Minutes of Economic Development and Tourism Committee Meeting

PRESENT Clr S Wilcox (in the Chair), Clrs J Culverson, I Gosper (2:46pm), L MacSmith and G Treavors.

Also present were the General Manager, Economic Development Manager, Promotion & Tourism Officer, Community & Business Development Officer, Director of Environmental Services, Media & Communications Officer and Director of Environmental Services’ Personal Assistant.

	ITEM - 1 APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
	Proceedings in Brief Apologies were tendered on behalf of Clrs Durkin and Davison.
	Recommendation (Treavors/Culverson) THAT the apologies tendered on behalf of Cls Durkin and Davison be accepted and the necessary leave of absence be granted.
EDT1/13	Carried

	ITEM - 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
	Nil

	ITEM - 3 DECLARATIONS FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS
	Nil

It was noted, the time being 2:44pm Clr Culverson declared a non-significant non-pecuniary interest in the following Item as two of the wine sponsors are clients of their business and left the room.

It was noted, the time being 2:46pm Clr Gosper joined the meeting to ensure a quorum.

ITEM - 4 EVENTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING

Recommendation (MacSmith/Treavors)

THAT the Council approve funding for the following project under the Events Assistance Program:

1. FOOD of Orange District Week Incorporated for 2013 FOOD Week – approved level of funding $4,000.

THAT Council do not approve funding for the following project under the Events Assistance Program:

2. Brand Orange Pty Ltd for Taste Orange @ Canberra 2013 based on Council’s attendance at the Canberra Food and Wine Show in February 2013.

EDT2/13

Carried

It was noted, the time being 2:48pm Clr Gosper left the meeting and Clr Culverson returned.

The Chair advised Clr Culverson with regards to the outcome of Item 4 and resumed the meeting.

	ITEM - 5 PROMOTION AND TOURISM OFFICER ACTIVITIES REPORT
	Proceedings in Brief Clr Culverson advised the committee that she would like to see an opportunity for two councillors to attend the 2013 LGSA Tourism Conference. The General Manager and the committee acknowledged the efforts of the Media & Communications Officer and Promotions & Tourism officer in regards to the Australia Day event. Clr Culverson commented on what a successful ambassador Cabonne had this year.
	Recommendation (Culverson/MacSmith) THAT: 1. Council’s PTO, EDM and two Councillors representing the Cabonne Country Tourism Advisory Committee attend the 2013 LGSA Tourism Conference. 2. The information be noted.
EDT3/13	Carried

ITEM - 6 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES REPORT

Recommendation (Culverson/MacSmith)

THAT the information be noted.

EDT4/13

Carried

ITEM - 7 AGE OF FISHES MUSEUM

Recommendation (Culverson/Treavors)

THAT:

1. The information be noted.

2. Council make contact with John Holland Pty Ltd and determine the best way to manage the railway line site behind the Museum.

EDT5/13

Carried

	ITEM - 8 MEDIA RELEASES
	Proceedings in Brief Clr Wilcox commented on the positive spin majority of the media releases had compared to the same period in the previous year.
	Recommendation (Culverson/Treavors) THAT the information be noted.
EDT6/13	Carried

ITEM - 9 MEDIA ACTIVITIES REPORT

Recommendation (Culverson/Treavors)

THAT the information be noted.

EDT7/13

Carried

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 3:06pm.