The 2018/19 rates have just been issued and sent out, these are some of the important dates to keep in mind. If you would like to take advantage of the 5% discount payment needs to be made by 4.30pm Friday 14th September, otherwise full payment is due Friday 5th October. If you would like to pay your rates on instalments the dates are as follows:
Option 2: (2 Instalments)
5th October 2018
5th February 2019
Option 3: (4 Instalments)
5th October 2018
5th December 2018
5th February 2019
5th April 2019
If you are having any difficulty paying your rates, would like to set up a payment arrangement or just would like to talk to someone, please contact Mary-Ann Davidson on mdavidson@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au or 9863 4012 during office hours.
NOMINATIONS OPEN | Citizen of the Year Awards
Do you know an outstanding community member or group who deserves a little recognition for their efforts?
Nominate them today for the Shire of Dumbleyung Community Citizen of the Year Award! NOMINATIONS CLOSE 31ST OCTOBER.
Request a nomination form at the shire office or nominate online:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/citizenofyear
Awards presented at the annual shire Australia Day Breakfast
Help Us By Completing Our Digital Census
Digital technology and the internet are now integral to our society and economy. Our ability to embrace the digital age will factor strongly in building the optimal community and economy for today and tomorrow.
The Shire of Dumbleyung is undertaking the region’s first digital census, to help it to understand what is required, to assist all homes, business and community groups, to benefit in the digital age.
Your support in completing a short online survey will help the Shire to develop future strategies, plans and actions, to position the region competitively for the digital future.
Copy the web link into your browser and this should take you directly to the online survey https://optimi.typeform.com/to/jWFuxk Click Start and follow the instructions.
If you are unable to access the online survey and wish to participate in this digital census, please ring the Shire on (08) 9863 4012 and a hard copy will be posted to you with a return address envelope.
OPEN | Robert & Daphne McIntyre Citizenship Award
*Applications open 24th August 2018* The Robert and Daphne Citizenship Award is a $2750 donation towards education expenses open to any student from years 10 to 12 whose primary place of residence is in the Shire of Dumbleyung or the parents/guardians are ratepayers in the Shire of Dumbleyung. Applications close on 21st September 2017. To be eligible, all applications MUST address the selection criteria. To obtain a copy of the Award application please contact the Shire of Dumbleyung on 9863 4012 or emaileedwards@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au.
PUBLIC NOTICE - ADOPTION OF ANNUAL BUDGET 2018/2019 & CORPORATE BUSINESS PLAN 2018-2022
Council at its Ordinary Meeting of Council on Thursday 16 August 2018, adopted its 2018/2019 Budget and Corporate Business Plan 2018-2022. Both documents are available on the Shire of Dumbleyung websitewww.dumbleyung.wa.gov.au and are also available at the Shire Administration Office, Dumbleyung Library and Kukerin Library.
Matthew Gilfellon
Chief Executive Officer
30 August 2018
Great Southern Herald
PUBLIC NOTICE - 2018/2019 FEES & CHARGES
At its Ordinary Meeting of Council on Thursday 16th August 2018, Council adopted changes and additional fees and charges to the 2018/2019 Fees and Charges:
- Well-Aged Unit rental fees were increased by $30/$40 per week.
- A fee of $50 to access the Waste Site out-of-hours has been added.
- A fee of $154 for the disposal of asbestos has been added.
- A fee of $132 for the pick-up of asbestos has been added.
- An annual subscription fee of $30 +GST for subscription to an online History Resource ‘Guest Area’ via the Shire Website has been added.
Matthew Gilfellon
Chief Executive Officer
30 August 2018
Great Southern Herald
PUBLIC NOTICE - PROPOSED LOCAL LAW SHIRE OF DUMBLEYUNG EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES AMENDMENT LOCAL LAW 2018
Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Dumbleyung has prepared the abovementioned local law for application.
The Purpose of the proposed Shire of Dumbleyung Extractive Industries Amendment Local Law 2018 is to amend the local law relating to Extractive Industries and to prohibit operating an extractive industry unless licensed, to regulate the industry in order to minimise damage to the environment, roads, property or people’s health and to provide restoration and reinstatement.
