Agenda of Council Meeting

Council Meeting 16 June 2015

2.1 Electrolux Commemorative Book

TRIM REFERENCE: 2015/1446

Mayoral Minute

Electrolux is seeking financial support for the publishing of a book to commemorate the plant, its staff and its connection to the City.

Recommendation

That Council place on exhibition a donation of $10,000 towards the publishing of a book commemorating the Electrolux Plant and its staff with the allocation to be from the remaining unspent donations and city promotions budgets.

John Davis
Mayor

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

While the closure of the Electrolux plant is a significant issue for Orange and particularly so for those who have worked there, its departure should receive appropriate and lasting recognition. A commemorative book is one small way to do that.

Electrolux has advised that each current employee will receive the book as a gift.

The submission from Electrolux stated that:

“The commemorative book is targeted, primarily at current or recent employees of the plant who will value and retain as a happy memento of their time there. But it will also include material illustrating the bright future of Orange and the Central West Region and former factory employees moving into new careers in other industries.”

STAFF COMMENT

In late 2014 Electrolux made a submission to Council seeking support for the book however in February this year Council resolved not to support it. In the original request Electrolux was seeking $30,000 from Council, while Electrolux was contributing $30,000 to the book project.

Electrolux has provided the following advice on the book:

“The factory's commemorative book title, Made In Orange, has been decided on the basis that it best conveys the "manufacturing" that occurred there - a unique concept for a regional city in itself - and that the products made in Orange now adorn households all over Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, South East Asia, Europe and other parts of the world.

The book's contents cover the history of the facility; from its inception as a small arms factory in 1942 to the present day as a state-of-the-art refrigeration plant. But it also describes and illustrates the many examples of the factory's influence on and contribution to the Orange community and Central West. These include, of course, the salaries of its workers, funds injected into the local economy, local businesses dependent upon the factory, employees' part in the establishment of the institution known today as the Orange Credit Union as well as the factory's ongoing legacies - donations of appliances to hospitals, school, Ronald MacDonald House, SES, Rural Fire Brigade, etc.

It is envisaged that 1000 copies of the book will be printed. Some 500 will be ear-marked as a gift to current employees and guests attending the Farewell Ball on August 29; 30 be given to Orange City Council for internal use, with further complimentary copies for local parliamentarians and key suppliers and contractors.

A small quantity will be retained by Electrolux for internal use and any surplus copies will be given to Orange Visitors Centre for sale to members of the general public with proceeds going to a nominated local charity.”

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

If this Mayoral Minute is carried the $10,000 donation will be funded from the unspent grants budgets of Sports Participation Program ($5,000) and the Sports Facility program ($1,000 remaining unspent) and $4,000 from remaining expenditure in City Promotions.

POLICY AND GOVERNANCE IMPLICATIONS

The Council is required under s356 of the Local Government Act to advertise any financial assistance to another entity.

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

Ordinary Council Meeting

HELD IN Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange

ON 2 June 2015

COMMENCING AT 7.00pm

1 Introduction

Attendance

Cr J Davis OAM (Mayor), Cr C Gryllis (Deputy Mayor), Cr A Brown, Cr K Duffy, Cr R Gander, Cr J Hamling, Cr S Munro, Cr G Taylor (7.16pm), Cr R Turner, Cr J Whitton

General Manager, Director Corporate and Commercial Services, Director Development Services, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services, Director Technical Services, Manager Administration and Governance, Manager Financial Services, Works Manager, Manager Development Assessments, Communications Officer

1.1 APOLOGIES

RESOLVED - 15/203 Cr C Gryllis/Cr S Munro

That the apologies be accepted from Cr N Jones and Cr R Kidd for the Council Meeting of Orange City Council on 2 June 2015.

1.2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

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

SDC Item 2.2 Development Application DA 150/2015(1) – Tenancy 5 – Summer Centre – Lot 1 Summer Street

Cr S Munro declared a significant pecuniary interest in Item 2.2 as the applicant.

THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE OPEN FORUM AT 7.02PM

SDC Item 2.2 Development Application DA 150/2015(1) – Tenancy 5 – Summer Centre – Lot 1 Summer Street

Phillip Drew

Mr Drew spoke in support of the new Bunnings development.

