Council NewsFIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER 2014

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL Issue 23

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The community flocked to Wagga Wagga City Library on Friday to show their support for the vital service.

The Library took part in the state-wide Day of Action, which highlighted community concern about declining State Government funding in the lead up to the March state election.

Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Rod Kendall read to children as part of Storytime, while the Day of Action also featured the release of balloons and a cake decorated to show the gulf in library funding in NSW.

The community was also urged to use their words to make a difference by

writing on special postcards to be sent to Member for Wagga Wagga Daryl Maguire.

Cr Kendall read Where’s Spot, with the large group of children at Storytime helping the Mayor act out the classic picture book.

As the community celebrated all the Library has to offer, Riverina Regional Library Executive Director Robert Knight said an increase in funding was needed to maintain services.

“NSW’s funding is the lowest in Australia,” he said. “Local government bears most of the cost and to keep that pace is unsustainable.

“We’re already seeing some attrition to services in the 368 public libraries across NSW, such as collection, staff and opening hours. This is symptomatic of the funding.”

Local government has had to fill the gap left in library funding, which is now just seven cents in the dollar – a drop from 23 cents in 1980.

Since 1980, local government has increased its share from $5.43 per capita to $47.23.

As a result, NSW has the lowest per capita rate of library funding of all states.

The NSW public library network needs an initial funding increase of $3.5M to survive, with indexation to follow. This equates to less than one cent per person, per day.

STORY TIME: Mayor of the City of Wagga Wagga Councillor Rod Kendall reads Where’s Spot to the children at the Library Day of Action.

Library lovers speak volumesCommunity supports Day of Action

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NOVEL APPROACH: Riverina Regional Library Executive Director Robert Knight (left) with Library staff and community members at Friday’s Day of Action, which included a balloon release.

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A safe and healthy community A COMMUNITY THAT PROMOTES AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AND IS KNOWN AS THE CITY OF GOOD SPORTS. WE HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES WHEN WE NEED THEM. WE ARE SAFE.

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SNAPSHOT 2 – A SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITYCOUNCIL HAS RELEASED THE 2013/14 ANNUAL REPORT AND IS FEATURING A FOUR WEEK SERIES OF SNAPSHOTS OF 2013/14 ACHIEVEMENTS AND FUTURE PLANS LINKED TO THE COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN, RUBY & OLIVER.

Our Story, Our CommunityWagga Wagga City Council, Annual Report 2013/14

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The weekly mowing report outlines the areas that Council is mowing and the areas scheduled for mowing in the coming week.

The North team has commenced mowing in North Wagga and Wiradjuri.

The East team has commenced mowing in Forest Hill. This will be followed by mowing in Lake Albert on 11 December.

The West team has commenced mowing in Glenfield. This will be followed by mowing in Lloyd on 11 December.

The Peak Season team has commenced roundabouts maintenance city wide.

Village mowing is currently taking place in Tarcutta. This will be followed by mowing in Humula on 10 December.

Please note with the recent rains that there is now extra work required citywide and the Parks teams are aiming to have all areas well presented before Christmas.

DEMONSTRATION GARDENS VEGIE SWAP OR BUYEvery Saturday9am to 12pm. Free entry. Demonstration Gardens, cnr Albury and Shaw Streets.Ph: 0411 417 956

DOWNSIDE BUSHDANCESat 6 December7.30pm to Midnight. Adults $4, children $1. Downside Hall, off Coolamon Rd. Ph: 6925 4800

SUNDAY MARKETSEvery Sunday7am to 12pm. Gold coin donation. Myer Carpark, O’Reilly Street. Ph: 0417 682 369

MINIATURE RAILWAYSun 7 December10.30am to 4pm. $2 per ride, enclosed footwear essential. Botanic Gardens, Macleay Street.

