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

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

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Phil Marshall

General Manager

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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

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: council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

Website: http://www.carrathool.nsw.gov.au/council/council-elections

Phone: (02) 6965 1900

Office of Local Government Email: olg@olg.nsw.gov.au

Website: www.olg.nsw.gov.au

Phone: (02) 4428 4100

Local Government NSW Email: lgnsw@lgnsw.org.au

Website: www.lgnsw.org.au

Phone: (02) 9242 4000

New South Wales Electoral Commission Email: enquiries@elections.nsw.gov.au

Website: www.votensw.info

Phone: (02) 9290 5999

Australian Local Government Women’s Association

NSW Branch Website: www.algwa.org.au

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: council@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

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 tenders@carrathool.nsw.gov.au 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.

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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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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 – library@carrathool.nsw.gov.au

COMING SOON

Book Week 2016 Competition.

Details of the competition

will be sent to local schools.

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: 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

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 rsps90years@gmail.com

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