Mayor's Column Stromio Energy held two community consultation periods at the Black Springs Community Hall last week for the proposed Pines Windfarm This was the first community engagement activity providing the opportunity for the general public to attend. Previously the engagement was limited to near neighbours of the proposed development. At the moment this project is in the early part of the investigation phase which will determine if the project is viable contiguration and size of the proposed windfarm There were about 60-70 people attended over the two sessions. Some people were quite passionate but also respectful. A number of residents were disappointed that no information was yet available regarding the size and potential number of towers. It is important that as many residents as possible attend these sessions so that we are all as well informed as possible of the potential risks, benefits that are associated with this proposed development. Stromio Energy are responsible for arranging and advertising community consultation sessions and I encourage everyone to attend as many sessions as possible. Listen to what is said, critically question the Stromilo staff on the project and develop an informed opinion. I understand that sessions in Burraga, Oberon and O'Connell are planned for the near future with information available on the Pines Windfarm website. On Thursday 11 July at 5.00 pm the Oberon RSL Sub Branch is holding a sunset service to commemorate those members of the Australian Defence Force who fought and died during the various conflicts in the Middle East and Afghanistan between 2001 and 2021. The general public and particularly veterans of those conflicts and their families are warmly invited to attend. Work on the grant funded extension to our Gym is proceeding very quickly. The work involves enclosing the space at the rear of the gym to provide a large, and versatile, floor space for classes and other activities. There will also be a room for Position Vacant Council is seeking applications for the following positions: Oberon Library and Community Centre Manager Application close on Friday 28 June 2024 at 4pm Stness consultations and administrative activities. As well as providing an excellent new space, this extension will also free up some space in the main part of the gym for other activities. Expected completion date of the extension is October this year. The earthworks on the Oberon Community Sports Complex are substantially complete and the Development Application (DA) was approved of gand car parks and other infrastructure. That construction work should commence shortly with an anticipated completion date for the entire project remaining mid-2025 Mayor Mark Kellam For full details about the current positions vacant at Oberon Council as well as information on how to apply please visit our website https://www.oberon.nsw.gov.au/counc positions-vacant For further information please contact Oberon Council Human Resources Manager on 02 63298150. Oberon Council Administration Centre 137-139 Oberon Street, Oberon Ph: 6329 8100 Mon-Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm Oberon Council Library Comer of Dart and Fleming Street, Oberon Ph: 6329 8220 Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm Sat 9.00am- 1.00pm OBERON MORE THAN YOU IMAGINE OBERON COUNCIL Public Exhibition - Revised Policies At the 18 June 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting. Oberon Council resolved to place the revised Policy 1119 Fraud and Corruption Policy on public exhibition for 28 days: Thursday 27 June 2004 to Thursday 25 July 2004 and submissions be invited to Council during that period. Copies of the draft policy is available for viewing during business hours at Oberon Council Administration, as well as Council's website: www.oberon.nsw.gov.au Anyone wishing to make written submissions may do so to the General Manager, Oberon Council, PO Box 84 OBERON, NSW 2787, or email council@oberon.nsw.gov.au Submissions must be received by 4.30pm Thursday 25 July 2024. Public Exhibition SECTION 356 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REQUEST At its 18 June 2024 Ordinary Meeting, Oberon Council resolved to support the following applications for funding under Section 356 of the Local Goverment Act 1993 and place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days. Contribution to Burraga Sport and Recreation Club to support Club infrastructure $2.000 Oberon Golf Club additional fuel allocation $2,000 Walk and Talk for Life in kind support for printing $200 Anyone wishing to make written submissions may do so to the General Manager. Oberon Council, PO Box 84 OBERON, NSW 2787, or email council@bern.nsw.gov.au Submissions must be received by 4.30pm Thursday 25 July 2024. Council Meetings July 2024 The Oberon Council Ordinary Meeting being held on Tuesday 16 July 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 Community Services Commitee Meeting Council Chambers Ordinary Council Meeting Council Chambers & via Zoom Date Thursday 11 July 2024 Time 4.00pm Tuesday 16 July 2024 5.30pm Candidate Information Session CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSION Council will hold a Candidate Information Session for anyone interested in finding out more about being a Councillor and standing as a candidate in the upcoming Local Government Elections. The session will be held on Thursday 4 July 2024 from 5.30pm-7.00pm at the Oberon Library and Community Centre at Fleming St, Oberon Council would appreciate if you could register your attendance for catering purposes by contacting Sharon Swannell on 02 6329 8151 or email sharon swannel@oberon.nsw.gov.a Service NSW 137-139 Oberon Street, Oberon Ph: 13 77 88 Mon-Fri 8.30am-4pm 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 OBERON COUNCIL 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 Mayor's Column Stromio Energy