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NEWS FROM THE CHAMBERS
Mid Year Budget Review
Council at the February meeting received the six
monthly budget review which after all the
changes and projects to date showed that the
Shire is still on target with a surplus of $2,214 up
very slightly from the balanced budget adopted in
July 2015. The main changes were a decrease of
$31,573 in the estimated carried forward surplus
from 2015 offset partly by an increase in the
general purpose grants from the Commonwealth
of $23,780 there were also increased legal fees
of $70,000 a reduction in spending of $50,000 on
drainage in the Bolgart town site and $30,000 on
fuel and oil due to the lower prices. There were
other underspends and overspends making up
the difference and if any residents or ratepayers
want further details please contact the Shire and
we can provide those to you.
Simmo’s Mobile Scoop Shop
At the November 2015 meeting Council received
an application for a mobile food vendors licence
for a mobile ice cream shop to operate in the
Shire and resolved that this be advertised in the
newsletter for community comment and brought
back to the February meeting. The advertising
only prompted 3 residents to respond
(all positive) so Council approved licence subject
to the condition that they only operate in Victoria
Plains towns when local shops, hotels and cafes
are closed so they are not in direct competition
with local traders. Simmo’s Mobile Scoop Shop is
a mobile gourmet ice cream shop selling
products from Simmos in Dunsborough and is
not a “Mr Whippy” style van.
Shire of Victoria Plains
CHANGE IN VENUE
COUNCIL MEETING – 20 APRIL 2016
In accordance with the Local Government Act 1995 Act s. 5.25(1)(g) and Local Government
(Administration) Regulations 1996 r. 12(2) it is hereby advised for public information that the meeting
scheduled for Wednesday 20 April 2016 to be held in Calingiri has been changed by Council Resolution
32/2016 and will now be held at the Bolgart Hall, George Street Bolgart commencing at 2.00pm.
H E (Harry) Hawkins
Chief Executive Officer
COMMUNITY NOTICE
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A WHITE CORELLA CULL IN THE
TOWN OF CALINGIRI WITHIN THE NEXT 2 MONTHS