MAYOR STAPLETON: Good evening.
I'm Mayor Libby Stapleton and I would Council meeting tonight.
Unfortunately, due we are unable to have members so we once again share
our This meeting will be recorded However,
given recent announcements of COVID restrictions, will be back
as soon as our March meeting, to attend in person,
towards that outcome.
The Surf Coast Shire local government of the Wadawurrung people
of the Maar Nation, in Torquay are on Wadawurrung country.
I'm coming to you tonight is traditionally known as Mangowak.
The Wadawurrung people have nurtured for thousands of generations to live
and to work We also wish of the lands acknowledge any Aboriginal
people and pay respect to Elders past, Surf Coast Shire is committed
of these lands on a journey I would like to thank our Deputy Mayor,
for chairing last month's meeting and I did very much appreciate
with my family.
So thank you for that.
And it's been a busy and exciting month of events showcasing our region.
We have also experienced our fair share like to acknowledge the recent storm
with Anglesea millimetres and 89 millimetres
over a 24 hour period.
The storm impacted our drainage system, and some areas lost power.
So I want to thank all the shire staff, and everyone who was involved
and I hope that members recovered or are working with Council There was
a very special event with the formal reopening
and this much loved Shire Hall has incorporating the Winchelsea community
to being a vibrant community hub.
We look forward to seeing people of life coming together for events,
youth drop ins and so much more, of us also had the pleasure
around the Winchelsea Common, to provide
the community natural environment, and it So I encourage everyone
and anyone and a walk around the common.
I would also like is open again for 2022.
It's located in Torquay at the KMCC for young people
to pop having something to eat It's a terrific facility
from 3 to 5pm.
I know that many in our community took Missy Higgins
and Birds at the Torquay Common and the By the Sea event was a sellout,
to see major events happening again Look out next month which kicks off
on 12 March.
While on the topic of live music, to access grants of up to $3,000
Development Seed Fund.
This is a really great opportunity from the impacts of the pandemic.
The fund will help our artists
performance or recording.
So if you're interested in applying, and look up grants.
Finally, you may have noticed that This follows
a recommendation all abilities advisory committee.
Our new captioning service has dialogue which ensures far more accuracy than
This will help ensure that everyone can about Council issues,
and we're really pleased to be able Before we get started I
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and we will aim if these problems cannot be resolved
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I understand that virtual meetings for an extended period, so I
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With that in mind, and in line to recite the pledge as a sign
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of our community and environment.
At tonight's meeting, of interest to the community,
National Surfing Museum, for the Surf Coast.
Looking There are various planning on our Climate Emergency Response Plan,
and policy decisions.
I note that there are no apologies all Councillors are here,
can I please have a mover of the Council meeting held
of the meeting.
Councillor Hodge and Councillor Barker, And are there any leave No.
Thank you.
And conflicts of interest so a conflict of interest,
and do so again just prior And the Councillor would be removed
and placed in a virtual waiting room Once the matter is resolved,
to the meeting.
Are there any declarations Councillor Barker?
CR BARKER: Councillors received I do not have a conflict
of interest MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you Paul Councillor Barker, sorry.
Are there any Councillor Schonfelder.
CR SCHONFELDER: On behalf to acknowledge the passing
of the Winchelsea RSL and esteemed member I would like
to the Bennett family.
Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you for that, Councillors, I realise that I flew
and getting a mover for a vote.
So just to confirm, can I please have to confirm the minutes And that's
for the minutes Thank you, Councillors.
And we are now up So members of the public who wish
to submit their written question with Council's Governance Rules submit
questions As the meeting is virtual, I'll read It's probably worth well,
we have received a number of questions to the potential sale of Cypress Lane
for these questions.
This is listed as item 8.1 will be debated shortly,
for Councillors to comment on questions during public question time, all items
on the agenda to ensure we do not have It's a very
important part will be asking our Acting General
to provide a response I would also like to acknowledge that we have received
in regard although we may have not yet had there has been potentially some
and the decision to clarify that we are not considering
in regard to Cypress Lane to consider in principle support in order
to progress consideration But there will be further discussion and I would
like to reassure received and read your questions
of your concerns.
And given the public interest I will be calling
to move that this report be considered But now back to the public questions.
I will read received in turn.
Firstly, we have two questions Question one:
the trigger to discuss selling public land
application on the subject and surrounding land.
The outcome statement in the included into any detail at all
of the high density retirement village The community has not been engaged
and has not been engaged on the planning application.
For alternative option 1 the report states the option as Council has no use
for the land in keeping the land.
There are many uses for the land, including still using it Why does
the shire recommend the sale without a full and detailed assessment
after the land is disposed Is the only consideration
the revenue in annual maintenance?
And I will now ask our Acting General for Place Making and Environment,
Thanks, Brendan.
MR WALSH: Thank you, Mayor Stapleton.
Thank you for the intro as well.
As you said, this is an agenda item will be well debated so I'll be
brief The process to give of the land is largely procedural
to allow the planning permit allowing the process to continue
to the current permit, to have their say,
of submissions process, and a decision to be made by Council.
Regarding the use of the land, and open space plans including
currently future uses for these pieces of land.
Any decision made Council into selling the land This
will be resolved a future Council of the planning permit application.
Regarding if Council were in the future, the sale
to the requirements of section 114 which requires,
amongst other things, MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Mr Walsh,
from Mark Matthews reads: it feels on the selling is a proxy vote for
will support the high density in planning application 21/0333.
Can the Shire please reassure is not the case
by detailing the steps including before any final decision is made
and the disposal of the public land?
And I will again refer to Mr Walsh, to provide a response.
MR WALSH: Thank you, Mayor.
So I think I have detailed so it's really an opportunity The community
will be able before it's decided upon, hearing of submissions,
will be community engagement as part so if that was the direction MAYOR
STAPLETON: Thank you.
Next we have two questions The first question from Darren
on the proposed sale of Cypress Lane
says Council's Engineering, Environment departments have reviewed
the site to the potential sale of land.
Can Council please detail how each is acceptable MR WALSH: Thank you.
So as mentioned earlier, strategic the social infrastructure
plan and did not identify any future use MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you,
in future when planning applications public land would it be possible
for Council whether or not the public land
to the developers first prior for community consultation?
This would and would have prevented
time and money, not only with the five storey hotel application
MR WALSH: Thank you.
So Council encourages all developers, to have pre application meetings
to identify any issues there may be they are proposing.
However, this so we can't force people to go and
they can submit applications MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you.
Next we have two questions Rita's first question: why recommending
in principle support and the adjoining public reserve land?
Is the Council's decision to the planning application
of Coombes Road and Cypress Lane and development in a MR WALSH
: Thank you.
This is more we talked about in an earlier question
for consideration So something the future use of the land
through that planning process.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you.
And Rita's second question.
Why is the Council discussing the sale and adjoining reserve, prior to open
with the local community, and what in community consultation own decision
in principle support of the land in question?
MR WALSH: In this one I can refer about the future process and the couple
for further community input.
MAYOR STAPLETON: And next we have two from the 3288 Residents Question 1
from Sue: the report of the planning application 21/0333
to the application being lodged, by a Shire officer that Cypress Lane
to public reserve number 3 was not Do Councillors believe that Council
that Council owned land is not required as stated in the report prior and prior
to Councillors being aware MR WALSH: As I mentioned before, to this one
as the matter is listed to my responses earlier in relation
regarding our review of existing plans MAYOR STAPLETON
: Thank you.
And the next question: the agenda item in principle support for the closure
and an adjacent section to progressing which suggests that
the application to a decision on the sale of the land.
We believe that the correct procedure for the required consultation
before Council then decides Doesn't Council giving
of Council owned land pre empt and the application
of everybody's time?
MR WALSH: Thank you.
So as I mentioned before, is really a procedural step
process to occur.
As mentioned earlier as well, to approve a planning application
of the land would be subject of the Local Government Act,
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Mr Walsh.
And, finally, we have two questions in relation to a different matter.
So Tim's first question which is low frequency noise,
through the ground via speakers onto the ground in place in a building.
Both the EPA and police tell us that it The Council
tell us it is an EPA matter after requesting the business
to turn the bass done, which would, MR WALSH: Thank you, Mayor.
I'll take this one as well.
Look, we've been working really hard and the business to try and come
to keep the community's But the EPA are the responsible authority
from commercial industrial premises.
Council officers are actively working The business owner has been requested
Police are there to assist with any as I said, Council officers continue
to protect the amenity This includes enforcement notices
they were not approved to occur over the past weekend.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you.
And the second question from Tim by Shire officers that our amenity
in daytime or evening hours?
It is only applicable if it and then we should contact 000?
MR WALSH: Yes, So noise has to be maintained Noise restrictions are
clearly stronger to protect residents' amenity.
Council officers are able of unreasonable noise during the day
to resolve those issues, the police can assist
with any MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Mr Walsh,
of the public questions We'll move on to item 2.1, which
to planning application 21/0248 5 and a petition has been received
to this planning application, of Council is to receive
to the General Manager of Place Making included
as a formal submission.
Do I have a mover and seconder Councillor Barker,
is that CR BARKER: Yes, Mayor.
MAYOR STAPLETON: And seconded Thank you.
