Council Corner - Carrathool Shire...MOBILE LIBRARY VISITSwriter Lisa Shanahan for Book Week. Students from both 10, 11, 12 & 13 SEPTEMBER 2018 Monday 10.00 am - 11.00 am St Joseph’s

Official newsletter of the Carrathool Shire Council - August 2018

Council Corner

OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETING 2018 Council wishes to advise that the October Ordinary Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday 16 October 2018 will be relocated from the Hillston District Office to the Merriwagga Public Hall, commencing as normal at 10.00 am.

WELCOME TO NEW AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN In conjunction with the August Council meeting, a citizenship ceremony was conducted by Mayor Cr Peter Laird, for Mr Jared Barnes.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, a brief morning tea was held to welcome our new Austral ian cit izen and congratulate Jared on his decision to become an Australian Citizen.

MEDIA RELEASE HILLSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Positive discussions are currently being held, with a prospective operator for the Hillston Medical Practice who would also provide VMO support to Hillston Hospital.

In commenting on these discussions Mayor Peter Laird said that he was optimistic that a final decision on providing new medical support to the community should be known shortly. Council will provide a further update once the negotiations have been finalised.

These negotiations have been greatly assisted by

Murrumbidgee Local Health District, Murrumbidgee

Primary Health Network and the Rural Doctors

Network. Council remains committed to achieving

a positive outcome.

L-R: Melissa Marin, Leigh

Jackson, Matthew Carlin

and Jason Nicholson.

Insert: Nathan Cahill

BUILDING AND REGULATORY SERVICES Council is pleased to introduce the members of the Building and Regulatory Services Team. Matthew Carlin ~ Building & Regulatory Services Manager Matthew commenced duties with Council in December 2017, he oversights the Regulatory Services Section in particular food safety, environmental health, local laws, planning enforcement, asset preservation, noxious weeds, domestic animal management and stock control. Leigh Jackson ~ Building & Regulatory Services Officer Leigh provides the Building & Regulatory Services team with effective clerical support in key areas including; development and regulation and has been with Council since 2014. Jason Nicholson ~ Planning & Project Officer Jason comes to us from Bland Shire Council and commenced duties on 30 July 2018. He provides effective planning and project management support in key areas including; planning, development, regulation and strategic projects. Melissa Marin ~ Compliance Officer Melissa is the newest member to the team commencing duties on 27 August 2018, and comes to us from Griffith City Council. Melissa’s duties include; providing effective litter control, companion animal control, parking enforcement, noise control, clean air control and food premises inspections. Nathan Cahill ~ Biosecurity Officer / Relief Ranger Nathan has been with Council since December 2016, his role identifies biosecurity risks within the Carrathool Shire through the development of eradication control programming, and carrying out inspections of any property while providing relief ranger support.

INFRASTRUCTURE NEWS Barrys Scenic Drive Binya Floodway Construction Council will be undertaking construction works on Barrys Scenic Drive, Binya. Work is estimated to commence on 10 September with completion of the works early October subject to weather.

Part of the road will be closed for stockpiling of material from 21 August, with full width of the road closed for 2 weeks during construction. Road users intending to use Barrys Scenic Drive to travel between Binya and Yenda are suggested to detour via Kites Road, Erigolia Road and Burley Griffin Way. Please drive to the conditions and take notice of further announcements regarding closing of the road.

Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause. Should you have any enquiries please contact Samson Weng on (02) 6965 1900 during office hours.

Development Approvals Three development applications were approved by Council at the August meeting involving:

DA2018/021 Extensions to Hillston Motel

DA2018/035 ‘Pine Lodge’ Irrigation Storage

DA2019/003 Construction of 2 Manufactured Dwellings

All approvals were subject to planning conditions.

Advertising Signage at Hillston Aerodrome Council also approved an application for the installation of advertising signage located at the Hillston Aerodrome.

