Ordinary Meeting of Council Council Chambers, Service Centre 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe 19 May 2014 commencing at 7.45pm
MINUTES THE MAYOR’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE WURUNDJERI PEOPLE ......................... 3 PRESENT .............................................................................................................................. 3 APOLOGIES .......................................................................................................................... 3 LEAVE OF ABSENCE ........................................................................................................... 3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ............................................................................................. 3 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS ............................................................................................. 3 1. PETITIONS ...................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 McArthur Road, Ivanhoe East - Speed Limit Reduction .......................................... 4 2. PEOPLE – COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT ...................................... 5 2.1 Government funding for 15 hours of kindergarten ................................................... 5 3. PLANET – ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ......................................................... 5 Nil 4. PLACE – SUSTAINABLE AMENITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT................................ 6 4.1 Banyule Rights of Way Policy and Strategy ............................................................ 6 4.2 Review of the State Planning Policy Framework ..................................................... 6 4.3 Studley Road, Ivanhoe - Parking Restrictions ......................................................... 7 4.4 Livable Housing Project - Implementation and Evaluation Update .......................... 8 4.5 Public Safety Infrastructure Fund - A Safer Mall ...................................................... 9 4.6 Extension of Time to Planning Permit P626/2010 - 4 Gona Street, Heidelberg West ....................................................................................................................... 9 5. PARTICIPATION – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE ................... 10 5.1 Proposal to formally name the Right of Way bounded by Waterdale Road, Jellicoe and Beatty Streets, Ivanhoe ..................................................................... 10 5.2 School sites redevelopment project: Community engagement and advocacy update................................................................................................................... 11 5.3 Multicultural Advisory Committee - appointment of additional members ................ 11
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19 MAY 2014
6. PERFORMANCE - USE OUR RESOURCES WISELY .................................................. 12 6.1 Assembly of Councillors ........................................................................................ 12 7. SEALING OF DOCUMENTS ......................................................................................... 14 Nil 8. NOTICES OF MOTION .................................................................................................. 14 8.1 Bridge Linking Warringal Parklands with Banksia Park ......................................... 14 8.2 McCrae Road and Homewood Court, Rosanna - Traffic Concerns ....................... 15 9. GENERAL BUSINESS .................................................................................................. 15 9.1 Banyule Volunteers Night...................................................................................... 15 9.2 Behaviour at Public Meetings ................................................................................ 15 9.3 IDAHO Day ........................................................................................................... 16 10. URGENT BUSINESS..................................................................................................... 16 10.1 Financial Assistance Grants Annual Indexation Pause ......................................... 16 CLOSURE OF MEETING ..................................................................................................... 17
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MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
19 MAY 2014
EXTENSION OF PUBLIC FORUM (CO2014/122) Resolution That the Public Forum be extended until 7.55pm Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa
CARRIED
The Meeting opened at 7.55pm.
The Mayor’s Acknowledgement of the Wurundjeri People The Mayor read an acknowledgement of the traditional land owners, the Wurundjeri people.
Present Mayor Cr Craig Langdon, Cr Steven Briffa, Cr Wayne Phillips, Cr Mark Di Pasquale, Cr Rick Garotti, Cr Tom Melican, Cr Jenny Mulholland. Apologies Nil Leave of Absence Nil Confirmation of Minutes That the following Minutes be confirmed: Ordinary Meeting of Council held 5 May 2014 Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Tom Melican
CARRIED
Disclosure of Interests Nil
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19 MAY 2014
1. PETITIONS 1.1
MCARTHUR ROAD, IVANHOE EAST - SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION
Mr Dino Kalivas spoke on the item SUMMARY A petition with 80 signatures from residents of Ivanhoe East and surrounding areas has been received requesting the reduction of the speed limit on McArthur Road, Ivanhoe East, from 60 km/h to 50km/h. The petition prayer is as follows: ‘We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge the City of Banyule to support and approve the reduction of the speed limit in Mc Arthur Road Ivanhoe East.” A letter supporting the petition is provided as Attachment 1. Resolution (CO2014/123) That 1. 2.
