The purpose of this report is to seek Council's endorsement of a submission to the Minister for Planning in relation to the proposed Sumitomo 'Gracemere' timber plantation at Aitkens Road, Bengworden.

This report is provided to obtain Council's endorsement for the selection of respondents from the Expression of Interest (EOI) process to progress to a closed Request for Tender (RFT) for the development and operation of the proposed Organics Composting Facility. Note that the establishment of the composting facility remains contingent upon obtaining approval from the Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) and securing the requisite planning permit.

To provide a status update on resolutions from Council meetings held between 1 July - 30 September 2025 (Attachment 1 and Confidential Attachment 2) and the status of actions that were reported as outstanding in the previous quarterly report (Confidential Attachment 3).

To establish the dates, times, and locations for Council meetings in 2026.

To seek Council endorsement of the Organisational Performance Report for the period 1 July to 30 September 2025.

This report seeks Council's approval of planning permit application 5.2024.373.1 for Buildings and Works and Removal of Vegetation associated with Krauatungalung Walk Stage 4 (Lakes Entrance Foreshore) at Middle Street, Lakes Entrance. The report outlines the proposal and details the rationale behind the officers' recommendation for approval.

To seek endorsement from Council to adopt a set of eight strategic Guiding Principles that have been developed to support decision-making at the selection and initiation stages of Council's capital and operating projects. If endorsed, these Guiding Principles will be implemented through Council's Project Management Framework (PMF), enabling projects to be determined through a consistent and transparent decision-making process at key stages of a project cycle.

This report seeks a resolution of Council to remake the S11A Instrument of Appointment and Authorisation under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (the Act).

This report presents the draft revised Service Review Policy (Policy) for Council's consideration and formal endorsement

The purpose of this report is to respond to the Council Notice of Motion 2.1 - Diversity of Housing Options, dated 10 September 2024.

To present the draft 10- Year Waste and Recycling Services Transition Plan (Transition Plan) for Council endorsement.

To present the Draft Annual Report 2024-25 (Annual Report) provided at Attachment 1 to Councillors for formal consideration. The Annual Report meets the regulatory obligations required by the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act) and the Local Government Better Practice Guide Model report.

This report is to present the confirmed minutes of the Audit and Risk Committee (Committee) meeting held on Monday 25 August 2025 for noting.

The purpose of this report is to present the East Gippsland Shire Council Coastal and Marine Management Plan for formal consideration; and if adopted to then seek Ministerial endorsement of the plan.

This report seeks to advise Council on the outcome of the Independent Planning Panel for Planning Scheme Amendment C171egip, provide the Officer's response to the recommendations and provide Council with the final version of the Amendment. This report also requests that Council adopts the revised Eagle Point Structure Plan (as recommended by the Independent Planning Panel); adopts Planning Scheme Amendment C171egip, as revised; and submits the adopted Planning Scheme Amendment to the Minister for Planning for approval in accordance with section 31 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

This report seeks to advise Council on the outcome of the Independent Planning Panel for Planning Scheme Amendment C172egip, provide the Officer's response to the recommendations and provide Council with the final version of the Amendment. This report also recommends that Council adopts the revised Paynesville Growth Area Structure Plan (as recommended by the Independent Planning Panel); adopts Planning Scheme Amendment C172egip as revised; and submits the adopted Planning Scheme Amendment to the Minister for Planning for approval in accordance with section 31 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

To present the draft Risk Management Policy, provided at Attachment 1, inclusive of Risk Appetite and Tolerance Statements for Council's consideration.

To seek Council's approval to adopt the updated S5 Instrument of Delegation to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), provided at Attachment 1, in accordance with section 11 of the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act).

To provide a summary of topics discussed at recent Councillor Briefings.

This report provides Council with the unconfirmed minutes of the Agriculture Sector Advisory Committee (ASAC) meeting held on 20 August 2025, provided at Attachment 1 for noting.

The report seeks Council approval to adopt a revised Annual Allocation Policy that governs funding to community groups managing local facilities.

To seek Council's endorsement to progress the Bairnsdale Airport Runway Upgrade project, and to outline the projects strategic significance for East Gippsland.

This report provides Council with the confirmed minutes of the Agriculture Sector Advisory Committee and Economic Development Advisory Committee meeting.

This report presents the draft Councillor Support and Expense Policy (Policy) for Council's consideration and formal endorsement.

This report seeks Council's endorsement to make changes to the Raymond Island Ferry resident pass system, addressing key issues with the current portable pass model.

To seek Council adoption of a revised Road Management Plan following detailed review and public consultation.

To provide a summary of topics discussed at recent Councillor Briefings.

The purpose of this report is for Council to: (a) Provide Councillors with an overview of the current status of the Bairnsdale Outdoor Pool

To present a recommendation to dissolve the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) and outline the transition to the newly developed Business and Industry Engagement Framework as Council's primary mechanism for engaging with the local business community.

To recommend that Council award contract CON2025 1732 Construction of Buchan-Orbost Road Landslip Repair near Buchan.

To provide a status update on resolutions from Council meetings held between 1 April - 30 June 2025.

For Council to formally adopt motion/s to be presented to the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) State Council meeting, which will be held on 10 October 2025.

This report is to consider planning permit application 5.2025.96.1 for a two-lot subdivision and development of a dwelling at 34-36 Eighth Avenue, Raymond Island (the subject land).

To seek Council's approval to lodge Planning Scheme Amendment C169egip with the Minister for Planning for approval in accordance with the Planning and Environment Act 1987

To provide a summary of topics discussed at recent Councillor Briefings.

This report is submitted to request Council approval for a financial variation for the Slip Road Marina Precinct Upgrade Project and approve an exemption of the market engagement requirements of the Procurement Policy.

This report seeks a resolution of Council to remake the S11A Instrument of Appointment and Authorisation under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (the Act).

To seek a resolution from Council on the proposed sale of 8 Gannet Grove Metung on the open market.

To provide a summary of topics discussed at recent Councillor Briefings.

To adopt the 10-Year Financial Plan 2025/26 to 2034/35 (the Financial Plan).

To seek adoption of the Asset Plan 2026-2035 (Plan) and Asset Management Policy (Policy).

To adopt the Council Budget for 2025/26.

To adopt the Council Plan 2025-2029.

To adopt the Four-Year Rating and Revenue Plan 2025/26 to 2028/29 (the Plan).

To seek Council approval to award the contract for the upgrade of the T-intersection at Barkes Avenue and Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance.

This report considers the inclusion of additional roads to Council's Register of Public Roads.

This report seeks Council's approval to exercise its options within CON2019 1293 to extend the existing contract Road Maintenance Services

To present the Draft Internal Resolution Procedure to Council for consideration and endorsement.

This report seeks Council endorsement for a submission to the Minister for Planning relating to a planning application for the use and development of land for a renewable energy facility and utility installation.

To present the Leasing and Licensing Policy for consideration and seek Council's resolution to adopt the new policy.