Agenda of Services Policy Committee

Services Policy Committee 1 May 2018

2.1 Minutes of the Cultural Heritage Community Committee - 12 March 2018

RECORD NUMBER: 2018/687

AUTHOR: David Waddell, Director Development Services

EXECUTIVE Summary

The Cultural Heritage Community Committee met on 12 March 2018 and the Minutes of the Meeting 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 “8.4 Our Community – Acknowledge our diverse cultural heritage by encouraging and implementing programs and events that tell the stories of the urban, village and rural community and their people”.

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Cultural Heritage Community Committee at its meeting of 12 March 2018.

2 That Council determine recommendation 4.1 of the minutes of the Cultural Heritage Community Committee meeting of 12 March 2018.

3 That the remainder of the minutes of the Cultural Heritage Community Committee meeting of 12 March 2018 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 Cultural Heritage Community Committee held on 12 March 2018

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

Cultural Heritage Community Committee

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

ON 12 March 2018

COMMENCING AT 5.02pm

1 Introduction

Attendance

Cr R Kidd (Mayor) (Chairperson), Miss Elizabeth Griffin, Mr Charles Everett, Ms Alexandra Rezko, Senior Planner (Andrew Crump), Museum and Heritage Coordinator

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RESOLVED Mr C Everett/Miss E Griffin

That the apology be accepted from Cr Nugent for the Cultural Heritage Community Committee meeting on 12 March 2018.

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

Nil

3 General Reports

3.1 Code of Conduct

TRIM Reference: 2018/543

Recommendation Miss E Griffin/Mr C Everett

That the Cultural Heritage Community Committee acknowledge the requirements set by the Code of Conduct, and members commit to act in accordance with the Code of Conduct at all times while on Committee/Council business.

3.2 Code of Meeting Practice

TRIM Reference: 2018/542

Recommendation Miss E Griffin/Ms A Rezko

That the Cultural Heritage Community Committee acknowledge the requirements set by the Code of Meeting Practice and commit to conduct meetings in accordance with the Code of Meeting Practice.

3.3 Committee Charter

TRIM Reference: 2018/544

Recommendation Mr C Everett/Miss E Griffin

That the Charter for the Cultural Heritage Community Committee be adopted.

3.4 Meeting dates and times

TRIM Reference: 2018/546

Recommendation Mr C Everett/Miss E Griffin

That the Cultural Heritage Community Committee meet on the first Tuesday of every third month at 5:30pm in the Councillor’s Workroom, Civic Centre.

3.5 Committee Action Plan

TRIM Reference: 2018/545

Recommendation Mr C Everett/Miss E Griffin

That the Committee consider and discuss items to be included on the Action Plan.

4 MATTER ARISING

4.1 concerns relating to recent works to buildings within the historic bloomfield Hospital precinct

TRIM REFERENCE:

Recommendation Mr C Everett/Miss E Griffin

That the Committee Clerk prepare a letter for the Chairperson’s signature addressed to the Chief Executive - Western Local Health District (Orange Health Service) outlining concerns relating to recent works that were undertaken to a number of significant buildings within the historic Bloomfield Hospital precinct, also requesting an onsite meeting with the Committee Chairperson and the Chief Executive - Western LHD or their representatives to discuss the matter; as well as extend an offer to utilise Council’s Heritage Advisory service for future projects.

The Meeting Closed at 6.28pm.

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2.2 Minutes of the Sister Cities Communty Committee Meeting - 21 March 2018

RECORD NUMBER: 2018/1008

AUTHOR: Nick Redmond, Manager Corporate and Community Relations

EXECUTIVE Summary

The minutes of the Sister Cities Community Committee held 21 March 2018 together with the Committee’s Action Plan are attached for Council’s adoption.

In light of a recent earthquake in the Papua New Guinea Highlands, the Committee seeks Council’s support to conduct an appeal for donations to assist affected communities near Mt Hagen.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

The recommendation in this report relates to the Delivery/Operational Plan strategy “4.2 Our City – Actively contribute to the future direction of international strategic initiatives to build capacity and cross-cultural understanding”.

Financial Implications

The recommended amount of $500 can be met from existing Sister Cities budget allocation.

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

1 That Council acknowledge the reports presented to the Sister Cities Community Committee at its meeting of 21 March 2018.