3.
Council receives and notes the petition. Reducing the speed limit along McArthur Road, Ivanhoe East, and the visibility concerns at Veitch Street and McArthur Road be investigated and report back to Council at a future meeting. The primary petitioner is advised accordingly.
Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Tom Melican
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CARRIED
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2. PEOPLE – COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT 2.1
GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR 15 HOURS OF KINDERGARTEN
SUMMARY This report is to provide an update on the current funding commitment from the Commonwealth towards continued delivery of 15 hours of kindergarten. Resolution (CO2014/124) That Council: 1. 2.
Write to Federal and State Members of Parliament advocating for continued funding support in the continued delivery of 15 hours of kindergarten. Write to the affected Kindergarten committees to advise them of Councils proactive response.
Moved: Cr Mark Di Pasquale Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland
CARRIED
3. PLANET – ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Nil
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4. PLACE – SUSTAINABLE AMENITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT 4.1
BANYULE RIGHTS OF WAY POLICY AND STRATEGY
Mr Roger Fyfe spoke on the item SUMMARY Following the resolution of the Council meeting on 18 November 2013, the Draft Banyule Rights of Way Policy (the Policy) and Draft Banyule Rights of Way Strategy (the Strategy) were released for public consultation in December 2013, with consultation open for a three month period to 7 March 2014. Six submissions were received. The submissions have been considered and reflected in the Policy and Strategy. The purpose of the Policy is to clarify Council’s role with respect to, and facilitate the coordinated management of Rights of Way (and unused roads) within the City of Banyule. The Vision for the Policy is: To provide well-managed, safe and accessible Rights of Way throughout the City of Banyule that enhance the local and wider community wellbeing, while maintaining and creating new opportunities for pedestrians, cyclists, public safety and community amenity. The Strategy establishes the direction and identifies actions that will contribute to supporting decision making for Rights of Way across the municipality into the future. Resolution (CO2014/125) That the item be deferred to a future meeting. Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa
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REVIEW OF THE STATE PLANNING POLICY FRAMEWORK
SUMMARY To inform Council of the review and proposed changes to the State Planning Policy Framework and to provide a submission in response to the proposed changes. Resolution (CO2014/126) That Council: 1. 2.
Note the proposed Planning Policy Framework (Attachment 1) Approve the submission to the State Policy Planning Framework Review Advisory Committee (Attachment 2)
Moved: Cr Rick Garotti Seconded: Cr Tom Melican
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CARRIED
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19 MAY 2014
STUDLEY ROAD, IVANHOE - PARKING RESTRICTIONS
Mrs Kelly Tomis & Mr Greg Crawford spoke on the item SUMMARY Consistent with the Council resolution of 6 May 2013, an investigation has been undertaken to determine the level of on-street parking occurring along Studley Road, between Carn Avenue and Waldemar Road. Site inspections conducted between September 2013 and April 2014 demonstrated high levels of on-street parking. Residents have expressed concern about the extent of parking, with some supporting and others opposing the installation of parking restrictions. It is proposed that Council officers consult with residents about the possible installation of parking restrictions. Resolution (CO2014/127) That 1.
Council survey the residents of Studley Road, between Carn Avenue and Waldemar Road to determine the level of support for either 2-hour or 4-hour parking restrictions on the north side of the road, operating 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday and implement the restrictions subject to majority support following the survey and that a report be presented back to Council including the consideration of “Hockey Sticks�.
Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Tom Melican
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CARRIED
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4.4
19 MAY 2014
LIVABLE HOUSING PROJECT - IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION UPDATE
Cr Jenny Mulholland left the Chamber at 8:28pm. SUMMARY To provide a report detailing the implementation and evaluation of Council’s Livable Housing project. Since commencing implementation in April 2013, the Livable Housing Project has achieved a range of positive outcomes including:
Incorporation of liveable housing features in up to 25% (202 dwellings) of new multi dwelling applications. Successful engagement with development community including Council’s first Sustainable Housing forum attended by over 70 people. Capacity building within the Development Planning Team to sustain implementation of the project.
