All notices are authorised by JK Bell, General Manager.Please send all correspondence to the General Manager, PO Box 42, Gunning NSW 2581

The next Council Meeting will be held at the Council Chambers Crookwell on Thursday, 15 March 2018 from 6.00pmwww.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au or find us on Facebook

Crookwell offices, 44 Spring St, Crookwell,PO Box 42 Gunning NSW 2581Ph: (02) 4830 1000 Fax: (02) 4832 2066Email: council@upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au

Gunning offices, 123 Yass St, Gunning,PO Box 42 Gunning NSW 2581Ph: (02) 4845 4100 Fax: (02) 4845 1426 Email: council@upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au

Taralga Community Service Centre, 29 OrchardSt, Taralga NSW 2580Ph: (02) 4840 2099 Fax: (02) 4840 2296 Email: taralgacsc@upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au

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Emergency after hours contact numbers:Crookwell / Bigga / Binda / Tuena / Grabben Gullen / Laggan / Taralga and Big Hill areas: roads, bridges and rubbish tips, water and sewer: 0429 786 659.Gunning / Dalton / Breadalbane / Collector / Jerrawa areas: roads, bridges and rubbish tips, water and sewer: 0427 454 206.

Thursday, 8 March 2018

Taralga Wind Farm Grants

Upper Lachlan Shire Council advises that the Taralga WindFarm Community Fund Funding Round (in the amount of$127,550) is currently open for applications and will close at4.00pm on Friday, 30 March 2018.The Taralga Wind Farm Community Fund aims to supportinitiatives that strengthen the local community through projects that contribute to neighbouring communities within20kms of the wind farm.The guidelines and application form are available onCouncil’s website: www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au.Applications may be submitted by post to: PO Box 42,Gunning NSW 2581 or emailed to:council@upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au.For more information, please contact Council on 4830 1000.

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Update: Rollout of Garden WasteCollection Service

Crookwell Library Friends AGMThe Annual General Meeting of the Crookwell LibraryFriends will be held at Crookwell Library from 9.30am-10.30am on Friday, 9 March 2018.Following the AGM there will be a morning tea at 10.30amto thank the regular library volunteers. Please bring a plateof food to share.Please note, the $5.00 membership fee will be due at theAGM.For further information, please contact Council’s Manager,Library Services, Michaela Olde on 4832 1048.

Upper Lachlan Shire Council will seek grant funding fromthe NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to cover the costs associated with establishing a garden waste collection service for the Shire.It is estimated the new service will cost Council approximately $70,000 per annum with an additional$115,000 required for the purchase of bins to commence theservice.Council had previously resolved to establish the new servicefor all existing domestic waste management customers,including the purchase of a 240 litre green waste bin at noadditional cost to ratepayers. The cost was instead to beincorporated into the existing Domestic Waste Managementannual charge.Councillors resolved at the 15 February 2018 CouncilMeeting to reaffirm Council’s commitment to provide a garden waste service, at no additional cost to ratepayers,but first make an application to the NSW EPA for grant funding to undertake bin audits, bin purchasing and anassociated education campaign.Council’s application for grant funding will defer the introduction of the garden waste service until at least April2019.While the garden waste service will no longer commence asplanned in 2018, if successful, the grant funding will saveCouncil in excess of $115,000, freeing up those funds forother waste-related projects.If the grant application is unsuccessful, Council will still proceed with the garden waste collection service for allexisting domestic waste management customers as previously planned – that is, at no extra cost to ratepayers.Council will write to all existing domestic waste managementcustomers shortly advising them of Council’s decision.Enquiries: Council’s Operations Division on 4830 1000.

Upper Lachlan Shire Council offers an opportunity for ahighly motivated and suitably qualified person, seeking achallenging and rewarding career to join our finance teamas Management Accountant.This position is based in Crookwell and offers an attractivesalary from $1,453.09 per week up to $1,644.04. The position is Grade 15 in accordance with Council’s SalarySystem and the Local Government (State) Award 2017.The Management Accountant is responsible for the preparation of Council’s annual budget including fees andcharges, monthly financial management reports, andassist in the preparation of Council’s financial statements,operational plan, delivery program and long term financialplan.An information package including details on how to applyfor this position is available on Council’s website:www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au. Applications must addressall the Selection Criteria within the information package andbe accompanied by a resume and copies of qualifications.Applications are to be marked “Private and Confidential”and sent via post to: General Manager, PO Box 42,Gunning NSW 2581 or email:council@upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au, by 4.00pm on Monday,19 March 2018.Enquiries: Council’s Human Resource Coordinator, KevinKara on 4830 1000.

Gullen Range Wind FarmGrants

The Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund Funding Round (in the amount of $71,038.00) is currently open and will close at 4.00pm on Friday, 13 April 2018.The Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund aims to support initiatives that

strengthen the local community through projects thatcontribute to neighbouring communities within 10kmsof the wind farm.The guidelines and application form are available onCouncil’s website: www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au.Applications may be submitted by post to: PO Box42, Gunning NSW 2581 or emailed to: council@upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au.For more information, please call Council on 4830 1000.

Position Vacant:Management Accountant

Draft Kerb and Gutter ConstructionContribution Policy

Upper Lachlan Shire Council is seeking feedback on itsDraft Kerb and Gutter Construction – Contribution byProperty Owners Policy.Council currently charges for these works and this DraftPolicy seeks to formalise Council’s current practice.The Draft Policy would only apply to infill developmentsand is in-line with other regional and rural Councils acrossNSW.Copies of the Draft Kerb and Gutter Construction –Contribution by Property Owners Policy are available onCouncil’s website: www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au, as wellas at Council’s Offices in Crookwell, Gunning and Taralgaand at both Crookwell and Gunning libraries.Submissions close at 4.00pm on Tuesday, 3 April 2018.All submissions should be made in writing via post to: JKBell, General Manager, PO Box 42, Gunning NSW 2581 oremail: council@upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au.Enquiries: Council’s Director of Works and OperationsMursaleen Shah on 4830 1000.

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