NOTES ON THE YEOVAL COMMUNITY CONSULTATION MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY 3 MARCH, 2011 AT THE MEMORIAL HALL COMMENCING AT 7.30PM

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PRESENT / Mayor R Dowling, Deputy Mayor N Bleakley, Councillors J Farr, A Durkin, G Dean, L MacSmith, K Duffy, J Culverson, D Hyde, I Gosper, Director of Finance & Corporate Services, Director of Engineering and Technical Services, Ann Jones, Allan Dive, Owen Johns, Shirley Drysdale and 24 members of the Yeoval Community.
APOLOGIES / Councillors S Wilcox, K Walker, General Manager, Director of Environmental Services, Communications and Media Officer.
  1. Introduction
  1. Welcome

The Mayor opened the meeting and thanked those present for their attendance. He then gave a brief introduction and outline of the purpose of the meeting and introduced Councillors and staff from Cabonne and Wellington in attendance.

  1. List of Items discussed by Councillors and senior staff:
  • 2011/12 Management Plan
  • WBC Strategic Alliance Update
  • Economic Development and Tourism
  • Daroo Awards
  • Men’s Shed
  • Community Services – Family Day Care
  • Communication/Customer Service
  • Flooding Impact
  • Roads & Bridges
  • Water Reform – Infrastructure Australia
  • Sewer Update
  • Council Works – Local Area
  • Noxious Weeds
  • Waste Management
  • Local Environment Plan (LEP) Update
  1. Items for Discussion

Noxious Weeds

A question was raised in regards to Council’s position on Control of Noxious Weeds in rubbish tips.

Action:DETS to request weeds staff to spray area

Yeoval Tip

Concerns were raised in relation to the need for the person manning the rubbish tip and the need to collect cash.It was advised that the main reason was to regulate use of the tip.

A question was also asked in regards to the opening times for the tips and why the tip is only open on a Wednesday and Saturday. The Director of Finance and Corporate Services responded that the opening days were the result of a community survey a few years ago.

Sand Bagging

In response to a question raised as to why there were no sandbagging facilities in Yeoval it was advised that there is no SES Unit in Yeoval. It was indicated that it may be possible for the SES to liaise with the local RFS to establish facilities.

Action: DETS to liaise with SES Controller.

Sandy Creek Bridge

A question was raised as to when the old cement crossing on the downstream side of Sandy Creek Bridge on the Dubbo Road would be cleared up.

Gundong Road

A question was raised as to when the Gundong Road is listed for sealing. DETS advised this was on the 2011/12 works program.

Buckinbah Railway Bridge

Discussion was had in relation to the Buckinbah Railway Bridge and whether it can be pulled down before someone is hurt.

Action: DETS to write to ARTEC

Councillor Dowling invited Wellington Councillor Ann Jones to address the meeting in relation to Wellington Council issues.

Conclusion

The Mayor thanked those in attendance and invited them to join with Council and senior staff for supper.

The meeting concluded 8.45pm