0.2 of a hectare to be moved from COSS (Coastal Open Space System) to general industrial zoning. A planning proposal for Lot 6 DP 3944, Dell Road, West Gosford, adopted by Council-under-administration in April had to be re-adopted with a minor change in the land that will be allowed to be developed under the general industrial zoning. The rezoning will enable … [Read more...] about July 26 meeting highlights
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Terrigal Trotters and Gosford Pre-School up for grants
This month's recipients of council grants are likely to be the Terrigal Trotters to hire equipment for Great North WalkUltras and Gosford Pre-School with part funding for flagpoles. The two community groups are expected to have their grants endorsed by the administrator at the July 26 meeting. As usual, I will be there to update you as the meeting happens. But I have to say its … [Read more...] about Terrigal Trotters and Gosford Pre-School up for grants
Latest figures show Council in good position
The latest figures for the Council’s June 30 position will be tabled at the July 26 Council meeting and show the Council has $652.2M in cash and investments with external borrowings of $313.3M as of June 30. Total net return on the portfolio for Council in June, comprising entirely of interest earned, was $845k. During June, principal loan repayments of $6.0M were … [Read more...] about Latest figures show Council in good position
Rates set: June 28 meeting highlights
Below is an edited version of the June 28, 2022 ordinary meeting of Council-under-administration - taken from 18 facebook posts I wrote and uploaded that night as the meeting happened. - Merilyn Rates set for financial year 2022-2023 Administrator adopts the ordinary rates, special rates, and waste management annual charges for the 2022-2023 rating year. Ordinary rates to … [Read more...] about Rates set: June 28 meeting highlights
Administrator’s expenses to April to be tabled
Administrator Rik Hart is asked to adopt a report at the June 28 Council-under-administration meeting that notes his expenses. For the period from November 2021 to end of April 2022 he spent: $7,519.83 for accommodation and meals $586.00 ICT expenses $71.27 home office expenses. Reports to Council are provided every six months. His expenses were cheaper than the … [Read more...] about Administrator’s expenses to April to be tabled
