Council Record
Cr Michelle Cowan
Recorded from 2024-11-19 to 2026-10-26
- Meetings named in
- 25
- Recorded votes
- 339
- Voted for
- 301
- Voted against
- 38
- Motions moved
- 75
- Motions seconded
- 67
- Declared interests
- 8
All recorded votes All declared interests Every councillor
The record
Voted for 301
- 5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting That the minutes for the Ordinary Council meeting held on September 28, 2026, as attached, be received and confirmed as an accurate record.
- 5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting That pursuant to Rule 19 of the Governance Rules, Council alter the order of business for this meeting to consider Item 14 Urgent business immediately before Item 6.
- 14 Urgent business
- 14.1 Supporting Community Safety, Respect & Democratic Participation
- 6 Question time
- 9.1 Wodonga Golf Course Redevelopment - pre application submission That the meeting be adjourned for 10 minutes to allow members of the public to leave the gallery, the time being 7.17pm.
- 9.3 Economic Development Strategy Public Consultation
- 9.4 Draft Creative Wodonga: Arts, Heritage and Events Plan 2027-2031
- 9.6 Consideration for letter of support for Murray River Centre
- 10.1 Audit and Risk Committee meeting minutes
- 10.2 Finance and Budget Delegated Committee minutes
- 15.0 Closure of meeting
- 17 Close of meeting That the ordinary meeting of the Council be resumed.
- 17 Close of meeting That the recommendations of the closed meeting of the Council be adopted.
- 5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
- 9.1 Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2026
- 9.2 Performance Statement for the year ended 30 June 2026
- 9.3 Additional Finance and Budget Delegated Committee Meeting – October 2026
- 9.4 Asset Management Strategy and Policy
- 9.5 Municipal Early Years Plan 2027 -2031 That Council: 1. Endorse the draft Wodonga Municipal Early Years Plan 2027-2031 for public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days; and 2. Receives a...
- 9.6 2C1C Regional Priority Statement
- 9.7 Parks and Gardens Service Review
- 9.8 Planning and Development Service Review
- 15.0 Closure of meeting
- 17 Close of meeting That the ordinary meeting of the Council be resumed.
- 17 Close of meeting That the recommendations of the closed meeting of the Council be adopted.
- 2 Apologies, leave of absence, and attendance by electronic means That Cr Cowan be granted leave of absence for the period from August 25 to September 27, 2026.
- 2 Apologies, leave of absence, and attendance by electronic means That Cr Quilty be granted leave of absence for the period from September 5 to September 22, 2026.
- 5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
- 9.1 Youth Strategy 2026-2031
- 9.2 Park Name - Glencroft Park
- 9.3 Leasing and Licensing Policy That Council defer the decision on the Leasing and Licensing Policy, pending a councillor workshop to look at other alternative approaches.
- 9.4 Place Names Advisory Committee - member appointment
- 9.6 Charitable Purposes Policy
- 15.0 Closure of meeting
- 17 Close of meeting That the ordinary meeting of the Council be resumed.
- 17 Close of meeting That Council adjourn the meeting to 7pm on Thursday, August 27, 2026, the time being 8.31pm.
- 5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
- 8.1 National General Assembly - Canberra
- 9.1 La Maison - Long Term Lease
Showing the 40 most recent of 301. Every councillor’s recorded votes
Voted against 38
- 9.1 Wodonga Golf Course Redevelopment - pre application submission That Council: 1. Notes that a proposal for redevelopment of the Wodonga Golf Course has been accepted by the Victorian State government under the 'Unlocking...
- 9.2 Annual Report 2025-2026 That the motion be put.
- 9.2 Annual Report 2025-2026 That Council receive and note the Annual Report 2025-2026, including the audited financial statements and performance statement for the year ended 30 June 2026.
- 9.5 Planning Scheme Review 2026
- 9.5 Municipal Early Years Plan 2027 -2031 That Council defer consideration of the draft Wodonga Municipal Early Years Plan 2027-2031 to a Councillor Briefing.
- 9.3 Leasing and Licensing Policy That the draft Leasing and Licensing Policy be abandoned and a completely new approach to the utilisation of council’s facilities be investigated.
- 9.1 Anzac Parade - pedestrian crossing That Council: 1. note the findings of the technical assessment for a signalised pedestrian crossing on Anzac Parade, about 45 metres northwest of Silky Oak...
- 9.6 Petitions: lower speed limits and permanent pedestrian crossing
- 9.11 Wodonga Sustainability Advisory Committee - appointment of committee members
- 17 Close of meeting That the recommendations of the closed meeting of the council be adopted.
- 9.0 Finance and Budget Delegated Committee - minutes of meetings
- 9.1 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy That the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy, as attached, be rejected, and all previous DEI policies be rescinded.
