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Every motion where the minutes record how each councillor voted. Council minutes call this a division.
Showing 651–700 of 784 recorded votes.
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7.1 Purpose built greenfield hospital site advocacy
Carried, 6–0
That the council: 1. Continue to advocate for a single campus hospital on a greenfield site; 2. Request a meeting with the Victorian Minister for Health, to seek clarification on key outstanding issues, as outlined in the report; 3. Call on the Victorian Government to consider this significant investment being...
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Chamberlain
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.2 Consideration of the Construction Tender for the CBD Bike Hub
Carried, 6–0
That: 1. Tender W3020-22Q Construction of the CBD Bike Hub not be awarded due to tendered prices exceeding the budgetary allocation for the project; 2. Officers explore alternate sites and options to address and meet council’s obligations in terms of the conditions of the planning permit granted for Hyphen; 3....
Moved Cr Danny Chamberlain, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.3 Review of Governance Rules
Carried, 6–0
That: 1.The review of the Governance Rules be subject to further discussion between councillors and Executive; and 2.A report on the review be submitted to a future council meeting.
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.4 Draft Community Engagement Policy - 2023 update
Carried, 6–0
That the draft Community Engagement Policy be put out for community consultation for 28 days with a report on the feedback to be brought back to the April 2023 council meeting.
Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.5 2C1C Draft Community Strategic Plan
Carried, 5–1
That the council: 1. Receive and note the three submissions received during the public exhibition period; and, 2. Adopt the 2022-2025 Two Cities One Community Strategic Plan
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Kev Poulton
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7.6 Telecommunications Tower - James Eames Frontage
Carried, 6–0
That: 1. In accordance with Section 115 of the Local Government Act 2020 (“the Act”) public notice be given of the intention to grant a lease to Amplitel Pty Limited for part of the land being Reserve 2 PS064130 contained in Certificate of Title Volume 09943 Folio 605 on the following terms: a. A 20-year lease,...
Moved Cr Danny Chamberlain, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.7 December 2022 - Quarterly Finance Report
Carried, 6–0
That: 1. The budget variations in the December 2022 Quarterly Finance Report be approved. 2. The Finance report be noted.
Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.8 Authorisation to Proceed to a Planning Scheme Amendment for Lot 33 Castle Creek Road, Wodonga
Carried, 5–0
That Council: 1.Requests authorisation from the Minister for Planning to prepare and exhibit the draft Amendment C139 documents (Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4) to the Wodonga Planning Scheme under section 8A(2) and (3) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987; 2.Authorises the Director Planning, Development and...
Moved Cr Danny Chamberlain, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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14.0 Closure of meeting
Carried, 6–0
That the meeting be closed to members of the public in order to consider matters pursuant to section 3(1) of the Local Government Act 2020, and that the meeting be adjourned for two minutes to allow the public to leave the Chamber.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Chamberlain
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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16 Close of meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 6–0
That the ordinary meeting of the council be resumed.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Chamberlain
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 6–0
That the recommendations of the closed meeting of the council be adopted.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Chamberlain
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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4 Confirmation of minutes from previous meetings
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the minutes for the Special Council meeting held on Monday, November 14, 2022, as attached, be confirmed.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Chamberlain
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the minutes for the Ordinary Council meeting held on Monday, November 21, 2022, as attached, be confirmed.
Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
Against none recorded
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7.2 Election of the Deputy Mayor
Carried, 7–0
That the Council elect a Deputy Mayor and that the term be one year.
Moved Cr Danny Chamberlain, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
Against none recorded
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7.3 Appointments to committees
Motion 2 of 4 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open discussion, the time being 7.06pm.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
Against none recorded
Motion 3 of 4 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be resumed, the time being 6.11pm.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
Against none recorded
Motion 4 of 4 Carried, 7–0
That: 1.The current council representatives to committees be retained, except with the following committee appointments: a.Cr Lowe be appointed as the representative on the Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance; b. Cr Poulton be appointed as the representative on the Australia Day Advisory Committee; and c. Cr...
