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Council CORNER
WHAT'S INSIDE COUNCIL CORNER?
THE HOUSEHOLDER
CARRATHOOL SHIRE NEWSLETTER - JULY 2016
Local Government Elections 2016 Page 1
Positions Vacant and Tenders Page 3
Meeting Matters Page 2
Shire Events Listing Page 6
Library News Page 4
URGENT Ratepayer Notice Page 1
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As a resident/ratepayer of the Carrathool Shire, I would like to
offer my thoughts:
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July 2016
URGENT NOTICE TO CARRATHOOL SHIRE COUNCIL RATE PAYERS
Council wishes to advise that from 1 July 2016, all BPAY’S for
Rates, Water and Debtor accounts will be processed
electronically. It is important that the correct Reference
Number is used. The use of an incorrect reference number
may result in interest being charged, due to the payment not
being receipted to the correct account.
A notice was sent to all ratepayers stating this change, on this
letter there was an EXAMPLE Biller code and
Reference Number, please do not use these numbers - this is only
an EXAMPLE of what your biller code looks like on your
rates/water/debtor notices.
If you have used this number please contact council - proof of
payment will be required
to transfer the funds to your assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Councils Rates
Officer, Gillian Gordon on
(02) 6965 1900 during business hours.
CARRATHOOL SHIRE COUNCIL ELECTIONS
SATURDAY, 10TH SEPTEMBER 2016
Thinking of nominating as a candidate for your local
Council?
If you are considering nominating you should read this notice.
As a candidate you have certain obligations and
responsibilities
under law. Check the website www.votensw.info for further
details.
How to nominate for election as a Councillor
To nominate as a Councillor, you must lodge a nomination form
and $125 nomination deposit with the Returning Officer from
Monday, 1st August to 12 noon Wednesday, 10th August 2016.
Where do I get a nomination form?
Nomination forms and other important nomination and electoral
information are available from the Returning Officer or from
the New South Wales Electoral Commission website:
www.votensw.info
Candidate Information sheets: Every candidate is required to
lodge a candidate information sheet with their nomination.
Grouping of candidates and group voting squares: Two or more
candidates may form a group. A group may, in certain cir-
cumstances, request a group voting square on the ballot paper. A
request to form a group and have a group voting square on the
ballot paper must be lodged with the Returning Officer by 12
noon Wednesday, 10th August 2016. See www.votensw.info for
the publication ‘Handbook for Parties, Groups, Candidates and
Scrutineers - Local Government Elections’ for more details.
Where and when to nominate
Your nomination form and deposit must be lodged with the
Returning Officer at Griffith Region Returning Officer's Office,
12b
Kooyoo Street, Griffith NSW 2680. Nominations for councils that
do not have the Returning Office located within the council
area will be received at the relevant council office. Visit the
website www.votensw.info for further details. Nominations will
be
accepted during business hours from 8:30am Monday, 1st August
2016 to 12 noon Wednesday, 10th August 2016.
Nomination enquiries should be directed to the Candidate
Helpdesk: 1300 088 942
Returning Officer details
JAN MITCHELL
Griffith Region Returning Officer's Office, 12b Kooyoo Street,
Griffith NSW 2680
Information: www.votensw.info or 1300 135 736
For enquiries in languages other than English call our
interpreting service 13 14 50
For hearing and speech impaired enquiries, call us via the
National Relay Service on 13 36 77
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Page 2 Council Corner July 2016
Ordinary Meeting Date Venue Business Paper Closure Business
Paper Issued
16 August 2016 Carrathool 5 August 2016 10 August 2016
27 September 2016 Goolgowi 16 September 2016 21 September
2016
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
consideration at a Council meeting or requests to address a
Council meeting to the General Manager for inclusion in the agenda
/
business paper to be received prior to the close of the business
paper.
MEETING MATTERS
Presentation by Superintendant Michael Rowan from the Griffith
LAC
Superintendent Michael Rowan from the Griffith Local Area
Command was invited to address Council regarding crime
statistics
for the Carrathool Shire Council area and general policing
matters within the community. The statistics show that the
Carrathool
Shire is a safe community.
