Council CORNER - Carrathool Shire · 2017. 4. 27. · Page 2 Council Corner March 2017 Ordinary Meeting Date Venue Business Paper Closure Business Paper Issued 19 April 2017 Hillston

Council CORNER

WHAT'S INSIDE COUNCIL CORNER?

THE HOUSEHOLDER

CARRATHOOL SHIRE NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2017

Anzac Day Marches Page 1

Positions Vacant Page 3

Meeting Matters Page 1-2

Shire Events Listing Page 6

Library News Page 4

Public Exhibition Page 3

www.facebook.com/carrathoolshirecouncil

As a resident/ratepayer of the Carrathool Shire, I would like to offer my thoughts:

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Meeting Matters cont. on page 2

March 2017

The following Anzac Day Services will be conducted in the Shire and residents are

encouraged to attend their local service to commemorate this important National Day.

Rankins Springs: March to commence from the eastern end of the Alan James Park at 8.00 am

with the service conducted at the Rankins Springs War Memorial Hall.

Hillston: Dawn service (5.45 am) at Memorial Park.

March to commence from the Hillston Ex-Servicemen's Club at 10.30 am with

the service conducted at the Hillston Cenotaph in the Memorial Park.

Goolgowi: March to commence from the Goolgowi Public Hall at 2.45 pm with the

service to follow at the Cenotaph outside the Goolgowi Ex-Servicemen's Club.

Carrathool: Dawn service (6 am) at the Cenotaph, Memorial Hall, Wade St, Carrathool.

High Street Hillston from the Ex-Servicemen's Club to Memorial Park will be closed to traffic for the march

from 10.30 am to 12.00 noon and Napier Street Goolgowi from 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm.

ANZAC DAY SERVICES - Tuesday 25 April

COUNCIL OFFICE AND LIBRARY EASTER AND ANZAC DAY CLOSURES Carrathool Shire Council offices at Goolgowi, Hillston and the Library will be closed for the:

Easter Period from Friday 14 April 2017 re-opening on Wednesday 19 April 2017.

Anzac Day Tuesday 25 April and re-opening Wednesday 26 April 2017.

All Students are invited to participate in their nearest March. Come along and proudly March in your school uniform.

NEW COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER - JOHN RANDALL

John Randall has been appointed Council’s new Community Liaison Officer. John brings

over 15 years of experience in similar roles interstate in both Queensland and Victoria.

John will be working with both local businesses as well as community groups to build

their individual capacity and long term sustainability. John is keen to learn of the

challenges and opportunities facing rural and remote shires such as Carrathool, and he is

looking forward to meeting the locals.

MEETING MATTERS

Lachlan Street Levee

An update on the Lachlan Street Levee project was provided at the meeting. Due to flooding in 2016 the project was

delayed, planning discussions between Council and Central West Civil Pty Ltd (the contractor) have resulted in an

agreed work plan, this plan has now been approved by the Office of Environment & Heritage.

The Work Plan provides for works to commence on 27th March 2017 commencing from the western end of

Boundary Road with the projected completion date for the project being August 2017.

Sale of Land for Unpaid Rates and Charges

Council resolved to commence sale of land for unpaid rates in accordance with Section 713 of the Local Government

Act 1993, after numerous attempts to recover debts totalling $222,653.47, a final request for payment will be made to

landholders prior to sale of land.

Change of Date April Council Meeting

The April Council meeting has been moved from Tuesday 18 April to Wednesday 19 April due to the Easter period

and the Union Picnic Day.

PRIVATE J. WILLIAM A. JACKSON INTERPRETIVE PANEL

Council received funding from the Department of Veteran Affairs under the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program

(ACLGP), for an interpretive panel commemorating the service and life of Private J. William A. Jackson V.C.

Council are holding the official opening on Saturday 22 April 2017 at 10.30 am at the Gunbar Community Hall.

The community are most welcome to attend.

Page 2 Council Corner March 2017

Ordinary Meeting Date Venue Business Paper Closure Business Paper Issued

19 April 2017 Hillston District Office 7 April 2017 12 April 2017

Council Meetings Agendas/business papers are available for public inspection on Council's website www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au, at the Goolgowi

Council Chambers, Hillston District Office and the WG Parker Memorial Library Hillston from the Friday prior to the Council

meeting. In the interests of good governance and under the Local Government Act 1993 Council is required to be open and

transparent in the conduct of its business. To facilitate this, residents and ratepayers are asked to address any correspondence for

Meeting Matters Cont.

