Council Meeting
Wednesday, 17 July 2024 at 6:30 PM
Cumberland City Council Chambers
Merrylands Service Centre, 16 Memorial Avenue, Merrylands
Council Meeting
Wednesday, 17 July 2024 at 6:30 PM
Cumberland City Council Chambers
Merrylands Service Centre, 16 Memorial Avenue, Merrylands
Councillor Contact Details
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Granville Ward |
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Clr Steve Christou |
0419 651 187 |
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Clr Ola Hamed (Deputy Mayor) |
0405 070 007 |
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Clr Joseph Rahme |
0418 995 471 |
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Greystanes Ward |
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Clr Diane Colman |
0400 279 200 |
Diane.Colman@cumberland.nsw.gov.au |
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Clr Greg Cummings |
0417 612 717 |
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Clr Eddy Sarkis |
0425 348 000 |
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Regents Park Ward |
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Clr Kun Huang |
0418 911 774 |
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Clr Sabrin Farooqui |
0400 322 999 |
Sabrin.Farooqui@cumberland.nsw.gov.au |
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Clr Helen Hughes |
0400 264 534 |
Helen.Hughes@cumberland.nsw.gov.au |
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South Granville Ward |
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Clr Glenn Elmore |
0418 459 527 |
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Clr Paul Garrard |
0414 504 504 |
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Clr Mohamad Hussein |
0400 281 726 |
Mohamad.Hussein@cumberland.nsw.gov.au |
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Wentworthville Ward |
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Clr Suman Saha |
0419 546 950 |
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Clr Lisa Lake (Mayor) |
0418 669 681 |
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Clr Michael Zaiter |
0418 432 797 |
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Statement of Ethical Obligations
Oath or Affirmation of Office
In taking the Oath or Affirmation of Office, each Councillor has made a commitment to undertake the duties of the office of councillor in the best interests of the people of Cumberland and Cumberland City Council and that they will faithfully and impartially carry out the functions, powers, authorities and discretions vested in them under the Local Government Act 1993 or any other Act to the best of their ability and judgment.
Conflicts of Interest
A councillor who has a conflict of interest in any matter with which the council is concerned, and who is present at a meeting of the council when the matter is being considered, must disclose the interest and the nature of the interest to the meeting as soon as practicable. Both the disclosure and the nature of the interest must be recorded in the minutes of the Council meeting where the conflict of interest arises. Councillors should ensure that they are familiar with Parts 4 and 5 of the Code of Conduct in relation to their obligations to declare and manage conflicts of interests.
For information on Council services and facilities please visit www.cumberland.nsw.gov.au
Council Meeting
17 July 2024
MM07/24-59 Mayoral Minute - Condolences - The Late Robin Douglas Grimley…………………………………………………………………..5
17 July 2024
Item No: MM07/24-59
Mayoral Minute - Condolences - The Late Robin Douglas Grimley
Author: Mayor Lisa Lake
Summary
It is with sadness that I note the passing of Robin (Rob) Grimley on Sunday 30 June 2024 at the age of 82.
Robin was born in Lakemba on 21 January 1942. He attended Lakemba Infants and Primary School, and in his final two years he qualified to transfer to Erskineville Primary Selective School. Robin finished his education at Homebush Boys High School.
A few years later Robin joined the Australian Sea Cadet Corps, later renamed the Naval Reserve Cadets. In 1961 he was appointed Petty Officer (instructor). He later served in the position of Staff Officer (administration) at the Cadet Headquarters, and in 1970 was promoted to the rank of sub-Lieutenant and appointed as a Staff Officer (training). Four years later, he was again promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, a position he held until 1977.
It was during his time in the Naval Reserve Cadets that he met Marie Louise Evans, whom he married in 1964. They settled in Leeton Street, Merrylands West in 1967, where they remained and raised their three children – Wayne, Ian and Kayleen. Robin and Marie cherished their five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren dearly.
Robin had a love of sport and from 1975 to 1984 he was coach and manager of numerous junior soccer and cricket teams.
In 2006 he joined the Merrylands RSL Sub-Branch as a Committee Member, where he served firstly as their Vice President and then as President for five years. During his tenure with the sub-branch he dedicated many days volunteering and organising local memorial events. His efforts included installing the Seafarers Anchor in Memorial Park Merrylands, relocating the Wilbert (Darky) Hudson memorial to Charles Mance Reserve Merrylands, and arranging numerous ANZAC and Remembrance Day services.
In addition to this, in 2007 he joined the Naval Association and quickly became the Vice President of the Parramatta subsection. By the end of 2009 he had become the Naval Association’s Hon. State Secretary, which he proudly held until 2016. From then he held the title of State Vice President from which he retired in 2022.
Robin took on the role of Merrylands RSL Club President in May 2024, having previously served as Club Director since May 2022.
In 2016 Robin received the Holroyd City Council Joint Citizen of the Year Award, in recognition for his passion in looking after Veterans, his organisation of commemorative services and educating the young about the ANZAC spirit.
Robin Grimley's dedication, kindness and commitment to the community and country will forever be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
Therefore Councillors, tonight I move the following:
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That Council: 1. Note with sadness the passing of the late Robin Douglas Grimley; and 2. Observe a minute’s silence in honour of the life of Robin Grimley and all that he contributed to his community and country. |
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