The Effect of the proposed Shire of Dumbleyung Extractive Industry Amendment Local Law 2018 is to provide for the regulation, control and management of extractive industry proposals.
The proposed local law is available for inspection at the:
- Shire of Dumbleyung, 32 Harvey Street, Dumbleyung WA 6350
- Dumbleyung Library, Dumbleyung Community Resource Centre, 28 Absolon Street, Dumbleyung WA 6350
- Kukerin Library, 18 Manser Street, Kukerin WA 6351
Submissions on this document may be submitted in writing and sent to Shire of Dumbleyung, PO Box 99, Dumbleyung WA 6350. Submissions may also be submitted via email:ceo@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au (subject line to read: Extractive Industries Amendment Local Law 2018). Submissions should be lodged by the close of business on Monday 22nd October 2018.
Enquiries on the proposed local law should be directed to Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Gilfellon or Governance & Compliance Officer, Zoey Eyre by phone on (08) 9863 4012 or email:ceo@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au or zeyre@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au
Matthew Gilfellon
Chief Executive Officer
29 August 2018
The West Australian
PUBLIC NOTICE - PROPOSED LOCAL LAW SHIRE OF DUMBLEYUNG LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AMENDMENT LOCAL LAW 2018
Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Dumbleyung has prepared the abovementioned local law for application.
The Purpose of the proposed Shire of Dumbleyung Local Government Property Amendment Local Law 2018 is to amend the local law relating to Local Government Property and to regulate the care, control and management of all property of the local government except thoroughfares.
The Effect of the proposed Shire of Dumbleyung Local Government Property Amendment Local Law 2018 is to control the use of local government property. Some activities are permitted only under a permit or under determination and some activities are restricted or prohibited. Offences are created for inappropriate behaviour in or on local government property.
The proposed local law is available for inspection at the:
- Shire of Dumbleyung, 32 Harvey Street, Dumbleyung WA 6350
- Dumbleyung Library, Dumbleyung Community Resource Centre, 28 Absolon Street, Dumbleyung WA 6350
- Kukerin Library, 18 Manser Street, Kukerin WA 6351
Submissions on this document may be submitted in writing and sent to Shire of Dumbleyung, PO Box 99, Dumbleyung WA 6350. Submissions may also be submitted via email:ceo@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au (subject line to read: Local Government Property Amendment Local Law 2018). Submissions should be lodged by the close of business on Monday 22nd October 2018.
Enquiries on the proposed local law should be directed to Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Gilfellon or Governance & Compliance Officer, Zoey Eyre by phone on (08) 9863 4012 or email:ceo@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au orzeyre@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au
Matthew Gilfellon
Chief Executive Officer
29 August 2018
The West Australian
PUBLIC NOTICE - PROPOSED LOCAL LAW SHIRE OF DUMBLEYUNG ACTIVITIES ON THOROUGHFARES AND TRADING IN THOROUGHFARES AND PUBLIC PLACES AMENDMENT LOCAL LAW 2018
Notice is hereby given that the Shire of Dumbleyung has prepared the abovementioned local law for application.
The Purpose of the proposed Shire of Dumbleyung Activities on Thoroughfares and Trading in Thoroughfares and Public Places Amendment Local Law 2018 is to amend the local law relating to activities on thoroughfares and trading in thoroughfares and public places and to provide for the regulation, management and control of activities in thoroughfares and public places throughout the district.
The Effect of the proposed Shire of Dumbleyung Activities on Thoroughfares and Trading in Thoroughfares and Public Places Amendment Local Law 2018 is to establish requirements with which any person using, or on, thoroughfares or public places throughout the district must comply.
The proposed local law is available for inspection at the:
- Shire of Dumbleyung, 32 Harvey Street, Dumbleyung WA 6350
- Dumbleyung Library, Dumbleyung Community Resource Centre, 28 Absolon Street, Dumbleyung WA 6350
- Kukerin Library, 18 Manser Street, Kukerin WA 6351
Submissions on this document may be submitted in writing and sent to Shire of Dumbleyung, PO Box 99, Dumbleyung WA 6350. Submissions may also be submitted via email:ceo@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au (subject line to read: Activities on Thoroughfares and Trading in Thoroughfares and Public Places Amendment Local Law 2018). Submissions should be lodged by the close of business on Monday 22nd October 2018.
