WEBVTT 00:00:00.880 --> 00:00:03.680 councilors could you please 00:00:03.759 --> 00:00:09.000 stand and recite the counselor's 00:00:23.440 --> 00:00:25.679 oath thank you councilors you can now be 00:00:25.760 --> 00:00:28.760 seated 00:00:32.000 --> 00:00:35.960 we now move on to item 5.1 on tonight's 00:00:36.039 --> 00:00:38.840 agenda election of the Mayor councilors 00:00:38.920 --> 00:00:40.840 before the election of the Mayor council 00:00:40.920 --> 00:00:43.600 must resolve to elect a Mayor for a term 00:00:43.679 --> 00:00:46.119 of one or two years this decision must 00:00:46.200 --> 00:00:48.560 be made before the Mayor is elected 00:00:48.640 --> 00:00:50.479 councilors I now call for a motion to be 00:00:50.560 --> 00:00:54.079 put in accordance with 5.1 of the report 00:00:54.159 --> 00:00:56.960 do I have a mover councelor Hudson so so 00:00:57.039 --> 00:00:59.399 moved do I have a seconder councelor 00:00:59.479 --> 00:01:01.920 Lapkin 00:01:02.520 --> 00:01:05.359 for a period of one year so I have 00:01:05.439 --> 00:01:08.239 councelor Hudson moves the motion at 00:01:08.319 --> 00:01:10.840 item 5.1 with a term of one year and 00:01:10.920 --> 00:01:13.359 seconded by councilor Lapkin do you wish 00:01:13.439 --> 00:01:16.200 to speak to that councelor Hudson do you 00:01:16.280 --> 00:01:18.480 wish to speak to that councelor 00:01:18.560 --> 00:01:21.439 Lapkin you any other counselor would like 00:01:21.519 --> 00:01:24.760 to speak to that item if not ask for a 00:01:24.840 --> 00:01:28.719 vote show of hands all those in favor 00:01:28.799 --> 00:01:31.560 thank you unanimously passed 00:01:31.640 --> 00:01:34.359 that the position of Mayor and Deputy 00:01:34.439 --> 00:01:36.840 Mayor will be for a term of one 00:01:36.920 --> 00:01:39.280 year counselors in accordance with 00:01:39.359 --> 00:01:41.799 section 25 of the Local Government Act 00:01:41.879 --> 00:01:43.959 and councilor's governance rules the 00:01:44.040 --> 00:01:46.000 Mayor must be elected by an absolute 00:01:46.079 --> 00:01:48.959 majority of the councilors the act 00:01:49.040 --> 00:01:51.159 further provides that if there is only 00:01:51.239 --> 00:01:53.920 one candidate for Mayor the meeting must 00:01:54.000 --> 00:01:56.000 declare that counselor to be duly 00:01:56.079 --> 00:01:59.840 elected as Mayor counselors I am advised 00:01:59.920 --> 00:02:01.799 that there has been one nomination for 00:02:01.879 --> 00:02:04.519 the position of Mayor for the year 00:02:04.599 --> 00:02:06.239 2024 00:02:06.319 --> 00:02:10.560 2025 being councelor Hargraves councelor 00:02:10.639 --> 00:02:12.479 Hargraves do you accept this 00:02:12.560 --> 00:02:15.199 nomination yes thank you I 00:02:15.280 --> 00:02:17.840 do as there is only one nomination for 00:02:17.919 --> 00:02:19.879 the position and in accordance with the 00:02:19.960 --> 00:02:23.240 Local Government Act 2020 I declare 00:02:23.319 --> 00:02:25.280 councelor Hargraves Mayor for the 00:02:25.360 --> 00:02:28.800 Ballarat City Council for the 2024 25 00:02:28.879 --> 00:02:30.159 year 00:02:30.240 --> 00:02:42.240 [Applause] 00:02:42.319 --> 00:02:44.439 councelor Hargraves the Mayor of the 00:02:44.520 --> 00:02:47.400 city of bat will now leave us for a few 00:02:47.479 --> 00:02:50.159 minutes to put on the Mayoral robe and 00:02:50.240 --> 00:02:53.439 chains thank 00:02:54.759 --> 00:02:58.039 you the City of Ballarat Mayoral chains 00:02:58.120 --> 00:02:59.759 are a symbol of recognition and 00:02:59.840 --> 00:03:02.159 