Aboriginal Consultative Committee

NOTICE OF MEETING

A meeting of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee will be held in Yass Valley Council Council Chambers 209 Comur Street, Yass, on Tuesday 13 August 2019, commencing at 4.00pm

AGENDA

Page No.

1. Acknowledgement of Country

2. Apologies

3. Declarations of Interests

4. Confirmation of Minutes

Minutes of Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on 4 June 2019

5. Presentations

6. Staff Reports

6.1 Annual Report...................................................................................................................... 8

6.2 Signing of Oak Hill Plan of Management............................................................................... 11

6.3 Committee Meetings in 2019-20......................................................................................... 12

7. Next Meeting

Members: Cr McManus (alternate Cr Turner); Karen Denny; Bradley Bell; Rhonda Mercieca; Leeann Kimberley Bell; Pam Bell; Ken Bell; Dezi Connor; Debbie Wallace

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Minutes of the

Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting

Tuesday 4 June 2019

4.00pm

Council Chambers
209 Comur Street, Yass

Table of Contents

1. Apologies. 2

2. Declarations of Interest. 2

3. Confirmation of Minutes. 2

4. Presentations. 2

5. Staff Reports. 3

5.1 Code of Conduct 2019. 3

5.2 Aboriginal Consultative Committee Projects Update. 3

6. Next Meeting. 3

Present

Cr Michael McManus (Chair), Cr Kim Turner, Brad Bell, Lillian Bell, Karen Denny.

Also present

Bob Buffington, Peter Bell (from 4.25pm), Alyssa Bell (from 4.25pm), David Maxwell (to 4.55pm), Kate Waters (to 4.55pm), Helen Maskell-Knight (Community Planner), Chris Berry (Director Planning)

Acknowledgement of Country

Cr McManus acknowledged the Ngunnawal people as the traditional custodians and Brad Bell welcomed all present.

Particular acknowledgement was made of the contributions to the work of the Committee made by Craig Bell and Greg Chatfield.

1. Apologies

Pam Bell, Ken Bell

2. Declarations of Interest

Nil

3. Confirmation of Minutes

COMMITTEE DECISION

That the minutes of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting held on 19 March 2019, be confirmed

(Brad Bell/Kim Turner)

4. Presentations

4.1 LOW COST HOUSING FOR ABORIGINAL PEOPLE IN THE PARKWOOD/GINNINDERRY DEVELOPMENT

SUMMARY

At its March 2019 meeting the Aboriginal Consultative Committee determined to invite David Maxwell from the Ginninderry Joint Venture to address the matter of inclusion of low cost housing for Aboriginal people in the Parkwood/Ginninderry Development.

Mr Maxwell’s presentation covered:

· The Project’s approach to housing provision

· The different approaches being taken by the ACT and NSW governments

- The ACT has approved 6,500 dwellings and is requiring that 6.5% of these (420) are allocated to social housing

- The strategy proposed for NSW is yet to be approved by the State Government and Council

· The Flexible Living Homes concept

· The shared equity model used by Argyle Housing

· The importance of having Onerwal involved in the Ginninderry Aboriginal Advisory Group (GAAG) with other stakeholders

· The contribution of the SPARK Program to community and individual wellbeing through skills development and job promotion

COMMITTEE DECISION

That the information provided in the presentation on low cost housing for Aboriginal people in the Parkwood/Ginninderry development be noted and Mr Maxwell’s offer to meet with the Committee again in six months be taken up

(Lillian Bell/Karen Denny))

5. Staff Reports

5.1 Code of Conduct 2019

SUMMARY

To advice members that Council has recently adopted a new Model Code of Conduct. The Code is applicable to all Committee members.

COMMITTEE DECISION

That the report on the new Model Code of Conduct be noted.

(Karen Denny/Brad Bell)

5.2 Aboriginal Consultative Committee Projects Update

SUMMARY

The Aboriginal Consultative Committee has several current projects that it is expected to provide advice to Council on or for its own operational procedures. This report provides an update on the status of each project.

COMMITTEE DECISION

That progress report on the Aboriginal Consultative Committee projects and the delays with the Oak Hill Scarred Trees works be noted.

