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MINUTES 21/11/2019 Ordinary meeting – BENALLA

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Ordinary meeting of the GOULBURN BROKEN GREENHOUSE ALLIANCE

DELWP Benalla Offices, 89 Sydney Road Benalla, Room 01

on THURSDAY 21st NOVEMBER 2019, 10.20 am - 3 pm

Minutes

Attendees

Councillor and officer representative of GBGA Members

Cr Marg Attley (Chair GBGA), Damien Gerrans, Nathalie Cooke, Mayor Cr Danny Claridge, Larissa

Montgomery, Cr Leigh Wilson, Cr. Diane Shepheard, Helen Jones, James Steinfort, Greg McKenzie, Carole

Hammond, Andrew O’Connor, Evelina Dudzinski, Mark Verbaken, Robyn Nicholas, Bronwyn Chapman (EO)

Apologies

Cr Marie Martin, Cr Sarah Nicholas, Kate Bell, Cr Aaron Scales, Cr Peter Tolsher, Allison McCallum, Brian

Holmes, Cr. Sophie Price, Cr. David Atkinson (deputy chair GBGA), Heather Bradbury, Elyse Kelly, Mike

McIntosh, Cr Rebecca Bowles, Amanda Priest, Cr Fern Summer, Sharon Terry, Danielle Murdoch, Cr Debra

Bower, Jeff Sayer, Cr. Dave Fuller, Scott Draper, Cr Kat Bennett, Lachlan Campbell, Helen Wilson, Kate Brunt,

Bek Caldwell, Chelsea Cherry, Kristy Roche

GBGA Website Minutes, reports and other information relevant to this meeting are also available at

http://www.gbga.com.au/members-section.html (password Climateaction#7)

1. Conflict of Interest Declaration

No conflict of interest was declared.

2. Endorsement of minutes from previous meeting (Wednesday 21 August 2019)

The minutes were distributed via email.

Also available on members section of GBGA website. http://www.gbga.com.au/members-

section.html (password Climateaction#7)

MOTION: That the Minutes for the Goulburn Broken Greenhouse Alliance Ordinary meeting

of 21 August 2019, as distributed, be confirmed.

That the Chairperson of the ordinary meeting of 21 November 2019 sign the minutes and

certify that they have been confirmed.

Carole Hammond/ Eveline Dudzinski CARRIED

3. Business Arising

Refer to EO report on page 6

4. Additional agenda items – call for additional items

There were no additional agenda items

5. Business Plan 2019-20 Quarterly Report (See page 7)

http://www.gbga.com.au/members-section.html




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6. Information and Discussion Session – Declaring a Climate Emergency

To date 15 councils around Victoria have declared a Climate Emergency”.

Several councils in the GBGA have investigated and considered this step.

Wodonga Council – report from meeting on Declaring and Acting on a Climate Emergency

Robyn Nicholas and Mark Verbaken went to this meeting, as did Helen Jones from Indigo.

Darebin Council was first council to declare a climate emergency, 3 years ago. In this period, Darebin

has developed an overall approach and actions that will flow from the declaration. The work to

mitigate climate change will be integrated into all council operations and Darebin has recently created

7 positions to give effect to this. Twenty Victorian councils have declared a climate emergency or are

in the process. The meeting on 2/10/2019 discussed whether to move a declaration first and then

plan action, or map action before a declaration. The approach will be different for each council. Some

observations:

• Darebin, Melbourne and Yarra councils have great experience to share

• Many people view a climate emergency declaration to be consistent with overall and sensible

council risk management

• Darebin has completed an in-house staff training module

• Language and communications are critical - need to be wary of polarising the community or

presenting the emergency without a way forward and hope for the future

Wodonga is building its understanding and not considering a declaration at this stage.

Indigo Shire Council (Cr Diane Shepheard and Helen Jones)

See Powerpoint presentation

Indigo Shire declared a Climate Emergency at its meeting of 30 July 2019. This was initiated by a

Notice of Motion from Cr Goldsworthy who is motivated by his concern of the impacts of climate

change. The motion was adopted 5/2 by councillors. Council also directed action in advocacy,

strategic planning, community education, budget and emission sequestration. The declaration was

generally supported by the community with little negative comment.

