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Mayor’s message for June 2017 June has been a hectic month for Council with a wide range of projects under-
way and of course the end of the financial year. Works down at the industrial
estate will soon be ending as the last of the culverts and storm water pipes are
installed and the road graded. Council would like to acknowledge the $500,000
grant from the State Government through the ”Building Our Regions” fund that
helped make this project possible. The widening of the Croydon Road just after
the Bottom Crossing has been completed with works for the next stage of wid-
ening to commence later this month. Council will continue from where the last
works finished for a further 7km and another 3km section around the Hazel-
wood Channels. Over the next three months, there will be a storm water re-
placement program with kerb-to-kerb sealing works in town. Once these areas
have been identified, there will be a notification in this newsletter to let the Com-
munity which roads will be affected.
Several other projects of note are happening over the next couple of months.
The kid’s pool at the swimming pool will be removed and a new one in-
stalled.
The walking path around the lake is being removed and a new 2m wide
path is being installed.
There will be a new pit dug at the Richmond Refuse Tip as the current pit
is nearing full capacity.
The old works administration building will be transformed in the new li-
brary and museum/art gallery with public meeting rooms.
The old tennis clubhouse and toilets will be replaced by modern facilities.
Several of the above projects will be funded under the State Government’s
“Works for Queensland” which Council received $1 million to fund projects with-
in the community.
Council recently held a budget meeting to discuss future projects, rates and
charges and water metering. Concerning the water metering, Council has decid-
ed to delay introducing a yearly water allowance. Over the next twelve months
Council will gather more water readings, service existing meters to ensure peak
performance and send out quarterly water readings to rate payers so they can
see how much water they are using. Council will use these readings to help
work out an allowance for the 2018-19 financial year. Council would like to re-
mind everyone that water restrictions are still in place during the day from 9am
to 3pm. Council will finalise its budget at the next Council Meeting and can then
be viewed via the Council’s website.
Lastly, Council will be conducting an auction in August that will be split into two
locations with items from the works department to be auctioned at the main de-
pot and items from the old administration buildings to be auctioned in the hall. A
flyer will be sent out with a list of items for sale towards the end of the month.
Mayor’s Message
Council Newsletter
June 2017
Richmond Shire Council
If you would like to be on Richmond Shire Council’s email database to receive all the news
and information on what’s happening in our community,
contact Angela Henry at the office or email
[email protected] To register your email address.
Mayor Cr John Wharton
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Richmond Shire Council
Councillor Wharton's Portfolio is:
Corporate Governance
Disaster Management
Regional and Economic Development. Contact Number: 0427 777 660 Councillor Kuhl's Portfolio is:
Corporate Governance
Regional and Economic Development
Budget Review and Financial Management
Planning and Development
Disaster Management
Asset Management Contact Number: 0428 418 606 (Please note—not always in service range) Councillor Kevin Bawden's Portfolio is:
Rural Land Management.
Parks and Gardens
Environmental Health Contact Number: 0428 884 140 (Please note—not always in service range) Councillor Patsy-Ann Fox's Portfolio is:
Community Services and Development
Community Infrastructure
Youth Services Contact Number: 0409 266 162 Councillor Clay Kennedy’s Portfolio is:
Roads
Water and Sewerage Services
Aerodrome Contact Number: 0428 971 406 Councillor Bethea Pattel’s Portfolio is:
Tourism and Marketing
Arts and Culture
Community Events Contact Number: 0448 721 868
Any concerns or matters needing attention can be reported to the main council office
or with the CEO.
