MURRAY RIVER COUNCIL Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes 22 June 2021

MINUTES OF COUNCIL ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ADMINISTRATION OFFICE, 52 PERRICOOTA ROAD, MOAMA ON TUESDAY, 22 JUNE 2021 AT 2:00PM

PRESENT: Cr Chris Bilkey (Mayor), Cr Gen Campbell (Councillor), Cr Nikki Cohen (Deputy Mayor), Cr Neil Gorey (Councillor), Cr Alan Mathers (Councillor), Cr Geoff Wise (Councillor) IN ATTENDANCE: Terry Dodds (Chief Executive Officer), Scott Barber (Director Operations and Major Projects), John Harvie (Director Community and Economic Development), Lindy Leyonhjelm (Executive Assistant), Rod Croft (Director Planning & Environment)

1 OPENING MEETING

The Mayor held a short appropriate prayer.

2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

The Mayor opened the meeting with an Acknowledgement of Country.

3 APOLOGIES & APPLICATIONS FOR A LEAVE OF ABSENCE

3 LEAVE OF ABSENCE/APOLOGIES

RESOLUTION 010621 Moved: Cr Geoff Wise Seconded: Cr Nikki Cohen That the apology tendered on behalf of Cr Ann Crowe, Cr Tony Aquino, Cr Thomas Weyrich be received and accepted; and that leave of absence from the meeting be granted. CARRIED

4 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

4.1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES - ORDINARY MEETING OF HELD ON 24 MAY 2021

RESOLUTION 020621 Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Geoff Wise That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Murray River Council held on 24 May 2021 be confirmed as a true and correct record. CARRIED

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5 DISCLOSURES OF INTERESTS

Cr Gen Campbell declared a Less that Significant Non-Pecuniary Conflict of Interest in Item 9.2.4 of the Director of Shared Services Report and Supplementary Matters on Recommendation - Write Off Bad & Doubtful Debts Considered Unrecoverable.

6 DEPUTATIONS

There were no deputations to be heard on any matter within the meeting.

7 MAYORAL MINUTE(S)

Nil

8 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Nil

9 REPORTS TO COUNCIL

9.1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS REPORT AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS

9.1.1 RESOLUTIONS OF THE COUNCIL - RESOLUTION TRACKER & INFOCOUNCIL ACTION REPORTS

RESOLUTION 030621 Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Nikki Cohen That the Council receives and notes the status of previous resolutions of Council (in open and closed Council) contained in the Resolution Tracker Reports. CARRIED

9.2 DIRECTOR SHARED SERVICES REPORT AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS

9.2.1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 MAY 2021

RESOLUTION 040621 Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Geoff Wise That the Officer’s report on FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INVESTMENTS AS AT 31 MAY 2021 be received and the information noted by the Council. 1. The report detailing the Council’s Position of $ 50,412,184.45 as at 31 May 2021 is received. 2. The report detailing Council’s Investment balance of $ 48,845,162.88 as at 31 May 2021 received. CARRIED

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9.2.2 2021/22 REVENUE POLICY

RESOLUTION 050621 Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Nikki Cohen 1. That Murray River Council makes and levies the following Ordinary rates in accordance with s.515, s.516 and s.518 of the Local Government Act 1993, as amended, for the 2021/2022 financial year being the 2.00% rate pegging limit increase on the 2020/2021 notional yield plus $0 of catch-up. Ordinary Rates No. of Ad Valorem Base Category: Farmland Minimum Rate Yield Assessments (Cents in $) Amount Farmland 1,811 $0.004747937 $277.55 Nil $5,401,200 Sub-Total 1,811 Nil $5,401,200

Category: No. of Ad Valorem Base Minimum Rate Yield Residential Assessments (Cents in $) Amount Residential Urban 3,397 $0.004747937 $277.55 Nil $2,545,319 Residential Non-Urban 1,912 $0.004747937 $277.55 Nil $2,441,509 Sub-Total 5,309 Nil $4,986,828

