ITEM NO / : / 6
SUBJECT / : / MINUTES OF THE MOOCOOBOOLA FESTIVAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL 2014
CSP THEME / : / OUR COMMUNITY & LIFESTYLE
DELIVERY PLAN STRATEGY / : / INVOLVE THE COMMUNITY IN PLANNING AND ORGANISING OF EVENTS
REPORTING OFFICER / : / ADRIAN BLACK
REPORT
The meeting opened at 6.10pm
PRESENT
Clr Peter AstridgeHunter’s Hill CouncilChairperson
Clr Zac MilesHunter’s Hill Council
Bassam Batshon
Tony Atkinson
Adrian BlackHunter’s Hill Council
Jane TamasauskasHunter’s Hill Council
APOLOGIES
Louise BertoniSES
1.MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Moved Clr Miles, seconded Bassam Batshon.
2.DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Nil.
3.BUSINESS ARISING
Nil.
4.GENERAL BUSINESS
4.1Stages
Adrian suggested that the stage from Oval 2 be brought up to Oval 1 and have the two stages together, with the performances alternating between stages. The aim is to bring people together, and get people to connect. It was agreed by the Committee that we would try it this year and see how it goes.
Then on Oval 2 fill it with cars, stalls and the Dog Show Ring, with temporary speakers. The PA for the Dog Show can be used for races later in the day. Clr Miles suggested “Farmer Dave”, who does dog training exercises. Adrian suggested a mob in Armidale who work with dogs and getting the kids off the streets. We have had them before, possibly 2009. Adrian will put feelers out to have a dog display.
Clr Miles asked what was happening on Oval 3 – Teenagers.
4.2Car Display – Update
Clr Miles referred to Canada Bay Council’s Italian Festival ‘Ferragosto’ (which is on Sunday 17 August 2014 between 10am and 4pm), and that they have a car display. He suggested Adrian email the Car Clubs notifying them of the event, and their members will have to apply to us to participate.
4.3Youth Committee – May meeting
It is hoped that a Committee of young people will be formed. Schools have been contacted.
4.4Parade
It would be good to inspire people to get them motivated to improve the quality of floats. We could hire someone from Reverse Garbage, and send them to the groups on a particular day to help them or do we have a collective day somewhere? Tony believes the kids enjoy doing it and the other thing is getting input from the kids as well. The important thing is giving them guidelines. Clr Astridge suggested having 2 or 3 different styles of competition, but we would need more prizes. There is a theme for the Festival, so that could be the theme for the Parade and we need to inspire them more to be creative. Perhaps we need to find out who the Co-ordinator is of each of these groups and find out how we can help them. Clr Miles suggested we workshop it. Adrian to contact them, this is the premise under which we are going to run the Parade. This is the theme. We want you to build something and dress up. Most of the Parade takes place on the Festival site. Clr Astridge suggested that perhaps we should look at the route. The issue is street closures and infrastructure required. What benefit is there from doing that? We need spectators. Clr Astridge asked could businesses be contacted as a sponsor for a float?
4.5Committee Members
It was agreed that we need more Committee members and Clr Astridge suggested that Council advertise for more Committee members, and that a recommendation be made to Council reflecting this.
5.OTHER BUSINESS
Nil.
6.NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 14th May 2014 at 6.00pm in the Hunters Hill Council Chambers.
The meeting closed at 6.50pm.
FINANCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
There is no direct financial impact on Council’s adopted budget as a result of this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
There is no direct environmental impact on Council arising from Council consideration of this matter.
SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
There is no direct social impact on Council arising from Council consideration of this matter.
RISK ASSESSMENT
There are no direct or indirect risks impacting on Council arising from consideration of this matter.
HUNTERS HILL 2030
A key outcome in the Community and Lifestyle section of Council’s current Community Strategic Plan is:
1.1Implementation of a range of arts and cultural programs and actively support local cultural organisations and events.
The Moocooboola Festival Committee will assist Council to achieve this outcome.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council advertise for additional Moocooboola Festival Advisory Committee members.
ATTACHMENT
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Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting No. 4358 held on 12 May 2014. This is page