MURRAY RIVER COUNCIL Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes 24 September 2019

MINUTES OF COUNCIL ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN TATALIA ROOM 1 (UPPER LEVEL), RICH RIVER GOLF CLUB, 24 LANE, ON TUESDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2019 AT 6:01PM

PRESENT: Cr Chris Bilkey (Mayor), Cr Gen Campbell (Deputy Mayor), Cr Nikki Cohen (Councillor), Cr Tony Aquino (Councillor), Cr Ann Crowe (Councillor), Cr Neil Gorey (Councillor), Cr Alan Mathers (Councillor), Cr Thomas Weyrich (Councillor), Cr Geoff Wise (Councillor) IN ATTENDANCE: Des Bilske (General Manager), Ross Mallett (Director Corporate Services), Scott Barber (Director Engineering), Rod Croft (Acting Director Planning, Waste & Regulatory Services), Kerri Keogh (Manager Office of the General Manager), Courtney Dean (Coordinator Communications)

1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Mayor opened the meeting with an Acknowledgement of Country.

2 OPENING PRAYER

The Mayor held a short appropriate prayer.

3 LEAVE OF ABSENCE/APOLOGIES

There were no leave of absence/apologies tendered by Councillors to the meeting.

4 CONFLICT OF INTERESTS DECLARATIONS

The Mayor, Cr Chris Bilkey declared a conflict of interests in Item 10.6 of the General Manager’s Report on Request for Support – Port Precinct Working Group.

5 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

5.1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD ON 27 AUGUST 2019

RESOLUTION 010919 Moved: Cr Gen Campbell Seconded: Cr Neil Gorey That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of held on 27 August 2019 be confirmed as a true and correct record. CARRIED

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6 DEPUTATIONS

There were no deputations to be heard on any matter within the meeting.

7 MAYORAL MINUTE

There was not a Mayoral Minute submitted by the Mayor to the meeting.

8 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

There were no standing committee reports submitted to the meeting.

9 NOTICES OF MOTION/NOTICES OF RESCISSION

There were no notices of motion/notice of rescission submitted to the meeting.

10 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT & SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS

10.1 ELECTION BY COUNCILLORS FOR MAYOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR

RESOLUTION 020919 Moved: Cr Thomas Weyrich Seconded: Cr Gen Campbell 1. That the election by Councillors for Mayor and Deputy Mayor be conducted in accordance with Schedule 7 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005. 2. That if more than one nomination is received for the position of Mayor and Deputy Mayor, the method of voting be conducted by Ordinary Ballot. 3. That the duration of office for both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor be for one (1) year, up until September 2020. CARRIED

At this stage of the meeting, being 6:03pm, the Mayor, Councillor Chris Bilkey and Deputy Mayor, Councillor Gen Campbell, stood aside and vacated their positions.

In the absence of a Chair, the General Manager, as the Returning Officer, conducted the election by Councillors for Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

The Returning Officer advised that two (2) written nominations for the position of Mayor had been received, that being from Councillor Chris Bilkey and Councillor Gen Campbell. No further nominations were received by the Returning Officer at the meeting.

An Ordinary Ballot took place for the election by Councillors for Mayor.

Councillor Chris Bilkey was declared elected (5-4) to the position of Mayor for the ensuing one (1) year term.

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RESOLUTION 030919 Moved: Cr Thomas Weyrich Seconded: Cr Tony Aquino That Council retain the written nominations and Ballot papers for the position of Mayor for a period of 12 months, up until September 2020, upon which time they be destroyed. CARRIED

The Returning Officer advised that two (2) written nominations for the position of Deputy Mayor had been received, that being from Councillor Neil Gorey and Councillor Alan Mathers. No further nominations were received by the Returning Officer at the meeting.

An Ordinary Ballot took place for the election by Councillors for Deputy Mayor.

Councillor Alan Mathers was declared elected (5-4) to the position of Deputy Mayor for the ensuing one (1) year term.

