ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee

 

Agenda

 

5 September 2017

 

 

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993 that a Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee meeting of ORANGE CITY COUNCIL will be held in the Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange on  Tuesday, 5 September 2017.

 

 

Garry Styles

General Manager

 

For apologies please contact Michelle Catlin on 6393 8246.

    

 


Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee  5 September 2017

Agenda

  

1                Introduction.. 3

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

2                Committee Minutes. 4

2.1            Minutes from the Economic Development Community Committee meeting held 2 August 2017. 4

 


Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee  5 September 2017

 

1       Introduction

1.1     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 Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee at this meeting.

 


Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee  5 September 2017

 

 

2       Committee Minutes

2.1     Minutes from the Economic Development Community Committee meeting held on 2 August 2017

TRIM REFERENCE:        2017/1807

AUTHOR:                       Kathy Woolley, Director Corporate and Commercial Services    

 

 

EXECUTIVE Summary

The Economic Development Community Committee met on 2 August 2017 and the recommendations from the Committee are presented to the Employment 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 2 August 2017 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 2 August 2017

2        Economic Development Community Committee Action Plan, D16/11097

 



ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF THE

Economic Development Community Committee

HELD IN Councillors Workroom, Civic Centre, Byng Street, Orange

ON 2 August 2017

COMMENCING AT 8.00AM


 1      Introduction

Attendance

Cr J Whitton (Chairperson), Ms Julia Andrews (8.07am), Mr Mick Banks, Mr Greg Beileiter, Mr Ed Frater, Mr Tim Hall, Mr Tony Healey, Mr Craig Hort, Ms Heather Robinson, Mr Russell Tym (8.02am), Mr Andrew Wannan, Manager Business Development, Business Project Officer

 

1.1     Apologies and Leave of Absence

 

RESOLVED                                                                                    Mr T Healey/Mr A Wannan

That the apologies be accepted from Cr C Gryllis, Cr R Kidd, Mr Bruce Buchanan, Mr N Debere, Ms Natalie Forsyth-Stock, Mr Peter Robson and Mr David Williams for the Economic Development Community Committee meeting on 2 August 2017.

 

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                                                                                             Mr T Healey/Mr T Hall

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Economic Development Community Committee held on 7 June 2017 (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 7 June 2017.

 

 3      Presentations

3.1     Presentation from Regional Development Australia (RDA)

TRIM Reference:        2017/1595

The Committee was given an overview of the role of RDA. There are 55 RDAs Australia wide. The RDA is funded by both State and Federal governments in NSW. The RDA operates a MOU with Centroc and coordinates the Economic Deveelopment Officers forum. The RDA also joins with CSU for an annual agricultural symposium.

The RDA is also involved in a number of projects around telecommunications, inland rail, value adding in agriculture, e-commerce into China and also advising of grants and funding released.

 

3.2     Banksia Building - Company overview by Mick Banks

TRIM Reference:        2017/1647

The Committee was given an overview of the operation of Banksia Building and the housing industry in Orange. Banksia is predominantly involved in new homes and some renovations, although they have done some commercial and mine construction. The company employs five carpenters and an apprentice. There is likely to be an apprentice employed at the end of the year.

Locally the construction industry is very healthy. The experience of Banskia is that it is mostly locals buying the new homes.

 

** Mr Greg Beileiter left the meeting with the time being 9.00am. **

** Manager Business Development left the meeting with the time being 9.02am. **

4       General Reports

4.1     Quarterly unemployment figures

TRIM Reference:        2017/1593

Recommendation                                                                Mr G Beileiter/Mr A Wannan

That the report on the unemployment figures for Orange be acknowledged.

 

 

4.2     Economic Development Community Committee Action Plan

TRIM Reference:        2017/1594

Recommendation                                                                       Mr M Banks/Mr T Healey

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

 

  The Meeting Closed at 9.18am.