From a Councillor perspective, Cr Shepheard sees the initiation of the declaration by council as

demonstrating council’s strategic role and defining and supporting officer actions. Officers cannot

drive the importance of this conversation; it needs priority in the Council Plan and budget preparation,

with endorsement by councillors. Councillors can take a direct role in their work on committees such

as the Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee and Indigo’s environment committee.

Indigo has allocated budget to hire facilitator assistance in conversations within council and with the

community. This aims to build understanding and to develop a suite of ideas that can mitigate and

prepare for the changing environment.

Cr Goldsworthy addressed the issue of the term ‘Climate Emergency’ (more detail – see powerpoint)

“EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ACT 2013 - SECT 3

“Defines an emergency as the actual or imminent occurrence of an event which in any way

endangers or threatens to endanger the safety or health of any person in Victoria or which destroys

or damages, or threatens to destroy or damage, any property in Victoria or endangers or threatens to

endanger the environment or an element of the environment in Victoria….”

Cr Goldsworthy - “Climate Change has already impacted our environment, it is actual and

imminent. These changes are affecting the safety and health of our communities, they are

damaging property and will threaten life…..”

Shepparton - Greg McKenzie


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Lawyer Sarah Barker (Minter Ellison - specialising in climate risk and law) presented to Shepparton

councillors and managers. Unfortunately attendance was limited. Shepparton officers and executive

have followed the progress of emergency declarations and judge this would not be supported by

council at this stage. Local sustainability group SLAP supports a climate emergency declaration, but

broader community support has not been tested. Instead the CEO has directed officers to explore the

‘plan first’ approach. Key council policies are being analysed for climate risks to propose how climate

action can be integrated into council processes. Early work is renewing the Carbon Reduction policy

and aiming for a Zero Net Emissions policy. Other actions will be considered about internal behaviour

change, standards for new council buildings, energy efficiency projects, and a zero-waste approach.

Other – (Cr Wilson) – essential to change procedures and specifications to ensure action, eg

mandating recycled content in purchasing

See also http://www.naga.org.au/webinarclimateemergency.html

7. Presentation by Office of Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability

Dr Rebecca Koss from the Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability presented the Victorian

State of the Environment (SoE) report 2018.

See presentation on the meeting section of the GBGA website. And you can read the 2018 report at a

very useful website at https://www.ces.vic.gov.au/reports/state-environment-2018

Dr Koss’ presentation explained the factors considered when assessing the SoE indicators. In many

cases this assessment is hamstrung by poor or interrupted monitoring data. For this reason each

indicator has a status, a trend and data quality. For example (from the website)

There are 20 recommendations which are listed in the presentation These are strategic action-

oriented recommendations and the audience is the government and its agencies. The

recommendations are linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals which is an accepted

framework worldwide.

The State of the Environment report is produced every 5 years. The 2018 report was released in

March 2019. Legislation requires that the Victorian government respond to the recommendations

within one year, so watch for this in the first quarter of 2020.

8. Advocacy (EO)

See update in meeting powerpoint

http://www.naga.org.au/webinarclimateemergency.html

https://www.ces.vic.gov.au/reports/state-environment-2018


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9. Project Presentations

See update in meeting powerpoint

9.1 Evaluation and Monitoring - No progress report

9.2 Agriculture Theme

No progress report

9.3 Energy Theme

a. Victorian local government power purchasing agreement (Greg McKenzie)

Stage 2 of the project commenced with the key task to complete a tender process to purchase

renewable energy for 48 councils in the PPA project. Legal advice has recommended the project

needs ACCC approval and the application process has commenced. This introduces an extra step

requiring at least 6 weeks, so the timeline of the project has been adjusted to finalise the PPA by the

end of 2020. The extension also allows time for contingency action if the PPA does not meet required

price targets. The MAV is the procurement agent and the MAV is developing its capacity to undertake

the tender process.

b. Victorian Regional Electric Vehicle Charging Network Business Case (GBGA project) (EO)

This project is auspiced by the CVGA for the 54 council partners. NDEVR is the consultant and has

delivered components 1 and 2:

• Indicative EV Charging Infrastructure Maps

• Decision Tree Tool – to assist final selection of location and charger

• Learnings from Existing Models and Case Studies

These products have been sent to the partner councils and a webinar was held on 11 November.

c. Main Road Streetlighting Stage 2 – design (GBGA project) (EO)

The business case concluded and delivered these reports to member councils:

• Main Road Streetlight Business Case for all councils and each council

• Summary Report

• Case study findings sportsground and public lighting

• Main Road Streetlights recycling report

In Stage 2, each GBGA Council is considering budget for 2020/21 to do detailed design of a streetlight

changeover. GBGA may facilitate a joint design approach.

