ISSUE ONE...

Moved Cr John Finkernagel, seconded Cr Mark Hurley that the revenue policy and capital works program be advertised as presented, with the following amendments. That $75,000 be included for Stage two Kerry Street Sanctuary Point of which $37,500 be allocated from council funds and $37,500 from an expected grant from the Roads and Traffic Authority. That the South Street, Ulladulla car park budget be reduced from $16,000 to $6000, and that the Stewart Place car park budget be reduced from $170,000 to $143,500 and as savings become available they be allocated to this project. The motion was carried.

VOTE ONE: 10-1

ISSUE TWO...

Moved Cr John Anderson, seconded Cr Shelley Hancock that the draft list of fees and charges for 2001/02 be advertised with the following amendment. That the fee relating to outdoor dining in Ulladulla be reduced from $140 per chair per annum to $100 per chair per annum for a period of 12 months. The motion was lost.

VOTE TWO: 5-6

ISSUE THREE...

Moved Cr John Finkernagel, seconded Cr Patricia Mason that the general manager prepare a further report on the sub categorisation of villages to negate rate increases arising from valuations, and that council seek the support of the Member for South Coast, Wayne Smith, to change the Local Government Act in respect of an increased base rate in Shoalhaven City for rating purposes. The motion was carried.

VOTE THREE: 10-1

ISSUE FOUR...

Moved Cr Jane Bange, seconded Cr Patricia Mason that council adopt the densities in subdivisions for rural lifestyle developments to a maximum of 86 lots in the Tapitallee (West Cambewarra) area. That council adopt the development control plan (DCP) 72; that council amend its section 94 contributions plan to incorporate the upgrading of bitumen seal on the roads referred to by the Development and environmental services manager in accordance with potential development; that council amend its tree preservation order such that rural 1(c) be inserted into clause one, alongside listed zonings; that council resolve to prepare a local environmental plan (LEP) to include densities outlined in the DCP; that any applications lodged prior to September 26, 2000 be determined on the following basis: that council staff endeavour to bring the densities as close as possible to the adopted DCP in determination of the applications that the provisions of the Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan, 1996 for 1(c) zones, particularly environmental, sustainability and density issues be applied. That the DCP and LEP in relation to rural lifestyle zones be reviewed as a matter of urgency in conjunction with the growth management strategy as indicted by the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning in recent correspondence. The motion was lost.

VOTE FOUR: 4-7

NOTE: A subsequent motion on this issue was passed unanimously, with the following changes. That council amend its tree preservation order, such that clause one of the order only applies to rural 1(c) land within 30 metres of a road boundary. That any applications lodged prior to September 26, 2000, be determined by staff on the following basis: That they negotiate with the applicant/landowner in an endeavour to bring the densities as close as reasonable to the adopted DCP prior to determination; that the provisions of the LEP for 1(c) zones which relate to environmental and sustainable issues be applied; that reasonable time be given for the applicants to supply additional information where required.

ISSUE FIVE...

Moved Cr Josi Young, seconded Cr Peter Murphy that consideration of the proposed draft development control plan for Huskisson foreshore business development zone 3(g) be deferred pending an urgent briefing of all councillors so that they may understand the objectives of the zone and how it relates to the zone with reference to setbacks and height restrictions for construction. The motion was carried.

VOTE FIVE: 7-4

ISSUE SIX...

Moved Cr Josi Young, seconded Cr Peter Murphy that applicants for a subdivision for two residential allotments in George Street, Berry be invited to lodge a state environment planning policy number one application so that council would have the legal ability to further consider the matter. Council staff had recommended against the subdivision application. The motion was carried.

VOTE SIX: 7-4

ISSUE SEVEN...

Moved Cr Jane Bange, seconded Cr Mark Hurley that the general manager terminate negotiations for the design and construction of the Sussex Inlet pool, and that the Sussex Inlet community be canvassed to ascertain whether there is wide spread support for a heated pool or whether other capital works or maintenance issues have a higher priority. Cr John Anderson was not present for the vote on this issue. The motion was lost.

VOTE SEVEN: 3-7

ISSUE EIGHT...

Moved Cr John Finkernagel, seconded Cr Shelley Hancock that the general manager terminate negotiations for the design and construction of the Sussex Inlet pool; that the general manager be authorised to proceed as a matter of urgency to establish a project team to develop construction plans and specifications for the construction of the pool; that on completion of the design, council invite tenders for the construction of the pool, using a process of pre-registration of tenderers, and that the general manager arrange a media release to explain the situation to all interested parties. Cr John Anderson was absent for the vote on this issue. The motion was carried.

VOTE EIGHT: 8-2

ISSUE NINE...

Moved Cr Patricia Mason, seconded Cr Jane Bange that rates paid by ratepayers in the Nowra business district remain the same for this year and if there is adequate support from the business community for security patrols then the levy on the CBD be adjusted to include provision for security patrols. Cr John Anderson was absent for the vote on this issue. The motion was lost.

VOTE NINE: 4-6

ISSUE 10...

Moved Cr Peter Murphy, seconded Cr John Finkernagel that the Nowra business rate be increased by the amount necessary to provide for an additional $50,000 and this be advertised in conjunction with the management plan and placed on public exhibition for 28 days. Cr John Anderson was absent for the vote on this issue. The motion was carried.

VOTE 10: 6-3