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Every motion where the minutes record how each councillor voted. Council minutes call this a division.
Showing 101–150 of 784 recorded votes.
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9.3 Complaint Handling Policy - for public exhibition
Motion 3 of 4 Carried, 6–1
That the motion be put.
Moved Cr Ron Mildren
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Michelle Cowan
Motion 4 of 4 Carried, 6–1
That: 1. The draft Complaint Handling Policy, as attached, be endorsed for public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days; 2. If submissions are received proposing amendments to the draft Policy, a report be presented to Council following the conclusion of the exhibition period detailing the community’s...
Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Michelle Cowan
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9.4 Domestic Animal Management Plan - for public exhibition
Carried, 4–3
That: 1. The draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2030, as attached, be endorsed for public exhibition for a period of at least 28 days; 1. That Staff specifically consult with those who have lodged emails with Councillors following publication of the Draft DAMP in the December 2025 agenda and consider this...
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
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9.5 Disability Action Plan 2026- 2030 - for adoption
Carried, 7–0
That the draft Disability Action Plan 2026-2030, as attached, be approved.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.6 Lease with Amplitel - reserve off Wickham Court
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That: 1. Having met its obligations under the Local Government Act, 2020, the Council enters into a lease agreement for a part of Reserve 1 on Plan of Subdivision PS808248 known as Wickham Court with Amplitel Pty Ltd; and 2. The Council authorises the Chief Executive Officer to undertake all necessary...
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the meeting be adjourned for five minutes, the time being 7.32pm.
Moved Cr Michael Gobel
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.7 Leneva Valley Estate - proposed School Zone
Carried, 5–2
That: 1. Council supports and seeks authorisation from the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) for the implementation of a variable (time/day based) 40km/h school zone speed limit on all local roads abutting the new Leneva Primary School, and undertakes community notification in accordance with Council’s...
Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel
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9.8 Wodonga Creek Activation - community consultation
Carried, 7–0
1. That Council resolves to support and give notice of the proposed draft Wodonga Creek Waterway Activation Detail Design, and undertakes a public engagement process in accordance with Council’s Community Engagement Policy; 2. The 21-day public engagement period shall stipulate that persons may make a submission on...
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.9 Planning Application 173/2024 - 6-8 Denvers Street, Baranduda
Motion 2 of 5 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 8.29pm.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 3 of 5 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be resumed, the time being 8.40pm.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 4 of 5 Lost, 0–7
That the Council issue a Notice of Decision to grant a planning permit for the development of nine dwellings at 6-8 Denvers Street, Baranduda, subject to the conditions set out in Attachment 3 to this report.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For none recorded
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Motion 5 of 5 Carried, 7–0
That the Council defer consideration of this application for the planning permit to the next available Council Meeting and that in the meantime seek further advice on matters discussed in relation to the application.
Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.10 Request to amend Section 173 Agreement AJ775622P
Carried, 7–0
That Council defer the matter to the next Council meeting following consideration at a councillor briefing.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Ron Mildren
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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15.0 Closure of meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the meeting be extended by 30 minutes in accordance with rule 16 of the Meeting Procedure Rules.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 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 fiveminutes to allow the public to leave the Chamber.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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17 Close of meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the ordinary meeting of the council be resumed.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Ron Mildren
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the recommendations of the closed meeting of the council be adopted.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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5.1 Election of the Mayor
Carried, 7–0
That the Mayor be elected for one year.
Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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5.2 Election of the Deputy Mayor
Carried, 7–0
That the council elect a Deputy Mayor, and for a term of one year.
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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6 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
Carried, 7–0
That the minutes for the Ordinary Council meeting held on Monday, October 27, 2025, and the adjourned meeting of Monday, November 17, 2025, as attached, be received and confirmed as an accurate record.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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8.1 Petition - Safer Cyclist and Pedestrian Paths between Wodonga and Baranduda
Motion 1 of 2 Lost, 2–5
That Council: 1. Accepts the Petition and notes the contents thereof; 2. Supports the provision of a 3m wide gravel shared path between Baranduda and Wodonga and undertakes to consider the provision of such a path in a future capital budget; 3. Reduces the speed limit from Beechworth Road to Baranduda Boulevard...
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Libby Hall, Cr Ron Mildren
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That Council: 1. Accepts the Petition and notes the contents thereof; 2. Supports the provision of a 3m wide gravel shared path between Baranduda and Wodonga and undertakes to consider the provision of such a path in a future capital budget; and 3. Authorises the CEO to formally and accordingly respond to the...
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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8.2 Petition - Huon Hill Hotel electronic gaming machines
Carried, 4–2
That the petitioners be advised that the Council's decision-making role has been concluded in this matter.
Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan
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9.1 Regions Rising National Summit
Carried, 7–0
That the Mayor, Cr Michael Gobel’s delegates report on attendance at the REIMAGINE Regions Rising National Summit 2025 be received and noted.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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10.1 2026 Council meeting dates
Carried, 7–0
That in 2026: 1. Ordinary council meetings be scheduled on the following dates: - • Monday, February 23 • Monday, March 23 • Monday, April 27 • Monday, May 25 • Monday, June 22 • Monday, July 27 • Monday, August 24 • Monday, September 28 • Monday, October 26 • Monday, November 23 • Monday, December 14 2. The...
