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Councillor Weekly Bulletin 7 February 2020


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INDEX

ITEM TITLE PAGE

1. GENERAL MANAGER 3

1.1 Questions with Notice 3

2. CORPORATE SERVICES 3

Nil

3. SERVICE DELIVERY & SPECIAL PROJECTS 4

3.1 Street Sweeping Works Undertaken 4

3.2 Wall Repairs on Ady Street 6

3.3 Silt Fencing Installed at Boronia Park 7

3.4 Repainting of Islands on Cowell Road 8

4. DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY SERVICES 9

4.1 E-Planning Update 9

5. COMMUNITY SERVICES & IPR 9

Nil

6. COUNCILLOR CALENDAR 10

6.1 Dates First Quarter 2020 10



1. GENERAL MANAGER

1.1 Questions with Notice

At the Council meeting held on 9 December the following questions were asked. Set out below are the responses: New Years Eve Fireworks Question: Would Council please bring a report on New Year’s Eve expenditure including safety practice by neighbouring Councils and strategies to recoup clean up and management costs? Response: Council does not provide a fireworks display for New Years Eve, however we do manage the waste removal and traffic management associated with the influx of people to the area to view the Harbour Fire Works. This year we will be undertaking an events review in line with our CSP – focus on community this will include looking at opportunities to minimise cost to council and the impact on the local community. A report will brought back to council before June 2020. Heritage Report – 10 Cowell Street Question: In Ordinary meeting held on 9 December 2019, a speaker to Item 3.1 – Release of Confidential Business Papers, Mr Russell Young, sought the release of the Heritage Report related to the recommended Heritage Listing of No. 10 Cowell Street prior to its sale to MOCH Pty Ltd in 2012. Can Council ensure that this report is provided to Mr Young as per the passed motion as soon as possible? Response: As per council policy release, Mr Young has been notified that a formal GIPA is required to ensure Council undertakes the appropriate consultation with third parties that is required by the NSW GIPA Act 2009.

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2. CORPORATE SERVICES

Nil



3. SERVICE DELIVERY & SPECIAL PROJECTS

3.1 Street Sweeping Works Undertaken

Outdoor Staff undertook street cleaning works on Cowell Street and Augustine Street. These works involved the blowing, sweeping and collection of leaves and vegetation from the roadway and footpaths. The works on Augustine Street also included the removal of dead bark from around the trees in the area.



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3.2 Wall Repairs on Ady Street

The sandstone stone wall on a strip of Council owned land at the bottom of Ady Street, Hunters Hill was being eroded during wet weather events. Some of the stones had become dislodged. Council has commenced works to improve the drainage, stabilise the wall and repair the damaged sections.

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3.3 Silt Fencing Installed at Boronia Park

Irrigation works at Boronia Park are currently underway. The water tank has been installed and trenching is underway to install the subsurface drainage in the sportfield. Council has installed silt fencing around the mound of soil in anticipation of heavy rainfalls over the next few days.

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3.4 Repainting of Islands on Cowell Road

The edging around the islands on Cowell Road have been repainted, increasing their visibility to drivers. The islands will also be refilled with bark chips.

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4. DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATORY SERVICES

4.1 E-Planning Update

As detailed in the Councillor Bulletin in late 2019 from 2 January 2020 applicants have been lodging their development applications online through the NSW Planning Portal meaning they no longer need to attend Council’s offices. The initiative has been well received with staff receiving positive feedback from applicants about the new process. Prospective applicants are also being told of the changes in Council’s Preliminary Consultation Meetings which occur prior to an application being lodged. This initiative is providing improved customer service as applications can be lodged 24/7, they save time in processing and also help reduce the use of paper. For more information on ePlanning go to: https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/eplanning-program.

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5. COMMUNITY SERVICES & IPR

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https://www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/eplanning-program



6. COUNCILLOR CALENDAR

6.1 Dates First Quarter 2020

DATE PURPOSE TIME PLACE

Monday 10 February

Ordinary Council Meeting 7:30pm Chambers

Thursday 13 February Community Information

Session: Proposed Ferry Service Changes

6.00pm TBC

Wednesday, 19 February Development Control Unit Chambers

Wednesday, 19 February Conservation Advisory Panel

Wednesday 19 February Hunters Hill Property Advisory Committee

6:00pm Chambers

Friday 21 + Saturday 22 February

Councillor Strategy Session All Day Hunters Hill

Monday 24 February

Ordinary Council Meetings 7:30pm Chambers

Friday 6 March

Coulter St Party: as part of Love Gladesville

5.00pm –

10.00pm

Coulter St Gladesville

Monday 9 March

Ordinary Council Meetings 7:30pm Chambers

Wednesday, 18 March Conservation Advisory Panel Chambers

Thursday 19 March Gladesville Main street

Committee 6:00pm

Gladesville Library

Monday 23 March Ordinary Council Meetings 7:30pm Chambers

Wednesday 25 March Hunters Hill

Main street Committee 5:30pm

Gladesville Community

Centre

Wednesday 25 March Audit Risk and Improvement

Committee 1:30pm TBA

Friday 10 April Public Holiday -Good Friday

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