ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

Services Policy Committee

 

Agenda

 

4 August 2015

 

 

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 that a Services Policy Committee meeting of ORANGE CITY COUNCIL will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange on  Tuesday, 4 August 2015.

 

 

Garry Styles

General Manager

 

For apologies please contact Michelle Catlin on 6393 8246.

    

 


Services Policy Committee                                                                           4 August 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 Central West Libraries - 26 June 2015. 4

3                General Reports. 9

3.1            Alcohol Free Zone Re-instatement 9

 


Services Policy Committee                                                                           4 August 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 Services Policy Committee at this meeting.

 

 


Services Policy Committee                                                                          4 August 2015

 

 

2       Committee Minutes

2.1     Minutes of the Central West Libraries - 26 June 2015

TRIM REFERENCE:        2015/1951

AUTHOR:                       Jan Richards, Manager Central West Libraries    

 

 

EXECUTIVE Summary

The Central West Libraries Committee met on 26 July 2015 at Forbes and the minutes from this meeting are provided to the Services Policy Committee for consideration.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “8.1 Our Community – Identify changing community aspirations and undertake community engagement and planning for the development of cultural facilities and services, that reflect the interests and aspirations of the broader and culturally diverse community”.

Financial Implications

The minutes identify a budget adjustment of $2,558.92 is required to fund the Central West Libraries proposed changes to the budget. This is recommended to be funded from within the existing Orange Library budget by reducing other expenditure.Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

 

Recommendation

1        That the recommendations made by the Central West Libraries at its meeting held on 26 June 2015 be adopted.

2        That Council approve the adjustment of $2,558.92 to be transferred from another budget element in the existing Orange Library budget.

 

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.

 

 

 

 



ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF THE

Central West Libraries

HELD IN Forbes Shire Council, 2 Court Street Forbes

ON 26 June 2015

COMMENCING AT 11.13am


 1      Introduction

Attendance

Cr J Culverson (Chairperson)(Cabonne), Mr S Harding (Cabonne), Mr A Franze (Blayney), Cr R Walsh (Cowra), Mr G Apthorpe (Cowra), Cr J Nicholson (Forbes), Mr B Steffen (Forbes), Ms J Richards (Central West Libraries), Ms J Murray (Orange), Mr C Morley (State Library of New South Wales). 

1.1     Apologies and Leave of Absence

 

RESOLVED                                                                                           Cr R Walsh/Mr B Steffen

That the apologies be accepted from Cr G Braddon OAM (Blayney), Cr R Fagan (Cowra), Ms A Howe (Forbes), Cr J Davis OAM (Orange), Mr S Maunder (Orange) and Ms K Woolley (Orange) for the Central West Libraries meeting on 26 June 2015.

1.2     Acknowledgement of Country

 

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

 

2       Previous Minutes

RESOLVED                                                                                            Cr R Walsh/Mr A Franze

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Central West Libraries held on 6 February 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 Central West Libraries meeting held on 6 February 2015.

 


 

3       Presentations

3.1     Current Developments in NSW Public Library Environment

TRIM Reference:        2015/1573

Mr Cameron Morley from State Library of New South Wales was thanked for his informative presentation.

RECOMMENDATION

That the presentation by Mr Cameron Morley from State Library of New South Wales be noted.

 

3.2     Central West Libraries Strategic Plan

TRIM Reference:        2015/1572

 

RESOLVED                                                                                      Cr J Culverson/Mr A Franze

That due to time constraints it was decided that the presentation on Central West Libraries Strategic Plan by the Manager Central West Libraries be held over until the next meeting of the Central West Libraries Committee.

 

3.3     Next Meeting of the Central West Libraries Committee

TRIM Reference:        2015/1574

It was decided to hold the next meeting of the Central West Libraries Committee on 29 October 2015 as State Library of New South Wales will be displaying World War I diaries from the region at the Orange City Library at this time that would be available for the Committee to view.

RESOLVED                                                                                   Cr J Nicholson/Cr J Culverson

That the next meeting of the Central west Libraries Committee he held in Orange on Thursday 29 October 2015.

 

4       General Reports

4.1     Central West Libraries Committee Charter

TRIM Reference:        2015/1544

RESOLVED -                                                                                      Cr R Walsh/Cr J Culverson

That the Charter for the Central West Libraries Committee be adopted.

 

 

4.2     Cr Ron Penny

TRIM Reference:        2015/1551

RESOLVED                                                                                    Cr J Culverson/Mr S Harding

That the information in the report by the Manager Central West Libraries on Cr Ron Penny be acknowledged.

 

 

4.3     Refurbishment of Forbes Library

TRIM Reference:        2015/1528

RESOLVED                                                                                    Mr A Franze/Mr G Apthorpe

That the information in the report by the Manager Central West Libraries on the Refurbishment of Forbes Library be acknowledged.