 


Employment and Economic Development Policy Committee                            5 September 2017

2.1                       Minutes from the Economic Development Community Committee meeting held 2 August 2017

Attachment 1      Economic Development Community Committee Action Plan

 

Date

Action

Who

Community Strategic Plan reference

Budget status

Start

End

Update/Completed

Completed

3/6/15

Investigate opportunities in the education and health sectors

Committee

11.1

$0

3/6/15

30/6/17

The MSDS has a petition circulating on www.change.org.   John Dwyer, AO announced as head of proposed MDMS.

 

8/7/15

Rail Action Group

Manager Corporate and Community Relations

11.1 Our Economy

$0

8/7/15

30/6/17

Group has received advice from Minister through local member that there are “no plans to extend the Bathurst Bullet to Orange or stable the fleet in Orange at this time”.

Council staff attended meeting in Goulburn with other rail action groups from other areas in the state in week commencing 17 July 2017 where an action group alliance was formed.

 

8/7/15

Identify large scale industry/ employment opportunities for relocation

Committee

11.1 Our Economy

Jobs creation strategy allocation is $110K p.a.

8/7/15

30/6/17

New Hospital precinct announced on 24 May identifying 500 jobs to be created. Submission to Senate Inquiry prior to the announcement of the Regional Investment Corporation to be located in Orange. Minimum 30 jobs. Submission to Inquiry seeking establishment of defence industries in Orange.

NSW Trade and Investment Export Workshop held in Orange on 19 July 2017.

 

2/12/15

Business Incubators

Business Projects Officer

11.1 Our Economy

NA

2/12/15

30/6/17

Currently working with three Orange businesses to investigate feasibility.

 

4/5/16

Investigate proposal to bring state government training site to Orange

Manager Business Development

11.1 Our Economy

NA

4/5/16

30/6/17

Participation in teleconference on regionalisation.

RDA hosted the Productivity Commission Public Forum on 19 July 2017.

 

7/9/16

RV parking and signage

Tourism Manager

11.1 Our Economy

$0

7/9/16

30/6/17

The kerbside foliage has been trimmed from in front of RV Dump Point sign.

 

5/10/16

That Andrew Gee MP be invited to present at a committee meeting on his parliamentary role for the Orange election.

Business Projects Officer

11.1 Our Economy

$0

5/10/16

30/6/16

Andrew was an apology to the meeting on 2 August 2017.

 

5/10/16

That an RDA representative be invited to present at a committee meeting on the Value Adding to Agriculture in Central West NSW.

Business Projects Officer

11.1 Our Economy

$0

5/10/16

30/6/16

RDA representative presented on 2 August 2017.

 

 

7/2/17

That a representative from Young Professional Group be invited to present at a committee meeting.

Business Projects Officer

11.1 Our Economy

$0

7/2/17

30/6/17

Invitation has been extended and awaiting confirmation date. Invitation reissued on 25/5/17 and 24/7/17 to attend a future meeting.

 

7/2/17

An existing business be invited to present at each EDCC meeting.

Business Projects Officer

11.1 Our Economy

$0

7/2/17

30/6/17

Mick Banks will be presenting a review at the August meeting.

 

5/4/17*

Support local retailers to move into the online shopping space

Business Projects Officer

 

11.1 Our Economy

$0

5/4/17

30/6/18

Orange hosted a Business Connect Program on 22 May 2017 that concentrated on delivering online shopping spaces. Working with CSU on CenWest Innovate with its digitally based activity for business. A further workshop with follow up support is planned for August. Activity and engagement on it has been raised with Orange Business Chamber.  CentWest held Branding and Target Marketing Workshop in Orange on 11 July 2017.  Grow your business with Google workshop held 2 August 2017.

 

 

5/4/17*

Leisure park/caravan park to be built

Manager Business Development

10.1 Our Economy Tourism Strategy 3J.ii

$0

5/4/17

30/6/18

Rezoning application sent to NSW Government for new park on entry to town.

 

5/4/17*

Five star accommodation.   

