Council CORNER

WHAT'S INSIDE COUNCIL CORNER?

THE HOUSEHOLDER

CARRATHOOL SHIRE NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 2016

Charles Sturt Scholarships 2016 Page 1

Positions Vacant and Tenders Page 3

Shire Events Listing Page 6

Library News Page 5

Meeting Matters Page 2

Flood Information Sheets Page 7-8

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

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September 2016

ORGANIC WORKSHOP HELD IN GOOLGOWI & HILLSTON

Council in conjunction with Riverina and Murray Regional Organisation of Councils

(RAMROC) held Organic workshops on 8 September in Hillston and 9 September in

Goolgowi. Regional horticulturist Ricky Smith conducted the workshops to encourage

householders to recycle kitchen and garden waste at home.

CHARLES STURT SCHOLARSHIPS 2016

The presentation ceremony for the Council’s scholarships for Carrathool Shire Students studying at a Charles Sturt

University campus was held on 19 May 2016. The late Cr Merrylees proudly presented Courtney Cheers and Charlie

Milthorpe with their scholarships at the Wagga Ceremony and Sabrina Finch received her Scholarship at the Albury

Ceremony from Associate Professor Andrew Crowther.

HILLSTON & GOOLGOWI

SWIMMING POOL’S WILL OPEN ON

5 NOVEMBER 2016 SEASON TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

SEASON’S TICKETS:

Hillston Family: $130.00 Single: $65.00

Goolgowi Family: $115.00 Single: $65.00 Family includes children up to 18 years still attending full time education

FLOOD UPDATE

Attached are two information sheets

updating all community members on the

current flows within the Lachlan River

Catchment and Mirrool Creek.

Page 2 Council Corner September 2016

Ordinary Meeting Date Venue Business Paper Closure Business Paper Issued

18 October 2016 Hillston 7 October 2016 12 October 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.

MAGPIES SWOOPING Magpies are characteristic of the Australian urban environment and their social behaviour and distinctive

song provide enjoyment for many people.

Magpies pairs breed in Spring (August – October) and with this comes the magpies natural behaviour to

defend the territory around their nesting site. This may result in magpies swooping either people or pets

who they perceive as a threat to their nest around this 8 week period.

Reduce your chances of being swooped!

Do not deliberately provoke or harass the bird as this may make them more aggressive

Take care as injuries can occur as a result of the birds striking

Walk out of the birds territory immediately

Avoid the swooping area by taking an alternative route

Wear a large, wide brim hat and sunglasses or carry an open umbrella

Keep an eye on the bird as this may discourage attack

Make a temporary sign to warn others

MEETING MATTERS

Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor 2016-18 Term

Elections for the positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor were conducted at the start of the Council meeting. Cr Peter

Laird was declared elected unopposed to serve his thirteenth consecutive term as Mayor. Cr Darryl Jardine was

elected unopposed to serve his seventh term as Deputy Mayor.

Determination of Number of Councillors for 2020 Term of Office

Council previously approve for the decrease in Councillor numbers from 10 to 8 and was to hold a constitutional

referendum on the 10 September 2016 to coincide with Local Government Elections. As there was no need to hold

an election Council determined at its August meeting not to hold the referendum and deal with the reduction of

Councillor numbers under section 224A of the Act.

Council resolved to make application to the Minister in accordance with section 224A of the Local Government Act

1993 to decrease councillor numbers from 10 to 8 effective from September 2020.

Development Application 2017-003

Council considered and subsequently granted conditional consent for the extension to the existing Motel (tourist &

Visitor Accommodation) facility at Lots 1 & 2 DP1030328, Lot 17 DP650444 and Lots 7, 9 & 11 Section 16 DP257,

1-7 O’Donnell Street, Hillston. The current motel has 14 single story rooms with a total occupancy of 35 people at

any one time. This extension will increase the total rooms to 38 with a potential of 83 people accommodated onsite

at any one time.

Request for Funding from Lachlan Lodge Inc

A request has been received by the Lachlan Lodge Inc for financial support to assist with materials and labour for

fencing at the Lodge. Council resolved to provide an interest free loan to Lachlan Lodge Inc of $18,000 repayable

over 2 years.

Adoption of Policies

Council resolved to adopt the following two policies:

Donations/ Assistance and Sponsorship Policy

Contaminated Land Management Policy

Both policies received no submissions at the conclusion of the Public Exhibition period and were adopted with no

amendments.

Review Payment Expenses and Provision of Facilities – Public Exhibition

Council moved that the Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities policy be placed on public exhibition for at

least 28 days to allow for submissions on the proposed policy.

MAGPIES AND THE LAW

Magpies are protected

throughout NSW and it is

against the law to kill the

birds, collect their eggs, or

harm their young.

If you feel a magpie is a

serious menace, it should be

reported to the local council or

nearest National Parks and

Wildlife Service office

Page 3 Council Corner September 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: council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

Website: carrathoolshirecouncil.nsw.gov.au

CARRATHOOL SHIRE COUNCIL “Promoting our future through diversity”

POSITIONS VACANT Please contact Jacqui Smith on 6965 1900 for further details.