Councillor Barker, would you like CR BARKER: No, thanks, Mayor.
MAYOR STAPLETON: And Councillor Hodge?
You're on mute Councillor Hodge?
CR HODGE: Apologies, Mayor, no, for the officers to do.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, and did any other Councillors want No.
So I will now put the motion to a vote.
All those in favour of accepting, The motion is carried unanimously.
Thank you, Councillors.
There being no notices to the next item.
Actually, as we have two items on the agenda tonight, items 6.1
to the Surf Coast Cultural Centre of Cypress Lane, and a seconder
up in the agenda to be considered now?
Councillor Hodge and Councillor Allen, And all those in favour Thank you,
Councillors.
So we'll start with item 6.1, which concept design and business case.
The Surf Coast Cultural Centre for our community and the item
to consider endorsing a concept design The concept design contains
and a new Australian visitor experience centre,
arts spaces Council has received reports past 12 months.
Back in September last year, we decided and we agreed to put in applications
to start the process for this very ambitious project.
We also agreed also known as the MAC, and rec centre that we could develop
the facility for the next decade.
And we received the news first hand that $1.4 million has been made
which was terrific news.
As I said, this report on the project The finalisation
of concept designs Like all concepts, of planning detailed
and specific We know the project is of high interest
and we appreciate that there has been from a wide variety of current
of the facility and This will need to continue and design phases
in coming months and, We also know this project
from both state So to the item before us, Councillors,
Councillor Barker, is that CR BARKER: No.
I just did want the potential conflict of interest.
I would like a conflict of interest with this item, as a Federal candidate.
I'm yet to nominate.
Therefore, under section 129A an interest could
not be reasonably regarded of influencing my actions or decisions.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, and apologies I didn't flag that
because you had indicated it Now, with regard to the recommendation,
is quite a detailed recommendation and this afternoon we did receive
from our General Manager, Chris Pike, that Minister Ley had made
around the $1.4 million, in the recommendation.
So I might ask Mr Pike just to the new recommendation MR
PIKE: Thanks, Mayor Stapleton.
Through you, there's one edit and one additional point.
So I'll cover the edit first.
It would currently be point 9 and this updated point notes that
the $1.4 million Multi Arts Centre will now be funded
and community infrastructure project as the funding that latest information
that to the announcement.
It's also become clear that the officer to acknowledge the input that
and other project stakeholders, is a point which becomes point 6
that reads as follows.
Acknowledges the input of community that has informed
the concept design and notes further input
of planning and design.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Mr Pike CR WELLINGTON: I was going
to ask could be screen shared.
I think people in the community they would be able to see it,
we should be putting those on the screen so people can read them
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, I'll ask governance if
to the recommendation and on the screen for the community.
(Pause).
So governance that recommendation in the minutes and thank you,
for the suggestion to share it.
Hopefully that's given everybody enough through
the recommendation So Councillors, do I have a mover Councillor Pattison,
is that CR PATTISON: The further recommendation MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks,
As a seconder?
Councillor Schonfelder, thank you.
And Councillor Pattison, would you like CR PATTISON: Yes, I would, yes,
So it's really exciting concept and business case.
I think this is a great opportunity and one that really needs our
as we can see from what's put there's a big funding commitment that's community
to get behind this.
It's a great opportunity.
For those that aren't aware, of social infrastructure to cater
of our community.
It's an expanded library facility.
The redevelopment National Surfing Museum, maker spaces
for Surfing Victoria, known as visitor information,
fun cafe So this is the stage 1.
And it does require significant funding down the track there which has that's
the redevelopment as we've identified for one around that there's now funding
put for the Multi will really carry the Multi Arts Centre
So there is obviously an ongoing cost However,
with our library and surfing museum at the overall benefits it's much more
favourable cost benefit with this wonderful cultural facility
So it's a very, which you've all had an opportunity
but there's great opportunities and endorsing the business case
is a wonderful way forward to be endorsing that.
And I encourage the other Councillors Contemporary libraries they're
places for meetings, accessing technology The current
building that we have it just can't deliver that and so this cultural
facility is so important Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, and Councillor Schonfelder,
CR SCHONFELDER: I wish and just state that it's a very
out of the pandemic it and the artistic and arts community are and, in a way,
not on the same scale but it of Federation Square, Thank you, Mayor.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, And would any other Councillors
like Councillor Allen?
CR ALLEN: Thank you, Chair.
In supporting this motion, I recognise to the Torquay community and
as outlined in the report.
I thank the officers and for the enormous amount
into finalising this concept plan I was particularly excited
by the Federal Minister that we have for the redevelopment project,
previously allocated partly which will ensure that the Multi Arts
within a year or two.
I have confidence that all the parties will be widely consulted
like other Councillors, in making the different spaces
for profit organisations, It is difficult to attract funding
for the arts, so this 1.4 million We are now
of the arts as we recover is not so widely appreciated
of the last bastions of free speech.
The freedom to express without being confined
of what can be said is now very rare.
It nurture and treasure.
I fully support the recommendation.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, and I have Councillor Hodge next.
CR HODGE: Thank you, Chair.
Yes, I just want to say I really hope behind this bigger space now.
The Torquay Theatre Troupe has The and of course the art group now,
but please check before you go.
I think this has been a long time of the Torquay Theatre Troupe
for profits have been absolutely and the work that they've put in.
And also the foresight and Jan Jup and we've collected $8 million
from our contribution to it all.
But like Councillor Allen, of the grant yesterday, and hopefully
and a federal election looming, will be able to, as the Mayor
and officers advocate for us, on this which would make it even I look
forward to the next productions and I hope the community Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, Any other Councillors?
Councillor Bodsworth?
CR BODSWORTH: Thanks, Mayor.
There's two things that I'd like One is that it's a very complex report.
It takes a lot of getting through with people in the community who are
in this project, not least It's such a big commitment
but there's so much really valuable and I've really appreciated having that
to tonight's meeting.
And I so appreciate the work that's from members passionately involved
in this effort, in trying to resource the project,
as a design professional, having gone of the project, I'm really excited
of liveliness that it can bring.
In fact, to me it's the kind because it's the kind
of quality It's a great facility that's sort but our funding base is more
and it's difficult for us We're going to have to all sort We're going
to need those connections and arts groups so much.
So I'm looking forward to us and another thing that occurs to me
with such a big investment, and I think as we go forward, to bring ideas
to enliven this place, and when I say I'm talking There's
going to be all sorts of ideas to maximise the liveliness
to make it a really pumping part great value
for everybody So I'm 100% behind this.
I don't know to achieve it but I'm really committed Thanks.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, Councillor Wellington?
CR WELLINGTON: Thanks, Mayor.
Yes, I think I certainly want I think that the design the concept
will be a really impressive feature of built form when it's completed,
I think this is very much the start The total cost
of stage 1 is and we've got about $8 million million towards that,
and a bit, all the funding for stage 1 yet so I agree
with what others have said to be a lot of external support, or public support,
in order but the arts are really important
is going to be a city of 45,000 so certainly at that size, a facility
will be exceptional and with the visitor economy
along the Great Ocean Road, to really maximise use as local use,
is really significant.
Obviously the MAC needs to be involved There needs to be very good
and the MAC that we're able to do is done with that community's needs,
and we will need to work together We also need
to be cognisant there on Council's budget to support it,
we're going challenges supporting this sort but at this point it is factored
and I'm happy to support the concept to deliver it.
Thank you.
Or further funding to deliver it.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, And Councillor Pattison,
did you want Sorry, Councillor Barker, did you want CR BARKER: Yes, Mayor.
I concur with Councillor Allen the performing
arts are one though they're not the only ones,
in general are an incredible asset to community.
I do think that we do need to live to build a library
with what we can afford now on other levels of government.
I don't doubt that the economic returns to a reality are good with funding
from other sources and in time I don't think even though
and would obviously bring to the region I don't think that
of debt funding.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, And Councillor Gazzard?
CR GAZZARD: I would just like agree is such a worthy project
and thanks involved in it.
I think we are due as well as the maker space
and the external landscaping looks with native planting palettes:
not only known as a surfing area for our arts and culture?
Thanks: MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, And Councillor Pattison, would you
like CR PATTISON: It's been great hearing
for this wonderful project.
I just wanted we really need our community to get
and Federal politicians understand just for our community and also it was great
around the philanthropic donations.
As far as I'm aware, the Shire is open for this project.
We really want to get this project up behind this great project.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, I will now put the motion to a vote.
All those in favour, And all those against?
Thank you.
And the motion is carried 8/1.
Thank you, Councillors.
We'll now move to item 8.1 is the potential sale Again, I want
to thank the community regarding this item comments have
helped with any confusion Again, just to confirm,
a planning application.
This is to consider for the potential sale of land
in order Because from the community, recommendation which Councillors have
same intent and meaning in the printed agenda
and help everyone understand I might ask governance recommendation just
for the benefit of the community.
And while governance is doing that, you've got your hand up.
CR WELLINGTON: Thank you.
I just wondered Mr Walsh said that this and that the provisional approval was
to enable the planning I just would like that clarified as
if we does that planning application then but just have greater uncertainty
is the procedure that requires us before someone can put on public land?
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, I'll just give the community
to read the recommendation and then in a moment I'll ask
to respond to your question.
