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Every motion where the minutes record how each councillor voted. Council minutes call this a division.
Showing 251–300 of 784 recorded votes.
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15.0 Closure of meeting
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 Hannah Seymour, seconded Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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17 Close of meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the ordinary meeting of the council be resumed.
Moved Cr Hannah Seymour, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
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 Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
Carried, 7–0
That the minutes for the Ordinary Council meeting held on March 24, 2025, as attached, be received and confirmed as an accurate record.
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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8.1 Municipal Association of Victoria Convention of Councillors 2025
Carried, 7–0
That Deputy Mayor, Cr Michelle Cowan’s delegates report on attendance at the Municipal Association of Victoria Convention of Councillors 2025 be received and noted.
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.1 Draft Council Plan 2025-2029 and Draft Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025-2029
Carried, 7–0
That the Draft Council Plan 2025–2029, as attached, and the Draft Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025–2029, as attached, be placed on public exhibition for at least 21 days, in accordance with the Community Engagement Policy, and a report on the public consultation be submitted to a future council meeting.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.2 Councillor Professional Development Policy
Carried, 7–0
That the Councillor Professional Development Policy, as attached, be adopted.
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.3 Fraud and Corruption Prevention and Management Policy
Carried, 7–0
That the Fraud and Corruption Prevention and Management Policy, as attached, be placed on public exhibition for at least 21 days, in accordance with the Community Engagement Policy, and a report on the public consultation be submitted to a future council meeting.
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.4 Sale of Land at LOGIC - Formula Forage
Carried, 7–0
That having complied with its obligations under Section 114 of the Local Government Act, 2020 and having considered the single submission received following the public notice process, the Council authorises the Chief Executive Office to do all things necessary to give full effect to the land sales as set out in the...
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.5 Road Management Plan 2025-2029: endorsement for exhibition
Carried, 7–0
That the Draft Road Management Plan 2025-2029, as attached, be placed on public exhibition for at least 21 days, in accordance with the Community Engagement Policy, and a report on the public consultation be submitted to a future Council meeting.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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14 Urgent business
Carried, 5–2
That an item of urgent business, ‘Rate increase and draft 2025/26 budget’, be considered, and be included in the agenda as item 14.1.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Olga Quilty
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14.1 Rate cap and draft 2025/2026 budget
Carried, 5–2
That the Chief Executive Officer prepare the draft 2025/26 Budget to be presented at the Finance and Budget Delegated Committee on May 19, 2025 for endorsement for public exhibition and feedback, in accordance with the Rate Cap of 3.00 percent.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Olga Quilty
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15.0 Closure of meeting
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 Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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17 Close of meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the ordinary meeting of the council be resumed.
Moved Cr Hannah Seymour, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the recommendations of the closed meeting of the council be adopted.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
Carried, 7–0
That the minutes for the Ordinary Council meeting held on February 24, 2025, as attached, be received and confirmed as an accurate record.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.1 Wodonga 2050 Community Vision
Motion 2 of 4 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 6.06pm.
Moved Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 3 of 4 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be resumed, the time being 6.22pm.
Moved Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 4 of 4 Carried, 4–3
That following the Council resolution at the meeting on 24 February 2025 regarding the 2050 Wodonga Community Vision, that Council clarifies the adoption as follows: 1. That the Wodonga 2050 Community Vision, as attached, be adopted. 2. That the Wodonga 2050 Community Vision feedback reports for stages 2 to 5, as...
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
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9.2 Councillor Interaction with Developers, Lobbyists and Submitters Policy
Carried, 7–0
That the draft Councillor Interaction with Developers, Lobbyists and Submitters Policy, as attached, be placed on public exhibition for at least 21 days, in accordance with Council’s Community Engagement Policy, and a report on the public consultation be submitted to a future council meeting.
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.3 Review of the instruments of delegation
Carried, 7–0
1. In the exercise of the power conferred by s 11(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act), Council resolves: 1.1 There be delegated to the person holding the position, or acting in or performing the duties, of Chief Executive Officer the powers, duties and functions set out in the attached S5 Instrument of...
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.4 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government
Motion 2 of 4 Carried, 4–3
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 6.39pm.
Moved Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Hannah Seymour
Motion 3 of 4 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be resumed, the time being 6.40pm.
Moved Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 4 of 4 Carried, 4–3
That the Mayor, Cr Gobel and the Deputy Mayor, Cr Cowan represent Wodonga Council at the 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government, incorporating the Regional Cooperation and Development Forum, to be held in Canberra from June 24 to June 27, 2025, with costs covered by Council in accordance with the...
Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Hannah Seymour
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9.5 Motion to the 2025 National General Assembly of Local Government
Motion 2 of 4 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 6.46pm.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 3 of 4 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be resumed, the time being 6.49pm.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 4 of 4 Carried, 7–0
1. That the Council submit the following motion for consideration at the National General Assembly of Local Government: a) This National General Assembly calls on the Australian Government to make dedicated funding available to the states for regional hospital infrastructure through a National Hospital...
