Heritage & Museums Sub-Committee

 

Business Paper

 

date of meeting:

 

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

location:

 

Function Room,

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council,

17 Burrawan Street,

Port Macquarie

time:

 

2.30pm


Heritage & Museums Sub-Committee

 

CHARTER

 


 

 

a)      Provide advice to Council on the management of heritage matters by the Council.

b)      Raise community awareness of our local heritage through publications, seminars, public displays and exhibitions & awards & festivals.

c)      Show leadership in the collecting and documenting of local heritage material including artefacts and undertake continuing research to increase the knowledge of heritage sites & collections.

d)      Make recommendations on the nomination and deletion of items from the Heritage Schedule in Hastings LEP 2001 and any other future Local Environmental Plans.

e)      Consider reports and comments by Council's Heritage Advisor.

f)       Make recommendations to Council on the management of Councils Local Heritage Fund.

g)      Provide a forum to facilitate commercial and tourism related opportunities associated with Heritage promotion within the Hastings.

h)      Liaise with Council’s Heritage Advisor to provide information, & advise regarding heritage issues in the LGA.

i)        Facilitate co-ordination and co-operation between Hastings museums, heritage groups & groups with similar objectives, through information sharing and collaboration on joint projects.

 

 

Meeting Guidelines

 

This meeting will be conducted in accordance with Hastings Council Code of Meeting Practice - Code No. C016.

 

a)      A quorum consists of half the Committee plus one.

b)      The chairperson has no second or casting vote.

c)      Council staff and members of public authorities are not entitled to vote.

d)      Meeting dates and times shall be determined by the Committee to meet the Committee's needs.

e)      Pecuniary interests should be declared in accordance with Part 6 of the Code of Meeting Practice.

 

 

Committee Guidelines

 

a)      If it is necessary to defer a meeting because of administrative problems the meeting will be deferred for a period of four (4) weeks.

b)      A formal meeting notice will be circulated during the week before the scheduled committee meeting.

c)      The Chairperson may abandon a meeting if a quorum is not present within half an hour of the starting time shown on the meeting notice.  In such cases, a further meeting will be called at the same time and venue four (4) weeks later.


Heritage & Museums Sub-Committee

 

ATTENDANCE REGISTER

 

 

Member

11/09/12

12/03/13

29/05/13

13/06/13

10/09/13

 

Councillor Trevor Sargeant

(Chairperson)

 

P

P

A

no

 

Councillor Lisa Intemann

(alternate)

 

A

P

P

quorum

 

Arts & Cultural Development Committee

 

 

P

P

 

 

Camden Haven Historical Society

 

minutes

P

P

X

 

 

Comboyne Community

 

 

P

 

 

 

Douglas Vale Conservation Group

 

not

P

P

P

 

 

Friends of Port Macquarie Historic Courthouse

 

recorded

 

P

P

P

 

 

Heritage Advisor

 

P

A

A

 

 

Herons Creek Heritage Community Chapel

 

 

P

P

 

 

Kendall Historical Society

 

X

A

P

 

 

Mid North Coast Maritime Museum

 

P

P

P

 

 

National Parks and Wildlife Service (Roto House)

 

P

P

X

 

 

Port Macquarie & Districts Family History Society

 

P

A

X

 

 

Port Macquarie Hastings Heritage

 

 

P

P

 

 

Port Macquarie Historical Society

 

P

P

P

 

 

St Thomas’ Church

 

P

P

X

 

 

Tourism

 

 

P

P

 

 

Wauchope District Historical Society

 

P

P

P

 

 

 

 

Key: P =  Present

         A  =  Absent With Apology

         =  Absent Without Apology

        

 

 

 

 

 


Heritage & Museums Sub-Committee Meeting

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

 

Items of Business

 

Item       Subject                                                                                                      Page

 

01           Acknowledgement of Country............................................................................ 1

02           Apologies......................................................................................................... 1

03           Confirmation of Minutes.................................................................................... 1

04           Disclosures of Interest....................................................................................... 3