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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10.2 Place Names Advisory Committee - options for consideration
Motion 1 of 2 Lost, 3–4
That: 1. The Council adopts the Place Names Advisory Committee Charter as per Attachment 3 to this report; 2. The Council establishes a Place Names Advisory Committee (PNC) as per the adopted Charter (above); 3. The Council notes that the appointment of a councillor as the Chairperson to the Place Names Advisory...
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 4–3
That: 1. The Council adopts the Place Names Advisory Committee Charter as per Attachment 3 to this report, amended to remove any payment of fees to the independent members of the Committee; 2. The Council establishes a Place Names Advisory Committee (PNC) as per the adopted Charter (above); 3. The Council notes...
Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Ron Mildren
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10.3 Councillor appointments to committees
Motion 2 of 6 Carried, 5–2
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 7.42pm.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Ron Mildren
Motion 3 of 6 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be resumed, the time being 8.03pm.
Moved Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 4 of 6 Carried, 7–0
That the Council determine that the appointments to the various committees be as read out by the Chief Executive Officer and shown below: Statutory committees Councillor representative/s Audit and Risk Committee Cr Cowan, Cr Quilty Representative: Cr Gobel Municipal Association of Victoria Substitute: Cr Hall...
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 5 of 6 Carried, 7–0
That the meeting be adjourned for five minutes, the time being 8.05pm.
Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 6 of 6 Carried, 7–0
That the meeting be resumed, the time being 8.10pm.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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10.4 Procurement Policy - draft for exhibition
Motion 2 of 3 Carried, 7–0
That the motion be put.
Moved Cr Ron Mildren
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 3 of 3 Carried, 7–0
That the revised Procurement Policy, as attached, be adopted.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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10.5 Privacy Policy - draft for exhibition
Carried, 7–0
That: 1. The revised Privacy Policy, as attached, be endorsed for public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days; 2. If submissions are received, a report be submitted to a future council meeting detailing the community feedback, any proposed changes to the policy document, and recommending adoption of the...
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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10.6 Community Funding Request Policy and Program - review
Carried, 4–3
That: 1. The revised Community Funding Request Program Policy, as attached, be adopted; and 2. The Sponsorship and Donation Policy be rescinded.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
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10.7 32/2025 - Wattle Glen Estate Stage 4 - Baranduda Boulevard, Leneva
Carried, 7–0
That Council grant a planning permit to subdivide the land into multiple lots in the General Residential Zone at Baranduda Boulevard, Leneva (Stage 4 Wattle Glen Estate), subject to the conditions set out in Attachment 3.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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10.8 Wodonga Heritage Implementation Study
Carried, 7–0
That Council: 1. Defer consideration of item 10.8 Wodonga Heritage Implementation Study to a future meeting; 2. Undertake further communication with affected property owners as identified in the current engagement, to clarify the Study's intent, implications, and amendments made in response to the submissions; and...
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Ron Mildren
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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10.9 Baranduda Boulevard - Proposed Speed Zone Changes
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 5–2
That Council: 1. Notes with appreciation the community feedback and outcomes of the public exhibition for the proposed speed limit changes on Baranduda Boulevard; 2. Supports and approves the reduction of the speed limit on Baranduda Boulevard, from the Beechworth–Wodonga Road roundabout to the current commencement...
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Ron Mildren
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the meeting be extended by 30 minutes in accordance with rule 16 of the Meeting Procedure Rules, the time being 9.05pm.
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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10.10 Proposed road names - Wattle Rise Estate
Carried, 7–0
1. The Council endorse the following proposed names for the new residential subdivision at Wattle Rise Estate: • Cavendish • Lovett • Sheridan 2. This resolution be forwarded to the Registrar of Geographic Names for approval and to undertake the gazettal procedure.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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11.1 FBDC Minutes and September Quarterly Budget Report
Carried, 7–0
That: 1. The minutes of the Finance and Budget Delegated Committee meeting of November 17, 2025 be received and noted; and 2. The September 2025 Quarterly Budget Report be endorsed.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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16.0 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 Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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18 Close of meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the ordinary meeting of the council be resumed.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the recommendations of the closed meeting of the council be adopted.
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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15.0 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 Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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17 Close of meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the ordinary meeting of the council be resumed.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the recommendations of the closed meeting of the council be adopted.
Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
Carried, 7–0
That the minutes for the Ordinary Council meeting held on September 22, 2025, as attached, be received and confirmed as an accurate record.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.1 Oath / Affirmation of Office
Carried, 7–0
That the official record of the affirmation of office taken by Cr Ron Mildren at the installation ceremony held on Monday, October 20, 2025, as attached, be confirmed.
Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Most motions are carried without a named division. These are the ones where the minutes name who voted each way.