WEBVTT 00:00:00.720 --> 00:00:02.960 good evening everyone and welcome please 00:00:03.040 --> 00:00:04.480 stand for the opening prayer and 00:00:04.559 --> 00:00:07.440 reconciliation 00:00:10.000 --> 00:00:12.720 statement Almighty God we humbly beseech 00:00:12.800 --> 00:00:15.000 thee to visite thy blessing upon this 00:00:15.080 --> 00:00:17.280 Council direct and prosper its 00:00:17.359 --> 00:00:19.480 deliberations to the advancements 00:00:19.559 --> 00:00:21.199 of thy glory and the welfare of the 00:00:21.280 --> 00:00:23.480 people whom we serve Amen 00:00:23.559 --> 00:00:26.440 reconciliation statement Melton 00:00:26.519 --> 00:00:28.199 City Council acknowledges the land it 00:00:28.280 --> 00:00:30.160 now occupies has a history that began 00:00:30.239 --> 00:00:32.079 with the Indigenous occupants the 00:00:32.159 --> 00:00:34.960 Kulin Nation Council pays its respects to 00:00:35.039 --> 00:00:37.280 the Kulin Nation people and their Elders 00:00:37.359 --> 00:00:39.640 and descendants past and present please 00:00:39.719 --> 00:00:41.880 be seated 00:00:48.719 --> 00:00:51.039 I'd like to welcome everyone to 00:00:51.119 --> 00:00:53.320 Melton City Council tonight's council 00:00:53.399 --> 00:00:55.679 meeting from Monday the 16th of December 00:00:55.759 --> 00:00:59.000 2024 is being conducted in person in the 00:00:59.079 --> 00:01:01.560 council chamber and is also being 00:01:01.640 --> 00:01:04.280 streamed live VIA council's website we 00:01:04.359 --> 00:01:06.480 thank everyone attending in the gallery 00:01:06.560 --> 00:01:08.480 and we thank those joining us on live 00:01:08.560 --> 00:01:10.599 stream this meeting will be held in 00:01:10.680 --> 00:01:12.400 accordance with the Local Government Act 00:01:12.480 --> 00:01:15.359 2020 and council's governance rules and 00:01:15.439 --> 00:01:17.200 a bookmark recording of this meeting 00:01:17.280 --> 00:01:19.400 will be made available on council's 00:01:19.480 --> 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00:01:59.879 apologies Mayor Abboushi there are no 00:01:59.959 --> 00:02:02.280 apologies for this evening's meeting 00:02:02.359 --> 00:02:05.040 thank you Miss Sway number three changes 00:02:05.120 --> 00:02:08.000 to the order of 00:02:08.520 --> 00:02:12.599 business no changes number four 00:02:12.680 --> 00:02:14.400 deputations there are no formal 00:02:14.479 --> 00:02:16.840 deputations to be heard tonight however 00:02:16.919 --> 00:02:18.800 there are presentations to be made to 00:02:18.879 --> 00:02:21.360 community members that would be ideal to 00:02:21.439 --> 00:02:23.680 be made at this point of the agenda do 00:02:23.759 --> 00:02:25.560 we have a counselor to move a motion 00:02:25.639 --> 00:02:27.960 to suspend standing 00:02:28.039 --> 00:02:31.000 orders councelor Carli thank you Mr Mayor I'd 00:02:31.080 --> 00:02:32.400 like to move that standing orders be 00:02:32.479 --> 00:02:34.240 suspended to enable Council to make 00:02:34.319 --> 00:02:37.000 presentations to community members do 00:02:37.080 --> 00:02:39.719 have a counselor to second the motion 00:02:39.800 --> 00:02:42.000 councilor Ramsey I'd like to second that Mr 00:02:42.080 --> 00:02:45.719 Mayor thank you all those in 00:02:45.800 --> 00:02:49.159 favor carried 00:02:51.639 --> 00:02:53.800 unanimously we will now present Trophy 00:02:53.879 --> 00:02:56.039 award winners for each of the categories 00:02:56.120 --> 00:02:59.000 at the Djerriwarrh Festival Parade held on 00:02:59.080 --> 00:03:01.240 Saturday 23 November 00:03:01.319 --> 00:03:04.039 2024 I'd like to call on the City of 00:03:04.120 --> 00:03:07.240 Melton citizen of the Year Miss Marianne 00:03:07.319 --> 00:03:09.680 Rovers to assist me in presenting the 00:03:09.759 --> 00:03:12.719 awards and council's CEO Roslyn Way to 00:03:12.800 --> 00:03:15.919 read each of the award 00:03:16.319 --> 00:03:20.199 winners thank you mayor Abboushi 00:03:22.919 --> 00:03:25.439 as each winner is announced 00:03:25.520 --> 00:03:26.879 representatives from the winning group 00:03:26.960 --> 00:03:28.840 may make their way up to the front to be 00:03:28.919 --> 00:03:33.080 presented with their certificate 00:04:00.520 --> 00:04:03.039 do you want someone help with those you 00:04:03.120 --> 00:04:06.840 want some with 00:04:16.480 --> 00:04:19.680 00:04:22.399 --> 00:04:25.680 00:04:31.079 --> 00:04:34.759 best themed award Coburn primary 00:04:34.839 --> 00:04:45.519 [Applause] 00:04:47.439 --> 00:04:50.879 school conratulations 00:04:57.959 --> 00:05:00.639 Coburn now I think 00:05:00.720 --> 00:05:02.920 actually I think we've got some interest 00:05:03.000 --> 00:05:06.160 in taking photographs so did you want 00:05:06.240 --> 00:05:08.319 the recipients of that award 00:05:08.399 --> 00:05:12.800 to come back and get a photograph 00:05:14.040 --> 00:05:17.040 taken 00:05:19.480 --> 00:05:24.000 wondering apologies everyone 00:05:39.199 --> 00:05:41.279 thank you too good an opportunity not to 00:05:41.360 --> 00:05:44.920 wait to get that photograph so thanks 00:05:45.000 --> 00:05:48.319 everyone the creative flare award Melton 00:05:48.399 --> 00:05:51.560 Broncos rugby league club 00:05:51.639 --> 00:06:00.680 [Applause] 00:06:28.560 --> 00:06:30.920 congratulations the outstanding school 00:06:31.000 --> 00:06:33.759 award Kurunjang Primary 00:06:33.839 --> 00:06:41.000 [Applause] 00:06:46.480 --> 00:06:49.920 School congratulations 00:06:53.399 --> 00:06:58.480 a photo bunch up 00:07:16.360 --> 00:07:18.800 the outstanding Community award the Siek 00:07:18.879 --> 00:07:23.720 Cultural Society of Victoria Inc 00:07:46.000 --> 00:07:48.480 conratulations 00:07:48.560 --> 00:07:52.680 congratulations there you are 00:07:56.319 --> 00:08:00.319 beautiful 00:08:03.839 --> 00:08:06.959 yeah thank 00:08:10.600 --> 00:08:13.759 you thank 00:08:14.160 --> 00:08:20.000 [Applause] 00:08:20.560 --> 00:08:23.959 you and the Mayor's Choice Award the 00:08:24.040 --> 00:08:26.959 Country Fire Authority Melton Ttllenvale and 00:08:27.040 --> 00:08:28.959 Caroline Springs Diggers Rest and 00:08:29.040 --> 00:08:32.320 Rockbank and I know quite a few of these 00:08:32.399 --> 00:08:33.720 representatives are not here this 00:08:33.799 --> 00:08:35.879 evening you will all know how hot it is 00:08:35.960 --> 00:08:38.360 outside and how our country Fire 00:08:38.440 --> 00:08:41.080 Authority is working hard to keep our 00:08:41.159 --> 00:08:43.039 state safe today but we do have a couple 00:08:43.120 --> 00:08:45.799 of Representatives 00:08:45.879 --> 00:08:54.480 [Applause] 00:09:04.159 --> 00:09:06.200 and our Representatives this evening are 00:09:06.279 --> 00:09:08.879 from the tool and VI CFA give them 00:09:08.960 --> 00:09:10.080 another round of 00:09:10.159 --> 00:09:16.519 [Applause] 00:09:27.919 --> 00:09:30.720 applause that's the end of the awards 00:09:30.799 --> 00:09:32.399 thank you so much everyone 00:09:32.480 --> 00:09:37.080 congratulations to all of the recipients 00:10:22.639 --> 00:10:25.279 congratulations to all winners do we 00:10:25.360 --> 00:10:27.080 have a councelor to move a motion to 00:10:27.159 --> 00:10:29.519 rese standing orders councelor Carli 00:10:29.600 --> 00:10:31.639 I'd like to move Mr Mayor that standing orders 00:10:31.720 --> 00:10:34.200 be resumed thanks councelor Carli do I 00:10:34.279 --> 00:10:36.399 have a councilor the second councilor 00:10:36.480 --> 00:10:39.080 Ramsey I'd like to second that Mr Mayor 00:10:39.159 --> 00:10:41.639 all in 00:10:41.720 --> 00:10:43.960 favor carried unanimously thank you 00:10:44.039 --> 00:10:47.039 councilors well 00:10:47.519 --> 00:10:50.120 done Declaration of any pecuniary 00:10:50.200 --> 00:10:51.879 interests other interests or conflict of 00:10:51.960 --> 00:10:54.360 interests of any counselor council is 00:10:54.440 --> 00:10:56.320 pursuant to part six division 2 of The 00:10:56.399 --> 00:10:58.440 Local Government Act 2020 and council's 00:10:58.519 --> 00:10:59.679 governance rules 00:10:59.759 --> 00:11:01.879 we must declare any general conflict of 00:11:01.960 --> 00:11:03.559 interest or material conflict of 00:11:03.639 --> 00:11:05.159 interest we have in any of the matters 00:11:05.240 --> 00:11:07.879 being considered at tonight's meeting in 00:11:07.960 --> 00:11:09.600 addition to declaring the nature and 00:11:09.679 --> 00:11:11.159 type of any conflict of interest 00:11:11.240 --> 00:11:13.080 immediately prior to the relevant item 00:11:13.159 --> 00:11:15.320 in the agenda being heard provision has 00:11:15.399 --> 00:11:16.720 also been made at this point in the 00:11:16.799 --> 00:11:18.919 agenda for Declarations of interest to 00:11:19.000 --> 00:11:21.200 be made do any councilors have an 00:11:21.279 --> 00:11:23.200 interest they wish to 00:11:23.279 --> 00:11:25.799 declare councilor maick thank you Mr 00:11:25.879 --> 00:11:27.600 Mayor I'd like to disclose that I have a 00:11:27.679 --> 00:11:29.399 general conflict of interest under 00:11:29.480 --> 00:11:32.360 agenda item 12.1 planning scheme 00:11:32.440 --> 00:11:37.279 Amendment c243 Mt relocation of writing 00:11:37.360 --> 00:11:39.399 for the disabled Association of Victoria 00:11:39.480 --> 00:11:42.320 temporary horse riding school facility 00:11:42.399 --> 00:11:44.519 and I have provided the details to CEO 00:11:44.600 --> 00:11:46.759 rosin way in writing as per the 00:11:46.840 --> 00:11:48.360 requirement in Melton council's 00:11:48.440 --> 00:11:51.639 governance rules 2024 under chapter 5 00:11:51.720 --> 00:11:52.720 Section 00:11:52.799 --> 00:11:55.159 96.2 and although I believe the Local 00:11:55.240 --> 00:11:57.039 Government Act 2020 provides an 00:11:57.120 --> 00:11:59.720 exemption under my circstances being 00:11:59.799 --> 00:12:01.240 under Section 00:12:01.320 --> 00:12:04.120 129d in that the interest only arises 00:12:04.200 --> 00:12:06.000 because a family member is a member but 00:12:06.080 --> 00:12:08.480 not an office holder of a not for-profit 00:12:08.559 --> 00:12:10.720 organization I would rather ER on the 00:12:10.799 --> 00:12:12.639 side of caution and remove myself from 00:12:12.720 --> 00:12:14.639 the chambers when this item is being 00:12:14.720 --> 00:12:17.399 considered thank you Mr Mayor thank you 00:12:17.480 --> 00:12:19.480 councilor 00:12:19.559 --> 00:12:22.600 maick agenda item number six adoption 00:12:22.679 --> 00:12:24.600 and confirmation of minutes of previous 00:12:24.679 --> 00:12:28.080 meetings do I have a councelor to move a 00:12:28.159 --> 00:12:29.960 motion councel 00:12:30.039 --> 00:12:32.360 Carly thank you Mr Mayor and I am going 00:12:32.440 --> 00:12:34.639 to share councelor Morris's mic cuz 00:12:34.720 --> 00:12:36.240 mine's not working Mr Mayor so my 00:12:36.320 --> 00:12:38.320 apologies and thank you councelor Morris 00:12:38.399 --> 00:12:39.440 but I would like to move the 00:12:39.519 --> 00:12:41.480 recommendation that the Oaths and 00:12:41.559 --> 00:12:43.480 affirmations undertaken by councilors in 00:12:43.559 --> 00:12:45.279 accordance with Section 30 of the Local 00:12:45.360 --> 00:12:47.519 Government Act 2020 on the 11th of no 00:12:47.600 --> 00:12:50.399 November 2024 be included in the minutes 00:12:50.480 --> 00:12:52.600 of the meeting of council held on the 00:12:52.679 --> 00:12:55.440 25th of November 2024 the minutes and 00:12:55.519 --> 00:12:57.480 the minutes be confirmed as a true and 00:12:57.559 --> 00:13:00.879 correct record thank you councelor Carli 00:13:00.960 --> 00:13:01.960 and 00:13:02.039 --> 00:13:04.759 Morris do I have a 00:13:04.840 --> 00:13:08.240 seconda councelor 00:13:08.679 --> 00:13:11.240 verden happy to second that Mr Mayor 00:13:11.320 --> 00:13:13.240 thank you councilors and now put the 00:13:13.320 --> 00:13:15.120 motion to a vote all those in favor 00:13:15.200 --> 00:13:16.320 raise your 00:13:16.399 --> 00:13:20.080 hand carried unanimously thank 00:13:20.159 --> 00:13:22.759 you seven smary of informal meetings 00:13:22.840 --> 00:13:25.120 of councelors there's a recommendation 00:13:25.200 --> 00:13:26.759 in the agenda do I have a counselor to 00:13:26.840 --> 00:13:29.639 move a motion 00:13:29.720 --> 00:13:32.279 councelor maidi thank you Mr Mayor I'd 00:13:32.360 --> 00:13:33.799 like to move that the smaries of 00:13:33.879 --> 00:13:36.279 informal meetings of councilors dated 00:13:36.360 --> 00:13:39.360 25th of November 2024 and 2nd of 00:13:39.440 --> 00:13:42.200 December 2024 providers provided as 00:13:42.279 --> 00:13:44.840 appendices one to two respectively to 00:13:44.919 --> 00:13:47.919 this report be received and noted thank 00:13:48.000 --> 00:13:50.240 you councelor do I have a seconda 00:13:50.320 --> 00:13:51.240 councelor 00:13:51.320 --> 00:13:54.639 Shannon happy to second that Mr Mayor 00:13:54.720 --> 00:13:56.480 thank you councelor Shannon I'll now put 00:13:56.559 --> 00:13:58.240 the motion to a vote all those in favor 00:13:58.320 --> 00:14:00.120 raise your hand 00:14:00.200 --> 00:14:03.440 carried unanimously thank 00:14:03.519 --> 00:14:05.679 you agender item number eight 00:14:05.759 --> 00:14:08.159 correspondence inwards there have been 00:14:08.240 --> 00:14:09.960 two parliamentarian and departmental 00:14:10.039 --> 00:14:12.200 letters received in response to notices 00:14:12.279 --> 00:14:14.159 uh notices of motion do I have a 00:14:14.240 --> 00:14:16.519 counselor to move a motion councilor 00:14:16.600 --> 00:14:19.080 Turner thank you Mr Mayor I'd like to 00:14:19.159 --> 00:14:20.840 move the recommendation that Council 00:14:20.919 --> 00:14:23.360 receive and note the parliamentarian and 00:14:23.440 --> 00:14:25.600 departmental letters received by the 00:14:25.679 --> 00:14:28.120 mayor provided as appendix one and two 00:14:28.200 --> 00:14:29.679 to this report 00:14:29.759 --> 00:14:33.080 William too a deputy secretary Network 00:14:33.159 --> 00:14:35.240 design and integration Department of 00:14:35.320 --> 00:14:37.720 Transport and planning new bus routes in 00:14:37.799 --> 00:14:39.639 the growth areas and increased car 00:14:39.720 --> 00:14:42.320 parking at Rock Bank station two The 00:14:42.399 --> 00:14:46.159 Honorable maryan Thomas MP Access to 00:14:46.240 --> 00:14:48.840 Health Services in the city of melon the 00:14:48.919 --> 00:14:50.960 list of appendices are William too 00:14:51.039 --> 00:14:52.879 deputy secretary Network design 00:14:52.960 --> 00:14:54.799 integration Department of Transport and 00:14:54.879 --> 00:14:59.559 planning dated 22nd of October 24 00:14:59.639 --> 00:15:02.600 and The Honorable Mary an Thomas MP 00:15:02.679 --> 00:15:04.519 access and Health Services in the city 00:15:04.600 --> 00:15:07.840 of Melton dated 4th of December 00:15:07.919 --> 00:15:10.519 2024 thank you Mr Mayor thank you 00:15:10.600 --> 00:15:12.840 counciler do I have a second for the 00:15:12.919 --> 00:15:16.440 motion councilor Morris happy to second 00:15:16.519 --> 00:15:18.759 that motion Mr Mayor thank you councelor 00:15:18.840 --> 00:15:20.799 Morris councilors I put the motion to a 00:15:20.879 --> 00:15:23.919 vote all those in 00:15:27.480 --> 00:15:29.879 favor we got there 00:15:29.960 --> 00:15:33.000 carried unanimously thank you 00:15:33.080 --> 00:15:35.600 councilors petitions and Joint letters 00:15:35.679 --> 00:15:37.919 which is agender item number nine there 00:15:38.000 --> 00:15:39.559 are no petitions or joint letters to be 00:15:39.639 --> 00:15:41.799 tabled this evening agenda item number 00:15:41.879 --> 00:15:44.559 10 resption of debate or other 00:15:44.639 --> 00:15:47.519 business carried over from a previous 00:15:47.600 --> 00:15:50.799 meeting There's No Business carried over 00:15:50.879 --> 00:15:54.240 which leads us to agenda item number 11 00:15:54.320 --> 00:15:56.759 public Question Time Miss way have we 00:15:56.840 --> 00:15:58.960 received any public questions tonight 00:15:59.039 --> 00:16:01.440 maruchi we have five questions to be 00:16:01.519 --> 00:16:04.440 read this evening the first one is from 00:16:04.519 --> 00:16:07.960 Eve liadis and it reads why is there a 00:16:08.039 --> 00:16:09.960 proposal of a roundabout to be installed 00:16:10.039 --> 00:16:12.320 at the intersection of Tenterfield drive 00:16:12.399 --> 00:16:14.639 and Westwood Drive in Burnside Heights 00:16:14.720 --> 00:16:16.320 instead of traffic lights school 00:16:16.399 --> 00:16:18.120 children and their parents are dodging 00:16:18.200 --> 00:16:20.559 traffic every day just to cross over and 00:16:20.639 --> 00:16:22.080 the response from Neil Whiteside the 00:16:22.159 --> 00:16:24.399 director of City 00:16:24.480 --> 00:16:28.480 delivery thank 00:16:33.679 --> 00:16:36.519 y thank you uh council's engineering 00:16:36.600 --> 00:16:38.360 team conducted a traffic investigation 00:16:38.440 --> 00:16:40.399 at the intersection of tfield drive and 00:16:40.480 --> 00:16:42.200 Westwood Drive which considered various 00:16:42.279 --> 00:16:44.559 traffic management upgrade options based 00:16:44.639 --> 00:16:46.159 on current traffic conditions a 00:16:46.240 --> 00:16:47.440 roundabout was determined as an 00:16:47.519 --> 00:16:49.399 effective and sustainable solution at 00:16:49.480 --> 00:16:51.639 this stage to reduce congestion enhance 00:16:51.720 --> 00:16:53.399 traffic flow on Westwood Drive and 00:16:53.480 --> 00:16:55.159 improve traffic movement in and out of 00:16:55.240 --> 00:16:57.279 tenderfield Drive ultimately the 00:16:57.360 --> 00:16:59.600 intersection of westw Drive Drive is 00:16:59.679 --> 00:17:01.840 planned as a signalized intersection as 00:17:01.919 --> 00:17:03.120 part of Victorian government's palas 00:17:03.200 --> 00:17:05.559 Road Corridor upgrade thank 00:17:05.640 --> 00:17:08.279 you our second question is from Matthew 00:17:08.359 --> 00:17:10.559 Roberts and it reads between 1 December 00:17:10.640 --> 00:17:13.960 2023 and 1 December 2024 has Council 00:17:14.039 --> 00:17:15.640 received any complaints about children 00:17:15.720 --> 00:17:18.400 being exposed to sex work in Residential 00:17:18.480 --> 00:17:20.599 Properties and if so how many complaints 00:17:20.680 --> 00:17:22.920 were received and the response from the 00:17:23.000 --> 00:17:26.000 head of governance Emily K thank you for 00:17:26.079 --> 00:17:28.319 you Mr May Council has not received any 00:17:28.400 --> 00:17:30.279 complain about children being exposed to 00:17:30.359 --> 00:17:32.200 sex work in residential areas during 00:17:32.279 --> 00:17:35.640 this time our third question is from pra 00:17:35.720 --> 00:17:38.720 kju and it reads when are we starting 00:17:38.799 --> 00:17:41.279 soft plastic recycling in Melton this is 00:17:41.359 --> 00:17:43.160 an urgent requirement to support our 00:17:43.240 --> 00:17:44.799 environment and the response from NE 00:17:44.880 --> 00:17:47.319 whes side Director City Delivery uh 00:17:47.400 --> 00:17:49.039 given the recent issues with the market 00:17:49.119 --> 00:17:50.960 for soft Plastics recycling Council does 00:17:51.039 --> 00:17:52.680 not currently have any plans to commit 00:17:52.759 --> 00:17:55.240 soft plastic fa Council officers will 00:17:55.319 --> 00:17:56.920 continue to monitor the situation and 00:17:57.000 --> 00:17:59.279 review options to support plastic 00:17:59.359 --> 00:18:01.759 recycling in the city of melon our next 00:18:01.839 --> 00:18:03.400 question is from David ' Conor and it 00:18:03.480 --> 00:18:05.279 reads would Council please provide an 00:18:05.359 --> 00:18:08.200 update regarding notice of motion 929 00:18:08.279 --> 00:18:10.480 Council ATT Turner in particular has 00:18:10.559 --> 00:18:12.200 there been any response or progress 00:18:12.279 --> 00:18:14.200 regarding the Urgent investigation into 00:18:14.279 --> 00:18:16.240 safety concerns and the review of 00:18:16.319 --> 00:18:18.039 capacity and timing for the duplication 00:18:18.119 --> 00:18:20.440 of Vineyard Road and the codor freeway 00:18:20.519 --> 00:18:22.319 over Pass Bridge and the response from 00:18:22.400 --> 00:18:24.759 Emily K head of governance thank you you 00:18:24.839 --> 00:18:26.640 Mr mayor council wrote to the minister 00:18:26.720 --> 00:18:29.680 for plan the The Honorable K MP and 00:18:29.759 --> 00:18:31.640 Minister for Rose and Rose The Honorable 00:18:31.720 --> 00:18:34.039 molissa horn mp on the 12th of September 00:18:34.119 --> 00:18:37.119 2024 requesting an urgent investigation 00:18:37.200 --> 00:18:39.319 into safety concerns raised by residents 00:18:39.400 --> 00:18:41.720 regarding the Vineyard Road Corridor and 00:18:41.799 --> 00:18:43.759 a review of capacity and timing for the 00:18:43.839 --> 00:18:45.480 duplication of Vineyard Road including 00:18:45.559 --> 00:18:48.039 the call the freeway Oak Path council is 00:18:48.119 --> 00:18:49.799 yet to receive a response in relation to 00:18:49.880 --> 00:18:51.960 his correspondence officers are also 00:18:52.039 --> 00:18:54.200 continuing to work with City Council on 00:18:54.279 --> 00:18:56.680 joint advocacy opportunities thank we 00:18:56.759 --> 00:18:58.160 have a second question this evening from 00:18:58.240 --> 00:19:00.559 David O and it reads at the November 00:19:00.640 --> 00:19:02.440 meeting of council reference was made to 00:19:02.519 --> 00:19:04.000 the implementation of council's 00:19:04.079 --> 00:19:06.319 Technology change program will Council 00:19:06.400 --> 00:19:08.160 please provide an overview with respect 00:19:08.240 --> 00:19:10.440 to the development delivery and scope of 00:19:10.519 --> 00:19:13.039 this proam and the responses from Peter 00:19:13.119 --> 00:19:15.759 Leon the director of organizational 00:19:15.839 --> 00:19:19.000 performance in June 2024 Council 00:19:19.079 --> 00:19:21.079 approved a technology change program to 00:19:21.160 --> 00:19:23.240 upgrade council's core operational and 00:19:23.319 --> 00:19:25.799 customer facing systems over the next 3 00:19:25.880 --> 00:19:28.200 years approval of the technology change 00:19:28.279 --> 00:19:30.279 program follow the development of an 00:19:30.359 --> 00:19:31.880 information and Communications 00:19:31.960 --> 00:19:33.440 technology strategy completed in 00:19:33.519 --> 00:19:34.640 November 00:19:34.720 --> 00:19:37.000 2023 council's current corporate systems 00:19:37.079 --> 00:19:38.839 are over 20 years old and are no longer 00:19:38.920 --> 00:19:41.000 fit for purpose to meet the obligations 00:19:41.079 --> 00:19:42.960 expectations of a city council 00:19:43.039 --> 00:19:45.359 supporting a rapidly growing 00:19:45.440 --> 00:19:47.680 Community seems ironic we're having 00:19:47.759 --> 00:19:50.000 difficulty with our microphones uh with 00:19:50.079 --> 00:19:52.200 that question in the chamber Mr Mayor 00:19:52.279 --> 00:19:55.240 that concludes public questions for this 00:19:55.319 --> 00:19:59.000 evening thank you Miss way 00:19:59.079 --> 00:20:02.279 uh we now enter uh agenda item number 12 00:20:02.359 --> 00:20:05.160 presentation of Staff reports Mr Mayor 00:20:05.240 --> 00:20:07.839 sorry as per my previous comments 00:20:07.920 --> 00:20:09.599 under Section Five of tonight's agenda 00:20:09.680 --> 00:20:11.640 I'd like to once again disclose that I 00:20:11.720 --> 00:20:13.279 have a general conflict of interest on 00:20:13.359 --> 00:20:15.079 this matter I have provided details to 00:20:15.160 --> 00:20:17.519 the CEO as per council's governance 00:20:17.599 --> 00:20:19.160 rules and will remove myself from the 00:20:19.240 --> 00:20:23.519 chamber thanks Mr Mayor 00:20:46.799 --> 00:20:49.880 okay item number 12.1 planning scheme 00:20:49.960 --> 00:20:51.559 Amendment 00:20:51.640 --> 00:20:54.480 c243 relocation of riding for the 00:20:54.559 --> 00:20:56.759 disabled Association of Victoria 00:20:56.839 --> 00:21:00.200 temporary horse riding school facility 00:21:00.279 --> 00:21:02.519 this report will be presented by Sam 00:21:02.599 --> 00:21:06.039 rasco director of City 00:21:08.920 --> 00:21:11.440 Futures thank you Mar 00:21:11.519 --> 00:21:13.720 Bushi okay my microphone's working 00:21:13.799 --> 00:21:16.519 fantastic thank you uh there is an 00:21:16.599 --> 00:21:18.440 existing horse riding school used by 00:21:18.519 --> 00:21:20.079 riding for the disabled Association of 00:21:20.160 --> 00:21:22.559 Victoria in the Woodley estate on the 00:21:22.640 --> 00:21:24.599 corner of leaks Road and Taylor's Road 00:21:24.680 --> 00:21:28.599 at 939 BS Road in anry the current 00:21:28.680 --> 00:21:30.200 facility has been approved to operate 00:21:30.279 --> 00:21:33.960 until 2043 through amendment c151 in 00:21:34.039 --> 00:21:35.839 2013 however however the landowner 00:21:35.920 --> 00:21:37.640 Woodley are now preparing to develop the 00:21:37.720 --> 00:21:39.279 existing site for Resident for 00:21:39.359 --> 00:21:41.400 residential purposes in accordance with 00:21:41.480 --> 00:21:43.200 The Rock Bank North Precinct structure 00:21:43.279 --> 00:21:45.400 plan Woodley would like to continue 00:21:45.480 --> 00:21:46.960 supporting the riding for the disabled 00:21:47.039 --> 00:21:48.559 Association of Victoria and have 00:21:48.640 --> 00:21:50.079 requested this amendment to allow the 00:21:50.160 --> 00:21:52.039 horse riding school to continue by 00:21:52.119 --> 00:21:54.880 relocating it a request was made by Urus 00:21:54.960 --> 00:21:56.279 planning Consultants on behalf of 00:21:56.359 --> 00:21:58.519 Woodley seeking Council support to amend 00:21:58.599 --> 00:21:59.759 the Melton planning 00:21:59.839 --> 00:22:02.759 scheme The Proposal uh is to relocate a 00:22:02.839 --> 00:22:04.519 horse riding school from its existing 00:22:04.599 --> 00:22:06.680 site to an alternative site within 00:22:06.759 --> 00:22:08.319 the Rock Bank North Precinct structure 00:22:08.400 --> 00:22:11.480 plan at a proposed new temporary site in 00:22:11.559 --> 00:22:13.799 bonnybrook the site identified for the 00:22:13.880 --> 00:22:16.960 temporary location uh is identified for 00:22:17.039 --> 00:22:19.119 a future active open space Precinct as 00:22:19.200 --> 00:22:20.759 identified in the precinct structure 00:22:20.839 --> 00:22:22.880 plan that is unlikely to be developed 00:22:22.960 --> 00:22:23.799 until 00:22:23.880 --> 00:22:26.119 2036 to reflect that anticipated 00:22:26.200 --> 00:22:27.880 delivery time frame the Incorporated 00:22:27.960 --> 00:22:29.200 docent for the The Proposal will 00:22:29.279 --> 00:22:32.920 include a condition specifying June 2034 00:22:33.000 --> 00:22:35.400 as the expiry date for this temporary 00:22:35.480 --> 00:22:37.799 use Council resolved at its ordinary 00:22:37.880 --> 00:22:39.480 meeting of Council on the 26th of 00:22:39.559 --> 00:22:42.480 February 2024 to seek authorization from 00:22:42.559 --> 00:22:44.559 the minister for planning to prepare and 00:22:44.640 --> 00:22:47.079 exhibit Amendment c243 melt to the 00:22:47.160 --> 00:22:50.039 Melton planning scheme authorization was 00:22:50.119 --> 00:22:53.079 received on the 27th of May 2024 and the 00:22:53.160 --> 00:22:55.359 amendment was exhibited between 11th of 00:22:55.440 --> 00:22:57.880 July and 12th of August uh three 00:22:57.960 --> 00:23:00.559 submissions are received from agencies 00:23:00.640 --> 00:23:01.960 the submissions have since been 00:23:02.039 --> 00:23:03.799 resolved and therefore a planning panel 00:23:03.880 --> 00:23:06.279 is not required uh the recommendation is 00:23:06.359 --> 00:23:08.160 for Council to adopt the amendment and 00:23:08.240 --> 00:23:09.720 submit this to the minister for planning 00:23:09.799 --> 00:23:10.799 for 00:23:10.880 --> 00:23:13.279 approval thank you does any Council 00:23:13.359 --> 00:23:15.960 require 00:23:17.240 --> 00:23:19.240 clarification we have a recommendation 00:23:19.319 --> 00:23:22.920 report to have a counselor to move a 00:23:24.279 --> 00:23:27.680 motion councelor Shannon sorry councelor 00:23:27.759 --> 00:23:30.440 Ramsey 00:23:32.759 --> 00:23:34.279 just need to have your your your not 00:23:34.359 --> 00:23:38.000 mic's not working sorry no it 00:23:39.160 --> 00:23:41.839 is hopefully it's working yes you can 00:23:41.920 --> 00:23:45.960 hear me okay 00:23:46.680 --> 00:23:49.640 I'd like to move the recommendation 00:23:49.720 --> 00:23:52.039 that reads that Council want adopt 00:23:52.119 --> 00:23:56.000 planning scheme Amendment 00:23:56.079 --> 00:23:58.519 c243 melt 00:23:58.599 --> 00:24:00.640 is it ml is it supposed to be Melton or 00:24:00.720 --> 00:24:05.079 just melt melt generally in 00:24:05.160 --> 00:24:08.279 accordance with appendix three and to 00:24:08.359 --> 00:24:10.079 submit the amendments to the minister 00:24:10.160 --> 00:24:11.799 for planning for 00:24:11.880 --> 00:24:14.160 approval thank you Council Ramsey do I 00:24:14.240 --> 00:24:16.279 have a second for the motion Council 00:24:16.359 --> 00:24:19.200 Zada I'd like to second that motion 00:24:19.279 --> 00:24:21.119 thank you Council Zada would any Council 00:24:21.200 --> 00:24:22.960 like to speak to the 00:24:23.039 --> 00:24:26.400 motion councelor 00:24:26.480 --> 00:24:28.799 Shannon sorry councelor 00:24:28.880 --> 00:24:32.480 councelor Ramsey as the Mover Mr may 00:24:32.559 --> 00:24:35.440 just quickly I'd like to note that 00:24:35.519 --> 00:24:37.640 the the school for the disabled for 00:24:37.720 --> 00:24:39.799 writing for the disabled is so important 00:24:39.880 --> 00:24:43.640 part of our fabric as a community that 00:24:43.720 --> 00:24:47.319 it needed to remain and I think it's 00:24:47.400 --> 00:24:49.400 fantastic that the developers prepared 00:24:49.480 --> 00:24:53.079 to wear the cost again to relocate it 00:24:53.160 --> 00:24:56.440 whilst allowing the subdivisions to go 00:24:56.519 --> 00:24:58.799 ahead around it so 00:24:58.880 --> 00:25:03.400 I commend both Woodley and also 00:25:03.480 --> 00:25:06.960 Council for acting to keep it where it 00:25:07.039 --> 00:25:10.759 needs to be thank you Council Zada as 00:25:10.839 --> 00:25:12.880 the second of the motion would you like 00:25:12.960 --> 00:25:15.119 to 00:25:16.359 --> 00:25:18.519 speak would any other Council like to 00:25:18.599 --> 00:25:20.720 speak councelor 00:25:20.799 --> 00:25:22.759 Shannon thanks Mr may I just want to 00:25:22.839 --> 00:25:25.359 comment Woodley on taking care of 00:25:25.440 --> 00:25:27.200 this school up to this date and 00:25:27.279 --> 00:25:29.079 continuing to do so I just want to 00:25:29.160 --> 00:25:32.039 suppose just flag that if council could 00:25:32.119 --> 00:25:34.440 keep this in review especially in the 00:25:34.519 --> 00:25:36.039 few years leading up to 00:25:36.119 --> 00:25:37.759 2034 00:25:37.839 --> 00:25:39.759 that's seems like a long way away it 00:25:39.839 --> 00:25:42.039 will probably go fast and none of us 00:25:42.119 --> 00:25:44.440 might be here then so just just to know 00:25:44.519 --> 00:25:46.680 that the school would be still cared for 00:25:46.759 --> 00:25:47.960 thank 00:25:48.039 --> 00:25:49.960 you Council 00:25:50.039 --> 00:25:51.920 Vandenumberg thank you Mr Mayor I just 00:25:52.000 --> 00:25:53.519 want to Echo the words of uh councelor 00:25:53.599 --> 00:25:55.559 shaton and and say a big thank you to 00:25:55.640 --> 00:25:58.319 Woodley for still enabling this 00:25:58.400 --> 00:26:01.559 service to remain for you know 00:26:01.640 --> 00:26:05.000 writing for the the for such for our 00:26:05.079 --> 00:26:06.799 community and for those that really need 00:26:06.880 --> 00:26:08.400 this service and I guess it's a way out 00:26:08.480 --> 00:26:11.079 for them and for them to be included and 00:26:11.160 --> 00:26:15.119 yeah well done thank you thank you 00:26:15.200 --> 00:26:17.440 Council vanab anyone else like to 00:26:17.519 --> 00:26:19.359 speak 00:26:19.440 --> 00:26:22.200 no I'll put the motion to the vote all 00:26:22.279 --> 00:26:23.960 those in 00:26:24.039 --> 00:26:27.359 favor carried unanimously councilor mle 00:26:27.440 --> 00:26:30.480 can be called in thank 00:26:39.000 --> 00:26:42.440 you welcome 00:26:50.519 --> 00:26:54.319 back moving on to item 12.2 Finance 00:26:54.400 --> 00:26:56.559 report for period ended 30 September 00:26:56.640 --> 00:26:59.200 2024 this report be presented by Peter 00:26:59.279 --> 00:27:01.799 Leon director organizational 00:27:01.880 --> 00:27:04.400 performance thank you mayor 00:27:04.480 --> 00:27:06.720 Bushi the the purpose of this report is 00:27:06.799 --> 00:27:08.359 to provide cancel with the financial 00:27:08.440 --> 00:27:10.079 report for the for the first quarter 00:27:10.160 --> 00:27:13.160 into 30th of September 2024 in 00:27:13.240 --> 00:27:15.000 accordance with Section 97 of the Local 00:27:15.079 --> 00:27:17.680 Government Act 2020 the AUD risk 00:27:17.759 --> 00:27:18.920 committee reviewed and noted the 00:27:19.000 --> 00:27:20.519 September quarter financial report on 00:27:20.599 --> 00:27:23.640 the 5th of December 2024 with no changes 00:27:23.720 --> 00:27:26.319 required following that review council 00:27:26.400 --> 00:27:27.920 is tracking well for the first quarter 00:27:28.000 --> 00:27:29.519 of the this financial year and is in a 00:27:29.599 --> 00:27:31.359 positive position that sets up cancel 00:27:31.440 --> 00:27:33.079 for the remainder of the financial year 00:27:33.160 --> 00:27:35.240 to pay for and deliver the services and 00:27:35.319 --> 00:27:37.359 capital investment the community needs 00:27:37.440 --> 00:27:39.119 the operating Surplus as of September 00:27:39.200 --> 00:27:42.720 2024 is 1995. n million which is ahead 00:27:42.799 --> 00:27:44.359 of budget of 00:27:44.440 --> 00:27:46.519 190.5 as one of the fastest growing 00:27:46.599 --> 00:27:48.039 regions in Australia the financial 00:27:48.119 --> 00:27:49.839 figures continue to include developer 00:27:49.920 --> 00:27:51.799 contributions and capital grants to 00:27:51.880 --> 00:27:54.119 build these important future facilities 00:27:54.200 --> 00:27:57.039 in the region for the 3 months there was 00:27:57.119 --> 00:27:59.039 $35 million contributions from 00:27:59.119 --> 00:28:00.759 developers and grants to build these 00:28:00.839 --> 00:28:02.599 important facilities like child care and 00:28:02.680 --> 00:28:05.240 community centers roads ovals parks and 00:28:05.319 --> 00:28:07.440 Open Spaces most of this money can only 00:28:07.519 --> 00:28:09.799 be used for these purposes the city of 00:28:09.880 --> 00:28:11.000 Melton remains in a sustainable 00:28:11.079 --> 00:28:12.599 financial position and Contin to 00:28:12.680 --> 00:28:14.359 continue delivering quality service and 00:28:14.440 --> 00:28:16.279 programs for our residents thank you 00:28:16.359 --> 00:28:19.440 mayor Bushi thank you does any counselor 00:28:19.519 --> 00:28:21.680 require any 00:28:21.759 --> 00:28:24.359 clarification no we have a 00:28:24.440 --> 00:28:25.799 recommendation report we have a 00:28:25.880 --> 00:28:30.200 counselor to move a motion counc 00:28:30.279 --> 00:28:32.440 Shannon thanks Mr Mayor I'd like to move 00:28:32.519 --> 00:28:35.599 that Council note the 2024 2025 Finance 00:28:35.680 --> 00:28:38.440 report for the three months ended 30th 00:28:38.519 --> 00:28:41.319 of September 2024 contained at appendix 00:28:41.400 --> 00:28:43.839 1 and I would like to speak to it also 00:28:43.920 --> 00:28:45.599 no do we have a 00:28:45.680 --> 00:28:48.039 seconder councelor 00:28:48.119 --> 00:28:50.599 Morris I'm happy to second that thank 00:28:50.680 --> 00:28:54.400 you Mr Mayor thank 00:28:54.799 --> 00:28:58.480 you councilor Shannon 00:28:58.559 --> 00:29:00.960 thanks Mr Mayor our city of Melton is 00:29:01.039 --> 00:29:02.920 one of Australia's fastest growing areas 00:29:03.000 --> 00:29:04.319 we keep hearing that every time we have 00:29:04.400 --> 00:29:07.480 a meeting but it's true with a current 00:29:07.559 --> 00:29:11.839 population of over 200,000 people the 00:29:11.920 --> 00:29:15.799 city will grow to over 500,000 in the 00:29:15.880 --> 00:29:19.200 next 30 Years that growth represents 00:29:19.279 --> 00:29:21.240 exciting opportunities but also 00:29:21.319 --> 00:29:23.720 significant immediate and longer term 00:29:23.799 --> 00:29:25.759 challenges to deliver essential 00:29:25.839 --> 00:29:28.000 infrastructure and services to support 00:29:28.079 --> 00:29:30.960 support our community sound financial 00:29:31.039 --> 00:29:33.240 management is critical to ensure council 00:29:33.319 --> 00:29:34.960 is in a position to respond to this 00:29:35.039 --> 00:29:36.799 growth and meet the needs of our 00:29:36.880 --> 00:29:38.680 community and these quarterly reports 00:29:38.759 --> 00:29:41.480 provide us relevant and timely financial 00:29:41.559 --> 00:29:43.720 information ensuring that we are also 00:29:43.799 --> 00:29:46.559 compliant with relevant 00:29:46.640 --> 00:29:49.240 legislation it's good to see once again 00:29:49.319 --> 00:29:50.839 that Council remains in a positive 00:29:50.920 --> 00:29:53.240 financial position and that we are 00:29:53.319 --> 00:29:54.839 really well set up to deliver important 00:29:54.920 --> 00:29:56.680 services and capital investment for the 00:29:56.759 --> 00:29:58.559 remainder of the financial year 00:29:58.640 --> 00:30:01.240 thank you Mr Peter Leon and team for 00:30:01.319 --> 00:30:02.960 your work in preparing this report and I 00:30:03.039 --> 00:30:04.759 look forward to hearing the next update 00:30:04.839 --> 00:30:06.640 following the end of the next quarter 00:30:06.720 --> 00:30:08.880 thank you thank you councelor Shannon 00:30:08.960 --> 00:30:10.920 councel Morris as the second would you 00:30:11.000 --> 00:30:13.680 like to speak no further comments Mr 00:30:13.759 --> 00:30:15.880 Mayor thank you thank you councelor 00:30:15.960 --> 00:30:17.680 Morris does any other counselor wish to 00:30:17.759 --> 00:30:18.680 speak to the 00:30:18.759 --> 00:30:21.400 motion no I'll put the motion to a vote 00:30:21.480 --> 00:30:23.799 all those in favor raise your 00:30:23.880 --> 00:30:26.359 hand carried unanimously thank you 00:30:26.440 --> 00:30:29.440 councilors 00:30:29.720 --> 00:30:32.400 moving on to 12.3 councilor 00:30:32.480 --> 00:30:34.759 representation nominations on advisory 00:30:34.839 --> 00:30:38.799 committees and other bodies 2024 2025 00:30:38.880 --> 00:30:40.960 this report will be presented by Emily 00:30:41.039 --> 00:30:44.000 Kio head of governance thank you through 00:30:44.079 --> 00:30:46.279 you Mr Mayor this report recommends the 00:30:46.359 --> 00:30:48.000 establishment of advisory Committees of 00:30:48.079 --> 00:30:49.680 council and provides the opportunity for 00:30:49.759 --> 00:30:51.319 councilors to nominate for 00:30:51.400 --> 00:30:53.279 representation on delegated advisory 00:30:53.359 --> 00:30:54.880 committees and other bodies requiring 00:30:54.960 --> 00:30:57.599 Council of representation this this 00:30:57.680 --> 00:30:59.359 report rep recommends the retirement of 00:30:59.440 --> 00:31:00.960 the recreation and Leisure advisory 00:31:01.039 --> 00:31:02.759 committee noting the need for broad 00:31:02.839 --> 00:31:04.640 representation from local sporting clubs 00:31:04.720 --> 00:31:06.599 and associations as well as the 00:31:06.680 --> 00:31:08.480 retirement of the meril charity fund 00:31:08.559 --> 00:31:10.720 advisory committee with a draft meril 00:31:10.799 --> 00:31:12.240 Community initiative policy to be 00:31:12.319 --> 00:31:14.079 presented to the policy review panel in 00:31:14.160 --> 00:31:17.880 February 2025 it is also recommended to 00:31:17.960 --> 00:31:20.240 retire the reconciliation advisory 00:31:20.319 --> 00:31:22.519 committee subject to report being tabled 00:31:22.599 --> 00:31:25.200 at the February 2025 council meeting 00:31:25.279 --> 00:31:27.079 outlining council's approach to develop 00:31:27.160 --> 00:31:29.839 a Reconciliation action plan endorsed by 00:31:29.920 --> 00:31:31.720 reconciliation Australia and the 00:31:31.799 --> 00:31:33.319 establishment of an Associated 00:31:33.400 --> 00:31:35.839 reconciliation action plan working group 00:31:35.920 --> 00:31:37.519 to support in the strengthening of 00:31:37.599 --> 00:31:39.720 council's commitment to reconciliation 00:31:39.799 --> 00:31:42.440 thank you Mr May thank you m Kio uh does 00:31:42.519 --> 00:31:44.759 any Council require any 00:31:44.839 --> 00:31:47.160 clarification councilor 00:31:47.240 --> 00:31:49.799 venumberg thank you Mr Mayor so my 00:31:49.880 --> 00:31:52.559 question is in relation to 00:31:52.640 --> 00:31:58.359 do.3 to ensure that the transition 00:31:58.440 --> 00:32:00.640 from the reconciliation action committee 00:32:00.720 --> 00:32:03.319 to the RP is 00:32:03.400 --> 00:32:07.119 seamless how will Council Ure that 00:32:07.200 --> 00:32:10.000 representation of our most marginalized 00:32:10.079 --> 00:32:12.720 Community is 00:32:12.799 --> 00:32:16.319 supported with from Council just ensure 00:32:16.400 --> 00:32:17.359 that they are 00:32:17.440 --> 00:32:20.599 supported Miss way I'm happy to respond 00:32:20.680 --> 00:32:24.279 to that councelor venburg with the 00:32:24.359 --> 00:32:25.920 retirement of this committee and 00:32:26.000 --> 00:32:27.799 council's commitment to do a 00:32:27.880 --> 00:32:29.480 reconciliation action plan that's 00:32:29.559 --> 00:32:32.079 approved by reconciliation Australia one 00:32:32.160 --> 00:32:34.440 of the one of the mandatory 00:32:34.519 --> 00:32:36.519 requirements uh with reconciliation 00:32:36.599 --> 00:32:38.799 Australia is that we establish a 00:32:38.880 --> 00:32:41.319 Reconciliation action plan working group 00:32:41.400 --> 00:32:44.559 and within that is a criteria around 00:32:44.640 --> 00:32:46.839 different stakeholders that are involved 00:32:46.920 --> 00:32:49.319 uh on that reconciliation action plan 00:32:49.400 --> 00:32:51.519 working group and that would ensure the 00:32:51.599 --> 00:32:53.920 commitment that you are seeking and we 00:32:54.000 --> 00:32:55.559 will be coming back to council with a 00:32:55.640 --> 00:32:58.319 report in February on how we propose to 00:32:58.400 --> 00:33:00.680 move forward with the development of our 00:33:00.759 --> 00:33:03.000 reconciliation action plan and the 00:33:03.079 --> 00:33:04.839 development of our reconciliation action 00:33:04.920 --> 00:33:07.119 plan working 00:33:07.200 --> 00:33:10.680 group followup followup questionis 00:33:10.759 --> 00:33:12.119 and just to ensure that they will meet 00:33:12.200 --> 00:33:14.079 all legislative changes that have 00:33:14.160 --> 00:33:16.640 recently come into 00:33:16.720 --> 00:33:19.440 play could you please clarify on 00:33:19.519 --> 00:33:22.880 regarding the Local Government Act and 00:33:22.960 --> 00:33:26.119 code of conduct changes recently it 00:33:26.200 --> 00:33:28.240 all meet that within the Local 00:33:28.319 --> 00:33:30.519 Government Act to those changes in terms 00:33:30.599 --> 00:33:32.640 of council meeting its commitments we 00:33:32.720 --> 00:33:34.799 will absolutely be ensuring that Council 00:33:34.880 --> 00:33:36.759 meets all of its obligations perfect 00:33:36.839 --> 00:33:37.680 thank 00:33:37.759 --> 00:33:41.200 you does any other councilor require 00:33:41.279 --> 00:33:44.400 clarification H Council 00:33:44.480 --> 00:33:46.480 verden through you Mr Mayor just a 00:33:46.559 --> 00:33:49.519 followup question with regards to 00:33:49.599 --> 00:33:53.039 this particular matter reconciliation 00:33:53.119 --> 00:33:54.559 in Australia is obviously a national 00:33:54.640 --> 00:33:56.279 body that provides advice at a national 00:33:56.359 --> 00:33:58.480 level uh in Victoria we of course have 00:33:58.559 --> 00:34:00.319 got our first people's assembly of 00:34:00.400 --> 00:34:02.519 Victoria just understanding and 00:34:02.599 --> 00:34:04.000 unpacking how they'll also be included 00:34:04.079 --> 00:34:06.680 in this process to ensure to council 00:34:06.759 --> 00:34:08.480 Vander BG's point that we will get the 00:34:08.559 --> 00:34:10.079 representation required for the right 00:34:10.159 --> 00:34:12.639 outcome that's consistent with state law 00:34:12.719 --> 00:34:15.559 as much as it is 00:34:15.800 --> 00:34:20.360 federal yes please M way Council verden 00:34:20.440 --> 00:34:22.199 as I mentioned will be big bringing a 00:34:22.280 --> 00:34:24.079 report back to Council in February to 00:34:24.159 --> 00:34:28.920 put forward our proposal to move forward 00:34:29.440 --> 00:34:31.360 thank you any further questions 00:34:31.440 --> 00:34:34.440 councilors of 00:34:34.519 --> 00:34:37.000 clarification 00:34:37.079 --> 00:34:39.519 no yeah we have a recommendation report 00:34:39.599 --> 00:34:40.960 to have a councelor to move a motion 00:34:41.039 --> 00:34:44.280 councelor Ramsey I'd like to move the 00:34:44.360 --> 00:34:46.760 recommendation that reads that Council 00:34:46.840 --> 00:34:49.800 one establish the advisory committee of 00:34:49.880 --> 00:34:52.960 council as set out in table 00:34:53.039 --> 00:34:56.760 one to accept and endorse the proposed 00:34:56.840 --> 00:34:58.960 counselors for representation on 00:34:59.039 --> 00:35:01.719 delegation delegated and advisory 00:35:01.800 --> 00:35:03.760 Committees of council and other bodies 00:35:03.840 --> 00:35:08.639 as set out in table one I'd also Mr 00:35:08.719 --> 00:35:11.320 Mayor I would like to move the motion 00:35:11.400 --> 00:35:13.880 with the following slide amendment that 00:35:13.960 --> 00:35:16.400 councelor Morris be noted as the chair 00:35:16.480 --> 00:35:19.239 of the Intercultural advisory committee 00:35:19.320 --> 00:35:22.079 and councelor Shannon for the Melton 00:35:22.159 --> 00:35:24.480 weed development 00:35:24.559 --> 00:35:28.519 committee and number three retire the 00:35:28.599 --> 00:35:30.800 reconciliation advisory committee 00:35:30.880 --> 00:35:33.440 subject to a report being tabled at the 00:35:33.519 --> 00:35:37.360 February 2025 council meeting outlining 00:35:37.440 --> 00:35:39.599 council's approach to develop a 00:35:39.679 --> 00:35:42.760 Reconciliation action plan endorsed by 00:35:42.840 --> 00:35:45.000 reconciliation Australia and the 00:35:45.079 --> 00:35:47.920 establishment of an assoc of an 00:35:48.000 --> 00:35:51.440 Associated reconciliation action plan 00:35:51.519 --> 00:35:54.960 working group four retire the Melton 00:35:55.039 --> 00:35:57.559 charity fund advisory committee with 00:35:57.639 --> 00:35:59.519 with the draft meril Community 00:35:59.599 --> 00:36:02.440 initiative policy to be presented to the 00:36:02.519 --> 00:36:05.280 policy review panel in February 00:36:05.360 --> 00:36:09.599 2025 and five retire the recreation and 00:36:09.679 --> 00:36:12.079 Leisure advisory committee noting the 00:36:12.159 --> 00:36:14.800 need for broader representation from 00:36:14.880 --> 00:36:17.960 local sporting clubs and associations 00:36:18.039 --> 00:36:19.280 thank you Council 00:36:19.360 --> 00:36:22.559 Ramsey do we have a second uh councelor 00:36:22.639 --> 00:36:25.639 Mack Mr May I'm happy to Second however 00:36:25.719 --> 00:36:28.079 just wanted to correct councelor Ramsey 00:36:28.159 --> 00:36:30.400 on the fourth dot Point retire the meril 00:36:30.480 --> 00:36:32.480 charity fund I believe she said Melton 00:36:32.559 --> 00:36:33.559 charity 00:36:33.639 --> 00:36:37.079 fund just a small correction I apologize 00:36:37.159 --> 00:36:40.119 meril charity fund get moved by 00:36:40.199 --> 00:36:43.079 councilor Ramsey seconded by councelor 00:36:43.159 --> 00:36:46.159 midle 00:36:46.239 --> 00:36:48.199 councilors Council Ramsey would you like 00:36:48.280 --> 00:36:50.440 to 00:36:51.320 --> 00:36:54.079 speak following 00:36:54.159 --> 00:36:57.679 a with the new Council it's great to see 00:36:57.760 --> 00:37:00.360 so many eager counselors wanting to be 00:37:00.440 --> 00:37:03.719 represented on different Council 00:37:03.800 --> 00:37:07.840 groups and I look forward to 2025 and 00:37:07.920 --> 00:37:10.880 the years beyond our term because I 00:37:10.960 --> 00:37:12.199 think it's going to be absolutely 00:37:12.280 --> 00:37:14.039 Sensational and well represented by the 00:37:14.119 --> 00:37:15.199 Melton City 00:37:15.280 --> 00:37:17.760 Council councelor mck would you like to 00:37:17.840 --> 00:37:20.280 speak just following on what 00:37:20.360 --> 00:37:22.079 councilor Ramsey said I think it's a 00:37:22.159 --> 00:37:26.400 great a great indication that all our 00:37:26.480 --> 00:37:29.119 councilors are eager to be on these 00:37:29.199 --> 00:37:31.920 committees that represent the community 00:37:32.000 --> 00:37:34.480 and and also outside 00:37:34.559 --> 00:37:39.280 non-council committees as well our 00:37:39.360 --> 00:37:41.840 councilors are very hardworking and I 00:37:41.920 --> 00:37:43.239 just commend all the councilors that 00:37:43.320 --> 00:37:45.880 putting the hand up for these committees 00:37:45.960 --> 00:37:48.599 on a on a few of them there was paper 00:37:48.679 --> 00:37:49.800 rock and 00:37:49.880 --> 00:37:52.199 scissors but we're all keen and we're 00:37:52.280 --> 00:37:54.119 all eager Mr Mayor so I think that's a 00:37:54.199 --> 00:37:56.360 good indication of the year to come 00:37:56.440 --> 00:37:58.079 thank you councilor m would any other 00:37:58.159 --> 00:38:00.679 Council like to 00:38:00.760 --> 00:38:03.000 speak now put it to the vote all those 00:38:03.079 --> 00:38:06.039 in favor raise your 00:38:08.320 --> 00:38:11.519 hand I would like to abstain abstain 00:38:11.599 --> 00:38:14.599 yeah can we note councilor vanderberg 00:38:14.679 --> 00:38:18.480 abstained carried thank 00:38:20.960 --> 00:38:23.519 you council is moving on to agenda item 00:38:23.599 --> 00:38:26.280 number 12.4 dates of significance 00:38:26.360 --> 00:38:28.519 calendar this report will be presented 00:38:28.599 --> 00:38:31.719 by Troy scoble Director City Life thanks 00:38:31.800 --> 00:38:34.039 mayor Bushi uh the purpose of the report 00:38:34.119 --> 00:38:36.480 is to provide Council the annual 2025 00:38:36.559 --> 00:38:39.000 dates of sign significance calendar 00:38:39.079 --> 00:38:41.119 Council has historically recognized many 00:38:41.199 --> 00:38:42.920 significant cultural social 00:38:43.000 --> 00:38:44.960 environmental and educational dates 00:38:45.039 --> 00:38:48.239 through events programs and social media 00:38:48.320 --> 00:38:50.480 however prior to December 23 there had 00:38:50.559 --> 00:38:52.159 been no adopted position on which 00:38:52.239 --> 00:38:54.000 specific dates were recognized year to 00:38:54.079 --> 00:38:56.480 year this report outlines the planned 00:38:56.559 --> 00:38:59.280 dates of significant calendar for 2025 00:38:59.360 --> 00:39:01.400 at the ordinary meeting of council dated 00:39:01.480 --> 00:39:03.960 18th of December 2023 Council adopted 00:39:04.039 --> 00:39:06.280 the 2024 dates of significance calendar 00:39:06.360 --> 00:39:08.800 which included 72 events there was a 00:39:08.880 --> 00:39:10.760 criteria established for recognizing a 00:39:10.840 --> 00:39:12.320 date of significance with the primary 00:39:12.400 --> 00:39:14.599 focus being the alignment with the 00:39:14.679 --> 00:39:17.920 council and well-being plan 2021 2025 00:39:18.000 --> 00:39:20.800 the 2024 dates have been successfully 00:39:20.880 --> 00:39:22.760 implemented there's been no further 00:39:22.840 --> 00:39:24.760 dates proposed by the community 00:39:24.840 --> 00:39:26.440 therefore all existing dates are 00:39:26.519 --> 00:39:28.559 proposed to be included in the 2025 00:39:28.639 --> 00:39:30.760 calendar the officer recommendation is 00:39:30.840 --> 00:39:33.159 to adopt the 2025 dates of significance 00:39:33.239 --> 00:39:35.599 calendar as outlined in the report thank 00:39:35.679 --> 00:39:38.079 you thank you Mr scobble does any 00:39:38.159 --> 00:39:40.519 Council require 00:39:40.599 --> 00:39:42.920 clarification Council 00:39:43.000 --> 00:39:46.199 Ramsey I know that there has been 00:39:46.280 --> 00:39:47.880 exhaustive 00:39:47.960 --> 00:39:51.480 discussion around the dates or the 00:39:51.559 --> 00:39:55.079 significant dates for the calendar if we 00:39:55.159 --> 00:39:58.440 by some chance have missed one 00:39:58.519 --> 00:40:01.519 is there a way that our community can 00:40:01.599 --> 00:40:04.440 get in touch with us so we can include 00:40:04.519 --> 00:40:07.880 it in next years not because it would 00:40:07.960 --> 00:40:09.480 never have been done 00:40:09.559 --> 00:40:12.119 deliberately but there was so much 00:40:12.199 --> 00:40:14.480 that was coming at us I just want to 00:40:14.559 --> 00:40:17.079 make sure that we've got a catch 00:40:17.159 --> 00:40:20.320 all uh through you mayor Brushy uh 00:40:20.400 --> 00:40:21.800 that's correct Council Ramy so 00:40:21.880 --> 00:40:23.880 throughout 2025 we will be going back 00:40:23.960 --> 00:40:25.280 out to the community again it'll be 00:40:25.360 --> 00:40:27.239 around mid year uh to talk to the 00:40:27.320 --> 00:40:28.760 Community about the current calendar and 00:40:28.840 --> 00:40:31.079 any that we need to add to the calendar 00:40:31.159 --> 00:40:32.639 as well and that'll inform next year's 00:40:32.719 --> 00:40:34.760 calendar excellent thank 00:40:34.840 --> 00:40:39.920 you any other Council like to see 00:40:40.000 --> 00:40:43.000 clarification 00:40:43.280 --> 00:40:45.519 no 00:40:45.599 --> 00:40:48.360 second of course do we have a mover for 00:40:48.440 --> 00:40:51.559 the recommendation Council Carly thank 00:40:51.639 --> 00:40:53.400 you Mr Mayor I'd like to move that 00:40:53.480 --> 00:40:55.599 Council adopts a 2025 dates of 00:40:55.679 --> 00:40:57.760 significance calendar as set out in 00:40:57.840 --> 00:41:00.159 appendix 1 and if I may Mr Mayor once 00:41:00.239 --> 00:41:02.559 it's seconded I have a few words to 00:41:02.639 --> 00:41:05.320 say do I have a 00:41:05.400 --> 00:41:08.840 seconder council maick happy to second 00:41:08.920 --> 00:41:10.679 that Mr Mayor 00:41:10.760 --> 00:41:13.400 sorry Council 00:41:13.480 --> 00:41:16.559 Cary thank you Mr Mayor one of the 00:41:16.639 --> 00:41:18.840 things that makes the city of Melton 00:41:18.920 --> 00:41:20.760 such a wonderful place is our 00:41:20.840 --> 00:41:24.320 community's openness and diversity we 00:41:24.400 --> 00:41:26.280 each proudly Embrace this through 00:41:26.360 --> 00:41:28.400 respect and acknowledgement of each 00:41:28.480 --> 00:41:31.800 other's beliefs and values council is 00:41:31.880 --> 00:41:33.639 proud to support this through our dates 00:41:33.719 --> 00:41:35.800 of significance calendar which 00:41:35.880 --> 00:41:38.840 recognizes the cultural social 00:41:38.920 --> 00:41:41.199 environmental educational and 00:41:41.280 --> 00:41:43.960 faith-based dates that a significant to 00:41:44.039 --> 00:41:47.920 our community in 2024 our first dates of 00:41:48.000 --> 00:41:50.440 significance calendar was developed with 00:41:50.519 --> 00:41:53.079 our communi input and in alignment with 00:41:53.159 --> 00:41:56.199 our Council and well-being plan 2021 00:41:56.280 --> 00:41:57.960 2025 00:41:58.039 --> 00:42:00.079 following its successful implementation 00:42:00.159 --> 00:42:02.880 in 2024 and no further requests for 00:42:02.960 --> 00:42:05.239 additional dates to be included from the 00:42:05.320 --> 00:42:08.480 community all 2024 dates of significance 00:42:08.559 --> 00:42:12.360 will be included in the 2025 calendar 00:42:12.440 --> 00:42:14.480 the dates of significance calendar is an 00:42:14.559 --> 00:42:16.920 opportunity for everyone to learn about 00:42:17.000 --> 00:42:19.639 important cultural and religious dates 00:42:19.719 --> 00:42:22.039 and social initiatives that are observed 00:42:22.119 --> 00:42:24.400 within our wonderful Community that's 00:42:24.480 --> 00:42:26.280 all from me thanks Mr Mayor thank you 00:42:26.360 --> 00:42:28.280 councilor CI would any other counselor 00:42:28.360 --> 00:42:31.800 like to speak pass mck no any other 00:42:31.880 --> 00:42:34.119 counselor no I'll put it to the 00:42:34.199 --> 00:42:36.599 vote councilors all those in favor raise 00:42:36.679 --> 00:42:37.920 your 00:42:38.000 --> 00:42:42.320 hand carried unanimously thank you 00:42:42.400 --> 00:42:44.960 councilors move on to uh item number 00:42:45.039 --> 00:42:47.599 12.5 Melton city council Heritage 00:42:47.679 --> 00:42:50.840 assistance fund round 14 update this 00:42:50.920 --> 00:42:52.960 report will be presented by Sam rasco 00:42:53.039 --> 00:42:55.800 Director City Futures uh thank you 00:42:55.880 --> 00:42:58.519 mayushi the purpose of this report is to 00:42:58.599 --> 00:43:00.639 advise Council of the outcomes of round 00:43:00.719 --> 00:43:03.800 14 of the Heritage assistance fund the 00:43:03.880 --> 00:43:05.800 Heritage assistance fund was established 00:43:05.880 --> 00:43:08.840 in 2011 and has been providing annual 00:43:08.920 --> 00:43:11.079 financial assistance to land owners 00:43:11.159 --> 00:43:12.840 companies and Community groups to 00:43:12.920 --> 00:43:16.000 maintain repair and conserve Heritage 00:43:16.079 --> 00:43:18.559 places within the city of Melton 00:43:18.639 --> 00:43:20.480 applications for round 14 of the 00:43:20.559 --> 00:43:22.320 Heritage assistance fund were accepted 00:43:22.400 --> 00:43:24.480 from the 28th of October to the 6th of 00:43:24.559 --> 00:43:27.039 November in 2024 three applic 00:43:27.119 --> 00:43:28.800 appliations met the criteria for 00:43:28.880 --> 00:43:30.840 assessment and these applications have 00:43:30.920 --> 00:43:33.199 been approved for funding totaling 00:43:33.280 --> 00:43:36.280 67,341 00:43:57.239 --> 00:43:59.679 for funding thank you thank you thank 00:43:59.760 --> 00:44:04.559 you Mr rasco does any councilor require 00:44:04.639 --> 00:44:06.639 clarification we have a recommendation 00:44:06.719 --> 00:44:11.679 report do I have a mover Council 00:44:15.199 --> 00:44:18.239 Veron I'd like to move the council note 00:44:18.320 --> 00:44:21.000 the Heritage assistant fund round 14 00:44:21.079 --> 00:44:23.559 update thank you councelor verden do I 00:44:23.639 --> 00:44:25.679 have a second forur the motion Council 00:44:25.760 --> 00:44:30.159 Ramsey I'd like like to second that Mr 00:44:30.239 --> 00:44:33.400 mayor council Veron like to 00:44:33.480 --> 00:44:37.559 speak three Mr May yes I would I'd 00:44:37.639 --> 00:44:39.159 just like to acknowledge that Heritage 00:44:39.239 --> 00:44:40.639 assistant fund plays a really critical 00:44:40.719 --> 00:44:43.239 role in preserving some of the really 00:44:43.320 --> 00:44:45.519 significant Heritage buildings in and 00:44:45.599 --> 00:44:47.800 around the city of 00:44:47.880 --> 00:44:50.119 Melton quite often these changes can 00:44:50.199 --> 00:44:53.239 happen quite quickly and suddenly and 00:44:53.320 --> 00:44:56.719 I was quite thrilled to see this program 00:44:56.800 --> 00:44:58.119 in embedded in the council's current 00:44:58.199 --> 00:44:59.440 budget but also the fact that we're 00:44:59.519 --> 00:45:00.760 constantly looking at renewing this 00:45:00.840 --> 00:45:02.320 program and better understanding the 00:45:02.400 --> 00:45:03.559 criteria and how it can support 00:45:03.639 --> 00:45:05.639 residents when they come across these 00:45:05.719 --> 00:45:07.920 types of Heritage uh activities and it's 00:45:08.000 --> 00:45:09.880 a good way to help preserve those for 00:45:09.960 --> 00:45:11.400 future 00:45:11.480 --> 00:45:13.559 Generations thank you Council Veron 00:45:13.639 --> 00:45:15.880 Council Ramsey would you do you wish to 00:45:15.960 --> 00:45:19.000 speak I would just like to go back to 00:45:19.079 --> 00:45:21.559 the fact that in 2025 we'll have the 00:45:21.639 --> 00:45:24.519 Heritage advisory committee back in full 00:45:24.599 --> 00:45:26.880 force and I can't wait to get their 00:45:26.960 --> 00:45:29.920 advice and guidance for future funds 00:45:30.000 --> 00:45:31.199 thank you Council Ramsey any other 00:45:31.280 --> 00:45:33.039 councel wish to 00:45:33.119 --> 00:45:36.360 speak no I'll put the motion to the vote 00:45:36.440 --> 00:45:39.159 councilors all those in favor raise your 00:45:39.239 --> 00:45:42.679 hand carried unanimously thank you 00:45:42.760 --> 00:45:45.639 councilors item 12.6 response to 00:45:45.719 --> 00:45:48.280 petition Rock Bank East East Sports 00:45:48.360 --> 00:45:50.639 Reserve this report will be presented by 00:45:50.719 --> 00:45:54.599 Troy scoble Director City 00:45:55.519 --> 00:45:58.559 Life thanks m Bushi uh at the ordinary 00:45:58.639 --> 00:46:00.840 meeting of Council on the 26th of August 00:46:00.920 --> 00:46:03.880 2024 a petition was tabled via 00:46:03.960 --> 00:46:06.360 change.org requesting the council 00:46:06.440 --> 00:46:07.760 expedite the development of the Rock 00:46:07.840 --> 00:46:10.119 Bank ke Sports reserve the report 00:46:10.199 --> 00:46:11.760 respond this report responds to that 00:46:11.840 --> 00:46:13.840 petition I highlight that the petition 00:46:13.920 --> 00:46:16.920 was signed by 479 people and of those 00:46:17.000 --> 00:46:20.440 479 35% of which reside in rockbank and 00:46:20.519 --> 00:46:22.480 surrounding suburbs and a further 5% in 00:46:22.559 --> 00:46:24.719 the broader city of Melton with 59% 00:46:24.800 --> 00:46:26.840 residing outside the city of Melton into 00:46:26.920 --> 00:46:29.199 state or internationally The Rock Bank e 00:46:29.280 --> 00:46:30.840 Sports Reserve is a Greenfield site 00:46:30.920 --> 00:46:33.199 owned by Council Master planning has 00:46:33.280 --> 00:46:34.800 commenced to guide the development of 00:46:34.880 --> 00:46:36.800 this reserve and that master plan is 00:46:36.880 --> 00:46:39.800 expected to be completed by June 2025 00:46:39.880 --> 00:46:41.719 the reserve planning is also informed by 00:46:41.800 --> 00:46:43.199 the city of Melton Sports facility 00:46:43.280 --> 00:46:45.559 demand strategy this report recommends 00:46:45.639 --> 00:46:47.199 the council continue to develop the 00:46:47.280 --> 00:46:49.400 master plan for the Rock Bank e Sports 00:46:49.480 --> 00:46:51.320 Reserve to provide clear direction for 00:46:51.400 --> 00:46:53.880 future infrastructure provision and any 00:46:53.960 --> 00:46:55.840 discussions or decisions to expedite the 00:46:55.920 --> 00:46:57.639 delivery will be further considered as 00:46:57.719 --> 00:47:00.199 part of finalizing the master plan thank 00:47:00.280 --> 00:47:02.719 you thank you Mr scobble does any 00:47:02.800 --> 00:47:05.840 councelor require 00:47:05.920 --> 00:47:08.159 clarification no do we have a move for 00:47:08.239 --> 00:47:10.360 the 00:47:10.840 --> 00:47:12.719 recommendation councilor 00:47:12.800 --> 00:47:14.679 Morris I'm happy to move the 00:47:14.760 --> 00:47:16.440 recommendation Mr 00:47:16.519 --> 00:47:18.199 Mayor thank 00:47:18.280 --> 00:47:21.679 you do we have a 00:47:22.360 --> 00:47:25.519 seconda councelor zard happy to second 00:47:25.599 --> 00:47:28.639 that thank you thank Council 00:47:28.719 --> 00:47:33.039 Z councelor Morris would you like to 00:47:34.239 --> 00:47:37.599 speak can I read the recommendation or 00:47:37.679 --> 00:47:40.199 do I need to revisit or do you have any 00:47:40.280 --> 00:47:41.639 comments or do I have no further 00:47:41.719 --> 00:47:45.400 comments Mr Mayor councilor 00:47:45.480 --> 00:47:47.159 zard thank 00:47:47.239 --> 00:47:51.000 you would any other counselor like to 00:47:51.079 --> 00:47:53.400 speak no I'll put it to the vote all 00:47:53.480 --> 00:47:55.159 those in 00:47:55.239 --> 00:47:59.599 favor carried unanimous ly thank you 00:48:02.440 --> 00:48:05.360 councilors item 12.7 response to 00:48:05.440 --> 00:48:08.159 petition in support of of the Lebanese 00:48:08.239 --> 00:48:10.679 and Syrian communities this report will 00:48:10.760 --> 00:48:12.719 presented by Emily Kio head of 00:48:12.800 --> 00:48:15.360 governance through you Mr Mayor this 00:48:15.440 --> 00:48:17.119 report provides council with a response 00:48:17.199 --> 00:48:18.800 to the petition tabled at the meeting of 00:48:18.880 --> 00:48:21.440 Council on the 25th of November 20124 00:48:21.519 --> 00:48:23.840 titled in support of the Lebanese and 00:48:23.920 --> 00:48:28.119 Syrian communities thank you 00:48:28.639 --> 00:48:31.400 thank you Miss KO any coun any Council 00:48:31.480 --> 00:48:33.960 require any 00:48:34.039 --> 00:48:35.920 clarification do we have a remover from 00:48:36.000 --> 00:48:37.639 the recommendations councelor 00:48:37.719 --> 00:48:40.960 maick yes Mr man I've got just a few 00:48:41.039 --> 00:48:43.079 extra words on top of the recommendation 00:48:43.159 --> 00:48:45.360 before us I'll probably read the whole 00:48:45.440 --> 00:48:47.760 thing I'd like to move that Council 00:48:47.840 --> 00:48:49.599 one acknowledges the ongoing 00:48:49.679 --> 00:48:51.719 International conflicts and significant 00:48:51.800 --> 00:48:54.480 impacts being experienced by some 00:48:54.559 --> 00:48:56.280 members of the Melton Community as a 00:48:56.360 --> 00:48:58.880 result of these conflicts given the city 00:48:58.960 --> 00:49:01.079 of Melton's diverse Multicultural and 00:49:01.159 --> 00:49:04.280 multifaith Community to express 00:49:04.360 --> 00:49:06.239 expresses its deepest sympathy to 00:49:06.320 --> 00:49:08.760 Lebanese and Syrian communities living 00:49:08.840 --> 00:49:10.639 in the city of Melton and their families 00:49:10.719 --> 00:49:12.920 across Australia and abroad who have 00:49:13.000 --> 00:49:15.039 experienced the tragic loss of life as a 00:49:15.119 --> 00:49:16.800 result of the ongoing conflict in the 00:49:16.880 --> 00:49:19.400 Middle East three recognizes the 00:49:19.480 --> 00:49:21.159 devastating impact on hospitals 00:49:21.239 --> 00:49:23.000 healthcare workers and service providers 00:49:23.079 --> 00:49:26.159 in both countries four condemns any Act 00:49:26.239 --> 00:49:29.039 of Terror genocide or violence in any 00:49:29.119 --> 00:49:31.880 country town or suburb and actively 00:49:31.960 --> 00:49:34.599 promote social harmony and inclusion 00:49:34.679 --> 00:49:37.039 five will share correspondence received 00:49:37.119 --> 00:49:39.519 in relation to any International manners 00:49:39.599 --> 00:49:41.800 with local Federal members of parliament 00:49:41.880 --> 00:49:42.840 thank you Mr 00:49:42.920 --> 00:49:45.480 Mayor thank you councelor midle do we 00:49:45.559 --> 00:49:47.679 have a 00:49:47.760 --> 00:49:50.920 seconder councilor vandenbberg happy to 00:49:51.000 --> 00:49:53.199 second that Mr Mayor thank 00:49:53.280 --> 00:49:56.199 you Council mck would you like to speak 00:49:56.280 --> 00:49:58.679 no Mr May Council Vandenumberg would you 00:49:58.760 --> 00:50:01.199 like to speak yes Mr Mayor I just 00:50:01.280 --> 00:50:03.400 want to say that my heart goes out to 00:50:03.480 --> 00:50:06.719 all our community members impacted by 00:50:06.800 --> 00:50:10.039 the ongoing clashes or conflict in 00:50:10.119 --> 00:50:12.840 the Middle East and yeah my heart really 00:50:12.920 --> 00:50:15.119 just goes out to them thank 00:50:15.199 --> 00:50:18.559 you any other Council like to 00:50:18.639 --> 00:50:21.000 speak no now put it to the vote all 00:50:21.079 --> 00:50:22.760 those in favor raise your 00:50:22.840 --> 00:50:25.320 hand carried unanimously thank you 00:50:25.400 --> 00:50:28.400 councilors 00:50:29.880 --> 00:50:31.159 we now move to 00:50:31.239 --> 00:50:34.679 12.8 proposed Road discontinuance part 00:50:34.760 --> 00:50:38.679 40 to 66 Reserve Road Melton this report 00:50:38.760 --> 00:50:40.360 be presented by Emily Kio head of 00:50:40.440 --> 00:50:43.480 governance Mr May I'm happy to move as 00:50:43.559 --> 00:50:45.559 Port do we have a 00:50:45.639 --> 00:50:49.639 seconder councilor Ramsey me I was going 00:50:49.719 --> 00:50:52.880 to do exactly the same well overdue do 00:50:52.960 --> 00:50:54.360 we have any counselor who wishes to 00:50:54.440 --> 00:50:56.280 speak councelor maick would you like to 00:50:56.360 --> 00:50:58.039 speak no Mr I think it's 00:50:58.119 --> 00:51:01.159 self-explanatory no worries councelor 00:51:01.239 --> 00:51:03.039 Ramsey would you like to speak there are 00:51:03.119 --> 00:51:07.039 going to be some very happy five persons 00:51:07.119 --> 00:51:09.960 able to train once this goes through 00:51:10.039 --> 00:51:11.400 well done would any other counsel like 00:51:11.480 --> 00:51:14.719 to speak Council ATT Turner thank you Mr 00:51:14.800 --> 00:51:16.679 Mayor I think this has been a long time 00:51:16.760 --> 00:51:19.719 coming and certainly the CFA and their 00:51:19.800 --> 00:51:23.199 teams will be really uh appreciative of 00:51:23.280 --> 00:51:25.679 this motion thank you Mr Mayor thanks 00:51:25.760 --> 00:51:28.119 Council ATT Turner 00:51:28.199 --> 00:51:30.599 we'll now put the motion to the vote all 00:51:30.679 --> 00:51:32.239 those in favor raise your 00:51:32.320 --> 00:51:35.480 hand carried unanimously thank you 00:51:35.559 --> 00:51:38.920 councilors we now move to item 12.9 00:51:39.000 --> 00:51:42.199 proposed Highway declaration and Road 00:51:42.280 --> 00:51:44.000 discontinuance this report will be 00:51:44.079 --> 00:51:46.639 presented by Emily Kio head of 00:51:46.719 --> 00:51:49.760 governance Mr May I'm happy to move as 00:51:49.840 --> 00:51:52.159 Port do we have a 00:51:52.239 --> 00:51:55.199 seconder councilor vandenbberg happy to 00:51:55.280 --> 00:51:57.840 second that Mr Mayor Council maick would 00:51:57.920 --> 00:52:00.519 you like to speak no Mr M to expedite 00:52:00.599 --> 00:52:01.760 things I think it's 00:52:01.840 --> 00:52:03.760 self-explanatory councilor Vandenumberg 00:52:03.840 --> 00:52:07.440 would you like to speak fantastic would 00:52:07.519 --> 00:52:09.559 any other counsel like to 00:52:09.639 --> 00:52:11.599 speak and they I'll put the the 00:52:11.679 --> 00:52:14.119 recommendations to the vote all those in 00:52:14.199 --> 00:52:15.559 favor raise your 00:52:15.639 --> 00:52:20.079 hand moved unanimously thank you 00:52:20.519 --> 00:52:23.880 councilors item 1210 deed of renewal 00:52:23.960 --> 00:52:28.920 part 231 to 319 forner Road Mount Cil 00:52:29.000 --> 00:52:33.400 report presented by Emily Kio head of 00:52:33.480 --> 00:52:35.960 governance waiting for Mr may this 00:52:36.039 --> 00:52:37.480 report 00:52:37.559 --> 00:52:40.159 Recs further term lease with a Services 00:52:40.239 --> 00:52:43.840 Australia land located at 00:52:45.679 --> 00:52:48.480 231 that's not working oh okay would you 00:52:48.559 --> 00:52:51.320 like to use my microphone 00:52:51.400 --> 00:52:55.079 sorry apologies to stop you Midway we 00:52:55.159 --> 00:52:57.519 can share we'll share 00:52:57.599 --> 00:52:59.119 this report recommends the options for 00:52:59.199 --> 00:53:00.599 execution for the further term lease 00:53:00.679 --> 00:53:02.320 with Air Services Australia for the land 00:53:02.400 --> 00:53:05.440 located at 231 to 319 fers Road Mount 00:53:05.519 --> 00:53:07.599 cell thank you 00:53:07.679 --> 00:53:09.880 councelors thank 00:53:09.960 --> 00:53:14.280 you now mine's playing up okay yeah I'm 00:53:14.360 --> 00:53:16.559 just going to leave it 00:53:16.639 --> 00:53:19.199 now all right what are we up to would 00:53:19.280 --> 00:53:22.760 any counselor require any 00:53:23.239 --> 00:53:25.800 clarification no do we have a mover for 00:53:25.880 --> 00:53:28.159 the recommendation 00:53:28.239 --> 00:53:30.559 Council maick I'm happy to move the 00:53:30.639 --> 00:53:32.800 recommendation Mr Mayor and do we have 00:53:32.880 --> 00:53:36.480 any do we have a second councelor Turner 00:53:36.559 --> 00:53:40.280 Happy a second Mr councelor midle moved 00:53:40.360 --> 00:53:42.239 by coun moveed by councilor midle 00:53:42.320 --> 00:53:44.559 seconded by councelor Turner councelor 00:53:44.639 --> 00:53:46.840 mck would you like to speak no Mr Mayor 00:53:46.920 --> 00:53:48.719 councelor Turner would you like to speak 00:53:48.800 --> 00:53:50.400 no thank you m would any other counselor 00:53:50.480 --> 00:53:51.440 like to 00:53:51.519 --> 00:53:53.719 speak I'll now put it to the vote all 00:53:53.800 --> 00:53:56.920 those in favor raise your hand 00:53:57.000 --> 00:54:00.760 carried unanimously thank you 00:54:02.320 --> 00:54:05.159 councilors item 1211 audit and risk 00:54:05.239 --> 00:54:06.800 committee matters this report will be 00:54:06.880 --> 00:54:09.360 presented by Emily Kio head of 00:54:09.440 --> 00:54:11.840 governance won 00:54:11.920 --> 00:54:15.480 your come over 00:54:15.559 --> 00:54:18.400 there it's crazy it's the last meeting 00:54:18.480 --> 00:54:20.000 through you Mr May thank you for sharing 00:54:20.079 --> 00:54:22.119 your microphone this report presents to 00:54:22.199 --> 00:54:23.519 council the confirmed minutes of the 00:54:23.599 --> 00:54:25.000 audit and risk committee meeting held on 00:54:25.079 --> 00:54:26.800 the 5th of December 202 for 00:54:26.880 --> 00:54:28.679 incorporating recommendations endorsed 00:54:28.760 --> 00:54:30.039 or approved by the audit and risk 00:54:30.119 --> 00:54:31.800 committee including the adoption of the 00:54:31.880 --> 00:54:33.880 revised audit and risk committee Charter 00:54:33.960 --> 00:54:36.119 thank 00:54:36.199 --> 00:54:38.800 you thank you Miss Kio does any 00:54:38.880 --> 00:54:41.280 councilor require any 00:54:41.360 --> 00:54:43.320 clarification no do we have a move for 00:54:43.400 --> 00:54:46.119 the recommendations councelor Carly 00:54:46.199 --> 00:54:48.119 thank you Mr Mayor I'd like to move the 00:54:48.199 --> 00:54:50.039 recommendation that Council one note the 00:54:50.119 --> 00:54:51.880 confirmed minutes of the audit and risk 00:54:51.960 --> 00:54:53.920 committee meeting and smary report of 00:54:54.000 --> 00:54:55.559 the committee for the meeting held on 00:54:55.639 --> 00:54:58.280 the 5th of December 2024 provided as 00:54:58.360 --> 00:55:01.079 appendix one to this report two adopt 00:55:01.159 --> 00:55:03.079 the recommendations endorsed or approved 00:55:03.159 --> 00:55:04.880 by the audit and risk committee arising 00:55:04.960 --> 00:55:07.199 within the minutes and three adopt the 00:55:07.280 --> 00:55:09.199 re the revised audit and risk committee 00:55:09.280 --> 00:55:12.599 Charter provided as appendix to thank 00:55:12.679 --> 00:55:13.960 you councelor carliy do we have a 00:55:14.039 --> 00:55:17.159 seconder councelor Ramsey I'd like to 00:55:17.239 --> 00:55:19.280 second that Mr May and commend yourself 00:55:19.360 --> 00:55:21.920 and our Deputy for being council's 00:55:22.000 --> 00:55:24.920 delegates to that committee thank you 00:55:25.000 --> 00:55:26.679 councelor Ramsey councelor K would you 00:55:26.760 --> 00:55:27.760 like to 00:55:27.840 --> 00:55:30.960 speak I do thank you Mr Mayor I just 00:55:31.039 --> 00:55:34.079 wanted to pass on from our chair and 00:55:34.159 --> 00:55:35.639 the members of the audit and risk 00:55:35.719 --> 00:55:37.760 committee a huge thank you to 00:55:37.840 --> 00:55:39.719 councelor maidi and councelor Shannon 00:55:39.800 --> 00:55:41.199 for their service on this Committee in 00:55:41.280 --> 00:55:43.840 the past year so they did want to 00:55:43.920 --> 00:55:46.440 thank you for for what you'd what 00:55:46.519 --> 00:55:48.119 you'd contributed through the committee 00:55:48.199 --> 00:55:50.920 so I just wanted to pass that on for the 00:55:51.000 --> 00:55:53.480 record thank you councelor Cary Council 00:55:53.559 --> 00:55:56.320 