05           Business Arising from Previous Minutes............................................................. 7

06           New Code of Conduct....................................................................................... 8

07           2014 National Trust Heritage Festival................................................................ 51

08           Migration Project Stage 1 Heritage Update........................................................ 52

09           Local Heritage Assistance Funding Allocations 2013-14 .................................... 53

10           Heritage & Cultural Development Officer........................................................... 55

11           Reforming the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Legislation in NSW........................... 56

12           Second Burial Ground 2014 Gordon Street Frontage Works .............................. 61

13           DRAFT Port Macquarie-Hastings Heritage and Culture Strategy: 2013-2017......... 62

14           Next Meeting Date .......................................................................................... 71  

15           General Business

 


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Item:          01

Subject:     ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

 

"I acknowledge that we are gathered on Birpai Land. I pay respect to the Birpai Elders both past and present. I also extend that respect to all other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people present."

 

 

Item:          02

Subject:     APOLOGIES

 

RECOMMENDATION

That the apologies received be accepted.

 

 

Item:          03

Subject:     CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

Recommendation

That the Minutes of the Heritage & Museums Sub-Committee Meeting held on 13 June 2013 be confirmed.

 


pmhc_logo_VER_smallMINUTES                                                                                               Heritage & Museums

                                                                                                          Sub-Committee Meeting

                                                                                                                                  13/06/2013

 

 

 

 

 PRESENT

 

Members:

 

Councillor Lisa Intemann (Chairperson)

Douglas Vale Conservation Group - Brian Buckett

Friends of Port Macquarie Historic Courthouse - Veronica Heath

Kendall Historical Society - Betty Boyd

Mid North Coast Maritime Museum - Jan Howison

Port Macquarie Historical Society - Debbie Sommers

Wauchope District Historical Society - Jeanette Rainbow

Tourism - Janette Hyde

ACDC - Jenny Hooper

Herons Creek Heritage Community Chapel - Martin Parish

Port Macquarie Hastings Heritage - Mitch McKay

 

 

The meeting opened at 2.30pm.

 

 

01       ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Acknowledgement of Country was delivered.

 

 

02       APOLOGIES

CONSENSUS:

That the apologies received from Clr Sargeant; Lesley Atkinson; Arts & Cultural Development Committee (Jenny Hutchison & Krissa Wilkinson); Wauchope District Historical Society (Ray Cooper); Heritage Advisor (Stephen Booker).

 

 

03       CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

CONSENSUS:

That the Minutes of the Heritage & Museums Sub-Committee Meeting held on 29 May 2013 be confirmed with the Attendance Register being amended to reflect that the following were present at the meeting:

·    Arts & Cultural Development Committee (Jenny Hooper)

·    Port Macquarie Historical Society (Tony Dawson)

·    Wauchope District Historical Society (Ray Cooper)

 

 

 

04      DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

 

There were no disclosures of interest presented.

 

 

05       BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

 

03      Confirmation of Minutes

1.         Mitch McKay requested further information on what is planned for the convict bricks from Item 10 of meeting held on 12 March which relates to the 1,000 convict bricks which have been stored at the Depot, 300 of which have been set aside for the Courthouse forecourt.

2.         That the 2018 Centenary of John Oxley be changed to Bicentenary.

 

 

06       Heritage Resourcing Issues, Committee Structure and Charter

 

Situation:

Council’s Museums and Heritage Sub-Committee has met on three occasions since April, to discuss options for moving forward from Council’s decision to make redundant the position of Regional Heritage and Museums Officer.

 

A number of representatives from Council’s Arts and Cultural Development Committee have also attended these meetings.

 

Pending approval of the 2013/14 budget at the Council meeting to be held on 19 June,  Council is proposing to commence a new position in early July, titled ‘Heritage and Cultural Development Officer’. If approved by Council the new position will have a role which is different to that of the previous incumbent. 

 

CONSENSUS:

 

That the Sub-Committee be advised once a determination has been made by Council as to whether the 2013/14 budget approves the appointment of a Heritage and Cultural Development Officer position.