12 Project and Funding Opportunities (EO)

The EO is discussing with DELWP some possible funding to assess the inclusion of climate change

risks in key council plans and strategies.

13. Around The GBGA Region - Round table reports from each member

Refer to summary report available at meeting


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14. Governance

14.1 Alliance Committee Report

Larisa Montgomery (Chair)

The Alliance Committee produced the amended Rules of Operation and Logo procedure for this

meeting. The committee is also working on the planning process for the next auspice 2021-25.

14.2 Preparing for the next auspice

The Alliance Committee has mapped out a timeline of actions and has prepared a Risk Assessment

of the Alliance, to be presented to the February 2020 Ordinary meeting.

The Executive Officer is presenting to the November meeting of the Hume Regional Local

Government Network. (postponed from August)

MOTION: That the Alliance Committee report be accepted

Larissa Montgomery/Robyn Nicholas CARRIED

14.3 Financial Report see report page 17

Greg McKenzie reported on behalf of Greater Shepparton City Council (GBGA Auspice)

MOTION: That the Financial Report Year to Date be accepted

Mark Verbaken/ Mayor Cr Danny Claridge CARRIED

Proposed Meeting Schedule 2020 – this was suitable to the attendees at the meeting

Officer meeting 12-3 with lunch

Alliance committee Benalla 10.30-12

Ordinary meeting 10-3 with lunch

School holidays

Tues 21/1 Wed 19/2 Mooroopna

Alternate 19/3 (fire contingency)

Mon 23/3 Wangaratta 28/3 – 13/4

Tues 7/4 Thurs 21/5 Benalla

Mon 20/7 Benalla 27/6 – 12/7

Tues 28/7 Wed 19/8 Wangaratta

Mon12/10 Shepparton 19/9 - 4/10

Tues 20/10 Thurs 26/11 Benalla

Also AGM

All officer representatives

Kate Bell Carole Hammond Greg McKenzie Larissa Montgomery Robyn Nicholas

Councillors + officer representatives


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MEETING CLOSED 2.45pm


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EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT of Action Items from various GBGA meetings

MTG ITEM PROGRESS AUGUST 2019 PROPOSED ACTION Who

BUSINESS ARISING FROM ORDINARY GBGA MEETINGS

Nov 17 2017

Request a CSAD agenda item at the next Regional Partnership (Goulburn) meeting..

EO and Greg McKenzie presenting at HRLGN on November 28

In progress EO

Nov 14, 2018

GBGA to organise a speaker from DHHS to share experiences with climate change in Public Health and Wellbeing Plan

EO has requested update of progress from Daniel Voronhoff of DHHS on health sector adaptation plan.

Complete – confirmed to present in Feb 2020

EO

Aug 21 2019 Advocacy

That the EO plan a lobbying campaign with a goal of State government budget provision of the RRV cost contribution for shared lights in an upgrade

Approach finalised with alliance committee – concentrating on a timetable of state investment to inform council investment planning

In progress

EO

Aug 21 2019 Advocacy

Endorse advocacy on sustainable housing and development in

partnerships with Renew and One Million Homes.

EO to produce an advocacy paper for the GBGA.

GBGA has joined in advocacy to the Building Minsters Forum on Low Energy Trajectory for homes Not commenced

Produce advocacy paper

EO

Aug 21 2019

EO to work with CVGA to scope project possibilities for urban tree planting project by November

Liaised with CVGA – presentation to officers meeting 25 November

Continue development EO, officers


Goulburn Broken Greenhouse Alliance 2018-19 Business Plan Progress report Quarter 1 8

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Business Plan

2019/20 Plan

Actions progress

APPROVED BY GBGA ALLIANCE COMMITTEE 31 MAY 2019

FIRST QUARTER REPORT OCTOBER 2019



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GBGA BUSINESS PLAN 2019-20

The Business Plan is derived from the overall GBGA Strategic Plan 2018-22.

