24-06-2025
Apologies
An apology was received by Cr Meggitt.
Presentation
There were no presentations to Council this month.
Declarations of Interest
Cr Rob Cameron declared a Pecuniary interest in Section 16.1 Reports to Committees – Gullen Range Windfarm as he is member of Rotary. He did not take part in the resolution, he also declared his wife’s involvement in the Crookwell Art Gallery.
Cr Paul Culhane declared a Pecuniary interest in Section 16.1 Reports to Committees – Crookwell II Windfarm as he was treasurer of Crookwell AP&H Society, and did not take part in the resolution.
Cr Vivienne Flanagan declared a Non-Pecuniary interest in Section 16.1 Reports to Committees – Crookwell II Windfarm as she is a resident of the Roslyn Community and a member of the Roslyn Progress & Memorial Hall committee who are a grant recipient and did not take part in the resolution.
Cr John Searl declared a Non-Pecuniary interest in Section 16.1 Reports to Committees – Cullerin Range Windfarm as he is a committee member of Dalton Public Hall Reserve, he made the Declaration, and voted on the resolution.
Mayoral Minute
Council received and noted the activities attended by the Mayor in the period since the last Monthly Ordinary Meeting of Council.
A minutes silence was observed for the passing of Mr Richard Kennedy OAM, former Crookwell Shire President and Councillor.
Mayor Culhane also extended a congratulations to Mr Paul Anderson and Mr Malcolm Barlow on their recent Kings Honours, awarded OAM.
Correspondence
Council accepted Correspondence from Gunning Health Service Letter to Council with a proposal to build the new Gunning Heath Service building and request for support. Mayor Culhane moved a motion to write a letter of support to Gunning District Community and Health Service Inc supporting this initiative to build a new Gunning Health Service Building.
Reports received and noted as part of Information only
- Development Statistics Report
- Water, Sewer Waste Quarterly Report
- Works In Progress – Construction & Maintenance
- Investments for the month of May 2025
- Bank Balance and Reconciliation
- Rates and Charges Outstanding for the month of May 2025
- Tourism and Economic Development Report – Updates
- Grants Report
- Action Summary – Council Decisions
Environment and Planning
Draft Bush Fire Prone Land Map
It was resolved that Council notes the draft Bush Fire Prone Land Map for information and Council prepares a media release to the community that the current Bush Fire Prone Land mapping will be updated in accordance with the current mapping criteria once re-certified by the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Services.
Proposed New Road Name – Meadow Drive – at 35 Dalton Road GUNNING (DA 234/2023)
It was resolved that Council, should no objection be received, endorses the proposed name of “Meadow” Drive, Gunning and forward the name to the Geographical Names Board (GNB) seeking formal approval. Delegation will be given to Council staff to nominate a more appropriate road type, should “Drive” not be accepted by GNB and that Council will place the following road names, Merino, Pye, Hovell, Hamilton and Hume on Council’s pre-approved roads name list. The name Johnson wil be made available for the whole LGA area but be excluded for use in Gunning given reasons provided by GNB.
Infrastructure
There were no items submitted for this Council meeting.
Finance and Administration
Mayor and Councillors’ Fees – Determination by Local Government Remuneration Tribunal
It was resolved that Council notes the determination of annual fees by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal for Councillors and Mayors and resolves to set a Rural Category fee structure for the period 2025/2026 as a Councillor Fee of $13,930 and a Mayor Fee of $30,390.
Review of Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities Policy
It was resolved that Council under Section 253, of the Local Government Act 1993,
gives public notice of its intention to adopt and amend the Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities Policy allowing 28 days public exhibition period for members of the community to
make public submissions.
Integrated Planning and Reporting – Adoption of 2025/2026 Council Plans
It was resolved by Council that in accordance with Sections 8A-8C and Sections 403- 406, of the Local Government Act 1993 the following Strategic Plans be adopted
- Operational Plan 2025/2026
- Delivery Program 2025/2026 – 2028/2029
- Long Term Financial Plan 2025-2034
- Infrastructure Plan 2025-2034
- Workforce Plan 2025/2026 – 2028/2029.
The full resolution can be viewed on Council Website.
CEO
There were no items submitted for this Council meeting.
Reports from Committees for the months April/May 2025
Council adopted minutes from the below committees
- Binda Community Progress Association and Binda Memorial Hall Committee – Minutes from meeting held 12 May 2025.
- Crookwell District Arts Gallery – Minutes from meeting held 22 May 2025
- Access Committee – Minutes from Meeting – 28 May 2025
- Gullen Range Wind Farm CF 2025/2026 – Minutes – 28 May 2025
- Crookwell II Wind Farm CF 2025/2026 – Minutes – 29 May 2025
- Cullerin Range Wind Farm CF 2025-2026 – Minutes – 29 May 2025
Council will write to successful applicants of the windfarm grants. All recipients can be viewed on Council website.
Notice of Motions
There were no items submitted for this meeting.
Closed Council Items
It was resolved in the confidential session of Council that the Council accepts the following organisations for the supply and delivery of bulk fuel commencing in July 2025:-
- Castlyn Pty Ltd, trading as Inland Petroleum;
- Ocwen Energy Pty Ltd, trading as Lowes Petroleum Service; a
- Petro National Pty Ltd, trading as Oilsplus.
Council resolved to delegate the Chief Executive Officer authority to execute the Bulk Fuel contract/s for a two year term, with a twelve month contract extension. 3
Council will write and advise Central NSW Joint Organisation of Council’s decision
The meeting closed at 15:03pm. The next Ordinary Council meeting will be held on 17 July 2025 at 1:30pm NB: All business paper