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Every motion where the minutes record how each councillor voted. Council minutes call this a division.
Showing 201–250 of 784 recorded votes.
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9.12 Mandated glass (4th) bin - options for consideration
Carried, 6–0
1. Wodonga Council formally joins with the Glass Advocacy Group to lobby the State Government to postpone the implementation date for the provision of the purple bin service to its community; 2. Wodonga Council supports the Glass Advocacy Group’s call for the expansion of the Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) to...
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 Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.13 Property Divestment and Acquisition Policy review
Carried, 6–0
That council defer consideration of the Property Divestment and Acquisition Policy until the completion of the Lake Hume Ward by-election.
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 Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.14 Avalon Park Estate road names
Carried, 6–0
That: 1. The Council approves the use of the following road names: • Patagonica • Rustgill • Maidenhair • Fringelily • Elderberry • Pennywort for the residential subdivision at Avalon Park Estate – Stage 6; and 2. Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to advise Geographic Names Victoria of the resolution and to...
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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15.0 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 Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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17 Close of meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 6–0
That the ordinary meeting of the council be resumed.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, 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 Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 6–0
That the minutes for the Ordinary Council meeting held on June 23, 2025, as attached, be received and confirmed as an accurate record.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 6–0
That the minutes for the Ordinary Council meeting held on June 30, 2025, as attached, be received and confirmed as an accurate record.
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 Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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8.1 National General Assembly - Canberra
Carried, 6–0
That the Delegates report on Wodonga Council’s representation at the 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government be received.
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 Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.1 MAV State Council Meeting
Carried, 6–0
That the MAV work with Regional Cities Victoria and Rural Councils Victoria to advocate to the Victorian Government against the implementation of the proposed Emergency Services and Volunteer Levy, and in particular oppose any proposal for the levy to be collected by local governments on behalf of the State....
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.2 Transfer of Easement - 7b McFarland Road
Carried, 6–0
1. Council resolves to support and give notice of the proposed creation and transfer of an easement to AusNet Services and conducts a public engagement process in accordance with Council’s Community Engagement Policy in respect of the grant of the easement and the requirements under Section 114 of the Local...
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 Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.3 Wodonga Creek Activation Project Reciprocal Lease
Carried, 6–0
1. Council resolves to give notice of the lease and conducts a public engagement process in accordance with Council’s Community Engagement Policy in respect of the proposed interdependent 21-year lease and section 115 of the Local Government Act, 2020 requirements; 2. The 21-day public notice shall stipulate that...
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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9.4 Proposed Road Names - Avalon Park Estate - Stage 6
Carried, 5–1
That: 1. The Council approves the use of the following road names: • Arbrew • Gathercole • Pannam • Rankine • Sanguinetti for the residential subdivision at Avalon Park Estate – Stage 6; and 2. Authorises the Chief Executive Officer to advise Geographic Names Victoria of the resolution and to seek gazettal for use...
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Michelle Cowan
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9.5 Wodonga Sustainability Advisory Committee Charter
Carried, 3–3
That: 1. The Council adopts the Wodonga Sustainability Advisory Committee Charter and commences as soon as operationally possible; 2. The Wodonga Sustainability Advisory Committee Charter be finalised at the inaugural meeting of that Committee and be reviewed at least every four years thereafter; 3. Any changes to...
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
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10.1 Extraordinary vacancy
Carried, 6–0
That the arrangements for the by-election, following the resignation of Hannah Seymour, be received and noted, including the requirement for council to operate under Election Period protocols during the period from noon on Tuesday, August 26, to 6pm on Saturday, October 4.
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 Olga Quilty
Against none recorded
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5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
Carried, 5–0
That the minutes for the Ordinary Council meeting held on Monday, May 26, 2025, as attached, be received and confirmed as an accurate record.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.1 Adoption of the Road Management Plan 2025-2029
Carried, 6–0
That the Road Management Plan 2025-2029, as attached, be adopted.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.2 Fraud and Corruption Prevention and Management Policy
Carried, 6–0
That the Fraud and Corruption Prevention and Management Policy, as attached, but with the inclusion of the Procurement Policy and Procedures in the Related Policies section, be adopted.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.3 Advocacy Policy
Carried, 5–1
That the Advocacy Policy, as attached, be adopted.
Moved Cr Hannah Seymour, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Olga Quilty
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9.4 Councillor Interaction with Developers, Lobbyists and Submitters Policy
Carried, 6–0
That the Councillor Interaction with Developers, Lobbyists and Submitters Policy, as attached, be adopted.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.5 Public Art Policy 2025
Carried, 4–2
That: 1. Council considers the community feedback received during the public exhibition period of the Draft Public Art Policy; and 2. The Public Art Policy 2025 as attached, be adopted.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Olga Quilty
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9.6 Planning Permit 90/2024 - Whenby Grange Stage 11 Subdivision
Carried, 6–0
That the Council grant a planning permit to subdivide the land into multiple lots in the General Residential Zone at Castle Creek Road, Wodonga (Stage 11 Whenby Grange Estate), subject to the conditions set out in attachment 3.
