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

angelah@richmond.qld.gov.au 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