Minutes in a Second

Golden Plains Shire, 19 December 2023

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Decisions

  1. Awarded Netball Pavilion contract to Bowden Corp Pty Ltd for $904,114

    Contract GPSC-RFT-17-2023 awarded to Bowden Corp Pty Ltd for $904,114 (ex GST); CEO/delegate authorised to execute.

  2. Awarded Bannockburn Skate Bowl contract to Independent Concrete Constructions for $843,165.40

    Contract GPSC-RFT-16-2023 awarded to Independent Concrete Constructions Pty Ltd for $843,165.40 (ex GST); CEO/delegate authorised to execute.

  3. Approved Skate Bowl budget with $50,000 contingency and identified $70,913.23 shortfall

    $50,000 contingency approved; $63,635 drainage funded from Playgrounds and Skate Park Maintenance; $70,913.23 shortfall funded from Refurbishment of Playgrounds budget.

  4. Rescinded expired COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy

    Expired COVID-19 Financial Hardship Policy rescinded, having lapsed in June 2022.

  5. Adopted 2024 council meeting schedule and councillor engagement program

    2024 meeting schedule adopted, including 26 March 2024 move to Linton Shire Municipal Hall; councillor engagement program approved, with activities concluded by 30 June 2024.

Other notable items

  • Community questioned councillors’ independence on Bannockburn rezoning and consultation.
  • Public raised compensation concerns about land zoning changes near Farrell Street, Mowbray.
  • Officer report requested on internet connection options for Linton Shire Municipal Hall.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Officer report requested on internet connection options for Linton Shire Municipal Hall.
  • Online access to council agendas and minutes at www.goldenplains.vic.gov.au.
12 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 6, 8, 9, 10