Agenda of Services Policy Committee

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

Services Policy Committee

Agenda

5 September 2017

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, 5 September 2017.

Garry Styles

General Manager

For apologies please contact Michelle Catlin on 6393 8246.

Services 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 Services Policy Committee at this meeting.

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2 Committee Minutes

2.1 Minutes of the Ageing and Access Community Committee - 3 August 2017

TRIM REFERENCE: 2017/1779

AUTHOR: Scott Maunder, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services

EXECUTIVE Summary

The minutes of the Ageing and Access Community Committee meeting held on 3 August 2017 are provided to the Services Policy Committee for adoption.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “5.1 Our Community – Identify changing community aspirations and undertake community engagement and planning for the creation of open spaces, recreational facilities and services, recognising the special needs of older people and those with disabilities”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

That the recommendations made by the Ageing and Access Community Committee at its meeting held on 3 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.

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

Ageing and Access Community Committee

HELD IN HACC Centre, 286 Lords Place, Orange

ON 3 August 2017

COMMENCING AT 3.00 PM

1 Introduction

Attendance

Cr Ron Gander (Chairperson), Mrs Cecily Butcher, Mrs Nanette Fogarty, Ms Donna Holland, Ms Maureen Morgan, Director Community Recreation and Cultural Services, Community Services Manager, Community Development and Support Coordinator, Community Support and Resource Officer

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RESOLVED Mrs M Morgan/Mrs C Butcher

That the apologies be accepted from Mr Tony Gosper and Mrs Jennifer Smith for the Ageing and Access Community Committee meeting on 3 August 2017.

1.2 Acknowledgement of Country

Cr Gander conducted the 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 Ms D Holland/Mrs M Morgan

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the Ageing and Access Community Committee held on
4 May 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 Ageing and Access Community Committee meeting held on 4 May 2017.

3 Presentations

3.1 Renaming of the Senior Citizens and Pensioners Centre

TRIM Reference: 2017/1579

The proposed new name for the Senior Citizens and Pensioners Centre is Nguluway Ngurang (pronounced nuluway nurang) which means meeting each other place in Wiradjuri.

RECOMMENDATION Mrs M Morgan/Mrs C Butcher

That Council adopts the proposed new name “Nguluway Ngurang” for the Senior Citizens and Pensioners Centre.

4 General Reports

4.1 Ageing and Access Community Committee Action Plan

TRIM Reference: 2017/1538

RECOMMENDATION Ms D Holland/Mrs M Morgan

1 That the Ageing and Access Community Committee Action Plan be reviewed and updated.

2 That an ageing and disability community consultation be held following the election of the new Council to identify the needs of the community and develop a new action plan.

3 That the Ageing and Access Community Committee identifies Elephant Park as the preferred option for an enclosed playground to meet the needs of children with disability.

The Meeting Closed at 3.55 PM.

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2.2 Minutes of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee Meeting - 4 August 2017

TRIM REFERENCE: 2017/1783

AUTHOR: Scott Maunder, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services

EXECUTIVE Summary

The NAIDOC Week Community Committee met on 4 August 2017. The recommendations from the Committee are provided to the Services Policy Committee for adoption.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “9.1 Our Community – Undertake community engagement, identify changing community aspirations, undertaken planning, and advocate for the development of facilities and services recognising the need for accessible and integrated community and health services for older people, and services for Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with a disability”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

That the recommendations made by the NAIDOC Week Community Committee at its meeting held on 4 August 2017 be adopted.

further considerations

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

NAIDOC Week Community Committee

HELD IN HACC Centre Conference Room - Lords Place Orange

ON 4 August 2017

COMMENCING AT 10.00am

1 Introduction

Attendance

Mr Gerald Power (Chairperson), Mr Alby Ryan, Ms Cathy Robbins, Ms Kara Sutherland, Ms Katy Chatfield, Ms Collette Vincent, Mr Jason French, Ms Leanne Fawns, Ms Kayla Murphy, Ms Jess Dowdell, Community Development and Support Coordinator.

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RESOLVED Ms C Vincent/Ms C Robbins

That the apologies be accepted from Bryce O’Neil Baker and Annette Uata for the NAIDOC Week Community Committee meeting on 4 August 2017.

1.2 Acknowledgement of Country

The Acknowledgement of Country was conducted by the Chairperson.

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

Nil

2 Previous Minutes

RESOLVED Mr G Power/Ms C Vincent

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee held on 5 May 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 NAIDOC Week Community Committee meeting held on 5 May 2017.

3 Presentations

3.1 Budget Update

TRIM Reference: 2017/1013

Gerald Power provided an informal summary of the current budget which included:

· $3,000 from Aboriginal Affairs

· $6,000 from the Indigenous Advancement Strategy

· $2,000 from Health.

A formal report will be presented to the next meeting.

An Application is to be submitted to Newcrest Valley Operations for a contribution of funds towards the Awards Night.

Gerald Power to send letters to services requesting sponsorship.

RECOMMENDATION Mr J French/Mr A Ryan

That the Budget Update be noted.

3.2 Calendar of Annual and Significant Events 2017

TRIM Reference: 2017/1014

The conduct of the Acknowledgement of the signing of the Referendum and Reconciliation events were noted as successful and raised greater awareness in the community in regard to the experiences of local Aboriginal people. It was particularly mentioned that the opportunity to sit across the table with the Mayor Cr John Davis over morning tea was valuable in the reconciliation process.

Local schools celebrated the traditional NAIDOC Celebrations during July.

RECOMMENDATION Ms K Sutherland/Ms K Murphy

That the discussion on the Calendar of Annual and Significant Events 2017 be noted.

4 General Reports

4.1 Task List - NAIDOC Week Celebrations 2017

TRIM Reference: 2017/1015

Recommendation Mr J French/Ms C Vincent

1 That the Task List for the NAIDOC Week Celebrations 2017 be reviewed and updated.

2 That the NAIDOC Week Community Committee meet fortnightly on Thursdays from now on, with the next meeting being Thursday 31 August 2017 at 2.00pm.

The Meeting Closed at 11.15AM.