Official newsletter of the Carrathool Shire Council - November 2018

Council Corner

ISSN: 2209-8607

CHRISTMAS WISHES On behalf of the councillors and staff of the Carrathool Shire Council, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all residents and visitors to the shire a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

Council looks forward to working with its communities in 2019 for the benefit of all.

Please enjoy the festive season and take care, particularly if you are travelling on the roads. Mayor Peter Laird

CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY

SCHOLARSHIPS Two scholarships of $3,000 each will be offered to students enrolled in any year of an undergraduate degree at any campus of Charles Sturt University in 2019.

Applications are now open for both continuing and commencing students, closing on 3 February 2019.

Interested students are urged to contact Student Central on

1800 334 733 or www.csu.edu.au/contacts/

enquiry.

CHRISTMAS CLOSURE Notice is hereby given that Council Offices in Hillston & Goolgowi and the WG Parker Memorial Library will be closed for the:

Christmas & New Year period

From 3.00 pm Monday 24 December 2018

Reopening 8.30 am Wednesday 2 January 2019

Public Holiday Tip and Garbage Collection:

Goolgowi Tip: Closed 25 December 2018 & 1 January 2019

Carrathool Tip: Closed 26 January 2019

Hillston Tip: Closed 25-26 December 2018 & 1 January 2019

Hillston household garbage collection: Monday 24 December instead of Tuesday 25 December 2018.

ANNUAL STAFF MEETING ~ THURSDAY 20 DECEMBER 2018 All Council sites will be closed for the Annual Staff Meeting: Goolgowi from 2pm / Hillston from 3pm

RANKINS SPRINGS COMMEMORATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARMISTICE

On Sunday 11th November 2018, around 100 people including members of the Australian Defence Force Academy Cadet Program, gathered in the Rankins Springs War Memorial Hall to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I.

Following the formalities of the Remembrance Day Commemoration, Jenny Caughey and Ellen Walker jointly unveiled a bronze rising sun emblem, which commemorates both world wars and the Centenary of Anzac.

The emblem is now proudly installed on the facade of the hall.

The emblem was the result of the “Centenary of Armistice Grant” and the “Saluting Their Service Community Commemorative Grant” as applied for by the Hall Committee.

Image: Jenny Caughey passed Hall President and Ellen Walker current Hall President.

MEETING MATTERS

Date Meeting Venue Time

19/02/19 Ordinary Council Meeting Hillston 10am

19/03/19 Ordinary Council Meeting Goolgowi 10am

16/04/19 Ordinary Council Meeting Hillston 10am

07/05/19 Extra Ordinary Council Meeting

(draft Operational Plan) Goolgowi 10am

21/05/19 Ordinary Council Meeting Goolgowi 10am

25/06/19* Ordinary Council Meeting Hillston 10am

16/07/19 Ordinary Council Meeting Goolgowi 10am

20/08/19 Ordinary Council Meeting Carrathool 10am

17/09/19 Ordinary Council Meeting Goolgowi 10am

15/10/19 Ordinary Council Meeting Hillston 10am

19/11/19 Ordinary Council Meeting Goolgowi 10am

17/12/19 Ordinary Council Meeting Hillston 10am

Audit Report The Auditor General’s Office presented the Audit report on Council financial statements this month. A full copy of the Financial Statements can be found on the Council’s Website.

Policies Council resolved to place the amended Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Charter on Public Exhibition for 28 days closing on Friday 4 January 2019. Public comments are welcome.

Council adopted the Councillors Expenses and Facilities policy after the normal period of public exhibition with no submissions received.

Tom Curtain’s Katherine Outback Experience (KOE) “Speak Up” Tour At the November meeting Council resolved to sponsor Tom Curtain’s KOE “Speak Up” Tour for the community. Tom is an ambassador for Dolly’s Dream and an advocate for Mental Health in the bush, he is taking his Katherine Outback Experience show on the road and visiting regional towns and schools to help create a sense of community, an opportunity to get together and spread the awareness of mental health and anti-bullying. The Speak Up Tour will be coming to Goolgowi in February 2019.

Drought Communities Programme Council discussed possible projects for the Drought Communities Program and over the coming weeks Councillors and staff will be liaising with Community Groups to identify additional projects.

Naming of the new Carrathool Bridge Council resolved to name the new Carrathool Bridge the “Merrylees Bridge” in recognition of Cr Margaret Merrylees’ service to the Shire.

