They observed one minute’s silence to honour Stephanie Scott, who was found in a national park near the city.

Several issues were discussed at the meeting, the highlights are below.

FERAL GOATS and their invasion of properties on Doolan Crescent in East Griffith had resulted in a number of residents complaining to council. 

Council resolved to do something about the goats which were destroying gardens and upsetting residents.

LAKE WYANGAN previously had a fisherman’s jetty removed, and Cr Croce put forward a motion for council to commit to replacing it. 

MIDNIGHT basketball could become a reality after the mayor moved to have the program added to the community grants.

ST VINCENT’S Private Hospital could be started within the month, with council hoping to have builder’s contracts signed within the next week or two.

PETE Badenhorst and his team were congratulated by the mayor for their excellent work on a report submitted to council.