MINUTES OF SECTION 223 SUBMISSIONS COMMITTEE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THURSDAY 12 TH JULY 2012 at 7.00PM TO HEAR SUBMISSIONS IN RELATION TO THE 2012/13 BUDGET Meeting Commenced at 7.00 pm Present: Cr Borg (Chairman) Cr Cugliari Cr Majdlik Cr Ramsey Cr Stock Cr Turner Officers: Mr K Tori, CEO Mr P Bean, General Manager Corporate Services Mr A Boyle, Acting General Manager Community Services Mr L Shannon, General Manager Planning and Development Services Mr S Shanmugapalan, Finance Manager Mr D Hogan, Manager Customer Engagement Ms A Raijer, Public Relations Coordinator Mrs D Banneyake, Accountant Internal Reporting Item 2. Apologies: Cr Mammarella Item 3. Declaration of Interest: Nil Item 4. Time Limits; Crs Ramsey/Cugliari That each submitter be granted 5 minutes in which to address the Committee CARRIED Item 5. To hear submissions in support of written submissions. Cr Borg as Chairperson explained the process for hearing submissions and that the meeting is being held in accordance with Councils Meeting Procedure Local Law 2005.
The following written submissions were received by Council: 1) Mr David O'Connor (S-02) (S-08) (S-06) Council to consider establishing an Incorporated event management association. Allocation of funding to help safeguard the Mowbray village. Construction of a connecting footpath from roundabout at School lane to the Bowling club and the old school house. 2) Mr W J Earle (S-070) Objecting to level of rate increase. 3) Mr John Rowe (S-32.1-32.2) Construction of footpath from the Diggers Rest railway station to the Bowling Club and along Old Calder highway connecting both entrances of Punjel Drive. 4) Mr Francis Yacoub (S-13) (S-14) (S-29) Support for bus service from Eynesbury to Bacchus Marsh Grammar. Funding support for the setup of the new Eynesbury Cricket Club. Request for 2 new Cricket nets at the Westlakes Reserve Melton as temporary training facility for the Eynesbury Cricket Club. 5) Mr Phillip Attard (S-075) Objecting to level of rate increase. 6) Ms Lynette Holdsworth (S-04) Repairs to the drain on the corner of Yale Street and Tamar Drive. 7) Mr Allen Stevenson (S-05) Request for upgrading the clubrooms, improve kitchen facilities and extend dining facilities at Melton Bowling Club 8) Mr Clive Brooks (S-07) Upgrading works at the training track at the Reserve Road Recreation Reserve in preparation of holding 2015 State Urban Junior Championship. 9) Ms Androulla Touvanna (S-052) Objecting to level of rate increase
10) Mr Tony Farrugia (S-150) Objecting to level of rate increase 11) Ms Teresa Gatt (S-37) Funding request to purchase TV and DVD player for Club rooms at Brookside Recreation Reserve. 12) Mr Lawrie Park (S-19) Request for fencing along Fay Street Reserve, Melton. 13) Mr Chris Lunn (S-25) Request for early delivery of a shared path linking Eynesbury and Melton Townships. 14) Mr Scott Absolum (S-26) Request for weather protection awning and expansion of the canteen facilities at the Hillside Reserve. 15) Mr John McFarlane (S-27) Request for funding fresh water fountains and dog wash facilities, improvement of canteen and spectator shelters at the Greyhound Racing Club facilities of MacPherson Park. 16) Mr & Mrs G & E Radford (S-28) Funding request for a bridge over Toolern Creek in Minns Road. 17) Mr Chris Camenzuli (S-30) Request for upgrading cricket facilities at Mt Carberry Reserve including an additional net facility improve safety etc. 18) Mr Brett Greedy (S-33) Request for additional works to be undertaken at Springside pavilion and fields including ball barrier fence, drainage of the grounds, increased car parking facilities, lighting, electronic scoreboard, security camera, grandstand and a 3 rd ground. 19) Mr Karl Pospisek (S-31) Various issues including request for, Shifting 40kmph sign along Rockbank Middle Road, Additional litter bins at selected spots, Additional lighting to entrance of the dance school, Pedestrian