Presentation by District Manager Kevin Adams from the NSW Rural
Fire Service
District Manager Kevin Adams MIA District of the NSW Rural Fire
Service (RFS) was invited to address Council regarding the
amendment to the Rural Fire Fighting Fund allocation methodology
and other RFS topics of interest. The Council has received a
further increase to the RFS contribution to support the work of
the RFS and volunteers.
Call for Tenders
2017-001 Major Plant – Prime Mover
2017-002 Major Plant – Motor Grader
2017-003 Water Mains Replacement Molesworth St. Hillston
2017-004 Water Mains Replacement Yoolaroi/Melbergen section.
Council resolved to call tenders for two (2) Major Plant Items
(Prime Mover and Motor Grader) and Water Mains Replacement
on Molesworth Street Hillston and sections on the rural water
schemes of Yoolaroi and Melbergen in accordance with the
Operational Plan 2016-17.
Development Application 2016/055 – Tourist & Visitor
Accommodation
Council considered and subsequently granted conditional consent
to the development of tourist and visitor accommodation at
Lot 26 DP 1136705, Corner Boundary Road and Lachlan Valley Way,
Hillston. Consent was also granted for the development to
connect to the reticulate water and sewer systems. The facility
will accommodate up to 50 people within motel style
accommodation units. The type of activity and use is considered
appropriate to the site giving its current zone, location and
scale of the accommodation. There is no evidence to suggest that
the proposal will have a negative effect on the local economy.
Affordable Housing Proposal
C2Hills Consultancy has approached Council about a possible
affordable housing project in the township of Carrathool. This
will result in several dwellings being constructed within
Carrathool. Council have resolved to:
a) Approve to support the affordable housing project in the
Carrathool Village and agree to be nominated as the lead
agency.
b) Authorise the General Manager to negotiate and sign all
initial documentation for the project on behalf of the Council.
c) Should any financial contributions be required in the future
a further report to Council is to be prepared and submitted for
consideration.
Further information on this exciting project will be made public
as the details are finalised.
Where can I get more information? You can find more detailed
information in “Stand
for your community” and on the websites below.
Carrathool Shire Council Email:
[email protected]
Website:
http://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/council/council-elections
Phone: (02) 6965 1900
Office of Local Government Email: [email protected]
Website: www.olg.nsw.gov.au
Phone: (02) 4428 4100
Local Government NSW Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lgnsw.org.au
Phone: (02) 9242 4000
New South Wales Electoral Commission Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.votensw.info
Phone: (02) 9290 5999
Australian Local Government Women’s Association
NSW Branch Website: www.algwa.org.au
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Page 3 Council Corner July 2016
Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
provides a smoke free environment.
PHIL MARSHALL
GENERAL MANAGER
PO BOX 12, GOOLGOWI NSW 2652
Ph: 02 6965 1900
Fax: 02 6965 1379
Email: [email protected]
Website: carrathoolshirecouncil.nsw.gov.au
CARRATHOOL SHIRE COUNCIL “Promoting our future through
diversity”
POSITIONS VACANT Council has approved three 12 month traineeship
positions as
part of its commitment to provide employment opportunities
for the youth in our community.
Please contact Jacqui Smith on 6965 1900 for further
details.
The Position: To undertake both on and off the job training
to
acquire knowledge and skills in Council’s Water and
Sewerage processes and procedures, and to apply such
knowledge and skills efficiently and accurately in support
of
Council’s Infrastructure operations.
Salary & Conditions: Will be in accordance with the
Local
Government (State) Award. Salary will be in the range of
$559.50 to $654.00 per week, plus allowances dependent upon
age and qualifications. The successful applicant will be
required to undergo a pre-employment screening at Council's
expense.
The Position: To undertake both on and off the job training
to
acquire knowledge and skills in Council’s roads and bridges
processes and procedures, and to apply such knowledge and
skills efficiently and accurately in support of Council’s
Infrastructure Services operations.
