REPORT OF THE Community Services Committee Meeting HELD AT THE CANOWINDRA HIGH SCHOOL ON Tuesday 5 August, 2014 COMMENCING AT 12:05pm
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM - 1 APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
ITEM - 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
ITEM - 3 DECLARATIONS FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS
ITEM - 4 CENTROC HEALTH WORKFORCE GROUP
ITEM - 5 YOUTH DISCOS AT MOLONG
ITEM - 7 HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE UPDATE
ITEM - 8 FAMILY DAY CARE UPDATE
ITEM - 10 ANNUAL COMMUNITY TRANSPORT CONFERENCE
ITEM - 11 BUSINESS PAPER ITEMS FOR NOTING
PRESENT Clr K Walker (in the Chair), Clrs G Dean, I Gosper, M Nash and G Smith.
Also present were the General Manager, Director of Finance & Corporate Services, Community Services Manager, Acting Economic Development Manager, Director of Environmental Services, Director of Engineering & Technical Services, Family Day Care Coordinator, Home & Community Care Coordinator, Community Services Trainee, Clrs A Durkin, G Treavors, I Davison, S Wilcox, L MacSmith, J Culverson and Director of Environmental Services’ Personal Assistant.
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Proceedings in Brief An apology was tendered on behalf of Clr Hayes. |
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THAT the apology tendered on behalf of Clr Hayes be accepted and the necessary leave of absence be granted.
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CS34/14 |
Carried |
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Nil |
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Nil |
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Proceedings in Brief Clr Nash provided the committee with an overview of the CENTROC Health Workforce meeting stating that there is a push for a new medical centre in Canowindra. Clr Davison called for continued support for the CSU medical school initiative. |
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THAT Council provide information on local health workforce issues to the CENTROC Health Workforce Group.
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CS35/14 |
Carried |
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THAT the recommencement of PCYC Discos be supported.
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CS36/14 |
Carried |
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THAT Council be advised of results of the Family Links tender once a decision is made.
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CS37/14 |
Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief Clr Gosper commended the success of the meals on wheels programme. Clr Dean commended the social support aspect of the programme. As a result of a question from Clr Gosper, the Home & Community Care Coordinator provided the committee with an update of funding applications that were submitted for the construction of a freezer room. |
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THAT the HACC Service follow up the possibility of constructing a freezer room.
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CS38/14 |
Carried |
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Proceedings in Brief Family Day Coordinator thanked Council for ongoing support. |
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THAT Cabonne/Blayney Family Day Care continues to provide support and assistance to Educators registered with the Service.
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CS39/14 |
Carried |
It was noted, the time being 12:22pm, the Community Services Manager declared a perceived conflict of interest in the following item as he is a delegate for the United Services Union and left the room.
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THAT Council donate $100.00 to the USU White Ribbon Day Appeal.
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CS40/14 |
Carried |
It was noted, the time being 12:23pm the Community Services Manager rejoined the meeting.
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THAT Clr Nash be authorised to attend the Annual Community Transport Conference in Canberra.
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CS41/14 |
Carried |
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THAT the items be noted.
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Carried |
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 12:26pm.