acknowledgement of past Mayors that have 00:03:02.240 --> 00:03:04.599 led our historic City they are used for 00:03:04.680 --> 00:03:06.280 official functions and have been 00:03:06.360 --> 00:03:09.400 designed and made as a replica of the 00:03:09.479 --> 00:03:11.639 original chains they are based on the 00:03:11.719 --> 00:03:13.800 original Ballarat Mayoral chains that were 00:03:13.879 --> 00:03:16.840 retired in 2017 and now on permanent 00:03:16.919 --> 00:03:19.000 display in the gold 00:03:19.080 --> 00:03:21.800 Museum councelors I look for a motion to 00:03:21.879 --> 00:03:23.759 take a short break do I have a counselor 00:03:23.840 --> 00:03:26.639 councelor Hudson councelor McIntosh all 00:03:26.719 --> 00:03:28.560 those in favor in taking a short break 00:03:28.639 --> 00:03:31.639 moved 00:03:33.879 --> 00:03:36.120 resume thank you councilors I need a 00:03:36.199 --> 00:03:39.639 motion to resume moved councelor Hudson 00:03:39.719 --> 00:03:41.800 seconded councelor 00:03:41.879 --> 00:03:45.520 Lapkin so I'll now do a short speech oh 00:03:45.599 --> 00:03:47.520 sorry vote there we 00:03:47.599 --> 00:03:49.800 go I call for a 00:03:49.879 --> 00:03:53.759 vote that's passed so now I will do a 00:03:53.840 --> 00:03:56.199 short 00:03:58.719 --> 00:04:01.360 speech it is an enormous honor to be 00:04:01.439 --> 00:04:03.840 appointed Mayor for the City of Ballarat 00:04:03.919 --> 00:04:05.560 and I thank my fellow councilors for 00:04:05.639 --> 00:04:08.360 this show of support before I begin I 00:04:08.439 --> 00:04:09.800 would like to acknowledge and thank 00:04:09.879 --> 00:04:12.960 Shannon Menan for the welcome to Country 00:04:13.039 --> 00:04:15.039 at the start of the meeting and I'd also 00:04:15.120 --> 00:04:17.040 like to acknowledge the traditional 00:04:17.120 --> 00:04:19.360 owners of the land we live and work on 00:04:19.439 --> 00:04:22.439 the Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrong people and 00:04:22.519 --> 00:04:24.480 recognize their continuing connection to 00:04:24.560 --> 00:04:27.079 the land and waterways we pay our 00:04:27.160 --> 00:04:29.199 respects to Elders past present and 00:04:29.279 --> 00:04:30.360 emerging 00:04:30.439 --> 00:04:32.199 and extend this to all Aboriginal and 00:04:32.279 --> 00:04:33.959 Torres Strait Islander 00:04:34.040 --> 00:04:36.800 people I'd like to acknowledge my 00:04:36.879 --> 00:04:39.720 counselor colleagues former Mayors and 00:04:39.800 --> 00:04:42.279 counselors for the City of Ballarat ,City 00:04:42.360 --> 00:04:45.839 of Ballarat staff my family and friends 00:04:45.920 --> 00:04:47.000 and all of 00:04:47.079 --> 00:04:49.720 you it is with immense gratitude and 00:04:49.800 --> 00:04:51.959 deep humility that I accept the chains 00:04:52.040 --> 00:04:54.680 of the Mayoral office this evening I look 00:04:54.759 --> 00:04:56.720 forward to continuing the great work of 00:04:56.800 --> 00:04:59.680 councelor Des Hudson OAM who has 00:04:59.759 --> 00:05:01.600 provided strong leadership for the past 00:05:01.680 --> 00:05:04.800 2 years I'm honoured to have earned my 00:05:04.879 --> 00:05:08.160 counselor's trust and I promise to carry 00:05:08.240 --> 00:05:10.879 this responsibility with dedication 00:05:10.959 --> 00:05:12.639 integrity and 00:05:12.720 --> 00:05:15.279 honesty These Chains carry the name of 00:05:15.360 --> 00:05:17.959 each of my predecessors extending back 00:05:18.040 --> 00:05:20.279 to the very first Mayor for the City of 00:05:20.360 --> 00:05:22.839 Ballarat and they're a reminder of the 00:05:22.920 --> 00:05:25.279 significance of the Mayoral 00:05:25.360 --> 00:05:28.360 role our city has a rich history I 00:05:28.439 --> 00:05:30.480 follow in the footsteps of many great 00:05:30.560 --> 00:05:33.120 women and men some of whom are here this 00:05:33.199 --> 00:05:36.079 evening and some of whom have served as 00:05:36.160 --> 00:05:38.920 may they have been Visionaries and hard 00:05:39.000 --> 00:05:41.759 workers driven by the desire to give 00:05:41.839 --> 00:05:44.800 back to their community and in doing so 00:05:44.879 --> 00:05:48.000 build a better City I'm committed to 00:05:48.079 --> 00:05:50.800 being a Mayor with authenticity respect 00:05:50.879 --> 00:05:53.639 for others and one who isn't afraid to 00:05:53.720 --> 00:05:56.759 hold strong the City of Ballarat is the 00:05:56.839 --> 00:05:59.279 beating heart of this community we 00:05:59.360 --> 00:06:01.680 provide provide more than 100 services 00:06:01.759 --> 00:06:03.279 and were an important touch point 00:06:03.360 --> 00:06:04.680 throughout people's 00:06:04.759 --> 00:06:07.720 lives as Mayor I will work with my 00:06:07.800 --> 00:06:10.279 fellow counselors and the organization 00:06:10.360 --> 00:06:12.920 to seek opportunities for people and to 00:06:13.000 --> 00:06:15.240 navigate challenges and enrich the lives 00:06:15.319 --> 00:06:18.560 of all I'm looking forward to starting 00:06:18.639 --> 00:06:21.399 the council plan with input from our 00:06:21.480 --> 00:06:24.240 community and my fellow counselors to 00:06:24.319 --> 00:06:26.399 that end there is already a survey on 00:06:26.480 --> 00:06:28.879 our mayoral website page until the end of 00:06:28.959 --> 00:06:30.279 November 00:06:30.360 --> 00:06:33.000 I really do encourage everyone to get on 00:06:33.079 --> 00:06:35.759 and give us feedback getting involved is 00:06:35.839 --> 00:06:37.759 how you help us figure out the 00:06:37.839 --> 00:06:39.759 priorities for Council in the next four 00:06:39.839 --> 00:06:42.000 years as part of this we'll also 00:06:42.079 --> 00:06:44.560 consider our 10-year vision and ensure 00:06:44.639 --> 00:06:46.800 that it still reflects who we are and 00:06:46.879 --> 00:06:49.800 where we're going I am looking forward 00:06:49.879 --> 00:06:53.000 to the new nine single Council ward 00:06:53.079 --> 00:06:55.519 structure this is going to bring a more 00:06:55.600 --> 00:06:58.399 local voice to the council chambers but 00:06:58.480 --> 00:07:00.480 will also require counselors to take the 00:07:00.560 --> 00:07:03.079 lead in their own patch as well as for 00:07:03.160 --> 00:07:05.959 the whole city we as counselors are 00:07:06.040 --> 00:07:08.000 going to work together rather than 00:07:08.079 --> 00:07:10.399 against each other and advocate strongly 00:07:10.480 --> 00:07:11.680 for our local 00:07:11.759 --> 00:07:14.439 communities another key Focus for me is 00:07:14.519 --> 00:07:17.360 going to be moving the dial on community 00:07:17.439 --> 00:07:20.480 satisfaction with Council we heard loud 00:07:20.560 --> 00:07:22.560 and clear during this election that 00:07:22.639 --> 00:07:24.560 people want Council to get the basics 00:07:24.639 --> 00:07:26.959 right with cost of living pressures 00:07:27.040 --> 00:07:29.480 hurting people it is important that we 00:07:29.560 --> 00:07:31.959 provide the very best value for people's 00:07:32.040 --> 00:07:34.240 money this will be front and center for 00:07:34.319 --> 00:07:37.560 