PAYMENT OF RATES – REMINDER

Ratepayers are reminded that the fourth rate instalment is due for payment on or before 31 May 2008. Failure to finalise the payment by the due date will result in interest charges. Ratepayers who have been granted a “Pensioners Rebate” have until 31 May, 2008 to finalise their account in full, however arrears on a Pensioners account must be finalised immediately and is the subject of daily interest charges.

Should you be experiencing difficulties in paying your rates, please contact Council to make a suitable arrangement for settlement of the account.

NIGHT ASPHALT WORKS - South West Rocks

Kempsey Shire Council wishes to advise that they will be undertaking asphalt works in the South West Rocks area from Monday, 12 May 2008, to Friday, 16 May 2008 (weather permitting).

The affected roads are:-

• Livingston Street (between Gregory Street and Memorial Avenue);
• Gregory Street (between Livingston and Paragon Avenue)

All work will be carried out at night between the hours 6:00 pm and 6:00 am.

Roads will be closed for periods with traffic control and detours in place to direct traffic through the worksite.

Council apologises for any inconvenience. For further information contact the Works Office on 65663200.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
“LICENCE TO OPERATE SMALL LEARN TO SURF SCHOOL”

Kempsey Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons
to operate a Small Learn to Surf School under licence from Council.

Three single Licences will be issued:-

1. Crescent Head - Main Beach (Killick Beach)
2. South West Rocks - Main Beach / Back Beach
3. Grassy Head - Main Beach.

NB. No multiple Licences will be issued.

The Expressions of interest document can be obtained by either contacting Council’s Customer First Centre on 6566 3200 or down loading the document from Council’s web site www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au.

Expressions of interest addressing the criteria set out in the EOI, need to be submitted and received at Council no later than 2.00 pm Friday, 30 May 2008, and addressed to “EOI LICENCE TO OPERATE SMALL LEARN TO SURF SCHOOL”

The General Manager
Kempsey Shire Council
Po Box 3078
West Kempsey NSW 2440

or

Emailed to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au.

NB.EOI received after the closing time will not be considered.

For further information regarding this matter please contact Councils’ Administration Clerk Mr Ken Woods on 6566 3202 or e mail ken.woods@kempsey.nsw.gov.au.

GLASS, CERAMICS AND SOLAR LIGHTS AT CEMETERIES

In June and July Council will undertake the major task of removing all breakable items and solar lights from the Shire cemeteries. The reason for the removal of these items is that, if broken, they present a real risk of injury to cemetery visitors and to the people who maintain the cemetery. On a windy day items made of breakable materials such as glass and ceramic are blown over and are easily broken.

If you have glass or ceramic items of sentimental value or solar lights currently at any of the Shire cemeteries please take the opportunity to remove them before Council staff begin this undertaking. Council is very mindful of how sensitive this is for members of our community but we ask for your understanding and cooperation on this matter.

Please note, you may still leave containers or mementoes made of unbreakable materials such as metal or plastic at the Shire cemeteries.

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS - ISSUED BY COUNCIL

Consent has been granted for the following applications.

A record of consents may be inspected, without charge, at the Customer First Centre of the Kempsey Shire Council, Civic Centre, Tozer Street, West Kempsey, between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm from Monday to Friday (public holidays excepted).

NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS

The following applications have been received and are notified in accordance with Council’s Policy.
NOTE: Not all applications received require public notification.

The applications and plans relating to the developments to which this notice refers may be inspected at Council’s Customer First Centre, Tozer Street, West Kempsey, any time between 8.30am and 4.30pm from Monday to Friday (public holidays excepted) for the period stated above.

At anytime during which the application may be inspected, any person:

1 who has received written notice of a proposed development from Council; or
2 who owns land and who contends that his enjoyment of that land will be detrimentally affected if a proposed development is carried out; or
3 who feels that a proposed development will adversely affect the character or amenity of the surrounding area may object in writing to Council.

If the application will need to be considered by Council, a precis of submissions received will be included in a report to Council for determination of the application. Copies of submissions may be included in the Appendices to the Business Paper unless specifically requested by the writer not to be included and the submission is clearly headed “confidential”.

MACLEAY WATER CONSTRUCTION WORKS -
ELBOW STREET, WEST KEMPSEY

During the next 3 months Macleay Water will be undertaking major construction works on its infrastructure in the West Kempsey CBD in the area between the Kemp & Elbow Street Roundabout and the Elbow & Tozer Street Intersection. Construction work has now commenced around the intersection of Elbow and Tozer Streets. Pedestrians and motorists are asked to be cautious when approaching this area. Traffic control will be operational to direct traffic around the worksite. While most work is scheduled to be completed between the hours of 7.00 am and 4.00 pm, at times, it may be necessary to conduct work outside these times.

As the project involves major improvements to both trunk and reticulated water mains, the construction will be done in stages in an effort to minimize disruption to traffic flows, parking and customers in the area. At this stage no disruptions to the water supply are expected.

Macleay Water will keep you advised with regular updates as work progresses of expected delays and alternate routes.

TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE OPERATION OF HORSESHOE BAY CARAVAN PARK, SOUTH WEST ROCKS - TENDER NUMBER 2008-004

Tenders are invited for the broad based management of the Horseshoe Bay Caravan Park at South West Rocks. The village of South West Rocks has high tourist recognition and desirability as a coastal holiday destination. The Caravan Park is sited on a prime coastal headland and is bordered by water on three sides. The park enjoys a high occupancy rate and Council is committed to undertaking extensive improvements to the park and upgrading of the onsite cabin accommodation.

The term of the proposed contract is for the period 1 February 2009 to 30 June 2011.

Specifications and further details may be obtained from Mr Steve Read on (02) 6566 3312 between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm weekdays or via email to steve.read@kempsey.nsw.gov.au .

Tenders will be received up until 10:00am on Tuesday, 17 June 2008, and are to be sealed in an envelope that is clearly marked “Tender – Horseshoe Bay Caravan Park. Tender No T2008-004.” Tenders are to be submitted to the General Manager, Kempsey Shire Council, PO Box 3078, West Kempsey. NSW. 2440.

COMMUNITY SERVICE DIRECTORY

Did you know that you can access the Kempsey Shire Community Service Directory on council’s website? It lists names and contact numbers for a variety of different services available in the shire. To access the directory all you have to do is go to www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au ,‘Community’ and then down to ‘Community Directory’. If you do not have internet access but would like information from the Community Directory please contact Council on 65 663200.

COMMUNITY NEWSLETTERS

Council produces six community newsletters each year. Two 4 page colour newsletters are distributed by letterbox delivery in March and August and four 2 page monotone newsletters are attached to the Rate instalment notices distributed at the end of January, April, July and October.

If you pay your rates in one lump sum you will not receive rate instalment notices and will, therefore, miss out on receiving these quarterly newsletters. If you’d like to receive one you can contact Megan Barber on 65 663334 and arrange for one to be posted to you. Alternatively, you can pick up a copy at the Customer First Centre or any of the Shire Library Branches in Kempsey, South West Rocks, Hat Head and Stuarts Point. Council’s newsletters are also available electronically via our Website www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au. (go to ‘Communications’ then ‘Council Newsletters’).