Agenda item

In accordance with Chapter 3, Rules 57 and 59, of the Governance Rules developed by Council in accordance with section 60 of the Local Government Act 2020.

In accordance with Chapter 3, Rules 57 and 59, of the Governance Rules developed by Council in accordance with section 60 of the Local Government Act 2020.

QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

QUESTION 1

Lisa Walsh of Seville asked;

I would like to confirm that the roadworks (Asphalting, curb and channelling, drainage etc) is still going to be completed for the entire length of Britton Rd as per the proposal and paperwork that we were sent. I was given the impression by workers on-site this week that you are no longer doing the entire road. I am hoping that the information I have been given is incorrect. I have spoken with fellow neighbours, who are also under the impression that the entire road will be completed as planned.

Hjalmar Philipp, Director Built Environment and Infrastructure:

Thank you for your question Lisa.

We can confirm that Britton Road, Seville will be sealed (asphalted) along its full length, between Link Road to the west and its dead-end to the east. 

The design and scope are consistent with the plans used during the community consultation process. The finished road will be an asphalt road, 5 metres in width, with concrete edge strips along both sides of the road. The existing table drain along the southern side of the road will be re-shaped to collect road surface water run-off.

QUESTION 2

Stan Giles of Monbulk asked;

Since the police called on January 31st council has been given numerous interviews to the local paper. the AGE and the ABC. In articles that followed there were references to threatening behaviour and verbal abuse. Please either provide evidence supporting these accusations or make a public apology to the innocent concerned rate payers who were attending simply seeking answers and clarifications of Council actions and future plans.

Andrew Hilson, Director Corporate Services:

Thank you for your question, Stan.

Following theCouncil meeting on 31 January 2023, a number of Councillors, officers and some members of the public described their experience of the behaviour of some members of the public gallery during the meeting as threatening, intimidating and verbally abusive.

Council does acknowledge that during this meeting not all members of the public gallery behaved in an inappropriate manner.

QUESTION 3

Brent Grogan of Warburton asked;

I would like to know the cost of the removal of asbestos cladding, and then the reinstatement of plaster including new kitchen at the building on the Warburton trail know as The Cog?

Hjalmar Philipp, Director Built Environment and Infrastructure:

Thank you for your question, Brent.

The works are required because of damage to internal asbestos cladding that was found after the previous tenant vacated. The successful quote for the works was $60,780.55 (ex GST) and are scheduled to be completed in the coming weeks. The works were procured through a competitive Request for Quote process as per Council’s Procurement process to ensure best value.

SUBMISSIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

Homelessness Week 2023

Nic Fox provided Councillors with an update on Homelessness Week 2023 and tiny houses as an affordable housing solution and the need for ongoing support from Yarra Ranges Council.

The Mayor referred the matter to the Acting Director Planning and Sustainable Futures for investigation and requested a future briefing to Councillors on the matter.