Byron Shire Council

Mullumbimby Civic Hall Long-term Management Discussion Paper

Council is considering the long-term management arrangements for the recently refurbished Mullumbimby Civic Hall.  A community discussion paper has been developed to facilitate consultation, and council is now inviting submission from the community.

The Long-term Venue Management Options for Mullumbimby Civic Hall Community Discussion Paper is on exhibition for a period of 28 days and is available below or at Community Access Points around the Shire

Enquiries: Trish Kirkland 02 6626 7209

• Mullumbimby Civic Hall Long-term Management Discussion Paper 106KB

Submissions Close: Thursday 9 July 2009 2.00pm

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Re-exhibition of the Draft Tourism Management Plan

Council resolved at its Ordinary Meeting of 28 August 2008 to place the Draft Tourism Management Plan (TMP) on public exhibition. Following a review of the public submissions received, the draft plan has been amended. Council resolved at its Ordinary Meeting of 9 April 2009 to publicly exhibit the amended plan for a period of not less than 60 days. The amended Draft TMP is available at Community Access Points around the Shire or on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition

• Draft Tourism Management Plan 670KB

Enquiries:

• Jos Mitchell
  • 02 6626 7222

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Council Loan Borrowings

At Council’s Strategic Planning Committee Meeting held on 28 May 2009 it was resolved to place the above Policy on public exhibition for a period of 28 days and invite public submissions.

The Policy is available below and at Council’s Administration Office and Community Access Points around the Shire.

Enquiries: Jim Bolger 02 6626 7090

• Draft Byron Shire Council Loans Policy 39KB

Submissions Close: Thursday 30 July 2009

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Draft Amended Investment Policy

At Council’s Ordinary Meeting held on 9 April 2009 it resolved to place the above Policy on public exhibition for a period of 28 days for the making of public submissions.

The Policy is available for perusal at Council’s Administration Office, Community Access Points around the Shire and on Council’s website www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition

Enquiries: Jim Bolger 02 6626 7090

• Draft Amended Investment Policy 118KB

Submissions Close: Thursday 30 July 2009

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Proposal to Lease Part of the Proposed Suffolk Park Children’s Centre

For property at 49-51 Bottlebrush Crescent Suffolk Park (Lot 126 DP 1121466)

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

Council is considering offering a lease of part of the Proposed Suffolk Park Children’s Centre at 49-51 Bottlebrush CrescentSuffolk Park to the Byron Shire Toy Library Inc for the purposes of operating a toy library. 

The proposed children’s centre is to be located on land classified as CommunityLand.  The term of the proposed lease is 5 years to commence on completion of the children’s centre.

In accordance with section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993 interested parties are invited to make submissions about this proposal.

The proposed lease is on exhibition for a period of 28 days and is available at Community Access Points around the Shire or on Council’s website at  www.byron.nsw.gov.au/PublicExhibition/

Written submissions must be addressed to the

                                               General Manager

                                               Byron Shire Council

                                               PO Box 219

                                               Mullumbimby 2482.

All submissions must be clearly marked “Lease – Proposed Suffolk Park Children’s Centre, Byron Shire Toy Library Inc”.   Submissions close 7 May 2009 and any enquiries can be directed to Trish Kirkland on 02 6626 7209 during business hours.

• Proposed Lease 325KB

Submissions Close: Thursday 7 May 2009

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Proposal to Lease Part of the Proposed Suffolk Park Children’s Centre

For property at 49-51 Bottlebrush Crescent Suffolk Park (Lot 126 DP 1121466)

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

Council is considering offering a lease of part of the Proposed Suffolk Park Children’s Centre at 49-51 Bottlebrush CrescentSuffolk Park to the Byron Bay Pre-school Inc for the purposes of operating a pre-school.

The proposed children’s centre is to be located on land classified as CommunityLand.  The term of the proposed lease is 21 years to commence on completion of the children’s centre.

In accordance with section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993 interested parties are invited to make submissions about this proposal.

The proposed lease is on exhibition for a period of 28 days and is available at Community Access Points around the Shire or on Council’s website at  www.byron.nsw.gov.au/PublicExhibition/

Written submissions must be addressed to the

                                               General Manager

                                               Byron Shire Council

                                               PO Box 219

                                               Mullumbimby 2482.

