Pyrenees Shire Council, 16 April 2024
CheckedDecisions
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Adopt option 2 waste fee exemptions for eligible non-profit owned properties
Exempt eligible non-profit organisations; exclude additional bin fees where not a sporting facility, with sporting facilities limited (e.g., max 4 bins exempt). Estimated cost change +$3,000, about +$1 per affected property.
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Negotiate a two-year extension of Belgravia Leisure aquatic contract
Approve negotiation to extend the contract for two years, with the current contract ending 30 August 2024.
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Develop a Pools Strategy using external condition and options data
Approve development of a Pools Strategy using external condition/options data and in-house strategic options.
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Adopt instruments appointing and authorising the Environmental Health Officer and Building Inspector
Adopt and seal Instruments of Appointment and Authorisation for Maria Galea (Environmental Health Officer) and Gavin Tauschke (Building Inspector).
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Approve Bayindeen Rocky Road Fire Recovery Plan and schedule a 3-month update
Approve the draft Fire Recovery Plan and schedule a status update to be brought to Council in 3 months.
Other notable items
- Public asked about wind turbine payments in lieu of rates and whether Council acts for VicRoads.
- Customer Action Requests showed declining customer satisfaction over 10 years.
Tech & Innovation Notes
- Council livestreamed the meeting; CARS requests could be lodged via telephone, Council’s website, or by using a smart phone “Snap Send Solve” application.
- Cyber security assurance included rejected email statistics and phishing/malware detection.
- Digital Connectivity Plan with Telstra and NBN included digital roadshow events and a staff workshop.