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Heritage Council of NSW Minutes – 452

9:06am – 1:47pm Wednesday 02 May 2018

10 Valentine Avenue, Parramatta Conference Room 1 and 2│ Level 6

Attendees Quorum requires that the majority of Voting Members shall be present. (5)

Governance Role

Chair Mr Stephen Davies N/A N/A

Voting Member Mr Gary White N/A N/A

Voting Member Ms Jane Irwin N/A N/A

Voting Member Ms Jenny Davis N/A N/A

Voting Member Dr Deborah Dearing N/A N/A

Non‐voting Member Mr Dillon Kombumerri

N/A N/A

OEH staff Ms Pauline McKenzie Executive Director Office of Environment and Heritage

OEH staff Ms Jane Holden Director, Heritage Strategy

Office of Environment and Heritage

OEH staff Mr Tim Smith OAM Director, Heritage Operations


OEH staff Mr Steven Meredith Regional Manager,

Heritage South


Invited Guest

Item 2.1

Mr Joshua French

Ms Wendy Thorp

Ms Caryn Lim

Mr Jim Stefan

Director Parkland Strategy

Archaeology & Heritage Consultant

Project Manager

Director City Services

City of Parramatta Council

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Ms Verena Mauldon Senior Heritage Officer, Major Projects


Invited Guest

Item 2.2

Dr Denis Byrne Senior Research Fellow

Western Sydney University

Ms Sally MacLennan Senior Heritage Project Officer, HNM


OEH staff

Item 3.1

Ms Katrina Stankowski

Senior Team Leader, Regional Heritage Assessments, North


OEH staff

Item 4.1

Mr Anthony Dann Director, Decision Support


Mr Nikesh Nag Branch Management Accountant, Decision Support


Ms Tanya Harper Senior Finance Business Partner, Decision Support


OEH staff

Item 4.2

Ms Xanthe O’Donnell Team Leader Community Engagement, Heritage Strategy


OEH staff

Item 4.3

Ms Lucy Albani Principal Policy Officer, Heritage Policy Branch


OEH staff

Item 5.1

Ms Alexandra Boukouvalas

Senior Heritage Operations Officer, North Metro


OEH staff

Item 5.2

Ms Emma Dortins Senior Team Leader, Regional Heritage Operations, South


Mr Stuart Read Senior Heritage Operations Officer, Metro South



OEH staff

Item 9.5 Mr Rajeev Maini

Senior Team Leader, South Assessments


Secretariat Ms Natasha Agaki Senior Officer Secretariat


Secretariat Dr Susannah Clement Graduate Officer Office of Environment and Heritage

Apologies

Deputy Chair Dr Mark Dunn N/A N/A

Voting Member Professor Gary Sturgess

N/A N/A

Voting Member Dr Raymond Kelly N/A N/A

Voting Member Ms Lisa Newell N/A N/A


MINUTES

Item 1 Welcome and formalities

Mr Stephen Davies opened the meeting at 9:06am, delivered an Acknowledgment of Country and welcomed attendees.

Apologies were accepted, and it was noted that quorum had been met.

Members were asked to raise any conflicts of interest with items on the agenda.

The following potential conflicts of interest were raised out of session:

Ms Jenny Davis – Item 2.1 Parramatta Aquatic Leisure Centre

Dr Deborah Dearing – Item 3.1 Catherine Hill Bay

Decisions

After discussion, the Heritage Council of NSW:

1. NOTED the potential conflict of interest form Ms Jenny Davis for Item 2.1 Parramatta Aquatic Leisure Centre.

2. AGREED that no further action need be taken at this time.

3. NOTED the potential conflict of interest for Dr Deborah Dearing for Item 3.1 Catherine Hill Bay

4. AGREED that Dr Deborah Dearing will not participate in discussion of Item 3.1 Catherine Hill Bay.


Item 1.1 Minutes from previous ordinary meeting

The Heritage Council of NSW received the Minutes UNCONFIRMED from the previous ordinary meeting.

Decisions


1. CONFIRMED the minutes of the previous ordinary meeting (Wednesday 04 April 2018) as a complete and accurate record of that meeting.

Moved by Dr Deborah Dearing and Seconded by Mr Stephen Davies

Item 2 Presentations

Item 2.1 Parramatta Aquatic Leisure Centre – Parramatta Park and Old Government House (SHR 00596)

The Heritage Council of NSW received a paper on the Parramatta Aquatic Leisure Centre – Parramatta Park and Old Government House and a presentation from Mr Joshua French (Parramatta Park Trust (PPT)), Ms Wendy Thorp, Ms Caryn Lim and Mr Jim Stefan (City of Parramatta Council (CoP)).

