Councillor Report – Wednesday 9 August 2017

Councillor Report – Wednesday 9 August 2017

Category : General News

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 Party

15 August            Toogoolawah State High School Open Day & Careers Expo

16 August            Kilcoy District Cultural Village Committee Public Meeting

19 August            Kilcoy State School’s 125th Anniversary Book Launch

19/20 August     Gathering of the Eagles – Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield

21 August            Lowood Seniors Week Celebrations

22 August            Citizenship Ceremony – Esk

23 August            Kilcoy Seniors Week Celebrations

24 August            Esk & Toogoolawah Meals on Wheels AGM & Lunch

25 August            Somerset Seniors Week Celebrations

 

A new online tool will make organ and tissue donation easier as Queenslanders are more willing than most to become organ and tissue donors, but they are lagging behind the rest of Australia in registering their decision, according to DonateLife Queensland.  Now you can sign up instantly on your mobile phone, tablet or computer in less than two minutes at www.donatelife.gov.au.  According to research conducted by DonateLife, 74 per cent of Queenslanders are willing to save lives by donating their organs and tissues, compared with the national average of 67 per cent.

 

Agenda Item # 33 Councillors’ Reports

31 July                  Somerset Seniors Week Committee Meeting

01 August            “Beyond School Expo 2017” Kilcoy State High School

02 August            Lowood Recreational Complex Extension Opening

02 August            Gatton University Community Advisory Meeting – cancelled

03 August            Brisbane Valley Heritage Trail Committee Meeting

08 August            Somerset Tourism Advisory Committee Meeting

09 August            WISE Meeting – Hazeldean

 

Beyond School Expo 2017 – Kilcoy State High School

The evening was well supported with the Kilcoy Memorial Hall overflowing with students, parents, community members, carers and many stall holders.  The stall holders provided very valuable information and advice to very inquisitive minds.  Well done Kilcoy State High School.

 

Lowood Recreational Complex Extension Opening

Users of the Lowood Recreational Complex will benefit greatly from the extension of the existing playing fields.  It was a gratifying experience to watch the children arrive for their chosen choice of sports.  The vision of the previous Council and the availability of funding has made this much-needed sports facility grow to meet the expectations of the Lowood community.  A lovely afternoon shared with fellow Councillors, Jim Madden MP, funding officers, council officers and community members.

 

 

Brisbane Valley Heritage Trails Committee Meeting

The monthly meeting was held at Heritage House Yarraman and committee member Elizabeth DeLacy presented to the membership the “Early History of Racing in the Brisbane River Valley”.  The recollection begins with the history of Nanango, Esk and Wivenhoe Race Clubs.  Ms DeLacy will complete the record by inclusion of other race clubs located between Fernvale and Nanango at a later date.  The committee also discussed a proposed heritage (tourism based) route from Brisbane through Caboolture, Kilcoy and onto Nanango with a corresponding heritage route identified from Ipswich, through Esk and again onto Nanango.  This proposed tourism based route will utilise part of Queensland’s Highway 17 tourism route identified many years ago by local authorities.  Highway 17 (Burnett Highway) was advertised as “The Alternative Route” and covered Ipswich in the South to Rockhampton in the North, and offered 700 kms of relaxing travelling for all tastes.  Highway 17 provided tourist and other travellers an alternative to travelling the main highway.  The committee also expressed a desire for South Burnett Regional Council to partner with Somerset Regional Council to organise a fishing competition utilising dams located in both local authority areas.

 

Small Schools Carnival & Linville/Harlin Sports Carnival

Congratulations to Harlin State School for achieving the Highest Aggregate Trophy award at the Small Schools Carnival held at Cooyar State School.  The Harlin State School was also successful at the Linville/Harlin Sports Carnival by winning the Ball Games Trophy and the carnival overall.

 

Somerset Regional Council Dry July Team 2017

The team of nine members raised approximately $1,600 to Dry July Foundation (Supporting Qld).  A total of 1979 supporters raised approximately $308,000 has been raised state wide through this initiative, which can make a difference to people affected by cancer.  I would like to thank all those wonderful and caring people who donated to my fund-raising page, and I am pleased to report that approximately $550 was generously donated.

 

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail – Successful Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Funding Submission

Congratulations to all those concerned who have championed this project.  From the assistance given by State and Federal Government Members, local community groups, local residents, and of course the very descriptive and factual funding submission made on 27 February 2017 by Council’s Director of Finance, Mr Geoffrey Smith.  Well done, and with this standard of teamwork and ongoing support, Brisbane Valley Rail Trail will now become reality, and the fruition of a great tourism and economic asset for Somerset.

 

Toogoolawah State High School – First place ribbon from the Interschool Team Young Judging event at the Ekka

Toogoolawah State High School students Taylor Williams and John and Olivia Delaforce beat 27 other school judging teams to be named first in the Interschool Young Judging competition by judge James Dockrill, Casino, NSW.  A great achievement and it’s only the school’s second year back competing at the Ekka after their agriculture program began to lose momentum.  While the school has about 270 students, only 12 are committed to their cattle club.  A great achievement!

