Minutes in a Second

Golden Plains Shire, 28 February 2023

Checked

Decisions

  1. Endorses $1,333,665 LRCI Phase 4 allocations for 2023–2025

    Projects delivered between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2025; list to be submitted for Department approval.

    Carried p. 9 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Allocates $300,000 for Don Wallace Oval upgrade under CFNP

    Council allocated $300,000 from the Open Space Reserve for its draft 2023/24 Capex Budget contribution.

    Carried p. 11 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Approves Meredith–Shelford Road bridge works budget increase

    Approved a $60,000 budget increase and associated budget reallocation for upgraded bridge works.

    Carried p. 12 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Endorses draft Tree Protection and Management Policy for exhibition

    Policy endorsed for public exhibition, with return for adoption after submissions.

    Carried p. 12 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  5. Increases CEO financial delegation limit to $450,000

    Delegation limit increased from $400,000 to $450,000 (excluding GST), effective immediately, with review in February 2024.

    Carried p. 14 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • Community debate on proposed sale of surplus land north of Bannockburn Recreation Precinct.
  • Poultry standards and compliance discussed for pending poultry permits.
  • Zoonoses and avian influenza risk concerns raised, including past Lethbridge outbreak.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Council documents available online at www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au.
  • DocuSign used for digital workflow and signatures.
  • Governance Rules review includes community engagement for updated meeting procedures.
19 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 9, 11, 12, 14