Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 25 November 2020

 Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 25 November 2020

 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest

 Community members are uniting in an effort to change the unwelcomed attitude of campers and other users of environmentally sensitive areas in the southern section of our region.  Community members are taking an active stance and will ensure that rubbish left behind is collected and disposed of appropriately.  In due time, this unacceptable occurrence will be reduced and eventually replaced with responsible behaviour and attitude.  Together, this despicable matter will be resolved.

 Congratulations to Hayden Smith representing Somerset Region SES Unit, for receiving the North Ipswich Rotary Police and Emergency Services SES Officer of the Year.

It has been reported that a new procurement agreement designed by the Australian Olympic Committee will provide Queensland companies with first preference of providing hundreds of services from torch design to the opening and closing ceremony fireworks.  Hundreds of Queensland businesses will be given the opportunity of building stadiums, roads and key resources for the 2032 Olympics as part of a “Queensland First” strategy to be ratified by the International Olympic Committee.

Agenda Item # 32 Councillors’ Report

November

11           Ordinary Council Meeting

11           Council Committee Meeting

12           Brisbane Valley Interagency Meeting

13           Funeral – Coen Michael Fry

The Kilcoy community said farewell to a very respected and well-liked young man who was regarded as a bit of a comedian.  Coen gave up his time to volunteer with the Rural Fire Brigade and judged cattle at the Ekka.  As a big fan for sausages in bread with onions and barbecue sauce, along with Bushell’s tea, the dish was served to guests following Coen’s funeral.  A precious gift to his family, and who lived a full and varied life with a true work ethic at such an early age.

16           RADF Committee Assessment Meeting – Esk

16           Somerset Herbs – Somerset Health Hubs Community Co-operative (launch and formation) – Esk

17           Economic Development & Tourism Committee Meeting – Esk

17           Esk Recreation Grounds Advisory Committee Meeting

18           Traffic & Safety Advisory Committee Meeting – Esk

18           Kilcoy Showgrounds & Racetrack Master Plan Meeting

21           Linville – Opening of Community Garden’s Sculptural Entry “Growing Together”

22           Linville – “A Song with Words” Camerata – Qld’s Chamber Orchestra & Barbara Lowing (Actor)

24           Kilcoy Interagency Meeting

24           Official Opening Coronation Hall Book Library – Somerset Dam & District Progress Assn.

The Linville Heritage Festival was held over the weekend 20 – 22 November and congratulations must go to two community groups – Linville Progress Association and Toogoolawah and District History Group for working together to make available a unique and interesting event.  With solid vision and hard work, the community of Linville is clearly the winner.  I also acknowledge community members who got in and shared the workload.  Well done to everyone!