Meeting Dates 2019 The meeting dates for 2019 were approved as below:

ADVERTISEMENTS

POSITION VACANT PLANT OPERATOR LABOURER – ISPOL136

Council is seeking a suitably qualified and motivated individual for a Plant Operator Labourer position. This position is based at Goolgowi.

The Plant Operator Labourer key functions will be to undertake a range of duties associated with the maintenance of Council’s roads and bridges and operate a range of rollers to prepare the surface of the road.

The position will be offered on a fulltime basis. Hours of work are 38 hrs pw with a rostered day off each fortnight. Salary will be in the range of $903.74 to $985.08 pw plus allowances, dependent upon skills, qualifications and experience.

To obtain further information please visit www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/council/positions-vacant

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Acting Overseer - Southern, Terry Clark on 0429 900 690.

Applications should be marked with the position number and be addressed to the General Manager. Applications close 4pm on Friday, 7 December 2018.

DESATHALON PARK & SWING BRIDGE Desathalon Park and the Swinging Bridge are still closed due to refurbishment works being carried out.

HILLSTON HEAVY VEHICLE BYPASS

Smiths Road (Booligal bypass) is now open.

The new pave and seal project was completed under Council’s capital works program with funding also from roads to recovery.

The speed of the road is 80Kph with advisory speeds on the bends.

HEAVY PATCHING KIDMAN WAY Heavy Patching will be conducted along the Kidman Way during December.

Traffic Control measures will be in place which includes traffic lights and reduced speed limits - please obey all signs and instructions around the road works.

Council apologises for any inconvenience.

VEHICLES FOR SALE / TRADE-IN Plant No 1820 - Toyota Prado GXL Wagon Plant No 1822 – Toyota Kluger 2WD GX Wagon Plant No 1303– Holden ZB Commodore RS-V Hatch

PLANT FOR SALE Plant No 5100 – 2014 – Toro Z Master Ride-On Mower

*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 tenders@carrathool.nsw.gov.au by 12 noon Wednesday 9 January 2019.

Faxed quotations will not be considered.

The highest / lowest or any quotation will not

necessarily be accepted.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST LAWN MOWING SERVICE

Carrathool Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced and equipped persons/contractors to provide lawn mowing and rubbish removal for eligible residents living within Carrathool Shire.

The period involved is one year with an option for an extension.

A specification for the Lawn Mowing Service may be obtained from the Goolgowi Shire Office, 9-11 Cobram St Goolgowi, and Hillston District Office, 139 - 145 High St Hillston or from the Council’s website, www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au. Enquiries can be directed to Louise Fisk on 02 6965 1900.

Written expressions are to be placed in a sealed envelope and marked ‘Lawn Mowing Service, Confidential’ and addressed to the undersigned or emailed to tenders@carrathool.nsw.gov.au will be received up until close of business, 4.15pm Wednesday 12 December 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.

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES NEWS

WATER PIPELINE FLUSHING What is water flushing? Flushing is a routine process to maintain water quality by moving high velocities of water through pipes. Council has a responsibility to ensure that pipelines are regularly cleaned, increasing pipe lifespan, and to provide the highest quality water to our customers and consistently meets Australia Drinking Water Guidelines.

Council operations are monitored by DPI water and Public Health Unit and any breaches in water quality have to be reported as a part of compliance measure.

Generally, Council has a process and set procedure to flush pipelines twice a year around March and September.

Council also flushed pipelines during some emergency situations where w a t e r q u a l i t y potentially could be compromised due to various reasons.

Council is aware of the current drought situation and are trying to minimised water wastage or overuse to maintain water quality up to the standards. Council encourages everyone to use water wisely during these dry times by using water saving devices, limiting shower time, bathtubs and backyard swimming pools, etc.

WATER AND SEWER NEWS

REGULATORY SERVICES REPORT

Council’s Compliance Officer is currently updating the NSW Companion Animals Register. By law all cats and dogs are required to be Microchipped by the time they are 12 weeks old and registered by 6 months old in the NSW Companion Animals Register.

Things you need to know about owning a pet

Microchipping and Registration is a TWO part process.

1. Microchipping must be done at 12 weeks of age, or prior if sold,

2. Registration must be done by 6 months of age. Notification must be given within 14 days after any change occurs eg. Address or Owner.

If you are identified as an owner of an unregistered animal, you may receive a fine.

Should your animal go missing the owner must notify Council within 96 hrs (4 days)

If your animal passes away, you need to inform Council within 28 days of death. You will need to fill out a Statutory Declaration which allows us to update the NSW Pet Registry.

If you have a working dog, registration is $0, however you must make an appointment with the Compliance Officer to sight the dog, droving, tending or working to protect stock.