BIDGEE BLUES CLUB - OPEN MIC AFTERNOONSun 7 December2pm. Entry $5. Home Tavern Hotel, Fitzmaurice Street. Ph: 0407 658 901

THE BOYS - 10 YEAR REUNION SHOW6, 12 DecemberThey have sold out countless shows and now they’re back! Elements at the Gardens, Macleay Street. Tickets at Civic Theatre on 6926 9688

BLUES BROTHERS TRIBUTE SHOW6, 12 December7pm. Join Jake and Elwood Blues on their mission from God with non stop fun, laughter, and great music! $75pp. Roseleigh Manor, Pattersons Road, Harefield. Ph: 6928 4420

CHRISTMAS PARTY RACE DAYSat 6 DecemberEnjoy a great day out at the races. Free kids entertainment. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street. Ph: 6921 2151

COMBINED RIDERS OF WAGGA TOY RUNSat 6 DecemberMotorcycle event collecting toys for families in need. Start: Jubilee Park, Bourke St. Finish: Bolton Park, Morgan St. Ph: 0408 420 766

AUTHOR TALK: ROCHELLE LLEWELYN NICHOLLSSat 6 December2pm. Meet Rochelle Llewelyn Nicholls as she launches her book “Joe Quinn among the Rowdies- the Life of Baseballs Honest Australian”. Cost: Free. Wagga City Library, Civic Centre, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets. Ph: 6926 9700

RIVERINA CONCERT BAND - CHRISTMAS CONCERTSun 7 December3pm. The Riverina Concert Band will be joined by a choir conducted by Marie-Cecile Henderson. An ideal setting to enjoy some great music. BYO seating. In the event of bad weather, this concert will be cancelled. Cost: Free. Victory Memorial Gardens, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets. Ph: 0414 187 427

STORYTIME IN THE PARKWed 10 & Fri 12 December10.30am. Celebrate the end of another fantastic year of storytelling at the Library. Cost: Free. Victory Memorial Gardens, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets. Ph: 6926 9700

BEST STREET CHRISTMAS ART EXHIBITION AND SALEFrom Thurs 11 December10am to 6pm daily. Opening Thursday 11th at 6pm and continuing for ten days. Featuring Kathryn Powderly’s garden art made at her studio, as well as the work of other artist friends. Best Street Studios, 26 Best Street. Ph: 0427 212 977

EAT LOCAL THURSDAYThurs, 11 December2.30pm to 6.30pm. Free entry. Weekly farmers market. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street. Ph: 0427 441 107

The Ashmont Skate Park will be officially opened on Friday 12 December.

Following the unveiling, a fun afternoon of tricks and training will be held – including a learn to skate workshop, best trick competition and a demonstration by skateboarder Richard Flude.

Boxer and former NRL player Joe Williams will also be in attendance to speak to the community as part of the official opening.

The event starts at 3.30pm with registration on the day and a free barbecue. A parent or guardian’s signature is required for minors.

This week’s events:

Subscribers win

Over the past few weeks I have been fortunate to attend a variety of community events that have highlighted for me what a diverse and vibrant region we live in.

Each event has demonstrated elements of strong community leadership by the many people involved — whether they are the organisers, committee members, volunteers or people attending.

The first of these events was Fusion 2014. This event continues to go from strength to strength with upwards of 10,000 people enjoying a range of entertainment, food and experiences from a diverse range of cultures.

This festival showcases the diverse nature of our community and celebrates what it means to share experiences. Witnessing so many families strolling through the Victory Memorial Gardens, stopping to talk, dancing to the fantastic music and enjoying the atmosphere was amazing.

I was humbled by the experience of providing a civic welcome and then being part of the audience for the event “Islamic Conversations” held a few weeks ago. Two well-respected and high profile speakers Susan Carland and Dr Zachary Matthews presented their views as to what it means to be a Muslim in Australia today.

The “conversations” the speakers and members of the public engaged in were quite moving in both the content and breadth of what was discussed. Most people agreed, myself included, that they left this event a different person to what they were when they arrived.

These experiences have highlighted for me that our region is at the forefront of social engagement and responsibility and that community leadership comes in many forms.

Being open and willing to embrace diversity and participate is what each and every member of the community does on a daily basis.

These events embody the rich tapestry that is our community.

I wish everyone a safe and peaceful Christmas and best wishes for 2015.

Deputy Mayor Dallas Tout

Councillor Column

Skate Park opening

councillor.tout@wagga.nsw.gov.au

San Isidore, Kapooka & district residents are invited to attend a neighbourhood meeting with Councillors &

Council staff.

7pm Wednesday 10 December 2014 San Isidore Catholic Church Hall

Council is hosting a neighbourhood meeting to discuss news, events and issues relating to San Isidore, Kapooka and the broader Local Government Area. Stay for a cuppa after the meeting!