Enquiries on the proposed local law should be directed to Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Gilfellon or Governance & Compliance Officer, Zoey Eyre by phone on (08) 9863 4012 or email:ceo@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au orzeyre@dumbleyung.wa.gov.au
Matthew Gilfellon
Chief Executive Officer
29 August 2018
The West Australian
PUBLIC NOTICE - SHIRE OF DUMBLEYUNG CONTROL OFFICERS GSH
FIRE BAN HOTLINE 9487 5410
CALL SIGN
PHONE NUMBER
MOBILE NUMBER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Matthew Gilfellon
Shire Base
9863 4012
0429 634 012
CHIEF FIRE CONTROL OFFICER
Kim Gooding
Kukerin 1
9864 6010
0427 832 026
DEPUTY FIRE CONTROL OFFICER
Chad Davidson
Kukerin 2
9864 6079
0427 646 049
DUMBLEYUNG TOWNSITE
Calvin Shotter
Shire Mobile
9863 4012
0427 634 012
NIPPERING BRIGADE
Jon Ward
Dumbleyung 1
9863 4206
0408 434 155
Jamie Dare
Dumbleyung 2
9822 7023
0428 227 023
Don O’Donnell
Dumbleyung 5
9823 5045
0427 235 045
Dayle Lloyd
Dumbleyung 8
9863 4063
0428 634 063
Chris Ramm
Dumbleyung 9
9864 2014
0428 642 014
Trevor Dawson
Dumbleyung 11
9822 7024
0427 103 228
KUKERIN BRIGADE
Kim Gooding
Kukerin 1
9864 6010
0427 832 026
Chad Davidson
Kukerin 2
9864 6079
0427 646 049
Ross Robinson
Kukerin 4
9864 9038
0419 241 567
Grant Lukins
Kukerin 6
9864 6039
0428 646 039
Mark Pearce
Kukerin 8
9864 9065
0428 959 106
Paul King
Kukerin 9
9864 7834
0428 509 032
Damion Leo
Kukerin 10
9864 6029
0427 646 043
MOULYINNING BRIGADE
Todd Edwards
Kukerin 5
9864 1029
0427 641 039
Todd Gray
Dumbleyung 6
9864 1032
0429 986 410
Bradon Mott
Dumbleyung 7
9864 2003
0429 642 003
Tom Pearce
Kukerin 11
9864 1060
0428 175 013
DONGOLOCKING BRIGADE
Shayne Smith
Dumbleyung 3
9863 7241
0428 637 240
Ken Wright
Dumbleyung 4
9863 4197
0427 634 197
To register for SMS notifications of Harvest Bans via your mobile phone
please contact the Shire Office on 9863 4012.
Matthew Gilfellon
Chief Executive Officer
30 August 2018
Great Southern Herald
Annual Vacant Block Maintenance
Some residents get the shire to mow their vacant resident blocks before the 1st November. In the latest fees and charges, a new fee was introduced whereby the shire will keep your vacant residential block tidy for the entire year for $253, around the same it would cost for a one off tidy. If you would like to take up this offer, in time for this year’s fire season, please get in touch with the shire before 30th September 2017.
THE MONTHLY SHIRE OF DUMBLEYUNG NEWSLETTER 'LAKE EXPRESS' IS OUT NOW!
Want to receive it by post or email? Call us now 9863 4012.
Read all about our latest happenings in the Lake Express online here: https://mailchi.mp/9d2c4f94109c/shire-newsletter-lake-express-volume-twenty-nine-july
MISSING CAT TRAPS
Our shire cat traps are missing and we are seeking your help to locate them so we can continue to provide these facilities to our community. Inspection of equipment and a bond must be paid at the shire office prior to any equipment leaving the shire depot, so that we can record their whereabouts. If you have borrowed/hired any shire equipment and it has slipped your mind to return it, can you please return it to the shire office ASAP. We appreciate your assistance in locating these items.