Salary & Conditions: Will be in accordance with the
Local
Government (State) Award. Salary will be in the range of
$559.50 to $654.00 per week, plus allowances dependent upon
age and qualifications. The successful applicant will be
required to undergo a pre-employment screening at Council's
expense.
TRAINEE PLANT OPERATOR LABOURER - ISTPO060
The Position: To undertake both on and off the job training
to
acquire knowledge and skills and provide support to
Council’s
Corporate & Community Services team in assisting with
customer service, recordkeeping, and secretarial tasks.
Salary & Conditions: Will be in accordance with the
Local
Government (State) Award. Salary will be in the range of
$559.50 to $654.00 per week, dependent upon age and
qualifications. The successful applicant will be required to
undergo a pre-employment screening at Council's expense.
TRAINEE ADMINISTRATION OFFICER - CSTAO061
TRAINEE WATER & SEWER OPERATOR - ISTWS059
Council Contact: A Position Application Form, Position
Description and Information Sheet are available from
Councils
website. Please go to www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au for
information. For more detailed information, applicants are
encouraged to discuss the position with Council’s HR/WHS
Coordinator Jacqui Smith on phone (02) 6965 1900.
Applications: Please quote position number “ISTWS059” or
“ISTPO060” or “CSTAO061”. 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 "CONFIDENTIAL", and be addressed to the
General Manager. Applications will be accepted until 4.00 pm
on Friday, 5 August 2016.
VEHICLES FOR SALE / TRADE IN
Plant No. 1281 – 08/2015 – Toyota RAV 4 GX 2WD Wagon, 45,000
km
Plant No. 1540 – 12/2015 – Toyota Hilux 4x2 Workmate Double Cab,
40,000 km
Plant No. 1989 – 06/2015 – Toyota Kluger GX AWD Wagon, 40,000
km
Plant No. 1990 – 10/2015 – Toyota Hilux 4x4 SR Dual Cab, 40,000
km
Plant No. 1992 – 08/2015 – Toyota Hilux 4x4 Dual Cab Auto,
40,000 km
* 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
quota-
tion name and plant number. This form can be obtained from
Council. Quotations are to be received at the Goolgowi Coun-
cil Chambers or by email at [email protected] by
12 noon Wednesday 3rd August, 2016.
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.
PUBLIC EXHIBITION
CONTAMINATED LAND POLICY
Notice is hereby given that Council intends to adopt the
Contaminated Land Policy following an exhibition for a
period
of 28 days.
This policy is available for public inspection at the
Goolgowi
Shire Office; 9-11 Cobram Street Goolgowi, Hillston District
Office; 190 High Street Hillston, and the Hillston Library;
175 High Street Hillston. The document 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 undersigned. Submissions can be sent by mail, fax or
email
as shown below, and must be received by 4.00 pm on
Wednesday 24 August 2016. Prior to formal adoption of the
draft policy, Council will take into consideration any
submissions that have been received.
mailto:[email protected]://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.aumailto:[email protected]://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au
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Page 4 Council Corner July 2016
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
HAY MOBILE
CHILDREN’S SERVICE
Phone: 6993 3059
Fax: 6993 4970
www.hmcs.org.au
Goolgowi 4.8.16
18.8.16
1.9.16
15.9.16
Carrathool
5.8.16
19.8.16
2.9.16
16.9.16
WATER & SEWER REPORT
Sewer Chokes
Council would like to remind residents not to flush anything
that does not dissolve in water down the toilets into the sewer
system. These items include the following:
* Nappies * Plastic bags * Latex gloves
* Paper towels * Cigarette butts * Cotton makeup removing
pads
* Tissues * Clothes dryer sheets * Cotton ear buds
* Sanitary products * Condoms * Any type of plastic
* Disposable wipes – including baby wipes & antibacterial
wipes.
Council has spent a significant amount of time and resources
cleaning out the
blockages in several of the sewer pumps in Hillston.
Pump Station 2, located in Shelley Street. The catchment area
for this pump station includes Byron St between Herrick St &
Lytton St, Burns St
between Herrick St & Lytton St and Moore St between Herrick
St &
Shelley St.