Have a question to ask or an issue to raise?

Contact Lauren Fitzgerald Community Engagement Officer Phone: (02) 6926 9197 Email: communityengagement@wagga.nsw.gov.au

www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/neighbourhoodmeetings

Council News is continuing to make a splash with the Wagga Wagga community.

While others will swelter this summer, Central resident Rick Campbell will be keeping cool after winning 10 adult and 10 concession passes to Oasis Aquatic Centre just by subscribing to Council News.

Mr Campbell said the prize couldn’t have come at a better time, not just because of the impending heat.

“My little girl has just started swimming lessons and with the passes my son can come along as well,” Mr Campbell said.

“The kids love swimming and it will be great in school holidays.”

Mr Campbell said Council News was a great way to keep up to date with what was

happening in his community.“Wagga City Council is really family-

orientated,” he said.“Council News is a great way for me to

access information about what’s happening.“With a young family, we are always

looking for things to do and Council News is a great guide.”

To subscribe to Council News, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/councilnews and follow the links.

LUCKY DIP: Rick Campbell (left) and children Milla, 3, and Harvey, 7, will be keeping cool at Oasis Aquatic Centre this summer after subscribing to Council News.

As part of the Eunony Bridge Road Deviation Project, Oura Road between Hale Street and Byrnes Road will be closed to through traffic from Tuesday 9 December.

Access to Byrnes Road will be via Hale Street and Hillary Street.

A four-and-a-half tonne load limit applies along this detour. Heavy vehicles are advised to use alternate routes via the Olympic Highway.

All detours will be clearly marked and will be removed prior to Christmas.

For further information on the project and maps detailing alternate routes, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/eunonydeviation.

Detours in place for Eunony Bridge Road deviation

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EXHIBITION OF DRAFTALCOHOL FREE ZONE RENEWALCouncil hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of its Draft Alcohol Free Zone renewal.The draft Alcohol Free Zone renewal will be on exhibition from Friday 27 November 2014 for a period of 28 days, until Friday 26 December 2014. Council invites public submissions on the draft renewal, to be lodged within the exhibition period.Inspection Venue: The draft Alcohol Free Zone renewal is available for review at Wagga Wagga City Council, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga, during the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) within the above exhibition period. The draft Policy can also be accessed from Council’s website at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/public.Submission Procedure: Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the revised Alcohol Free Zone renewal should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period. Submissions should be in writing and may be delivered to Wagga Wagga City Council or mailed to the General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 or emailed to council@wagga.nsw.gov.au. Persons making written submissions regarding the above Alcohol Free Zone renewal are advised that any submission received within the submission period will be subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPPA) and may be attached to the final report, in its entirety or in part, to Council unless explicitly requested by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur. Any questions relating to the Alcohol Free Zone renewal document may be referred to Greg Minehan on 1300 292 442.PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT AMENDMENT TO WAGGA WAGGA LEP 2010(AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO WAGGA WAGGA LEP 2010)Aim: To exhibit the Revised Planning Proposal to correct a number of anomalies with heritage items that are present in the Wagga Wagga Local Environmental Plan 2010 Schedule 5, Environmental Heritage. This Revised Planning Proposal also seeks to remove six items from Schedule 5.This planning proposal was submitted to the Department of Planning on 1 November 2011. Following the Gateway Determination a range of additional anomalies were identified of a similar nature in Schedule 5 and are now sought to be determined under this revised planning proposal.The six items to be removed from Schedule 5 are:• Item 13 – Borambola Hall,

Borambola• Item 40 - Sarsfield Park, Collingullie• Item 64 – Church of St Michaels

and Angel’s, Galore• Item 126 – Humula Hall, Humula• Item 139 – Kyeamba Police

Residence, Kyeamba• Item 301 – Pise Building,

YarragundryExhibition Period: 6 December 2014 to 16 January 2015 (inclusive)Inspection Venue: The Planning Proposal and supporting exhibition material are available for inspection at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga during the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) and on Council’s website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/public in the Strategic Planning Exhibition section.

