Minutes of the Aboriginal
Advisory Committee
Meeting Date: Tuesday, 22 March
2022
Location: Council
Chambers, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra
Time: 4:11pm
The following members were present:
Mr Jared Brown - Chairperson
Mayor Amanda Findley
Clr Liza Butler
Clr Moo D'Ath
Clr Evan Christen
Clr Patricia White
Clr Tonia Gray
Clr John Kotlash (Remotely)
Ms Sylvia Timbery
Ms Janet Atkins
Ms Nicole Moore
Ms Kalinda Wills
Mr Charlie Ashby
Mr Alfred Wellington - Jerrinja LALC
Mr Shane Brown (Remotely)
Ms Sharlene Cruickshank (Remotely)
Ms Valda Corrigan (Remotely)
Others Present:
Michael Paine – Manager – Community Connections
Rodney Broad – Community Capacity Builder - Aboriginal
Brooke Aldous – Senior Governance Officer
Michael Roberts – Manager – Environmental
Services
Peter Swanson – Lead – Land Management
Lili Hutchinson – Social Infrastructure Planner
Colin Wood – Manager – Certification &
Compliance (via teams)
The
Chairperson opened the meeting and Acknowledged the traditional custodians of
the land and paid respect to Elders past and present, welcomed everyone present
and commenced a moments silence.
An apology was received from Mr
Jason Groves.
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Confirmation of the
Minutes
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RESOLVED (Sylvia Timbery / Sharlene Cruickshank)
That the
Minutes of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee held on Monday 25 October 2021
be confirmed.
CARRIED
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Nil
Presentations
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AA22.1 Presentation by City
Lifestyles - Overview of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee
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HPERM Ref: D22/78489
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Mr Rodney
Broad – Community Capacity Builder – Aboriginal provided a
presentation in relation to:
·
Overview of the Aboriginal Advisory Committee
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Terms of Reference
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Strategic Plan
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Relevant Policies and Procedures
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Overview of what is Operational / within the Committees/Boards
interest / clarification of appropriate recommendations under the
Committees/Boards delegation
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AA22.2 Presentation -
Governance - Brief Induction
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HPERM Ref: D22/78510
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Ms Brooke
Aldous – Senior Governance Officer provided a presentation in relation
to the Code of Conduct:
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Code of Conduct
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Code of Meeting Practice
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Delegations
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Declaration of Interests
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Reports
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AA22.3 Notification of
Council Resolution - Aboriginal Advisory Committee Re-establishment
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HPERM Ref: D22/87478
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Recommendation (Item to
be determined under delegated authority)
That the Aboriginal Advisory
Committee receive the Notification of Council Resolution – Aboriginal
Advisory Committee Re-establishment report for information.
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RESOLVED (By consent)
That the
Aboriginal Advisory Committee receive the Notification of Council Resolution
– Aboriginal Advisory Committee Re-establishment report for
information.
CARRIED
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AA22.4 Aboriginal Advisory
Committee Representative on Shoalhaven Arts Board
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HPERM Ref: D22/103589
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The Committee
discussed the Arts Board membership position and it was suggested that the
position be open to a member of the community who may have expertise in their
field.
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Recommendation
That the
Aboriginal Advisory Committee appoint (insert name), as the new
representative on the Shoalhaven Arts Board, as a designated Aboriginal Local
Member for the term of membership, being four (4) years, in accordance with
the Shoalhaven Arts Board Terms of Reference.
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RECOMMENDATION (Nicole Moore / Clr Butler)
That:
1.
Council request the Shoalhaven Arts Board conduct a public EOI process
for the position of Aboriginal Representative on the Shoalhaven Arts Board,
for the term of membership, being four (4) years, in accordance with the
Shoalhaven Arts Board Terms of Reference.
2.
A report be submitted back to the Aboriginal Advisory Committee (AAC)
on the outcome of the EOI process for endorsement.
CARRIED
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AA22.5 Boongaree
Reconciliation Garden - Project Update and Request for Further Concept Design
Guidance
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HPERM Ref: D22/54726
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Recommendation (Item to
be determined under delegated authority)
That the
Aboriginal Advisory Committee:
1. Are informed of the background and current
status of the Boongaree Reconciliation Garden project.
2. Participate in discussion with Council staff
and provide advice for the concept design of a Reconciliation Garden at
Boongaree.
3. Nominate representatives to include in the
project stakeholder group that the committee believes would add cultural
value and depth to this project.
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RESOLVED (Kalinda Wills / Sylvia Timbery)
That the Aboriginal Advisory
Committee:
1. Are informed of the background and current
status of the Boongaree Reconciliation Garden Project.
2. Participate in discussion with Council staff
and provide advice for the concept design of a Reconciliation Garden at
Boongaree.
