Informal Meetings of Councillors – public register

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 Meeting date:Description: Matters considered:Conflict of Interest disclosures:
14/03/2025Councillor Briefing NGSC Meeting with Emma Kealy MP

Debrief with Emma Kealy MP following meeting with Minister Staikos.

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
03/03/2025Councillor Briefing

7.1 Council Plan/Municipal Public Health and Wellbeing Plan

7.2 11am CEO Employment and Remuneration Committee Presentation

7.3 VNI and Renewable Energy Working Group

7.4 Mayoral Matter Discussion

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Karen Hyslop 7.3 10.16am
24/02/2025Councillor Briefing

7.1 Financial Sustainability and Budget Management

7.2 Mandatory Mayoral and Councillor Training Declaration

7.3 C6 2023/24 Waste Services Contract

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Karen Hyslop 8 12.44pm
20/02/2025Councillor Briefing Charlton VNI West and Renewables Summit Agenda

Brief Update from each Chief Executive Officer
Small group discussion
Small groups report back
Facilitated Discussion

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
17/02/2025Councillor Briefing

4.1 Presenter: Southern Wimmera Renewables Research Association
4.2 Presenters: David Jochinke and Simon Tickner
4.3 Presenter: VicGrid
4.4 Presenter: Transmission Company Victoria and Australian Energy Market Operator
4.5 Presenter: Country Fire Authority
4.6 Presenter: RWE Renewables Australia
4.7 Renewable Energy Projects Debrief

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Karen Hyslop 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 Yes
14/02/2025Councillor and CEO Meeting
  1. Grampians Fire Recovery
Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
10/02/2025Councillor Briefing

7.1 Land Use and Planning (Mandatory Councillor Induction)
7.2 St Arnaud Framework Plan Amendment C64ngra
7.3 Renewable Energy Briefing and Charlton Summit
7.4 Electrical Line Clearance Management Plan 2025-26
7.5 Council Action Plan Report

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Karen Hyslop 7.3 Yes
07/02/2025Councillor and CEO Meeting
  1. Halls Gap Fire Business Recovery
Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
03/02/2025Councillor Briefing

7.1 St Arnaud CCTV Business Case
7.2 St Arnaud Integrated Early Years Project - Result of Engagement
7.3 Understanding the complexity of Community

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
29/01/2025Councillor Briefing Northern Grampians Shire Council and Parks Victoria Meeting

1. Upper Teddington Reservoir and Site Visit

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
28/01/2025Councillor Briefing

8.1 Grampians Fire Recovery Update and Notice of Motion Discussion
8.2 Council Plan
8.3 Lease Variation - The Beer Idea Pty Ltd trading as Paper Scissors Rock Brew Co
9.1 C25-001 Provision of Street Cleaning Services
9.2 C6 2023/24 - Waste Services Contract

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
06/01/2025Councillor Briefing Municipal Association Victoria Meeting

1. MAV role in Emergency Management
2. Update on Northern Grampians Shire Council's response and role in current emergency
3. CEO's update and current priorities:

  • Establish taskforce with both locals and State Government
  • Business financial support
  • Address longer term issues to simplfy red tape

4. In person Recover Hub in Halls Gap for assistance
5. Mental health support due to comulative impact from February fires
6. Secure funding from Emergency Management Victoria for Recovery Officer and Hub.

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
16/12/2024Councillor Briefing

8.1 Directorates Familiarisation and Overview; 8.2 VNI West EES Draft Scoping Requirement Submission

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Karen Hyslop 8.2 Yes
05/12/2024Councillor Briefing

5.1 Intergrated planning framework

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
02/12/2024Councillor Briefing

6.1. VNI West Protest Group Meeting
7. Council Agenda Review

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Karen Hyslop 6.1 Yes
25/11/2024Councillor Briefing

8.1 Audit and Risk Committee Chair and Honorariums
8.2 Audit and Risk Committee Biannual Activity Report
8.3 Council Meeting Schedule 2025
8.4 C9 2022/23 Provision of Public Convenience and Facilities Cleaning
8.5 11am - 1pm Presentation: Maddocks

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
19/11/2024Councillor Briefing NGSC Meeting with Minister D'Ambrosio

1. Stakeholder meeting to discuss energy matters and VNI West Transmission Line.

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
18/11/2024Councillor Briefing

8.1 Governance Matters
8.2 Appointment of Council Committee Delegates/Representatives 2025
8.3 Upcoming Meeting with the Minister
8.4 1pm Team Building Session - Margaret Devlin

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Karen Hyslop 8.4 Yes
21/10/2024Councillor Briefing

8.1 Term in Review
8.2 Annual Report 2023-24
8.3 Quarterly Finance Report

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
26/09/2024Councillor Briefing

1. Impact of Forecast Variations and Grants Commission Payment Timing.

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
23/09/2024Councillor Briefing

