ORANGE CITY COUNCIL

 

MINUTES OF THE

Finance Policy Committee

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

ON 6 July 2021

COMMENCING AT 8.30pm


 1      Introduction

Attendance

Cr K Duffy (Chairperson), Cr R Kidd (Mayor), Cr G Taylor (Deputy Mayor), , Cr J Hamling, Cr J McRae, Cr T Mileto, Cr S Munro, Cr S Nugent, Cr S Romano, Cr R Turner, Cr J Whitton

Chief Executive Officer, Director Corporate and Commercial Services, Director Development Services, Director Community, Recreation and Cultural Services, Director Technical Services, Manager Corporate Governance, Executive Support Manager, Executive Support Officer

APOLOGIES AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Nil.

1.1     DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTERESTS, SIGNIFICANT NON-PECUNIARY INTERESTS AND LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT NON-PECUNIARY INTERESTS

Cr McRae declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest in Item 2.3 – Orange Business Chamber Financial Assistance Request – 2021 Orange Business Awards – as she is an ordinary member of the Orange Business Chamber.


 

2       General Reports

2.1     Low interest loan - Orange Indoor Tennis Club Incorporated

TRIM Reference:        2021/1006

RESOLVED - 21/215                                                                                Cr R Kidd/Cr R Turner

That Council resolves

1       That Council provides Orange Indoor Tennis Club Incorporated a loan of a maximum of $55,000.00 unsecured at an interest rate of 1.5% repayable over a five year term in quarterly instalments.

2       That the loan be funded from Councils unrestricted cash.

3       This application be placed on public exhibition for a minimum of 28 days.

4       That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to execute all relevant documents.

5       That approval be granted for use of the Council Seal on all relevant documents if required.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Romano, Cr Whitton, Cr Mileto

Against: Nil

Absent: Nil


 

 

2.2     Small Donations Program 2021/2022 - Round 1 Requests for Financial Assistance

TRIM Reference:        2021/1227

RESOLVED - 21/216                                                                            Cr S Nugent/Cr G Taylor

That Council resolves:  

1     That a donation of $2,500.00 be made from the Small Donations Program to The Shepherd Centre for Community Service (Reach Out and Connect Program 2021).

2     That a donation of $2,500.00 be made from the Small Donations Program to Zonta Club of Orange for Community Service (Supporting Local Women - tertiary education, breast cancer and domestic violence)).

3     That a donation of $1,000.00 be made from the Small Donations Program to Bloomfield Hospital Auxiliary for Community Service (supporting mental health/drug and alcohol patients).

4     That a donation of $2,500.00 be made from the Small Donations Program to Orange Regional Malayalee Association for Community Event (Onam - South Indian Festival).

5     That a donation of $11,464.55 be made from the Small Donations Program to Lifeline Centre West for Community Event (services to the vulnerable in the Orange community).

6     That a donation of $500.00 be made from the Small Donations Program to Australian War Widows NSW (on behalf of Orange War Widows Guild Social Club) for Community Service (Members Outings, Lunches and Events).

7     That a donation of $384.45 be made from the Small Donations Program to Orange Legacy Appeals Fund for Community Service (supporting the families and widows of ex-service persons).

8     That a donation of $500.00 be made from the Small Donations Program to City of Orange Eisteddfod for Prize Giving (Junior Strings Scholarship) 2021.

9     That a donation of $1,151.00 be made from the Small Donations Program to Friday Night Gaming for Community Event (Battle in the Bush (BTB) Warhammer 40,000 Tournament).

10   That a donation of $2,500.00 be made from the Small Donations Program to City of Orange Brass Band for Community Service (equipment for community band performances).

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Romano, Cr Whitton, Cr Mileto

Against: Nil

Absent: Nil


 

2.3     Orange Business Chamber Financial Assistance Request - 2021 Orange Business Awards

TRIM Reference:        2021/1407

Cr McRae declared a Non-Significant, Non-Pecuniary Interest this item as she is an ordinary member of the Orange Business Chamber.

RESOLVED - 21/217                                                                          Cr J Whitton/Cr S Nugent

That Council resolves to fund Orange Business Chamber $2,000 for the 2021 Orange Business Awards.

For: Cr Kidd, Cr Duffy, Cr Hamling, Cr McRae, Cr Munro, Cr Nugent, Cr Taylor, Cr Turner, Cr Romano, Cr Whitton, Cr Mileto

Against: Nil

Absent: Nil

 

The Meeting Closed at 8.41pm