Ramsey would you like to speak 00:55:56.400 --> 00:55:59.079 I think I just said it out a turn Mr may 00:55:59.159 --> 00:56:02.440 I apologize I commend yourself and C our 00:56:02.519 --> 00:56:04.639 Deputy for being the delegates on this 00:56:04.719 --> 00:56:08.320 committee CU I know how much reading 00:56:08.400 --> 00:56:10.360 there is for this committee and to the 00:56:10.440 --> 00:56:14.000 staff that that prepare it and the audit 00:56:14.079 --> 00:56:16.119 and risk committee members 00:56:16.199 --> 00:56:18.280 themselves I think you need a couple of 00:56:18.360 --> 00:56:20.599 Red Bulls and a few other things to get 00:56:20.679 --> 00:56:22.000 through those 00:56:22.079 --> 00:56:24.239 meetings would any other counselor like 00:56:24.320 --> 00:56:27.519 to speak no I'll put it to the vote all 00:56:27.599 --> 00:56:29.519 those in favor raise your 00:56:29.599 --> 00:56:34.119 hand carried unanimously thank you 00:56:34.480 --> 00:56:37.199 councilors 00:56:37.280 --> 00:56:39.880 13 okay uh the point to end of the 00:56:39.960 --> 00:56:42.360 meeting council is uh agenda item number 00:56:42.440 --> 00:56:44.800 13 reports from delegates appointed to 00:56:44.880 --> 00:56:46.079 other bodies and counselor 00:56:46.159 --> 00:56:48.239 representations and acknowledgements 00:56:48.320 --> 00:56:50.480 councilors you have 3 minutes each to 00:56:50.559 --> 00:56:52.400 present your reports I'll start with the 00:56:52.480 --> 00:56:54.920 deputy mayor councelor Lara 00:56:55.000 --> 00:56:57.239 Carly thank thank you Mr man just let me 00:56:57.320 --> 00:56:59.039 know when I get close to 3 minutes 00:56:59.119 --> 00:57:01.880 please but I will try to try to be quick 00:57:01.960 --> 00:57:03.960 the 26th of November the hillside 00:57:04.039 --> 00:57:06.079 Macedonian group Christmas functions 00:57:06.159 --> 00:57:08.039 always a lovely afternoon spent chatting 00:57:08.119 --> 00:57:10.480 and dancing a wonderful Club very 00:57:10.559 --> 00:57:12.440 Community focused and I wanted to thank 00:57:12.519 --> 00:57:14.199 them for always participating in 00:57:14.280 --> 00:57:16.840 council's events such as Harmony day and 00:57:16.920 --> 00:57:19.119 DJ Festival just to name a few so well 00:57:19.199 --> 00:57:22.239 done to Vera and her committee uh 00:57:22.320 --> 00:57:24.559 Caroline spring Scout group end of viw 00:57:24.639 --> 00:57:27.000 presentation I also Dred into Thornhill 00:57:27.079 --> 00:57:28.920 Flames basketball club fundraiser 00:57:29.000 --> 00:57:31.000 barbecue abing well done to Mary the 00:57:31.079 --> 00:57:33.119 president and Matt Pierce who's in the 00:57:33.199 --> 00:57:35.079 Gallery who Treasurer and all the 00:57:35.159 --> 00:57:37.920 volunteers who worked hard on that day 00:57:38.000 --> 00:57:40.519 are curious about culture oceanana 00:57:40.599 --> 00:57:42.840 Community which was absolutely excellent 00:57:42.920 --> 00:57:44.079 but I know that other councilors will 00:57:44.159 --> 00:57:46.559 touch on that uh Melton Interfaith 00:57:46.639 --> 00:57:48.760 Network video launch preventing domestic 00:57:48.840 --> 00:57:51.280 violence from a multifaith perspective 00:57:51.360 --> 00:57:53.079 this video was about how Faith groups 00:57:53.159 --> 00:57:55.039 are responding to domestic violence and 00:57:55.119 --> 00:57:58.039 promoting respect for women uh women in 00:57:58.119 --> 00:58:00.280 sports breakfast I also attended Mr 00:58:00.360 --> 00:58:02.159 Mayor with some of my fellow counselors 00:58:02.239 --> 00:58:04.559 anry primary school art exhibition 00:58:04.639 --> 00:58:07.159 opening the artwork was done by grade 00:58:07.239 --> 00:58:09.719 three and six students the talent and 00:58:09.800 --> 00:58:12.079 creativity shown in these pieces of art 00:58:12.159 --> 00:58:14.800 was absolutely amazing so well done to 00:58:14.880 --> 00:58:17.119 the Arts teachers for putting on this 00:58:17.199 --> 00:58:19.480 exhibition audit and risk Committee 00:58:19.559 --> 00:58:22.840 minior in tonight's agenda I also 00:58:22.920 --> 00:58:24.880 attended along with you Mr May our 00:58:24.960 --> 00:58:26.599 induction for that committee because 00:58:26.679 --> 00:58:28.519 Council Ramsey is right there is a lot a 00:58:28.599 --> 00:58:29.920 lot of reading on that committee but 00:58:30.000 --> 00:58:31.519 it's one of it's a great committee one 00:58:31.599 --> 00:58:34.079 of the best committees uh diers arest 00:58:34.159 --> 00:58:36.320 carols which I know some of my other C 00:58:36.400 --> 00:58:38.360 fellow counselors going to touch on 00:58:38.440 --> 00:58:40.920 Melton Homemaker Center official opening 00:58:41.000 --> 00:58:43.840 50,000 square meter site and a great 00:58:43.920 --> 00:58:46.639 addition into Melton creating many local 00:58:46.719 --> 00:58:49.400 jobs uh Learners Hub recognition day 00:58:49.480 --> 00:58:51.599 book launch and interview celebrations 00:58:51.679 --> 00:58:54.000 well done to Maryann and bibo the 00:58:54.079 --> 00:58:56.039 passion and enthusiasm they both have 00:58:56.119 --> 00:58:57.960 for learning is so wonderful to see 00:58:58.039 --> 00:58:59.719 we're truly blessed to have them in our 00:58:59.800 --> 00:59:02.199 community Caroline Springs carols by 00:59:02.280 --> 00:59:04.599 Candlelite in Church Melbourne wow I 00:59:04.679 --> 00:59:06.119 think that was the biggest crowd that 00:59:06.199 --> 00:59:08.280 I've ever seen at this event there was 00:59:08.360 --> 00:59:11.360 at least 10,000 plus residents I 00:59:11.440 --> 00:59:13.519 believe attended so thank you to pastors 00:59:13.599 --> 00:59:15.719 Craig and Melissa Mah and the entire 00:59:15.800 --> 00:59:17.559 dedicated team at in Church Melbourne 00:59:17.639 --> 00:59:20.039 for a spectacular night Taylor's Hill 00:59:20.119 --> 00:59:22.800 mened Christmas event sdam Hillside 00:59:22.880 --> 00:59:25.239 Primary School grade six graduation what 00:59:25.320 --> 00:59:26.960 a wonderful group of kids who are all 00:59:27.039 --> 00:59:29.159 excited to start their next chapter in 00:59:29.239 --> 00:59:31.320 high school such an enjoyable evening 00:59:31.400 --> 00:59:32.760 speaking to students parents 00:59:32.840 --> 00:59:34.880 grandparents and teachers and I wish 00:59:34.960 --> 00:59:36.360 them all the very best for their 00:59:36.440 --> 00:59:38.880 secondary school years uh Mr Mayor you 00:59:38.960 --> 00:59:41.559 and I attended two days of ma MV mayor 00:59:41.639 --> 00:59:43.519 and Deputy May orientation days which is 00:59:43.599 --> 00:59:45.119 mandatory training under the Local 00:59:45.199 --> 00:59:47.719 Government Act 2020 which was absolutely 00:59:47.800 --> 00:59:49.519 excellent and I learned quite a lot Mr 00:59:49.599 --> 00:59:52.280 May I'm sure you did as well Caroline 00:59:52.360 --> 00:59:55.000 Springs RSL Christmas lunch popped into 00:59:55.079 --> 00:59:56.639 the sydn hill sole Cricket club's 00:59:56.719 --> 00:59:58.920 Christmas party fantastic Club committee 00:59:59.000 --> 01:00:01.199 and volunteers minutes counsel and 01:00:01.280 --> 01:00:03.039 dedicating to do am I close to 3 minutes 01:00:03.119 --> 01:00:05.719 or did I hit 3 minutes Mr May minutes oh 01:00:05.800 --> 01:00:09.119 okay I told you to warn me Mr 01:00:09.199 --> 01:00:12.800 may but Mr May yeah popped into sy 01:00:12.880 --> 01:00:14.519 Hillside Cricket Club Christmas party 01:00:14.599 --> 01:00:16.400 Carol's by candle light at Hannah Watts 01:00:16.480 --> 01:00:18.760 Park and Mr Mayor if I could just 01:00:18.840 --> 01:00:20.719 quickly wish all our members in the 01:00:20.800 --> 01:00:23.119 gallery a very Merry Christmas and 01:00:23.199 --> 01:00:25.559 please if you are traveling stay safe on 01:00:25.639 --> 01:00:27.920 the road I have so much more to say but 01:00:28.000 --> 01:00:30.079 I've gone over my three minutes but stay 01:00:30.159 --> 01:00:34.280 safe Merry Christmas thank you councelor 01:00:34.639 --> 01:00:38.239 Carly uh councelor 01:00:39.719 --> 01:00:43.440 Morris thank you Mr Mayor uh so it was a 01:00:43.519 --> 01:00:47.199 wonderful first month out and about I 01:00:47.280 --> 01:00:50.440 have recorded some of the highlights and 01:00:50.519 --> 01:00:52.920 attending the community open day with 01:00:53.000 --> 01:00:55.920 the SC unit in anry which is all 01:00:56.000 --> 01:00:59.760 volunteer run and provides emergency 01:00:59.840 --> 01:01:02.360 response and Recovery to the Melton 01:01:02.440 --> 01:01:05.719 residents Then followed by attending the 01:01:05.800 --> 01:01:08.800 curious about culture event which as 01:01:08.880 --> 01:01:11.880 Deputy Mayor stated it was absolutely 01:01:11.960 --> 01:01:16.039 fantastic it was a panel with uh the 01:01:16.119 --> 01:01:19.079 oana community leaders sharing their 01:01:19.159 --> 01:01:22.039 stories and experiences and how 01:01:22.119 --> 01:01:24.039 important it is that their voice and 01:01:24.119 --> 01:01:25.840 story is heard and represent 01:01:25.920 --> 01:01:27.679 presented within the 01:01:27.760 --> 01:01:31.719 community then I attended the 01:01:31.800 --> 01:01:35.119 incredible Homemaker center opening with 01:01:35.199 --> 01:01:38.039 many of my fellow counselors which is a 01:01:38.119 --> 01:01:41.559 great uh addition to our community 01:01:41.639 --> 01:01:45.119 providing not only jobs but shopping 01:01:45.199 --> 01:01:48.599 closer to home which I think is always 01:01:48.679 --> 01:01:52.599 important and I also attended a 16 01:01:52.679 --> 01:01:55.199 days of activism event held at the 01:01:55.280 --> 01:01:56.320 Botanica 01:01:56.400 --> 01:01:58.760 Springs Community Center and it was 01:01:58.840 --> 01:02:01.639 hosted by a local organization Girls 01:02:01.719 --> 01:02:04.039 Chat and it highlights the 01:02:04.119 --> 01:02:07.000 importance of supporting women's voice 01:02:07.079 --> 01:02:10.719 to be heard after uh abuse and 01:02:10.800 --> 01:02:13.639 acknowledging that this should not come 01:02:13.719 --> 01:02:16.960 with shame or stigma for speaking up and 01:02:17.039 --> 01:02:18.039 supporting 01:02:18.119 --> 01:02:21.400 women and I also popped into some local 01:02:21.480 --> 01:02:24.679 businesses down at aalia and met with 01:02:24.760 --> 01:02:27.079 some of the local business own is thank 01:02:27.159 --> 01:02:29.679 you Mr Mayor thank you councelor we'll 01:02:29.760 --> 01:02:32.719 now go to councelor 01:02:34.800 --> 01:02:38.039 Ramsey I'm going 01:02:38.119 --> 01:02:40.920 to thank you to the community of Melton 01:02:41.000 --> 01:02:44.119 for reelecting me especially wats W I 01:02:44.199 --> 01:02:46.280 pledge to continue to serve your voice 01:02:46.360 --> 01:02:49.880 on Council and to the my family my 01:02:49.960 --> 01:02:52.000 friends and my team that helped during 01:02:52.079 --> 01:02:53.880 the election period all I can say is 01:02:53.960 --> 01:02:56.679 thank you congrats to our wonderful 01:02:56.760 --> 01:02:59.760 mayor and Deputy Mayor I'm excited for 01:02:59.840 --> 01:03:01.920 the year ahead and I'm sure you will do 01:03:02.000 --> 01:03:05.159 us all proud returning counselors you 01:03:05.239 --> 01:03:07.440 all know how much I respect each and 01:03:07.519 --> 01:03:09.599 every one of you and to our brand new 01:03:09.679 --> 01:03:12.079 counselors counselor Brandy Morris 01:03:12.159 --> 01:03:14.639 counselor John Veron and counselor Dr 01:03:14.719 --> 01:03:18.199 Phil Zada welcome to the 01:03:18.280 --> 01:03:21.679 team to to our two retiring counselors 01:03:21.760 --> 01:03:24.960 counselor Goran kesich a true gentleman 01:03:25.039 --> 01:03:27.199 and friend a former mayor and counselor 01:03:27.280 --> 01:03:29.599 who led with Integrity passion and 01:03:29.679 --> 01:03:33.840 fairness and to counselor Justine fua 01:03:33.920 --> 01:03:37.519 who also LED with passion she was very 01:03:37.599 --> 01:03:40.239 vocal and committed to the communities 01:03:40.320 --> 01:03:43.119 they both represented in Melton all I 01:03:43.199 --> 01:03:46.199 can say is thank you to Barbara McKenzie 01:03:46.280 --> 01:03:48.760 on her retirement and 45 years service 01:03:48.840 --> 01:03:51.800 to this Council into the city of 01:03:51.880 --> 01:03:56.880 Melton again thank you wand STW a lovely 01:03:56.960 --> 01:04:00.159 84 year-old who sadly passed away and 01:04:00.239 --> 01:04:02.239 will be greatly missed by the diers r 01:04:02.320 --> 01:04:05.239 Community love to Ziggy and the family 01:04:05.320 --> 01:04:07.480 wand was nominated for citizen of the 01:04:07.559 --> 01:04:10.639 year in 2021 for attending to the 01:04:10.719 --> 01:04:12.880 diggers rest railway station garden and 01:04:12.960 --> 01:04:16.159 keeping people's Spirits High during the 01:04:16.239 --> 01:04:18.960 covid pandemic meetings and events I 01:04:19.039 --> 01:04:20.960 have attended Curious by culture 01:04:21.039 --> 01:04:23.079 preventing Family Violence from a 01:04:23.159 --> 01:04:26.079 multifaith perspective women in Sports 01:04:26.159 --> 01:04:28.320 breakfast the diers rest carols Vietnam 01:04:28.400 --> 01:04:30.800 veterans Christmas dinner dance the 01:04:30.880 --> 01:04:33.599 Melton Homemaker Center official opening 01:04:33.679 --> 01:04:35.239 the Learners Hub recognition and 01:04:35.320 --> 01:04:37.800 presentation day the Melton Pistol Club 01:04:37.880 --> 01:04:40.840 Christmas and presentation lunch the 01:04:40.920 --> 01:04:43.599 Melton esimo social Bowlers Christmas 01:04:43.679 --> 01:04:46.280 dinner there's a theme isn't there 01:04:46.360 --> 01:04:49.159 Melton count city council people leader 01:04:49.239 --> 01:04:51.920 For the Melton men's shared Christmas 01:04:52.000 --> 01:04:54.079 lunch Western Bas board meeting and the 01:04:54.159 --> 01:04:57.039 Melton carols band Delight to all our 01:04:57.119 --> 01:04:59.639 vce students I'm thinking of each and 01:04:59.719 --> 01:05:01.360 every one of you as you take your next 01:05:01.440 --> 01:05:03.800 steps wherever the journey takes you I'm 01:05:03.880 --> 01:05:06.440 truly proud of all of you Merry 01:05:06.519 --> 01:05:09.079 Christmas to all my wonderful residents 01:05:09.159 --> 01:05:11.840 and families businesses Community groups 01:05:11.920 --> 01:05:13.920 and my fellow counselors and executive 01:05:14.000 --> 01:05:15.760 and our wonderful staff here in the city 01:05:15.840 --> 01:05:16.440 of 01:05:16.519 --> 01:05:19.280 Melton please stay safe and surround 01:05:19.360 --> 01:05:21.280 yourself by those you love and I look 01:05:21.360 --> 01:05:23.639 forward to seeing you all in 01:05:23.719 --> 01:05:28.039 2025 record time record time 01:05:28.119 --> 01:05:30.840 counselor well done thanks 01:05:30.920 --> 01:05:36.280 guys we'll now hear from uh counselor 01:05:39.480 --> 01:05:42.119 Shannon apart from regular counselor 01:05:42.199 --> 01:05:44.840 briefings I've attended the Jara 01:05:44.920 --> 01:05:47.519 community and education services AGM the 01:05:47.599 --> 01:05:50.400 sampa trano logistics center opening and 01:05:50.480 --> 01:05:52.760 they sell truck parts and even aircraft 01:05:52.840 --> 01:05:54.199 Landing GE that was awesome to be at 01:05:54.280 --> 01:05:56.920 that one I tend into the syak cultural 01:05:57.000 --> 01:05:59.400 night from the socio Cultural syak 01:05:59.480 --> 01:06:02.519 Association lovely people food and of 01:06:02.599 --> 01:06:03.480 course 01:06:03.559 --> 01:06:06.000 dancing I attended the Melton into Faith 01:06:06.079 --> 01:06:08.599 Network video launch preventing domestic 01:06:08.679 --> 01:06:10.599 violence from a multi multifaith 01:06:10.679 --> 01:06:12.480 perspective thanks for an insightful 01:06:12.559 --> 01:06:14.519 video on a very important issue in our 01:06:14.599 --> 01:06:16.760 community the women in sport Melton 01:06:16.840 --> 01:06:18.960 breakfast we heard from amazing women 01:06:19.039 --> 01:06:21.039 making huge contributions to women in 01:06:21.119 --> 01:06:23.079 sport the diggers rest Community 01:06:23.159 --> 01:06:24.800 Christmas carols another excellent 01:06:24.880 --> 01:06:26.239 Community event 01:06:26.320 --> 01:06:28.320 the Melton Homemaker Center official 01:06:28.400 --> 01:06:31.440 opening thanks to Harvey Norman and mhg 01:06:31.519 --> 01:06:33.760 fabulous array of high quality stores to 01:06:33.840 --> 01:06:35.280 Melton and it's great I live not far 01:06:35.360 --> 01:06:36.719 from there so I'm really excited about 01:06:36.800 --> 01:06:38.960 that one attended the Learners Hub 01:06:39.039 --> 01:06:40.800 education center recognition day and 01:06:40.880 --> 01:06:42.599 celebration well done to all teachers 01:06:42.679 --> 01:06:44.880 and students the mayor and counselor's 01:06:44.960 --> 01:06:46.320 introduction to 01:06:46.400 --> 01:06:50.000 Melton great to share a bit about 01:06:50.079 --> 01:06:53.280 myself and passion uh it's at the 01:06:53.360 --> 01:06:56.039 people leader staff for the Melton 01:06:56.119 --> 01:06:58.440 men's shed 2024 Christmas party well 01:06:58.519 --> 01:07:00.519 done on another fabulous year and a 01:07:00.599 --> 01:07:03.039 great Christmas lunch the Caroline 01:07:03.119 --> 01:07:05.199 Springs RSL Christmas luncheon awesome 01:07:05.280 --> 01:07:07.000 food fun and people again yes it is a 01:07:07.079 --> 01:07:09.320 theme councilor Ramsey lot of Christmas 01:07:09.400 --> 01:07:11.960 things happening The Christmas carols 01:07:12.039 --> 01:07:15.079 by candl light 2024 a joyful funfilled 01:07:15.159 --> 01:07:17.880 evening of Christmas carols Food Market 01:07:17.960 --> 01:07:20.800 goodies for our local community I loved 01:07:20.880 --> 01:07:23.320 it I want to finish with a Christmas 01:07:23.400 --> 01:07:27.880 blessing from author Cy 10 01:07:28.599 --> 01:07:30.840 boom I have time for 01:07:30.920 --> 01:07:33.840 this who can add to Christmas the 01:07:33.920 --> 01:07:35.960 perfect motive is that God so loved the 01:07:36.039 --> 01:07:38.599 world the perfect gift is that he gave 01:07:38.679 --> 01:07:41.199 his only son the only requirement is to 01:07:41.280 --> 01:07:43.199 believe in him the reward of faith is 01:07:43.280 --> 01:07:45.760 that you shall have everlasting life hna 01:07:45.840 --> 01:07:47.719 wish everybody a safe and peaceful 01:07:47.800 --> 01:07:50.679 Christmas and a happy New Year thank 01:07:50.760 --> 01:07:53.760 you thank you councelor Shannon 01:07:53.840 --> 01:07:57.199 councelor Zada 01:07:57.280 --> 01:07:58.599 sure all right that's on all right thank 01:07:58.679 --> 01:08:01.639 you Mr May so uh most of these things I 01:08:01.719 --> 01:08:03.199 attended with the fellow counselors I'll 01:08:03.280 --> 01:08:06.920 just rattle a few off U so it's Caroline 01:08:07.000 --> 01:08:09.320 Springs uh Scouts group end of year 01:08:09.400 --> 01:08:11.920 celebration uh samb tra which is a 01:08:12.000 --> 01:08:13.679 pretty impressive setup that they've uh 01:08:13.760 --> 01:08:15.800 brought out here tomra clean away 01:08:15.880 --> 01:08:18.880 launching the uh recycling program that 01:08:18.960 --> 01:08:20.680 on trailer which is really awesome and 01:08:20.760 --> 01:08:22.359 hope to see it you know our festivals in 01:08:22.439 --> 01:08:24.680 the future uh the coroy community 01:08:24.760 --> 01:08:28.479 barbecue anry SCS the mount ainson For 01:08:28.560 --> 01:08:30.640 meet your representative you know it 01:08:30.720 --> 01:08:33.000 was a really good uh chance to meet with 01:08:33.079 --> 01:08:34.319 the community and talk with them along 01:08:34.399 --> 01:08:36.840 with our local state member uh Thornhill 01:08:36.920 --> 01:08:39.720 Flames fundraiser which you know when 01:08:39.800 --> 01:08:41.399 you hear the story they they came out 01:08:41.479 --> 01:08:43.640 from you know no teams to now 10 and 01:08:43.720 --> 01:08:45.319 just struggling to find coaches which is 01:08:45.399 --> 01:08:48.000 a you know hats off to them for that one 01:08:48.079 --> 01:08:49.720 I did attend my first lead West 01:08:49.800 --> 01:08:51.239 session where I was the Delegate for 01:08:51.319 --> 01:08:53.399 Melton and I did get elected as chair 01:08:53.479 --> 01:08:55.079 which is really awesome and hit the 01:08:55.159 --> 01:08:57.199 ground running on that one getting 01:08:57.279 --> 01:08:59.399 together the federal election advocacy 01:08:59.479 --> 01:09:02.319 plan which U we be releasing shortly so 01:09:02.399 --> 01:09:03.800 really excited to you know push what we 01:09:03.880 --> 01:09:05.479 can get for the West because that's what 01:09:05.560 --> 01:09:07.880 we're trying to represent here the west 01:09:07.960 --> 01:09:10.399 and get our fesh air uh so the Caroline 01:09:10.479 --> 01:09:12.479 Springs RSL Christmas lunch which was 01:09:12.560 --> 01:09:14.199 great carols by candl light took the 01:09:14.279 --> 01:09:17.000 family they loved it it was absolute Joy 01:09:17.079 --> 01:09:19.199 and from a you know a community 01:09:19.279 --> 01:09:20.720 engagement perspective and advocacy you 01:09:20.800 --> 01:09:22.880 know I think hold the record at the 01:09:22.960 --> 01:09:24.880 moment for cars for customer action 01:09:24.960 --> 01:09:27.880 requests so 28 uh just received I think 01:09:27.960 --> 01:09:30.399 when I checked my email I have over 135 01:09:30.479 --> 01:09:31.640 emails from residents that I've just 01:09:31.720 --> 01:09:33.319 been working through and just met with 01:09:33.399 --> 01:09:34.600 the different Council officers so thank 01:09:34.680 --> 01:09:36.439 you for your time uh just going through 01:09:36.520 --> 01:09:39.119 all this and also just uh want to 01:09:39.199 --> 01:09:41.479 finish off by just wishing everybody uh 01:09:41.560 --> 01:09:43.479 in this great municipality just a very 01:09:43.560 --> 01:09:46.039 merry Christmas and a happy New Year 01:09:46.119 --> 01:09:49.600 thank you thank you Council Z Zada uh 01:09:49.680 --> 01:09:52.079 councilor 01:09:52.159 --> 01:09:55.880 verden thank you Mr Man 01:09:55.960 --> 01:09:57.399 because I'm a bit of a new I've kept a 01:09:57.479 --> 01:09:58.600 bit of a list so I can actually 01:09:58.680 --> 01:09:59.920 acknowledge all the people I acknowledge 01:10:00.000 --> 01:10:01.199 and all the incredible events I've been 01:10:01.279 --> 01:10:02.920 to so hopefully keep this fairly 01:10:03.000 --> 01:10:05.520 succinct I started my engagements 01:10:05.600 --> 01:10:07.800 with the incredible Syria cultural night 01:10:07.880 --> 01:10:10.159 and I do an apology to all the people 01:10:10.239 --> 01:10:11.640 in attendance because my dancing was 01:10:11.720 --> 01:10:13.199 terrible and I stepped on many many 01:10:13.279 --> 01:10:15.239 shoes counselor Shannon and councelor 01:10:15.319 --> 01:10:16.880 Vander bur can attested that but that's 01:10:16.960 --> 01:10:19.239 okay and I would like to acknowledge 01:10:19.319 --> 01:10:22.000 The Honorable Natalie Hutchin 01:10:22.079 --> 01:10:23.840 strong LA and Evan mahand for both 01:10:23.920 --> 01:10:25.239 attending that event it was lovely to 01:10:25.319 --> 01:10:26.760 catch up with some of our state MPS at 01:10:26.840 --> 01:10:28.640 that event and talk about you know some 01:10:28.720 --> 01:10:29.880 of the requirements we have out here in 01:10:29.960 --> 01:10:31.800 Melton and Then followed up with 01:10:31.880 --> 01:10:34.159 attending the Thornhill Flames uh 01:10:34.239 --> 01:10:37.199 barbecue fundraiser uh with Mary and 01:10:37.279 --> 01:10:39.199 The Advocate Matt Pierce who's out here 01:10:39.279 --> 01:10:41.119 today in the gallery which is terrific 01:10:41.199 --> 01:10:42.600 and then I attended the Sunbury Street 01:10:42.680 --> 01:10:44.319 Life Festival and whilst this isn't a 01:10:44.399 --> 01:10:46.720 Melton event many many residents in the 01:10:46.800 --> 01:10:48.239 Northern parts of our municipality 01:10:48.319 --> 01:10:49.840 actually attend this event that's put on 01:10:49.920 --> 01:10:52.079 by the city of He and it was actually 01:10:52.159 --> 01:10:53.880 amazing to go to that event and see the 01:10:53.960 --> 01:10:56.760 support that our in councils provide to 01:10:56.840 --> 01:10:59.560 our incredible residents uh it was funny 01:10:59.640 --> 01:11:01.359 at that particular event I did bp into 01:11:01.439 --> 01:11:03.760 the mayor of He Jared Bell and 01:11:03.840 --> 01:11:05.079 again talked about some of those issues 01:11:05.159 --> 01:11:06.960 and also bped into the honorable Josh 01:11:07.039 --> 01:11:09.520 bull I then attended some of our Council 01:11:09.600 --> 01:11:11.560 briefings here at Council and caught 01:11:11.640 --> 01:11:13.079 up again with Josh bull for a face to 01:11:13.159 --> 01:11:15.800 face which was lovely I then attended 01:11:15.880 --> 01:11:19.760 as part of the 16 days advoc 16 days 01:11:19.840 --> 01:11:22.960 of uh activism the preventing 01:11:23.039 --> 01:11:24.399 domestic violence breakfast which was 01:11:24.479 --> 01:11:26.760 put on by and interface network with 01:11:26.840 --> 01:11:28.279 David Cohen with a number of my other 01:11:28.359 --> 01:11:30.319 counselors were there as well which was 01:11:30.399 --> 01:11:32.760 great then attended the women in sport 01:11:32.840 --> 01:11:34.279 breakfast and I just want to give