Resolution (CO2014/128) That Council note the: 1. 2.
Successful implementation of the Livable Housing Project to date and support its ongoing implementation and enhancement. Work of Council’s statutory planning officers who have successfully responded to and guided the implementation of this project through their existing statutory planning function.
Moved: Cr Rick Garotti Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland
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CARRIED
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19 MAY 2014
PUBLIC SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND - A SAFER MALL
Ms Beverley Moss spoke on the item. Cr Jenny Mulholland returned to the Chamber at 8:40pm. SUMMARY Council was recently successful in securing $229,227 from the State Government for the “A Safer Mall” project to implement a range of streetscape improvement works themed around community safety at the Bell Street Mall. Council has committed $62,500 to the project as match funding from the 2014/15 draft budget. Provided the draft budget is approved. Works will begin by February 2015 and are scheduled to be completed by October 2015. Resolution (CO2014/129) That Council: 1. 2.
Recognises the success of the Public Safety Infrastructure Fund grant award for the “A Safer Mall” project. At the appropriate time, promotes the successful Public Safety Infrastructure Fund grant through the Banner and a letter to all landlords and tenants.
Moved: Cr Rick Garotti Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon
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CARRIED
EXTENSION OF TIME TO PLANNING PERMIT P626/2010 - 4 GONA STREET, HEIDELBERG WEST
SUMMARY A request has been made to extend the permit timeframe for a planning permit issued on 30 May 2011 for a multi-dwelling development at 4 Gona Street, Heidelberg West. Due to a change in policy since the issue of this permit (a revised Neighbourhood Character Strategy and introduction of the Residential Vehicle Crossing Policy) it is recommended that the planning permit timeframe should not be extended. Resolution (CO2014/130) That Council approves the extension of the planning permit timeframes. Moved: Cr Wayne Phillips Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon
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CARRIED
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5. PARTICIPATION – COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE 5.1
PROPOSAL TO FORMALLY NAME THE RIGHT OF WAY BOUNDED BY WATERDALE ROAD, JELLICOE AND BEATTY STREETS, IVANHOE
Mrs Rosie Bray spoke on the item SUMMARY Proposal to formally name the Right of Way (laneway) bounded by Waterdale Road, Jellicoe and Beatty Streets, Ivanhoe. Resolution (CO2014/131) That 1.
Council assign the name “Bennett Lane” to the Right of Way (laneway) bounded by Waterdale Road, Jellicoe and Beatty Streets, Ivanhoe.
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Efforts be made to seek support the naming proposal from the Bennett family descendants.
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The submission be lodged to the Office of Geographic Names (OGN).
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Upon the outcome of the submission to the OGN, thank all persons and community groups involved in the consultation; notify them of Council’s decision and the result of the OGN submission.
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The relevant authorities be advised of any address changes on behalf of residents and property owners in the affected area; and
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The appropriate signage be erected.
Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Craig Langdon
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CARRIED
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19 MAY 2014
SCHOOL SITES REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY UPDATE
SUMMARY Report to Council on the outcome of recent and proposed community engagement activities in relation to the former school sites redevelopment project. Resolution (CO2014/132) That Council continue to: 1. 2.
Engage with the community in relation to the school sites redevelopment project. Advocate for the enhancement of local educational facilities.