 

Heritage & Museums Sub-Committee (post Overarching Group setup):

The Sub-Committee was advised at this meeting that the new position will not include provision of administrative services to the Museums and Heritage Sub-Committee if/or when an overarching Group is formed. Council will, however, continue to provide a meeting venue if required.

 

After discussion, the Sub-Committee agreed to continue under the new administrative arrangement, such that the Sub-Committee members will be responsible for organising meetings, producing agendas, minutes etc. and all work associated with the activities of the Sub-Committee.

 

If Council does adopt the new ‘Heritage and Cultural Development Officer’ position, the Sub-Committee Chairperson will have access to advice from Council’s new officer, but the Sub-Committee will not be able to instruct the officer to undertake any tasks or produce reports.

 

The Sub-Committee will be autonomous, in the sense of being free to appoint its own members and to choose officers from within its own ranks. The Sub-Committee will be free to establish its own Charter and rules of meeting procedure.

 

However, if the Sub-Committee meets at Council, with Councillor representatives, it will need to consult with Council as to any rules Council requires the Sub-Committee to adopt, especially Council’s Code of Conduct, the requirement for Pecuniary Interest declarations, and possibly the requirement to advertise for new members when vacancies arise.

 

The Sub-Committee will continue to have the same right as any community group, to invite relevant Council officers to address their meeting on a specific topic. Matt Rogers, Director of Development and Environment, has already indicated his willingness to address the Sub-Committee on issues of ‘heritage and buildings’. The Sub-Committee expressed the view that as built heritage involved a special expertise, it was not the role of its general membership to deal with such matters. Possibly a Working Group could be established for this purpose.

 

CONSENSUS:

That if/when Council sets up an overarching Group:

 

1.         That administrative support to the Heritage and Museums Sub-Committee cease and that Sub-Committee members be responsible for organising meetings, producing agendas and minutes and all work associated with the activities of the Sub-Committee, but that a room at Council Headquarters be provided for meetings to be held.

2.         That Clrs Sargeant and Intemann continue to support the Sub-Committee and its work.

3.         That the Sub-Committee review its Charter.

4.         That the Sub-Committee consult Council as to any rules Council requires the Sub-Committee to adopt, especially Council’s Code of Conduct, the requirement for Pecuniary Interest declarations, and possibly the requirement to advertise for new members when vacancies arise.

 

Broader issues – Council Policy Committee:

At the three most recent meetings of the Sub-Committee, the relationship between the Sub-Committee and Council has also been discussed.

 

If Council introduces the new ‘Heritage and Cultural Development Officer’ position, the relevant officer will service a Council Policy Committee (yet to be named), whose role will be to advise Council on matters related to ‘Heritage and Culture’ in all its forms.

 

Council already has a Committee which fulfils this sort of ‘policy’ role – the Arts and Cultural Development Committee (ACDC). The two Councillors appointed to that Committee are Chair Adam Roberts and Alternate Sharon Griffiths.

 

From discussions at the Sub-Committee meetings, it has become apparent that there has been little to no interaction in the past between the Heritage & Museums Sub-Committee and ACDC, with members from both groups indicating they were unaware of the other group’s existence.

 

As Council wants to include Heritage in the issues which are considered by the Policy Group, it seems evident from the previous lack of involvement between the two groups, that the Charter of the Heritage & Museums Sub-Committee will need to be updated to accommodate this direction.

 

With regard to the Sub-Committee, this will mean deciding who will represent the Sub-Committee in discussions about the new Policy Group.

 

Action: Sub-Committee members who would like to be involved in these discussions, please advise ASAP to Trevor cr.tsargeant@pmhc.nsw.gov.au and Lisa cr.lintemann@pmhc.nsw.gov.au

 

 

07       GENERAL BUSINESS

07.01     Historic Courthouse Works:

Veronica Heath advised that there are works being undertaken on the pathway to the Historic Courthouse on the Clarence Street side.

