Welcome to our December issue of "Council Decides", where we update you on the decisions and discussions of the Lismore City Council's monthly Council meeting.
The business papers and attachments for the meeting can be found at https://lismore.nsw.gov.au/business-papers-and-agendas-for-committees-and-advisory-groups
PUBLIC FORUM
Two speakers spoke during Public Forum in favour of the motion calling for the retention of Humanities and Creative Arts at Southern Cross University.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Councillors resolved to receive and adopt the recommendations contained within the minutes of the 20 November meeting of the Local Traffic Committee.
MATTERS ARISING
Councillors resolved that Questions on Notice responses provided in the business papers be noted.
REPORTS OF THE GENERAL MANAGER
Councillors resolved to:
- Forward the planning proposal 92 Dunoon Rd, North Lismore to the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) seeking a Gateway determination and proceeds to public exhibition in accordance with any Gateway requirements, and that should any objections be made during the public exhibition stage that the planning proposal be reported back to Council. If no objections are received, the planning proposal be finalised and made, as per the delegation of the Gateway determination
- Place the amended Development Control Plan 2012 chapters, as identified in this report, on public exhibition for a period of 21 days, and should no objections be raised, the amended Development Control Plan chapters come into effect. If objections are raised, a further report be made to Council outlining the submissions received and any subsequent changes made.
- Not support the Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme and that the General Manager instruct the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure that the Planning Proposal is not supported and request that it not be finalised
- Receive and note the November 2024 Investments Report
- Receive and note the annual report on Code of Conduct statistics for Lismore City Council and forward the report to the Office of Local Government