a 01:11:34.359 --> 01:11:35.520 quick shout out to the incredible 01:11:35.600 --> 01:11:37.560 speakers that were there that day I 01:11:37.640 --> 01:11:40.079 grew up playing sport and sporting 01:11:40.159 --> 01:11:42.159 cultures are really really important and 01:11:42.239 --> 01:11:43.680 I think the extraordinary leadership and 01:11:43.760 --> 01:11:45.119 the change that we're seeing in sports 01:11:45.199 --> 01:11:47.319 now is led by some extraordinary women 01:11:47.399 --> 01:11:49.640 in sport and the four speakers that 01:11:49.720 --> 01:11:52.199 were there were Pauline po Angel 01:11:52.279 --> 01:11:55.439 Angelina tanovich Amal Hassen Arley and 01:11:55.520 --> 01:11:57.640 Grace Biby and what they're doing to 01:11:57.720 --> 01:11:59.920 actually put off Spotlight on women in 01:12:00.000 --> 01:12:02.479 sport is actually amazing and a quick 01:12:02.560 --> 01:12:04.479 shout out to Angelina tanovich in 01:12:04.560 --> 01:12:06.520 particular who's uh just recently 01:12:06.600 --> 01:12:09.319 graduated from Milton Secondary 01:12:09.399 --> 01:12:10.880 College so she deserves a particular 01:12:10.960 --> 01:12:12.920 shout out which is great I then went to 01:12:13.000 --> 01:12:13.920 the diggers rest Primary School 01:12:14.000 --> 01:12:15.279 Christmas cars which was amazing to see 01:12:15.359 --> 01:12:17.600 so many of my fellow counselors there uh 01:12:17.680 --> 01:12:19.119 special shout out to the Lions Club of 01:12:19.199 --> 01:12:20.479 diers rest for putting that event on as 01:12:20.560 --> 01:12:22.199 they do every year the principal 01:12:22.279 --> 01:12:24.079 Sheridan of diers rest primary school 01:12:24.159 --> 01:12:27.079 and the CFA for supping the event I 01:12:27.159 --> 01:12:28.680 then had the privilege of uh going to 01:12:28.760 --> 01:12:31.439 the diggers rest bars Cricket Club for 01:12:31.520 --> 01:12:32.800 afternoon with some of the local 01:12:32.880 --> 01:12:34.680 residents there and talk about some of 01:12:34.760 --> 01:12:36.199 the things that they're they're 01:12:36.279 --> 01:12:38.199 concerned about so Brett raw Cory and 01:12:38.279 --> 01:12:39.640 Edward long does have a bit of a shout 01:12:39.720 --> 01:12:41.840 out we then have the in church Carolina 01:12:41.920 --> 01:12:44.560 Springs candl light uh Christmas carols 01:12:44.640 --> 01:12:46.359 which is amazing where I attended with 01:12:46.439 --> 01:12:48.279 pastors Craig and Melissa mayor and my 01:12:48.359 --> 01:12:50.520 fellow counselors which was awesome 01:12:50.600 --> 01:12:52.119 following day we into the diers rest 01:12:52.199 --> 01:12:54.319 dad's build which is a local group 01:12:54.399 --> 01:12:56.560 time counselor so thank you I guess I 01:12:56.640 --> 01:12:58.840 have 01:13:00.880 --> 01:13:04.279 end councilor maid 01:13:04.359 --> 01:13:07.359 Le thank you Mr Mayor I will be as brief 01:13:07.439 --> 01:13:10.520 as possible I attended the monthly MV 01:13:10.600 --> 01:13:12.399 board briefing and meeting where we 01:13:12.479 --> 01:13:15.079 discussed mv's advocacy campaign for the 01:13:15.159 --> 01:13:17.159 upcoming Federal 01:13:17.239 --> 01:13:19.880 elections also attended the community 01:13:19.960 --> 01:13:22.479 consultation for Arbor Boulevard Park in 01:13:22.560 --> 01:13:24.039 Burnside Heights which will be 01:13:24.119 --> 01:13:26.159 rescheduled for another time due to the 01:13:26.239 --> 01:13:27.720 weather but that didn't stop the 01:13:27.800 --> 01:13:30.760 residents from having an informal uh 01:13:30.840 --> 01:13:32.640 consultation which I was happy to attend 01:13:32.720 --> 01:13:35.399 in the rain and as the year comes to 01:13:35.479 --> 01:13:37.680 an end it was all things Christmas and 01:13:37.760 --> 01:13:39.319 celebrating the year that was with 01:13:39.399 --> 01:13:42.439 community events and I attended the maav 01:13:42.520 --> 01:13:45.640 end of year board event Caroline Springs 01:13:45.720 --> 01:13:47.960 Caroline Springs Scout group end of year 01:13:48.039 --> 01:13:49.039 event and 01:13:49.119 --> 01:13:51.560 fundraiser carols by candl light in 01:13:51.640 --> 01:13:53.600 Caroline Springs and Melton both 01:13:53.680 --> 01:13:56.039 fantastic events although disappointing 01:13:56.119 --> 01:13:58.560 that Caroline Springs Carol's 01:13:58.640 --> 01:14:00.399 fireworks had to be cancelled due to the 01:14:00.479 --> 01:14:02.000 weather however it would it did not 01:14:02.079 --> 01:14:04.840 dampen the community's Christmas spirit 01:14:04.920 --> 01:14:07.239 may I commend in church for a fantastic 01:14:07.319 --> 01:14:09.760 carols by candalite in Caroline Springs 01:14:09.840 --> 01:14:11.239 it was very well received by the 01:14:11.319 --> 01:14:14.680 community as well as the events team 01:14:14.760 --> 01:14:17.199 from Melton city council for a fantastic 01:14:17.279 --> 01:14:20.279 job for the carols held in Melton Troy 01:14:20.359 --> 01:14:23.119 sorry Mr scobble please pass on our 01:14:23.199 --> 01:14:25.039 congratulations to the events team they 01:14:25.119 --> 01:14:27.880 always go above and beyond and that was 01:14:27.960 --> 01:14:30.159 evident in the community's feedback as 01:14:30.239 --> 01:14:32.319 well on the night Caroline Springs 01:14:32.399 --> 01:14:34.479 senior's Christmas event Taylor's Hill 01:14:34.560 --> 01:14:38.439 mened end of year Christmas event RSL 01:14:38.520 --> 01:14:40.600 Caroline Springs sub Branch Christmas 01:14:40.680 --> 01:14:43.840 event enjoy church Christmas event uh 01:14:43.920 --> 01:14:46.600 which was a fantastic event thank you 01:14:46.680 --> 01:14:49.479 Mr Mayor for inviting us to that and as 01:14:49.560 --> 01:14:51.479 this is the last chamber meeting for the 01:14:51.560 --> 01:14:53.199 Year I pray that you all have a very 01:14:53.279 --> 01:14:55.359 merry Christmas and a happy and safe New 01:14:55.439 --> 01:14:57.880 Year and we'll see you back here at 01:14:57.960 --> 01:15:00.079 2025 thank you Mr May thank you 01:15:00.159 --> 01:15:04.239 councelor midle councelor vandenbberg 01:15:04.319 --> 01:15:07.960 thank you Mr Mayor on the 1st of 01:15:08.039 --> 01:15:10.119 December I attended the first event in 01:15:10.199 --> 01:15:13.359 jackwood Ward the serc cultural night 01:15:13.439 --> 01:15:15.039 which was a lovely night and yes we all 01:15:15.119 --> 01:15:16.840 dance the night away and the food was 01:15:16.920 --> 01:15:18.720 absolutely fabulous and I will be 01:15:18.800 --> 01:15:22.159 returning the 5th of December was the 01:15:22.239 --> 01:15:24.680 digest bre Christmas carols the name of 01:15:24.760 --> 01:15:25.920 them 01:15:26.000 --> 01:15:28.760 and then on the 12th of December I 01:15:28.840 --> 01:15:31.159 attended the official opening of the SCS 01:15:31.239 --> 01:15:34.720 entry unit in jackwood Ward which is 01:15:34.800 --> 01:15:38.039 $125 million investment in the Victorian 01:15:38.119 --> 01:15:41.319 SC and it was opened by Lua gorich on 01:15:41.399 --> 01:15:43.479 behalf of 01:15:43.560 --> 01:15:45.119 Joselyn 01:15:45.199 --> 01:15:48.399 science and it's a fantastic uh fit 01:15:48.479 --> 01:15:50.319 for purpose facility which enables 01:15:50.399 --> 01:15:52.640 expansion and allows our wonderful 01:15:52.720 --> 01:15:55.159 volunteers to to do their job and we 01:15:55.239 --> 01:15:58.720 thank them for that again with the 01:15:58.800 --> 01:16:00.680 Christmas theme I went to the 01:16:00.760 --> 01:16:03.640 lifestyle Woodley by lifestyle 01:16:03.720 --> 01:16:06.439 community's Christmas Carol event was 01:16:06.520 --> 01:16:09.520 was joined by Santa and the Rock Bank uh 01:16:09.600 --> 01:16:12.319 fire brigade so all the kitties had a 01:16:12.399 --> 01:16:13.760 really really wonderful time in that 01:16:13.840 --> 01:16:15.800 event I attended the deanside 01:16:15.880 --> 01:16:18.039 kindergarten christm Christmas family 01:16:18.119 --> 01:16:20.960 event and there's other things that I 01:16:21.039 --> 01:16:22.319 attended it was a really really busy 01:16:22.399 --> 01:16:25.680 month but ending it with the m carols 01:16:25.760 --> 01:16:27.760 by candle light event on Saturday night 01:16:27.840 --> 01:16:29.520 which was absolutely wonderful so again 01:16:29.600 --> 01:16:32.359 thank you to all the council staff 01:16:32.439 --> 01:16:34.000 and everyone that volunteered and that 01:16:34.079 --> 01:16:37.520 attended fantastic thank you thank you 01:16:37.600 --> 01:16:40.840 councelor Vandenumberg councelor Turner 01:16:40.920 --> 01:16:42.079 thank you Mr 01:16:42.159 --> 01:16:45.039 Mayor on Thursday 28th of November I 01:16:45.119 --> 01:16:46.960 attended the victoriia local government 01:16:47.039 --> 01:16:48.279 Association 01:16:48.359 --> 01:16:52.239 AGM which was a stunning evening uh on 01:16:52.319 --> 01:16:55.760 Thursday the 5th I ended the diggers 01:16:55.840 --> 01:16:58.479 rest carols run by Lions Club of diggers 01:16:58.560 --> 01:17:00.880 rest in conjunction with the diggers 01:17:00.960 --> 01:17:03.560 rest uh primary school as they always do 01:17:03.640 --> 01:17:04.880 it's good they've got that ground there 01:17:04.960 --> 01:17:09.439 it's fantastic size uh on Friday the 01:17:09.520 --> 01:17:12.920 6th uh I attended the end of year 01:17:13.000 --> 01:17:15.199 function for Vietnam Vets it's always 01:17:15.279 --> 01:17:17.079 great to have a social night because we 01:17:17.159 --> 01:17:19.159 generally see them moreac day we see 01:17:19.239 --> 01:17:21.560 them on Remembrance Day which are good 01:17:21.640 --> 01:17:23.680 days but still they're a bit solemn but 01:17:23.760 --> 01:17:25.079 it's really good to have an end year 01:17:25.159 --> 01:17:26.479 function with them and everybody has a 01:17:26.560 --> 01:17:29.399 great time on the 6th of December I did 01:17:29.479 --> 01:17:31.079 sneak out of work at lunchtime and went 01:17:31.159 --> 01:17:33.560 to the Melton Pistol Club well I never 01:17:33.640 --> 01:17:35.720 really sneaked out because I did get 01:17:35.800 --> 01:17:37.760 permission I went to the melon Pistol 01:17:37.840 --> 01:17:39.880 Club presentation and Christmas breakup 01:17:39.960 --> 01:17:40.960 which was 01:17:41.039 --> 01:17:45.039 fun uh on this the evening attended 01:17:45.119 --> 01:17:48.800 Carline Springs uh in church uh event 01:17:48.880 --> 01:17:51.159 the Christmas Carls it was it was a 01:17:51.239 --> 01:17:53.560 large crowd and it was well presented by 01:17:53.640 --> 01:17:57.359 in church did fantastic job on the 10th 01:17:57.439 --> 01:18:00.159 of December attended Milton shed mton 01:18:00.239 --> 01:18:03.119 men shed Christmas party I nearly missed 01:18:03.199 --> 01:18:04.880 it because I went to what I thought was 01:18:04.960 --> 01:18:08.199 65 Reserve Road and banging on the door 01:18:08.279 --> 01:18:13.000 of the the the the men shed and nobody's 01:18:13.079 --> 01:18:14.680 in I thought they'd run away or they'd 01:18:14.760 --> 01:18:15.960 give me the wrong date and then I 01:18:16.039 --> 01:18:17.960 realized it was actually at mix jym 01:18:18.039 --> 01:18:20.479 across the road so I went over there and 01:18:20.560 --> 01:18:22.439 spent a couple hours there it was good 01:18:22.520 --> 01:18:25.199 fun uh we the cars Bean light on 01:18:25.279 --> 01:18:27.479 Saturday night but before that I did 01:18:27.560 --> 01:18:30.119 actually get to play Santa for the CFA 01:18:30.199 --> 01:18:32.479 for the Christmas party which was really 01:18:32.560 --> 01:18:34.920 good fun but then the cars on Saturday 01:18:35.000 --> 01:18:36.920 night really topped off the day it was a 01:18:37.000 --> 01:18:39.479 fantastic atmosphere the weather was 01:18:39.560 --> 01:18:41.199 great in the community there were just 01:18:41.279 --> 01:18:43.880 brilliant it was really good uh just to 01:18:43.960 --> 01:18:46.359 finish up I was requested by one of our 01:18:46.439 --> 01:18:49.479 residents to acknowledge uh one of her 01:18:49.560 --> 01:18:51.079 residents Lori 01:18:51.159 --> 01:18:54.439 Keel uh she's one of a local business 01:18:54.520 --> 01:18:57.600 own owners who works and partly owns ha 01:18:57.680 --> 01:19:00.279 of the dog as a grooming company in 01:19:00.359 --> 01:19:04.079 Melton they employ 12 to 16 people and 01:19:04.159 --> 01:19:07.399 she's trained several uh apprentices for 01:19:07.479 --> 01:19:09.920 the job lorri kill was part of the 01:19:10.000 --> 01:19:11.960 Australian dog room in team who came 01:19:12.039 --> 01:19:14.079 second in a competition in Malaysia this 01:19:14.159 --> 01:19:17.079 year in May and she was she's just 01:19:17.159 --> 01:19:19.840 returned from Korea where successful in 01:19:19.920 --> 01:19:21.600 picking up the gold medal in 01:19:21.680 --> 01:19:23.640 international dog rooming 01:19:23.720 --> 01:19:25.600 competition just to finish up I'd like 01:19:25.680 --> 01:19:27.840 to wish everybody a Merry Christmas 01:19:27.920 --> 01:19:30.800 especially our beautiful residents out 01:19:30.880 --> 01:19:33.479 there who are always engaging and very 01:19:33.560 --> 01:19:36.880 friendly thank you Mr M thank you 01:19:36.960 --> 01:19:39.039 councilor 01:19:39.119 --> 01:19:42.720 Turner so no one told me being May 01:19:42.800 --> 01:19:48.279 means your 26 events in how long three 01:19:48.359 --> 01:19:50.279 weeks is that 01:19:50.359 --> 01:19:53.039 all okay my time started I'm going to 01:19:53.119 --> 01:19:54.319 get point of orders if I don't keep 01:19:54.399 --> 01:19:55.359 going 01:19:55.439 --> 01:19:57.000 I'm going to fly through some of 01:19:57.079 --> 01:19:59.199 these Thornhill Flames basketball club 01:19:59.279 --> 01:20:02.600 fundraiser at Bunnings Caroline Springs 01:20:02.680 --> 01:20:04.560 the Melton Interfaith Network video 01:20:04.640 --> 01:20:07.439 launch uh the audit and risk committee 01:20:07.520 --> 01:20:09.079 uh meet uh 01:20:09.159 --> 01:20:12.159 induction the w women in sport breakfast 01:20:12.239 --> 01:20:15.119 at witch Mount Winery the infamous order 01:20:15.199 --> 01:20:17.079 and risk committee which you know for 01:20:17.159 --> 01:20:19.439 eight years I've avoided and now I'm 01:20:19.520 --> 01:20:23.399 doing and uh you know it uh it's 01:20:23.479 --> 01:20:26.840 Unique uh meeting with Steve McGee local 01:20:26.920 --> 01:20:28.880 member for Melton diggers arrest 01:20:28.960 --> 01:20:31.720 Community carols online briefing on the 01:20:31.800 --> 01:20:33.039 development of the council and 01:20:33.119 --> 01:20:34.880 well-being 01:20:34.960 --> 01:20:37.439 plan uh anry Primary School official 01:20:37.520 --> 01:20:39.399 opening of the art exhibition which is 01:20:39.479 --> 01:20:41.600 great Melton Homemaker Center official 01:20:41.680 --> 01:20:45.079 opening in church in Church Melbourne 01:20:45.159 --> 01:20:47.760 CS carols by candle light which was 01:20:47.840 --> 01:20:50.000 great congratulations pastors Craig and 01:20:50.079 --> 01:20:53.439 Melissa Mah this this event just keeps 01:20:53.520 --> 01:20:55.720 going from strength to strength and 01:20:55.800 --> 01:20:57.520 clearly loved by the community in the 01:20:57.600 --> 01:20:59.960 Eastern Corridor with thousands of 01:21:00.039 --> 01:21:03.359 people it was it was uh pretty amazing 01:21:03.439 --> 01:21:06.119 actually I attended the African 01:21:06.199 --> 01:21:08.960 nations cup as you know I go every year 01:21:09.039 --> 01:21:13.199 it was nice to attend it was held 01:21:13.279 --> 01:21:16.319 over a week in sunshine and I'd like to 01:21:16.399 --> 01:21:18.079 congratulate the 01:21:18.159 --> 01:21:20.560 Zimbabwe men's team for taking out 01:21:20.640 --> 01:21:23.359 the Cup this year which is fantastic the 01:21:23.439 --> 01:21:25.119 Burnside Heights record res serve oval 01:21:25.199 --> 01:21:27.199 two uh 01:21:27.279 --> 01:21:30.199 opening the uh mayor and counsil uh 01:21:30.279 --> 01:21:34.119 people leaders For the deputy mayor 01:21:34.199 --> 01:21:39.039 and I attended uh He Drive opening 01:21:39.119 --> 01:21:41.399 uh and and took a photo and you know 01:21:41.479 --> 01:21:43.560 welcome the new Road in which is always 01:21:43.640 --> 01:21:45.199 awesome probably best part of the job 01:21:45.279 --> 01:21:48.039 opening roads when our community wants 01:21:48.119 --> 01:21:50.279 new and better 01:21:50.359 --> 01:21:52.760 roads uh meeting with the Burnside 01:21:52.840 --> 01:21:55.279 Heights Football Club with councelor 01:21:55.359 --> 01:21:58.359 midlick and Council officers Ken Jan 01:21:58.439 --> 01:22:01.600 Secondary College annual Awards night 01:22:01.680 --> 01:22:04.479 two days at the MAV maral training 01:22:04.560 --> 01:22:09.079 program in town uh Saturday the 14th the 01:22:09.159 --> 01:22:12.520 uh Caroline Springs RSL Christmas 01:22:12.600 --> 01:22:15.960 luncheon uh and uh carols by candle 01:22:16.039 --> 01:22:19.319 light at Hanz Park which is fantastic 01:22:19.399 --> 01:22:22.119 and I also went to the enjoy church a 01:22:22.199 --> 01:22:25.359 very enjoy Christmas at the sunshine 01:22:25.439 --> 01:22:27.520 location which was also a pretty cool 01:22:27.600 --> 01:22:30.560 production I attended with councilor 01:22:30.640 --> 01:22:35.920 maick also I got news in the last 01:22:36.000 --> 01:22:38.239 week or so that a local business owner 01:22:38.319 --> 01:22:41.960 the business is called stock take 01:22:42.039 --> 01:22:44.319 they won two awards at the Asia Pacific 01:22:44.399 --> 01:22:47.720 ICT Alliance Awards in brunai they won 01:22:47.800 --> 01:22:50.760 an award for industrial agriculture 01:22:50.840 --> 01:22:53.520 Supply and sustainability and startup of 01:22:53.600 --> 01:22:56.800 the year one of our local residents 01:22:56.880 --> 01:22:58.720 you might know him his name is 01:22:58.800 --> 01:23:01.720 counselor Dr Philip Zada uh and he's 01:23:01.800 --> 01:23:04.039 small business 01:23:04.119 --> 01:23:05.960 congratulations it's good to put the 01:23:06.039 --> 01:23:08.560 city of Melton on the map and we are so 01:23:08.640 --> 01:23:10.520 incredibly proud of your achievements 01:23:10.600 --> 01:23:11.920 well 01:23:12.000 --> 01:23:14.720 done also I'd like to wish our 01:23:14.800 --> 01:23:16.760 community a very Merry Christmas have a 01:23:16.840 --> 01:23:19.520 blessed and safe new year take care on 01:23:19.600 --> 01:23:21.640 the roads and look out for your 01:23:21.720 --> 01:23:24.840 neighbors if today is anything to go by 01:23:24.920 --> 01:23:27.840 in terms of Heat and the predicted heat 01:23:27.920 --> 01:23:30.520 that's coming our way I just ask you and 01:23:30.600 --> 01:23:32.520 urge you all to check on your neighbors 01:23:32.600 --> 01:23:34.840 and make sure that everyone is going 01:23:34.920 --> 01:23:37.680 well and has got the supplies they need 01:23:37.760 --> 01:23:41.000 and take care of them and that's 01:23:41.079 --> 01:23:42.520 all for 01:23:42.600 --> 01:23:45.920 me we will move now on to notices of 01:23:46.000 --> 01:23:48.640 motion which is in your agenda item 01:23:48.720 --> 01:23:51.640 number 14 there are nine notices of 01:23:51.720 --> 01:23:53.920 motion for consideration on tonight's 01:23:54.000 --> 01:23:54.880 agenda 01:23:54.960 --> 01:23:57.560 prior to consideration of item 01:23:57.640 --> 01:24:01.720 14.8 notice of motion 94 948 I'll vacate 01:24:01.800 --> 01:24:04.000 the chair and request councelor Carly to 01:24:04.079 --> 01:24:04.960 take the 01:24:05.039 --> 01:24:08.239 chair uh the first is item 14.1 notice 01:24:08.319 --> 01:24:13.000 of motion 940 leaks road traffic 01:24:13.079 --> 01:24:17.119 lights uh councelor 01:24:17.199 --> 01:24:19.720 Zada there go all right uh thank you Mr 01:24:19.800 --> 01:24:22.079 Mayor uh I'd like to move the mo the 01:24:22.159 --> 01:24:24.000 following motion but before I do I just 01:24:24.079 --> 01:24:25.640 like to update the title to include the 01:24:25.720 --> 01:24:27.680 word solution so leaks road traffic 01:24:27.760 --> 01:24:28.600 lights 01:24:28.680 --> 01:24:30.680 solution uh so the motion I'd like to 01:24:30.760 --> 01:24:32.439 move tonight is that the council rights 01:24:32.520 --> 01:24:34.680 to the minister of roads and road safety 01:24:34.760 --> 01:24:37.079 and the local member of for coroy urging 01:24:37.159 --> 01:24:39.479 immediate action in the up immediate 01:24:39.560 --> 01:24:41.159 action in the upcoming Victorian budget 01:24:41.239 --> 01:24:43.039 to prioritize the implementation of a 01:24:43.119 --> 01:24:44.520 traffic light solution at the 01:24:44.600 --> 01:24:46.319 intersection of the Western Highway and 01:24:46.399 --> 01:24:48.840 leaks Road a known Hotpot for traffic 01:24:48.920 --> 01:24:50.960 incidents to address the significant 01:24:51.039 --> 01:24:52.479 safety risks and prevent further 01:24:52.560 --> 01:24:54.920 collisions and to request update on the 01:24:55.000 --> 01:24:57.159 Western Highway business case which is 01:24:57.239 --> 01:24:59.119 exploring options to upgrade the Western 01:24:59.199 --> 01:25:01.279 freeway between Harkin road and 01:25:01.359 --> 01:25:02.439 christe's 01:25:02.520 --> 01:25:05.279 road thank you councelor Zada do we have 01:25:05.359 --> 01:25:08.560 a seconder councelor maid yes Mr May I'd 01:25:08.640 --> 01:25:11.079 like to second 01:25:11.159 --> 01:25:14.079 that Council Z would you like to speak 01:25:14.159 --> 01:25:17.840 uh yes I would thank you Mr Mayor we 01:25:17.920 --> 01:25:19.680 all know about this intersection it's no 01:25:19.760 --> 01:25:22.840 secret it's a notorious Hot Spot uh it 01:25:22.920 --> 01:25:24.880 poses significant risks I believe when 01:25:24.960 --> 01:25:27.039 you know when I was campaigning for the 01:25:27.119 --> 01:25:29.159 election you were there with myself and 01:25:29.239 --> 01:25:32.399 that time at the time uh former mayor uh 01:25:32.479 --> 01:25:34.319 councilor mck and you know we saw an 01:25:34.399 --> 01:25:36.399 accident right in front of our eyes and 01:25:36.479 --> 01:25:38.680 on on any given day there's four or five 01:25:38.760 --> 01:25:39.560 and just 01:25:39.640 --> 01:25:42.600 the we need to push the state government 01:25:42.680 --> 01:25:43.920 I feel on this issue I know we've 01:25:44.000 --> 01:25:46.520 written letters to them in the past I 01:25:46.600 --> 01:25:47.600 know this is just going to be another 01:25:47.680 --> 01:25:48.760 letter but we need to stress this 01:25:48.840 --> 01:25:50.039 especially with the budget coming up 01:25:50.119 --> 01:25:52.680 that something needs to be done cuz 01:25:52.760 --> 01:25:54.279 what's it going to take loss of life 01:25:54.359 --> 01:25:58.000 before someone moves and I just feel and 01:25:58.079 --> 01:25:59.640 along with the residents it's one of the 01:25:59.720 --> 01:26:01.119 key issues we need to resolve in this 01:26:01.199 --> 01:26:03.760 area thank you Council zadaa councelor 01:26:03.840 --> 01:26:05.720 midle would you like to speak yes Mr 01:26:05.800 --> 01:26:07.359 Mayor I'd like to just concur what 01:26:07.439 --> 01:26:10.399 councelor zadaa has said and commend him 01:26:10.479 --> 01:26:12.039 for this notice of motion I know that 01:26:12.119 --> 01:26:14.199 there's been lots of notices of motion 01:26:14.279 --> 01:26:15.600 for this to write letters to the 01:26:15.680 --> 01:26:17.960 minister and the local member but 01:26:18.039 --> 01:26:20.119 there's there can never be too much 01:26:20.199 --> 01:26:22.800 advocacy in this particular area it 01:26:22.880 --> 01:26:24.840 is a notorious Hotpot 01:26:24.920 --> 01:26:27.520 during my time as counselor as in the 01:26:27.600 --> 01:26:29.800 Cambridge Ward which encompassed this 01:26:29.880 --> 01:26:33.039 area I'm I think we need to keep 01:26:33.119 --> 01:26:36.039 pushing no matter what kind of a let's 01:26:36.119 --> 01:26:38.000 not stop pushing until we get the answer 01:26:38.079 --> 01:26:39.720 that we want from the minister and from 01:26:39.800 --> 01:26:42.680 the local member so I commend 01:26:42.760 --> 01:26:45.279 councilor zarder on this and continue 01:26:45.359 --> 01:26:46.920 pushing for our residents thank you Mr 01:26:47.000 --> 01:26:49.079 Mayor thank you councel mid would you 01:26:49.159 --> 01:26:51.119 have the councelor like to speak 01:26:51.199 --> 01:26:55.119 councelor uh Ramsey thank you Mr me I'd 01:26:55.199 --> 01:26:57.920 like to Concur and congratulate 01:26:58.000 --> 01:27:00.439 councilor zard on the notice of motion 01:27:00.520 --> 01:27:03.800 I'd also totally agree with my fellow 01:27:03.880 --> 01:27:05.920 counselors Zada and 01:27:06.000 --> 01:27:08.680 magiik I'd want to go one step further 01:27:08.760 --> 01:27:11.439 we don't stop advocating or pushing 01:27:11.520 --> 01:27:14.520 until the lights are in or a light a 01:27:14.600 --> 01:27:16.479 traffic light Solutions actually in the 01:27:16.560 --> 01:27:19.319 ground and 01:27:19.399 --> 01:27:21.439 operational councilor 01:27:21.520 --> 01:27:23.800 Vandenumberg thank you Mr Mayor I say that 01:27:23.880 --> 01:27:25.520 it's a about time that our community has 01:27:25.600 --> 01:27:27.720 listened to thank 01:27:27.800 --> 01:27:30.239 you councilor 01:27:30.319 --> 01:27:32.880 Carly thank you Mr Mayor I just want to 01:27:32.960 --> 01:27:34.800 