P Acting Mayor's Column Mayor Mark Kellam is recuperating from a medical procedure this month. Whilst Mark recovers, I am the Acting Mayor. We wish Mark a full and speedy recovery. On an exciting note, Oberon's Chloe Swannel sang the national anthem at the Sunday session of the Bathurst 500. She was the essence of professionalism and a magnificentambassador for the music profession within the Oberon community. Well done Chloe This year marked the 50th anniversary of the Oberon Rodeo and the event was an outstanding success. Entries were well up on previous years. I am sure this is in part due to the highly successful Performance Academy hosted by the Oberon Rodeo Association in January this year. Congratulations to the organisers for such a fantastic day Staff at the Visitor Information Centre have been busy putting the final touches on plans for the Oberon Field to Forest Festival. The festival will run from 6-27 April 2024 and offers an opportunity for local producers to showcase food, wine, foraging and more in the Oberon region. The first event is the Sip, Savour and Slice at RedGround Australia on 6 April and tickets for this event are selling quickly. Other activities include a Forest Talk on 13 April and Mushroom Foraging Workshops. The festival will culminate with the Producers Dinner at the Malachi Gilmore Hall on 20 April 2024. The Oberon Garden Club will host an Autumn Open Garden event on the weekend of 13-14 April Details for all events can be found at www.visitoberon.com/events Council has been undertaking community consultation in relation to the current Town Improvement Levy during December, January and February. The public exhibition period is nearing closure and I urge members of the community to review the discussion paper and presentation. Please visit the website https://www.oberon.nsw.gov.au/Counci/Rating-Structure-Review-Town- Improvement-Levy. An online survey is also available so please have your say as this is important for the future direction of Council in regard to the Town Improvement Levy. On a final note, it is with great sadness that we were advised of the passing of former Oberon Mayor Don Fitzpatrick last week. Don was a Councillor for eight years being elected in 2004 and serving as Mayor during 2011/12. On behalf of Oberon Council and the community we send our condolences to Leonie and Don's family at this time. Andrew McKibbin Acting Mayor Public Exhibition DRAFT PLAN OF MANAGEMENT (POM) FOR 24 CROWN RESERVES As part of the program to align the management of Crown Reserves under Council's jurisdiction with Council's Community Strategic Plan 2019-2040, Crown Lands have endorsed the exhibition of a Draft Plan of Management for 24 Crown Reserves within the Oberon LGA This means that Council is inviting written submissions in response to the Draft document. We urge the Community to review this document to consider how the reserves will be managed into the future. The Draft POM will be on exhibition for a period of six (6) weeks from: 17 January until 1 March 2024. A copy of the DraftPoM is available to view at Council website: www.oberon.nsw.gov.au Council Administration Centre: 137-139 Oberon Street, Oberon during business hours), or Oberon Library Onr Fleming and Dart Streets Oberon Staff will be available to discuss the document during business hours but for your views to be considered at its adoption, submissions must be in writing and must be received at Oberon Council by 4.00pm on Friday 1 March 2024 Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager, Oberon Council, PO Box 84, Oberon NSW 2787, or email to council@oberon.nsw.gov.au and refer to Draft Plan of Management as the subject heading. Following the exhibition, a report will be presented to Council acknowledging any submissions and identifying any revisions to the document in response to those submissions. Please note that any submissions will be made public, and the author of any submission may be identified in the Council Report Oberon Council Administration Centre 137-139 Oberon Street, Oberon Ph: 6329 8100 Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm Oberon Council Library Corner of Dart and Fleming Street, Oberon Ph: 6329 8220 Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm Sat 9.00am- 1.00pm Oberon INTERNATIONAL Women's DAY Dinner OBERON MORE THAN YOU IMAGINE OBERON COUNCIL International Women's Day FRIDAY 8 MARCH Commencing 630pm at the Oberon Library & Community Centre It is a free event for the Oberon Community, there will be guest speakers. a rothe plus morel Bookings must be confirmed by wed 28 February 2024 -HOSTED BY MARK KELLAM Bookings are essential please contact Sharon Swannellon 02.63298151 or Sharon Sxannel@obaco.cx.ww.au Tender TENDER (12024/2) PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC LAND USE STRATEGY FOR THE OBERON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OBERON NSW Oberon Council is seeking tenders, including a fee proposal from suitably qualified and experienced consultants, to prepare a Comprehensive Land Use Strategy (CLUS) for the Oberon Local Government Area. Consultants will be expected to have experience in the preparation of Comprehensive Strategic