Moreland Council reaffirms commitment
Since the original commitment from Moreland Council on 14 Feb 2007, a local government election led to a substantial number of new councillors representing residents. Many councillors indicated their support in a pre-election pledge request provided to them by MECPG but they were individually given as candidates rather than elected councillors. Thus, we requested Moreland City Council reaffirm their commitment for the public record, in alignment with the resolution of the previous Council. This reaffirmation was provided immediately following our request at the Council Meeting on 10 Jun 2009. Cr Archer moved a motion (seconded by Cr Teti) that:
Council resolve:
1. To reaffirm its position that all parcels of VicRoads land near Newlands Rd, Coburg North be gifted to the City of Moreland and retained as public open space.
2. That a report be presented to Council as per resolution CRTA5 disposal of land by public authorities by the July meeting.
The vote on this motion was unanimously in support - demonstrating the Council and residents are as one on this issue - the land should be gifted in entirety for the benefit of the community!
July 9th, 2009 at 1:11 am
The minutes of this meeting were confirmed in the subsequent Council Meeting on 8 Jul 2009.