 

07.02     Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Grant:

Jan Howison advised that the was a successful grant application from Community Building Partnerships to repair 2 roofs.

 

07.03     Douglas Vale Cellar Preservation Works:

Brian Buckett advised that the preservation works to the Douglas Vale cellar are continuing.

 

07.04     Heritage Strategy:

Mitch McKay requested a copy of the 2012-13 Heritage Strategy Annual Report undertaken annually by the Heritage Advisor.

CONSENSUS:

That Sub-Committee members be sent a copy of the 2012-2013 Heritage Strategy Annual Report.

 

07.05     Removal of Ferns in Brick Barrel Drain at Glasshouse:

 

Mitch McKay requested that ferns are growing in the brick barrel drain at the Glasshouse and that care needs to be taken when removing them that the bricks and mortar are not damaged in the process.

 

CONSENSUS:

 

That Council investigate this matter and advise Mitch McKay of the outcome.

 

07.06     Heritage Trail in Kendall:

 

Martin Parish advised that a successful grant application to Your Community Heritage has been received to create a Heritage Trail in Kendall.

 

07.07     Cultural Policy Working Group:

 

Mitch McKay tabled a document he had created outlining his comments to assist Council to progress heritage and cultural planning matters within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Region.  A copy of the report is attached for information.

 

07.08     Next Meeting of Heritage & Museums Sub-Committee:

 

CONSENSUS:

That Clrs Sargeant Intemann discuss with Council the interim administrative arrangements for the Sub-Committee and that the next meeting of the Heritage & Museums Sub-Committee be held on 9 July.

 

 

The meeting closed at 4.05pm.

 

 

 

 


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Item:          04

Subject:     DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That Disclosures of Interest be presented

 

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST DECLARATION

 

 

Name of Meeting:     ………………………………………………………………………..

 

Meeting Date:           ………………………………………………………………………..

 

Item Number:            ………………………………………………………………………..

 

Subject:                      ………………………………………………………………………..

                                    …………………………………………………….……………...…..

 

 

I, ..................................................................................... declare the following interest:

 

 

        Pecuniary:

              Take no part in the consideration and voting and be out of sight of the meeting.

 

 

        Non-Pecuniary - Significant Interest:

              Take no part in the consideration and voting and be out of sight of the meeting.

 

        Non-Pecuniary - Less than Significant Interest:

              May participate in consideration and voting.

 

 

For the reason that:  ....................................................................................................

 

.......................................................................................................................................

 

 

 

Signed:  .........................................................................  Date:  ..................................

 

 

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Further Explanation

(Local Government Act and Code of Conduct)

 

A conflict of interest exists where a reasonable and informed person would perceive that a Council official could be influenced by a private interest when carrying out their public duty. Interests can be of two types: pecuniary or non-pecuniary.

 

All interests, whether pecuniary or non-pecuniary are required to be fully disclosed and in writing.

 

Pecuniary Interest

 

A pecuniary interest is an interest that a Council official has in a matter because of a reasonable likelihood or expectation of appreciable financial gain or loss to the Council official. (section 442)

 

A Council official will also be taken to have a pecuniary interest in a matter if that Council official’s spouse or de facto partner or a relative of the Council official or a partner or employer of the Council official, or a company or other body of which the Council official, or a nominee, partner or employer of the Council official is a member, has a pecuniary interest in the matter. (section 443)

 

The Council official must not take part in the consideration or voting on the matter and leave and be out of sight of the meeting. (section 451)

 

Non-Pecuniary

 

A non-pecuniary interest is an interest that is private or personal that the Council official has that does not amount to a pecuniary interest as defined in the Act.

 

Non-pecuniary interests commonly arise out of family, or personal relationships, or involvement in sporting, social or other cultural groups and associations and may include an interest of a financial nature.

 

The political views of a Councillor do not constitute a private interest.

 

The management of a non-pecuniary interest will depend on whether or not it is significant.