Moved: Cr Rick Garotti Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa
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CARRIED
MULTICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE - APPOINTMENT OF ADDITIONAL MEMBERS
SUMMARY The report considers the appointment of three additional members to Council’s Multicultural Advisory Committee. Resolution (CO2014/133) That the item be deferred to a future meeting on the basis that Council has received additional expressions of interests prior to the Council meeting. Moved: Cr Rick Garotti Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa
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CARRIED
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6. PERFORMANCE - USE OUR RESOURCES WISELY 6.1
ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS
SUMMARY Under the Local Government Act 1989 an Assembly of Councillors is defined as: A meeting of an advisory committee of the Council, if at least one Councillor is present or; A planned or scheduled meeting of at least half of the Councillors and one member of Council staff which considers matters that are intended or likely to bea) the subject of a decision of the Council or; b) subject to the exercise of a function, duty or power of the Council that has been delegated to a person or committee. In accordance with Section 80A of the Local Government Act 1989 Council is required to report as soon as possible to an Ordinary Meeting of Council a record of any assemblies of Councillors held. Below is the latest listing of notified assemblies of Councillors held at Banyule City Council. RECORD OF ASSEMBLIES 1
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Date of Assembly:
5 May 2014
Type of Meeting:
Councillor Briefing
Matters Considered:
Councillors Present:
Steven Briffa Mark Di Pasquale Craig Langdon Tom Melican Jenny Mulholland Wayne Phillips
Staff Present:
Others Present:
Simon McMillan, Chief Executive Officer Allison Beckwith, Director – Community Programs Scott Walker, Director – City Development Geoff Glynn, Director – Assets & City Services Keith Yeo, Director – Corporate Services Daniel Kollmorgen –Manager of Strategic Economic Development Nil
Conflict of Interest:
Nil
Date of Assembly:
5 May 2014
Type of Meeting:
Councillor Briefing
Matters Considered:
Items on the Council Agenda for the Ordinary Meeting of 5 May 2014 (excluding confidential items) as listed below. 1.1 Constructed car park within Banksia Street Reserve 1.2 Proposed development (19 Units) of No.59 Cape St, Heidelberg 2.1 Indigenous Participation Project 3.1 Environmentally Sustainable Development Local Policy 3.2 Banyule Environment Advisory Committee (BEAC) Nominations 2014 4.1 McKenzie Crt, Greensborough, & 3 Somerleigh Cr Greensborough – Proposed Sale of Land 4.2 4.2 New Residential Zones
Cessation of ward funding and future grant processes Rating strategy
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19 MAY 2014
6.1 ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS cont’d 4.3 4.4 5.1 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 8.1 8.2
Northern Horizons Saxon Homestead – Planning Scheme Amendment C94 Preparation of Banyule's City Plan 2013 - 2017 (Year 2) Preparation of Budget for period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 Draft Planning and Building Enforcement Framework Community Information and Support Services Review Assembly of Councillors Prospective Candidate - State Election 2014 Olympic Village Learning Hub
General Business th 50 Anniversary of St Georges Church, East Ivanhoe
Councillors Present:
Staff Present:
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Urgent Business Land set aside for a new educational facility Victorian Labor Party Policy on Council rate capping Steven Briffa Mark Di Pasquale Craig Langdon Tom Melican Jenny Mulholland Wayne Phillips
Others Present:
Simon McMillan, Chief Executive Officer Allison Beckwith, Director – Community Programs Scott Walker, Director – City Development Geoff Glynn, Director – Assets & City Services Keith Yeo, Director – Corporate Services Daniel Kollmorgen –Manager of Strategic Economic Development Gina Burden, Manager – Governance, Information and Laws Vivien Ferlaino – Governance and Information Co-ordinator Frances Gianinotti, Coordinator – Youth & Community Partnerships. Joel Elbourne, Manager – Development Services Giovanna Failla – Manager of Youth & Family Services Nil
Conflict of Interest:
Nil
Date of Assembly:
5 May 2014
Type of Meeting:
Confidential Councillor Briefing
Matters Considered:
Confidential Matters – Property and Proposed Developments
Councillors Present:
Others Present:
Steven Briffa Mark Di Pasquale Craig Langdon Tom Melican Scott Walker, Director – City Development Daniel Kollmorgen –Manager of Strategic & Economic Development Michael Hutchison – City Development Projects Coordinator Nil
Conflict of Interest:
Nil
Staff Present:
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MINUTES ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL
19 MAY 2014
6.1 ASSEMBLY OF COUNCILLORS cont’d Resolution (CO2014/134) That the Assembly of Councillors report be received. Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Rick Garotti
CARRIED
7. SEALING OF DOCUMENTS Nil
8. NOTICES OF MOTION 8.1
BRIDGE LINKING WARRINGAL PARKLANDS WITH BANKSIA PARK
NOTICE that it is my intention to move: Resolution (CO2014/135) “That Council arrange to meet with officers of Manningham City Council in order to determine: 1.
