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The funding, announced in June, will be used to create a high-tech centre that will provide crucial support facilities for start-up small businesses. This support can make all the difference, as research indicates that 59% of small businesses fail in their first three years.
Expected to be up and running by mid-2015, the new centre will be established on Council-owned land next to the Monash Enterprise Centre in Hartnett Close. It will build on the successes of the Monash Enterprise Centre, with businesses at that facility having achieved an average growth in jobs of about 250% in their first three years of operation. Zero 3 owners James and Francis (pictured) are tenants at
the Monash Enterprise Centre, and have found they are able to concentrate on growing their business because they get support with many day to day tasks.
The Eastern Innovation Business Centre will provide tenancies for 27 businesses, ‘hot desks’ for an additional 30 businesses, and an open space area for training, workshops and exhibitions. The centre is expected to create 100 extra jobs in small businesses within the first 16 months of its operation. In addition, 100 jobs will be created in the construction phase of the project. The Australian Government funding was provided under the Regional Development Australia Fund.
$4.75 million boost for local jobsHundreds of jobs are expected to be created after the Australian Government granted Council $4.75 million to create the Eastern Innovation Business Centre in Mulgrave.
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Monash Bulletin | 20 July 2013
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Next Council MeetingCouncil will hold its next meeting on Tuesday 30 July, from 7.30pm. The meeting will be held in the Council Chamber of the Monash Civic Centre (293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley).
Community members are welcome to attend and can submit questions in advance for consideration at the
meeting. The meeting’s agenda will be published on Council’s website on the Friday prior to the meeting, while the decisions made at the meeting will be published the day after the meeting.
For more information, visit www.monash.vic.gov.au/meetings or call 9518 3555.
Annual hard waste collection....coming soon It’s time to start thinking about which unwanted goods you want to put out on your nature strip for collection.
Playground gets revamp Children are enjoying playing on new equipment at Brickmakers Park after its playground received a $120,000 upgrade.
Monash’s annual hard waste collection is just around the corner. Collections begin on 5 August and end on 13 September. Collections will occur in a different area of Monash in each week of the six week collection period. You will receive a brochure in your letterbox two weeks prior to the collection coming to your area.
For more info, visit www.monash. vic.gov.au/annual -collection or call 9518 3555.
A twisted climbing net and a basket swing that holds groups of children are some of the Oakleigh playground’s new features.
The revamped playground, which was funded by Council and the State Government, opened in early July. To complement the playground, Council
also repainted the nearby picnic shelter and tables, installed some new seats and landscaped the area.
Brickmakers Park is on the corner of Stamford Road and Hilbert Court, Oakleigh. For more information, call 9518 3559.
Mayor’s Message
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Budget HighlightsIn June, Council adopted a “back to basics” budget which focuses on improving Council’s core services such as footpath maintenance and street cleaning.
There will be a $24.4 million capital works program, which is similar to the size of last year’s program. About $7.2 million will be spent improving local roads, footpaths and bike paths (a $202,000 increase on last year). An extra $367,000 has been allocated for street cleaning services, while $439,000 has been provided for playground upgrades.
Rates have increased by 6% (or $70 for the average Monash ratepayer). After this increase, Monash still has the lowest average rates of all Melbourne Councils. For the first time this year, the State Government is collecting a Fire Services Property Levy through Council rate notices. All levy monies collected by Councils will be sent to the State Government to pay for fire services provided by the MFB and the CFA.
Rates queries: 9518 3555. Fire Service Levy queries: 1300 300 635 or visit www.firelevymonitor.vic.gov.au
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Some of you may be familiar with the long-running matter involving the undergrounding of powerlines in the Waverley Park housing estate. Developer Mirvac is required, under the terms of its existing planning permit for the estate, to put the powerlines underground. Mirvac has recently begun consulting with local residents about a proposal to provide financial and other compensation in the event that the powerlines aren’t put underground. Council is keeping a close eye on the latest developments, with the company expected to lodge a formal request to amend its planning permit with the Planning Minister soon. The Minister will then ask residents and Council for their opinions.
I’ve been involved in this issue for nearly five years now, and continue to be impressed with the determination of the
Waverley Park Residents Action Group. They’ve done very well in arguing their case that Mirvac should be required to uphold its original commitment.
