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MINUTES Ordinary Meeting of Council 5:30pm Wednesday 26 May 2021 VENUE: Committee & Council Room 76 Deakin Ave, Mildura NEXT ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL 5:30pm Wednesday 23 June 2021 Copies of Mildura Rural City Council’s Agendas & Minutes can be obtained online at www.mildura.vic.gov.au
INDEX
1 PRAYER AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY ........................................... 5
2 OPENING AND WELCOME ...................................................................................... 5
3 PRESENT.................................................................................................................. 5
4 APOLOGIES AND ABSENCES ................................................................................ 5
5 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ................................................................................ 5
6 CONFIRMATION OF COUNCIL AUSPICED MEETINGS ......................................... 6
7 NOTIFICATION OF ABSENCE ................................................................................. 9
8 MAYORAL REPORT ................................................................................................. 9
8.1 MAYORAL REPORT APRIL 2021 .................................................................. 9
9 COUNCILLOR REPORTS ......................................................................................... 9
9.1 COUNCILLOR REPORTS APRIL 2021.......................................................... 9
10 RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS .......................................................10
11 QUESTIONS FROM COUNCILLORS ......................................................................10
11.1 CR GLENN MILNE CAUSE OF BLUE-GREEN ALGAE ................................10
11.2 CR GLENN MILNE COSTINGS FOR MILDURA SOUTH REGIONAL
SPORTING PRECINCT ................................................................................11
11.3 CR GLENN MILNE RED CLIFFS KINDERGARTEN PLAN ...........................11
11.4 CR GLENN MILNE ENTRY FROM IRYMPLE TO MILDURA ........................12
11.5 CR GLENN MILNE SUPPORT FOR RATE EQUALISATION ........................12
11.6 CR GLENN MILNE GAMBLING POLICY ......................................................13
11.7 CR GLENN MILNE SUBSIDISED AIRFARES ...............................................13
11.8 CR IAN ARNEY QUESTIONS FROM APRIL COUNCIL MEETING ..............13
11.9 CR IAN ARNEY LAKE CULLULLERAINE NETBALL COURT .......................14
11.10 CR IAN ARNEY PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
STRATEGY ...................................................................................................14
11.11 CR IAN ARNEY SPECTATORS AT MILDURA SOUTH REGIONAL
SPORTING PRECINCT ................................................................................14
11.12 CR IAN ARNEY CAR PARKS AT MILDURA SOUTH REGIONAL
SPORTING PRECINCT ................................................................................15
11.13 CR STEFANO DE PIERI TOWN ENTRANCE LITTER ..................................15
11.14 CR HELEN HEALY FUNDING TO ADDRESS FAMILY VIOLENCE .............16
11.15 CR CYNDI POWER SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR MATERNAL AND
CHILD HEALTH NURSES............................................................................16
11.16 CR JODI REYNOLDS BUS ROUTES IN MILDURA ......................................16
11.17 CR JODI REYNOLDS STREET SIGNAGE IN OTHER LANGUAGES..........17
12 NOTICES OF MOTION.............................................................................................17
13 PETITIONS, JOINT LETTERS AND DEPUTATIONS ..............................................17
13.1 PETITION - NATHAN COURT PARK DEVELOPMENT ................................17
14 MANAGEMENT REPORTS......................................................................................18
14.1 RESPONSE TO PETITION - NATHAN COURT PARK DEVELOPMENT ......18
14.2 COUNCILLOR EXPENSES REPORT 1 JANUARY 2021 - 31 MARCH
2021 ..............................................................................................................18
14.3 EVENT FUNDING AND SUPPORT GRANTS PROGRAM 2021-2022 ..........19
14.4 RECREATION GRANTS PROGRAM 2020-2021 (FEBRUARY ROUND) .....21
14.5 ARTS DEVELOPMENT GRANTS PROGRAM 2020-2021 ............................23
14.6 BABY MAKES 3 PROGRAM .........................................................................24
14.7 MILDURA HISTORY PROJECT ....................................................................25
14.8 ADOPTION OF VISITOR SERVICING STRATEGY 2021-2025 ....................25
14.9 ADOPTION OF WATER ALLOCATION POLICY CP023 ...............................50
14.10 COVID-19 RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUND ................................................55
14.11 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT MATTERS COMMITTEE -
TERMS OF REFERENCE .............................................................................56
14.12 SETTING OF MAYORAL AND COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCES ....................60
14.13 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REPORT - 31 MARCH 2021 ....60
15 URGENT BUSINESS ...............................................................................................61
15.1 MILDURA SOUTH REGIONAL SPORTING PRECINCT - NAMING
PROPOSALS ................................................................................................61
16 COMMUNITY QUESTIONS ......................................................................................61
16.1 COMMUNITY FITNESS EXPO .....................................................................61
16.2 THANK YOU TO FORMER CEO ..................................................................61
17 CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS ....................................................................................62
17.1 SPORTING PARTNERSHIP .........................................................................62
17.2 HALLMARK EVENT ......................................................................................62
17.3 APPOINTMENTS TO CLIMATE EMERGENCY COMMUNITY
REFERENCE GROUP ..................................................................................62
17.4 APPOINTMENTS TO MILDURA ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE.................................................................................................63
17.5 CONTRACT EXTENSION - LEGAL SERVICES PANEL - CONTRACT
1617/50 .........................................................................................................63
17.6 CONTRACT EXTENSION - TRADE SERVICES PANEL - CONTRACT
1617/42 .........................................................................................................63
17.7 MILDURA SOUTH REGIONAL SPORTING PRECINCT - NAMING
PROPOSALS ................................................................................................63
18 CLOSURE ................................................................................................................64
PHIL SHANAHAN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Minutes – Ordinary Meeting of Council Wednesday 26 May 2021
1 PRAYER AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The Mayor read the Council prayer and paid respects to the traditional land owners.