(Pause).
I think that's probably long enough And through our CEO, Ms Seymour,
to this statement please.
CEO ROBYN SEYMOUR: Thank you, of Place Making and Environment,
MR WALSH: Yes, thanks, Robyn.
Thanks for your question, I understand that if Council was
to not support the sale of land they wouldn't support it in principle,
they wouldn't consider is proceed any further.
CR WELLINGTON: Can I have MAYOR STAPLETON: That is fine.
CR WELLINGTON: I'm not suggesting it would not approve the sale of land.
The question is what is the imperative at the moment?
So the question is: then we just don't give It's not
a decision to not approve to not approve at the moment.
So what would be the consequences MR WALSH: Through you, Mayor, forward
to make sure the work and also the developer So
if there's a determination now that proceed it's just really so that's
why the process has been CR WELLINGTON: Sorry, Madam Mayor,
is being misinterpreted.
I am not saying there would be The question Council could make no decision
Can the developer continue if Council makes no decision
in the future when it consults MR WALSH: Yes, through you again,
I understand that that's the case.
That can continue.
It is just a matter of trying to get of certainty for the Council officers
about moving forward.
CR WELLINGTON: Thank you.
So just to be clear, It's a matter of convenience and Council officers?
They get some indication in advance of consulting the community?
MR WALSH: Sorry, through you, Mayor, is currently live,
to the community already on this.
There's been a number and so that has occurred already, but,
Officers recommend that this was CR WELLINGTON: Thank you.
And just finally, Madam Mayor, it's not consultation
I'm talking about.
It's consultation about the sale But I
appreciate that explanation, MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks,
Councillor Gazzard, CR GAZZARD: Can I ask two questions?
MAYOR STAPLETON: Let's start with one.
CR GAZZARD: My first question is, of approving
in principle sale MAYOR STAPLETON: I'll just direct Ms Seymour.
CEO ROBYN SEYMOUR: Thank you, Part of the benefits,
Making and Environment, feel free of the benefit
around the negotiations application, and so and more capacity
around trying MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, Ms Seymour, your second question?
CR GAZZARD: Thank you.
My second question is that if we were of land in principle, to approve it
to officially approve of land or those are MAYOR STAPLETON:
I'll refer that again CEO ROBYN SEYMOUR : There is a whole process,
to go through, in order of the land.
It's an indication of rather than going That would happen
post a decision MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, Ms Seymour.
Thanks, Councillor Gazzard.
So with that in mind recommendation from officers,
for this item?
Councillor Pattison, is that CR PATTISON: Yes,
on the screen, yes.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, And
is there a seconder Councillor Schonfelder,
thank you.
And Councillor Pattison, would you like CR PATTISON: Yes, I would,
and sorry of the things that have been discussed
but I think it's really important understands the background.
So before I begin, I wanted understands that
in principle support of Council land that's being considered
application for Cypress Lane.
It's really important that to share their views And
if today this there will be a hearing an opportunity
for the community This motion is not about support the land is to be sold.
It is as per the motion that we are of the Council land of the sale So
to allay concerns that the horse of the emails over the last few days,
will need to be carried out prior These are listed
on the screen and they relate within six months of the sale, a notice
of intention for sale at least four weeks prior to sale,
I am sure it That's the minimum requirement.
And ensuring Council undertakes in accordance policy and that we comply
of Council land policy.
So it's been very clear via calls, emails and social media,
in our community that do not feel that at Cypress Lane is
in keeping Community concerns draw on the importance and the scale
and density in principle support for the sale will enable the Council
with the developer for this retirement village.
And I think that's what we need It's about giving Council a really good that
the outcome is one that generally meets of our Council, of the Councillors.
So most importantly as a result is the condition that the sale
if a planning permit is approved is not subject to a VCAT appeal.
I think that for me is the crux of it that we provide
in principle support There is a need living in our community.
Older residents and those to continue to live
in their community There's wider implications
for our townships so that older in our community So someone living
in Torquay currently, but there's not been appropriate
is an opportunity to transition an appropriate
accommodation of the housing stock I think addressing
housing for our Council, accommodation crisis that was
by Councillor Allen back in 2021.
So it's important that to address housing needs So it
consideration and negotiation, I think, to achieve an outcome that meets our If
an appropriate outcome between the Surf Coast Shire
is no requirement to proceed This is only provisional,
So if we vote tonight to provide this allows Council
to negotiate positive community benefit It also provides an opportunity
to be in a stronger position on the future sale of the land So it's
on this basis that I encourage in principle support
for the sale Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, And Councillor Schonfelder,
would you CR SCHONFELDER: Mayor, I would just
to reiterate the sentiments expressed and I know during the last election,
of Councillors who mentioned of preserving Spring Creek.
As a Council group, we are committed is very much in our minds.
Thank you, Mayor.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, Would any other Councillors
like Councillor Allen?
CR ALLEN: Thanks, Chair.
I won't repeat the excellent points I just would like to say that
in principle support, I'm mindful that we still do not know
and these outcomes may well impact for many purposes, and the community
through the normal planning processes to make submissions
before any decision And, therefore, I am inclined Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, And Councillor Barker?
CR BARKER: Thanks, Mayor.
I appreciate 3.1 a valuation of the land but $500 to $1,000
per square metre from independent professionals
to be a conservative price in this agenda item.
Cypress Lane, based in the discussion section,
lists it Reserve number 3, based in the discussion section,
lists it The current estimated sale of land totals $1.85 million.
Based on the value per square metre, the value between $5 million
and $10 million.
If we stand to give away up of land for nothing, This
is some serious money.
I'm a reasonable person and we're open to negotiation,
they want with their land as long but when it comes
to the sale I think it would be unconscionable
of their potential value.
Should a valuation be provided to the maximum potential value,
to considering the sale.
I think anyone who endorses the sale near this low value
will be responsible this organisation has ever experienced.
I note that the valuation hasn't on the indication it is far too low
for me in principle support of sale That's beside all
of the other aspects which are side of things,
but when it comes I think we are potentially going MAYOR STAPLETON
: Thank you, Councillor Bodsworth?
CR BODSWORTH: Mayor, can I ask a couple to the motion, please?
MAYOR STAPLETON: Yes.
CR BODSWORTH: Prompted comments just then.
So the first question the proponent has put forward require And, secondly,
we have that Councillor Barker just on the current zoning or
to be that the land would have to occur as per the proposal?
I hope that question is clear, MAYOR STAPLETON: Yes.
I'll refer those to our CEO, CEO ROBYN SEYMOUR: Thank you, Mayor.
The land would have to be rezoned, In relation to the estimates,
to get those estimates close to do it at that point.
In terms I am not clear but I can refer this He may understand
on the current zoning or the rezoning.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, Ms Seymour.
MR BERTOLDI: I will be honest through the Mayor I'm unsure
to the valuations but I will point been done and the assessment
as comparing it to market value because this road reserve, this land,
because it's not a competitive market.
The only people it actually has a value of the adjoining properties
of land off for, say, because it is currently a road reserve.
I hope that's clear.
But it's not a competitive market, on the valuation that decreases
because it can't be sold MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you,
Councillor Bodsworth, were you wanting CR BODSWORTH: Yes,
please, Mayor.
I am processing those answers I think Councillor Pattison has spoken And
a really critical point here to the proponent if you get your permit
from Surf Coast Shire Council, to have to think about a different way So it's
a really unique position that an opportunity
to the proponent may have an opportunity On the other hand,
to use our ownership to get the best outcomes So things
like architectural guidelines guidelines and standards,
with the community planning permit conditions.
And if that proved not to be acceptable to proceed with the proposal then
the land the sale and the developer would have
to come up So, yes, as Councillor Allen says,
On that basis, I'm inclined to what the others have And I'll also
add that I think and our social housing action plan work
of showing the evidence base for diverse housing so that's part
of my thinking as well, brought to us.
Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, And Councillor Wellington?
CR WELLINGTON: Thanks, Mayor.
Can I just ask the CEO a question I'm just wondering about the propriety
as an owner a private owner of land to I think what I'm hearing Councillors
as leverage to get changes to achieve the sort I'm just wondering,
as a statutory decision maker we've got and I'm feeling deeply uncomfortable
going to be honest if you could comment on that.
MAYOR STAPLETON: I'll refer CEO ROBYN SEYMOUR: So, we do need
to be open You're absolutely right, to enter
into those discussions I guess part of what is being indicated
is that we are looking to work to achieve an outcome that
with our Planning Scheme to be able to work with the developer
as we consider their planning CR WELLINGTON: Thank you.
I would like I think Councillor Pattison that
the motion was or in order that the community understood
but I think it's equally important the community position.
I think in principle support which for the purposes of certainty
with a suggestion that we have no no legal obligation, to give certainty
on it and it in principle support and then
to say So I think it's Ideally, has got control or something like that,
and this so it's not needed for the purposes
but it does provide access Ideally, the developer come
to Council well in advance "I want to get control to do something with it"
and we would have gone as we are required to do with the sale
she or whoever it was would have got put their proposal up
from a planning perspective alone.
This is incredibly messy.
There's absolutely no transparency.
From everything that people to me that there's a strong kind
of this development.