[Mr Dillon Kombumerri arrived during this item]

The Heritage Council of NSW discussed:

1. Mays Hill Master Plan

a. The Plan identifies the landscape setting and views as important

b. Pool is currently the only funded item in this plan

c. Car parking is a necessity to the operation of the Aquatic centre.

2. Governance of the site

a. Master planning process determined proposed location of structures and established design principles to guide the form, scale, height, colours and textures of the Aquatic Centre site development.

b. Heritage and planning controls identified

3. Design Competition for the Conceptual Design of the site

a. Competition is closed and currently undergoing review from technical advisors.

b. Design Completion is governed by design guidelines for excellence.

c. The jury for the Design Competition includes a member from each of the following: the proponent, Property Development Group, CoP the consent authority, CoP, NSW Government Architect the landowner PPT, (a


landscape architect) as well as a client side representative with sports and leisure experience.

4. Delivery of design excellence timeframe

a. Heritage Council expressed concern about their ability to make constructive comments with the limited timeframe and proposed program.

b. Heritage Council requested the opportunity to have input prior to the lodgement of the DA.

c. Design competition winning entry will need further work before DA submission.

5. Pending excavation approval from Heritage Division.

a. City of Parramatta Council is yet to submit adequate documentation for an archaeology assessment to occur. It was noted that CoP’s project forecast for S60 approval may expire before a complete application is submitted to the Heritage Division.

b. The Heritage Division archaeology team are ready to assess the application when the information is provided.

7. Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Country should be acknowledged within the design of the site.

8. Communicate to City of Parramatta Council that an adequate delivery timeframe is essential for a good heritage outcome in this highly significant landscape.

a. Concept design and what is built often differs because of tight timeframes.

b. Heritage Council requests opportunities to guide the project team during the design phase of the project.

Decisions


1. NOTED the information in this report and presentation, and

2. REQUESTED an ongoing engagement and an opportunity to comment through the design

excellence process.

[Mr Joshua French, Mr Jim Stefan, Ms Caryn Lim and Ms Wendy Thorp left at the completion of this item.]

Item 2.2 Proposed ARC Linkage Project with Western Sydney University

The Heritage Council of NSW received a paper on the Proposed ARC Linkage Project with Western Sydney University and a presentation from Dr Denis Byrne (Western Sydney University) and Ms Sally MacLennan (OEH).

The Heritage Council of NSW noted the presentation that covered:


1. Outcomes for the community:

a. Workshops to develop applications for funding, in the first instance through Heritage Near Me and then through wider Heritage programmes

b. Funding for recording how recent migrants relate to existing heritage and reshape the heritage landscape.

2. The importance of recording Parramatta migrant community’s heritage.

3. The ‘Heritage Near Me Research Narrative’ attachment to the report and commended this.

4. Future opportunity for Heritage Council to support research.

a. Research funding process needs to be developed.

b. Key focus areas could include: Aboriginal heritage, migrant heritage, heritage landscapes and intangible heritage.

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1. NOTED the Australian Research Council Linkage project proposal by Western Sydney University;

2. NOTED the approval of the partnership and first year funding allocation from Heritage Near Me’s Heritage Roadshow Team budget;

3. APPROVED the Heritage Council as a project partner on the proposed Linkage project with Western Sydney University and the Heritage Division; and

4. APPROVED partnership funding allocation for Years 2 and 3 from the Heritage Council ($25,000 cash total and $75,000 in‐kind contribution).

Moved by Mr Stephen Davies and seconded by Dr Deborah Dearing

[Dr Denis Byrne and Ms Sally MacLennan left at the completion of this item.]

Item 3 Conservation Matters

Item 3.1 Catherine Hill Bay ‐ update

The Heritage Council of NSW received a paper on the Catherine Hill Bay ‐ update and a verbal report from Mr Tim Smith (OEH).

[Dr Deborah Dearing left the room for this item due to a potential conflict of interest.]


1. Catherine Hill Bay is one of a few townships listed on the SHR

a. Listed in 2010 as a remnant quintessential mining town.

b. Sits in a natural basin.

c. Historically low‐level development


2. Emerging issues in the area, including:

a. Increasing residential development and spread

b. Increasing volume of development approvals coming in progressively since 2010 within the SHR curtilage

3. Inviting Lake Macquarie Council to a Heritage Council meeting to work with them to ensure good heritage outcomes.

a. The Heritage Council noted that it’s not just the built form that is important, but the spaces in between the key structures and how they relate to the wider landscape that makes the Place of State heritage significance.

