Item 4 [MM-CM] Mayoral Minute for April 2017

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MAYORAL MINUTE

4 [MM-CM] Mayoral Minute for April 2017 SUBMITTED BY: Cr K Milne, Mayor

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LINKAGE TO INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING FRAMEWORK:

1 Civic Leadership

1.2 Improve decision making by engaging stakeholders and taking into account community input 1.2.2 Decisions made relating to the allocation of priorities will be in the long-term interests of the community

Councillors

COMMITTEE MEETINGS Attended by the Mayor

 26 April Tweed Coast and Waterways Committee - Canvas and Kettle Meeting Room, Murwillumbah Civic Centre, Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah.

 27 April Aboriginal Advisory Committee - Minjungbal Museum and Cultural Centre, Kirkwood Road, Tweed Heads.

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INVITATIONS / MAYORAL REPRESENTATION:

Attended by the Mayor

 1 April Flood Aerial Inspection - Tweed Recreation Centre, Recreation Street, Tweed Heads.

 1 April Kingscliff TAFE Evacuation Centre - Kingscliff TAFE, Cudgen Road, Kingscliff.

 3 April Visit by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian - Murwillumbah Civic Centre, 10 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah.

 4 April Northern NSW Severe Weather Recovery Committee - Murwillumbah Civic Centre, 10 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah.

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 7 April Murwillumbah Chamber Breakfast - Murwillumbah Services Club, Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah.

 8 April Major Flood Fundraiser - Kingscliff Hotel, 102 Marine Parade, Kingscliff.

 10 April NSW Governor David Hurley Visit - Tumbulgum Hall, Riverside Drive, Tumbulgum.

 11 April Deputy Premier John Barilaro Visit - Flood Recovery Centre, Knox Park, Nullum Street, Murwillumbah.

 12 April Bunnings hosted Appreciation Bbq Breakfast - Tweed Shire Council Chinderah Depot, Altona Road, Chinderah. Cr Owen also attended.

 12 April Funeral Service for Marc Austin - Tweed Memorial Gardens, Kirkwood Road, Tweed Heads.

 12 April Funeral Service for King and Kabealo Family - Elevations Church, Caloola Drive, Tweed Heads.

 12 April Governor General Peter Cosgrove Visit - Flood Recovery Centre, Knox Park, Nullum Street, Murwillumbah.

 13 April Gold Coast Airport Cheque Presentation to Mayoral Flood Appeal and family bbq - Knox Park, Brisbane Street, Murwillumbah.

 13 April Funeral Service for Matthew Roser - Presbyterian Church, Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah.

 18 April Recovery Meeting regarding Mayoral Appeal - Murwillumbah Civic Centre, 10 Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah.

 20 April It Takes A Town community meeting - The Citadel, Queen Street, Murwillumbah.

 20 April Luke Foley MP Visit - Murwillumbah RSL Club, Wollumbiin Street, Murwillumbah.

 21 April Business Funding and Recovery Seminar - Murwillumbah Services Club, Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah.

 21 April Tumbulgum Walk Around with Geoff Provest and The Hon. Troy Grant Minister - Tumbulgum. Crs Allsop, Cherry and Owen also attended.

 24 April Visit with The Hon. Melinda Pavey Minister - Murwillumbah Civic Centre, Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah. Cr Owen also attended.

 25 April ANZAC Day Service - Memorial Gates, Riverside Drive, Tumbulgum.

 25 April ANZAC Day Service - Chris Cunningham Park, Wharf Street, Tweed Heads.

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 26 April Tumbulgum Community BBQ with NSW Governor David Hurley - Tumbulgum Hotel, 126 Riverside Drive, Tumbulgum. Crs Allsop and Owen also attended.

 27 April Visit to Flood Recovery Centre with NSW Governor David Hurley - Knox Park, Nullum Road, Murwillumbah.

 30 April Salt Bar Flood Fundraiser - Salt Bar, Salt Village, Bells Boulevard, Kingscliff. Cr Owen also attended.

Attended by other Councillor(s) on behalf of the Mayor

 11 April Citizenship Ceremony - Murwillumbah Civic Centre Auditorium, Tumbulgum Road, Murwillumbah. Cr Cherry attended.

 30 April Chillingham Voices - All Saints Anglican Church, Byangum Road, Murwillumbah. Cr Cherry attended.

Inability to Attend by or on behalf of the Mayor

All invitations were accepted by the Mayor or attended by another Councillor on her behalf.

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REQUESTS FOR WORKSHOPS:

Councillors did not request any additional workshops during April 2017.

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CONFERENCES:

Conferences attended by the Mayor and/or Councillors Councillors did not attend any conferences during April 2017.

Information on Conferences to be held

 5 June NSW Local Roads Congress - Sydney

The problems facing local government in the Roads and Transport portfolio will not be solved by individual councils alone. They will only be solved through discussion, education, advocacy and ongoing and sustained lobbying by many within Local Government banding together and speaking with one voice.

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Registration free with Director of Engineering or Senior Infrastructure Manager or $880 without, two flights, one night's accommodation.

www.ipwea.org/nsw

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SIGNING OF DOCUMENTS BY THE MAYOR:

 5 April Licence Agreement - Pottsville and District Men's Shed Incorporated.

 6 April Transfer Document - Land Acquisition - 28 Jacana Lane Doon Doon.

 12 April Business Investment Policy Agreement TSC and Scott Burnett and Sandra Burnett DA15/1069.01.

 19 April Acquisition of Easement at Tumbulgum Road.

 19 April Acquisition of Easements at Salt.

 19 April Easements for Support - The Anchorage.

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COUNCIL IMPLICATIONS:

a. Policy:

Code of Meeting Practice Version 2.5.

b. Budget/Long Term Financial Plan:

Appropriate expenditure is allowed for attendance by Councillors at nominated conferences, training sessions and workshops.

c. Legal:

Not applicable.

d. Communication/Engagement:

Inform - We will keep you informed.

RECOMMENDATION:

That:

1. The Mayoral Minute for the month of April 2017 be received and noted.

2. The attendance of Councillors at nominated Conferences be authorised.

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UNDER SEPARATE COVER/FURTHER INFORMATION:

Nil.

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