Acting Mayor's Column I hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe Easter break. April will be an active month for your Council as it considers the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework for 2024-25 including the Community Strategic Plan (CSP), Delivery Program (DP) and Operational Plan (OP). These documents will form the basis for the 2024-5 Budget and the priorities for future expenditure. C Community e y consultation sessions will be held in early May in Oberon and the villages to gauge Community needs and expectations. I encourage everyone to contribute to planning community priorities in expenditure and services to be provided by your Council Field 2 Forest in Oberon during April will bring to the community and visitors a variety of Oberon's produce and experiences. On Saturday 6 April enjoy an afternoon of savouring the delights of a truffle grazing board while sipping on a welcome truffle champagne cocktail at RedGround Australia. Redground grow their truffles and then allow you to indulge in truffle pizza slices. Chris Bettison will be playing live music and setting the mood for a laid-back aftemoon. A curated selection of beer, wine and soft drinks available for purchase on the day. Tickets-www.redground.com.au Oberon's Forest Talk is on Saturday 13 April. Learn about the art of cool climate beekeeping with James Griffith, all things State Forest with Nikki Bennetts and truffles and the Oberon Museum history with Col Roberts. Tickets $10pp https://events. humantix.com/forest-talk which includes entry to the Oberon District Museum before the talk and refreshments. Oberon Garden Club will also have a selection of Oberon cool climate Gardens open on the weekend of 13-14 April Transport for NSW will be conducting a Village Slow Down Campaign from 1 to 14 April with Oberon and surrounding villages included in the program. Courtesy Speed Monitor screens will be used to monitor motorist speed and Transport for NSW will be working with local police. A reminder that the NSW Government has introduced the Active and Creative Kids voucher scheme, helping to make activities more affordable for eligible NSW families. Parents, guardians and carers of eligible school-aged children will be able to use two $50 vouchers per calendar year. Points to note are: Vouchers are available to families receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A, or Family Tax Benefit Part B, or both. The $50 vouchers will be issued in school term 1 and school term 3. Vouchers must be redeemed before their expiry date. Vouchers can be downloaded as a QR code and used for an eligible physical or creative activity with registered providers. If you are eligible make sure you collect and use the vouchers. Andrew McKibbin Acting Mayor Youth Week YOUTH WEEK OBERON LIBRARY & COMMUNITY CENTRE APR 15 BOARD GAMES 3PM-5PM APR 16 AT THE MOVIES: OBERON MORE THAN YOU IMAGINE OBERON COUNCIL Public Exhibition - Related Parties Disclosures Policy 2220 Review At the 19 March 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting, Oberon Council resolved to place- Revised Related Parties Disclosures Policy 2220 on public exhibition for a period of 28 days: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 18 April 2024, and submissions be invited to Council during this period. The revised policy is available for viewing during business hours at Oberon Council Administration Centre, as well as Council's website: www.oberon.nsw.gov.au Anyone wishing to make a submission may do so in writing to the General Manager, Oberon Council, PO Box 84 OBERON, NSW, 2787 or email council@oberon.nsw.gov.au. Submissions must be received by 4.00pm on Thursday 18 April 2024. Council Meetings - April 2024 The Oberon Council Ordinary Meeting being held on Tuesday 16 April 2024 will be open to members of the public. The meeting will also be livestreamed using zoom webinar 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 Meeting/Venue Black Springs Hall Committee Meeting Black Springs Hall Ordinary Council Meeting Council Chambers & via Zoom Extraordinary Council Meeting- Finance/Works Council Chambers Date Time Thursday 4 April 2024 6.00pm Tuesday 16 April 2024 5.30pm Tuesday 23 April 2024 2.30pm Public Exhibition - Sponsorship Request Oberon Can Assist Charity Golf Day At the 19 March 2024 Ordinary Meeting. Oberon Council resolved to provide $2,000 in sponsorship to support the Can Assist Oberon Charity Golf Day. This sponsorship will be funded from the Section 356 donation allocations for the 2023/2024 Financial Year In accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993 and Oberon Council's Financial Assistance Policy, this funding allocation is on public exhibition for a period of 28 days: Thursday 21 March to Thursday 18 April 2004 and submissions to Council are invited during this period Anyone wishing to make written submissions may do so to the General Manager, Oberon Council, PO Box 84 OBERON NSW 2787, or by emailing council@oberon.nsw.gov.au Submissions must be submitted by 4.00pm Thursday 18 April 2024. Free Tip Day FREE TIP DAY Sunday 21 April 2024 APRIL 2024 Oberon Waste Depot: 8am-5pm All household and domestic A MOVIE ABOUT BEES 10AM Snacks provided PIZZA SHOP SUPERNATURAL HORROR 5:30PM Pizza and snacks provided. A APR 17 VR + BYOD GAMING APR 18 FUN WITH FOOD FROM 10AM Black Springs Transfer waste will be accepted free of charge. FREE Station 12:30pm-2pm Burraga Transfer Station: 10am-12pm For further information please contact our Technical Services Department Ph: 02 6329 8100 10AM-11.30AM APR 19 HENNA TATTOO FROM 10AM NSW For more information contact the Community Services team on 6329 8100 or community@oberon.nsw.gov.au 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 Service NSW 137-139 Oberon Street, Oberon Ph: 13 77 88 Mon-Fri 8.30am-4pm CentGA Youtcence and trines ont ce may be 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 CODROM CONCE Oberon Visitor Information Centre Comer 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 Acting Mayor's Column I hope everyone had