PRESENT Clr I
Davison (in the Chair), Clrs J Culverson, S Wilcox, A Durkin, L MacSmith
(9:07am) and G Treavors.
Also present were the General Manager, Director of Finance & Corporate
Services, Acting Economic Development Manager, Director of Environmental
Services, Director of Engineering & Technical Services, Clrs I Gosper, G
Dean, M Nash, G Smith and Director of Environmental Services’ Personal
Assistant.
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ITEM - 1 APPLICATIONS
FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE
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Proceedings
in Brief
The
temporary absence of Clr MacSmith was noted.
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Recommendation
(Wilcox/Treavors)
THAT the temporary absence of
Clr Macsmith be accepted and the necessary leave of absence be granted.
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EDT16/14
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Carried
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ITEM - 2 DECLARATIONS OF
INTEREST
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Nil
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ITEM - 3 DECLARATIONS
FOR POLITICAL DONATIONS
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Nil
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ITEM - 4 EVENTS
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING
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Recommendation (Culverson/Wilcox)
THAT the
ED&T Committee approve funding for Banjo Paterson…More than a Poet
under the Events Assistance Program to the value of $773.30 from the 2014/15
budget.
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EDT17/14
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Carried
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It was noted, the time 9:07am Clr
MacSmith joins the meeting.
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ITEM - 5 HERITAGE
STREETSCAPE PAINTING CONCEPT
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Proceedings
in Brief
The
committee participated in an open discussion regarding the need to
investigate grant and sponsorship opportunites.
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Recommendation (Wilcox/MacSmith)
THAT:
1)
the Committee further investigate a
concept to progressively paint Cabonne Shire’s commercial streetscapes
in heritage colours with the assistance of Council planning staff, Heritage
Advisor and Community Engagement & Grants Officer.
2) Review of awnings in the main streets within the Shire be
undertaken to determine works/maintenance required.
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EDT18/14
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Carried
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ITEM - 6 BUSINESS PAPER
ITEMS FOR NOTING
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Proceedings
in Brief
As a result
of a request from Clr Wilcox, the Acting Economic Development Manager
provided the committee with an overview of the Country NSW Expo.
Clr Gosper
recognises the success of the Canowindra Balloon Challenge winning the NSW Tourism
Awards and now in the running for the National Tourism Awards and also
congratulated Yeoval on the local teams football win.
Clr Davison
congratulates Yeoval on the success of the Quick Shear and provides the
committee with an update from the most recent CCTAC meeting with discussions
involving;
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Rail trails
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Unearth Central NSW campaign
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Visitors survey
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Regional destination guide
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Hard Eight filming in September
As a result
of a statement from Clr Wilcox the committee participated in an open
discussion regarding increased website visitation and the draft social media
policy.
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Recommendation
(Culverson/MacSmith)
THAT the items be noted.
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EDT19/14
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Carried
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There being no further business,
the meeting closed at 9:33am.