Agenda item

Vale Bryan McCarthy

The Mayor read the following statement:

From all of us here at Yarra Ranges Council I pass on our sincere condolences to our much loved and respected past Mayor Maria McCarthy on the passing of her beloved husband Bryan.

Bryan’s Career and Community service covered so many years, to mention just a few;

·                MFB Operational Officer, Commander & management roles

·                CFA volunteer

·                Lilydale/Chirnside Park Rotary Clubs

·                2014 - Mitchell Shire Council - Emergency Management and Recovery Coordinator.

Bryan had given so much to our communities, more so in recent times, suffering with his illness he continued his unwavering support and leadership for the Mount Evelyn Sports & Community Hub. .... I was very moved at a recent Mount Evelyn Sports & Community Hub event to hear it announced that the new Community Hub function room will be named after Bryan McCarthy.

I’d like to quote the following, which I believe exemplifies the attributes of the late Bryan McCarthy.

Mitchell Shire Council:

“We lost a true gentleman this week.

Mitchell Shire Council will never be the same without our Emergency Management and Recovery Coordinator, Bryan McCarthy.

Bryan was an incredible colleague, friend, and mentor to many in the Mitchell family and this week lost his brave battle with cancer.

He will be remembered for his wisdom, humour, ready-smile, and positive impact he had on so many of us.

Some people come into our lives and quickly go, some stay for a while and leave footprints in our hearts.

Our deepest condolences go out to Bryan's wife Maria, their family, and friends at this sad time.”

Aaron Violi – Federal Member for Casey:

“Bryan had two great loves in his life, his family including his wife Maria, children Chris and Andrea and his large extended family. His other love was serving others.” - 

How true.

Thank you Bryan, Rest In Peace. 'A lost community treasure'

Director Recovery – Jane Sinnamon

The Mayor read the following statement:

Tonight, is the final time Ms Jane Sinnamon joins us as the Director Recovery

The Recovery Directorate was specifically set-up to assist residents who had been impacted by the pandemic, and of course the June 2021 storm and has been in place for 18 months.

With the maturing of our recovery strategy, we enter the next phase of recovery, focusing on the medium and long-term needs which can be sustainably supported through Council’s standard business units.

While the Directorate itself may be finishing, work to support our
storm-impacted residents will continue.

I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you, Ms Sinnamon, for your leadership of the Directorate during these challenging times, and to your direct report managers, Allison Fogarty, Belinda Arnott and Guy Masters and their Teams for their outstanding service to the community.

On behalf of Council, I thank you all so very much.  

Acknowledgement of Deputy Mayor

The Mayor went on to thank Deputy Mayor, Cr Sophie Todorov, for filling in at many events during his absence due to illness.