2 That Council support the Committee’s request for a community appeal to assist communities affected by earthquakes in the Papua New Guinea highlands with organisational support and a donation of $500

3 That the remainder of the minutes of the Sister Cities Community Committee at its meeting of 21 March 2018 adopted.

further considerations

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

Members of the Sister Cities Committee visited Mt Hagen shortly after the devastating Victorian bushfires of 2014. During the visit, then Councillor Chris Gryllis, was given a significant donation of 500 Kina by a local school to pass on to the bushfire appeal.

The Sister Cities Community Committee has discussed organising a reciprocal community appeal in the wake of the recent earthquake in the Papua New Guinea Highlands to assist affected communities.

The Sister Cities Community Committee seeks Council’s support for this project with either logistical support for an appeal and/or a donation.

Attachments

1 Minutes of the Meeting of the Sister Cities Community Committee held on 21 March 2018

2 Sister Cities Community Committee Action Plan - 2018, D18/19071 ⇩

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

Sister Cities Community Committee

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

ON 21 March 2018

COMMENCING AT 6.30pm

1 Introduction

Attendance

Cr T Mileto, Mr G Bloore, Mrs J Goodacre, Mr C Gryllis, Mrs A Hurford, Mr B Ostini, Mrs S Pirie, Communications Officer

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RESOLVED Mr G Bloore/Cr T Mileto

That the apologies be accepted from Mr R Brown and Mr D Brooks for the Sister Cities Community Committee meeting on 21 March 2018.

1.2 Acknowledgement of Country

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

1.4 Election of Chairperson

Nominations were received and accepted for Mr C Gryllis and Mr B Ostini. Mr C Gryllis subsequently withdrew his nomination. Mr B Ostini was declared elected.

2 Previous Minutes

Nil

3 Presentations

3.1 Update on Ushiku

TRIM Reference: 2018/658

The meeting was advised that both James Sheahan Catholic High School and Orange High School had receivced visits from groups of students from Ushiku since the start of 2018. Both groups had visted Council for a formal Mayoral Reception. Students from Orange High School are planning to make a return visit in September 2018.

Canobolas High School had withdrawn from the exchange visit program during 2017 and that Orange Anglican Grammar School was interested in exploring exchange visits.

The meeting appointed Aya Hurford and Junko Goodacre to share the role of presenting the Ushiku report to each meeting.

RECOMMENDATION Ms A Hurford/Ms Goodacre

That the update on Ushiku be acknowledged.

3.2 Update on Timaru

TRIM Reference: 2018/659

The meeting was advised that the Mayor and a number of senior staff of Timaru Council had visited Orange during the last Wine Festival in October 2017. The option of an exchange visit with planning staff from Orange City Council was also being looked at. The meeting was also advised that Orange High School was considering beginning exchange visits with Opihi College in South Canterbury, New Zealand.

The meeting appointed Sherie Pirie to the role of presenting the Timaru report to each meeting.

RECOMMENDATION Ms S Pirie/Mr G Bloore

That the update on Timaru be acknowledged.

3.3 Update on Mt Hagen

TRIM Reference: 2018/660

The meeting was advised that there was ongoing uncertainty over the outcome of the local government election in Mt Hagen, many months after the election was held. That uncertainty had led to the postponment of a visit by Council Planning department staff from Orange to assist with the review of long tem city planning documents in Mt Hagen. The meeting was also advised that during a past visit to a school in Mt Hagen, in the wake of the Victorian bushfires, the school had made a significant 500 Kina donation. The meeting discussed how to make a reciprocal donation in the wake of the recent earthquake in the Hagan area.

The meeting appointed Mr Chris Gryllis to the role of presenting the Mt Hagen report to each meeting.

RECOMMENDATION Mr B O Ostini/Cr T Mileto

That the update on Mt Hagen be acknowledged.

3.4 Update on Orange (California)

TRIM Reference: 2018/661

There was no report.

The meeting appointed Bryce Ostini to the role of presenting the Orange County (California) report to each meeting.

3.5 Update on Valparraiso

TRIM Reference: 2018/662

There was no report.

3.6 Update on Seo-Gu

TRIM Reference: 2018/663

There was no report.

3.7 Future Directions for New Sister Cities Committee

TRIM Reference: 2018/664

The meeting discussed a number of future directions for the committee and decided to add a number of matters to the Action Plan.

RECOMMENDATION Cr T Mileto/Mr G Bloore

That the discussion on the future directions of the Sister Cities Committee be acknowledged.

