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Minutes Council Meeting MAROONDAH CITY COUNCIL Monday 18 May 2015
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Minutes of the Council Meeting held in the Council Chamber, Braeside Avenue, Ringwood, on Monday 18 May 2015 at 7:30 PM.
PRESENT
Cr Christina Gleeson Arrabri Ward
Cr Nora Lamont Mullum Ward
Cr Samantha Marks Mullum Ward
Cr Les Willmott, JP Wyreena Ward
Cr Liam Fitzgerald Wyreena Ward
Cr Rob Steane Wyreena Ward
Steve Kozlowski Chief Executive Officer
Marianne Di Giallonardo Director Corporate Services
Andrew Fuaux Acting Director Planning & Community
Trevor Welsh Director Operations, Infrastructure & Leisure
Stephen Onans Team Leader Governance
The CEO, in the absence of the Mayor, called for nominations for Acting Chairman.
Cr Steane nominated Cr Willmott.
Cr Willmott accepted the nomination.
There being no further nominations, Cr Willmott was declared elected and took the chair.
The prayer was read by Rev Noel Morley, Ringwood Church of Christ.
The Acknowledgement of Country was read by Cr Willmott.
Apologies
Cr Tony Dib, JP (Mayor) Arrabri Ward (Leave of Absence)
Cr Mary-Anne Lowe Mullum Ward (Leave of Absence)
Cr Natalie Thomas Arrabri Ward
Phil Turner Director Planning & Community
Declaration of Interests
Nil
Confirmation of MinuTes
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Moved Cr Lamont, Seconded Cr Fitzgerald 48/15 That the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Monday, 27 April 2015 AND the Special Council Meeting held on Monday, 11 May 2015 be confirmed.
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Nil
Officers’ Reports
Attendance Reports
Cr Tony Dib (Mayor) (submitted prior to the meeting)
29 Apr Media Briefing
02 May Ringwood Cricket Club Presentation Night
02 May United Australian Lebanese Movement Annual Dinner
05 May Meeting with resident re planning issues
06 May Audit and Risk Advisory Committee Meeting
06 May Australian Citizenship Ceremony
07 May Eastern FM Radio Broadcast
08 May Eastern Region Mayors & CEOs Meeting
09 May ‘Pink Day 2015’ supporting Breast Cancer run by Melbourne East Netball Association
09 May Glen Park Community Centre Mother's Day Event
09 May Meeting with Michael Sukkar & visitor from Lebanon
11 May Glen Park Community Centre Annual General Meeting
11 May Youth Voice for Peace (Remembrance Day) Meeting
12 May Funding announcement by The Hon Luke Donnellan, Minister for Roads & Safety for the Intersection of Maroondah Highway, Oban and Old Lilydale Roads,
13 May Media Briefing
13 May Community Volunteer Luncheon at Karralyka
14 May International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia Flag Raising Ceremony
16 May Funding announcement by Prime Minister Tony Abbott, for Realm held at Council offices
Cr Mary-Anne Lowe (Submitted prior to the meeting)
24 Mar North Ringwood Community House Annual General Meeting
24 Mar Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau Committee meeting
24 Mar Ringwood Chamber of Commerce Golf Day Barbecue
24 Mar Meeting with resident at North Ringwood
25-28 Mar Australian Local Govt Women’s Association National Conference 2015
29 Mar 49th Ringwood Highland Games
09 Apr North Ringwood Football Club 2015 Season Launch
11 Apr Heathmont Football Club ‘Cystic Fibrosis Round & Luncheon’
13 Apr Library Tour with Cr Meg Downie, Manningham City Council
13 Apr Briefing on the Ringwood U3A & Nth Ringwood Senior Citizens re: tenancy issues
14 Apr Roadsafe Eastern Metro Inc meeting
14 Apr Official launch of Ringwood Miners Trail at Ringwood Lake
14 Apr Lionsbrae Maintenance of Certification Meeting
16 Apr The Hon Jamie Briggs, Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development visit to Kevin Pratt Pavilion work sites
16 Apr Maroondah Youth Awards
22 Apr Maroondah Schools ANZAC Day Service
22 Apr East Ringwood Community Hub - Design Meeting
23 Apr Official opening of Norwood Family & Children's Centre with Mayor and The Hon Jenny Mikakos, State Minister for Families and Children and Minister for Youth Affairs
23 Apr Parkwood Users Meeting
23 Apr Meeting with U3A at Parkwood
25 Apr Ringwood RSL ANZAC Dawn Service
28 Apr Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau Committee Meeting
02 May Ladies Day Fundraiser for Croydon Junior Football Club
06 May Australian Citizenship Ceremony
08 May Young Leaders Presentation Evening at EV’s Youth Centre
11 May Youth Voice for Peace Meeting
12 May Funding announcement for Intersection of Maroondah Highway, Oban and Old Lilydale Roads
13 May Community Volunteer Luncheon - Karralyka
13 May Meeting with Penumbra Centre
13 May Eastern Volunteers ‘National Volunteering Week 2015’ Celebration
14 May International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia Flag Raising Ceremony
15 May Meeting with Yarrunga Committee of Management
15 May Maroondah Citizens Advice Bureau Committee meeting
16 May Funding announcement by Prime Minister Tony Abbott, for Realm held at Council offices
Cr Liam Fitzgerald
29 Apr Maroondah All Inclusive Festival Meeting
06 May Ringwood Spiders Training Night followed by an Understanding Alcohol Session, Jubilee Park
06 May Australian Citizenship Ceremony
07 May Young Leaders Presentation Evening at EV’s Youth Centre
14 May Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee Meeting
Cr Christina Gleeson
09 May Glen Park Community Centre Mother’s Day Lunch
Cr Nora Lamont
08 May Young Leaders Presentation Evening at EV’s Youth Centre
11 May Maroondah World Suicide Prevention Day - Event Planning
13 May Eastern Volunteers ‘National Volunteering Week 2015’ Celebration
14 May International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia Flag Raising Ceremony
16 May Funding announcement by Prime Minister Tony Abbott, for Realm held at Council offices
Cr Samantha Marks
05 May Maroondah Environment Advisory Committee meeting
