ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

Environment and Economic Development Policy Committee

 

Agenda

 

1 September 2015

 

 

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 that a Environment and Economic Development Policy Committee meeting of ORANGE CITY COUNCIL will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange on  Tuesday, 1 September 2015.

 

 

Garry Styles

General Manager

 

For apologies please contact Michelle Catlin on 6393 8246.

    

 


Environment and Economic Development Policy Committee    1 September 2015

Agenda

  

1                Introduction.. 3

1.1            Apologies and Leave of Absence. 3

1.2            Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests. 3

2                Committee Minutes. 4

2.1            Minutes of the Economic Development Community Committee - 5 August 2015  4

2.2            Minutes of the Sister Cities Community Committee - 19 August 2015. 13

 


Environment and Economic Development Policy Committee    1 September 2015

 

1       Introduction

1.1     Apologies and Leave of Absence

1.2     Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

The provisions of Chapter 14 of the Local Government Act, 1993 (the Act) regulate the way in which Councillors and designated staff of Council conduct themselves to ensure that there is no conflict between their private interests and their public role.

The Act prescribes that where a member of Council (or a Committee of Council) has a direct or indirect financial (pecuniary) interest in a matter to be considered at a meeting of the Council (or Committee), that interest must be disclosed as soon as practicable after the start of the meeting and the reasons given for declaring such interest.

As members are aware, the provisions of the Local Government Act restrict any member who has declared a pecuniary interest in any matter from participating in the discussion or voting on that matter, and requires that member to vacate the Chamber.

Council’s Code of Conduct provides that if members have a non-pecuniary conflict of interest, the nature of the conflict must be disclosed. The Code of Conduct also provides for a number of ways in which a member may manage non pecuniary conflicts of interest.

Recommendation

It is recommended that Committee Members now disclose any conflicts of interest in matters under consideration by the Environment and Economic Development Policy Committee at this meeting.

 


Environment and Economic Development Policy Committee    1 September 2015

 

 

2       Committee Minutes

2.1     Minutes of the Economic Development Community Committee - 5 August 2015

TRIM REFERENCE:        2015/2001

AUTHOR:                       Kathy Woolley, Director Corporate and Commercial Services    

 

 

EXECUTIVE Summary

The Economic Development Community Committee met on 5 August 2015 and the recommendations from the Committee are presented to the Environment and Economic Development Policy Committee for adoption.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “11.1 Our Economy – Encourage the growth of local business, support emerging industry sectors and attract new investment to Orange”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

 

Recommendation

That the recommendations made by the Economic Development Community Committee at its meeting held on 5 August 2015 be adopted.

 

further considerations

Consideration has been given to the recommendation’s impact on Council’s service delivery; image and reputation; political; environmental; health and safety; employees; stakeholders and project management; and no further implications or risks have been identified.

 

Attachments

1        Minutes of the Meeting of the Economic Development Community Committee held on 5 August 2015

2        Economic Development Community Committee (EDCC) Action Plan, 2015/841

 



ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF THE

Economic Development Community Committee

HELD IN ROOM 149, BUILDING 1001, CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY, Orange

ON 5 August 2015

COMMENCING AT 8.05am


 1      Introduction

Attendance

Cr N Jones, Cr C Gryllis, Cr R Kidd, Mr Mick Banks, Mr Greg Beileiter, Mr Pat Cutcliffe, Mr Tim Hall, Mr Craig Hort, Mr Brad Polak, Ms Heather Robinson, Mr Russell Tym (8.17pm), Mr David Williams, Mr Gordon Eggins (representing Mr J Cobb MP), Director Corporate and Commercial Services, Manager Corporate and Community Relations, Manager Business Development, Business Projects Officer

Guests: Mr M Burdack (CSU)

In the absence of the Chairperson (Cr Whitton), Cr Jones chaired the meeting.

1.1     Apologies and Leave of Absence

 

RESOLVED                                                                                                Cr R Kidd/Cr C Gryllis

That the apologies be accepted from Cr J Whitton (Chairperson), Cr J Davis OAM (Mayor), Mr John Cobb MP, Mr Andrew Gee MP, Mr Bruce Buchanan, Ms Nedra Burns, Mr Tony Healey, Ms Catherine Nowlan, Mr Peter Robson and Mr N Debere for the Economic Development Community Committee meeting on 5 August 2015.

1.2     Acknowledgement of Country

 

1.3     Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

Cr R Kidd declared he is Deputy Chair of Regional Development Australia Central West.