Applicant Project Allocated

Hillston Amateur Swim Club

Swimming Instructor Training

$1,236.00

Hillston Billylids Shade Sail for Back Garden

$1,500.00

Hillston Central School Beauty & The Beast – Whole School Musical

$1,500.00

Hillston Creative Arts Council

Improvements to Floor-ing

$985.00

Hillston Hospital Auxillary Catering Equipment $1,500.00

Hillston Ladies Golf Club Kitchen Upgrade $1,442.74

Hillston Show Society Rubbish Control $750.00

Hillston Showgrounds Committee

Wash Your Hands $1,071.05

Lachlan Lodge Inc. Dining Room Mobile Chairs

$1,500.00

St Josephs School Sound & Light for School Musical

$1,500.00

Goolgowi CWA Warm the Bones & Chill the Blood

$1,500.00

Goolgowi Golf Club Clubhouse Toilets & Field Maintenance

$1,500.00

Goolgowi P & C Canteen Sink / Hand-wash basin & storage

$1,500.00

Goolgowi Recreation Ground Trust

Upgrade of Dressing Sheds & Toilet Floor

$1,500.00

Carrathool Combined Sports & Hall Management Committee

Cooling the Hall $1,500.00

Carrathool Combined Sports & Hall Management Committee

Greening the Oval $1,500.00

Carrathool Public School 21 Century Learning & Administration

$1,500.00

Gunbar Pioneer Memorial Church Committee

Gunbar Cemetery Historical Records

$1,500.00

COMMUNITY GRANTS SCHEME Council were pleased to approve all 18 applications submitted for the 2018/19 Community Grants Scheme. All the grant applications involve projects that will benefit communities across the Shire with a total funding value of $24,984.79.

MEETING MATTERS

Tenders The Desatholon Park Refurbishment Project moved a step closer to construction after Council accepted a Tender from Asset Building Systems at a tendered price of $376,300 (ex GST).

The Refurbishment of the Hillston Swing Bridge was another major project which involved acceptance of a tender by Council at the August meeting. The successful tenderer was Bridge Check Australia involving a tender price of $148,466 (ex GST).

WATER & SEWER NEWS

Sewer Chokes Council would like to remind residents not to flush down the toilets, and into the sewer system, anything that does not dissolve in water.

These items include the following:

Nappies

Plastic bags

Tissues

Paper towels

Latex gloves

Cotton makeup removing pads

Cigarette butts

Condoms

Clothes dryer sheets

Disposable wipes – including baby wipes &

antibacterial wipes

Sanitary products

Any type of plastic

Cotton ear buds

ADVERTISEMENTS

QUOTATIONS PLANT FOR SALE / TRADE-IN

Plant No 2574 – 2008 – CS200 Solar Portable Traffic Signals

PLANT TO SUPPLY A set of Solar Portable Traffic Signals with inverted LED lanterns, electric brakes, winch operating system, top opening lids and LED tail lights

VEHICLES FOR SALE / TRADE-IN Plant No 1546 – 11/2016 – Holden Colorado LS 4x2

Dual Cab 40,000km Plant No 1818 – 12/2017 – Holden Colorado LS 4x4

Crew Cab 40,000km Plant No 1302 – 02/2018 – Toyota RAV4 GX 2WD

40,000km

* 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 5 September 2018.

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 VARIOUS COUNCIL POLICIES FOR REVIEW

Notice is hereby given that the Council intends to adopt 27 reviewed/amended policies and 2 new policies following an exhibition period of 28 days.

A booklet containing all policies is available for public inspection at the Goolgowi Shire Office, Hillston District Office, and the Hillston Library. The policies 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 4.15 pm on Friday 21 September 2018. Prior to formal adoption of the policy, Council will take into consideration any submissions that have been received.

POSITIONS VACANT CASUAL POOL ATTENDANT – ISPA128

HILLSTON & GOOLGOWI SWIMMING POOLS Council is seeking energetic and self-motivated individuals to undertake casual lifeguard duties for the upcoming summer season (2018/19) at the Hillston and Goolgowi Swimming Pools.

The positions key functions will be to supervise users of the pool complex to a high and professional standard to ensure a safe environment for all patrons.

The positions are offered on a casual basis. An hourly rate of $29.73 inclusive of casual loading will be paid, along with any relevant allowances.