FOR SALE BY QUOTATION

Council currently have the following surplus items for

sale by quotation.

Plant 5094 John Deere D140 Ride on Mower with a 48”

deck

Plant 7089 Ruggerini 8kva diesel generator

Plant 7032 Ruggerini 8kva diesel generator

Plant 4517 Pacific S/P 2 Tonne Roller

Plant 7105 Mig Welder Cig Transmig 400 3 phase power

As new 1/2 cubic meter front end loader bucket

Inspections can be arranged by contacting Bert Breuling

0429 651 348

Quotations close at 12 noon Friday 14 October 2016 Faxed quotations will not be considered.

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

TENDER 2017-003 WATER MAINS REPLACEMENT

HILLSTON Carrathool Shire Council is calling tenders to construct

and commission the Reticulation Mains at Hillston.

The project consists of construction of 560 meters of

water reticulation mains including supply of material,

handling, under-boring, excavating, lowering, laying and

jointing with all tools, plants, equipment, labour &

services necessary including testing and commissioning.

TENDER 2017-004 WATER MAINS REPLACEMENT

YOOLAROI/MELBERGEN Carrathool Shire Council is calling tenders for the con-

struction and commissioning of Water Mains on the

Yoolaroi and Melbergen water schemes.

The project consists of replacement of 3,200 meter of

water mains including supply of material, handling,

excavating, lowering, laying and jointing with all tools,

plants, equipment, labour & services necessary including

testing and commissioning.

The Tender Document Packages can be obtained by

emailing council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au between

8.30 am to 4.15 pm weekdays.

Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the tender

lodgement requirements contained in the tender package

and be received by Council in full prior to 2.00 pm

Friday 7 October 2016.

For further information, please contact Council’s

Manager Water & Sewer, Sam Chaudhari, on

(02) 6965 1900 email council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au.

The Position: Key functions will be to achieve a high level

of competence in both practical and theoretical aspects of

the mechanics trade and to effectively and efficiently

undertake day to day repairs, service and maintenance of

Council plant and equipment.

Salary & Conditions: Will be in accordance with the Local

Government (State) Award. Salary will be in the range of

$559.50 to $654.00 pw plus allowances, dependent upon

age 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. Please go towww.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 ISAM063.

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

28 October 2016

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

APPRENTICE MECHANIC - ISAM063

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

CONTRACTORS REGISTER Carrathool Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest

from suitably experienced and equipped Contractors to

register with Carrathool Shire.

A Subcontractors Pack may be obtained from Carrathool

Shire Council’s Administration Office, 9-11 Cobram St

Goolgowi, Hillston District Office, 139-145 High St

Hillston or from the Councils website,

www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au. Enquiries can be directed to

Bert Breuling on 02 6965 1900.

Expressions are to be forwarded to Council in a sealed

envelope and addressed to the undersigned or emailed to

council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au, and will be received up

until close of business Wednesday 12 October 2016.

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Page 5 Council Corner September 2016

LIBRARY - WHATS ON!

Tue Wed Thur 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

Bolinda Digital’s exciting mobile apps are available for you to use.

Apple users simply visit the iTunes App store and search for ‘BorrowBox’.

For Android users you simply need to visit the Google Play store and search for ‘BorrowBox’ (one word).

Once you have installed the app on your device you will need to search for the name of our library service

–Western Riverina Libraries – in the ‘Library’ field provided. Then login with your library barcode num-

ber and date of birth.

To listen to a great range of Audio Books simply go to the Western Riverina Libraries website and click on

Click & Listen Bolinda Digital.

To login into Bolinda use your library membership barcode as your username and date of birth as your pass-

word. All the instructions are on the site and are very easy to follow. There are so many great titles to choose

In an EMERGENCY Ambulance, Fire, Police Dial 000 The Poisons Information Centre Dial 13 1126

Page 6 Council Corner September 2016

PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE APPLICATION PURPOSE LOCATION

Roundup Ultra Max Ally Spot Spray Control African

Boxthorn

Shire Roads & Reserves

Grazon Extra & Gen Wet Spot Spray Control of Prickly Pear

& Woody Weeds

Shire Roads & Reserves

Roundup Ultra Max Ally Boom Spray Roadside Vegetation Mosgiel Road

Merungle Road

Whealbar/Trida Road

Carrathool Road

Lachlan Valley Way

PESTICIDE/HERBICIDE APPLICATION DURING OCTOBER 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: council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au 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

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

7-9 October Birds of the Bush Festival 10 Anniversary of the Birds of the Bush Festival.

See Poster Page 4 for all festival information

27 & 28

October

Superkids Musical St Josephs presents Superkids A Bushfire Press Musical.

See Poster Page 4

Reminder to all community groups FREE Advertisement of events on council website, facebook and Council Corner.

Please forward upcoming event information to:

e-mail: community@carrathool.nsw.gov.au - Post: PO Box 12 Goolgowi 2652.