Minutes of Ordinary Council - Monday, 10 January 2022

Ordinary Council 10 January 2022

Minutes

PRESENT: Councillor S. Bennison, Councillor D. Brooks-Horn, Councillor K. Bryla, Councillor R Flood, Councillor B. Kennedy, Councillor K. Mort, Councillor D. Roenfeldt, Councillor M. Southwood and Councillor A. Zbik.

ALSO PRESENT: General Manager, Executive Manager – Corporate Services, Executive Manager – Environmental Services, Executive Manager – Open Space & Urban Services, Executive Manager – Human Services and Minute Taker.

OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF OFFICE BY COUNCILLORS

Under Section 233A of the Local Government Act 1993, Councillors were invited to recite the following Oath/Affirmation of Office.

Oath

I [name of Councillor] swear that I will undertake the duties of the office of

Councillor in the best interests of the people of Lane Cove Local Government Area and the Lane Cove Municipal Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment.

Affirmation

I [name of Councillor] solemnly and sincerely declare and affirm that I will

undertake the duties of the office of Councillor in the best interests of the people of Lane Cove Local Government and the Lane Cove Municipal Council and that I will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in me under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of my ability and judgment.

Following the recitals, Council’s General Manager then invited each of the Councillors to address the public in relation to their Councillor appointment.

The General Manager for the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor
1	RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Bennison and Brooks-Horn that:- 1. The election of the Deputy Mayor be for the period ending September 2022; 2. The General Manager conduct the election of the Mayor for the period ending September 2023 and Deputy Mayor, period ending September 2022; and 3. The election proceed by the Open Voting method.
	For the Motion were Councillors Zbik, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, Bennison, Brooks-Horn and Mort (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
	ELECTION OF MAYOR Council’s General Manager in the capacity of Returning Officer, advised that two (2) valid nominations were received for the position of Mayor being Councillor Zbik and Councillor Brooks-Horn. Council’s General Manager asked those in favour of Councillor Zbik to raise their hand. Those in favour were Councillors Zbik, Flood, Roenfeldt, Bryla, Southwood and Kennedy. (Total 6). Council’s General Manager then asked those in favour of Councillor Brooks-Horn to raise their hand. Those in favour were Councillors Brooks-Horn, Bennison and Mort (Total 3). Council’s General Manager declared Councillor Zbik elected as Mayor.
	ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR Council’s General Manager advised that two (2) valid nominations were received for the position of Deputy Mayor being Councillor Kennedy and Councillor Mort. Council’s General Manager asked those in favour of Councillor Kennedy to raise their hand. Those in favour were Councillors Roenfeldt, Bryla, Southwood, Kennedy, Zbik and Flood. (Total 6). Council’s General Manager then asked those in favour of Councillor Mort to raise their hand. Those in favour were Councillors Bennison, Brooks-Horn and Mort. (Total 3). Council’s General Manager declared Councillor Kennedy elected as Deputy Mayor.

Councillor Kennedy addressed Council as the newly elected Deputy Mayor.

Councillor Zbik addressed Council as the newly elected Mayor.

The Mayor then assumed the Chair.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:

Councillor Bryla made a general disclosure that she is a local architect practising in the area and has advised Council staff to manage future applications submitted to Council.

Councillor Kennedy made a general disclosure that she is involved with The Repair Café Sydney North, The Sydney Edible Garden Trail and The Sydney Library of Things.

APOLOGIES

Nil

OPENING OF MEETING WITH PRAYER

The meeting was opened with a prayer by the General Manager.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Mayor gave an acknowledgement of Country.

PUBLIC FORUM

No members of the public registered to address Council and no written submissions were received.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING – 15 NOVEMBER 2021
2	RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Bennison that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 15 November 2021 be received.
	For the Motion were Councillors Zbik, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, Bennison, Brooks-Horn and Mort (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).
3	RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Bennison that the minutes of the Ordinary Council meeting held on the 15 November 2021 be confirmed.
	For the Motion were Councillors Zbik, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, Bennison, Brooks-Horn and Mort (Total 9). Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

Orders Of The Day

Councillor Bennison advised Council of the passing of Uncle Max Harrison, who established the Lane Cove Aboriginal Advisory Committee and had conducted Traditional Aboriginal Smoking Ceremonies at Council events in the past.

Officer Reports for Determination

Countback Election for Councillor vacancy within the next 18 months.

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Roenfeldt and Brooks-Horn that Council resolves to use a Countback Election should a Councillor vacancy occur within 18 months of the NSW Local Government Election that was held on 4 December 2021.

For the Motion were Councillors Zbik, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, Bennison, Brooks-Horn and Mort (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

2022 Local Government NSW Special Conference Motions, Voting Delegates and Attendance

RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Brooks-Horn and Bryla that Council:-

1. Endorse the two (2) motions outlined in this report and submit same for debate at the LGNSW Special Conference;

2. a. Authorise the attendance of all available Councillors to the LGNSW Special Conference;

b. Nominate the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor Mort as Council’s three (3) voting delegates at the LGNSW Special Conference; and

3. Grant delegated authority to the Mayor to request the General Manager to submit any further proposed Motions, after consulting with Councillors, prior to the deadline for submitting Motions.

For the Motion were Councillors Zbik, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, Bennison, Brooks-Horn and Mort (Total 9).

Against the Motion was Nil (Total 0).

PROCEDURAL MOTION
6	RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Roenfeldt and Brooks-Horn that the following matter in relation to the Bob Campbell Oval Masterplan be dealt with as a matter of urgency for the following reasons:- 1. The overwhelming response from residents of East Ward favour a natural grass surface instead of the proposed synthetic surface adopted by Council in the previous term. The community require expediency on this matter; 2. All East Ward candidates, including the 3 successfully elected candidates, campaigned against the synthetic surface and in favour of natural grass; and 3. With contractor activity due to start up again soon, there is very little time left to review the Bob Campbell Oval Masterplan without further expenditure.
	For the Motion were Councillors Zbik, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, Brooks-Horn and Mort (Total 8). Against the Motion was Councillor Bennison (Total 1).
	The Mayor ruled the matter to be urgent.
MATTER OF URGENCY
7	RESOLVED on the motion of Councillors Roenfeldt and Brooks-Horn that an Extraordinary Council Meeting be held on Monday, 24 January 2022, commencing at 7:00pm, to determine the future of the Bob Campbell Oval Masterplan.
	For the Motion were Councillors Zbik, Southwood, Roenfeldt, Kennedy, Flood, Bryla, Brooks-Horn and Mort (Total 8). Against the Motion was Councillor Bennison (Total 1).

The meeting closed at 7:46PM.

Confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting of 21 February 2022, at which meeting the signature herein is subscribed.

MAYOR

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