me as we embark on the next budget cycle 00:07:37.639 --> 00:07:39.240 I'm going to advocate loud and strong 00:07:39.319 --> 00:07:41.160 for Ballarat to get our fair share of 00:07:41.240 --> 00:07:43.399 government funding I'll focus on 00:07:43.480 --> 00:07:45.759 building relationships in the lead up to 00:07:45.839 --> 00:07:48.360 a federal government election next year 00:07:48.439 --> 00:07:50.120 and a state government election in two 00:07:50.199 --> 00:07:53.519 years time I want to improve the public 00:07:53.600 --> 00:07:56.000 transport connections particularly our 00:07:56.079 --> 00:07:58.839 bus Network I want to improve Public 00:07:58.920 --> 00:08:01.160 Safety and play a role in the important 00:08:01.240 --> 00:08:03.600 work that needs to be done around gender 00:08:03.680 --> 00:08:04.920 violence and 00:08:05.000 --> 00:08:07.480 homelessness tonight is also the time 00:08:07.560 --> 00:08:09.000 for me to pay thanks to the people 00:08:09.079 --> 00:08:12.279 who've helped me on my journey here I'd 00:08:12.360 --> 00:08:13.800 once again like to thank councelor 00:08:13.879 --> 00:08:16.120 Hudson for his strong leadership in the 00:08:16.199 --> 00:08:18.680 last two years past and present 00:08:18.759 --> 00:08:20.560 counselors for their support and 00:08:20.639 --> 00:08:22.879 guidance I want to thank the long 00:08:22.959 --> 00:08:25.519 serving councelors Amy Johnson Belinda 00:08:25.600 --> 00:08:28.120 Coates Daniel Moloney and Peter Eddy for 00:08:28.199 --> 00:08:31.120 their contributions over the years I'd 00:08:31.199 --> 00:08:33.159 also like to welcome the fresh thinking 00:08:33.240 --> 00:08:36.399 that comes with our new counselors Ted 00:08:36.480 --> 00:08:40.399 Lapkin Tess Morgan Jay Morrison and 00:08:40.480 --> 00:08:41.240 Damon 00:08:41.320 --> 00:08:44.120 Saunders Ballarat's new Council brings a 00:08:44.200 --> 00:08:47.039 wealth of talent and life experience to 00:08:47.120 --> 00:08:50.399 this chamber each of us has a unique and 00:08:50.480 --> 00:08:52.799 valuable skill set a perspective that 00:08:52.879 --> 00:08:55.200 will add to the discussion and the B the 00:08:55.279 --> 00:08:58.440 debate that I very much look forward to 00:08:58.519 --> 00:09:00.720 I would like to just personally thank my 00:09:00.799 --> 00:09:03.200 workplace Mount College including 00:09:03.279 --> 00:09:04.799 the students and teachers for their 00:09:04.879 --> 00:09:07.679 endless support of me I want to let my 00:09:07.759 --> 00:09:09.360 my students know that I'm very sorry I 00:09:09.440 --> 00:09:11.240 won't be there in the classroom with you 00:09:11.320 --> 00:09:14.080 next year however seeing the creative 00:09:14.159 --> 00:09:16.399 feisty and inspiring young leaders I had 00:09:16.480 --> 00:09:18.759 in my classes something tells me the 00:09:18.840 --> 00:09:21.360 future's in good hands indeed in 00:09:21.440 --> 00:09:23.039 particular I'd like to extend a thank 00:09:23.120 --> 00:09:25.399 you to Jenny Bromley my principal who's 00:09:25.480 --> 00:09:27.679 been a great source of support for me 00:09:27.759 --> 00:09:30.480 Jenny's a role model strong warm 00:09:30.559 --> 00:09:33.039 empathetic she makes everyone feel seen 00:09:33.120 --> 00:09:35.360 and valued Jenny's great at lifting 00:09:35.440 --> 00:09:37.440 people up and getting the best out of 00:09:37.519 --> 00:09:40.840 them I'd also like to thank my family of 00:09:40.919 --> 00:09:42.879 which there are quite a few here 00:09:42.960 --> 00:09:45.480 