8.1 Preparation of Annual Report 2023-24
8.2 Carry Forward and Major Variation Report 2024
8.3 Upcoming Councillor Briefings

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
18/09/2024Advisory Committee Audit and Risk Committee Meeting

5.1 Appointment of Audit and Risk Committee Chair
7.1 Audit Management Letter and the Closing Report for 30 June 2024
7.2 Annual Financial Report 2023-24 and Annual Performance Statement 2023-24
8.1 Risk Committee Update
9.1 Quarterly Finance Report
9.2 Financial Position Update
9.3 Councillor Reimbursement Report
9.4 New Control for Creditor Payments - EFTsure
10.1 Performance Against Audit and Risk Committee Charter
10.2 Audit and Risk Committee Charter and Guidelines
10.3 Annual Work Program 2024/25
10.4 Biannual Report
10.5 Open Floor

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
16/09/2024Councillor Briefing

8.1 10.45am Presentation: Watta Wella Renewable Energy Project
8.2 11.05am Presentation: Transmission Company Victoria - VNI West Project Update
8.3 VNI Narrowed Corridor - Council Position
8.4 Finance Report

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Karen Hyslop 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 Yes
09/09/2024Councillor Briefing

8.1 Quarterly Director Report - Corporate Services
8.2 10.30am Presentation: Women's Health Grampians

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
02/09/2024Councillor Briefing

7.1 10am Presentation - Victoria Police
7.2 Quarterly Director Report - Infrastructure and Amenity
8. Council Agenda Review

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Karen Hyslop 8. Council Agenda Review - Item 9.4.2 (not discussed) Nil
Cr Kevin Erwin 8. Council Agenda Review - Item 9.2.2 (not discussed) Nil
26/08/2024Councillor Briefing

8.1 St Arnaud Bowling Clubrooms Discussion
8.2 10am Presentation - St Arnaud Bowling Club
8.3 10 Year Capital Plan Amendment - Strategy, Prosperity and Engagement Directorate
8.4 10 Year Capital Plan Amendment - Infrastructure and Amenity
8.5 Plan for Victoria and Housing Target Update
8.6 Stuart Mill Community Plan
8.7 St Arnaud Framework Plan Amendment
8.8 Marrang Kindergarten and Early Learning Lease
8.9 Quarterly Finance Report
8.10 Lord Nelson Park Naming
8.11 Western Renewables Link Community Energy Fund

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
19/08/2024Councillor Briefing

8.1 10am Presentation: Grampians Grape Escape Update and Three Year Sponsorship
8.2 Event Funding Packages
8.3 Tourism Local Area Action Plan
8.4 Council Election Policy and Caretaker
8.5 Financial Reserves Policy
8.6 Submission to the Draft Victorian Transmission Plan Guidelines
9.1 C2 2022/23 - Provision of Plumbing Services
9.2 C3 2022/23 - Provision of Electrical Trades Services
9.3 C5 2024/25 - Plant Replacement Program

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Kevin Erwin 8.1 and 8.2 Yes
Cr Murray Emerson 8.2 Yes
Cr Karen Hyslop 8.6 Yes
12/08/2024Councillor Briefing

8.1 Council Action Plan 2024-25
8.2 10.30am Presentation: Challenges Facing Regional Events
8.3 Financial Reserves Policy
8.4 11.30am Presentation: Regional Investment Attraction Project
8.5 Quarterly Director Report - Strategy Prosperity and Engagement
9.1 C2 2023/24 - Provision of Various Trade Services Panel
9.2 C1 2022/23 - External Plan and Equipment Hire for Civil Works

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Murray Emerson 8.2 No
Ms Justine Kingan 8.2 No
Cr Kevin Erwin 8.2 No
05/08/2024Councillor Briefing

8.1 Waste and Recycling Service Standards
8.2 Great Western and Navarre Upgrades
9 Council Agenda Review

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
22/07/2024Councillor Briefing

9.1 Federal Advocacy Priorities
9.2 Thematic and Environmental History and Heritage Study
9.3 Youth Strategy Project Update
10.1 Human Resources Information System Procurement Contract

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
22/07/2024Councillor and CEO Meeting

1. Library Matter
2. Housing Update
3. NDIS Update
4. Councillor Correspondence

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
15/07/2024Councillor Briefing

8.1 Stawell and Arnaud Caravan Park Update
8.2 10.30am Presentation - GWMWater
8.3 10.50am Planning Permit PA2024016 - Lot 3 Charlton - St Arnaud Road, St Arnaud
8.4 11am Applicant - Planning Permit PA2024016 Lot 3 Charlton - St Arnaud Road, St Arnaud
8.5 Central Park Scoreboard

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
08/07/2024Councillor and CEO Meeting