slipway from Royston Place to Rockbank Middle Rd. 20) Mr John Bentley (S-34) Request for funding works in the Melton Botanical Garden including fencing to limit vehicle access from the lake, Gate and fencing or rock barrier on the crossing of Ryans Creek and gravel hard stand area for car parking near the toilets. 21) Mr Jayson Wilson (S-35) Funding request for the planning, drafting and initial construction of a purpose built studio complex for 97.9fm Community Radio. 22) Mr Mario Cachia (S-36) Request for planning permit to complete the museum. 23) Mr Chris Hope (S-39) Request for improvement at Melton Cricket Club facility in MacPherson Park including, 5 turf wickets, suitable bowling run-up area, practice nets and suitable irrigation for the preparation of the turf wickets. 24) Request by a Constituent to the Mayor (S-40) Request for lights at Taylors Hill Youth facility skate park and pedestrian crossing at the roundabout at the corner of Calder Park Drive and Hume Drive. 25) Ms Margaret Behan (S-41) Request for funding for additional storage facilities at the MacPherson park Equestrian grounds for the Melton and District Riding for Disabled Association. 26) Mr Robert Psaila (S-42) Request for Business Study funding to transform the Melbourne Runabout & Speed Boat Club to a business entity. 27) Mr Cameron McDonald (S-43) Request for upgrade of Diggers Rest Reserve including Priority lists (Cricket training nets, car park, change room facilities, extra seating, High fence/net, security screen behind goals, coaches boxes etc), Safety issues and minor works requests. 28) Mrs Pamela Allan (S-10) Construction of a connecting footpath from roundabout at the end of Punjel Drive to the Bowling club.
29) Ms Danielle Borle (S-03) Request for child proof fences to fully enclose the tennis courts and pavilion access at Melton South Recreation Reserve. 30) Mr Frank Fillippone (S-11) Request to repair the fencing facing the clubroom at the Brookside Pavilion. 31) Ms Katy Almada (S-18) Request to upgrade of Banchory Grove/ Domain Drive playspace. 32) General Rate Submissions Objecting to level of rate Increase The total number of submissions in the group - 143 Ms Caterina Muatore Mr Corey Bugeja Mr Mario Luciani Ms Nola Dunn Ms Nola Dunn Mr Mark Camilleri Mr Shaun Busuttil Mr Joseph Busuttil Mr Matthew Busuttil Mrs Maria Stella Busuttil Mr & Mrs E & J Koutroubas Mr Troy Strang Mr & Mrs J & L Spiteri Mr Joseph Bartolovic
Mr & Mrs R & M Bugeja Mr & Mrs Mary & Alfred Xiberras Ms Lilian Hollander Mr & Mrs P & M Debono Ms Nuri Balla Mr Christos Touvanna Mr Geoff Azzopardi Mr Stephen Forbes Mr G Farrugia Ms Gisela Petrocco Mr John Gatt Mr Mehmetali Salih Mr Ricky Bezzina Ms Michelle Bezzina Ms Mary Rose Portelli Mr Shaun Xuereb Mr Charlie Vella Ms Josephine Vella Mr Doug Yoseski Ms Silvana Yoseski Ms Carmen Stellini Ms Rosemary Schembri
Mr Tamer Ozsehitoglu Mr Walter Portelli Mr George Sultana Mr Emanuel Galea Mr Joseph Grech Ms Lynette Petkov Mr Ian Barrie Mr Robert Xuereb Mr J. L Xuereb Mr David Sultana Mr Joe Borg Mr Aires Mascarenhas Mr Joe Tedesco Mr Matthew Grinea Mr Allison Falzon Mr L Mizzi Mr & Mrs R & T Azzopardi Mr R Capkunoski Mr G Nesci Ms Vittoria Nesci Ms Catherina Nesci
Mr Joe Cassar Mr Joe Muratore Ms Mary Muratore Ms Caterina Muratore Mr Alfonso Muratore Ms Caren Attard Mr M Azzopardi Ms Kelly Dugo Mr Adam Ford Mr Fabian Stellini Mr Charlie Cassar Mr Patrick Stellini Ms Diane Stellini Mr & Mrs Santucci Mr Anthony Saliba Ms Mary Rose Rizzo Mr Michael Zold Mr Samantha Zold Mr Jeff Mizzi Mr Michael Whitehead Ms Carmel Aquilina
Mr Tony Ramondetta Mr Gregory Walker Mr Emmanuel Sant Mr Joseph Azzopardi Mr & Mrs J & C Da Rocha Mr & Mrs C & A Tolli Ms Marilyn Mcdougall Mr Chris O'Brien Ms Calista Santanmaria Mr Winston Rizzo Mr Emmanuel Galea Mr Raymond Mifsud Mr Brian Farrugia Mr Alan Borg Mr Peter Hussein Ms Joanne Hussein Mr Anthony Agius Mr C Sacco Mr Joe Brincat Mr & Mrs P & M Micallef Mr Charles Sciberras
Mr MeriniKo Jelic Mr & Mrs L & L Antonio Mr Paul Vella Mr & Mrs M& J Farrugia Mr & Mrs L & M Xuereb Mr Charles Xuereb Mr & Mrs C & D Mayo Ms Sally Anne Attard Mr & Mrs P & A Portelli Mr & Mrs J & M Van Liempd Mr Alan Moon Mr Terry Quick Mr Peter Schembri Ms Helen Rapa Mr & Mrs J & M Xerri Ms Rosemary Schembri Mr Shaun Xuereb Mr & Mrs S & L Shemaly Mr & Mrs KJ & BJ Atkins Mr & Mrs F & M Spiteri Mr & Mrs S & A Vella
Mr V Pace Mr & Mrs G & A Di Cieno Mr J Pace Mr & Mrs F Vella Mr Dino Pizzecco Mr A Antoniou Mr & Mrs R & C Clayton Mr & Mrs V & C Brincat Ms Wendy Bitans Mr Sam Debrincat Ms Josephine Satt Mr David Sultana Mr Sam Durali Mr & Mrs J & M Ivankovic Mr Fred Micallef Mr John Vella Mr Giulianna Fusari Mr John Attard Mr Darren Burrington Ms Dianne Whitehead Mr Richard Caruana
