Namoi CMA Minutes - Meeting Number 78 · That the Minutes from NCMA Board Meeting 77 (1/05/12) be...
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Catchment Management Authority NSW GOVERNMENT Namoi Namoi Catchment Management Authority MINUTES MEETING NUMBER 78 Gallery Lounge, The Crossing Theatre, Narrabri 28 May 2012
Transcript of Namoi CMA Minutes - Meeting Number 78 · That the Minutes from NCMA Board Meeting 77 (1/05/12) be...
Catchment Management ~ AuthorityNSW
GOVERNMENT Namoi
Namoi Catchment Management Authority
MINUTES
MEETING NUMBER 78
Gallery Lounge The Crossing Theatre Narrabri
28 May 2012
Namoi CMA Minutes - Meeting Number 78
28 May 2012
Time Meeting commenced at 1015am
Present Brian Tomalin (NChair) Hugh Barrett Juanita Hamparsum Jo Slack-Smith Jack Wamock Adam Marshall Bruce Brown (GM) Matthew Davidson (OM) Francesca Andreoni (SPM) Anne Ferguson (PRO)
Chairs elcome
NChair welcomed NCMA Board Members and staff to the Meeting and acknowledged the Traditional custodians of the land and Elders past and present ofthe Kamilaroi nation
Pecuniary Interest Register tabled
10 A olo ics
None
20 Minutes of the Previous Meeting (110512)
21 Approval of Minutes
bull Resolution 781
That the Minutes from NCMA Board Meeting 77 (10512) be accepted and placed on NCMAs website following minor amendments
Carried 22 Updated Actions
bull Action 697 amp 719
GM noted that the RampA Committee and Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Chairs would be holding a joint meeting to discuss the avoidance of duplication on policy review activities
bull Action 732
NChair advised that the issue of NSW CMA CAPs possibly being endorsed as statutory instruments would be discussed at the upcoming NSW CMA Chairs Working Group Meeting on 300512 Update to be provided at the June Board Meeting
bull Action 735
NChair noted he had raised the issue of getting the Legal Eyes service reinstated with the NSW CMA Secretariat Secretariat to provide NChair with an update
bull Action 764
RampA Committee Chair indicated she would report under Agenda Item 52
bull Action 765
GM stated that the development of the GMs workplanperformance review document would be finalised following the appointment of the new NCMA Chair in JuneJuly 2012
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 2
30
40
50
bull Action 771
GM indicated that four Applications for Interest Funding in F 13 had been forwarded to the RampA Committee for approval on 250512 RampA Committee Chair stated she would report on the matter under Agenda Item 52
bull Action 772
Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Chair noted he would be tabling the amended Committee Charter under Agenda Item 9 1
Fon~shadowed General Business Items
No foreshadowed General Business items for discussion
Corres ondence (230412 - 180512)
GM noted he had received correspondence from ICAC (90512) advising that the inquiry regarding the Mullaley floodplain issue would not be pursued further GM stated he had also received correspondence regarding the Mullaley floodplain issue on 140512 requesting feedback on earlier correspondence of 2803112 GM indicated that a response had been forwarded (170512) advising that the matter had been discussed at the April Board Meeting and that a response to the initial correspondence would follow shortly GM stated that he would be following up the matter with NCMAs solicitors
bull Action 781
GM to liaise with NCMAs solicitors regarding the Mullaley floodplain issue correspondence (280312)
In response to a query on correspondence forwarded to Contract Entity NAC090007 (270412) regarding outstanding monies owed to NCMA ($73k) the OM advised that negotiations were taking place with the new property owners regarding project completion
OM also reported that an irrevocable order had now been put in place with Namoi Cotton Co-op in relation to Contract Entity NAC090067 to recoup the monies ($30k) via cotton crop proceeds
Broad discussion occurred on the issue ofNCMA legal action against underperforming contracted entities RampA Committee Chair indicated she was satisfied with the aged debtor and supporting information supplied by the BM
bull Resolution 782
That the NCMA Board accept the correspondence register (230412- 180512) Carried
Financials
51 MTD YTD PL and Balance Sheet and Investment Budoet to Actuals
GM stated that while NCMA was YTD (April) $12m behind budget on its investment expenditure the current position was that only $675k approximately of the investment budget remained to be expended He indicated no foreseeable difficulties existed in NCMA meeting its F 12 NCOS obligations
Broad discussion occurred on whether the Precision Agriculture Program milestones would be completed by the end ofF 12 OM advised that any excess Program monies would be re-allocated and expended by 3006112
GM noted that the $400k NCMA had been allocated out ofthe AGs Bio-Regional Assessment Program would be utilised to improve NCMAs spatial database GM advised that following negotiation with the AG $150k would be expended by the end ofF12 and $250k in F13
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 3
bull Resolution 783
That the NCMA Board accept the May Board Financial Report Carried
52 Risk amp Audit Committee
Committee Chair advised that the Committee had met briefly prior to the NCMA Board Meeting and requested that the previously circulated RampA Committee Meeting Minutes (0105112) be taken as read
Committee Chair noted that four applications for interest funding had been received and that a total of $395k had been budgeted for expenditure in F13 Committee Chair stated that the RampA Committee would be requesting further information on some of the applications
Committee Chair advised that a meeting would be held with the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee to discuss and determine the policy review activities ofboth Committees
Committee Chair indicated that the Committee would be undertaking a review of the timelines process and sign-off of the NCMA annual financial statements (100812) and annual report (70912) to ensure the NCMA Board was involved in the process RampA Committee recommendations vis a vis the annual financials and report would tabled at the August and September Board Meetings
In response to a query on whether the completed Board exit interviews would be forwarded to Board Members for their review the Committee Chair advised that a summary of the completed interviews along with any RampA Committee recommendations would be circulated
GM noted the decrease in recurrent funding in F 13 of $1 OOk and that recurrent staff salary increases (25) also needed to be absorbed in the recurrent budget GM noted the need for increased efficiency in the use of the F 13 recurrent funding
GM advised that no further news had been received regarding F13 NCMA funding under Catchment Action NSW or Caring for our Country Programs
bull Resolution 784
That the NCMA Board accept the Risk amp Audit Committee Chairs Report Carried
53 OHampS llattcrs
No OHampS matters to report
60 PVP Working Grou
PVP Working Group Chair advised that the Committee had not met prior to the NCMA Board Meeting due to all current Working Group activity being placed on hold pending the release of the draft Native Vegetation Regulation and EOAM
NCMA Board opened an In Camera session (lllOam)
NCMA Board In Camera session closed (I 115am)
61 Native egctationPVP 0 erations ll date
CC (Nat Veg)s previously circulated report was taken as read
bull Resolution 785
That the NCMA Board accept the CC (Nat Veg)s Report Carried
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 4
70
80
90
Chai-s Re ort
Acting Chairs previously circulated report was taken as read
The Board sought an update on correspondence forwarded to Brad Mullard (Executive Director Minerals Department of Trade amp Investment) on 20412 requesting a copy ofDPIs Licencing Agreement for NCMA to sign to enable us to become custodian of the Namoi Water Study (and database) GM advised that following no response from DPI he had followed up on previous Board discussions and written to the local Federal Member advising him of the situation given his interest in the matter
The Board was advised that Stage 4 of the Namoi Water Study would be released to the MOC and SAG on 506112 with feedback from the SAG to be provided to Schlumberger Water Services (SWS) before its final release for public comment on 180612 It was noted that technical issues had been raised with SWS in relation to Scenario 7 prior to its approval
NCMA Board opened an In Camera session (1220pm)
NCMA Board In Camera session closed (1245pm)
bull Resolution 786
That the NCMA Board accept the Acting Chairs Report Carried
General iIanagctmiddots Report
GMs previously circulated report was taken as read
GM noted that NCMA and Namoi Councils had both forwarded submissions on the New England North West Strategic Regional Land Use Plan
bull Resolution 787
That the NCMA Board accept the GMs Report Carried
Strategic Planning Activities Re Jort
SPMs previously circulated report was taken as read
SPM noted that the draft NCMA CAP was currently with Cabinet for approval
SPM stated that following comparative mapping undertaken to highlight critical assets listed within the NCMA CAP and New England North West Strategic Regional Land Use Plan it had become apparent that the priorities listed within each document did not align The NSW CMA Chairs Council support for NCMAs cumulative impacts modelling was noted