 

 


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This may very well be my last post on this site.I wish to congratulate all incoming Councillors, and I wish every single one of them all the best over the next four years, and I hope that I can be considered as part of the team, but from a very different perspective. I have the utmost confidence that our region will flourish under the leadership of Mayor Jason Wendt and the new "Team Somerset"!I share with my @followers the lovely Acknowledgement of Service of 39 years made to Queensland Local Government presented at my last Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday 13 March 2024.Somerset Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes - 13 March 2024Acknowledgement 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 advancement. Over nearly four decades of service, she has left a mark on the region, shaping its future for the better. With 39 years of committed service, including 31 years as a staff member and eight years as a councillor, Cr Gaedtke has illustrated the essence of public service. Her tenure has been characterised by a commitment to enhancing the lives of residents and driving meaningful progress within Somerset Regional Council and the former Kilcoy Shire Council. As a motivated figure within council, she has played a vital role in fostering collaboration and advancing effective strategies to address community needs. Cr Gaedtke's involvement with the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) committee has been a source of pleasure and fulfilment, allowing her to support and promote the arts within the region. Additionally, her engagement with various community committees has given her fond memories and invaluable experiences representing and engaging with a diverse array of people. These interactions have enriched her understanding of the community's needs and aspirations, further fuelling her dedication to serving its interests. Cr Gaedtke's legacy is ingrained in the fabric of Somerset Regional Council. Her dedication has set a high standard for public officials, inspiring others to work hard and honestly for local government. As Cr Gaedtke prepares to embark on the next chapter of her journey, we extend our gratitude for her service and contributions to Somerset Regional Council. We wish her a retirement filled with joy, longevity, and the opportunity to pursue her passions and dreams. Recommendation THAT Council receive the report ‘Acknowledgment of Service - Cr Gaedtke’ and it be placed on the public record as an expression of sincere gratitude for her thirty-nine years of committed service to Somerset Regional Council and former Kilcoy Shire Council, serving as both an employee and Councillor. Resolution Subject: Moved – Cr Whalley Seconded – Cr Brieschke “THAT Council receive the report ‘Acknowledgment of Service - Cr Gaedtke’ and it be placed on the public record as an expression of sincere gratitude for her thirty-nine years of committed service to Somerset Regional Council and former Kilcoy Shire Council, serving as both an employee and Councillor.” Vote - Unanimous Carried ... See MoreSee Less
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Councillor Gaedtke - Councillor Report - Ordinary Council Meeting13 March 2024Queensland 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, to $17.46bn, while other states will also lose, and other states will benefit from the proposed changes. How will this impact Queensland Local Government?I have had a very sick husband for the past four weeks and shingles has caused him to suffer with severe nerve pain in the left side of his head, with very little successful pain control. This has made me realise what is important in life, and what is not. Yesterday, I was made aware of a third news article by close friends, that once again attempts to discredit me as a councillor for a live 20 second video. As human beings we all make mistakes, but we must own our mistakes and learn by them, enough said. It is totally un-Australian not to be able to voice your opinion openly, responsibility and professionally. The perpetrator this time may have shown the true character. As I said after the second news article, some 13 months ago, I pray for the soul of this tormented individual. I believe almost 40 years loyal service to Local Government outweighs one minor error of judgement.Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes RECORDMatters of public interest – Cr Gaedtke I read this morning that Queensland will be the biggest losers in the GST carve up amongst the States. The Commonwealth Grants Commission has revealed this unfortunately. So, in its latest report on Tuesday, the Commission revealed Queensland share of GST in 2024 - 25 will be cut by nearly five hundred million dollars so that's a cut on last year's things of 17.46 billion dollars. So, all I'm thinking, other states are losing obviously, other states are gaining. Queensland's not gaining, it's losing and I wonder how this impact will affect Queensland local government. And secondly, and this pain's me having to raise this but I think I'm entitled to do this. I've had a very sick husband for the past four weeks and shingles has caused him to suffer with severe pain on the left side of his head with very little successful pain control. It's a horrendous health condition. And if I can just implore everyone who's had chicken pox or even if you're not sure about chickenpox please give them their vaccination. Shingles is a horrible thing to go through I'm sitting and watching it as we speak now. So, this has made me realise what is important in life and what’s not. Yesterday I was made aware of a third news article by a close friend. My friend tells me that it's about a live 20 second video that I did back in May 2022 at the opening of the Toogoolawah Gym and Pool. It was the official opening. Yes, I did a 20 second live video tape which was against policy and the funding agreement from the state government as it funded most of that structure. So, once again this individual attempt to discredit me as a councillor through printed articles. This is the third one, the third one since May 2022. I've made mistakes but we own our mistakes and learn by them. That's enough said because we're human beings. So it's to me it is totally un-Australian not to be able to voice my opinion openly and responsibly and professionally as I did in the newspaper back on the sixth of March 2024 about how I found local government over 40 years and who my preferred candidates are to lead this council in the right direction over the next four years and beyond. So, the perpetrator this time they've shown their true character by the article that appears in a local newspaper. As I said after the second news article some 13 months ago, I prayed for the soul of this tormented individual. I believe my 40 years of loyal service to local government outbreaks one minor error of judgement. Thank you ... See MoreSee Less
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