Pump Station 6 located in Haines St. The catchment area for this
pump station includes Molesworth St, Grattan St, McGregor St &
O’Donnell St
between Regent St & McGee.
What if I can taste and smell chlorine in my water?
Drinking water which sometimes may taste or smell of chlorine is
still safe to drink. The smell will evaporate simply by leaving
a jug of uncovered water in the fridge for a short period of
time or just pour water from one jug to another several times. If
you
are still concerned please don’t hesitate to contact Council on
02 6965 1900 or 02 6961 7600.
Pump Station 2
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Page 5 Council Corner July 2016
LIBRARY - WHATS ON!
Tue Wed Thur August 2 3 4 September 6 7 8 October 11 12 13
November 8 9 10 December 13 14 15
CARRATHOOL SHIRE MOBILE LIBRARY
TIMETABLE 2016
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 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
Residents of Carrathool, Goolgowi, Merriwagga and Rankins
Springs
Did you Know?
Your town has a mobile library service that visits once a
month.
The stock is current and ever changing. Customers can also call
the library for any book
requests and the mobile library staff will bring the item on
their next visit.
If you are housebound or working or need something urgently we
can make arrangements
for special deliveries.
Call us on 6967 2503 or email us –
[email protected]
COMING SOON
Book Week 2016 Competition.
Details of the competition
will be sent to local schools.
mailto:[email protected]
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Page 6 Council Corner July 2016
PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE APPLICATION PURPOSE LOCATION
Roundup Ultra Max Ally Boom Spray Roadside Vegetation Roto Rd,
Merungle Rd, Mossgeil Rd,
Lachlan Valley Way, MR410 Kidman Way,
MR84 Burley Griffin Way,
MR321 The Springs Rd, MR371 Lake Rd,
MR368 Rankins Springs Hillston Rd,
Erigolia Rd, Munros Rd, Melbergen Rd,
Murrumbidgee River Rd
Sprayseed Boom Spray Roadside Vegetation MR244 - Tabbita
Lane
Roundup Ultra Max Spot Spray Boxthorn & General
Noxious Weeds
Shire Roads & Reserves
Grazon Extra Spot Spray Prickly Pear Shire Roads &
Reserves
PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE APPLICATION DURING JULY 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.
The application of pesticide/herbicide will be subject to
prevailing weather conditions.
For further information regarding this notice please contact
Council on (02) 6965 1900.
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
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 EVENTS LISTING
DATE EVENT DESCRIPTION
25 – 28
August
Hillston Hook Line & Sinker
Fishing Festival
For all fishing and camping enthusiasts—a 4 day fishing
competition that runs
along the Lachlan River between Ballyrogan Weir and Whealbah
Bridge. There
are over $20,000 worth of prizes. Only $30 to enter.
Contact: Kay 0413 906 922 or Kristy 0428 672 786
8 & 9
September
Free Organic Recycling
Workshops
Hillston - 8 September & Goolgowi - 9 September
See poster on page 4 for more information!
Saturday
10 September
Merriwagga Spring
Luncheon
Come along to the Spring Luncheon at 12 pm at the Merriwagga
Public Hall.
There will be Entertainment and Stalls for all to enjoy. Cost:
$15 per person.
Saturday
10 September
St Josephs Masquerade Ball Contact: Jodi Cheatley 0488 902
396
Saturday
17 September
Rankins Springs Public
School 90th Birthday Fete Contact: Jeanne 02 6966 1338 or email
[email protected]
Save the Date
8 October
Hillston Flower Show
Luncheon
Show enquiries to Marg McGuire 6967 2182 or Alison Jardine 6967
2637.
Luncheon enquiries to Julie 6967 4134 or Christine McMaster 6967
5318
Reminder to all community groups FREE Advertisement of events on
council website, facebook and Council Corner.
Please forward upcoming event information to: e-mail:
[email protected] - Post: PO Box 12 Goolgowi
2652.
mailto:[email protected]