Cr 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 volunteers. Well done to everyone.

Cr Gaedtke noted that she has received a great response to our new Red Benches.

Absolutely brilliant news delivered to us all by the announcement of “Brisbane 2032 named “preferred host” for Games”.  The International Olympic Committee named Brisbane as the preferred host for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympic games.  The announcement came days before the SEQ Mayors mark six years since initiating the push to host the games.  As part of its new fair and open process, the international Olympic Committee elevated the Brisbane 2032 proposal to the Targeted Dialogue phase which earmarks the region as its preferred host.  It also kickstarts a more detailed evaluation of the south-east’s proposal for 2032.  What a wonderful opportunity to showcase our beautiful region as an affordable and liveable region, and one that has sound investment and business opportunities.  The SEQ Mayors are committed to securing lasting legacies for the region and will be working hard to develop a proposal that, through design, ensures our cities do not end up with white elephants.

It is great to see local community groups are once again meeting, and are confident to do so with COVID compliance.

Agenda Item #28 Councillors’ Report

February

25           Kilcoy Recreation Grounds Committee Quarterly Meeting

A very robust meeting, with lots of conversation around the revised master plan for the grounds.  Many thanks to new committee member Robbie Christie for his representation of the Kilcoy Rodeo (& Kilcoy Truck Convoy).

March

2             Kilcoy Sports Centre – Cert III Sports & Recreation Practical work – Toogoolawah State High School

Kilcoy gym members volunteered their time to assist Year 11 & 12 students to undertake their practical.

2              Kilcoy District Tennis Club AGM & monthly meeting

I was presented with a copy of the Club Development Plan Kilcoy Tennis Club 2021.

2              Meeting with private resident to discuss a local issue/initiative.

3              Somerset Dam District Progress Assn monthly meeting

3              Meeting with Kilcoy Show Society President – site location.

4             Brisbane Valley Heritage Trail Committee monthly meeting

Lots of discussion took place, one query was the actual commencement date of this group.

7              Clean up Australia Day – Clean Up Somerset Waterways and Parklands – Fernvale

A great turn out to remove the litter from areas around Savages Crossing, Twin Bridges and Jensen’s Swamp.

8              The Condensery Toogoolawah – Volunteers Lunch and Welcome of staff

Lovely initiative to welcome newly assigned Condensery staff and to introduce senior staff to our volunteers.