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Moorabool Shire Council, 4 June 2025

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Decisions

  1. Approve March 2025 community grants totalling $44,036

    13 of 17 applications were approved across arts, events, strengthening and sustainability categories.

    Carried p. 6 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  2. Appoint eight members to the Moorabool Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee

    Eight nominees were appointed following an EOI process; one withdrew during phone screening.

    Carried p. 20 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  3. Approve Community Asset Committee nominees and transition to new term memberships

    Nominees in Attachment 1 were approved, 2020 CACs ceased, instruments of delegation issued, and members notified.

    Carried p. 13 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

  4. Receive and note the March 2025 Quarterly Financial Report and the Audit and Risk Advisory Committee Summary of Minutes

    Noted p. 16 of the official minutes (opens the PDF)

Other notable items

  • March 2025 grants round had 17 applications, with 13 recommended for $44,036.
  • Quarterly financial report noted $14.112m adjusted underlying surplus and $19.877m cash balance.
  • Urgent business raised concerns about the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund replacing the Fire Services Property Levy.

Tech & Innovation Notes

  • Community grants included technology-related items such as a multimedia projector and voiceover.
  • Council livestreamed the meeting and provided online recording of proceedings.
  • Online promotion and communications were used for EOI and grant engagement.
45 pages of minutesdecisions from pp. 6, 13, 16, 20