Submission Procedure: Any interested person or organisation wishing to make a written submission in relation to the draft amendment should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period. Submissions may be delivered to the Council Chambers or mailed to The General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 or emailed to council@wagga.nsw.gov.auRFT 2015/012 SUPPLY & INSTALL HDPE LINERLump sum Tenders marked “RFT 2015/012 –Supply & Install HDPE Liner” are invited and will be received by the undersigned until 2pm Tuesday 6 January 2015. Contact: Geoff Veneris email: veneris.geoff@wagga.nsw.gov.au Specifications at nil cost can be accessed on the following web address: www.tenderlink.com/wagga Phil Pinyon General Manager PO Box 20 Wagga Wagga NSW 2650.NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETINGS DECEMBER 2014In accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of the Local Government Act 1993, notice is hereby given that an Ordinary meeting of the Council of the City of Wagga Wagga will be held at 6.00pm on Monday, 15 December 2014 in the Council Meeting Room, cnr Baylis & Morrow Streets Wagga Wagga. Notice is also hereby given that a Policy and Strategy Committee meeting will be held at 6pm on Monday, 8 December 2014 in the Council Meeting Room, cnr Baylis & Morrow Streets Wagga Wagga. This meeting will be immediately followed by a Supplementary Council meeting. All meetings are open to members of the public. Members of the public wishing to address the Policy and Strategy Committee regarding agenda items, must complete the appropriate Public Address Form and return it to Council by 10am on the day of meeting. The form is available from the Customer Service counter at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre or from Council’s website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/paforms.Copies of the Agenda are also available to the public, at the meetings or from the Customer Service Centre at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre three (3) days prior to the meetings or from Council’s website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA SWIMMING POOL SAFETY POLICY – POL 049 LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA SWIMMING POOL SAFETY POLICYCouncil hereby gives public notice of the exhibition of its Draft POL 049 Local Government Area Swimming Pool Safety Policy. The draft Local Government Area Swimming Pool Safety Policy will be on exhibition from Saturday 29 November 2014 for a period of 28 days, until Friday 26 December 2014. Council invites public submissions on the draft Policy, to be lodged within the exhibition period.Inspection Venue: The draft Local Government Area Swimming Pool Safety Policy is available for review at Wagga Wagga City Council, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga, during the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) within the above exhibition period. The draft Policy can also be accessed from Council’s website at www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/public. Submission Procedure: Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the revised Local Government Area Swimming Pool Safety Policy should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period. Submissions should be in writing and

may be delivered to Wagga Wagga City Council or mailed to the General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 or to council@wagga.nsw.gov.au.Persons making written submissions regarding the above Local Government Area Swimming Pool Safety Policy are advised that any submission received within the submission period will be subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPPA) and may be attached to the final report, in its entirety or in part, to Council unless explicitly requested by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur. Any questions relating to the Local Government Area Swimming Pool Safety Policy document may be referred to Council’s Building Services Section on 1300 292 442.NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALWagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out “Development” under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.DA14/0542, Refurbishment of existing Service Station to include replacement of existing underground tanks and infrastructure, replacement raised canopy, signs, extension of operating hours and associated landscaping & access details, 81 Docker St WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650, Lot 6 DP 25216, Lot 1 DP 409571, Applicant: Planik Pty Ltd Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga City CouncilThe subject application and accompanying documentation, may be inspected at the following address until the closure of exhibition.Submission Period: 08/12/2014 to 22/12/2014Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter).When: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays).Any person seeking to make a submission in relation to the abovementioned development should address all correspondence to the Consent Authority to be received prior to 5pm on the final day of the exhibition period. If any submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of objection must be specified in the submission.Persons lodging submissions are required to declare political donations (including donations of more than $1,000) made in the previous two years. For more details, including disclosure form, go to www.planning.nsw.gov.au/donations.Persons making written submissions regarding the above development are advised that any submission received within the submission period will be subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPPA) and may be attached to the final report, in its entirety or in part, to Council unless explicitly requested by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur.Enquiries: Further details relating to the matter can be obtained by contacting the Council’s Development Services. If you have any enquiries regarding the application, or about making submission, please telephone Development Services on 1300 292 442.

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Phil Pinyon, GENERAL MANAGER

This week’s pet of the week is Charlie, a six-year-old male labrador retriever collie.

Charlie is best suited to a larger property without poultry.

He walks beautifully on a lead and follows commands with ease. Charlie is looking for a permanent home with someone who will love and care for him.