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
Against none recorded
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7.4 Council Expenses Policy - Councillors
Motion 2 of 3 Lost, 2–5
That the draft ‘Council Expenses Policy – Councillors', as attached, be endorsed with the following addition: All formal civic entertainment functions will be coordinated by Executive Services and must have prior approval of the Chief Executive Officer. The Council will cover costs associated with a Councillor...
Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Libby Hall, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
Motion 3 of 3 Carried, 5–2
That the draft ‘Council Expenses Policy – Councillors', as attached, be endorsed with the following addition: All formal civic entertainment functions will be coordinated by Executive Services and must have prior approval of the Chief Executive Officer. The Council will cover costs associated with a Councillor and...
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Olga Quilty
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7.5 Revenue Policy
Carried, 7–0
That: 1. The Revenue Policy, as included in the attachment, be placed on public exhibition for a period of not less than four weeks of community consultation; 2. A report on any feedback from the community consultation be submitted to a future Council meeting; and 3. Should no community feedback be received, the...
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
Against none recorded
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7.6 Community Engagement Policy review
Carried, 7–0
That: 1. The Community Engagement Policy review report be received and noted; and, 2. An updated draft policy, inclusive of community feedback be presented to the February 2023 Council meeting.
Moved Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
Against none recorded
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8.1 Albury Wodonga Sport and Recreation Strategy
Carried, 7–0
That the Albury Wodonga Sport and Recreation Strategy be received and noted.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
Against none recorded
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14.0 Closure of meeting
Carried, 7–0
That the meeting be closed to members of the public in order to consider matters pursuant to section 3(1) of the Local Government Act 2020, and that the meeting be adjourned for two minutes to allow the public to leave the Chamber.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
Against none recorded
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16 Close of meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the ordinary meeting of the council be resumed.
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Danny Chamberlain
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the recommendations of the closed meeting of the council be adopted.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
For Cr Danny Chamberlain, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
Against none recorded
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2 Apologies, requests for leave of absence, and requests to attend by electronic means
Carried, 5–0
That the request from Cr Hall to attend by electronic means be approved.
Moved Cr Danny Lowe, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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4 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
Carried, 5–0
That the minutes for the Council meeting held on October 17, 2022, as attached, be confirmed.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.1 2023 council meetings dates
Carried, 5–0
That in 2023: 1. Ordinary council meetings be scheduled on the following dates: Monday, February 20 Monday, March 20 Monday, April 17 Monday, May 15 Monday, June 19 Monday, June 26 Monday, July 17 Monday, August 21 Monday, September 18 Monday, October 16 Monday, November 20 Monday, December 11 2. The ordinary...
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.2 Councillor Briefing Policy
Carried, 3–2
That: 1. The Councillor Briefing Policy, as included in the attachments, be placed on public exhibition for a 21 day period of community consultation; 2. A report on any feedback from the community consultation be submitted to a future council meeting; and 3. Should no community feedback be received the policy be...
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe
Against Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
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7.3 Electoral Representation Review
Carried, 5–0
That: 1. the Council write to the Minister for Local Government to request that the gazettal notice of 23 April 2020 be revoked; and 2. the Minister be requested to: a. Request the Electoral Representation Advisory Panel to consult the Wodonga Community to both questions: i. if wards are desired and ii. if wards...
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.4 Cost benefit analysis of membership of Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance
Carried, 5–0
That Council remains a member of the Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance.
Moved Cr Danny Lowe, seconded Cr Kev Poulton
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.5 Proposed Park Names
Carried, 5–0
That: 1. Public notice be given of Council’s intention to seek community comment on the proposed naming of the park as described in the report and as recommended by the Wodonga Place Names Advisory Committee; 2. The public notice stipulates that persons may make a submission on the proposal, and those written...
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.6 Fraud and Corruption Prevention and Management Policy
Carried, 5–0
That the Fraud and Corruption Prevention and Management Policy, as attached, be adopted.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.7 Proposed park name - public consultation submissions
Carried, 5–0
That: 1. The following park names be adopted: Archie Nugent Park; Stella Nugent Park; and Henry Hine Reserve 2. Advice be forwarded to the Registrar of Geographic Names to undertake the gazettal procedure.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.8 Appointment of Audit and Risk Committee Independent Member
Carried, 5–0
1. The preferred applicant detailed in the confidential attachment be appointed to the Audit and Risk Committee as an independent member for a term of three years, expiring December 2025; and 2. The preferred applicant be appointed the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee; and 3. The name of the successful...