On another planning matter, the State Government is seeking community submissions on the rezoning of five vacant school sites in Monash. Council supports the redevelopment of these sites as some of them have become a magnet for vandalism. It is reasonable that the Government might look at these sites to meet some of the needs for housing in Melbourne. At the same time, Council will be keen to maximise community benefit, whether that involves arguing for large pieces of the land to be kept as public open space, or for commitments to improve surrounding roads and footpaths. To have your say, visit www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/panelsandcommittees
Finally, if you’d like to find out more about our Council Plan for 2013-17, you can watch a short video (it’s under three mins long, I promise!) at www.youtube.com/MonashCityCouncil
As always, if you’d like to discuss any local issues, please ring me on 9518 3509, email me at [email protected] or tweet me @micaeladrieberg
Micaela
Temporary bridge closureThe Hanover Street railway bridge in Oakleigh is set to close for several months so Metro Trains Melbourne can undertake essential bridge strengthening works.
Works on the bridge structure - which is nearly 100 years old - will begin on Tuesday 23 July and continue for about four months. Motorists and pedestrians won’t be able to use the bridge during this temporary closure. To cross the railway line,
pedestrians will need to use the Oakleigh railway station underpass, while motorists will need to use either Huntingdale Road or Warrigal Road. Please continue to visit the Oakleigh shops during this period so they are not impacted by the bridge closure.
As part of the works, Metro Trains has agreed to Council’s request to widen the footpath on the western side of the bridge so it can become a shared pathway for cyclists and pedestrians. This will be a big improvement for cyclists and pedestrians as the bridge currently has narrow paths on both sides.
For more information, contact Public Transport Victoria on 1800 800 007.
Residential Aged Care Council to consider future arrangements
A total of 165 residents live at Council’s two aged care facilities: Elizabeth Gardens in Burwood and Monash Gardens in Mulgrave. The investigation will apply to these aged care facilities and also to the independent living units at Monash Gardens, where 32 people live. The independent living units at Elizabeth Gardens are not part of this process.
Council will seek expressions of interest from parties which may be interested in purchasing the land, assets and business associated with Monash Gardens, and the business and assets associated with Elizabeth Gardens (pictured above).
It is important to emphasise that Council is yet to decide whether to proceed with a sale to another provider. Council is expected to consider any expressions of interest it receives and decide whether to proceed with a sale process at a Council meeting in late October 2013.
Council is proud of the high standard of care that has been provided in these facilities for 20-plus years, so the decision to seek expressions of interest has been tough. However, Council is concerned it will become increasingly difficult for small services like ours to provide the highest possible standard of care into the future.
Earlier this month, Monash Mayor Micaela Drieberg and Council CEO Andi Diamond met with residents of the facilities and their families to explain the steps Council is taking and to answer any questions. They emphasised that Council will only consider selling to providers who are able to meet or exceed care and facility standards. The Mayor and CEO also met with Council staff who work at the facilities, and provided reassurance that they would be cared for throughout the process.
If Council decides to proceed to a sale, the interests of residents will be protected. Any buyer will be bound by residents’ current Residence Agreements. In addition, when evaluating any bids, Council would give 65% weighting to non-financial considerations compared with 35% for price. Retention of the bed licences within the City of Monash or in close proximity to the City of Monash is one of the non-financial considerations that would be taken into account.
For more information, please visit www.monash.vic.gov.au/residential-care or contact Marian, Community Development and Services, on 9518 3512 or at [email protected]
Monash Council has decided to investigate whether a specialist aged care service provider is better placed to deliver the residential aged care services that are currently provided by Council.
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HOW DO I...?...comply with local laws on burning off?It is an offence under Council’s local laws for people to light, or allow to be lit, a fire in the open on their property without a permit. (Fines range from $200-$500). It is also an offence for a person to construct, erect, install, use, or permit to be constructed, erected, installed or used, an incinerator on any land. (Fines range from $100-$500).
If a neighbour is ‘burning off’ over the weekend or at night and the fire is of a serious nature, please contact the police/fire brigade. During normal working hours, please let Council know of any incidences of ‘burning off’ so we can investigate. Call: 9518 3555.
...recycle an unwanted mobile phone?In June, the Monash community received a MobileMuster award for being the ‘top collector’ nationwide of unwanted mobile phones for recycling.
Well done to those who are doing their part to ensure that the metal, minerals, plastic and glass in unwanted phones can be recycled.
To find where you can recycle unwanted mobile phones (and batteries and accessories), visit www.mobilemuster.com.au
New Councillor ElectedRebecca Paterson is the newest Monash Councillor, having been elected in June to fill the vacancy created by the death of Cr Tom Morrissey.
Cr Paterson, a 33-year-old Burwood resident, was elected as a community representative in Mount Waverley Ward. She was elected via a countback of votes cast in the October 2012 Council elections.