 

Non Pecuniary – Significant Interest

 

As a general rule, a non-pecuniary conflict of interest will be significant where a matter does not raise a pecuniary interest, but it involves:

(a)   A relationship between a Council official and another person that is particularly close, for example, parent, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, lineal descendant or adopted child of the Council official or of the Council official’s spouse, current or former spouse or partner, de facto or other person living in the same household.

(b)   Other relationships that are particularly close, such as friendships and business relationships. Closeness is defined by the nature of the friendship or business relationship, the frequency of contact and the duration of the friendship or relationship.

(c)   An affiliation between a Council official an organisation, sporting body, club, corporation or association that is particularly strong.

 

If a Council official declares a non-pecuniary significant interest it must be managed in one of two ways:

1.     Remove the source of the conflict, by relinquishing or divesting the interest that creates the conflict, or reallocating the conflicting duties to another Council official.

2.     Have no involvement in the matter, by taking no part in the consideration or voting on the matter and leave and be out of sight of the meeting, as if the provisions in section 451(2) apply.

 

Non Pecuniary – Less than Significant Interest

 

If a Council official has declared a non-pecuniary less than significant interest and it does not require further action, they must provide an explanation of why they consider that the conflict does not require further action in the circumstances.

SPECIAL DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST DECLARATION

 

 

By

[insert full name of councillor]

 

 

In the matter of

[insert name of environmental planning instrument]

 

 

Which is to be considered at a meeting of the

[insert name of meeting]

 

 

Held on

[insert date of meeting]

 

 

PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

 

Address of land in which councillor or an  associated person, company or body has a proprietary interest (the identified land)i

 

 

Relationship of identified land to councillor

[Tick or cross one box.]

 

Councillor has interest in the land (e.g. is owner or has other interest arising out of a mortgage, lease trust, option or contract, or otherwise).

 

Associated person of councillor has interest in the land.

 

Associated company or body of councillor has interest in the land.

 

MATTER GIVING RISE TO PECUNIARY INTEREST

 

 

Nature of land that is subject to a change

in zone/planning control by proposed

LEP (the subject land iii

[Tick or cross one box]

 

The identified land.

 

Land that adjoins or is adjacent to or is in proximity to the identified land.

Current zone/planning control

[Insert name of current planning instrument and identify relevant zone/planning control applying to the subject land]

 

Proposed change of zone/planning control

[Insert name of proposed LEP and identify proposed change of zone/planning control applying to the subject land]

 

Effect of proposed change of zone/planning control on councillor

[Tick or cross one box]

 

Appreciable financial gain.

 

Appreciable financial loss.

 

 

 

 

 

Councillor’s Signature:  ……………………………….   Date:  ………………..


 

 

Important Information

 

This information is being collected for the purpose of making a special disclosure of pecuniary interests under sections 451 (4) and (5) of the Local Government Act 1993.  You must not make a special disclosure that you know or ought reasonably to know is false or misleading in a material particular.  Complaints made about contraventions of these requirements may be referred by the Director-General to the Local Government Pecuniary Interest and Disciplinary Tribunal.

 

This form must be completed by you before the commencement of the council or council committee meeting in respect of which the special disclosure is being made.   The completed form must be tabled at the meeting.  Everyone is entitled to inspect it.  The special disclosure must be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i.   Section 443 (1) of the Local Government Act 1993 provides that you may have a pecuniary interest in a matter because of the pecuniary interest of your spouse or your de facto partner or your relativeiv or because your business partner or employer has a pecuniary interest. You may also have a pecuniary interest in a matter because you, your nominee, your business partner or your employer is a member of a company or other body that has a pecuniary interest in the matter.

ii.  Section 442 of the Local Government Act 1993 provides that a pecuniary interest is an interest that a person has in a matter because of a reasonable likelihood or expectation of appreciable financial gain or loss to the person. A person does not have a pecuniary interest in a matter if the interest is so remote or insignificant that it could not reasonably be regarded as likely to influence any decision the person might make in relation to the matter or if the interest is of a kind specified in section 448 of that Act (for example, an interest as an elector or as a ratepayer or person liable to pay a charge).