Decisions


1. NOTED the information in the report.

Item 4 Legislation, Policy and Administrative Matters

Item 4.1 Financial report

The Heritage Council of NSW received a paper on the Financial report – Heritage Council underspend and a verbal report from Mr Anthony Dann, Mr Nikesh Nag and Ms Tanya Harper (OEH).


1. 2017‐18 Financial Year

a. Expecting revenues

b. Expected expenditures

2. Planning for 2018‐19 Financial Year

a. Budget to be brought to June Heritage Council meeting

b. Roll over unspent money to next Financial Year

3. Any underspend could be used at a later time to go towards strategic projects.

4. Business Planning Workshop to occur in July to consider strategic projects.


Decisions


1. ADOPTED the 2017‐18 Quarter 3 Finance Report

2. REVIEWED the 2018‐19 draft Budget for adoption at the 06 June 2018 Heritage Council Meeting.

[Mr Anthony Dann, Mr Nikesh Nag and Ms Tanya Harper left at the completion of this item.]

4.2 Regional visit program

The Heritage Council of NSW received a paper on the Regional visit program, and a verbal report from Ms Xanthe O’Donnell (OEH).


1. ACHAC to be invited

2. Secretariat to confirm dates with Council Members

a. Wednesday, 05 September 2018 Heritage Council meeting at regional location

b. Program to follow the next two days

3. Programme/itinerary include:

a. Focus on cultural landscapes and intangible heritage. E.g. Moree baths and Freedom Rides

b. Lightening Ridge

c. Session on Communication and Engagement Strategy to map out the next 3‐5 years



1. NOTED the two proposed locations for the Regional Program; and

2. AGREED that the North‐West option be confirmed as the 2018 location so the draft

itinerary can be developed.

Moved by Ms Jane Irwin and seconded by Dr Deborah Dearing.


Item 4.3 System Outline for an Intangible and Celebratory Heritage Category

The Heritage Council of NSW received a paper on the System Outline for an Intangible and Celebratory Heritage Category and a verbal report from Ms Lucy Albani (OEH).


1. Proposal for Intangible and Celebratory Heritage Category

2. Potential examples for listing under the proposed category

3. Proposed nomination and approval process

Decision


1. NOTED the paper and verbal report.

2. APPROVED the proposed broad approach and system outline subject to amendment of

nomination timeframe and process.

3. NOTED forthcoming consultation in relation to the development of listing criteria and an

initial shortlist.

Moved by Dr Deborah Dearing and seconded by Ms Jane Irwin.

[Ms Lucy Albani and Ms Xanthe O’Donnell left at the completion of this item.]

Item 5 Listing Matters

Item 5.1 Hunter Region SHR Listings Project

1. The Heritage Council of NSW received a paper on the Hunter Region SHR Listings Project and a verbal report from Ms Alexandra Boukouvalas (OEH).

2. The Heritage Council of NSW discussed:

3. The Aim of this project is to meet the intended outcomes of sub‐programs 5c and 5d of the 2011‐2013 Hunter Region Heritage Grants program which was derived from mining offset levies in 2010.

4. The intended outcomes included:

a. SHR listing of ten Hunter homestead properties captured in an earlier 2013 Heritage Council Hunter Homestead’s study

b. SHR listing of an unspecified number of Aboriginal themed items

c. Completion of two Aboriginal oral history/story “projects”

5. The funding has not been fully expended.

6. To meet the intended outcomes an additional internal resource will be funded to progress the listing of 10 items located in the Hunter Region on the State Heritage Register.


7. The 10 items will be drawn from a list of 25 items previously identified in the homestead study, those identified by the Northern Region team including Aboriginal themed listings, and 3 existing SHR items which can be updated to include Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Values.

8. As historic research has been substantially undertaken for most of the items, the project will be primarily focused on stakeholder engagement and facilitation of the listings process.

9. Site visits will also be a focus for confirming the condition of the proposed items.

10. It is anticipated that the project will be of one year duration and recruitment will commence in the next few months.

11. Mining continues to pose a significant threat to cultural landscapes in the Hunter Region.

12. Public expectations that heritage in the hunter valley will be protected reflected in contentious IHO requests

13. In 2017 the State Heritage Register Committee recognised public expectations that heritage in Newcastle would be protected by prioritising a list of deferred nominations in Newcastle. The potential inclusion of these items in the Hunter SHR Project should be investigated.