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.7 Planning Permit 175/2024 - 73 and 75 Charles Street, Wodonga - Six dwellings and Six Lot Subdivision
Carried, 6–0
That the Council issues a Notice of Decision to grant a planning permit for the construction of six dwellings and a six-lot subdivision at 73 and 75 Charles Street, Wodonga, subject to the conditions set out in attachment 3.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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10.1 Victorian Electoral Commission Report for the 2024 Wodonga City Council Elections
Carried, 6–0
That the 2024 Wodonga City Council Election Report, as attached, be received and noted.
Moved Cr Hannah Seymour, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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15.0 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 Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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17 Close of meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 6–0
That the ordinary meeting of the council be resumed.
Moved Cr Hannah Seymour, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 6–0
That the recommendations of the closed meeting of the council be adopted.
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.1 Council Plan 2025-2029 and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025-2029
Carried, 5–2
That the: 1. Council Plan 2025–2029, as attached, be adopted; and 2. Draft Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025–2029, as attached, be adopted.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Olga Quilty
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9.2 Budget 2025–26, including a declaration of differential rates, levies, fees, and charges, Financial Plan 2025–2035 and Revenue and Rating Plan 2025– 2029
Carried, 5–2
That Council: 1. Adopt the Revenue and Rating Plan 2025–2029; 2. Adopt the Budget 2025–26 and explicitly declare the differential rates, levies, and fees and charges as set out in the document; 3. Adopt the Financial Plan 2025–2035; and 4. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to advertise the adoption of these documents.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Olga Quilty
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9.3 VGCCC Application - Huon Hill Club Ltd (trading as Club Wodonga) for approval of premises for gaming at 48 Reid Street Wodonga
Motion 2 of 5 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 5.48pm.
Moved Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 3 of 5 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be resumed, the time being 5.58pm.
Moved Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 4 of 5 Lost, 3–3
That council note the findings from the assessment of the proposal but not make a submission to the VGCCC.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Hannah Seymour
Motion 5 of 5 Carried, 3–3
That council: 1. Make a submission to the VGCCC objecting to the application submitted by Huon Hill Club Ltd (trading as Club Wodonga) for approval of premises for gaming with 75 Electronic Gaming Machines at 48 Reid Street, Wodonga as per the attachment. 2. Does not secure representation for the council at the...
Moved Cr Hannah Seymour, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
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9.4 Application for Community Sponsorship and Donation Program - The Man Walk
Carried, 4–3
That the council approves a donation to the amount of $900 through the Community Sponsorship and Donations program in the 2024-25 financial year.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Olga Quilty
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14 Urgent business
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That an item of urgent business - Emergency Services Volunteer Fund levy - be considered by council.
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That Council: 1. Authorises the Mayor to write to the State Government expressing Council’s opposition to the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) and Council’s collection of the Levy. 2. Includes a message with the rates notices clearly indicating that the ESVF is a State Government levy that is being...
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
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 April 28, 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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.1 June Council Meeting
Motion 1 of 7 Lost, 0–7
That the ordinary Council meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025, commence at 11.30am, and notice be provided to the public.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For none recorded
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Motion 2 of 7 Lost, 2–5
That the ordinary Council meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025, commence at 9.30am, and notice be provided to the public.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Motion 4 of 7 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 6.24pm.
Moved Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 5 of 7 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be resumed, the time being 6.28pm.
Moved Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 6 of 7 Lost, 1–6
That the Mayor and Deputy Mayor be approved to attend the ordinary Council meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025 by electronic means.
Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Hannah Seymour
Motion 7 of 7 Carried, 7–0
That the ordinary Council meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025, commence at 5.00pm, and notice be provided to the public.
Moved Cr Hannah Seymour, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.2 Public Art Policy 2025
Carried, 7–0
That: 1. The draft Public Art Policy 2025 be endorsed for public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days; and 2. A report be presented to a future Council meeting providing feedback received during the public exhibition and consideration of the draft Public Art Policy 2025 for adoption.
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.3 Volunteer Policy
Carried, 7–0
That the Volunteer Policy, as attached, be revoked.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.4 Business Wodonga: Funding Partnership
Carried, 4–2
That an urgent meeting be arranged before the next council meeting, between the leadership team of Business Wodonga and Wodonga Council to discuss possible mutually beneficial options for the ongoing security of Business Wodonga.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Olga Quilty
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9.5 Neighbourhood Character Strategy Draft - community consultation
Carried, 7–0
That: 1. The draft Wodonga Neighbourhood Character Strategy be placed on public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days; and 2. A report be presented to a future Council meeting following the conclusion of the exhibition period detailing the community feedback, any proposed changes to the documents and seeking...
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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10.1 Finance and Budget Delegated Committee minutes
Carried, 7–0
That: 1. The minutes of the Finance and Budget Delegated Committee meeting of April 22, 2025 be received and noted; 2. The minutes of the Finance and Budget Delegated Committee meeting of May 19, 2025 be received and noted; and 3. The March 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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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10.2 Local Government Performance Reporting (LGPRF) for the half year ended 31 December 2024
Carried, 7–0
Council note the Local Government Performance Reporting (LGPRF) for the half year ended 31 December 2024.
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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12.1 Membership of the CEO Employment and Remuneration Advisory Committee
Carried, 4–3
That Cr Michelle Cowan be added to the CEO Employment and Remuneration Advisory Committee.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Most motions are carried without a named division. These are the ones where the minutes name who voted each way.