Cr R Kidd declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in item 3.1 as a member on the Community Board for Sydney University School of Rural Health.


 

 

2       Previous Minutes

RESOLVED                                                                                                   Cr R Kidd/Mr T Hall

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Economic Development Community Committee held on 8 July 2015 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the Economic Development Community Committee meeting held on 8 July 2015.

 

3       Presentations

3.1     CSU presentation on medical school and facilities upgrades

TRIM Reference:        2015/1929

Cr R Kidd declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in item 3.1 as a member on the Community Board for Sydney University School of Rural Health. Cr Kidd participated in the voting and debate on this item.

RECOMMENDATION                                                                       Cr C Gryllis/Mr D Williams

That the Committee acknowledge the presentation from Charles Sturt University and continue to support Charles Sturt University in their bid for the Murray Darling Medical School.

 

 

**Mr M Burdack left the meeting at 9.01am**

**Cr R Kidd left the meeting at 9.01am and returned to the meeting at 9.06am**

 

3.2     Verbal presentation on the National Stronger Regions Funding (NSRF) submissions from Orange City Council

TRIM Reference:        2015/1928

RECOMMENDATION                                                                       Mr G Beileiter/Mr B Polak

That the presentation by Council staff on the National Stronger Regions Funding (NSRF) submissions by Orange City Council be acknowledged.

 

 


 

 

4       General Reports

4.1     Additional considerations for confidentiality in the course of committee meetings

TRIM Reference:        2015/1927

Recommendation                                                                           Cr C Gryllis/Mr M Banks

That the Committee adopt the new procedures in relation to member representatives and confidentiality at the meetings of the Economic Development Community Committee.

 

 

4.2     Economic Development Community Committee

TRIM Reference:        2015/1930

Recommendation                                                                                 Cr R Kidd/Mr R Tym

That the Economic Development Community Committee Action Plan be review and updated.

 

 

**Cr Gryllis left the meeting at 9.25am**

**Mr G Beileiter left the meeting at 9.32am**

The Meeting Closed at 9.39AM


Environment and Economic Development Policy Committee                              1 September 2015

2.1                       Minutes of the Economic Development Community Committee - 5 August 2015

Attachment 2      Economic Development Community Committee (EDCC) Action Plan

Economic Development Community Committee Action Plan

 

Date

Action

Who

Community Strategic Plan reference

Budget status

Start

End

Update/Completed

4/3/15

Brief the committee on the proposed and potential development for Orange Airport.

Business Projects Officer to arrange

11.1 Our Economy – Encourage the growth of local business, support emerging industry sectors and attract new investment to Orange

Current and future budget items

8/4/2015

8/4/2015

Briefing carried out at EDCC meeting of 3 June 2015

4/3/15

Invite other Directors (as appropriate) for briefing of Committee members.

Manager Corporate and Community Relations

11.1

Current and future budget items

8/4/2015

 

Director Technical Services attended 4 June 2015 to brief on Airport.  

4/3/15

Committee members are to develop specific proposals to increase economic development within the city and bring the proposals back to the committee so they can be white boarded and workshopped.

All committee members

2.1

 

NA

8/4/2015

 

Proposals put forward include caravan attraction, promotion of CSU and health, conference venues,


Date

Action

Who

Community Strategic Plan reference

Budget status

Start

End

Update/Completed

4/3/15

Committee members who have suggestions on how Council can be more helpful in the relocation of new business are to inform the Committee of the appropriate details.

Any committee member

11.1 Our Economy – Encourage the growth of local business, support emerging industry sectors and attract new investment to Orange

NA

4/3/15

Ongoing

Russell Tym provided information on foreign students assistance services at 8 August 2015 meeting.

4/3/15

Investigate potential for the relocation of the State Headquarters of the NSW Rural Fire Service to Orange

Council

4.1.Build on the capacity of the City as a leader by participating in local, regional, national and global organisations, networks and initiatives

NA

4/3/15

 

Letter has been forwarded to appropriate persons and the response received that they have noted the enquiry.

4/3/15

Investigate options for bringing more music gigs to Orange

Committee

11.1

NA

4/3/15

Ongoing

Initial investigations indicate music promoters see the size of the 20 – 24 demographic in Bathurst to be a key attractant. Will continue to put this forward when opportunities arise.