Mr John Tortona Mr Murat Hasan Mr Steven Carter Mr Steven Carter Mr & Mrs Alfred Magri Mr John Rees Presentations were received in support of the written submissions: Mr David O Connor Outlined the need for a footpath connecting the bowling club and the old school house to the roundabout which is in the vicinity of where the Diggers Rest Railway Station works have been undertaken. Seeking funding to host a new community event in Diggers Rest that will operate under a new community business model instead of the current Council run events. Mr Bill Earle Representing the Exford Residents and Rate Payers Association. Is concerned about the rates proposal for properties contained in the UGB. Mr Charlie Watson Seeking support for the construction of a footpath from the Diggers Rest Railway Station to the bowling club and surrounding park area. Concerned about the need for adequate lighting at the roundabout on the Old Calder Highway. Highlighted excessive rutting in the road surface in the Old Calder Highway adjacent to the gates to the Bowl Club. Mr Francis Yacoub Seeking support for the construction of temporary nets at the Westlake Reserve for the Eynesbury Cricket Club until the development of a permanent sporting facility in the Eynesbury Township. Requesting Council support for a bus service to transport students from Eynesbury to Bacchus Marsh Mr Allen Stevenson and Darryl O Loughlin Seeking support from Council for the expansion of the club rooms servicing the Melton Bowling Club
They provided an overview of the history of the club and the pressures they are currently facing with overcrowding on competition days. They currently have 160 members and can assist Council with a 20% contribution towards the project Cr Ramsey left the Chamber at 7.31pm Cr Ramsey returned to the Chamber at 7.33pm Mr Allan Squires, Kevin Anthony Representing the Melton CFA, they are seeking support from Council to upgrade their training\competition facilities to host the junior state championships (11-17 year olds) in 2015. They believe it will bring approximately 6000 people to the area in that weekend. They are seeking to upgrade the training facility in Reserve Road in areas such as the judges boxes, poles for timing gear and other incidental items. They see this as a benefit to all groups that are using that reserve. Ms Androulla Touvanna Spoke in opposition to the draft budget and the proposed rating structure on public submission including the disproportionate burden the rating structure is imposing on rate payers in the municipality Mr John Rees Expressed his concern about the draft rates proposal for properties contained within the UGB and reiterated on the points made by Bill Earle in his submission Mr John McFarlane Representing the Greyhound Racing Club seeking support for the installation of fresh water and dog wash facilities at McPherson Park. Currently using a hose from the canteen. They would also like assistance to further secure the club facilities from the invasion of birds. Mr & Mrs G E Radford Seeking Council support to construct a bridge over Toolern Creek and Minns Road. Highlighted the history of the decommissioning of the bridge in the 1990 s and the temporary crossing being made while a replacement was planned for. Ms Teresa Gatt Representing Sunshine\George Cross Soccer Club. Currently have 28 teams and over 370 members and in order to run training sessions they are in need of equipment in the club rooms. Mr John Bentley and Mr Allen Partridge Representing Melton Botanic Gardens
Seeking support for the construction of a hard stand, parking area and wanting to restrict access to unauthorised vehicles in the Botanic Gardens. People are continuing to drive in the gardens area destroying tree guards and stakes and plants. 4WDs are using the area on weekends and at nights. The group is thankful for all support received to date and highlighted that their current total investment in the Botanic Gardens including in kind support exceeds $600,000. Mr Darren Short Treasurer Hillside Football Club Seeking support for an extension to the veranda area and canteen facility at the club rooms. The club currently has 1700 members and the facility cannot cope with the members and guests. They are one of the largest clubs in the eastern district football league and the front under cover area is just not adequate to cope with demand. Mr Mario Cachia Seeking support for his youth programs and further develop his social housing scheme. Mrs Pamela Allan Seeking support for the installation of a footpath from the Diggers Rest Railway Station to the Bowling Club and along Old Calder Highway. Ms Danielle Borle Representing Melton South Tennis Club Currently has 263 members and is one of the few clubs left with more female members than male. Seeking support for child proof fencing to assist members to participate with added child safety in place. They believe with this initiated they will gain more support from Tennis Victoria to run programs. Mr Ian Hollander Spoke in opposition to Councils rating strategy presented in the draft budget. Highlighted that the affordability of the land enticed into the location and believed the land is not as appealing as what Council believes UGZ land is. Considers the strategy is inequitable across the shire and does not believe the Hardship Policy services the needs of its residents effected by the Council proposal. Ms Margaret Behan