You can adopt Charlie from the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter for $291.18, which includes microchipping, lifetime registration, vaccination, desexing, worming, heart worm test and a vet check.

If you would like to meet Charlie, or any of the other animals at the shelter, please visit between 1pm and 4.15pm Monday to Saturday.

The friendly Animal Management Rangers can be contacted on 6971 4651 during business hours.

Tip of the week: If you have received a notice from council regarding registration of your animal ($188 non-desexed and $51 desexed) do not ignore this. Fines of $275 can apply if you do not register your animal after receiving this notification.

ONLINE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TRACKING TOOLSWagga Wagga City Council's Online Services Application Tracking provides the ability to access a range of development application related information, enabling members of the public to track the progress of applications from lodgement through to determination.The following functions are available through Council’s Application Tracking page:

The Online Application Tracking page can be viewed at wagga.nsw.gov.au/datrackerIf you have any queries in relation to Council’s Application Tracking Tool, please do not hesitate to contact Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services Directorate on 1300 292 442.

• Track Development Applications, Construction Certificates and Complying Development Certificates• View application details such as description, category, estimated cost etc.• View the current status, milestones and associated dates for each stage of the Application

• View associated Applicant names• View related property details• View public access documents that have been published• View map of related land parcels• View undetermined DA’s• View DA’s currently on exhibition

Wagga Wagga City Council live tweets the decisions of the elected Council from each monthly ordinary meeting.Here’s a snapshot of the decisions from the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Monday 24 November.Follow @WaggaCouncil on Twitter to keep up to date with the latest news, information and events.• The November meeting of Council is

underway. Follow #wwccmtg for all decisions as they are decided. #Wagga

• The Mayor has been presented with 2 awards from the Tidy Town Community Committee following wins at the recent State Awards. #wwccmtg

• Council is currently receiving a presentation on its 13/14 Audited Financial Statements. #wwccmtg

• Council has adopted the draft Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy. #wwcmtg

• Council has adopted the revised Audit and Risk Committee Charter with some minor amendments. #wwccmtg

• Council is now discussing the Wokolena Motor Racing Track and Driver Training Centre. #wwccmtg

• The Wokolena Motor Racing Track and Driver Training Centre development application has been approved 8 votes to 3. #wwccmtg #Wagga

• Council has adopted the Asset Management Policy following the public exhibition period. #wwccmtg

• Council has adopted POL 052 - Budget Policy following the public exhibition period. #wwccmtg

• Council has endorsed sponsorship of $15,000 for the 2015 Stone the Crows Festival. #wwccmtg

• Council has approved a number of actions, including feasibility study for Solar PV for Council sites, to improve Council’s energy efficiency

• Council has resolved to approve $2000 funding for the Menshed #Wagga for a Menshed Muster. #wwccmtg

• Council resolves to support in principle the renewal of the Alcohol Free Zone for 4 years & invites submissions on the renewal. #wwccmtg

• Council has entered the confidential section of the November Council meeting. #wwccmtg

• The November meeting of #Wagga City Council has now concluded. #wwccmtg

Meeting snapshot

Meet Charlie

My AppVenture is a live, dynamic iPhone and Android app that lets visitors choose their own “AppVenture” or can design one for them.

Wagga Wagga City Council has partnered with Junee and Coolamon Shire Councils, along with local company 365cups, to launch the world-first visitation application.

The app will be used as a marketing tool to promote visitation to Coolamon, Junee and Wagga Wagga. Users can plan their trip and include local attractions, dining options and make accommodation bookings directly with the providers.

Local businesses, events and tourism operators are encouraged to be part of the initiative and have the opportunity to sign up for a package. My AppVenture

packages are offered ranging from $500 to $2000 for industry to buy in and appear on the app for 12 months.

The app is currently in development and you could design its icon. All designs will be placed on the My AppVenture website. A panel of judges will choose a winner and all entrants will be invited to the launch.

The winning entry will be used as the app icon for My AppVenture, as well as win $500 from 365cups. Entries close December 12, 2014.

For more information on My AppVenture, visit www.waggawaggaaustralia.com.au/my-appventure, email myappventure@wagga.nsw.gov.au or call Rachel Anderson on (02) 6926 9622.

Design competition for My Appventure app icon