Lismore City Council's next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday night - May 14, from 6pm.
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On the agenda this month will be a range of issues, from re-establishing alcohol-free zones to awarding contracts.
On the agenda
Land transfer
Councillor Andrew Gordon has proposed that land known as Bellevue Park in Nimbin be transferred to the Nimbin A&I Society Inc at no cost.
Tree clearing at lookout
Councillor Big Rob will ask the council to include 'lookout tree pruning' in the 2024-2025 Operational Plan.
Cr Big Rob said: "Our lookouts are not fit for purpose. In fact, they are embarrassing in their current condition."
Back Alley Gallery change
Cr Rob also proposes the council hold a briefing to consider establishing an Aboriginal Back Alley Gallery to replace the current Back Alley Gallery.
Cr Rob said: "Every successful gallery changes their exhibitions from time to time. It is about time the Back Alley Gallery saw a major change to freshen things up in Lismore and actually attract some tourism."
Safer Cities art
Cr Rob will ask the council stop any spending on 'art' included in the grant funding deed for the Safer Cities: Her Way Project, and redirect the funds allocated to 'art' towards improving lighting and CCTV options.
The Manager of Destination and Economy said the program was funded by Transport for NSW to help to improve the perception of safety, and was identified for inclusion by the public during community consultation in conjunction with other initiatives such as lighting, wayfinding and CCTV.
CCTV
Councillor Rob will ask the council to hold a public briefing to review current policies and procedures relating to the reviewing and/or using of the council CCTV recordings, in an attempt to identify individuals involved in alleged crimes or for enforcement action purposes.
Rename lane
Cr Rob proposes the council consider renaming New England Lane to 'Florian Lane' - a one way road from Conway St to Carrington St.
He said a large section of the lane was once privately owned by the Volpato family - who still own the adjoining building to the west - and they had donated it to the council.
"A member of the Volpato family asked if the road could be renamed 'Florian Lane' in honour of his father. The Volpato family is a well-respected local family with considerable land holdings in the CBD."
Confidential
The council will also hear a number of matters confidentially, including tenders, a legal matter regarding Santin Quarry, and a review of the General Manager.
The public can watch the meeting in person, or watch via a live video feed on Facebook.
