Recorded votes — Council Record

9.4 Wodonga Creek activation - community consultation outcome

2026-03-23 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 7–0

1. That Council endorse the incorporation of minor officer‑recommended refinements arising from community engagement into the detailed design of the Wodonga Creek Activation Project and proceed to tender. 2. That Council endorse the commencement of investigations and targeted stakeholder engagement into a potential...

Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

9.5 MAV Motions for the 2026 State Council

2026-03-23 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 7–0

That Council: 1. Submit the following motion for consideration at the MAV State Council meeting in May 2026: That the Municipal Association of Victoria advocate to the Victorian Government for the establishment of a dedicated, multi-year Road Renewal Program to address the renewal backlog across the State-managed...

Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

10.1 Victorian Electoral Commission report for the 2025 Lake Hume Ward by- election

2026-03-23 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 7–0

That the Victorian Electoral Commission 2025 Lake Hume By-election Report is received and noted.

Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

14 Urgent business

2026-03-23 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 7–0

That an item of urgent business – ‘Infrastructure to support child safety at the Kerribana Primary School’ - be included in the agenda as item 14.1.

Moved Cr Josh Knight

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

14.1 Infrastructure to support child safety at the Kerribana Primary School

2026-03-23 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 7–0

That Council request a report to the April Council meeting addressing the collaboration between State Government, the developer and Council about establishment of infrastructure that caters appropriately for child safety at the Kerribana Primary School when approaching and crossing the road.

Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Ron Mildren

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

15.0 Closure of meeting

2026-03-23 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 7–0

That the meeting be closed to members of the public in order to consider matters pursuant to section 3(1) of the Local Government Act 2020, and that the meeting be adjourned for two minutes to allow the public to leave the Chamber.

Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

17 Close of meeting

2026-03-23 · meeting · 2 recorded votes

Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0

That the ordinary meeting of the council be resumed.

Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0

That the recommendations of the closed meeting of the council be adopted.

Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting

2026-02-23 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 7–0

That the minutes for the Ordinary Council meeting held on Monday, December 15, 2025, as attached, be received and confirmed as an accurate record.

Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

9.0 Finance and Budget Delegated Committee - minutes of meetings

2026-02-23 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 5–2

That Council: 1. Receive and note the minutes of the Finance and Budget Delegated Committee (FBDC) meeting held on Monday, February 16, 2025; and 2. Endorse the December 2025 Quarterly Budget Report and note the Chief Executive Officer’s Statement that a Revised Budget for the purposes of s.95 of the Local...

Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Josh Knight

For Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan

9.1 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy

2026-02-23 · meeting · 4 recorded votes

Motion 2 of 5 Lost, 3–4

1. That the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy, as attached, be adopted; and 2. That Council review: a. The Terms of Reference of the Wodonga Access Group (as an informal advisory network); and b. The Committees Policy and Charters applicable to formal Committees of Council, with the aim of ensuring a clear,...

Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel

Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Motion 3 of 5 Carried, 5–2

That the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy, as attached, be rejected, and all previous DEI policies be rescinded. ADJOURNMENT Cr Josh Knight / Cr Michelle Cowan That the meeting be adjourned for five minutes to allow the Mayor to seek advice on governance matters, the time being 6.36pm.

Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Libby Hall

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty

Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Ron Mildren

Motion 4 of 5 Lost, 3–4

That the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy, as attached, be rejected, and all previous DEI policies be rescinded.

Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Libby Hall

For Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren

Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Olga Quilty

Motion 5 of 5 Carried, 4–3

That the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy, as attached, be adopted.

Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Olga Quilty

Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren

9.2 Property Divestment and Acquisition Policy review

2026-02-23 · meeting · 3 recorded votes

Motion 1 of 4 Lost, 2–5

That: 1. The draft Property Divestment and Acquisition Policy, as attached, be endorsed for public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days with the CEO authorised to amend the draft policy prior to exhibition to include wording to the effect that a public interest test that satisfies the Council that the...

Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Josh Knight

For Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Josh Knight

Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Motion 3 of 4 Carried, 5–2

That the motion be put.

Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight

Against Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Motion 4 of 4 Carried, 4–3

That: 1. The draft Property Divestment and Acquisition Policy, as attached, be endorsed for public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days; 2. If submissions are received proposing amendments to the draft Policy, a report be presented to a Council meeting following the conclusion of the exhibition period...

Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight

Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

9.3 CCTV Policy Review

2026-02-23 · meeting · 2 recorded votes

Motion 1 of 2 Lost, 3–4

That: 1. The draft CCTV Policy, as attached, be endorsed for public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days; 2. If submissions are received proposing amendments to the draft Policy, a report be presented to Council following the conclusion of the exhibition period detailing the community’s feedback, any...

Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel

Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 6–1

That: 1. The draft CCTV Policy, as attached, be endorsed for public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days, with the CEO authorised to amend the draft policy to require that the installation of any additional CCTV assets be approved by Council; 2. If submissions are received proposing amendments to the draft...

Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Libby Hall

For Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against Cr Cassie Aldridge

9.4 Proposed road names - Avalon Park Stage 6

2026-02-23 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 7–0

1. That the Council endorses the following proposed names for the new residential subdivision at Avalon Park: • Everlasting • Hyacinth • Thatch 2. This resolution be forwarded to the Registrar of Geographic Names for approval and to undertake the gazettal procedure.

Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

9.5 Planning application 158/2025 - 4 Plenty Court, West Wodonga - buildings and works for a rooming house

2026-02-23 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 7–0

That the Council issues a Notice of Decision to grant a planning permit for buildings and works in the Design and Development Overlay (DDO1) at 4 Plenty Court, West Wodonga, subject to the conditions set out in Attachment 4.

Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

9.6 Planning application 173/2024 - 6-8 Denvers Street, Baranduda - buildings and works to construct nine dwellings

2026-02-23 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 6–1

That the Council issue a Notice of Decision to refuse a planning permit for the development of nine dwellings at 6-8 Denvers Street, Baranduda, for the following reasons: a. The proposal does not adequately respond to the intent and objectives of the Glenwood Home Design Guidelines as required by Section 173...

Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Libby Hall

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against Cr Michelle Cowan

9.7 Request to amend s.173 Agreement AJ775622P at Lot 1 on PS 645684, Kinchington Road, Leneva

2026-02-23 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 7–0

That Council authorise the CEO’s request to withdraw this item to provide further advice to Councillors and for the report to be placed before Council when Councillors have had the opportunity to see the advice at a Councillor Briefing.

Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Josh Knight

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

9.8 2C1C Partnership Agreement

2026-02-23 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 4–3

That: 1. The Two Cities One Community Partnership Agreement, as attached, be approved; and 2. The Mayor be authorised to sign on behalf of Wodonga Council.

Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight

Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

15.0 Closure of meeting

2026-02-23 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 5–2

That the meeting be closed to members of the public in order to consider matters pursuant to section 3(1) of the Local Government Act 2020, and that the meeting be adjourned for five minutes to allow the public to leave the Chamber.

Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan

For Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan

15.3 Gateway Island: Wodonga Quarry

2026-02-23 · meeting · 2 recorded votes

Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0

That the ordinary meeting of the council be resumed.

Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0

That the recommendations of the closed meeting of the council be adopted.

Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Olga Quilty

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting

2025-12-15 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 7–0

That the minutes for the Ordinary Council meeting held on November 24, 2025, as attached, be received and confirmed as an accurate record.

Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Josh Knight

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

9.1 Advocacy Plan

2025-12-15 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 4–3

That the Advocacy Plan as attached be adopted.

Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Josh Knight

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight

Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

9.2 Risk Management Policy - for public exhibition

2025-12-15 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 5–2

That Council defer endorsement of the revised Draft Risk Management Policy until such time as the policy can be reviewed to: 1. Achieve greater specificity in relation to: a. governance and assurance arrangements, b. clear risk ownership and escalation, c. integration with strategic planning, budgeting and...

Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Libby Hall

For Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan

9.3 Complaint Handling Policy - for public exhibition

2025-12-15 · meeting · 3 recorded votes

Motion 1 of 4 Lost, 3–4

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 received proposing amendments to the draft Policy, a report be presented to Council following the conclusion of the exhibition period detailing the community’s...

Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Olga Quilty

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel

Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Motion 3 of 4 Carried, 6–1

That the motion be put.

Moved Cr Ron Mildren

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against Cr Michelle Cowan

Motion 4 of 4 Carried, 6–1

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 received proposing amendments to the draft Policy, a report be presented to Council following the conclusion of the exhibition period detailing the community’s...

Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Libby Hall

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against Cr Michelle Cowan

9.4 Domestic Animal Management Plan - for public exhibition

2025-12-15 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 4–3

That: 1. The draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026–2030, as attached, be endorsed for public exhibition for a period of at least 28 days; 1. That Staff specifically consult with those who have lodged emails with Councillors following publication of the Draft DAMP in the December 2025 agenda and consider this...

Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight

Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

9.5 Disability Action Plan 2026- 2030 - for adoption

2025-12-15 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 7–0

That the draft Disability Action Plan 2026-2030, as attached, be approved.

Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Josh Knight

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

9.6 Lease with Amplitel - reserve off Wickham Court

2025-12-15 · meeting · 2 recorded votes

Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0

That: 1. Having met its obligations under the Local Government Act, 2020, the Council enters into a lease agreement for a part of Reserve 1 on Plan of Subdivision PS808248 known as Wickham Court with Amplitel Pty Ltd; and 2. The Council authorises the Chief Executive Officer to undertake all necessary...

Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0

That the meeting be adjourned for five minutes, the time being 7.32pm.

Moved Cr Michael Gobel

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

9.7 Leneva Valley Estate - proposed School Zone

2025-12-15 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 5–2

That: 1. Council supports and seeks authorisation from the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) for the implementation of a variable (time/day based) 40km/h school zone speed limit on all local roads abutting the new Leneva Primary School, and undertakes community notification in accordance with Council’s...

Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Olga Quilty

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel

9.8 Wodonga Creek Activation - community consultation

2025-12-15 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 7–0

1. That Council resolves to support and give notice of the proposed draft Wodonga Creek Waterway Activation Detail Design, and undertakes a public engagement process in accordance with Council’s Community Engagement Policy; 2. The 21-day public engagement period shall stipulate that persons may make a submission on...

Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

9.9 Planning Application 173/2024 - 6-8 Denvers Street, Baranduda

2025-12-15 · meeting · 4 recorded votes

Motion 2 of 5 Carried, 7–0

That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 8.29pm.

Moved Cr Michelle Cowan

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

Motion 3 of 5 Carried, 7–0

That standing orders be resumed, the time being 8.40pm.

Moved Cr Michelle Cowan

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

Motion 4 of 5 Lost, 0–7

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 the conditions set out in Attachment 3 to this report.

Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Josh Knight

For none recorded

Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Motion 5 of 5 Carried, 7–0

That the Council defer consideration of this application for the planning permit to the next available Council Meeting and that in the meantime seek further advice on matters discussed in relation to the application.

Moved Cr Ron Mildren, seconded Cr Libby Hall

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

9.10 Request to amend Section 173 Agreement AJ775622P

2025-12-15 · meeting · 1 recorded vote

Carried, 7–0

That Council defer the matter to the next Council meeting following consideration at a councillor briefing.

Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Ron Mildren

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

15.0 Closure of meeting

2025-12-15 · meeting · 2 recorded votes

Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0

That the meeting be extended by 30 minutes in accordance with rule 16 of the Meeting Procedure Rules.

Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded

Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0

That the meeting be closed to members of the public in order to consider matters pursuant to section 3(1) of the Local Government Act 2020, and that the meeting be adjourned for fiveminutes to allow the public to leave the Chamber.

Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall

For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Ron Mildren, Cr Olga Quilty

Against none recorded