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Minutes

Council Meeting

MAROONDAH CITY COUNCIL

Monday

18 November 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Council Meeting MINUTES                            0                                          18 November 2019

 

 

Minutes of the Council Meeting held in the Council Chamber, Braeside Avenue, Ringwood, on Monday 18 November 2019 at 7:30pm.

 

 

PRESENT

Cr Mike Symon (Mayor)                Mullum Ward

Cr Marijke Graham (Deputy Mayor) Wyreena Ward

Cr Tony Dib, OAM JP                 Arrabri Ward

Cr Kylie Spears                           Arrabri Ward

Cr Paul Macdonald                     Arrabri Ward

Cr Rob Steane                            Wyreena Ward

Cr Tasa Damante                       Wyreena Ward

 

Steve Kozlowski                         Chief Executive Officer

Marianne Di Giallonardo             Director Corporate Services

Phil Turner                                  Director Strategy & Community

Adam Todorov                            Director Operations, Assets & Leisure

Andrew Fuaux                            Director Development & Amenity

Chloe Messerle                           Governance Officer

 

 

The Chief Executive Officer read the following Statement of Recording -

 

“Ladies & Gentlemen - Please note that this meeting is being recorded and streamed live on the internet. All care is taken to maintain your privacy; however, as a visitor in the public gallery, your presence may be recorded.”

 

The prayer was read by Senior Minister Kaye Reid, Ringwood Church of Christ.

 

The Acknowledgement of Country was read by the Mayor.

 

Apologies

                   Cr Nora Lamont                              Mullum Ward

                   Cr Samantha Mazzuchelli               Mullum Ward

 

Declaration of Interests

Nil


 

Confirmation of MinuTes

Moved Cr Spears, Seconded Cr Dib                                                                    155/19

That the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Monday, 21 October 2019 be confirmed.

Carried

 

Moved Cr Spears, Seconded Cr Dib                                                                    156/19

That the minutes of the Statutory Council Meeting held on Wednesday, 13 November 2019 be confirmed.

Carried

PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

Nil

Officers’ Reports

 

Director Corporate Services

 

Attendance Report                                                                                                  ITEM 1

Moved Cr Graham, Seconded Cr Spears                                                          157/19

 

That COUNCIL RECEIVES AND NOTES THE REPORTS AS PRESENTED BY

COUNCILLORS

 

Carried

Councillors who spoke to their reports - Cr Symon, Damante, Dib, Macdonald, Spears, Steane and Graham

 

Cr Symon (Cr Symon was elected Mayor on the 13 November 2019 Statutory Council Meeting)

 

22-25/10     Internationals Cities Town Centres and Communities (ICTC) Conference

29/10          Melbourne Water Consultation ‘Reimaging Tarralla Creek’ Project

30/10          ‘Maroondah Business Awards’ Event, Karralyka

31/10          Jubilee Park Enhancement Plan Meeting

01/11          The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) Board Meeting

08/11          Maroondah Advocacy Projects Meeting with The Hon Shaun Leane MP, Member for Eastern Metropolitan Region

09/11          Ringwood Diving Club 33rd Annual General Meeting and Presentation Day

10/11          Maroondah City Council, 408 Squadron & 4 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets Event ‘Freedom of Entry to the City’ as part of Maroondah Festival

10/11          Maroondah Festival at Town Park, Croydon

11/11          Ringwood RSL Sub Branch ‘Remembrance Day Service’

12/11          Karralyka Theatre 2020 Season Launch Event

13/11          Maroondah Audit & Risk Advisory Committee Meeting

13/11          Statutory Council Meeting, Maroondah City Council

14/11          Metropolitan Local Government Waste Forum

18/11          Maroondah Foundation Annual General Meeting

 

Cr Damante

 

23/10          Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation Forum on ‘Gambling Harm’

30/10          ‘Maroondah Business Awards’ Event, Karralyka

01/11          Launch of New Public Artwork in Croydon ‘Spotted Marsh Frog Sculpture’ by Mr Ian Bracegirdle

02/11          Opening of Hughes Park Volleyball/Futsal Pitches

07/11          Advocacy Event - Victorian Labor Members of Parliament

10/11          Maroondah City Council, 408 Squadron & 4 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets Event ‘Freedom of Entry to the City’ as part of Maroondah Festival

