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Agenda – Ordinary Meeting of Council 29 June 2016

Ordinary Meeting of Council

Agenda

Date: Wednesday 29 June 2016

Time: 6pm

Venue: Civic Centre (Council Meeting Room)

13 Mair Street, Benalla Members of the Community are welcome to attend the Meeting. A Public Question time is provided at Council Meetings giving members of the public an opportunity to submit questions to Council. (A prepared question may be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer on the day of the Council Meeting or a question without notice may be raised at the meeting. Local Law 1 – Meeting Procedures)

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BENALLA RURAL CITY COUNCIL

Contents 1. Apologies ................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Statement of Commitment ....................................................................................................... 4

3. Confirmation of the Minutes of Previous Meetings ............................................................... 4

4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest .......................................................................................... 5

5. Presentation of Petitions .......................................................................................................... 5

6. Mayor and Councillors’ Report ................................................................................................ 6

7. Presentation of Reports by Councillors ............................................................................... 11

8. Presentation of Reports by Committees .............................................................................. 11

8.1 Planning and Development Committee ............................................................... 11

8.2 Finance and Operations Committee ................................................................... 14

9. Presentation of Reports by Officers ..................................................................................... 15

9.1 2016/17 Budget ................................................................................................... 16

9.2 Council Plan 2013-2017 (2016 Review) .............................................................. 25

9.3 Council Actions Pending ..................................................................................... 30

10. Notices of Motion .................................................................................................................... 31

10.1 2016/3 Funding Assistance – Max’s Heroes ....................................................... 31

11. General Business .................................................................................................................... 32

12. Assemblies of Councillors, Advisory and External Committee Reports .......................... 32

13. Public Question Time ............................................................................................................. 33

14. Authorisation of Signing and Sealing of Documents.......................................................... 33

14.1 Code of Conduct for Councillors ......................................................................... 33

15. Confidential Business ............................................................................................................ 34

16. Presentation of Confidential Reports by Councillors ......................................................... 35

17. Presentation of Confidential Reports by Committees ........................................................ 35

17.1 Planning & Development Committee .................................................................. 35

17.2 Finance and Operations Committee ................................................................... 35

18. Presentation of Confidential Reports by Officers ............................................................... 35

18.1 Devenish Drainage Project - Easements ............................................................ 36

18.2 Confidential Council Actions Pending ................................................................. 40

19. Reopening of Meeting to the Public ...................................................................................... 41

20. Closure of Meeting .................................................................................................................. 41



MEMBERS OF THE GALLERY Your attention is drawn to Section 114 of Council’s Local Law No. 1 – Meeting Procedures. Section 114 Chairman’s Duties and Discretions (1) In addition to other duties and discretions provided in this Local Law, the Chairman

(a) must not accept any motion, question or statement which appears to the Chair to be incorrect, derogatory, defamatory or embarrassing to any Councillor, member of Council staff, ratepayer or member of the public;

(b) may demand the withdrawal of any inappropriate statements or unsubstantiated allegations;

(c) may call on a Councillor to withdraw, and apologise for, any expression used by that Councillor during the meeting which was offensive or disorderly;

(d) must call to order any person who is disruptive or unruly during any meeting; (e) must ensure silence is preserved in the Visitors’ Gallery during any meeting;

and (f) must call to order any member of the public gallery who approaches the

Council/Committee table during the meeting.

(2) A person who does not withdraw an inappropriate statement or unsubstantiated allegation when demanded by the Chairman to do so is guilty of an offence. (Penalty: 1 Penalty Unit)

(3) A Councillor who does not withdraw an expression used during the meeting which

was offensive or disorderly, and who fails or refuses to apologise when twice called on by the Chairman to do so, is guilty of an offence. (Penalty: 1 Penalty Unit)

(4) A person who disrupts a meeting or during a meeting behaves in an unruly manner,

and who fails to come to order when called to order, is guilty of an offence. (Penalty: 1 Penalty Unit).

(5) An Authorised Officer must, if directed to do so by the Chairman, remove from a

meeting any Councillor or other person who has committed an offence under clause 114(2) or (3).

Your cooperation would be appreciated. Tony McIlroy Chief Executive Officer



Agenda Chair Cr Justin King (Mayor) Councillors Cr Barbara Alexander Cr Ellen Crocker Cr Peter Davis Cr Suzy Martin Cr Margaret Richards Cr Andrew Vale In attendance Chief Executive Officer Tony McIlroy General Manager Development and Environment Veronica Schilling General Manager Corporate and Community Robert Barber Manager Finance Cathy Fitzpatrick Manager Infrastructure Bryan Campbell Governance Coordinator Jenny Rintala 1. Apologies 2. Statement of Commitment I declare / that as a Councillor of Benalla Rural City / I will undertake on every occasion / to carry out my duties in the best interests of the community / and that my conduct shall maintain the standards of the Code of Good Governance / so that I may faithfully represent / and uphold the trust placed in the Council by the people of Benalla and District. 3. Confirmation of the Minutes of Previous Meetings Recommendation: That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Wednesday 1 June 2016 and the Special Meeting of Council held on 22 June 2016 be confirmed.



4. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest

Conflict of Interest – requirements of Councillors, special committee members and Council staff

Pursuant to the Local Government Act 1989 a Councillor, member of a special committee or member of Council staff who has a direct or indirect conflict of interest in respect of a matter which is to be or is likely to be considered or discussed must:

– Make a full disclosure of that interest by advising of the class (ie direct or indirect) and nature of the interest immediately before the matter is considered at the meeting or in writing to the Chief Executive Officer prior to the meeting. Where the disclosure is made to the Chief Executive Officer in writing, the Councillor or member must only disclose the class of the interest to the meeting, immediately before the matter is considered.

– If the Councillor or member will not be present at the meeting, make a full disclosure to the Chief Executive Officer or Chairman of the meeting, in writing, of the class and nature of the interest. If a Chairman is given a written disclosure, he or she must give the written disclosure to the Chief Executive Officer.

The CEO must keep written disclosures for three years after the date the Councillor or member who made the disclosure ceases to be a Councillor or member, and destroy the written disclosure when the three year period expires.