SPM noted the cumulative risk assessment tool was progressing well
SPM indicated that advertising for the recruitment of the three Community Reference Panels had closed (250512) and that 1 7 applications had been received so far and would be processed after the closing date as soon as possible to facilitate speedy establishment ofthe Panels
Board Members queried the status of the Wee W aa Flood plain project due to a delay in receiving castings to undertake the proposed works SPM advised that the required partnership agreement would be completed by the end ofF12 and the milestone achieved with the works to be carried out during F 13
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 5
91
bull Resolution 788
That the NCMA Board accept the SPMs Report Carried
Strategy Polic~ amp lmestment Committee
Committee Chair advised that the Committee had met following the April Board Meeting and requested that the previously circulated Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Meeting Minutes (010512) be taken as read
Committee Chair noted the previously circulated Committee Charter Terms of Reference and Committee Review Requirements under the new CAP
Committee Chair also noted the previously circulated Division of Policies paper and advised that the RampA Committee would meet with the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee to discuss the allocation of policy review responsibilities
bull Resolution 789
That the NCMA Board accept the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Chairs Report Carried
92 NCMA MERI Strategy
SPM noted the previously circulated NCMA MERI Strategy and requested Board Member feedback SPM advised that the Strategy had also been reviewed by two independent external parties Paul Ryan and Environmental Evidence Australia Pty Ltd
bull Action 782
Board Members to provide commentschanges on the draft NCMA MERI Strategy to the SPM Final draft Strategy to be presented to the Board at its July Meeting
SPM tabled a NCMA Strategic Plan Discussion Paper and requested NCMA Board Member feedback
GM noted the opportunity for the BoardSenior Executive to hold a Strategic Planning Workshop following the Board Meeting in July to further develop the draft NCMA Strategic Plan
bull Action 783
SPM to liaise with Paul Ryan regarding holding a facilitated one day NCMA Board Strategic Planning Workshop on 240712
100 I m estment0 erations Re ort
OMs previously circulated report was taken as read
OM advised that Operations staff were currently focussing on completing Fl2 program milestones and expenditure
OM stated that Lauren Wilson from Hawkesbury-Nepean CMA had verbally accepted the CC (Investment) Officer position in the Narrabri Office He also indicated that the interviews to fill the CO (Projects) Grade 45 position had been undertaken on 220512
OM noted the previously circulated Major Projects Register which outlined the status of all major extractive industry developments within the Namoi Catchment OM advised that further information on the developments could be sourced from DOPs website Discussion focussed on the need to add an extra column to the Register noting the impacts of extractive industry developments on NCMA CAP thresholds
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 6
bull Action 784
OM to include an Impacts on the NCMA CAP thresholds column to the Major Projects Register
The Board also discussed the number of people who attended the recent Precision Agriculture Workshops The OM advised 20 people attended the Narrabri Workshop and 40 attended the Quirindi Workshop
OM noted the previously circulated draft NCMA Prospectus and indicated that the Prospectus could also be tailored as a corporate partnership proposal template to attract funding via corporate partnerships
Brief discussion occurred regarding the ability to tailor the Prospectus as a partnership proposal template OM noted he would be developing a list of potential partnership entities GM stated that the name Prospectus need to be changed since use of this term had a legal offer connotation
bull Resolution 7810
That the NCMA Board endorse the finalisation production and use of the draft NCMA Prospectus subject to a name change for the purposes of attracting corporate funding for NCMA NRM activities
Carried
OM tabled an update on the recent Alligator Weed infestation discovered on the Namoi River and advised that the CO (Invasive Species) was currently working with PPI and Gunnedah Shire Council in undertaking surveys to detect any further infestations of the weed It was noted landholder feedback regarding the associated awareness campaign had been very positive
bull Resolution 7811
That the NCMA Board accept the OMs Report Carried
110 PRO Rcpo1middott
PROs previously circulated report was taken as read
Board Members noted minor errors within the MayJune 2012 Calendar of Events
Board Member discussion focussed on the fact that the Namoi lettering on the new NSW Government Warratah logo lacked prominence PRO advised that the logo had been developed by the Department of Premier and Cabinet and could not be altered
Broad discussion occurred on NCMAs new Frog Croaker Application OM advised the CO (Education) was monitoring the usage of the Application
bull Action 785
OM to include a summary of the Frog Croaker Application usage in his June Board Report
Discussion took place on usage ofNCMAs Website
bull Action 786
PRO to include NCMA W ebsite usage statistics within her monthly Board Reports
PRO stated that an external survey of the NCMA W ebsite had commenced and that this feedback was being collated
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 7
bull Resolution 7812
That the NCMA Board accept the PROs Report Carried
120 General Business
AChair noted that he had been contacted by Jeff Austin (ex Board Member) seeking a NCMA Board representative at the upcoming Great Artesian Basin (GAB) Meeting in Moree on 180612
bull Resolution 7813
That the NCMA Board endorses Hugh Barrett as the Namoi CMA representative at all future GAB Meetings
Carried
Adam Marshall advised he would be unavailable to attend the NCMA June Board Meeting on 250612 as he would be presenting at the 41
h Gunnedah Coal amp Energy Conference in Newcastle
bull Resolution 7813
That Adam Marshall be granted leave of absence from the June Board Meeting Carried
130 Next Board Meeting Date
Next Board Meeting to be held in the Boardroom NCMA Offices Gunnedah on 25 June 2012
---~ Meeting closed at 200pm ~ ~
ltmiddot~ C- Brian Tomalin Bruce Brown Acting Chair Nomoi CMA GM Nomoi CMA
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 8
Namoi CMA Minutes - Meeting Number 78
28 May 2012
Time Meeting commenced at 1015am
Present Brian Tomalin (NChair) Hugh Barrett Juanita Hamparsum Jo Slack-Smith Jack Wamock Adam Marshall Bruce Brown (GM) Matthew Davidson (OM) Francesca Andreoni (SPM) Anne Ferguson (PRO)
Chairs elcome
NChair welcomed NCMA Board Members and staff to the Meeting and acknowledged the Traditional custodians of the land and Elders past and present ofthe Kamilaroi nation
Pecuniary Interest Register tabled
10 A olo ics
None
20 Minutes of the Previous Meeting (110512)
21 Approval of Minutes
bull Resolution 781
That the Minutes from NCMA Board Meeting 77 (10512) be accepted and placed on NCMAs website following minor amendments
Carried 22 Updated Actions
bull Action 697 amp 719
GM noted that the RampA Committee and Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Chairs would be holding a joint meeting to discuss the avoidance of duplication on policy review activities
bull Action 732
NChair advised that the issue of NSW CMA CAPs possibly being endorsed as statutory instruments would be discussed at the upcoming NSW CMA Chairs Working Group Meeting on 300512 Update to be provided at the June Board Meeting
bull Action 735
NChair noted he had raised the issue of getting the Legal Eyes service reinstated with the NSW CMA Secretariat Secretariat to provide NChair with an update
bull Action 764
RampA Committee Chair indicated she would report under Agenda Item 52
bull Action 765
GM stated that the development of the GMs workplanperformance review document would be finalised following the appointment of the new NCMA Chair in JuneJuly 2012
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 2
30
40
50
bull Action 771
GM indicated that four Applications for Interest Funding in F 13 had been forwarded to the RampA Committee for approval on 250512 RampA Committee Chair stated she would report on the matter under Agenda Item 52
bull Action 772
Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Chair noted he would be tabling the amended Committee Charter under Agenda Item 9 1
Fon~shadowed General Business Items
No foreshadowed General Business items for discussion
Corres ondence (230412 - 180512)
GM noted he had received correspondence from ICAC (90512) advising that the inquiry regarding the Mullaley floodplain issue would not be pursued further GM stated he had also received correspondence regarding the Mullaley floodplain issue on 140512 requesting feedback on earlier correspondence of 2803112 GM indicated that a response had been forwarded (170512) advising that the matter had been discussed at the April Board Meeting and that a response to the initial correspondence would follow shortly GM stated that he would be following up the matter with NCMAs solicitors