siblings Michelle Gavin and Kevin 00:09:45.559 --> 00:09:46.799 Michelle's here tonight with her 00:09:46.879 --> 00:09:49.720 beautiful children Molly Amelia Jakey 00:09:49.799 --> 00:09:52.480 and Davey Kevin and Lauren also with 00:09:52.559 --> 00:09:53.960 poppy and 00:09:54.039 --> 00:09:56.480 Woody I've sometimes had people say 00:09:56.559 --> 00:09:58.279 things over the years to me like I don't 00:09:58.360 --> 00:10:00.200 know how you get everything done given 00:10:00.279 --> 00:10:03.399 that I have a business as well and I 00:10:03.480 --> 00:10:05.320 think well you've never met Joan and 00:10:05.399 --> 00:10:08.320 Pete my mom and dad thank you so much 00:10:08.399 --> 00:10:10.559 for everything you do you are 00:10:10.639 --> 00:10:13.080 hardworking personified and I'm so 00:10:13.159 --> 00:10:14.960 grateful for your love and 00:10:15.039 --> 00:10:17.080 support I'd also like to thank my 00:10:17.159 --> 00:10:18.960 in-laws Helen and Gary who are here as 00:10:19.039 --> 00:10:22.559 well Gary being a longtime counselor and 00:10:22.639 --> 00:10:24.960 Deputy Mayor for the city of 00:10:25.039 --> 00:10:29.000 Ararat to my beautiful little chicken or 00:10:29.080 --> 00:10:32.080 some as most people call her you are the 00:10:32.159 --> 00:10:34.879 most creative thoughtful and hilarious 00:10:34.960 --> 00:10:37.559 little girl I've ever met and I'm so 00:10:37.639 --> 00:10:41.799 freaking proud of you to my son Macky 00:10:41.879 --> 00:10:43.480 look I know this is 00:10:43.559 --> 00:10:45.360 cringe but I'm going to use the 00:10:45.440 --> 00:10:48.039 opportunity because I am the 00:10:48.120 --> 00:10:51.240 Mayor and I do have the mic and I want 00:10:51.320 --> 00:10:53.559 to settle a very long stand standing 00:10:53.639 --> 00:10:56.480 argument between us as your mother I can 00:10:56.559 --> 00:10:59.399 confidently say I love you more than you 00:10:59.480 --> 00:11:00.720 love 00:11:00.799 --> 00:11:06.000 me and to Nathan I'm sorry babe I hear 00:11:06.080 --> 00:11:08.919 this ma thing takes up a bit of time and 00:11:09.000 --> 00:11:10.600 that you will have to pick up some of my 00:11:10.679 --> 00:11:14.080 slack at home at least after 15 years 00:11:14.159 --> 00:11:15.240 together we figured out that you're 00:11:15.320 --> 00:11:17.720 pretty good at that thank you for your 00:11:17.799 --> 00:11:21.039 unwavering support encouragement and 00:11:21.120 --> 00:11:24.639 love now back to business I really do 00:11:24.720 --> 00:11:26.639 look forward to working closely with 00:11:26.720 --> 00:11:29.279 Evan and the team or should I say 00:11:29.360 --> 00:11:32.000 multitude of teams the wealth of 00:11:32.080 --> 00:11:34.159 knowledge experience and expertise that 00:11:34.240 --> 00:11:36.240 Council workers bring with them each day 00:11:36.320 --> 00:11:38.840 is incredible across a massive and 00:11:38.919 --> 00:11:41.159 diverse range of jobs I want to say 00:11:41.240 --> 00:11:43.320 thank you to all the staff for the hours 00:11:43.399 --> 00:11:45.200 that you put in and the way that you 00:11:45.279 --> 00:11:46.639 keep Ballarat 00:11:46.720 --> 00:11:49.480 running I can't close without sincerely 00:11:49.559 --> 00:11:51.519 thanking the people of the new delom 00:11:51.600 --> 00:11:53.799 Ward for their continued confidence and 00:11:53.879 --> 00:11:56.039 faith in me and The Wider Ballarat 00:11:56.120 --> 00:11:59.200 Community for its ongoing support let us 00:11:59.279 --> 00:12:01.279 all moved together with hope 