2 OPENING AND WELCOME
The Mayor welcomed Councillors, management, staff, the media and the public
gallery, as well as members of the public viewing the live stream.
3 PRESENT
Councillors
Cr Jason Modica Mayor
Cr Helen Healy Deputy Mayor
Cr Ian Arney
Cr Stefano De Pieri (left at 7:27pm)
Cr Mark Eckel
Cr Glenn Milne
Cr Cyndi Power
Cr Jodi Reynolds
Cr Liam Wood (left at 7:47pm)
Officers
Phil Shanahan Chief Executive Officer
Mandy Whelan General Manager Development
Martin Hawson General Manager Community
Chris Parham General Manager Corporate
Charmaine Calis Governance & Risk Coordinator
4 APOLOGIES AND ABSENCES
Nil
5 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
2021/0099
Moved: Cr Stefano De Pieri
Seconded: Cr Cyndi Power
That the minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Wednesday
28 April 2021 be confirmed as a correct record.
That the minutes of the Confidential Meeting of Council held on Wednesday
28 April 2021 be confirmed as a correct record.
That the minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on Wednesday
12 May 2021 be confirmed as a correct record.
CARRIED
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6 CONFIRMATION OF COUNCIL AUSPICED MEETINGS
In accordance with Part 23 of Council’s Governance Rules, records of Council
Auspiced Meetings must be reported to the next Ordinary Meeting of Council and
confirmed in the minutes.
A Council Auspiced Meeting is defined in the Governance Rules as a meeting at
which matters are considered that are intended or likely to be the subject of a Council
decision or the exercise of a delegated authority and which is either of the following:
A meeting of an advisory committee where at least one Councillor is present; or
A planned or scheduled meeting that includes at least half the Councillors and at
least one Council officer.
The record is therefore presented for Council’s noting.
2021/0100
Moved: Cr Helen Healy
Seconded: Cr Glenn Milne
That Council note the following records of Council Auspiced Meetings:
Powerhouse Basement Briefing - 20 April 2021
Ouyen Intermodal Presentation - 5 May 2021
Council Forum - 12 May 2021
Langtree Mall Discussion - 17 May 2021
CARRIED
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RECORD OF COUNCIL AUSPICED MEETINGS
Conflict of
Meeting Details Councillor Attendees Other Attendees Matters Discussed Interest
Disclosures
Powerhouse Basement Cr Modica Sarah Philpott, Chief Executive Officer 1. Powerhouse Basement Briefing Nil
Briefing Cr Healy Martin Hawson, General Manager Community
20 April 2021 Cr Arney Mandy Whelan, General Manager Development
Cr De Pieri Chris Parham, General Manager Corporate
Cr Eckel
Cr Milne
Cr Power
Cr Reynolds
Cr Wood
Ouyen Intermodal Cr Modica Sarah Philpott, Chief Executive Officer 1. Presentation from Ouyen Inc. regarding Ouyen Intermodal Nil
Presentation Cr Arney Mandy Whelan, General Manager Development
5 May 2021 Cr De Pieri Daryl Morgan, Manager Works & Engineering Services
Cr Power Charmaine Calis, Acting Manager Corporate
Cr Reynolds Administration
Cr Wood
Council Forum Cr Modica Sarah Philpott, Chief Executive Officer 1. Confidential Matter Nil
12 May 2021 Cr Healy Martin Hawson, General Manager Community 2. Horticultural Industries Biosecurity
Cr Arney Mandy Whelan, General Manager Development 3. Confidential Matter
Cr De Pieri Chris Parham, General Manager Corporate 4. Township Entrance Signage Guidelines
Cr Eckel Stephen Lush, Acting Manager Corporate Administration 5. Water Allocation Policy CP023
Cr Milne Ben Piscioneri, Media Officer 6. Confidential Matter
Cr Power 7. Quarterly Budget Review - March 2021
Cr Wood 8. Quarterly Financial Management Report - March 2021
9. Petition - Nathan Court Park Development
10. Request for Variation to Trade Services Panel
11. Request for Variation to Legal Panel Tender
12. Monthly Management Report
13. Councillor Issues & Questions
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Conflict of
Meeting Details Councillor Attendees Other Attendees Matters Discussed Interest
Disclosures
Langtree Mall Discussion Cr Modica Sarah Philpott, Chief Executive Officer 1. Langtree Mall Discussion Nil
17 May 2021 Cr Healy Martin Hawson, General Manager Community
Cr Arney Mandy Whelan, General Manager Development
Cr De Pieri Chris Parham, General Manager Corporate
Cr Eckel Mark Jenkins, Manager Community Futures
Cr Power Daryl Morgan, Manager Works & Engineering Services
Cr Wood Brett Millington, Chief Executive Officer - Mildura Regional
Development
Danielle Hobbs, Manager - Mildura City Heart
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7 NOTIFICATION OF ABSENCE
Nil
8 MAYORAL REPORT
8.1 MAYORAL REPORT APRIL 2021
Summary
The following is an update on the activities and functions attended by the Mayor,
Cr Jason Modica during the month of April 2021.
2021/0101
Moved: Cr Mark Eckel
Seconded: Cr Stefano De Pieri
That Council note the contents of this report.
CARRIED
9 COUNCILLOR REPORTS
9.1 COUNCILLOR REPORTS APRIL 2021
Summary
The following is a report on the activities and functions attended by Councillors during
the month of April 2021.
2021/0102
Moved: Cr Jodi Reynolds
Seconded: Cr Glenn Milne
That Council note the contents of this report.
CARRIED
NB: In addition, Cr Milne spoke regarding a meeting with ratepayers, where the
impact of COVID-19 was discussed and what Council can do to assist businesses in
need.
NB: In addition, Cr Milne spoke regarding the need for Council to consider the high
costs involved in making modifications to houses in Council’s smaller towns.
NB: In addition, Cr Healy advised that she attended the Australian Local Government
Women’s Association conference.