It relates to the Strategic Matrix as indicated by the numbering system.

During the year, the measure for each method will

be shown by

Achieved

In progress

Yet to commence

Note actions involving the Officers Working Group and Alliance Committee are highlighted

Strategy

Ref

Strategy

Time STRATEGY ACTION METHOD 2019-20 COMMENT Q1

1.1(a) ongoing Provide information and

resources to support

member decision making

and program delivery

Work to update members on

information from Victorian alliance

meetings , regional meetings, project

control groups and other sources.

Regular

communication

through emails,

webinars and GBGA

1,1(b) ongoing information and support to

influence the inclusion of

climate change impacts

during the renewal of Council

Plans, Public Health and

Wellbeing Plans and

Regional Catchment

Strategies

Provide specific information for items

on page 4 and other common issues

for members strategies and assist to

share/source information.

Deliver links with DHHS policy unit and

climate related information to improve

future Public Health and Wellbeing

Plans

Liaison continued Q2

with DHHS.

Arranging

presentation on

Health Sector

Adaptation Plan Feb

2020

1.1(c) 2019/20 Support capacity building for

identified projects including

specific learning

forums/webinars

EO to assist GBGA for key projects in

2019/20

- Collaborative procurement of

renewable energy (PPA)

- Development of electric vehicle

charge station infrastructure program

- Improve climate change

consideration in member

governance

- Relevant sessions in Victorian

Alliances Conference (complete)

- Other as identified by Officer

Working Group and Alliance

Committee

Q2 PPA enters

Stage 2

EV charge station

project commenced,

consultant NDEVR

Lobbying DELWP to

finalise ad release

local govt roles and

responsibilities

project

1.1(d) ongoing Communicate and scale

smaller group action or

projects to benefit all

members eg GBGA

Sustainability Indicators

- Continue to assist member use of Sustainability Indicators tool and analysing relevance of outputs

- Enable non- participating members to use outputs of energy efficient

Q2

EO is directly

assisting Alpine,

Mansfield and

NOTE committee and working

group contributions shown shaded



main road lighting business cases outcomes.

- EO to support communication between smaller councils to foster shared information.

Towong to join next

stage of main road

lights

(design)

1.2 2019/20

and

2020/21

a) Understand and

respond to opportunities

arising from changes to the

Local Government Act in

2019 and the implementation

of the Climate Change Act

b) Work with partners

to research, and build

understanding of key partner

issues listed on pg 4

c) Develop links with

learning institutions and

other agencies to access

research for GBGA projects

Develop suitable communication and

learning opportunities when the LG Act

is legislated.

Monitor opportunities and develop

connections to prepare for work in

these actions.

Develop links to explore advance of

agriculture opportunities

Lobbying DELWP to

finalise ad release

local govt roles and

responsibilities

project

1.3 2018/19

And

ongoing

a) Create a

Communications and

Engagement Plan

- using social media, web,

presentations, conferences,

GBGA forums, webinars,

showcase, videos, flyers etc

- including internal and

external forums and

networks

- promote public access of

the GBGA website

b) Include public learning

opportunities in all GBGA

projects

EO develop Communications and

Engagement Plan in conjunction with

Officers Working Group in 2019.

Discussed in workshop at May officers

meeting

Draft C&E Plan

2.1 2019/20 a) Continue to develop a

highly functional website with

use and contribution by all

members

b) Develop a kit of key

messages for use in

education by all members

c) Develop Regional

Sustainability Indicators (web

based) including training and

support for members to use

the tool

(a) (b) EO to develop in 2019/20 in

conjunction with Officer Working Group

Consider budget and allocate funds to

engage a web designer to implement.

(c) Tool established on members

section of GBGA website. Continue to

assist members to enter data on the

website.

Members to update

data in website tool

as data becomes

available

2.2 ongoing a) Use council, agency and Continue as active partner in Victorian



Victorian Alliance networks

to keep abreast of industry

developments and

communicate these around

the GBGA.

b) Build GBGA capability to

link others to credible

knowledge, grants and

government policy

c) Promote the work of the

GBGA to member

organisations overall (all

units, not just committee

members)

Alliance network.

EO to liaise with regional networks eg

Hume forums, Planners Forum, Asset

Managers Forum, using projects of

interest to each group.

