Public Notices

Postings below include public notices prepared for local and state media.  These notices are for informational purposes only.  Your input is welcome and if you have any questions about any notice on this page, please E-mail  the City of Albany or phone (08) 9841 9363.

CITY OF ALBANY
NOTICE OF IMPOUNDED STOCK

Notice is hereby given that the City of Albany has impounded three (3) sheep, found at Sims Street, Lockyer

If not claimed within seven (7) days of this notice the stock will be sold or disposed of in accordance with the provision of the Local Government Act 1995.

Tender documents can be obtained from the City of Albany's 102 North Road Office. Tenders must be in a sealed envelope marked " Impounded Stock - Tender D13002" and placed in the tender box at the City. Tenders close Friday 31 May 2013 at 12noon.

All enquiries to be directed to the City of Albany Rangers Team on (08) 9841 9349.

PROPOSED LEASE
HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION-CHEYNE BEACH

In accordance with Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995, the City of Albany, subject to submissions, hereby proposes to enter into a new lease for Holiday Accommodation at Cheyne Beach on portion of Reserve 878 for a term of 1 year 6 months with an annual rental of $1,250.00 plus GST with the following tenant commencing 1 July 2013.

Cornelis Wal                                                                                     
Lot 2 Baxteri Road

The City of Albany invites submissions concerning the above lease.  Submissions should be in writing and lodged with the undersigned no later than 5pm Thursday 30 May 2013.

Chief Executive Officer

City of Albany

PO Box 484

ALBANY WA 6331

PROPOSED LEASE
HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION-CHEYNE BEACH

In accordance with Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995, the City of Albany, subject to submissions, hereby proposes to enter into a new lease for Holiday Accommodation at Cheyne Beach on portion of Reserve 878 for a term of 1 year 6 months with an annual rental of $1,250.00 plus GST with the following tenant commencing 1 July 2013.

John  & Christine McCoy                                                                  

Lot 5 Baxteri Road

The City of Albany invites submissions concerning the above lease.  Submissions should be in writing and lodged with the undersigned no later than 5pm Thursday 30 May 2013.

Chief Executive Officer

City of Albany

PO Box 484

ALBANY WA 6331

PROPOSED LEASE
HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION - CHEYNE BEACH

In accordance with Section 3.58 of the Local Government Act 1995, the City of Albany, subject to submissions, hereby proposes to enter into a new lease for Holiday Accommodation at Cheyne Beach on portion of Reserve 878 for a term of 1 year 6 months with an annual rental of $1,250.00 plus GST with the following tenant commencing 1 July 2013.

Michael Douglas & Denise Irene King                                            
Lot 14 Baxteri Road

The City of Albany invites submissions concerning the above lease. Submissions should be in writing and lodged with the undersigned no later than 5pm Thursday 30 May 2013.

Chief Executive Officer

City of Albany

PO Box 484

ALBANY WA 6331

TOWN PLANNING SCHEME 1A AND 3
LOCAL PLANNING POLICY
NON-HABITABLE STRUCTURES POLICY
ADOPTED

The City of Albany advises that the Non-Habitable Structures Policy has been adopted by the City of Albany and endorsed by the Western Australian Planning Commission.

Non-habitable structures include developments not suitable for human habitation such as carports, outbuildings, sea-containers, shade houses and gazeboes.

The Policy replaces an Outbuilding and Sea Container Policy and includes the following new principles:

•           Non-habitable structures may be considered on vacant lots subject to a   building permit for a dwelling being issued; and

•           The size of a non-habitable structure is defined relative to the size of a lot (eg. the larger the lot, the larger the structure considered).

For further enquiries please contact the Planning Department at the City of Albany on (08) 9841 9319.

G FOSTER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CITY OF ALBANY PARKING AND PARKING FACILITIES AMENDMENT LOCAL LAW 2012

The City of Albany Parking and Parking Facilities Amendment Local Law 2012 came into effect on Friday 26 April 2013.

The purpose of the Amendment Local Law is to amend the City of Albany Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law 2008 to make minor administration amendments.

The effect is that minor administrative amendments and the deletion of the provision of special event parking.

This local law may be downloaded at the City of Albany website or copies obtained from the City's administration office, 102 North Road, Yakamia WA 6330.

Local Government Act 1995
City of Albany
Proposed Keeping and Welfare of Cats Amendment Local Law 2013

The City of Albany proposes to make a local law relating to Keeping and Welfare of Cats.

The purpose of this Amendment Local Law is to make amendments as requested by the Joint Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation.

The effect of the amendment will ensure consistency with similar local laws.

A copy of the proposed amendment local law may be inspected at or obtained from the City’s offices at 102 North Road Yakamia WA 6330 between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday and at any public library within the City of Albany during normal operating hours.

Submissions about the proposed amendment local law may be made to the Chief Executive Officer, City of Albany, PO Box 484, Albany WA 6330 by Wednesday 29 May 2013.

FUEL REDUCTION NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

The City of Albany and members of the volunteer bushfire brigades will carry out a prescribed burn in areas of Jedda Close, Bay Street, Innes Street, Harbour Esplanade, Chipana Drive, the Forts and other cells within volunteer bushfire brigade districts when conditions are suitable for a cool burn. FESA and other emergency services will be kept informed of this action. The City of Albany will monitor and forecast weather conditions to select the best time to undertake the burns.

The City of Albany uses prescribed burns to maintain the biodiversity of the wide range of ecosystems in City reserves, to reduce fuel loads so that wildfires are not as destructive or extensive close to built up areas.

The proposed prescribed burn will be carried out in a safe and controlled manner during a low risk period.  If suitable conditions are not presented this year, the burn will be carried over to next autumn 2014.

For further information contact Mark Ford, Reserves Manager on (08) 9841 9253, during business hours.