Date

Action

Who

Community Strategic Plan reference

Budget status

Start

End

Update/Completed

4/3/15

Develop a larger conference venue

Industry

11.1

NA

 

 

Need identified in strategic plans.  Raised at various times by private interests.

4/3/15

Find out from new residents what the gaps are in the local offering

Business Projects Officer

11.1

NA

8/7/15

Ongoing

Responses to be monitored by the Business Projects Officer.

3/6/15

Make a recommendation to Council on the membership of Evocities

Committee

11.1

$60K 2015/16

8/7/15

 

Updated Committee that Evocities Steering Committee meeting late July. Progress on developing more metrics to monitor the relocation of people to regional cities. When developed,  will bring metrics to committee for comment.

3/6/15

Committee to hold a discussion on the new Safe Haven visa.

Committee

11.3 Our Economy – Encourage training and skills development for a diverse and sustainable labour market

NA

8/7/15

 

Members to find out what information they can and discuss with the committee

3/6/15

Investigate opportunities in the education and health sectors

Committee

11.1

NA

8/7/15

 

Support requested for Murray Darling Medical School by CSU.


Date

Action

Who

Community Strategic Plan reference

Budget status

Start

End

Update/Completed

3/6/15

Consider projects for a university student from CSU’s Faculty of Business

Committee

11.1

NA

3/6/15

 

Any suggested projects should be referred to the Business Projects Officer

3/6/15

Progress Council’s application for RV accreditation

Mr Tim Hall and Business Projects Officer

11.1

NA

3/6/15

 

Re-submission for approval. The Waratahs site is not suitable. To review Ophir Hotel carpark and  Endsleigh Avenue. Check long vehicle parking in McNamara Lane. Check with Council’s traffic committee/engineers re any limitations/issues from engineering perspective.

3/6/15

Utilise local media opportunities to inform the local community of the importance of the health and education sectors to the local economy

Committee

11.1 Our Economy

NA

3/6/15

 

Members to utilise opportunities within their own environment to get the message out. Council will  communicate this to the local community as opportunities .

8/7/15

Create a ‘Harvest Orange’ information service

Undefined

11.1 Our Economy

NA

 

 

Staff and Committee to consider options for the provision of harvest labour in the region.

8/7/15

Rail Action Group

Rail Action Group

11.1 Our Economy

NA

Ongoing

 

Cr Jones provided updates on the Group’s activities, successes and future direction.

 

Date

Action

Who

Community Strategic Plan reference

Budget status

Start

End

Update/Completed

8/7/15

Investigate large scale industry/employment opportunities for relocation

Committee

11.1 Our Economy

NA

5/8/15

 

Committee members to bring ideas to the next meeting. Feedback  being developed for Council which will form basis of presentation to next meeting.

5/8/15

Invite Paraway Pastoral Company to give presentation at a future meeting

Business Projects Officer/Cr Kidd

11.1 Our Economy

NA

 

 

Ask for a presentation to provide feedback on why they chose Orange as a location.

 

Information provided to the Committee for capture

Date

Topic

Detail

3/6/15

Master Builders Association

The Master Builders Association (MBA) now has a regional office in Orange. This is the first regional office away from a coastal area.

3/6/15

Job Active

Job Active is the new Federal Government program for assisting people back into work. If required, the Committee can request Mark Merchant to address a meeting.

3/6/15

Education & Health Exports

Health and Education are growing export sectors. This could be a leverage point for marketing to foreign students

3/6/15

Foreign Students (CSU)

It is not as simple as recruiting foreign students to attend CSU. Consideration has to be given to services available to support these students, particularly students from non-English speaking backgrounds.

3/6/15

TAFE International Marketing

TAFE have formed an arm to market their services internationally.

 


Environment and Economic Development Policy Committee    1 September 2015

 

 

2.2     Minutes of the Sister Cities Community Committee - 19 August 2015

TRIM REFERENCE:        2015/2191

AUTHOR:                       Kathy Woolley, Director Corporate and Commercial Services    

 

 

EXECUTIVE Summary

A meeting of the Sister Cities Community Committee was held on 19 August 2015. The minutes of that meeting are provided to the Environment and Economic Development Policy Committee for adoption.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “4.2 Our City – Actively contribute to the future direction of international strategic initiatives to build capacity and cross-cultural understanding”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

 

Recommendation

That the recommendations made by the Sister Cities Community Committee at its meeting held on 19 August 2015 be adopted.

 

further considerations

Consideration has been given to the recommendation’s impact on Council’s service delivery; image and reputation; political; environmental; health and safety; employees; stakeholders and project management; and no further implications or risks have been identified.

