(2)(c) of the Local Government Act, 1993,
as it relates to information that would, if disclosed, confer a
commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council
is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.
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COUNCIL RESOLVED INTO CONFIDENTIAL SESSION AT 6.30PM
AND REVERTED BACK TO OPEN COUNCIL AT 6.45PM.
CLRS WAUD AND STROMBORG RETIRED FROM THE MEETING
AT 6.31 PM
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ITEM 11.1
T15-15 FIRE SERVICE MANAGEMENT
(1087)
CLR. KUSKOFF:/CLR. NAJJAR
RESOLVED that
1.
Council accept the tender received from Hix Group for provision of Fire
Service Management of buildings and associated structures for a
period of 3 years with the option to extend the contract by two (2) further
periods each of up to one (1) year in duration, subject to satisfactory
performance by the contractor, and at the discretion of the General
Manager.
2.
The General Manager be authorised to enter into the contract and sign
all documentation in accordance with Council's resolution, as required.
3.
Council notifies the unsuccessful tenderers in writing and thank them
for tendering.
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ITEM 11.2
T29-15 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AT KELSO TIP
(1088)
CLR. WINTERBOTTOM:/CLR. GOLLEDGE
RESOLVED that
1.
Council accept the tendered rates from Wood-Baynes Family Trust
trading as Future-Plus Environmental for provision of programmed
environmental monitoring of the Kelso landfill for a period of three (3)
years, with the option to extend the contract by two (2) further periods
each of up to one (1) year in duration, subject to satisfactory
performance by the contractor, and at the discretion of the General
Manager.
2.
The General Manager be authorised to enter into the contract and sign
all documentation in accordance with Council's resolution as required.
3.
Council notifies the unsuccessful tenderers in writing and thanks them
for tendering.
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ITEM 11.3
T35-15 TENDER FOR MOUNT LEWIS TOWN CENTRE IMPROVEMENT
(1089)
CLR. NAJJAR:/CLR. TADROS
RESOLVED that
1.
Council accepts the tender received from Civil Constructions Pty Ltd for
a provisional lump sum amount of $182,978.00 (excluding GST).
2.
The General Manager be authorised to enter into a contract and sign
all documentation in accordance with Council's resolution, as required.
3.
Council notifies the unsuccessful tenderers in writing and thanks them
for tendering.
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ITEM 11.4
T36-15 SALT PAN CREEK CATCHMENT DRAINAGE PIPE AND PIT
CONDITION ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING
(1090)
CLR. GOLLEDGE:/CLR. NAJJAR
RESOLVED that
1.
Council accept the tender from Environmental Services Group Pty Ltd
to undertake the condition assessment of the pipe and pits in the Salt
Pan Creek Catchment for the lump sum of $148,000.00 (excluding
GST).
2.
The General Manager be authorised to enter into the contract and sign
all documentation in accordance with Council’s resolution, as required.
3.
Council notifies the unsuccessful tenderers in writing and thank them
for tendering.
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ITEM 11.5
T37-15 PROVISION OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
(1091)
CLR. NAJJAR:/CLR. TADROS
RESOLVED that
1.
Council appoints a panel and accepts the tenders received from Salmon
Bros and TLE Electrical for provision of delivery and local pick up for
electrical supplies for a period of 3 years, with the option to extend the
contract by two (2) further periods each of up to one (1) year in duration,
subject to satisfactory performance by the contractor, and at the
discretion of the General Manager.
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2.
The General Manager be authorised to enter into the contract and sign
all documentation in accordance with Council's resolution, as required.
3.
Council writes to the unsuccessful tenders and thanks them for their
participation.
- CARRIED
ITEM 11.6
T40-15 CHAPEL ROAD SOUTH FOOTPATH RECONSTRUCTIONBRANDON AVENUE TO CAMBRIDGE AVENUE- EASTERN SIDE
(1092)
CLR. PARKER:/CLR. NGUYEN
RESOLVED that
1.
Council accept the tender received by Civil Constructions Pty Ltd for a
provisional lump sum amount of $170,492.00 (excluding GST) for the
Chapel Road South footpath reconstruction T40-15.
2.
The General Manager be authorised to enter into a contract in
accordance with Councils decision above.
3.
Council notifies the unsuccessful tenderers in writing and thanks them
for tendering.
- CARRIED
ITEM 11.7
AMOUR PARK FUTSAL CENTRE OPERATIONS
(1093)
CLR. PARKER:/CLR. GOLLEDGE
RESOLVED that
1.
The General Manager be authorised to address all outstanding
matters, as detailed in this report.
2.
Bankstown Community Football Pty Ltd be allowed a time frame of six
(6) weeks from the date of this report to address item 1
3.
If not resolved as per above, Council commence legal proceedings to
address the matters, as required.
- CARRIED
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ITEM 11.8
DISPOSAL OF DRAINAGE RESERVE - 22A MILTON STREET,
BANKSTOWN
(1094)
CLR. KUSKOFF:/CLR. NAJJAR
RESOLVED that
1.
Council agree to the sale of 22A Milton Street, Bankstown, subject to
the conditions as outlined in the report.
2.
The Mayor and General Manager be delegated authority to execute all
documents, under the common seal of Council, as required.
- CARRIED
ITEM 11.9
PROPERTY MATTER - 35 WATT AND 42 TILLETT PARADES,
LANSDOWNE
(1095)
CLR. NGUYEN:/CLR. NAJJAR
RESOLVED that
1.
Council agrees to acquire 35 Watt & 42 Tillett Parades, Lansdowne in
accordance with the details as outlined in the report.
2.
The Mayor and General Manager be delegated authority to sign all
documents under the common seal of Council, as required.
3.
Funding for the acquisition and required works to made available from
Council 94A Contributions Reserves and accordingly be reflected as
part of the appropriate Quarterly Budget Review process.
- CARRIED
THE MEETING CLOSED AT 6.47 PM
Minutes confirmed 26 MAY 2015
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Mayor
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