RESOLUTION 040919 Moved: Cr Thomas Weyrich Seconded: Cr Nikki Cohen That Council retain the written nominations and Ballot papers for the position of Deputy Mayor for a period of 12 months, up until September 2020, upon which time they be destroyed. CARRIED

At this stage of the meeting, being 6:15pm, Councillor Chris Bilkey resumed the position of Chair for the remainder of the meeting.

10.2 FIXING THE TIME, DATES AND PLACE OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE MURRAY RIVER COUNCIL

RESOLUTION 050919 Moved: Cr Tony Aquino Seconded: Cr Gen Campbell 1. That the Ordinary Meetings of the Murray River Council generally be held at 6:00pm on the Fourth Tuesday of the Month (January to November) and the Third Tuesday of the Month of December in Moama for the next 12 month period. 2. That the Ordinary Meetings of the Murray River Council be held at the Rich River Golf Club (Moama) for the next 12 month period, subject to the relocation of such meetings to the new Council Office in Moama upon its completion in late 2019. CARRIED

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10.3 APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL DELEGATES TO: COMMITTEES OR SUB- COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL; SECTION 355 COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL; GOVERNMENT OR INDUSTRY ORGANISATIONS; AND COMMUNITY COMMITTEES OR GROUPS

RESOLUTION 060919 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Alan Mathers That the Council appoints Councillor delegates and representatives to the various committees or sub-committees of Council, Section 355 Committees of Council, government or industry organisations and community committees or groups, as listed below, for the period 24 September 2019 to September 2020, subject to any changes to delegates/representatives made at the meeting. CARRIED

Committee/Organisation/Group Delegate/s Alternate Delegate/s Committees or Sub-Committees of Council Barham Floodplain Risk Management . Cr Neil Gorey . Cr Alan Mathers Committee Moama Seniors Community Centre . Cr Tony Aquino . Cr Gen Campbell Management Committee Floodplain Risk . Cr Neil Gorey . Cr Alan Mathers Management Committee . Cr Neil Gorey Murray River Council Audit Committee . Cr Nikki Cohen Murray River Council Day . Full Council

Committee . Economic Dev. Officer Murray River Council ClubGRANTS . Mayor, Cr Chris Bilkey

Committee . General Manager Murray River Council Finance . Full Council Committee Murray River Council Heritage Advisory . Cr Gen Campbell

Committee . Cr Thomas Weyrich Murray River Council Local Traffic . Cr Thomas Weyrich . Mayor, Cr Chris Bilkey Committee . Cr Gen Campbell (Observer) Picnic Point Reserve Management . Cr Gen Campbell . Cr Thomas Weyrich Committee Section 355 Committees of Council Backroads Trail Committee . Cr Gen Campbell Barham Boardwalk Committee . Cr Alan Mathers . Cr Neil Gorey Barham Recreation Reserve . Cr Neil Gorey Management Committee Barham School of Arts/Hall Committee . Cr Alan Mathers Bunnaloo Recreation Reserve . Cr Geoff Wise Management Committee Caldwell Hall Management Committee . Cr Geoff Wise . Mayor, Cr Chris Bilkey Friends of Old Moama . Cr Nikki Cohen . Cr Thomas Weyrich . Economic Dev. Officer Goodnight Recreation Reserve & Hall . Cr Ann Crowe Management Committee

