Note: Introduction of Urgent Business requires a two-thirds majority vote.
Cr Ellis proposes to raise the following item as Urgent Business:
Cr Ellis moved, Cr Farrell seconded -
That Council considers as Urgent Business a motion concerning the sale of Ann Nichol House in Portarlington. This business is urgent because it was announced on the weekend that Ann Nichol House, a residential aged care home owned and managed by Bellarine Community Health, is to be sold. The local community is concerned about the impact of this decision on the large population of older residents who live on the Bellarine and who seek to age in place.
Carried.
Cr Ellis moved, Cr Farrell seconded -
That Council write to the:
Chair of Bellarine Community Health voicing its concern at the sale of Ann Nichol House and calls for a review of this decision;
Federal Assistant Minister for Social Services, the Hon Mitch Fifield, State Minister for the Environment, the Hon Ryan Smith, and State Minister for Ageing, the Hon David Davis, requesting they intervene in the sale of Ann Nichol House and convene urgent discussions with the residents and families, community and key stakeholders about the future of residential care on the Bellarine.
Carried.
Division Requested:
For: Crs Ansett, Ellis, Farrell, Fisher, Harwood, Heagney, Irvine, S Kontelj, Macdonald, Nelson, Richards
Note: Introduction of Urgent Business requires a two-thirds majority vote.
Cr Fisher proposes to raise the following item as Urgent Business:
Cr Fisher moved, Cr Macdonald seconded -
That Council considers as Urgent Business a motion concerning World Autism Awareness Day.
Carried.
World Autism Awareness Day is supported by thousands of people around Victoria, as well as across Australia and around the world.
We are extremely lucky to have a dedicated group of parents and care givers in Geelong who have brought a version of Melbourne’s Autism Walk to Geelong.
The walk has been in Geelong for 2 years, this year being the 3rd, and is extremely successful with around 500 people participating and a particular highlight of the Geelong Walk as well as Ballarat’s Walk is a “Balloon Release” that signifies unity for all those attending.
Council has provided support to each of the walks through our events unit and through Councillor and Mayoral attendance, though each year we have had discussions around a “balloon release”, and this year is no different.
The organizers have gone to lengths to make sure all balloons and string are biodegradable so as not to harm the environment.
The report tonight asks that Council allow a balloon release for the 2014 Autism Walk being held on Sunday, 6 April.
Cr Fisher moved, Cr Ansett seconded -
That:
Council resolves to allow a Balloon Release for the 2014 Autism Walk being held on 6 April;
a further report come back to Council on future balloon releases in the municipality.
Carried.
As there was no further business the meeting closed at 10:00pm on Tuesday 25 March 2014.
Signed: _________________________________________
Chairperson
Date of Confirmation: _____________________________
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