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June 2017
ILLEGAL DUMPING There will no longer be dumping allowed at Maxwelton. This also applies for the Town Common around the township of Richmond itself. If anyone proceeds to do so, fines will apply. SOIL / SAND Council has a stockpile of sand /soil that the public can access – free of charge at the back of Simpson Street adjacent the Lib-erty Fuel Depot. Sand & soil from this location may only be collected by hand at request – no machines to collect. GARBAGE COLLECTION POLICY Council has resolved to twice a week rubbish collections on Monday and Thursday permanently. Please put bins on the road with lid opening facing the road. Disposing of tree limbs and other garden trimmings on the footpath by the side of the road for council to collect is not allowed. Garden trimmings and tree branches must be taken to the dump by those disposing of them, council will only collect such bulk items if a private works order is requested first. SEWERAGE SYSTEM Once again Council asks that foreign objects are not flushed into the sewerage system. This occurring problem is causing ma-jor damage and outages that could easily be avoided. BARKING COLLARS Please be advised you can hire Barking Collars at the Richmond Shire Council for $5 per week—with a refundable Bond of $50. POOL The pool is closing for the winter season on June 16, 2017 for 8 weeks and will be opening again in mid to late August. RICHMOND SHIRE COUNCIL TERTIARY BURSARY Students in the Richmond Shire who are thinking about pursuing tertiary studies to obtain a degree, but need some financial assistance to realise their goal, please consider applying for the Shire’s Tertiary Bursary. For further information or an appli-cation form and policy outlining the conditions please contact the office on 07 47 413 277. DOG SCALPS Scalps will only be accepted by Council at the end of each calendar month AND by prior appointment with either Arthur Fer-guson 0429 680 229 or Warren Hussey 0439 916 716.
Richmond Shire Council Restricted Watering
Effective from Monday 30 March 2015
All residents in the township of Richmond are hereby advised that restricted watering will take effect from Monday 30 March 2015. Non Restricted Watering Handheld hoses can be used by all on any day and any time, but may not be left unattended. Restricted Watering For all other watering: No sprinklers or fixed irrigation systems can be used from the hours of 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Sunday. Sprinklers and fixed irrigation systems on timers can only be used between the hours of 4:00pm to 9:00am. Council infrastructure will have different watering times. The aforementioned information does not apply to recycled water or private bores. In accordance with the Water Supply (Safety & Reliability) Act 2008 Council may apply fines to residents not complying to the above mentioned restrictions. Fines will be in the order of one penalty unit (equivalent to $113.85) per offence.
By order of the CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
25 March 2015
Richmond Shire Council
In accordance with Section 277 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, notice is hereby given that the General Meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday 18 July 2017.
RICHMOND AGED CARE SERVICE FEE INCREASE NOTICE Richmond Aged Care would like to advise that from July 1 there will be a slight increase to services. Domestic Assistance - $5.10 per hour min Personal Care - $5.10 per hour min Social Support (individual) FREE Social Support (Group) $5.10 per activity Excursions/Activities - $5.10 per activity Centre Lunch - $5.10 Morning Tea - $2.05 Respite - $5.10 per hour Transport $2.05 per return trip Meals on Wheels $9.35 per meal Access to Level 1-2 Home Care Packages = $5.50 per day Access to Level 3-4 Home Care Packages = $10.10 per day Any questions can be directed to Aged Care Co-Ordinator Ann Maree Doyle on 0427 413 327
PENSIONER SUBSIDY Applications for the State Government Subsidy on Rates and Charges
Payable for approved pensioners are now due. If you are the current
holder of a Pensioner Concession Card or a DVA card, please call in-
to the Council Office for an application. Please also present your cur-
rent concession card as a photo copy is required.
WASTE OIL Reminder to all residents that waste oil can be taken to the Council Workshop for Disposal during normal opening hours. This service is free of charge to the public and is not for commercial businesses.
