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Rural City Connection
Friday October 17 :: 2014
@WangRuralCity
Administrators Message
Congratulations
Northeast Health Wangaratta
We received fantastic news this week that Northeast
Health Wangaratta had been named Regional Health
Service of the year at the Victorian Public Healthcare
Awards.
On behalf of the Rural City of Wangaratta I would like to
congratulate Margaret Bennett, Chief Executive Officer
of Northeast Health Wangaratta and her team on this
outstanding achievement. To be acknowledged at this
level is extremely high praise and testament to the
outstanding service they provide.
The Premier’s Health Service of the Year Awards are
Victoria’s most prestigious accolade to which a health
service can aspire. These awards recognise leadership
and excellence in the provision of publicly-funded
healthcare for the Victorian community.
The Rural City of Wangaratta is fortunate to have a
health service that is performing at this level. We can
rest assured that our community is receiving the highest
level of health care in Regional Victoria.
ANZAC Awards
The RSL 2015 ANZAC of the Year Awards are now open.
Up to seven ANZAC of the Year Awards are presented
annually to Australian individuals or groups for
compassionate, dedicated and selfless service to their
community. The winners display ANZAC qualities such
as doggedness, tenacity, endurance and constancy to an
exceptional degree.
If you know someone worthy of winning an ANZAC of
the Year award please nominate them.
Nomination packs are available from the RSL Victorian
website at: www.rslvic.com.au/media/218189/anzacawards-2015.pdf or call 9655 5555.
Nominations close on Friday, 28 November 2014.
Ailsa Fox
Chair of Administrators.
Public Notices
Ordinary Meeting of Council
All residents and ratepayers are invited to attend.
Notice is hereby given that the next Ordinary Meeting
of Council will be held on:
Tuesday 21 October 2014
Date:
Location: Tarrawingee Hall
Time:6.00pm
2013-2014 Annual Report
Notice is hereby given that the Wangaratta Rural City
Council Annual Report, for the year ended 30 June 2014
has been prepared.
The Annual Report includes a report of Council’s
operations, the Financial Statements, Standard
Statements and Performance Statement of the
Wangaratta Rural City Council and the reports of the
Auditor-General for the year ended 30 June 2014.
A printed copy of the Annual Report, including a copy
of the reports of the Auditor-General, is available
for inspection during office hours at the Wangaratta
Government Centre, corner Ovens and Ford Streets,
or can be downloaded from Council’s website www.
wangaratta.vic.gov.au
The 2013-2014 Rural City of Wangaratta Annual Report
will be considered at the Ordinary Meeting of Council to
be held at 6.00 pm on Tuesday, 21 October 2014. This
meeting will be held at the Tarrawingee Hall, Tarrawingee.
council@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Public Notices
Fire Prevention
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Positions Vacant
Horticulture Coordinator
With the onset of warmer weather, we all need to think
about the coming fire season and the associated risks for
ourselves, our families and the community as a whole.
To reduce these risks, everyone needs to play their
part in the form of cleaning up around their properties,
removing any rubbish and maintaining grass to a
recommended height.
Over the coming weeks, Councils Fire Prevention Officer
will be conducting inspections throughout the Rural City
of Wangaratta. Any property 0.2 Hectares and less, must
maintain grass at a height of no more than 100mm, (or
4 inches,) noting this must be sustained throughout the
Fire Danger Period (FDP).
Should Council become aware of a property which
requires fire risk reduction works, a fire prevention notice
will be issued requiring the property owner to undertake
prescribed works. Failing to comply with a Fire Notice
is a serious offence and can result in a non-compliance
Fire Notice Fine being issued. (This fire season the NonCompliance Notice Fine is 10 Penalty Units @ $148.00
per Unit.) In cases where fire prevention notices are not
addressed by the property owner, Council may enter the
property, (possibly through their registered contractors,)
to undertake the required works, noting any costs
incurred will be forwarded in full to the property owner.
Council has a list of registered contractors should any
property owner require assistance with maintaining their
property in accordance with the relevant prescriptions.
For further information pertaining to fire prevention,
please contact the Council’s Fire Prevention Officer by
calling (03) 5722 0888.
Transfer Stations
Boorhaman October 18
November 1, 15, 29
Glenrowan 9.00am – 11.45am
October 19
November 2, 16, 30
1.00pm – 3.45pm
Full Time - $66,851pa
Applications close 4pm Thursday 30 October 2014
For further information:
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/council/careers
or phone 03 5722 0888
Tenders
C1415/016
Development of the Wangaratta Central
Business District Master Plan
The Rural City of Wangaratta invites tenders from
experienced consultant/s for the above tender. This
tender closes at 2pm on Tuesday, 28 October 2014. The
tender document is available from Council’s website
www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au.
Further details may be obtained from Jaime Carroll,
Director Community Wellbeing on (03) 5722 0888. The
lowest or any tender may not be necessarily accepted.
Planning Applications
Application No 14/123
Applicant Oxley & Company (Snevco Pty Ltd)
Location 52-60 Parfitt Rd Wangaratta VIC 3677
Proposal
Change of Use to a Retail Premises and Associated Buildings and Works and Installation of Business
Identification Signage
This applications can be viewed at the municipal offices.
Any person who may be affected by the granting of a
permit may object or make a submission (must be in
writing). For more information, please contact the Town
Planning Unit on 5722 0888. Council will not decide these
applications before 31 October 2014
Events/Announcements
8.00am – 10.45am
Springhurst October 19
November 2, 16, 30
Markwood October 19, 29
1.00pm – 3.45pm
November 2, 12, 16, 26, 30
Whitfield October 19, 29
9.00am – 11.45am
November 2, 12, 16, 26, 30
Eldorado Sunday
weekly
1.00pm – 3.45pm
Moyhu Saturday
weekly
9.00am – 11.45am
9.00am – 4.30pm
Wangaratta Tues – Fri
10.00am - 4.30pm
Sat - Sun Monday
CLOSED
Free Greenwaste Disposal at Council
Transfer Stations
In preparation for the coming fire season the Rural City
of Wangaratta is offering an incentive to assist residents
to clean up around their property prior to summer.
From Saturday 1 November through to Friday 28
November 2014 the Rural City of Wangaratta is offering
FREE disposal of green waste at all Transfer Stations.
CHILDREN’S WEEK
This year Children’s Week focuses on every child’s
right to speak and be heard.
22nd OCTOBER, 2014
10a.m - 12.30p.m
At Lions Club of Wangaratta Apex Road Safety
School, Ryan Ave, Wangaratta
There will be a free BBQ and Children’s
activities including story time sessions,
music, craft and open ended experiences!
Bring your own scooter, bike and helmet!
Children, Parents, Educators, Grandparents
All Welcome.
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Council’s Corporate Management Team
Ph: (03) 5722 0888 :: Fax: (03) 5721 9526
(Left to Right)
Barry Green – Jaime Carroll – Alan Clark – Brendan McGrath Ruth Kneebone – Wangaratta Government Centre
- Cnr Ford & Ovens Streets, Wangaratta 3677
Director Development Services
Director Community Wellbeing
Director Infrastructure Services
Chief Executive Officer
Director Corporate Services
Open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.00pm