Decisions


1. NOTED the verbal report.

2. REQUESTED a further report at the 06 June Heritage Council meeting outlining the status of previous deferred nominations in Newcastle and a case for why these nominations can or cannot be included in the Hunter Regional SHR Listings Project.

[Ms Alexandra Boukouvalas left at the completion of this item.]

Item 5.2 Mt Gilead Estate, Gilead

The Heritage Council of NSW received a paper on the Mt Gilead Estate, Gilead and a verbal report from Ms Emma Dortins and Mr Stuart Read (OEH).


1. Owner objects the proposed listing area but accepts the importance of protecting the area.

2. Lendlease objects to the listing.

3. Recommending and supporting listing the whole, wider curtilage

4. Requests further information on the risks of not listing:

a. One Tree Hill and other areas


b. Zoning of the area is rural and residential.

5. Item to be included in 04 July 2018 Heritage Council meeting.



1. ADVISED the Heritage Division on the preferred curtilage option A for Notice of Intention

for Mt Gilead Estate from among the two options presented at TAB 5.2B;

2. CONSIDERED that the item known as “Mt Gilead Estate” at 901 Appin Road, Gilead,

defined in accordance with the preferred curtilage, may be of state heritage significance;

3. In accordance with section 33(1)(a) of the Heritage Act 1977, will give each person that it

considers to be an affected owner or occupier written notice that it is going to consider

whether or not to recommend the listing of the item concerned (a Notice of Intention to

Consider Listing); and

4. in accordance with section 33(1)(b) and section 33(1)(c) of the Heritage Act 1977, within

14 days after notice of intention to consider listing is given, will cause a notice of

intention to consider listing to be published in a newspaper circulating in the area in

which the item is situated, inviting submissions on the listing, specifying a date as the

closing date for the receipt of submissions of 28 days after the publication of the

newspaper notice and the manner in which submissions may be made.

Moved by Mr Stephen Davies and seconded by Ms Jane Irwin.

[Ms Emma Dortins and Mr Stuart Read left at the completion of this item]

Item 6 Reports

Item 6.1 Executive Director, Heritage Division’s monthly update

The Heritage Council of NSW received a paper on the Executive Director, Heritage Division’s monthly update and a verbal report from Ms Pauline McKenzie (OEH).

[Ms Alexandra Boukouvalas (OEH) joined during this item]

Calga Aboriginal Cultural Landscape.

1. Aboriginal stakeholders had invited Heritage Council members to attend a site visit to demonstrate the cultural and spiritual values of the landscape, however this invitation was withdrawn by Aboriginal stakeholders before logistics could be fully investigated.

2. Hanson (land owner) also invited Heritage Council to attend a site visit to demonstrate the economic value of the site. Heritage Division advised that such a site visit would be too logistically difficult for the Heritage Council.

3. Should Hanson wish, the Heritage Division would be able to undertake a site visit and or further meetings and report back to the Heritage Council.


4. The Heritage Division has also offered Hanson the opportunity to make a presentation at the June 2018 Heritage Council meeting.

5. An equal opportunity will be provided for both Hanson and Aboriginal stakeholders to make a presentation of 30minute duration at the June 2018 Heritage Council meeting.

Decisions


1. NOTED the information provided.

2. REQUESTED Hanson be invited to make a presentation of 30‐minute duration at the 06 June 2018 Heritage Council meeting.

3. REQUESTED the Aboriginal women stakeholders be invited to make a presentation of 30‐minute duration at the 06 June 2018 Heritage Council Meeting.

[Ms Alexandra Boukouvalas left at the completion of this item.]

Item 6.2 Chair of the Heritage Council of NSW monthly update

The Heritage Council of NSW received a verbal Chair of the Heritage Council of NSW monthly update from Mr Stephen Davies.


1. Outer Sydney Orbital

[Mr Stuart Read (OEH) joined during this item]

a. Proposed route would cut through Clydesdale SHR item and skirt Denbigh and Camden Park estates and the St Paul’s Church and Heber Chapel, Cobbitty SHR listed sites, adversely impacting the visual and cultural landscape settings of these sites.

b. Mr Stephen Davies and Mr Gary Escort (OEH) with Chairs of the National Trust of Australia (NSW), Historical Houses Association, the local member and local mayor visited Denbigh (SHR No. 01691) one of the effected properties.

c. Matter of concern. The Heritage Council request to be consulted on any decisions and formally involved in the strategic planning of this area.

d. Outer Sydney Orbital Route is currently on public exhibition until 1 June 2018. Heritage Division and Heritage Council to prepare and lodge formal submission to Transport for NSW.

e. Invite Transport for NSW to present at 06 June 2018 Heritage Council Meeting to hear the route options.

