The event was the culmination of two years’ work to update the 2007 Tarras Community Plan.
Two residents’ surveys drew 75 and 37 responses respectively, and two workshops were attended by a total of 48 people, so the small number at the event was not a concern, Mrs Williams said.
"The plan really reflects the community’s wishes. That’s the important part ... It was a great conversation. And I think they really responded well to [new chief executive] Peter Kelly being there," she said.
The plan would also be distributed over the next few weeks and is also on the council’s website.
The next steps are to put in place several action plans addressing the natural environment, the community, local economy, infrastructure, and planning frameworks.
The plan also sets out a goal for improving communication with the Central Otago District Council, so the Tarras community can have "more control over its own destiny".
The meeting also discussed setting up a Tarras Response Group to plan and prepare for emergencies and civil defence situations.
Mrs Williams said the critical message was to get to know neighbours and what resources were needed in an emergency.
"There was a great conversation around that, too," she said.