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Committee/Organisation/Group Delegate/s Alternate Delegate/s Section 355 Committees of Council continued.. Hall Management Committee . Cr Ann Crowe Koraleigh Recreation Reserve . Cr Ann Crowe Management Committee Progress Association & Recreation Reserve Management . Cr Ann Crowe Committee Long Paddock Committee . Cr Gen Campbell Mallan Recreation Reserve & Hall . Cr Ann Crowe Management Committee Recreation Reserve . Cr Tony Aquino . Cr Geoff Wise Management Committee Mathoura Retirement Village . Cr Thomas Weyrich . Cr Geoff Wise Management Committee Moama Lions Community Village . Cr Gen Campbell . Cr Geoff Wise Committee . Dir. Corporate Services . Cr Nikki Cohen Moama Recreation Reserve . Cr Thomas Weyrich . Cr Gen Campbell Management Committee . Mgr. Parks & Open Spaces Moulamein Centenary Recreation . Cr Neil Gorey Reserve Committee (Racecourse) Moulamein Hall Committee . Cr Neil Gorey Moulamein Lake Committee . Cr Alan Mathers Moulamein South Recreation Reserve . Cr Alan Mathers Committee Murray Shire Hall (Mathoura) . Cr Geoff Wise . Cr Thomas Weyrich Management Committee Noorong Community Centre Committee . Cr Ann Crowe Old Moulamein Courthouse Committee . Cr Neil Gorey / & District Action Group / Tooleybuc Bridgekeepers . Cr Ann Crowe Cottage Management Committee Tooleybuc Recreation Reserve & Hall . Cr Ann Crowe Committee Memorial Hall Committee . Cr Alan Mathers . Cr Thomas Weyrich Wakool Recreation Reserve Committee . Cr Neil Gorey . Cr Thomas Weyrich School of Arts/Hall . Cr Tony Aquino Management Committee Other Government or Industry Organisations Barham Local Health Advisory . Mgr. Community Services Committee Campaspe Family Violence Action . Mgr. Community Services Group Campaspe Murray Mental Health . Cr Chris Bilkey . Cr Nikki Cohen Network Central Murray Regional Library . Cr Chris Bilkey

Committee . Dir. Corporate Services Echuca Moama Torrumbarry Flood . Cr Tony Aquino

Study Project Reference Committee . Cr Gen Campbell Echuca Moama & District Tourism . Mayor, Cr Chris Bilkey

Association Inc. . Mgr. Economic Dev & Tourism

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Committee/Organisation/Group Delegate/s Alternate Delegate/s Other Government or Industry Organisations continued.. Mid Murray Zone Bushfire Management . Cr Tony Aquino

Committee . Dir. Engineering . Cr Gen Campbell National Timber Councils Association . Cr Neil Gorey Regional Boating Advisory Group . Cr Thomas Weyrich . Cr Gen Campbell (Central Murray) . Mgr. Economic Dev &Tourism . Mayor, Cr Chris Bilkey . Dep. Mayor, Cr Alan Mathers and Murray Joint Organisation . General Manager . Any other Cr (Observer) . Cr Ann Crowe South West Arts Inc. . Economic Dev. Officer . Cr Chris Bilkey . Mayor, Cr Chris Bilkey Western Joint Regional Planning Panel . Cr Thomas Weyrich . Dep. Mayor, Cr Alan Mathers Yanga Community Working Group . Cr Neil Gorey . Cr Ann Crowe Community Committees/Groups Community Against Drugs Committee . Cr Tony Aquino . Cr Thomas Weyrich Echuca Moama Landcare Group . Cr Geoff Wise Mathoura Preschool Management . Cr Thomas Weyrich Committee Mathoura & District Pioneer Cemetery . Cr Thomas Weyrich . Cr Tony Aquino Committee . Cr Tony Aquino Moama Cemetery Working Group . Cr Nikki Cohen Moama & District Preschool Centre Inc. . Cr Thomas Weyrich . Cr Gen Campbell Committee . Mgr. Economic Dev &Tourism Moulamein Retirement Village . Cr Neil Gorey Committee Advancement Group . Cr Ann Crowe . Cr Neil Gorey . Cr Thomas Weyrich . Cr Tony Aquino Red Gum Timber Industry Group . Cr Geoff Wise . Cr Neil Gorey . General Manager

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10.4 COUNCIL WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW OR WARD NAME CHANGES

MOTION Moved: Cr Alan Mathers Seconded: Cr Tony Aquino That Murray River Council take no action to alter the ward boundaries and/or ward name changes within its council area, as the NSW Electoral Commission’s enrolment statistics for Murray River using the 2016 SA1 boundaries shows that there is not a difference in elector numbers of no greater than 10% between wards.

The MOTION was LOST 4-5.