NB: In addition, Cr De Pieri spoke regarding the premiere of his new show called
Australia's Food Bowl with Stefano De Pieri.
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NB: In addition, Cr Eckel advised that he and Cr De Pieri undertook a self-funded trip
to MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) in Hobart.
NB: In addition, Cr Reynolds spoke regarding her trip to the Murray Darling
Association conference in Wentworth and congratulated Wentworth Shire Council on
hosting the event.
NB: In addition, Cr Healy acknowledged one of Mildura’s last surviving ex-prisoners of
war, Bill Burrell, who recently passed away aged 101, and acknowledged his service
and sacrifice.
NB: In addition, Cr Healy acknowledged Cr De Pieri for his passion in raising the
profile of our region.
10 RESPONSES TO COUNCILLOR QUESTIONS
Nil
11 QUESTIONS FROM COUNCILLORS
11.1 CR GLENN MILNE CAUSE OF BLUE-GREEN ALGAE
File Number: 15/07/06
“Has there been any research on the cause of blue-green algae in the Murray? Do we know
if it’s fertilisers that are actually causing it? Do the enviro flushes have any impact on it? Has
anybody actually done a deep dive on what is causing that?”
Cr Jason Modica, Mayor advised that there have been quite a few studies and it has a bit to
do with the nitrogen in the watering. Mayor Modica stated that he did not know the effects of
environmental flows being pulsed down, but they usually try to match the delivery of the
water and the environment at the same time so it wouldn’t be too much, and it wouldn’t be
too difficult to find that out.
Cr Milne further noted:
“I’ve had a couple of people ask me, so if we could have a written answer with a couple of
references so that people can look up the Council minutes for the answer.”
This question was taken on notice.
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11.2 CR GLENN MILNE COSTINGS FOR MILDURA SOUTH
REGIONAL SPORTING PRECINCT
File Number: PROJ/500270
“In regard to Mildura South, I want to know the total figure of all costs in one big figure, for
the purchase of the land and all associated costs. The cost of the building, the cost of the
ovals, including the roll out of grass, the cost of the drainage works associated with the
complex. The full cost of stage 2 and whatever costs that have come involving kerbing,
roadworks, footpaths. What the total cost is, in one figure. That is what I want to know. Also
while I’ve been given the figure of $664,420 annual loss, I also wanted to know what the
impact on the budget would be, and ongoing, so what are the depreciation costs, so the
community knows where our rate money is going and what the sporting complex costs, so
they’ve got an idea of why they pay rates and where it goes. I want those costs in a figure,
not something I have to go and find, but just a very clear figure.”
Cr Milne further asked:
“Is the scoreboard included in the current funding commitments?”
This question was taken on notice.
11.3 CR GLENN MILNE RED CLIFFS KINDERGARTEN PLAN
File Number: 12/10/04
“On page 90 of the agenda, in the ‘Baby Makes 3’ report, we read “there are current and
future financial pressures on early years services including the need to invest significant
funds in expanding Council-owned kindergartens to accommodate the rollout of universal
three year old kinder and maintain or replace buildings which have been assessed as
nearing end of life. As an example Red Cliffs Kindergarten has been assessed as within ten
years of end of life having been built in 1948 and not being able to accommodate Red Cliffs
children kindergarten numbers from 2023.” So that’s two years. “There is also a need to
invest in local workforce strategies to overcome the current deficit in qualified and skilled
early years educators etc.” I want to know – what is the plan to ensure Red Cliffs children are
able to attend a Red Cliffs kindergarten?”
Martin Hawson, General Manager Community advised that there will be a detailed
assessment on the building coming to Council that will be available to Councillors when it’s
complete.
Mr Hawson noted that the report that Cr Milne refers to, is foreshadowing that there will be
expenditure on that building because it is coming to its end of life. A comprehensive answer
can’t be given until the formal structural assessment has been undertaken. The assessment
will map out the timeframe of what works will need to happen to achieve Cr Milne’s objective
of providing that service.
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11.4 CR GLENN MILNE ENTRY FROM IRYMPLE TO MILDURA
File Number: 14/02/30
“The entry to Mildura from Irymple is absolutely terrible. I recently spent 10 days in Cairns.
Green roads, green roadsides, mowed, not a piece of rubbish anywhere. I came home and I
was actually shocked when I drove through Irymple coming in to Mildura. The centre of the
road is dead, there are bits of hose sticking in the air, and it really is a sad look. We have a
beautiful city and I just felt a bit sick. I’m saying that seriously – it just really shocked me. Do
we know if VicRoads are putting in enough money? Who’s doing that centre roadwork? How
quickly can we get the entry to our city to look like the entry to a great city?”
Mandy Whelan, General Manager Community advised that Council looks after the centre
median on behalf of Rural Roads Victoria, and they are progressively revegetating that at the
moment. They need to plant when it’s the appropriate planting season, so that’s well
underway.
Ms Whelan further advised that in terms of the other questions, we will come back to
Councillors on that as it would require a more comprehensive answer in terms of beautifying
the whole entry.
11.5 CR GLENN MILNE SUPPORT FOR RATE EQUALISATION
File Number: 02/01/06
“The rate equalisation as a state issue, and our motion at the MAV conference was
supported which was fantastic. So what are going to do now to ensure the continued support
of other councils, because we got support from all the other rural councils to effect some
change to the way the state sets our rating system?”
Cr Modica noted:
“There were also some metropolitan councils that were very supportive of looking at how
rates are raised and how that distribution point from the state and the federal government
comes.”
Chris Parham, General Manager Corporate advised that will form part of our ongoing
advocacy program that we have in place with the Councillors and through the various
meetings and sub-groups that either as officers, or as Councillors that we attend. Council
continues to reinforce that message through to the MAV and other associations to keep
lending our support for those changes to come through. That is certainly something that we
haven’t been silent on over a number of years and he hopes that advocacy work will
continue.
