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AGENDA 2R |
Council Meeting
TUESDAY 14 JUNE 2022
6.30pm
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Council Meeting 14 June 2022 |
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MEETING AGENDA – PRECIS SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS |
The following reports appear as late items with Mayoral approval as information required for the preparation of the report/s was not available at the time of distribution of the Business Paper.
1 Mayoral Minutes
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C0622(1) Item 32 Mayoral Minute: Cathy Edwards-Davis 3
C0622(1) Item 33 Mayoral Minute: Condolence Motion Kathleen Hamey 4
C0622(1) Item 34 Mayoral Minute:Pedestrain Safety Hazards in High Traffic Areas 5
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Council Meeting 14 June 2022 |
Item No: C0622(1) Item 32
Subject: Mayoral Minute: Cathy Edwards-Davis
From: Councillor Darcy Byrne
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Motion:
That Council thank Cathy Edwards-Davis for her work for Council during the past 7 years of service with Inner West Council and Ashfield Council. |
Background
Cathy Edwards-Davis joined Ashfield Council in 2015 as Director Works and Infrastructure after previously working at North Sydney Council and Woollahra Council.
Cathy was an integral part of the amalgamation of Inner West Council, pre and post-merger and worked in a number of roles such as Director Public Works, Group Manager Trees Parks and Sportsfields before commencing in her current role since as Director Infrastructure in 2019.
Cathy has worked through an enormous transition period for the Inner West Council involving significant changes to systems, processes and people. She has always conducted herself with the utmost professionalism and respect for staff, Councillors and the community.
Cathy was instrumental in the delivery of multiple infrastructure projects enjoyed by many of our community, such as Ashfield Aquatic Centre, Dawn Fraser Baths, Tempe Reserve, Cooks River Masterplan works and the development of the Greenway.
On behalf of everyone at Council, I would like to extend the thanks on behalf of Councillors, staff and the community for the service that Cathy Edwards-Davis has offered over her 7 years with Council.
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Subject: Mayoral Minute: Condolence Motion Kathleen Hamey
From: Councillor Darcy Byrne
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That Council writes a letter of condolence to the family of Kathleen Margaret Hamey, expressing our sadness at her passing and commending the enormous contribution she made to the Balmain community both as a volunteer and local historian. |
Background
The Inner West community recently lost a much-loved and valued Balmain local Kathleen Hamey.
Kathleen was born in Bexley in February 1932. She married Val Hamey in October 1954. They had two daughters, Glenda and Narelle.
The family moved to Birchgrove in 1985 where Kathleen quickly fell in love with the area and became deeply involved with the Balmain Association.
Kathleen was a guide at the Balmain Watch House, led walks around the area and soon became a well-respected local historian, tracing the history of families, houses, shops and commercial buildings.
This work led to her co-authoring several publications for the Balmain Association, including Called to the Bar - 150 years of Pubs in Balmain & Rozelle (1991) and Balmain Peninsula Streets, Lanes and Places 1836-2017. All these books are still in print.
As well as being active member of the Balmain Association, Kathleen knitted thousands of red poppies for Anzac Day over the years and was an active member of Balmain Library Knitters who knit for many charities including Balmain Hospital.
Up until the time of her stroke in 2017, Kathleen was also a member of Balmain Probus Club, Heritage Group of Leichhardt District, The National Trust, Rozelle Native Plant Nursery, City of Sydney Historical Assoc and Friends of Rookwood.
Kathleen played a large part in the saving and restoration of Clontarf Cottage and Balmain Glasshouse and helped with the Ballast Point Park and Telstra Park projects.
Prior to the amalgamation, Kathleen was also on the Leichhardt Council's Balmain Town Hall Management Committee.
Both she and Val were awarded an NSW Government Heritage Award in 2007.
Val, her husband, can still be seen zooming through the streets of Balmain on his motorised scooter on the way to the Strong Clinic at Balmain Hospital.
Kathleen is sadly missed by him, her daughters, friends, and local community.
A special thanks to Balmain resident Lyn White who provided us with this background.
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Council Meeting 14 June 2022 |
Subject: Mayoral Minute:Pedestrain Safety Hazards in High Traffic Areas
From: Councillor Darcy Byrne
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Motion:
That Council Receive a report at the August Council meeting identifying the current procedures for monitoring and reporting of pedestrian safety hazards in high traffic pedestrian thoroughfares and making recommendations about inspection, monitoring and repairs. |
Background
Recently a local resident sustained serious injuries after falling outside Rozelle Public School, on Darling Street in Rozelle. This incident highlighted the importance of ongoing monitoring of high traffic pedestrian areas to ensure safety.