Successful applicants will need to consent to a Working with Children Background Check.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Building & Regulatory Services Manager, Matthew Carlin, on 0438 062 589.

Applications close 4pm on Friday, 7 September 2018. To obtain further information please visit www.carrathool .nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant

Applications should be marked with the position number and be addressed to the General Manager.

TENDERS Tender 2019-005 Goolgowi Pool Upgrade Closing: 12pm Monday 3 September 2018

Tender 2018-008 Goolgowi Skate Park Facility Closing: 12pm Friday 14 September 2018

Tender 2019-006 Erigolia Road Widen & Seal Closing: 12pm Monday 17 September 2018

Tender 2019-007 Lachlan Valley Way Initial Seal Closing: 12pm Monday 17 September 2018

Tender 2019-009 Erigolia Road & Roto Road Heavy Patching ~ Closing: 12pm Monday 17 September 2018.

The Tender Document Packages can be obtained by emailing [email protected] between 8.30am to 4.15pm weekdays. Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the tender lodgement requirements and received in full prior to the closing date.

Accessline will put you through to Health Professionals from Griffith who visit Hillston.

SERVICES THAT VISIT HILLSTON MPS Nursing & Midwifery

Midwifery Services- (Wednesdays) 6961 7200 Child & Family Nurse- Central Intake 1800 654 324 Community Health Nurse- Central Intake 1800 654 324

Allied Health Services Dietician (6 Weekly) to make an appointment call 6969 5555 Speech Therapy (Monthly) - Central Intake 1800 654 324 Occupational Therapy - Central Intake 1800 654 324 Physiotherapy - Central Intake 1800 654 324 Foot Steps Podiatry 6962 1388 Physio via Telehealth 2hrs per week

Mental Health Accessline 1800 800 944

Sexual Assault

Child & Adolescent

Drug and Alcohol Worker

Generalist Counsellor - Central Intake 1800 654 324

Pathology Service- Hillston Hospital Thursday Mornings 8.30am - 11.30am

When calling Central Intake please leave a message. For all enquires contact the Hillston Hospital on 6961 7200

Your health record in your hands This year you will get a My Health Record, an online summary of your key health in formation, unless you tell the Australian Digital Health Agency you don’t want one.

Come and learn about the benefits and fea-tures, including security and privacy controls available on the National My Health Record system.

Date: Thursday 20 September 2018 Time: 10am – 2pm Location: The Hillston Street Stall

MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS

10, 11, 12 & 13 SEPTEMBER 2018

Monday 10.00 am - 11.00 am St Joseph’s School 1.45 pm - 2.45 pm Hillston Central School

Tuesday 11.30 am - 12 noon Rankins Springs 1.15 pm - 1.45 pm Goolgowi Park 2.00 pm - 3.00 pm Goolgowi Public School

Wednesday 11.00 am - 12 noon Hillston Billylids & Play ‘N’ Learn 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 10.00 am to 10.30 am Lachlan Lodge Hillston Home Visits

Kinder:

HCS ~ Imaginative “Ruby Lee” Display

Year 1: HCS ~ A Creative “Sweetie May” Pirate Ship

Kinder - Year 2:

GPS ~ Some Wonderful “Big Pet Day” Drawings

RSPS ~ Fantastic Chest Of “Treasures”

SJPS ~ The Most Amazing Range Of Pets

Kinder - Year 4:

CPS ~ A Beautifully Presented Box Of Treasures

Year 2 - 3: HCS ~ Most Colourfully Illustrated “Bear & Chook” Story

Year 3-4: GPS ~ Some Very Creative “Bear And Chook” Stories

HCS ~ Fantastic “Ruby Lee” Comic Strips RSPS ~ The Most Valuable Chest Of “Treasures” SJPS ~ The Best range of Grown Up things to be

Year 5 & 6 were invited to do individual writing entries in

the Margaret Merrylees Memorial Book Week Award

First Place: Cade Anderson from RSPS

Highly Commended: Ben Merrylees from CPS

CLASS AWARDS PRESENTED DURING BOOK WEEK

2018 BOOK WEEK CELEBRATIONS The Carrathool Shire Library hosted noted children’s book writer Lisa Shanahan for Book Week. Students from both Hillston Central and St Josephs came along and listened to her read some of her stories and share her writing skills. Lisa then travelled to Goolgowi Public School.