We're talking about affordable housing.
We have no idea I would be very surprised if it falls
as affordable housing.
My view is that what we should do is we should halt the proposal process.
We should go for the sale of land, determine to the developer.
They can then take the risk if How on earth we value it it's
but the developer.
But I will say it is of massive, How do you value a block I don't know.
My only experience the Winchelsea Shire Hall,
and completely incorrect in terms of the lease when it was ultimately My
biggest concern of land with the assessor The assessment
we may well end up with an allegation Certainly that's
a real concern to use our ownership as leverage
on the assumption that there So I am really concerned about this.
I will not support it.
I think we need of land and not mix these processes
about the development as about a provision approval That's
exactly what the community I don't support it
with the where the discussion is going.
Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Councillor Hodge?
CR HODGE: Thank you, Mayor.
Yes, when I first heard this, wasn't happy with.
I agree.
I think it should have been flagged community consultation, And I'd
like and I do apologise that this is all tied up and it's not.
It certainly isn't I commend the officers
for trying (inaudible) the recommendations.
I thought that was great.
But I'm still very dubious and I don't think I Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, and would any other
Councillors Councillor Gazzard?
CR GAZZARD: Thank you, Mayor.
I am also undecided.
I think Councillor Pattison points and I would
like who have contacted us regarding this,
of an unfortunate progression, I guess, been community consultation.
However, I'm reassured in principle support that does not it
does not oblige us will still be plenty of opportunity Yes,
I still haven't decided though.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, and Councillor Pattison, would you
like CR PATTISON: Yes, I would, thank you.
So as we all of us have addressed, for the sale of the land.
We are not discussing the planning That's not what we're discussing today.
I wanted to make that clear.
It was just given that the extensive I thought it was important
But once again, this is about of the land, not the planning permit,
community's concern my personal thoughts or views So I wanted
to make that really clear.
I have been reiterating and listened to my community I think it's important
that we focus It's in principle support.
It's only in principle support and it does enable us,
to provide conditions on the sale as we did with (inaudible),
of that land.
It had to be used for aged care and it's similar with this.
There are conditions on the sale that a planning permit must
be approved and that it not be under VCAT appeal.
That there are a number around that it must be used
is set housing for seniors or people But
there are some clear contractual through legal advice.
So I think we focus Do we want to provide of the land?
The valuation, is sold for, they are all matters that
and there extensive community consultation.
That's part of our process that's set
There will be, and there needs to be, on this matter, so I think we just need
and not get carried away It's a piece in the puzzle.
Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Have you got another question,
CR WELLINGTON: I do.
Just before we go to the vote, that in the sale of the road
will be a requirement that that land for aged care and/or low cost housing
Or are we saying we would like as Councillor Bodsworth said,
What actually are we saying we other than that the planning permit
approved by Council, my concerns about anyway.
What is the condition we're proposing MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you,
I will refer that to our CEO, is that the conditions would be placed
but I'll ask our CEO to respond CEO ROBYN SEYMOUR
: Thank you.
Yes, it's on the full development so is saying that in principle,
depending that the sale of the land is based in its entirety would be used
with disabilities and that the process of that aged care facility would need
the planning permit so that Council and what
is being proposed CR WELLINGTON : Thank you.
Just one more question before we go MAYOR STAPLETON:
Just to clarify, is that the land be used
for seniors or people not specifically aged care.
CEO ROBYN SEYMOUR: Sorry, thank you, CR WELLINGTON: My other question was
of the valuation process.
I mean, one gets the sense a negotiation
versus architectural features, of the development or whatever.
So the question I guess of both the request for valuation as
will be made and also the valuation?
I remember having a great deal of the Winchelsea Shire Hall lease so I
to know how transparent people think MAYOR STAPLETON: I'll refer
that Councillor Wellington, so we can move Ms Seymour?
CEO ROBYN SEYMOUR: Manager assets, to how we manage our valuations?
MR BERTOLDI: Thank you.
Through the Mayor, to undertake our valuations.
How do I word this?
That valuation would be shared at purchasing the land.
They have the option to undertake a valuation as well,
in agreeance to what the valuation is, is a process I'm not particularly
is a process and a final valuation to be finalised.
But it's not an area I'm CR WELLINGTON: My question was really
of the entire process as well, MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you,
So Mr Bertoldi, clarifying whether the I guess to the community
and MR BERTOLDI: I'd have It's not a process I've been involved
in a position to comment.
MAYOR STAPLETON: That's fine.
Thank you, Mr Bertoldi.
And we'll now put the motion to a vote.
All those in favour by Councillor Pattison please And
all those against the motion, And the motion is carried 5/4.
Thank you, Councillors.
We will now move on to item 4.1 is Planning Scheme amendment GC183,
of the Surf Coast Shire Heritage Study, is coming before us tonight for Council
and to submit the amendment for planning for approval.
We do have a recommendation before us.
Do I have a mover and a seconder?
Councillor Schonfelder, is that And a seconder?
Councillor Barker, thank you.
And Councillor Schonfelder, would you CR SCHONFELDER: Just briefly,
if I may, I'd just like to say that it's very
to recognise Aboriginal living cultural Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, and Councillor Barker?
CR BARKER: Thanks, Mayor.
I'd just like to be talking about stage 2C
on 22 I'll support this amendment as but I still think that as a default,
through private ownership such as Pollocksford Bridge,
like any other piece of infrastructure.
All ratepayers are slugged for the cost all programs valued by everyone.
By restructuring heritage protections to privately managed and funded bodies,
will take greater ownership will be better spent,
of the people funding the operation, I do actually have one question,
In terms of transparency, but if you have a look at the agenda,
of Councillors attendance to different topics.
The content of briefings can be called so
if the inclusion of which Councillor to suggest that a particular Councillor
to make informed decisions, in the strongest possible terms.
Can I just ask a question: why of Councillors attached
to this agenda CR HODGE: I have a point of order, Are we talking
about 2C heritage?
MAYOR STAPLETON: We are, and Councillor Barker,
questions are allowed when there hasn't to ask the question prior
and I do know that question was asked and a detailed discussion which clearly
indicated that at briefings was that Councillors have
been unable It was seen as an opportunity in attendance
at the briefing to that particular item that had been to easily identify when
the item was to audio or minutes from that briefing,
to give other Councillors transparency so that if they knew who had been
in attendance a and so on.
So it was just another opportunity about attendance at briefings but also
in preparing for meetings, through the Council agenda, to be able
on what briefings that item had been to refer to it, they could.
So I'll decline the question an opportunity
as per our Governance Rules, during a Council meeting.
But I will give you the opportunity of your submission.
CR BARKER: I'm not sure what part but I'm not sure what part
that questions can MAYOR STAPLETON: So item 32,
seeking clarification or asking Just to clarify for you, 32.1 says officers
through provision of reports and Councillors should make every
from officers in advance Where Councillors need
by asking questions of officers to be asked prior to the meeting,
and then there's a list to be asked.
So I think that's really clear that it able to be asked prior
to the meeting asked and discussed at length prior CR BARKER: Thanks,
Mayor.
MAYOR STAPLETON: No problem.
Would you like to continue, CR BARKER: I'm happy with that,
MAYOR STAPLETON: No problem.
Would any other Councillors like Councillor Wellington?
CR WELLINGTON: Thanks, Mayor.
I support this recommendation or This has been a really long process.
I know it started since we did stage 2C There was quite
a bit into account the advice that and knowledgeable community members
and I think ultimately the outcome of the process
into the Planning Scheme.
So what we're doing, the Heritage Study.
What we're doing at the moment to the Planning Scheme
to the Minister these in for the Planning Scheme.
I don't agree with respect to of private management of heritage.
I think we've got so many examples who wouldn't you couldn't rely
to actually value some of that heritage of the heritage we have particularly
if you have a look of heritage listed properties are We've
got some incredible heritage here to lose it so we do have
on it so I'm very happy to support it Bridge is included
as well because it I do want to make a comment
of attendance at briefings, because it's part of the report.
I don't think it's reasonable There is a suggestion that somehow people
in the community on earth would Councillor Wellington
to briefings? ".
Now, I think the reality is they would understand, I know,
and I spend a lot of time researching of briefings and but maybe it would be
helpful to the purpose and also a comment are not compulsory,
go to them, actually do have paid employment
is not intended to be a full time job better ways sitting in meetings
for many hours.
So I don't object all in the interests of transparency.
I would like to suggest that we put a to say this is the purpose
and there's some nice precedence at some point I think in relation
and their purpose they suit some people and not others.
I agree with Councillor Barker.
I think it could I am not personally too worried who follow Council know
that we can be MAYOR STAPLETON : Thank you, Councillor Allen?
CR ALLEN: I agree about the length to have been with us,
from the mistake that was made a couple We are now more inclined
as feedback from Historical Societies in developing these policies.
We formally adopted the study at our September 28th meeting
and the amendment is the protection and the proper recognition
as a living culture, to Heritage Overlay may possess both
with post European By passing this motion,
of minor changes significance It is made in response
by the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners and we also submit amendment GC183 I
support the recommendation.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, And are there any
other Councillors Councillor Schonfelder,
would you like CR SCHONFELDER: I'd just like for their contribution
and thank you, MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you,
I'll now put the motion to a vote.
