Councillor Wakefield (Chair)

Crs Betts, Copeland, Kanak, Kay, Main and Strewe.

Cr Clayton and Ridyard were also in attendance.

At the commencement of proceedings at 7.40pm those present were as listed above with the exception of Cr Kanak who arrived at 8.10pm during consideration of Item 13 - Small Grants Program 2007-2008 (Round 2).

Apologies were received and accepted from Cr Moscatt.  Late apologies were received and accepted from Cr Kanak.

The Chair called for Declarations of interest and the following was received:

1.             Cr Betts declared a non–pecuniary interest in Item F-0805.13 - Small Grants Program 2007-2008 (Round 2) (A07/1296-01 & 02).  Cr Betts informed the Committee that she is on the Board of WAYS.

Report dated 23 April 2008 from the Director, Planning and Environmental Services regarding an additional appointment of an independent specialist to the existing pool of experts on the panel.

 MOTION / DECISION  (Strewe / Main)

That Council:

1.             Receive and note this report.

2.            Authorise the appointment of an additional specialist member - Tina Spiegel, to the Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel pool of specialists.

Report dated 28 April 2008 from the Director, Planning and Environmental Services regarding the public exhibition and Council’s submission to the draft Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Bill 2008 released by the Department of Planning.

A copy of the Third Quarterly Review of the Management Plan was distributed separately with the agenda.

That Council receive and note the Third Quarterly Review of the 2007-2011 Management Plan.

Report dated 23 April 2008 from the Director, Corporate and Technical Services about the review of NSW local government investments released April 2008.

That Council:

1.             Receive and note the report.

2.             Observe the findings of the Cole Inquiry with regard to future investments, and

3.             Note that Council’s Investment Policy, due for review in May 2008, will be reviewed in line with the findings of the Cole Inquiry.

Report dated 23 April 2008 from the Director, Corporate and Technical Services about reporting on Council’s investment portfolio for period ending March 2008.

Report dated 24 April 2008 from the General Manager about progress achieved on the outstanding notices of motions and mayoral minutes.

Report dated 23 April 2008 from the Director, Corporate & Technical Services on Council’s 3^rd Quarter Budget Review for 2007/08.

That Council:

1.             Note this report on the budget review for the 3^rd quarter 2007/08.

2.             Vary the allocations in accordance with the review document.

Reports were provided in the May Information Bulletin distributed separately with the Agenda.

That the May Information Bulletin be received and noted.

Report dated 24 April 2008 from the Director, Corporate & Technical Services about Mr S Lusher requesting a transfer and sub-letting of his lease.

3.             Council Officers inspect the premises for compliance with conditions of consent to ensure all Council requirements have been adhered to.

4.             No use of plastic forks and knives is permitted and proper table service is provided.

5.             The hot tub containing oil by the stairs is removed.

6.             There be no storing of materials from the premises under the colonnade.

7.             The designated outdoor seating area be marked correctly.

8.             The lessee abides by all conditions of the consent.

Report dated 24 April 2008 from the Director, Corporate & Technical Services about renewing the licence for Bronte Kiosk to Bronte SLSC.

That:

1.             Council approve a 5 year licence agreement with Bronte Surf Life Saving Club Inc to operate and manage the Bronte Kiosk as detailed in this report.

2.             The Mayor and General Manager be authorised to complete negotiations, execute documents and affix the Council seal to the licence agreement.

Report dated 6 May 2008 from the Director, Planning and Environmental Services seeking Council’s resolution to prepare a Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan for the Waverley Local Government Area pursuant to Sections 54 and 72 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act respectively.

1.             Pursuant to Section 54(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act), Council resolve to prepare a draft Local Environmental Plan in respect of the whole of the Waverley Local Government Area in accordance with the Best Practice Guidelines (published by DIPNR in January 1997 titled LEPs and Council Land).

2.             Subject to 1 above and pursuant to Section 54(4) of the EP&A Act, Council advise the Director General of the Department of Planning of Council’s resolution to prepare the draft Local Environmental Plan.

3.             Council also advise the Director General that a Study under Section 57 of the EP&A Act is not necessary given the extensive studies that have been undertaken to date, the fact that the plan is being prepared in accordance with the Metropolitan Strategy and that it will be consistent with the East Subregion Draft Subregional Strategy.

4.             Pursuant to Section 62 of the EP&A Act, Council commence consultation with relevant public authorities that may be affected by the plan.

5.             Council resolve to prepare a draft Development Control Plan for the whole of the Waverley Local Government Area pursuant to Section 72 of the EP&A Act 1979.

That:

The Mayor, and the Chair of the Finance, Ethics & Strategic Planning Committee, along with the General Manager and the Responsible Accounting Officer, be authorised to certify the following:

1.             Voluntary GST has been paid by Council for the period 1 May 2007 to 30 April 2008.

2.             Adequate management arrangements and internal controls were in place to enable Council to adequately account for its GST liabilities and recoup all GST input tax credits eligible to be claimed.

3.             No GST non-compliance events by Council were identified by or raised with the Australian Taxation Office.

Report dated 14 April from the Director, Recreation Customer and Community Services about the Small Grants Program (Round 2) 2007-2008.

Cr Wakefield voted against the Motion.

Cr Betts declared a non–pecuniary interest in this Item.  Cr Betts informed the Committee that she is on the Board of WAYS.

Confidential report dated 8 April 2008 from the Director, Public Works about the findings from the Assessment Panel created to evaluate the Green Waste Disposal tender.

Council decided to deal with this Item in Open Session.

1.             Should Council decide not to deal with this matter in closed session, this report is to be treated as confidential in accordance with section 11(3) of the Local Government Act 1993.

2.             Council accept the tender from WSN Environmental Solutions for 3 years with 2 by 1 year options, for Green Waste Disposal and that Council enter into a Contract under Clause 178 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.

3.             Council authorise the General Manager in conjunction with the Mayor to enter into a contract on behalf of Council with the recommended tenderer for Green Waste Disposal.

4.             Council notify the unsuccessful tenderer of the tender result.

The Chair called for the submission of any rescission motions and none were received.