THE OPEN FORUM CONCLUDED AT 7.06PM

2 Mayoral Minutes

Nil

3 Confirmation of Minutes of Previous Meeting

RESOLVED - 15/204 Cr J Hamling/Cr R Gander

That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 19 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 Council meeting held on 19 May 2015.

THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETINGS AT 7.10PM

THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL RESUMED AT 8.14PM

4 Notices of Motion/Notices of Rescission

Nil

5 General Reports

5.1 Classification of Land - Drainage Reserve Molloy Drive - Lot 300 DP 1205457

TRIM Reference: 2015/1252

RESOLVED - 15/231 Cr C Gryllis/Cr J Whitton

1 That Lot 300 DP1205457 be classified as Operational Land pursuant to Chapter 6, Part 2 of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW).

2 That authority be granted to affix the Council Seal to any documentation necessary.

5.2 COUNCIL FOLDER -

TRIM Reference: 2015/1429

1 Card from the Carpenter family thanking Council for flowers sent with condolence after Glyn’s passing.

2 Letter from the Knight family thanking Council for the condition of the Cemetery during the Centenary of World War I commemorations.

RESOLVED - 15/232 Cr C Gryllis/Cr K Duffy

That the contents of the Council Folder be noted.

6 Closed Meeting

In accordance with the Local Government Act 1993, and the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, in the opinion of the General Manager, the following business is of a kind as referred to in Section 10A(2) of the Act, and should be dealt with in a Confidential Session of the Council meeting closed to the press and public.

In response to a question from the Mayor, the General Manager advised that no written submissions had been received relating to any item listed for consideration by the Closed Meeting of Council.

The Mayor extended an invitation to any member of the public present at the meeting to make a presentation to the Council as to whether the meeting should be closed for a particular item.

RESOLVED - 15/233 Cr R Turner/Cr S Munro

That Council adjourn into a Closed Meeting and members of the press and public be excluded from the Closed Meeting, and access to the correspondence and reports relating to the items considered during the course of the Closed Meeting be withheld unless declassified by separate resolution. This action is taken in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act, 1993 as the items listed come within the following provisions:

6.1 2014 Fourth Quarter Water Consumption Charges - 474 The Escort Way Orange

This item is classified CONFIDENTIAL under the provisions of Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to (b) the personal hardship of any resident or ratepayer.

6.2 2015 First and Second Quarter Water/Sewerage Charges - 119 Kite Street Orange

6.3 Lease Termination and Land Purchase - Orange Airport

This item is classified CONFIDENTIAL under the provisions of Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to (c) information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

6.4 Extension of Senior Staff Contract

This item is classified CONFIDENTIAL under the provisions of Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to (a) personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors).

THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL ADJOURNED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE CLOSED MEETING AT 8.15 PM

THE MAYOR DECLARED THE ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL RESUMED AT 8.30PM

7 Resolutions from Closed Meeting

The General Manager read out the following resolutions made in the Closed Meeting of Council.

6.1 2014 Fourth Quarter Water Consumption Charges - 474 The Escort Way Orange

TRIM Reference: 2015/1200

RESOLVED - 15/234 Cr J Hamling/Cr S Munro

That Council reduce the 2014 fourth quarter water consumption for 474 The Escort Way of $4,817.34 to $2.02 based on the same period the previous year.

QUESTION TAKEN ON NOTICE

Cr Hamling requested Council consider disabling the water tap in Beverly Park.

6.2 2015 First and Second Quarter Water/Sewerage Charges - 119 Kite Street Orange

TRIM Reference: 2015/1293

RESOLVED - 15/235 Cr S Munro/Cr R Turner

1 That the 2015 first quarter water consumption charge for 119 Kite Street of $4,833.02 be reduced by 40% to $2,899.81. The 2015 second quarter water consumption charge for 119 Kite Street of $10,930.22 be reduced by 40% to $6,558.13.

2 That the 2015 first quarter sewerage charge for 119 Kite Street of $4,961.65 be reduced to $590.09 and the 2015 second quarter sewerage charge for 119 Kite Street of $10,586.24 be reduced to $802.66 pro-rata to previous consumption.