- 9.6 Planning application 173/2024 - 6-8 Denvers Street, Baranduda - buildings and works to construct nine dwellings
- 15.0 Closure of meeting
- 9.2 Risk Management Policy - for public exhibition
- 9.3 Complaint Handling Policy - for public exhibition That the motion be put.
- 9.3 Complaint Handling Policy - for public exhibition That: 1. The draft Complaint Handling Policy, as attached, be endorsed for public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days; 2. If submissions are...
- 9.7 Leneva Valley Estate - proposed School Zone
- 9.9 Planning Application 173/2024 - 6-8 Denvers Street, Baranduda That the Council issue a Notice of Decision to grant a planning permit for the development of nine dwellings at 6-8 Denvers Street, Baranduda, subject to...
- 8.1 Petition - Safer Cyclist and Pedestrian Paths between Wodonga and Baranduda That Council: 1. Accepts the Petition and notes the contents thereof; 2. Supports the provision of a 3m wide gravel shared path between Baranduda and...
- 8.2 Petition - Huon Hill Hotel electronic gaming machines
- 10.2 Place Names Advisory Committee - options for consideration That: 1. The Council adopts the Place Names Advisory Committee Charter as per Attachment 3 to this report, amended to remove any payment of fees to the...
- 9.2 Funding for external advocate for the Regional Health Alliance New Site, New Hospital joint campaign That Council provide funds to the amount of $17,852 to secure health system expert and legal support in the preparation of a solutions-based advocacy...
- 9.7 Albury Wodonga Integrated Transport Strategy - draft for public exhibition That Council adjourn the matter to a workshop of councillors to consider the future of the Transport Planning Strategy.
- 9.11 Huon Hill - Planning Permit Application 35/2025 - 48 Reid Street, Wodonga That Council issue a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit, subject to conditions at Attachment 4.
- 9.11 Determination of Planning Permit Application PP156/2024 - 4 Beatty Court, Baranduda
- 9.8 Public exhibition of draft Domestic Animal Management Plan That: 1. Council endorses the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2030 for public exhibition for a period of 21 days in accordance with the Community...
- 9.4 Proposed Road Names - Avalon Park Estate - Stage 6
- 9.3 VGCCC Application - Huon Hill Club Ltd (trading as Club Wodonga) for approval of premises for gaming at 48 Reid Street Wodonga That council note the findings from the assessment of the proposal but not make a submission to the VGCCC.
- 9.4 Application for Community Sponsorship and Donation Program - The Man Walk
- 9.1 June Council Meeting That the ordinary Council meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025, commence at 11.30am, and notice be provided to the public.
- 9.1 June Council Meeting That the Mayor and Deputy Mayor be approved to attend the ordinary Council meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025 by electronic means.
- 9.4 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 6.39pm.
- 9.4 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government That the Mayor, Cr Gobel and the Deputy Mayor, Cr Cowan represent Wodonga Council at the 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government, incorporating...
- 9.2 Wodonga 2050 Community Vision 1. Council considers the community feedback received during the public exhibition of the Draft Wodonga 2050 Community Vision. 2. That the Wodonga 2050...
- 9.2 Wodonga 2050 Community Vision 1. Council considers the community feedback received during the public exhibition of the Draft Wodonga 2050 Community Vision. 2. Council adopts as equal...
- 9.1 29 McGaffins Road - West Wodonga That the Council issue a Notice of Decision to grant a planning permit for a two-lot subdivision at 29 McGaffins Road, West Wodonga, subject to the...
- 9.3 Wodonga 2050 Community Vision That the Council places the Wodonga 2050 Community Vision, developed by the 2024 Community Deliberative Panel, out for public exhibition for a minimum of 28...