While the matter is being considered or any vote taken, the Councillor or member with the conflict of interest must leave the room and notify the Mayor or Chairman he or she is doing so. The Mayor or Chairman must notify the Councillor or member he or she may return to the room after consideration of the matter and all votes have been cast.

The minutes of the meeting must record any disclosures of conflict of interest, the class of the interest and if the Councillor or member has disclosed the nature of the interest to the meeting, the nature of the interest.

A failure by a Councillor or member to comply with Section 79 of the Act may result in a penalty of up to 120 penalty units and disqualification under section 29(2) of the Act.

Refer Sections 76, 77, 78 and 79 of the Local Government Act 1989 5. Presentation of Petitions



6. Mayor and Councillors’ Report

E349 Gail Brown – Executive Assistant to the CEO, Mayor and Councillors

Thursday, May 26

Cr Alexander attended the Accessibility Reference Group meeting

Councillor Crocker and Councillor Richards attended the Benalla White Ribbon Day Supporters - Wall of Honour opening at the Ray Sweeney Centre

The Mayor and Councillors attended the Community Grants Awards presentation at the Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Learning Centre

Friday, May 27

The Mayor and the CEO attended a meeting with the Editor of the Benalla Ensign

Councillor Crocker, Councillor Davis and Councillor Richards attended the Historic Winton - classic car tour commencing at the Benalla Botanical Gardens

The Mayor attended a meeting with Leisa Clark regarding the Mental Health Forum

Saturday, May 28

Councillor Davis and Councillor Richards attended the Historic Winton Welcome Function and 40 year Reunion at Winton Motor Raceway

Sunday, May 29

Councillor Crocker attended the Austin 7 Club Historic Winton

Monday, May 30

Councillor Alexander and Councillor Richards attended a meeting regarding the Regional Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan - public consultation

Tuesday, May 31

The Mayor hosted his weekly community meetings

The Mayor and Councillor Alexander attended the Mental Health Communications Group meeting

Councillor Richards attended the Victorian Flood Plain Management Strategy briefing in Shepparton



Wednesday, June 1

The Mayor attended a briefing with the CEO

Councillor Alexander and Councillor Crocker attended the Education Action Development Team meeting

The Mayor attended 2016 Local Government Mayoral Advisory Panel in Melbourne

Councillor Crocker attended the Benalla and District Historical Society meeting

The Mayor and Councillors attended the Council Meeting

The Mayor and Councillors attended the Mental Health Forum at the Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre

Thursday, June 2

Councillor Richards attended the Municipal Fire Management Planning Committee meeting

Friday, June 3

Councillor Alexander attended the FCJ College and Cooinda Village presentation Let's find our voice at the Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre

Councillor Alexander attended a meeting regarding sponsorship for the 2016 Benalla Festival

Monday, June 6

Councillor Martin attended the Winton Wetlands Committee of Management meeting at the Mokoan Hub

Councillor Alexander attended a meeting at Specsavers regarding sponsorship for the 2016 Benalla Festival

Councillor Alexander attended the Benalla Health and Wellbeing Action Group Family Violence Network meeting

Councillor Alexander and Councillor Martin attended the Benalla Festival Advisory Committee meeting

Tuesday, June 7

Councillor King hosted the Mayoral weekly community meetings

The Acting Mayor Councillor Alexander attended a meeting at the National Australia Bank regarding sponsorship for the 2016 Benalla Festival

The Acting Mayor Councillor Alexander attended a meeting at the Wangaratta Motor Group regarding sponsorship for the 2016 Benalla Festival



Councillor Vale attended the United Friendly Society Reserve Committee of Management meeting

Wednesday, June 8

The Acting Mayor Councillor Alexander attended a briefing with the CEO

The Acting Mayor Councillor Alexander attended a meeting with the editor of the Benalla Ensign in relation to the Buloke Shire Rural Living Campaign

The Acting Mayor Councillor Alexander participated in the 3SR Radio fortnightly interview

Councillor Crocker and Councillor Richards attended the Benalla Aquatic Centre Redevelopment Project Steering Committee meeting

Councillors attended a Special Meeting of the Finance and Operations Committee to hear submissions on the draft Council Plan (2016 Review) and the proposed 2016/17 Budget

Councillors attended the Assembly of Councillors Business Review

Thursday, June 9

The Acting Mayor Councillor Alexander attended a meeting at the Wangaratta Motor Group regarding sponsorship for the 2016 Benalla Festival

Councillor Crocker attended the Lima School Reserve Committee of Management meeting

Friday, June 10

The Acting Mayor Councillor Alexander attended the Australia Day Advisory Committee Meeting

The Acting Mayor Councillor Alexander, Councillor Crocker and Councillor Richards attended the Australian Local Government Women’s Association North East Branch meeting

Tuesday, June 14

The Mayor attended a meeting with the Youth and Community Development Coordinator regarding Youth Mental Health

Wednesday, June 15

Councillor Martin attended the Winton Wetlands Committee of Management - Finance and Remuneration Sub-Committee Meeting

The Mayor attended a briefing with the CEO

Councillor Crocker and Councillor Vale attended the Benalla Botanical Gardens Adventure Park Project Control Group meeting



Councillors with the exception of Councillor Martin attended the Planning and Development Committee meeting

Councillor Alexander attended a surprise celebration in honour of Colin Croxford for 20 years of service as Controller of the Benalla SES Unit

Thursday, June 16

Councillor Richards attended the Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee meeting

The Mayor conducted a Citizenship Ceremony

Councillor Alexander attended the Benalla Lions Club 59th Changeover Dinner

Friday, June 17

The Mayor attended a meeting with the Youth and Community Development Coordinator in relation to the Youth Action Committee

Saturday, June 18

Councillor Davis and Councillor Martin attended the State Gliding Centre Committee of Management Inc. meeting

Sunday, June 19

The Mayor attended the Australian Local Government Association 2016 National General Assembly in Canberra

Monday, June 20


Councillor Alexander attended the High Country Library Corporation Board meeting

Councillor Alexander attended a Benalla Council and Mansfield Shire meeting with Regional Development Victoria in Mansfield

Tuesday, June 21


Councillor Davis attended the Churchill Reserve Committee of Management meeting



Wednesday, June 22


The Mayor conducted his fortnightly interview on 3SR Radio

The Mayor and Councillors with the exception of Councillor Vale attended the Special Meeting of Council to consider submissions on the Proposed 2016/17 Budget

The Mayor and Councillors with the exception of Councillor Vale attended the Finance and Operations Committee meeting

Recommendation: That the report be noted.



