Cheryl's Values
Vision
For Long Term Planning. Local Governments across our State are under increasing pressure to provide more with less. It’s about providing staff, providing more services, more resources and of course more infrastructure. I have extensive vision and believe in development of long term planning strategies, which meet these challenges with sustainable infrastructure and service outcomes. I understand community needs, not wants, which can be acknowledged and managed to ensure planning methodologies provide efficient and effective community solutions that meet community expectations. As fourth generation to the region, I possess the sense and attributes of our beautiful areas.
Experience
For Sound Decision Making. Local Government Councillors are elected for a four year term and there is a real expectation that elected officials should take the lead and ‘hit the ground running’ upon their first official day in office. Every day is important and the region is entitled to have Councillors who can work effectively as a team immediately. Time required attending countless training sessions to develop basic workable local government knowledge results in an ineffective Council with unavoidable delays. I have over thirty years experience in Local Government administration, governance and customer service. I also have a deep understanding and enjoy collaborating with community at the grass root level.
Passion
For Committed Action. Change is one unending characteristic of today’s lifestyle and requires constant embracing to ensure that our region is regarded as an intellectual area to live, work and a place to establish successful businesses. Healthy communities are built by listening to communities’ needs and desires and then building things that really serve that passion well. I regard passion as the primary feature as a mover and shaker to get things done, to see things out to the end. It is a highly desired value of community minded persons, and it is a well established fact that communities can be built on passion. People dedicate their time, resources and knowledge to community because it is important. I flourish when there are identified challenges and my passion to obtain the best outcome is simply my personal reward.
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Acknowledgement of Service – Cr Cheryl Gaedtke
Minutes of Ordinary Meeting 13 March 2024 Acknowledgement of Service– Cr Gaedtke File Ref: Mayor and Councillor Reports Action Officer: EA Background/Summary Cr Gaedtke’s career within Somerset Regional Council stands as a testament to her dedication to our community’s welfare and adva Read MoreCr Gaedtke – Councillor Report – Ordinary Council Meeting – 13 March 2024
Queensland will be the biggest loser from the latest GST carve-up among the states and territories, the Commonwealth Grants Commission has revealed. In its latest report on Tuesday, the commission revealed Queensland’s share of GST in 2024-25 would be cut by nearly $500m on last year’s figure, Read MorePrint and Social Media news release – Cheryl Gaedtke – Outgoing Councillor
Print and Social Media news release – Cheryl Gaedtke – Outgoing Councillor I read with great interest the number of Mayors and Councillors who are farewelling their public role and catching up with long held dreams, unreached goals or just to have more time to spend with family and friends, or e Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 21 February 2024
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 21 February 2024 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest Brand new bush food garden at Kilcoy State High School Despite the wet weather, an enthusiastic crowd from the Kilcoy community group showed up with smiles on their faces to see the new site fo Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 24 January 2024
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 24 January 2024 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest Congratulations to the Linville Hotel who are thrilled to announce that they are finalists in the Best Pub Stay category of the 2023 National Grey Nomad Awards. Happy 5th birthday to Yowie parkru Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 21 December 2023 – Councillor Report
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 21 December 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest Happy birthday to Mrs Ivy Heck who turned 102 on Friday 1 December. Mrs Heck was born in Marburg in 1921 and spent most of her life in Glamorgan Vale where she married into a dairy farm with&hel Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 29 November 2023
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 29 November 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest 2023 Shine Award Dedication Winner – Kathy Duff – Congratulations! Kathy Duff’s passion, long-term commitment to her community and selfless contribution despite hardship and love for her Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 15 November 2023
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 15 November 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest Congratulations to the following regional not for profit groups who have been successful with the recent Gambling Community Benefit Funding – Round 117: ESK CAMPDRAFT ASSOCIATION Incorporated Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 24 October 2023 – Councillor Report
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 24 October 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest I am delighted to share that the Kilcoy Yowies are going on tour! Very early in the season, the Kilcoy Yowies were invited to participate in the Fijian Cup. The competition runs from the 30 Read MoreCouncillor Report – Ordinary Council Meeting 11 October 2023
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 11 October 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest I believe that the time has arrived that I gracefully retire from the role as Somerset Regional Councillor, therefor I will not be seeking re-election in March next year. I have been involved Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 27 September 2023 – Councillor Report
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 27 September 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest It is interesting to read that many Aussies are cutting back on their social media habits in a bid to improve their mental health. Market research has revealed that 39 per cent are embarking Read MoreCouncillor Report – Cr Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 13 September 2023
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 13 September 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest SES Week (12 – 19 September) celebrates thousands of SES volunteers at SES events across Queensland. SES volunteers respond to a range of disasters and emergencies including floods, storms, s Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 23 August 2023
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 23 August 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest The team’s Women’s World Cup semi-final against the Lionesses reached 11.15 million viewers nationally on Wednesday night 16th August 2023, drawing an average audience of 7.13 million on Sev Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 9 August 2023 – Councillor Report
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 9 August 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest During the Australian Futsal Associations National School Futsal Championship, Jade Godby (Lowood High School) was selected from Queensland City’s under 16’s team to play for Australia’s un Read More19 July 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda Item # 14 Sustainability Framework for Local Governments Page 121
19 July 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda Item # 14 Sustainability Framework for Local Governments Page 121 Financial Management (Sustainability) Guideline – Guideline 2023, Version 1 Sustanability Framework for Queensland Local Governments (as instructed by Queensland State Government) I w Read MoreCouncillor Gaedtke – Councillor Report – Ordinary Council Meeting – 19 July 2023
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 19 July 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest Lions District is inviting community to their Open Day to road test Lions Camp Duckadang on Saturday 29 July between the hours of 10am -3pm. Everyone is welcome to road test the basketball, low Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 24 May 2023
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 24 May 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest Good luck to all of the local competitors taking part in their chosen sport at the local agricultural shows. Without their participation, the shows would not be as spectacular. Agenda Item #29 Co Read MoreCouncillor Gaedtke – Councillor Report – Wednesday 10th May 2023
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 10 May 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest I would like to publicly recognise and congratulate those involved with the organization of the Kilcoy Multicultural Carnival. Council staff must be acknowledged for the seamless event management Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 26 April 2023 – Councillor Report
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 26 April 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest Congratulations must be offered to Jarvis Weaver of Kilcoy, who was placed fifth in Australia for Juvenile drafting at the Australian Campdrafting Association National finals 2023 held in Cloncurry Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 22 March 2023
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 22 March 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest Congratulations to Jack Jeffrey who won the Pony Club events and the Junior Draft at the Toogoolawah Draft. Jack’s sporting efforts were recognised earlier in the year when he received the Au Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 8 March 2023
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 8 March 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest Congratulations to Major-General Jake Ellwood who has been appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority. Major General Ellwood led the recovery from last yea Read MoreCr Gaedtke – Councillor Report – Ordinary Council Meeting – 8th February 2023
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 8 February 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest Our region was a buzz over Australia Day, and congratulations must go to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail – Australia Day ride which attracted 450 attendees on the day, making it the largest Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 18 January 2023
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 18 January 2023 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest With a very heavy heart I wish to express my sincere condolences to the Boughen family with the recent passing of Elizabeth Boughen, two days prior to her 23rd birthday. John and I had t Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Councillor Report – Ordinary Council Meeting 15 December 2022
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 15 December 2022 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest The ABC Drive radio show visited Kilcoy and interviewed various residents. Markian and Ulana Drevniak who escaped Ukraine along with their children were interviewed. Other local identities Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 23 November 2022 – Councillor Report
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 23 November 2022 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest According to data from booking site Stayz, demand for rustic getaways has increased by up to 90% in the past year, with demand for locations close to mountains, lakes and rivers increasing by Read MoreCouncillor Report – Ordinary Council Meeting 9 November 2022
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 9 November 2022 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest State Government will soon gauge the community’s views on growing the containers for change program by expanding the program to include glass wine and spirit bottles to ramp up recycling, put m Read MoreCouncillor Report – Ordinary Council Meeting 26 October 2022
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 26 October 2022 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest Following on from discussions, presentations and forward vision shared at the 2022 LGAQ Annual Conference, the Queensland Housing Summit was held the following day (Thursday 20 October) in Bris Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 12 October 2022 – Councillor Report
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 12 October 2022 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest Anglicare SQ Kilcoy Community Services is holding a Free multicultural event on the 25th of October 2022 in celebration of Seniors month. The event is a traditional Pilipino Festival called Ma Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 28 September 2022