All those in favour, And the motion is carried unanimously.
Thank you, Councillors.
Now moving on to item 5.1 is the Australian collection
significance assessment So this item on the agenda
to endorse the findings assessment Museum and note a funding application
collections access program.
Do I have a mover and seconder Councillor Bodsworth
by Councillor Gazzard, thank you.
Councillor Bodsworth, would you like CR BODSWORTH: Thank you, Mayor.
After the meeting on site there at the Cultural Centre I had the
great good fortune to catch for the tour of the museum,
for tonight's meeting, that we obtain the funding that's going
in top condition and also why it was so to study the significance So I am going
to run from the significance assessment,
is that the most significant collection one of the finest collections surfing
and one collections across all sports.
It has local, national Some of the features that I would
like famous thruster board that he used gone down in surfing folklore
and most perfect Bells ever to be the year when Simon Anderson,
was introducing his revolutionary to the world of surfing.
So what a fantastic opportunity he had, one with really small waves
and one footage of in the museum by the way and have a look
at this amazing footage triple overhead, dead
off shore wind, Won the comp and what an amazing way
about the revolutionary technology There's also an amazing collection
including two invaluable historic which really show
off heritage There's one title winning boards.
There's an amazing board from our own coast,
who which has scorch marks in it during the Ash Wednesday fires.
It was a board that was unfinished.
It was a shaped foam board and the falling hot cinders
into the foam.
Wayne strapped it to his roof and you can go today
with its the only bits and have cinder marks was
lying across it.
So not only is it a significant board and fantastic person and shaper,
to a big part So I was absolutely frothing I'd also
like surfing heritage doesn't just start Of course Bells is the heart
and soul and arguably the heart and soul and the protection the
long term is absolutely paramount to all I'm hopeful that we can move
towards for Bells Beach, place It's listed as part
and I passionately believe that Bells a standalone listing as a place both
through the entire history of surfing to very much an ongoing So thank
you very much.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, and Councillor Gazzard, would you
like CR GAZZARD: Thank you.
Yes.
Echoing what Councillor I have also learnt a lot is and so this
is funded commissioned by Dr Megan Cardamone, who is is based
on a comprehensive site visit, and consultation with stakeholders.
So obviously surfing and significance assessment looks
in the collection, why do we keep it, caring for it, And there's a lot
in this collection.
My own surfing museum at home, and a wet suit that I can no So I won't
bring that up.
But thank you to everyone who's put and it's a really very comprehensive
through the photos, even MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you,
Would any other councillors like Councillor Allen?
CR ALLEN: Thank you, Chair.
At the risk of being parochial, mentioned Wayne Lynch from Lorne,
out to Gail Cooper and her father Stan.
Gail really was the leading female and the museum contains a lot
to both Stan and to Gail.
I note from the report that the Council and management responsibilities
and the incorporation of the significant assessment concept
is very important.
Not only do we have a custodial and but we recognise that the collection
and given it's the largest collection is an important element The
significance assessment for funding opportunities
and although not required, funding being added
if the application collections access Thank you, Chair.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, And Councillor Bodsworth,
did you want CR BODSWORTH: Yes.
A couple of brief ones, Mayor.
I think I went I'll keep it short.
One thing I did omit and it made me think of the talk
with regard and there have been some really
to the surf museum in my opinion very much owe this coast
of a symbiotic relationship.
They've benefitted from this coast and also Bells from those companies,
like Rip Curl, of the individuals that were mentioned
to acknowledge the cash contributions like donating
and other really important parts So I think that's a fantastic thing
we can roll on with of the Surf Coast Cultural Centre.
So, yes, fantastic collection.
It's great the recognition Thanks.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, I will now put the motion to a vote.
All those in favour, The motion is carried unanimously.
Thank you, Councillors.
I will now move to item 6.2, which and Council has had a flag policy
and adopted a 12 month flag flying This report is recommending Council
and do I have Councillor Hodge, CR HODGE: I would like MAYOR STAPLETON:
A motion that to the recommendation in the report?
CR HODGE: Yes, just slightly.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Would you like CR HODGE: I can't share it I can
read it out.
I did send it out in emails.
MAYOR STAPLETON: You have sent it I will just see if governance is able
and you can let us know what CR HODGE: Yes, it's just
and I know Councillor Gazzard at the last review so when this
review came up, to just change it slightly
on the front lawn flag pole being International the transgender
to be flown on 20 November And I would like to move that,
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Councillor Gazzard, Thank you.
And Councillor Hodge sorry, did you have a question?
CR WELLINGTON: I do have a question, into the debate.
I just wondered, in the report, of benchmark Councils which seem
the benchmark Councils were selected and finishing at M,
the complete report there?
MAYOR STAPLETON: I Ms Seymour, Councillor Wellington.
I'm not sure able to answer.
It may need to be taken on notice, Ms Seymour?
CEO ROBYN SEYMOUR: Thanks, Mayor.
So Councillor Wellington, of policies that are by other Councils
of the policies in that table?
CR WELLINGTON: Yes.
CEO ROBYN SEYMOUR: I might just refer Community Support,
who is He may be able to answer the question.
MR WAIGHT: Yes, thanks through the Mayor, that
is a full list They were selected It's a mix life sized municipalities So that
that we're benchmarking.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Mr Waight.
And I will now go back to speak to the motion.
CR HODGE: Thank you, Chair.
Yes, just to add the two dates.
I'm glad that this policy I think there's been some really good It's
about the importance of members perhaps groups that feel
and a simple measure can show support and the rainbow flag, of flag flying.
It is low in cost, and easy to do.
I like the idea of now the CEO, she can actually look
at the request can come back to us, before the policy.
I remember flying the Red Cross 100th and I am sure I can remember
and Saudi Arabians came down to look for the soccer Asian cup,
and the Saudi Arabian flag as well.
So there are possibilities that calls very quickly.
But I'd like to see this supported We had a terrific
briefing of course we had the 20th it was
a community event So I hope Councillors can support the Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, and Councillor Gazzard, would you
like CR GAZZARD: Thank you.
Yes, I support this motion, of transgender day visibility
of remembrance on 20 November.
I think it's really important that that we have openness and acceptance,
to be a place that we say you're Transphobic violence around the world.
And as evidenced in the last few weeks, legislation endorsed Murder rates
that 2021 was the deadliest year and trans violence,
That lost to suicide, poverty and discrimination.
A community survey found that transgender,
and non binary people, significant health disparities.
The survey was of 920 participants and having tertiary qualifications,
is well above the national average.
33% had had 63% had experienced verbal abuse.
22% physical assault.
The lifetime prevalence of diagnosis 63% had previous self harm
I'm just going to read an excerpt by trans woman Amity "Care
about me while I'm still alive, fight alongside me while there
because I don't want another preventable tragedy that I don't want
people to say my life if you can make my death be the moment
to take action already means something.
In fact, it means everything ".
Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Would any other Councillors
like Councillor Wellington?
CR WELLINGTON: I just had a question Can somebody just confirm flag protocol
requires that is flown with other flags, all flags
at half mast, then That's my interpretation of it
if an officer can confirm that, please.
MAYOR STAPLETON: I'll refer that CR WELLINGTON: Thank you.
CEO ROBYN SEYMOUR: Thanks very much, will also refer that MR WAIGHT:
Thank you for the question.
Without having the protocol that's not my understanding
but I would probably need to to refer to it,
I would quickly be able CR WELLINGTON : Thank you.
Look, I'll just speak on this.
I don't consider that Council should to make political statements
and I very much objected to fly the rainbow flag as sort
to change its laws.
But I don't have any I don't I mean, for particular groups Gazzard says
about discrimination I absolutely have done work
and I completely understand it if there are things that we can do
of other disadvantaged groups then I don't have any I do have a difficulty
as I said, with making political statements
but I don't necessarily think that this the schedule does it.
So I think it is different But my concern
the Mornington peninsula Council this had a proposal from a Councillor
on 26th of January, that that would be inconsistent
protocol which requires that is flown at half mast, they
and my concern we comply national flag protocol,
and just fly one flag national flag at half mast which I think would be
really for a large part of the community, would support that.
So I think that that I'm not sure what happened
Mornington peninsula's resolution.
I think it was rejected But I think the media reports said protocol or
the advice from the Master like that was that the protocol was
at half mast together and I won't support this Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, and Mr Waight may have found a response
MR WAIGHT: I have, Mayor.
Yes, so the Australian flag protocols national flag with other flags,
at half mast.
CR WELLINGTON: So that would mean at half mast on 26 January,
national flag at half mast If we were to comply with our policy?
MR WAIGHT: That would be my reading that would be the interpretation CR
WELLINGTON: Thank you.
So I won't be supporting it MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Mr Waight.
Councillor Pattison, CR PATTISON: I did.
Given that we have multiple flag poles, or perhaps this needs to be deferred,
about the set, so if it was do you understand we have
the flag poles and the flag poles therefore we have
multiple sets is that a relatively easy amendment breaching
the flag policy?
MAYOR STAPLETON: So, you are suggesting that the Aboriginal
be flown at half mast flagpoles as an alternative?
CR PATTISON: That and I think that would probably comply
but I am seeking clarification?