Seeking support for additional storage facilities at McPherson Park for the Melton and District Riding for Disabled Association Mr Eric Koutroubas Spoke in opposition to the rating strategy presented in the draft budget. Appears on behalf of his wife and his neighbours in support of the objections before this Council with how the rating strategy is applied to the rate payers. Highlighted sections of the Local Government Act 1989 and Councils General Local Law. The Chairman requested that a member of the gallery leave the chamber as he was not conducting himself in accordance with Council s meeting procedure Local Law. The resident Dulie vacated the chamber. Motion Cr Ramsey/Cr Turner That Mr Koutroubas be given an extra 60 seconds to complete his submission. CARRIED Mr Koutroubas believed that Council has a conflict of interest with its Toolern development in making the decisions that it is. Mr Chris Camenzuli President Melton South Cricket Club Seeking Council s support for the installation of a third net in addition to the two current nets. Due to strong membership there are safety concerns with only having 2 nets. Believed all the other local cricket clubs have three nets and believe it will make the club more appealing to retain existing members and attracting new members. Would compliment the turf project that occurred last year with the installation of a third net. Cr Cugliari left the Chamber at 8.40pm Cr Cugliari returned to the Chamber at 8.42pm Mr Brett Greedy Springhills Soccer Club Seeking Councils support for the construction of a third ground needed for their training requirements. Currently have 390 members and an additional 50 enquiries for new members. They currently have two grounds but struggle to cope with the training requirements and game day allocations. They would also like a ball fence to protect the immediate area and consideration towards the construction of more car parking in the immediate area. Mr Robert Psaila Representing Melbourne Runabout and Speedboat Club
Seeking Councils support to assist them in undertaking a study of the feasibility of the club having a full time Manager to run and market the facility. Mr Chris Hope Representing Melton Cricket Club Cricket Victoria have reviewed areas across the metropolitan area looking to create elite club areas and found Melton does not have such a club. Melton Cricket Club is one grade below elite and believe they can meet the criteria to become an elite club. Three areas need to be addressed which are turf training faculties run up areas practice nets and irrigation. The club would want to contribute towards any successful project. Mr Troy Strang Thanked Council and staff for the opportunity to speak. Objected to Council s decision to remove the Environmental Enhancement Rebate in the development land category. Believes owing to the status of the land no EER means very few people will control weeds without an incentive and this will effect the larger areas. Feels it will cost the Shire through other land management issues on Council owned land. He expressed the fact that the proposal will remove Council s access rights to properties to have any ability to access to visit and view land management practices. He put to Council the proposal to totally remove the EER. He also expressed his concern of residents feeling disengaged from Council owing to the current Bridge Road roadworks being undertaken and the Council s position on its Rating Strategy last year and proposed in the current year and expressed that residents feel like they don t belong. Cr Majdlik left the Chamber at 9.00 pm Cr Majdlik returned to the Chamber at 9.02pm. Ms Melissa Sharp and Mr Bob Ryan Representing Diggers Rest Sporting Club They expressed a concern about the unfinished works from last years budget and wanted assurance that this would not effect any submissions put forward for this years budget. These being the netball courts and the front veranda.
