Ethan Fisher and Chloe Butterworth

Yea Primary School students were the stars of the show at last week’s Murrindindi Shire Council meeting.

Councillors met to hear submissions from the community about the Draft Budget 2019-20.

Six submissions for additional items to be funded in the Budget were received rom community members. All matters were tabled for discussion at the meeting.

Ethan Fisher and Chloe Butterworth, Yea Primary School, told Councillors about the idea for a drinking fountain at the Yea Recreation Reserve.

Diane Miller spoke to a submission regarding sealing of Cheviot Rd.

Ken Deacon, Rubicon Forest Protection Group, talked about a tourism and events strategy proposal and the eastern end of Cathedral Lane.

Bev Dick, Rubicon Forest Protection Group, addressed similar matters.

Ross Vaughan, from Friends of the Great Victorian Rail Trail, spoke about tourist signage.

Mayor Cr Sandice McAulay said it was “sensational” to have the students get involved in the Council budget process” “I must say, the 19 letters we received from the Yea Primary School students were very persuasive.

“Yea Primary School students Ethan Fisher and Chloe Butterworth attended the Council meeting to speak to Councillors.

“They did a really fantastic job explaining why their proposed water fountain was needed at the Yea Recreation Reserve.

“The school has already raised $140 for the purchase and installation of a drinking fountain. Council will be considering this submission, alongside the other five, in preparation for the Ordinary Meeting of Council on June 26,” Cr McAulay said.