Land Use Plans, a detailed knowledge of Strategic Planning processes and framework and have sound understanding of rural and regional strategic planning issues. The Oberon Council Ordinary Meeting being held on Tuesday 19 March 2024 will be open to members of be facilities; a link to the webinar for the meeting will be available for members of the public wishing to view the meeting online and can be found on Council's Website https://www.oberon.nsw.gov.au/council/council meetings Service NSW 137-139 Oberon Street, Oberon Ph: 13 77 88 Mon-Fri 8.30am - 4pm #InspireInclusion Accelerate Progress Applicants will be required to be registered on the E-tendering Portal www.eprocure.com.au to download the tender documents. All electronic tenders must be submitted in the format specified in the tender document. Failure to do so will result in the tender not being considered by Council. The closing time and date for submissions is: 12.00 pm, Friday, 5 April 2024. Please note that lobbying or liaison with Councillors and or staff prior to the consideration of a Tender by Council may lead to the rejection of the Tender. Council Meetings - March 2024 Oberon Waste Facility Lowes Mount Road, Oberon Ph: 6329 8100 Mon-Fri 8.00am-11.00am & 3.00pm-5.00pm Sat-Sun 1.00pm-5.00pm Aude Risk and improvement Committee Meeting Oberon Council Chambers Community Services Meeting Council Chambers day Counting OC Cha Public Exhibition of the Town Improvement Levy DO YOU WANT THE TOWN IMPROVEMENT BOUNDARY EXPANDED? IMPACT Date Thursday 14 March 2004 Time 4.00pm Current Ti residents will receive a decrease in lavy amount, while new Ti zone ratepayers will see the levy added to their annual rates No additional income received by Council Zoning specialist engaged to modify boundary Council to ensure funds are used for the original purpose of the levy Projects funded from the Ti levy will spread into the new zone, Eg.. Annual bulky waste collection Have your say and make a submission by email ratingreviewbron.nww.gov.au Oberon Visitor Information Centre Corner of Ross Street and Edith Road, Oberon Ph: 6329 8210 Mon-Sun 9.30am-5pm Burraga Waste Facility, Arkstone Road, Burraga Every second Sunday 10.00pm-12.00pm Black Springs Waste Facility. Dog Rocks Road, Black Springs, Every second Sunday 12.30pm-2.30pm Please refer to the Council website for opening dates Please visit our website www.oberon.nsw.gov.au or like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/oberoncouncil to stay updated on News, Events and Road Conditions P Acting Mayor's Column Mayor Mark Kellam is recuperating from a medical procedure this month . Whilst Mark recovers , I am the Acting Mayor . We wish Mark a full and speedy recovery . On an exciting note , Oberon's Chloe Swannel sang the national anthem at the Sunday session of the Bathurst 500. She was the essence of professionalism and a magnificentambassador for the music profession within the Oberon community . Well done Chloe This year marked the 50th anniversary of the Oberon Rodeo and the event was an outstanding success . Entries were well up on previous years . I am sure this is in part due to the highly successful Performance Academy hosted by the Oberon Rodeo Association in January this year . Congratulations to the organisers for such a fantastic day Staff at the Visitor Information Centre have been busy putting the final touches on plans for the Oberon Field to Forest Festival . The festival will run from 6-27 April 2024 and offers an opportunity for local producers to showcase food , wine , foraging and more in the Oberon region . The first event is the Sip , Savour and Slice at RedGround Australia on 6 April and tickets for this event are selling quickly . Other activities include a Forest Talk on 13 April and Mushroom Foraging Workshops . The festival will culminate with the Producers Dinner at the Malachi Gilmore Hall on 20 April 2024. The Oberon Garden Club will host an Autumn Open Garden event on the weekend of 13-14 April Details for all events can be found at www.visitoberon.com/events Council has been undertaking community consultation in relation to the current Town Improvement Levy during December , January and February . The public exhibition period is nearing closure and I urge members of the community to review the discussion paper and presentation . Please visit the website https://www.oberon.nsw.gov.au/Counci/Rating-Structure-Review-Town Improvement - Levy . An online survey is also available so please have your say as this is important for the future direction of Council in regard to the Town Improvement Levy . On a final note , it is with great sadness that we were advised of the passing of former Oberon Mayor Don Fitzpatrick last week . Don was a Councillor for eight years being elected in 2004 and serving as Mayor during 2011/12 . On behalf of Oberon Council and the community we send our condolences to Leonie and Don's family at this time . Andrew McKibbin Acting Mayor Public Exhibition DRAFT PLAN OF MANAGEMENT ( POM ) FOR 24 CROWN RESERVES As part of the program to align the management of Crown Reserves under Council's jurisdiction with Council's Community Strategic Plan 2019-2040 , Crown Lands have endorsed