13 May Community Volunteer luncheon at Karralyka
13 May Eastern Volunteers ‘National Volunteering Week 2015’ Celebration
Cr Rob Steane
28 Apr Meeting with business owner in relation to Maroondah Foundation donation
29 Apr -
04 May National Local Drug & Alcohol Advisory Committee Conference
06 May Australian Citizenship Ceremony
08 May Young Leaders Presentation Evening at EV’s Youth Centre
14 May International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia Flag Raising Ceremony
16 May Funding announcement by Prime Minister Tony Abbott, for Realm held at Council offices
Cr Les Willmott
29 Apr Metro Waste Board CEO Review Meeting
29 Apr Metro Waste Board Meeting
05 May Maroondah Environment Advisory Committee Meeting
06 May Audit & Risk Advisory Committee Meeting
11 May Wyreena Ward Meeting – Croydon Connects
11 May Youth Voice for Peace Meeting
13 May Community Volunteer Luncheon at Karralyka
13 May Metropolitan East MAV Reps, Mayors & CEO's Session
14 May Metro Waste Board CEO Review Meeting
14 May Metropolitan Waste & Resource Recovery Group Audit, Finance & Risk Management Meeting
15 May Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) State Council
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Moved Cr Steane, Seconded Cr Marks 49/15 THAT COUNCIL RECEIVES AND NOTES THE REPORTS AS PRESENTED BY COUNCILLORS |
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Councillors who spoke to the motion – Crs Lamont & Steane
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Moved Cr Lamont, Seconded Cr Gleeson 50/15 THAT COUNCIL RECEIVES AND NOTES THE PUBLIC RECORD OF THE ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS BRIEFINGS HELD 27 APRIL AND 4 may 2015
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Moved Cr Steane, Seconded Cr Gleeson 51/15 THAT COUNCIL RECEIVES AND NOTES THE MINUTES OF THE NATIONAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT DRUG & ALCOHOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD 24-25 SEPTEMBER 2014 |
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Maroondah City Council Submission to the Essential Services Commission's Local Government - Rates Capping and Variation Framework COnsultation Paper April 2015 ITEM 4 |
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Moved Cr Fitzgerald, Seconded Cr Marks 52/15 That COUNCIL ENDORSE THE SEPARATELY CIRCULATED SUBMISSION TO THE ESSENTIAL SERVICES COMMISSION ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT – RATES CAPPING & VARIATION FRAMEWORK CONSULTATION PAPER APRIL 2015. |
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Maroondah advocates for the
unfreezing of the Financial |
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Moved Cr Steane, Seconded Cr Gleeson 53/15 THAT COUNCIL WRITES TO
1. THE MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA AND AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ASSOCIATION SEEKING THEIR ADVOCACY TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REINTRODUCE INDEXATION TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS PROVIDED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND
2. ALL FEDERAL MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT IN MAROONDAH TO ADVOCATE ON COUNCIL’S BEHALF
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Moved Cr Lamont, Seconded Cr Marks 54/15 That COUNCIL RECEIVES AND NOTES THE REPORT FROM THE AUDIT & RISK ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY 6 MAY 2015 |
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Moved Cr Gleeson, Seconded Cr Fitzgerald 55/15 THAT COUNCIL RECEIVES AND NOTES THE REPORT ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AGAINST BUDGET FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDING 31 MARCH 2015 |
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'Dexter's Bush', rear 46-48 Dickasons Road, Heathmont ITEM 8 |
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Moved Cr Lamont, Seconded Cr Marks 56/15 That COUNCIL AGREES TO THE OFFER FROM TRUST FOR NATURE TO TRANSFER TO COUNCIL THE LAND KNOWN AS DEXTER’S BUSH |
ACTING Director Planning & Community
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Maroondah City Council submission
to the Royal Commission |
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Moved Cr Lamont, Seconded Cr Gleeson 57/15 that Council endorses the submission to the royal commission into family violence as attached to this report |
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Councillors who spoke to the motion – Cr Lamont
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Moved Cr Steane, Seconded Cr Marks 58/15 That council signs and seals LETTERS IN RECOGNITION OF: 1. THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE GIVEN BY: maureen Houston Elaine matthews crAIg pratt
2. twenty YEARS OF SERVICE GIVEN BY: Brenda biggs Timothy cocks alison day julie euinton ian fossey vivienne fraser Denise parks mary parks archana saraswat melina van der weerd-arceo vita yeung 3. ten YEARS OF SERVICE GIVEN BY: michael arhontis lois britton fiona burridge robyn caton shane cook sheryl cook roberta coucher sunita dale clare d’arcy-evans lisa davis jason frankish anita graham angela harris penelope hickleton ian holder kim ladiges ronald loncar jennifer lowrie cheryl marshall kathleen merry stephen neil sharyn paspa robert sampson adrian smith lisa sparkes mary staiff debra styles pamela sumner sharryn toull roxanne white marianne di giallonardo rebecca pietrzykowskI
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motions to review
Nil
Late Item
Nil
Requests / Leave of Absence
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Moved Cr Marks, Seconded Cr Lamont 59/15 That council grants leave of absence to cr mary-anne lowe for this meeting
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The open forum closed at 7:53pm.
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