bull Action 781
GM to liaise with NCMAs solicitors regarding the Mullaley floodplain issue correspondence (280312)
In response to a query on correspondence forwarded to Contract Entity NAC090007 (270412) regarding outstanding monies owed to NCMA ($73k) the OM advised that negotiations were taking place with the new property owners regarding project completion
OM also reported that an irrevocable order had now been put in place with Namoi Cotton Co-op in relation to Contract Entity NAC090067 to recoup the monies ($30k) via cotton crop proceeds
Broad discussion occurred on the issue ofNCMA legal action against underperforming contracted entities RampA Committee Chair indicated she was satisfied with the aged debtor and supporting information supplied by the BM
bull Resolution 782
That the NCMA Board accept the correspondence register (230412- 180512) Carried
Financials
51 MTD YTD PL and Balance Sheet and Investment Budoet to Actuals
GM stated that while NCMA was YTD (April) $12m behind budget on its investment expenditure the current position was that only $675k approximately of the investment budget remained to be expended He indicated no foreseeable difficulties existed in NCMA meeting its F 12 NCOS obligations
Broad discussion occurred on whether the Precision Agriculture Program milestones would be completed by the end ofF 12 OM advised that any excess Program monies would be re-allocated and expended by 3006112
GM noted that the $400k NCMA had been allocated out ofthe AGs Bio-Regional Assessment Program would be utilised to improve NCMAs spatial database GM advised that following negotiation with the AG $150k would be expended by the end ofF12 and $250k in F13
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 3
bull Resolution 783
That the NCMA Board accept the May Board Financial Report Carried
52 Risk amp Audit Committee
Committee Chair advised that the Committee had met briefly prior to the NCMA Board Meeting and requested that the previously circulated RampA Committee Meeting Minutes (0105112) be taken as read
Committee Chair noted that four applications for interest funding had been received and that a total of $395k had been budgeted for expenditure in F13 Committee Chair stated that the RampA Committee would be requesting further information on some of the applications
Committee Chair advised that a meeting would be held with the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee to discuss and determine the policy review activities ofboth Committees
Committee Chair indicated that the Committee would be undertaking a review of the timelines process and sign-off of the NCMA annual financial statements (100812) and annual report (70912) to ensure the NCMA Board was involved in the process RampA Committee recommendations vis a vis the annual financials and report would tabled at the August and September Board Meetings
In response to a query on whether the completed Board exit interviews would be forwarded to Board Members for their review the Committee Chair advised that a summary of the completed interviews along with any RampA Committee recommendations would be circulated
GM noted the decrease in recurrent funding in F 13 of $1 OOk and that recurrent staff salary increases (25) also needed to be absorbed in the recurrent budget GM noted the need for increased efficiency in the use of the F 13 recurrent funding
GM advised that no further news had been received regarding F13 NCMA funding under Catchment Action NSW or Caring for our Country Programs
bull Resolution 784
That the NCMA Board accept the Risk amp Audit Committee Chairs Report Carried
53 OHampS llattcrs
No OHampS matters to report
60 PVP Working Grou
PVP Working Group Chair advised that the Committee had not met prior to the NCMA Board Meeting due to all current Working Group activity being placed on hold pending the release of the draft Native Vegetation Regulation and EOAM
NCMA Board opened an In Camera session (lllOam)
NCMA Board In Camera session closed (I 115am)
61 Native egctationPVP 0 erations ll date
CC (Nat Veg)s previously circulated report was taken as read
bull Resolution 785
That the NCMA Board accept the CC (Nat Veg)s Report Carried
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 4
70
80
90
Chai-s Re ort
Acting Chairs previously circulated report was taken as read
The Board sought an update on correspondence forwarded to Brad Mullard (Executive Director Minerals Department of Trade amp Investment) on 20412 requesting a copy ofDPIs Licencing Agreement for NCMA to sign to enable us to become custodian of the Namoi Water Study (and database) GM advised that following no response from DPI he had followed up on previous Board discussions and written to the local Federal Member advising him of the situation given his interest in the matter
The Board was advised that Stage 4 of the Namoi Water Study would be released to the MOC and SAG on 506112 with feedback from the SAG to be provided to Schlumberger Water Services (SWS) before its final release for public comment on 180612 It was noted that technical issues had been raised with SWS in relation to Scenario 7 prior to its approval
NCMA Board opened an In Camera session (1220pm)
NCMA Board In Camera session closed (1245pm)
bull Resolution 786
That the NCMA Board accept the Acting Chairs Report Carried
General iIanagctmiddots Report
GMs previously circulated report was taken as read
GM noted that NCMA and Namoi Councils had both forwarded submissions on the New England North West Strategic Regional Land Use Plan
bull Resolution 787
That the NCMA Board accept the GMs Report Carried
Strategic Planning Activities Re Jort
SPMs previously circulated report was taken as read
SPM noted that the draft NCMA CAP was currently with Cabinet for approval
SPM stated that following comparative mapping undertaken to highlight critical assets listed within the NCMA CAP and New England North West Strategic Regional Land Use Plan it had become apparent that the priorities listed within each document did not align The NSW CMA Chairs Council support for NCMAs cumulative impacts modelling was noted
SPM noted the cumulative risk assessment tool was progressing well
SPM indicated that advertising for the recruitment of the three Community Reference Panels had closed (250512) and that 1 7 applications had been received so far and would be processed after the closing date as soon as possible to facilitate speedy establishment ofthe Panels
Board Members queried the status of the Wee W aa Flood plain project due to a delay in receiving castings to undertake the proposed works SPM advised that the required partnership agreement would be completed by the end ofF12 and the milestone achieved with the works to be carried out during F 13
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 5
91
bull Resolution 788
That the NCMA Board accept the SPMs Report Carried
Strategy Polic~ amp lmestment Committee
Committee Chair advised that the Committee had met following the April Board Meeting and requested that the previously circulated Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Meeting Minutes (010512) be taken as read
Committee Chair noted the previously circulated Committee Charter Terms of Reference and Committee Review Requirements under the new CAP
Committee Chair also noted the previously circulated Division of Policies paper and advised that the RampA Committee would meet with the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee to discuss the allocation of policy review responsibilities
bull Resolution 789
That the NCMA Board accept the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Chairs Report Carried
92 NCMA MERI Strategy
SPM noted the previously circulated NCMA MERI Strategy and requested Board Member feedback SPM advised that the Strategy had also been reviewed by two independent external parties Paul Ryan and Environmental Evidence Australia Pty Ltd
bull Action 782
Board Members to provide commentschanges on the draft NCMA MERI Strategy to the SPM Final draft Strategy to be presented to the Board at its July Meeting
SPM tabled a NCMA Strategic Plan Discussion Paper and requested NCMA Board Member feedback
GM noted the opportunity for the BoardSenior Executive to hold a Strategic Planning Workshop following the Board Meeting in July to further develop the draft NCMA Strategic Plan
bull Action 783
SPM to liaise with Paul Ryan regarding holding a facilitated one day NCMA Board Strategic Planning Workshop on 240712
100 I m estment0 erations Re ort
OMs previously circulated report was taken as read
OM advised that Operations staff were currently focussing on completing Fl2 program milestones and expenditure
OM stated that Lauren Wilson from Hawkesbury-Nepean CMA had verbally accepted the CC (Investment) Officer position in the Narrabri Office He also indicated that the interviews to fill the CO (Projects) Grade 45 position had been undertaken on 220512
OM noted the previously circulated Major Projects Register which outlined the status of all major extractive industry developments within the Namoi Catchment OM advised that further information on the developments could be sourced from DOPs website Discussion focussed on the need to add an extra column to the Register noting the impacts of extractive industry developments on NCMA CAP thresholds