00:12:01.360 --> 00:12:03.360 determination shared commitment to 00:12:03.440 --> 00:12:06.200 making our city the best it can be and a 00:12:06.279 --> 00:12:08.799 place that we're all proud to call home 00:12:08.879 --> 00:12:10.799 thank you for this incredible 00:12:10.879 --> 00:12:14.440 opportunity to serve you as 00:12:14.759 --> 00:12:23.360 [Applause] 00:12:26.240 --> 00:12:28.879 Mayor if any of my fellow counselors 00:12:28.960 --> 00:12:31.480 were like to say a few words now would 00:12:31.559 --> 00:12:33.840 be the 00:12:33.919 --> 00:12:36.080 time councilor 00:12:36.159 --> 00:12:39.960 Macintosh thanks very much Madame 00:12:40.039 --> 00:12:43.279 Mayor Tracy it's a wonderful 00:12:43.360 --> 00:12:45.720 opportunity to be there in that seat as 00:12:45.799 --> 00:12:48.600 as Mayor of the city and it's a very 00:12:48.679 --> 00:12:50.440 proud opportunity for all of us to sit 00:12:50.519 --> 00:12:53.200 around the table and be ready to support 00:12:53.279 --> 00:12:55.960 you for this year and for a following 00:12:56.039 --> 00:12:58.000 three years after that as well as a 00:12:58.080 --> 00:12:59.879 group as a team 00:12:59.960 --> 00:13:01.720 and as the people that will be 00:13:01.799 --> 00:13:04.039 listening to our community listening to 00:13:04.120 --> 00:13:07.440 your speech we can hear a great deal 00:13:07.519 --> 00:13:09.639 of passion a great deal of care for your 00:13:09.720 --> 00:13:13.039 family for your workplace and and even 00:13:13.120 --> 00:13:14.919 your principal Jennifer Bromley and and 00:13:15.000 --> 00:13:16.840 the great skill and talent that she's 00:13:16.919 --> 00:13:18.519 shared with you I'm sure you'll pick up 00:13:18.600 --> 00:13:21.039 many of those traits that we've seen 00:13:21.120 --> 00:13:23.840 Jenny display over the years as well 00:13:23.919 --> 00:13:26.120 we have an opportunity as councilors of 00:13:26.200 --> 00:13:29.039 the city of Ballarat to look forward to 00:13:29.120 --> 00:13:32.320 to the next decade and more and to 00:13:32.399 --> 00:13:34.559 make great change this is our 00:13:34.639 --> 00:13:37.679 opportunity to work on a council plan 00:13:37.759 --> 00:13:40.360 and I very much look forward to 00:13:40.440 --> 00:13:43.559 spending another four years here with 00:13:43.639 --> 00:13:46.200 you in this seat for the next year and 00:13:46.279 --> 00:13:48.320 and I look forward to seeing what we as 00:13:48.399 --> 00:13:51.320 a team come up with um for our community 00:13:51.399 --> 00:13:53.799 listening to what they really feel that 00:13:53.879 --> 00:13:56.240 we need to do as their leaders of our 00:13:56.320 --> 00:14:00.000 fine City so congratulations 00:14:00.080 --> 00:14:02.000 thank you councelor McIntosh if there 00:14:02.080 --> 00:14:05.000 are no other councilors wishing to speak 00:14:05.080 --> 00:14:09.600 by the looks we'll move on to item 5.2 00:14:09.679 --> 00:14:12.159 of the report in accordance with the 00:14:12.240 --> 00:14:14.519 governance rules Council must first 00:14:14.600 --> 00:14:17.399 determine to establish the Deputy Mayor 00:14:17.480 --> 00:14:19.080 and note that the term of Deputy Mayor 00:14:19.159 --> 00:14:21.440 is identical to the term of Mayor as 00:14:21.519 --> 00:14:24.120 resolved by Council which is as per 00:14:24.200 --> 00:14:26.519 council's previous resolution is for one 00:14:26.600 --> 00:14:29.480 year can I please have a counselor move 00:14:29.559 --> 00:14:31.480 the motion to establish the office of 00:14:31.559 --> 