Council Record
Recorded votes
Every motion where the minutes record how each councillor voted. Council minutes call this a division.
Showing 251–300 of 815 recorded votes.
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9.4 Councillor Interaction with Developers, Lobbyists and Submitters Policy
Carried, 6–0
That the Councillor Interaction with Developers, Lobbyists and Submitters Policy, as attached, be adopted.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
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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9.5 Public Art Policy 2025
Carried, 4–2
That: 1. Council considers the community feedback received during the public exhibition period of the Draft Public Art Policy; and 2. The Public Art Policy 2025 as attached, be adopted.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Olga Quilty
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9.6 Planning Permit 90/2024 - Whenby Grange Stage 11 Subdivision
Carried, 6–0
That the Council grant a planning permit to subdivide the land into multiple lots in the General Residential Zone at Castle Creek Road, Wodonga (Stage 11 Whenby Grange Estate), subject to the conditions set out in attachment 3.
Moved Cr Libby Hall, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
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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9.7 Planning Permit 175/2024 - 73 and 75 Charles Street, Wodonga - Six dwellings and Six Lot Subdivision
Carried, 6–0
That the Council issues a Notice of Decision to grant a planning permit for the construction of six dwellings and a six-lot subdivision at 73 and 75 Charles Street, Wodonga, subject to the conditions set out in attachment 3.
Moved Cr Cassie Aldridge, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
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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10.1 Victorian Electoral Commission Report for the 2024 Wodonga City Council Elections
Carried, 6–0
That the 2024 Wodonga City Council Election Report, as attached, be received and noted.
Moved Cr Hannah Seymour, 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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15.0 Closure of meeting
Carried, 6–0
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 Libby Hall
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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17 Close of meeting
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 6–0
That the ordinary meeting of the council be resumed.
Moved Cr Hannah Seymour, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 6–0
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 Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against none recorded
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9.1 Council Plan 2025-2029 and Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025-2029
Carried, 5–2
That the: 1. Council Plan 2025–2029, as attached, be adopted; and 2. Draft Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2025–2029, as attached, be adopted.
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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9.2 Budget 2025–26, including a declaration of differential rates, levies, fees, and charges, Financial Plan 2025–2035 and Revenue and Rating Plan 2025– 2029
Carried, 5–2
That Council: 1. Adopt the Revenue and Rating Plan 2025–2029; 2. Adopt the Budget 2025–26 and explicitly declare the differential rates, levies, and fees and charges as set out in the document; 3. Adopt the Financial Plan 2025–2035; and 4. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to advertise the adoption of these documents.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
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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9.3 VGCCC Application - Huon Hill Club Ltd (trading as Club Wodonga) for approval of premises for gaming at 48 Reid Street Wodonga
Motion 2 of 5 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 5.48pm.
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 5 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be resumed, the time being 5.58pm.
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, 3–3
That council note the findings from the assessment of the proposal but not make a submission to the VGCCC.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Hannah Seymour
Motion 5 of 5 Carried, 3–3
That council: 1. Make a submission to the VGCCC objecting to the application submitted by Huon Hill Club Ltd (trading as Club Wodonga) for approval of premises for gaming with 75 Electronic Gaming Machines at 48 Reid Street, Wodonga as per the attachment. 2. Does not secure representation for the council at the...
Moved Cr Hannah Seymour, seconded Cr Cassie Aldridge
For Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
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9.4 Application for Community Sponsorship and Donation Program - The Man Walk
Carried, 4–3
That the council approves a donation to the amount of $900 through the Community Sponsorship and Donations program in the 2024-25 financial year.
Moved Cr Josh Knight, seconded Cr Libby Hall
For Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Olga Quilty
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14 Urgent business
Motion 1 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That an item of urgent business - Emergency Services Volunteer Fund levy - be considered by council.
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
Motion 2 of 2 Carried, 7–0
That Council: 1. Authorises the Mayor to write to the State Government expressing Council’s opposition to the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) and Council’s collection of the Levy. 2. Includes a message with the rates notices clearly indicating that the ESVF is a State Government levy that is being...
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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5 Confirmation of minutes from previous meeting
Carried, 7–0
That the minutes for the Ordinary Council meeting held on April 28, 2025, as attached, be received and confirmed as an accurate record.
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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9.1 June Council Meeting
Motion 1 of 7 Lost, 0–7
That the ordinary Council meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025, commence at 11.30am, and notice be provided to the public.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For none recorded
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty, Cr Hannah Seymour
Motion 2 of 7 Lost, 2–5
That the ordinary Council meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025, commence at 9.30am, and notice be provided to the public.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Olga Quilty
Motion 4 of 7 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be suspended for the purposes of open debate, the time being 6.24pm.
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 5 of 7 Carried, 7–0
That standing orders be resumed, the time being 6.28pm.
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 6 of 7 Lost, 1–6
That the Mayor and Deputy Mayor be approved to attend the ordinary Council meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025 by electronic means.
Moved Cr Olga Quilty, seconded Cr Josh Knight
For Cr Olga Quilty
Against Cr Cassie Aldridge, Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Libby Hall, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Hannah Seymour
Motion 7 of 7 Carried, 7–0
That the ordinary Council meeting scheduled for June 23, 2025, commence at 5.00pm, and notice be provided to the public.
Moved Cr Hannah Seymour, 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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9.2 Public Art Policy 2025
Carried, 7–0
That: 1. The draft Public Art Policy 2025 be endorsed for public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days; and 2. A report be presented to a future Council meeting providing feedback received during the public exhibition and consideration of the draft Public Art Policy 2025 for adoption.
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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9.3 Volunteer Policy
Carried, 7–0
That the Volunteer Policy, as attached, be revoked.
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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9.4 Business Wodonga: Funding Partnership
Carried, 4–2
That an urgent meeting be arranged before the next council meeting, between the leadership team of Business Wodonga and Wodonga Council to discuss possible mutually beneficial options for the ongoing security of Business Wodonga.
Moved Cr Michelle Cowan, seconded Cr Hannah Seymour
For Cr Michelle Cowan, Cr Michael Gobel, Cr Josh Knight, Cr Hannah Seymour
Against Cr Libby Hall, Cr Olga Quilty
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9.5 Neighbourhood Character Strategy Draft - community consultation
Carried, 7–0
That: 1. The draft Wodonga Neighbourhood Character Strategy be placed on public exhibition for a period of at least 21 days; and 2. A report be presented to a future Council meeting following the conclusion of the exhibition period detailing the community feedback, any proposed changes to the documents and seeking...
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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10.1 Finance and Budget Delegated Committee minutes
Carried, 7–0
That: 1. The minutes of the Finance and Budget Delegated Committee meeting of April 22, 2025 be received and noted; 2. The minutes of the Finance and Budget Delegated Committee meeting of May 19, 2025 be received and noted; and 3. The March 2025 Quarterly Budget Report be endorsed.
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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10.2 Local Government Performance Reporting (LGPRF) for the half year ended 31 December 2024
Carried, 7–0
Council note the Local Government Performance Reporting (LGPRF) for the half year ended 31 December 2024.
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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12.1 Membership of the CEO Employment and Remuneration Advisory Committee
Carried, 4–3
That Cr Michelle Cowan be added to the CEO Employment and Remuneration Advisory Committee.
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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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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