4 General Reports

4.1 Code of Conduct

TRIM Reference: 2018/625

Recommendation Cr T Mileto/Mr C Gryllis

That the Sister Cities Community Committee acknowledge the requirements set by the Code of Conduct, and members commit to act in accordance with the Code of Conduct at all times while on Committee/Council business.

4.2 Code of Meeting Practice

TRIM Reference: 2018/626

Recommendation Ms S Pirie/Mr G Bloore

That the Sister Cities Community Committee acknowledge the requirements set by the Code of Meeting Practice and commit to conduct meetings in accordance with the Code of Meeting Practice.

4.3 Committee Charter

TRIM Reference: 2018/673

Recommendation Mr C Gryllis/Cr T Mileto

That the Charter for the Sister Cities Community Committee be adopted.

4.4 Committee Action Plan

TRIM Reference: 2018/633

Recommendation Mr C Gryllis/Mr G Bloore

That the Sister Cities Committee consider and discuss items to be included on the Action Plan.

4.5 Meeting dates and times

TRIM Reference: 2018/630

Recommendation Mr B O Ostini/Ms Goodacre

That the Sister Cities Community Committee meet quarterly, generally on the third Wednesday of the month at 5.30pm, with the next meeting to be held on Wednesday 27 June.

The Meeting Closed at 7.45 PM.

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2.2 Minutes of the Sister Cities Communty Committee Meeting - 21 March 2018

Attachment 1 Sister Cities Community Committee Action Plan - 2018

D18/19071

Sister Cities Community Committee

Action Plan

Action	Who	Delivery/Operational Plan reference	Cost implications	Resourcing implications	Start	End	Update/Completed
Coordinate an appeal to assist communities affected by recent earthquakes in PNG	Communications Officer	4.2 Our City : Actively contribute to the future direction of international strategic initiatives to build capacity and cross-cultural understanding	To be considered.		As soon as possible
Continue with program of bringing more trainees from Mt Hagen for skill training in Orange	Communications Officer	4.2 Our City : Actively contribute to the future direction of international strategic initiatives to build capacity and cross-cultural understanding	To be considered in future budget.
Send council planning staff to Mt Hagen to assist with review of key planning documents	Communications Officer	4.2 Our City : Actively contribute to the future direction of international strategic initiatives to build capacity and cross-cultural understanding	To be considered in future budget.
Explore exchange visit with council staff to Timaru	Communications Officer	4.2 Our City : Actively contribute to the future direction of international strategic initiatives to build capacity and cross-cultural understanding	To be considered in future budget.
Liaise with Orange schools to support exchange visits as necessary. Specifically, explore opportunities created by Canobolas High withdrawing from program (i.e. interested from Anglican Grammar, potential interest in longer term visits from smaller groups of students)	Committee Members	4.2 Our City : Actively contribute to the future direction of international strategic initiatives to build capacity and cross-cultural understanding	No budget required
FUTURE DIRECTIONS: Continue to explore new directions for future activity of Sister Cities Committee : Discuss and consider at future meetings : 1. Is ‘Sister City’ structure an appropriate way of supporting development-based activity now happening from Orange eg. Nepal visits 2. Are there opportunities to develop links with cities in countries where many Orange residents are travelling to for tourism? Eg. Bali 3. How and whether to renew less active Sister City relationships eg. Orange County	Committee Members	4.2 Our City : Actively contribute to the future direction of international strategic initiatives to build capacity and cross-cultural understanding	No budget required.		27 June Meeting

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2.3 Minutes of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee Meeting - 23 March 2018

TRIM REFERENCE: 2018/879

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

EXECUTIVE Summary

The NAIDOC Week Community Committee met on 23 March 2018. The recommendations from the Committee are provided to the Services Policy Committee for adoption.

There is no recommendation for expenditure or action by Council.

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 23 March 2018 be adopted.

further considerations

Attachments

1 Minutes of the Meeting of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee held on 23 March 2018

2 NAIDOC Week Community Committee – Task List / Action Plan - 2018, D18/5044 ⇩

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

NAIDOC Week Community Committee

HELD IN HACC Conference Room, 286 Lords Place Orange

ON 23 March 2018

COMMENCING AT 11.30am

1 Introduction

Attendance

Mr Gerald Power, Ms Julie Armstrong, Ms Mary Croaker, Mr Chris Gryllis, Ms Alice Williams, Mr Bryce O’Neill-Baker, Assistant Youth Worker, Aboriginal Engagement Officer, Community Development and Support Coordinator.