June 2017
2017 Major Events DATE EVENT VENUE CONTACT CON-
FIRMED 8-9 July Western Games Open Sporting
Weekend Richmond Pony Club
Grounds Narelle Shaw 0427 413 342 CON-
FIRMED 9 July Richmond Tiger Junior Rugby
League Home Game Charlie Wehlow Oval CON-
FIRMED 10-14 July Kronosaurus Korner “Big Dig” Kronosaurus Korner Kronosaurus Korner 47 413
665 CON-
FIRMED 15 July John Single Tennis Coaching Richmond Tennis Club Suzanne Johnson 0407 572
824 CON-
FIRMED 15-16 July Ian Francis horsemanship clinic Richmond Campdraft grounds Sara Westaway 0431 052 725
22 July Markets Bobby Murray Park Debbie Glyde 47 413 277 CON-FIRMED
23 July Richmond Tiger Junior Rugby League Home Game
Charlie Wehlow Oval CON-FIRMED
29 July Richmond Rodeo Richmond Rodeo Grounds 5 August John Single Tennis Coaching Richmond Tennis Club Suzanne Johnson 0407 572
824 CON-
FIRMED 12 August Diggers Race Meeting Richmond Racecourse Patsy Fox 0409 266 162 TBC
12-13 August Spirituality Tune-Up Weekend Shire Supper Room Sr Carmel Pattinson 0419 481 756
CON-FIRMED
13 August Richmond Tiger Junior Rugby League Home Game
Charlie Wehlow Oval CON-FIRMED
12 August Markets Bobby Murray Park Debbie Glyde 47 413 277 CON-FIRMED
26 August John Single Tennis Coaching Richmond Tennis Club Suzanne Johnson 0407 572 824
CON-FIRMED
27 August Richmond Tiger Junior Rugby League Home Game
Charlie Wehlow Oval CON-FIRMED
1-3 September Richmond Campdraft Richmond Campdraft Grounds
Clay Kennedy 0428 971 406 CON-FIRMED
2 September RHS Annual Carnival & Chal-lenge
Richmond Horse Sports Grounds
Matthew Stenhouse 07 47 413360
CON-FIRMED
9 September John Single Tennis Coaching Richmond Tennis Club Suzanne Johnson 0407 572 824
CON-FIRMED
September Pony Club Open Gymkhana Richmond Pony Club Grounds
Narelle Shaw 0427 413 342 TBC
16 September Markets Bobby Murray Park Debbie Glyde 47 413 277 CON-FIRMED
16 September Spouse Hunters Ball Richmond Racecourse Cara Mearns 0414 320 877 or Clancie Rogers 0400 264 493
CON-FIRMED
30 September – 1 October
Annual Fishing Classic Lake Fred Tritton Megan Carrigan 47 413 143 CON-FIRMED
7 October Combined Services Race Meet Richmond Racecourse Patsy Fox 0409 266 162 TBC 14 October Markets Bobby Murray Park Debbie Glyde 47 413 277 CON-
FIRMED October Bunga’s Barefoot Bowls Richmond Bowls Club Robyn McMaster 0429 413
253 TBC
28 October Ladies Day Race Meeting Richmond Racecourse Patsy Fox 0409 266 162 CON-FIRMED
November Richmond Amateur Swim Club Richmond Pool Bethea Pattel 0448 721 868 TBC 11 November Rite of Remembrance Richmond Cemetery Sr Carmel Pattinson 0419
481 756 CON-
FIRMED
Richmond Shire Council
New Phone System—Richmond Shire Council
Council would like to advise that with the move to the new building our phone numbers and phone sys-
tem have changed.
The RSC Office Phone No: 0747 193 377
RSC Office Fax: 0747 193 372
Works Office Fax: 0747 193 373
On calling the office you will reach an automated phone attendant directing you to
different departments within the office.
The following lists a brief description of each department and what they cover:
Press 1 for General Enquiries—Reception
Processing of Payments
Council Facilities/Bus & Equipment Hire
Cat/Dog Registrations
Bounty form submission requests
Private works requests
Dog Collar/Pound Queries
All other general enquires
Dial 2 for—Engineering (Works)
Engineering Works
Road Projects
Agistment Queries
Dial 3 for the CEO/Mayors Office
All queries pertaining to the CEO/Mayors Office
Dial 4 for Finance and Administration
Rates Queries
Accounts Payable/Receivable
General Enquiries
Dial 5 for—Community Services
Aged Care
Outside of School Hours Care
Library
Council Events