FORESHADOWED MOTION Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Gen Campbell That Murray River Council makes a submission to the NSW Electoral Commission to eliminate ward boundaries and become an undivided Local Government Area for the Local Government Election 2020 by the closing date of 9 December 2019. CARRIED 6-3

The FORESHADOWED MOTION became the RESOLUTION.

RESOLUTION 070919 Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Gen Campbell That Murray River Council makes a submission to the NSW Electoral Commission to eliminate ward boundaries and become an undivided Local Government Area for the Local Government Election 2020 by the closing date of 9 December 2019. CARRIED

10.5 COUNCIL'S RESOLUTION TRACKER

RESOLUTION 080919 Moved: Cr Thomas Weyrich Seconded: Cr Nikki Cohen That Council receives and notes the status of previous resolutions of the Council on both manual and INFOCOUNCIL Resolution tracker reports. CARRIED

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10.6 REQUEST FOR SUPPORT - PORT PRECINCT WORKING GROUP

The Mayor, Cr Chris Bilkey declared a less than significant non-pecuniary conflict of interests in this matter, as he is the Chair of the Bridge Art Project which a representative body on the Port Precinct Working Group, took no part in discussion, tabled a written notice to the General Manager and left the meeting at 7:26pm.

At this stage of the meeting, being 7:26pm, the Mayor, Cr Chris Bilkey vacated the Chair.

The Deputy Mayor, Cr Alan Mathers assumed the position of Chair.

MOTION Moved: Cr Ann Crowe Seconded: Cr Tony Aquino That Council: 1. Be represented on the Port Precinct Working Group by the Mayor and General Manager. 2. Contribute $5,000 to the Shire of Campaspe, being Council’s share of the cost of a consultant to assist the Port Precinct Working Group to undertake its Terms of Reference and associated works.

The MOTION was LOST on the casting vote of the Deputy Mayor 3-5.

At this stage of the meeting, being 7:40pm, the Mayor, Cr Chris Bilkey returned to the meeting.

At this stage of the meeting, being 7:40pm, the Deputy Mayor, Cr Alan Mathers vacated the Chair.

At this stage of the meeting, being 7:40pm, the Mayor, Cr Chris Bilkey resumed the position of Chair.

10.7 MURRAY REGIONAL TOURISM - 2019 INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT

RESOLUTION 090919 Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Ann Crowe That the Council notes and receives the Murray Regional Tourism – 2019 Independent Review Report. CARRIED

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10.8 MURRAY RIVER COUNCIL COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM – APPOINTMENT OF ASSESSMENT PANEL, ROUND 1 2019/20

RESOLUTION 100919 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Tony Aquino That Council: 1. Endorses the General Manager, or his nominee, as a member of the Murray River Council Community Grants Program Assessment Panel. 2. Appoints three (3) Councillors to the Murray River Council Community Grants Program Assessment Panel, to assess Round 1, 2019/20, being Cr Neil Gorey, Cr Gen Campbell and Cr Thomas Weyrich. CARRIED

11 DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT & SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS

11.1 CORPORATE SERVICES UPDATE

Report noted.

11.2 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 AUGUST 2019

RESOLUTION 110919 Moved: Cr Thomas Weyrich Seconded: Cr Neil Gorey 1. That the Officer’s report on Council’s Financial Statements, Bank Reconciliations and Investments as at 31st August 2019 be received and noted. 2. That the report detailing Council’s position of $62,590,448.34 as at 31st August 2019 is received. 3. That the report detailing Council’s investment balance of $57,837,900.58 as at 31st August 2019 is received. CARRIED

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11.3 INDEPENDENT PRICING & REGULATORY TRIBUNAL - REVIEW OF REPORTING AND COMPLIANCE BURDENS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT (PART 2)

RESOLUTION 120919 Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Tony Aquino That Council review and, if appropriate, approve the submission, as attached to the report, on the review of reporting and compliance burdens on Local Government and authorise its submission to the Office of Local Government. CARRIED

12 DIRECTOR ENGINEERING REPORT & SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS

12.1 MAJOR PROJECTS PROGRESS REPORT

RESOLUTION 130919 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Alan Mathers That the report be noted. CARRIED