6.3 Lease Termination and Land Purchase - Orange Airport

TRIM Reference: 2015/1360

RESOLVED - 15/236 Cr R Turner/Cr S Munro

1 That Council authorise the General Manager to finalise the early termination of the lease of the Hangar located on Site “S” Pt Lot 200 DP 1195298 on the Orange Airport in accordance with the existing lease agreement to enable modification works to be undertaken as part of the construction of the new Emergency Helicopter Base.

2 That Council authorise the General Manager to negotiate the purchase of Lot 12 DP 1187717 in accordance with the terms discussed in the report, with funding to be brought forward from the 2016/17 land development budget .

3 That the General Manager be authorised to negotiate the purchase of the Orange Aero Engineering hangar in accordance with the terms discussed in this report.

4 That, upon acquisition, the land identified in (2) above be classified as Operational.

5 That authority be granted to affix the Council Seal to all necessary documentation.

6.4 Extension of Senior Staff Contract

TRIM Reference: 2015/1248

RESOLVED - 15/237 Cr J Whitton/Cr R Gander

That Council note the report and the consultation processes.

The Meeting Closed at 8.35pm

This is Page Number 5 and the Final Page of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Orange City Council held on 2 June 2015.

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5 General Reports

5.1 Memorandum of Understanding NSW Inland Forum and Evocities

TRIM REFERENCE: 2015/1432

AUTHOR: Nick Redmond, Manager Corporate and Community Relations

EXECUTIVE Summary

The current Evocities Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) expires in June 2015. This report seeks a resolution of Council to enter an MOU for a further four years.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “10.1 Our Economy – Capitalise on the character and lifestyle of Orange to enhance tourism”.

Financial Implications

At an Extraordinary meeting on 12 May 2015 as part of the Delivery/Operational Plan deliberations, Council resolved to include $60,000 in the budget for the 2015/16 year. If the recommendation in this report is carried it will formalise that funding in year one and for subsequent years as follows:

Year 1 – 2015/2016	$60,000
Year 2 – 2016/2017	$65,000
Year 3 – 2017/2018	$70,000
Year 4 – 2018/2019	$75,000

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

That Council enter into the Memorandum of Understanding with the other Evocities and grant authority to affix the Council Seal on any documents as required.

further considerations

The recommendation of this report has been assessed against Council’s other key risk categories and the following comments are provided:

Image and Reputation	The Evocities campaign is primarily a marketing campaign designed to attract new residents to regional cities. The campaign has built a considerable brand over its life.
Political	To date, seven inland cities have participated in the Evocities campaign. An associated group, the Inland Forum now has all members of the same cities. There is an opportunity to reconsider the roles of the Evocities project in the context of the broadened role of the Inland Forum which is under discussion at present.
Stakeholders	Evocities has previously attracted NSW Government funding at startup. Applications for subsequent funding have not been successful.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

The Evocities campaign began in September 2010 and the seven inland cities of Albury, Armidale, Dubbo, Bathurst, Orange, Tamworth and Wagga Wagga have cooperatively marketed the advantages of regional NSW city life over the period of the campaign.

Some key outcomes from the Evocities campaign since its launch in September 2010 include:

· 267,957 visits to Evocities.com.au

· Over 1.07 million visits to Evojobs.com.au

· Over 16,000 jobs promoted

· 2,533 enquires lodged

· 2,208 media placements reaching a potential audience of more than 51 million people across both traditional and online media.

Since launching in September 2010, the Evocities have collectively welcomed 1,832 new households (as at end September 2014).

The Evocities project has been managed via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which has been renewed several times. The current MOU expires in June 2015.

In 2014 the Inland Forum which had been comprised of the councils of Wagga Wagga, Dubbo and Tamworth Councils, was expanded to cover all the Evocities councils. Membership of the Inland Forum is the Mayors and General Managers of each council.

Following a planning workshop of the Evocities Steering Committee in August 2014, a way forward was devised for the Evocities campaign after the existing MOU expires in June 2015.

