What's on the RCoW Agenda.

The October Council meeting of the Rural City of Wangaratta will be held at the Council Chambers on Tuesday, 17th October commencing at 7.00 pm. You can download a copy of the Business Papers and meeting agenda here. Below are the items to be discussd:

8.1.1.1 PETITION – TO INVESTIGATE THE INTERSECTION OF MEADOW CREEK AND MEADOW CREEK-HALL ROADS

A petition/joint letter containing some 51 signatures from residents of Meadow Creek has been received requesting Council to investigate sealing the intersection of Meadow Creek and Meadow Creek-Hall roads. The petition to investigate the sealing of the intersection of Meadow Creek and Meadow Creek-Hall roads will be received and a report about the issues raised be considered at Council’s November meeting.

10.2.2.1 TRANSFER OF LAND - COOBA COURT

This is an interesting item where title to the bowl section of the Cooba Court roadway has remained as part of the parent title in the name of the subdivider in perpetuity. Solicitors acting for the Estate of the original owners have written to Council requesting that this land be transferred from the Estate and vest in Council’s ownership.

10.2.2.2 INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT - Annual Audit 51.020.001

The Local Government Act 1989 requires Council to prepare financial statements, standard statements and a performance statement, in respect of each year, and have these statements audited.

The Financial Report shows that the Council:
• achieved an operating surplus of $4.76M
• invested $11.2M in assets and infrastructure
• repaid $1.0M of borrowings
• was holding $12.8M in cash and equivalents
• had $9.3M in total borrowings

The Standard Statement shows that Council:
• received revenue of $36.8M compared to budget of $36.3M
• expended $32.4M compared to budget of $32.6M
• the surplus of $4.76M was slightly more than the budget amount of $3.86M

The Performance Statement, which summarises Annual Plan performance,
shows that:
• 8 of 16 Performance Targets were achieved - all others show substantial progress.

The Auditor General's Report has been received and is available for inspection.

10.2.3.1 COUNTRY FOOTBALL NETBALL PROGRAM

A funding application from the Milawa Football Netball Club has been supported by Council to be forwarded to the Department for Victorian Communities for consideration under the 2006 Country Football Netball Program to install an oval watering system.

Council will vote on an allocation of $5,000 for the Milawa Football Netball Club Watering System Project be considered at Council’s half yearly budget review.

10.2.3.2 CULTURAL SERVICES REPORT AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006

The Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee held their AGM on 2 August 2006. Nominations were received from community members for the General Community member vacancy on the Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee. Philip Bohun was selected as a General Community member of the committee and Heulwyn Taylor was selected as a co-opted General Community member to the committee. The report also details the success of programs held over the two months.

10.2.3.3 WANGARATTA RECREATION AND PARKLANDS PRECINCT MASTERPLAN

Planning consultant Michelle Read of HM Leisure has been appointed to undertake the Wangaratta Recreation and Parklands Precinct Master Plan project. Work has commenced with investigations into the most appropriate location for the Wangaratta Magpies Netball Court. The consultants have conducted a site visit to assess the strengths and weaknesses of suggested locations.

10.2.4.1 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT

This report covers planning permits lodged and their progress towards completeion.

10.2.4.2 PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATION NO. 06-084 - PROPOSED TWO LOT SUBDIVISION AND TWO DWELLING DEVELOPMENT AT MCEVOY DRIVE, ELDORADO

It is recommended that the permitbe approved, and that a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit be issued
subject to specified conditions:

10.3.1.1 MILAWA PUBLIC HALL AND PARK SPECIAL COMMITTEE

The Milawa Public Hall and Park Special Committee has forwarded the Minutes of its 2006 Annual General Meeting, Presidents’ Report, 2005/2006 Financial Statements and proposed fees & charges for the hire of the Milawa Hall.

Recommendation:
1. That the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting, Presidents Report and 2005/2006 Financial Statements of the Milawa Public Hall and Park Special Committee be received and that the Committee be
congratulated on its achievements over the past twelve (12) months.
2. That Council endorse the fees to be levied for the use of the Milawa Public Hall and Park for 2006/2007 as recommended by the Committee.

10.3.1.2 OLD MURMUNGEE HALL SPECIAL COMMITTEE

The Old Murmungee Hall Special Committee has forwarded details of its 2006 Annual General Meeting, 2005/2006 receipts and payments, and fees and charges for the hire of the Old Murmungee Hall for 2006/2007.

Recommendation:
1. That the Annual General Meeting details forwarded by the Old Murmungee Hall Special Committee together with the 2005/2006 receipts and payments be received and that appreciation be expressed to the
Committee for its efforts in the management of the Old Murmungee Hall.
2. That the hiring fees for use of the Old Murmungee Hall for 2005/2006, as determined by the Committee and forwarded for Council’s consideration, be approved by Council.