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 6
bull Action 784
OM to include an Impacts on the NCMA CAP thresholds column to the Major Projects Register
The Board also discussed the number of people who attended the recent Precision Agriculture Workshops The OM advised 20 people attended the Narrabri Workshop and 40 attended the Quirindi Workshop
OM noted the previously circulated draft NCMA Prospectus and indicated that the Prospectus could also be tailored as a corporate partnership proposal template to attract funding via corporate partnerships
Brief discussion occurred regarding the ability to tailor the Prospectus as a partnership proposal template OM noted he would be developing a list of potential partnership entities GM stated that the name Prospectus need to be changed since use of this term had a legal offer connotation
bull Resolution 7810
That the NCMA Board endorse the finalisation production and use of the draft NCMA Prospectus subject to a name change for the purposes of attracting corporate funding for NCMA NRM activities
Carried
OM tabled an update on the recent Alligator Weed infestation discovered on the Namoi River and advised that the CO (Invasive Species) was currently working with PPI and Gunnedah Shire Council in undertaking surveys to detect any further infestations of the weed It was noted landholder feedback regarding the associated awareness campaign had been very positive
bull Resolution 7811
That the NCMA Board accept the OMs Report Carried
110 PRO Rcpo1middott
PROs previously circulated report was taken as read
Board Members noted minor errors within the MayJune 2012 Calendar of Events
Board Member discussion focussed on the fact that the Namoi lettering on the new NSW Government Warratah logo lacked prominence PRO advised that the logo had been developed by the Department of Premier and Cabinet and could not be altered
Broad discussion occurred on NCMAs new Frog Croaker Application OM advised the CO (Education) was monitoring the usage of the Application
bull Action 785
OM to include a summary of the Frog Croaker Application usage in his June Board Report
Discussion took place on usage ofNCMAs Website
bull Action 786
PRO to include NCMA W ebsite usage statistics within her monthly Board Reports
PRO stated that an external survey of the NCMA W ebsite had commenced and that this feedback was being collated
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 7
bull Resolution 7812
That the NCMA Board accept the PROs Report Carried
120 General Business
AChair noted that he had been contacted by Jeff Austin (ex Board Member) seeking a NCMA Board representative at the upcoming Great Artesian Basin (GAB) Meeting in Moree on 180612
bull Resolution 7813
That the NCMA Board endorses Hugh Barrett as the Namoi CMA representative at all future GAB Meetings
Carried
Adam Marshall advised he would be unavailable to attend the NCMA June Board Meeting on 250612 as he would be presenting at the 41
h Gunnedah Coal amp Energy Conference in Newcastle
bull Resolution 7813
That Adam Marshall be granted leave of absence from the June Board Meeting Carried
130 Next Board Meeting Date
Next Board Meeting to be held in the Boardroom NCMA Offices Gunnedah on 25 June 2012
---~ Meeting closed at 200pm ~ ~
ltmiddot~ C- Brian Tomalin Bruce Brown Acting Chair Nomoi CMA GM Nomoi CMA
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 8
30
40
50
bull Action 771
GM indicated that four Applications for Interest Funding in F 13 had been forwarded to the RampA Committee for approval on 250512 RampA Committee Chair stated she would report on the matter under Agenda Item 52
bull Action 772
Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Chair noted he would be tabling the amended Committee Charter under Agenda Item 9 1
Fon~shadowed General Business Items
No foreshadowed General Business items for discussion
Corres ondence (230412 - 180512)
GM noted he had received correspondence from ICAC (90512) advising that the inquiry regarding the Mullaley floodplain issue would not be pursued further GM stated he had also received correspondence regarding the Mullaley floodplain issue on 140512 requesting feedback on earlier correspondence of 2803112 GM indicated that a response had been forwarded (170512) advising that the matter had been discussed at the April Board Meeting and that a response to the initial correspondence would follow shortly GM stated that he would be following up the matter with NCMAs solicitors
bull Action 781
GM to liaise with NCMAs solicitors regarding the Mullaley floodplain issue correspondence (280312)
In response to a query on correspondence forwarded to Contract Entity NAC090007 (270412) regarding outstanding monies owed to NCMA ($73k) the OM advised that negotiations were taking place with the new property owners regarding project completion
OM also reported that an irrevocable order had now been put in place with Namoi Cotton Co-op in relation to Contract Entity NAC090067 to recoup the monies ($30k) via cotton crop proceeds
Broad discussion occurred on the issue ofNCMA legal action against underperforming contracted entities RampA Committee Chair indicated she was satisfied with the aged debtor and supporting information supplied by the BM
bull Resolution 782
That the NCMA Board accept the correspondence register (230412- 180512) Carried
Financials
51 MTD YTD PL and Balance Sheet and Investment Budoet to Actuals
GM stated that while NCMA was YTD (April) $12m behind budget on its investment expenditure the current position was that only $675k approximately of the investment budget remained to be expended He indicated no foreseeable difficulties existed in NCMA meeting its F 12 NCOS obligations
Broad discussion occurred on whether the Precision Agriculture Program milestones would be completed by the end ofF 12 OM advised that any excess Program monies would be re-allocated and expended by 3006112
GM noted that the $400k NCMA had been allocated out ofthe AGs Bio-Regional Assessment Program would be utilised to improve NCMAs spatial database GM advised that following negotiation with the AG $150k would be expended by the end ofF12 and $250k in F13
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 3
bull Resolution 783
That the NCMA Board accept the May Board Financial Report Carried
52 Risk amp Audit Committee
Committee Chair advised that the Committee had met briefly prior to the NCMA Board Meeting and requested that the previously circulated RampA Committee Meeting Minutes (0105112) be taken as read
Committee Chair noted that four applications for interest funding had been received and that a total of $395k had been budgeted for expenditure in F13 Committee Chair stated that the RampA Committee would be requesting further information on some of the applications
Committee Chair advised that a meeting would be held with the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee to discuss and determine the policy review activities ofboth Committees
Committee Chair indicated that the Committee would be undertaking a review of the timelines process and sign-off of the NCMA annual financial statements (100812) and annual report (70912) to ensure the NCMA Board was involved in the process RampA Committee recommendations vis a vis the annual financials and report would tabled at the August and September Board Meetings
In response to a query on whether the completed Board exit interviews would be forwarded to Board Members for their review the Committee Chair advised that a summary of the completed interviews along with any RampA Committee recommendations would be circulated
GM noted the decrease in recurrent funding in F 13 of $1 OOk and that recurrent staff salary increases (25) also needed to be absorbed in the recurrent budget GM noted the need for increased efficiency in the use of the F 13 recurrent funding
GM advised that no further news had been received regarding F13 NCMA funding under Catchment Action NSW or Caring for our Country Programs
bull Resolution 784
That the NCMA Board accept the Risk amp Audit Committee Chairs Report Carried
53 OHampS llattcrs
No OHampS matters to report
60 PVP Working Grou
PVP Working Group Chair advised that the Committee had not met prior to the NCMA Board Meeting due to all current Working Group activity being placed on hold pending the release of the draft Native Vegetation Regulation and EOAM
NCMA Board opened an In Camera session (lllOam)
NCMA Board In Camera session closed (I 115am)
61 Native egctationPVP 0 erations ll date
CC (Nat Veg)s previously circulated report was taken as read
bull Resolution 785
That the NCMA Board accept the CC (Nat Veg)s Report Carried
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 4
70
80
90
Chai-s Re ort
Acting Chairs previously circulated report was taken as read
The Board sought an update on correspondence forwarded to Brad Mullard (Executive Director Minerals Department of Trade amp Investment) on 20412 requesting a copy ofDPIs Licencing Agreement for NCMA to sign to enable us to become custodian of the Namoi Water Study (and database) GM advised that following no response from DPI he had followed up on previous Board discussions and written to the local Federal Member advising him of the situation given his interest in the matter