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.6 Invest Albury Wodonga and Live Albury Wodonga
Motion 2 of 4 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 6.59pm.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 3 of 4 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be resumed, the time being 7.00pm.
Moved Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 4 of 4 Carried, 7–0
That Council: 1. Approve the attached document amended to form a one-year IAW Partnership Agreement with AlburyCity, and that the CEO be authorised to sign; 2. Continue the existing budget allocation of $25,000 excluding GST to Invest Albury Wodonga for FY 2025-2026 and report back to Council on achievements and...
Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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15.0 Closure of meeting
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 Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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17 Close of meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the ordinary meeting of the council be resumed.
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
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 Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the minutes for the Ordinary Council meeting held on December 16, 2025, as attached, be received and confirmed as an accurate record.
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That the minutes for the Special Council meeting held on February 12, 2025, as attached, be received and confirmed as an accurate record.
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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7.1 Request for Pedestrian Crossing
Carried, 7–0
That: 1. The petition be referred to the Chief Executive Officer for report to a future Council meeting as a part of a report on the 2025/2026 draft Budget; 2. Council considers an allocation of $50,000 in the draft 2025/2026 Budget to undertake the necessary investigative work and risk and safety assessments to...
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.1 MAV Motions for the 2025 State Council
Carried, 7–0
That the Council submit the following motions for consideration at the MAV State Council meeting on 16 May 2025: 1. In Relation to Rooming Houses: “That the Municipal Association of Victoria advocate for the changes to state legislation to require planning consent for rooming houses within 200 metres of another...
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.2 Wodonga 2050 Community Vision
Motion 2 of 5 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open discussion of the item, the time being 6.22pm.
Moved Cr Olga Quilty
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 3 of 5 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be resumed, the time being 7.01pm.
Moved Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 4 of 5 Lost, 3–4
1. Council considers the community feedback received during the public exhibition of the Draft Wodonga 2050 Community Vision. 2. That the Wodonga 2050 Community Vision feedback and submissions received and referenced in Attachment 9.2.2 be used to inform the development of a new Wodonga Community Vision 2050 Plan...
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Hannah Seymour
Motion 5 of 5 Carried, 6–1
1. Council considers the community feedback received during the public exhibition of the Draft Wodonga 2050 Community Vision. 2. Council adopts as equal components of the Wodonga 2050 Community Vision all community feedback collected during Wodonga 2050 Community Vision engagement process, as reflected or...
Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Michelle Cowan
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9.3 Request for Councillor Professional Development Training
Carried, 6–0
That Cr Cowan represent Wodonga Council at the 2025 Victorian Convention of Councillors, hosted by the Municipal Association of Victoria, with costs covered by Council in accordance with the Council Expenses Policy – Councillors.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.4 Tourism Partnership Agreement with AlburyCity 2025-2029
Carried, 7–0
It is recommended that the Tourism Partnership Agreement with AlburyCity be approved for a four-year extension for 2025/2026-2029/2030, to the value of $220,000 excluding GST in Year One and CPI percentage increase annually for the remaining three years of the agreement.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.5 Finance and Budget Delegated Committees - Minutes of Meeting
Carried, 7–0
That: 1. The minutes of the Finance and Budget Delegated Committee (FBDC) meeting held on Monday, January 20, 2025 be received and noted; 2. The minutes of the FBDC meeting held on Monday, February 17, 2025 be received and noted; and 3. The December 2024 Quarterly Budget Report, as attached, be endorsed and Council...
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.6 Mayoral Robe and Chain Policy
Carried, 7–0
That the Mayoral Robe and Chain Policy, attachment 9.6.1, be adopted.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.7 Councillor Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy
Carried, 6–1
That the Councillor Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Policy, attachment 9.7.1, be adopted, with an amendment that the value of a token gift be raised from $30 to $50.
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Michelle Cowan
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Josh Knight
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9.8 Councillor Professional Development Policy
Carried, 4–3
That the Councillor Professional Development Policy, attachment 9.8.1, be placed on public exhibition for at least 21 days, and a report on the public consultation be submitted to a future council meeting.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
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9.9 Privacy Policy
Carried, 7–0
That the Privacy Policy be deferred, pending a review of the privacy provisions relating to community and stakeholder submissions during consultation, and a report be provided to a future Council meeting.
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.10 Internal Resolution Procedure
Carried, 7–0
That the Internal Resolution Procedure, attachment 9.10.2, be adopted.
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 Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.11 Proposed road names - Castle Creek Estate
Carried, 7–0
That the meeting be adjourned due to technical issues preventing Cr Quilty from attending online, the time being 8.04pm.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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