CONFIRMED MINUTES

 OF THE POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING OF PENRITH CITY COUNCIL HELD IN THE PASSADENA ROOM, PENRITH

ON MONDAY 12 JULY 2010 AT 7:34PM

PRESENT

His Worship the Mayor Councillor Kevin Crameri OAM, Councillors Jim Aitken OAM, Kaylene Allison, Robert Ardill, Greg Davies (arrived 7:36pm), Mark Davies, Tanya Davies, Ross Fowler OAM, Ben Goldfinch, Jackie Greenow, Prue Guillaume, Marko Malkoc, Karen McKeown and John Thain.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Leave of Absence was previously granted to Councillor Kath Presdee for the period 11 July 2010 to 15 July 2010 inclusive.

APOLOGIES

There were no apologies.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - Policy Review Committee Meeting - 28 June 2010

PRC 36  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Marko Malkoc seconded Councillor Jim Aitken OAM that the minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of 28 June 2010 be confirmed.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest.

DELIVERY PROGRAM REPORTS

A Vibrant City

3        Draft Health Strategy and Action Plan

Group Manager, People & Places – Roger Nethercote introduced the report and invited Healthy People & Partnership Officer, Monique Desmarchelier who gave a presentation.

Councillor Mark Davies left the meeting, the time being 8:10pm.                                                      

PRC 37  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Marko Malkoc seconded Councillor Prue Guillaume

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Draft Health Strategy and Action Plan be received.

2.     The draft Health Strategy and Action Plan be placed on public exhibition.

3.     A further report be brought back to Council following assessment of public submission for consideration of adoption of the Health Strategy and Action Plan.

4.     Council Officers involved in the preparation of the Draft Health Strategy and Action Plan be thanked for their efforts in developing the Strategy and Plan.

Councillor Mark Davies returned to the meeting, the time being 8:12pm.

A Leading City

1        NSW 2010 Community Building Partnership Program                                                     

PRC 38  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Prue Guillaume seconded Councillor Marko Malkoc

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on NSW 2010 Community Building Partnership Program be received.

2.     Council endorse the four nominated projects to be developed into submissions to meet the 23 July 2010 application deadline, with matching funding confirmed from the identified sources.

Penrith Electoral District:

·    Cranebrook Neighbourhood Centre refurbishment of kitchen and toilets.

·    Grant request $45,000.

·    Source of matching funds: 2010-11 Building Asset Renewal Program.

Mulgoa Electoral District:

·    St Marys Senior Citizens common area and toilet refurbishment.

·    Grant request $45,000.

·    Source of matching funds: 2010-11 Building Asset Renewal Program.

Londonderry Electoral District:

·    Werrington Walking Trail missing links section through Werrington Park.

·    Grant request $30,000.

·    Source of matching funds: 2010-11 City Works Operational Budget

Smithfield Electoral District:

·    Erskine Park Childcare Centre kitchen and bathroom upgrade.

·    Grant request $35,000.

·    Source of matching funds: Children’s Services Pooled funds.

2        Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program Round 3                                  

PRC 39  RESOLVED on the MOTION of Councillor Prue Guillaume seconded Councillor Marko Malkoc

That:

1.     The information contained in the report on Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program Round 3 be received.

2.     Council endorse the recommended projects and their prioritisation for applications to be submitted to the RLCIP Round Three program to permit staff to prepare applications for the 30 July 2010 deadline.

3.     That Council thank the Minister for Infrastructure for the provision of funding under RLCIP Round 3 and encourage the Minister and the Federal Government to continue the funding of community infrastructure replacement and renewal by establishing the RLCIP as a permanent program of assistance for Local Government.

4.     That Council support the efforts of ALGA and the National Growth Areas Alliance in lobbying for the establishment of a permanent Federal fund to assist Local Government in resourcing the replacement and renewal of ageing community facilities.

5.     An urgent report be prepared for the next Council Meeting providing a list of alternative projects for consideration.

There being no further business the Chairperson declared the meeting closed the time being 8:44pm.

I certify that these 3 pages are the Confirmed Minutes of the Policy Review Committee Meeting of Penrith City Council held on 12 July 2010.

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