Councillor Richards / Councillor Vale: That the Planning and Development Committee acting under its delegated authority of the Council approve the drafting of hangar leases at the Benalla Airport on the following basis:

(a) a lease for each airside private structure at the airport

(b) a lease for each designated area of the Council’s structure airside at the airport

(c) annual rent for each lease calculated at $5/m2 plus GST and the Fire Services Levy

(d) the term of leases be up to 25 years providing that the initial period and any options are in five-year increments.

Carried

7. Presentation of Reports by Councillors Recommendation: That the reports be noted. 8. Presentation of Reports by Committees 8.1 Planning and Development Committee Report and recommendations of the Planning and Development Committee meeting held on Wednesday 15 June 2016.

1. Planning and Building Approvals May 2016

The report details planning permit applications and building approvals for the month of May 2016. Councillor Alexander / Councillor Richards: That the report be noted.

Carried

2. Benalla Airport - Hangar Leases The report deals with proposed hangar leases at the Benalla Airport.



3. Victorian Government - New Energy Jobs Fund

The report presents information regarding the Victorian Government New Energy Jobs Fund. Councillor Crocker / Councillor Vale:

1. That the Council take on the role of lead Council in the Goulburn Broken Greenhouse Alliance application to the Victorian Government New Energy Jobs Fund for the Goulburn Broken Local Government New Energy Opportunities project, utilising Watts Working Better project underspend as a cash contribution to the project.

2. That the Council support the Benalla Sustainable Future Group to further scope an application to the Victorian Government New Energy Jobs Fund for the development a feasibility study and a future energy plan for Benalla which includes community-owned renewable energy options.

3. That the Council support the Benalla Sustainable Future Group to run a process to gauge the level of interest in a community renewable energy project.

4. That a report be presented to the Planning and Development Committee on 7 September 2016 providing information on the progress of Part 2 and Part 3 of the recommendation.

Carried

4. Emergency Management Legislation Amendment (Planning) Bill 2016 The report presents proposed changes to emergency management arrangements in the Emergency Management Legislation Amendment (Planning) Bill 2016 – Exposure draft. Councillor Richards / Councillor Alexander: That the report be noted.

Carried



5. Municipal Emergency Management Plan 2016

The report presents the Municipal Emergency Management Plan 2016 for consideration. Councillor Crocker / Councillor Vale: That the Planning and Development Committee acting under its delegated authority of the Council adopt the Municipal Emergency Management Plan 2016.

Carried

6. Asset Management Plan and Policy The report presents a revised Asset Management Policy. Councillor Richards / Councillor Alexander: That the Council adopt the revised Asset Management Policy.

Carried

7. Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Policy The report presents a proposed policy to standardise procedures across the organisation for dealing with regulatory compliance and enforcement. Councillor Alexander / Councillor Crocker: That the Council adopt the Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Policy.

Carried

Recommendation: That the report and recommendations of the Planning and Development Committee meeting held on Wednesday 15 June 2016 be adopted.



8.2 Finance and Operations Committee Report and recommendations of the Finance and Operations Committee meeting held on Wednesday 22 June 2016.

1. Youth Action Committee The Youth and Community Development Coordinator introduced members of the Youth Action Committee (YAC) who presented an overview of their recent activities including a proposal to establish a Benalla Youth Resource Hub at the Benalla Drill Hall Community Activity Centre. Councillor King / Councillor Crocker: 1. That the presentation be received. 2. That a report be presented to a future meeting of the Finance and

Operations Committee regarding use of the Benalla Drill Hall Community Activity Centre by the Youth Action Committee.

3. That the Council forward a letter of support for the Youth Action

Committee to use when it makes applications for grant funding. Carried

2. 2015/16 Community Sponsorship Program The report presents funding applications under the 2015/16 Community Sponsorship Program.

Councillor Richards / Councillor Martin: That the Council approve the following grants to be funded from the 2015/16 Community Sponsorship Program:

Benalla Gymnastics Club Inc. $292

Alzheimer’s Australia Inc. $350

Carried



3. Draft Governance Local Law 2016

The report presents a draft Governance Local Law 2016 for approval for community consultation purposes. Councillor King / Councillor Martin: That the draft Governance Local Law 2016 be adopted for community consultation purposes.

Carried Recommendation: That the report and recommendations of the Finance and Operations Committee meeting held on Wednesday 22 June 2016 be adopted. 9. Presentation of Reports by Officers



9.1 2016/17 Budget

E1845 Cathy Fitzpatrick – Manager Finance

Robert Barber – General Manager Corporate and Community

PURPOSE OF REPORT The report presents for adoption the 2016/17 Budget for the financial year ending 30 June 2017. BACKGROUND At its meeting on 3 May 2016, the Council resolved:

1. That public notice be given that the Council has prepared its Proposed 2016/17 Budget.

2. That the Proposed 2016/17 Budget be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days.

3. That submissions relating to the Proposed 2016/17 Budget be heard at a Special Meeting of the Finance and Operations Committee on Wednesday 8 June 2016.

4. That the Council consider submissions on the Proposed 2016/17 Budget at a Special Meeting of the Council on Wednesday 22 June 2016.

5. That the Council consider adoption of the 2016/17 Budget at a Special Meeting of the Council on Wednesday 29 June 2016.

Public notice was given in the Benalla Ensign on Wednesday 4 May 2016 and the submission period closed at 5pm on Wednesday 1 June 2016. The community was provided with the opportunity to make appointments with Council officers to discuss the budget prior to making submissions. No appointments were requested. Three submissions were received from the following entities:

Benalla Auto Club Inc.

Benalla Business Network

Benalla Street Art Inc. All three submitters took the opportunity to address a Special Meeting of the Finance and Operations Committee on 8 June 2016. The financial contributions requested from the 2016/17 Budget are detailed in the table below:



Organisation Amount requested

Benalla Auto Club Inc. Not specified

Benalla Business Network $20,000

Benalla Street Art Inc. $20,000

The Council considered the submissions at a Special Meeting of Council on 22 June 2016 and resolved:

1. That the Proposed 2016/17 Budget be amended to include allocations to: Benalla Auto Club Inc. $10,000

Benalla Business Network $10,000

Benalla Street Art Inc. $10,000 and a further $5,000 be made available on request for future allocation for an economic impact study of the 2017 Street Art Festival.

