EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NO: E2008-007 - PREPARATION OF MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED YARRAVEL CEMETERY

Expressions of Interest are invited for the provision of services for the preparation of a Management Plan for the Proposed Yarravel Cemetery, Crottys Lane, Yarravel. Council is seeking to engage a qualified person for this project.

The preferred application we are looking for will possess the following:

• Extensive experience in the development of Plans of Management for sensitive properties
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of land zonings and permissible uses
• An understanding of environmental constraints and environmental protection measures
• The ability to prepare Plans of Management
• Adequate cover for Public Liability and Professional Indemnity

Expressions of Interest should include:

• The rate (including GST) you will charge to Council
• Details of experience and qualifications
• Details of previous successful projects in this field
• Details of two (2) referees to quantify your experience.

The best or any expression of interest will not necessarily be accepted.

For further information prior to submission of Expression of Interest please contact Melanie Booth on 6566 3221.

Expressions of Interest must be received by 2.00 pm, Tuesday, 24 June 2008.

Addressed to:
Expression of Interest No: E2008-007 - Plan of Management Proposed Yarravel Cemetery
The General Manager
Kempsey Shire Council
P O Box 3078
WEST KEMPSEY NSW 2440

ALCOHOL FREE ZONES WITHIN THE KEMPSEY CBD, SOUTH KEMPSEY AND WEST KEMPSEY

Kempsey Shire Council supports a comprehensive approach in tackling alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour. One of the many strategies used to address these issues is the introduction of Alcohol Free Zones (AFZ).

Alcohol Free Zones aim to reduce alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour in identified locations to assist in creating a safer environment for our residents, businesses and visitors.

Commencing on Tuesday, 1st July 2008, 24 hour, 7 days per week Alcohol Free Zones will become effective within the Kempsey Central Business District, and selected streets within South Kempsey and West Kempsey residential areas for a period of three (3) years.

Locations are as follows:

Kempsey CBD
Alcohol Free Zones include the following streets:-

Smith Street from Belgrave Street to Woolworths car park.
Belgrave Street from Eden Street to Stuart Street.
Clyde Street from Belgrave Street to Forth Street.
York Lane from Forth Street to Belgrave Street.

South Kempsey
Alcohol Free Zones include the following streets:-

Middleton Street from Railway line to Horatio Braham Place,
Gowings Hill Road from Horatio Braham Place to Maria Street
Bloomfield Street from Railway line to West Street
Nicholson Street from Queen Street to West Street
Yarravel Street from Railway line to Queen Street
Regional Ward Street
Harry Boyes Avenue
Railway Street
Queen Street from Gills Creek to Bloomfield Street
Robert Eggins Street
Albert Street from Reginald Ward Street to Bloomfield Street
Vernon Street
West Street from South Street to Theresa Street
Francis Smith Place
Chifley Place
Horatio Braham Place

West Kempsey
24 hour Alcohol Free Zone includes the following streets:-

Leith Street between Sea and Cochrane Street
Cochrane Street between Leith and North Street
North Street between Cochrane and Sea Street
Gordon Nixon Avenue,
Keith Moses Crescent,
Milton Barnett Street
Eric Kennedy Street
Roscoe Turner Street
George Hardiman Street

Where an Alcohol Free Zone exists, it is an offence to drink and / or carry open containers of alcohol on any street or footpath, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for a period of up to three years. Alcohol Free Zones only apply to streets and footpaths where indicated by signage.

Any existing or future footpath area licensed by the Shire for the purpose of food or alcohol consumption as part of a café or restaurant will be exempt from these restrictions.

The NSW Police are responsible for enforcing Alcohol Free Zones and any breaches should be reported to the Kempsey Police Station on telephone: 02 6563 7199.

TENDER T2008 – 005
FOR THE PROVISION OF WATER METER READING SERVICES

Tenders are invited for the provision of water meter reading services for Kempsey Shire from July 2008 until July 2009. Further information is available from Sharon McLanders of Macleay Water on 65 663200. Details are also be made available on the Council’s website (www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au).

Tenders will be received up until 10am on Tuesday, 1 July 2008, and are to be sealed in an envelope clearly marked “Tender T2008–005 – Meter Reading Services”. Tenders are to be submitted to the General Manager, Kempsey Shire Council, PO Box 3078, West Kempsey, NSW 2004 or can be placed in the Tender Box during business at Council’s Customer First Centre at 22 Tozer Street, West Kempsey.

QUOTATIONS FOR “HIRE OF PLANT” – QUOTATION NUMBER Q2008-003

Quotations in sealed envelopes clearly endorsed “Quotation Number Q2008-003 – Hire of Plant” are invited and will be received up until 10am on Tuesday, 8 July 2008, for hire of plant (with or without operators) for use on Councils work sites for the period 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009.

Quotations are to be either submitted to the General Manager, Kempsey Shire Council, PO Box 3078, West Kempsey NSW 2440, delivered to the Customer First Centre, 22 Tozer Street, West Kempsey, faxed to 02 6566 3205 or emailed to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au. Compliant quotation submissions will then be registered on Councils preferred contractors/suppliers list of hired plant.

Contractors/suppliers of hired plant must be registered, to be eligible to perform Council works.
The lowest price or any other quote will not necessarily be accepted.

Specifications and further information can be found from our website www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au or by telephoning (02) 6566 3200.

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).

Works Committee Meeting – Monday 23rd June 2008

Council is to conduct its next Works Committee meeting on Monday, 23rd June 2008. The purpose of the meeting is for Council to conduct site inspections of matters to be considered by Council.

The proposed itinerary is as follows:-

9.00am Depart Civic Centre

1 Oyster Processing Facility & Shop Jerseyville

10.30am Works Committee Deliberations at Council Chambers
(Members of the public are welcome to attend for these deliberations)

11.00am Workshop on Constitutional Recognition for Local Government

A copy of the agenda for this meeting will be available for viewing at the Customer First Centre and on Council’s website from Friday, 20th June 2008.