say Well done to council aada for an 01:27:34.880 --> 01:27:36.920 excellent notice of motion and I look 01:27:37.000 --> 01:27:39.359 forward to reading the response when 01:27:39.439 --> 01:27:41.119 we received one from the local member 01:27:41.199 --> 01:27:43.079 for coroy and the minister for roads and 01:27:43.159 --> 01:27:43.960 road 01:27:44.039 --> 01:27:48.359 safety thank you any other counselor no 01:27:48.439 --> 01:27:50.439 now put put it to the vote all those in 01:27:50.520 --> 01:27:52.079 favor raise your 01:27:52.159 --> 01:27:56.520 hand carried unanimously thank 01:27:57.600 --> 01:28:02.560 you item 14.2 notice of motion 941 Rock 01:28:02.640 --> 01:28:04.039 Bank 01:28:04.119 --> 01:28:06.439 station Council 01:28:06.520 --> 01:28:08.880 Zada thank you Mr Mayor I'd like to move 01:28:08.960 --> 01:28:10.520 the following motion that the council 01:28:10.600 --> 01:28:12.359 writes to the minister of public and 01:28:12.439 --> 01:28:13.920 active transport the minister of 01:28:14.000 --> 01:28:16.319 transport and infrastructure and victra 01:28:16.399 --> 01:28:18.800 2.1 raise Council and Community 01:28:18.880 --> 01:28:20.399 significant concerns with the safety and 01:28:20.479 --> 01:28:22.039 amenity issues at Rock Bank train 01:28:22.119 --> 01:28:24.399 station including insufficient parking 01:28:24.479 --> 01:28:26.640 safety concerns lack of essential 01:28:26.720 --> 01:28:28.960 amenities inadequate public transport 01:28:29.039 --> 01:28:31.199 services which are critically impacting 01:28:31.279 --> 01:28:32.840 the station and the residents who rely 01:28:32.920 --> 01:28:36.640 on it and point two seek that they meet 01:28:36.720 --> 01:28:37.960 uh that they meet the mayor and the 01:28:38.039 --> 01:28:40.199 chief executive officer to formulate an 01:28:40.279 --> 01:28:42.119 achievable plan to address the Urgent 01:28:42.199 --> 01:28:44.640 issues of rockbank train station and the 01:28:44.720 --> 01:28:46.399 broader public transport provision to 01:28:46.479 --> 01:28:49.199 address the concerns detailed 01:28:49.279 --> 01:28:52.640 above thank you Council Zada do we have 01:28:52.720 --> 01:28:55.439 a seconda happy to second that Mr Mayor 01:28:55.520 --> 01:28:57.920 thank you councelor maidi councilor Zada 01:28:58.000 --> 01:28:59.680 would you like to speak oh yeah you know 01:28:59.760 --> 01:29:02.279 I do on this one 01:29:02.359 --> 01:29:05.840 rock Bank station is is critical for 01:29:05.920 --> 01:29:08.159 the area IT services so many subur 01:29:08.239 --> 01:29:10.279 surrounding suburbs and the fact that 01:29:10.359 --> 01:29:11.800 we're talking about this problem in a 01:29:11.880 --> 01:29:13.880 growing area is just you know It's 01:29:13.960 --> 01:29:16.159 upsetting to me obviously we've got 01:29:16.239 --> 01:29:18.279 this correspondence that came in earlier 01:29:18.359 --> 01:29:19.800 you know we wrote to the minister the 01:29:19.880 --> 01:29:22.800 department replied I'm sorry but I know 01:29:22.880 --> 01:29:24.159 we have to try to be friendly with 01:29:24.239 --> 01:29:26.039 ministers but at this point I'm not 01:29:26.119 --> 01:29:27.760 happy with that response she should have 01:29:27.840 --> 01:29:30.000 responded to us and that's why I'm 01:29:30.079 --> 01:29:31.680 calling uh to have this meeting I even 01:29:31.760 --> 01:29:33.880 put it to her to the minister to 01:29:33.960 --> 01:29:35.640 actually come out to mount ainson one 01:29:35.720 --> 01:29:38.800 morning get dropped off 5:00 a.m. 600 01:29:38.880 --> 01:29:41.760 a.m. and try to get to work with no car 01:29:41.840 --> 01:29:44.079 see what happens experience What the 01:29:44.159 --> 01:29:45.840 residents go through every day cuz if 01:29:45.920 --> 01:29:47.359 you don't have a car you can't work you 01:29:47.439 --> 01:29:49.319 can't work you can't survive you know 01:29:49.399 --> 01:29:50.560 some of the residents I spoke to 01:29:50.640 --> 01:29:51.720 especially during my door- knocking 01:29:51.800 --> 01:29:54.079 campaign and going around that would 01:29:54.159 --> 01:29:55.760 leave their houses at 4:00 a.m. just to 01:29:55.840 --> 01:29:57.039 get a car 01:29:57.119 --> 01:30:00.159 spot you know and some and parking 01:30:00.239 --> 01:30:02.399 parking illegally they they're risking 01:30:02.479 --> 01:30:03.600 getting fines some of them are getting 01:30:03.680 --> 01:30:06.800 fines that they you know some residents 01:30:06.880 --> 01:30:08.560 are even desperate enough to park on the 01:30:08.640 --> 01:30:10.760 foot paths you know blocking 01:30:10.840 --> 01:30:13.520 accessibility for other res it's it's 01:30:13.600 --> 01:30:14.920 creating this flow on effect which I 01:30:15.000 --> 01:30:16.760 think we really need to resolve and I 01:30:16.840 --> 01:30:18.079 think I sit down with the minister just 01:30:18.159 --> 01:30:19.760 to give us the time to say how can we 01:30:19.840 --> 01:30:21.520 fix this once and for all not just put 01:30:21.600 --> 01:30:23.119 Band-Aid solution let's actually fix 01:30:23.199 --> 01:30:24.840 this 01:30:24.920 --> 01:30:26.960 thank you councilor Zara councelor maick 01:30:27.039 --> 01:30:28.920 would you like to speak thank you Mr may 01:30:29.000 --> 01:30:30.520 I concur with the comments that 01:30:30.600 --> 01:30:33.920 councilor Zara has already outlined 01:30:34.000 --> 01:30:35.560 I know for a fact that the minister 01:30:35.640 --> 01:30:38.560 has visited this space this this 01:30:38.640 --> 01:30:41.720 this area the local member for cororo 01:30:41.800 --> 01:30:43.560 actually took her there and I thank the 01:30:43.640 --> 01:30:46.359 local member for cororo for advocating 01:30:46.439 --> 01:30:49.600 on her resident's behalf however I 01:30:49.680 --> 01:30:51.720 don't believe she was dropped off there 01:30:51.800 --> 01:30:54.479 and said you know go go to work without 01:30:54.560 --> 01:30:57.119 a car which I think is a great idea 01:30:57.199 --> 01:30:59.000 and very it would be very eye openening 01:30:59.079 --> 01:31:01.680 for the minister indeed during my 01:31:01.760 --> 01:31:04.800 time on this Council there's always 01:31:04.880 --> 01:31:07.520 these hot spots that continue to happen 01:31:07.600 --> 01:31:10.520 again and again and car parking at train 01:31:10.600 --> 01:31:13.199 station seems to be one of the major hot 01:31:13.279 --> 01:31:15.960 spots in this case it's the Rock Bank 01:31:16.039 --> 01:31:18.279 station I know all of the train stations 01:31:18.359 --> 01:31:22.279 in our area are hotpots but I'm happy 01:31:22.359 --> 01:31:24.840 to be supporting this one in particular 01:31:24.920 --> 01:31:28.119 at this time Mr Mayor again it used 01:31:28.199 --> 01:31:33.039 to been part of my uh part of my uh 01:31:33.119 --> 01:31:35.840 ward in the Cambridge Ward and it really 01:31:35.920 --> 01:31:37.600 was a disappointing response from the 01:31:37.680 --> 01:31:40.039 Department of Transport and planning uh 01:31:40.119 --> 01:31:41.479 we are one of the fastest growing 01:31:41.560 --> 01:31:44.279 municipalities in Australia and the 01:31:44.359 --> 01:31:46.479 state government need to take notice of 01:31:46.560 --> 01:31:49.880 that we already are behind and if 01:31:49.960 --> 01:31:52.720 more growth is continuing which it is 01:31:52.800 --> 01:31:54.800 they need to be on the front foot of our 01:31:54.880 --> 01:31:56.840 infrastructure and this is one of the 01:31:56.920 --> 01:31:59.359 the hot spots thank you Mr Mayor thank 01:31:59.439 --> 01:32:01.199 you councelor maick any other counselor 01:32:01.279 --> 01:32:02.600 wish to 01:32:02.680 --> 01:32:05.239 speak Council 01:32:05.319 --> 01:32:08.359 Morris thank you Mr Mayor I just want to 01:32:08.439 --> 01:32:10.760 agree with councilor zada's motion and 01:32:10.840 --> 01:32:13.840 the importance of in particular safety 01:32:13.920 --> 01:32:16.680 at this station if you're traveling on 01:32:16.760 --> 01:32:18.880 the Melton line using the public 01:32:18.960 --> 01:32:21.840 transport system rockbank station is the 01:32:21.920 --> 01:32:25.199 only station that has no PSO officers 01:32:25.279 --> 01:32:27.760 and that's concerning and it needs to be 01:32:27.840 --> 01:32:30.000 addressed uh quite 01:32:30.079 --> 01:32:33.680 urgently and also in regards to The 01:32:33.760 --> 01:32:37.199 Minister's response which indicated in 01:32:37.279 --> 01:32:40.560 2019 there were Extra Car Parks uh 01:32:40.640 --> 01:32:43.720 provided at this station and we know how 01:32:43.800 --> 01:32:46.720 much our uh population has grown uh 01:32:46.800 --> 01:32:49.560 since 2019 so it's hard to 01:32:49.640 --> 01:32:52.800 compare car parks that were provided 01:32:52.880 --> 01:32:56.000 back then with now thank you Mr Mayor 01:32:56.079 --> 01:32:57.640 thank you any other counselor wish to 01:32:57.720 --> 01:33:01.000 speak councelor 01:33:01.600 --> 01:33:03.840 Carie thank you Mr Mayor I just want to 01:33:03.920 --> 01:33:05.920 Echo the words of my fellow counselors 01:33:06.000 --> 01:33:07.560 and just to say Well done to councilor 01:33:07.640 --> 01:33:11.439 Zada on another excellent notice of 01:33:12.319 --> 01:33:15.359 motion councilor Ramsey thank you Mr 01:33:15.439 --> 01:33:17.600 Mayor again 01:33:17.680 --> 01:33:21.039 congratulations Dr Zarda or counselor Dr 01:33:21.119 --> 01:33:22.960 Zarda you're going to have to shorten 01:33:23.039 --> 01:33:24.319 that somehow 01:33:24.399 --> 01:33:26.279 when it comes 01:33:26.359 --> 01:33:31.119 to this in particular it's astounding 01:33:31.199 --> 01:33:34.880 that it meets o hns standards in any 01:33:34.960 --> 01:33:37.359 shape or form 01:33:37.439 --> 01:33:40.399 when you've got 01:33:40.479 --> 01:33:43.640 70% they about 78% of our community 01:33:43.720 --> 01:33:46.600 leaving our municipality every 01:33:46.680 --> 01:33:49.239 day and you want to get them out of 01:33:49.319 --> 01:33:52.279 the car park that's the Western Highway 01:33:52.359 --> 01:33:54.199 they need public transport 01:33:54.279 --> 01:33:58.199 and to be able to Su sustain effective 01:33:58.279 --> 01:34:00.199 public transport they need to be able to 01:34:00.279 --> 01:34:02.960 put their cars somewhere so we are the 01:34:03.039 --> 01:34:05.000 fastest growing I don't care what 01:34:05.079 --> 01:34:07.359 anybody says it changes from day to day 01:34:07.439 --> 01:34:08.640 I'm going to take it that we're the 01:34:08.720 --> 01:34:11.039 fastest growing municipality in 01:34:11.119 --> 01:34:14.399 Australia and Shannon no's song what 01:34:14.479 --> 01:34:17.399 about me it keeps playing in my head 01:34:17.479 --> 01:34:19.039 every time I hear these notices and 01:34:19.119 --> 01:34:21.039 motions thank 01:34:21.119 --> 01:34:24.640 you councilor Shannon 01:34:24.720 --> 01:34:26.520 thanks Mr Mayor I'll just be quick well 01:34:26.600 --> 01:34:28.000 done on a great notice of motion 01:34:28.079 --> 01:34:30.159 councelor Dr Zarda and I look forward to 01:34:30.239 --> 01:34:33.279 seeing the response from the 01:34:33.359 --> 01:34:35.479 minister anything further from a council 01:34:35.560 --> 01:34:39.399 who hasn't spoken 01:34:41.760 --> 01:34:44.840 no anything further Council yeah sorry I 01:34:44.920 --> 01:34:46.399 just wanted to highlight as well that 01:34:46.479 --> 01:34:48.439 this motion does call for bus services 01:34:48.520 --> 01:34:49.920 as well not just the car park just give 01:34:50.000 --> 01:34:51.520 us an alternative give us something to 01:34:51.600 --> 01:34:54.920 work with thank you Council councilors 01:34:55.000 --> 01:34:56.760 I'm going to put the motion to the 01:34:56.840 --> 01:35:00.319 vote all those in favor raise your 01:35:00.399 --> 01:35:04.960 hand carried unanimously thank you 01:35:08.359 --> 01:35:11.479 councilors item 14.3 notice of motion 01:35:11.560 --> 01:35:15.079 943 sound wall for Silverdale estate 01:35:15.159 --> 01:35:18.159 councilor Turner thank you Mr Mayor I'd 01:35:18.239 --> 01:35:19.600 like to move the motion that Council 01:35:19.680 --> 01:35:21.520 receive report at the future council 01:35:21.600 --> 01:35:24.560 meeting explain the cost of inol costs 01:35:24.640 --> 01:35:26.960 involved in constructing a sign wall for 01:35:27.039 --> 01:35:28.760 the Silverdale State including any 01:35:28.840 --> 01:35:31.159 possible timeline and any other options 01:35:31.239 --> 01:35:33.399 that may be available thank you 01:35:33.479 --> 01:35:35.319 councelor Turner do we have a 01:35:35.399 --> 01:35:37.359 second councelor 01:35:37.439 --> 01:35:40.479 Ramsey I'd like to second that Mr 01:35:40.560 --> 01:35:42.800 May thank you Council Ramsey council 01:35:42.880 --> 01:35:45.960 turno do you wish to speak yes please I 01:35:46.039 --> 01:35:48.840 know that when uh the wall that say it's 01:35:48.920 --> 01:35:50.800 not a s wall when the state was 01:35:50.880 --> 01:35:52.680 originally built there should have been 01:35:52.760 --> 01:35:55.319 a Sone wall going up there uh I didn't 01:35:55.399 --> 01:35:57.199 experience it until during the election 01:35:57.279 --> 01:35:58.479 period there while I was actually 01:35:58.560 --> 01:36:00.520 delivering leaflets through the doors 01:36:00.600 --> 01:36:02.960 near to the freeway and in the evenings 01:36:03.039 --> 01:36:05.560 the noise there does get a bit extreme 01:36:05.640 --> 01:36:06.840 and I think it's something has to be 01:36:06.920 --> 01:36:09.079 looked at seriously I know there's a few 01:36:09.159 --> 01:36:11.000 different options that will be available 01:36:11.079 --> 01:36:13.960 to us and I'm just hoping that we can 01:36:14.039 --> 01:36:17.920 uh get an option suitable in this the 01:36:18.000 --> 01:36:21.079 very near future thank you Mr Mayor 01:36:21.159 --> 01:36:23.680 thank you councilor Turner Council 01:36:23.760 --> 01:36:26.399 Ramsey do you wish to speak to all my 01:36:26.479 --> 01:36:29.840 fellow counselors that that have 01:36:29.920 --> 01:36:32.239 continued to advocate for the silverd 01:36:32.319 --> 01:36:35.880 state W sand wall it's 01:36:35.960 --> 01:36:39.600 important I think though it needs to be 01:36:39.680 --> 01:36:41.760 put in partnership with the state 01:36:41.840 --> 01:36:44.079 government and so I'll be looking at 01:36:44.159 --> 01:36:48.960 options that cover all options and all 01:36:49.039 --> 01:36:52.359 expenses attributed to this wall in a 01:36:52.439 --> 01:36:54.920 report coming to C thank you thank you 01:36:55.000 --> 01:36:58.520 councilor Ramsey Council vandenbberg 01:36:58.600 --> 01:37:02.039 thank you Mr Mayor great motion 01:37:02.119 --> 01:37:04.000 counciler and I just want to State for 01:37:04.079 --> 01:37:06.000 the record that I voted against the 01:37:06.079 --> 01:37:10.119 removal of this from the budget and 01:37:10.199 --> 01:37:12.640 as the previous Coburn Ward counselor 01:37:12.720 --> 01:37:13.359 I 01:37:13.439 --> 01:37:16.960 do really I'm still supportive of the 01:37:17.039 --> 01:37:21.399 silverd residents and really am aware 01:37:21.479 --> 01:37:23.600 the fact that not having this sound wall 01:37:23.680 --> 01:37:26.359 there is affecting their quality of life 01:37:26.439 --> 01:37:28.880 and it's impacting their health and 01:37:28.960 --> 01:37:31.600 their future Generations thank 01:37:31.680 --> 01:37:34.920 you any other counselor wish to 01:37:35.000 --> 01:37:37.880 speak councelor mle yes Mr may I look 01:37:37.960 --> 01:37:39.439 forward to the report that's going to 01:37:39.520 --> 01:37:42.399 come back to council as far as I recall 01:37:42.479 --> 01:37:44.359 it was extremely 01:37:44.439 --> 01:37:47.119 expensive but I look forward to the 01:37:47.199 --> 01:37:51.279 report to see what what if anything 01:37:51.359 --> 01:37:54.560 has occurred since then and now 01:37:54.640 --> 01:37:57.720 and we'll discuss it at next chamber 01:37:57.800 --> 01:37:59.319 meeting thank you Mr Mayor thank you 01:37:59.399 --> 01:38:01.800 councelor mid anything further council 01:38:01.880 --> 01:38:05.119 is no council 01:38:05.199 --> 01:38:08.720 Zada just like to commend counciler 01:38:08.800 --> 01:38:10.119 you know getting this report I think is 01:38:10.199 --> 01:38:11.680 really important to understand where 01:38:11.760 --> 01:38:14.560 where we stand but I'll Echo 01:38:14.640 --> 01:38:16.880 councilor Ramsey's comments about 01:38:16.960 --> 01:38:19.479 potentially looking at you know part 01:38:19.560 --> 01:38:22.000 payment with state government to cover 01:38:22.079 --> 01:38:23.920 the cost of this if it is a significant 01:38:24.000 --> 01:38:28.239 as councilor M stated thank you thank 01:38:28.319 --> 01:38:30.000 you councilor Zada I'll now put the 01:38:30.079 --> 01:38:31.840 motion to the vote all those in favor 01:38:31.920 --> 01:38:33.920 raise your 01:38:34.000 --> 01:38:37.039 hand carried unanimously thank you 01:38:37.119 --> 01:38:40.479 councilors we now move to item 14.4 01:38:40.560 --> 01:38:43.239 notice of motion 944 traffic management 01:38:43.319 --> 01:38:45.600 plan and feasibility report for exfit 01:38:45.680 --> 01:38:48.880 and Wilson Road intersection councilor 01:38:48.960 --> 01:38:51.600 Morris thank you Mr Mayor I'd like to 01:38:51.680 --> 01:38:54.159 move a motion that Council requests 01:38:54.239 --> 01:38:56.399 officers to explore the feasibility of 01:38:56.479 --> 01:38:58.680 installing stalling traffic lights at 01:38:58.760 --> 01:39:01.159 the corner of exford Road and Wilson 01:39:01.239 --> 01:39:04.600 Road with the aim of reducing con 01:39:04.680 --> 01:39:07.359 congestion and enhancing safety for all 01:39:07.439 --> 01:39:10.760 Road users during Peak school hours and 01:39:10.840 --> 01:39:14.079 two request officers provide a report to 01:39:14.159 --> 01:39:16.479 a briefing of counselors on the outcome 01:39:16.560 --> 01:39:18.760 of the feasibility of installing traffic 01:39:18.840 --> 01:39:20.359 lights at the corner of exford and 01:39:20.439 --> 01:39:23.880 Wilson's roads and outline any other 01:39:23.960 --> 01:39:26.359 traffic treatment options and Associated 01:39:26.439 --> 01:39:28.680 costs thank you Mr thank you councelor 01:39:28.760 --> 01:39:31.720 Morris do we have a second Council Zada 01:39:31.800 --> 01:39:33.840 I'd like to second that motion thank you 01:39:33.920 --> 01:39:35.760 Council Zada councelor Morris do you 01:39:35.840 --> 01:39:37.079 wish to 01:39:37.159 --> 01:39:39.760 speak thank you Mr Mayor yes I just want 01:39:39.840 --> 01:39:41.920 to highlight this particular 01:39:42.000 --> 01:39:45.479 intersection in Melton South uh within 01:39:45.560 --> 01:39:48.680 the vicinity there is four schools quite 01:39:48.760 --> 01:39:51.880 large attendance of students at these 01:39:51.960 --> 01:39:54.119 schools and if anyone is traveling in 01:39:54.199 --> 01:39:56.800 the south at this uh time of day before 01:39:56.880 --> 01:40:00.039 and after school they will be well 01:40:00.119 --> 01:40:03.279 aware of the RIS and safety involved 01:40:03.359 --> 01:40:06.319 with using this particular Road the 01:40:06.399 --> 01:40:08.640 congestion uh that comes with school 01:40:08.720 --> 01:40:10.880 drop offs and Pickups at this particular 01:40:10.960 --> 01:40:14.279 time and uh I just want to highlight the 01:40:14.359 --> 01:40:17.039 safety of all of the students in 01:40:17.119 --> 01:40:19.199 particular that use this area thank you 01:40:19.279 --> 01:40:21.159 Mr Mayor thank you councilor Morris 01:40:21.239 --> 01:40:23.640 Council Zara do you wish to speak uh yes 01:40:23.720 --> 01:40:25.159 thank you Mr Mayor I'd like to 01:40:25.239 --> 01:40:26.880 commend councelor Morris on a great 01:40:26.960 --> 01:40:30.840 motion you know it's it just speaks 01:40:30.920 --> 01:40:32.920 to the council speaks of character you 01:40:33.000 --> 01:40:35.239 know we put something in there to before 01:40:35.319 --> 01:40:37.760 something worse happens let's get in 01:40:37.840 --> 01:40:40.119 there early let's see what we can do 01:40:40.199 --> 01:40:42.560 because you know once you know the 01:40:42.640 --> 01:40:43.800 unthinkable happens and there's no 01:40:43.880 --> 01:40:45.159 turning back from that so I think this 01:40:45.239 --> 01:40:46.960 motion is is really powerful well done 01:40:47.039 --> 01:40:49.439 Council moris thank you councelor Zar 01:40:49.520 --> 01:40:50.640 any other councelor wish to speak 01:40:50.720 --> 01:40:53.960 councelor Vandenumberg 01:40:54.039 --> 01:40:56.279 great motion councilor 01:40:56.359 --> 01:40:59.640 Morris Council Ramsey it is a great 01:40:59.720 --> 01:41:01.840 motion but mine's more clarification if 01:41:01.920 --> 01:41:03.640 I couldn't I'm sorry I didn't pick up on 01:41:03.720 --> 01:41:07.640 it beforehand can I ask a question I 01:41:07.720 --> 01:41:10.800 thought this was Coburn and Wilson 01:41:10.880 --> 01:41:13.000 because I thought exford and Wilson 01:41:13.079 --> 01:41:17.319 roads already had traffic lights coming 01:41:17.399 --> 01:41:23.479 to it in the budget am I incorrect 01:41:23.560 --> 01:41:26.119 I knew because it had the four schools 01:41:26.199 --> 01:41:28.920 and I knew that the council officers 01:41:29.000 --> 01:41:32.239 were working fairly diligently to design 01:41:32.319 --> 01:41:35.760 something that would incorporate the two 01:41:35.840 --> 01:41:39.199 both Wilson and the other row coun 01:41:39.279 --> 01:41:41.159 Council Ramsey I'll get you to take that 01:41:41.239 --> 01:41:42.880 question offline so we're not putting 01:41:42.960 --> 01:41:45.159 the officer on the spot not a problem 01:41:45.239 --> 01:41:46.439 and we'll get you a comprehensive 01:41:46.520 --> 01:41:48.359 response that would be fantastic thank 01:41:48.439 --> 01:41:50.600 you does any other counselor wish to 01:41:50.680 --> 01:41:53.319 speak Mr me can I just say excellent 01:41:53.399 --> 01:41:55.800 notice of motion councelor Morris 01:41:55.880 --> 01:41:57.760 councelor Cary thank you Mr may I just 01:41:57.840 --> 01:41:58.880 want to say that I look forward to 01:41:58.960 --> 01:42:00.359 reading the report when it comes to a 01:42:00.439 --> 01:42:02.720 briefing of councelors and well done 01:42:02.800 --> 01:42:05.000 to councelor Morris on a great motion 01:42:05.079 --> 01:42:07.520 thank Mr thank you councelor kie I'll 01:42:07.600 --> 01:42:09.840 now put the motion to the vote all those 01:42:09.920 --> 01:42:11.399 in favor raise your 01:42:11.479 --> 01:42:16.520 hand carried unanimously thank you 01:42:22.159 --> 01:42:25.199 councilors under item 14.5 notice of 01:42:25.279 --> 01:42:28.560 motion 945 advocacy on future secondary 01:42:28.640 --> 01:42:30.840 schools councelor 01:42:30.920 --> 01:42:33.159 Shannon thanks Mr Mayor I'd like to move 01:42:33.239 --> 01:42:34.720 that Council writes to the minister and 01:42:34.800 --> 01:42:37.079 Shadow Minister for education and any 01:42:37.159 --> 01:42:40.119 other relevant ministers requesting one 01:42:40.199 --> 01:42:42.439 information on all future planned public 01:42:42.520 --> 01:42:44.560 secondary schools in the city of Melton 01:42:44.640 --> 01:42:46.640 including planned location and timing 01:42:46.720 --> 01:42:50.319 for construction and two an urgent 01:42:50.399 --> 01:42:52.319 review of the provision of secondary 01:42:52.399 --> 01:42:53.800 schools in the city of Melton 01:42:53.880 --> 01:42:56.000 considering the rate of growth and the 01:42:56.079 --> 01:42:57.960 numbers of babies 01:42:58.039 --> 01:43:00.640 born thank you councelor Shannon do we 01:43:00.720 --> 01:43:02.439 have a 01:43:02.520 --> 01:43:05.159 seconder councelor 01:43:05.239 --> 01:43:07.479 Ramsey thank you Mr Mayor I'd like to 01:43:07.560 --> 01:43:09.960 second 01:43:10.039 --> 01:43:12.880 that councilor Shannon do you wish to 01:43:12.960 --> 01:43:15.359 speak just quickly Mr Mayor it speaks 01:43:15.439 --> 01:43:17.159 for itself I think we've said a few 01:43:17.239 --> 01:43:18.680 times tonight that we are one of the 01:43:18.760 --> 01:43:21.600 fastest growing municipalities in 01:43:21.680 --> 01:43:23.520 Australia and we we have a lot of 01:43:23.600 --> 01:43:26.159 infrastructure to consider ourselves and 01:43:26.239 --> 01:43:28.039 I just want the state government to make 01:43:28.119 --> 01:43:31.720 sure that they also recognize how much 01:43:31.800 --> 01:43:33.439 need there is in many areas but in 01:43:33.520 --> 01:43:35.439 particular secondary schools are 01:43:35.520 --> 01:43:38.319 going to be very needed very soon thank 01:43:38.399 --> 01:43:40.720 you thank you counselor councilor Ramsey 01:43:40.800 --> 01:43:44.119 do you wish to speak thank you Mr Mayor 01:43:44.199 --> 01:43:49.239 advocacy around Lots our Prime 01:43:49.319 --> 01:43:51.960 responsibilities is important roads 01:43:52.039 --> 01:43:55.439 hospitals schools and so I commend 01:43:55.520 --> 01:43:59.520 counselor Shannon because secondary 01:43:59.600 --> 01:44:02.279 schools are going to be in urgent 01:44:02.359 --> 01:44:05.399 need in the not too distant future or 01:44:05.479 --> 01:44:08.319 actually now thank you thank you Council 01:44:08.399 --> 01:44:10.039 Ramsey any other counselor counselor 01:44:10.119 --> 01:44:12.520 Carie thank you Mr may can I just say I 01:44:12.600 --> 01:44:14.359 Echo what my fellow counselors have said 01:44:14.439 --> 01:44:16.159 and just well done counselor Shannon I 01:44:16.239 --> 01:44:17.760 think the state government have done a 01:44:17.840 --> 01:44:20.560 great job with our primary schools in 01:44:20.640 --> 01:44:22.560 our community but where do our kids go 01:44:22.640 --> 01:44:25.199 when they those secondary school options 01:44:25.279 --> 01:44:27.319 so well done on an excellent notice of 01:44:27.399 --> 01:44:29.560 motion fully support this Madam uh Mr 01:44:29.640 --> 01:44:32.000 Mayor thank you councelor Carly 01:44:32.079 --> 01:44:34.760 councelor maick I too commend 01:44:34.840 --> 01:44:36.600 councelor Shannon for this notice of 01:44:36.680 --> 01:44:39.359 motion it's it'll be interesting to 01:44:39.439 --> 01:44:42.239 see what the future planned or the 01:44:42.319 --> 01:44:45.800 future plan is for our secondary 01:44:45.880 --> 01:44:48.000 schools given that again I'm going to 01:44:48.079 --> 01:44:49.520 say it we are the fastest growing 01:44:49.600 --> 01:44:52.000 municipality in Australia with one of 01:44:52.079 --> 01:44:54.800 the highest expected growth rates that 01:44:54.880 --> 01:44:56.720 the minister has actually added on to 01:44:56.800 --> 01:45:00.359 our growth already and this needs to 01:45:00.439 --> 01:45:02.279 be at their Forefront as well as many 01:45:02.359 --> 01:45:04.600 other things but education is always 01:45:04.680 --> 01:45:07.439 something that I'm very passionate about 01:45:07.520 --> 01:45:09.479 and it'll be interesting to see what 01:45:09.560 --> 01:45:12.079 their plan is and it'll be interesting 01:45:12.159 --> 01:45:14.720 for our residents to also see what the 01:45:14.800 --> 01:45:17.159 plans are from this state government in 01:45:17.239 --> 01:45:19.880 regards to secondary schools Mr Mayor 01:45:19.960 --> 01:45:21.760 thank you thank you councelor m any 01:45:21.840 --> 01:45:24.720 other Council wish to speak 01:45:24.800 --> 01:45:26.479 no I put the motion to the vote all 01:45:26.560 --> 01:45:28.079 those in favor raise your 01:45:28.159 --> 01:45:32.720 hand carried unanimously thank you 01:45:33.920 --> 01:45:36.600 councilors councilors we move to agenda 01:45:36.680 --> 01:45:40.359 item 14.6 notice of motion 946 Rock Bank 01:45:40.439 --> 01:45:45.000 station temporary car park Council of 01:45:46.159 --> 01:45:49.199 venburg thank you Mr Mayor I move the 01:45:49.279 --> 01:45:51.039 following motion that Council receive a 01:45:51.119 --> 01:45:53.800 report to the March me meting of council 01:45:53.880 --> 01:45:56.159 outlining available Council land options 01:45:56.239 --> 01:45:58.800 within within a 5 km radius of rockbank 01:45:58.880 --> 01:46:01.479 station for use as a temporary car park 01:46:01.560 --> 01:46:03.279 with a report to include the costings 01:46:03.359 --> 01:46:06.760 for any remediation or construction 01:46:06.840 --> 01:46:09.720 costs thank you thank you Council 01:46:09.800 --> 01:46:12.800 Vandenumberg do we have a 01:46:13.439 --> 01:46:16.880 secondar council 01:46:17.760 --> 01:46:20.199 verden happy to second that Mr Mayor 01:46:20.279 --> 01:46:21.720 thank you councelor ver and councelor 01:46:21.800 --> 01:46:23.520 Vandenumberg do you wish to speak 01:46:23.600 --> 01:46:27.840 speak thank you Mr Mayor so dur also 01:46:27.920 --> 01:46:30.079 during my uh door knocking many many 01:46:30.159 --> 01:46:32.159 residents raise the need for an 01:46:32.239 --> 01:46:35.079 increased parking at Rock Bank station 01:46:35.159 --> 01:46:36.960 and you know while this is a state 01:46:37.039 --> 01:46:38.800 government matter it wouldn't be the 01:46:38.880 --> 01:46:40.560 first time that Council has worked with 01:46:40.640 --> 01:46:42.760 the state government to support our 01:46:42.840 --> 01:46:46.119 community while we wait for the state 01:46:46.199 --> 01:46:48.079 government to expand the public car park 01:46:48.159 --> 01:46:50.039 Council can help by utilizing its own 01:46:50.119 --> 01:46:52.800 vacant land to provide that need 01:46:52.880 --> 01:46:54.720 residents shouldn't be getting fined 01:46:54.800 --> 01:46:56.079 whether they're trying to get get to 01:46:56.159 --> 01:46:57.760 work or or feed their families or 01:46:57.840 --> 01:47:00.359 keeping a roof over their head and as a 01:47:00.439 --> 01:47:03.239 council we must do as much as possible 01:47:03.319 --> 01:47:05.920 to ensure our residents you know set 01:47:06.000 --> 01:47:10.319 up for success and uh various other 01:47:10.399 --> 01:47:12.439 initiatives you know have taken place in 01:47:12.520 --> 01:47:14.880 other municipalities I guess next door 01:47:14.960 --> 01:47:19.760 thank you Mr May councelor 01:47:21.000 --> 01:47:23.199 Veron thank you Mr Mayor i' just like to 01:47:23.279 --> 01:47:25.840 speak to this motion 01:47:25.920 --> 01:47:28.680 I I think this is a motion that 01:47:28.760 --> 01:47:31.000 allows Council to show a willingness to 01:47:31.079 --> 01:47:32.720 work with the state government on what 01:47:32.800 --> 01:47:34.479 we can can take control of within our 01:47:34.560 --> 01:47:36.439 power until a more permanent Solutions 01:47:36.520 --> 01:47:38.399 put in place by the state government I 01:47:38.479 --> 01:47:40.039 think it's a really good Motion in that 01:47:40.119 --> 01:47:43.119 enables us as a councelor group to 01:47:43.199 --> 01:47:45.640 build some Goodwill so that we do 01:47:45.720 --> 01:47:47.319 have an option for our residents but 01:47:47.399 --> 01:47:49.479 also take some inial steps to show that 01:47:49.560 --> 01:47:51.159 we've got our residents best interests 01:47:51.239 --> 01:47:53.319 at heart I would also note that it 01:47:53.399 --> 01:47:55.399 doesn't need to be a particularly 01:47:55.479 --> 01:47:57.479 expensive solution that we roll out 01:47:57.560 --> 01:47:59.079 noting that similar Solutions have been 01:47:59.159 --> 01:48:01.560 done at places like Water Gardens where 01:48:01.640 --> 01:48:03.159 they've had the temporary gravel car 01:48:03.239 --> 01:48:05.520 park for quite some time until such time 01:48:05.600 --> 01:48:08.239 as that uh car park got uplifted and in 01:48:08.319 --> 01:48:10.399 the same breath it's the similar 01:48:10.479 --> 01:48:13.840 instance at the sunre car park where 01:48:13.920 --> 01:48:15.479 temporary solutions were put in place 01:48:15.560 --> 01:48:16.479 until the state government came and 01:48:16.560 --> 01:48:18.319 built the car park so this is a really 01:48:18.399 --> 01:48:20.960 really good motion and I commend 01:48:21.039 --> 01:48:23.800 Council venumberg for raising it 01:48:23.880 --> 01:48:25.119 thank you Council Veron any other 01:48:25.199 --> 01:48:27.439 Council wish to speak Council Ramsey 01:48:27.520 --> 01:48:30.439 again Mr may just some 01:48:30.520 --> 01:48:33.359 clarification the only I I think the 01:48:33.439 --> 01:48:36.760 intent of this is exceptional but the 5 01:48:36.840 --> 01:48:40.640 km radius worries me 01:48:40.720 --> 01:48:43.800 because I can't walk for more than 200 01:48:43.880 --> 01:48:45.479 are you asking a question counselor or 01:48:45.560 --> 01:48:47.600 are you making a statement I'm trying to 01:48:47.680 --> 01:48:49.760 work out I'm just trying to work out the 01:48:49.840 --> 01:48:52.319 5 km radius whether it needs to be in 01:48:52.399 --> 01:48:55.520 this notice of motion or not because 01:48:55.600 --> 01:48:59.239 it's of a great concern to 01:48:59.319 --> 01:49:02.399 me okay are you fores shadowing an 01:49:02.479 --> 01:49:06.560 alternate no because it's been moved 01:49:06.640 --> 01:49:09.039 in who are you asking the question to 01:49:09.119 --> 01:49:12.439 yeah possibly to council Vandenumberg 01:49:12.520 --> 01:49:16.039 the Mover of the motion because 5 km 01:49:16.119 --> 01:49:20.199 radius for me for for a temporary car 01:49:20.279 --> 01:49:23.159 park and anyone with a prime 01:49:23.239 --> 01:49:24.920 a 01:49:25.000 --> 01:49:28.079 disability could cause I'm not going to 01:49:28.159 --> 01:49:29.439 allow the question only because we're 01:49:29.520 --> 01:49:31.720 entering into debate sorry I'm not going 01:49:31.800 --> 01:49:33.079 to allow the because there's no question 01:49:33.159 --> 01:49:36.000 it's entering into debate do we need 01:49:36.079 --> 01:49:39.800 to have 5 km radius in the notice of 01:49:39.880 --> 01:49:42.560 motion notice motion that's what's 01:49:42.640 --> 01:49:44.079 that's what's been moved Council 01:49:44.159 --> 01:49:46.680 vandenbberg councilor Ramy let's wait 01:49:46.760 --> 01:49:48.520 for the report to come back to 01:49:48.600 --> 01:49:51.039 council 01:49:51.119 --> 01:49:53.239 okay any other count wish to speak 01:49:53.319 --> 01:49:56.840 councelor Carie thank you 01:49:57.399 --> 01:50:00.039 Mr just realized I forgot my mic wasn't 01:50:00.119 --> 01:50:02.840 working Mr may can I just ask through 01:50:02.920 --> 01:50:06.039 you how are we planning to get the 01:50:06.119 --> 01:50:08.920 residence to the station if it is 5 kilm 01:50:09.000 --> 01:50:10.479 if Council Vandenumberg could please 01:50:10.560 --> 01:50:12.720 answer that question and I just wanted 01:50:12.800 --> 01:50:15.600 to add that Council verden spoke about 01:50:15.680 --> 01:50:18.199 Water Gardens water gardens's car 01:50:18.279 --> 01:50:19.680 park gravel is right across the road not 01:50:19.760 --> 01:50:22.079 even 200 meters away in this notice of 01:50:22.159 --> 01:50:24.640 motion we talking about a 5 km radius so 01:50:24.720 --> 01:50:26.279 how does Council of venumberg plan to get 01:50:26.359 --> 01:50:28.920 the residents to the 01:50:29.000 --> 01:50:30.960 station Council of 01:50:31.039 --> 01:50:35.479 venumberg thank you Mr Mayor so again 01:50:35.560 --> 01:50:38.079 the the notice of motion is asking for a 01:50:38.159 --> 01:50:42.439 report to come back so for any land 01:50:42.520 --> 01:50:44.319 Council land options available within 01:50:44.399 --> 01:50:47.560 the 5 km radius and councel car I don't 01:50:47.640 --> 01:50:49.760 think it's my job to transport residents 01:50:49.840 --> 01:50:51.720 from one place to another it's just 01:50:51.800 --> 01:50:54.359 coming back to to the report and 01:50:54.439 --> 01:50:56.880 which officers will provide if this 01:50:56.960 --> 01:50:59.000 motion goes through at the March meeting 01:50:59.079 --> 01:51:00.960 of council thank 01:51:01.039 --> 01:51:03.800 you sorry Mr may I have a follow-up 01:51:03.880 --> 01:51:06.159 question that's not stated in the 01:51:06.239 --> 01:51:10.079 report so it says 5 km radius so say for 01:51:10.159 --> 01:51:12.680 example the report comes back and the 01:51:12.760 --> 01:51:14.520 officers say that right on the border 01:51:14.600 --> 01:51:17.479 there is a five 5 kilometers away there 01:51:17.560 --> 01:51:20.960 is a little parcel of land this report 01:51:21.039 --> 01:51:22.840 is not coming back to tell us how we're 01:51:22.920 --> 01:51:24.439 going to get the residents there do we 01:51:24.520 --> 01:51:26.319 have a question in there councelor Cary 01:51:26.399 --> 01:51:27.760 yes I'm going to ask a question again 01:51:27.840 --> 01:51:30.279 how does councilor renumberg expect to get 01:51:30.359 --> 01:51:33.479 residence to the St to the station if 01:51:33.560 --> 01:51:37.199 the land location is 5 kilm away from 01:51:37.279 --> 01:51:39.399 the 01:51:39.479 --> 01:51:41.560 station council venumberg do you wish to 01:51:41.640 --> 01:51:42.800 add 01:51:42.880 --> 01:51:46.920 anything no I don't Mr Mayor thank 01:51:47.000 --> 01:51:50.600 you anything more 01:51:51.039 --> 01:51:55.880 counselors no I'll put it to a vote 01:51:55.960 --> 01:51:59.880 c uh the provision of car parking at 01:51:59.960 --> 01:52:01.840 train stations is a responsibility of 01:52:01.920 --> 01:52:04.159 the state government not councils the 01:52:04.239 --> 01:52:05.960 local member has taken the minister to 01:52:06.039 --> 01:52:07.640 see firsthand the issues that are 01:52:07.720 --> 01:52:10.239 occurring at Rock Bank train station and 01:52:10.319 --> 01:52:12.199 we can all agree that the conditions are 01:52:12.279 --> 01:52:14.319 absolutely chaotic and extremely 01:52:14.399 --> 01:52:16.800 dangerous and as I mentioned can I take 01:52:16.880 --> 01:52:18.560 can I take the time to thank the local 01:52:18.640 --> 01:52:21.159 member for her continual advocacy around 01:52:21.239 --> 01:52:23.119 this particular area I know she's been 01:52:23.199 --> 01:52:25.479 advocating hard for her community and we 01:52:25.560 --> 01:52:27.439 need to get behind her and assist in any 01:52:27.520 --> 01:52:30.439 way we can yes a solution needs to be 01:52:30.520 --> 01:52:32.159 provided and the state government needs 01:52:32.239 --> 01:52:35.199 to provide the sit to provide this the 01:52:35.279 --> 01:52:37.760 solution to ensure the constituents are 01:52:37.840 --> 01:52:40.199 being provided the services and in 01:52:40.279 --> 01:52:42.359 infrastructure they need this is a 01:52:42.439 --> 01:52:44.760 growth Council again one of the fastest 01:52:44.840 --> 01:52:47.199 growing councils in Australia we need 01:52:47.279 --> 01:52:48.760 state government to know that these 01:52:48.840 --> 01:52:50.800 types of issues aren't going away on 01:52:50.880 --> 01:52:53.680 their own land Within a 5 km radius 01:52:53.760 --> 01:52:55.680 around the train station as mentioned in 01:52:55.760 --> 01:52:58.399 the notice of motion my question is how 01:52:58.479 --> 01:53:00.479 will the communs get from a temporary 01:53:00.560 --> 01:53:03.560 car park of up to 5 km away to the train 01:53:03.640 --> 01:53:06.239 station will they walk will the state 01:53:06.319 --> 01:53:08.520 government provide a bus service what 01:53:08.600 --> 01:53:10.199 about people with a disability that have 01:53:10.279 --> 01:53:12.119 additional needs how will they get to 01:53:12.199 --> 01:53:15.000 the train station if the car parking can 01:53:15.079 --> 01:53:17.680 be up to 5 km away and what about the 01:53:17.760 --> 01:53:19.920 precedent that this council is setting 01:53:20.000 --> 01:53:21.920 this overflow isn't just occurring in 01:53:22.000 --> 01:53:22.880 Rock Bank 01:53:22.960 --> 01:53:24.920 it is also occurring at Caroline Spring 01:53:25.000 --> 01:53:27.560 Station Cobble Bank train station it's 01:53:27.640 --> 01:53:30.119 also occurring in Melton and also Water 01:53:30.199 --> 01:53:32.199 Garden station where many of our 01:53:32.279 --> 01:53:35.119 residents uh use will Council then be 01:53:35.199 --> 01:53:36.640 looking at providing a temporary 01:53:36.720 --> 01:53:39.319 solution at all these train stations 01:53:39.399 --> 01:53:41.560 this is a danger this is the danger of 01:53:41.640 --> 01:53:44.000 council fixing the issues that are the 01:53:44.079 --> 01:53:45.960 responsibility of what this state 01:53:46.039 --> 01:53:49.000 government jurisdiction is what we need 01:53:49.079 --> 01:53:51.600 is an increase in bus regularity and 01:53:51.680 --> 01:53:54.199 connectivity currently tens of thousands 01:53:54.279 --> 01:53:56.279 of residents don't have access to good 01:53:56.359 --> 01:53:58.439 public transport and this is not good 01:53:58.520 --> 01:54:00.800 enough I strongly believe that Council 01:54:00.880 --> 01:54:02.039 should not be taking on the 01:54:02.119 --> 01:54:03.800 responsibility of what belongs to the 01:54:03.880 --> 01:54:05.800 state government particularly if it's 01:54:05.880 --> 01:54:08.000 going to cost millions of dollars the 01:54:08.079 --> 01:54:10.039 minister is aware of this situation and 01:54:10.119 --> 01:54:11.920 they need to come up with a solution 01:54:12.000 --> 01:54:14.319 fast because the growth will not will 01:54:14.399 --> 01:54:16.359 only continue and our community will 01:54:16.439 --> 01:54:18.840 need more and more essential services 01:54:18.920 --> 01:54:21.239 such as public transport including more 01:54:21.319 --> 01:54:23.760 regular bus services car parking and 01:54:23.840 --> 01:54:26.199 train stations therefore Mr Mayor I will 01:54:26.279 --> 01:54:28.239 not be supporting this motion I strongly 01:54:28.319 --> 01:54:30.680 believe Council officers resources could 01:54:30.760 --> 01:54:32.880 be better spent elsewhere thank you Mr 01:54:32.960 --> 01:54:35.000 Mayor thank you councelor midle we've 01:54:35.079 --> 01:54:36.680 obviously entered into debate does any 01:54:36.760 --> 01:54:39.039 other counselor wish to make a 01:54:39.119 --> 01:54:41.520 comment Mr may can I make one final 01:54:41.600 --> 01:54:44.720 comment yeah again all this this is 01:54:44.800 --> 01:54:47.800 this is your formal right of reply yeah 01:54:47.880 --> 01:54:50.079 okay do you want to see if any any other 01:54:50.159 --> 01:54:54.960 counselor wishes to actually to 01:54:55.039 --> 01:54:58.279 speak Council Ramsey can I just ask a 01:54:58.359 --> 01:55:02.600 question can we take the 5 kilm radius 01:55:02.680 --> 01:55:05.000 out of this notice of motion because 01:55:05.079 --> 01:55:07.079 that's the bit that's causing yeah 01:55:07.159 --> 01:55:09.119 Council Ry unfortunately the motion is 01:55:09.199 --> 01:55:12.720 before us already and unless you want to 01:55:12.800 --> 01:55:14.479 foreshadow something completely 01:55:14.560 --> 01:55:16.359 different 01:55:16.439 --> 01:55:18.560 another I just want to make my comment 01:55:18.640 --> 01:55:20.840 Mr man I'm happy y okay you have a right 01:55:20.920 --> 01:55:22.800 of reply counselor 01:55:22.880 --> 01:55:26.800 coun thank you Mr Mayor so again 01:55:26.880 --> 01:55:28.319 answers to your questions would come 01:55:28.399 --> 01:55:30.159 back to a future meeting of council with 01:55:30.239 --> 01:55:34.479 a report and point Sorry Mr Mayor 01:55:34.560 --> 01:55:35.800 we didn't enter into debate it was 01:55:35.880 --> 01:55:38.199 clarification when I asked a question so 01:55:38.279 --> 01:55:40.239 no other Council has had the choice or 01:55:40.319 --> 01:55:42.640 had has been given the option to to 01:55:42.720 --> 01:55:45.560 speak before Council venumberg has closing 01:55:45.640 --> 01:55:47.199 the debate because we're in 01:55:47.279 --> 01:55:49.279 clarification when I asked that 01:55:49.359 --> 01:55:53.359 question weent 01:55:58.720 --> 01:56:01.319 we'll take this as a right of reply 01:56:01.399 --> 01:56:05.159 and end effectively in debate cuz you're 01:56:05.239 --> 01:56:08.279 happy for that Mr me so again if this 01:56:08.359 --> 01:56:10.960 was to this Mo this notice of motion was 01:56:11.039 --> 01:56:13.560 to pass many of these questions would be 01:56:13.640 --> 01:56:16.960 answered in the report and I'd just 01:56:17.039 --> 01:56:20.720 like to say for the record that this the 01:56:20.800 --> 01:56:23.159 issues at Rock Bank station came up a 01:56:23.239 --> 01:56:26.760 lot during my election and my role here 01:56:26.840 --> 01:56:29.439 is to advocate for people of jackwood 01:56:29.520 --> 01:56:31.800 Ward and for residents of the melter 01:56:31.880 --> 01:56:34.119 municipality and that is all I'm doing 01:56:34.199 --> 01:56:36.359 thank 01:56:36.439 --> 01:56:39.000 you councilors on that basis we're going 01:56:39.079 --> 01:56:42.800 to put the motion Mr May point of 01:56:42.880 --> 01:56:45.880 order other councilors haven't had a 01:56:45.960 --> 01:56:48.800 chance to speak either for or against I 01:56:48.880 --> 01:56:51.079 know Council vanderberg took the option 01:56:51.159 --> 01:56:53.880 of closing in closing remarks but I 01:56:53.960 --> 01:56:55.760 think other counselors should be given 01:56:55.840 --> 01:56:58.159 the opportunity to either speak or for 01:56:58.239 --> 01:56:59.520 or 01:56:59.600 --> 01:57:02.000 against yeah well maybe it wasn't made 01:57:02.079 --> 01:57:05.079 clear 01:57:07.720 --> 01:57:11.800 anyone wants to yep okay I'll just 01:57:11.880 --> 01:57:13.479 I've just got some governance advice 01:57:13.560 --> 01:57:16.680 from Miss Kio we on this occasion go 01:57:16.760 --> 01:57:18.680 back to anyone else who wants to 01:57:18.760 --> 01:57:20.640 contribute to the discussion and then 01:57:20.720 --> 01:57:23.880 following that we will go to a vote 01:57:23.960 --> 01:57:25.640 councelor 01:57:25.720 --> 01:57:29.239 M I'm I'm happy I've already my I think 01:57:29.319 --> 01:57:33.560 councel Carly had thank you councelor 01:57:33.640 --> 01:57:36.800 Carie thank you Mr Mayor can I just say 01:57:36.880 --> 01:57:40.319 I Echo the words of councelor maick 01:57:40.399 --> 01:57:42.239 for me I just wanted to know how we 01:57:42.319 --> 01:57:45.880 could get residents to the station 5 km 01:57:45.960 --> 01:57:48.000 away if there was that parcel of land 01:57:48.079 --> 01:57:50.960 that was identified that was 5 km away 01:57:51.039 --> 01:57:52.880 how would we get res and say it was a 01:57:52.960 --> 01:57:55.760 simple question that I asked and when 01:57:55.840 --> 01:57:57.279 the example of Water Gardens I mean 01:57:57.359 --> 01:57:59.000 Water Gardens is still gravel and it's 01:57:59.079 --> 01:58:01.279 only 200 M away it's actually just right 01:58:01.359 --> 01:58:03.159 across the road where you park your car 01:58:03.239 --> 01:58:04.640 and you cross the road and you catch the 01:58:04.720 --> 01:58:07.920 train uh it's definitely not 5 km away 01:58:08.000 --> 01:58:11.399 our residents deserve way better 01:58:11.479 --> 01:58:14.720 and councilor mck uh explained that so I 01:58:14.800 --> 01:58:17.560 Echo her words thank you Mr Mayor thanks 01:58:17.640 --> 01:58:19.319 councelor klie any other Council I wish 01:58:19.399 --> 01:58:22.640 to speak Council verden 01:58:22.720 --> 01:58:25.159 three Mr Mayor thank you for that I 01:58:25.239 --> 01:58:26.640 just want to make some comments around 01:58:26.720 --> 01:58:28.680 sorry Mr May point of order Council 01:58:28.760 --> 01:58:30.520 Veron has already spoken sorry councelor 01:58:30.600 --> 01:58:32.680 you've already spoken only in support of 01:58:32.760 --> 01:58:34.399 the motion I didn't speak in the debate 01:58:34.479 --> 01:58:36.199 but you've spoken you've spoken to the 01:58:36.279 --> 01:58:37.960 motion unfortunately you don't get 01:58:38.039 --> 01:58:38.840 another 01:58:38.920 --> 01:58:41.279 go any other Council that hasn't spoken 01:58:41.359 --> 01:58:43.800 wish to speak Council Zada uh thank you 01:58:43.880 --> 01:58:46.239 Mr Mayor I through you so uh when I 01:58:46.319 --> 01:58:47.840 first joined Council one of the first 01:58:47.920 --> 01:58:49.399 questions I asked is what land do we 01:58:49.479 --> 01:58:50.880 have around the station just to 01:58:50.960 --> 01:58:52.560 understand the scope of it 01:58:52.640 --> 01:58:54.239 I was able to re Reeve a report from 01:58:54.319 --> 01:58:55.880 officers that basically States this is 01:58:55.960 --> 01:58:58.239 just looking at a 2 km radius of land 01:58:58.319 --> 01:59:00.760 owned by Council now the immediate facin 01:59:00.840 --> 01:59:03.520 is owned by vict Trak or private 01:59:03.600 --> 01:59:05.880 entities uh pretty much you're outside 01:59:05.960 --> 01:59:08.279 the 500 meter Circle where you start 01:59:08.359 --> 01:59:09.640 looking at Council Lane and even then 01:59:09.720 --> 01:59:12.079 it's public and recreational space so 01:59:12.159 --> 01:59:15.000 again my concern is how will we get 01:59:15.079 --> 01:59:17.800 residents to the station if then 01:59:17.880 --> 01:59:19.399 potentially council is then liable for a 01:59:19.479 --> 01:59:22.199 shuttle service that we have to cost and 01:59:22.279 --> 01:59:24.039 councelor mad's comment what about the 01:59:24.119 --> 01:59:25.399 other stations they're going to want the 01:59:25.479 --> 01:59:27.000 same thing so that's something we really 01:59:27.079 --> 01:59:29.960 need to consider with this 01:59:30.039 --> 01:59:32.479 motion thank you Council Zada any other 01:59:32.560 --> 01:59:35.600 counselor that hasn't spoken councelor 01:59:35.680 --> 01:59:40.239 Turner thank you Mr May This concerns me 01:59:40.319 --> 01:59:41.920 we're starting to take on state 01:59:42.000 --> 01:59:43.279 government 01:59:43.359 --> 01:59:45.920 responsibilities if we want to get 01:59:46.000 --> 01:59:47.399 people to the train station we've got 01:59:47.479 --> 01:59:49.920 two options either the state government 01:59:50.000 --> 01:59:52.439 builds the car Parks or they provide the 01:59:52.520 --> 01:59:54.640 bus service none of which they're doing 01:59:54.720 --> 01:59:57.319 we should be advocating for the car park 01:59:57.399 --> 01:59:59.399 in the bus stations not advocating for 01:59:59.479 --> 02:00:01.840 Council to build a car park where we 02:00:01.920 --> 02:00:04.680 then have to provide a bus if we start 02:00:04.760 --> 02:00:06.920 doing this now we'll do it in every 02:00:07.000 --> 02:00:08.880 train station that's ever built in 02:00:08.960 --> 02:00:12.119 Melton and our population is getting so 02:00:12.199 --> 02:00:13.840 large and it will get so large over the 02:00:13.920 --> 02:00:15.760 next few years as it's been stated 02:00:15.840 --> 02:00:18.920 500,000 in the next 20 to 30 years are 02:00:19.000 --> 02:00:20.279 we going to start building train 