2. That an allocation of $4,350 be made from the 2016/17 Mayoral and Councillor Allowances Budget to commission an artwork for the east facing wall of the Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Learning Centre in conjunction with the 2016 Benalla Festival.

3. That the 2016/17 Budget be considered for adoption at a Meeting of the Council on 29 June 2016.

DISCUSSION The 2016/17 Budget is attached as Appendix 1. Key assumptions The Proposed 2016/17 Budget has been prepared based on:

Key assumptions in the Strategic Resource Plan 2013-2017, including a resolution made by the Council on 27 June 2012 that the plan reflect a commensurate increase in the Municipal Charge and General Rate revenue commencing in the 2013/14 financial year

Notice of Motion 2013/05 adopted by the Council on 8 May 2013:

1. That the Strategic Resource Plan - Rating Strategy for the financial years 2013/14 to 2016/17 be prepared on the basis of movement in the Consumer Price Index and the Local Government Cost Index plus an additional 2% allowance to be applied to capital projects, however, not exceeding 5% per annum.

2. That the Strategic Resource Plan - Debt Management Strategy for the financial years 2013/14 to 2016/17 be prepared on the basis of reducing Council debt by the end of the current Council term to a Indebtedness ratio of <35%.

3. That the Strategic Resource Plan be prepared on the basis of fully funding the completion of the following projects:



Civic Precinct Revitalisation Project

- Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Dunlop Learning Centre

- Customer Service Centre

- Civic Centre

and associated streetscaping and parking.

Benalla Town Hall Restoration

4. That no other major project be undertaken pending the completion of the above major projects, subject to the following projects being advanced to ‘shovel ready’ status (that is, feasibility, planning and design):

Benalla Aquatic Centre Redevelopment

Enterprise Park Subdivision

Benalla Airport Redevelopment

Visitor Information Centre Redevelopment

5. That the Strategic Resource Plan – Human Resource Strategy for the financial years 2013/14 to 2016/17 be prepared on the basis of a maximum growth in salaries and wages of 5% per annum to cover all costs related to salary movements incorporated in the Enterprise Agreement 2012.

As part of the Council Plan 2013-17 (2014 Review), the redevelopment of the Benalla Art Gallery was made a priority project to be advanced to a ‘shovel ready’ status.

The Draft Council Plan 2013-2017 (2016 Review) proposes that the Benalla Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre also be made a priority project in light of the establishment of the Benalla Landfill Development Strategy Project Steering Committee and State Government funding of $75,000 to undertake an investigation into the site’s potential as a regional landfill servicing the North East.

Budget amendments Subsequent to the release of the Proposed 2016/17 Budget, the following amendments have been made:

as a result of the 22 June Council resolution, operational expenditure has increased by $35,000

to amend a pricing anomaly the Weekly Recycle Collection charge has been increased from $57 to $90

the rate and amount of rates payable in relation to land in each differential rate category has been amended to reflect data from the final stage of the 2016 general valuation

carried forward capital works projects of $1.47 million have been recognised.



Rates and charges Total rates and charges revenue is budgeted to increase by 4.4 per cent to $16.091 million compared to the prior year budget. To fund the increase in total rates and charges revenue it is projected that general rate revenue will increase by 3.1 per cent, Municipal Charge revenue will increase by 2.3 per cent and Waste Management Charges revenue will increase by 14.5 per cent.

Budget 2016/17

$’000

Budget 2015/16

$’000

Change $’000

Change % Note

General Rate 12,157 11,790 367 3.1 1

Municipal Charge 1,727 1,688 39 2.3 2

Waste Management charges 2,207 1,927 280 14.5 3

Total 16,091 15,406 685 4.4

1. Although the general rate in the dollar increases by 2.5 per cent in line with the State Government rate capping policy, total rate revenue rises by 3.1 per cent due to an increase in the number of rateable properties (7,425 in 2015/16 and 7,453 in 2016/17).

2. The Municipal Charge rises by 2.4 per cent to $231.70, however, Municipal Charge revenue increases by 2.3 per cent as there has been no provision for supplementary valuations in 2016/17.

3. The Waste Management Charge has increased by 9 per cent, however, the number of waste services has increased from 6,804 in 2015/16 to 7,052 in 2016/17 following the introduction of the organics collection service. The 9 per cent increase reflects increasing landfill operating and rehabilitation costs.



The proposed general rate in the dollar for each differential rate to be levied is included in the following table:

Differential Rating Category 2016/17cents/$CIV

2015/16cents/$CIV

Change%

Residential (Benalla) 0.005261 0.00519 1.4%

Residential (Rural Township) 0.004342 0.00452 -3.9%

Business 0.006875 0.00701 -1.9%

Vacant Land (Benalla) 0.009823 0.00997 -1.5%

Vacant Land (Rural Township) 0.006319 0.00654 -3.4%

Rural - Non Farming 0.004154 0.00421 -1.3%

Rural – Farmland 0.003700 0.00390 -5.1%

Cultural and Recreational 0.003969 0.00395 0.5%

The proposed unit amount to be levied for the Municipal Charge is included in the following table:

Type of ChargePer Rateable Property

2016/17 2015/16 Change ChangeMunicipal Charge $231.70 $226.20 $5.50 2.4%

The proposed unit amount to be levied for Waste Management charges is included in the following tables:

Waste Management Charges – Urban Residents (charge per year)

SmallOrganics Bin

(80 litre)

MediumOrganics Bin

(120 litre)

LargeOrganics Bin

(240 litre)

80 litre waste with recycle $218 $245 $300



Waste Management Charges – Rural Residents

Rubbish Bin (Red Lid) Charge per year

80 litre waste with recycle $218



All properties have the choice of a 120, 240 or 360 litre recycling bin.

