Council Meeting Briefs - 1 November 2022

Published on 03 November 2022

Council Meeting Briefs – 1 November 2022

2223T0009 BRADLEY STREET STORMWATER AUGMENTATION

The tender submission from Killard Infrastructure Pty Ltd for $905,304 (GST exclusive) was accepted in accordance with the Request for Tender documents 2223T0009


TENDER 2223T0007 – GOULBURN REUSE SCHEME WWTP MODIFICATION

The Tender from Killard Infrastructure Pty Ltd was accepted for the Goulburn Reuse Scheme WWTP Modification Contract in accordance with the specification and documents for Tender 2223T0007 for the lump sum price of $2,050,400.00 (incl. GST) and the provisional sum up to the amount of $227,540.87.

EXTENSION TO THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES - TENDER 1920T0012

The option to extend the contract for the current panel of legal providers for a one-year period was exercised. Council will continue to engage local solicitors where possible for smaller local matters.

DRAFT RESOURCING STRATEGY 2022 – 2026

Council endorsed the Workforce Management Plan and Asset Management Plan sections of the Resourcing Strategy to form part of Councils 2022-23 Integrated Planning and Reporting documents. The draft Long Term Financial Plan will be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days and if no submissions are received, the Plan be adopted for inclusion in the Resourcing Strategy. Any submissions received will be considered by Council at its meeting on 6 December 2022. Council will undertake a thorough review of the Long Term Financial Plan as part of the 2023-24 Operational Plan preparations.

GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SPECIAL PURPOSE STATEMENTS 2021/22

Council endorsed the Statements under s413(2) Local Government Act 1993 and will be signed off by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chief Executive Officer and Responsible Accounting Officer to enable the Independent Auditors reports to be issued. Council approved the Financial Statements for lodgement with the Office of Local Government. The Financial Statements will be placed on public exhibition with the Audited Financial Statements to be presented to Council at its meeting on 6 December 2022.

REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA - SOUTHERN INLAND

Council will provide a cash donation of $2,000 as bronze sponsorship to Regional Development Australia Southern Inland to assist with their Innovation in Ag Conference being held on Friday 25 November 2022 at the Grace Milsom Function Centre. This donation will be funded from the Financial Assistance budget.

WAIVER OF ALCOHOL FREE ZONE - PICTURES & POPCORN IN THE PARK

Council endorsed the alcohol-free zone in a dedicated section of Belmore Park be waived for Saturday 26 November 2022, to allow for a dedicated bar area for the Pictures & Popcorn in the Park event.

MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 13 OCTOBER 2022

The Traffic Committee Report was provided to Council. The full report including recommendations is available in the Minutes on the Council website.