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 28 September 2022 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest The Lowood Truck Show organisers presented $16,097.44 as a donation to their chosen charity to help families and research for Brain Cancer. The organisers have advised that next year’s Read MoreCr 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 outcom Read MoreCouncillor Report – Ordinary Council Meeting – 24 August 2022
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 24 August 2022 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest Congratulations to our woodchoppers and high school students who competed at the (Brisbane) Royal National Agricultural Show. The experience and friendships made will stand you all in good ste Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting – 10 August 2022
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 10 August 2022 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest The community has welcomed the news with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) advising the D’Aguilar Highway safety improvements project, between Sandy Creek and Kilcoy, will n Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 20 July 2022 – Councillor Report
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 20 July 2022 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest I would like to acknowledge and congratulate Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding who was named Emerging Political Leader of the Year and has been awarded the 2021 McKinnon emerging Political Leader of th Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 29 June 2022 Agenda Item #5 Matters of Public Interest A new women’s Australian skydiving record has been verified by Australian Parachute Federation (APF). Nineteen women built a star formation at Skydive Ramblers in Toogoolawah on Sunday 12th June Read More
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Councillor Report – Ordinary Council Meeting 8 June 2022
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 8 June 2022 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Congratulations to the Mount Kilcoy Sandy Creek Rural Fire Brigade who were supported by the Viking Breed SMC North Brisbane who organised a fundraising event on 21st May 2022 with all proceeds ge Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 25 May 2022
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 25 May 2022 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Foot and mouth disease has been confirmed in Indonesia. It is a highly infectious viral infection of domestic and wild cloven-hooved animals, including cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, camelids, and buff Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 11 May 2022
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 11 May 2022 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest The Hayes and Co 2022 Kilcoy Beef Event was a very well organised event with a great number of entries. A heartfelt reflection of the young Kilcoy identity was given with regard to The Coen Fry Memo Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 27 April 2022
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 27 April 2022 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest I hope everyone jumped on line and grabbed cheaper tickets to the Somerset Rail Trail Fund Run to be held on 10 July 2022. The Flash Sale has been and gone with some terrific specials. Remembe Read MoreCouncillor Report – Ordinary Council Meeting – 13 April 2022
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 13 April 2022 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Vaccine mandates for hospitality and entertainment venues will be scraped in a major win for businesses. As from 14th April, staff and customers will not have to be vaccinated when entering re Read MoreCouncillor Report – Ordinary Council Meeting 23 March 2022
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 23 March 2022 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest The Brisbane Valley Kilcoy Landcare Assn held a very successful Jimna Landcare Festival on Saturday 19th March. Around 140 people made their way to Jimna and spent the day at the festival. The festi Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 9 March 2022 – Councillor Report
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 9 March 2022 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest I wish to express heartfelt thanks to all emergency workers that have assisted in any way over the recent flood event. I also wish to acknowledge our Council Staff, local businesses, volunteers, communit Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 23 February 2022 – Councillor Report
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 23 February 2022 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Bunya to the Bay is an award winning educational experience grounded in Aboriginal culture and heritage that follows the Brisbane River from source to the sea. A group of 40 selected students relay i Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 9 February 2022
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 9 February 2022 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Huge congratulations to the Yowie parkrun group of volunteers, in celebrating their third birthday. There were tourists from Warner Lakes, Logan, Stanthorpe, Wondai, North Lakes and members from Kilco Read MoreCouncillor Report – Ordinary Meeting 16 December 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 16 December 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest I note that the State Government announcement that they will continue offsetting the cost of the waste levy on household wheelie bins. I am aware the officers will be looking at the Somerset Stats in l Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 8 December 2021 – Councillor Report
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 8 December 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Christmas Spirit alive and well in Somerset Firstly, I acknowledge the hard work and immense effort provided by our community groups to successfully bring together any community event. Unfortunately, Read MoreCr Gaedtke Councillor Report 24 November 2021 Ordinary Council Meeting
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 24 November 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest It is great to see the Lowood Open Door Gallery is busy with events, and the latest High Tea and painting experience was a complete success. Well done to all, especially to Karen. It is a pleasure to Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 10 November 2021 (Combined)
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 10 November 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Linville and district residents have been left without the telecommunication infrastructure as promised, with only a small cell tower attached to a private residence being provided. There are numerou Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 29 October 2021 – Councillor Report
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 29 October 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Linville and district residents have been left without the telecommunication infrastructure as promised, with only a small cell tower attached to a private residence being provided. There are numerous Read MoreCouncillor Report Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 13 October 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 13 October 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Congratulations to the Somerset region based community groups who have been successful with the June 2021 Gambling Community Benefit Funding round 110 – Toogoolawah Local Ambulance Committee ($2 Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 22 September 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 22 September 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest The Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce & Community Inc. will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 28 September. Unfortunately, as the Councillor Representative on this committee I am unable to Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 8 September 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 8 September 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest With the announcement that Anglicare will not support disabled clients in the coming months, the Kilcoy community has voiced its displeasure, and Anglicare has appeared to have listened. I have Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 25 August 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 25 August 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest. I am relieved to learn that the plight of young homeowners building their dream home in Kilcoy has resulted in a very sensible and fair outcome. With the assistance of the Water Ombudsman, Deb Fre Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 11 August 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 11 August 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Australia’s Tokyo tally of 17 gold medals matches the previous high mark achieved in Athens 2004. Congratulations to all Aussies who competed at the Olympic Games Tokyo, and well done to the at Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 28July 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 28 July 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest In the early 1970s, a young veterinarian was working on a property called Bethany, when he discovered a large sandstone rock with a beautiful star carved deep into its face. Jim Danalis loaded the stone in Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 14 July 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 14 July 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Wivenhoe, Queensland’s largest hydro power station will undergo a $14 million overhaul from mid-July through to late October 2021, to ensure it continues to pump cleaner, cheaper energy for years to Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 30 June 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 30 June 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest With a heavy heart, I share the grief that has eventuated with the recent house fires and loss of lives that took place at Kilcoy and Lowood over the second weekend in June. Ms Di Taylor has expresse Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 9 June 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 9 June 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest I attended the Somerset Art Beat Festival held at The Condensery, Toogoolawah, and what an absolutely fantastic event. The lovely autumn weather provided approximately 500 guests with a bril Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 26 May 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 26 May 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Somerset residents are invited to the opening of a new Community Wellbeing Hub at Kilcoy. Council has been working with Metro North Health to establish the hub in the former GP Clinic in the hospital gr Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 12 May 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 12 May 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Absolutely fantastic achievement made by our very own amazing Mrs Renee Retschlag. Renee from Kilcoy has taken the national title at the 2021 Stihl Timbersports Australian Women’s Championship held Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 28 April 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 28 April 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Senator Paul Scarr joined Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud MP and Kilcoy Global Foods (KGF) Group CEO Dean Good and Australian President Jiah Falcke as they launched the company’s new $1 Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 14 April 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 14 April 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest I received a request from a Kilcoy resident – “I frequent Yowie Park often as a rate payer of Kilcoy and very regularly enjoy the facilities. While I was there, I noted that crowds of people u Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 24 March 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 24 March 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is combining with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) and RACQ to raise road safety awareness and remind community that road safety is everyone’s res Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 10 March 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 10 March 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Cr Gaedtke noted that the Clean Up Australia event last weekend was wonderful and it was a great effort from everyone. Savages Crossing, Jensen’s Swamp, Twin Bridges were all cleaned up by volunteer Read MoreMary Street, Built Out Pedestrian Refuge – Kilcoy – The reason behind this decision.