00:14:33.600 Deputy Mayor and note the term of the 00:14:33.679 --> 00:14:36.720 office so moved Council lapkin moved 00:14:36.799 --> 00:14:39.879 looking for a second te councelor Morgan 00:14:39.960 --> 00:14:43.919 thank you I now put that to a 00:14:44.000 --> 00:14:47.399 vote thank you counselors that is passed 00:14:47.480 --> 00:14:49.120 counselors I am advised that there is 00:14:49.200 --> 00:14:51.960 only one nomination for the Deputy Mayor 00:14:52.039 --> 00:14:55.519 for year 2024 2025 being councelor Ben 00:14:55.600 --> 00:14:58.080 Taylor councelor Taylor do you accept 00:14:58.159 --> 00:15:00.440 the nomination 00:15:00.519 --> 00:15:02.559 as we have received only one nomination 00:15:02.639 --> 00:15:04.480 in accordance with the Local Government 00:15:04.559 --> 00:15:07.559 Act 2020 I declare councelor Taylor as 00:15:07.639 --> 00:15:09.519 Deputy Mayor of this Ballarat City 00:15:09.600 --> 00:15:12.679 council for 2024 00:15:12.759 --> 00:15:21.840 [Applause] 00:15:21.919 --> 00:15:24.919 2025 I invite councelor Taylor as Deputy 00:15:25.000 --> 00:15:29.000 Mayor to say a few words 00:15:29.080 --> 00:15:31.759 thank you Madame Mayor got to get used 00:15:31.840 --> 00:15:33.360 to saying that now in the chamber but 00:15:33.440 --> 00:15:35.320 thank you very much I'd also like to 00:15:35.399 --> 00:15:37.200 acknowledge councilor colleagues that 00:15:37.279 --> 00:15:40.919 are here um and Jay online former 00:15:41.000 --> 00:15:42.360 Mayors and counselors that are here 00:15:42.440 --> 00:15:43.799 tonight as well thank you very much for 00:15:43.879 --> 00:15:46.240 coming along members former members 00:15:46.320 --> 00:15:47.600 of parliament that may be present or 00:15:47.679 --> 00:15:49.399 members of parliament the city of 00:15:49.480 --> 00:15:51.759 Ballarat staff families and friend and 00:15:51.840 --> 00:15:53.519 everyone else who's here to support this 00:15:53.600 --> 00:15:56.759 new council tonight again to you 00:15:56.840 --> 00:15:58.960 Madame Mayor congratulations on your 00:15:59.039 --> 00:16:00.559 appointment as Mayor and I'm really 00:16:00.639 --> 00:16:02.759 excited to work alongside you as we 00:16:02.840 --> 00:16:04.679 tackle the challenges ahead and as well 00:16:04.759 --> 00:16:06.480 as seize the new opportunities that we 00:16:06.559 --> 00:16:09.120 have as we continue to build this city 00:16:09.200 --> 00:16:11.480 that we all love and so passionately 00:16:11.559 --> 00:16:14.879 care about um together we will strive 00:16:14.960 --> 00:16:17.559 to make this a better place for everyone 00:16:17.639 --> 00:16:19.600 and I'm looking forward to working with 00:16:19.679 --> 00:16:22.399 fellow counselors um especially the 00:16:22.480 --> 00:16:24.120 new ones as well as the returning 00:16:24.200 --> 00:16:26.759 counselors as we actually work as a team 00:16:26.840 --> 00:16:29.120 to put our best foot forward to has best 00:16:29.200 --> 00:16:31.639 serve the community and it's an immense 00:16:31.720 --> 00:16:33.679 privilege to hold the position in 00:16:33.759 --> 00:16:35.519 this leadership role for the first year 00:16:35.600 --> 00:16:38.000 of this Council term and there is so 00:16:38.080 --> 00:16:39.960 much to do and I look forward to 00:16:40.039 --> 00:16:41.759 ensuring Council maximizes the 00:16:41.840 --> 00:16:43.559 opportunities associated with the new 00:16:43.639 --> 00:16:46.399 single counselor W structure and this 00:16:46.480 --> 00:16:49.799 does provide a whole lot more local 