WEED CONTROL FIELD DAY IN THE UPPER MACLEAY

Macleay Landcare and Kempsey Shire Council are running a half day field day looking at common weeds and control methods available to local landholders in the Upper Macleay area. The field day will cover:

• Common weeds in the Upper Macleay including woody, pasture and aquatic weeds;
• Recommended control methods;
• Maintenance and follow-up methods;
• Riparian and vine weed control; and
• Kempsey Shire Council Weed Control Projects.

The field day will be held at the Willawarrin Hall on Wednesday, 4 November, with morning tea and lunch provided. If you are interested in attending please register by calling the Macleay Landcare office on 6562 2076.

PREPARATION OF MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR FREDERICKTON CEMETERY
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NO: 2009-016

Expressions of Interest are invited for the provision of services for the preparation of a Management Plan for the Frederickton Cemetery, cnr Great North and Yarrabandinni Roads, Frederickton. Council is seeking to engage a qualified person for this project.

The preferred applicant 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; and
• Prepare and submit Development Application for the extension of the lawn cemetery on adjoining property owned by Council.

For a copy of the Consultant Brief please contact Jennifer Colling on 6566 3220 or email jenny.colling@kempsey.nsw.gov.au.

Expressions of Interest should include:

• The rate you will charge to Council (maximum Budget is $15000, inclusive GST).
• Details of experience and qualifications.
• Details of previous successful projects in this field.

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

Expressions of Interest must be received by 2pm, Tuesday, 24 November 2009.

Expressions of Interest can be lodged in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Expression of Interest No. 2009-106-Plan of Management Frederickton Cemetery” at the Customer First Centre, Kempsey Shire Council, 22 Tozer Street, West Kempsey; posted to the General Manager, Kempsey Shire Council, PO Box 3078, West Kempsey NSW 2440; sent electronically to fax 02 6566 3205 or emailed to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au.

DRAFT COMMUNITY DELIVERY PROGRAM 2010-2015
Public Exhibition (16 October – 13 November 2009)

Kempsey Shire Council is required to develop a community delivery program (formerly called the social plan) every five years that maps out how the principles of social justice (equity, access, participation and rights) will be improved within our Shire.

This Community Delivery Plan is now at Draft Stage and recognises the value of volunteering, community-based organisations, cultural diversity, community events, sporting organisations and community centres to our community. It also addresses the key social challenges, opportunities and aspirations of the Macleay Valley.

It is important that members of the community take the time to have a look at this delivery plan because it will affect the direction Council takes over the next five years, especially in the area of community engagement.

The DRAFT Kempsey Shire Council Community Delivery Program 2010-15, developed in accordance with the Local Government (General) Amendment (Community and Social Plans) Regulation 1998, is on public exhibition for 28 days from Friday 16 October until 4pm Friday 13 November, 2009.

You are encouraged to review this document at Kempsey, South West Rocks, Stuarts Point and Hat Head libraries, Council’s Customer First Centre in Tozer Street, West Kempsey or alternatively you may download a copy from Council’s Website at http://www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/publicexhibition.htm.

Council welcomes any comments or suggestions on the DRAFT Program, which need to be made in writing and received by Council no later than 4pm Friday 13 November 2009. Submissions can be mailed to Jo McGoldrick, Kempsey Shire Council, PO Box 3078, West Kempsey, NSW 2440 or sent via email to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au.

MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS 2010 – APPLICATIONS CALLED

Council is requesting students to apply for two medical scholarships which will be offered to students who completed their HSC in 2009 and are commencing studies in 2010 in the field of medical science including: Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Optometry, Pharmacy, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Audiology, Podiatry, Dietetics and Nursing.

Scholarships are for current Year 12, 2009 students from Kempsey High School, Macleay Vocational College, Melville High School, St Paul’s College Kempsey and students residing in the Macleay valley.

To be eligible this study must be undertaken at an Australian University and deferments will not be accepted.

Please note that the closing date for applications is Monday, 18 January 2010.

Application forms for these scholarships are available on Council’s website at www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au or Council’s Customer First Centre on the corner of Elbow and Tozer Streets West Kempsey. Phone 6566 3200 if you would like more details.