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11.6 CR GLENN MILNE GAMBLING POLICY
File Number: 17/04/13
“I’d like to know where is our poker machine problem with gambling policy? It’s been talked
about for a couple of years. Given the horrendous damage that poker machines continue to
effect on our community, it’s really time we address that issue. Again, it was brought up at
the MAV and that damage to communities highlighted. Where are we at with actually getting
some sort of policy?”
Chris Parham, General Manager Corporate advised that we had commenced the
development of a policy pre-COVID. Council received and obtained a number of other
policies and information from other councils. Unfortunately we were hit with COVID, and we
need to pick up that work again and bring it back to Council for further consideration.
11.7 CR GLENN MILNE SUBSIDISED AIRFARES
File Number: 02/01/06
“What has been done in the way of advocacy for cheaper subsidised airfares for the people
in Mildura, as raised in Council earlier this year? I believe there was a motion put forward to
do that. How far have we progressed? There were some letters sent off. I haven’t heard
replies. Are we getting anywhere? What’s the plan?”
Chris Parham, General Manager Corporate advised that letters were sent and some
discussions held but he will have to provide some further information back to Council on the
status of those.
11.8 CR IAN ARNEY QUESTIONS FROM APRIL COUNCIL
MEETING
File Number: 02/01/06
“My questions from last month weren’t answered and I’m just wondering if they will be
answered please? Particularly the ones about the dogs and the mess they leave behind and
the fact that people take their dogs to local markets, farmers’ markets and particularly, the
faeces they leave behind on the track out to Apex Park.”
Mandy Whelan, General Manager Development advised that those answers weren’t required
to come back through the agenda, however the answers are currently being worked on and
staff are preparing information to come back to Councillors.
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11.9 CR IAN ARNEY LAKE CULLULLERAINE NETBALL
COURT
File Number: 2021/25
“Can we please contact the staff that were involved in the provision of the new netball court
at Lake Cullulleraine and thank them for making sure the new netball court was up to scratch
in time for this season? I think that staff or anyone that does a good job should be
recognised, so if we can thank them please.”
Cr Jason Modica, Mayor advised that this can be done.
11.10 CR IAN ARNEY PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST
WOMEN STRATEGY
File Number: 12/14/28
“Does Council have a prevention of violence against women strategy or plan? If not, can we
please develop one?”
Chris Parham, General Manager Corporate advised that Council has in place a number of
strategies and policies as a White Ribbon accredited organisation. There is also work being
undertaken at the moment in regards to the Gender Equality Act 2020 implementation. Mr
Parham further advised that Council has a lot of measures in place as an organisation, such
as requiring suppliers to sign a code of conduct which recognises family violence and
violence against women.
11.11 CR IAN ARNEY SPECTATORS AT MILDURA SOUTH
REGIONAL SPORTING PRECINCT
File Number: PROJ/500270
“Can we please be given a ballpark figure as to how many spectators we could expect to
attend an elite football match at our new sporting precinct, as well as an elite basketball
game?”
Martin Hawson, General Manager Community advised that we had approximately 12,000
attend at Quandong Park when we ran a similar exercise in 2005, and again in 2006, so we
can expect a similar number some significant years later. With regard to basketball, we are
limited by the number of seats that we could supply to the stadium, which is in the vicinity of
2,000.
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11.12 CR IAN ARNEY CAR PARKS AT MILDURA SOUTH
REGIONAL SPORTING PRECINCT
File Number: PROJ/500270
“What is the number of car parks at the new sporting precinct?”
Martin Hawson, General Manager Community advised that there are 306 car parks in Stage
1, and 180 of them are sealed. There will be further car parks sealed in Stage 2, and we are
currently going through the design phase of how many of those will be sealed.
11.13 CR STEFANO DE PIERI TOWN ENTRANCE LITTER
File Number: 15/05/05
“I would like the General Manager Development to bring back, if possible, a report on
whether or not it’s possible to put some signage up at the entrance of the town from the
airport to indicate that this Council somehow discourages the litter that has accumulated at
the entrance of our town. I concur somewhat with Cr Milne. I arrived on Saturday morning
from Melbourne and I was dismayed. Yes we are promoting this town – right, left and centre.
There would have been no less than 30-40 pieces of rubbish, which sadly is the result of
government delaying 10 cents refund on cans, bottles, etc. They’ve been dragging their feet
a bit in that respect, though I do know it’s coming in 2023 sometime. A sign from us and in
other parts of town saying “please do not litter” or words to that effect. I’d like a report. What
it does, at least it indicates to the visitor that we are aware and that we do care. It puts a little
bit of distance between the act of littering and our action in discouraging people from doing
so. I think it would be a very mature and appropriate measure to take. I am as dismayed as
Cr Milne and many others in our community, when you’re coming from Red Cliffs and that is
VicRoads. It’s their responsibility, and if it wasn’t for volunteers in Red Cliffs, that would
become a pig sty. Maybe we also have to consider whether Council can initiate a Clean Up
Mildura Day and I think if the General Manager could canvas the possibility of what would be
involved to have a Clean Up Mildura Day. Certainly, at critical points of town, putting some
signage up saying ‘we are a clean city’ or ‘please keep our town clean’ and so on. If people
do the deed, at least we have done our part and have contemplated a measure of some
sort.”
Mandy Whelan, General Manager Development advised that we can bring back some
information and have some discussion with Councillors on that.
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11.14 CR HELEN HEALY FUNDING TO ADDRESS FAMILY
VIOLENCE
File Number: 12/14/28
“Recent statistics from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria show that nearly half of all crimes
against the person in Victoria are family violence related. The number of people dying from
family violence jumped again last year, as did intervention order breaches. Mildura has the
second highest rate of family violence in Victoria – 157 per cent higher than the state
average. The situation has deteriorated according to the report, rather than improve since the
royal commission. With millions of dollars of family violence funds coming into our
community, we still have unacceptable levels of family violence and I suggest this is because
there is very little work being done in the prevention space. Can you please make enquiries
and let us know how much money comes in to our community to address family violence and
what percentage of that is being spent on prevention work?”