Doctor Weller is seeking to relocate the pedestrian refuge as explained: As at 18th February 2021: Work has commenced and almost completed for a pedestrian refuge at 42 Mary Street Kilcoy. This is immediately outside a busy medical practice and removes ALL immediately accessible parking for unwell,e Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 24 February 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 24 February 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest There is a group of artists from Fernvale who are currently working from a container in Lowood and who would much prefer an art space more conducive to their hobby. I am asking on their behalf Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 10 February 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 10 February 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Congratulations to all Australia Day nominees and award winners, well done, and a very happy birthday to our very own centennial Mrs Butler. Also welcome to our country to the new Australians naturalis Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 20 January 2021
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 20 January 2021 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest I would like to acknowledge the oldest man in Australia and the fact he has just celebrated his 111th birthday. Congratulations to Mr Dexter Kruger and I hope he had a great birthday celebration. Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 17 December 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 17 December 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest The ongoing issue of hooning within our region is once again highlighted by the residue of rubber left on the bitumen. Police target the behaviour by increased police presence, strong enforceme Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 9 December 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 9 December 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest The Red Bench campaign has been given some really great support by our Councillors who have met on the Red Bench in Lowood to discuss what this initiative represents. I would like to express my si Read MoreCr 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 membe Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 11 November 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 11 November 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news of a 20 year old Mt Kilcoy resident who lost his life in a car accident on Monday morning 9th November 2020. The accident occurred on… Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 28 October 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 28 October 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Along with my daughter and granddaughters, I attended the Curious Festival held at the Empire Theatre, Toowoomba on Saturday 17 October. This was a great family event with lots of entertainment, bubbles Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 14 October 2020
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest I would like to remind community members of the forthcoming Arts Queensland funded arts initiative. On Friday 23rd October “Funny Mummies” a comedy showcase will be performed at the Somerset Civic Centre. Empire Youth Theatre will be based at th Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 23 September 2020 – Councillor Report
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 23 September 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Congratulations to Hyperfly Martial Arts Athlete Angus Corby for winning the 2020 Queensland State Championship and to Taylah Smith and her horse Lunation winning the Reserve Queensland Champion Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 9 September 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 9 September 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Australia Post was reported as having recorded its busiest delivery day on September 1. It is reported that more than 2.5 million parcels and letters were dropped off nationwide. The service Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 26 August 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 26 August 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest The Electoral Commission of Queensland is making changes to prevent queues and allow for social distancing for the State Elections to be held in October. It is interesting to note that Queensland voters Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 12 August 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 12 August 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements (the Bushfires Royal Commission) was due to conclude its hearings on 17 July. However, an extra block of hearings will be now be held, Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 22 July 2020
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest A news article has provided information around the fact that fewer Queensland businesses are collapsing into liquidation or administration despite the economy facing its greatest shock in almost 100 years. Australian companies that have been impacted from A Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 8 July 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 8 July 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest I read with interest a report titled Public Libraries as generators of community value and economic activity. The report found that the benefits generated by public libraries are at least double their costs Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 24 June 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 24 June 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Congratulations to two Esk businesses who have been awarded for their efforts. The Esk Grand Hotel was acknowledged (4 June) as Best Pub 2020 by river 94.9FM Honour Roll. The Esk Caravan Park & Brisban Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 10 June 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 10 June 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest The inquiry into the bungled online publication of council election results has made no recommendations beyond calling on the Parliament to “note the contents” of its report. It is disappointing to lea Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Council Meeting 27 May 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 27 May 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest It may be a wonderful and financially rewarding opportunity for our tourism operators and business owners to concentrate on attracting Brisbane residents who want to get out of town over the Ekka long weeke Read MoreManufacturing in our Region?
I received a phone call from a local business identity today and the conversation was all about how to become more economically independent and the need to initiate or grow existing local manufacturing. One of the positive side effects of the pandemic has been the acknowledgment for most Australi Read MoreCouncillor Report – Council Ordinary Meeting – Wednesday 13 May 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 13 May 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest It is with sadness that I reflect on the following events since our last Ordinary Council Meeting: • The passing of a long-term Toogoolawah identity and true gentleman, Mr John Douglas Seymour. John joine Read MoreCouncillor Report – Ordinary Council Meeting – Wednesday 22 April 2020 – Cr Gaedtke
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Cr Gaedtke congratulated Cr Brieschke on her appointment as Deputy Mayor, and commented on the calibre of Cr Brieschke. Cr Gaedtke mentioned that Cr Brieschke is approaching her third year as Councillor for this Council, and has displayed unwavering dedic Read MoreThe Final Word from your Candidate
The Somerset Newspaper – Wednesday 25 March 2020 Edition “The Final Word from your Candidate” I enjoy representing our residents, those who live all the way from Jimna in the north to Minden in the south. Over the past four years, I have attended various events, fetes, fairs, carniva Read MoreCouncillor Cheryl Gaedtke – Listening to the People
Councillor Cheryl Gaedtke – Listening to the People – Week 4 of the Campaign trail It has been a very clean and respectful election to date, and I do not expect that to change. I have enjoyed taking part in three “Meet the Candidates” nights, Glamorgan Vale – Monday 16 March; Lowood Read MoreMeet the Candidate Night – Somerset Civic Centre – 18 March 2020
Wednesday 18th March 6.30pm Given the current situation with Coronavirus, we could have an audience or not. All appropriate precautions will be taken on the evening. However, we will be filming the evening and publishing the results on the internet for voters to review. Questions for meet the candid Read MoreQuestions For All Prospective Somerset Regional Councillors 2020 Election ( As Provided By Paul Williams, Fernvale)
Questions For All Prospective Somerset Regional Councillors 2020 Election (As provided by Paul Williams, Fernvale.) Should all development within the Council area complement existing structures/streetscapes Development Applications are assessed under the Planning Scheme. The Town Planning instrument Read MoreFive Minute Speech – Meet the Candidate Nights – Glamorgan Vale & Lowood
Five-minute speech – Cheryl Gaedtke- Meet the Candidates Nights – Glamorgan Vale & Lowood District Residents Networking Inc. (16 & 17 March 2020) 1. Who am I? I am fourth generation to Kilcoy. My ancestors on my Mum’s side, arrived from England and took up a selection in 1904 at Mt K Read MoreDiploma of Local Government – Elected Members – Somerset and Lockyer Valley Councillors smash it!