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Additional Collection Options

Service Charge per year

Additional bin - organic $163

Additional bin – waste $130

Additional bin – recycle $111

Weekly collection – waste $144

Weekly collection – recycle $90

Waste charges have increased by 9 per cent to reflect the increase in landfill operating and rehabilitation costs. 2016 Valuation Using data from 2016 general valuation, the total capital improved value of each rating category compared to the previous financial year is detailed in the table below. Rating Category 2016/17

$’0002015/16

$’000Change

Residential (Benalla) 1,000,493 980,011 2.1%

Residential (Rural Township) 36,331 33,774 7.6%

Business 282,012 269,182 4.8%

Vacant Land (Benalla) 28,080 26,741 5.0%

Vacant Land (Rural Township) 1,080 923 17.0%

Rural - Non Farming 353,344 335,189 5.4%

Rural – Farmland 818,407 751,756 8.9%

Cultural and Recreational 4,580 4,490 2.0%

Total value 2,524,327 2,402,066 5.1%



Operating Result Revenue Notes 2016/17

Budget $’000

2016/17 Strategic Resource

Plan $’000

Variance$’000

Rates and Charges 16,091 16,022 69

Statutory fees and fines 323 0 323

User fees 4,094 3,905 189

Grants – Operating 6,452 6,157 295

Grants – Capital 3,959 685 3,274

Disposal of property 14 0 14

Other income 433 293 140

Total Income 31,366 27,062 4,304

Employee costs 12,471 11,782 (689)

Materials and services 1 11,006 9,724 (1,282)

Depreciation and amortisation 2 4,979 4,097 (882)

Borrowing costs 237 236 (1)

Other expenses 1 240 710 470

Total Expenses 28,933 26,549 (2,384)

Surplus (deficit) 2,433 513 1,920

Notes 1. Materials and services increases and other expenses decrease due to the

Council being directly responsible for providing library services in 2016/17 following the dissolution of the High Country Library Corporation.

2. Increase in landfill depreciation costs. Discretionary reserve Commencing in the 2013/14 financial year, a transfer of $69,500 has been made annually, and will continue for the next seven years to a discretionary reserve to reinstate $695,000 in compensation received from Goulburn-Murray Water for the transfer to the Council of the decommissioned Lake Mokoan Inlet Channel.



Capital Projects Program The 2016/17 Capital Projects Program expenditure is budgeted to be $7.913 million. New works total $2.207 million, renewal $4.053 million, upgrade $1.595 and expansion $58,000. Key capital projects for the 2016/17 financial year include:

Benalla Airport Redevelopment $1,378,000

Landfill Cell 2 Construction $700,000

Purchase of road grader $450,000

Benalla Business Growth (Enterprise Park) $184,000

BPACC equipment replacement $150,000

Carried forward capital projects for the 2016/17 financial year total $1.474 million and include:

Children’s Precinct project $425,000

Devenish Drainage project $347,000

Road projects $242,000

Information and Communications Technology projects $107,000

Aquatic Centre Redevelopment $75,000

Winton Wetlands Shared Pathway $69,000

Loans The 2016/17 Budget includes the drawdown of $500,000 in additional loan funding to part fund the Capital Projects Program. Total borrowings at 30 June 2017 are forecast to be $5.744 million.



Key financial indicators The key financial indicators for the 2016/17 financial year are:

Indicator 2016/17 Note

Total rates and charges revenue increase 4%

Renewal gap ($926,000)

Net current assets 87% 1

New loans 500

Indebtedness 56% 2

Equivalent full time (EFT) employees (including casual employees) 127

Notes: Liquidity Ratio 1. Net Current Assets

The liquidity ratio is a measure of the Council’s ability to meet its short term obligations (Current Assets divided by Current Liabilities). A ratio of less than one is considered a High Risk financial sustainability indicator by the Victorian Auditor General’s Office. 2. Indebtedness

Indebtedness ratio (non-current liabilities/own source revenue) impacted by $5.502 million increase in Landfill Rehabilitation Provision that was brought to account in 2014/15. Loans and borrowings ratio (interest bearing loans and borrowings/rate revenue) is 32.9 per cent. Recommendation: 1. That the Council adopt the 2016/17 Budget. 2. That the Council submit the 2016/17 Budget to the Minister for Local

Government in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989. 3. That the Council give public notice of its decision to adopt the 2016/17

Budget in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989.



9.2 Council Plan 2013-2017 (2016 Review)

E2062 Robert Barber – General Manager Corporate and Community

PURPOSE OF REPORT The report presents for adoption the Council Plan 2013-2017 (2016 Review). BACKGROUND The Local Government Act 1989 requires that at least once in each financial year, the Council must consider whether the current Council Plan requires any adjustment in respect of the remaining period of the Council Plan. The Local Government Act 1989 also requires that the Council must review the Strategic Resource Plan during the review of the Council Plan and adopt the Strategic Resource Plan no later than 30 June each year. Following the review of the Council Plan the Council is required to invite public submissions in accordance with Section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989. If the Council makes any adjustment to the Council Plan, it must within 30 days advise the Minister for Local Government of the details of the adjustment. DISCUSSION The Council Plan 2013-2017 identified strategic objectives across six key areas that provide the framework for our commitment to meeting the needs and aspirations of our community. Our Community We are committed to building a healthy, active, safe and socially connected community that offers opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to participate in community life. Places and Spaces We will provide community places and spaces to meet the needs of our community and focus on thoughtfully planned growth to maintain and enhance the high amenity and character of our Rural City. Our Economy We will support, promote and encourage the long-term growth, diversification and strengthening of our economy as a key contributor to a healthier and more sustainable community.



Our Natural Environment We will take a proactive and strategic approach to protect our natural environment and safeguard its ability to support our community into the future. Community Engagement and Working Together We will actively and openly communicate and engage with our community and work collaboratively with others through strategic partnerships and relationships. Our Organisation We will be a high performing, efficient and innovative organisation based on sound financial management, accountability and good governance to provide best value service to our community. The Council Plan 2013-2017 (2016 Review) is attached as Appendix 1. 2016 Review The 2016 review has resulted in the following changes:

Updated Message from the Mayor

Update of Key Capital Projects to include the Benalla Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre in light of the establishment of Benalla Landfill Development Strategy Project Steering Committee and State Government funding of $75,000 to undertaken an investigation into the site’s potential as a regional landfill servicing the North East.