All submissions must be clearly marked “Lease – Proposed Suffolk Park Children’s Centre, Byron Bay Pre-school Inc”.   Submissions close 7 May 2009 and any enquiries can be directed to Trish Kirkland on 02 6626 7209 during business hours.

• Proposed Lease 327KB

Submissions Close: Thursday 7 May 2009

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Proposal to Lease Part of the Proposed Suffolk Park Children’s Centre

For property at 49-51 Bottlebrush Crescent Suffolk Park (Lot 126 DP 1121466)

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

Council is considering offering a lease of part of the Proposed Suffolk Park Children’s Centre at 49-51 Bottlebrush CrescentSuffolk Park to the Byron Shire Early Intervention Association Inc for the purposes of operating an early childhood intervention service. 

The proposed children’s centre is to be located on land classified as CommunityLand.  The term of the proposed lease is 21 years to commence on completion of the children’s centre.

In accordance with section 47 of the Local Government Act 1993 interested parties are invited to make submissions about this proposal.

The proposed lease is on exhibition for a period of 28 days and is available at Community Access Points around the Shire or on Council’s website at  www.byron.nsw.gov.au/PublicExhibition/

Written submissions must be addressed to the

                                               General Manager

                                               Byron Shire Council

                                               PO Box 219

                                               Mullumbimby 2482.

All submissions must be clearly marked “Lease – Proposed Suffolk Park Children’s Centre, Byron Shire Early Intervention Association Inc”.   Submissions close 29 April 2009 and any enquiries can be directed to Trish Kirkland on 02 6626 7209 during business hours.

• Proposed Lease 44KB

Submissions Close: Thursday 7 May 2009

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Draft Tallow Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

Council resolved at the Ordinary Meeting held 12 February 2009 to place the draft Tallow Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan on public exhibition.

The “Draft Tallow Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan” is on exhibition for a period of 28 days from 23 April 2009, and is available at Community Access Points around the Shire or on Council’s website at www.byron.nsw.gov.au/public-exhibition

• Draft Tallow Creek Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan 5.03MB

Submission Close: Thursday 21 May 2009 4.00pm

Enquiries:

• James Flockton
  • 02 6626 7158

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Permanent Road Closure Border Street Byron Bay

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

Permanent closure of Border Street to through traffic is proposed as depicted below upon dedication of Kendall Street as a Public Road. This forms part of the subdivision currently being undertaken on Lot 2 DP 209133 – 1 Border Street, it is anticipated that this will occur in July 2009 subject to favourable weather and construction conditions.

Submissions: Any person may make a written submission to Byron Shire Council with respect to the permanent road closure. Submissions must be titled “ProposedRoadClosureBorderStreetByronBay” and addressed to The General Manager, PO Box 219, Mullumbimby 2482 or sent via email to council@byron.nsw.gov.au

Submissions Close: Monday 25 May 2009 3.00pm

Enquiries:

• ‘Rain Ellis
  • 02 6626 7000

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

2009/12 Draft Management Plan, Budget, Fees and Charges

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

The 2009-2012 Draft Management Plan and Budget, including proposed Fees and Charges, is on exhibition for public comment for a period of 28 days from 27 April 2009 to 25 May 2009, and may be inspected at Council’s Community Access Points throughout the Shire and on its website www.byron.nsw.gov.au

Members of the public are encouraged to inspect the document and make submissions to Council during the exhibition period.

The 2009-2012 Draft Management Plan and Budget outlines items such as

• proposed rates, fees and charges for 2009/10;
• details of the programs to be provided by Council; and
• an overview of the capital works planned for 2009/10

Public Presentation

A public presentation will be held to enable the community to be informed of the contents of the draft documents, and is scheduled to be held at the Byron Shire Council Chambers, Station Street, Mullumbimby – Tuesday 12 May 2009 at 6.00pm

A Rates Calculator for 2009/10 is available on Council’s website, at www.byron.nsw.gov.au , under the heading of Current Matters,.  The Rates Calculator gives ratepayers an indication of their ordinary (general) rates payable for 2009/10.  For further information or assistance with this facility please contact Council’s Rates Department on (02) 6626 7000.

