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Ordinary Meeting of Council
Council Chambers, Service Centre
275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe
1 September 2014 commencing at 8.00pm
MINUTES
THE MAYORS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE WURUNDJERI PEOPLE ......................... 3
PRESENT .............................................................................................................................. 3
APOLOGIES .......................................................................................................................... 3
LEAVE OF ABSENCE ........................................................................................................... 3
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ............................................................................................. 3
DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS ............................................................................................. 3
PRESENTATIONS ................................................................................................................. 3
1. PETITIONS ...................................................................................................................... 4
Nil
2. PEOPLE COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT ...................................... 4
2.1 Municipal Emergency Management Plan Endorsement .......................................... 4 2.2 Order of Australia Honours - Banyule Recipients .................................................... 5 4.2 Proposed Multi-dwelling development at 47 Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna ............. 6
3. PLANET ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ......................................................... 8
3.1 Environmental Communications .............................................................................. 8
4. PLACE SUSTAINABLE AMENITY AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT ................................ 8
4.1 Enforcement of Illegal Dumping of Rubbish in Public Places .................................. 8 4.3 Education site opportunity advocacy progress and school sites
redevelopment project update ................................................................................. 9
5. PARTICIPATION COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE ................... 10
5.1 Disability Action Plan ............................................................................................ 10
6. PERFORMANCE - USE OUR RESOURCES WISELY .................................................. 11
6.1 State and Federal Funding Cost Shifting 2014 Update ......................................... 11 6.2 27A Cherry Street, Macleod - Proposed Sale of Land ........................................... 12 6.3 Assembly of Councillors ........................................................................................ 13 6.4 Audit Committee Charter....................................................................................... 16
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7. SEALING OF DOCUMENTS ......................................................................................... 16
7.1 Sealing of Documents ........................................................................................... 16
8. NOTICES OF MOTION .................................................................................................. 17
8.1 Willa Avenue, Viewbank - Flooding issues and potential for survey regarding drainage scheme in the area ................................................................................. 17
9. GENERAL BUSINESS .................................................................................................. 17
9.1 Event Attendance ................................................................................................. 17 9.2 Congratulations to Staff of Banyule ....................................................................... 17 9.3 Australia Post and Council Staff Digidecl .............................................................. 18 9.4 Olympia Housing Initiative Anniversary ................................................................. 18 9.5 Olympic Village Hub and Preschool ...................................................................... 18
10. URGENT BUSINESS ..................................................................................................... 18
CLOSURE OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC ......................................................................... 18
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EXTENSION OF PUBLIC FORUM
Resolution That the Public Forum be extended until 8.00pm. Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Steven Briffa CARRIED The Meeting opened at 8.02pm.
The Mayors 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 Tom Melican, Cr Jenny Mulholland.
Apologies
Cr Rick Garotti,
Leave of Absence
Nil
Confirmation of Minutes
That the following Minutes be confirmed: Ordinary Meeting of Council held 18 August 2014
Moved: Cr Jenny Mulholland Seconded: Cr Mark Di Pasquale CARRIED
Disclosure of Interests
Nil
Presentations
A presentation was made at item 2.1 Municipal Emergency Management Plan Endorsement of Councils Certificate of Audit by the Victorian State Emergency Service (SES). A presentation was made at item 2.2 Order of Australia Honours - Banyule Recipients of Congratulation certificates to the recipients of this years awards by the Mayor.
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1. PETITIONS
Nil
2. PEOPLE COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORT
2.1 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN ENDORSEMENT
A presentation was made by Mr Allan Barnard of the Victorian State Emergency Service (SES) of Councils Certificate of Audit. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Banyule Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMPlan) which addresses the prevention of, response to, provision of relief services and the recovery from emergencies affecting the municipalitys community, has been fully reviewed and audited by the Victoria State Emergency Service. The MEMPlan (Amendment No. 17) has been adopted by the Banyule Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (MEMPC) and now requires Council endorsement.
Resolution (CO2014/275)
That Council: 1. Endorse the Banyule Municipal Emergency Management Plan.
2. Congratulate Council and agency staff for again achieving a Best Practice audit result. 3. Acknowledge the ongoing work undertaken by the Banyule Municipal Emergency
Management Planning Committee and Council and agency staff in helping to prepare the municipality for emergency events.
Moved: Cr Mark Di Pasquale Seconded: Cr Tom Melican CARRIED
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2.2 ORDER OF AUSTRALIA HONOURS - BANYULE RECIPIENTS
Mr Max Chester OAM (and former Councillor), addressed Council and provided an overview of the Order of Australia Day Honours. A presentation was made by the Mayor of Congratulation certificates to this years Order of Australia Honours recipients Mrs Margaret Andrews, Mr Ronald Barker, Mr Robert Elworthy, Prof. John Isaac and Mr David Woods (Mrs Wendy Drowley was an apology). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Order of Australia recognises those who have made outstanding contributions to their communities. These awards and appointments are publicly announced on Australia Day (26 January) and the Queens Birthday public holiday (June). The Council for the Order of Australia is an independent body that considers nominations for appointments and awards in the General Division of the Order. In this years Orders, several Banyule residents were honoured. The Mayor, on behalf of Council, will present Congratulation certificates to the recipients of the awards, in recognition of their contribution.
Resolution (CO2014/276)
That Council congratulate the Banyule recipients of the Order of Australia honours. Moved: Cr Tom Melican Seconded: Cr Mark Di Pasquale CARRIED ADJOURNMENT
Resolution That the Meeting be adjourned for 5 minutes, to allow the gallery to congratulate the Banyule recipients of the Order of Australia honours Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland CARRIED
The Meeting was adjourned at 8.23pm, and resumed at 8.28pm.
PROCEDURAL MOTION
Resolution That the Order of Business be amended so that item 4.2 be considered next prior to proceeding with the Agenda as listed. Moved: Cr Steven Briffa Seconded: Cr Jenny Mulholland CARRIED
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4.2 PROPOSED MULTI-DWELLING DEVELO