Tourism industry

10.1 Our Economy – Capitalise on character & lifestyle to enhance tourism

 

$0

5/4/17

30/6/18

There is an application before Council. Templars Mill upgrade to 4.5 star nearing completion for the current phase. The Oriana is about to undergo significant upgrades.

 

5/4/17*

Free camping spots in places like Suma Park

Manager Business Development

10.2 Facilitate & support the attraction & development of events, festivals, venues and activities for residents and visitors,

$0

5/4/17

30/6/18

Will consider in the scout camp (see Mt Canobolas item below) and caravan park assessment processes.

 

5/4/17*

Recreation use of Suma Park dam for water based activities including fishing, sailing etc

Manager Water and Sewer Strategic

10.2 Facilitate & support the attraction & development of events, festivals, venues and activities for residents and visitors,

$0

5/4/17

30/6/18

Report to Council in June progressed with need to update the Gosling Creek Plan of Management identified – this is because this is community land.  Resolution identified Suma and Spring Creek dams recreational use would be considered subsequently. 

 

5/4/17*

Improving the amenity at Mt Canobolas

Director Community Recreation and Cultural Services

Section 75A of the National Parks and

Wildlife Act 1974

$0

5/4/17

30/6/18

Council has made a large funding application seeking $10M for the development of the Mt Canobolas Mountain Bike Trail. A further application for $1.8M has been made for primitive camping at the Scout Camp.

 

5/4/17*

Better facilities for holding large state sporting events

Director Community Recreation and Cultural Services

2.3.1, 4.1.1, 5.2.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.3.1, 6.3.2

$9M for rectangular playing fields budgeted.

$2M for cricket centre of excellence budgeted.

$100K new major sporting events added to the existing $80K for sporting events.

 

 

5/4/17

30/6/18

Council looking at rectangular sporting complex and cricketing centre of excellence. Rectangular sports field is expected to cost upwards of $20M. Grants are required with some funds allocated in forward budgets. $100K added to the 2017/18 budget for hosting two additional major sporting events. This is on top of $60K spent annually attracting sporting events.

Council has secured national swimming and netball events in early 2018.

 

5/4/17*

Build on the cycling activity and visitation

Tourism Manager

14.1.16

$2m+ over 4 years

5/4/17

30/6/18

Council continues to install the cycle ways infrastructure which a large grant had been secured for.  Cycling tourism is part of the recent funding agreement with the industry led tourism entity.

 

 

5/4/17*

Ensure the business community is aware that the BEC provides a service that helps with the NBN sign-up and issues.

Business Projects Officer

11.4.3

$0

5/4/17

30/6/18

NBN contacts have been followed up to attempt to secure a meeting. Chair of the Committee has indicated he will attend the meeting.  Date to be finalised. 

 

5/4/17*

Lobbying of government for improvement of the NBN FTTN to FTTP and the improvement of mobile service.

Business Projects Officer

11.4.3

$0

5/4/17

30/6/18

EDCC member identified a 17 week timeframe from pit inspection to green fields installation. The Fixed Wireless capacity to be increased from 25/5 to 100/40 in 2018. Political pressure increasing over moving to fibre to the premises.

 

5/4/17*

Separation of heavy vehicle routes from built up areas remains relevant. Rail crossings around south Orange and the completion for the Southern Feeder road a priority to complete the City’s long term ring road.

Manager Operations

14.1.1

14.1.8

15.1.1

$ various sources including council  and other govt funding.

5/4/17

30/6/18

Approximately $15M has been allocated to the roads renewal over 4 years. $8M worth of projects brought forward in the 2017/18 budget on top of other roads project funding. SFR project remains high priority but is subject to securing funding. 

 

7/6/17

Update on the Tesla charge station rollout.

Manager Business Development

11.1

$0

7/6/17

30/6/2018

To be investigated. Last update was to October 2016 committee meeting when advised no plans for Orange station.

 

 

*These items have been added from the EDCC Workshop held over three meetings in December 2016, February and April 2017.