"Dear Lord, help us in our deliberations today so that our decisions will be for the greater good for the whole of Kempsey Shire - Amen".

APOLOGIES

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

ASSESSMENT OF ITEMS LISTED IN CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS PAPER

PRESENTATION
An invitation has been extended to Superintendent Paul Fehon, Local Area Commander of Port Macquarie Police and the Crime Prevention Officer, Ms Jacqui Isbel to join Council in morning tea and then address Council on issues related to crime prevention and vandalism.

PRESENTATION
Mr Bob Higgins General Manager RTA and Mr Roger Fenner Project Manager, will attend lunch at 1.00 pm and address Council on the Pacific Highway Project when meeting resumes at around 1.45 pm.

PRESENTATION

Section 10A(2)(d)(ii) – Commercial Advantage on Competitor

This presentation is confidential on the basis that it involves commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a competitor of the council. (Local Government Act 1993, section 10A(2)(d)(ii))

On balance, the public interest in preserving the confidentiality of the commercial information outweighs the public interest in openness and transparency in council decision making by discussing the matter in open meeting.

At 12.00 noon a representative from MDI will be in attendance at Council for confidential discussions.

EXTRAORDINARY MINUTES 8TH MARCH 2007 (FOR CONFIRMATION)

ORDINARY MINUTES 13TH MARCH 2007 (FOR CONFIRMATION)

EXTRAORDINARY MINUTES 20TH MARCH 2007 (FOR CONFIRMATION)

WORKS INSPECTION MINUTES 29TH MARCH 2007 (FOR CONFIRMATION)

EXTRAORDINARY MINUTES 10TH APRIL 2007 (FOR CONFIRMATION)

PUBLIC FORUM

CONSIDERATION OF LATE REPORTS
Consideration of late reports to determine whether they should be dealt with or deferred.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS RELATING TO PUBLIC FORUM MATTERS

ADOPTION OF AGENDA ORDER OF BUSINESS

MAYORAL MINUTE A1 – A9

MM1 - Department of Lands A1
File: *

MM2 - Meeting with the Minister for Water Utilities A3
File: *

MM3 - National White Wreath Day – In Remembrance of all A5
Victims of Suicide – 29th May 2007
File: 3

MM4 - Attendance at the Floodplain Management Authorities of A7
NSW – Gunnedah Conference 2007
File: 284

MAYORAL SUPPLEMENTARY MINUTE

MM5 SUPP - Mayoral Activities for March 2007
File: 380

MM6 SUPP - Increased State Funding for Library Services
File: *

MM7 SUPP - Damming Clarence River Proposal
File: *

ITEMS TABLED B1

1. - Trial Bay Triathlon Inc B1
File: 56

2. - Charles Sturt University B2
File: 184

3. - Miss Marie McQuade B3
File: 7

4. - Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia B4
File: 166

NOTICE OF MOTION D1 – D2

NOM1 - State Heritage Listing of the Birthplace of Slim Dusty D1
File: 493

NOM2 - Heritage Listing of Bellbrook Township D1
File: 493

RESCISSION MOTION E1

RM1 - Policy C22.2 Contribution to Works for Footpaving E1
File: 586 & 153

DELEGATE’S REPORT F1 – F2

DR1 - Youth Institute F1
File: 343

DIRECTOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REPORT G1 – G21

DSDS1 - Dual Occupancy, 1026 Gowings Hill Road, Dondingalong G1
File: T6-06-422

DSDS2 - Review of Development Control Plan 30 – Exempt and G4
Complying Development
File: T4-40