She is keen to get to work on local issues, taking inspiration from Cr Morrissey’s dedication to community work. “I’m looking forward to helping residents get the services they need from Council and to taking up the issues they care about,” she said “I’m not coming in with any agendas – I want to be guided by the community on what issues they want me to work on.”
Cr Paterson and her husband Tom have a five year old daughter and are expecting another child in November. She previously worked in the insurance field and volunteers for her local church. She can be contacted on 0437 959 163 or at [email protected]
Restricted Breed Dog lawsCouncil has been involved in a handful of cases involving Restricted Breed Dogs since the State Government brought in strict new laws in late 2011.
The Government introduced the laws after a four year old St Albans girl was killed by a neighbour’s pitbull who entered her house and attacked her.
Under the Government’s laws, Councils are required to seize unregistered dogs that are suspected to be of a Restricted Breed. Five breeds of dog are restricted in Victoria, with the American Pitbull Terrier the most well-known of these breeds. Seized dogs are then assessed against a State Government Standard (a set of physical criteria) to determine whether they are of a Restricted Breed. If Council makes a declaration that a dog is of a Restricted Breed, the dog’s owner has the right to appeal this declaration to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
In one recent case involving Monash Council, VCAT agreed with Council
that the dog in question was a pitbull. The dog’s owner then appealed VCAT’s decision to the Supreme Court, which dismissed the appeal. The dog’s owner has now made a second appeal to the Supreme Court, arguing that the Court erred in its first decision. The Supreme Court will hear that matter in August.
The laws are difficult and costly for Councils to enforce, and we have asked the State Government to consider the impact they are having on Councils. In the meantime, Monash Council will fulfil its responsibilities under these laws, which were introduced to protect the community.
For more info on the laws, visit www.depi.vic.gov.au/pets/dogs/restricted-breed-dogs
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Cr Jieh-Yung Lo Deputy Mayor0400 235 363Jieh-Yung.Lo@ monash.vic.gov.au
Cr Rebecca Paterson 0437 959 [email protected]
Cr Robert Davies0416 000 777Robert.Davies@ monash.vic.gov.au
Cr Micaela DriebergMayor9518 3509 or0403 034 307Micaela.Drieberg@ monash.vic.gov.au
Cr Paul Klisaris9518 3555Paul.Klisaris@ monash.vic.gov.au
Cr Stephen Dimopoulos9579 3118Stephen.Dimopoulos@ monash.vic.gov.au
Cr Bill Pontikis0418 355 166Bill.Pontikis@ monash.vic.gov.au
Cr Theo Zographos9551 7202 or0430 316 911Theo.Zographos@ monash.vic.gov.au
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Councillor News – Cr Katrina NolanI'm a first-time Councillor and over the past eight months I've really enjoyed getting to know community members and getting involved in local activities and issues.
One of the connections I've enjoyed making is with the residents who are members of Council's Positive Ageing Reference Group. I chair this Group, and work with a dedicated team of community members and Council staff to provide feedback to Council on its policies, plans and services around Positive Ageing.
Together, we organise a range of community activities under the banner of the Positive Ageing Lifestyle Program (PALS). Our purpose is to ensure that local residents aged 55 and older can enjoy active, healthy and socially connected lifestyles.
So far this year, the group has facilitated ‘come and try’ events for several indoor and outdoor activities. Free forums have been held on housing options, driving tips and road laws, how to get around easily on public transport, and the marketing tactics of energy and water companies.
If you're aged 55 or older, I encourage you to have a look at the many activities on offer and see if anything is of interest to you. To view the current PALS program, visit www.monash.vic.gov.au/pals
On a final note, the PALS program is encouraging people to contribute a story about their time in Monash
towards the "A Novel Life-Monash Hidden Stories" project. We wish to use community stories to document some of our community's early years. Stories are due by 30 August.
If there is a local issue you would like to discuss, please don’t hesitate to contact me me on 0406 274 126 or at [email protected]
Cr Katrina Nolan with PALS members Lisbeth and Mark
Fireworks reignited Fireworks will again light up the sky at Monash Council’s popular Carols by Candlelight festival this December.
Gender on the agenda This month’s Sir John Monash Lecture could not be more topical, given gender issues have been the subject of many headlines of late.
Keynote speaker Dr Leslie Cannold will explore the way society impacts our understanding of gender and how this affects the lives of men and women differently.
“I hope to promote a stimulating discussion about Australian masculinity and femininity and ways to progress with gender equity both at work and in the home,” Dr Cannold said.
