Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 21 September 2022 – Councillor Report

 Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 21 September 2022

Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest

I would like to acknowledge the seamless distribution and collection of kerbside recycling bins in the region, and especially in the old Esk Shire area.  I recognise that this project outcome as been the culmination of almost 18 months of work and negotiations carried out by the Operations’ Department.  The Director of Operations acknowledged the whole of organisational team effort that was instigated to achieve such a positive and adequate service.

Congratulations to :

• Somerset Regional Council, Government Organisation Award (Exceptional contribution in child protection and child safety at the public sector level – Lyn Buchanan (Community Development Co-ordinator)
• Woodchopping accomplishments – Gerald Youles, Renee & Millie Retschlag
• Toogoolawah Showgirl, West Moreton Sub Chamber 2022 Winning Showgirl – Olivia Frahm
• Somerset State Emergency Service (SES) Unit, several members – Awarded Meritorious Service Medals (15,25,35 Years)
• Channel Nine Interview – Lynette Lynch – Meeting Queen Elizabeth II

A big step forward for disaster resilience with the Emergency Response Fund Amendment (Disaster Ready Fund) Bill 2022 introduced to Parliament, which will help get money flowing for critical work across Queensland council areas.  $200 million a year in disaster prevention and resilience national funding will go towards prevention measures such as flood levees, sea walls, cyclone shelters, evacuation centres, fire breaks and telecommunications improvements.

Agenda Item #36 Councillors’ Report

August

24     Ordinary Council Meeting – Kilcoy

24     Workshop Meeting – Kilcoy

24     Inspection of the Kilcoy Golf Club facilities

25     Kilcoy Global Foods – Discussion employment opportunities

25     Meeting at Kilcoy Cemetery

25     Kilcoy Recreation Grounds Advisory Committee Meeting

September

01     Australia Local Government Women’s Association AGM – Brisbane

02     Teams Meeting – The Condensery

05     Teams Meeting – The Condensery

06     Teams Meeting – The Condensery

12     Teams Meeting – Queen’s Passing

13     Kilcoy Indoor Sports Centre Redevelopment – Community consultation

13    Kilcoy State High School P & C Meeting

13     Preliminary Discussion – Lowood Lions Railway Station

13     Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary AGM

15     Kilcoy Art Society Inc Monthly Meeting

15     Kilcoy CBD Development Discussion – Local Community Groups

16     Queen’s Birthday Jubilee Project – West Moreton Landcare – Lowood