iii.   A pecuniary interest may arise by way of a change of permissible use of land adjoining, adjacent to or in proximity to land in which a councillor or a person, company or body referred to in section 443 (1) (b) or (c) of the Local Government Act 1993 has a proprietary interest—see section 448 (g) (ii) of the Local Government Act 1993.

iv.   Relative is defined by the Local Government Act 1993 as meaning your, your spouse’s or your de facto partner’s parent, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, lineal descendant or adopted child and the spouse or de facto partner of any of those persons.

 

 


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Item:          05

Subject:     BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

 

Nil.

 

 


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Item:          06

 

Subject:     New Code of Conduct

Presented by: General Manager, Anthony Hayward

 

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That the information in and the attachments to the New Code of Conduct report be noted.

 

 

Executive Summary

 

The Division of Local Government has released a Circular with the purpose of informing Council and its Sub-Committees that the new Model Code Framework commenced on 1 March 2013 and that the Division has made available a number of resources to support the new Model Code Framework.

 

This report provides information regarding the Council’s newly adopted Code of Conduct and availability of key supporting resources.

 

Discussion

 

The Division of Local Government released a Circular, 13-06, with the purpose of informing Council that:

·    The new Model Code Framework commenced on 1 March 2013.

·    A simple guide, Model Code Summary, is available in relation to the standards of behaviour required by council officials.

·    The Division has created a Model Code of Conduct 2013 webpage, featuring key resources to support implementation of the new code.

 

The Division of Local Government has made available a number of resources on the webpage, which include:

·    FAQs on the implementation of the new framework.

·    The Model Code of Conduct, Model Code summary and Model Code Procedures.

·    Standalone versions of the Model Code targeted at different types of council officials containing only those standards relevant to those officials.

·    Guides to Model Code procedures for general managers, Mayors and complaints coordinators, containing easy to understand summaries of their roles in the complaints management process.

·    Guides to Model Code procedures for complainants and people the subject of investigation. The prescribed procedures require that persons being investigated be provided with information about the investigation process.

 

The Model Code of Conduct 2013 webpage may be accessed from the Division’s website at www.dlg.nsw.gov.au.

 

At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 20 February 2013, Council resolved to adopt a new Code of Conduct as required by the Local Government Act 1993, based on the recently revised Model Code from the Division of Local Government.

 

Attachment 1 to this report is the Council’s newly adopted Code of Conduct.

 

Attachment 2 to this report is a document from the Division of Local Government outlining the obligations of Council Committee members.

 

Attachment 3 to this report is another document from the Division of Local Government providing a summary of the Model Code of Conduct relevant to Council officials (including Committee members).

 

All attachments are provided for information.

 

Planning & Policy Implications

 

This report communicates to the Sub-Committee the newly adopted Code of Conduct and the availability of key supporting resources and supplementary information to Council’s recently adopted Code.

 

 

Attachments

 

1View. Code of Conduct

2View. Your Obligations as a Council Committee Member

3View. Model Code of Conduct - Summary

 


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Item:          07

 

Subject:     2014 National Trust Heritage Festival

Presented by:  Community & Organisational Development, Lesley Atkinson

 

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That the Sub Committee discuss the proposed dates for the local 2014 Heritage Festival, the venue for the official opening, and the development of the program.

 

 

Discussion

 

The theme for the NSW National Trust Heritage Festival this year is ‘Journey’s’ and the dates are listed as Monday 14th April to Sunday 26 May 2014.

The Hastings Museums and Heritage Group met recently and discussed next year’s local Heritage Festival. The dates of Sunday 13 April through to Sunday 27 April 2014 are being proposed for consideration by the broader group. These dates incorporate Easter and Anzac Day, and the group felt that this was a positive, given that it might attract more tourism visitors to local events.

 

It is also proposed that the Festival opening take place at Kendall on Sunday 13 April, 12 noon, immediately following the Poets Breakfast to be held that morning.

