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Confirmed minutes of the 20 February 2024 Ordinary Meeting

  • Submitted MAV motion calling for independent review of Victoria’s rating system rate caps
  • Submitted NGA motion calling for a National Local Government Cost Index and annual updates
  • Extended public participation time by 15 minutes
  • and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

Council endorsed the proposal to name the community facility at 18 Donegal Drive, Alfredton as Djila-tjarriu Community Hub

  • Council resolved to schedule the annual fireworks display on New Year's Eve
  • Council authorized the Mayor to advocate to the Federal Government for a ceasefire in Gaza and humanitarian aid for Palestinians
  • Council awarded a contract for the cleaning of municipal buildings and facilities to Bohan Cleaning Services and Dolls Cleaning Services
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read

Endorsed the 2024 Priority Projects list for State and Federal advocacy

  • Adopted the Tracks and Trails Strategy (2023–2033) and Detailed Action Plan
  • Awarded Hendersons Road Bridge (Bamganie) contract to Road and Bridge Pty Ltd
  • Awarded Inverleigh Active Youth Space contract to LJM Construction (Australia) Pty Ltd
  • and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 8 min read

Receive and note the December 2023 quarterly finance report (to 31 Dec 2023)

  • Note Flood Recovery update, including reduced DRFA works spend
  • Commit required co-contribution for successful Tiny Towns Fund applications (2024/25 budget)
  • Approve Tullaroop Creek Carisbrook Advisory Group Terms of Reference and appoint Cr de Villiers as Chair
  • and 2 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 6 decisions · 7 min read

Adopt revised S6 Instrument delegating statutory powers to council staff

  • Revoke all prior staff delegations (excluding CEO) upon S6 commencement
  • Delegate S6 powers to staff positions effective immediately via common seal
  • Delegate planning and regulatory functions to enable routine permit and compliance decisions
  • and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 7 min read

Seek Ministerial authorisation to prepare and exhibit Planning Scheme Amendment C103Moor

  • Authorise minor amendment documentation changes without altering amendment intent
  • Require a s173 agreement capturing developer contributions before adopting Amendment C103Moor
  • Receive Community Asset Committee minutes for Bacchus Marsh Public Hall and Blacksmith’s Cottage & Forge
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

Adopt the Fair Access Action Plan dated January 2024

  • Discontinue Western Bulldogs Youth Leadership Program participation from 2024
  • Endorse 2024/2025 Budget development timeframe and community engagement plan
  • Establish tow-away zones for Pitch Music Festival and pursue VicRoads delegation
  • and 2 more

Ararat Rural City Council · 6 decisions · 12 min read

Council confirmed the 21 November 2023 Ordinary Meeting minutes

  • CEO authorised to sign the Statement of Solidarity with the Trans Community
  • Awarded selective RFT for Central Springs Reserve – Stage 1 construction (picnic and pumps)
  • Awarded tenders for Sm eaton Road reconstruction and Transfer Station bulk bins
  • and 2 more

Hepburn Shire Council · 6 decisions · 8 min read

Awarded Netball Pavilion contract to Bowden Corp Pty Ltd for $904,114 (ex GST)

  • Awarded Bannockburn Skate Bowl contract to Independent Concrete Constructions Pty Ltd for $843,165.40 (ex GST)
  • Approved Skate Bowl project budget: $50,000 contingency; funding shortfall from playground refurbishment
  • Rescinded the expired COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy
  • and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 7 min read

Council resolved to split Ballarat Planning Scheme Amendment C240ball into three parts and adopt Part 1 and Part 3, abandoning Part 2

  • Council refused the planning permit for a childcare facility at 315 Greenhalghs Road, Delacombe due to non-compliance with local planning policies
  • Council awarded the contract for M.R. Power Park Drainage Basin Construction to Winslow Constructors Pty Ltd for $5,088,616.31 (ex GST)
  • Council appointed Claudia Forsberg and Mark Thompson to the Disability Advisory Committee
  • and 1 more

City of Ballarat · 5 decisions · 4 min read

Appointed 2024 councillor representatives to Advisory Committees of Council

  • Appointed 2024 councillor representatives to Working Groups and Industry Bodies
  • Retained and appointed Community Asset Committee councillor representatives and members for 2024
  • Adopted West Moorabool Heritage Study 2A Review and authorised Amendment C085MOOR exhibition
  • and 2 more

Moorabool Shire Council · 6 decisions · 11 min read

Confirmed minutes of 21 November 2023 and 24 October 2023 council meetings

  • Approved Community Strengthening Grants 2023 Round 2 funding ($78,102.50) to 13 recipients
  • Endorsed draft Tracks and Trails Strategy for public exhibition (30 Nov 2023–11 Jan 2024)
  • Authorised Planning Scheme Amendment C102gpla following adoption of Planning Scheme Review 2022
  • and 2 more

Golden Plains Shire · 6 decisions · 8 min read

Adopted Council Plan Annual Action Plan Progress Report (Q1)

  • Adopted refreshed Priority Projects Plan and to distribute to government
  • Ratified naming Whirakee Rise open space as “Cyril and Myra Martin Reserve”
  • Deferred planning application D044/23 pending Hans en Consultants recommendations
  • and 1 more

Central Goldfields Shire Council · 5 decisions · 6 min read