1.1 Election of Chairperson

The election of the Chairperson to be held at the next meeting.

1.2 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RESOLVED Mr C Gryllis/Mr G Power

That the apologies be accepted from Cr S Nugent, Cr S Romano, Mr M Cooper, Ms A Uata, Ms D Stanley and Ms D Annesley for the NAIDOC Week Community Committee meeting on 23 March 2018.

1.2 Acknowledgement of Country

The Acknowledgement of Country was provided by Mr Gerald Power.

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

Nil

2 Previous Minutes

RESOLVED Mr C Gryllis/Mr G Power

That the Minutes of the Meeting of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee held on 1 March 2018 (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 1 March 2018.

3 Presentations

3.1 Budget Update

TRIM Reference: 2018/481

A budget update will be provided once the outcome to the grant submissions to Aboriginal Affairs, Prime Minister and Cabinet and Cadia Valley Newcrest Mining Operations has been received. All financial reports have been acquitted from the 2017 NAIDOC Week events.

RECOMMENDATION Ms M Croaker/Mr C Gryllis

That budget update report be noted.

3.2 Calendar of Annual and Significant Events 2018

TRIM Reference: 2018/482

It was noted that Council’s Migrant Support Officer and the team be congratulated on a successful Harmony Day Event. The Harmony Cup was a huge success with the Indigenous All Stars being victorious for a third year in a row. The inclusion of First Nation Aboriginal people showcased the diversity of cultures through dance performance, weaving and traditional food stalls.

The National Sorry Day event details are to be discussed and determined at the Aboriginal Elders Meeting 29 March 2018 and the Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer will provide assistance.

The Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum and National Reconciliation Week are to be acknowledged through a media release to Orange Life with photos of Elders to be included.

Mabo Day - it was suggested the Lands Council be approached to take the lead on commemorating Eddie Mabo.

National NAIDOC Week 2018 is when the NAIROC registrations will be launched. The Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) Executive will be asked to follow up with acknowledging the traditional date in schools. The theme for 2018 is “Because of Her we Can”. Recognising Aboriginal women of the past who have paved the way will be the focus.

National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day - 4 August 2018.

Indigenous Literacy Day - 7 September 2018.

Deadly Awards will be referred to the AECG for celebration ideas, planning and conduct.

RECOMMENDATION Mr C Gryllis/Mr G Power

That Calendar of Annual and Significant Events 2018 report be noted.

3.3 Correspondence

TRIM Reference: 2018/594

RECOMMENDATION Mr G Power/Mr C Gryllis

That the correspondence report be noted.

4 General Reports

Code of Conduct

TRIM Reference: 2018/597

Recommendation Mr C Gryllis/Mr G Power

That the NAIDOC Week Community Committee acknowledge the requirements set by the Code of Conduct, and members commit to act in accordance with the Code of Conduct at all times while on Committee/Council business.

4.2 Code of Meeting Practice

TRIM Reference: 2018/484

Recommendation Mr C Gryllis/Mr G Power

That the NAIDOC Week Community Committee acknowledge the requirements set by the Code of Meeting Practice and commit to conduct meetings in accordance with the Code of Meeting Practice.

4.3 Committee Charter

TRIM Reference: 2018/485

Recommendation Mr C Gryllis/Mr G Power

That the Charter for the NAIDOC Week Community Committee be adopted.

4.4 Committee Action Plan

TRIM Reference: 2018/487

The NAIDOC Celebrations will be held from 26 October to 3 November 2018.

A date is to be set as the deadline for events to be included in the program. Expression of interests will be invited to undertake events.

Information on the NAIDOC Week program are to be provided to the Visitor Information Centre.

Council will assist with the Coordination of the March and Official Opening Ceremony in partnership with identified organisations. Feedback provided was that vehicles exiting from the Ex-Services car park into Sale Street be prevented from moving through groups of school children as they assemble prior to the March.

The Family Fun Day is to be facilitated by Family and Community Services in partnership with Health NSW staff.

HousingPlus to assist with the execution of the Elders Lunch

The Youth Ball will be organised by the senior Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) members and held 29 October 2018 and fund raising has begun to cover costs. The Primary School Disco will be organised by the Junior Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG).

The Lands Council will facilitate the Awards Night 3 November 2018 and are seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal bands.

Recommendation Mr C Gryllis/Mr G Power

That the Committee consider and discuss items to be included on the Action Plan.