Developing issues

reported to officers

and GBGA meetings

External liaison not

developed

EO presented to

Hume Planners

Network August

2019

2.3 2018/19

And

ongoing

a) Create an Advocacy

Strategy based on GBGA

strategy – where to put the

advocacy effort?

b) Also be prepared to

consult with the membership

and provide advocacy on

emerging issues

c) Link to agency responses

and strategy development

regarding climate change e.g

3.1(a)

Advocacy

Develop an Advocacy Strategy on

thematic basis with assistance of

Officers Working Group through 2019

Make advocacy submissions as

required and in line with opportunities

as they arise.as arise.

Join with other organisations and

alliances if appropriate.

3.1(a) 2018/19 Work with DELWP, CMAs

and other regional

partnerships to influence and

contribute to regional policy

eg Renewable Energy

Roadmap, planning policy

Assist case studies and planning for

Renewable Energy Roadmap in 2019

Identify policy opportunities for

2019/20 eg Regional Adaptation Policy

- and make active contribution

Roadmap complete

Q2 Assisting

DELWP with

information for RAP

planning.

Assisted DELWP

with presentation to

internal units.

3.1(b) 2018/19

To reduce the extreme risks

of climate change, develop

GBGA member mitigation

projects - energy efficient

main roads streetlights

EO and officers to develop forward

plan to implement changeover of main

road streetlights.

Identify other joint mitigation projects

Q2 All reports for

streetlight project

Stage 1 finished.

Preparing Stage 2

design stage in

2020/21

3.1(c) 2019/20 Develop a skills matrix of

GBGA members to leverage

internal skills for benefit of

members

EO to Develop in conjunction with

Officers Working Group in 2019

3.1(d)

Ongoing

Formally involve other

organisational units in project

Involve other units in streetlight, PPA

and governance projects



work

3.1(e) 2019/20 Conduct a snapshot

assessment of TAKE2

pledges for success and

future approach and plan

implementation

Develop snapshot and plan future

involvement in conjunction with


3.1(f) 2019/20 Review past projects for

reflection and learnings and

ongoing skill and project

development

EO to action in conjunction with


3.1(g) 2018/19 Investigate and develop

adaptation and mitigation

through appropriate action

and education to support

programs for low income

households and vulnerable

groups

Form specific workgroup to consider

practical options – report to Alliance

Committee in 2019

EO collecting

information through

advocacy

collaborations with

ACOSS,

Environment Victoria

and Renew and

others

3.1(h) ongoing Implement collaborative

projects approved by the

Alliance.

See 1.1(c) and 4.1(a) Main roads Business

case,- reports

complete

EV business case

underway

3.2(a) 2019/20 Investigate formalising the

partnership with Alliances

Victoria – missing alliance coverage in

south west Victoria

Contribute to proposal for a national

roundtable of alliance networks

Alliances assisting

formation of new

South West Climate

Change Alliance

Alliances are

investigating

opportunities to liaise

in other states

3.2(b) ongoing Link with community

networks leading the

development areas on pg 4

Consider opportunities as they arise in

these areas

North east

renewable energy

network

3.2(c) ongoing Effectively share projects

and results through member

organisations, and other

agencies and networks and

into the community

Include in development of

communications and engagement plan

see 1.3(a)

3.2(d) ongoing Develop strategic

relationships with networks

that can contribute to GBGA

projects eg climate change &

MHWP



see 1.3 (a)

4.1(a) 2018/19 Research and report funding 2019/2020 investigate funding options



opportunities to members

and develop project

proposals as appropriate

for

Project planning for joint changeover of

main road streetlights

Electric vehicle charge station network

business case

Climate change consideration in

governance

Agriculture sector adaptation

Budget information

distributed

EV Underway

Applied to DELWP

for funds –

governance project

EO liaising with

NECMA project

4.1(b) ongoing Include internal project

officer resource in any

application for grant and

other external funds

ongoing Have received about

$5000 from projects

4.2(a) 2019/20 Investigate options for non-

members to be partners in

projects as appropriate

For Alliance Committee to consider as

required

No action as yet

4.2(b) Ongoing Improve understanding of

GBGA role and work across

member and non-member

organisations (part of

Communications Plan)



see 1.3(a)

EO has presented to

other councils,

DELWP staff

4.2© ongoing Ensure that communication,

projects and programs

consider all members



see 1.3(a)