The priority that Manningham City Council currently accords the proposal to connect Banksia Park to Warringal Parklands and the Main Yarra Trail.
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Manningham City Council’s willingness to jointly fund a feasibility study to identify the most suitable location for the bridge, and the likely cost of construction and opportunities for third party funding.”
Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland
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CARRIED
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19 MAY 2014
MCCRAE ROAD AND HOMEWOOD COURT, ROSANNA - TRAFFIC CONCERNS
TAKE NOTICE that it is my intention to move: Resolution (CO2014/136) “That: 1. A traffic speed and volume count be conducted at the corner of McCrea Road and Homewood Court, Rosanna, to determine the extent of the safety issues at this location. 2. The priority of traffic treatments at this location, be revaluated depending on the outcome of these traffic counts.” Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland
CARRIED
9. General Business 9.1
BANYULE VOLUNTEERS NIGHT
Cr Craig Langdon formally recognised and acknowledged Councils great volunteers. The week was highlighted by the Council's Volunteer Ball, which is a free event, hosted by Council. Council recognises the following residents for the service to the community. Council acknowledges all the winners and in particular the inaugural recipient of the Banyule Citizen of the Year Award, Brother Harry Prout. Council thanks all of its staff for their work in organising the event and co-ordinating the Awards. Council also thanks the Master of Ceremony's Tim Campbell for his outstanding contribution in making the night a friendly, welcoming and rewarding event. Cr Steven Briffa commented that it was the best Volunteer night he has attended at Banyule City Council. Cr Jenny Mulholland also congratulated staff on the organisation of the night and thanked the community volunteers.
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BEHAVIOUR AT PUBLIC MEETINGS
Cr Jenny Mulholland expressed concern about the disruptive behaviour of some of the members of the public at the recent Ivanhoe Civic Centre Precinct Master Plan workshops where members of Council staff, Councillors and other community representatives were in attendance. Cr Mulholland suggested that Council take the opportunity while reviewing the Council’s Meeting Procedure Local Law, which will be occurring soon, to review protocols for behaviour at public meetings.
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19 MAY 2014
IDAHO DAY
Cr Jenny Mulholland reflected on the flag raising ceremony held in front of the Centre Ivanhoe to celebrate IDAHO day on Friday, 16 May.
10. Urgent Business 10.1 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS ANNUAL INDEXATION PAUSE Resolution (CO2014/137) That Council consider an item of Urgent Business on the Financial Assistance Grants Annual Indexation Pause Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Rick Garotti
CARRIED
Resolution (CO2014/138) That Council write to the Prime Minister, The Hon Tony Abbott, Federal Treasurer, The Hon Joe Hockey, Minister for Local Government, The Hon Warren Truss MP and local Federal Members of Parliament advising as follows that: 1.
the pause in indexation of Financial Assistance Grants over the next three financial years will impact council’s ability to deliver services and maintain vital infrastructure;
2.
the national infrastructure asset renewal gap is likely to be exacerbated by this decision thereby affecting economic output by the Australian economy;
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Councils have had enough of cost shifting from higher tiers of government and express absolute dismay at the continuing reduction to services and asset renewal having to be provided by local government in the share of taxation collected by the Federal Government thus placing an ever-growing burden on council ratepayers through property rates;
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rural communities will suffer a massive impact as Financial Assistance Grants represent a significant portion of rural Council funding;
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Council recognise that the cut backs in Federal Government funding for Local Government combined with the state oppositions proposed policy on rate capping, if implemented will result in a reduction in Council services; and
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in this context, Council consider that the Mayor, on behalf of Council, publicise to all residents in Banyule advising of the risks to Council service associated with these Federal & State opposition policies. Feedback should be sought from residents and communicated to relevant parties.
Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Wayne Phillips
CARRIED
*It is noted that Councillor Garotti opposed the resolution.
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19 MAY 2014
Closure of Meeting The Meeting was closed at 9.36pm.
DATED:........................... DAY OF ........................... 2014
............................................. MAYOR
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