Applications can be lodged in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Medical Scholarships 2010” and addressed to the General Manager, Kempsey Shire Council, PO Box 3078, West Kempsey NSW 2440, emailed to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au or sent electronically to fax 02 6566 3205.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORK - ELBOW STREET, WEST KEMPSEY

Council is currently constructing centre parking in Elbow Street between Sea Street and Tozer Street, West Kempsey. The work is currently proceeding on schedule with the construction of a pedestrian crossing and tree planting underway.

Alternative parking is available in Edinburgh Lane, which runs parallel behind the Elbow Street shops. Some businesses have rear access to this parking and there is a walkway through from Edinburgh Lane to Elbow Street between the Macleay Community College and the former Meals on Wheels office.

Council has erected signs and other safety barriers to assist with the pedestrian access.

Council recognises, and apologises for, inconvenience these works will cause but is aiming to have them completed as quickly as possible to minimise the disruption for members of the public and the business community.

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.

A person or associate of the person who makes a submission in relation to the application must make a disclosure of any reportable political donation or gift made in the previous 2 years (and up to the time the matter is determined).

The disclosure (Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Gifts) will need to accompany the submission. A Disclosure Form and further details can be obtained from Council’s website or Customer First Centre.
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”.

SOUTH WEST ROCKS - WATER SUPPLY DISRUPTION - 11 NOVEMBER 2009

Kempsey Shire Council advises residents of South West Rocks that work that will be carried out which may disrupt the water supply between the hours of 9am and 3pm on Wednesday, 11 November 2009.

This work, making a connection into the reticulation system, is part of the new major trunk water mains project currently under construction at South West Rocks.

During these necessary works the water supply may be affected as follows:

• Low pressure may be experienced.
• Dirty water may occur.
• A small percentage of customers may be without water for the duration of the work.
  It is expected that this will be in the higher areas of South West Rocks. It will not affect the Spencerville, New Entrance, Arakoon areas.

You can minimise the impact of this work are by:

• Reducing water usage during that time.
• Reducing washing times to outside the affected period as much as possible.
• Filling water containers in preparation by prior to the commencement of the work at 9am on Wednesday, 11 November.

Kempsey Shire Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause. For further enquires please contact Council’s Customer First Centre on 65 663200.

PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORTS AS PER SECTION 418(3) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT

In accordance with Section 418(3) of the Local Government Act, 1993, Kempsey Shire Council advises that the Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on 10/11/2009 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Reports and the Auditors Reports for the financial year ending 30/6/2009.

A summary of the Financial Reports is provided below:

In accordance with Section 420 of the Local Government Act, 1993, any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Council’s Audited Financial Reports or the Auditor’s Reports.

Copies of the audited Financial Reports and the Auditor’s Reports may be inspected at:

- Council’s Office at the Civic Centre
- Council’s web address www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au.

Submissions close one week after the above Public Meeting has been held.

NOTIFICATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS

The public are advised that it is intended to consider the following development related issues lodged with the Sustainable Development Services Department at the Council Meeting of 10 November, 2009. The meeting will commence at 9.00am.

Further information on the Development Proposals can be obtained by contacting:
Sustainable Development Services Department

DRAFT S.94 DEVELOPER CONTRIBUTION PLAN: LOCAL ROADS AND TRAFFIC INFRASTRUCTURE 2009

Division 6 of Part 4 Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979
and Clause 26 (4), Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation, 2000

In accordance with Council's resolution of 8 September 2009 and pursuant to Clause 26 (4) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, Notice is given of the public exhibition of the Draft s.94 Developer Contribution Plan: Local Roads and Traffic Infrastructure 2009.

The exhibition period will be 28 days from Friday, 6 November 2009, to Friday, 4 December 2009. The formal public exhibition including a full copy of the Draft Developer Contribution Plan may be viewed at the following locations: -

1. Council’s Customer First Centre at the Civic Centre, 22 Tozer Street, West Kempsey, Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.30pm; and
2. Kempsey, South West Rocks, Hat Head and Stuarts Point Libraries during normal opening hours.
3. Exhibition documents are also available on Council’s website at www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au.

Any person may make a submission in writing to Council with respect to the Draft Contribution Plan. Written submissions must be addressed to the General Manager, Kempsey Shire Council, PO Box 3078, West Kempsey, NSW 2440 and be received by close of business on 4 December 2009.

For enquiries, contact David Carroll on 6566 3200 during normal office hours.