In late 2014, members of the Evocities Steering Committee met with the Inland Forum in order to consider how the two committees will work together without duplicating their efforts. As a result of these two meetings, a revised MOU has been drafted reflecting the objectives of the Evocities campaign which include:

1. To build on the historical investment and success of the Evocities campaign by continuing to raise awareness of the Evocities as vibrant, progressive regional cities with excellent job prospects, affordable housing and a great lifestyle offer;

2. To allow surrounding towns and villages to leverage off the success of the campaign through platforms such as Evojobs;

3. To attract people and businesses to live, work and/or invest in one of the Evocities by:

i. Continuing to undertake integrated marketing and PR campaigns into Sydney and other identified markets designed to present the Evocities as a more attractive alternative to capital city living; and

ii. Maintain, refine and/or enhance the Evocities websites as the main call to action for interested parties.

4. To attract skilled labour to the Evocities in support of business growth and development.

5. To provide advocacy for regional NSW in influencing regional and State economic development plans and strategies.

6. To provide a successful example of regional collaboration based on common interest and objectives, rather than geographic proximity.

7. To counter the negative perceptions of lifestyle opportunities outside metropolitan Sydney.

A proposed term of the new MOU is 1 July 2015 – 30 June 2019, to align with the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework.

The new MOU includes the following:

· The roles of the Inland Forum and Evocities are defined

· Evocities is re-focusing on marketing activities, leaving the political processes such as lobbying other tiers of government, to the Inland Forum

· A mayor of one of the Inland Forum cities will chair the Evocities steering committee – this had previously been a position held by a staff member

· The Inland Forum will approve the marketing/strategic plans and budgets of Evocities

All other councils in the Evocities campaign have resolved to continue their involvement. A number have identified they will monitor the performance of the campaign as part of consideration for subsequent years fund allocation.

Given the Evocities program is going through a transition period with a stronger connection to the Inland Forum an option for Council would be to enter into the MOU for a year with a report on results brought back to Council prior to agreeing to the subsequent three years.

Attachments

1 Final Evocities MOU 2015 - 2019, D15/16453 ⇩

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5.2 Statement of Investments - May 2015

TRIM REFERENCE: 2015/1440

AUTHOR: Brock Gannon, Financial Accounting Officer

EXECUTIVE Summary

The purpose of this report is to provide a statement of Council’s investments held as at 31 May 2015.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “1.2 Our City - Information and advice provided for the decision-making process will be succinct, reasoned, accurate, timely and balanced”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Council’s investment policy has been developed to minimise risks arising from Council’s investment activity by establishing value and credit rating limits with whom investments may be placed. This diversification of Council’s investment practices essentially provides a safeguard of Council’s investment portfolio. As disclosed in the certification by the Responsible Accounting Officer, all of Council’s investment activity has been conducted in accordance with Council’s adopted investment policy and applicable legislation.

Recommendation

1 That Council receives the Statement of Investments as at 31 May 2015.

2 That Council receives and adopts the certification of the Responsible Accounting Officer.

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.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Regulation 212(1) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 requires that a written report be presented each month at an Ordinary Meeting of the Council detailing all money that Council has invested under Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993.

As at 31 May 2015, the investments held by Council totalled $118,098,198.84 and is attributed to the following funds. Council requested at the last meeting that the previous investment report amounts be included in the report so they are shown below also:

	31/05/2015	30/04/2015
General Fund	49,281,828.71	41,437,182.54
Sewer Local Fund	40,484,305.39	38,681,632.18
Water Supply Local Fund	26,217,858.51	25,799,581.55
Orange CBD Special Rate	2,114,206.23	2,018,352.77
	118,098,198.84	107,936,749.04

A reconciliation of Council’s investment portfolio provides a summary of the purposes for which Council’s investments are being held.

Externally Restricted	31/05/2015	30/04/2015
General Fund	23,290,326.29	23,290,326.29
Water Fund	26,217,858.51	25,799,581.55
Sewer Fund	40,484,305.39	38,681,632.18
CBD Fund	2,114,206.23	2,018,352.77
Auspiced	1,266,113.71	1,266,113.71
Internally Restricted	12,613,704.17	12,613,704.17
Unrestricted	12,111,684.54	4,267,038.37
	118,098,198.84	107,936,749.04

Portfolio Performance

Council’s current Long Term Financial Plan establishes the benchmark for Council’s interest on investments at “75 basis points above the current cash rate”. The cash rate as at 31 May 2015 decreased to 2.00%. The annualised average interest rate of Council’s investment portfolio at the same reporting date was 3.74% (weighted average 3.65%) which continues to exceed Council’s benchmark i.e. the cash rate of 2.00% plus 0.75% (or 75 basis points).