Proposed Road Closures

The following road closure applications were approved:

Crown roads at Warrawidgee bounded by Bringagee Road to the west, the Junee Hay Railway to the south,

Barber Road to the east and Twaddell Road to the north. Crown road at Benerembah bounded by Barber Road to

the west, Killen Road to the south, Drew Road to the north and Woodside Road to the east. (Cluster 577369, File

Ref: 16/10683)

Crown roads at Wilbriggie within and adjoining the property at 158 Dosseter Road and Crown roads at

Benerembah within and adjoining the property Gum Creek, Coppard Road Wilbriggie. (Cluster 579106, File Ref:

17/01127)

Crown road at Tabbita, north of Tysons Road within the property known as The Ranch (Cluster 577709, File Ref:

16/10844)

Crown public roads at Goolgowi, within and/or adjoining the properties at 456 Higgins Road and 3387 Back

Hillston Road (Account: 580088, File Ref: 13/04203)

Adoption of Community Engagement Strategy

The Community Engagement Strategy was adopted by Council after the normal period of exhibition with no

submissions received.

Riverina Regional Tourism

Council moved to continue supporting Riverina Regional Tourism in 2017/18 subject to the review of membership

fees during the second half of 2017 and the progress of the new Riverina Murray Destination Network.

Membership includes 12 local government authorities and provides real networking and a regional focused tourism

group.

WATER & SEWER UPDATE

Rural/Raw Water Schemes

Goolgowi Raw & Rural / Yoolaroi / Melbergen / Goorawin / Bunda / Budawong / Rankins Springs water supply

schemes are classified as stock and domestic and ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR DRINKING.

Merriwagga Standpipe

Merriwagga village has experienced significant pressure and flow issues during the past few months due to

unauthorized water being taken from the standpipe. Council would like to advise that water is not to be taken from

the standpipe at Merriwagga (except emergencies services). If you require water please contact Council to discuss

other options available. Residents are urged to contact Council on 0429 690 010, 02 6965 1900 or 02 6961 7600 if

they notice anyone taking water from this standpipe.

Goolgowi – Solar Tender

The 20KW Solar PV system at Palmyra dam has been constructed and commissioned successfully.

Hillston Water Mains Replacement

580 metres of water main replacement on Molesworth Street & McGee Street has been constructed successfully,

with all service connections connected to the new water main. The old PVC pipeline has been decommissioned.

Goolgowi Dam – Fencing Works

Construction work of new fence at the Goolgowi dam site was completed in March.

Rankins Springs

The Rankins Springs potable water project is progressing well with construction expected to be completed in next

couple of weeks. Following completion commissioning and testing will be conducted by contractor and council

employees.

Council is in working progress to determine the appropriate fees and charges of this new scheme and will advise

residents and ratepayers in due course.

DRUMMUSTER

The Goolgowi P&C is the official agent for

drumMuster at the Goolgowi Collection Site.

Please support the drumMuster programme.

Inspections will be held

3RD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Bookings Essential

Contact: Max Campbell on 6965 1354

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HAY MOBILE CHILDREN’S SERVICE

Phone: 6993 3059

Fax: 6993 4970

Goolgowi

27 March 8 May

3 April 15 May

1 May 22 May

Carrathool

31 March 26 May

28 April 9 June

12 May 23 June

CARRATHOOL SHIRE COUNCIL “Promoting our future through diversity”

KEN MURPHY

ACTING GENERAL MANAGER

PO BOX 12, GOOLGOWI NSW 2652

Ph: 02 6965 1900

Fax: 02 6965 1379

Email: [email protected]

Website: carrathoolshirecouncil.nsw.gov.au

INTERNAL AUDIT CHARTER &

AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER

Notice is hereby given that the Council intends to adopt

the Internal Audit Charter & Audit Committee Charter,

following an exhibition period of 28 days.

A copy of the charters are available for public inspection

at:

Goolgowi Shire Office; 9-11 Cobram Street Goolgowi,

Hillston District Office; 139-145 High Street Hillston,

Hillston Library; 175 High Street Hillston.

The documents will also be available on Council’s

Website www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au.

Any enquiries should be directed to Council on

6965 1900.

At any time during the public exhibition period,

submissions in writing will be received by Council and

must be addressed to the Acting General Manager.

Submissions can be sent by mail, fax or email, and must

be received by 4.15pm on Wednesday 19 April 2017.