An award-winning author, commentator, ethicist and researcher, Dr Cannold is based at the Gender, Leadership and Social Sustainability Research Unit at Monash University and was named the 2011 Australian Humanist of the Year.
The Sir John Monash Lecture will be held at the Monash Gallery of Art (860 Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill) on Thursday 25 July, from 6.30pm-8pm. The event is FREE but bookings are essential. Call 9518 3636 or email [email protected]
After undertaking a review of its festival program, Council has allocated $10,000 to bring back the fireworks. This comes after several residents expressed disappointment that there were no fireworks last year.
Meanwhile, $20,000 will be granted to support the Greek Orthodox Community of Oakleigh & District in holding a festival in Eaton Mall this October. Coinciding with Greek Independence Day, the festival will celebrate a culture that has a long and proud history in Monash.
Funding for these initiatives was made possible after Council decided to discontinue the Act!vation Festival in Ashwood and the Mulgrave Fun Day. Instead of holding these festivals, Council
will hold a series of small scale neighbourhood events across Monash, but particularly in Ashwood and Mulgrave. In the coming months, Council will ask the community for ideas on what kind of events they would enjoy.
Council will continue to hold the popular Clayton Street and Oakleigh Music Festivals and provide support for the Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival.
In exciting news, a community parade will be held as part of next year’s Clayton Street Festival on Sunday 23 February. We’re keen to hear from local schools, dancers, musicians, sporting clubs, community groups and service organisations wanting to join in the fun.
Community grants changesCouncil has made some changes to the Monash Community Grants Program.
One of the biggest changes is that grants will now be allocated on a financial year basis rather than on a calendar year basis. Applications for the next grants will open in February 2014.
It is expected that the vast majority of groups who currently receive recurrent funding or get funding from one year to the next will receive bridge funding for the period January-June 2014.
In the next few months, Council will hold community information sessions about the changes to the grants program.
For more info, visit www.monash.vic.gov.au/grants or contact Julius, Coordinator – Community Development, on 9518 3531 or email [email protected]
For more info, visit www.monash.vic.gov.au/events or call 9518 3636.
WHAT’S ON
... at Monash Gallery of ArtTOPSHOTS! exhibition
...at Monash Libraries
Winter concert seriesSunday 18 August, 2pm-4pm Clayton Theatrette, Cooke Street
Each winter, Council puts on some FREE music concerts to brighten up the chilly months.
At this concert, you can enjoy Muhanamwe, a high-energy percussion and dance ensemble from Guinea, West Africa. Be entertained by costumed drummers, singers, a dancer and the sounds of a balafon (wooden xylophone).
Bookings open at 9am on Friday 2 August and close at 3pm on Friday 16 August. To reserve your seat, email [email protected] or call 9518 3636.
Calling all young filmmakersYoung people are encouraged to enter the 2013 Monash Youth Film Festival. Entries must be less than 12 minutes long and submitted by filmmakers under the age of 26 years who live, work, study or play in the City of Monash. Films must be submitted in DVD format by Wed 14 August 2013.
Organised by Monash Youth and Family Services, the competition culminates with a gala screening of the best films. This screening will be held at Village Cinemas in Glen Waverley on Wed 2 October. Awards will be handed out to winning entries.
For more info, visit www.myfs.org.au or call 9518 3900.
Graphic documentarySaturday 27 July, 3pm-4.45pm, Clayton Theatrette, Cooke StreetGraphic Novels! Melbourne! is a lively documentary about Melbourne’s comic writing scene. After the film, meet its producers and directors Daniel Hayward and Bernard Caleo. This FREE film screening is supported by Dymocks, which will be selling a fantastic range of graphic novels after the show. To book, please call 9541 3120.
National Tree DaySunday 28 July, 10am-1pm Scotchmans Creek, near Fairway Avenue, Mount Waverley
Help plant more than 8,000 Indigenous plants at this event, which is organised by Council and the Friends of Scotchmans Creek and Valley Reserve. Tools and equipment will be provided but bring along your gardening gloves. Enjoy a sausage sizzle in the late morning as your reward. Melbourne Water has also provided funding for this event.
For more information, visit www.treeday.planetark.org
Exhibition open now, runs until Sunday 11 August.Check out the best photomedia work of 25 VCE art, media and studio arts students. Students from 21 Victorian schools have been selected to exhibit works, including students from Wheelers Hill Secondary College, Avila College and Huntingtower School. Don’t forget, it is FREE to visit the MGA.
For more info, visit www.mga.org.au/exhibition or call 8544 0500.
Nina Burnett The surrender from the series The invasion 2012 courtesy of the artist and Melbourne Girls Grammar School.