12.2 MURRAY RIVER COUNCIL LOCAL TRAFFIC COMMITTEE

RESOLUTION 140919 Moved: Cr Alan Mathers Seconded: Cr Tony Aquino That Council receives and notes the report on the Murray River Council Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 29 August 2019. CARRIED

MOTION Moved: Cr Alan Mathers Seconded: Cr Tony Aquino That Council endorses the following recommendation of the Murray River Council Local Traffic Committee: “That Council request Transport for NSW to review the current 80kph speed zone (to drop to 60kph if warranted) on both sides of Perricoota Road (Moama), between Merool Road and 24 Lane, considering the rapid pace of housing development.”

The MOTION was LOST 4-5.

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FORESHADOWED MOTION Moved: Cr Gen Campbell Seconded: Cr Thomas Weyrich That Council defer endorsement of the following recommendation of the Murray River Council Local Traffic Committee: “That Council request Transport for NSW to review the current 80kph speed zone (to drop to 60kph if warranted) on both sides of Perricoota Road (Moama), between Merool Road and 24 Lane, considering the rapid pace of housing development.”; to the next Ordinary Meeting of Council, being Tuesday 22 October 2019, pending a resolution of the Council on Item 12.3 (Update – Merool Road, Moama) to this meeting. CARRIED

The FORESHADOWED MOTION became the RESOLUTION.

RESOLUTION 150919 Moved: Cr Gen Campbell Seconded: Cr Thomas Weyrich That Council defer endorsement of the following recommendation of the Murray River Council Local Traffic Committee: “That Council request Transport for NSW to review the current 80kph speed zone (to drop to 60kph if warranted) on both sides of Perricoota Road (Moama), between Merool Road and 24 Lane, considering the rapid pace of housing development.”; to the next Ordinary Meeting of Council, being Tuesday 22 October 2019, pending a resolution of the Council on Item 12.3 (Update – Merool Road, Moama) to this meeting. CARRIED

RESOLUTION 160919 Moved: Cr Thomas Weyrich Seconded: Cr Tony Aquino

That Council endorses the following recommendation of the Murray River Council Local Traffic Committee: “That Council request NSW Centre for Road Safety to install flashing lights on Tallow Street, Moulamein, to operate during school zone times.” CARRIED

12.3 UPDATE - MEROOL ROAD, MOAMA

RESOLUTION 170919 Moved: Cr Thomas Weyrich Seconded: Cr Nikki Cohen That Councillors receive an update regarding actions to improve conditions for pedestrians and traffic at the Merool Road and Perricoota Road intersection in Moama. CARRIED

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12.4 BARHAM LEVEE OPTIONS ASSESSMENT - UPDATED DRAFT FINAL REPORT (SEPTEMBER 2019)

RESOLUTION 180919 Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Alan Mathers That Council considers and adopt the Barham Levee Options Assessment Updated Draft Final Report (Sept 2019). CARRIED

12.5 COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR GRANT APPLICATION BY FORMER MOULAMEIN RSL MEMBERS FOR UPDATING MOULAMEIN MEMORIAL

RESOLUTION 190919 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Geoff Wise That Council: 1. Express its support for the grant application by former members of the Moulamein Return Service League (in coalition with Moulamein Community Development Incorporated) to the Australian Government to fund the addition of new names to the Moulamein Memorial; and 2. Express its support for the delivery of the project in future should their grant application be successful. CARRIED

12.6 PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE – UNNAMED PUBLIC ROAD OFF MILLEWA ROAD, BULLATALE

RESOLUTION 200919 Moved: Cr Thomas Weyrich Seconded: Cr Tony Aquino 1. That Council approve the closure of a section of unused road, off Millewa Road, Bullatale, through Lot 48, DP 756261. 2. That the General Manager be given delegated authority to negotiate with the owners of Lot 48, DP 756261. 3. That the Common Seal of Council be affixed to all relevant documentation executed as part of this transaction. CARRIED

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13 DIRECTOR PLANNING, WASTE & REGULATORY SERVICES REPORT & SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS

13.1 PLANNING, WASTE & REGULATORY SERVICES DIRECTORATE - MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT

Report noted.