Please note: A farm dog and a working dog are not the same thing. The Companion Animals Act 1998 defines a working dog as a dog used primarily for the purpose of droving, tending, working or protecting stock, and includes a dog being trained as a working dog.

LIFETIME REGISTRATION FEES 2018

Non desexed animal: $207

Desexed animal: $57

Pensioner with desexed animal: $24

Registered breeder: $57

Desexed animal sold by eligible pound or shelter:

$28.50

Working Dog: $0

Assistance animal: $0

Dog in the service of the State

(Eg, Police Dog): $0

WATER METERS Residents are asked to become familiar with your water meter and if you find a leak (wet patch) around the meter the photo below shows what is considered Council’s side and the land owners side of a water meter.

If the leak is on the land owners side, it is the land owner responsibility to engage a qualified person to repair the leak. If the leak is on the Council side of the meter please contact 6965 1900 and report the leak.

MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS

3, 4, 5 & 6 DECEMBER 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

TEDDY BEARS SLEEPOVER Bring along your Teddy Bear to the Library for the first Holiday Story Hour Session on Tuesday 8th January. Your teddy gets to stay at the Library during the school holidays. You can follow teddy’s activities during the whole time. What mischief will your teddy get up to?? Story Hour sessions will be held each Tuesday at 11am during the school holidays.

MOBILE LIBRARY The Mobile Library will be visiting Rankins Springs, Goolgowi, Carrathool and Merriwagga on Tuesday 11th December. School visits will be for collection only. If any members of the public wish to borrow items on this day, please let the Library know as times will vary. (Ph 69672503 or email library@carrathool.nsw.gov.au)

BOOK CRAFT XMAS DECORATIONS Come along and learn how to make your own Christmas decorations using Book craft.

This is a fun craft that is really easy and simple to do. Come along and join in the fun. So please call the Library to book yourself in. Call 69672503

Thursday 29 November at 10.30.Bookings are essential :

Craft skills or experience are not essential because they are so easy to make!

Connecting with Council COUNCIL MEETING

Next Meeting: 18 December 2018

Venue: Hillston District Officer

Agenda Closure: 7 December 2018

Agenda Available: 14 December 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: council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

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

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: community@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

Type Application Purpose Location

Amitrole T & Round Up Ultra Max

Boom Spray Roadside Weeds Kidman Way

Glyphosate 450 & Anon

Boomless Nozzle

Spiny Burr Grass & Bathurst Burr

Bluck Stump Road, Melbergen Road, Motts Road, Arcadia Lane

GUNBAR CHRISTMAS TREE

17 December 2018

Gunbar Community Hall 6pm start, Santa arrives at 7.30pm

$15 Per Child

To add your child to Santa’s list please call by 3 December 2018:

Ella on 0488 170 524 or Maryanne on 0417 651 318

HILLSTON COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS

Sunday 9 December

Hillston Lion's Park 6pm Sausage sizzle then 7pm Carols

Bring a chair or a picnic rug, mozzie repellent and water.

FIRST AID COURSE

20 December 2018 9:30am - 4:00pm approx.

$155 full course or $125 Refresher or $45 for CPR only

Places are filling fast. For more information please contact: Robin Bartholomew on 6967 2999 or 0466 972 999

Rugby Charity Event 16 February 2019

GOOLGOWI CHRISTMAS TREE

8 December 2018

Goolgowi Recreational Oval 6pm start, Santa arrives at 7.30pm

$20 Per Child

Please leave your childs full name and date of birth in an envelope at the Goolgowi General Store or call:

Janaya on 0401 567 703 or

Billy-Jo on 0402 312 519

ST JOSEPH’S CHRISTMAS TREE

15 December 2018

Commencing at 4.30

For Santa Photo Booking visit Illusions or call 0427 069 473

Tickets can be purchased from St Josephs' Parish School, Hillston

Newsagency or Illusions

SAVE THE

DATE Hillston Outback Triathlon 3 March 2019

HAY MOBILE CHILDREN’S SERVICE

Phone: 6993 3059 Fax: 6993 4970 Website: www.hmcs.org.au

Goolgowi Care 3, 10, 17 December

Carrathool Care 7 December

Now taking enrolments for 2019.

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 December 2018 & January 2019 as declared below.

AUSTRALIA DAY IN THE SHIRE!

26 JANUARY 2019

Official Ceremony hosted by the

Goolgowi Community.

See page 2 for more information.

Rankins Springs Breakfast in the Park

For more information contact: Gaylene 0422 154 574 or Linda 0439 846 160