 

 

4.4     Budget Review May 2015

TRIM Reference:        2015/1522

 

BUDGET REVIEW MAY 2015 AMENDMENTS

 Oral History income

(180.00)

 

Banjo Patterson Writing Centre Grant

(10,000.00)

 

Contribution - Private fuel

500.00

 

Interest on Investments

5,000.00

 

Banjo Patterson Writing Centre Grant

10,000.00

 

Stocktake

4,000.00

 

Transfer from RA - Stocktake

(4,000.00)

 

Total budget change

5,320.00

 

IMPACTS

 

Blayney

8.80%

468.16

 

Cabonne

16.20%

861.84

 

Cowra

15.30%

813.96

 

Forbes

11.60%

617.12

 

Orange

48.10%

2,558.92

 

5,320.00

 

 

 

Following discussions the corrections below were made to the Budget Review May 2015.  A copy of these  will be sent to all members under separate cover.

RESOLVED -                                                                                        Cr R Walsh/Mr B Steffen

That the net increase in expenditure totalling $5,320 be adopted in the Operational Plan review 31 May 2015.

 

 

4.5     Service Level Report January - March 2015

TRIM Reference:        2015/1589

RESOLVED                                                                                          Cr R Walsh/Mr S Harding

That the information provided in the report by the Manager Central West Libraries on Central West Libraries Service Level Report January – March 2015 be acknowledged.

 

 

4.6     NSW Public Libraries Association Conference 2015

TRIM Reference:        2015/1548

RESOLVED                                                                                     Cr J Culverson/Mr B Steffen

That the information provided in the report by the Manager Central West Libraries on NSW Public Libraries Association Conference 2015 be acknowledged.

 

That all member Councils be encouraged to have a representative attend the next New South Wales Public Libraries Association Conference in November and place this as an item on their July Agenda.

 

 

4.7     Australian Public Library Alliance Achievements 2010-2015

TRIM Reference:        2015/1550

RESOLVED                                                                                        Cr J Culverson/Cr R Walsh

That the information in the report by the Manager Central West Libraries on the Australian Public Libraries Alliance Achievements 2010-2015 be acknowledged.

 

 

 

The Meeting Closed at 12.15pm.

  


Services Policy Committee                                                                          4 August 2015

 

 

3       General Reports

3.1     Alcohol Free Zone Re-instatement

TRIM REFERENCE:        2015/1730

AUTHOR:                       Maureen Horth, Community Services Manager    

 

 

EXECUTIVE Summary

Council, at its meeting held on 19 May 2015, considered the re-instatement of the Alcohol Free Zone in the Central Business District. At that meeting, Council resolved to seek community consultation on the proposal. This report provides the outcome of that formal community consultation process.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “7.2 Our Community – Seek innovative and creative solutions in partnership with key stakeholders that respond to the community’s need for a safe and secure City including infrastructure and activities, recognising the needs of older people and those of younger people”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

 

Recommendation

That Council; as required by Sections 644, 644A, 644B 644C and 646 of the Local Government Act 1993 re-establish an Alcohol Free Zone in the public roads, footpaths and public car parks within the area bounded by Hill Street to the west, William Street and Endsleigh Avenue to the east, Prince Street to the north and Moulder Street to the south, for a period of four years from 1 November 2015 to 31 October 2019.

 

 

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

At its meeting held on 19 May 2015, Council resolved:

5.6     Alcohol Free Zone Proposal - 1 November 2015 to 31 October 2019

TRIM Reference:        2015/1129

RESOLVED - 15/001                                                                              Cr R Turner/Cr S Munro

1        That Council; as required by Sections 644, 644A, 644B 644C and 646 of the Local Government Act 1993, as amended; re-establish an Alcohol Free Zone in the public roads and public car parks within the area bounded by Hill Street to the west, William Street and Endsleigh Avenue to the east, Prince Street to the north and Moulder Street to the south, for a period of four years from 1 November 2015 to 31 October 2019.

2        That Council undertake the required formal community consultation as outlined in the report on the Alcohol Free Zone Proposal 1 November 2015 – 31 October 2019 by the Community Services Manager.

 

 

Feedback received from the Canobolas Local Area Command during the consultation process confirmed their preference for the inclusion of public carparks within the Alcohol Free Zone. Amendments have been made to the Alcohol Free Zone map indicating these locations which is attached.

 

Attachments

1          Proposed Alcohol Free Zone Map - Orange CBD - July 2015, d15/21060

  


Services Policy Committee                                                                                                     4 August 2015

3.1                       Alcohol Free Zone Re-instatement

Attachment 1      Proposed Alcohol Free Zone Map - Orange CBD - July 2015