10/11          Maroondah Festival at Town Park, Croydon

11/11          Croydon Returned Services League (RSL) Sub Branch ‘Remembrance Day                              Service’

12/11          Karralyka Theatre 2020 Season Launch Event

13/11          Statutory Council Meeting, Maroondah City Council

17/11          Maroondah Toy Library ‘Messy Play Day & 40th Birthday Party’

18/11          Discussion & Updated plans on Dog, off leash areas

18/11          Maroondah Foundation Annual General Meeting

 

 

Cr Dib

 

23/10          Eastern Regional Libraries (ERL) Corporation Forum on ‘Gambling Harm’

28/10          Planning Consultation Meeting: 24 Chandra Avenue, Kilsyth South

07/11          Advocacy Event - Victorian Labor Members of Parliament

10/11          Maroondah City Council, 408 Squadron & 4 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets Event ‘Freedom of Entry to the City’ as part of Maroondah Festival

11/11                   Maroondah Festival at Town Park, Croydon

11/11          Croydon Returned Services League (RSL) Sub Branch ‘Remembrance Day                              Service’

13/11          Statutory Council Meeting, Maroondah City Council

17/11          Heathmont Uniting Church - Service of Induction of New Minister

18/11          Maroondah Foundation Annual General Meeting

 

 

Cr Lamont

 

22-25/10     Internationals Cities Town Centres and Communities (ICTC) Conference

28/10          Maroondah Community Safety Committee Meeting

10/11          Maroondah City Council, 408 Squadron & 4 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets Event ‘Freedom of Entry to the City’ as part of Maroondah Festival

10/11          Maroondah Festival at Town Park, Croydon

11/11          Ringwood Returned Services League (RSL) Sub Branch ‘Remembrance Day                           Service’

11/11          Ringwood Street Speed Reduction, Community Consultation Meeting

13/11          Statutory Council Meeting, Maroondah City Council

14/11          2:20am Anvil Production


 

 

Cr Macdonald

 

25/10          Mayoral Ball 2019 (Manningham City Council)

28/10          Planning Consultation Meeting: 24 Chandra Avenue, Kilsyth South

30/10          ‘Maroondah Business Awards’ Event, Karralyka

31/10          Beating the bounds tour infrastructure sporting pavilions 31/10/19

01/11          Launch of New Public Artwork in Croydon ‘Spotted Marsh Frog Sculpture’ by Mr Ian Bracegirdle

06/11          Planning Consultation: 165-165A Canterbury Road, Heathmont

07/11          Advocacy Event - Victorian Labor Members of Parliament

07/11          Maroondah Voice

09/11          Affordable Housing Forum Event

10/11          Maroondah City Council, 408 Squadron plus 4 Wing and Australian Air Force Cadets Event ‘Freedom of Entry to the City’ as part of Maroondah Festival

10/11          Maroondah Festival at Town Park, Croydon

11/11          Croydon Returned Services League (RSL) Sub Branch ‘Remembrance Day                              Service’

12/11          Karralyka Theatre 2020 Season Launch Event

18/11          Maroondah Foundation Annual General Meeting

 

 

Cr Mazzuchelli

 

06/11          Communities of Wellbeing Meeting

11/11          Ringwood Street Speed Reduction, Community Consultation Meeting

13/11          Statutory Council Meeting, Maroondah City Council

 

 

Cr Spears (Cr Spears was Deputy Mayor until the Statutory Council Meeting held on the 13 November 2019)

 

22/10          Victorian Manufacturing Showcase 2019

22/10          ‘Art and Technology’ Exhibition at Ringwood Secondary College

23/10          Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation Forum on ‘Gambling Harm’

23/10          Eastfield Park Stakeholder Consultation Group meeting to discuss revised Master Plan

24/10          Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee (MDAC) - ‘Island’ Event

24/10          Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation Board Meeting

24/10          Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation Gender Equity Booklist Launch ‘Stories beyond Stereotypes

25/10          Eastern Regional Group (ERG) - Mayors, Councillors and CEO's Meeting

28/10          Planning Consultation Meeting: 24 Chandra Avenue, Kilsyth South

29/10          Eastern Volunteers Annual General Meeting

29/10          Meeting at Eastland regarding Maroondah Business Advisory Committee Group