MAYOR STAPLETON: I'll just give an opportunity to respond to that.
MR WAIGHT: Thank you, Mayor Stapleton Look,
my interpretation that would be more compliant.
It's still a bit but it doesn't exactly state how close
to be flown to be considered But it's open
to interpretation on other flag poles, whether they're or separate to.
So I think that would be a subjective MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Mr Waight.
Councillor Wellington?
CR WELLINGTON: I thought, that the national flag protocol
to be flown and I also thought that but I may be wrong on that as well,
the question about the policy.
Yes, the policy says Council national flag on the ceremonial flag poles
and I personally think we should be I think and we should sort it out.
I don't think we should be going a policy that is potentially CR HODGE:
Have we already done this Because this transgender one that I'm
from the national flags.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Councillor Hodge, in relation to in the flag schedule,
of the Aboriginal at half mast so the question relates
to tonight with that schedule, for where we fly the Aboriginal flag CR
WELLINGTON: I would like MAYOR STAPLETON: OK,
Is there a seconder for that motion Councillor Allen And I
think that even though that when we're deferring the debate
for Councillors to speak so Councillor Wellington,
as the mover to speak to it?
CR WELLINGTON: Very briefly.
I certainly think it's a good idea I don't think that we can have a policy
and I don't think there's any harm against I think this just came
of the public discussion Peninsula Shire item,
with the Australian national flag but I think we should get it right
for a month something that saw the Australian on Australia Day
as a consequence for another group you know,
within the community.
So I just think that we should defer it and make sure that we know exactly what
before we endorse this MAYOR STAPLETON : Thank you, And just
for the sake of clarity, just to get the motion right that
until the March meeting?
CR WELLINGTON: Yes, thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you.
Councillor Allen, did you want CR ALLEN: Yes, thank you,
Chair.
Look, I was profoundly moved of the motion and I really don't want
against this motion I would have to vote against it
about the proper protocols And I think Councillor Wellington we really do need
I would support the deferral MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you,
And would any other Councillors like Councillor Hodge?
CR HODGE: Yes, I do agree, we've got Maybe fourth time lucky.
But Councillors, I still and I hope you respect that, but, yes,
lowered on a matter that it didn't need so I'm more than happy to defer.
Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, Any other Councillors?
OK.
And we will put the motion to a vote.
All those in favour to defer, And all those against deferring?
The motion is carried 8/1, at our next meeting in March.
Thank you, Councillors.
And we'll now move on to the next item is the item actually, sorry,
Is that what you were both putting your So we have been going for
and in the interests and our viewers for that matter, for Standing Orders
to be suspended?
Councillor Allen and we will resume at 8.15 and for the last stream,
Thank you.
(Pause).
MAYOR STAPLETON: I'm just waiting the livestreaming is on.
Thank you.
And welcome back, everyone, of our Council meeting tonight we took
a short break.
Can I please have a mover to resume Standing Orders?
Councillor Bodsworth And all those Thank you, Councillors,
and we're now is the customer experience biannual
and this item is with regard which makes the commitment
that will be prepared and this report is recommending
to note the customer experience and we do have Do I have a mover
and a seconder Councillor Bodsworth, and a seconder?
Councillor Schonfelder, thank you.
And Councillor Bodsworth, would you CR BODSWORTH: Yes, thanks,
Mayor, as per the recommendation.
No, I think that this program's great.
As I've heard before and brings this to us,
for us so I really like the starting point as a chance
for us of what we're doing of continuous improvement concept.
So I noted in this period July customer requests
is an absolutely staggering amount.
Some other facts around 80% related to bins.
So I think that's a really in our confidential section
we're discussing an item relating and it's obviously although it's not
it's one that is really important We have the rated
system to a frowny face.
We've got a score from that close to 9, We also have a net promoter score
which suggests that a lot to talk positively I noted that
there are a lot resulting from complaints,
to the first point that I made for continuous improvement,
like fixing software issues, waste management practices improved,
which we'll be talking about of the meeting, and staff training.
We also had 77 compliments, which sort against the 1266 complaints,
but thanks We really appreciate it.
And or a compliment, we love hearing and I really commend the program It's
so important into making it function really well.
I think it's been a really and I'm so glad to see it.
Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, and Councillor Schonfelder,
CR SCHONFELDER: I'd just like and I concur
Bodsworth's opening remarks.
Governing is about listening, of which tier of government.
It's so important to listen to people.
Thank you, Mayor.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, And did any other Councillors
want Councillor Allen, CR ALLEN: Thank you.
I agree that the customer experience and I note that of the 19,000,
complaints we received, within the mandated time frame.
It wasn't clear from the report what but also I just am a bit concerned
is completed and I don't know and attempt to see of the issue
from the point of view I also notice that 61%
to make their request complaints and I think I'd like
of the CRM website way which I believe is more effective with the ability
of customers But thanks for the report.
Thank you, Chair.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, And Councillor Barker?
CR BARKER: Thanks, Mayor.
Six reports per day even though it's a very low percentage.
I would love to see this reduced
we are currently in.
What I would also like to highlight along the grapevine that some reports
exactly accurate where someone might and they've sought to catch up,
of money in the end.
So please consider that it's having of the community.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Councillor Wellington?
CR WELLINGTON: Yes, thank you, Mayor.
I still find this report I have to be honest, as a Councillor,
we often spend a lot to resolve customer dissatisfaction
That's what happened.
The last couple of days we've had a lot of consultation around Cypress Lane,
Now, are they complaints?
I don't know.
I would say they're people very unhappy about that
but I see complaints as opportunities, like that philosophy.
I do hear aren't always welcomed residents told to their Councillor
and then it takes officers away Now, that's not a culture I want
to see We're there for a purpose and I will follow them through and
to be addressed.
So I feel we're on the start It did occur
to me tonight, looking on I think the climate action plan,
about in there is this introduction certification
system in the Surf Coast and I wondered who accredits us,
I have grown up in Australia practically is accredited,
in every year or three or four into these processes.
What's your complaint system?
What are the outcomes?
How often do we ask people who have whether they're satisfied similar
was talking about?
How do we know whether which I hear your complaint has
been investigated to me and say, "What do I do now?
I still have my problem " of trying to get officers was that closed.
So I think the statistics are you can't because they're such general stats.
I am not sure we've got really of governance I'd like
to think that one day we everybody in the community feels
to make a complaint or a comment.
I don't think that's the case to think that we then get really
highlight the areas where we've got with information back and from
all sorts of other information and really get a comprehensive picture
So it's a good start but it's there's more work to be done
to seeing that happening.
Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, Councillor Bodsworth,
did you want CR BODSWORTH: Thank you, Mayor.
I agree with Councillor Allen is room for improvement.
I think the most important thing and also that the people operating it
as to how it can work better.
So I've got no doubt that those sorts are going to be acted upon
and that there's a genuine that there's a genuine, sincere effort
as it possibly can, and the quantity and checked off is only one part
of the response is really important, to tell us
if that was taken was inadequate, important as well.
So those are things that we can keep will help us nail that.
So thanks.
I commend this motion to you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you,Councillor And I'll put the motion to a vote.
All those in favour, And the motion is carried unanimously.
Thank you, Councillors.
I'll now move on to item 7.1, which consultation policy review.
So the planning consultation policy has providing the framework for resolution
and this policy has undergone is being presented
to Council in a slightly changed format.
So we do have a recommendation there to adopt
the planning consultation Councillors, do I have a mover Councillor Pattison,
is that CR PATTISON: Yes, it
is MAYOR STAPLETON: And Councillor Hodge, Thank you.
And Councillor Pattison, would you like CR PATTISON: Yes.
I would.
So as identified, this and I think it is important parties involved
in planning disputes through a structured process based
by the Victorian dispute resolution of the Surf Coast So there have been
181 planning through this process and 41%
through a consultation meeting or a 47% were through a written exchange
and only 12% needed to be determined in hearing submissions and the like.
So I think it's great that we can to resolve these disputes
through Council effective for residents and for Council and I think we end up
for the community So in the report it points and that some
of the principles are all parties that enables participants
in a safe environment.
I think that's really important, So there's some great values
all our policies are And I really encourage you as it's put forward
to us today.
Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, And Councillor Hodge?
CR HODGE: Yes, thank you, Chair.
Look, I agree If you can work it out beforehand
but there was also 181 applications and 457 people were involved So there's
nearly 500 people about planning matters
into something bigger and that for the people involved but
on processing these applications But anywhere or any Councillor any
to talk together, this Planning is one of the most emotional
of money usually attached to it, before people get really upset or have
I think it's a credit to our officers for the continual renewal
on every case that's attached So congratulations
as Councillor Pattison said, a lot Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Councillor Wellington?
CR WELLINGTON: Thanks, Mayor.
I just have a couple of questions.
I am not sure but I think the report says there were
but I just wondered what the outcomes they actually resolved the problems,
to Council doesn't mean It might mean that the issue then goes at that point.
I just wondered if one of the 46 meetings,
in agreement or compromise MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, Councillor.
I will refer that to the CEO, CEO ROBYN SEYMOUR: Thanks.
I'm not sure, Councillor Wellington, of Place Making and Environment
as we don't have any planning officers but I'll just check.