This question was taken on notice.
11.15 CR CYNDI POWER SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR
MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
NURSES
File Number: 12/06/01
“After reading the ‘Baby Makes 3’ report in the agenda, it is my understanding that our
Maternal and Child Health Nurses are extremely hardworking and possibly stretched very
thinly. Can I please get an overview of what ongoing professional development and support
is available to them, regarding trauma informed practice training and family violence training.
My concern is for the nurses who work at the frontline with parents in our community. They’re
often the first ones to recognise family and domestic violence, and my concern is for the
families that they serve”.
Martin Hawson, General Manager Community advised that we will come back to Council with
some information and probably a discussion at Council Forum.
11.16 CR JODI REYNOLDS BUS ROUTES IN MILDURA
File Number: 15/08/02
“I had a couple of discussions with some people recently about bus routes in Mildura and I
remember we had a Forum about the bus routes back in the day, years ago. I think it was
mentioned that we actually haven’t had a review of the bus routes for about 20 years or so. I
was wondering if we can revisit the possibility of reviewing those bus routes, especially
considering that we have a new estate going out there soon and we’ve got the new sporting
facilities going up. Can we bring that back to Forum and have a discussion about that and
see how we might review those bus routes in Mildura?”
Mandy Whelan, General Manager Development advised that we can have that discussion.
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11.17 CR JODI REYNOLDS STREET SIGNAGE IN OTHER
LANGUAGES
File Number: 14/02/07
“I’ve had people bring to my attention that signage in Mildura is all in English. Considering
what a multicultural town and region that we are, and hopefully will be welcoming more
multicultural people into our region in the future, if COVID ever goes away, what are the
possibilities of considering making some of the important signage in our town in different
languages that represent those cultures that are highest in population in our town? One of
the suggestions that was made to me was, if you come from a different culture, we’ve got
lovely First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth Streets which are great to understand except if
you come from a different culture, you might recognise the numerals but not necessarily the
words. A simple solution might actually to be to put the numerals of those streets below the
words on the signs, for example. Is that something that we can considering doing, and can
we also visit that in a Forum please at some stage?”
Mandy Whelan, General Manager Development advised that such a proposal would need to
be considered in an overall signage strategy because the important thing would be to have
the right signage in the first place and then address the language aspect.
12 NOTICES OF MOTION
Nil
13 PETITIONS, JOINT LETTERS AND DEPUTATIONS
13.1 PETITION - NATHAN COURT PARK DEVELOPMENT
Summary
A petition has been received regarding a proposed park development near Nathan
Court, Mildura.
The petition contains 45 physical signatures.
A copy of both correspondence and attached petitions has been distributed directly to
Councillors as privacy issues prevent inclusion within the Agenda.
2021/0103
Moved: Cr Helen Healy
Seconded: Cr Jodi Reynolds
That Council note the petition and that this matter be considered within
Management Report Item 14.1 of the May Ordinary Meeting of Council.
CARRIED
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14 MANAGEMENT REPORTS
14.1 RESPONSE TO PETITION - NATHAN COURT PARK
DEVELOPMENT
Summary
The purpose of this report is to respond to a recent petition received in relation to the
request for the development of the public open space located at the corner of
Karalanza Drive and Nathan Court in Mildura South. The petition contains 45
signatures.
2021/0104
Moved: Cr Stefano De Pieri
Seconded: Cr Liam Wood
That Council:
(i) note the concerns of the petitioners and the actions proposed to make
improvements at the park; and
(ii) write to the first named petitioner to advise of the outcome in regards to
this report.
CARRIED
14.2 COUNCILLOR EXPENSES REPORT 1 JANUARY 2021 - 31
MARCH 2021
Summary
In keeping with Council’s Council Expenses Policy CP012, Councillor expenses are
reported quarterly to an Ordinary Meeting of Council. Accordingly, this report presents
Councillor expenses for the period 1 January 2021 – 31 March 2021.
2021/0105
Moved: Cr Stefano De Pieri
Seconded: Cr Glenn Milne
That Council note the contents of this report which details Councillor expenses
for the period 1 January 2021 – 31 March 2021.
CARRIED
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14.3 EVENT FUNDING AND SUPPORT GRANTS PROGRAM
2021-2022
Cr Helen Healy declared that she held a general conflict of interest. Cr Healy advised
that the nature of the interest is due to being the Chair of Mildura Writers Festival and
a consultant for the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show. Cr Healy accordingly
left the meeting while the vote was taken, having taken no part in the debate, the time
being 6:15pm.
Cr Glenn Milne declared that he held a general conflict of interest. Cr Milne advised
that the nature of the interest is due to his employment with The Salvation Army.
Cr Milne accordingly left the meeting while the vote was taken, having taken no part
in the debate, the time being 6:15pm.
Summary
The purpose of this report is to consider recommendations for funding through the
Event Funding and Support grants program 2021-2022.
2021/0106
Moved: Cr Liam Wood
Seconded: Cr Jodi Reynolds
That Council:
(i) approve the following grant applications totalling $238,375 (GST exclusive)
through the Event Funding and Support grants program 2021-2022 as
presented in the tables below:
Hallmark and Major Events
Recommended
Applicant Event
Funding
Northwest Motorcycle
2021 Hattah Desert Race. $50,000
Club
Mildura Harness Racing
2022 Mildura Pacing Cup. $21,250
Club
Professional Bull Riders 2022 Monster Energy Mildura
$13,750
Australia Pty Ltd Invitational PBR.
2021 Summit Racing
Sunraysia Drag Racing
Equipment Sportsman $9,375
Association
Series.
2021 Willowfest Veterans
Sunraysia Willowfest Inc $6,875
Championships.
