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Council Meeting Minutes Monday 27 April 2026
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Council Meeting Minutes Monday 27 April 2026
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Council Meeting MINUTES 0 27 April 2026
Minutes of the Council Meeting held in the Council Chamber on Monday 27 April 2026 at 7:30pm.
PRESENT
Cr Linda Hancock (Mayor) Wonga Ward
Cr Paul Macdonald (Depuy Mayor) Tarralla Ward
Cr Chris Jones Barngeong Ward
Cr Catherine Gordon Bungalook Ward
Cr Claire Rex Jubilee Ward
Cr Nathaniel Henderson McAlpin Ward
Cr Daniella Heatherich Wicklow Ward
Cr Kylie Spears Wombolano Ward
Cr Rob Steane OAM Yarrunga Ward
Steve Kozlowski Chief Executive Officer
Tony Rocca Director Corporate
Adam Todorov Director Assets & Leisure
Andrew Fuaux Director City Growth & Precincts
Marianne Di Giallonardo Director Community
Joanne Ellis Governance Officer
Dan Glass Multimedia Officer
The Mayor, Cr Hancock, welcomed all to the 27 April 2026 Council meeting.
The Chief Executive Officer read the following Statement of Recording -
“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.”
A prayer was read by Adnrew Harris, Senior Pastor, Croydon Hills Baptist Church
The Councillor Pledge was read by the Mayor.
The Acknowledgement of Country was read by the Mayor.
The Mayor, Cr Hancock, acknowledged ANZAC Day that was held on 25 April 2026.
Apologies
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Declaration of Interests
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Confirmation of MinuTes
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Moved Cr Steane OAM, Seconded Cr Spears 19/26 That the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Monday 16 March 2026 be confirmed. |
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
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Officers’ Reports
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Moved Cr Jones, Seconded Cr Gordon 20/26 That COUNCIL RECEIVES AND NOTES THE REPORTS AS PRESENTED BY COUNCILLORS |
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Councillors who spoke to the motion - Crs Steane, Spears, Heatherich, Henderson, Rex, Gordon, Jones, Macdonald and Hancock. |
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Moved Cr Spears, Seconded Cr Jones 21/26 That CR HANCOCK BE GRANTED AN EXTENSION OF TIME |
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Cr Hancock (Mayor)
17/03 Maroondah Youth Wellbeing Advocates Meeting 18/03 Your Library - Board Planning Day Meeting 19/03 Municipal Association of Victoria Mayors Institute Forum - Leading Healthy Communities: Mayoral Leadership & Legacy 20/03 Eastern Region Group of Councils Meeting 20/03 Maroondah Interfaith Network - Harmony Day Celebration 22/03 Croydon Hills Baptist Church - 20 Year Anniversary of our Karen Community Event 25/03 University of the Third Age Croydon Annual General Meeting 26/03 Maroondah Exhibition launch: Golden Offerings, Aeroplane Jelly and a Dragon’s Tale: Karima Baadilla, Pia Johnson and Janelle Low 31/03 Glen Park Community Centre Annual General Meeting 01/04 Croydon Hills Primary School Visit 02/04 Eastern Region Group of Councils Briefing of Members of Parliament Meeting 08/04 Yarrunga Community Centre Annual General Meeting 08/04 Your Library Chief Executive Office Remuneration Committee - Appointment of Chair & Process Discussion Meeting 09/04 Maroondah Exhibition Launch "May We” & “the resonance of place - the Japan Suite" 10/04 Karralyka Event 15/04 Ringwood East Seniors Club Meeting 15/04 Ringwood Spiders 2026 Jumper Presentation Event 16/04 ABC Radio - Meet the Mayor with Raf Epstein 17/04 Ringwood District Cricket Association 2025/26 Senior Men's Presentation Night Event 18/04 Maroondah Volleyball Annual ANZAC Service Event 18/04 Croydon City Soccer Club Senior Men’s Season Launch Event 19/04 Ringwood RSL Annual ANZAC Sunday March 21/04 Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee meeting 21/04 Girl Guides Maroondah Olave Baden-Powell Presentation Event 22/04 Heathmont College School Visit to Maroondah City Council 22/04 Ringwood Historical Society meeting 25/04 Ringwood RSL ANZAC Day Dawn Service 25/04 Croydon City Soccer Club Season Senior Women’s Launch Event 27/04 Meeting with Nick McGowan MP and Ringwood Basketball
Cr Macdonald (Deputy Mayor)
19/03 Municipal Association of Victoria Mayors Institute Forum - Leading Healthy Communities: Mayoral Leadership & Legacy 22/03 Celebrate Maroondah Dogs Day Out Event 25/03 University of the Third Age Croydon Annual General Meeting 26/03 Meeting with Parasport Support 31/03 Glen Park Community Centre Annual General Meeting 02/04 Launch of Annual Maroondah Volleyball Good Friday Tournament and Family Fun Day Event 09/04 Maroondah Exhibition Launch "May We” & “the resonance of place - the Japan Suite" 22/04 Maroondah Arts Advisory Committee Meeting 23/04 Meeting with Croydon Resident 25/04 Croydon RSL ANZAC Day Dawn Service