Diploma of Local Government – Elected Members – Somerset and Lockyer Valley Councillors smash it! – Week 3 of the Campaign Trail The Local Government Association of Queensland offers Councillors the opportunity to learn about their roles and responsibilities. Somerset Regional Council’s Read MoreThe Changing Face of Local Government in Queensland – Challenges for Councillors
The Changing Face of Local Government in Queensland – Challenges for Councillors – Week 2 of the Campaign Trail I remember all too well when Councils’ key responsibilities were heavily entwined with roads, rates, and rubbish. Thankfully, we have moved on from this being considered the main Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 11 March 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 11 March 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 12 March Noosa Film Academy – Community Screening – Kilcoy State High School 12 March Kilcoy District Historical Society – AGM 12 March Sheep Station Creek Progress Assn – Monthly M Read MoreCheryl Gaedtke to stand as Councillor for Somerset Regional Council once again
I was elected to Somerset Regional Council as Councillor in 2016 and I have enjoyed the past four years immensely. I have enjoyed meeting new residents, assisting and supporting community groups, attending various functions, attending one on one meetings with local residents to share their problems Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 26 February 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 26 February 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 28 February Official Opening Kilcoy Showground – Kilcoy Racecourse Redevelopment 29 February Jimna – Ceremony to remember lost wildlife 29 February Nudes to Read MoreCouncillor Gaedtke – Community Councillor Report – February 2020
Councillor Gaedtke – Community Councillor Report – February 2020 cgaedtke@somerset.qld.gov.au 0428 408 227 www.cherylgaedtke.com 674 Kilcoy-Murgon Road, Kilcoy Qld 4515 (Reporting period – ending 26 Feb 2020) 1. State Gov. has changed the clearing vegetation for firebreaks and fire management Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 12 February 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 12 February 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 11 February Esk Community Choir AGM 29 February Commemoration Ceremony – Jimna Hall – Lost native animals of Jimna Congratulations to Patrick Ross Kraut (Rusty) for being Read MoreCouncillor Gaedtke – Councillor Community Report – January 2020
Councillor Gaedtke – Councillor Community Report – January 2020 cgaedtke@somerset.qld.gov.au ⦁ 0428 408 227 www.cherylgaedtke.com ⦁ 674 Kilcoy-Murgon Road, Kilcoy Qld 4515 (Reporting period – ending 22 January) ⦁ On behalf of a proportion of our residents, I requested that Council Office Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 22 January 2020
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 22 January 2020 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 24 January Kilcoy Kollections II – Somerset Regional Art Gallery, The Condensery 26 January Australia Day Celebrations – region wide 28 January Kilcoy Interagency Meeting 29 January Kilcoy District Read MoreCouncillor Gaedtke – Councillor Community Report – November 2019
Councillor Gaedtke – Councillor Community Report – November 2019 E: cgaedtke@somerset.qld.gov.au P: 0428 408 227 W: www.cherylgaedtke.com A: 674 Kilcoy-Murgon Road, Kilcoy Qld 4515 (Reporting period – ending 27 November) Proposed Cattle Feedlot 1192 Atkinsons Dam Road Atkinsons Dam – MCU to Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke Councillor Report – Ordinary Meeting 27 November 2019
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 27 November 2019 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 29 November Toogoolawah Carols in McConnel Park 30 November Kilcoy Christmas Cup Race Day 30 November Christmas Carnival, Glamorgan Vale Community Hall 30 November Esk Christmas Tree, Esk Recreation Gr Read MoreDiploma of Local Government – Elected Members – Somerset and Lockyer Valley Councillors smash it!
The Local Government Association of Queensland offers Councillors the opportunity to learn about their roles and responsibilities. Somerset Regional Council’s Cheryl Gaedtke and Lockyer Valley Regional Council’s Michael Hagan wanted to achieve a deeper understanding of their elected positions, w Read MoreFernvale Relay for Life – it’s a wrap!
Relay for Life, Fernvale Lions – Fernvale Sports Park – Saturday 26 October 2019 What a fantastic event, this was the sediment shared by many. The Cancer Council’s (Qld) Relay for Life (RFL) was held in the southern part of the Somerset region for the very first time. The Fernvale Read MoreResponse – Are you running in next year’s LG Elections?
Will you be running again for council at the 2020 election? Yes, I intend to run for Councillor at the next LG Elections. How and why have you come to this decision? After due consideration with my husband John, we believe that I have the energy, passion, knowledge, experience and community support Read MoreKilcoy Roadworks – CBD
MEDIA RELEASE SOMERSET REGIONAL 15 November 2019 Kilcoy roadworks will improve traffic flow and safety ROADWORKS currently underway in Kilcoy will improve traffic flow and safety while reducing rat-running on residential streets, Somerset Mayor Graeme Lehmann confirmed this week. Works along William Read MoreCouncillor Report 13 November 2019
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 13 November 2019 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 14 November Toogoolawah State High School Graduation Ceremony 15 November Kilcoy State High School Senior Valedictory 16 November Coominya Public Hall Christmas Carnival 16 November Read MoreCouncillor Report 23 October 2019
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 23 October 2019 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 26 October Fernvale Lions – Relay for Life 29 October Toogoolawah State High School Annual Awards 30 Oc Read MoreCouncillor Community Report – October 2019
Councillor Gaedtke – Councillor Report – October 2019 cgaedtke@somerset.qld.gov.au 0428 408 227 www.cherylgaedtke.com 674 Kilcoy-Murgon Road, Kilcoy Qld 4515 (Reporting period – ending 23 October) Joint Standing Committee on Migration – SRC & KPC Joint Submission-Federal Read MoreCouncillor Report 9 October 2019
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 Read MoreLinville in need to blackspot funding for mobile phone service
Given the serious fire situation experienced by Linville residents over the past few days, it is now imperative that this area of our region should be recognised as an area that must be serviced by mobile phone coverage. This is also an area that suffers badly from flood events, and the lack of mobi Read MoreThere is an urgent need for Headspace to continue in Kilcoy
Headspace have been outreaching to Kilcoy for just over two years. The outreach has been funded by the federal government through the Brisbane North PHN which covers the Kilcoy area. Funding was for 12 months initially and last year it was extended for a further twelve months, due to str Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 25 September 2019
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 29/30 September Charlotte’s Web – Somerset Civic Centre 02 October & Read MoreCouncillor Gaedtke – Community Councillor Report – September 2019
Email: cgaedtke@somerset.qld.gov.au Phone: 0428 408 227Website: www.cherylgaedtke.comAddress: 674 Kilcoy-Murgon Road, Kilcoy Qld 4515 (Prepared 17 Sept & tabled at community meetings.) ⦁ Walk the Wall – Somerset Dam was a complete success. Many thanks to SEQWater and Somerset Dam & Distr Read MoreCr Gaedtke Councillor Report – Ordinary Council Meeting 11 September 2019
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 11 September 2019 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 12 September Esk Hospital Auxiliary AGM 13 September Kilcoy District Football Club 16th Annual Presentation Night 14 September Salubrious – Mt Archer 14 September Read MoreCommunity Councillor Report – August 2019
Funding applications (50% contribution) to be made under the Qld Gov. Building Our Regions to resurface the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at Coominya and Lowood to Fernvale, at a total estimated cost of $2.2m. Funding application (50% contribution) to be made under the Qld Gov. Building Our Regions to Read MoreCr Gaedtke Councillor Report – 28 August 2019
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 31 August Apex Biggest Ever Blokes Lunch – Grand Hotel 2 September Women’s Health Expo – Kilcoy Hospital 7 September Bush Breakfast ̵ Read MoreCouncillor Report 14 August 2019
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 14 August 2019 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 1/31 August The Condensery – New Exhibition 17/18 August Reel Wivenhoe Classic 18 August &nbs Read MoreCouncillor Report 24 July 2019
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 24 July 2019 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 26/27 July Somerset Art Society Inc. Art Awards – Esk 27 July &nbs Read MoreCouncillor Report 10 July 2019 Ordinary Council Meeting
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 10 July 2019 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 13 July Esk Races 13 July Read MoreCr Report – Councillor Gaedtke – Council Ordinary Meeting 26 June 2019
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 26 June 2019 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 28 June Lowood Lions Club Change Over Dinner 28 June &nb Read MoreCouncillor Report 12 June
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 12 June 2019 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 15 June Lowood Show Read More“Ride for Red” – Cancer Council Qld event a complete success – 7,021 reasons to celebrate.