Motions moved 75
- 14 Urgent business
- 14.1 Supporting Community Safety, Respect & Democratic Participation
- 9.3 Economic Development Strategy Public Consultation
- 5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
- 9.3 Additional Finance and Budget Delegated Committee Meeting – October 2026
- 9.5 Municipal Early Years Plan 2027 -2031
- 9.6 2C1C Regional Priority Statement
- 9.7 Parks and Gardens Service Review
- 17 Close of meeting
- 17 Close of meeting
- 9.3 Leasing and Licensing Policy
- 9.2 Live Streaming, Recording and Publishing of Meetings Policy
- 9.1 Anzac Parade - pedestrian crossing
- 9.1 Anzac Parade - pedestrian crossing
- 9.2 Proposed telecommunications facility at Barnawartha North
- 9.3 Long term lease arrangement - Gateway Village
- 9.3 Proposed sale of land at LOGIC to AusNet Electricity Services Pty Ltd
- 9.4 Kerribana Primary School – School Zone Speed Limits Reconsideration of Council Resolution
- 14 Urgent business
- 14.1 Unlocking Strategic Sites Program - Wodonga Golf Course
- 9.2 Proposed Road Names - Meridian Stages 3-6
- 9.3 Proposed Telecommunications Facility at Barnawartha North
- 15.0 Closure of meeting
- 9.1 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
- 9.1 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
- 9.2 Property Divestment and Acquisition Policy review
- 9.8 2C1C Partnership Agreement
- 9.1 Advocacy Plan
- 9.3 Complaint Handling Policy - for public exhibition
- 9.5 Disability Action Plan 2026- 2030 - for adoption
- 9.9 Planning Application 173/2024 - 6-8 Denvers Street, Baranduda
- 9.9 Planning Application 173/2024 - 6-8 Denvers Street, Baranduda
- 9.9 Planning Application 173/2024 - 6-8 Denvers Street, Baranduda
- 9.9 Planning Application 173/2024 - 6-8 Denvers Street, Baranduda
- 9.10 Request to amend Section 173 Agreement AJ775622P
- 10.6 Community Funding Request Policy and Program - review
- 10.8 Wodonga Heritage Implementation Study
- 17 Close of meeting
- 9.2 Funding for external advocate for the Regional Health Alliance New Site, New Hospital joint campaign
- 9.4 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy - draft for exhibition
Showing the 40 most recent of 75.
Motions seconded 67
- 5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
- 9.1 Wodonga Golf Course Redevelopment - pre application submission
- 9.2 Performance Statement for the year ended 30 June 2026
- 9.1 Youth Strategy 2026-2031
- 15.0 Closure of meeting
- 9.3 New CCTV at Miniature Railway (Lake Hume Model Engineers)
- 10.1 Audit and Risk Committee Meeting Minutes - 12 March 2026
- 9.1 Wodonga Gold Cup – application to extend alternate Public Holiday (2027– 2031)
- 9.2 Proposed land sale of Lot 2 PS919831G - termination of the contract of sale
- 9.9 CCTV Policy
- 9.10 Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2030
- 7.2 Petition - request for a permanent pedestrian crossing with lights at the southern end of Beechworth Road
- 9.4 Wodonga Creek activation - community consultation outcome
- 10.1 Victorian Electoral Commission report for the 2025 Lake Hume Ward by- election
- 17 Close of meeting
- 17 Close of meeting
- 9.2 Property Divestment and Acquisition Policy review
- 9.2 Property Divestment and Acquisition Policy review
- 9.2 Property Divestment and Acquisition Policy review
- 9.3 CCTV Policy Review
- 9.5 Planning application 158/2025 - 4 Plenty Court, West Wodonga - buildings and works for a rooming house
- 15.0 Closure of meeting
- 9.4 Domestic Animal Management Plan - for public exhibition
- 9.8 Wodonga Creek Activation - community consultation
- 8.1 Petition - Safer Cyclist and Pedestrian Paths between Wodonga and Baranduda
- 10.1 2026 Council meeting dates
- 10.2 Place Names Advisory Committee - options for consideration
- 10.4 Procurement Policy - draft for exhibition
- 10.4 Procurement Policy - draft for exhibition
- 10.10 Proposed road names - Wattle Rise Estate
- 11.1 FBDC Minutes and September Quarterly Budget Report
- 5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
- 9.3 Asset Plan 2025
- 9.6 Disability Action Plan 2026- 2030 - draft for exhibition
- 9.7 Albury Wodonga Integrated Transport Strategy - draft for public exhibition
- 9.7 Albury Wodonga Integrated Transport Strategy - draft for public exhibition
- 9.2 2C1C Partnership Agreement
- 9.5 Community Funding Request Program review
- 9.7 VGCCC application - Huon Hill Club Ltd - gaming premises at 48 Reid Street, Wodonga
- 9.7 VGCCC application - Huon Hill Club Ltd - gaming premises at 48 Reid Street, Wodonga
Showing the 40 most recent of 67.
Declared interests 8
- 9.5 Audit and Risk Committee - member appointments
- 9.5 Audit and Risk Committee - member appointments
- 15.3 Appointment of Audit and Risk Committee Independent Member and Chair
- 15.2 Proposed land sale - 26 Stanley Street (part only)
- 9.3 Request for Councillor Professional Development Training
- 9.3 Request for Councillor Professional Development Training
- 15.2 Proposed purchase of 26 Stanley Street - consideration of offers
- 15.3 41-43 Elgin Boulevard - requested further amendments to the section 173 agreement
These are the divisions the minutes recorded by name. Most motions carry no named division, so this is not a complete voting history.
A councillor not named in a division is not recorded as abstaining, absent or opposed. The minutes simply do not say.
Meetings counted here are meetings in which this councillor is named at all — in attendance, in a motion, in a vote or in a declaration.