Golden Plains Shire, 22 August 2023
CheckedDecisions
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Approved Berrybank Wind Farm Community Grants 2023 funding for six projects
Approved $115,264 across FY23–24 to FY25–26 for six community projects.
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Seek Minister approval to excise South Steiglitz Road from EL6164
Council directed it write to the Minister for Energy and Resources requesting excision.
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Awarded RF T-06-2023 panel contract for Minor Civil Works and Plant Hire
Awarded the three-year contract with two one-year extensions.
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Adopted revised Planning and Environment Act 1987 instrument of appointment and authorisation
CEO to sign; previous instrument dated 27 June 2023 revoked.
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Endorsed draft Election Period Policy for public exhibition
Draft endorsed for exhibition, with adoption scheduled for September 2023.
Other notable items
- Concerns raised about intensive animal agriculture promotion and community and environment impacts.
- Request to turn off streetlights near Inverleigh Conservation Reserve was discussed.
- Bannockburn Shopping Centre access and road “mess” raised; stage 2 expected before year-end.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Council agendas and minutes are published online at www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au.
- DocuSign Envelope ID used for meeting documents.
- Cr Ian Getsom joined the meeting virtually.