Ordinary Council - 15 Jun 2026 7:30pm

Topics

• Council adopts Maroondah Reconciliation Plan 2026-2030
  New council reconciliation framework formally approved.
  Sets the direction for reconciliation actions, partnerships and public commitments across the municipality.
• Community and arts grants funding approved
  Council allocated funding through its arts, cultural and community grants programs.
  Local groups and creative organisations will receive funding, affecting activities and services across the area.

Decisions

• Adoption of Maroondah Reconciliation Plan 2026-2030
  Council resolved to adopt the Maroondah Reconciliation Plan 2026-2030.
  Sets council’s reconciliation priorities and commitments for the next four years.
• Service agreements project allocations approved
  Council approved the recommended allocations for projects through service agreements and directed organisations to be advised of the outcome.
  Affects which community projects and services receive council support.
• Maroondah Arts and Cultural Grants Program 2026 funding allocations approved
  Council approved the recommended funding allocations to individuals and organisations through the Maroondah Arts and Cultural Grants Program 2026.
  Supports local arts and cultural activities through grant funding.
• Community Grants Program 2026/27 funding allocations approved
  Council approved the recommended funding allocations to community organisations through the Community Grants Program 2026/27.
  Directly affects funding available to community groups and local initiatives.
• Documents for sealing endorsed
  Council signed and sealed letters recognising employees for long service, including thirty years of service awards.
  Administrative recognition item with no direct service impact but formal council endorsement.

Discussion

• Advisory committee outcomes received
  Council considered the Maroondah Disability Advisory Committee meeting held on 21 April 2026 and the Maroondah Environment Advisory Committee meeting held on 12 May 2026.
  Shows ongoing input from disability and environment advisory bodies into council decision-making.
• MAV State Council meeting outcomes noted
  Council received outcomes from the Municipal Association of Victoria State Council meeting held on 29 May 2026.
  May influence advocacy positions and sector-wide local government matters.
• Instruments of appointment and authorisation considered
  Council considered the committee meeting held on 18 May 2026 regarding instruments of appointment and authorisation to council.
  Administrative governance item that supports council operations and delegations.
• Waste minimisation policy considered
  A waste minimisation policy 2026 item was listed and discussed.
  Potentially relevant to household waste practices and environmental management, although the minutes excerpt does not show the final resolution.

Impacts

• Community, arts and service-agreement grants will be distributed to selected organisations and projects.
• The Maroondah Reconciliation Plan 2026-2030 will guide council’s reconciliation actions and partnerships.
• Environment and disability advisory committee input was considered, which may shape future council programs and services.

Places

• Maroondah (municipality)
  Council area covered by the meeting decisions and programs.
• Wonga Ward (ward)
  Mayor’s ward listed among attendees.
• Barngeong Ward (ward)
  Councillor ward listed among attendees.
• Bungalook Ward (ward)
  Councillor ward listed among attendees.
• Jubilee Ward (ward)
  Councillor ward listed among attendees.
• McAlpin Ward (ward)
  Councillor ward listed among attendees.
• Wombolano Ward (ward)
  Councillor ward listed among attendees.
• Yarrunga Ward (ward)
  Councillor ward listed among attendees.

Next

• Advise organisations of grant application outcomes
  Following adoption of the funding resolutions
• Present the unconfirmed minutes for confirmation
  20 July 2026
• Implement the Maroondah Reconciliation Plan 2026-2030
  From adoption onwards

Extract

Council Meeting Minutes Monday 15 June 2026 Unconfirmed Minutes It should be noted that these minutes are not in their final form until Council has formally resolved to confirm them. These minutes will be presented to Council for confirmation on 20 July 2026. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 2 15 JUNE 2026 Minutes of the Council Meeting held in the Council Chamber, on Monday 15 June 2026 at 7:30pm. PRESENT Cr Linda Hancock (Mayor) Wonga Ward Cr Chris Jones Barngeong Ward Cr Catherine Gordon Bungalook Ward Cr Claire Rex Jubilee Ward Cr Nathaniel Henderson McAlpin Ward Cr Kylie Spears Wombolano Ward Cr Rob Steane OAM Yarrunga Ward Steve Kozlowski Chief Executive Officer Phil Medley Acting Director Cor...