00:16:49.879 --> 00:16:51.240 accountability that comes on each 00:16:51.320 --> 00:16:53.360 individual counselor the residents 00:16:53.440 --> 00:16:54.960 clearly know that their local board 00:16:55.039 --> 00:16:58.120 counselor is who they've elected and 00:16:58.200 --> 00:17:00.039 that the leadership ship um is going to 00:17:00.120 --> 00:17:01.720 be worked around relationships within 00:17:01.799 --> 00:17:04.240 the community and the their elected 00:17:04.319 --> 00:17:06.240 representatives and this is actually a 00:17:06.319 --> 00:17:09.480 true local democracy in action as 00:17:09.559 --> 00:17:11.039 councilors we'll also have times that 00:17:11.119 --> 00:17:12.880 we'll need to lift our gaze and work 00:17:12.960 --> 00:17:15.200 together on some different items longer 00:17:15.279 --> 00:17:17.839 term items more strategic initiatives 00:17:17.920 --> 00:17:19.759 that impact all the residents across the 00:17:19.839 --> 00:17:21.759 city and I look forward to seeing some 00:17:21.839 --> 00:17:24.599 of these longterm strategic 00:17:24.680 --> 00:17:26.759 initiatives take flight such as the 00:17:26.839 --> 00:17:29.319 housing strategy um and this is going to 00:17:29.400 --> 00:17:31.880 have to cater for up to 55,000 new 00:17:31.960 --> 00:17:34.200 people in this city which is around 00:17:34.279 --> 00:17:38.000 29,000 dwellings in just 27 years by 00:17:38.079 --> 00:17:40.680 2041 the growth area framework plan 00:17:40.759 --> 00:17:42.680 which is to build on what that hous and 00:17:42.759 --> 00:17:44.920 strategy needs and that's going to infl 00:17:45.000 --> 00:17:47.440 form us on where that growth is going to 00:17:47.519 --> 00:17:49.480 happen now these are really big items 00:17:49.559 --> 00:17:51.880 that excite me but at the same time make 00:17:51.960 --> 00:17:54.200 me really nervous um because these 00:17:54.279 --> 00:17:57.079 decisions make a longer term impact that 00:17:57.160 --> 00:18:00.400 lasts long into the future 00:18:00.480 --> 00:18:02.559 um I'm really incredibly grateful for 00:18:02.640 --> 00:18:04.400 the opportunity to be Deputy Mayor and 00:18:04.480 --> 00:18:06.400 thank you fellow councilors for 00:18:06.480 --> 00:18:08.559 electing me also I'd like to thank my 00:18:08.640 --> 00:18:11.799 family my beautiful wife Christine my 00:18:11.880 --> 00:18:13.680 kids that are here tonight so meline 00:18:13.759 --> 00:18:16.880 Annabelle Carrington my mom ma friends 00:18:16.960 --> 00:18:19.160 and supporters and everyone who lives in 00:18:19.240 --> 00:18:21.400 the the bunong ward who's elected me to 00:18:21.480 --> 00:18:23.240 to be here so the incredible support 00:18:23.319 --> 00:18:25.680 that I've had again I'll do it again 00:18:25.759 --> 00:18:26.920 thank you fellow counselors for 00:18:27.000 --> 00:18:29.279 supporting me and once again extend my 00:18:29.359 --> 00:18:31.799 sincere congratulations to Madame Mayor 00:18:31.880 --> 00:18:34.119 I'm excited to what the future holds for 00:18:34.200 --> 00:18:36.839 this great city thank 00:18:36.920 --> 00:18:42.160 [Applause] 00:18:42.519 --> 00:18:45.240 you congratulations counselor Taylor and 00:18:45.319 --> 00:18:47.079 I am equally just as excited to work 00:18:47.160 --> 00:18:49.400 with you councilors as there are no 00:18:49.480 --> 00:18:51.680 other items of business on the agenda I 00:18:51.759 --> 00:18:55.480 declare the meeting closed at 7:17 p.m. 00:18:55.559 --> 00:18:58.400 thank you very much 00:18:58.480 --> 00:19:03.839 [Applause]