The Board was advised that Stage 4 of the Namoi Water Study would be released to the MOC and SAG on 506112 with feedback from the SAG to be provided to Schlumberger Water Services (SWS) before its final release for public comment on 180612 It was noted that technical issues had been raised with SWS in relation to Scenario 7 prior to its approval
NCMA Board opened an In Camera session (1220pm)
NCMA Board In Camera session closed (1245pm)
bull Resolution 786
That the NCMA Board accept the Acting Chairs Report Carried
General iIanagctmiddots Report
GMs previously circulated report was taken as read
GM noted that NCMA and Namoi Councils had both forwarded submissions on the New England North West Strategic Regional Land Use Plan
bull Resolution 787
That the NCMA Board accept the GMs Report Carried
Strategic Planning Activities Re Jort
SPMs previously circulated report was taken as read
SPM noted that the draft NCMA CAP was currently with Cabinet for approval
SPM stated that following comparative mapping undertaken to highlight critical assets listed within the NCMA CAP and New England North West Strategic Regional Land Use Plan it had become apparent that the priorities listed within each document did not align The NSW CMA Chairs Council support for NCMAs cumulative impacts modelling was noted
SPM noted the cumulative risk assessment tool was progressing well
SPM indicated that advertising for the recruitment of the three Community Reference Panels had closed (250512) and that 1 7 applications had been received so far and would be processed after the closing date as soon as possible to facilitate speedy establishment ofthe Panels
Board Members queried the status of the Wee W aa Flood plain project due to a delay in receiving castings to undertake the proposed works SPM advised that the required partnership agreement would be completed by the end ofF12 and the milestone achieved with the works to be carried out during F 13
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 5
91
bull Resolution 788
That the NCMA Board accept the SPMs Report Carried
Strategy Polic~ amp lmestment Committee
Committee Chair advised that the Committee had met following the April Board Meeting and requested that the previously circulated Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Meeting Minutes (010512) be taken as read
Committee Chair noted the previously circulated Committee Charter Terms of Reference and Committee Review Requirements under the new CAP
Committee Chair also noted the previously circulated Division of Policies paper and advised that the RampA Committee would meet with the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee to discuss the allocation of policy review responsibilities
bull Resolution 789
That the NCMA Board accept the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Chairs Report Carried
92 NCMA MERI Strategy
SPM noted the previously circulated NCMA MERI Strategy and requested Board Member feedback SPM advised that the Strategy had also been reviewed by two independent external parties Paul Ryan and Environmental Evidence Australia Pty Ltd
bull Action 782
Board Members to provide commentschanges on the draft NCMA MERI Strategy to the SPM Final draft Strategy to be presented to the Board at its July Meeting
SPM tabled a NCMA Strategic Plan Discussion Paper and requested NCMA Board Member feedback
GM noted the opportunity for the BoardSenior Executive to hold a Strategic Planning Workshop following the Board Meeting in July to further develop the draft NCMA Strategic Plan
bull Action 783
SPM to liaise with Paul Ryan regarding holding a facilitated one day NCMA Board Strategic Planning Workshop on 240712
100 I m estment0 erations Re ort
OMs previously circulated report was taken as read
OM advised that Operations staff were currently focussing on completing Fl2 program milestones and expenditure
OM stated that Lauren Wilson from Hawkesbury-Nepean CMA had verbally accepted the CC (Investment) Officer position in the Narrabri Office He also indicated that the interviews to fill the CO (Projects) Grade 45 position had been undertaken on 220512
OM noted the previously circulated Major Projects Register which outlined the status of all major extractive industry developments within the Namoi Catchment OM advised that further information on the developments could be sourced from DOPs website Discussion focussed on the need to add an extra column to the Register noting the impacts of extractive industry developments on NCMA CAP thresholds
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 6
bull Action 784
OM to include an Impacts on the NCMA CAP thresholds column to the Major Projects Register
The Board also discussed the number of people who attended the recent Precision Agriculture Workshops The OM advised 20 people attended the Narrabri Workshop and 40 attended the Quirindi Workshop
OM noted the previously circulated draft NCMA Prospectus and indicated that the Prospectus could also be tailored as a corporate partnership proposal template to attract funding via corporate partnerships
Brief discussion occurred regarding the ability to tailor the Prospectus as a partnership proposal template OM noted he would be developing a list of potential partnership entities GM stated that the name Prospectus need to be changed since use of this term had a legal offer connotation
bull Resolution 7810
That the NCMA Board endorse the finalisation production and use of the draft NCMA Prospectus subject to a name change for the purposes of attracting corporate funding for NCMA NRM activities
Carried
OM tabled an update on the recent Alligator Weed infestation discovered on the Namoi River and advised that the CO (Invasive Species) was currently working with PPI and Gunnedah Shire Council in undertaking surveys to detect any further infestations of the weed It was noted landholder feedback regarding the associated awareness campaign had been very positive
bull Resolution 7811
That the NCMA Board accept the OMs Report Carried
110 PRO Rcpo1middott
PROs previously circulated report was taken as read
Board Members noted minor errors within the MayJune 2012 Calendar of Events
Board Member discussion focussed on the fact that the Namoi lettering on the new NSW Government Warratah logo lacked prominence PRO advised that the logo had been developed by the Department of Premier and Cabinet and could not be altered
Broad discussion occurred on NCMAs new Frog Croaker Application OM advised the CO (Education) was monitoring the usage of the Application
bull Action 785
OM to include a summary of the Frog Croaker Application usage in his June Board Report
Discussion took place on usage ofNCMAs Website
bull Action 786
PRO to include NCMA W ebsite usage statistics within her monthly Board Reports
PRO stated that an external survey of the NCMA W ebsite had commenced and that this feedback was being collated
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 7
bull Resolution 7812
That the NCMA Board accept the PROs Report Carried
120 General Business
AChair noted that he had been contacted by Jeff Austin (ex Board Member) seeking a NCMA Board representative at the upcoming Great Artesian Basin (GAB) Meeting in Moree on 180612
bull Resolution 7813
That the NCMA Board endorses Hugh Barrett as the Namoi CMA representative at all future GAB Meetings
Carried
Adam Marshall advised he would be unavailable to attend the NCMA June Board Meeting on 250612 as he would be presenting at the 41
h Gunnedah Coal amp Energy Conference in Newcastle
bull Resolution 7813
That Adam Marshall be granted leave of absence from the June Board Meeting Carried
130 Next Board Meeting Date
Next Board Meeting to be held in the Boardroom NCMA Offices Gunnedah on 25 June 2012
---~ Meeting closed at 200pm ~ ~
ltmiddot~ C- Brian Tomalin Bruce Brown Acting Chair Nomoi CMA GM Nomoi CMA
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 8
bull Resolution 783
That the NCMA Board accept the May Board Financial Report Carried
52 Risk amp Audit Committee
Committee Chair advised that the Committee had met briefly prior to the NCMA Board Meeting and requested that the previously circulated RampA Committee Meeting Minutes (0105112) be taken as read
Committee Chair noted that four applications for interest funding had been received and that a total of $395k had been budgeted for expenditure in F13 Committee Chair stated that the RampA Committee would be requesting further information on some of the applications
Committee Chair advised that a meeting would be held with the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee to discuss and determine the policy review activities ofboth Committees
Committee Chair indicated that the Committee would be undertaking a review of the timelines process and sign-off of the NCMA annual financial statements (100812) and annual report (70912) to ensure the NCMA Board was involved in the process RampA Committee recommendations vis a vis the annual financials and report would tabled at the August and September Board Meetings
In response to a query on whether the completed Board exit interviews would be forwarded to Board Members for their review the Committee Chair advised that a summary of the completed interviews along with any RampA Committee recommendations would be circulated
GM noted the decrease in recurrent funding in F 13 of $1 OOk and that recurrent staff salary increases (25) also needed to be absorbed in the recurrent budget GM noted the need for increased efficiency in the use of the F 13 recurrent funding
