Ward Wrap Up
Well here’s this week’s episode of Ward Wrap Up.
Tuesday 12th was our
Council Meeting; again we had a full house! Agenda Items such as
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The
Healesville Saw Mill Site Redevelopment. Motion to deny application (Unanimous).
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Mooroolbark
– Building of 10 dwellings – Approved.
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Amendment
request to Clarify Provision Relating to the Emerald Tourist Railway Board
(Puffing Billy). Some questions needed answering and an amendment to the motion
was carried.
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Questions and
Submissions from the Public.
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Councillor
Motions - Motion to Rescind a Resolution and Adopt an Alternative Motion.
Ethical Paper Pledge – Again the motion was lost 5 to 4.
Saturday 16th was our planning and budget day which a lot of
options were discussed, the Council officers will be reporting back over the next
few weeks to give all of us some options regarding our budget spending. We also
discussed the survey results and the main theme it seemed was “back to basics”
so that has well and truly been heard.
Sunday 17th I headed off to Baynes Park Monbulk to catch up
with the volunteers of Landcare. They are doing a great job around the park getting rid of the weed problem. Great work
guys!
On Monday 18th we had the great pleasure of hosting the
Collingwood Football team at a small civic reception at Lillydale Lake.
Councillors MCarthy, MCallister, and Childs were also there to welcome the
team. Later that evening we headed to Rochford Wineries for the Collingwood
dinner fundraiser (for Healesville Football Club) was a great turn out and I’m
sure there were a few bucks raised on the night.
Tuesday 19th was our forum meeting; we had a visit from CFA
to talk about the Bushfire Management Overlay, and also a representative from
VGV to talk about property valuations.
Wednesday 20th I was looking forward to my first Agribusiness
meeting but I had to head into the Alfred Hospital and it was a nightmare on
the roads getting home! Sorry guys will catch you at the next one!
Thursday 20th – I headed into the VLGA’s offices to attend
the “Being Deputy Mayor” workshop, was great to network with other councillor
in the role and get many different points of views.
Sunday 24th – Was disappointed I missed out on the Billy Cart
Races in Upwey, I headed down round 3pm and it was all finished, bugger! Oh
well, I’ll definitely get there next year! Looked like a great day!
As you can see, I have a new blog design, thanks to the guys in IT
helping me out, I have added a survey on the page, would like to hear from you,
it’s just a one tick survey (Poll). Also I have added when I’m next at the
Monbulk Living and Learning Centre, this will be a time where you can come and
have a chat with me and see if I can help out in anyway.
See you all again soon, keep an eye out on my blog for updates!
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