29/10          Melbourne Water Consultation ‘Reimaging Tarralla Creek’ Project

30/10          ‘Maroondah Business Awards’ Event, Karralyka

31/10          Australian Small Business Improvement Group Program (ASBIG) Business                    Program Graduation Celebration

01/11          Launch of New Public Artwork in Croydon ‘Spotted Marsh Frog Sculpture’ by Mr Ian Bracegirdle

01/11          Meet Ms Pauline Potter Representative from Resilience Sailing, Mental Health

06/11          Planning Consultation: 165-165A Canterbury Road, Heathmont

07/11          Advocacy Event - Victorian Labour Members of Parliament

07/11          Meals on Wheels Meeting

07/11          Maroondah Arts Advisory Committee Meeting

10/11          Maroondah City Council, 408 Squadron & 4 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets Event ‘Freedom of Entry to the City’ as part of Maroondah Festival

10/11          Maroondah Festival at Town Park, Croydon

11/11          Croydon Returned Services League (RSL) Sub Branch ‘Remembrance Day                              Service’

11/11          Inner East Care Partnership International Speaker Ms Ashton Applewhite 'Every                     Age Counts'

12/11          Karralyka Theatre 2020 Season Launch Event

13/11          Meeting with EACH Kindergarten

13/11          Maroondah Community Assist Annual General Meeting

13/11          Statutory Council Meeting, Maroondah City Council

14/11          EACH Annual General Meeting 2019

18/11          Maroondah Foundation Annual General Meeting

 

Cr Spears tabled a ‘Junior Resident Submission’ relating to crossing the road safely and how they could do it. Cr Spears requested that Council Officers liaise with Wards Councillors with a view to preparing an appropriate written response to the students/Kindergarten.

 

Cr Steane (Cr Steane was Mayor until the Statutory Meeting on 13 November 2019)

 

22-25/10     Internationals Cities Town Centres and Communities (ICTC) Conference

29/10          Croydon Main Street Traders Association's Annual General Meeting

30/10          ‘Maroondah Business Awards’ Event, Karralyka

31/10          Safe Futures Foundation Family Violence Service Croydon North Annual                        General Meeting

07/11          Advocacy Event - Victorian Labor Members of Parliament

07/11          Eastern FM Radio

08/11          Maroondah Advocacy Projects Meeting with The Hon Shaun Leane MP, Member for Eastern Metropolitan Region

09/11          Ringwood Diving Club 33rd Annual General Meeting and Presentation Day

10/11          Maroondah City Council, 408 Squadron & 4 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets Event ‘Freedom of Entry to the City’ as part of Maroondah Festival

10/11          Maroondah Festival at Town Park, Croydon

11/11          Croydon Returned Services League (RSL) Sub Branch ‘Remembrance Day                              Service’

12/11          Karralyka Theatre 2020 Season Launch Event

13/11          Maroondah Audit & Risk Advisory Committee Meeting

13/11          Statutory Council Meeting, Maroondah City Council

14-15/11     Local Government Safe Cities Network (LGSCN) Event

18/11          Discussion & Updated plans on Dog, off leash areas

18/11          Maroondah Foundation Annual General Meeting

 

 

Cr Graham (Cr Graham was elected Deputy Mayor on the 13 November 2019 Statutory Council Meeting)

 

23/10          Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation Forum on ‘Gambling Harm’

24/10          Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation Gender Equity Booklist Launch ‘Stories beyond Stereotypes

28/10          Monash University Student Interview

29/10          Croydon Main Street Traders Association (CMSTA) Annual General Meeting

30/10          ‘Maroondah Business Awards’ Event, Karralyka

31/10          ‘Halloween at Wyreena’ Event at The Conservatory Café

01/11          Launch of New Public Artwork in Croydon ‘Spotted Marsh Frog Sculpture’ by Mr Ian Bracegirdle

06/11          Communities of Wellbeing Meeting

07/11          Advocacy Event - Victorian Labor Members of Parliament

07/11          Maroondah Arts Advisory Committee Meeting

10/11          Maroondah City Council, 408 Squadron & 4 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets Event ‘Freedom of Entry to the City’ as part of Maroondah Festival

10/11          Maroondah Festival at Town Park, Croydon

11/11          Croydon Returned Services League (RSL) Sub Branch ‘Remembrance Day                              Service’