an enjoyable and safe Easter break . April will be an active month for your Council as it considers the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework for 2024-25 including the Community Strategic Plan ( CSP ) , Delivery Program ( DP ) and Operational Plan ( OP ) . These documents will form the basis for the 2024-5 Budget and the priorities for future expenditure . C Community e y consultation sessions will be held in early May in Oberon and the villages to gauge Community needs and expectations . I encourage everyone to contribute to planning community priorities in expenditure and services to be provided by your Council Field 2 Forest in Oberon during April will bring to the community and visitors a variety of Oberon's produce and experiences . On Saturday 6 April enjoy an afternoon of savouring the delights of a truffle grazing board while sipping on a welcome truffle champagne cocktail at RedGround Australia . Redground grow their truffles and then allow you to indulge in truffle pizza slices . Chris Bettison will be playing live music and setting the mood for a laid - back aftemoon . A curated selection of beer , wine and soft drinks available for purchase on the day . Tickets-www.redground.com.au Oberon's Forest Talk is on Saturday 13 April . Learn about the art of cool climate beekeeping with James Griffith , all things State Forest with Nikki Bennetts and truffles and the Oberon Museum history with Col Roberts . Tickets $ 10pp https : // events . humantix.com/forest-talk which includes entry to the Oberon District Museum before the talk and refreshments . Oberon Garden Club will also have a selection of Oberon cool climate Gardens open on the weekend of 13-14 April Transport for NSW will be conducting a Village Slow Down Campaign from 1 to 14 April with Oberon and surrounding villages included in the program . Courtesy Speed Monitor screens will be used to monitor motorist speed and Transport for NSW will be working with local police . A reminder that the NSW Government has introduced the Active and Creative Kids voucher scheme , helping to make activities more affordable for eligible NSW families . Parents , guardians and carers of eligible school - aged children will be able to use two $ 50 vouchers per calendar year . Points to note are : Vouchers are available to families receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A , or Family Tax Benefit Part B , or both . The $ 50 vouchers will be issued in school term 1 and school term 3 . Vouchers must be redeemed before their expiry date . Vouchers can be downloaded as a QR code and used for an eligible physical or creative activity with registered providers . If you are eligible make sure you collect and use the vouchers . Andrew McKibbin Acting Mayor Youth Week YOUTH WEEK OBERON LIBRARY & COMMUNITY CENTRE APR 15 BOARD GAMES 3 PM-5PM APR 16 AT THE MOVIES : OBERON MORE THAN YOU IMAGINE OBERON COUNCIL Public Exhibition - Related Parties Disclosures Policy 2220 Review At the 19 March 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting , Oberon Council resolved to place- Revised Related Parties Disclosures Policy 2220 on public exhibition for a period of 28 days : Thursday 21 March to Thursday 18 April 2024 , and submissions be invited to Council during this period . The revised policy is available for viewing during business hours at Oberon Council Administration Centre , as well as Council's website : www.oberon.nsw.gov.au Anyone wishing to make a submission may do so in writing to the General Manager , Oberon Council , PO Box 84 OBERON , NSW , 2787 or email council@oberon.nsw.gov.au . Submissions must be received by 4.00pm on Thursday 18 April 2024 . Council Meetings - April 2024 The Oberon Council Ordinary Meeting being held on Tuesday 16 April 2024 will be open to members of the public . The meeting will also be livestreamed using zoom webinar 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 Meeting / Venue Black Springs Hall Committee Meeting Black Springs Hall Ordinary Council Meeting Council Chambers & via Zoom Extraordinary Council Meeting- Finance / Works Council Chambers Date Time Thursday 4 April 2024 6.00pm Tuesday 16 April 2024 5.30pm Tuesday 23 April 2024 2.30pm Public Exhibition - Sponsorship Request Oberon Can Assist Charity Golf Day At the 19 March 2024 Ordinary Meeting . Oberon Council resolved to provide $ 2,000 in sponsorship to support the Can Assist Oberon Charity Golf Day . This sponsorship will be funded from the Section 356 donation allocations for the 2023/2024 Financial Year In accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993 and Oberon Council's Financial Assistance Policy , this funding allocation is on public exhibition for a period of 28 days : Thursday 21 March to Thursday 18 April 2004 and submissions to Council are invited during this period Anyone wishing to make written submissions may do so to the General Manager , Oberon Council , PO Box 84 OBERON NSW 2787 , or by emailing council@oberon.nsw.gov.au Submissions must be submitted by 4.00pm Thursday 18 April 2024 . Free Tip Day FREE TIP DAY Sunday 21 April 2024 APRIL 2024 Oberon Waste Depot : 8 am-5pm All household and domestic A MOVIE ABOUT BEES 10AM Snacks provided PIZZA SHOP SUPERNATURAL HORROR 5:30 PM Pizza and snacks provided . A APR 17 VR + BYOD GAMING APR 18 FUN WITH FOOD FROM 10AM Black Springs Transfer waste will be accepted free of charge . FREE Station 12:30 pm-2pm Burraga Transfer Station : 10 am-12pm For further information please contact our Technical Services Department Ph : 02 6329 8100 10 AM-11.30AM APR 19 HENNA TATTOO FROM 10AM NSW For more information contact the Community Services team on 6329 8100 or community@oberon.nsw.gov.au 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 Service NSW 137-139 Oberon Street , Oberon Ph : 13 77 88 Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4pm CentGA Youtcence and trines ont ce may be 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 CODROM CONCE Oberon Visitor Information Centre Comer 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