We might need to take that MR WALSH: Yes, thanks
for the question, Through you, Mayor, look, It does go through the process
and talk to Council
and so resolved on consultation, and there's too many objections,
from the manager for planning and ends So that leads you
through the process properly, and get that further information.
CR WELLINGTON: Thank you.
I'll just say a couple of things.
This policy applies or more objections, with small numbers of objections,
to Council unless there was something so it would seem to me that
they may or may not resolve the issues, to know I mean, not process.
I'm not really that interested through a process; I want So for me,
from my perspective, of said we had 46 meetings and 20
of the applications were resolved to everyone's satisfaction,
as opposed an unsuccessful meeting will make delegated decisions
to VCAT or live with it.
It doesn't really tell me the outcome The other issue I noticed in it I mean,
is a really good policy.
I do wonder how many trained in dispute resolution, like this well,
one would need with a half day course but in dispute resolution.
And that was a question which perhaps I because I suspect we won't have
if we want this to work, we need are properly trained.
And the other issue I just wanted it says in the report I think been
occurring as to resolve or work And my experience as a Councillor
in real distress when a planning they get notified,
they've got a couple even shorter periods of time, they find it hard
to get information and what the process is, and I can
as a very experienced Councillor, and help them understand the process,
can do that.
I don't know what happens for meeting with objectors and actually explain how
the process and where they get their say and what it doesn't,
of information meetings, as a Councillor with groups and ask me
to do so.
But ideally the officers would do that of unnecessary anxiety
and stress So I was a bit surprised were not occurring.
I would like perhaps access to information.
I think proponents always have access and often get advice about how
in order to comply.
So I think objectors, we might do well with objectors as well.
Thanks, Mayor.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, Any other Councillors?
Councillor Bodsworth?
CR BODSWORTH: Thanks, Mayor.
Yes, I have some similar concerns by Councillor Wellington.
I guess I take it is a good process because,
I don't feel in the details of cleaning,
but in my experience so far I have quite a number of meetings,
with objectors who feel anxious into battle or their consultants,
is a danger which we can continue we're putting the burden
to objectors who like, if I look going in Anglesea,
for example, about what I am saying is that we have a lot well backed
affluent people being to have quite a number to be objectors.
Now, that immediately is a kind of a then it's an imbalance
in world view, if it puts this responsibility
against what can be very, and well resourced proponents,
and I have seen distress and anxiety, is right if that's what we're seeing.
And another thing that I think whether there's I don't know
if there a systematic opportunity for a debrief in this process,
how was it for you?
Did you feel disempowered?
Fairly empowered?
I am sure we could come up to systematically rate their feelings
on quantity statistics but we're going and how people have felt So I'm happy
to support this we can look at going forward.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, And Councillor Pattison, Sorry,
Councillor Allen, did you speak Go ahead,
Councillor Allen.
CR ALLEN: Yes, thank you, Chair.
I think it's not a statutory to occur but I really do record it
on the points made and Councillor Bodsworth,
about a planning concierge before to view this more seriously
for objectors that process would work hand in hand with this policy.
Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, And Councillor Pattison,
CR PATTISON: No, thanks.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you.
I'll now put the motion to a vote.
All those in favour, And the motion is carried unanimously.
Thank you, Councillors.
Item 7.2 on the agenda quarterly update for October The Surf Coast Shire
Council declared acknowledging the need for more urgent to reduce emissions
and respond So the purpose of this report the quarterly update
that has been of Council's climate emergency
for 2021 to 2031.
Do I have a mover and a seconder Councillor Gazzard,
is that Thank you.
And a seconder?
Councillor Bodsworth, thank you.
And Councillor Gazzard, would you like CR GAZZARD: Thank you.
It's really good to see regular updates and it's good to see that 15% 72%
of actions are on track and only 13% delayed The ones
greenhouse gas emissions, increasing renewable energy generation
at Council sites and facilities, and avoiding fossil fuel sources,
with Wadawurrung traditional owners This is all really good to see.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Councillor Bodsworth,
did you want CR BODSWORTH: Yes, please, Mayor, A couple
of things that I would just As you mentioned in your preamble we had
the recent flash flooding and Aireys and I note that had a One thing
that I would like to see is that we review the capacity
and particularly that we ensure the limitations of that capacity
after math of those rainfall events was
understanding have limited capacity, a 1 in 5 five rainfall event.
I don't think that people out that their properties might Most
people would probably assume So I think that there's a communication As far
as the Bells the review register listing
in partnership Wadawurrung Aboriginal Corporation,
I think that's fantastic, but, I think we should be aiming higher than
with the traditional owners and and parks authority,
for a national heritage listing that I'll be working
on But otherwise I agree It's great that we are getting this
and the community has an opportunity against the action plan.
Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, Councillor Wellington?
CR WELLINGTON: Thank you.
The first thing but I just want to point out that one of our objectives
is and avoid consuming electricity And I have seen that repeated a couple I
can't think where else it is now.
I don't think we're wanting but surely we don't want and fuels
from fossil free sources.
I thought that's what we wanted to do.
So I just ask I don't know in our published documents or
but am I correct that what we want and fuels from fossil fuel sources?
MAYOR STAPLETON: I think that might CR WELLINGTON: Yes,
of times so I just think the original to make sure we've got it A couple
of other points.
I said that is a minor one, and it kind except it's quite an important goal.
I do have some concerns that I would be we are able to avoid what the balance
for fossil free electricity versus within our Council own consumption So
at the moment I can't tell I can only tell that we're worried in order
to offset what we do.
So that's just a point there.
The second one submitted in the hinterland areas.
And I strongly support that.
I just want to make a point which I know we're But
I know there's concern in some about the gravelling
of nature strips huge areas replacing grass for gravel, for urban warming
but also implications into the carafe because when you have it can't absorb
stormwater like rain.
So I think we need to think about that.
I would love to know how much land we and what we could potentially do
of our environmental action plan.
I'm also interested I know that we've progressed
of the B corp accreditation system of social
and environmental performance I would like to know accreditation that we
is more of an independent look to particularly in relation
and environmental activities And the final point
to see that we're getting closer and I'm hoping that we will start
like a financial report, as a Council and are we making progress So I found
the report I find It probably raises lots of questions at the beginning
of a process our environmental performance.
My biggest concern I don't really see it addressed I am deeply concerned
about the state I'm hoping at some point soon we that really lays
out what the problem and that actually shows the commitment.
I know many Councillors feel that We're going that is valuable
to everybody Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Would any other Councillors
like Councillor Barker?
CR BARKER: I still think this plan especially given its title,
to have been an unnecessary use been better we've got concern If the climate
emergency was our property values would be declining.
People would be fleeing our low lowing and we wouldn't be wasting connected
inconsistent renewable power on the Council offices' roof.
I would like to clarify that waste challenges
is free of CO2 emissions.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, And Councillor Gazzard, Would you
like CR GAZZARD: Yes, thank you.
I'll just rebut that we are actually seeing the effects in our Shire as much
and the Torres Strait islands, to carbon emissions and
and the earliest.
So I think we disagree there.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, I will now put the motion to a vote.
All those in favour, And the motion is carried unanimously.
Thank you, Councillors.
Moving on to item 7.3, This item is in relation Enabling Tourism fund,
for Councils for strategic The report recommends
that Council for consideration
recommendation before us.
Do I have a mover and seconder Councillor Bodsworth,
is that Thank you.
And a seconder?
Path.
Thank you.
And Councillor Bodsworth, would you CR BODSWORTH: Thanks, Mayor.
So the applications are public domain plan, with a $50,000
contribution The second one network planning and detailed design,
contribution So important are coming and also that the intent of this work
to a shovel ready stage where and in a strong position So I would
like to just focus briefly
bike trail network.
It has been probably 15 years that been advocating for something
by acknowledging the hard work and long from the mountain biking community,
which later morphed particularly Tony Smailes who's been
behind that effort for many, to acknowledge the similar patience
particularly Sian Briggs on this and been incredibly patient
and often uphill kind of a battle.
So I'd basically like and I really look forward we can begin
to see some from it that we going to be getting.
Thanks.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, And Councillor Pattison,
did you want CR PATTISON: A few things.
I think it's great that we move forward to enable the two funding applications
and it's important because we get ready for investment,
and Federal elections and the need around the advocacy priorities as
they call it, Mike has focussed I won't go into that.
I also think that's a great project of great opportunities
and operational phase What I wanted to focus It's really important
to revitalise and make it a key destination.
This project identifies these are design framework but it will be scoped
up and shovel ready so and funded when opportunities arise.
And the key focus is around enhancing as the Torquay foreshore There
is so much opportunity in our Torquay town centre and work
to revitalise our town centre.
So I encourage you to support this.
Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Are there any other Councillors
wanting Councillor Allen?
CR ALLEN: Thanks, Chair.
I support both projects.
The Torquay town centre, Now, there's no hope for me
for the Torquay town centre, and so I'm will be shovel ready
to attract business into the Torquay centre.
And also I'm very supportive well executed
and mental health advantages MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, Councillor Barker?
CR BARKER: Thanks, Mayor.
I concur partially town centre is a little bit tired you are tired.
I think you've still got plenty more But in terms of this motion,
if money was being offered, but I've learned a lot about debt
and cannot support Deficit spending and we all end up paying in the end.