12/11          Karralyka Theatre 2020 Season Launch Event

13/11          Statutory Council Meeting, Maroondah City Council

17/11          Maroondah Toy Library ‘Messy Play Day & 40th Birthday Party’

18/11          Maroondah Voice Workshop

18/11          Discussion & Updated plans on Dog, off leash areas

18/11          Maroondah Foundation Annual General Meeting

 

 

Reports of Assembly of Councillors                                                             ITEM 2

Moved Cr Steane, Seconded Cr Damante                                                         158/19

 

THAT COUNCIL RECEIVES AND NOTES THE PUBLIC RECORD OF THE ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS BRIEFINGS HELD ON 21 October 2019, 7 NOVEMBER 2019 and 11 november 2019

 

Carried

 

 

Councillor Representation Reports                                                              ITEM 3

Moved Cr Spears, Seconded Cr Graham                                                          159/19

 

That COUNCIL RECEIVES AND NOTES MINUTES OF the Maroondah ARTS advisory committee held on the 25 SEPTEMBER 2019

 

Carried

Councillors who spoke to the motion - Cr Spears

 

 

Discontinuance and Sale of Road and Reserve at 193

Dorset Road Croydon                                                                                             ITEM 4

Moved Cr Damante, Seconded Cr Steane                                                         160/19

1.       That council, acting under clause 3 of schedule 10 of the local government act 1989 (act), resolves that;

i.        having followed all the required statutory procedures pursuant to sections 207A and 223 of the act, pursuant to its power under clause 3 of schedule 10 of the act, having considered that there were no submissions received in response to the public notice , and being of the opinion that the road abutting 193 dorset road croydon, being part of the land contained in certificate of title volume 10171 and folio 287 (road) is no longer reasonably required for general public use, to discontinue the Road;

ii.       a notice pursuant to the provisions of clause 3(a) of schedule 10 of the act, is published in the victorian government gazette;

iii.      once discontinued, the road be transferred to the registered proprietor of the common property at 193 dorset road croydon (owner), for no less than the market value, plus other incidental costs in relation to the discontinuance and sale process;

iv.      the chief executive officer, or any person with the necessary delegation, sign any transfer of land and any other documents required to be signed in connection with the discontinuance of the road and its subsequent transfer to the owner; and

v.       The owner be required to consolidate the title of the road with the title of their property, within 6 months of the date of transfer of the discontinued road at the owner’s expense.

2.       that council, acting under section 189 of the act, resolves that;

i.        having followed all the required statutory procedures pursuant to sections 189, and 223 of the act, in relation to the  land contained in certificate of title volume 10171 folio 286 (land), and having considered that there were no submissions received in response to the public notice, the land be sold to the owner of the common property at 193 dorset road croydon (owner) for no less than the market value, plus other incidental costs in relation to the sale process;

ii.       Council apply for a planning permit pursuant to section 24a of the subdivision act 1988 (vic), to remove the reserve status from the land;

iii.      the chief executive officer, or any person with the necessary delegation, sign any transfer of land and any other documents required to be signed in connection with the sale of the land to the owner; and

iv.     the owner be required to consolidate the title of the land with the title of their property, within 6 months of the date of transfer of the land at the owner’s expense.

Carried

 


 

Financial Report: Three Months Ending September 2019                         ITEM 5

Moved Cr Dib, Seconded Cr Steane                                                                     161/19

 

That COUNCIL RECEIVES AND NOTES THE REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AGAINST BUDGET FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDING 30 SEPTEMBER 2019

 

Carried

Councillors who spoke to the motion - Cr Steane

 

 

Councillors Quarterly Expense and Reimbursement

Report - July to September 2019                                                                         ITEM 6

Moved Cr Graham, Seconded Cr Dib                                                                   162/19

 

That COUNCIL NOTES THE COUNCILLORS EXPENSE AND REIMBURSEMENT REPORT FOR JULY TO SEPTEMBER 2019

 

Carried

 

 

Audit and Risk Advisory Committee - Further Term

Appointment for Current Member                                                                    ITEM 7

Moved Cr Spears, Seconded Cr Steane                                                            163/19

 

THAT MR. MICHAEL ULBRICK BE APPOINTED AS AN INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR A FURTHER THREE YEAR TERM

 

Carried

Councillors who spoke to the motion - Cr Symon

 

 

Outcomes of Maroondah Motions to the Municipal

Association of Victoria State Council Meeting                                          ITEM 8