Sought clarification about whether surplus funds from these projects would be redirected to the club for alternative uses. They expressed concerns in the need for carpark lighting and location of carparking for females due to the development of the netball courts and the requirement to improve change room facilities overall at the facility. The facilities there require some major improvement works. They believe that baby change facilities need to be considered and significant pest control measures need to be addressed. Mr Khristos Tovanna Questioned the value of Council s assets recorded in the budget and the recording in the budget of improvement of assets such as Westwood Drive Bridge and the recreation development in Toolern. He also expressed concern about the application of the Rating Strategy represented in the draft budget. He felt there is inequity in the application of the rates when the rural rate payers do not have the same access as the people living in the township. Mr Emanuel Galea Expressed a concern at the level of rates he has to pay. He has a total of 65 acres of which 20 acres is going to road reserve. Ms Lynette Petkov Bought in the Toolern area 19 years ago as a lifestyle decision. Rates this year are approximately 20% of her total taxable income, concerned about the valuations applied to properties when there is apparently a glut of housing in general which compounds their existing problems of sale ability in the area. Removal of the EER makes a statement that the Council doesn t care about the environment. Believes the land opportunity for them is 15-20 years away and the removal of the EER will see 20 years of weeds covering their paddocks. Mr Joe Tedesco His rates increased from $1,800 to $6,500 last year. Believes it is around 20% of his wages. If the EER is gone he will not give consideration to land management. Mr John Vanliempd Concerned about the removal of the EER from development land. He has concerns in regards to the rating strategies proposed in the draft budget and believes it is wrong to impose the rates on the rural ratepayers as set out in the budget.
Cr Ramsey left the chamber at 9.31pm Cr Ramsey returned to the chamber at 9.34pm Mr Victor Pace Resides in Mt Cottrell Road in the UGB area. People like him is what makes Melton. Has been advised that his property value has increased by a further $1.1 million this year. Does not believe that his property could have increased by this amount on the basis that the properties in the region can t sell. The media say that the property values have decreased and he provided an example of the valuation issues on his property from 2 years ago. Believes that the rural ratepayers should be refunded a portion of their rates from last year based on the fact that the current rating strategy shows a decrease in the proportion to rural ratepayers. Ms Androulla Tovanna on behalf of Mr Andrew Antonio Mr Antonio believed that the potential land use is incorrect and the land should be reclassified to its real use. Expressed dissatisfaction in Council s conduct in not addressing their concerns. Concerned that conditions imposed on landowners makes the land only saleable on long term contracts. Expressed that Council has a conflict of interest due to the Toolern development. Current valuation model should not be applied to rural land as it disadvantages those land holders. Motion Cr Ramsey/Cr Stock That the presentation made by Androulla Touvanna on behalf of Andrew Antonio be extended for a further 60 seconds to allow the presentation to be concluded. CARRIED Land should only be rated by its last sale price plus CPI. The imposs should not be imposed by people who provide the lungs of Melbourne. Mrs Wendy Bitans Believes that rural ratepayers are discriminated against. As the shire continues to grow it offsets the costs involved in providing those services. Expressed how many restrictions her property has imposed from Federal, State and Local Government authorities directly or indirectly through entities acting on their behalf. Expressed concerns about her ability to meet her commitments. Mr & Mrs J & M Ivankovic
Provided an overview of development land from 2005. In 2010 the Premier released large amounts of land which has affected many Melton residents. They are concerned about the way the Council is treating these rural residents the way they continually are. They really ask that Council reconsider their position. The meeting adjourned at 9.56 pm to a date and time to be set. Meeting resumed at 7 PM on 19 July 2012.
