COOK SHIRE COUNCIL
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

19th July 2006

....The latest Council News, Community Events, Job Vacancies, Tenders
                                                                      - its all here on the Noticeboard...

WHAT’S ON

• 20 July - Disability Week Walkathon 9.30am
• 22 July - Cooktown Annual Race Day
• 24 July - Final Draft Planning Scheme Public Meeting - Shire Hall Cooktown - 5.30pm
• 30 July - Book Launch and Recycling Cooktown - Nature’s Powerhouse, 2pm.
• 8 August - Limited Hours Child Care Info Night. Cooktown Kindergarten, 7pm.
• 11 August - RADF 1st Round Funding for 2006/2007 Closes

COOK SHIRE COUNCIL’S
DRAFT PLANNING SCHEME
Portland Roads Public Meeting Cancelled
Council has been forced to cancel the public meeting regarding the Draft Planning Scheme in Portland Roads due to poor road conditions that have restricted access to the area. Residents are encouraged to review the copy of the Draft Planning Scheme that has been on display at the Community Hall in Portland Roads since mid-May or to obtain their free CD copy by calling the Planning and Environment Section on (07) 4069-5444.
The community consultation period for Cook Shire’s Draft Planning Scheme, which launched on 17 May, continues until 11 August. During this time, Council has hosted a series of public meetings in Cooktown, Ayton, Rossville, Lakeland, Laura and Coen. A reminder that the final public meeting will be held in the Cook Shire Hall on Monday, 24 July at 5.30pm.
If you would like to know more about the new Planning Scheme, please call Council's Planning and Environment Section on (07) 4069 5444.

POSITIONS VACANT
Highly dedicated and motivated persons are now invited to apply for the following positions.

• Project Officer (Cape York Weeds and Feral Animals Program) - HRM01/CSC0607
  Closes 4.30pm Friday 21 July 2006
• Customer Service Officer –HRM03/CSC0607
  Closes 4.30pm Friday 28 July 2006
• Casual Labourers/Pipe Layers – HRMCSC04/0607
  Closes 4.30pm Friday 28 July 2006

Applicants must obtain information kits and address the specific selection criteria. All applications should be addressed to the Acting Chief Executive Officer and marked Confidential Job Application with the relevant HRM No.  Information kits are available by contacting (07) 4069 5444 or via email at mmulhall@cook.qld.gov.au or downloaded from here.
The Cook Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RADF FUNDING - CLOSES 11 AUGUST
RADF is a partnership program between the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Local Government to support arts and cultural development in the community.
Applications are invited from persons interested in obtaining assistance with funding from the Regional Arts Development Fund.  Funding is available under the following headings:

• Individual Professional Development
• Projects
• Skill Development Workshops
• Concept Development

(For example, previous RADF recipients include- Cooktown Writers Group for book publishing and printing, Musical Bands for production, Cooktown Arts Society for workshops, Cooktown Discovery Festival for musical performances)
Application Forms are available from all Libraries within the Shire and from the Council office in Charlotte Street, Cooktown.  Applications close with Cook Shire Council at 4.45 pm on Friday, 11 August, 2006. 

COMMUNITY WATER GRANTS - APPLICATIONS INVITED.
A Community Water Grant is a great way for you to make a lasting contribution to your local community and the environment.
Applications are now open for Australian Government Community Water Grants of up to $50,000 for on-ground projects that will play a positive role in tackling Australia’s water challenges. Eligible applicants include agricultural, conservation and other community groups, Indigenous organisations, sporting clubs, schools, local governments and the private sector.
1,750 projects are already under way around Australia. As part of the $2 billion Australian Government Water Fund, Community Water Grants is providing $200 million over five years to fund projects that will help save, reuse or improve the health of local water sources. Applications are available from the Water Grants website or by phoning 1800 780 730.

REMINDER TO ALL NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS
To continue receiving free photocopying at the Library and the Council Chambers can you please send in a letter to Council with the name of the club or organisation and authorised persons for the 2006/2007 financial year.
To any new non-profit clubs and organisations, Council offers free photocopying (paper must be supplied by the club or organisation), please send in a letter of the club/organisation and authorised persons. Any queries, please contact Corporate Services on (07) 4069 5444.

COOKTOWN COMMUNITY POOL
WINTER HOURS & FEES FROM 1 JULY
New pool entry fees will be implemented from July 1 onwards and due to customer demand Council has changed the pool opening hours to the following:
Open 6am to 7.30am Monday to Friday, 3pm to 6pm Monday to Friday and 1pm to 6pm Saturday and Sunday.

AQUA AEROBICS
Aqua Aerobics Classes are still on Wednesday 5.15pm and Saturday 11am – Minimum 5 per session for sessions to go ahead, please call or leave a message at the pool on 4069 6928 in advance to book.   If there is the demand for an early afternoon Aqua Aerobics session Council will run this – please register expressions of interest with the pool attendants.

NATURE’S POWERHOUSE – BOOK LAUNCH AND RECYCLING COOKTOWN
Join us on Saturday afternoon, 30th July at 2 o'clock for afternoon tea and book-launch of long-time local resident Sylvia Geraghty's Memoirs" Soap Suds and Smoke", followed by the announcement of the "RECYCLING COOKTOWN" winners. The exhibition is open now - come and vote for your favourite entry.

DRUMMUSTER COLLECTION  - ATTENTION ALL FARMERS
DrumMuster will be collecting empty chemical drums from farming properties in the Cook Shire in Mid August. The drums should be empty and triple washed. If you have any empty chemical drums on your property please contact Sheils Barra, Environmental Health Officer 07 4069 5444 with information on the number of drums you wish to dispose and their location.

DISABILITY WEEK JULY 16 -22
Cooktown Walk-a-thon Thursday July 20
Assemble Corner of Charlotte and Walker Streets 9.30am - Everyone welcome to join in
Disability touches the lives of most Queenslanders in some way - through the experiences we have with friends and family, in the school, at the workplace and in the community.
The Disability Action Week theme, Changing Queensland, reflects the improvements and changes that are being made to create a more positive outlook for people with a disability.
It also highlights the important role communities have in driving change at a local level.
So join the Cook Shire Council, Disability Service Queensland and Community Options Program (Queensland Health) for a walk-a-thon to experience potential access issues for those in a wheelchair, with walking aids or with prams.
Morning tea will be served after the walk to replenish the energy levels. 
For further information please contact Council's Community Services Division on 40695444 or Barb Leys at Disability Services Queensland on 40695940

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