Lisa’s books include the popular titles “Bear and Chook”; “My Mum Tarzan”; “Big Pet Day Out”.

This year two of Lisa’s books were nominated in the CBCA competition “The Grand Genius Summer of Henry Hoobler” and “Hark It’s me Ruby Lee”, which was awarded Honours in the Early Childhood section. How lucky we were to have someone so well known and talented visit during Book Week!

Students from all schools in the Carrathool Shire were invited to use their imaginations and artistic talents to make some wonderful displays to depict the 2018 Book Week theme “Find My Treasure”. Our library looked great thanks to all your wonderful efforts.

Merriwagga Spring Luncheon 15 September 2018 commencing at 12noon

For more information please call: Dianne Krause 0402 239 082 or 6965 4443

To be included in Council’s community email list or to have your event included in this newsletter please forward your contact details and/or event information to: [email protected]

APPLICATION PURPOSE LOCATION Type

Grazon + Round up Ultra Max

Control Wood Weeds

Burley Griffith Way, Kidman Way

Spot Spray

Round Up Ultra Max + Ally

Boom Roadside Vegetation

Kidman Way

Hillston Central School Beauty and the Beast Thursday 20 September ~ Two shows: 1pm & 7pm

Friday 21 September ~ 7pm For more information contact: 6967 2277

Hillston Monthly Markets Saturday 1 September 2018 - 8 am to 1 pm

First Saturday of every month at the Hillston Community Centre. Morning tea is put on by the CWA. There are also scented candles, plants, produce and handmade goods available to purchase.

Any questions call 0490 020 665

PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE APPLICATION 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

during SEPTEMBER 2018 as declared below.

Hillston Golf Club Annual Tournament Sunday 2 September 2018

Commencing at 9.30am for a 10am start. More info: http://www.facebook.com/hillston golfclub

Rankins Springs Trivia Night September 15 2018

Contact Monica on 6966 1374

Hillston Uniting Church Flower Show Luncheon Hillston Community Hall, 12 noon – 1.30 pm

Saturday 20 October 2018 Contact Julie Potter 0427 674 135 Hillston Golf Club ~ Car Boot Sale

Saturday 8 September 2018. Commencing at 8.00 am. For more information, call Alison on 0427 411 305 Save the Date

The Annual St Joseph’s Parent’s & Friends Association Christmas Tree will be held on 15 December 2018.

Back Block Bards Book Launch and Art Exhibition Saturday 13 October 2018 commencing at 4.30pm Official opening at 6pm. Contact: Allan 0437 503 753 or Mary 0427 368 266 Website: www.backblockbards.org.au

Hillston CWA 95th Birthday Come along and help the Hillston CWA Branch celebrate its 95th Birthday on the 8 September 2018 at 12.30 pm Location: Hillston Ex-Servicemen's Club RSVP: Secretary Lyn Manton by 1 September 2018 Phone 0402 169 730

Hillston Annual Show 22 Sept 2018

Wild Wacky Wonderful Women Workshop

Wild Wacky Wonderful Women Workshop will be held on 7 September 2018 for rural and remote women who have students boarding at schools in the Leeton region underwritten by YAHS P&C as a community service.

Connecting with Council

COUNCIL MEETING

Next Meeting: 18 September 2018

Venue: Goolgowi Council Chambers

Agenda Closure: 7 September 2018

Agenda Available: 14 September 2018

Goolgowi Council Chambers 9-11 Cobram Street, Goolgowi

Hillston District Office 139-145 High Street, Hillston

W.G. Parker Memorial Library 175 High Street, Hillston

Mail: PO Box 12 GOOLGOWI NSW 2652

Phone: 02 6965 1900

Fax: 02 6965 1379

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au

After Hours Emergency 0407 244 429 Water & Sewer Goolgowi - 0429 690 010 Hillston - 0429 672 119 Rankins Springs - 0428 661 305