“Ride for Red” – Cancer Council Qld event a complete success – 7,021 reasons to celebrate A very wet Saturday has not deterred the Gronks Social Riders club from running their Third Annual Ride for Red raising much needed funds to support Cancer Council Queensland in their qu Read MoreCouncillor Report 29 May 2019
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 30 May Prenzlau 125th Gala Dinner 01 June Somerset Art Beat Festival Read MoreCouncillor Report 8 May 2019
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 8 May 2019 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 09 May SEQWater Community Consultation – Kilcoy Memorial Hall 10 May Read MoreCouncillor Reports 27 March, 10 & 24 April 2019
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 27 March 2019 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 29/31 March Inaugural Reel Somerset Classic 30 March BVRT 30 Charity Run – fund raiser Esk Hospital Read MoreCouncillor Report – 13 March 2019
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 13 March Kilcoy State High School P & C Assn AGM 13 March Brisbane Valley Kilcoy Landcare Forum – Esk 15 March Kids Disco – Somerset Civic Centre 16 March Cent Auction – Anglican Church Hall Kilcoy 16 March Colours of Somerset – Fernvale Read MoreAssistance to our Farmers
Media Release – Week ending 22 February 2019 Assistance to our Farmers – Cr Gaedtke welcomes funding opportunities Cr Gaedtke understands the importance of providing ongoing support to our farmers. Cr Gaedtke advised “That Council has been successful with various Drought funding applications, Read MoreEditorial Thursday 31 January 2019
Cr Gaedtke – Editorial – Thursday 31 January 2019 Cr Gaedtke enjoys Country Racing at its finest Seven gallop races, three mini trots, $1,000 cash prize Pick the card Kilcoy, Fashions of the Field, Australiana Fashions, sprint foot races and family fun provided the large crowd with a very sociab Read MoreCouncillor Report 23 January 2019
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 23 January 2019 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 24 January Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting 26 January Australia Day Celebrations Read MoreCouncillor Report 13 February 2019
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 13 February 2019 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 15 February Kilcoy Cares Book Launch “Inclusion” 25 February Toogoolawah State High School Student Leaders Invest Read MoreLady Farmers Day Out
Thank you Lyn for the introduction and thank you for the opportunity to speak here today. I feel slightly unqualified as I am a rookie at public speaking. I come from a 2nd generation dairy farm near Gympie. I was the 10th of 11 children. Living off the land, making your own meals, clothing and&hell Read MorePress Release – Thursday 20 December 2018
Press Release – Thursday 20 December 2018 Cr Gaedtke hopes for solutions to effluent spillage on roads The Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland (LRTAQ) and the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) recognise that management of livestock effluent on p Read MoreCr Gaedtke Councillor Report 20 December 2018 Council Meeting
8 Agenda Item # 25 Councillors’ Report (I attended) 12 December Mt Kilcoy State School Awards Night 14 December Picturing Innovation Exhibition Official Opening – The Condensery 15 December Comm Read MoreCouncillor Report – Ordinary Meeting 12 December 2018
Councillor Gaedtke Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 12 December Mt Kilcoy State School Awards Night 14 December Lowood Lions Christmas in the Park 14 December Picturing Innovation Exhibition Official Opening – The Co Read MoreCr Gaedtke Councillor Report – 28 November 2018
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 28 November 2018 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 30 November Somerset Region Community Support Assn AGM – Esk 01 December Fernvale Junction Feast & Trade Village 01 December Kilcoy Christmas Race Day 01 Decemb Read MoreEditorial – Cr Gaedtke – Wednesday/Thursday 14/15 November 2018
Editorial – Cr Gaedtke Community Spirit alive and well – Cr Gaedtke overwhelmed by community activities Over the past month Cr Gaedtke has attended various events and functions that have been managed and organised by local community groups. Cr Gaedtke said “I am totally overwhelmed by the Read MoreCr Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 14 November – Councillor Report
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 14 November 2018 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 17 November John Fogerty Revival – Somerset Civic Centre 18 November Jammin in Esk 23 November Minden Christmas Carnival 24 November Glamorgan Vale Christmas Car Read MoreCr Gaedtke offers her support to Somerset Relay for Life – 2019 News Item
Cr Gaedtke offers her support to Somerset Relay for Life – 2019 – A Cancer Council Qld Fund Raising Initiative Cr Gaedtke has been a strong advocator for Relay for Life events over the last four years, and especially since Kilcoy hosted two successful events in 2015 and 2016. The So Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 24 October 2018
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 23 – 28 October Ken & Annie’s Music Campout – Toogoolawah 25 October QWCA 95th Birthday Esk 27 October Bush Breakfast under the Trees – Toogoolawah 27 October Toogoolawah Clay Target Clu Read MoreOrdinary Meeting 10 October 2018 – Councillor Report
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 10 October 2018 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 10 October Farmers’ Workshop – Kilcoy Information Centre 10 October Toogoolawah Show Society – AGM 13 October Coominya Public Hall Celebrat Read MoreCr Gaedtke encourages local non-profit community groups to consider the Container Exchange program
After attending a container exchange program workshop, Cr Gaedtke would like to encourage non-profit community groups to give some thought to joining the container exchange program. It was stated at the workshop how non-profit community groups in South Australia have received valuable funds from t Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 26 September 2018
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 28 September Somerset Senior Students Exhibition Visual Art – The Condensery 29 September Cent Auction – Moore Soldier Hall 03 October Teddy Bear’s Picnic – Fernvale 06 October Bush Breakfast under t Read MorePress Release 12 September 2018
Cr Gaedtke believes Travelling Opens the Mind and Heart After travelling around Western America for five weeks, Councillor Gaedtke has arrived home with greater awareness of major differences and major similarities between Australia and America. A major difference is the population figures which r Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 12 September 2018
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 15 September Pop Up Shop – Free Formal Wear for Lowood 15 September Jazz on the Hill – Profits to Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary 15 September Art & Music in the Park – Lakeside Deck Kilcoy Courthouse Art Gallery 16 September Jammin in E Read MoreCr Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 25 July 2018
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 25 July 2018 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 26 July Glamorgan Vale QWCA Birthday Luncheon 05 August Esk Community Choir Theatre Restaurant – Toogoolawah 05 August Read MoreRegional CBD Town Beautification – Collaboration with Community
Regional CBD Town Beautification – Collaboration with Community Cr Gaedtke is looking forward to working toward the first steps in promoting the Regional CBD Town Beautification Project. As part of the regional project, the broader community in towns in Somerset would be consulted to obtain Read MoreCouncillor Report – Council Ordinary Meeting 11 July 2018
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 11 July 2018 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 14 July Esk Races 15 July Jammin in Esk 21 July Country Fair Apostolic Church of Qld – T Read More“Queensland Fills You Up!” Max (12) tells Cr Cheryl Gaedtke
After attending the Brisbane Valley Heritage Trail committee meeting held at the Yarraman Heritage Centre, on Thursday 5th July, Cr Cheryl Gaedtke called in to have lunch at the Bunya Nut Café at Blackbutt. It was here that a hungry family was enjoying their lunch and it was obvious that the fami Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 27 June 2018
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 27 June 2018 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 28 June Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce & Community Inc Monthly Meeting 30 June BVRT 100 Bike Ride 01 July Socia Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke Press Release – 21 June 2018