Council has also adopted the AusBond Bank Bill Index to provide a further benchmark focused towards long term investments. This change was made to the recently adopted amendments to the Strategic Policy council has in place for Investments. As at 31 May 2015, the AusBond rate was 2.38%. The annualised average interest rate of Council’s investment portfolio at the same reporting date was 3.74%.

Council’s adopted Investment Policy establishes limits in relation to the maturity terms of Council’s investments as well as the credit ratings of the institutions with whom Council can invest.

The following tables provide a dissection of Council’s investment portfolio as required by Council’s Investment Policy. The Policy identifies the maximum amount that can be held in a variety of investment products or with institutions based on their respective credit ratings.

Table 1 and Table 2 shows the percentage held by Council (holdings) and the additional amount that Council could hold (capacity) for each respective category in accordance with limits as established by Council’s Policy.

Table 1: Maturity – Term Limits

Term to Maturity Allocation	Maximum	Holdings	Capacity
0 - 3 Months	100.00%	9.51%	90.49%
3 - 12 Months	100.00%	47.19%	52.81%
1 - 2 Years	70.00%	21.88%	48.12%
2 - 5 Years	50.00%	21.41%	28.59%
5+ Years	25.00%	0.00%	25.00%

Table 2: Credit Rating Limits

	Maximum	Holding	Capacity
AAA	100.00%	0.00%	100.00%
AA	100.00%	31.31%	68.89%
A	60.00%	42.25%	17.75%
BBB & NR	40.00%	26.44%	13.56%
Below BBB	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Certification by Responsible Accounting Officer

I, Kathryn Woolley, hereby certify that all investments have been made in accordance with Section 625 of the Local Government Act 1993, Clause 212 of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005 and Council’s Investment Policy.

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5.3 Recommendations and Resolutions from Policy Committees

TRIM REFERENCE: 2015/1438

AUTHOR: Michelle Catlin, Manager Administration and Governance

EXECUTIVE Summary

Council’s Policy Committees (Sustainable Development Committee, Infrastructure Policy Committee, Services Policy Committee, Environment and Economic Development Policy Committee and Finance Policy Committee) have delegation to determine matters before those Committees, with the exception of items that impact on Council’s Delivery/Operational Plan.

This report provides minutes of the Policy Committees held since the last meeting. Resolutions made by the Committees are for noting, and Recommendations are presented for adoption or amendment by Council.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

1 That the resolutions made by the Sustainable Development Committee at its meeting held on 2 June 2015 be noted.

2 That the resolutions made by the Infrastructure Policy Committee at its meeting held on 2 June 2015 be noted.

3 That the resolutions made by the Services Policy Committee at its meeting held on 2 June 2015 be noted.

4 That the resolutions made by the Environment and Economic Development Committee at its meeting held on 2 June 2015 be noted.

5 That the resolutions made by the Finance Policy Committee at its meeting held on 2 June 2015 be noted.

further considerations

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Sustainable Development Committee

At the Sustainable Development Committee meeting held on 2 June 2015, all resolutions were made under delegation, and the minutes are presented for noting.

Infrastructure Policy Committee

At the Infrastructure Policy Committee meeting held on 2 June 2015, all resolutions were made under delegation, and the minutes are presented for noting.

Services Policy Committee

At the Services Policy Committee meeting held on 2 June 2015 all resolutions were made under delegation, and the minutes are presented for noting.

Environment and Economic Development Policy Committee

At the Environment and Economic Development Policy Committee meeting held on 2 June 2015, all resolutions were made under delegation, and the minutes are presented for noting.

Finance Policy Committee

At the Finance Policy Committee meeting held on 2 June 2015 all resolutions were made under delegation, and the minutes are presented for noting.

Attachments

1 SDC 2 June 2015 Minutes, 2015/1467 ⇩

2 IPC 2 June 2015 Minutes, 2015/1468 ⇩

3 SPC 2 June 2015 Minutes, 2015/1470 ⇩

4 EEDPC 2 June 2015 Minutes, 2015/1484 ⇩

5 FPC 2 June 2015 Minutes, 2015/1471 ⇩

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5.4 Outstanding Questions Taken on Notice

TRIM REFERENCE: 2015/1439

AUTHOR: Michelle Catlin, Manager Administration and Governance

EXECUTIVE Summary

Councillors have the opportunity to ask questions of the General Manager throughout Council and Committee meetings. While many questions asked can be answered at the meeting, or via a memo circulated to Councillors after the meeting, some questions require further action.