Present: Cr Mammarella Cr Borg Cr Cugliari Cr Ramsey Cr Turner Cr Majdlik (arrived 7:08 PM) Apologies: Cr Stock Officers: Mr K Tori, Chief Executive Officer Mr P Bean, General Manager Corporate Services Mr L Shannon, General Manager Planning & Development Services Mr A Boyle, Acting General Manager Community Services Mr S Shanmugapalan, Finance Manager Ms D Banneyake, Accountant Internal Reporting Mr A Burns Manager Leisure and Facilities Mr C Lunn Recreation Planner The Committee considered submissions received and made the following recommendations to Council. 1) Mr David O'Connor Support to fund annual Diggers Rest Community Event, construction of a pathway connecting Diggers Rest Bowling club and safeguard the Mowbray Village. Recommendation 1: That Council advise the submitter that the development of the community event will be referred to Council's Events team to further develop with the submitter, and, on the basis of established priorities Council is unable to fund the works proposed for the footpath connection in the 2012/13 budget. 2) Mr WJ Earle Objection to the increase in land rates on properties within the UGB. Recommendation 2: That Council proceed with the rating structure proposed in the draft budget placed on exhibition. 3) Diggers Rest Directions Inc. Construction of the footpath connecting the Diggers Rest Railway Station to the Bowling Club. Recommendation 3: That Council advise the submitter that on the basis of established priorities Council is unable to fund these works in 2012/13 budget.
4) Eynesbury Cricket Club Establishment of a bus service from Eynesbury to Bacchus Marsh Grammar and funding for the set up of the new Eynesbury Cricket Club. Recommendation 4: That the submitter be advised: a) Council is not in a position to offer a bus service from Eynesbury to Bacchus Marsh Grammar School b) Funding is available through Council s establishment support program, and, c) The Construction of cricket nets for this group has been funded in the cricket net program budget of the draft 2012/13 budget. 5) Mr Philip Attard Opposing the increase in land rates on properties within the UGB Recommendation 5: That Council proceed with the rating structure proposed in the draft budget placed on exhibition. 6) Ms Lynne Holdsworth Repair to drain in Yale Street. Recommendation 6: That the submitter be advised that the works proposed have been included in the existing maintenance program of the draft 2012/13 budget. 7) Melton Bowling Club Inc. Expansion to clubroom facilities. Recommendation 7: That the submitter be advised that Council notes the constraints on the current site to expand the facility and that Council staff further liaise with the Melton Bowling Club on planning and options of future opportunities for the club. Cr Majdlik arrived at 7:08 PM 8) Melton CFA CFA 2015 State Urban Championships. Recommendation 8: That the submitter be advised that Council is unable to fund this project in the 2012/13 budget. 9) Ms Androulla Touvanna Increase in land rates on properties within the UGB. Recommendation 9:
That Council proceed with the rating structure proposed in the draft budget placed on exhibition. 10) Mr Tony Farrugia Increase in land rates on properties within the UGB. Recommendation 10: That Council proceed with the rating structure proposed in the draft budget placed on exhibition. 11) Sunshine George Cross Football Club Purchase of television and DVD for Brookside Recreation Reserve. Recommendation 11: That Council allocate $860 in the 2012/13 budget for the purchase of an HD plasma TV and DVD player for the Brookside Recreation Reserve. 12) Mr Lawrie Park Fencing of the Faye Street Reserve. Recommendation 12: That the submitter be advised that on the basis of established priorities Council is unable to fund these works in the 2012/13 budget. 13) Mr Chris Lunn Construction of shared path linking Eynesbury and Melton townships. Recommendation 13: That the submitter be advised the request will be considered in conjunction with the Werribee Trail Strategy. 14) Hillside Football Club Inc. Submission of weather protection and canteen expansion. Recommendation 14: That this project be incorporated into the 2012/13 budget at a cost of $125,000. 15) Melton Greyhound Racing Club Proposed facility improvements. Recommendation 15: That Council make allowance of $19,200 in the 2012/13 budget to undertake the following works:- Dog wash $2500 Pest control $4200 Painting and maintenance $5000 DDA access to area $5000 Drinking fountain $2500. 16) Mr Graeme and Mrs Elaine Radford Request for a bridge over Toolern Creek in Minns Road