3. Nominate Jared Brown and the Community
Capacity Builder – Aboriginal as representatives (and connection
between the AAC Members) to be included in the Project Stakeholder Group that
the Committee believes would add cultural value and depth to this project.
CARRIED
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AA22.6 Aboriginal Advisory
Committee Membership Audit and Expression of Interest Report.
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HPERM Ref: D22/87556
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Recommendation (Item to
be determined under delegated authority)
That the
Aboriginal Advisory Committee
1. Accept the audit of membership of the AAC conducted
by Council staff.
2. Accept the notification of 4 vacant community membership
positions:
a. Patricia Lester
b. Leonie Ebzery
c. Natalie Lloyd
d. Kalinda Wills
3. Support the Expression of Interest to be conducted to
fill the 4 vacant community membership positions.
4. Accept the re-nomination of expired members to sit for
another term on the Committee
a. Janet Atkins
b. Sylvia Timbery
c. Shane Brown
5. Nominate a member of the Committee to be the
committee representative on the assessment panel for the next round of the
EOI – Name of Community Member to be inserted at the meeting.
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RESOLVED (Charlie Ashby / Sharlene Cruickshank)
That the Aboriginal Advisory
Committee:
1.
In relation to Membership Audit, staff conduct formal
consultation/notification with all members regarding clarification of
membership including their preferred meeting times;
2.
Accept the re-nomination of expired members to sit for another term on
the Committee, noting that all members will be formally contacted regarding
membership:
a.
Janet Atkins
b.
Sylvia Timbery
c.
Shane Brown
CARRIED
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AA22.7 Aboriginal Advisory
Committee Action Table Update - March 2022
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HPERM Ref: D22/97040
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Michael Paine – Manager
– Community Connections addressed the meeting in relation to matters on
the Action Table, the following comments were made:
AA19.6 – Community Capacity
Builder – Aboriginal will liaise with Social Infrastructure Team, who
hold the Plaques and Memorials Policy, there is a sign ready to be installed at
Greenwell Point, however, staff are waiting for feedback from Jerrinja LALC.
Action to remain open.
AA19.18 – Ongoing Action
AA21.17(part3) – Michael
Roberts – Manager Environmental Services addressed the meeting and
advised that, staff have put in a Capital Bid to prepare a Plan of
Management. New Action Item see AA22.8.
AA21.18 – Council staff are
awaiting receipt of the LALC's EOI. Once received Council staff will
distribute to the wider community.
AA21.19 – Capacity Builder Aboriginal will
continue to reach out to Nowra LALC
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Recommendation (Item to
be determined under delegated authority)
That the Aboriginal Advisory
Committee accept and receive the Update on Actions report for information.
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RESOLVED (By consent)
That the Aboriginal Advisory
Committee accept and receive the Update on Actions report for information.
CARRIED
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GENERAL BUSINESS
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AA22.8 Additional
Item - Budget Bid Plan of Management for Cullunghutti
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During the
Action Table Item AA21.17 a discussion was held in relation to Cullunghutti
and the need for Budget in order to develop a Plan of Management.
It was
suggested that following Councillors becoming more informed on the history of
this matter, a Working Group be established.
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RECOMMENDATION (Clr D'Ath / Clr White)
That:
1.
Council consider the Capital Operational Budget request of $50,000 to
resolve issues with respect to Cullunghutti and do so through the next
quarterly review.
2.
A formal discussion between Jerrinja LALC, NPWS and elected Council be
organised, with regard to issues around Cullunghutti Plan of Management.
3.
The Aboriginal Advisory Committee and Councillors be provided with a
copy of the “Cullunghutti: The Mountain And It’s People ‘A
documentary listing of Cullunghutti Mountain from 1770 to 1920 a report for
the community’ – Produced for the Office of Environment and
Heritage (Nowra) in April 2013” written by Kate Waters. Noting the
budget implication of approximately $800 to be taken from the Community
Connections Budget.
CARRIED
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The following matters were raised in General Business:
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A question was raised in relation to the invitations and
attendance of the last NAIDOC Awards. Staff advised that due to COVID-19 the
numbers were kept at a minimum. The next Awards will be hosted by Wollongong.
Council allocates a budget for NAIDOC and other Cultural events/programs.
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A question was raised regarding if Councillors receive Cultural
Training as part of their Induction Program? Staff confirmed that Councillors will
receive the training as part of their Induction program.
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Jared Brown advised the AAC that he met with Ron Carberry
regarding his membership application which was unsuccessful. He advised Ron
that he can apply through the next round of Expression of Interest. It was
suggested that as part of the EOI application process, staff and available
members have an informal discussion with the applicants prior to any formal
interview process.
There being no further business, the meeting concluded, the
time being 6.41pm.
Jared Brown
CHAIRPERSON