 

Consideration also needs to be given to developing the program for publication.

 

 

Attachments

 

Nil

 


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Item:          08

 

Subject:     Migration Project Stage 1 Heritage Update

Presented by:  Community & Organisational Development, Lesley Atkinson

 

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That the report regarding the Migration Heritage project be noted.

 

 

Council received funding from the NSW Migration Heritage Centre and Arts NSW in 2012 to carry out research concentrating on the three river valleys of the Macleay, Hastings and Manning Rivers. Towns include Port Macquarie, Taree, Kempsey, South West Rocks, Wingham, Wauchope and Laurieton.

 

The project is being run in conjunction with the Mid North Coats Chapter of Museums Australia and has confirmation of support from neighbouring LGA’s of Greater Taree, and Kempsey Shire Council.

 

Stage one of the project commissioned a community history to research and uncover the hidden story of all the waves of migration and settlement to the mid - north coast with particular interest in labour and family history. The history will research from first European settlement to the present. It will encompass Anglo - Celtic migrations and contact history with Aboriginal Australians, including the shared labour histories on farms and in local industries.

 

Consultant Dr Julie McIntyre , Migration Historian, has completed the first draft for comment and has been provided with feedback regarding additional requirements.

 

 

 

Attachments

 

Nil

 


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Item:          09

 

Subject:     Local Heritage Assistance Funding Allocations 2013-14

Presented by:  Community & Organisational Development, Lesley Atkinson

 

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That the Heritage Advisors report for the Local Heritage Assistance Funding for 2013-14 be reviewed.

 

 

Discussion

 

Each year Council offers community members who are the owners of Heritage listed properties the opportunity to apply for financial assistance to improve their properties through the Local Heritage Assistance Funding grant program. This grant opened on 2 July & closed on the 16 August 2013.

 

Six applications were received and submissions were made via Council’s online Smartygrants program

 

A total of $15,000 funding was made available for local works (allocation from Council $11,250 & the Office of Heritage & Environment $3,750).

 

All applications have been considered by Council’s Heritage Advisor and a report was presented to Council in September.  The following projects and recommended grant funding table was included in the report.

 

Applicant

Project

Project Cost

Amount requested

Recommended Grant

Kendall Community Centre

Restoration of the timber floor

$9350

$3000

$3000

Port Macquarie Historic Museum

Conduct damp and salts works in the parlour display room

 

$27,334

$5000

$5000

Ritz Theatre

Extensive paint and restoration works are required to this highly visible Port Macquarie landmark.  repairs to surfaces; installation of bird prevention; painting and restoration of the heritage façade

$10,000

$3000

$3000

Mid-North Coast Maritime Museum

Remove the current lighting in the main room, restore the ceiling where possible and replace the existing inefficient down lights with a safer and more cost effective product

$3,910

$910

$910

Coolenberg HCOA Operations Pty Ltd (Australia)

Replace period external lighting (13 fittings), replace section of iron roof and gutter replacement

 

$5745.80

$1,915

$1,915

St Thomas’ Church

External Painting of our historic 'Colonial Chapel'

 

$5,100

$1,275

$1,275

 

Council’s resolution was:

Resolved:   Sargeant/Cusato

 

Council approve the following Local Heritage Assistance Fund grants:

Kendall Community Centre                         $3,000.00

Port Macquarie Historic Museum                $5,000.00

Ritz Theatre                                                 $3,000.00

Maritime Museum                                           $910.00

Coolenberg                                                  $1,915.00

St Thomas’ Church                                      $1,275.00

That the efforts of the Heritage and Museums Sub-Committee be noted and thanked for their assistance in this matter.

carried:      9/0

For:   Besseling, Cusato, Griffiths, Hawkins, Intemann, Levido, Roberts, Sargeant and Turner

Against:       Nil

 

 

Attachments

 

Nil

 


AGENDA                                       Description: Governance Strap.jpgHeritage & Museums Sub-Committee      19/11/2013

 

 

Item:          10

 

Subject:     Heritage & Cultural Development Officer

Presented by:  Community & Organisational Development, Lesley Atkinson

 

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That the Sub-Committee note that Council has appointed a Community Development Officer (Heritage & Culture).

