Minutes of Extraordinary Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Extraordinary Local Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes

15 April 2024

Minutes of the Extraordinary Local Traffic Committee Meeting

Held on Monday, 15 April 2024 at the

Parkes Council Chamber, 2 Cecile Street, Parkes

Present:

Cr Ken McGrath Councillor

Mr Chris McQuie Western Road Liners

Mr Adam Cornish Lachlan Area Command Highway Patrol

Mr Jason Nicholson Transport for NSW

Council Officers in Attendance:

Mr Logan Hignett Acting Director Operations

Mrs Sue McGrath Business Support Coordinator

Mr Jaymes Rath Executive Manager Technical Services

Mrs Melanie Suitor Road Safety & Injury Prevention Officer

NOTES

The meeting commenced via email on Monday 15 April 2024 at 3:52pm and concluded at 2:00pm Thursday 18 April 2024.

Extraordinary Local Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes

15 April 2024

1 Opening of Meeting

The Chairperson declared the Extraordinary Local Traffic Committee Meeting of Monday, 15 April 2024 open and welcomed Council Officials in attendance.

2 Acknowledgement of Country

The Chairperson read the following Acknowledgement of Country:

Parkes Shire Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Wiradjuri Country
and recognises and respects their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing connection with
the lands and rivers of the Parkes Shire.

Council pays its respects to Elders past, present and emerging and extends this respect to
all First Nations peoples in the Parkes Shire.

3 Apologies

Nil

4 Confirmation of Minutes

4.1 Minutes of the Extraordinary Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on 16 January 2024

Recommendation

These minutes have previously been confirmed at the Ordinary Council Meeting on held on Tuesday 23 January 2024. Resolved OCM 002/24

5 Disclosures of Interests

The Chairperson reminded Council Officials of their obligation under Council's Code of Conduct to disclose and manage any conflicts of interest they may have in matters being considered at the meeting, and invited Council Officials present to disclose any such interests.

Nil interests were disclosed.

6 Late Business

The Chairperson advised that no late items of business had been submitted to the meeting.

7 Officers' Reports

7.1 2024 Inkredible Fundraiser and Flash Day - Closure of Clarinda Street from Court Street to the Intersection of Welcome and Clarinda Street, Parkes

Resolved ELTCC 003/24

Unanimous Decision

Council Responsibilities:

That:

1. The approval is subject to Council complying with the following conditions:

(a) Notify Emergency services of and proposed road closure or detours.

(b) Allow for emergency vehicle access.

(d) This recommendation does not commit Council to providing further assistance or provision of equipment for the event.

Events/Applicants Responsibilities:

That:

2. The approval is subject to the applicants complying with the following conditions:

(a) Provide Council with evidence of Current Public Liability Insurance. Insurance is to note to interests of Parkes Shire Council, NSW Police, State Emergency Services and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) (to be provided prior to the event taking place).

(b) Control noise as required under the Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2008.

(c) The organiser of the event to be responsible for and reimburse Council for cost of damage repairs, cleaning etc of the street if required.

(d) Comply with Council Officer’s reasonable directives.

(e) The organiser is to maintain the area in clean and tidy condition.

(f) That the organisers receive approval from the Police for holding a Public Assembly and relevant road closures.

(g) This recommendation does not commit Council to providing further assistance or provision of equipment for the event.

(h) Confirmation of event times and traffic control times.

Carried

8 Report of Confidential Resolutions

In accordance with clauses 14.22 and 14.23 of Council's Code of Meeting Practice, resolutions passed during a meeting, or a part of a meeting that is closed to the public must be made public by the Chairperson as soon as practicable. Such resolutions must be recorded in the publicly available minutes of the meeting.

9 Conclusion of Meeting

The meeting concluded at 2:00pm.

This is the final page of the minutes comprising 6 pages numbered 1 to 6 of the Extraordinary Local Traffic Committee Meeting held on Monday, 15 April 2024 and confirmed on Tuesday
23 April 2024.

CHAIRPERSON