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.9 Proposed Road Deviation - Meridian Rise Estate
Carried, 5–0
That: 1. In accordance with Schedule 10, Clause 2 and Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989 and Section 114 of the Local Government Act 2020, Council gives public notice of its intention to deviate the unmade Government Road onto Lot 2 PS636955 and exchange the former road with Jayslee Pty Ltd; 2. The public...
Moved Cr Danny Lowe, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.10 Draft Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan 2022-2027
Carried, 5–0
That: 1.The draft Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan 2022-2027 be endorsed for public exhibition and feedback for a period of not less than 4 weeks; 2.Once concluded, a report be presented to the Council, detailing the community’s feedback; and 3. A final report be presented to a future Council meeting for...
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.11 Two Cities One Community - Draft Community Strategic Plan
Carried, 4–1
That the draft Community Strategic Plan be endorsed for public exhibition, in line with, and subject to, endorsement by AlburyCity at the November 28, 2022 meeting.
Moved Cr Danny Lowe, seconded Cr Kev Poulton
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Ron Mildren
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7.12 Proposed Park - Butko Park
Carried, 5–0
That: 1. Public notice be given of Council’s intention to name the open space at the intersection of the Murray Valley Highway, Riverside Boulevard and Klim Street, Butko Park as described in the report and as recommended by the Wodonga Place Names Advisory Committee; 2. The public notice stipulates that persons...
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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7.13 Revenue and Rating Plan Reference Group membership
Carried, 3–2
That: 1) The five persons recommended by the selection panel, and listed in the confidential attachment, be appointed to the Revenue and Rating Plan Reference Group, with: a) The term of their appointment to be until completion of the review, or June 2023, whichever is the earlier, and b) The names of the members...
Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
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7.14 Wodonga Hills Strategy - New Wodonga Hills Advisory Committee
Carried, 5–0
That the Chief Executive Officer be tasked to review the current Wodonga Hills Priority Action Table and provide a report not later than the June 2023 Council Meeting.
Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Kev Poulton
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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8.1 Extraordinary vacancy
Carried, 5–0
That: 1. The report on the process for the filling of the extraordinary vacancy following the resignation of John Watson be received and noted. 2. Council formally thank John Watson for his years of service to the community as a Mayor and Councillor for the City of Wodonga and his unending passion and care for the...
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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13 Urgent business
Carried, 5–0
That the following late items of urgent confidential business be included in the agenda: Confirmation of previous confidential minutes – agenda item 14.1 CBD West - development update - agenda item 14.2.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Ron Mildren
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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14 Confidential business
Carried, 5–0
That the meeting be closed to members of the public in order to consider matters pursuant to section 3(1) of the Local Government Act 2020, and that the meeting be adjourned for two minutes to allow the public to leave the Chamber.
Moved Cr Danny Lowe, seconded Cr Ron Mildren
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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16 Close of meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 5–0
That the ordinary meeting of the Council be resumed.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 5–0
That the recommendations of the closed meeting of the council be adopted.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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4.2 Municipal Monitor
Carried, 6–0
That the Council write to the Minister for Local Government to acknowledge: 1. The important role the Municipal Monitor has played with addressing governance issues and providing oversight with the recruitment of Council’s Chief Executive Officer; and 2. That following the filling of the extraordinary vacancy,...
Moved Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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4.3 Election of the Mayor
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 6–0
That the Mayor be elected for one year.
Moved Cr Danny Lowe, seconded Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 6–0
That a further vote for the election of the Mayor be held not later than 16 January 2023, and the report on the office of Deputy Mayor be deferred until the same meeting.
Moved Cr Kev Poulton, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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4 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
Carried, 7–0
That the minutes for the Council meeting held on September 20, 2022, as attached, be confirmed.
Moved Cr John Watson, seconded Cr Danny Lowe
For Cr Kev Poulton, Cr Graeme Simpfendorfer, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Danny Lowe, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr John Watson
Against none recorded
Most motions are carried without a named division. These are the ones where the minutes name who voted each way.