Councillor Cheryl Gaedtke attends regional events with a smile and long chats As I am typing this article, I look outside to watch the trees bending and the cold westerlies unrelenting. I can only count our blessings that the weather was much kinder over the weekend of 15th, 16th and 17th June. Our Read MoreCouncillor Report – 13 June 2018
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 13 June 2018 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 14 June Kilcoy State School P & C Assn Monthly Meeting 15 June Kilcoy Lions Flicks (Movie) Night – Kilcoy Information Centre 16 June Read MoreSEQ Olympic Investigation
COUNCIL OF MAYORS (SEQ) – MEDIA RELEASE Mayors welcome Premier’s support for SEQ Olympic investigation 31 May 2018 The Council of Mayors (SEQ) has welcomed Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s interest in a feasibility study being conducted by the group which will in Read MoreSomerset Art Society Newsletter – May 2018
May Edition 2018 Somerset Art Society www.sasiart.com.au Hello everybody, NEWS AROUND TOWN • FERNVALE ARTIST’S EXHIBITION: The Fernvale Artists exhibition celebrating Banjo Paterson was a huge success. Each artist did a painting themed on a line or title of a Banjo poem. The official opening was Read MoreCr Gaedtke Councillor Report 23 May 2018
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 23 May 2018 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 25/26 May Esk Show 26 May Kilcoy Hospital Auxiliary Annual Fete & Auction 26/27 May Red Thunder Air Show – Watts Bridge Memorial Air Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Press Release – 17 May 2018
Cr Gaedtke is here to help It is a Councillor’s role to assist their constituents with various issues, and to offer sound advice relative to their Local Government role. However, often I receive complaints from our residents that I cannot immediately deal with, because the resident is not aware Read MoreCr Gaedtke Councillor Report – 9 May 2018
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 9 May 2018 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 11 May Kilcoy Art Society Inc. – Exhibition Opening 12 May Mixed Dinner Dance – Glamorgan Vale Hall 14 May Read MoreKilcoy District Historical Society Inc. Newsletter March 2018
KILCOY DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC. Newsletter—March 2018 (Entering our 20th Year !!!!) PO Box 21, Kilcoy, 4515 Website: kilcoydistricthistoricalsociety.com Hall of History, 39 Hope Street, Kilcoy Members of the Kilcoy District Historical Society are happy to open the Hall at any time by appoi Read MoreCouncillor Report Ordinary Council Meeting 24 April 2018
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 24 April 2018 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 25 April Anzac Day Commemorations – Regional wide 28 April Lowood Utes & Chutes Rodeo 29 April Read MorePress Release 18 April 2018
Regional Shows and Show Balls get underway in Somerset Our region has a mix of local shows and show balls, with Kilcoy’s already done and dusted. The weather was perfect at the Kilcoy Show held on 6th and 7th April, and with recent rains the weather lead up to our shows has been kind indeed. &h Read MoreCouncillor Report 11 April 2018
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 11 April 2018 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 12 April Skateboarding Championship – Esk Skate Park – Youth Week 13 April Movie Night Toogoolawah – Youth Week 14 April Read MoreCouncillor Report – 28 March 2018
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 29 March RSL Pharmacist Advisor – Kilcoy 31 March Blessing of the bikes – Toogoolawah 03 April Scooter Comp – Fernvale 04 April Somerse Read MoreAffordable Rates – State Government Report
MEDIA RELEASE 29 MARCH 2018 Somerset’s Affordable Rates – Effective Services Confirmed Again A STATE Government report in March 2018 has confirmed that Somerset Regional Council’s average residential rates and charges for 2017/2018 are the cheapest in south east Queensland. Somerset Mayor Grae Read MoreCouncillor Report 14 March 2018
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 14 March 2018 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 17 March Easter Carnival Glamorgan Vale Hall 18 March Jammin in Esk – Somerset Civic Centre 24 March Cent Auction Lowood Read MoreSomerset Regional Council Meets with Local Businesses with Great Success – Media Release 15 March 2018
Somerset Regional Council Meets with Local Businesses with Great Success Every Councillor, the CEO, Directors and other senior staff attended the “Greet and Meet” forum held at the Kilcoy Information Centre on Thursday 22nd February 2018. The two-hour forum informed approximately forty busines Read MoreCouncillor Report – 28 February 2018
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 28 February 2018 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Congratulations to Graham Retschlag of Kilcoy for successfully claiming two Australian Titles and representing Queensland in the chainsaw racing competition held at Tenterfield. I would a Read MoreThumbs up Thumbs down for the ongoing debate of kerbside recycling in our region
Cr Gaedtke shares her concern and asks “Is the end of kerbside recycling in sight”? Recycling is a very talked about matter, and one that has many standpoints. I am definitely one who loves to recycle, and I have actively supported the initiative for over a decade. For many of us it has alwa Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 14 February 2018
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Congratulations to Donna Davidson, Christine Staats, Michelle Gorey, Christine Swinton and Kilcoy’s own Taylah Smith for representing Australia at the first ever International Women’s Tent Pegging Championship held at Khasab in Oman (Middle East) comi Read MoreCr Gaedtke supports local free health and well-being program
Cr Gaedtke supports local free health and well-being program After attending a meeting about the program, and learning that the program is for anyone struggling with a range of lifestyle-related diseases, Cr Gaedtke advises that she is all for helping the general well-being of community members of K Read MoreCouncillor Report – 21 December 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 21 December 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 22 December Lowood Christmas Carols 23 December Somerset Village Jazz and Light Show Congratulations to Mr Rusty Kraut who has celebrated 50 years of being a member of the R Read MoreReflection on 2017 – Cr Gaedtke
As Christmas is fast approaching, it is time to reflect on the year and to take stock of accomplishments made during 2017. Council has achieved many goals through its numerous service areas. Well done and congratulations to everyone involved with implementing Council’s decisions. I have also Read MoreValedictory Dux Speech—Stuart Houstoun Kilcoy State High School
Valedictory Dux Speech—Stuart Houstoun Good morning, Class of 2017, teachers, staff, parents, special guests, and the rest of the student body who are stuck here listening to me. Hopefully I shall finish this address without hyperventilating, having an emotional breakdown or just boring you all ou Read MoreCouncillor Report – Ordinary Meeting held 6th December 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 6 December 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 6 December Support Services Expo – Kilcoy State High School 6 December Mt Kilcoy State School Awards 8 December Somerset Region Community Support Association Annu Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Councillor Report – Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce & Community Inc. Meeting
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Councillor Report – Wednesday 29 November 2017 – Kilcoy Chamber Domestic Violence Project – “Kilcoy Cares” Successful Funding Application announced Tuesday 28 Nov 1. Lyn Buchanan (Council’s CDO) spoke about the latest funding application for a DV/child Read MoreCouncillor Report – 22 November 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 22 November 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 24 November Minden State School Christmas Carnival 25 November Glamorgan Vale Christmas Carnival 30 November Linville Hub 01 December Launch of Kilcoy Mental Health Read MoreKilcoy Sentinel Media Release 16 November 2017
