MINUTES OF THE
Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee
HELD IN Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange
ON 2 July 2019
COMMENCING AT 7.33pm
Attendance
Cr M Previtera (Chairperson), Cr R Kidd (Mayor), Cr S Romano (Deputy Mayor), Cr K Duffy, Cr J Hamling, Cr J McRae, Cr T Mileto, Cr S Munro, Cr S Nugent Cr M Previtera, Cr G Taylor, Cr R Turner, Cr J Whitton
Acting General Manager (Waddell), Acting Director Development Services (Hodges), Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services, Director Technical Services, Governance Coordinator, Manager Corporate and Community Relations, Manager Engineering Services, Manager Development Assessment.
APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
1.1 DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTERESTS, SIGNIFICANT NON-PECUNIARY INTERESTS AND LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT NON-PECUNIARY INTERESTS
Nil
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TRIM Reference: 2019/1085 |
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RESOLVED - 19/348 Cr S Nugent/Cr S Munro 1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee at its meeting held on 22 May 2019. 2 That Council determine recommendations 3.1 and 3.2 from the minutes of the Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee meeting of 22 May 2019. 3.1 Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee Action Plan 1 That the Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee Action Plan be reviewed and priorities determined; and 2 That a presentation on the Street Tree master Plan be conducted. 3.2 City Entrance Signage 1 That the report providing examples of town entry signs and their indicative cost be noted; 2 Concepts and costing be developed for Orange similar to the style of Towong and Stanthorpe for the Bathurst Road (Mitchell Road) entrance; 3 Concepts and costing be developed for secondary entrance signs consisting of a hardwood element of a scale similar to the City of Wanneroo for Molong Road, Cargo Road, Escort Way and Airport. 3 That the remainder of the minutes of the Parks, Trees and Waterways Community Committee at its meeting held on 22 May 2019 be adopted.
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For: Unanimous
Against: Nil
Absent: Nil
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Cr Romano requested updated information on the progress of the Stop and Rest side on the Mitchell Highway on the eastern entry to Orange. |
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TRIM Reference: 2019/1179 |
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RESOLVED - 19/349 Cr S Nugent/Cr J Whitton 1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Companion Animals Community Committee at its meeting held on 3 June 2019. 2 That Council resolve recommendations 3.1 and 3.2 from the minutes of the Companion Animals Community Committee meeting of 3 June 2019 being: Item 3.1 1 That Council initiate discussion with Cabonne Council in regards to the issue of animals being handed in at Orange that appear to come from Cabonne Shire and as a consequence Council has escalating costs of handling these animals. 2 That Council advertise the new rules/legislation in regard to selling a companion animal after 1 July 2019 through the Council website, Facebook page and the media. Item 3.2 1 That the concept plan for the Webb Street, North Orange park area including the off-leash dog park include: · Off street parking. · Three dual entry gate entrances. · Three human/dog water fountains. · Separate fenced areas for large and small dogs. · Seating in both shade and open areas. · A shade/shelter structure to be located outside of the dog enclosure near the bridge entry. · Minimum 1.5m high fencing to be constructed around the perimeter of the off leash area. 2 That Council include funding for the off leash area at Webb Street, North Orange in the 2019/2020 Budget. 3 That the Companion Animals Community Committee support the Spring Hill Community Committee with the recommendation to provide an off leash area in Spring Hill. 3 That the remainder of the minutes of the Companion Animals Community Committee at its meeting held on 3 June 2019 be adopted.
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For: Unanimous
Against: Nil
Absent: Nil
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Cr Romano requested that further investigation be undertaken to address the feral cats in Stirling Avenue. |
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TRIM Reference: 2019/1181 |
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RESOLVED - 19/350 Cr R Kidd/Cr S Nugent 1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee at its meeting held on 14 June 2019. 2 That Council determine recommendations 3.3, 3.4, 3.7, 3.10 from the minutes of the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee meeting of 14 June 2019, being: 3.2 Water Report Update - Cyril Smith 1 That the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee request a memo from the Acting Director Development Services containing information on the State Environmental Planning Policy and BASIX in relation to water management. 2 That the Committee also request a report or update on the use of permeable surfaces in Council works or other developments in the City of Orange. 3.4 Plastic Free July Planning by Nick King 1 That the Committee request Council staff to investigate locations at North Orange Shopping Centre and the Summer Centre as spots for a Waste Free Alternatives Pop-up. 2 That the Manager Waste Services and Technical Support update the Committee in respect to bio-plastics. 3 That Committee members who are able meet in Committee Room 3, On Thursday 20 June 2019 at 4.30pm to discuss and finalise planning for Plastic Free July. 3.7 Woodsmoke and Particle Pollution Initiatives by Nick King That the Acting Director Development Services requests Council’s Trainee Environmental Health Officer (EHO), Greg Perry, present an update on his research on particle pollution to the committee at the next meeting. 3.10 EOH Pollutants Monitoring in Orange - Robert Alford That the EOH website and link which distributes the information regarding particle pollution be more widely advertised/promoted by Council so that the community has better access and knowledge. 3 That the remainder of the minutes of the Environmental Sustainability Community Committee at its meeting held on 14 June 2019 be adopted.
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For: Unanimous
Against: Nil
Absent: Nil
The Meeting Closed at 7.49pm.