Recommendation 16: The Council advise the submitter that on the basis of established priorities Council is unable to fund these works in the 2012/13 budget. 17) Melton South Primary Cricket Club Construction of additional cricket net at Mt.Carbury Reserve. Recommendation 17: That the Submitter be advised that the proposal put forward has been included in the cricket net program budget in the draft 2012/13 budget. 18) Spring Hills Football Club Inc. Request for facility and ground improvements Recommendation 18: That Council advise the submitter on the basis of establish priorities Council is unable to fund these works in the 2012/13 budget. 19) Mr Karl Pospisek Request for works in Caroline Springs. Recommendation 19: That Council advise the submitter: a) That staff will investigate the speed signage concerns raised and assess the need for additional signage b) The concern for additional bins at selected locations will be considered in conjunction with Council s litter prevention strategy c) The lighting at the driveway entrance of Dance FX complies with Australian Standards so Council will not take action for additional lighting d) The driveway width is an issue for the property owner and not Council e) Council make allowance in the 2012/13 budget for the construction of a footpath between the end of Royston Place and Rockbank Middle Road. 20) Friends of the Melton Botanic Gardens Inc. Request for fencing and a gravel hardstand area for car parking. Recommendation 20: That Council make allowance in the 2012/13 budget to undertake the works as proposed in the submission at a cost of $21,000. 21) Community Radio 97.9 FM Council support to enable the planning, drafting an initial construction of a purpose-built studio complex. Recommendation 21: That Council include in the 2012/13 budget $30,000 to support this project. 22) Good Old Days Working Farm Museum Inc. Seeking Council support to further develop his youth program and social housing initiative. Recommendation 22:
That Council advise the submitter that it is unable to support the proposal. 23) Melton Cricket Club Development of a five turf wicket practice facility, provision of sight screens and electronic scoreboard at MacPherson Park. Recommendation 23: That Council advise the submitter that it is unable to support the proposal at this time but it is currently developing a premium turf wicket facility to be established in the Toolern area that will be operational in 2014/15. 24) Raised by the Mayor of behalf of a constituent Lights at the Taylors Hill Youth Facility Skate Park and establishment of a pedestrian crossing on Calder Park Drive adjacent to the Taylors Hill Youth and Community Centre. Recommendation 24: That Council incorporate in the 2012/13 budget $100,000 to enable the construction of suitable lights at the Taylors Hill youth facility for the skate facility and that staff further consider what traffic treatments can be established at this location and report back to Council with a recommendation. 25) Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria Construction of a storage facility. Recommendation 25: That Council incorporate in the 2012/13 budget an amount of $60,000 to construct a suitable facility at the MacPherson Park equestrian grounds for the Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria. 26) Melbourne Runabout Speedboat Club Seeking Council support in the development of a business plan for the future of the club. Recommendation 26: That Council advise the submitter that on the basis of establish priorities Council is unable to support the proposal in the 2012/13 budget. 27) Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve Advisory Group Improvement works at the Diggers Rest Recreation Reserve Recommendation 27: That Council: a) Incorporate in the 2012/13 budget an amount of $30,000 for the construction of a veranda outside of the Community Hall b) $18,000 for an epoxy floor in the change rooms; and c) Staff advise the group that the other matters raised in the request such as the ground seats, artificial turf, concreting the car park area and maintenance works to the facilities have been included in the recurrent budget contained in the 2012/13 budget. 28) Mrs Pamela Allan
Construction of a footpath from the new roundabout at the end of Punjel Drive to the bowling club. Recommendation 28: That Council advise the submitter that on the basis of establish priorities Council is unable to support the proposal in the 2012/13 budget. 29) Melton South Tennis Club Installation of childproof fences to enclose the tennis courts and Pavilion. Recommendation 29: That Council advise the submitter that funds have been allowed in the draft recurrent budget for these works to be undertaken. 30) Caroline Springs Tennis Club Repair to fences that face the club rooms at Caroline Springs Tennis Club Brookside Pavilion. Recommendation 30: That Council advise the submitter that funds have been allowed in the draft recurrent budget for these works to be undertaken. 31) Ms Katy Almada Upgrade of the play space of the Banchory Grove/Domain Drive Park. Recommendation 31: That Council advise the submitter that on the basis of established priorities Council is unable to fund these works in the 2012/13 budget. 32) Differential Rating Scheme The Committee considered all submissions (see attached list of submitters) received in relation to the proposed rating strategy contained within the draft budget. Also requesting to reintroduce EER for PSP properties. Recommendation 32: That Council not introduce an EER for PSP properties. Cr Ramsey requested the minutes record her proposal that the EER be reinstituted for PSP properties at a % rate to be determined. Recommendation 33: That having considered the written submissions received and heard the presentations in support of those submissions Council not alter its position in regard to the rating structure as set out in the 2012/13 draft budget.