COUNCIL MEETING CALENDAR 2013

In accordance with section 5.25 of the Local Government Act, the City gives notice of changes to the following ordinary meeting of Council dates:

AGENDA PRESENTATION BY STAFF AND QUESTION TIME

Commencing Tuesday 9 April 2013, members of the public are welcome to address Council on any matter on the current agenda. Public Question and Statement Time will commence at 6pm in the Council Chambers, 102 North Road, Yakamia on the second Tuesday of each month.

For more information please contact Council Liaison Officer on (08) 9841 9323.

The City of Albany is calling for tenders for the following:

Full Specification and Tender Forms may be obtained from the City of Albany website www.albany.wa.gov.au or by contacting Jane Allen on (08) 9841 9311. Tenders must be lodged in the City of Albany’s North Road Tender Box or emailed to E-mail by 2pm on Wednesday, 22 May 2013. Tenders should be marked with the Contract Number (C13002) and be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, City of Albany, ALBANY WA 6330.

The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

EXTENDED TRADING HOURS - WESTERN AUSTRALIA DAY
(formerly Foundation Day)

Please note it is not compulsory for retailers to trade on this date.

LIFTING OF RESTRICTED PERIOD

Pursuant to Section 18(5a) of the Bush Fire Act 1954, the City of Albany hereby notifies all landowners and/or occupiers that the burning period will open:

South West Sector 23 April 2013

North East Sector 17 April 2013

BUSH FIRE ACT 1954, SECTION 33 FINAL WARNING 

To all owners and occupiers of land in the City of Albany.  

We would like to encourage and alert Albany residents/landowners to take reasonable precautions to reduce fire hazards on your property. 

Conditions prescribed in the 2012 Fire Management Requirements Notice must be complied with. These conditions take effect from 1 December 2012 and maintained until 30 April 2013, or as otherwise gazetted. 

Please contact the City of Albany Community Safety Team if you require guidance on how to comply with your responsibilities under the Fire Management Requirements Notice 2012-2013. This was enclosed with your annual rates notice and  can also be found at the City of Albany website:  www.albany.wa.gov.au  

For further information about fire breaks (fire access tracks), exemptions or permits to burn, please contact the City of Albany Community Safety Team on (08) 9841 9349.

FIRE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS 2012-2013

For information about the Fire Management Requirements, definitions, harvest, vehicle and movement bans and bush fire brigade contact details, you can download the flyer for 2012-2013 here.

WEED TRIALS AT CULL PARK

The City of Albany and the Department of Agriculture and Food are currently undertaking weed control trials at Cull Park to remove the 'Sagitaria' (a Weed of National Significance WONS) from the lakes. The methods being utilised incorporate a mix of chemical and salt treatment which should have minimal or no impact on the environment.

If you have any queries please contact Jacqui Purvis, Natural Reserves Coordinator on: (08) 9841 9224 or 0437 613 230, during business hours.

TREE REMOVAL LAWLEY PARK BRUNSWICK ROAD

The City of Albany will be undertaking the removal of 3 dead Pine Trees  to eliminate potential safety issues. These works will be carried out on the 3 June to the 7 June 2013, weather permitting .

The City of Albany will manage these works to minimise any inconvenience to the Public.

If you have any enquires regarding these works, please contact David Hatelie, Developed Reserves Coordinator on 0418 833 766 during business hours.

TREE REMOVAL EYRE PARK MIDDLETON BEACH

 The City of Albany will be undertaking the removal of a dead Blue Gum Tree to eliminate potential safety issues. These works will be carried out on the 27 May to the 30 May 2013, weather permitting.

The City of Albany will manage these works to minimise any inconvenience to the public.

If you have any enquiries regarding these works please contact  David Hatelie, Developed Reserves Coordinator on 0418 833 766 during business hours.

FOOTPATH WORKS - EMU POINT

The City of Albany advises that the footpath at Emu Point, between Medcalf Parade and Firth Street will be reconstructed, commencing on Monday 6 May 2013, for a period of 4 weeks.

The footpath will be closed betweek Medcalf Parade and Firth Street for the duration of the works. The City of Albany will endevour to keep restrictions to a minimum.

Please direct enquiries to Senior Civic Engineering Officer, David King, at the City of Albany on (08) 9841 9206 during business hours.

ROAD WORKS - HOMESTEAD ROAD

The City of Albany advises that Homestead Road, starting from the intersection of Waychinicup Road and extending for 2.5 kilometres, is undergoing soil stabilisation trails.  The City advises that the road may be slippery in wet conditions and asks that drivers show caution when approaching this section of the road.

Please direct enquiries to Civil Project Leader, Gerard Attwell, at the City of Albany on (08) 9841 9219 during business hours.

DRAINAGE WORKS - NORTH ROAD/SANFORD ROAD

The City of Albany advises that drainage works are being undertaken at the intersection of North Road and Sanford Road, commencing 8 April 2013.  Works are expected to be completed by early May 2013, weather permitting.

Drivers are expected to show caution, observe all roadworks signs and obey the on-site traffic controllers in the work area. The City of Albany will endeavour to keep restrictions to a minimum and would appreciate your co-operation in working with our on-site staff.

Please direct enquiries to Senior Civil Engineering Officer - Drainage, Austin Rogerson, at the City of Albany on (08) 9841 9330 during business hours.

URBAN DRAINAGE SPRAYING

If you have any queries please contact Jacqui Purvis, Natural Reserves Coordinator on 0437 613 230 or (08) 9841 9224, during business hours.

RURAL ROAD VERGE SPRAYING PROGRAM 

The City of Albany is currently undertaking herbicide spraying on rural road verges until May 2013. The City will work to minimize any inconvenience to the community. For more information, contact Jacqui Purvis on (08) 9841 9405.