Moved Cr Dib, Seconded Cr Graham                                                                   164/19

 

THAT COUNCIL NOTES THE OVERWHELMING SUPPORT OF MOTIONS SUBMITTED BY COUNCIL THAT WERE THE SUBJECT OF CONSIDERATION AND DEBATE AT THE MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA STATE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON 18 OCTOBER 2019

 

Carried

Councillors who spoke to the motion - Cr Symon

 

 

Position of Deputy Mayor Policy 2019                                                              ITEM 9

Moved Cr Spears, Seconded Cr Damante                                                         165/19

Carried

RECOMMENDATION

 

That COUNCIL ADOPTS THE POSITION OF DEPUTY MAYOR POLICY 2019, AS REVISED AND ATTACHED TO THIS REPORT

 

Councillors who spoke to the motion - Cr Symon

 

 

Submission to the Victorian Local Government Rating

System Review                                                                                                           ITEM 10

Moved Cr Dib, Seconded Cr Graham                                                                   166/19

 

That Council notes the submission to this Victorian local government rating system review

 

Carried

 

 

Council Representation 2019/20                                                                        ITEM 11

Moved Cr Steane, Seconded Cr Dib                                                                     167/19

 

THAT COUNCIL:

 

1.      NOTES THAT THE MAYOR, CR SYMON, IS ABLE, AS EX-OFFICIO, TO ATTEND ANY OF THE BODIES/ADVISORY GROUPS WHERE HE IS NOT A SPECIFIC MEMBER AS A DELEGATE; AND

 

2.      MAKES THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS:

 

Internal Committees

 

ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CR SPEARS, CR GRAHAM AND CR SYMON AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ARTS Advisory Committee

 

AUDIT AND RISK ADVISORY COMMITTEE

THE MAYOR OF THE DAY AND CR SPEARS AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVES TO THE AUDIT AND RISK ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

DISABILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CR SPEARS AND CR DIB AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVES WITH THE PROGRAM MANAGER COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT AS SUBSTITUTE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE Disability Advisory Committee

 

 

MAROONDAH BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CR SPEARS, CR STEANE AND CR DAMANTE AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MAROONDAH BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

MAROONDAH Community Safety COMMITTEE

CR LAMONT, CR STEANE AND CR MACDONALD AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVES WITH THE COMMUNITY SAFETY OFFICER AS SUBSTITUTE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MAROONDAH Community Safety COMMITTEE

 

MAROONDAH PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY WELLBEING COMMITTEE

CR MAZZUCHELLI  AND CR DAMANTE AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVES WITH THE SOCIAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER AND PROGRAM MANAGER COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT AS SUBSTITUTE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MAROONDAH PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY WELLBEING COMMITTEE

 

MAROONDAH ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

CR MAZZUCHELLI, CR GRAHAM AND CR MACDONALD AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVES TO THE MAROONDAH ENVIRONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

 

Maroondah Age-friendly Cities & Communities Network

CR DIB CR LAMONT AND CR GRAHAM, AS COUNCIL'S AGE-FRIENDLY CHAMPIONS

 

VICTORIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT WOMEN’S CHARTER

CR MAZZUCHELLI, CR GRAHAM, CR SPEARS, CR LAMONT, CR DAMANTE AND THE DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVES/CHARTER CHAMPIONS

 

EXTERNAL COMMITTEES

 

EASTERN AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALLIANCE

CR DIB AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE WITH THE PROGRAM MANAGER COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT AND/OR MANAGER INTEGRATED PLANNING AS SUBSTITUTE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE EASTERN Affordable Housing Alliance

 

EASTERN ALLIANCE FOR GREENHOUSE ACTION

CR GRAHAM AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE WITH CR MACDONALD, THE DIRECTOR STRATEGY & COMMUNITY AND/OR MANAGER INTEGRATED PLANNING AS SUBSTITUTE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE EASTERN ALLIANCE FOR GREENHOUSE ACTION

 

EASTERN REGIONAL GROUP – MAYORS AND CEO’S

THE MAYOR OF THE DAY, THE DEPUTY MAYOR OF THE DAY AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVES AND CR SPEARS AS SUBSITUTE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE EASTERN REGIONAL GROUP – MAYORS AND CEO’S

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EASTERN REGIONAL LIBRARIES CORPORATION