Desert City Rod &
2021 Goanna Run. $9,375
Custom Club Inc
2022 Shane Doherty
Sunraysia Golf Tours $6,875
Memorial Tri-State Masters.
Mildura Show Society 2021 Mildura Show. $13,750
TOTAL $131,250
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Community Events
Recommended
Applicant Event
Funding
Mildura Eisteddfod
2022 Mildura Eisteddfod. $4,250
Society
Australian Alternative 2021 Australian Alternate
$5,000
Varieties Wine Show Varieties Wine Show.
Arts Mildura 2021 Mildura Writers Festival $5,000
Patchewollock Music 2021 Patchewollock Music
$5,000
Festival Inc Festival.
Millewa Community
2021 What a Difference a
Pioneer Forest & $3,875
Year Makes.
Historical Society Inc
2021 Ladd's Boxing Club
Ladd's Boxing Club $4,250
Amateur Tournament.
Merbein Community
2021 Merbein Rodeo. $4,250
Rodeo Inc
Ouyen Harness Racing
2022 Ouyen Pacing Cup. $4,250
Club
The Salvation Army, 2021 Ouyen Thrift Shop
$4,250
Sunraysia Birthday.
2021 Mildura Easter Tennis
Mildura Lawn Tennis Club $3,875
Tournament.
2021 Mildura All Abilities
Mallee Sports Assembly $4,250
Cricket Carnival.
Mildura Racing Club 2021 Mildura Cup Carnival. $4,625
2021 Melbourne Cup Day at
Mildura Racing Club $4,625
Mildura.
2022 Mildura Wentworth
Mildura Rowing Club $3,875
Rowing Regatta.
Sunraysia India 2021 India Day Festival of
$4,250
Association Inc Lights.
2021 Sharkfest Music
Sharkfest Incorporated $4,250
Festival.
Mildura Alcheringa Pony 2021 Mildura Alcheringa
$4,250
Club Inc Pony Club - EA Horse Trials.
Garden of Hope Mildura 2022 Garden Of Hope Family
$4,250
Inc Fun Day.
Sunraysia Dirt Karters Inc 2022 All Power Nationals. $2,500
2021 3rd Australian Willy
Riverside Rodders $4,250
Nationals.
Mildura Bowls Club Inc 2022 Mildura Bowls Carnival. $4,250
North West Victorian
2021 Farmers Enduro. $3,875
Motorcycle Club
Arts Mildura 2021 Yarn Fest. $4,625
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State Of Origin 2021 Wakeboard State of
$4,250
Wakeboard Committee Origin.
2022 Easter Powersports
Mildura City Heart $5,000
Show and Shine.
TOTAL $107,125
(ii) approve the extension of the COVID Event Recovery Grants – Live
Entertainment, Large and Small Community Event Stream to 31 January
2022, subject to available budget.
CARRIED
Cr Healy and Cr Milne returned to the meeting, the time being 6:18pm.
14.4 RECREATION GRANTS PROGRAM 2020-2021 (FEBRUARY
ROUND)
Summary
The purpose of this report is to consider recommendations for funding through the
Recreation grants program 2020-2021 (February Round).
2021/0107
Moved: Cr Glenn Milne
Seconded: Cr Liam Wood
That Council approve the following grant applications totalling $64,436.34 (GST
exclusive) for funding through the Recreation grants program 2020-2021
(February Round) as presented in the tables below:
Recreation Development grant:
Recommended
Applicant Description
Funding
Purchase of equipment to support the
Waratahs Hockey introduction of Walking Hockey to re-
$1,468.50
Club engage ex-players and introduce a new
social sport.
Purchase of a vacuum to pick up the
Mildura Clay wads. These are ejected from the
$411.52
Target Club cartridge each time the gun is fired and
is currently picked up by hand.
Purchase of additional cricket balls for
Mildura West
the Women’s and Girls competition to $3,000.00
Cricket Club
meet COVID-19 requirements.
Sub-Total $4,880.02
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Recreation Facilities Upgrade grant:
Recommended
Applicant Description
Funding
Murrayville
Construction of Permanent Cricket nets. $14,812.86
Sporting Hub
Mildura West Construction of permanent Shade
$10,710.00
Cricket Club Structure at John Hall Oval.
Construction of a new turf pitch to
Nichols Point
increase the number of pitches at the $12,301.66
Cricket Club
Nichols Point Reserve.
Sunraysia Field
Replace the roof on the Club House. $14,268.00
& Game
Merbein Bowls Upgrading the light infrastructure and the
$2,587.14
Club installation of a drinking fountain.
Nichols Point Modifications to the existing training nets
$4,876.66
Cricket Club for increased safety.
Sub-Total $59,556.32
CARRIED
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14.5 ARTS DEVELOPMENT GRANTS PROGRAM 2020-2021
Summary
The purpose of this report is to consider recommendations for funding through the
Arts Development grants program 2020-2021.
2021/0108
Moved: Cr Mark Eckel
Seconded: Cr Cyndi Power
That Council approve the following grant applications totalling $7,950 (GST
exclusive) for funding through the Arts Development grants program 2020-2021
as presented in the table below:
Recommended
Applicant Project Title Description
Funding
Each year Musical Society $2,000
Mildura endeavour to put on
one major annual
Mamma Mia -
Musical performance, as well as a
Musical
Society junior pantomime. This year
Society
Mildura the annual performance will
Mildura 2021.
be ‘Mamma Mia’, performing
at the Mildura Arts Centre in
September 2021.
Electric Light Theatre (ELT) is $2,000
an annual amateur theatre
production aimed at the youth
of Sunraysia to promote the
Electric
Electric Light art of stagecraft and
Light
Theatre. performing arts. Funding
Theatre
assistance to support
marketing and
communications, for ELT
Season 2022.
Mildura Art $1,950
Mildura Funding assistance to
Group
Arts Group support website development.
Website.
