Council Meeting Snapshot - Wednesday 26 April 2023
Published on 26 April 2023
To keep our community up to date with key Council decisions, outcomes and plans; here is a snapshot summary from Council’s Wednesday 26 April Council meeting.
Community Infrastructure
Petition Response: Request to seal Saviges Road, Thorpdale
Council moved to;
- Maintain Saviges Road, Thorpdale, to the current level of service in line with Council's Road Management Plan;
- Confirm that Saviges Road is listed as priority number 26 on the Road Upgrade Prioritisation Matrix and note that officers will review the priority for the sealing of this road as part of the Sealing Gravel Roads Program during the annual review of the Long Term Infrastructure Plan and budget process; and,
- Advise the lead petitioner of Council's decision.
Logan Park Cycling Centre of Excellence - Feasibility Study
Council moved an alternate recommendation;
- Note the report on the feasibility study and its findings for the proposed Logan Park Cycling Centre of Excellence;
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Receive a further report, no later than 22 November 2023, investigating other options for improved cycling infrastructure within Baw Baw Shire, which could be located at Logan Park, Warragul or some other location, with a priority to provide:
a. Pump track facilities,
b. BMX facilities, and/or
c. Criterium track;
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Refer the consideration of funding for planning and design for improved cycling infrastructure options to the annual budget process and future reviews of Council's Long Term Infrastructure Plan.
General Business Motion Response: Current status of the provision of built and natural shade within Council's open space playground areas
Council moved an alternate recommendation;
- Note the report on the current status of shade within playgrounds, provided in response to the General Business Motion tabled at the 8 March 2023 Council Meeting; and,
- Request that a policy around the provision of natural and man made shade in and around playgrounds be formalised and included in the proposed new open space strategy to be present to council in 2024.
Draft Baw Baw Road Safety Strategy 2023-2027
Council noted the draft Road Safety Strategy 2023-2027 and moved to place the draft strategy on exhibition for Community consultation and feedback from 27 April 2023 through to 12 May 2023.
Economic Development, Grants and Advocacy
Baw Baw Shire Council 2023 Advocacy Priorities
Council noted the feedback received from the Community on the 2023 Advocacy Priorities and the amendments made to the 2023 Advoacay Priorities, and moved to endorse the 2023 Advocacy Priorities.
Governance and Information Services
Delegation Review and Update
Council resolved to;
- Execute the proposed S5 Instrument of Delegation, Council to the Chief Executive Officer;
- Execute the proposed S6 Instrument of Delegation, Council to members of Council staff; and,
- Note the Baw Baw Shire Council Delegation Guidelines.
Mayoral Minute
Mayor McCabe shared a Mayoral Minute about Community Briefings, and the recently launched Meet the Mayor initiative, and the importance of community engagement. If you have already, reach out and find a group to be part of; the rewards are many.
Cr Gauci shared a personal statement at the end of the meeting. As this was not an item of business, there was no putting it to the vote, and there was no debate. Cr Gauci noted that his family had been placed under a lot of stress, and that the only way he could support his family, and stay true to his moral compass, was to inform Council that he would be resigning from Council at the conclusion of this meeting. Further information will be shared in the coming days.
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