 

 

Discussion

 

At the last meeting of the Heritage & Museums Sub-Committee it was resolved that Council advise the Sub-Committee of the outcome of the approved 2013-2014 budget and whether funding had being approved for the appointment of a Cultural Development Officer (Heritage & Culture). 

 

Council, at its meeting held on 19 June approved a budget which included  the appointment of a Community Development Officer (Heritage & Culture). Mr Beau Spry was appointed to the position in August 2013.

 

 

Attachments

 

Nil

 


AGENDA                                       Description: Governance Strap.jpgHeritage & Museums Sub-Committee      19/11/2013

 

 

Item:          11

 

Subject:     Reforming the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Legislation in NSW

Presented by:  Community & Organisational Development, Lesley Atkinson

 

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That the Sub-Committee discuss and consider the Reforming the Aboriginal Cultural and Heritage Legislation in NSW documentation.

 

 

Discussion

 

The NSW Government has released a paper proposing new legislation and a new administrative system for protecting Aboriginal cultural heritage (ACH). The proposed model is a major step forward in recognising the value and importance of ACH (for Aboriginal and non Aboriginal people alike) of protecting objects, sites and other items of significance to Aboriginal culture.

 

The NSW Government is seeking community input regarding the model, and information regarding the proposed model and opportunities to provide feedback can be obtained through the website www.environment.nsw.gov.au/achreform.

 

A copy of the Questions and Answers No. 2 document is attached for information of Sub-Committee members.

 

 

Attachments

 

1View. Addressing Aboriginal peoples concerns questions and answers No.2

 


ATTACHMENT

Heritage & Museums Sub-Committee

19/11/2013


 


 


 


AGENDA                                       Description: Governance Strap.jpgHeritage & Museums Sub-Committee      19/11/2013

 

 

Item:          12

 

Subject:     Second Burial Ground 2014 Gordon Street Frontage Works

Presented by:  Community & Organisational Development, Lesley Atkinson

 

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That the proposed Gordon Street frontage works at the Second Burial Ground be discussed for comment.

 

 

Discussion

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council proposes to undertake landscape improvement works and upgrading of part of the Second Buryial Ground reserve to improve public access and interpretation.

 

Plans were unavailable at time of Agenda composition and will be tabled at the meeting.

 

 

Attachments

 

Nil

 


AGENDA                                       Description: Governance Strap.jpgHeritage & Museums Sub-Committee      19/11/2013

 

 

Item:          13

 

Subject:     DRAFT Port Macquarie-Hastings Heritage and Culture Strategy: 2013-2017

Presented by:  Community & Organisational Development, Lesley Atkinson

 

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That the DRAFT Port Macquarie-Hastings Heritage and Culture Strategy: 2013-2017 be reviewed for comment.

 

 

Discussion

The Strategy provides a framework for the advocacy, education and protection of heritage within the Port Macquarie-Hastings region. This framework will underpin Port Macquarie-Hastings Council's efforts to develop programs, engage with the many dedicated and passionate stakeholders, and ensure community participation in heritage and culture throughout the region.

 

 

Attachments

 

1View. DRAFT Port Macquarie-Hastings Heritage and Culture Strategy: 2013-2017

 


ATTACHMENT

Heritage & Museums Sub-Committee

19/11/2013


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


AGENDA                                       Description: Governance Strap.jpgHeritage & Museums Sub-Committee      19/11/2013

 

 

Item:          14

 

Subject:     Next Meeting Date

Presented by:  Community & Organisational Development, Lesley Atkinson

 

 

 

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

That the next meeting of the Heritage Museums Sub-Committee be held on 11 March 2014.

 

 

For discussion and consideration by Sub Committee members.

 

 

Attachments

 

Nil