(Brad Bell/Karen Denny)

RECOMMENDATION

That the final Plan of Management for Oak Hill and Yass Aboriginal Cemetery be signed by Council and the Onerwal Aboriginal Lands Council

(Brad Bell/Karen Denny)

6. Next Meeting

To be determined

The meeting closed at 5.20pm

2.1 Annual Report

Attachment a Aboriginal Consultative Committee Annual Report 2018/19

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Aboriginal Consultative Committee

Annual Report 2018/19

Terms of Reference

1. To provide a forum for support, communication and understanding between the Aboriginal community and Yass Valley Council.

2. To consider and make recommendations to council on Aboriginal issues and prepare minutes for Council records.

Membership

Member

Appointed

Membership concluded

Cr Michael McManus

Cr Kim Turner (alternate)

Bradley Bell

Leeann Bell

Pam Bell

Karen Denny

Rhonda Mercieca

Ken Bell

Dezi Connors

Debbie Wallace

21 December 2016

22 November 2017

Meetings attended

Attendee	25 Sept 2018	4 Dec 2018	12 Feb 2019	19 Mar 2019	4 June 2019
Cr Michael McManus	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
Cr Kim Turner	ü	ü	ü	X	ü
Bradley Bell	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
Karen Denny	ü	X	ü	ü	ü
Pam Bell	ü	ü	X	X	X
Ken Bell	ü	ü	X	X	X
Rhonda Mercieca	ü	X	ü	X	X
Leeann Bell	X	X	X	X	X
Dezi Connors	X	X	X	X	X
Debbie Wallace	X	X	X	X	X
Lillian Bell*	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
Craig Bell*	-	-	-	ü	-
Peter Bell*	-	-	-	-	ü
Alyssa Bell*	-	-	-	-	ü
Bob Buffington*	-	-	-	-	ü

* not appointed members

Status of projects at end June 2019

Project

Key Stages

Due Date

Status

Reconciliation Action Plan

· Prepare Draft Plan

· Public Exhibition

· Adoption

· Endorsement by Reconciliation Australia

· June 2018

· Nov 2018

· Dec 2018

· April 2019

· Completed Nov 2018

· Completed Dec 2018

· Completed Feb 2019

· Not yet received

Cultural Awareness Training

· Obtain quotes

· Select provider

· Conduct training

· Sept 2018

· Dec 2018

· Mar 2019

· Completed Sept 2018

· Completed Mar 2019

NAIDOC Week

· Main street banners

· Flag raising ceremony

· Major event

· July annually

· Sept annually

· Arrangements made

· Not yet commenced

Oak Hill Plan of Management

· Plan drafted

· Plan finalised

· Plan signed by Council and Onerwal LALC

· Nov 2017

· Mar 2019

· May 2019

· Completed

· Awaiting signature

Oak Hill Scarred Trees Display

· Design accepted

· Fencing of site

· Erection of signs

· Installation of trees

· Nov 2017

· Dec 2018

· Mar 2019

· June 2019

· Completed Nov 2017

· Waiting on approval from Onerwal LALC

· Waiting on approval of wording from Onerwal LALC

· Waiting on approval from Onerwal LALC

Aboriginal Cemetery

· Fencing of site

· Dec 2018

· Waiting on approval from Onerwal LALC

Aboriginal Consultative Committee Meeting 13 August 2019

6.3 Committee Meetings in 2019-20

SUMMARY

Setting dates for Aboriginal Consultative Committee meetings for the year would facilitate the management of committee business.

RECOMMENDATION

That meetings of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee be scheduled for 4.00 pm on:

· 8 October 2019

· 3 December 2019

· 11 February 2020

· 7 April 2020

· 9 June 2020

Financial IMPLICATIONS

Nil

POlicy & Legislation

Nil

REPORT Scheduling Aboriginal Consultative Committee meetings for 2019/20 would assist the management of Committee business, including arrangement of presentations and attendance at specific meetings by representatives of organisations wishing to liaise with the Committee.

The terms of reference for the Committee provide for quarterly meetings. Past practice has been to hold five or six meetings each year, on Tuesdays at 4.00 pm.

The following is a proposed calendar for 2019 and 2020:

· 8 October 2019

· 3 December 2019

· 11 February 2020

· 7 April 2020

· 9 June 2020

Agendas will be issued on the Tuesday prior to the meeting.

Items for inclusion in the Agenda need to be with the staff 10 days prior to issue of the Agenda.

ATTACHMENTS: Nil