Attachments

1        Minutes of the Meeting of the Sister Cities Community Committee held on 19 August 2015

 



ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF THE

Sister Cities Community Committee

HELD IN Councillor's Workroom, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange

ON 19 August 2015

COMMENCING AT 5.30PM


 1      Introduction

Attendance

Cr C Gryllis (Chairperson), Cr R Turner, Mr G Bloore, Mrs K Ferguson, Mr Vince Lovecchio, Mr Stuart MacKinnon, Manager Corporate and Community Relations, Business Projects Officer

Guest: Mr Robert Brown of Canobolas Rural Technology High School (CRTHS)

 

1.1     Apologies and Leave of Absence

 

RESOLVED                                                                                 Mr G Bloore/Mr S MacKinnon

That the apologies be accepted from Cr K Duffy, Ms A Banks, Mr G Bargwanna, Mrs M Bargwanna and Ms Lyndall Harrison,for the Sister Cities Community Committee meeting on 19 August 2015.

1.2     Acknowledgement of Country

 

1.3     Declaration of pecuniary interests, significant non-pecuniary interests and less than significant non-pecuniary interests

Nil

2       Previous Minutes

RESOLVED                                                                                 Mr S MacKinnon/Mr G Bloore

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Sister Cities Community Committee held on 13 May 2015 (copies of which were circulated to all members) be and are hereby confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings of the Sister Cities Community Committee meeting held on 13 May 2015.

 

 

 

3       Presentations

3.1     Update on Ushiku

TRIM Reference:        2015/2052

Vince introduced Robert Brown as the teacher who travels to Ushiku with the students each year. The Department of Education and Communities is reviewing all tyes of student travel, including overseas travel.

RECOMMENDATION                                                                    Cr R Turner/Mrs K Ferguson

That a discussion be held with the Director of Education in Orange about options for exchange students and, if required, the Mayor be requested to write to the appropriate person on this matter.

 

** Mr Robert Brown left the meeting with the time being 5.45pm**

 

3.2     Update on Mt Hagen

TRIM Reference:        2015/2053

On 15 September 2015 there will be a celebration at NSW Parliament House to celebrate 40 years of independence for PNG. This event is being hosted by the Consul General of PNG.

RECOMMENDATION                                                                         Cr R Turner/Mr G Bloore

That the update on Mt Hagen be acknowledged.

 

 

3.3     Update on Orange (California)

TRIM Reference:        2015/2055

Vince advised the group that he may have a project to reinvigorate the relationship between the two cities. Vince would like to do a presentation on the potential to integrate the Science Technology Engineering Maths (STEM) program into CRTHS.

RECOMMENDATION                                                           Mr V Lovecchio/Mr S MacKinnon

That the update on Orange (California) be acknowledged.

 

 


 

 

3.4     Update on Timaru

TRIM Reference:        2015/2056

The Business Projects Officer is to provide the trip dates for the James Sheahan Rugby Union tour to the Chairperson.

RECOMMENDATION                                                                  Mrs K Ferguson/Mr G Bloore

That the update on Timaru be acknowledged.

 

 

3.5     Update on Valparaiso

TRIM Reference:        2015/2058

Potential travel costs to Valparaiso provide by Ms Lyndell Harrison were circulated to the Committee.

RECOMMENDATION                                                                Mr G Bloore/Mr S MacKinnon

That the update on Valparaiso be acknowledged.

 

 

3.6     Update on Seo-Gu

TRIM Reference:        2015/2059

Staff from the Korean Consul-General were very impressed with the Orange region. It appears that they are still keen to develop some relationship.

 

RECOMMENDATION                                                           Mrs K Ferguson/Mr S MacKinnon

That the update on Seo-Gu be acknowledged.

 

 

4       General Reports

4.1     External Advice on Mt Hagen

TRIM Reference:        2015/2060

Recommendation                                                                  Cr R Turner/Mr S MacKinnon

That the Committee acknowledge the report by the Business Projects Officer on the external advice on Mt Hagen.

 

 


 

 

4.2     Korean Artwork Exhibition at the Civic Centre

TRIM Reference:        2015/2104

Recommendation                                                                   Mr S MacKinnon/Cr C Gryllis

That the report on the Korean Artwork Exhibition at the Civic Centre by the Business Projects Officer be acknowledged.

 

 

 

The Meeting Closed at 6.16PM