Council meeting highlights: Ordinary Council – Tuesday 26 April 2022
Published on 26 April 2022
Please see below for highlights of the final determinations made at tonight’s Ordinary Council meeting. The full agenda and reports are available at meeting agendas and minutes. The stream of tonight’s meeting will be available online at lakemac.com.au within 48 hours.
Public Interest Disclosures Reporting Policy
Council rescinded its current Public Interest and Disclosures Reporting Policy and adopted an updated version.
Councillors Portfolio Framework 2022-2024
Council adopted the Councillor Portfolios Terms of Reference for operation of the Councillor Portfolio Framework 2022-2024, and nominated Councillors to participate on each portfolio.
Adoption of Instruments of Delegation to Chief Executive Officer and Mayor
Council adopted the Instrument of Delegation to the General Manager (Chief Executive Officer) and the Instruments of Delegation to the Mayor.
Organisational structure
Council adopted its current operating organisational structure.
Additional Special Variation for 2022-2023
Council will apply for an Additional Special Variation.
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said applying for an Additional Special Variation was a positive step towards ensuring the continuity of key community services.
“With the endorsement of the elected Council, staff will submit an application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal to obtain an Additional Special Variation for 2022-2023,” Cr Fraser said.
“We will apply for a 2.5 per cent rate increase, which will enable us to continue delivering the key programs and services our community values. “
Business Ethics Policy
Council rescinded its current Business Ethics Policy and adopted an updated version.
Investment Report – March 2022
Council received and noted a report identifying all money Council has invested under section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993.
Cooranbong and Dora Creek – 266 Newport Road and 101 Hawke Mount Road – Highway service centre signage
Council approved a development application for business identification signage at 266 Newport Road, Cooranbong, and 101 Hawke Mount Road, Dora Creek.
Draft planning proposal to amend height of buildings and subdivision provisions for land at North Wallarah Peninsula, Old Pacific Highway, Pinny Beach
Council will request a gateway determination from the Department of Planning and Environment to amend the height of buildings and subdivision provisions for land at North Wallarah Peninsula, Old Pacific Highway, Pinny Beach.
Naming of new bridge over Cockle Creek
Council endorsed ‘The Weir Bridge’ as the name of the new bridge crossing over Cockle Creek.
Code of Meeting Practice for exhibition
Council deferred the matter pending further information.
Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors Policy for exhibition
Council placed the draft Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities to Councillors Policy on public exhibition for at least 28 days.
Code of Conduct review
Council rescinded its current Code of Conduct for Councillors and adopted an updated version.
Property Advisory Panel
Council adopted a charter for the Property Advisory Panel and appointed the Mayor and Councillors Jason Pauling and Keara Conroy to the panel.
Partnerships Framework Policy
Council adopted the new Partnerships Framework Policy.
Recommendations of the Traffic Facilities and Road Safety Committee – April 2022
Council determined recommendations from the Traffic Facilities and Road Safety Committee relating to locations at Cameron Park, Boolaroo and Morisset.