Prior to formal adoption of the draft charters, Council

will take into consideration any submissions that have

been received.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION

VEHICLES FOR SALE / TRADE-IN Plant No. 1999 – 08/2016 – Toyota Hilux 4x4 SR Dual

Cab – 40,000kms

PLANT FOR SALE Plant No. 5576 – Modular Poly Water Transport Tank –

comes with Plant No. 5597 Honda

GX200 Davey 3” 6.5HP Pump

* Please note that Council will retain all two-way radios *

Inspections may be arranged by contacting Council’s

Office or Bert Breuling, Manager Fleet and Town

Services, during normal business hours on

(02) 6965 1900 or 0429 651 348.

All quotations must be completed on an Official

Council Quotation Form and placed in a sealed

envelope clearly marked ‘Confidential Vehicle

Quotation’ and clearly state the quotation name and

plant number. This form can be obtained from Council.

Quotations are to be received at the Goolgowi Council

Chambers or by email at:

[email protected] by 12 noon Wednesday

5th April, 2017.

All persons are advised that it is their responsibility to

ensure that their quotation is received prior to the

advertised closing date and time.

Faxed quotations will not be considered.

The highest / lowest or any quotation will not necessarily be accepted

POSITION VACANT

Carrathool Shire Council currently has a vacancy for a

Plant Mechanic. This position is based at Goolgowi.

The Position: Maintain and repair the full range of

Council’s plant and equipment to ensure minimum down

time.

Salary & Conditions: Will be in accordance with the

Local Government (State) Award. Salary will be in the

range of $996.20 to $1,085.86 pw plus allowances,

dependent upon experience and qualifications. The

successful applicant will be required to undergo a

pre-employment screening at Council's expense.

Council Contact: A position application form, position

description and information sheet are available from

Councils website www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au. For more

detailed information, applicants are encouraged to

discuss the position with Council’s Manager Fleet &

Town Services, Bert Breuling, on phone 0429 651 348.

Applications: Please quote position number ISPM071.

Applications must address the selection criteria outlined

in the position description, and must include a resume

and two recent referees. Your application must be

marked "POSITION APPLICATION", and be addressed

to the General Manager. Applications will be accepted

until 4.00 pm on Friday, 31 March 2017.

Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer

and provides a smoke free environment.

PLANT MECHANIC - ISPM071

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LIBRARY - WHATS ON! Phone: 02 6967 2503 / Email: [email protected]

Tue Wed Thur April 4 5 6 May 9 10 11 June 6 7 8 July 18 19 20

CARRATHOOL SHIRE MOBILE LIBRARY

TIMETABLE 2017

Tuesday 10.00 am - 11.00 am St Josephs School 1.45 pm - 2.45 pm Hillston Central School By Appointment Hillston Play ‘N’ Learn

Wednesday 11.30 am - 12 noon Hillston Billylids 12.30 pm - 12.45 pm Merriwagga (Near Hotel)

2.45 pm - 3.00 pm Carrathool Public School 3.00 pm - 3.15 pm Carrathool Residents

Thursday 11.30 am - 12 noon Rankins Springs

1.15 pm - 1.45 pm Goolgowi Park 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Goolgowi Public School

ON ORDER ~ Australian Romance Arriving Soon ~ Authors including:

Laura Fabiani, Cathryn Hein, Tricia Stinger, Sarah Barrie, Lisa Ireland & Catherine Evans

STORY HOUR Story Hour will be held on:

Tuesday 11th April &

Wednesday 19th April 2017

This event is free and open to all children.

Come and enjoy Stories and Crafts with

the library staff from 11 am to 12 pm.

Seniors Week 2017 was held on 8th March,

93 seniors attended a luncheon at the Hillston

Ex-serviceman’s Club and were entertained

by Ed Vagg from Lake Cargelligo and his

sister ‘Sister Anita Vagg’ from Griffith.

Ed & Sister Anita Vagg

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PESTICIDE/

HERBICIDE

APPLICATION PURPOSE LOCATION

Round Up and

Ally

Spot spray &

Boomless nozzle

Spiny Burr Grass, Bathurst Burr,

Horehound, Noogoora Burr,

Prickly Pear

Kidman Way, Lachlan Valley Way,

Melbergen Road, McKinley Road,

Back Hillston Road, Black Stump Road,

Hillston Township, Rankins Springs Township

Prickly Pear plants will be sprayed using pink dye in the chemical, please do not touch the fruit or plants.

PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE APPLICATION DURING FEBRUARY

In accordance with Carrathool Shire Council’s Pesticide Use Notification Plan, Council hereby gives notice that

pesticide/herbicide application will be undertaken within the shire area as declared below.

