10. CONSIDERING AND ORDERING UPON OFFICERS’ REPORTS WITHIN THE CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT GROUP 10.1 All Wards Constitutional Recognition Of Local Government 83. 10.2 All Review Of Policy For Bicycle Path/Shared Path On Non Council Land 88. 10.3 Taylor Ward Transfer Of Land Contained In Certificate Of Volume 7935 Folio 050 From Guides Victoria To Knox City Council (Melway Ref: 82 D6) 94. 10.4 All Wards Proposed Fees and Charges 2011-12 99. 11. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION 11.1 All Wards Assemblies of Councillors 130. 11.2 All Wards Ward Contingency Fund Allocations for Period 1 January to 31 2011 147. 11.3 All Wards Report (As At 11 April 2011) 156. 12. SUPPLEMENTARY ITEMS 173. 13. URGENT BUSINESS 173. 13.1 Urgent Business 173. 13.1.1 Proposed Boronia Structure Plan & Amendment C62 173.
5. REPORTS BY COUNCILLORS 5.1 Committees & Delegates 5.1.1 COUNCILLOR DARREN PEARCE Councillor Pearce attended the following Meetings Annual Budget Review (x2) Executive Performance Evaluation Review 5.1.2 COUNCILLOR ADAM GILL Councillor Gill attended the following Meetings Eastern Regional Library – Integration of Children Services with Library Services 5.1.3 COUNCILLOR MICK VAN DE VREEDE Councillor Van de Vreede attended the following Meetings Knox Affordable Housing Reference Group Stamford Park Project Steering Committee Minister for Planning - Affordable Housing Discussion Annual Budget Review (x2) Eastern Transport Coalition Planning Consultative Committee (x3) Public Transport Consultative Committee 5.1.4 COUNCILLOR JOE COSSARI Councillor Cossari attended the following Meetings Knox Multicultural Advisory Committee Annual Budget Review (x2) Audit Committee 5.1.5 COUNCILLOR ANDREW WALTER Councillor Walter attended the following Meetings Community Development Fund Evaluation (x2) Planning Consultative Committee (x2) 5.1.6 COUNCILLOR JOHN MORTIMORE Councillor Mortimore attended the following Meetings The Basin Preschool Housing Advisory Committee (x2) Healthy Ageing Advisory Committee Pedestrian Advisory Committee Mobility Study Workshop National Sustainable Food Summit (x2) 5.1 Committees & Delegates (cont’d)
Repairs and upgrade of the drainage system that runs through the park due to the increased water damage to properties Removal of the pine log fencing and replacement with other methods of excluding cars such as garden beds Improve the entrance to the park with garden beds but use small shrubs with clear-trunked trees so that the park feels safe, some requests included for indigenous plants to attract birds and butterflies 7.4 Opportunity And Options For Better Use Of 3 Rumann Avenue Scoresby (cont’d) Seating through the reserve to provide gathering places for neighbours to drink coffee, resting places for circuit walks and seats for people to watch the tennis or sport on the oval Community garden or project in either 3 Rumann Ave reserve or the road closure to the of Benedikt Reserve, allowing the residents to plant out garden beds was also suggested Prevent cars from accessing the gravel carpark at night and entering the grassed area of Benedikt Reserve General improvement for maintenance and safety for the tennis courts as well as the greater reserve Existing trees are much loved – there were mixed responses as to whether more were needed but a strong request for more planting in general, particularly to close the gap between the current planting and the fences to improve the feeling of safety and prevent hiding places from developing Simple exercise equipment Picnic tables Sealing the roadway that leads to the clubrooms Additional ideas for improvement included: Possum boxes in reserve for habitat and interest Boards displaying birds, animals, butterflies that are seen in the reserve Upgrade the street tree planting is currently sporadic with gaps Larger playground BBQs and shelter 4. ENVIRONMENTAL/AMENITY ISSUES The retention of 3 Rumann Avenue as a reserve provides the opportunity to improve the environment and amenity in this area through the addition of garden beds and improve to drainage. Improving the landscaping in Benedikt Reserve and the road closure to the north provides additional opportunities for increased planting and the potential for sustainable gardening if a community garden was deemed appropriate through further planning and collaboration
Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Councillor’s Name Type of Interest Councillor Left Assembly While Matter Being Considered Nil Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Date of Assembly: 22/3/2011 Name of Committee or Group (if applicable): Dinner Prior to Ordinary Council Meeting Time Meeting Commenced: 6:15pm Councillors in Attendance: Cr Sue McMillan Cr Andrew Walter Cr Peter Cole Cr John Mortimore Cr Darren Pearce Cr Adam Gill Cr Cooper Council Staff in Attendance: Graeme Emonson Mark Dupe Angelo Kourambas Ian Bell Kath Oakley Paul Gallagher Rodney McKail Matters Considered: 1. Condolence Motion for Former President 2. MAV/ALGA Motions 3. The Haven 4. Rowville Rail 5. Knox Central Apartments 6. LATM Recommendations Conflict of Interest Disclosures:
BAIRD WARD Allocation for the period 01/01/2011 – 31/03/2011 Cr. Peter Cole Date Requested By Purpose of Grant Granted $ Balance $ $13,958.40 01-Feb-11 Upper Ferntree Gully Football Club (Joint Grant by 2 Wards) Contribution towards purchase of laptop computers 302.73 13,655.67 22-Feb-11 Ferntree Gully Junior Football Club (Joint Grant by 2 Wards) Contribution towards uniforms and equipment 681.82 12,973.85 28-Feb-11 Rotary Club of Knox Inc (Joint Grant by 8 Councillors) Purchase of trailer to transport equipment 1,000.00 11,973.85 4-Mar-11 Ferntree Gully News Sponsorship of local newspaper 727.27 11,246.58 09-Mar-11 The Basin Music Festival Assoc (Joint Grant by 7 Councillors) Hire of equipment for the duration of the Music Festival 500.00 10,746.58 09-Mar-11 Knoxfield Tennis Club grant by 9 Councillors) Repair of court surface 500.00 10,246.58 09-Mar-11 Knox Stroke Survivors Support (Joint Grant by 5 Councillors) Printing, rent & purchase of mobile phone 100.00 10,146.58 10-Mar-11 Salvation Army Ferntree Gully (Joint Grant by 3 Wards) Costs associated with holding a "Coffee & Chat" morning 800.00 9,346.58 CHANDLER WARD Allocation for the period 01/01/2011 – 31/03/2011 Cr. John Mortimore Date Requested By Purpose of Granted $ Balance $ $14,603.18 17-Feb-11 1st Scout Group Purchase of tent and accessories 1,000.00 $13,603.18 23-Feb-11 Stamford Park Mens Shed (Joint Grant by 7 Councillors) Contribution towards startup 237.50 13,365.68 28-Feb-11 Rotary Club of Knox Inc Grant by 8 Councillors) Purchase of trailer to transport equipment 300.00 13,065.68 11.2 Ward Contingency Fund Allocations (cont'd) CHANDLER WARD Allocation for the period 01/01/2011 – 31/03/2011 Cr. John Mortimore 09-Mar-11 Boronia Soccer Club (Joint Grant by 3 Councillors) Purchase of uniforms 500.00 12,565.68
28-Feb-11 Rotary Club of Knox Inc (Joint Grant by 8 Councillors) Purchase of trailer to transport equipment 500.00 15,579.32 02-Mar-11 Blue Pre School Contribution towards outdoor swing suitable for children with cerebral palsy 878.00 14,701.32 09-Mar-11 Knoxfield Tennis Club grant by 9 Councillors) Repair of court surface 500.00 14,201.32 09-Mar-11 Knox Stroke Survivors Support Group (Joint Grant by 5 Councillors) Printing, rent & purchase of mobile phone 100.00 14,101.32 16-Mar-11 Wantirna Heights Girl Guides Operational costs 1,000.00 13,101.32 DOBSON WARD Allocation for the period 01/01/2011 – 31/03/2011 Cr. Sue McMillan Date Requested By Granted $ Balance $ $10,959.99 14-Jan-11 Ferntree Gully Cricket & Football Club Contribution towards Honour Boards for the Club 700.00 10,259.99 01-Feb-11 Ferntree Gully Football Club (Joint Grant by 2 Wards) Contribution towards purchase of laptop computers 606.36 9,653.63 02-Feb-11 Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade Purchase of a data projector 752.00 8,901.63 16-Feb-11 Rowville Netball Club Purchase of uniforms 300.00 8,601.63 22-Feb-11 Upper Ferntree Gully Junior Football Club (Joint Grant by 2 Wards) Contribution towards uniforms and equipment 863.63 7,738.00 11.2 Ward Contingency Fund Allocations (cont'd) DOBSON WARD Allocation for the period 01/01/2011 – 31/03/2011 Cr. Sue McMillan 23-Feb-11 Stamford Park Mens Shed (Joint Grant by 7 Councillors) Contribution towards startup 300.00 7,438.00 28-Feb-11 Rotary Club of Knox Inc Grant by 8 Councillors) Purchase of trailer to transport equipment 300.00 7,138.00
(Joint grant by 9 Councillors) 15-Mar-11 Ferntree Netball Club (Joint Grant by 2 Councillors) Costs associated in conducting a First Aid course 454.54 5,404.14 SCOTT WARD Allocation for the period 01/01/2011 – 31/03/2011 Cr. David Cooper Date Requested By Purpose of Grant Granted $ Balance $ $17,205.45 23-Feb-11 Stamford Park Mens Shed (Joint Grant by 7 Councillors) Contribution towards startup 350.00 16,855.45 28-Feb-11 Rotary Club of Knox Inc (Joint Grant by 8 Councillors) Purchase of trailer to transport equipment 500.00 16,355.45 09-Mar-11 The Basin Music Festival Assoc (Joint Grant by 7 Councillors) Hire of equipment for the duration of the Music Festival 500.00 15,855.45 09-Mar-11 Knoxfield Tennis Club (Joint grant by 9 Councillors) Repair of surface 500.00 15,355.45 09-Mar-11 National Seniors Australia (Knox Branch) Purchase of office supplies 500.00 14,855.45 11.2 Ward Contingency Fund Allocations (cont'd) TAYLOR WARD Allocation for the period 01/01/2011 – 31/03/2011 Cr. Darren Pearce Date Requested By Purpose of Grant Granted $ Balance $ $14,428.18 27-Jan-11 Liberty Avenue 4 YO Kindergarten Purchase of play equipment 863.64 13,564.54 27-Jan-11 Liberty Avenue Playgroup Purchase of a highchair 500.00 13,064.54 27-Jan-11 Rowville Netball Club Purchase of uniforms 800.00 12,264.54 27-Jan-11 Rowville Playgroup & Activity Group Purchase of toys and equipment 950.00 11,314.54 23-Feb-11 Stamford Park Mens Shed (Joint Grant by 7 Councillors) Contribution towards startup costs 237.50 11,077.04 24-Feb-11 Rowville Primary School (Joint Grant by 2 Wards) Contribution towards the Kitchen Garden Project 909.09 10,167.95 28-Feb-11 Rotary Club of Knox Inc Purchase of trailer to transport equipment 300.00 9,867.95