Council meeting preview: Ordinary Council Meeting – Monday 12 December
Published on 08 December 2022
Council’s next meeting will take place at the Administration Building at Speers Point on Monday 12 December 2022, with an Ordinary meeting starting from 6.30pm.
Members of the public have the option to watch the proceedings live online at webcast.lakemac.com.au.
Below are some of the items listed for discussion. You can view the full agenda online.
Adoption of Local Approvals Policy
Council will consider rescinding the existing Local Approvals Policy and adopting a new draft version subject to approval from the Office of Local Government, rescinding the existing Occupation and Movable Dwellings on Land Policy and Footway Dining Policy, and formalising the VibrantSCENE program by incorporating measures in the Local Approvals Policy.
Review of Council Policy – Control of Open Burning
Council will consider rescinding the existing Control of Open Burning Policy and adopting a revised version.
East Ward Site Inspection – Blacksmiths Beach
Council will consider writing to Transport for NSW requesting sand spoil material sources from the emergency dredging works in Swansea Channel be utilised for beach nourishment purposes on the southern portions of Blacksmiths Beach. Council will also consider investigating options for improved dune vegetation management along the section of beach south of the surf club as well as options for improved signage to warn beach users of hazards posed by venomous snakes.
North Ward Site Inspection – Kahibah Oval
Council will consider receiving and noting a report on drainage at Kahibah Oval following a North Ward Site Inspection.
Notice of Motion: Beam e-bikes
Council will consider receiving monthly reporting in relation to trip data, safety incidents and problem resolutions for the Lake Macquarie micro-mobility trial, and consider receiving minutes from local working group meetings and requesting that Councillors receive a standing invitation to attend these meetings.
2022 NSW Public Libraries Association Annual Conference
Council will consider receiving and noting an information report from Councillor Madeline Bishop following her attendance at the 2022 NSW Public Libraries Association Annual Conference.
2022 National Local Roads and Transport Congress
Council will consider receiving and noting an information report from Councillors David Belcher and Colin Grigg following their attendance at the 2022 National Local Roads and Transport Congress.
Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee
Council will consider receiving and noting an information report following the November meeting of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.