Council Standing Committee meeting preview – Monday 11 March

Published on 07 March 2024

Council’s next meeting will take place at the Administrative Centre at Speers Point on Monday 11 March 2024, with a Standing Committee meeting starting from 6.30pm.

Members of the public have the option to watch the proceedings live online at webcast.lakemac.com.au

Below are some of the items listed for discussion.

You can view the full agenda online.

Draft Active Recreation Strategy - public exhibition

Council will consider exhibiting the Draft Active Recreation Strategy—a plan to boost community participation in physical activities to improve health and wellbeing - to the public for feedback.

The strategy aims to guide future projects and initiatives to encourage active recreation.

It seeks to build upon and maximise the use of existing facilities and spaces, such as sportsgrounds, beaches and pools, for active recreation through programming and promotion and provide new facilities where needed.

 Requests for donations under Donations Program

Council will consider approving a donation of $1500 for Mums’ Cottage, a not-for-profit organisation which provides relief to individuals and families.

If approved, the funding would assist with expenses for their Volunteer Week 2024 celebration lunch.

New dwelling at Chardonnay Court, Eleebana

Council will consider approving construction of a new dwelling and associated retaining walls at 24 Chardonnay Court, Eleebana.

The proposal includes a three-storey dwelling with a maximum height of 10.06m.

The dwelling has been designed to respond to the topography of the site and sits amongst dwellings ranging from a single storey up to three storeys.

Revision to lease equity model for community, recreation and childcare facilities

Council will consider adopting the revised contribution model for community, recreation and childcare facilities which aims to ensure equitable distribution of leasing costs.

In 2008, Council adopted the 'lease equity' contribution model to address disparities in lease fees and rates for community organisations using Council-owned land and facilities.

The proposed model, which has been reviewed every five years, considers factors such as facility size, age, and community organizations' capacities to generate income, aiming for a fair and balanced approach.