No. of Ad Valorem Base Category: Business Minimum Rate Yield Assessments (Cents in $) Amount Business Urban 377 $0.004747937 $277.55 Nil $337,059 Business Non-Urban 694 $0.004747937 $277.55 Nil $642,078 Sub-Total 1,071 Nil $979,137

Net Total 8,191 $11,367,165

CARRIED

RESOLUTION 060621 Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Geoff Wise

2. That Murray River Council makes and levies the following Waste Management charges in accordance with s.496 and s.501(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, as amended, for the 2021/2022 financial year. Waste Management Charges – Greater Murray & Moama Areas Charge Domestic Service Occupied premises – /Moama (140L waste & 240L recycle bins) $266.35 Green waste (Service entitled premises – fortnightly pick up) $97.17 Green waste (Pensioners and units) $54.60 Bunnaloo $266.35 $266.35 Additional waste 140L bin $153.86 Additional waste 240L bin $112.48 Rural waste (fortnightly pick up 240L waste & 240L recycle bins) $266.35 Commercial Service Occupied premises – Mathoura/Moama (140L waste & 240L recycle bins) $266.35 Additional waste 140L bin $153.86 Additional waste 240L bin $251.54 Additional recycle 240L bin $112.48 Access Charge

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Vacant properties – Unoccupied domestic waste charge $54.60 Vacant properties – Unoccupied commercial waste charge $54.60

Waste Management Charges – Greater Area Charge Domestic Service WMS dual – standard service (120L waste & 240L recycle bins) $368.98 WMS dual – standard larger service (both 240L waste & recycle bins) $403.48 Additional dual - standard service (120L waste & 240L recycle bins) $368.98 Additional dual - standard larger service (120L waste & 240L recycle bins) $403.48 Additional waste 240L bin $283.37 Additional waste 120L bin $159.76 Additional recycle 240L bin $209.22 Access Charge Vacant properties – Unoccupied DWMS charge $50.14 Commercial Service WMS single – standard service (240L waste) $283.37 WMS dual – standard service (120L waste & 240L recycle bins) $368.98 WMS dual – standard larger service (both 240L waste & recycle bins) $403.48 Additional dual - standard service (120L waste & 240L recycle bins) $368.98 Additional dual - standard larger service (both 240L waste & recycle bins) $403.48 Additional waste 240L bin $283.37 Additional waste 120L bin $159.76 Additional recycle 240L bin $209.22

Mr Croft has taken on notice to advise Council if cost of the additional green bin in the Wakool ward will add cost or remain the same as current costs advised in report. CARRIED

RESOLUTION 070621 Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Geoff Wise 3. That Murray River Council makes and levies the following Water Supply charges in accordance with s.404(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, as amended, for the 2021/2022 financial year. Water Supply Charges – Council Wide Connections Charge Filtered Water Access Charges - Metered Connection Size – 20mm $302.09 Connection Size – 25mm $472.02 Connection Size – 32mm $773.35 Connection Size – 40mm $1,208.36 Connection Size – 50mm $1,888.06 Connection Size – 63mm $2,997.49 Connection Size – 75mm $4,248.14 Connection Size – 80mm $4,833.44 Connection Size – 100mm $7,552.25 Connection Size – 150mm $16,992.56 Raw Water Access Charges - Metered Connection Size – 20mm $114.07 Connection Size – 25mm $178.23 Connection Size – 32mm $292.02 Connection Size – 40mm $456.28 Connection Size – 50mm $712.94 Connection Size – 63mm $1,131.86 Connection Size – 75mm $1,604.11 Connection Size – 80mm $1,825.12

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Connection Size – 100mm $2,851.75 Connection Size – 150mm $6,416.44 Water Supply Usage Charges Filtered Residential with Dual Supply =< 600 kilolitres $1.077 per kL Filtered Residential with Dual Supply > 600 kilolitres $1.620 per kL Filtered Residential with Single Supply =< 1,000 kilolitres $1.077 per kL Filtered Residential with Single Supply > 1,000 kilolitres $1.620 per kL Non-Residential $1.077 per kL North Barham Rural Pipeline (up to agreed allocation) $1.077 per kL North Barham Rural Pipeline (in excess of agreed allocation) $1.620 per kL Raw (untreated) Water – Permanent water restrictions apply $0.811 per kL Raw (untreated) Water – Stage 2 & 3 water restrictions apply $1.041 per kL Raw (untreated) Water – Stage 4 water restrictions apply $1.057 per kL

CARRIED

RESOLUTION 080621 Moved: Cr Geoff Wise Seconded: Cr Neil Gorey 4. That Murray River Council makes and levies the following Sewerage charges in accordance with s.404(1) of the Local Government Act 1993 for the 2021/2022 financial year. Sewerage Charges – Council Wide Connections Charge Residential Access Charges Connected $449.99 Unconnected (vacant land) $389.65 Connected (capital paid) $362.55 Business Access Charges Connection size - 20mm $323.81 Connection size - 25mm $505.14 Connection size - 32mm $828.93 Connection size - 40mm $1,295.23 Connection size - 50mm $2,023.80 Connection size - 63mm $3,212.16 Connection size - 75mm $4,552.71 Connection size - 80mm $5,180.91 Connection size - 100mm $8,095.16 Connection size - 150mm $18,214.10 Business Consumption Charge Consumption charge – per kilolitre $0.613 per kL Other Council owned retirement villages $229.22 Caravan Parks Not Connected to Water Supply $4,866.72 Septic Tank Pumpout Charge $74.16 Houseboats Occupied Mooring $49.85 Murray Downs Passenger Vessels Occupied Mooring 0-20 Persons $97.42 Murray Downs Passenger Vessels Occupied Mooring 21-50 Persons $146.16 Murray Downs Passenger Vessels Occupied Mooring 51-75 Persons $188.21 Murray Downs Passenger Vessels Occupied Mooring 76-100 Persons $239.11 Murray Downs Passenger Vessels Occupied Mooring 101-130 Persons $280.05

Mr Dodds to provide report to Council on advise and investigation that has occurring regards to the Mathoura Sewage rates. Face to face meeting to be organised with rate payer who is concerned with charges on Mathoura Sewage. In Favour: Crs Chris Bilkey, Nikki Cohen, Neil Gorey, Alan Mathers and Geoff Wise

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Against: Cr Gen Campbell CARRIED 5/1 CARRIED

RESOLUTION 090621 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Geoff Wise 5. That Murray River Council makes and levies the following Stormwater Management charges in accordance with s.496A of the Local Government Act 1993 for the 2021/2022 financial year. Stormwater Drainage Charges – Greater Murray & Moama Areas Mathoura and Moama Charge Residential Non Strata – per assessment $25.00 Residential Strata – per assessment $12.50 Business Non Strata - per 350sqm or part thereof of the total assessment area. $25.00 Capped to a maximum of $400 Business Strata - per 350sqm or part thereof of the total assessment area. $12.50 Capped to a maximum of $200

Stormwater Drainage Charges – Greater Wakool Area Barham and Residential Service Charge – Barham & Moulamein $25.00 Business – Lots with an area < 1,200sqm $25.00 Business – Lots with an area greater than 1,201 and below 5,000sqm $100.00 Business – Lots with an area greater than 5,001 and below 10,000sqm $375.00 Business – Lots with an area between 5,001 to 10,000sqm $725.00

CARRIED

RESOLUTION 100621 Moved: Cr Geoff Wise Seconded: Cr Alan Mathers 6. That the 6.00% maximum interest rate payable on overdue rates and charges, in accordance with s.563(3) of the Local Government Act 1993, as amended, determined by the Minister of Local Government is adopted for the 2021/2022 financial year. Mr Dodds confirmed that the hardship policy is part of the local Act and in place. CARRIED

RESOLUTION 110621 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Geoff Wise 7. That Murray River Council adopt the 2021/2022 Fees and Charges, as specified in the Revenue Policy.

CARRIED

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9.2.3 REVIEW OF AMP BANK TERM DEPOSITS HELD BY COUNCIL

MOTION Moved: Cr Geoff Wise Seconded: Cr Neil Gorey That Council 1. Receive this report. 2. Confirm that current term deposits with AMP Bank can continue through to maturity dates. 3. Amend the current Investment Policy to limit AMP Bank term deposits to a maturity period of no more than twelve (12) months and a maximum total investment limit of four ($4) million. This provision is then to be reviewed at the next Investment Policy update.

RESOLUTION 120621

AMENDED MOTION Moved: Cr Geoff Wise Seconded: Cr Neil Gorey That to amend the current investment policy to limit AMP deposits to those already existing to maturity. Eliminate any future investments into AMP. CARRIED

9.2.1 RECOMMENDATION - WRITE OFF BAD & DOUBTFUL DEBTS CONSIDERED UNRECOVERABLE

MOTION Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Geoff Wise That the Council 1. Approves the write-off of the list of debtors as bad and doubtful debts in the aggregate value of $62,822.29 from Council’s debtor system prior to the end of 2020-21 financial year. 2. Acknowledges the list of debtors with an aggregate total of $4,504.09 have been written-off as bad and doubtful debts by the Finance Manager, as per Council’s Delegation Policy. MOTION LOST

RESOLUTION 130621 Moved: Cr Alan Mathers Seconded: Cr Gen Campbell That Council receive a report by the end of this week on the recoverability of the debts listed in the confidential report provided to Council. Request and extra ordinary meeting with Councillors travelling to be in attendance online and complete prior to 1 July 2021. CARRIEDCARRIED

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9.2.5 AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE EXTRAORDINARY MEETING MINUTES - 12 MAY 2021

RESOLUTION 140621 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Neil Gorey That the Audit & Risk Committee Extraordinary Meeting Minutes - 12 May 2021 be received and the information noted by the Council. CARRIED

9.2.6 MRC POLICY - DRAFT BUSINESS CONTINUITY POLICY V#1

RESOLUTION 150621 Moved: Cr Geoff Wise Seconded: Cr Neil Gorey That Council adopts the DRAFT Business Continuity Policy V#1 and place it on public display. CARRIED

9.2.7 FOUR YEAR DELIVERY PROGRAM, 2021/22 OPERATIONAL PLAN AND 10 YEAR LONG TERM FINANCIAL PLAN

RESOLUTION 160621 Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Nikki Cohen That Council: 1. In accordance with Sections 404 and 405 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council adopts the Murray River Council 2018-2022 Delivery Program and 2021-2022 Operational Plan, including the 2021-2022 to 2030-2031 Long Term Financial Plan. 2. In accordance with Part 9, Division 5, Section 211(2) of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005, Council approve expenditure and capital works as detailed in the Murray River Council 2018-2022 Delivery Program and 2021-2022 Operational Plan, including the 2021-2022 to 2030-2031 Long Term Financial Plan. Grants and Contributions for Operational and Capital purposes does not reflect grants that have be received since the reports were finalised. CARRIED

9.3 DIRECTOR OPERATIONS AND MAJOR PROJECTS REPORT AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS

9.3.1 MAJOR PROJECTS PROGRESS UPDATE

RESOLUTION 170621 Moved: Cr Neil Gorey

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Seconded: Cr Geoff Wise That the Officer’s report on Major Projects Progress Update as at 8 June 2021 be received and noted by the Council. Mr Scott Barber noted a potential delay risk on Moama Foreshore project due to raw material supply shortage. CARRIED

9.3.2 SOUTHERN IRRIGATORS (SRI) VOLUNTARY LEVY

RESOLUTION 180621 Moved: Cr Alan Mathers Seconded: Cr Geoff Wise That Council fund the voluntary contribution of $300 to fund Southern Riverina Irrigators (SRI), through Murray Irrigation, for advocacy to improve the reliability of General Security Water Entitlements. CARRIED

9.3.3 ADOPTION OF THE MOULAMEIN FLOODPLAIN RISK MANAGEMENT STUDY AND PLAN

RESOLUTION 190621 Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Alan Mathers

That the Council adopts the Moulamein Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan as its policy document. CARRIED

9.3.4 MRC POLICY - DRAFT VEHICLE DRIVEWAY CROSSOVER POLICY V#2

RESOLUTION 200621 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Alan Mathers That the DRAFT Vehicle Driveway Policy V#2 be adopted by Council and placed on public display. CARRIED

9.4 DIRECTOR PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT REPORT AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS

9.4.1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT DIRECTORATE - MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT

RESOLUTION 210621

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Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Geoff Wise That the Planning & Environment Directorate - Monthly Activity Report for the period 1 May to 31 May 2021 be received and the information noted by the Council. Mr Croft was congratulated on his successful tenure at the new Director of Planning & Environment directorate. CARRIED

9.5 DIRECTOR COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATTERS

9.5.1 MATHOURA RETIREMENT VILLAGE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE - REQUEST TO WAIVE FEES

MOTION Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Alan Mathers That: 1. Council agrees to waive the Development Application fees of $3,098.70 and any headworks charges relating to the development of the next stage in the Mathoura Retirement Village. 2. Council advertises its intention to waive the fees for a period of 28 days. Concerns on lack of detailed policy on this area regarding facilities including residential aged care support and waiver of fees (not Councils core business) – letter received from the Mathoura Retirement Village Management Committee. Mr Harvie attended a meeting with the committee and agreed that the Councils Financial Accountant would work with the committee to receive advice and work on a model for sustainability. Motion lost

9.5.2 GRANTS UPDATE JUNE 2021

RESOLUTION 220621 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Neil Gorey That Council receive and note the June 2021 Funding Report. Mr Barber taken on notice the bike path resealing and confirm which section is applies to. CARRIED

9.5.3 SECTION 355 COMMITEE REPORTS - JUNE 2021

RESOLUTION 230621 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen

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Seconded: Cr Neil Gorey That Council receive the reports on Section 355 Committee Minutes and note the contents of the minutes. CARRIED

9.5.4 MURRAY RIVER COUNCIL MOBILE LIBRARY UPDATE

RESOLUTION 240621 Moved: Cr Neil Gorey Seconded: Cr Nikki Cohen That Council note and receive the report. Mr Harvie the vehicle can be plugged in to anywhere on level ground and is totally self-sufficient. CARRIED

9.6 CORRESPONDENCE REPORT

9.6.1 CORRESPONDENCE REPORT

RESOLUTION 250621 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Alan Mathers That the Correspondence Report be received and the information noted by the Council. Cr Cohen suggested that we should promote our Dog Park and show off Councils facility. Mr Croft to put forward photos for the Dog Park. Update of distribution list from the previous CEO to the current CEO name. CARRIED

9.7 SUNDRY DELEGATES REPORT

9.7.1 SUNDRY DELEGATES REPORT

RESOLUTION 260621 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Alan Mathers That the Sundry Delegates Report of the Mayor and Councillors for the period 24 May 2021 to 21 June 2021 be received and the information noted by the Council; and reasonable out of pocket expenses be met by Council. Cr Cohen did not attend the opening of the Moama Anglican Fitness Centre nor the Fortnightly councillor update.

