The purpose of this report is to present to Council a recommendation to approve an application for use of the land for accommodation, event and function centre, liquor licence and car parking dispensation at 105 Mathiesons Road, Eagle Point.

This report is seeking Council's approval of a new S11A Instrument of Appointment and Authorisation as an Authorised Officer pursuant to the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

Council's Chief Executive Officer is responsible for ensuring that the decisions of the Council are implemented without undue delay.

The draft Council Plan Progress Report 2023-24 Quarter Two, period ending 31 December 2023 (draft report) is presented at Attachment 1, and provides a summary of major initiatives, actions and strategic indicators listed in the Annual Action Plan 2023-24.

The purpose of this report is to provide Council with options on the feasibility and viability of developing and implementing Data Dashboards.

This report seeks Council approval to commence proceedings for a road closure and discontinuance, to allow the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) to complete the sale of the relevant portion of this Road, outlined in red at Attachment 1, to the current owner of the Property.

Provided in this report as at the end of December 2023, is an overview of the year-to-date (YTD) operating and capital expenditure compared to the forecast result, and adjustments to the adopted budget for the full year that have been incorporated into the full year forecast result.

This report provides minutes for the Agricultural Sector Advisory Committee (ASAC) meeting held 17 August 2023, and the 16 November 2023 both at 7.30am, Corporate Centre 273 Main Street, Bairnsdale VIC 3875.

An application for Planning Permit has been lodged with the Minister for Planning for the proposed use and development of a renewable energy facility and battery storage facility, utility installation and the removal of native vegetation at 910 Princes Highway, Bairnsdale.

As part of the delivery and monitoring of the annual Capital Works and Major Projects (including Landfill Rehabilitation Projects) program, a quarterly review of the program is provided to Council.

Council, with support from other agencies, has prepared a fourth Bushfire Recovery Progress Report on recovery actions following the 2019/20 Black Summer fires in East Gippsland.

This report provides minutes for the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) meeting held 16 October 2023, 3.00pm, Corporate Centre 273 Main St, Bairnsdale VIC 3875.

Destination Gippsland Ltd (DGL) is the Regional Tourism Board and the peak tourism organisation for the Gippsland region. DGL is a public company limited by guarantee with six financial members (each Gippsland Council). DGL has reporting responsibilities to Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) as well as funding partners and Visit Victoria.

An application to amend planning permit 5.2018.32.2 (formerly 32/2018/P/A) at 550 Metung Road, Metung has been lodged with Council. The application (Attachment 1) requests modification to conditions of the permit to increase the number of racing dogs permitted to be kept from 16 to 34 (increase by 18), and to endorse new plans, including for a larger new secure kennel building.