1. Meeting with East Grampians Health Services in respect to Fluoridation
2. Meeting with Stawell Underground Physics Laboratory
3. Library matter
4. Revised central park scoreboard meeting
5. Transfer station pricing
6. Sporting events stats in bulletin
7. Incoming Councillor Correspondence

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
08/07/2024Councillor Briefing

9.1 Community Satisfaction Survey 2024
9.2 Recreation User Fees
9.3 St Arnaud Tennis Club Lease
9.4 Community Connect Application
10.1 C3 2024/25 Provision of ICT Services and Support
10.2 C4 2024/25 - Bituminous Surfacing Program

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
01/07/2024Councillor Briefing

7.1 Youth Strategy Project
7.2 Healthy Ageing Hub Update
7.3 Director Report - Corporate Services
7.4 Director Report - Infrastructure and Amenity

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
24/06/2024Councillor Briefing

7.1 Appointment of Queen Mary Botanic Gardens Advisory Group
7.2 Pleasant Creek Cemetery Expansion -
7.3 Heritage Study Engagement Update
7.4 Central Park Scoreboard
7.5 Council Expenses Policy
7.6 REZ Community Benefit Fund Plan
8 Council Agenda Review

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Karen Hyslop 7.6 Yes
17/06/2024Councillor Briefing

9.1 Budget and Council Plan Submissions
9.2 Infrastructure Program 2024-25
9.3 Council Expenses Policy
9.4 Victorian Local Government Women's Charter
9.5 St Arnaud Pool Operations Review
9.6 Reappointment of Audit and Risk Committee Member
9.7 Wobblies Without PiLoR
9.8 Renewable Energy Zone Community Benefit Fund Submission
9.9 Waste Contract

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Karen Hyslop 9.8 Yes
17/06/2024Councillor and CEO Meeting

1. Leasing Matter St Arnaud
2. Central Park Scoreboard
3. Briefing Reports
4. Council's Media Policy
5. Stawell Hospital
6. Social Media Policy

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
06/06/2024Councillor and CEO Meeting

Wimmera Southern Mallee Development Renewable Energy Collaboration Framework Workshops

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
03/06/2024Councillor Briefing

7.1 10.40am Introduction to Southern Wimmera Renewables Research Association
7.2 10.45 Presentation: Southern Wimmera Renewables Research Association
7.3 Draft Budget 2024-25 Follow-Up Items - Rates Modelling and Footnotes
8.1 C1 2024/25 - Production and Supply of Meals for the Delivered Meals Service (Meals on Wheels)
9.1 Council Agenda Review

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Karen Hyslop 7.1 and 7.2 Yes
Brent McAlister 9.1 No - CEO Performance and Remuneration was not discussed
27/05/2024Councillor Briefing

8.1 Presentation: Grampians Wimmera Mallee Tourism
8.2 Draft Budget 2024-25 Follow-Up Items
8.3 Quarterly Finance Report
8.4 Audit and Risk Committee Biannual Activity Report
8.5 Planning Scheme Review Workshop
8.6 Fair Access Policy
8.7 Wayfinding Strategy
8.8 Councillor Expenses Policy

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
20/05/2024Councillor Briefing

7.1 10am Presentation: Telstra
7.2 Preparation of Budget 2024-25
7.3 Review of Council Plan 2021-25

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
13/05/2024Councillor Briefing

9.1 10.30am Presentation - WestWind Energy
9.2 Council Expenses Policy
9.3 Funding and Resourcing Policy
9.4 Environmental Thematic History

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Karen Hyslop 9.1 Yes
13/05/2024Councillor and CEO Meeting

1. Bioenergy Discussion
2. Regional Worker Accommodation Fund
3. Camping Grounds Leasing
4. VNI West Geotech Drilling

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Karen Hyslop 4 Yes
06/05/2024Councillor Briefing

7.1 10.30am Presentation: Donald Mineral Sands
7.2 Reports from Councillors/Committees Discussion
7.3 Stawell Transfer Station Sublease
8 Council Agenda Review

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Nil Nil Nil
30/04/2024Advisory Committee Adroit Creations TEST

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Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
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29/04/2024Councillor Briefing

8.1 Confidential Letter
8.2 Presentation: World Heritage Bid
8.3 Heritage Protection Project Update
8.4 Sports and recreation Strategy and Open Space and Active Transport Strategy
8.5 Renewable Energy Principles Decision
8.6 Early Years Project Update
8.7 Appointment of Stawell and St Arnaud Recreation Advisory Groups
8.8 Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Funds Phase 4 - Tranche 2 Projects
9.1 Victorian Energy Collaboration - Electricity Contract

Councillor/Officer Item number Left meeting?
Cr Karen Hyslop 8.5 Yes
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 Meeting date:Description: Matters considered:Conflict of Interest disclosures: