Minutes of the Nowra
CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee
Meeting Date: Wednesday, 12 May
2021
Location: Council
Chambers, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra
Time: 4.05pm
The following members were present:
Mr James Caldwell - Chairperson
Clr Joanna Gash
Clr Patricia White
Mr Paul Keech - Director City Services
Mr Robert Domm - Director City Futures
Mr Brendan Goddard
Ms Alison Henry – arrived at 4.08pm, left 5.20pm
Ms Catherine Shields – arrived at 5.46pm
Others present:
Clr Mark Kitchener
Mr Gordon Clark – Strategic Planning Manager
Coralie Bell – Section Manager - Tourism
An apology was received from Clr Wells, George Parker, Scott
Baxter, Wesley Hindmarch
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Confirmation of the
Minutes
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RESOLVED (Clr White / Clr Gash)
That the
Minutes of the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee held on Wednesday
07 April 2021 be confirmed.
CARRIED
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Note: Alison Henry arrived at 4.08pm
Nil
Reports
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CBD21.11 Proposed Finalisation - Draft Revitalising Nowra
Action Plan 2021 - 23
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HPERM Ref: D21/189169
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The Committee held a discussion
in relation to the Draft Revitalising Nowra Action Plan 2021-2023, and the
following comments were made:
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The Committee agreed that the Action Plan should be finalised,
consistent with the adjustments outlined in the report and the discussion at
the meeting.
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The overall Plan/Budget be broken down into
“streams” in the CBD Financial Report & Job No to ensure
flexibility with the budget.
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It is essential to allocate funds for shovel ready projects
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It was requested that the CEO (Director – City
Performance) draw up a budget and allocate funds in line with the action
plan, itemised working budget with a list of (Shovel ready) projects for
grant applications.
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CBD Committee and Director City Services manages, supervises
and controls the Action Plan and the budget.
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Recommendation (Item to be
determined under delegated authority)
That the Nowra
CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee:
1. Adopt the Revitalising Nowra Action Plan
2021 – 23, in accordance with the contents of this report and its
attachment (revised budget) and the plan be finalised accordingly.
2. Commence the relevant early preparatory work
required to support the new Action Plan, including:
a. 2020-21 Preparation Work – obtain a fee
proposal from Place Score Pty Ltd to assist in this regard (Action A2).
b. Action Plan Manager for Nowra CBD –
commence required discussions regarding the position logistics/arrangements
(Action A3).
3. Commit to
undertake the annual Action Plan Impact Review (Action A10) over each of the
three years and obtain a fee proposal from Place Score Pty Ltd for this work.
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RESOLVED (James
Caldwell / Clr White)
That the Nowra
CBD Revitalisation Strategy Committee:
1.
Adopt the Revitalising Nowra Action Plan 2021 – 23, in
accordance with the contents of this report and its attachments (revised
budget), and discussions at the meeting and the plan be finalised
accordingly.
2.
Commence the relevant early preparatory work required to support the
new Action Plan, including:
a. 2020-21 Preparation Work – obtain a fee
proposal from Place Score Pty Ltd to assist in this regard (Action A2).
b. Action Plan Manager for Nowra CBD –
commence required discussions regarding the position logistics/arrangements
(Action A3).
3.
Commit to undertake the annual Action Plan Impact Review (Action A10)
over each of the three years and obtain a fee proposal from Place Score Pty
Ltd for this work.
4.
Action Plan Package be reported to Council for endorsement when ready.
5.
Notes that the Working Groups continue operation to assist with the
delivery of the Action Plan.
6.
Chair and relevant Council Staff work together to establish the scope
and role expectations of the Action Plan Manager for $80,000 (up to a maximum
of $100,000).
CARRIED
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GENERAL BUSINESS
Nil
There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the
time being 6.00pm.
Mr James
Caldwell
CHAIRPERSON