Cr Jones
22/03 Celebrate Maroondah Dogs Day Out Event 25/03 University of the Third Age Croydon Annual General Meeting 31/03 Glen Park Community Centre Annual General Meeting 02/04 Eastern FM broadcast 02/04 Launch of Annual Maroondah Volleyball Good Friday Tournament and Family Fun Day Event 04/04 2026 Chin Community Victoria Community Clubs Victoria Education Awards Event 08/04 Yarrunga Annual General Meeting 15/04 Planning Consultation Meeting M/2025/980 49 Holloway Road, Croydon North 16/04 Free from Family Violence - Seen Safe Supported Launch Event 18/04 Maroondah Volleyball Annual ANZAC Service Event 19/04 Croydon RSL ANZAC Day March and Service 25/04 Croydon RSL ANZAC Day Dawn Service 26/04 Croydon North Kindergarten's 70th Anniversary Event Cr Gordon
17/03 Meeting with Heathmont Historical Group 26/03 Meeting with Parasport Support 09/04 Australian Local Government Women’s Association Online - Election Winning Tips and Tricks! 16/04 Free from Family Violence - Seen Safe Supported Launch Event 18/04 Maroondah Volleyball Annual ANZAC Service Event 19/04 Croydon RSL ANZAC Day March and Service 21/04 Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee Meeting 22/04 Meeting with Satria at Realm 22/04 Planning Consultation Meeting - 15-17 Chandlers Lane, Kilsyth South 24/04 Meeting with Winchester Drive Resident 25/04 Croydon RSL ANZAC Day Dawn Service
Cr Rex
18/03 Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Committee Meeting 22/03 Celebrate Maroondah Dogs Day Out Event 31/03 Planning Consultation Meeting 142 Wantirna Road, Ringwood 02/04 Launch of Annual Maroondah Volleyball Good Friday Tournament and Family Fun Day Event 03/04 Good Friday - Church at Ringwood Salvos Event 05/04 Easter Sunday Church - Heathmont Presbyterian Service 09/04 Maroondah Exhibition Launch "May We & making place - the Japan Suite" 15/04 Orange Door Croydon Tour 15/04 Ringwood Spiders Jumper Presentation Event 18/04 Maroondah Volleyball Annual ANZAC Service 25/04 Ringwood RSL ANZAC Day Dawn Service 26/04 Heathmont Tennis Club Open Day
Cr Henderson
22/03 Celebrate Maroondah Dogs Day Out Event 25/03 Metropolitan Traffic Education Centre Board Meeting 26/03 Maroondah Exhibition launch: Golden Offerings, Aeroplane Jelly and a Dragon’s Tale: Karima Baadilla, Pia Johnson and Janelle Low 02/04 Launch of Annual Maroondah Volleyball Good Friday Tournament and Family Fun Day Event 09/04 Exhibition Launch "May We” & “the resonance of place - the Japan Suite" 18/04 North Ringwood Football Club - First Home Game Presentation Event 19/04 Ringwood RSL Annual ANZAC Sunday March 21/04 Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee Meeting 22/04 Maroondah Arts Advisory Committee Meeting 25/04 Ringwood RSL ANZAC Day Dawn Service 27/04 David Hodgett MP and Metropolitan Traffic Education Centre Meeting
Cr Heatherich
17/03 Karralyka Event 18/03 Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Committee Meeting 18/03 Meeting with Croydon Men’s Shed 18/03 Meeting with Croydon Football Club President 22/03 Celebrate Maroondah Dogs Day Out Event |
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30/03 Planning Consultation Meeting M/2025/867 - 11 Lindisfarne Avenue, Croydon 04/04 2026 Chin Community Victoria Community Clubs Victoria Education Awards Event 15/04 Orange Door Croydon Tour 16/04 Free from Family Violence - Seen Safe Supported Launch Event 19/04 Croydon RSL ANZAC Day March and Service 25/04 Croydon RSL ANZAC Day Dawn Service
Cr Spears
17/03 Australian Local Government Women's Association National Executive Team Meeting 18/03 Your Library - Board Planning Day Meeting 19/03 Australian Local Government Women’s Association National Board Meeting 20/03 Eastern Region Group of Councils Meeting 23/03 Australian Local Government Women’s Association 75th Bold Beginnings Panel Meeting 24/03 Australian Local Government Women’s Association National Executive Team Meeting - 75th Conference 24/03 Australian Local Government Women’s Association 75th Conference Panel Briefing Bold Beginnings Meeting 24/03 Australian Local Government Women’s Association Finance Meeting 26/03 Your Library - Chief Executive Officer Meeting 26/03 Your Library - Audit and Risk Committee Meeting 26/03 Maroondah Exhibition launch: Golden Offerings, Aeroplane Jelly and a Dragon’s Tale: Karima Baadilla, Pia Johnson and Janelle Low 30/03 Meeting with the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal 31/03 Australian Local Government Women’s Association National Executive Team Meeting 02/04 Eastern Region Group of Councils Briefing of Members of Parliament Meeting 02/04 Australian Local Government Women’s Association Victoria Committee Meeting 09/04 Australian Local Government Women’s Association National Executive Team Meeting 09/04 Australian Local Government Women’s Association New Women on Boards Panel Briefing Meeting 09/04 Australian Local Government Women’s Association Online Seminar - Election Winning Tips and Tricks! 