At Ranfurly Primary School, $2,000
the grade 5 and 6 students
have the opportunity to be
Stage FX - involved in an extra-curricular
Ranfurly Flexible elective subject program – the
Primary Learning Flexible Learning Interest
School Interest Program (FLIP.) One of the
Program. FLIP courses on offer is a
practical stagecraft and
theatre course called ‘Stage
FX’.
Total Funding Recommended: $7,950
CARRIED
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14.6 BABY MAKES 3 PROGRAM
Summary
The purpose of this report is to outline what needs to happen to implement the ‘Baby
Makes 3’ program, including partnering with other organisations, the best model of
service delivery and the financial requirements to undertake a 12 month trial of the
program.
The report also discusses other service delivery options and the funding implications
associated with funding this program at this time.
Recommendation
That Council:
(i) include gender norms and roles in current New Parents Group session
planning;
(ii) support continued advocacy to secure funding for evidence-based programs
that support the Prevention of Violence Against Women;
(iii) seek funding to undertake the following:
a) provide flexible service delivery, such as afterhours clinics and parents
groups, that promote participation of both men and women in Early Years
services (currently not funded);
b) in partnership with other local organisations, develop a localised
‘Prevention of Violence Against Women Strategy’ (currently not funded);
and
c) undertake an Expression of Interest to other local organisations to deliver
the ‘Baby Makes 3’ program when funding is secured.
2021/0109
Moved: Cr Cyndi Power
Seconded: Cr Glenn Milne
That the implementation of the ‘Baby Makes 3 Program’ be included for
consideration at a Special Council Meeting to be held at 5:30pm on Monday
28 June 2021, for the purpose of adopting a Council Budget for 2021/2022.
CARRIED
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14.7 MILDURA HISTORY PROJECT
Summary
The purpose of this report is to outline a proposal from Mallee Family Care to
research and publish a comprehensive history of Mildura.
2021/0110
Moved: Cr Stefano De Pieri
Seconded: Cr Mark Eckel
That Council:
(i) commit to supporting the research and publishing of the history of Mildura
through provision of a $200,000 grant to Mallee Family Care; and
(ii) enter into a formal four year service agreement to ensure the completion of
this project as per Council’s Grants Policy CP021.
CARRIED
Cr Eckel, Cr Healy and Cr Milne requested that their vote against the motion be
recorded.
14.8 ADOPTION OF VISITOR SERVICING STRATEGY 2021-2025
Summary
The purpose of this report is to present the Visitor Servicing Strategy 2021-2025 for
adoption.
2021/0111
Moved: Cr Stefano De Pieri
Seconded: Cr Jodi Reynolds
That Council adopt the Visitor Servicing Strategy 2021-2025 as presented.
CARRIED
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14.9 ADOPTION OF WATER ALLOCATION POLICY CP023
Summary
The purpose of this report is to present the Water Allocation Policy CP023 and seek
Council’s resolution to adopt the updated policy.
2021/0112
Moved: Cr Ian Arney
Seconded: Cr Stefano De Pieri
That Council adopt the updated Water Allocation Policy CP023 as presented.
CARRIED
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14.10 COVID-19 RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUND
Cr Glenn Milne declared that he held a general conflict of interest. Cr Milne advised
that the nature of the interest is due being the Chair of the Red Cliffs Centenary.
Cr Milne accordingly left the meeting while the vote was taken, having taken no part
in the debate, the time being 7:06pm.
Summary
The purpose of this report is for Council to determine the use of the remaining
approximately $533,000 from the $1.5 million COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund
prior to the end of the 2020-2021 financial year.
Recommendation
That Council return the unallocated COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund amount of
approximately $533,000 to Council’s general revenue in order to improve the
anticipated budget deficit at the end of the 2020-2021 financial year.
2021/0113
Moved: Cr Liam Wood
Seconded: Cr Helen Healy
That the following projects and budget allocations be further considered at a
Special Council Meeting to be held at 5:30pm on Monday 28 June 2021, for the
purpose of adopting a Council Budget for 2021/2022:
Projects Proposed Budget Allocations
2021/2022
CBD Plan Activation $150,000
Tourism and Directional Signage Strategy $130,000
Mildura Arts Centre Online Programs $30,000
Riverfront Place Making $22,000
COVID Funding for Red Cliffs Centenary $10,000
COVID Response and Rebuild $120,000
TOTAL $462,000
CARRIED
Cr Milne returned to the meeting, the time being 7:14pm.
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14.11 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
COMMITTEE - TERMS OF REFERENCE
Phil Shanahan, Chief Executive Officer declared that he held a general conflict of
interest. Mr Shanahan advised that the nature of the interest is due being the
independent chairperson on the Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters
Committee. Mr Shanahan accordingly left the meeting while the vote was taken, the
time being 7:14pm.
Summary
Council established the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Employment Matters
Committee and its associated Terms of Reference in late 2014. The Committee itself
was re-established in February 2021, in line with obligations under the new Local
Government Act 2020. This report presents an updated Terms of Reference for
Council’s consideration and adoption.
2021/0114
Moved: Cr Glenn Milne
Seconded: Cr Mark Eckel
That Council adopt the Chief Executive Officer Employment Matters Committee
Terms of Reference as presented.
CARRIED
Mr Shanahan returned to the meeting, the time being 7:16pm.
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14.12 SETTING OF MAYORAL AND COUNCILLOR ALLOWANCES
Summary
The purpose of this report is to present a recommendation for the setting of the Mayor
and Councillor Allowances for the four year Council term.
2021/0115
Moved: Cr Glenn Milne
Seconded: Cr Cyndi Power
That Council:
(i) resolve to set the allowance for the Mayor at $81,204 per annum;
(ii) resolve to set the allowance for Councillors at $26,245 per annum;
(iii) note an additional statutory amount, the equivalent of the superannuation
guarantee contribution, which is currently 9.5% (this percentage is
scheduled to increase to 10.0% from 1 July 2021) is paid to the Mayor and
Councillors in addition to the set allowance amounts; and
(iv) note these allowances remain in place until the first determination is made
by the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal.
