YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL – Call for nominations

Kempsey Shire Council is calling for nominations to be involved in the second term of the Macleay Valley Youth Advisory Council from 1st April 2008 to 28th February 2009.

The Macleay Valley Youth Advisory Council is a 12 member Council of youth between the ages of 12 to 25 years.

The purpose of the Macleay Valley Youth Advisory Council (MVYAC) is an advisory committee that provides a local ‘youth voice’ in government policy and decision-making. The committee keeps Kempsey Shire Council informed on issues that are significantly important to the young people of the Kempsey Shire. It will also provide the chance to plan and hold youth events, improve personal development, and liaise with local, state and federal government bodies.

No matter whom you are, or what you do, you can put your hand up to become part of this Youth Advisory Council for Kempsey Shire. Existing members need to reapply for membership.
If you would like to nominate to be part of the ‘youth voice of the shire’ nominations forms are available on Council’s website www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au or by contacting Council’s Customer First Centre. For further information concerning the Youth Advisory Council please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Melanie Booth on telephone 6566 3221.

Nominations close on Friday, 14th March 2008 with application forms to be forwarded to Mrs Melanie Booth, Macleay Valley Youth Advisory Council Nomination, Kempsey Shire Council, PO Box 3078 West Kempsey NSW 2440 or email them to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au.

KEMPSEY SHIRE COUNCIL – SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
OPERATION OF DOG POUND & PARKING CONTROL
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Applications are invited from qualified persons/organisations interested in undertaking operation of Council’s Pound and Parking Control.

The successful Contractor will be involved in general Ranger duties as directed, with Parking/Pound duties being key duties.

The contract position is offered as (25 hrs) per week, over 5 hrs per day Monday to Friday.

Specific duties will include:

• Parking Control Kempsey CBD.
• Pound duties - cleaning/feeding/animal care and welfare.
• General Ranger duties as required.

The suitable qualified person/organisation must have:

• Good knowledge of Local Government and all relevant legislation and procedures.
• Experience in the issue and service of legal documents and presentation of evidence in court proceedings.
• A current NSW Drivers Licence.

It is intended to commence the contract in April 2008.

Expressions of interest shall be in writing and addressed to: Operation of Dog Pound & Parking Control, The General Manager, Kempsey Shire Council, PO Box 3078, West Kempsey NSW 2440.

For further information please contact Mr John Robertson, Health Co-Ordinator on
(02) 6566 3200 during office hours.

Closing date for Expressions of Interest: 4.00 pm, 4 March 2008.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) –
IMPLEMENTATION of STRAYEGY ‘H’ KILLICK CREEK ESTUARY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Kempsey Shire Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified consultants to undertake the investigative processes required to implement Strategy ‘H’ of the Killick Creek Estuary Management Plan. The Killick Creek EMP is available on Councils Web page.

Council intends to undertake the activity described in Strategy ‘H’ of the Killick Ck EMP compliant to the State Environmental Planning Policy 35 – Maintenance Dredging of Tidal Waterways.

The consultant will be required to undertake all the investigative proposals described in the Consultants Brief, culminating in a report that describes comprehensively all the environmental, social and economic considerations, discuss the objectives, determine methods, develop monitoring strategies and detail all legislative requirements.

Copies of the consultancy brief can be obtained by contacting Mr Ron Kemsley at Kempsey Shire Council either by phone on 02 6566 3248 or by email to ron.kemsley@kempsey.nsw.gov.au. Alternatively you may download a copy from Council’s Website at www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/estuarymanagement.htm.

Consultants proposals should be in writing and will be received up until 4.00 pm, Friday, 21 March 2008. EOI’s can be lodged in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Expressions of Interest –Killick Creek EMP- Strategy H” at Kempsey Shire Council, 22 Tozer Street, West Kempsey; posted to General Manager, Kempsey Shire Council, PO Box 3078, West Kempsey NSW 2440; or sent electronically to fax 02 6566 3205 or emailed to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au.

PUBLIC COMMENT SOUGHT
Proposed Bridge Name

Council is seeking public comment on the proposal to name an unnamed small Bridge over the creek on Reserve Road, Grassy Head. This Bridge is just outside the Grassy Head Caravan Park.”.

The proposed name is Williams Bridge after the Williams family that mainly originates from Yarrahappinni and Lower Macleay areas.

Submissions to the proposal should be made, in writing to Council by Tuesday 19th March 2008 addressed to the General Manager, Kempsey Shire Council, PO Box 3078, WEST KEMPSEY NSW 2440.

WORKS IN PROGRESS – FEBRUARY

LOCAL ROADS

Capital Works Program

Resealing and/or rehabilitation work that has been is proposed to be undertaken on the following projects: Old Aerodrome Road, Aldavilla (reconstruction continued) and Skyline Crescent, Crescent Head (rehabilitation).

Town and Village Streets

Cycleway construction will continued at Kemp Street, West Kempsey.

Gravel Resheeting Program

Gravel resheeting of the following roads is proposed in February: Mungay Creek Road, Mungay Creek (Section) and Dowlings Falls Road, Toorooka (Section)

REGIONAL ROADS

Maintenance Grading Program

Maintenance grading of the following roads are proposed for February:

Down River Area
Pavans Access, Grassy Head
Barbers Lane, Yarrahapinni
Mighell Road, Yarrahapinni
Lukes Lane, Barraganyatti
Thurgood Lane, Barraganyatti
Kawana Lane, Barraganyatti
McCarthys Lane, Clybucca
Syd Sutherlands Lane, Clybucca
Gills Lane, Bellimbopinni
Western Lane, Bellimbopinni
Two Hills Lane, Seven Oaks
Church Lane, Smithtown
Dangars Lane, Bellimbopinni; and
Yarrabandini Road, Frederickton

Up River Area
Moparrabah Road, Moparrabah
Toorumbee Road, Moparrabah; and
McCoys Creek Road, Moparrabah

CCTV Consultants

Kempsey Shire Council is currently investigating the installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Security systems within a number of towns and villages in the Kempsey Shire.

To assist in this process Kempsey Shire Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from suitability qualified CCTV Consultants / experts who will be able to undertake an assessment of CCTV requirements for the Kempsey Shire.

The suitably qualified consultant must provide a detailed analysis of CCTV Services including the planning, location and installation of systems in the following localities of:

• Kempsey CBD
• South Kempsey Industrial Estate
• Crescent Head
• South West Rocks

Expressions of Interest specifications are available from Mrs Melanie Booth, Coordinator Community Services on telephone 6566 3221.

Council shall not be bound to accept the lowest or any Expression of Interest, or part thereof.
Expressions of Interest close at 10.00m on Tuesday, 11th March 2008 and should be marked

CCTV Expression of Interest
Kempsey Shire Council
P O Box 3078
WEST KEMPSEY NSW 2440

For further information regarding this Expression of Interest, please contact Melanie Booth on 6566 3221 or email at mel.booth@kempsey.nsw.gov.au.

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”.

CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY – Volunteers Needed – Sunday 2 March

Following last year’s impressive response, Macleay Valley residents are again encouraged to volunteer to participate in Australia’s biggest community based environmental event, Clean Up Australia Day, on Sunday 2 March and ‘Don’t make our environment history’ is this years slogan.

Council is once again coordinating the activities in the Shire and is keen to have as many volunteers as possible helping at Clean Up sites throughout the valley.

You can also register a clean up site directly or as a volunteer by visiting the Clean Up Australia Day website at www.cleanup.com.au. Alternatively, phone Council’s Waste Coordinator, Owen G Moon (6566 3200) for more details.