CR SPEARS AND CR DMANATE  AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVES WITH

CR MCDONALD, IN ADDITION TO THE DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES (OR NOMINEE) AND MANAGER REVENUE, PROPERTY & CUSTOMER SERVICE AS SUBSTITUTE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE EASTERN REGIONAL LIBRARIES CORPORATION

 

EASTERN TRANSPORT COALITION

CR DAMANTE AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE WITH CR GRAHAM AND THE TRANSPORT & SUSTAINABILITY PLANNER AND/OR TEAM LEADER STRATEGIC PLANNING & SUSTAINABILITY AS SUBSTITUTE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE EASTERN TRANSPORT COALITION

 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT SAFE CITIES NETWORK

CR STEANE AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE WITH CR LAMONT AS SUBSTITUTE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT SAFE CITIES NETWORK

 

MAROONDAH – COMMUNITIES OF WELLBEING STEERING COMMITTEE

CR MAZZUCHELLI AND CR GRAHAM AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVES WITH THE MANAGER INTEGRATED PLANNING AS SUBSTITUTE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MAROONDAH – CITY OF WELLBEING STEERING COMMITTEE

 

METEC (METROPOLITAN TRAINING EDUCATION CENTRE INC.)

CR LAMONT AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE WITH CR MAZZUCHELLI AS SUBSTITUTE REPRESENTATIVE TO METEC

 

METROPOLITAN WASTE AND RESOURCE RECOVERY FORUM

CR SYMON AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE WITH THE DIRECTOR CORPORATE SERVICES, MANAGER FINANCE & GOVERNANCE, AND WASTE MANAGEMENT CO-ORDINATOR AS SUBSTITUTE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE METROPOLITAN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS’ WASTE FORUM

 

MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA STATE COUNCIL

CR SYMON AS COUNCIL'S REPRESENTATIVE WITH CR SPEARS AS SUBSTITUTE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA STATE COUNCIL

 

Carried

Councillors who spoke to the motion - Crs Steane & Macdonald

 


 

 

Audit & Risk Advisory Committee Report                                                      ITEM 12

Moved Cr Steane, Seconded Cr Spears                                                            168/19

 

That COUNCIL RECEIVES AND NOTES THE REPORT FROM THE AUDIT & RISK ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 13 NOVEMBER 2019

 

Carried

Councillors who spoke to the motion - Crs Steane and Macdonald

 

 

Director Operations, Assets & Leisure

 

Capital Works Report: First Quarter 2019/2020

Financial Year                                                                                                             ITEM 1

Moved Cr Spears, Seconded Cr Graham                                                          169/19

 

THAT COUNCIL RECEIVES AND NOTES THE REPORT ON THE STATUS OF THE CAPITAL WORKS PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD 1 JULY 2019 TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2019

 

Carried

Councillors who spoke to the motion - Cr Spears

 

Director Strategy & Community

 

Cr Spears declared a Conflict of Interest at 8:35pm and left the Council Chamber during the beginning of Item 1 - Maroondah Planning Scheme Amendment C116 Jubilee Park: Adoption.

 

Maroondah Planning Scheme Amendment C116 Jubilee

 Park: Adoption                                                                                                           ITEM 1

Moved Cr Dib, Seconded Cr Damante                                                                 170/19

 

That Council

Having prepared and exhibited Amendment c116 to the maroondah planning scheme under section 19 of the planning and Environment act 1987; and

having considered all submissions to amendment c116 under section 22 of the planning and environment act 1987; and

having considered the report and recommendations of the independent panel for amendment c116 under section 27 of the planning and environment act 1987; resolves to

1.       adopt amendment c116 to the maroondah planning scheme in    accordance with section 29 of the planning and environment act 1987 as contained in attachments 3; 4; 5; 6 and 7

2.       submit amendment c116 to the maroondah planning scheme, together with the prescribed information, to the minister for planning in accordance with section 31 of the planning and environment act 1987

3.       as part of its submission requesting approval of amendment c116 advise the minister for planning that council has accepted all of the Panel’S recommendations

4.       advise all subitters to amendment c116 that council has adopted the amendment

5.       That the exhibited amendment be amended in accordance with the panel recommendations, in particular, that the following changes to the proposed controls be incorporated into the amendment

i.        that the interim heritage overlays that currently apply to the properties identified in amendment C116 be replaced with the permanent heritage overay, with the exception of the following properties, which are recommended to be removed from the heritage overlay