CARRIED
14.13 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REPORT -
31 MARCH 2021
Summary
This report presents Council’s draft financial position for the period ending
31 March 2021 through a number of standard reports that have been prepared using
generally accepted accounting principles.
In summary, these reports show:
a surplus of $43.49 million
capital expenditure of $46.41 million
a cash and cash equivalents balance of $20.53 million
investments greater than three months of $59.85 million.
2021/0116
Moved: Cr Glenn Milne
Seconded: Cr Jodi Reynolds
That Council note the contents of the Quarterly Financial Management Report
for the period ending 31 March 2021.
CARRIED
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15 URGENT BUSINESS
15.1 MILDURA SOUTH REGIONAL SPORTING PRECINCT - NAMING
PROPOSALS
File Number: 02/01/01
2021/0117
Moved: Cr Mark Eckel
Seconded: Cr Stefano De Pieri
That Council admit to business the Urgent Business item titled “Mildura South
Regional Sporting Precinct – Naming Proposals” to be dealt with as item 17.7 in
Confidential Business.
CARRIED
16 COMMUNITY QUESTIONS
16.1 COMMUNITY FITNESS EXPO
File Number: 02/01/13
“I would like to see a community fitness expo down at the sound shell river front or
somewhere similar to help the community to get fit and healthy, with gyms, personal trainers
in the community of Mildura and sports shops to put on displays as well.”
Martin Hawson, General Manager Community advised that Council has responded to the
question asker in writing previously to a similar question asked in November 2020.
Mr Hawson further advised that some grant funding was provided for these functions to occur
along the riverfront. The submissions received back did not pertain to the riverfront, but were
in the community generally, and we had a number of physical participation activities that we
funded through our COVID-19 response money.
Mr Hawson noted that Council encourages submissions from the community to help activate
the riverfront and the grants program helps facilitate that. There is also the opportunity to
work with Council’s Place Making Officer at the riverfront.
16.2 THANK YOU TO FORMER CEO
File Number: 02/01/13
“We wish to place on record our thanks and sincere gratitude to former CEO, Sarah Philpott,
for her support and transparency in dealing with Sunraysia Residents Association (formerly
Ratepayers Victoria – Mildura Branch).” Signed by the Secretary of Sunraysia Residents
Association.
Phil Shanahan, Chief Executive Officer advised that Council will extend the thank you to
Sarah.
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7:22pm
2021/0118
Moved: Cr Helen Healy
Seconded: Cr Cyndi Power
That Council resolve to move into confidential business to deal with the following
matters as pursuant to section 66(2) of the Local Government Act 2020:
17.1 SPORTING PARTNERSHIP
Section 3(1)(a) - Council business information, being information that would
prejudice the Council's position in commercial negotiations if prematurely
released
Pursuant to section 66(5)(b) of the Local Government Act 2020, if released the
information to be received, discussed or considered in relation to this agenda
item, would prejudice the Council’s position in commercial negotiations if
prematurely released.
17.2 HALLMARK EVENT
Section 3(1)(a) - Council business information, being information that would
prejudice the Council's position in commercial negotiations if prematurely
released
Pursuant to section 66(5)(b) of the Local Government Act 2020, if released the
information to be received, discussed or considered in relation to this agenda
item, may prejudice the commercial position of Council, as various
negotiations remain pending.
17.3 APPOINTMENTS TO CLIMATE EMERGENCY COMMUNITY REFERENCE GROUP
Section 3(1)(f) - Personal information, being information which if released
would result in the unreasonable disclosure of information about any person or
their personal affairs
Pursuant to section 66(5)(b) of the Local Government Act 2020, if released the
information to be received, discussed or considered in relation to this agenda
item, would unreasonably disclose the personal information of unsuccessful
applicants.
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17.4 APPOINTMENTS TO MILDURA ARTS AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Section 3(1)(f) - Personal information, being information which if released
would result in the unreasonable disclosure of information about any person or
their personal affairs
Pursuant to section 66(5)(b) of the Local Government Act 2020, if released the
information to be received, discussed or considered in relation to this agenda
item, would unreasonably disclose the personal information of applicants.
17.5 CONTRACT EXTENSION - LEGAL SERVICES PANEL - CONTRACT 1617/50
Section 3(1)(g) - Private commercial information, being information provided by
a business, commercial or financial undertaking that –
(i) relates to trade secrets; or
(ii) if released, would unreasonably expose the business, commercial or
financial undertaking to disadvantage
Pursuant to section 66(5)(b) of the Local Government Act 2020, if released the
information provided by a business, commercial or financial undertaking that:
relates to trade secrets; or if released, would unreasonably expose the
business, commercial or financial undertaking unreasonably to disadvantage.
17.6 CONTRACT EXTENSION - TRADE SERVICES PANEL - CONTRACT 1617/42
Section 3(1)(g) - Private commercial information, being information provided by
a business, commercial or financial undertaking that –
(i) relates to trade secrets; or
(ii) if released, would unreasonably expose the business, commercial or
financial undertaking to disadvantage
Pursuant to section 66(5)(b) of the Local Government Act 2020, if released the
information provided by a business, commercial or financial undertaking that:
relates to trade secrets; or if released, would unreasonably expose the
business, commercial or financial undertaking unreasonably to disadvantage.
17.7 MILDURA SOUTH REGIONAL SPORTING PRECINCT - NAMING PROPOSALS
Section 3(1)(f) - Personal information, being information which if released
would result in the unreasonable disclosure of information about any person or
their personal affairs
Pursuant to section 66(5)(b) of the Local Government Act 2020, if released the
information to be received, discussed or considered in relation to this agenda
item, would unreasonably disclose the personal information of deceased
people whose names were submitted for consideration for the proposed
precinct name.
CARRIED
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