33) Adoption of the 2012/13 Budget Recommendation 34: That Council adopts the 2012/2013 Budget (Appendix 1) inclusive of the variations to the draft budget displayed, following the consideration of the submission process. That Council notes these amendments are inclusive of additional funding for Melton Library and Learning Hub from Regional Development Australia Fund of $4,000,000 being recognised as income, and consequently Council s proposed borrowing for 2012/2013 being reduced to $3,650,000. That the Fees and Charges Schedule appended to the budget as (Appendix 3) be adopted. That the Chief Executive be authorised to give public notice of this decision to adopt such budget, in accordance with Section 130(1) of The Local Government Act 1989. That the amount of $73,853,607 (or such other amount as is lawfully raised as a consequence of this resolution) be declared as the amount which Council intends to raise by general rates, the municipal charge and the annual service charge, which amount is calculated as follows: General Rates $ 60,055,671 Municipal Charge $ 5,326,867 Annual Service Charge $ 8,471,069 That the general rate be declared in respect of the 2012/2013 financial year and that the general rate be raised by the application of differential rates (described in section 2.1 under the Appendix B of the budget- Appendix 1). That each differential rate will be determined by multiplying the Capital Improved Value of each rateable land by the relevant percentages indicated in section 3.1 of (Appendix B) of the budget. That no amount is fixed as the minimum amount payable by way of general rate in respect of each rateable land within the municipal district. That a municipal charge of $118 for each rateable land (or part) be declared in respect of the 2012/2013 financial year for the purpose of covering some of the administrative cost of the Council. That an annual service charge (or pro-rata part) of the amounts as detailed in section 2.8.1 of (Appendix B) of the budget, for each residential land be declared for the collection and disposal of refuse in respect of the period 01/07/2012 to 30/06/2013. That the Council rebate be granted to each pensioner ( eligible recipient within the meaning of the State Concessions Act 2004) of $40 per annum. That in accordance with Section 74(1) of the Local Government Act 1989, the Mayoral Allowance and Councillor Allowance be set at the maximum applicable to Category 3 Council as prescribed in the order in Council as made from time to time, currently at $88,955 ($91,179 effective from 27 October 2012) per annum as
Mayoral Allowance and $27,848 ($28,545 effective from 27 October 2012) per annum as Councillor Allowance, which includes an amount equal to the superannuation guarantee contribution. That Council grants rebates to the owner of each rateable land identified by the assessment number specified in (Appendix 5) to this report, the respective rebate set out opposite to the assessment number in that Appendix, and the rebate be granted to promote the aims described in the Melton Shire Council s Environment Enhancement Policy, and per the terms for granting the rebate as described in (Appendix 4). That the Environmental Enhancement rebate to eligible properties be calculated as described below; Rural Living Land category - 30% of the rate in the $ of the Rural Living Land rate applied to the Capital Improved value and will be capped to a maximum of $10,000 per property. Rural Land category - 55% of the rate in the $ of the Rural Land rate applied to the Capital Improved value and will be capped to a maximum of $10,000 per property. Urban Growth Land category - 40% of the rate in the $ of the Urban Growth Land rate applied to the Capital Improved value and will be capped to a maximum of $10,000 per property. That no incentive be declared for early payment of general rates, municipal charges and other annual service charges previously declared. That all rates and charges to be paid in four instalments, in accordance with Section 167(1) and (2) of the Local Government Act 1989 and no person be allowed to pay rates and charges as a lump sum, unless resolved otherwise. The General Manager Corporate Services be authorised to levy and recover the general rates, municipal charge and annual service charges in accordance with the Local Government Act 1989. That any rates and charges which have not been paid by the date specified for their payment, pay interest in accordance with Section 172(1) of the Local Government Act 1989, at the rate applicable under Section 172(2) (a) of the Local Government Act 1989, currently equal to 10.5% per annum which the current declared rate under Section 2 of the Penalty Interest Act 1983.