To ensure these questions are recorded and monitored, the attached table is updated, and is provided to Council for information.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

That the information provided in the report by the Manager Administration and Governance on Questions Taken on Notice be acknowledged.

further considerations

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Attached is a table of outstanding questions taken on notice from the Council Meetings held from 15 April 2014 to present. Where action has been taken on a particular question, this is noted in the “action” column. A new section has been added to the report where a matter arising has been progressed as a works request so Councillors are provided with an update on those items that require works to be scheduled.

Attachments

1 Outstanding Questions Taken on Notice, 2014/745 ⇩

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5.4 Outstanding Questions Taken on Notice

Attachment 1 Outstanding Questions Taken on Notice

2014/745

OUTSTANDING QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Date of Meeting	Question	Responsible Staff Member	Action
2 June 2015	Cr Gryllis requested a report on the works to be undertaken in Anzac Park including the new skate park and BMX track.	Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services	Report to be provided.
	Cr Taylor requested information on Council’s Events Manual.	Manager Administration and Governance	Listed for inclusion in a future Councillor Briefing.
	Cr Whitton requested a review of traffic control arrangements for the intersection of the Southern Feeder Road and Forest Road.	Works Manager	Information to be circulated to Councillors.
	Cr Taylor requested a review of the proposed location of the new BBQ facility in Spring Hill to ensure community usage is maximised.	Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services	Email to Councillors 3/6/2015 confirming expenditure of $10,000. A meeting has occurred with a concerned resident and the reasoning and consultation for the location explained. Works to be finalised this month.
	A campaign to promote the reporting line for street lights not working was requested.	Manager Corporate and Community Relations	The reporting line is available on Council’s website and via the Customer Service Team. A further campaign to promote this line will be undertaken.
	Cr Gander requested the City of Orange Traffic Committee review driver speeding in Spring Street.	Commercial and Emergency Services Manager	Review of traffic speeds in Spring Street to be undertaken. This was considered by the Traffic Committee on 14 April and Council adopted the recommendation to ask the Highway Patrol to monitor the area. A member of the Highway Patrol was at the meeting.
19 May 2015	Cr Turner requested a letter be sent to Andrew and Nadine Hume congratulating them on the establishment of the factory to spin Alpaca Wool.	Manager Corporate and Community Relations	Letter to be forwarded.
19 May 2015	Cr Duffy requested that a report be provided on the progress of the Jobs Creation Strategy.	Director Corporate and Commercial Services	Report is included in the Council Meeting of 16 June 2015
12 May 2015	Cr Turner requested a report be provided on Council’s participation in Evocities.	Manager Corporate and Community Relations	Report is included in the Council Meeting of 16 June 2015.
	Cr Turner requested the occupancy rate during peak and off peak season for the cottage at the caravan park	Manager Corporate and Community Relations	Information to be circulated to Councillors.
	Cr Duffy requested a copy of the heritage report done on the former hospital site.	Manager Administration and Governance	Information to be circulated to Councillors
	Cr Gryllis requested financial summary tables include the current year in future reports.	Director Corporate and Commercial Services	This has been actioned with investment reports now including the previous month level of investment. The Delivery/Operational Plan Quarterly reports will include previous year results when presented to Council.
	Cr Whitton requested information on the cost of Council’s membership of CENTROC.	Manager Financial Services	Information to be circulated to Councillors
7 April 2015	Cr Brown requested the City of Orange Traffic Committee review parallel parking line marking in the Central Business District to ensure motorists can identify parking spaces designated as parallel parking.	Commercial and Emergency Services Manager	Several carparks have been identified and will be painted in the near future.
7 April 2015	Cr Kidd requested an update on progress for managing trucks entering the Anson Street carpark to access Harris Farm Markets.	Manager Development Assessments	Information to be circulated to Councillors.
17 Mar 2015	Cr Taylor requested a review of Council’s process for determining requests to waive hire fees for the Orange Function Centre, and include a review of costs for making the Centre available.	Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services	Information is currently being collated for consideration by Council.
7 Oct 2014	Cr Gryllis requested guidance in relation to determining any interest when dealing with company names only and not owners of that company.	General Manager	Further clarification is being sought by the Office of Local Government following the training with Councillors held on 23 February 2015.
2 Sept 2014	Cr Hamling requested a briefing to consider options for private cars for sale being parked on Council land, particularly on the Northern Distributor Rd and the Escort Way, and Jack Brabham Park.	Director Development Services	This item will be included on the Councillor Briefing Schedule.
15 April 2014	Cr Taylor requested consideration be given to further noise abatement issues at the residential properties in Anson Street adjacent to the Northern Distributor Road.	Director Technical Services	A detailed noise abatement plan involving consideration of earth bunds and associated landscaping is being investigated. On completion, a report will be prepared for Council.