the exhibition of a Draft Plan of Management for 24 Crown Reserves within the Oberon LGA This means that Council is inviting written submissions in response to the Draft document . We urge the Community to review this document to consider how the reserves will be managed into the future . The Draft POM will be on exhibition for a period of six ( 6 ) weeks from : 17 January until 1 March 2024 . A copy of the DraftPoM is available to view at Council website : www.oberon.nsw.gov.au Council Administration Centre : 137-139 Oberon Street , Oberon during business hours ) , or Oberon Library Onr Fleming and Dart Streets Oberon Staff will be available to discuss the document during business hours but for your views to be considered at its adoption , submissions must be in writing and must be received at Oberon Council by 4.00pm on Friday 1 March 2024 Submissions should be addressed to the General Manager , Oberon Council , PO Box 84 , Oberon NSW 2787 , or email to council@oberon.nsw.gov.au and refer to Draft Plan of Management as the subject heading . Following the exhibition , a report will be presented to Council acknowledging any submissions and identifying any revisions to the document in response to those submissions . Please note that any submissions will be made public , and the author of any submission may be identified in the Council Report Oberon Council Administration Centre 137-139 Oberon Street , Oberon Ph : 6329 8100 Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm Oberon Council Library Corner of Dart and Fleming Street , Oberon Ph : 6329 8220 Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm Sat 9.00am 1.00pm Oberon INTERNATIONAL Women's DAY Dinner OBERON MORE THAN YOU IMAGINE OBERON COUNCIL International Women's Day FRIDAY 8 MARCH Commencing 630pm at the Oberon Library & Community Centre It is a free event for the Oberon Community , there will be guest speakers . a rothe plus morel Bookings must be confirmed by wed 28 February 2024 -HOSTED BY MARK KELLAM Bookings are essential please contact Sharon Swannellon 02.63298151 or Sharon Sxannel@obaco.cx.ww.au Tender TENDER ( 12024/2 ) PREPARATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGIC LAND USE STRATEGY FOR THE OBERON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA , OBERON NSW Oberon Council is seeking tenders , including a fee proposal from suitably qualified and experienced consultants , to prepare a Comprehensive Land Use Strategy ( CLUS ) for the Oberon Local Government Area . Consultants will be expected to have experience in the preparation of Comprehensive Strategic Land Use Plans , a detailed knowledge of Strategic Planning processes and framework and have sound understanding of rural and regional strategic planning issues . The Oberon Council Ordinary Meeting being held on Tuesday 19 March 2024 will be open to members of be facilities ; a link to the webinar for the meeting will be available for members of the public wishing to view the meeting online and can be found on Council's Website https://www.oberon.nsw.gov.au/council/council meetings Service NSW 137-139 Oberon Street , Oberon Ph : 13 77 88 Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4pm #InspireInclusion Accelerate Progress Applicants will be required to be registered on the E - tendering Portal www.eprocure.com.au to download the tender documents . All electronic tenders must be submitted in the format specified in the tender document . Failure to do so will result in the tender not being considered by Council . The closing time and date for submissions is : 12.00 pm , Friday , 5 April 2024 . Please note that lobbying or liaison with Councillors and or staff prior to the consideration of a Tender by Council may lead to the rejection of the Tender . Council Meetings - March 2024 Oberon Waste Facility Lowes Mount Road , Oberon Ph : 6329 8100 Mon - Fri 8.00am - 11.00am & 3.00pm - 5.00pm Sat - Sun 1.00pm - 5.00pm Aude Risk and improvement Committee Meeting Oberon Council Chambers Community Services Meeting Council Chambers day Counting OC Cha Public Exhibition of the Town Improvement Levy DO YOU WANT THE TOWN IMPROVEMENT BOUNDARY EXPANDED ? IMPACT Date Thursday 14 March 2004 Time 4.00pm Current Ti residents will receive a decrease in lavy amount , while new Ti zone ratepayers will see the levy added to their annual rates No additional income received by Council Zoning specialist engaged to modify boundary Council to ensure funds are used for the original purpose of the levy Projects funded from the Ti levy will spread into the new zone , Eg .. Annual bulky waste collection Have your say and make a submission by email ratingreviewbron.nww.gov.au Oberon Visitor Information Centre Corner of Ross Street and Edith Road , Oberon Ph : 6329 8210 Mon - Sun 9.30am - 5pm Burraga Waste Facility , Arkstone Road , Burraga Every second Sunday 10.00pm - 12.00pm Black Springs Waste Facility . Dog Rocks Road , Black Springs , Every second Sunday 12.30pm - 2.30pm Please refer to the Council website for opening dates Please visit our website www.oberon.nsw.gov.au or like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/oberoncouncil to stay updated on News , Events and Road Conditions