2. State Library of NSW Ramp


a. To be addressed in Approvals Committee Meeting 02 May 2018.

3. Powerhouse Museum

a. Nomination for SHR listing of Powerhouse Museum has been received by Heritage Division.

Decisions



2. REQUESTED Heritage Council is formally involved in the strategic planning of the Outer Sydney Orbital route.

3. REQUESTED Heritage Division and Heritage Council prepare and lodge formal submission to Transport for NSW before 01 June 2018.

4. REQUESTED Transport for NSW be invited to present on the route options for the proposed Outer Sydney Orbital at 06 June 2018 Heritage Council Meeting.

[Mr Stuart Read left at the completion of this item.]

Item 6.3 Department of Planning and Environment Chief Planner’s Report

The Heritage Council of NSW received the Department of Planning and Environment Chief Planner’s Report and a verbal report from Mr Gary White.


1. Compliance development for Terrace and Manor houses

a. Local councils are not engaging with guidance

Decisions



Item 7 Monthly and Quarterly Reporting

Item 7.1 Action report

The Heritage Council of NSW received the Action report from Mr Stephen Davies.

Decisions




Item 7.2 Conservation major project status

The Heritage Council of NSW received a report on the Conservation major project status from Ms Sarah Jane Brazil (OEH).

Decisions



Item 7.3 Conservation and Compliance Q3 report

The Heritage Council of NSW received the Conservation and Compliance Q3 report from Mr Mark Callanan and Ms Tracy Appel (OEH).

Decisions




Decisions



Item 7.5 Monthly delegations report

The Heritage Council of NSW received the Monthly delegations report from Ms Rochelle Johnston.

Decisions



Item 8 Committee and Sub Committee Updates

Item 8.1 Technical subcommittee proposal – Public Works Expert Assistance

The Heritage Council of NSW received a verbal report on the Technical subcommittee proposal – Public Works Expert Assistance from Ms Jennifer Davis.


1. Item to be deferred.

2. Report to be prepared, circulated and added to next Technical subcommittee meeting (15 June 2018) agenda.

3. Item be brought to 04 July 2018 Heritage Council meeting.

Decisions


1. NOTED the information in the verbal report.


Item 9 General Business

Item 9.1 Visit to Heritage Council, Victoria

The Heritage Council of NSW received a verbal report from Ms Jane Irwin on her visit to Heritage Council of Victoria (VHC) and Heritage Victoria.


1. Strengths of the Victorian planning system and heritage listings achieved

2. VHC activity in developing policy guidance on the Victorian Heritage Register listing of cultural landscapes, and opportunities for NSW to draw from this guidance.

3. Listing of cultural landscapes

a. Large and complex landscapes can be listed

b. Significant Landscape Overlay is a planning mechanism not available in NSW

c. Difference between NSW and Victorian planning system.

4. Strategic Planning workshop to include discussion about the Victorian approach. Jane Irwin thanked the Heritage Division for facilitating the briefings and support.

Decisions


1. NOTED the information in verbal report.

Item 9.2 Windsor Bridge – Parliamentary inquiry

The Heritage Council of NSW received a verbal report on Windsor Bridge – Parliamentary inquiry from Ms Jenny Davis.


1. Ms Jenny Davis recently attended the Upper House Committee of Inquiry for the Windsor Bridge Project, representing the Chair.

2. Ms Jenny Davis expressed confidence that the Heritage Division is delivering the Heritage Council’s recommendations under the Secretary’s requirements.

3. Requested regular updates on the issue:

a. Heritage Division to prepare an update for the 06 June 2018 Heritage Council meeting.

b. Invite RMS to attend July meeting to share most recent design plans.


Decisions


1. NOTED the information in verbal report.

2. REQUESTED the Heritage Division provide an update at the 06 June 2018 Heritage Council meeting

3. REQUESTED RMS be invited to 04 July 2018 Heritage Council meeting to share most recent designs of Windsor Bridge.

Item 9.3 51 Lower Fort St, Millers Point ‐ General Terms of Approval for IDA’s

The Heritage Council of NSW received a verbal report on 51 Lower Fort St, Millers Point ‐General Terms of Approval for IDA’s from Mr Rajeev Maini (OEH).