DSDS3 - Section 94 Developer Contributions G10
File: 556

DSDS4 - South West Rocks Section 94 Contribution Plan G12
File: 556

DSDS5 - Building and Development G13
File: 329

DIRECTOR SHIRE SERVICES REPORT H1 – H14

DSS1 - Fluoridation H1
File: 240

DSS2 - Street Lighting – South Kempsey Industrial Area H3
File: 186

DSS3 - Quarry Road, Frederickton H5
File: R Quarry Rd

DSS4 - Mid North Coast Weight of Loads Group H6
File: 122

DSS5 - Street Lighting – Greenhill Boat Ramp H8
File: 348

DSS6 - Spooners Avenue H10
File: R Spooners

DSS7 - Roads to Recovery Program H12
File: 197

DIRECTOR CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT J1 – J24

DCCS1 - Statement of Bank Balances as at 31st March 2007 J1
File: 454

DCCS2 - Statement of Investments as at 31st March 2007 J2
File: 303

DCCS3 - Fleet Management J2
File: 151

DCCS4 - Training Courses in Aged Care J4
File: 17

DCCS5 - Aboriginal Liaison Officer Grant Documentation - Affixing J5
Council Seal
File: 389

DCCS6 - Smithtown Medical Centre J6
File: LA12470

DCCS7 - Public Reserves Management Fund J8
File: 314

DCCS8 - Noxious Weeds Funding J9
File: 64

DCCS9 - Chemical Sensitivity Policy Review J11
File: 126

DCCS10 - Sale of Bullocks Quarry J12
File: 840

DCCS11 - 2006 / 07 Loan Borrowing Program J16
File: 633

DCCS11 (2) SUPP - 2006 / 07 Loan Borrowing Program
File: 633

DCCS12 - Conferences and Seminars J19
File: 117

DCCS13 - Community and Lifestyle Services Six Monthly Report J21
File: 584

DIRECTOR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPPLMENTARY REPORT

DCCS14 SUPP - Cemetery Services - Kempsey
File: 62

DCCS15 SUPP - T1002 Installation of Sullage Points and Water Services at Stuarts Point
Holiday Park
File: 1002

DCCS16 SUPP - Airport Pavement Strength Test
File: 183

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT K1 – K9

GM1 - Outstanding Reports / Resolutions K1
File: 149

GM2 - Works Program K3
File: 153

GM3 - Shires Association Conference K4
File: 345

GM4 - Community Strategic Plan K7
File: 162

GM5 - Vinson Report
File: 579

COMMITTEE REPORTS L1 – L11

Aboriginal Liaison Meeting held 14th February and 10th March 2007 L1

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE M1

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OF BUSINESS ARE OF SUCH A NATURE THAT DISCUSSION IS LIKELY TO TAKE PLACE WHEN THE MEETING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE REASONS STATED.

MOTION FOR CONFIDENTIAL COMMITTEE N1

CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS PAPER

CONFIDENTIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE OFFICER’S REPORTS

DIRECTOR SHIRE SERVICES CONFIDENTIAL REPORT H1 – H5

REASON FOR PRESENTATION OF REPORT ON A CONFIDENTIAL BASIS

This report is submitted on a confidential basis as it involves commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it. (Local Government Act 1993, section 10A(2)(d)(i))

On balance, the public interest in preserving the confidentiality of the commercial information supplied, outweighs the public interest in openness and transparency in council decision making by discussing the matter in open meeting.

DSS1 CONF - Tender Evaluation Swimming Pool Leases H1
File: 968

DIRECTOR CORPORATE & COMMUNITY SERVICES CONFIDENTIAL REPORT J1 – J2

REASON FOR PRESENTATION OF REPORT ON A CONFIDENTIAL BASIS

This report is submitted on a confidential basis as it involves advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege. (Local Government Act 1993, section 10A(2)(g))

On balance, the public interest in preserving the confidentiality of the advice, outweighs the public interest in openness and transparency in council decision making by discussing the matter in open meeting.

DCCS1 CONF - Legal Opinion – Derogatory Comments J1
File: T6-06-504 & 114

GENERAL MANAGER’S CONFIDENTIAL REPORT K1 – K2

REASON FOR PRESENTATION OF REPORT ON A CONFIDENTIAL BASIS

This report is submitted on a confidential basis as it involves advice concerning litigation, or advice that would otherwise be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal professional privilege. (Local Government Act 1993, Section 10A(2)(g))

On balance, the public interest in preserving the confidentiality of the advice outweighs the public interest in openness and transparency in Council decision making by discussing the matter in open meeting.

GM1 CONF - Various Legal Matters – Current Position K1
File: 155

ADOPTION OF REPORT OF THE CONFIDENTIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

CONCLUSION