02:00:20.359 --> 02:00:22.920 stations as well as car parks and bus 02:00:23.000 --> 02:00:26.920 stations so no I just feel that we need 02:00:27.000 --> 02:00:30.920 to to stand firm and start advocating 02:00:31.000 --> 02:00:33.760 more strongly for these things we've 02:00:33.840 --> 02:00:36.279 done it in the past but the state 02:00:36.359 --> 02:00:37.960 government and the federal government 02:00:38.039 --> 02:00:40.199 don't seem to listen enough and unless 02:00:40.279 --> 02:00:42.600 we with our community and get our 02:00:42.680 --> 02:00:45.359 community on board to fight these things 02:00:45.439 --> 02:00:47.439 especially coming up to elections 02:00:47.520 --> 02:00:49.199 Federal elections and state elections 02:00:49.279 --> 02:00:50.359 that are going to come up in the next 02:00:50.439 --> 02:00:52.760 two two years we need to get the 02:00:52.840 --> 02:00:54.439 community on board and let's fix these 02:00:54.520 --> 02:00:56.560 things once and for all thank you Mr 02:00:56.640 --> 02:00:59.199 Mayor thanks councel Turner any other 02:00:59.279 --> 02:01:01.960 Council that hasn't spoken wishes to 02:01:02.039 --> 02:01:04.159 speak councelor 02:01:04.239 --> 02:01:07.399 Morris thank you Mr Mayor I do want to 02:01:07.479 --> 02:01:10.079 highlight the importance of increased uh 02:01:10.159 --> 02:01:12.840 car parking at this Rock Bank station 02:01:12.920 --> 02:01:15.279 but I do agree with my fellow counselors 02:01:15.359 --> 02:01:17.399 that it is a state government 02:01:17.479 --> 02:01:19.640 responsibility and it runs the risk of 02:01:19.720 --> 02:01:22.880 setting a pretense for all other sttion 02:01:22.960 --> 02:01:24.520 thank you Mr 02:01:24.600 --> 02:01:27.039 Mayor thank you councelor Morris any 02:01:27.119 --> 02:01:28.920 other counselor that hasn't 02:01:29.000 --> 02:01:31.760 spoken I'll now put the motion to the 02:01:31.840 --> 02:01:35.079 vote all those in 02:01:37.000 --> 02:01:40.000 favor 02:01:40.920 --> 02:01:43.279 against motion 02:01:43.359 --> 02:01:45.520 defeated thank you 02:01:45.600 --> 02:01:47.960 council is that working yes we're going 02:01:48.039 --> 02:01:50.920 going to now move to agenda item number 02:01:51.000 --> 02:01:54.760 14 point 7 notice of motion 9947 02:01:54.840 --> 02:01:59.439 honoring Michael Johnson councilor 02:01:59.520 --> 02:02:02.199 Cary thank you Mr Mayor I'd like to move 02:02:02.279 --> 02:02:04.520 the motion that Council one receives a 02:02:04.600 --> 02:02:06.359 briefing which considers naming a 02:02:06.439 --> 02:02:08.680 component of the hillside Recreation 02:02:08.760 --> 02:02:10.800 Reserve sporting faciliity such as an 02:02:10.880 --> 02:02:14.000 oval or Club rooms Etc after Michael 02:02:14.079 --> 02:02:16.279 Johnston the founder of sy Hillside 02:02:16.359 --> 02:02:18.560 Football Club Once the memorial and 02:02:18.640 --> 02:02:20.720 recognition policy is approved by 02:02:20.800 --> 02:02:23.039 Council and two in developing The 02:02:23.119 --> 02:02:25.359 Briefing paper engages in discussions 02:02:25.439 --> 02:02:27.880 with the Johnston family Hillside Sharks 02:02:27.960 --> 02:02:30.119 football club and sdam Hillside Cricket 02:02:30.199 --> 02:02:32.479 Club about this proposal if there is a 02:02:32.560 --> 02:02:34.319 second Mr May I'd like to say a few 02:02:34.399 --> 02:02:36.279 words no worries councelor Carly do have 02:02:36.359 --> 02:02:38.560 a second councelor mle yes Mr Mayor I'm 02:02:38.640 --> 02:02:41.680 happy to Second this okay councelor 02:02:41.760 --> 02:02:44.239 Carly would do you wish to speak thank 02:02:44.319 --> 02:02:47.279 you Mr Mayor I would like to say a few 02:02:47.359 --> 02:02:49.039 words about Michael Johnston that the 02:02:49.119 --> 02:02:51.119 life members of the club have shared 02:02:51.199 --> 02:02:52.600 with me 02:02:52.680 --> 02:02:54.399 Michael was the driving force in 02:02:54.479 --> 02:02:56.640 establishing the sdam hillside football 02:02:56.720 --> 02:02:59.000 club this was a mission for Michael 02:02:59.079 --> 02:03:01.800 driven by providing all children 02:03:01.880 --> 02:03:04.159 regardless of football Talent the 02:03:04.239 --> 02:03:07.079 opportunity to participate and gain the 02:03:07.159 --> 02:03:10.039 experience and life skills team sport 02:03:10.119 --> 02:03:13.479 provides in 1999 with the support of a 02:03:13.560 --> 02:03:15.840 small group of like-minded people 02:03:15.920 --> 02:03:17.960 Michael established an affiliation with 02:03:18.039 --> 02:03:20.640 edfl and with Council in regards to 02:03:20.720 --> 02:03:22.640 ground allocation 02:03:22.720 --> 02:03:25.199 the teams took the field in round one of 02:03:25.279 --> 02:03:26.399 season 02:03:26.479 --> 02:03:29.600 1999 in season 2 the football club was 02:03:29.680 --> 02:03:32.520 allocated Shark Park which at the time 02:03:32.600 --> 02:03:35.920 had no Club rooms and only Portables 02:03:36.000 --> 02:03:38.039 Michael liased with Council until the 02:03:38.119 --> 02:03:41.039 rooms were built Michael served as 02:03:41.119 --> 02:03:43.520 president for over five years and 02:03:43.600 --> 02:03:45.399 Michael coached junior teams for a 02:03:45.479 --> 02:03:48.840 number of years Michael was instrental 02:03:48.920 --> 02:03:50.920 in having the Footy Show run a 02:03:51.000 --> 02:03:52.199 promotional 02:03:52.279 --> 02:03:55.239 giving the club National exposure on 02:03:55.319 --> 02:03:57.800 television Michael has been an ongoing 02:03:57.880 --> 02:04:00.159 advocate of this club and I thank him 02:04:00.239 --> 02:04:02.319 for his community involvement and for 02:04:02.399 --> 02:04:04.279 establishing such a strong club for 02:04:04.359 --> 02:04:06.960 residents in our community to be part of 02:04:07.039 --> 02:04:09.239 and enjoy thank you 02:04:09.319 --> 02:04:12.159 Michael thank you councelor Carly 02:04:12.239 --> 02:04:14.000 councelor M do you wish to speak I just 02:04:14.079 --> 02:04:16.439 want to thank councel car for 02:04:16.520 --> 02:04:19.279 bringing this motion to the Forefront 02:04:19.359 --> 02:04:22.000 and also saying those wonderful 02:04:22.079 --> 02:04:25.279 tribute words about Michael Johnston 02:04:25.359 --> 02:04:28.640 he sounds like he's a great person 25 02:04:28.720 --> 02:04:31.600 years Mr Mayor advocating for this club 02:04:31.680 --> 02:04:33.600 CL I I know that sports clubs are so 02:04:33.680 --> 02:04:35.560 important to our community uh but there 02:04:35.640 --> 02:04:37.800 always needs to be someone driving it 02:04:37.880 --> 02:04:41.760 and uh Michael Johnson seems like 02:04:41.840 --> 02:04:44.640 he's the driving force to this fantastic 02:04:44.720 --> 02:04:47.079 Club in this area so I thank councelor 02:04:47.159 --> 02:04:48.680 Cari our deputy mayor for bringing this 02:04:48.760 --> 02:04:51.000 to our attention thank you councelor 02:04:51.079 --> 02:04:52.319 midle 02:04:52.399 --> 02:04:54.479 councilor verden through Mr Mayor i' 02:04:54.560 --> 02:04:56.119 just like to speak to this motion and 02:04:56.199 --> 02:04:57.399 seek of small Indulgence from the 02:04:57.479 --> 02:04:59.119 council just with regards to this I was 02:04:59.199 --> 02:05:01.000 privileged enough to attend this 02:05:01.079 --> 02:05:02.960 particular Cricket Club over the weekend 02:05:03.039 --> 02:05:05.119 for their Christmas party with councilor 02:05:05.199 --> 02:05:07.319 car and they spoke very highly of 02:05:07.399 --> 02:05:09.560 councilor car and her unending 02:05:09.640 --> 02:05:11.000 support of this club over a number of 02:05:11.079 --> 02:05:13.159 years and this motion is a reflection 02:05:13.239 --> 02:05:14.960 of that support that that club so dearly 02:05:15.039 --> 02:05:16.720 appreciates so I just wanted to commend 02:05:16.800 --> 02:05:18.880 councilor car for this particular motion 02:05:18.960 --> 02:05:20.359 and thank you for the Indulgence cheers 02:05:20.439 --> 02:05:22.359 thank you councelor verden any other 02:05:22.439 --> 02:05:24.359 counselor wish to 02:05:24.439 --> 02:05:27.119 speak no now put the motion to the vote 02:05:27.199 --> 02:05:29.199 all those in favor raise your 02:05:29.279 --> 02:05:34.359 hand carried unanimously thank you 02:05:35.199 --> 02:05:37.399 councilors councilors I'll now vacate 02:05:37.479 --> 02:05:39.359 the chair and request that our deputy 02:05:39.439 --> 02:05:42.359 mayor council Cari take the chair for 02:05:42.439 --> 02:05:45.880 the next item 02:06:00.560 --> 02:06:02.520 okay councilors I draw your attention to 02:06:02.600 --> 02:06:06.359 item 14.8 notice of motion 948 counselor 02:06:06.439 --> 02:06:10.239 abushi bus stop shelter upgrade we have 02:06:10.319 --> 02:06:12.399 a motion before us councelor abushi 02:06:12.479 --> 02:06:16.079 thank you Madame Deputy Mayor that 02:06:16.159 --> 02:06:17.840 Council send a letter to public 02:06:17.920 --> 02:06:20.039 transport PTV and the minister for 02:06:20.119 --> 02:06:21.680 public and active transport The 02:06:21.760 --> 02:06:24.000 Honorable Gabrielle Williams requesting 02:06:24.079 --> 02:06:25.840 the immediate upgrade of the bus stop 02:06:25.920 --> 02:06:27.640 located at the corner of Nils and 02:06:27.720 --> 02:06:30.600 Hopkins Road deanside which serves both 02:06:30.680 --> 02:06:32.520 deide Village residents and those from 02:06:32.600 --> 02:06:34.880 the surrounding area the upgrade should 02:06:34.960 --> 02:06:36.760 include the installation of a shelter to 02:06:36.840 --> 02:06:38.880 provide protection for users from 02:06:38.960 --> 02:06:42.720 adverse weather conditions thank you 02:06:42.800 --> 02:06:47.279 chair thank you Mr Mayor do I have a 02:06:47.359 --> 02:06:50.159 seconder councilor Zara I'd like to 02:06:50.239 --> 02:06:51.840 second that motion thank thank you 02:06:51.920 --> 02:06:53.960 councilor zado moved by councilor Bushi 02:06:54.039 --> 02:06:56.319 seconded by councilor Zada does any 02:06:56.399 --> 02:06:58.279 councelor oppose the 02:06:58.359 --> 02:07:00.720 motion does any counselor wish to speak 02:07:00.800 --> 02:07:03.840 on the motion Mr 02:07:03.920 --> 02:07:07.039 Mayor thank you uh chair I just wanted 02:07:07.119 --> 02:07:10.000 to uh you know address the meeting today 02:07:10.079 --> 02:07:12.000 by saying that a lot of our residents in 02:07:12.079 --> 02:07:14.439 dside village and surrounding areas 02:07:14.520 --> 02:07:18.399 unfortunately have to stand uh in in 02:07:18.479 --> 02:07:21.199 rain in Sun that Unfortunately they 02:07:21.279 --> 02:07:22.680 don't get get the luxury of having a 02:07:22.760 --> 02:07:24.800 shelter uh whilst they're waiting for 02:07:24.880 --> 02:07:26.880 public transport to arrive this has been 02:07:26.960 --> 02:07:28.880 a long-standing issue on this stretch 02:07:28.960 --> 02:07:31.359 for deanside Village residents it's not 02:07:31.439 --> 02:07:33.439 what they expected when they moved into 02:07:33.520 --> 02:07:34.800 deanside and 02:07:34.880 --> 02:07:38.800 surrounds and I'd like to ask that 02:07:38.880 --> 02:07:41.079 you know this this motion is addressed 02:07:41.159 --> 02:07:44.600 immediately and that we Advocate as 02:07:44.680 --> 02:07:47.520 much as we can to the state 02:07:47.600 --> 02:07:48.880 government and the department to 02:07:48.960 --> 02:07:50.479 immediately do something that is you 02:07:50.560 --> 02:07:52.199 know not going to break the 02:07:52.279 --> 02:07:54.520 budget thank you Mr Mayor councilor 02:07:54.600 --> 02:07:57.359 zider as a second uh of the motion do 02:07:57.439 --> 02:08:00.399 you wish to speak uh not really but I 02:08:00.479 --> 02:08:02.039 think the honorable Gabrielle Williams 02:08:02.119 --> 02:08:04.239 is going to love me after 02:08:04.319 --> 02:08:07.800 tonight's motions thank you councilor Z 02:08:07.880 --> 02:08:09.319 is there any other councelor who wishes 02:08:09.399 --> 02:08:10.720 to 02:08:10.800 --> 02:08:14.000 speak councilor Mack can I thank 02:08:14.079 --> 02:08:16.039 councilor Bushi for this motion and I 02:08:16.119 --> 02:08:18.840 think the theme for tonight's notices of 02:08:18.920 --> 02:08:21.840 motions definitely uh the lack of public 02:08:21.920 --> 02:08:23.399 transport and the lack of public 02:08:23.479 --> 02:08:25.920 transport infrastructure Madam Madame 02:08:26.000 --> 02:08:28.119 chair and again we are one of the 02:08:28.199 --> 02:08:30.119 fastest growing municipalities in 02:08:30.199 --> 02:08:33.439 Australia our residents deserve a bus 02:08:33.520 --> 02:08:37.560 stop a bus shelter buses trains train 02:08:37.640 --> 02:08:40.159 stations safety on all of those 02:08:40.239 --> 02:08:43.079 public transports as well I hope the 02:08:43.159 --> 02:08:44.920 state government is listening to 02:08:45.000 --> 02:08:46.279 tonight's meeting I know that they will 02:08:46.359 --> 02:08:48.359 get the letters from the from the 02:08:48.439 --> 02:08:50.960 mayor but I think it's a clear message 02:08:51.039 --> 02:08:54.199 that our residents are 02:08:54.279 --> 02:08:56.920 requiring desperate need of public 02:08:57.000 --> 02:09:01.079 transport 70% of our residents exit 02:09:01.159 --> 02:09:04.439 out of our municipality for work and up 02:09:04.520 --> 02:09:07.319 to tens of thousands I know tens of 02:09:07.399 --> 02:09:10.199 thousands are without trans public 02:09:10.279 --> 02:09:13.560 transport at all Madame Deputy chair 02:09:13.640 --> 02:09:15.880 I'm I'm not sure if you look on the 02:09:15.960 --> 02:09:19.760 other side of Melbourne 20 km away 30 km 02:09:19.840 --> 02:09:22.359 away which suburbs don't have public 02:09:22.439 --> 02:09:24.720 transport so I think this message is 02:09:24.800 --> 02:09:26.800 loud and clear to our state government 02:09:26.880 --> 02:09:30.399 that public transport is required 02:09:30.479 --> 02:09:32.960 ASAP thank you Madame May thank you 02:09:33.039 --> 02:09:36.279 Council thank you Council M Council 02:09:36.359 --> 02:09:40.199 Ramsey I also want to commend our 02:09:40.279 --> 02:09:43.520 mayor councelor abushi on the not or the 02:09:43.600 --> 02:09:45.960 motion that's before us what I would 02:09:46.039 --> 02:09:49.199 like to say is it isn't a lot of 02:09:49.279 --> 02:09:54.239 money to put in covered by shelters and 02:09:54.319 --> 02:09:56.680 and I think everywhere should have them 02:09:56.760 --> 02:09:58.800 and we we really need to review the 02:09:58.880 --> 02:10:01.239 whole of the municipality but it's a 02:10:01.319 --> 02:10:03.399 great first start especially for some of 02:10:03.479 --> 02:10:05.479 the elderly residents that live in the 02:10:05.560 --> 02:10:10.239 deanside village it's a must so well 02:10:10.319 --> 02:10:15.199 done Mr May thank you Council Ramsey 02:10:15.279 --> 02:10:16.600 any other 02:10:16.680 --> 02:10:18.760 counselors if not counselors I'll put it 02:10:18.840 --> 02:10:20.319 to the vote all those in favor please 02:10:20.399 --> 02:10:22.279 raise your hand 02:10:22.359 --> 02:10:25.000 I declare the motion carried unanimously 02:10:25.079 --> 02:10:26.640 councilors I will now vacate the chair 02:10:26.720 --> 02:10:30.720 for our mayor councelor abushi to 02:10:39.119 --> 02:10:42.079 rese councilors uh I'll now move to 02:10:42.159 --> 02:10:45.359 agenda item number 14.9 notice of motion 02:10:45.439 --> 02:10:49.399 949 Plpton Aquatic Center progress 02:10:49.479 --> 02:10:51.920 councilor maick thank you Mr Mayor I'd 02:10:52.000 --> 02:10:53.920 like to move that Council endorse 02:10:54.000 --> 02:10:56.039 support and acknowledge the works 02:10:56.119 --> 02:10:58.119 undertaken thus far for the Plpton 02:10:58.199 --> 02:11:00.199 Aquatic and Leisure Center and function 02:11:00.279 --> 02:11:02.600 space and that a briefing of counselors 02:11:02.680 --> 02:11:04.479 be provided to review the current 02:11:04.560 --> 02:11:06.920 aquatic strategy to review if it is 02:11:07.000 --> 02:11:08.760 still fit for purpose and I'd like to 02:11:08.840 --> 02:11:10.840 speak on this if it is seconded thank 02:11:10.920 --> 02:11:14.520 you Mr Mayor thank you councilor midle 02:11:14.600 --> 02:11:17.199 do we have a second councelor Carly 02:11:17.279 --> 02:11:18.960 thank you Mr May I'd like to second the 02:11:19.039 --> 02:11:22.319 motion thank you councelor Carly 02:11:22.399 --> 02:11:24.800 do we have anyone who wishes to speak 02:11:24.880 --> 02:11:27.439 councelor M thank you Mr Mayor I 02:11:27.520 --> 02:11:29.479 think this is pretty 02:11:29.560 --> 02:11:31.960 self-explanatory everyone in this 02:11:32.039 --> 02:11:33.760 Council knows that I'm extremely 02:11:33.840 --> 02:11:35.960 passionate about the Plpton Aquatic 02:11:36.039 --> 02:11:38.760 Leisure Center and now also the 02:11:38.840 --> 02:11:42.079 function space what I wanted to 02:11:42.159 --> 02:11:44.640 establish was that this Council being a 02:11:44.720 --> 02:11:48.840 new Council endorse The Works that 02:11:48.920 --> 02:11:51.199 it's been that the Aquatic Center 02:11:51.279 --> 02:11:53.720 Plpton Aquatic and Leisure Center has 02:11:53.800 --> 02:11:57.039 come to thus far so it would just give a 02:11:57.119 --> 02:11:59.119 bit of certainty to our executive 02:11:59.199 --> 02:12:02.079 officers to know that all the 02:12:02.159 --> 02:12:04.520 councilors both newly elected and 02:12:04.600 --> 02:12:07.680 reelected are on board with the plans 02:12:07.760 --> 02:12:09.880 that are occurring and so that there's 02:12:09.960 --> 02:12:13.199 no delay in continuing forward with what 02:12:13.279 --> 02:12:15.520 we have planned for our community and 02:12:15.600 --> 02:12:18.560 also Mr Mayor it's also to review the 02:12:18.640 --> 02:12:20.399 current aquatic strategy which I know 02:12:20.479 --> 02:12:21.680 was probably done 02:12:21.760 --> 02:12:24.680 around about the same time maybe 2010 a 02:12:24.760 --> 02:12:27.119 lot has changed our community has 02:12:27.199 --> 02:12:29.760 changed so it's just basically to review 02:12:29.840 --> 02:12:31.920 whether that aquatic strategy is still 02:12:32.000 --> 02:12:34.239 fit for purpose so it's basically just 02:12:34.319 --> 02:12:36.239 Drawing the Line in the Sand to say Yep 02:12:36.319 --> 02:12:38.399 this Council agrees with what we've done 02:12:38.479 --> 02:12:41.079 so far and there should be no delays 02:12:41.159 --> 02:12:43.920 whatsoever and that's a clear message 02:12:44.000 --> 02:12:46.720 I guess to from our counselors to our 02:12:46.800 --> 02:12:48.479 executive should this uh notice of 02:12:48.560 --> 02:12:51.239 motion be accepted thank you Mr M thank 02:12:51.319 --> 02:12:53.960 you councelor midley councelor 02:12:54.039 --> 02:12:56.439 Carly thank you Mr may I think councilor 02:12:56.520 --> 02:12:58.680 Mack said it all and I loved her 02:12:58.760 --> 02:13:01.079 comment about a clear a clear message 02:13:01.159 --> 02:13:03.279 but well done Council M on an excellent 02:13:03.359 --> 02:13:07.119 notice of motion councel 02:13:07.199 --> 02:13:10.399 Ramsey thank you Mr Mayor I think 02:13:10.479 --> 02:13:12.800 it's it was a fantastic not as a motion 02:13:12.880 --> 02:13:14.680 to begin with I think the plped and 02:13:14.760 --> 02:13:18.640 quatic Center needs to be in the 02:13:18.720 --> 02:13:22.479 ground ASAP and we need to then start 02:13:22.560 --> 02:13:24.920 working on the Mel and waves as soon as 02:13:25.000 --> 02:13:27.680 that 02:13:28.359 --> 02:13:31.680 lands Council zadaa uh thank you Mr 02:13:31.760 --> 02:13:34.840 Mayor uh I just wanted to do justice to 02:13:34.920 --> 02:13:37.800 the our CEO and the team for securing 02:13:37.880 --> 02:13:40.279 the $15 million of federal funding to go 02:13:40.359 --> 02:13:42.640 towards this Aquatic Center that's a big 02:13:42.720 --> 02:13:44.399 achievement it's definitely one of 02:13:44.479 --> 02:13:45.920 the bigger line items on the on the 02:13:46.000 --> 02:13:47.960 thriving uh if I get it right thriving 02:13:48.039 --> 02:13:50.640 suburbs fund but honestly well done to 02:13:50.720 --> 02:13:52.039 the to the team and I just wanted to do 02:13:52.119 --> 02:13:54.000 it justice it was just an amazing effort 02:13:54.079 --> 02:13:55.840 all around it's going to go a long way 02:13:55.920 --> 02:14:00.119 to just get us there thank you Council Z 02:14:00.199 --> 02:14:01.960 any other counselor wish to 02:14:02.039 --> 02:14:04.479 speak I'll now put it to the vote all 02:14:04.560 --> 02:14:06.800 those in favor raise your 02:14:06.880 --> 02:14:10.399 hand carried unanimously no sorry I'll 02:14:10.479 --> 02:14:13.039 take that let me can we just redo that 02:14:13.119 --> 02:14:16.079 all those in favor please raise your 02:14:16.159 --> 02:14:19.640 hand carried unanimously thank 02:14:19.720 --> 02:14:21.880 you sorry 02:14:21.960 --> 02:14:24.880 and other ones disappeared uh can we not 02:14:24.960 --> 02:14:28.920 councilor Ram's absent uh from this vote 02:14:29.000 --> 02:14:32.000 carried 02:14:35.159 --> 02:14:38.079 otherwise okay councilors we now go into 02:14:38.159 --> 02:14:40.359 agenda item number 15 which is urgent 02:14:40.439 --> 02:14:42.600 business uh M way is there any urgent 02:14:42.680 --> 02:14:44.359 business items for consideration this 02:14:44.439 --> 02:14:47.119 evening mayor abushi there are no urgent 02:14:47.199 --> 02:14:48.760 business items this evening thank you 02:14:48.840 --> 02:14:53.600 Miss way 16 confidential business 02:14:53.680 --> 02:14:55.359 there's 10 confidential items for 02:14:55.439 --> 02:14:57.800 consideration on tonight's agenda I'm 02:14:57.880 --> 02:14:59.840 seeking a counselor to move a motion to 02:14:59.920 --> 02:15:02.239 close the meeting to the public 02:15:02.319 --> 02:15:04.199 councilor maid thank you Mr Mayor could 02:15:04.279 --> 02:15:06.560 I move a recommend sorry can I move a 02:15:06.640 --> 02:15:08.720 procedual motion that pursuant to 02:15:08.800 --> 02:15:11.520 section 661 and 2A of the Local 02:15:11.600 --> 02:15:14.039 Government Act 2020 the meeting be 02:15:14.119 --> 02:15:15.640 closed to the public to consider the 02:15:15.720 --> 02:15:17.319 following reports that are considered to 02:15:17.399 --> 02:15:19.680 contain confidential information on the 02:15:19.760 --> 02:15:22.600 grounds provided in 31 of the Local 02:15:22.680 --> 02:15:25.439 Government Act 2020 as indicated in 02:15:25.520 --> 02:15:29.399 items 16.1 all the way to 16.10 thank 02:15:29.479 --> 02:15:30.399 you Mr 02:15:30.479 --> 02:15:32.760 Mayor thank you councilor M to have a 02:15:32.840 --> 02:15:35.720 second Council Cary I'll second that 02:15:35.800 --> 02:15:38.359 thanks Mr Mayor thank you Council C 02:15:38.439 --> 02:15:40.000 councel mck do you wish to 02:15:40.079 --> 02:15:42.600 speak no am I allowed to on a proced 02:15:42.680 --> 02:15:45.199 motion absolutely I'm happy to I'm sure 02:15:45.279 --> 02:15:47.840 I'll find some words to say how about we 02:15:47.920 --> 02:15:49.439 get these how about we get these lovely 02:15:49.520 --> 02:15:52.560 people some some supper all we're 02:15:52.640 --> 02:15:53.800 going to put it to a vote all those in 02:15:53.880 --> 02:15:56.159 favor raise your 02:15:56.239 --> 02:15:59.960 hand carried thank 02:16:00.039 --> 02:16:02.640 you Council now be discussing agenda 02:16:02.720 --> 02:16:04.680 items that are deemed confidential by 02:16:04.760 --> 02:16:06.760 The Local Government Act it is a 02:16:06.840 --> 02:16:08.239 requirement that we close the meeting to 02:16:08.319 --> 02:16:10.079 the public we invite those present in 02:16:10.159 --> 02:16:13.560 the gallery to leave this meeting and 02:16:13.640 --> 02:16:15.399 for those joining us online a holding 02:16:15.479 --> 02:16:17.800 screen will be placed for those watching 02:16:17.880 --> 02:16:20.520 just a reminder to uh everyone online 02:16:20.600 --> 02:16:22.399 before before we close uh for 02:16:22.479 --> 02:16:24.279 confidential that the next council 02:16:24.359 --> 02:16:25.800 meeting will be will take place on 02:16:25.880 --> 02:16:28.840 Monday the 24th of February 7 p.m. at 02:16:28.920 --> 02:16:31.000 the Melton civic center right here in 02:16:31.079 --> 02:16:32.319 the council 02:16:32.399 --> 02:16:34.399 chambers and I'd like to remind you that 02:16:34.479 --> 02:16:35.760 tonight's meeting will be available on 02:16:35.840 --> 02:16:37.360 council's website as a bookmark 02:16:37.440 --> 02:16:40.639 recording in Future 02:16:41.040 --> 02:16:43.879 Days close of business that concludes 02:16:43.959 --> 02:16:45.280 tonight's proceedings thank you for 02:16:45.360 --> 02:16:46.959 joining us the next council meeting will 02:16:47.040 --> 02:16:48.959 be held in the council chambers at the 02:16:49.040 --> 02:16:51.920 Melton Civic Center on Monday the 24th 02:16:52.000 --> 02:16:54.879 of February 2025 at 7:00 p.m. I'd like 02:16:54.959 --> 02:16:55.959 to remind you that there'll be a 02:16:56.040 --> 02:16:57.440 bookmarked recording of tonight's 02:16:57.520 --> 02:16:59.200 meeting available on council's website 02:16:59.280 --> 02:17:01.840 in the coming days I now declare the 02:17:01.920 --> 02:17:05.760 meeting closed at 9:43 p.m. have a safe 02:17:05.840 --> 02:17:08.440 and Merry Christmas God bless you thank 02:17:08.520 --> 02:17:13.000 you once again have a wonderful night