13.2 MURRAY RIVER COUNCIL WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

RESOLUTION 210919 Moved: Cr Alan Mathers Seconded: Cr Geoff Wise That the Council adopts the Murray River Council Waste Management Strategy – Towards a Sustainable Waste Management System – July 2019, in order to change current operational methodologies as Council aims to achieve best practice in Waste services, subject to the Council receiving a further report on the long-term budget requirements for implementation of the Strategy. CARRIED

14 QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

There were no questions on notice submitted to the meeting.

15 CORRESPONDENCE REPORT

15.1 CORRESPONDENCE REPORT

RESOLUTION 220919 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Ann Crowe That the Correspondence Report be received and the information be noted by the Council. CARRIED

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16 SUNDRY DELEGATES REPORT

16.1 SUNDRY DELEGATES REPORT

RESOLUTION 230919 Moved: Cr Alan Mathers Seconded: Cr Tony Aquino That the Sundry Delegates Reports of the Mayor and Councillors be received by the Council and reasonable out of pocket expenses be met by Council. CARRIED

The Mayor, Cr Chris Bilkey advised the Council that, as reported, he did not conduct the Phone Interview with Radio 3SH on 29 August, but in addition to his report he did conduct an Interview with Edge FM on 19 September. Cr Ann Crowe tabled her Sundry Delegates Report to the Council on her attendance at the following meetings and functions:  27 Aug: Pre-Council Meeting Presentations & Briefing – Moama  27 Aug: Ordinary Meeting of Council – Moama  29 Aug: Murray Downs Advancement Group Meeting – Murray Downs  11 Sept: Mensforth Park (Tooleybuc) Project Meeting – Tooleybuc

17 CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS

RESOLUTION 240919 Moved: Cr Thomas Weyrich Seconded: Cr Alan Mathers That as provided in the Local Government Act 1993, Section 10A(2), and the public interest in protecting confidential information outweighs the public interest in ensuring accountability through open meetings, the Council move into Closed Council at 8:46pm to consider the confidential report(s) listed below: 17.1 INFOCOUNCIL - Confidential items Resolution Tracker This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) - c, d(i) and d(ii) of the Local Government Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business, commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it and information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council. 17.2 Manager Economic Development & Tourism - Monthly Report This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) - c, d(i) and d(ii) of the Local Government Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business, commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it and information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council. CARRIED

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ADOPTION

RESOLUTION 250919 Moved: Cr Thomas Weyrich Seconded: Cr Alan Mathers That the Council moves out of Closed Council into Open Council at 8:47pm. CARRIED

RESOLUTION 260919 Moved: Cr Alan Mathers Seconded: Cr Nikki Cohen That the Council brings forward the resolutions from Closed Council into Open Council and these be read aloud. CARRIED

17.1 INFOCOUNCIL - Confidential Items Resolution Tracker Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Tony Aquino RESOLVED That Council receives and notes the status of previous resolutions of the Council as per the INFOCOUNCIL Confidential Resolution Tracker Report.

17.2 Manager Economic Development & Tourism - Monthly Report Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Tony Aquino RESOLVED That Council receives and notes the contents of the Manager Economic Development & Tourism Monthly Report for the month of September 2019.

18 NOTICE OF URGENT BUSINESS

There were no notices of urgent business submitted to the meeting.

19 CLOSE OF MEETING

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING CLOSED AT 8:48PM.

The next Ordinary Meeting of Murray River Council will be held on Tuesday 22 October 2019, commencing at 6:00pm, in Tatalia Room 3 (Upper Level), Rich River Golf Club, 24 Lane, Moama.

THESE MINUTES ARE SIGNED AS A TRUE AND ACCURATE RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE MURRAY RIVER COUNCIL HELD ON 24 SEPTEMBER 2019, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL ON 22 OCTOBER 2019.

...... MAYOR

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