CARRATHOOL SHIRE COUNCIL TIP / TRANSFER STATION OPERATING HOURS

Normal Operating Hours

Goolgowi

Tuesday 8.00 am - 11.00 am

Thursday 8.00 am - 11.00 am

Sunday 9.00 am - 12.00 pm

Hillston

Tuesday 7.30 am - 10.00 am & 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Wednesday 7.30 am - 10.00 am

Thursday 7.30 am - 10.00 am

Friday 7.30 am - 10.00 am & 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm

Sunday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

CARRATHOOL SHIRE COUNCIL

GOOLGOWI OFFICE: GENERAL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

PO Box 12 Water & Sewer

9-11 Cobram Street A/Hours Goolgowi 0429 690 010

GOOLGOWI NSW 2652 A/Hours Hillston 0429 672 119

Phone: 6965 1900 A/Hours Rankins Springs 0428 661 305

Fax: 6965 1379 A/Hours Road Emergency 0407 244 429

Email: [email protected] Ranger 0429 690 012

Website: www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au Hillston Library 6967 2503

Goolgowi Swimming Pool 6965 1290

HILLSTON DISTRICT OFFICE: Hillston Swimming Pool 6967 2215

139-145 High St Goolgowi Caravan Park 6965 1900

HILLSTON NSW 2675 Hillston Caravan Park 6967 2575

Phone: 6961 7600 Fax: 6961 7617 Rankins Springs Caravan Park 6966 1346

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

Pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, public notice is hereby given that

the following development applications have been approved:.

APPROVAL

DATE

REFERENCE APPLICANT ADDRESS DESCRIPTION

20/02/2017 DA2017/022 VOAG 1 “The Ranch”

Back Hillston Road

Tabbita NSW 2652

Rural Workers Dwelling

(Construction)

20/02/2017 DA2017/024 D Maher 54 Molesworth Street

Hillston NSW 2675

Shed

20/02/2017 CDC2017/008 G Grieve 13 Lachlan Street

Carrathool NSW 2711

Carport

21/02/2017 DA2017/025 E & S Gordon 1 Rose Street

Hillston NSW 2675

Shed

GOOLGOWI AND HILLSTON POOL’S CLOSE 2 APRIL 2017 AT 8PM

Easter & Anzac Day 2017 Tip Hours & Garbage Collection Goolgowi Tip: Closed Sunday 16 March 2017

Closed Tuesday 25 April

Hillston Tip: Closed Friday 14 April and Sunday 16 April 2017.

Closed Tuesday 25 April

High Street Business: Thursday 13 April instead of Friday 14 April 2017

Hillston Garbage: Wednesday 19 April instead of Tuesday 18 April

Wednesday 26 April instead of Tuesday 25 April

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DATE EVENT DESCRIPTION

Sunday

2 April

Hillston Golf Club Business

House Day

3 Person Medley Ambrose, Shotgun Start 9.30am. Cost: $20 per player paid at

time of nomination includes BBQ Tea. Non-players welcome for BBQ Tea $10

per person. Nominations Debbie Reko 6967 2184 or [email protected]

Friday

14 April

Come Walk with Me -

Joan Vagg Art Exhibition

and Book Launch

See Poster below!

The Community Transport Bus will be going to Griffith for this Exhibition

Opening Night. Cost: $10 per person. Please contact Hillston District Office on

6961 7600 to book a seat.

Saturday

22 April

Hillston Races See Poster below!

2 September St Josephs Paint Dash SAVE THE DATE!

Please forward upcoming event information to: [email protected] or PO Box 12 Goolgowi 2652

WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE COUNCIL INFORMATION SUCH AS

EVENTS, GRANTS OR THE COUNCIL CORNER - FIRST! To be included in Council’s community email list please forward your contact details to the above email address.

CARRATHOOL SHIRE EVENTS LISTING

COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

Tuesday

2 May

9.00 am – 10.00 am Carrathool Hall

1.30 pm – 2.30 pm Merriwagga Hall

6.00 pm – 7.30 pm Hillston Ex-serviceman’s Club

Presentation of :

Draft Community Strategic Plan

Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan

Light morning/afternoon tea will be provided Wednesday

3 May

10.00 am – 11.00 am Rankins Springs Hall

6.00 pm – 7.30 pm Goolgowi Ex-serviceman’s Club

WATER NOTICE REMINDER

Water Bills are due ~ 26 April 2017