Councillor Report 9 October 2019

Councillor Report 9 October 2019

Category : General News

Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 9 October 2019

Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest

12 October         Butler Clock Centenary – Kilcoy

12 October         St George’s Anglican Church Guild Linville “A”ffair (Fete)

12 October         Somerset Dam & District Rural Neighbourhood Watch meeting

19 October         Centenary of Kilcoy RSL Sub Branch

23 October         BVKLGroup AGM – Kilcoy

19/20 October  Garage Sale Weekend – Somerset region

26 October          Fernvale Lions – Relay for Life

Congratulations to Mr David Duncan from Kilcoy and his recent achievements for being awarded the Excellence in Feedlot Education Medal at the Australian Lot Feeders Association’s SmartBeef conference.   Teys Condamine livestock manager, Mr Duncan was selected as one of three finalists for the award.

The Brisbane Valley Kilcoy Landcare Group is holding its AGM on 23 October, and a huge call out to any community member who may have time available to help out.  Most of the Executive positions will be declared vacant and without support, this group has a real chance of disappearing from our community.  Please come along if you have a regard for this type of local voluntary group.

A huge thank you to our SES and Rural Fire Brigades for their efforts during recent fires in our region.

Agenda Item #24    Councillors’ Report   

(Since the last Ordinary Council meeting, I have attended)

25 September   nbn Public Presentation – Kilcoy

I wish to thank the nbn Representatives for providing an informative presentation and answering related questions about the nbn network.  As Councillor, the opportunity to organise this public presentation in collaboration with the Kilcoy District Progress Alliance is appreciated.

30 September   Charlotte’s Web – Somerset Civic Centre

                                The production was well supported over the two days, Sunday and Monday.  We look forward to the next touring production.

02 October         Somerset Dam & District Progress Assn Meeting

                                A busy meeting with special guests who have agreed to be recorded whilst giving stories and memories of Somerset Dam Village.

02 October         Teddy Bears’ Picnic – Fernvale Hall

                                Once again, this event was well supported by families and service providers.  Well done to council staff.

03 October         Brisbane Valley Heritage Trails Committee – Monthly Meeting – Yarraman

                                Much discussion took place around the new Link Trail between Yarraman and Nanango.  The Nanango Soundtrail project was discussed and experiences shared with the committee.

05 October         Back to Jimna & Spring Dance

                                There was a good crowd who returned to Jimna to catch up.  All reports provide that a fun time was had at the Spring Dance.


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I believe in open communication, active listening and a commonsense approach, ALWAYS!
After 39 years, 31 as staff and 2 terms as Councillor, I have enjoyed my journey and understand the importance of Local Government as the grass root level of government.

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