The inclusion of an additional action: To lobby the Victorian State Government in regard to increasing the recurrent funding to local government to undertake its roadside vegetation management responsibilities. This action has been added to Priority Strategy 6.9: We demonstrate leadership and advocacy on key local issues on behalf of our community

Revised Strategic Resource Plan. STRATEGIC INDICATORS The Strategic Indicators are unchanged. The majority of indicators are based on results from the Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey. The 2016 survey was conducted in February and the results will be reported to the Council early in the 2016/17 financial year.



FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS The key financial indicators as set out in the original Council Plan 2013-2017 are shown in the table below.

Forecast Budget Strategic Resource Plan Projections

Indicator 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000Total rates and charges revenue increase

1.1% 4.9% 5% 5% 5%

Operating surplus/(deficit) (800) 4,006 278 485 557

Capital grants 2,590 5,271 1,630 1,720 1,678

Underlying operating result (788) (1,265) (1,352) (1,235) (1,121)

Capital projects 6,939 9,213 3,191 3,337 3,720

Renewal gap 486 (856) (1,540) (1,113) (534)

Net current assets 145% 101% 104% 114% 114%

New loans 3,906 1,215 500 500 500

Indebtedness 57% 50% 44% 40% 34%

Equivalent Full Time (EFT) employees

125 125 125 125 125



The following table compares the key financial indicators for the 2016/17 financial year as set out in the Council Plan 2013-2017 (2016 Review) and the adopted Council Plan 2013-2017.

Note Council Plan 2013-2017(2016 Review)

Council Plan 2013-2017

Indicator 2016/17 2016/17

Total rates and charges revenue increase

4% 5%

Operating surplus/(deficit) $2.433 million $557,000

Capital grants $3.959 million $1.678 million

Underlying operating result ($875,000) ($1.121 million)

Capital projects $7.913 million $3.720 million

Renewal gap ($926,000) ($534,000)

New loans $500,000 $500,000

Net current assets 1 87% 114%

Indebtedness 2 56% 34%

Equivalent Full Time (EFT) employees (including casuals)

127 125

1. Net Current Assets

The liquidity ratio is a measure of the Council’s ability to meet its short term obligations (Current Assets divided by Current Liabilities). A ratio of less than one is considered a High Risk financial sustainability indicator by the Victorian Auditor General’s Office. 2. Indebtedness

Indebtedness ratio (non-current liabilities/own source revenue) impacted by $5.502 million increase in Landfill Rehabilitation Provision that was brought to account in 2014/15. Loans and borrowings ratio (interest bearing loans and borrowings/rate revenue) is 32.9%



Recommendation: 1. That the Council adopt the 2013-2017 Council Plan (2016 Review),

incorporating the Strategic Resource Plan for the four years ending 30 June 2020.

2. That the Council submit the 2013-2017 Council Plan (2016 Review),

incorporating the Strategic Resource Plan for the four years ending 30 June 2020, to the Minister for Local Government in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989.

3. That the Council give public notice of its decision to adopt the 2013-2017

Council Plan (2016 Review), incorporating the Strategic Resource Plan for the four years ending 30 June 2020, in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989.



9.3 Council Actions Pending Recommendation: That the report be noted.


Council actions pending from the cycle of meetings ended 1 June 2016

Item No.

Date of Meeting

Agenda Item Council Resolution Responsible

Officer

Anticipated Date of Completion / Comment / Status

1. P&D

20/03/13 5. Property Rationalisation – Goodwin and Cook Streets, Benalla

1. That the Council develop a landscape plan for the area including the removal of existing play equipment.

GMDE

Pending outcome of development of community garden at the Benalla Railway Station.

2. P&D

22/07/15 1. Road Alignment Anomalies – Chesney Vale Road, Chesney Vale

and O’Dea Road, Molyullah 1. That the Council close the sections of road reserve adjacent to

86B and 86C Chesney Vale Road, Chesney Vale on the grounds that these sections of road reserve have not been needed for the purpose of providing a road.

2. That the Council give public notice of its intention to close the sections of Chesney Vale Road reserve and request public submissions on its intention.

3. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to undertake the appropriate process to rectify the road reserve alignment anomaly at Crown Allotment 17A, 933 O’Dea Road, Molyullah.

GMDE

O’Dea Road - awaiting further legal advice. Chesney Vale Road – Survey delayed. New survey to be completed by end of June 2016.


Item No.

Date of Meeting


Officer


3. P&D

19/08/15 4. Amendment C32 – Benalla Planning Scheme Anomalies

1. That Amendment C32 be exhibited in accordance with the

provision of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 for a period of 30 days, once ministerial authorisation is received.

GMDE

Awaiting authorisation to advertise.


Item No.

Date of Meeting


Officer


4. P&D

02/12/15 1. Planning Application P0100/15 – Intensive Animal Husbandry

(Piggery) – 73 Baddaginnie Warrenbayne Road, Warrenbayne That the Planning and Development Committee acting under its delegated authority of the Council issue a Notice of Decision to Refuse a permit for application P0100/15 to use the land for Intensive Animal Husbandry (Piggery) at 73 Baddaginnie Warrenbayne Road, Baddaginnie on the following grounds:

1. The proposal does not comply with the buffer distances as outlined within the Code of Practice Piggeries 1992.

2. The proposal is contrary to the State and Local Planning Policy Framework and Farming Zone objectives as it does not promote sustainable land management practices.

3. The proposal has the potential to emit unreasonable odour to adjoining and surrounding properties.

4. The proposal does not contain adequate measures to ensure contaminated stormwater remains on the site.

5. The proposal has the potential to attract vermin and contaminate groundwater due to the burial of dead pigs on the land.

GMDE

Hearing held 30 May 2016 for two days. Awaiting a decision.


Item No.

Date of Meeting


Officer


5. P&D

17/02/16

3. Community Local Law 2016 - Hearing of Submissions 1. That the submissions be received. 2. That adoption of the revised Community Local Law 2016 be

deferred pending resolution of the issues raised by the submissions (being the use of motorised mobility devices and overnight camping on the shore of Lake Benalla).

GMDE

Report to be presented to the Planning and Development Committee on 20 July 2016.

6. ORD

COUNCIL

02/03/16

8.1 (2) Planning Application P0022/15 – Place of Assembly (Nude Man Festival) 648 Tatong Tolmie Road, Tatong That the Council authorise the commencement of enforcement action for breaches of the Benalla Planning Scheme and Planning Permit P0022/15.