GM advised that no further news had been received regarding F13 NCMA funding under Catchment Action NSW or Caring for our Country Programs
bull Resolution 784
That the NCMA Board accept the Risk amp Audit Committee Chairs Report Carried
53 OHampS llattcrs
No OHampS matters to report
60 PVP Working Grou
PVP Working Group Chair advised that the Committee had not met prior to the NCMA Board Meeting due to all current Working Group activity being placed on hold pending the release of the draft Native Vegetation Regulation and EOAM
NCMA Board opened an In Camera session (lllOam)
NCMA Board In Camera session closed (I 115am)
61 Native egctationPVP 0 erations ll date
CC (Nat Veg)s previously circulated report was taken as read
bull Resolution 785
That the NCMA Board accept the CC (Nat Veg)s Report Carried
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 4
70
80
90
Chai-s Re ort
Acting Chairs previously circulated report was taken as read
The Board sought an update on correspondence forwarded to Brad Mullard (Executive Director Minerals Department of Trade amp Investment) on 20412 requesting a copy ofDPIs Licencing Agreement for NCMA to sign to enable us to become custodian of the Namoi Water Study (and database) GM advised that following no response from DPI he had followed up on previous Board discussions and written to the local Federal Member advising him of the situation given his interest in the matter
The Board was advised that Stage 4 of the Namoi Water Study would be released to the MOC and SAG on 506112 with feedback from the SAG to be provided to Schlumberger Water Services (SWS) before its final release for public comment on 180612 It was noted that technical issues had been raised with SWS in relation to Scenario 7 prior to its approval
NCMA Board opened an In Camera session (1220pm)
NCMA Board In Camera session closed (1245pm)
bull Resolution 786
That the NCMA Board accept the Acting Chairs Report Carried
General iIanagctmiddots Report
GMs previously circulated report was taken as read
GM noted that NCMA and Namoi Councils had both forwarded submissions on the New England North West Strategic Regional Land Use Plan
bull Resolution 787
That the NCMA Board accept the GMs Report Carried
Strategic Planning Activities Re Jort
SPMs previously circulated report was taken as read
SPM noted that the draft NCMA CAP was currently with Cabinet for approval
SPM stated that following comparative mapping undertaken to highlight critical assets listed within the NCMA CAP and New England North West Strategic Regional Land Use Plan it had become apparent that the priorities listed within each document did not align The NSW CMA Chairs Council support for NCMAs cumulative impacts modelling was noted
SPM noted the cumulative risk assessment tool was progressing well
SPM indicated that advertising for the recruitment of the three Community Reference Panels had closed (250512) and that 1 7 applications had been received so far and would be processed after the closing date as soon as possible to facilitate speedy establishment ofthe Panels
Board Members queried the status of the Wee W aa Flood plain project due to a delay in receiving castings to undertake the proposed works SPM advised that the required partnership agreement would be completed by the end ofF12 and the milestone achieved with the works to be carried out during F 13
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 5
91
bull Resolution 788
That the NCMA Board accept the SPMs Report Carried
Strategy Polic~ amp lmestment Committee
Committee Chair advised that the Committee had met following the April Board Meeting and requested that the previously circulated Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Meeting Minutes (010512) be taken as read
Committee Chair noted the previously circulated Committee Charter Terms of Reference and Committee Review Requirements under the new CAP
Committee Chair also noted the previously circulated Division of Policies paper and advised that the RampA Committee would meet with the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee to discuss the allocation of policy review responsibilities
bull Resolution 789
That the NCMA Board accept the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Chairs Report Carried
92 NCMA MERI Strategy
SPM noted the previously circulated NCMA MERI Strategy and requested Board Member feedback SPM advised that the Strategy had also been reviewed by two independent external parties Paul Ryan and Environmental Evidence Australia Pty Ltd
bull Action 782
Board Members to provide commentschanges on the draft NCMA MERI Strategy to the SPM Final draft Strategy to be presented to the Board at its July Meeting
SPM tabled a NCMA Strategic Plan Discussion Paper and requested NCMA Board Member feedback
GM noted the opportunity for the BoardSenior Executive to hold a Strategic Planning Workshop following the Board Meeting in July to further develop the draft NCMA Strategic Plan
bull Action 783
SPM to liaise with Paul Ryan regarding holding a facilitated one day NCMA Board Strategic Planning Workshop on 240712
100 I m estment0 erations Re ort
OMs previously circulated report was taken as read
OM advised that Operations staff were currently focussing on completing Fl2 program milestones and expenditure
OM stated that Lauren Wilson from Hawkesbury-Nepean CMA had verbally accepted the CC (Investment) Officer position in the Narrabri Office He also indicated that the interviews to fill the CO (Projects) Grade 45 position had been undertaken on 220512
OM noted the previously circulated Major Projects Register which outlined the status of all major extractive industry developments within the Namoi Catchment OM advised that further information on the developments could be sourced from DOPs website Discussion focussed on the need to add an extra column to the Register noting the impacts of extractive industry developments on NCMA CAP thresholds
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 6
bull Action 784
OM to include an Impacts on the NCMA CAP thresholds column to the Major Projects Register
The Board also discussed the number of people who attended the recent Precision Agriculture Workshops The OM advised 20 people attended the Narrabri Workshop and 40 attended the Quirindi Workshop
OM noted the previously circulated draft NCMA Prospectus and indicated that the Prospectus could also be tailored as a corporate partnership proposal template to attract funding via corporate partnerships
Brief discussion occurred regarding the ability to tailor the Prospectus as a partnership proposal template OM noted he would be developing a list of potential partnership entities GM stated that the name Prospectus need to be changed since use of this term had a legal offer connotation
bull Resolution 7810
That the NCMA Board endorse the finalisation production and use of the draft NCMA Prospectus subject to a name change for the purposes of attracting corporate funding for NCMA NRM activities
Carried
OM tabled an update on the recent Alligator Weed infestation discovered on the Namoi River and advised that the CO (Invasive Species) was currently working with PPI and Gunnedah Shire Council in undertaking surveys to detect any further infestations of the weed It was noted landholder feedback regarding the associated awareness campaign had been very positive
bull Resolution 7811
That the NCMA Board accept the OMs Report Carried
110 PRO Rcpo1middott
PROs previously circulated report was taken as read
Board Members noted minor errors within the MayJune 2012 Calendar of Events
Board Member discussion focussed on the fact that the Namoi lettering on the new NSW Government Warratah logo lacked prominence PRO advised that the logo had been developed by the Department of Premier and Cabinet and could not be altered
Broad discussion occurred on NCMAs new Frog Croaker Application OM advised the CO (Education) was monitoring the usage of the Application
bull Action 785
OM to include a summary of the Frog Croaker Application usage in his June Board Report
Discussion took place on usage ofNCMAs Website
bull Action 786
PRO to include NCMA W ebsite usage statistics within her monthly Board Reports
PRO stated that an external survey of the NCMA W ebsite had commenced and that this feedback was being collated
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 7
bull Resolution 7812
That the NCMA Board accept the PROs Report Carried
120 General Business
AChair noted that he had been contacted by Jeff Austin (ex Board Member) seeking a NCMA Board representative at the upcoming Great Artesian Basin (GAB) Meeting in Moree on 180612
bull Resolution 7813
That the NCMA Board endorses Hugh Barrett as the Namoi CMA representative at all future GAB Meetings
Carried
Adam Marshall advised he would be unavailable to attend the NCMA June Board Meeting on 250612 as he would be presenting at the 41
h Gunnedah Coal amp Energy Conference in Newcastle
bull Resolution 7813
That Adam Marshall be granted leave of absence from the June Board Meeting Carried
130 Next Board Meeting Date
Next Board Meeting to be held in the Boardroom NCMA Offices Gunnedah on 25 June 2012
---~ Meeting closed at 200pm ~ ~
ltmiddot~ C- Brian Tomalin Bruce Brown Acting Chair Nomoi CMA GM Nomoi CMA
