Victoria Plains Community Newsletter - June 2017

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NEWS FROM THE CHAMBERS
Newsletter submission – July 2017
From the Desk of the CEO
The June Council meeting was well attended and it is great to see the community interest and participation. Just in
case you couldn’t attend, please continue reading for an update on what took place.
Public Question Time
There were a number of questions from residents with regards to the operations of the Works Depot and grants that
have been applied for or received by council for community projects in the past 12 months. There was also interest in
the planting of trees on Mofflin Street including reticulation and the removal of an unlicensed vehicle.
Other items were as follows:
Extractive Industries Approval
Council considered a request for a proposal for extractive industry (being gravel and sand) on lot 127 (668)
Mogumber-Yarrawindah Road in Mogumber. The application was granted approval with a range of conditions which
are outlined in the minutes of the meeting and can be found at
Council Committees
Council continued it’s progress in establishing a Suicide Prevention committee which will comprise 3 “foundation”
members and the CEO. Council is also forming a committee to work through recognition of Aboriginal Heritage and
native title issues with SWALSC. Upcoming meeting dates are yet to be confirmed.
Delegations Review
Council has now revoked delegation No. 2.5: Application for Donations or Financial Assistance. All applications for
donations or financial assistance will now be decided by council at its ordinary Council meetings.
Council Finances
Payments made from the Municipal Bank Accounts and endorsed by Council, totalled $480,263.88 for the month of
May 2017.
Community Donation
Approval was also granted for a donation to Free Spirit SMCC for trailer repairs provided the trailer is only used for
community activities and the Shire is recognised as a contributor.
Community Grants
Community Request Submissions for the 2017/18 budget have been received and the following applications were
approved:
Calingiri Playgroup
Upgrade to playgroup outdoor area / playground $10,000.00
Calingiri P & C
Calingiri Primary School Centenary Celebrations $6,500.00
Calingiri Progress Assn
Community Gardens Project $1,504.00
Bolgart P & C
Canberra camp $2,500.00
Gillingarra Sport & Recreation Club
Asbestos removal from school house roof $13,076.00
Mogumber Outback Club Mogumber Arena Stage 2 – building of arena ring and yard structure $15,000.00