Council News from October 2021 Meeting
Published on 19 October 2021
The meeting was recorded and available for viewing on Council’s website https://bit.ly/35uKFxX.
Business dealt with at the meeting included:
Blackadder and Associates will be appointed to undertake the recruitment for the position of General Manager.
Council resolved to undertake works for fire breaks at the Government Dam in Henty and at the Culcairn Common. A further report will be submitted to the November Council meeting to define the quantum of works required this year with the view of developing a more strategic approach to fire hazard risks in the communities.
The presentation of the 2020/2021 Financial Statements was deferred to the November meeting as the Auditor was unable to attend.
Council resolved that in the event of one or more Wards being uncontested at the 2021 Local Government Elections that the Constitutional Referendum on whether Council should continue to be divided into Wards will be withdrawn.
Council have committed to the Henty Sportsground Function Room extensions and refurbishment and earmarked $300,000 from Round 3 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Fund to the project.
Council endorsed the Burrumbuttock Recreation Reserve Proposed Multi-Purpose Community Centre project and nominally allocated $300,000 from Round 3 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program to the project.
Council accepted the quotation of $96,700 (exc. GST) from SJE Consulting to undertake an overall development plan, detailed design of lots and constructions supervision of 20 lots for Stage 3 of the Jindera Industrial Estate.
Council resolved to renew the Licence Agreement for the co-location of State Emergency Services and Fire Rescue NSW communications infrastructure on the Rural Fire Services Goombargana Hill Communication Tower site.
Council has appointed Hutchinson Civil P/L for the Culcairn Holbrook Road upgrade (near Thugga Road) at a cost of $1,654,027.00 excl. GST.
Construction of a footpath on Fraser Street Culcairn will be undertaken with landowners notified of the intention to proceed and costs involved.
Council received and noted the 2020/2021 Annual Report, 2017/2021 End of Term Report and the 2020/2021 Drinking Water Management System Annual Report.
Council discussed Councillor Attraction and advertising of the changes to wards since the last election. Council discussed various ways to encourage interested community members to nominate for the coming election. Nominations to stand as a Councillor open on 25 October and close on 3 November. For further information contact the General Manager on 02 6036 0100.
Council are currently reviewing the Community Strategic Plan. There are a number of opportunities for the community to contribute to the development of the plan. Click here to go to the survey on our website. The website also advises other means to engage with us.
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Cr Heather Wilton | Mayor