Councillor Gen Campbell reported on her attendance at the following meetings and functions: • 24 May: Sunrice presentation & Council Pre-Briefing – Moama

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• 24 May: Ordinary Meeting of Council – Moama • 26 - 28 May: Tourism Conference • 8 June: Lions Meeting CARRIED

10 NOTICE OF MOTIONS/QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE

10.1 NOTICE OF MOTION - LOT 3 LINE ROAD MOAMA

MOTION That council receive an update on losses incurred and legal proceedings involving MRE and further give notice to cancel lease on said land. Cr Cohen believes that there should be an open and transparent formal report that is made available. Report to Council a dot point report on the costs incurred, losses and legal proceedings with against MRE. A full investigation and report provided to Council to make a decision on the land going forward, including the cancellation of the current lease on Lot 3 Line Road Moama.

RESOLUTION 270621 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Neil Gorey This matter is to be deferred until such time as the mover is present (Cr Weyrich). CARRIED

10.2 NOTICE OF MOTION - RE-ENGAGE WITH CAMPASPE SHIRE TO REFURBISH THE STEAM LOCOMOSTIVBE LOCATED IN THE WHARF AREA

MOTION That re-engage with Campaspe Shire to refurbish the steam locomotive located in the wharf area and we cc neighbouring shires with a view to participation and engagement in controlling said locomotive, ultimately owning and running it in a joint agreement as a tourist attraction.

RESOLUTION 280621 Moved: Cr Chris Bilkey Seconded: Cr Nikki Cohen This matter is to be deferred until such time as the mover is present (Cr Weyrich). CARRIED

10.3 NOTICE OF MOTION - INVESTIGATE THE POTENTIAL OF STEAM TRAIN ACCESS FROM BENDIGO TO ECHUCA AND BEYOND

MOTION

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That Council: 1. Engage with our Tourism bodies, Campaspe Shire Council, the City of Greater Bendigo, Regional Development Victoria, and , to collaborate in the development of regular Heritage Rail (Steam Train) services between Melbourne / Bendigo and .

2. That stakeholders develop bookable products that include overnight stays and after dark entertainment.

RESOLUTION 290621 Moved: Cr Geoff Wise Seconded: Cr Alan Mathers This matter is to be deferred until such time as the mover is present (Cr Weyrich). CARRIED

RESOLUTION 300621 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Geoff Wise That the Council moves out of Open Council into Closed Council at 3:37pm. CARRIED

RESOLUTION 310621 Moved: Cr Geoff Wise Seconded: Cr Nikki Cohen That Council moves out of Closed Council into Open Council at 3:56 pm. CARRIED

BRING FORWARD RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION 320621 Moved: Cr Nikki Cohen Seconded: Cr Geoff Wise That the Council brings forward the resolutions from Closed Council into Open Council and these be read aloud. CARRIED

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11 CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS

RECOMMENDATION That Council considers the confidential report(s) listed below in a meeting closed to the public in accordance with Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993: 11.1 Community Titled Land This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) - a and b of the Local Government Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with personnel matters concerning particular individuals (other than councillors) and discussion in relation to the personal hardship of a resident or ratepayer. 11.2 Recommendation for the award of Contract Number MRC 2103 for water sewer and electrical service extensions to Moama Beach This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) - c, d(i) and d(iii) of the Local Government Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage on a person with whom the Council is conducting (or proposes to conduct) business, commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it and information that would, if disclosed, reveal a trade secret. 11.3 Refund of Interest Applied on Deferred Debtor Balance This matter is considered to be confidential under Section 10A(2) - b of the Local Government Act, and the Council is satisfied that discussion of this matter in an open meeting would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it deals with discussion in relation to the personal hardship of a resident or ratepayer.

12 CONCLUSION OF MEETING

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING CLOSED AT 3:59pm.

The next Ordinary Meeting of Murray River Council will be held on Tuesday 27 July 2021, commencing at 2:00pm, in Council Chambers, Moama Administration Office, 52 Perricoota Road, Moama.

THESE MINUTES ARE SIGNED AS A TRUE AND ACCURATE RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE ORDINARY MEETING OF THE MURRAY RIVER COUNCIL HELD ON 22 JUNE 2021, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL ON 27 JULY 2021.

...... MAYOR CEO

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