held two community consultation periods at the Black Springs Community Hall last week for the proposed Pines Windfarm This was the first community engagement activity providing the opportunity for the general public to attend . Previously the engagement was limited to near neighbours of the proposed development . At the moment this project is in the early part of the investigation phase which will determine if the project is viable contiguration and size of the proposed windfarm There were about 60-70 people attended over the two sessions . Some people were quite passionate but also respectful . A number of residents were disappointed that no information was yet available regarding the size and potential number of towers . It is important that as many residents as possible attend these sessions so that we are all as well informed as possible of the potential risks , benefits that are associated with this proposed development . Stromio Energy are responsible for arranging and advertising community consultation sessions and I encourage everyone to attend as many sessions as possible . Listen to what is said , critically question the Stromilo staff on the project and develop an informed opinion . I understand that sessions in Burraga , Oberon and O'Connell are planned for the near future with information available on the Pines Windfarm website . On Thursday 11 July at 5.00 pm the Oberon RSL Sub Branch is holding a sunset service to commemorate those members of the Australian Defence Force who fought and died during the various conflicts in the Middle East and Afghanistan between 2001 and 2021 . The general public and particularly veterans of those conflicts and their families are warmly invited to attend . Work on the grant funded extension to our Gym is proceeding very quickly . The work involves enclosing the space at the rear of the gym to provide a large , and versatile , floor space for classes and other activities . There will also be a room for Position Vacant Council is seeking applications for the following positions : Oberon Library and Community Centre Manager Application close on Friday 28 June 2024 at 4pm Stness consultations and administrative activities . As well as providing an excellent new space , this extension will also free up some space in the main part of the gym for other activities . Expected completion date of the extension is October this year . The earthworks on the Oberon Community Sports Complex are substantially complete and the Development Application ( DA ) was approved of gand car parks and other infrastructure . That construction work should commence shortly with an anticipated completion date for the entire project remaining mid - 2025 Mayor Mark Kellam For full details about the current positions vacant at Oberon Council as well as information on how to apply please visit our website https://www.oberon.nsw.gov.au/counc positions - vacant For further information please contact Oberon Council Human Resources Manager on 02 63298150 . Oberon Council Administration Centre 137-139 Oberon Street , Oberon Ph : 6329 8100 Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm Oberon Council Library Comer of Dart and Fleming Street , Oberon Ph : 6329 8220 Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm Sat 9.00am- 1.00pm OBERON MORE THAN YOU IMAGINE OBERON COUNCIL Public Exhibition - Revised Policies At the 18 June 2024 Ordinary Council Meeting . Oberon Council resolved to place the revised Policy 1119 Fraud and Corruption Policy on public exhibition for 28 days : Thursday 27 June 2004 to Thursday 25 July 2004 and submissions be invited to Council during that period . Copies of the draft policy is available for viewing during business hours at Oberon Council Administration , as well as Council's website : www.oberon.nsw.gov.au Anyone wishing to make written submissions may do so to the General Manager , Oberon Council , PO Box 84 OBERON , NSW 2787 , or email council@oberon.nsw.gov.au Submissions must be received by 4.30pm Thursday 25 July 2024 . Public Exhibition SECTION 356 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM REQUEST At its 18 June 2024 Ordinary Meeting , Oberon Council resolved to support the following applications for funding under Section 356 of the Local Goverment Act 1993 and place on public exhibition for a period of 28 days . Contribution to Burraga Sport and Recreation Club to support Club infrastructure $ 2.000 Oberon Golf Club additional fuel allocation $ 2,000 Walk and Talk for Life in kind support for printing $ 200 Anyone wishing to make written submissions may do so to the General Manager . Oberon Council , PO Box 84 OBERON , NSW 2787 , or email council@bern.nsw.gov.au Submissions must be received by 4.30pm Thursday 25 July 2024 . Council Meetings July 2024 The Oberon Council Ordinary Meeting being held on Tuesday 16 July 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 Community Services Commitee Meeting Council Chambers Ordinary Council Meeting Council Chambers & via Zoom Date Thursday 11 July 2024 Time 4.00pm Tuesday 16 July 2024 5.30pm Candidate Information Session CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSION Council will hold a Candidate Information Session for anyone interested in finding out more about being a Councillor and standing as a candidate in the upcoming Local Government Elections . The session will be held on Thursday 4 July 2024 from 5.30pm - 7.00pm at the Oberon Library and Community Centre at Fleming St , Oberon Council would appreciate if you could register your attendance for catering purposes by contacting Sharon Swannell on 02 6329 8151 or email sharon swannel@oberon.nsw.gov.a Service NSW 137-139 Oberon Street , Oberon Ph : 13 77 88 Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4pm 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 OBERON COUNCIL 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