All submissions should be addressed to the General Manager and clearly marked – “Submission – Draft Management Plan 2009-2012”. Enquiries about the Draft Management Plan can be forwarded to the Director Governance and Community Services, telephone (02) 6626 7000.

• Draft Management Plan Summary 2009-2012 604KB
• Draft Management Plan 2009-2012 - Introduction and Table of Contents 91KB
• Draft Management Plan 2009-2012 - Part 1 238KB
• Draft Management Plan 2009-2012 - Part 2 317KB
• Draft Management Plan 2009-2012 - Part 3 997KB
• Draft Management Plan 2009-2012 - Part 4 509KB
• Draft Management Plan 2009-2012 - Part 5 436KB
• Draft Management Plan 2009-2012 - Part 6 364KB
• Draft Budget 2009/10 770KB
• Draft Fees and Charges 2009/10 856KB

Submissions Close: Monday 25 May 2009 4.00pm

Enquiries:

• Mark Arnold
  • 02 6626 7000

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Nominations for the Joint Regional Planning Panels (JRPPs)

Byron Shire Council has been advised that it should nominate two persons and one alternative to become members of the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP).

The Panel will determine applications for the Northern Region including;

• Commercial, residential, retail and tourism with capital investment value (CIV) between $10M and $100M.
• Public and private community infrastructure and ecotourism with CIV of more that $5M e.g. schools, community halls, libraries etc
• Designated development (Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) required)
• Certain major coastal developments; and
• If council is the proponent or is conflicted in relation to a development a CIV or more that $5M.

The selection criteria for $5M members of the panel include;

• Senior level experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders
• High level communication skills
• Capability to drive high profile outcomes in a credible and authoritative manner
• High level analytical skills; and
• Knowledge of the assessment of complex developments and planning matters

At least one of the panellists must have high level expertise in one or more of the following fields;

• Planning
• Architecture

• Heritage

• The environment

• Urban design

• Land economics

• Traffic and transport

• Law

• Engineering

• Tourism

Correspondence from the Minister relating to the Panels and the information package is posted below.

Council will consider submissions in the form of Expressions of Interest for the JRPP”s.

• Letter from the minister advising of expressions of interest and copy of information package for council nominees dated May 2009 1.04MB

Submissions Close: Wednesday 27 May 2009

Enquiries:

• Sharyn French
  • 02 6626 7033

Proposal to Lease Byron Bay Memorial Swimming Pool

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

Council is considering offering a lease of the Byron Bay Memorial Swimming Pool Complex at Jonson Street, ByronBay to the current managers, M Sims, R Mamone and Fishheads @ Byron Pty Ltd, for the purposes of the continued operation of the Complex.

Part of the Complex is located on a portion of road reserve at Jonson Street and Bay Street and part of the Complex is located on land classified as CommunityLand.

The term of the proposed lease is 24 months commencing 1 July 2009

In accordance with s154 of the Roads Act 1993 and s47 of the Local Government Act 1993 interested parties are invited to make submissions about this proposal.

The proposed lease is on exhibition for a period of 28 days and is available below or at Community Access Points around the Shire.

Written submissions must be addressed to the General Manager, Byron Shire Council, PO Box 219 , Mullumbimby 2482.

• Draft Lease 1.18MB

Submissions Close: Thursday 18 June 2009

Enquiries: Barry Kirby  02 6626 7083

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.

Development Application 10.2009.179.1

Please note: Submissions have now closed.

Development Application number:

10.2009.179.1

Proposal:

Boundary Adjustment including consolidation and SEPP1 Variation

Address:

Pacific Highway, Ocean Shores; Pacific Highway, Wooyung; Jones Road, Wooyung.

Applicant:

Billinudgel Property Pty Ltd

• Development Application 10.2009.179.1 1.47MB

Exhibition Closes: Wednesday 24 June 2009

Submissions will be made public in accordance with section 12 of the Local Government Act 1993 (Document Request) or the FOI Act 1989 (FOI Application) as applicable including both the substance of the objection and the identity of the objector unless the objector can demonstrate that Clause 4 of Schedule 1 of the FOI Act 1989 applies (documents affecting law enforcement and public safety). For assistance with this please call Tracey Dousling 02 6626 7113 or Mark Hildebrandt 02 6626 7114.