Council Minutes - 27 October 2009 - City of Greater Geelong

Greater Geelong City Council 27 October 2009
Minutes of Ordinary Meeting
SECTION A – PROCEDURAL MATTERS Page 2
QUESTION TIME (CONT’D)
Kevin Butler asked a question in relation to McAdam Park. As a condition of Council’s
$660,000 land purchase, how is the facility management structured and who is
representing the Geelong Motorcross Club?
Dean Frost, General Manager City Services, Infrastructure and Recreation, responded
that Council’s resolution 25 August 2009, required a facility management structure (the
McAdam Park Management entity), that includes Geelong Motorcross Club
representation is established to Council’s satisfaction.
Sheryl Goatman, spokesperson, Township of Lara Care Group (T.L.C) addressed
Council as follows:
1) Why is the Lara Structure Plan 2009 up for public submission at the end of this
year? The mid November/December period disadvantages the Lara Community
due to the festive season in December. We request that public submission process
for the Lara Structure Plan to be commenced next year after the holiday period to
offer the Lara community a more fair and reasonable process to submit their
concerns.
Kate Sullivan, General Manager, Economic Development and Planning responded the
question would be taken on notice and a written response forwarded.
2) Is it a regular planning practice to have a 30 day submission period? The previous
structure plan process in 2006 was for a 60 day period. Why is this process for
only a 30 day period?
Kate Sullivan, General Manager, Economic Development and Planning responded that
30 days is the minimum period for submissions, however, the question would be taken
on notice and a written response forwarded.
The Mayor asked if a 60 day period was granted, would Sheryl Goatman be happy with
a submission process commencing mid November? Sheryl Goatman responded, no
that it should be in the New Year after the holiday period.
Graham Gittins asked questions in relation to the Lara Structure Plan and C73
Caddy’s Lane Development. The Lara Structure Plan is still not open for public
consultation along with the structure plan Amendment C73 the Caddy’s Road
development is also up for public considerations.
Why would I therefore be sent a draft agreement under section 173 of the Planning and
Environment Act 1987? This proposal has not gone before Council and yet I am being
sent draft documents that would indicate decisions have been made. How do you
explain this please?
Kate Sullivan, General Manager, Economic Development and Planning responded the
questions would be taken on notice and a written response forwarded.