4.3(a) 2018/19 Develop effective officer

meetings to benefit the work

of the GBGA

Executive Officer to continue to

develop effective working group with

support of Alliance Committee

Officer meetings

established

4.3(b) 2018/19 Every 12 months review the

operation of the GBGA for

the next year eg meeting

locations and program

Review by Alliance Committee and

report with AGM and at the end of

calendar year

Completed for 2019

4.3(c) 2019/20 Proactively plan the next

MOU and auspice (to

commence mid 2021)

Within Alliance Committee role Planning

commenced

4.3(d) 2019-22 Monitor and consider

responses to challenges and

opportunities related to

government policy (eg rate

capping, planning policies,

energy policy, Local Govt

Act) and political electoral

cycles

Alliance Committee and EO to review

policies, issues as they arise for GBGA

action

4.3(e) 2018/19 Refine and strengthen the

Alliance Committee through

Alliance Committee to assess its

operation

Q2 Assessment tool

drafted



a clear role, action plan and

effective membership

4.3(f) 2019/20 From member information,

review and update the

DELWP ‘Analysis of Climate

Change Adaptation

Governance Across Local

Governments in Victoria’

EO to develop project and seek

external resources

EO has applied to

DELWP for

assistance (October

2019)

4.3(g) 2020-22 Support members to include

climate change in

governance and policies

EO to deliver on themes developed in

conjunction with Officers Working

Group

Seeking assistance

from DELWP

4.3(h) ongoing Alliance Committee and EO

develop governance policies

as directed (eg use of GBGA

logo)

As required – Alliance Committee to

monitor and recommend action

Logo procedure

presented to GBGA

meeting 21

November 2019

4.3(i) 2018/19 Develop a criteria list to

evaluate the relevance and

suitability of any proposal for

GBGA action

Alliance Committee to develop in 2019

4.4(a) 2018/19 Develop a process for review

of all projects undertaken to

identify learnings and

continuous improvement

Develop in conjunction with Officers

Working Group in 2019

4.4(b) 2018/19 Develop a tool to assess the

health and effectiveness of

the GBGA Committee and

the Alliance Committee over

time

Alliance Committee to develop in 2019 Draft developed

4.4(c) 2019/20 From the GBGA Strategy,

produce the 2019/20

Business Plan and report

against it each financial year,

Analyse performance and

demonstrate value for money

Note – updated for 2019-20.

EO and Alliance Committee to action

by May 31, 2020.



EXECUTIVE OFFICER REPORT – Projects run or joined by GBGA

MTG or TYPE ITEM & previous action required PROGRESS AUGUST 2019 PROPOSED ACTION Who

PROJECTS AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Charging the regions

Electric Vehicle Charge Station Network In development - Business case project for a statewide EV Charge station network. 12 members have joined this project. Central Vic Greenhouse Alliance leads the project.

Consultant is NDEVR. Stage 1 work complete and webinar held with partners on 7 November. Existing EV station maps and case studies.

Next stage investigates investment and implementation of a statewide charging network

EO

Main Roads Streetlights *

Budget consideration by Councils for future upgrade program

Project complete – all reports distributed to councils with a summary report

All councils to include design in future budgets and consider timing of works

EO

Environmental Sustainability Reporting

Incorporating data reporting into GBGA Webpage. Data reported relates to Kerbside Waste, Biodiversity and Corporate resource use (Gas, electricity, fuel, water, native veg)

Tool completed and published to website for Council use. Reported at officers meeting. Councils in Carbon Crunching Councils working to use tool RCOW has recorded 2018-19 figures

Continue to assist councils to use this tool

EO, Moira

Low Income Energy Efficiency

Council officers are exploring possibilities to enable low income households to access energy efficiencies like draft sealing, insulation, efficient heating, cooling, hot water

Work has concentrated on advocacy to the Ministerial Council for Building about the implementation of a low energy trajectory for new and existing houses

EO continues involvement in advocacy

EO, + officers

Municipal Public Health & Wellbeing Plans

Review of PHWPs shows that climate change considerations could be improved in the Plans

DHHS is developing an departmental Adaption Plan which could guide MPHWP – expected to be finalise at end of 2019

Presentation at Ordinary meeting in February 2020

EO

North East agriculture project

Embedding Climate Change in Agriculture – North East Victoria. Project to produce mapping and data to show impacts of climate change and risk management.

