Transport and
Infrastructure Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes 15 April 2021
Minutes of the Transport
and Infrastructure Advisory Committee Meeting held on Thursday,
15 April 2021
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PRESENT: Cr
B Cameron, Cr J Martin
Staff: Evan
Elford (Acting Director Infrastructure Services )
Andrew
Pearce (Traffic Engineer)
Kirk
Weallans (Project Engineer)
Josh
Provis (Road and Bridge engineer)
Dominika
Tomanek (Minute Taker)
Community
Representatives: Sapoty Brook, Graham Hamilton, Andi Maclean
Non-Voting
Representatives: Glenn Bailey (Transport Development Officer, Social Futures)
Cr Cameron
(Chair) opened the meeting at 9:03 am and acknowledged that the
meeting was being held on Bundjalung Country.
Apologies:
Cr S Richardson (Mayor)
David Michie
Phil Holloway (Director Infrastructure Services)
Declarations of Interest – Pecuniary and Non-Pecuniary
There were no declarations of
interest.
Adoption of Minutes
from Previous Meetings
Report No. 3.1 Adoption
of Minutes from Previous Meeting
File No: I2021/557
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Committee Recommendation:
That the minutes of the Transport and Infrastructure
Advisory Committee Meeting held on 28 January 2021 be confirmed.
(Hamilton/Cameron)
The recommendation was put to the
vote and declared carried.
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Business Arising from Previous Minutes
There was no business arising
from previous minutes.
Staff Reports -
Infrastructure Services
Report No. 4.1 Road
Safety Campaign
File No: I2021/218
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Committee Recommendation:
That:-
1. Council
continues to pursue funding opportunities for road safety awareness,
infrastructure enhancements that improve safety and access for all road users
and to embed road safety principles in all transport related projects.
2. The next TIAC
meeting include a workshop session to generate discussion, ideas and
suggestions regarding road safety messaging and location of safety signage as
per Res 20-405 (3).
3. Prior to the
workshop referred to in 2, TIAC members receive information on the
‘Go Together’ program including examples of signage and messaging
promoted by the program.
4. TfNSW
representatives will attend the workshop mentioned in point 2.
(Cameron/Maclean)
The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Report No. 4.2 Update
on roads, reseals, reconstructions, maintenance requirements, and budgetary
situation
File No: I2021/219
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Committee Recommendation:
1. That Council notes
the report.
2. That future
report include annual condition report summarizing the overall status of
various asset classes.
(Maclean/Hamilton)
The
recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Report No. 4.3 Kolora
Way Shared Path Update
File No: I2021/220
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Committee Recommendation:
That Council supports the detailed design of Option 3 for
the construction of a new shared path and pedestrian bridge to the north of
the existing road bridge on Kolora Way, proceeding to shovel ready status in
financial year 2021/22.
(Brook/Martin)
The recommendation was put to
the vote and declared carried.
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Report No. 4.4 Membership
change to TIAC constitution
File No: I2021/289
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Committee Recommendation:
That Council approves Glenn Bailey as the temporary
replacement representative member, as nominated by Katrina Ross.
(Cameron/Hamilton)
The recommendation was put to
the vote and declared carried.
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Report No. 4.5 PAMP
and Bike Plan Evaluation Processes
File No: I2021/464
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Committee Recommendation:
That Council:-
1. Note the work
already done and underway to progress the PAMP and Bike Plan recommendations.
2. Prioritise
future PAMP and Bike Plan projects as follows
a) Projects
or parts of projects that provide greater connectivity to and within active
networks (Bike and Pedestrian)as well as better connectivity to public
transport.
b) Projects
that align with Integrated Transport Strategy objectives, particularly where
a modal shift away from car use is supported and enhanced.
c) Projects
that improve connectivity and promote a shift from car use should initially
be considered from PAMP and Bike Plan priorities covered by Master Plans.
3. Where possible
Council seek grant funding to help accelerate the roll out of PAMP and Bike
Plan projects.
4. Continue to
investigate opportunities to undertake strategic PAMP and Bike Plans projects
that meet the connectivity and modal shift criteria, but not covered by
Master Plans as funding permits.
5. That the PAMP
and Bike Plan Council web page be updated to inform the community of this
priority review.
(Cameron/Brook)
The recommendation was put to the vote and declared carried.
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Report No. 4.6 Movement
and Place Brief (Draft)
File No: I2021/540
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Committee Recommendation:
1.
That Council notes the draft Movement and Place Brief.
2.
That TIAC advise that the brief needs to ensure the following
a) Alignment
with Transport Strategy objectives especially the need to promote modal shift
away from cars entering the town centre.
b) Ensuring that place
features within ‘movement corridors’ be acknowledged that that
safety and access is enhanced for all travelling within movement corridors
and that other services (e.g. buses, rubbish removal) provided within the
corridor are safely supported.
3. That a
further report be provided and time allocated for TIAC to properly consider
the Movement and Place Framework.
4. That
TIAC and Council be provided with any feedback given by TfNSW and a
copy of an updated draft brief.
(Cameron/Martin)
The recommendation was put to
the vote and declared carried.
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Report No. 4.7 Tourism
Signage Policy
File No: I2021/559
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Committee Recommendation:
1. That
Council support the adoption of the attached revision of the Tourist, Street
Name, Community Facility and Service Signs Policy, 07/102 - (Attachment 1,
E2021/51763), incorporating amendments identified by TIAC.
2. That
the Policy register be updated with the new policy.
(Cameron/Martin)
The recommendation was put to
the vote and declared carried.
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Note: That
committee hold extraordinary meeting to discuss Transport Strategy on 11 May
2021.
There being no further business the meeting concluded at 11:05
am.