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 8
70
80
90
Chai-s Re ort
Acting Chairs previously circulated report was taken as read
The Board sought an update on correspondence forwarded to Brad Mullard (Executive Director Minerals Department of Trade amp Investment) on 20412 requesting a copy ofDPIs Licencing Agreement for NCMA to sign to enable us to become custodian of the Namoi Water Study (and database) GM advised that following no response from DPI he had followed up on previous Board discussions and written to the local Federal Member advising him of the situation given his interest in the matter
The Board was advised that Stage 4 of the Namoi Water Study would be released to the MOC and SAG on 506112 with feedback from the SAG to be provided to Schlumberger Water Services (SWS) before its final release for public comment on 180612 It was noted that technical issues had been raised with SWS in relation to Scenario 7 prior to its approval
NCMA Board opened an In Camera session (1220pm)
NCMA Board In Camera session closed (1245pm)
bull Resolution 786
That the NCMA Board accept the Acting Chairs Report Carried
General iIanagctmiddots Report
GMs previously circulated report was taken as read
GM noted that NCMA and Namoi Councils had both forwarded submissions on the New England North West Strategic Regional Land Use Plan
bull Resolution 787
That the NCMA Board accept the GMs Report Carried
Strategic Planning Activities Re Jort
SPMs previously circulated report was taken as read
SPM noted that the draft NCMA CAP was currently with Cabinet for approval
SPM stated that following comparative mapping undertaken to highlight critical assets listed within the NCMA CAP and New England North West Strategic Regional Land Use Plan it had become apparent that the priorities listed within each document did not align The NSW CMA Chairs Council support for NCMAs cumulative impacts modelling was noted
SPM noted the cumulative risk assessment tool was progressing well
SPM indicated that advertising for the recruitment of the three Community Reference Panels had closed (250512) and that 1 7 applications had been received so far and would be processed after the closing date as soon as possible to facilitate speedy establishment ofthe Panels
Board Members queried the status of the Wee W aa Flood plain project due to a delay in receiving castings to undertake the proposed works SPM advised that the required partnership agreement would be completed by the end ofF12 and the milestone achieved with the works to be carried out during F 13
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 5
91
bull Resolution 788
That the NCMA Board accept the SPMs Report Carried
Strategy Polic~ amp lmestment Committee
Committee Chair advised that the Committee had met following the April Board Meeting and requested that the previously circulated Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Meeting Minutes (010512) be taken as read
Committee Chair noted the previously circulated Committee Charter Terms of Reference and Committee Review Requirements under the new CAP
Committee Chair also noted the previously circulated Division of Policies paper and advised that the RampA Committee would meet with the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee to discuss the allocation of policy review responsibilities
bull Resolution 789
That the NCMA Board accept the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Chairs Report Carried
92 NCMA MERI Strategy
SPM noted the previously circulated NCMA MERI Strategy and requested Board Member feedback SPM advised that the Strategy had also been reviewed by two independent external parties Paul Ryan and Environmental Evidence Australia Pty Ltd
bull Action 782
Board Members to provide commentschanges on the draft NCMA MERI Strategy to the SPM Final draft Strategy to be presented to the Board at its July Meeting
SPM tabled a NCMA Strategic Plan Discussion Paper and requested NCMA Board Member feedback
GM noted the opportunity for the BoardSenior Executive to hold a Strategic Planning Workshop following the Board Meeting in July to further develop the draft NCMA Strategic Plan
bull Action 783
SPM to liaise with Paul Ryan regarding holding a facilitated one day NCMA Board Strategic Planning Workshop on 240712
100 I m estment0 erations Re ort
OMs previously circulated report was taken as read
OM advised that Operations staff were currently focussing on completing Fl2 program milestones and expenditure
OM stated that Lauren Wilson from Hawkesbury-Nepean CMA had verbally accepted the CC (Investment) Officer position in the Narrabri Office He also indicated that the interviews to fill the CO (Projects) Grade 45 position had been undertaken on 220512
OM noted the previously circulated Major Projects Register which outlined the status of all major extractive industry developments within the Namoi Catchment OM advised that further information on the developments could be sourced from DOPs website Discussion focussed on the need to add an extra column to the Register noting the impacts of extractive industry developments on NCMA CAP thresholds
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 6
bull Action 784
OM to include an Impacts on the NCMA CAP thresholds column to the Major Projects Register
The Board also discussed the number of people who attended the recent Precision Agriculture Workshops The OM advised 20 people attended the Narrabri Workshop and 40 attended the Quirindi Workshop
OM noted the previously circulated draft NCMA Prospectus and indicated that the Prospectus could also be tailored as a corporate partnership proposal template to attract funding via corporate partnerships
Brief discussion occurred regarding the ability to tailor the Prospectus as a partnership proposal template OM noted he would be developing a list of potential partnership entities GM stated that the name Prospectus need to be changed since use of this term had a legal offer connotation
bull Resolution 7810
That the NCMA Board endorse the finalisation production and use of the draft NCMA Prospectus subject to a name change for the purposes of attracting corporate funding for NCMA NRM activities
Carried
OM tabled an update on the recent Alligator Weed infestation discovered on the Namoi River and advised that the CO (Invasive Species) was currently working with PPI and Gunnedah Shire Council in undertaking surveys to detect any further infestations of the weed It was noted landholder feedback regarding the associated awareness campaign had been very positive
bull Resolution 7811
That the NCMA Board accept the OMs Report Carried
110 PRO Rcpo1middott
PROs previously circulated report was taken as read
Board Members noted minor errors within the MayJune 2012 Calendar of Events
Board Member discussion focussed on the fact that the Namoi lettering on the new NSW Government Warratah logo lacked prominence PRO advised that the logo had been developed by the Department of Premier and Cabinet and could not be altered
Broad discussion occurred on NCMAs new Frog Croaker Application OM advised the CO (Education) was monitoring the usage of the Application
bull Action 785
OM to include a summary of the Frog Croaker Application usage in his June Board Report
Discussion took place on usage ofNCMAs Website
bull Action 786
PRO to include NCMA W ebsite usage statistics within her monthly Board Reports
PRO stated that an external survey of the NCMA W ebsite had commenced and that this feedback was being collated
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 7
bull Resolution 7812
That the NCMA Board accept the PROs Report Carried
120 General Business
AChair noted that he had been contacted by Jeff Austin (ex Board Member) seeking a NCMA Board representative at the upcoming Great Artesian Basin (GAB) Meeting in Moree on 180612
bull Resolution 7813
That the NCMA Board endorses Hugh Barrett as the Namoi CMA representative at all future GAB Meetings
Carried
Adam Marshall advised he would be unavailable to attend the NCMA June Board Meeting on 250612 as he would be presenting at the 41
h Gunnedah Coal amp Energy Conference in Newcastle
bull Resolution 7813
That Adam Marshall be granted leave of absence from the June Board Meeting Carried
130 Next Board Meeting Date
Next Board Meeting to be held in the Boardroom NCMA Offices Gunnedah on 25 June 2012
---~ Meeting closed at 200pm ~ ~
ltmiddot~ C- Brian Tomalin Bruce Brown Acting Chair Nomoi CMA GM Nomoi CMA
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 8
91
bull Resolution 788
That the NCMA Board accept the SPMs Report Carried
Strategy Polic~ amp lmestment Committee
Committee Chair advised that the Committee had met following the April Board Meeting and requested that the previously circulated Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Meeting Minutes (010512) be taken as read
Committee Chair noted the previously circulated Committee Charter Terms of Reference and Committee Review Requirements under the new CAP
Committee Chair also noted the previously circulated Division of Policies paper and advised that the RampA Committee would meet with the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee to discuss the allocation of policy review responsibilities
bull Resolution 789
That the NCMA Board accept the Strategy Policy amp Investment Committee Chairs Report Carried