Stage 1 of project complete and produced the Climate Explorer tool, Water Balance tool, and agriculture sector tools. Stage 2 is working with specific sectors on adaptation actions

https://www.necma.vic.gov.au/Solutions/Climate-Change/Embedding-Climate-Adaptation-in-Agriculture

EO continue providing support to the project. Make information available to GBGA.

EO

CSAD Stage 2 - Examining the communication of the project outcomes as a planning tool for producer groups

DELWP (Hume) is working producers in the GV on preferred channels and form of climate change information. Pilot projects are underway.

EO to keep involved with DELWP and NECMA projects.

EO

CSAD (mtg 14/11/18)

Stage 2 EO to investigate how similar tools being used in other parts of the state

EO researching Continue research and report to officers meeting

EO





ESD in planning scheme

Stage 1 ESD roadmap shows options to improve sustainable subdivision design in regional councils

The project group has started Stage 2 - develop the framework tool to be used for councils to conduct trials and assess subdivisions for ESD elements.

Watching brief

Ongoing VIC COUNCILS PPA **

Stage 1 produced the business plan for collective procurement of renewable energy in a Power Purchase Agreement. Stage 2 is developing the tender approach and running a procurement process

MAV is involved as the procurement agent. Legal advice showed need for application for ACCC approval – application developed by MAV legal firm. MAC has also appointed project officer and probity advisor.

EO to facilitate communication between participating Councils Report to all GBGA on progress periodically

EO

Governance and Climate Change

Council Governance and Climate DELWP is preparing guidelines for councils to consider their legal roles and responsibilities.

Consultation held in Echuca on 14 March. The consultant team has produced a report to DELWP – being reviewed internally, DELWP advised it could be released end of 2019

Continue lobby for report release ASAP

EO

Hume Renewable Energy Roadmap

Communication project for Hume Renewable Energy Roadmap – GBGA to provide case study information

Project complete and produced the Hume Region Renewable Energy Roadmap report, many public workshops, a social media campaign “The Good Energy” to raise community awareness.

Does not have dedicated ongoing resources

EO

Hume Region Adaptation Plan

DELWP leads this regional project in the next 2 years – will include widespread stakeholder and community consultation .

Detailed planning stage till end of 2019. EO to represent GBGA in this project and facilitate communication

EO

Ongoing EO to be alert to opportunities for GBGA to assist RWRRGs with advocacy regarding waste to energy and recycling of solar energy products

Considered in Hume Renewable Energy Roadmap Be alert to opportunities EO



GOULBURN BROKEN GREENHOUSE ALLIANCE - Ordinary Meeting 21 November 2019

FINANCIAL REPORT YTD to 31 October 2019

ITEM YTD

Budgets

2019/2020 YTD

Actuals

YTD $

Variance (Fav)/ Unfav

Commitments

2019/2020 YTD

Actuals Incl.

Commitment

2019/ 2020

Current Budget

30/06/20 Forecast

Total 48,411 47,276 (1,136) 0 47,276 38,562 38,562

Income.Monetary Contributions (11,871) (11,871) 0 0 (11,871) (107,120) (107,120)

Sub Total Expenditure 60,282 59,147 (1,136) 0 59,147 145,682 145,682

Salaries and Wages 37,826 37,086 (740) 0 37,086 98,550 98,550

Staff Training 139 139 (0) 0 139 2,000 2,000

Oncost 4,690 4,468 (222) 0 4,468 13,797 13,797

Contractors and Services 0 0 0 0 0 500 500

Memberships 0 0 0 0 0 400 400

Periodicals Publications & Subs 21 21 (1) 0 21 600 600

Marketing and Promotions 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 1,000

Grants Donations Contributions & Sponsor

16,035 16,035 (0) 0 16,035 16,035 16,035

Telephone and Internet 200 0 (200) 0 0 600 600

External Hire 0 0 0 0 0 800 800

General Materials Purchased 54 75 21 0 75 800 800

Software Purchase & Upgrade 413 413 (0) 0 413 413 413

Catering Costs 547 547 (0) 0 547 2,187 2,187

Travel Costs 357 365 8 0 365 8,000 8,000

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