1. Heritage Council becoming the second respondent in the subject Land and Environment Court appeal.

2. Need to back First Principles



1. NOTED a verbal report provided by the Heritage Division;

2. NOTED that an appeal has been lodged against conditions of approval issued by City of

Sydney for a proposed development at 51 Lower Fort Street, Dawes Point and that these

conditions relate to General Terms of Approval issued by the Heritage Division under

delegation from the Heritage Council;

3. AGREED to become the second respondent in the subject Land and Environment Court appeal.

Moved by Mr Stephen Davies and Seconded by Dr Deborah Dearing.

[Mr Rajeev Maini left at the completion of this item.]

Item 9.4 Sydney Harbour Bridge Lifts

The Heritage Council of NSW received a verbal report on Sydney Harbour Bridge Lifts from Mr Tim Smith (OEH).


1. Sydney Harbour Bridge Southern and Northern Lifts.

a. RMS preferred ‘close to the wall’ option.


b. Heritage Council advised RMS of their determination of an ‘away from the wall’ approval at the February meeting. Heritage Council’s position on the issue was reiterated at the April meeting.

2. Heritage Division met with North Sydney Council.

3. Minister for Roads has escalated the issue to the Minister for Heritage and RMS are seeking an appeal against the Heritage Council’s decision.

Decisions


1. NOTED the information in the verbal report.

Item 9.5 City of Sydney Delegations

The Heritage Council of NSW received a report on City of Sydney Delegations and a verbal report from Mr Rajeev Maini (OEH).


1. Need to clarify Material Affect

a. Heritage Division to do more work on this and provide further information to Heritage Council at a later date.

2. Possibility for a 3‐month contracted position to work with the Heritage Division and City of Sydney to assist with delegation changes and upskilling.




1. AGREED to seek the Minister’s consent for the Heritage Council to delegate its

determination role under the Heritage Act for exemption notifications and s60

applications below the Material Affect threshold to the City of Sydney for its operational

area;

2. INSTRUCTED Heritage Division to prepare and process the necessary briefing note and

the instrument of delegation in consultation with the Chair to seek such consent from the

Minister;

3. AGREED to the Chair, Heritage Council issuing the abovementioned delegations to the

City of Sydney upon receipt of such consent from the Minister;

4. INSTRUCTED the Heritage Division to prepare an information package and provide

training necessary for the City of Sydney to exercise such delegations;

5. NOTED that further work will need to be done to clarify the Material Affect threshold for

the proposed delegations to be exercised correctly; and

6. AGREED to provide funding for an officer to assist the Heritage Division and City of Sydney for a period of up to 3 months in achieving the delegations and supporting information and training.

Moved by Mr Stephen Davies and seconded by Ms Jenny Davis.

Item 9.5 Portraits of NSW

The Heritage Council of NSW received a verbal report on the Portraits of NSW publication from Ms Jane Holden (OEH).


1. ‘Portraits of NSW’ to be launched on Friday, 5 May by the Minister for Heritage at the National Trust Heritage Awards.

Decisions


1. EXTENDS a formal vote of thanks from the Heritage Council to Alice Brandjes and Niamh Lowe for their work on the Portraits of NSW publication.

Moved by Stephen Davies and Seconded by Dr Deborah Dearing.


Item 9.6 Further business

The following items were discussed throughout the meeting, but are brought together here for clarity of the record.

1. NSW Heritage Forum 2018

[Ms Xanthe O’Donnell provided a verbal report on this item]

a. 16 – 18 May, UTS, Aerial Function Centre

b. Heritage Council members invited to attend

2. Regulation Remake

[Ms Pauline McKenzie provided a verbal report on this item]

a. OEH is reviewing the Heritage Regulations

b. Preliminary brief outlines an estimated cost of $80,000.

c. Heritage Council supported using Heritage Council funds to pay for costs.

3. Funding for Secretariat

[Ms Pauline McKenzie provided a verbal report on this item]

a. 2‐month contractor position to review and improve processes for the Heritage Council.

b. Heritage Council were supportive.

Item 10 Future meetings

It was noted that future meetings of the Heritage Council of NSW are scheduled for:

9:00am – 3:00pm, Wednesday 06 June 2018

o Will be in a location near Circular Quay and will include a site visit to Fort Denison.


Item 11 Meeting close

There being no further items of business, Mr Stephen Davies closed the meeting at 1:47pm.

I confirm that these minutes are an accurate reflection of the Heritage Council of NSW discussion and outcomes.

……………………………….

Mr Stephen Davies

Chair, Heritage Council of NSW

Date: 06 June 2018

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