4.5 Meeting dates and times

TRIM Reference: 2018/488

Recommendation Ms M Croaker/Mr C Gryllis

That the NAIDOC Week Community Committee set meeting dates, times and locations for the remainder of 2018.

Meeting dates are:

23 March 2018
18 May 2018
20 June 2018
7 September 2018
21 September 2018
28 September 2018
5 October 2018
12 October 2018
19 October 2018
Debrief meeting to be determined.

The Meeting Closed at 12.55pm.

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2.3 Minutes of the NAIDOC Week Community Committee Meeting - 23 March 2018

Attachment 1 NAIDOC Week Community Committee – Task List / Action Plan - 2018

NAIDOC Week Community Committee – 2018 D18/5044

Task List

Event/Action:	Golf Day
Date:	2 November – TBC
Venue:	TBC
Who/Organiser:	Mike Cooper
Delivery/Operational Plan Reference:
Meeting Date:	Information:	Cost / Resources:	To Do/Action Items:	Update/Completed:
23 March 2018	Venue – Wentworth unavailable so tentatively booked the Country Club pending confirmation of date.

Event/Action:
Date:
Venue:
Who/Organiser:
Delivery/Operational Plan Reference:
Meeting Date:	Information:	Cost / Resources:	To Do/Action Items:	Update/Completed:

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2.4 Minutes of the World War I Centenary Community Committee 27 March 2018

RECORD NUMBER: 2018/1014

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

EXECUTIVE Summary

The World War I Centenary Community Committee met on 27 March 2018. The minutes of that meeting and the Action Plan are attached. The main discussion centred around the realisation of many of the projects objectives since 2011 and plans for the commemoration of 100 years since the Armistice in November 2018.

Link To Delivery/OPerational Plan

Financial Implications

Nil

Policy and Governance Implications

Nil

Recommendation

That, as there was not a quorum, Council note the recommendations made by the World War 1 Centenary Community Committee at its meeting held on 27 March 2018.

further considerations

SUPPORTING INFORMATION

In March 2011, Orange City Council formed the Committee to focus on activities and commemorations to mark the centenary of World War I as it relates to Orange and district. In partnership with the community, the Committee has developed a wide ranging program to commemorate those who fought, those who paid the supreme sacrifice, those who remained at home, and the legacy of war.

The Action Plan which forms part of the minutes details the initiatives that have been completed to date and provides a progress report for others.

The major project for 2018 will be the recreation of a photograph showing Armistice celebrations outside the Old Town Hall in 1918. This is planned for 11 November 2018 and will incorporate the Remembrance Day ceremony.

Attachments

1 Minutes of the Meeting of the World War I Centenary Community Committee held on 27 March 2018

2 WWICCC Action Plan , D18/18887 ⇩

ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

MINUTES OF THE

World War I Centenary Community Committee

HELD IN Orange City Library, Byng Street, Orange

ON 27 March 2018

COMMENCING AT 4.00pm

1 Introduction

Attendance

Mr Les McGaw (Chairperson), Mr Charles Everett, Miss Elizabeth Griffin, Mrs Julie Sykes, Manager Central West Libraries, Senior Library Officer, Research Librarian, Museum and Heritage Coordinator

As there was not a quorum, the members present decided to discuss the agenda items and refer the following record of the meeting for recommendations at the next World War I Centenary Community Committee to be held 15 May 2018.

1.1 Apologies and Leave of Absence

RECOMMENDATION Ms E Griffin/Mr C Everett

That the apologies be accepted from Cr R Kidd and Cr M Previtera for the World War I Centenary Community Committee meeting on 27 March 2018.

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

Nil

3 General Reports

3.1 Code of Conduct

TRIM Reference: 2018/611

RECOMMENDATION Mrs J Sykes/Mr C Everett

That the World War I Centenary Community Committee acknowledge the requirements set by the Code of Conduct, and members commit to act in accordance with the Code of Conduct at all times while on Committee/Council business.

3.2 Code of Meeting Practice

TRIM Reference: 2018/605

RECOMMENDATION Ms E Griffin/Mr L McGaw

That the World War 1 Centenary Community Committee acknowledge the requirements set by the Code of Meeting Practice and commit to conduct meetings in accordance with the Code of Meeting Practice.

3.3 Committee Charter

TRIM Reference: 2018/609

RECOMMENDATION Mr L McGaw/Mr C Everett

That the Charter for the Centenary of World War I Community Committee be adopted.