I don't think it's fair to fund the Torquay Town Centre Public
and the Anglesea Mountain Bike Trail and detailed design totalling While
they're both valid programs, to the tax burden MAYOR STAPLETON
: Thank you, And Councillor Bodsworth, did you want CR BODSWORTH: Thanks,
Mayor.
So I think like Councillor Allen, so that we can certainly improve
on it so I look forward and just how could I forget
with Cadel Evans recently?
The number to go on it, and to Cadel after we had been dropped of us
and were trying to catch up, and his manager Jason Backer who were
by the Anglesea back country and for out here?
What are you going to do?
This is amazing.
Well, part of the plan So I think when you've got two guys
over the world who are international they were genuinely amazed
and thrilled I think you know that you're So I'm such a
strong believer to us taking it forward.
Thanks.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, I will now put the motion to a vote.
All those And all those against?
And the motion is carried 8/1.
Thank you, Councillors.
Item 7.4, local roads
infrastructure program overview.
So this report is in relation and community infrastructure program
to deliver priority local road supporting jobs
and the resilience This report the status that have been funded,
from the program manager to the Torquay and notes that officers will continue
with the Moriac Community Network about this decision.
Do I have a mover and a seconder Councillor Schonfelder,
is that Thank you.
And is there
a seconder Councillor Bodsworth, thank you.
And Councillor Schonfelder, would you CR SCHONFELDER: Yes, please.
The purpose of this report is to seek a redirection
and community infrastructure funds project to the Torquay scouts extension
and enable this to be completed.
The Moriac Lions park project cannot be to land tenure issues which are
the subject I'd like to just highlight the fact This
is not the Council's fault, of the area being owned by Vic Track.
This redirection approach scouts as their project However,
it will create disappointment as their project won't be delivered
Given the current issues will ensure the completion unable
to complete either and needing Council officers have
recommended to the potential contamination issues
the Moriac Lions park upgrade project of Council's 2022/23 annual budget
will also be prioritised in any future I'd also like
to thank the President Kim Rowe, and the for their advocacy
in relation It is akin to a town square.
It is very important but it also attracts So I am hopeful
improve that area.
Thank you, Mayor.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, And Councillor Bodsworth,
did you want CR BODSWORTH: Thanks, Mayor.
Just to note that 18 are either complete or
on track Schonfelder have outlined are not so and hence the changes So I would
only like to add on top for your understanding over this change
to the officers who I believe have to try and make sure that everybody's
and the approach and any delays.
So I'm grateful to those project groups Thanks.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, Were there any other
Councillors Councillor Wellington?
CR WELLINGTON: Thank you.
I'm really terribly disappointed of this opportunity for Moriac.
I think in the circumstances, that can be done.
Obviously the Torquay scouts are and at least we can use the funds,
is that Moriac community worked really, to get this project up and for it
by a site contamination issue, because the last site
contamination of Winchelsea, was the gun club and huge amounts
of money through the efforts in the last six
with DELWP that we've managed So I just wonder an indication
of what's the time frame of the Lions park
of there being a project that with in the next financial year had
a lot over the years, bits and they've been very reserved
is a really So if I could just get an indication
on that investigation I would appreciate it, thanks.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, I'll just refer that question CEO ROBYN
SEYMOUR: Thank you, Mayor, to our Place Making and Environment.
My understanding is, though, Councillor Wellington, to look to see
if we can get funding next financial year,
but if I can refer MR WALSH: Thank you, everyone.
Through you, Mayor, so we're about to complete the investigation works We
expect that to take we within a couple of months.
I can't be 100% sure on that The advice that has come
is that the contaminants may and things associated
is something we really want before we re sign the lease
for community use.
So that's something we're With respect to the future Council has the ability
of the project potentially next financial year,
sorted issue being discovered, but we for similar grants in the future
to where the Moriac community want it.
CR WELLINGTON: Thank you.
So I would really encourage that through and making sure the timings are
for next year's budget full project funded,
So hopefully that will happen.
Thank you very much.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you.
Councillor Schonfelder, did you want CR SCHONFELDER: Just
a final comment.
I am committed, Council are committed, all the towns in the Shire particularly
with the tree canopy issue to climate change as well.
So the beautification of Moriac, would be something that we are
working Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, I will now put the motion to a vote.
All those in favour, Thank you, Councillors, and the motion Item 7.5
on the agenda Developer Contributions Plan, payment
to the developer.
So the developer undertaken works in kind
under the Torquay Jan Juc Development and the recommendation here
to make payment of the works for the Torquay Jan Juc
is explained in the recommendation Do I have a mover
and a seconder Councillor Barker, is that Thank you.
And a seconder?
Councillor Hodge, thank you.
And Councillor Barker, did you want CR BARKER:
Just very briefly, Mayor.
Really disappointed that of this intersection has been on and
and not at any time due on my understanding of the issue.
This has negatively impacted many local to see that we'll have clarity
on this MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, And Councillor Hodge?
CR HODGE: It's one I'm sure the community don't want But
that Coombes Road intersection is great that lights are It has been a
long time coming so I with this recommendation
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks,Councillor Were any other Councillors wanting No?
Councillor Barker, CR BARKER: No, thanks, Mayor.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you.
I'll put the motion to a vote.
All those And the motion is carried unanimously.
Thanks, Councillors.
Moving on to item 8.2, which and cash reserve transfers And
the report contains proposed and cash reserve transfers recommended
We do have a recommendation Do I have a mover Councillor Bodsworth
is that CR BODSWORTH: Yes, thanks.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you.
And a seconder?
Councillor Schonfelder, thank you.
And Councillor Bodsworth, did you want CR BODSWORTH: No,
only as per the report.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you.
And Councillor Schonfelder?
CR SCHONFELDER: No, thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: And No.
I'll put the motion to a vote.
All those in favour, And the motion is carried unanimously.
Thank you.
I think Councillor Hodge, Thank you.
And item 8.3, instrument of appointment and Environment Act 1987.
So the purpose of this report is for authorised officers and there
is a recommendation there.
Do I have a mover and a seconder?
Councillor Bodsworth Is that as per the recommendation?
Yes.
And Councillor Bodsworth, did you want CR BODSWORTH: No, just no,
resulting so no, I am happy to recommend it MAYOR STAPLETON
: Thank you.
And Councillor Wellington?
CR WELLINGTON: No, thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you.
Any other Councillors?
I'll put the motion to a vote.
All those And the motion is carried unanimously.
Thank you, Councillors.
And item 8.4 of Victoria rules and this report is
in relation which was released in November 2021,
of the MAVs rules of association.
The discussion paper poses several for the MAV board including the role
of the board, and the purpose and operations The report
before Council the efforts of the MAV and requests the CEO Do I have a mover
and a seconder Councillor Schonfelder, is that Thank you.
And seconded by Councillor Hodge.
Councillor Schonfelder, did you wish CR SCHONFELDER: Yes,
please.
I would like and briefings indicated a preference a two year or possibly
for the President, to a four year term rules
for member Councils The notion in order to ensure the Council a member
of the MAV also the inclusion to complement board members elected
Each member Council having one vote.
Motions that are presented resolution of Council,
of years an individual Council can for example,
no more than eight years.
And also a reduction in the number by MAV state Council and targeted
in its work.
Thank you, Mayor.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, And Councillor Hodge?
CR HODGE: Look, I will be quick, of the things that I'm interested in
to push was that one It is still especially Melbourne,
had two votes And that doesn't happen It is one vote.
So I think 79 Councils is much more democratic
for our communities through MAV much more easier too
to actually put their points across, MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you,
Would any other Councillors like Councillor Allen?
CR ALLEN: Thank you, Chair.
I would just like I think that we were proactive We
had the MAV officers come to us and our officers effectively
into what I think to the MAV, and so congratulations
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you, Councillor Wellington?
CR WELLINGTON: Thanks.
I just wanted to make a comment to include skills based board members I
really I strongly support that.
I think a mix of people expertise and experience table is really,
really important.
I think the local government sector People move often there's not a lot
into the local government sector of things that this sector could learn
outside local government to see what MAV or what's being thought
in terms of how those board members Hopefully they wouldn't be,
retired local government bureaucrats, because I think it's really
important experience from other sectors water,
private sector, The perspective in local government in my view
and I would really like innovative and proactive.
Thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, Councillor Gazzard?
CR GAZZARD: Thank you.
I still might not understand exactly and responsibility or their operations
changes to the rules.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, And Councillor Schonfelder,
to make any closing comments?
CR SCHONFELDER: No, thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thanks, So I'll now put the motion to a vote.
All those in favour, And the motion is carried unanimously.
Thank you, Councillors.
Item 8.5 on the agenda is just of interest records.
The dates in the agenda recommendation.
Do I have a mover and a seconder of interest records?
Councillor Allen Did anyone want to speak CR ALLEN: No, thank you.
MAYOR STAPLETON: Thank you.
And all those in favour of the motion, Thank you.
And the motion is carried unanimously.
So Councillors and community, to consider tonight,
to everyone watching from home And I will ask for Councillors to move
to move into confidential.
Councillor Gazzard And all those in favour?
Thank you.
The motion is carried.
And I will ask governance to turn recording and we