Minutes of the Shoalhaven Motor Sports Working Group

Meeting Date:     Monday, 6 February 2023

Location:            Jervis Bay Room, City Administrative Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra

Time:                   5.00pm

The following members were present:

Clr Matthew Norris - Chairperson

Clr Serena Copley

Clr Paul Ell

Clr Patricia White

Clr Greg Watson

Clr Mark Kitchener

Mr Norman Mogg

Mr Paul Dean

Mr Roger Walker

Mr Robert Bridge

Mr Carey McIntyre - Director - City Futures

Others Present:

Mr Gordon Clark - Strategic Planning Manager

Ms Coralie Bell – Tourism & Economic Development Manager

Mr Ryan Schulter – Senior Economic Development Officer

Mr Darrell Knight – Manager - AORVA (Presenter)

Mr Alexandre Borduas (Observer)

Mr Nathan Weissel (Observer)

Apologies / Leave of Absence

Apologies were received from Clr Kotlash, Fiona Hatcher and Paul Sutton

Confirmation of the Minutes

RESOLVED (By consent)

That the Minutes of the Shoalhaven Motor Sports Working Group held on Wednesday 06 April 2022 be confirmed.

CARRIED

Declarations of Interest

Nil

Presentations

MS23.1      Side-by-Side Presentation - AORVA

HPERM Ref: D23/24028

Mr Darrell Knight, Manager of the Australiasian Off Road Vehicle Association (AORVA) presented to the Group on opportunities for Side-by-Side Adventure experiences in the Shoalhaven. The following are some comments made through the presentation: · Mr Darrell Knight advised the Group that the vehicles used by AORVA require a C class license to operate. · It was noted by Mr Darrell Knight that a paterniship with AORVA would bring a significant finiacnial benefit by having another type of vehicle added to the Groups plan for a Motor Sports Complex.

Reports

MS23.2      Notification of Council Resolution	HPERM Ref: D23/28644
Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority) That the Working Group receive the report regarding the Council resolution for re-establishment for information.
RESOLVED (By consent) That the Working Group receive the report regarding the Council resolution for re-establishment for information. CARRIED

MS23.3      Update on Actions - February 2023	HPERM Ref: D23/13562
Ryan Schulter - Senior Economic Development Officer – presented to the group regarding the existing identified potential sites for a Motor Sports Complex. The information presented is attached to these minutes.
Recommendation (Item to be determined under delegated authority) That the Shoalhaven Motor Sports Working Group receive the attached Action Table for information.
RESOLVED (By consent) That the Shoalhaven Motor Sports Working Group receive the attached Action Table for  information. CARRIED

MS23.4      Side-by-Side Vehicle Adventure Request in Shoalhaven	HPERM Ref: D23/7016
Recommendation That the Shoalhaven Motorsports Working Group consider the attached report from the Australian Off-Road Vehicle Association (AORVA) concurrently with its broader consideration of Motorsport locations and facilities in the City.
RECOMMENDATION (By consent) That the Shoalhaven Motorsports Working Group: 1. Receives the attached report and presentation from the Australian Off-Road Vehicle Association (AORVA) for information. 2. Notes that there may be an opportunity for collaboration with AORVA including side-by-side locations occurring at a future Motorsport facility. 3. Recommends a report be received which considers a further investigation by Council of site options for side-by-side stand alone locations throughout the City. CARRIED

GENERAL BUSINESS

Note: Quorum was lost as the meeting proceeded to general business. The meeting concluded, the time being 6:38pm.

MS23.5      Additional Item - Yerriyong Site - Investigation

This item was tabled and resolved earlier in the meeting, under item MS23.3 - Update on Actions - February 2023.

RECOMMENDATION (By consent)

That Council

1. Further investigate the western side of the Yerriyong site on Braidwood Road, with the existing motorcycle complex, and

2. Come back to the Motor Sports Working Group with a report at the next meeting regarding how the existing motorcycle complex is operating commercially.

CARRIED

Clr Matthew Norris

CHAIRPERSON