3.4 Committee Action Plan

TRIM Reference: 2018/608

RECOMMENDATION Mr L McGaw/Mr C Everett

That the World War I Centenary Community Committee Action Plan be noted.

3.5 Meeting dates and times

TRIM Reference: 2018/610

RECOMMENDATION Mr L McGaw/Ms E Griffin

That the next meeting of the Centenary of World War I Community Committee is to be held on Tuesday 15 May 2017 where the meeting dates, times and locations will be decided for the remainder of 2018.

The Meeting Closed at 5.00PM.

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2.4 Minutes of the World War I Centenary Community Committee 27 March 2018

Attachment 1 WWICCC Action Plan

D18/18887

World War I Centenary Community Committee

Action Plan – 11 April 2018

Action	Who		Community Strategic Plan reference		Start	End	Update/Completed
Regular media stories	Orange City Library in partnership with Orange City Council media team.		8.4.1			11/11/2018	New stories to be developed and distributed via print, electronic and social media as appropriate.
Blog and Wiki	Orange City Library		8.4.1			11/11/20185	Total number of posts: 1,200 Servicemen and women profiles: 230 Total number of views: 118,000 Average number of views per day gradually increasing (250) with highest achieved in a single day 750 on ANZAC Day 2015. Ongoing research by Library staff in conjunction with volunteers and liaison with descendants.
Presentations	Jan Richards Trudi Mayfield		8.4.1			11/11/2015	Paper A city remembers given at IFLA (International Federation of Library and Information Associations) Conference, Columbus, Ohio, USA. (August 2016) Trudi Mayfield presented on historical research at History Council seminar in Orange 21 July 2017. COMPLETED
Tree Planting Project		Museum and Heritage Coordinator		8.4.1		2018	Project was dependent on grant funding which has not been secured. Investigate the possibility of giving a tree to all schools to plant on Armistice Day 2018. Cr Kidd to approach possible donors.
Memorial Avenue App		Orange City Library Lyn Gough		8.4.1	2014/2015	2018/2019	Project was dependent on grant funding which has not been secured. Information to be added to Survey of Significant Landscape.
Coo-ee March re-enactment		Working Party		8.4.1	2014/2015	27-28/10/15	Re-enactment successfully completed. Report to meeting 24 November 2015. COMPLETED
Orange Regional Museum Exhibition		Museum and Heritage Coordinator		8.4.1	2015/2016	2018/2019	Spirit of Anzac Exhibition 12-17 March 2017 included local component jointly curated by Orange Regional Museum and Orange City Library. 11,048 people visited the Exhibition. COMPLETED
State Library WWI Diaries Exhibition		Orange City Library		8.4.1		27-28/10/15	Diaries on display 29 October 2015. Report to meeting 24 November 2015. Curator talk on diaries was also held on 19 March 2018. COMPLETED
Orange Health Service Entrance Hallway Display		Museum and Heritage Coordinator		8.4.1	March 2015	2018/2019	The displays have now been installed and have received positive feedback. COMPLETED
Poppy Project		Orange City Library		8.4.1		April 2015	2000 poppies were received and will be used to create an installation collection of poppies. Closed 11 November 2015. Poppies have now been sent to the Australian War Memorial for installation. COMPLETED
Playwright in residence/Theatre development Project		Manager CWL/Performing Arts and venues Manager/Orange Regional Conservatorium		8.4.1	2016/2017	2017/2018	Project was dependent on grant funding which has not been secured. Darren Coggan’s performance The Anzacs in met the needs of this audience when presented in February 2017 at the Orange Civic Theatre. A Town Named War Boy performance held at Orange Civic Theatre based on State Library diaries in March 2015. COMPLETED
Commemorate the Centenary of the Armistice		Committee		8.4.1	2017/2018	2018	It was agreed that the most appropriate action would be a re-enactment of the Armistice photo (attached) outside the Old Town Hall. This will form the basis of meetings in 2018.
Memorial to Mothers		Elizabeth Griffin / Cr Reg Kidd		8.4.1	16/7/17	11/11/18	Investigate the feasibility of a statue to grieving mothers similar to the one in Ballarat. Initial discussion with CWA.
Battle of Beersheba		Orange City Library Orange Regional Museum		8.4.1	16/7/17	31/10/17	Commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba with screening of 40,000 horsemen and local footage of the making of the Movie as the Museum on 31 October 2017. 50 people attended. COMPLETED