10/04 Your Library Chief Executive Officer Catch up Meeting 13/04 Australian Local Government Women’s Association Executive Meeting 13/04 Australian Local Government Women’s Association President & Victoria President Meeting 14/04 Australian Local Government Women’s Association National Executive Team Meeting 14/04 Australian Local Government Women’s Association President & New South Wales President Meeting 16/04 Your Library Knox Draft Budget Discussion Meeting 16/04 Research Project on Gendered Political Incivility Seminar 19/04 Ringwood RSL Annual ANZAC Sunday March 21/04 Australian Local Government Women’s Association National Executive Team Meeting - 75th Conference 21/04 Australian Local Government Women’s Association and Northern Beaches Meeting 21/04 Australian Local Government Women’s Association Northern Territory Branch Establishment Follow Up Meeting 22/04 Maroondah Arts Advisory Committee Meeting 25/04 Ringwood RSL ANZAC Day Dawn Service
Cr Steane
18/03 Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Committee Meeting 19/03 Hungry 4 Success Retail Graduation Event 25/03 University of the Third Age Croydon Annual General Meeting 26/03 Maroondah Exhibition Launch: Golden Offerings, Aeroplane Jelly and a Dragon’s Tale: Karima Baadilla, Pia Johnson and Janelle Low 09/04 Maroondah Exhibition Launch "May We” & “the resonance of place - the Japan Suite" 10/04 Karralyka Event 15/04 Orange Door Croydon Tour 19/04 Croydon RSL ANZAC Day March and Service
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Moved Cr Rex, Seconded Cr Heatherich 22/26 That COUNCIL RECEIVES AND NOTES THE PUBLIC RECORD OF THE COUNCILLOR BRIEFINGS HELD ON 16 MARCH 2026, 27-29 MARCH 2026 AND 13 APRIL 2026 |
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Councillors who spoke to the motion - Cr Henderson |
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Moved Cr Spears, Seconded Cr Henderson 23/26 That COUNCIL RECEIVES AND NOTES MINUTES OF the following bodies 1. MAROONDAH BUSINESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON 26 FEBRUARY 2026 2. MAROONDAH ARTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON 4 MARCH 2026 3. MAROONDAH LIVEABILITY, SAFETY AND AMENITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE HELD ON 18 MARCH 2026 |
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Councillors who spoke to the motion - Crs Spears, Henderson and Rex |
Director City Growth & Precincts
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Adoption of the Creative Maroondah Strategy 2026-2030 ITEM 1 |
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Moved Cr Henderson, Seconded Cr Jones 24/26 That council adopt the creative maroondah strategy 2026-2030. |
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Councillors who spoke to the motion - Crs Jones, Spears and Macdonald |
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Moved Cr Gordon, Seconded Cr Jones 25/26 That COUNCIL ADOPTS THE CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLAN 2026-2031. |
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Councillors who spoke to the motion - Crs Jones, Steane, Rex, Macdonald and Heatherich |
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Moved Cr Steane OAM, Seconded Cr Spears 26/26 That CR jones BE GRANTED AN EXTENSION OF TIME |
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Moved Cr Macdonald, Seconded Cr Henderson 27/26 That CR heatherich BE GRANTED AN EXTENSION OF TIME |
documents for sealing
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motions to review
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Late ItemS
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Requests FOR Leave of Absence
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In Camera
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Moved Cr Macdonald, Seconded Cr Spears 28/26 THAT THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BE DEALT WITH IN CAMERA PURSUANT TO S66(1) AND S66(2)(A) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2020, BECAUSE THE REPORTS CONTAIN INFORMATION THAT IS CONFIDENTIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH S3(1) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2020. Director Assets & Leisure Item 1 Tender Evaluation Report - Contract 21103 Design & Construction of Bowling Green Canopy Reason: This report contains Council business information, being information that would prejudice the Council's position in commercial negotiations if prematurely released. This information is confidential in accordance with s3(1)(a) of the Act. This ground is applied because the information, if publicly released at the time, is likely to be inappropriately detrimental to the Council or any person. |
Council resolved that the following decisions be reflected in the minutes of the Open Forum.
Director Assets & Leisure
The open forum closed at 8:35pm.
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