Councillor Gaedtke encourages Pre-lodgement Development Application Meetings This not a new service to our Council and the benefits are unlimited, therefore I wish to encourage all who wish to undertake any type of development to seek a meeting with Council’s Town Planning staff. The process whi Read MoreCouncillor Report – 25th October 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 25 October 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 26 October KCCCI Monthly Meeting – Kilcoy 27 October Halloween Disco – CWA Hall Main Street Lowood (For all State School Children) 28 October Read MoreCouncillor Report – 8th November 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 8 November 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 10 November New Art Exhibition Kilcoy Courthouse Gallery 11 November Lowood Show Society Dinner Dance 11 November Remembrance Day 19 November Jammin in Esk 25 November Read MoreCouncillor Report – Council Meeting 11 October 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 11 October 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 12-16 October Nuts & Bolts presents “Minds on Canvas” 15 October Jammin – Esk 15 October Coominya Community Hall – General Meeting 24– 29 October Ken Read MoreCouncillor Report – Council Meeting 27 September 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 27 September 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 30 September Official unveiling ceremony of the red deer sculpture 01 October Esk Community Choir “Gilbe Read MoreGatton Star Intro – September 2017
Q & A Questions Name: Cheryl Gaedtke Occupation: Councillor Age: 50 something Marital Status: Married to (childhood sweetheart) John · What have you enjoyed most about your time with the Somerset Regional Council? I have enjoyed meeting new residents of thi Read MoreKilcoy Sentinel Post 21 September 2017
Life in the country Cr Cheryl Gaedtke thought about the content of this month’s media release and what message she would like to deliver to her region’s residents. It became very clear to Cr Gaedtke after attending the funeral of a man bigger than life. Cr Gaedtke said she would like to take thi Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 13 September 2017
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 16 September Linville Spring Fair 16 September Kilcoy Beer & BBQ Festival 17 September “Say I Do in Somerset” Wedding Fair 23 September Bush Breakfast, Anglican Church grounds, Toogoolawah 24 September Esk Community Choir’s – Gilbert and Sulliva Read MoreCr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 23 August 2017
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 26-27 August Apex Auction – Esk 26 August Lowood Truck Show 29 August Kilcoy Show Society AGM 31 August Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce & Community Inc. AGM 01 September St Mar Read MoreCouncillor Report – Wednesday 9 August 2017
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 09 August Somerset Community Men’s Shed Inc. AGM – Lowood 09 August Somerset Art Society Inc. AGM – Esk 13 August Kilcoy Art Society Inc. Exhibition Opening & 5th Birthday P Read MoreCouncillor Report – Wednesday 26 July 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 26 July 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 27 July Glamorgan Vale QCWA Birthday 27 July Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce & Community Inc. Meeting 27 July Read MoreCouncillor Report – Ordinary Meeting 12 July 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 12 July 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 21 July Christmas in July – Lowood 22 July Rural Fire Challenges – Kilcoy Showground 25 July Read MoreCouncillor Report – 28 June 2017
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 30 June Lowood Lions Change Over Dinner 01 July Esk Races 02 July Fernvale Lions Change Over Dinner 09 July Somerset Rail Tra Read MoreCouncillor Report – Wednesday 14 June 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 14 June 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 10 June – 6 August Kathy Ellem Exhibition – Somerset Regional Art Gallery – The Condensery Toogoolawah 16/17 June Lowood Read MoreCouncillor Report – Wednesday 24 May 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 24 May 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 25 May Mobile Hub – Eagle Rise Estate Lowood 25 May Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce & Community Inc. Meeting 26/27 May Esk Show 27 May Glamorgan Vale QWCA Fashion Parade 27 May Kilcoy Hospital& Read MoreCouncillor Report – Wednesday 10 May 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 10 May 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 10 May Toogoolawah Community Forum – Somerset Region Community Enterprises Ltd 13 May Toogoolawah Historical Society – Historical Photographic Display 13 May Kilcoy Art Society In. Mother’s Read MoreBVK LANDCARE NEWSLETTER – APRIL 2017
BVK Landcare NEWSLETTER April 2017 SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT WITH LOCAL ACTION BY LOCAL PEOPLE “The Hub” Kilcoy Information Centre, SEQC&W Offices Hope St Kilcoy Tel: 07 54971253 Fax: 07 54220515 PO Box 116 Kilcoy 4515 Email: bvklandcare Read MoreBrisbane Valley Kilcoy Landcare Group NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2017
BVK Landcare NEWSLETTER February 2017 SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT WITH LOCAL ACTION BY LOCAL PEOPLE “The Hub” Kilcoy Information Centre, SEQC&W Offices – Hope St Kilcoy Tel: 07 54971253 Fax: 07 54220515 PO Box 116 Kilcoy 4515 Email: bvklan Read MoreCouncillor Report – 26 April 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 26 April 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 28-29 April Kilcoy Show 29 April Lowood Show Society’s Utes & Chutes Rodeo 30 April The R & R Trail Experience 1 Read MoreCouncillor Report – Meeting 12 April 2017
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 14/16 April Fernvale Campdraft 16 April Jam’n in Esk 22 April Kilcoy Races 22 April CWA Cake Stall Esk Agenda Item # 44 Councillor Rep Read MoreCouncillor Report – Council Meeting 22 March 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 22 March 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 24 March Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast – Lowood 25 March The Ultimate Eagles Experience – Esk 25 March Glenwood RCF Auxilia Read MoreCouncillor Cheryl Gaedtke – Councillor Report 8 March 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 8 March 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 08 March Kilcoy State High School P & C AGM 08 March Lowood Community Safety Forum 08 March Brisbane Valley Bulls Community Meeti Read MoreCouncillor Report – Council Meeting 22 February 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 22 February 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 23 February Linville Community Meeting 23 February Kilcoy Art Society Inc. Annual General Meeting 23 February Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce & Community Inc. M Read MoreLinville Community Meeting – Thursday 23 February 5:30pm Linville Hall
Linville community meeting Councillor Cheryl Gaedtke is chairing a special community meeting at the Linville Public Hall on Thursday 23 February commencing at 5:30pm. Cr Gaedtke explained that the community meeting has been organised to develop ideas on how to move Linville and its community forward Read MoreCouncillor Report – 8th February 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 8 February 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest It is pleasing to see that our region’s landowners have various opportunities to be informed about rural management matters. Various workshops are organised by council and our local land care groups, Read MoreCouncillor Report – 25 January 2017
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 25 January 2017 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 26 January Australia Day Celebrations – Somerset Civic Centre 26 January Australia Day Celebrations – Esk, Lowood, Toogoolawah & Kilcoy Swimming Pools 26 January Australia Day Races – Read MoreCouncillor Report – 22 December 2016
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 22 December 2016 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest Nil Agenda Item #32 Councillor Report Meetings/Functions attended 26 November Glamorgan Vale Christmas Carnival 08 December On-site Inspection of Development Application & existing operations 09 D Read MoreJIMNA FIRE TOWER – SUBMISSION TO DAF BY LOCAL GROUP
JIMNA FIRE TOWER WOOD PROBLEM GETS A WOOD SOLUTION A crucial meeting was held on Wednesday 7 December 2016 to define the content of the Jimna Forest Action Group Incorporated’s (JFAGI’s) submission to the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) regarding options for the future of the herit Read MoreCouncillor Report – Meeting 7 December 2016
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 7 December 2016 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 09 December Condensery 1st Birthday Celebrations & Tourism Brochure Launch 10 December Kilcoy @ the Hall (Children’s Christmas Celebration) 13 December Somerset Tourism Volunteers Day – Kilcoy Read MoreCouncillor Report – Council Meeting 23rd November 2016
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 23 November 2016 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 24 November Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce & Community Inc Monthly Meeting 26 November Glamorgan Vale Hall Christmas Party 26 November “Market on the Green” Old St Andrews Read MoreCouncillor Report – Council Meeting Monday 14 November 2016