GMDE

Completed. Compulsory conference set down for 8 August 2016. Hearing set for 17 October 2016 for two days.

7. P&D 16/03/16

1 Planning Protocols for 1450 Lima East Road, Lima East (Charnwood)

That the Council endorse the protocols subject to the following amendments:

at any other event the music is to finish at 10pm, and all complaints and investigations be dealt with by Council

Officers or Victoria Police.

GMDE

Completed


Item No.

Date of Meeting


Officer


8. P&D 16/03/16

3 Environment Strategy 2011-2015 Review

1. That the Council adopt the draft Environmental Strategy 2015-2020 for consultation purposes.

2. That the document be circulated for comment for a minimum four-week period to State agencies, community stakeholders and those individuals who previously provided feedback.

3. That the community be invited to submit comments on the

draft document.

GMDE

Advertising has commenced and submissions close on 27 June 2016.

9. P&D 16/03/16

5 Indigenous Garden – Moira Reserve, Benalla

1. That the Council adopt the change of name of the parkland within the Moira Park Reserve, Benalla as ‘Aboriginal Garden’ under the Geographic Place Names Act 1998. 2. That the Registrar of Geographic Names be advised of the change in name of the ‘Indigenous Garden’ to ‘Aboriginal Garden’. 3. That the community be advised of the name change to ‘Aboriginal Garden’ through a media release and the installation of appropriate signage.

GMDE

Statutory process to be completed during June in accordance with section 223 of the Local Government Act 1989.


Item No.

Date of Meeting


Officer


10. ORD COUNCIL 30/03/16

9.1 Benalla Airport Master Plan 3. That the Council defer the development of a governance model

for the site pending the completion of Stage 1 of the airside works.

4. That a further report be presented detailing historical rates at the Benalla Airport and further benchmarking of rates for leases at other airfields.

GMDE

Completed


Item No.

Date of Meeting


Officer


11. ORD COUNCIL 30/03/16

10.1 Notice of Motion 2016/01 – Community Mental Health 2. That the Council conduct a round table discussion as a

matter of urgency with the following service providers/organisations to discuss mental health services concerns within the community:

- -Victoria Police - Benalla Health - Benalla Rural City Council - Benalla P-12 College - FCJ College - Tomorrow: Today Foundation - Other relevant services.

3. That the Council consider the opportunity to conduct a community-driven forum on the outcomes of the roundtable discussion.

4. That the outcomes of the roundtable discussion and the community-driven forum be communicated to Federal and State parliamentary representatives with a view to a meeting being arranged between the Mayor and each representative.

5. That a community-driven committee be established and supported by the relevant agencies.

CEO

Completed Completed Completed


Item No.

Date of Meeting


Officer


12. P&D

20/04/16 1. Lake Benalla – Camping

1. That further investigation be undertaken on the viability of RV

Friendly Camping sites being established at: Lake Benalla Foreshore – Jaycee Island Carpark, Botanical Gardens Tennis Courts Carpark and the Benalla Showgrounds.

2. That a report be presented to the Planning and Development

Committee on 20 July 2016. 3. That the Council authorise Council Officers to take measures as

soon as possible to direct RV vehicles to a safe location and to protect the Lake Benalla foreshore area.

GMDE

Report to be presented to the Planning and Development Committee on 20 July 2016. Directional signage erected 21 June 2016.

13. P&D

20/04/16 4. Benalla Aquatic Centre – Community Engagement

That the outcomes of the community engagement activity be adopted and the Council proceed to develop design drawings and a quantity surveyor’s estimate that includes the following components: development of a new internal program pool expanded fitness and gymnasium area external splash pad minor refurbishment of the outdoor pool associated plant and spaces to facilitate the redevelopment.

GMDE

Procurement to engage design and quantity surveyor to be undertaken in June 2016. Plans expected to be presented by December 2016.


Item No.

Date of Meeting


Officer


14. P&D

20/04/16 5. CBD Parking Management Policy

That the draft CBD Parking Management Policy be adopted for the purpose of public consultation.

GMDE

Public exhibition deferred due to other commitments. Due to advertise in July 2016.

15. P&D

18/05/16 1. Benalla Sustainable Future Group

1. That the presentation be received. 2. That a report be presented to the Planning and Development

Committee.

GMDE

Completed

16. F&O

25/05/16 3. Financial Report for the nine months ended 31 March 2016

1. That the report be noted. 2. That the Council approve an allocation of $10,000 to the Benalla

Business Network.

GMCC

Completed

17. F&O

25/05/16 5. 2018 General Valuation – Valuer-General Victoria

That in accordance with Section 10 and 13G of the Valuation of Land Act 1960, the Valuer-General Victoria be retained as the valuation authority responsible for the 2018 Benalla Rural City Council general valuation.

GMCC

Completed


Item No.

Date of Meeting


Officer


18. F&O

25/05/16 6. Benalla Art Gallery Special Committee – Kawai 5C Piano

That the recommendations of the Benalla Art Gallery Special Committee be adopted.

CEO

Completed

19. F&O

25/05/16 7. Benalla Art Gallery Redevelopment Project

That the Benalla Art Gallery redevelopment concept be presented to the Council as a ‘shovel ready’ project in accordance with the Council Plan 2013-2017.

CEO

Completed

20. F&O

25/05/16 8. Gliding Federation of Australia – request for financial

assistance That the item be deferred for consideration at the next Finance and Operations Committee meeting to be held on 22 June 2016.

CEO

Report to be presented to the Finance and Operations Committee on 27 July 2016

21. F&O

25/05/16 9. Austin Seven Club Inc. – request for financial assistance

1. That the event be recognised as a Council sponsored Civic

Reception. 2. That the Council approve a contribution of $1,000 to the Austin

Seven Club Inc to support the Civic Reception on Saturday 28 May 2016.

CEO

Completed


Item No.

Date of Meeting


Officer


22. F&O

25/05/16 10. Rural Councils Victoria – Incorporation

1. That the Council vote in favour of authorising Mr Jim Nolan,

Chief Executive Officer of Pyrenees Shire Council, to apply to the Registrar of Incorporated Associations for the incorporation of Rural Councils Victoria Incorporated.

