Pyrenees Shire Council, 17 January 2023
CheckedDecisions
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Report ordered on petition to keep free camping at Avoca River
Council received a petition (~500 signatures) supporting free camping from North Street to Lions Park inclusive, and requested a future report under Governance Rules.
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Council won't seek a rate rise above the 3.5% cap for 2023/24
Council decided not to apply for a higher 2023/24 rate cap and to commence 2024/25 budget engagement in 2023.
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Two roads named: Holding Lane, Glenpatrick and Davis Court, Snake Valley
Council adopted Holding Lane and Davis Court for submission to the Registrar of Geographic Names, with no formal objections received.
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Frontline service counters to close for four hours, four times a year
Council approved four 4-hour closures in 2023, with counters reopening 1.00 pm for Beaufort Council Office reception, Beaufort Resource Centre, and Avoca Information Centre.
Other notable items
- Flood recovery team recruitment noted; event not yet declared closed.
- CARS backlog rose to 411 outstanding, mainly due to flood/weather and fire-prep impacts.
- First counter closure scheduled for Thursday, 16 February 2023.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- IT Rural Councils Transformation updated financial/revenue systems and a new CRM with Central Goldfields Shire Council.
- Snap Send Solve and website lodging mentioned, with virtual livestream available.
- December 2022 CARs reporting and backlog were noted.