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 14 November 2016 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 16 November Healthy Waterways – Report Card Kilcoy 19 November Glamorgan Vale Hand Crafted Market Day 19 November Linville Bush Dance 20 November Linville Community Chu Read MoreSomerset Regional Council Weekly Highlights – 7 November 2016
Nominate a Somerset Resident for an Australia Day Award Somerset residents are being encouraged to recognise the outstanding contributions of fellow residents by nominating them for a 2017 Australia Day Award. The annual awards are held to acknowledge residents and groups who have made a considerabl Read MoreSomerset Regional Council Meeting Highlights – 27 October 2016
Council Continues Pest Management in Somerset Somerset Regional Council is appealing to residents to help manage invasive pest plants in the region. Council has several invasive plant treatment programs occurring throughout the region to target weeds but is looking for support of residents to manage Read MoreCouncil Staff Member Recognised for Long Service Somerset Regional Council has recognised the efforts of employee, Mellenie Wheeler, for 10 years of service to Council. Mrs Wheeler started with Esk Shire Council as a trainee and completed a Certificate III in Business Administration. Two years later Read More
Somerset Regional Council Weekly Highlights – 31 October 2016
Nominate a Somerset Resident for an Australia Day Award Somerset residents are being encouraged to recognise the outstanding contributions of fellow residents by nominating them for a 2017 Australia Day Award. The annual awards are held to acknowledge residents and groups who have made a considerabl Read MoreCouncillor Report 26 October 2016
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 26 October 2016 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 29 October Billy Tea & Damper Big Breakfast & Bush Poetry – Toogoolawah Anglican Church 29 October Day in the Vines – C & K Kilcoy Kindergarten 03 Nov Read MoreMEGA BRIDGE OPENING
MEGA BRIDGE OPENING – Congratulations to the previous Council and to the two levels of Government – Federal and State for this economic building and socially benefiting initiative! Hine Road, Dundas Click on the following link (photo-book highlighted in blue) to see before and after p Read MoreSomerset Regional Council Weekly Highlights
Somerset Regional Council Weekly Highlights Kilcoy Community Share Meal on This Thursday Somerset Regional Council is again supporting Kilcoy’s monthly community share meal. The community share meal is being held on Thursday, 27 October from 12.30pm until 2.30pm at the Kilcoy Information Centre. T Read MoreCommunity at the heart of new vision for South East Queensland
Community at the heart of new vision for South East Queensland The draft South East Queensland Regional Plan released today, unveils a 50 year vision for the South East, with a focus on community, affordable living, future jobs and maximising existing infrastructure. Deputy Premier and Minister for Read MoreCouncil Launches New Disaster Management Dashboard
Somerset Regional Council has just implemented a new disaster management page on their website to help keep their residents up to date with the latest information. Council’s new disaster management page will provide information on road closures, weather alerts, active evacuation centres and much m Read MoreCouncillor Report – Council Meeting 12 October 2016
Cr Cheryl Gaedtke – Ordinary Meeting 12 October 2016 Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 13 October Kilcoy Historical Society Monthly Meeting 14 October Stage III Plantings at Yowie Park, Kilcoy 15 October Kay Avery Bowls Day, Kilcoy 15 Octobe Read MoreCouncil Meeting Highlights 12 October 2016
Somerset Regional Council Meeting Highlights Temporary Entertainment Approval for Car Rally Event Somerset Regional Council has approved a temporary entertainment event for the Asphalt Demons 6th Invitational. The car rally event is being held at Archer Falls Airfield on Neurum Road, Mount Archer on Read MoreCouncillor Report – Council Meeting 28 September 2016
Agenda Item # 5 Matters of Public Interest 29 September Kilcoy Chamber of Commerce & Community Inc. Monthly Meeting 30 September Queensland Ballet – Tutus on Tour – Esk 1/2 October Somerset Relay for Life – Kilcoy 1 October Glamorgan Vale QWCA Read MoreWhere are all the Candidates
The photo was taken at the Meet the Candidates night held at Fernvale leading up to the elections in March this year. 3 Mayoral Candidates and 15 Councillor Candidates Read MoreA Jubilee Ride by Deborah Gower
“When my Uncle passed away a few years ago, I found an old rusted bike hanging from a rafter out in the shed. Intrigued by the word “jubilee” that I could just make out above the peeling red paint, and with a vague memory about the bike being “special” I went in search of old&hel Read MorePersonal Thank You from Cheryl Gaedtke – Councillor – Somerset Regional Council
How do you individually thank each and every person who voted for you? I never expected to receive the number of votes that I did, so from the bottom of my heart I want to thank everyone who marked the ballot paper across from my name. Sincere thanks to my “How to Vote Card” Supporters… Read MoreCouncillor Candidate Interview on Valley FM 95.9
Check out my community radio Councillor Candidate interview conducted by Reg at 95.9 on Monday afternoon. There are four separate recordings below that cover the interview process. (click play button to start audio) Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Read MoreMy Suggestions and My How to Vote Card – Your Choice
This is my suggestion only, please choose the Candidates who you believe would make a great team to lead our region for the next four years: I am looking for equal representation of gender with merit, equal representation of location within the region and Candidates that will work tirelessly, Read MoreMeet the Candidates Nights held at Lowood & Fernvale
Delivering my three minute speech at Lowood – Tuesday 1 March The eighteen Candidates at the Fernvale Meet the Candidates Night – Wednesday 2 March Read MoreMy three minute speech – Tenth Councillor Candidate of the Ballot Paper
I would like to share with you, as residents of our region, my three minute speech which is delivered at the Meet the Candidates Nights: Mr Chairman, Fellow Candidates, Ladies & Gentlemen. My name is Cheryl Gaedtke, and I am the tenth Councillor Candidate on the ballot paper. The reason I Read MoreCouncillor Campaigning Trail Cheryl Gaedtke – Moore, Toogoolawah, Lowood & Kilcoy
The Candidates’ Draw was conducted at Toogoolawah on Wednesday 17 February and my name appears as the tenth candidate – please look for my surname down the list of a total of fifteen candidates. Voters must mark their choice of Councillor Candidates from number one through to number six in the b Read MoreWhy is Cheryl Gaedtke nominating as Councillor for the Somerset Regional Council?
The old cliché that “life wasn’t meant to be easy” is one which has more relevance to the office of Councillor than it does to many other occupations or callings. The office of Councillor is a political office. Council decision-making is a political process. That means that it Read MoreThe Role of a Mayor and a Councillor and YOU
I have been approached by some residents unsure about the role and responsibilities of a Mayor and a Councillor. I also would like to discuss the power of You during the election process. You, as the elector have a very important role to play on Saturday 19th March. You have the opportunity to vote Read MoreUnderstanding Local Government – some very relevant information
After working in Local Government for over thirty years, I would like to share a few facts with you as residents of our region to assist your understanding of our Council. Somerset Regional Council covers an area of 5,379 sq kilometers and includes main townships of Esk, Fernvale, Kilcoy, Lowood and Read MoreWomen and Local Government
Is it important to have women involved in Local Government? From my first two weekly press releases, you are now aware that I am local born and bred; I am a woman; I am a wife; I am a Mother; I am a Grandmother; and I have thirty years plus Local Government experience and knowledge.… Read MoreCheryl’s stronger Kilcoy Vision Is Infectious
Article from the Gatton newspaper CHERYL Gaedtke has been involved in community groups in the Somerset for well over 20 years and on Monday was recognised as the regions Citizen of the Year. Since 1987, the fourth generation Kilcoy resident has been involved in various community groups including the Read More2015 Citizen of the Year – Cheryl Gaedtke
Cheryl’s hard work and dedication to the region was recognised at the 2015 Australia Day Awards ceremony where she was awarded the Citizen of the Year Award! Cheryl’s significant contribution and passion for the Kilcoy and surrounding communities are very evident in her commitment and supp Read MoreHave you Got a Burning Question?