2. That the Council approve the draft Rules as the Rules for

Rural Councils Victoria Incorporated. 3. That the Council authorise the Mayor Councillor Justin King

to vote on the Council's behalf, in accordance with the resolution, at the meeting of RCV to be held on 10 June 2016.

CEO

Completed

23. F&O

25/05/16 11. Community Services –

activity report for the quarter ended 31 March 2016 1. That the report be noted. 2. That the Family Day Care Childcare Administration Levy

and In-Home Child Care Administration Levy be amended to $0.95 per hour per child in the 2015/16 Fees and Charges.

GMCC

Completed


Item No.

Date of Meeting


Officer


24. ORD

COUNCIL

01/06/16

9.1 Appointment of Acting Mayor That Councillor Alexander be appointed Acting Mayor for the period Monday 6 June to Monday 13 June 2016.

CEO

Completed

25. ORD

COUNCIL

01/06/16

9.2 North East Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan 1. That the Council endorse the draft North East Implementation

Plan. 2. That the North East Waste and Resource Recovery Group be

advised accordingly.

GMDE

Completed

26. ORD

COUNCIL

01/06/16

10.1 2016/02 Rural Living Campaign That the Council take up membership of the Rural Living Campaign auspiced by the Buloke Shire Council.

CEO

Completed

27. ORD

COUNCIL

01/06/16

14.1 Contract CM16.034 - Provision of engineering consultancy services panel That the documents for Contract CM16.034 - Provision of engineering consultancy services panel be executed.

GMDE

Completed



10. Notices of Motion

10.1 2016/3 Funding Assistance – Max’s Heroes

The Mayor Councillor Justin King has submitted Notice of Motion 2016/3 requesting that the Council assist in funding the hire of a bus to transport 32 community members known as ‘Max’s Heroes’ to and from Melbourne on 24 July 2016 to participate in Run Melbourne. Funds raised by the run will be donated to Beyond Blue ‘Suicide Prevention’ in honour of Benalla boy Max Moyne. Refer Appendix 1. Recommendation: That the Council meet the $660 bus hire cost to transport 32 community members (Max’s Heroes) to and from the Run Melbourne event on Sunday 24 July 2016.

Enquiries: Gail Brown – Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Councillors & CEO 03 5760 2655 Our Ref: E39 2016/03 23 June 2016 Mr Tony McIlroy Chief Executive Officer Benalla Rural City Council PO Box 227 BENALLA VIC 3671 Dear Tony Notice of Motion 2016/03 Council Meeting 29 June 2016 Funding assistance for community members to attend Run Melbourne event on 24 July 2016 Following the death of their son Max, the Mayne family have organised a group of community members to travel to Melbourne to participate in ‘Run Melbourne’ on Sunday 24 July 2016. The event allows participants to raise money for a Charity of their choice and the charity they have chosen is Beyond Blue ‘Suicide Prevention’. The group of 32 community members is named ‘Max’s Heroes’ and they will be hiring a bus to travel to Melbourne and return at a cost of $660. In accordance with Clauses 28-30 of the Benalla Rural City Council Local Law 1 – Meeting Procedures, I request the following Notice of Motion be placed on the Agenda for the Ordinary Meeting of the Council scheduled to be held on Wednesday 29 June 2016. That the Council assist in funding $660 for the hire of a bus to transport community members to and from Melbourne to participate in Run Melbourne on Sunday 24 July 2016. Yours sincerely

Cr Justin King Mayor

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11. General Business

In accordance with Clause 14 of the Local Law No 1- Meeting Procedures: No business may be conducted at an Ordinary Meeting of Council unless notice of that business has been given either by inclusion in the Agenda or in a notice of motion provided that the Council may resolve to admit (without such notice) other items of business to be of an urgent nature. 12. Assemblies of Councillors, Advisory and External Committee Reports

Notes of the following meetings have been circulated under separate cover: March 2016 7 Community Plan Project Control Group 23 Benalla Landfill Development Strategy Project Steering Committee April 2016 11 Community Plan Project Control Group 11 Benalla Sports and Equestrian Centre Advisory Committee May 2016 11 Benalla Aquatic Centre Redevelopment Project Steering Committee 18 Benalla Riverine Parklands Advisory Committee 26 Accessibility Reference Group June 2016 6 Benalla Festival Advisory Committee 8 Benalla Aquatic Centre Redevelopment Project Steering Committee 8 Assembly of Councillors – Business Review 20 High Country Library Corporation Board Recommendation: That the reports be noted.



13. Public Question Time

In accordance with Clauses 45 to 51 of the Local Law 1 – Meeting Procedures up to 15 minutes shall be allowed for the answering of questions. 14. Authorisation of Signing and Sealing of Documents 14.1 Code of Conduct for Councillors The Council at its meeting on 25 May 2016 adopted a Code of Conduct for Councillors pursuant to s. 76C of the Local Government Act 1989 which requires councils to amend their Code of Conduct within four months after the commencement of s.15 of the Local Government Amendment (Improved Governance) Act 2015. The code:

sets out the standards of conduct expected of elected representatives

endeavours to foster good working relations between Councillors to enable Councillors to work constructively together in the best interests of the local community

mandates Councillor conduct designed to build public confidence in the integrity of local government.

Section 76C (6A) of the Act requires that within one month of amendments to a Councillor Code of Conduct being approved in accordance with this section, a Councillor must make a declaration stating that they will abide by the Councillor Code of Conduct. The Code is presented for signing by the Councillors who were not in attendance at the Council Meeting on 1 June 2016. Recommendation: That the Code of Conduct for Councillors be signed by Councillors and witnessed by the Chief Executive Officer.

Carried



15. Confidential Business

A Council or Special Committee may resolve that the meeting be closed to members of the public if the meeting is discussing any of the following: (a) personnel matters; (b) the personal hardship of any resident or ratepayer; (c) industrial matters; (d) contractual matters; (e) proposed developments; (f) legal advice; (g) matters affecting the security of Council property; (h) any other matter which the Council or special committee considers would

prejudice the Council or any person; (i) a resolution to close the meeting to members of the public.

Recommendation: That the meeting be closed to the public for the consideration of confidential business pursuant to Section 89(2) of the Local Government Act 1989.



19. Reopening of Meeting to the Public Recommendation: That the meeting be reopened to the public.

20. Closure of Meeting