Briefing of Decisions | 19 August 2024 Council Meeting

Briefing of Decisions made at the Council Meeting held on 19 August at the Council Chambers

• Tabled correspondence from the Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Nic Street MP relating to the Dorset Council Board of Inquiry Report, with the Commissioner providing a statement in response from Council. (this correspondence can be viewed here)
• Agreed, by absolute majority, to exempt the procurement of a contractor for the construction of a new mountain bike trail valued at $125,000 from Council’s procurement process, confirmed that the nominated contractor by Shimano is World Trail Pty Ltd, approved variations to the 2024/25 Budget Estimates for this external funding, and noted that Shimano in addition to the new trail cost, are contributing $30,000 towards trail maintenance costs for a 3 year period from 2025/26.
• Received the Blue Derby mountain bike trails 2023/24 unaudited financial update for Council operations and the Blue Derby Foundation Chair Report as at June 2024, requested the Blue Derby Foundation to review its 2024/25 Budget to include a contribution to Council for trail maintenance, and requested the Blue Derby Foundation to provide 2023/24 financial statements to Council, when available.
• Received and noted the Bridport Seaside Caravan Park 2023/24 unaudited operating results and operations update.
• Received and noted the progress report and updates to the Dorset Council Priority Projects Plan (2023-2025).