92 NCMA MERI Strategy
SPM noted the previously circulated NCMA MERI Strategy and requested Board Member feedback SPM advised that the Strategy had also been reviewed by two independent external parties Paul Ryan and Environmental Evidence Australia Pty Ltd
bull Action 782
Board Members to provide commentschanges on the draft NCMA MERI Strategy to the SPM Final draft Strategy to be presented to the Board at its July Meeting
SPM tabled a NCMA Strategic Plan Discussion Paper and requested NCMA Board Member feedback
GM noted the opportunity for the BoardSenior Executive to hold a Strategic Planning Workshop following the Board Meeting in July to further develop the draft NCMA Strategic Plan
bull Action 783
SPM to liaise with Paul Ryan regarding holding a facilitated one day NCMA Board Strategic Planning Workshop on 240712
100 I m estment0 erations Re ort
OMs previously circulated report was taken as read
OM advised that Operations staff were currently focussing on completing Fl2 program milestones and expenditure
OM stated that Lauren Wilson from Hawkesbury-Nepean CMA had verbally accepted the CC (Investment) Officer position in the Narrabri Office He also indicated that the interviews to fill the CO (Projects) Grade 45 position had been undertaken on 220512
OM noted the previously circulated Major Projects Register which outlined the status of all major extractive industry developments within the Namoi Catchment OM advised that further information on the developments could be sourced from DOPs website Discussion focussed on the need to add an extra column to the Register noting the impacts of extractive industry developments on NCMA CAP thresholds
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 6
bull Action 784
OM to include an Impacts on the NCMA CAP thresholds column to the Major Projects Register
The Board also discussed the number of people who attended the recent Precision Agriculture Workshops The OM advised 20 people attended the Narrabri Workshop and 40 attended the Quirindi Workshop
OM noted the previously circulated draft NCMA Prospectus and indicated that the Prospectus could also be tailored as a corporate partnership proposal template to attract funding via corporate partnerships
Brief discussion occurred regarding the ability to tailor the Prospectus as a partnership proposal template OM noted he would be developing a list of potential partnership entities GM stated that the name Prospectus need to be changed since use of this term had a legal offer connotation
bull Resolution 7810
That the NCMA Board endorse the finalisation production and use of the draft NCMA Prospectus subject to a name change for the purposes of attracting corporate funding for NCMA NRM activities
Carried
OM tabled an update on the recent Alligator Weed infestation discovered on the Namoi River and advised that the CO (Invasive Species) was currently working with PPI and Gunnedah Shire Council in undertaking surveys to detect any further infestations of the weed It was noted landholder feedback regarding the associated awareness campaign had been very positive
bull Resolution 7811
That the NCMA Board accept the OMs Report Carried
110 PRO Rcpo1middott
PROs previously circulated report was taken as read
Board Members noted minor errors within the MayJune 2012 Calendar of Events
Board Member discussion focussed on the fact that the Namoi lettering on the new NSW Government Warratah logo lacked prominence PRO advised that the logo had been developed by the Department of Premier and Cabinet and could not be altered
Broad discussion occurred on NCMAs new Frog Croaker Application OM advised the CO (Education) was monitoring the usage of the Application
bull Action 785
OM to include a summary of the Frog Croaker Application usage in his June Board Report
Discussion took place on usage ofNCMAs Website
bull Action 786
PRO to include NCMA W ebsite usage statistics within her monthly Board Reports
PRO stated that an external survey of the NCMA W ebsite had commenced and that this feedback was being collated
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 7
bull Resolution 7812
That the NCMA Board accept the PROs Report Carried
120 General Business
AChair noted that he had been contacted by Jeff Austin (ex Board Member) seeking a NCMA Board representative at the upcoming Great Artesian Basin (GAB) Meeting in Moree on 180612
bull Resolution 7813
That the NCMA Board endorses Hugh Barrett as the Namoi CMA representative at all future GAB Meetings
Carried
Adam Marshall advised he would be unavailable to attend the NCMA June Board Meeting on 250612 as he would be presenting at the 41
h Gunnedah Coal amp Energy Conference in Newcastle
bull Resolution 7813
That Adam Marshall be granted leave of absence from the June Board Meeting Carried
130 Next Board Meeting Date
Next Board Meeting to be held in the Boardroom NCMA Offices Gunnedah on 25 June 2012
---~ Meeting closed at 200pm ~ ~
ltmiddot~ C- Brian Tomalin Bruce Brown Acting Chair Nomoi CMA GM Nomoi CMA
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 8
bull Action 784
OM to include an Impacts on the NCMA CAP thresholds column to the Major Projects Register
The Board also discussed the number of people who attended the recent Precision Agriculture Workshops The OM advised 20 people attended the Narrabri Workshop and 40 attended the Quirindi Workshop
OM noted the previously circulated draft NCMA Prospectus and indicated that the Prospectus could also be tailored as a corporate partnership proposal template to attract funding via corporate partnerships
Brief discussion occurred regarding the ability to tailor the Prospectus as a partnership proposal template OM noted he would be developing a list of potential partnership entities GM stated that the name Prospectus need to be changed since use of this term had a legal offer connotation
bull Resolution 7810
That the NCMA Board endorse the finalisation production and use of the draft NCMA Prospectus subject to a name change for the purposes of attracting corporate funding for NCMA NRM activities
Carried
OM tabled an update on the recent Alligator Weed infestation discovered on the Namoi River and advised that the CO (Invasive Species) was currently working with PPI and Gunnedah Shire Council in undertaking surveys to detect any further infestations of the weed It was noted landholder feedback regarding the associated awareness campaign had been very positive
bull Resolution 7811
That the NCMA Board accept the OMs Report Carried
110 PRO Rcpo1middott
PROs previously circulated report was taken as read
Board Members noted minor errors within the MayJune 2012 Calendar of Events
Board Member discussion focussed on the fact that the Namoi lettering on the new NSW Government Warratah logo lacked prominence PRO advised that the logo had been developed by the Department of Premier and Cabinet and could not be altered
Broad discussion occurred on NCMAs new Frog Croaker Application OM advised the CO (Education) was monitoring the usage of the Application
bull Action 785
OM to include a summary of the Frog Croaker Application usage in his June Board Report
Discussion took place on usage ofNCMAs Website
bull Action 786
PRO to include NCMA W ebsite usage statistics within her monthly Board Reports
PRO stated that an external survey of the NCMA W ebsite had commenced and that this feedback was being collated
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 7
bull Resolution 7812
That the NCMA Board accept the PROs Report Carried
120 General Business
AChair noted that he had been contacted by Jeff Austin (ex Board Member) seeking a NCMA Board representative at the upcoming Great Artesian Basin (GAB) Meeting in Moree on 180612
bull Resolution 7813
That the NCMA Board endorses Hugh Barrett as the Namoi CMA representative at all future GAB Meetings
Carried
Adam Marshall advised he would be unavailable to attend the NCMA June Board Meeting on 250612 as he would be presenting at the 41
h Gunnedah Coal amp Energy Conference in Newcastle
bull Resolution 7813
That Adam Marshall be granted leave of absence from the June Board Meeting Carried
130 Next Board Meeting Date
Next Board Meeting to be held in the Boardroom NCMA Offices Gunnedah on 25 June 2012
---~ Meeting closed at 200pm ~ ~
ltmiddot~ C- Brian Tomalin Bruce Brown Acting Chair Nomoi CMA GM Nomoi CMA
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 8
bull Resolution 7812
That the NCMA Board accept the PROs Report Carried
120 General Business
AChair noted that he had been contacted by Jeff Austin (ex Board Member) seeking a NCMA Board representative at the upcoming Great Artesian Basin (GAB) Meeting in Moree on 180612
bull Resolution 7813
That the NCMA Board endorses Hugh Barrett as the Namoi CMA representative at all future GAB Meetings
Carried
Adam Marshall advised he would be unavailable to attend the NCMA June Board Meeting on 250612 as he would be presenting at the 41
h Gunnedah Coal amp Energy Conference in Newcastle
bull Resolution 7813
That Adam Marshall be granted leave of absence from the June Board Meeting Carried
130 Next Board Meeting Date
Next Board Meeting to be held in the Boardroom NCMA Offices Gunnedah on 25 June 2012
---~ Meeting closed at 200pm ~ ~
ltmiddot~ C- Brian Tomalin Bruce Brown Acting Chair Nomoi CMA GM Nomoi CMA
Minutes of Namoi Catchment Management Authority- Meeting 78 280512 Page 8