-      remove Ho140 to the properties between 8-24 haig street (even numbers) ringwood

-      remove ho144 to 18 james street ringwood

ii.       apply the neighbourhood character overlay to the exhibited areas as well as the properties at 18 james street and 8-24 haig street (even numbers only)

iii.      abandon applying the neighbourhood residential zone schedule 5 at jubilee park until further strategic planning provides a more comprehensive strategic justification for the neighbourhood residential zone in this location

6.       should Council resolve to adopt amendment c116 and following an approval of amendment c116 by the minister, proceed to undertake the following

i.        revise the jubilee park study report to ensure consistency with the panel’s recommendations

ii.       upon completion of the revised jubilee park study report include the jubilee park study report as a background document to the maroondah planning scheme

 

Carried

Councillors who spoke to the motion - Cr Symon

 

 

Cr Spears returned to the Council Chamber at 8:37pm after the discussion regarding Maroondah Planning Scheme Amendment C116 Jubilee Park: Adoption had finished.

 

 

Council Plan 2017-2021 (Year 3: 2019/20) Priority Action

Progress Report - Quarter 1, 2019/20                                                               ITEM 2

Moved Cr Graham, Seconded Cr Damante                                                       171/19

 

That council notes progress made towards the delivery of 2019/20 priority actions identified in the counCil plan 2017-2021

 

Carried

 

 

Director Development & Amenity

 

MAV Submission - Environment Protection Act 1970 -

Legislative Reform                                                                                                   ITEM 1

Moved Cr Macdonald, Seconded Cr Graham                                                  172/19

 

That COuncil SUPPORTS THE SUBMISSION submitted by the municipal Association of victoria to the environment protection authority, on behalf of maroondah city council and other member councils, TO PROPOSED REFORMS TO THE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION ACT 1970

 

Carried

  

 

Documents for Sealing

 

Volunteer Years of Service Recognition                                                      ITEM 1

Moved Cr Spears, Seconded Cr Damante                                                         173/19

That council signs and seals the volunteer years of service award letters in recognition of:

45 Years of service given by:

·        PATRICIA GAME

·        FAY LAWN

40 Years of service given by:

·        fay lawn

·        margaret luff

30 Years of service given by:

·        graeme lorimer

·        Justin wilson

25 years of service given by:

·        pamela catling

·        lynette cheers

·        michael cheers

·        olwen jones

·        alan krahe

·        roger lord

·        robert luff

·                david pockett

·        rose pockett

·        lloyd smiley

·        olwyn smiley

·        therese starling

20 years of service given by:

·        malcolm alexander

·        barry clarris

·        theresa rodriguez

15 years of service given by:

·        pamela banfield

·        gwynedd davies

·        colin haslam

·        joyce hermon

·        shirley hoad

·        peter milford

·        suzanne mosley

·        ronald standford

·        ruth wilson

·        bernadette young

10 years of service given by:

·        lynette betts

·        ROBERT BRIGGS

·        MEREDITH BRIGGS

·        richard crompton

·        LISA FLEMING

·        winsome fox

·        margaret ryan

·        kevin southey

 

Carried

documents for sealing

Nil

motions to review

Nil

Late ItemS

Nil

Requests / Leave of Absence

Nil

In Camera

Moved Cr Dib, Seconded Cr Graham                                                               174/19

THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 89(2) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1989 COUNCIL RESOLVES TO MEET IN CAMERA AS THE MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED MAY PREJUDICE THE COUNCIL OR SOME OTHER PERSON.

 

Carried

 

 Council resolved that the following decisions be reflected in the minutes of the Open Forum.

Director Development & Amenity

 

Tender Evaluation Report – Contract 20938 Lincoln

Road Upgrades & Reconstruction (Stage 2)                                                 ITEM 1

THIS REPORT AND ALL DISCUSSIONS IN RELATION TO IT REMAINS CONFIDENTIAL AND THIS RESOLUTION REMAINS CONFIDENTIAL UNTIL THE EXECUTION OF THIS CONTRACT AT WHICH TIME THE RESOLUTION BE MADE PUBLIC

 

  

 

The open forum closed at 8:46pm.

 

 

Confirmed ……………………………………..

 

 

Date ……………………………………………