This Week at Council - Monday, 23 November 2020

This Week at Council - Monday, 23 November 2020 Community Announcements/Latest News Council’s Less Waste Week Workshops

We are putting on a series of free zoom workshops with some of the best names in sustainability. A prize is up for grabs for one lucking attendee at each workshop:

Australia Day nominations now open

Nominations for the 2021 Yass Valley Australia Day Awards are now open. The community is called upon to nominate outstanding individuals and groups that make a significant contribution and difference to the Yass Valley. Nominations may be submitted by community groups, organisations and individuals using the nomination form 

Works schedule

Unsealed roads program – maintenance grading (weather permitting) for 23 November – 27 November 2020:

Stadtmillers Lane - completed. Cavan Road - completed. Laverstock Road - in progress. Glenrock Road - in progress. Nottingham Road - in progress. Michalong Close - in progress. Marked Tree Road - completed. Gundaroo streetscapes to start Monday, 16 November

Council has engaged a contractor to undertake works within Gundaroo. These works include construction of a new footpath to align with the existing footpath in front of the Recreation Ground on Cork Street, remediation works to the existing footpath on Lot Street and also construction of a new footpath to align with the existing footpath on Lot Street. These works will commence today (Monday, 16 November), starting on Cork Street. Works are anticipated to be completed by early December 2020 (weather permitting). 

Swim reminders

From Monday, 23 November 2020, patron check-in at public swimming pools must be completed using electronic methods such as a QR code. Patrons are required to register their check-in using the QR code prior to entry into Yass and Binalong pools. Council already has the QR codes displayed at several spots around the entry points into both the Yass and Binalong pools for ease of registering. A reminder that as part of the COVID-19 Safety Plan in place at Yass and Binalong Pools, the change rooms and shower facilities will be generally closed (except for school groups on a case-by-case basis and for use by disabled patrons). The toilets are always open. Please come ‘swim ready’ to the pool.

Free road safety workshops for older road users

Yass Valley Council is hosting two free workshops dedicated to providing information for senior road users on Wednesday, 25 November 2020 - Mobility Scooter Workshop from 10.30am to 12pm and 65 Plus Workshop from 1pm to 3.30pm. The workshops aim to provide practical information on mobility scooters and to help road users over the age of 65 years maintain their independence by providing them with details on changes to licensing requirements for people aged 75 and over, as well as a road rules refresher. Follow the link for more details: HERE

Service NSW is returning to Binalong in Mobile Service Centre

The Service NSW Binalong Mobile Service Centre will be at the Mechanics Institute Hall on Tuesday, 8 December from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

November Council Meeting

The next meeting of Yass Valley Council will be held on Wednesday, 25 November 2020 at 4pm. The community is invited to watch the live streaming on YouTube rather than attend in person. Cut and paste this link into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCchCRE_yFCl1qnlwxlE8jig The agenda is available HERE

Public Consultation Submissions welcome for Civic Precinct

In February 2020, Council endorsed a ‘wish list’ of projects and resolved to undertake planning and design work so the projects would be ‘shovel ready’ in the event of grant funding opportunities. One of these projects is a Civic Precinct, which would include a new library, community rooms and exhibition spaces, long term Government tenants and the retention of Crago's Mill among other elements. Council is keen to understand if the elements for inclusion in the Civic Precinct meet community needs and expectations. Community members are invited to make a submission on the proposed location and scope of works. To read more and to make a submission: HERE 

Planning Proposal – 7 Iceton Place

Closing date: 5pm Monday, 21 December 2020 At the May meeting, Council resolved to place the draft CA-POL-3 Live Streaming of Council Meetings Policy on public consultation for 28 days to be adopted if no significant submissions are received. More: HERE

Tenders Wee Jasper Road Segment 68 & Good Hope Road Intersection Road Rehabilitation YVC-IA-09-2020

Council has identified Segment 68 of the Wee Jasper Road and the Wee Jasper/Good Hope Road intersection, for upgrade. This section of road is in poor condition and requires rehabilitation and widening to improve serviceability. Council, through a combination of funding through Transport for NSW Regional Road Repair Program and internal funding plan to undertake the works in the 2020/21 financial year. The road rehabilitation area commence approximately 2.4km south of the Wee Jasper Road/Victoria Street intersection in Yass, and continues for approximately 1.2km finishing just to the south of the Good Hope Road intersection. Closing: 9am Tuesday, 24 November. For more information: HERE 

Positions Vacant Financial Accountant

Closing date: 5pm Monday, 30 November 2020. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position manages a small team to provide reliable, timely advice to internal and external stakeholders regarding Council’s financial management and to ensure that Council’s accounting activities comply with legislation, accounting standards and relevant guidelines. For more information: HERE 

Casual Lifeguard/Pool Attendant

Yass Valley Council is now accepting expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates who wish to undertake casual work at our Yass and Binalong swimming pools during the 2020/2021 pool season. We also encourage junior applicants looking to gain experience working at a public swimming pool to apply. For more information: HERE

Casual Customer Service/Administrative Support Officer

Yass Valley Council is now accepting expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates who wish to undertake casual work to provide administrative support and front-line customer service. For more information: HERE

Junior Library Assistant

Closing date: 4pm Monday, 30 November 2020 Will you be in Year 10 or 11 in the year 2021? Are you looking for an interesting part-time position in a public library where you get to talk to others about books and help people to find information? For more information: HERE

Garbage Truck Operator

Closing date: 4pm Monday, 7 December 2020 Operate Council’s garbage truck to undertake waste collection services in accordance with operational procedures ensuring that the vehicle is driven and operated in a safe and competent manner within all road traffic laws and regulations. For more information: HERE

Development Applications

DA200211 - 1023 Tallangandra Lane, Gundaroo Closing date: 5pm Tuesday, 24 November 2020. Two lot subdivision.

DA200229 - 2 Kanangra Close, Murrumbateman Closing date: 5pm Tuesday, 24 November 2020 Dwelling and associated shed and swimming pool.

DA200221 - 16 Governor Drive, Murrumbateman Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 25 November 2020 Erection of a storage shed.

DA200219 - 39 Ford Street, Yass Closing date: 5pm Wednesday, 25 November 2020 Garage and retaining wall.

DA200232 - 32 Cobham Street, Yass Closing date: 5pm Thursday, 26 November 2020 Dwelling house alterations and additions

DA2000230 - 19 Marquess Place, Murrumbateman Closing date: 5pm Wednesday, 2 December 2020 Erection of a shed with internal amenities.

For more information: HERE 

23 November 2020

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