Works Request

2 June 2015 – Cr Hamling requested Council consider disabling the water tap in Beverley Park.

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5.5 Jobs Creation Strategy Update

TRIM REFERENCE: 2015/1448

AUTHOR: Kathy Woolley, Director Corporate and Commercial Services

EXECUTIVE Summary

A Councillor request for an update on the Jobs Creation Strategy was noted in the minutes of the meeting of 19 May 2015. This report provides an update since the matter was last reported to Council.

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

The update report on the Jobs Creation Strategy be noted.

further considerations

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Council last received a report on the Jobs Creation Strategy on 21 April 2015, where Council resolved as follows:

5.5 JOBS CREATION STRATEGY - SHOP LOCAL AND GROW LOCAL PROGRAMS

TRIM Reference: 2015/976

RESOLVED - 15/146 Cr S Munro/Cr R Kidd

1 That Council accept the funding of $30,000 provided by the NSW Department of Trade and Investment for the Grow Local program and allocate the money to the Jobs Creation budget area.

2 That Council authorise the General Manager to sign all necessary documents relating to the funding.

3 That Council grant approval for the use of the Council Seal on all necessary documents.

4 That Council note the details of the Shop Local and Grow Local programs.

Since this report, the following activities have occurred:

· Grow Local program – deed with NSW Trade and Investment signed. On track to deliver milestone of the first 5 businesses assisted by June 30 2015. A number of businesses have been identified as candidates for this funding which is a jointly funded NSW Government and Council initiative. The focus is initially on businesses where job losses have a direct impact to assist them in identifying opportunities for new markets or expansion of current operations in order to retain local jobs.

· Shop Local campaign – meeting with local Chamber on opportunity to align their planned advertising program to maximise the outcomes.

· Formation of the working group to assess the impact of the changes in Cadia Valley Operations has occurred. The State local member and Minister for Local Government have been advised of the formation of the group and a meeting sought with both.

· Letter of support in principle to NSW Planning and Infrastructure on the proposed goat abattoir in Blayney, subject to planning approval.

· Completion of due diligence processes for a new business

· The Economic Development Committee has met twice and is developing a range of opportunities which will be assessed for jobs growth. The Committee has been briefed on the Jobs Creation Strategy.

Council Meeting 16 June 2015

6 Closed Meeting - See Closed Agenda

The General Manager will advise the Council if any written submissions have been received relating to any item advertised for consideration by a closed meeting of Orange City Council.

The Mayor will extend an invitation to any member of the public present at the meeting to make a representation to Council as to whether the meeting should be closed for a particular item.

Recommendation

6.1 Tender for Sprayed Bituminous Surfacing

This item is classified CONFIDENTIAL under the provisions of Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to (c) information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

6.2 Tender for Provision of Traffic Control Services

This item is classified CONFIDENTIAL under the provisions of Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to (c) information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

6.3 Construction of New Helicopter Hangar - Expression of Interest

This item is classified CONFIDENTIAL under the provisions of Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to (c) information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

6.4 Acquisition of Open Space - Golden Downs Estate, Dean Drive/Silverdown Way, Orange

This item is classified CONFIDENTIAL under the provisions of Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to (c) information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business.

6.5 Senior Staff Annual Report

This item is classified CONFIDENTIAL under the provisions of Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993, which permits the meeting to be closed to the public for business relating to (a) personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors).