Archive for September, 2009

 

The Experts

September 11th, 2009

Sat up for 2 hours last night reading a report correcting the errors. Really didn’t want to do it.
I have learnt to never assume the information will be correct. Never assume the experts always get it right. I have learnt not to indimidated by the experts either.
Some consultants see council as an easy [...]

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How many sleeps now?

September 8th, 2009

I am pretty excited. We will be having a 1kw solar panel system installed in a couple of weeks. So will many others in the district. The system will cost $895. Bargain.
When installed we can expect about a 50% reduction in our Hydro Bill. This reduction includes the savings we are already making through [...]

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Filtered Water

September 8th, 2009

Have a look at these drinking fountains. Do you think we should install one for locals and visitors? Seem to be working a treat in Manly. Click here to read the brochure. Your thoughts please.

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Sustainable House Day

September 8th, 2009

Want to see how people are cutting their energy costs?  Learn about greywater systems, wind power and insulation plus others composting toilets and solar passive designed homes.
Visit homes for free and see how things are done.
Click here to view the brochure.
Sunday September 13.

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Financially Sustainable

September 7th, 2009

If we want to survive into the future Council must cover it’s operating costs. If we don’t we will burn cash and eventually run out. This present Council have put in its 5 year Strategic Plan to run consistent surplus budgets. We want to cover our day to day costs. We have had ongoing deficit [...]

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Where we have come from

September 7th, 2009

Kentish Council was dismissed in August 2002.
For those of us who were here it was a dark time.
To read about what happened click on this link. Read it slowly as it gives you an idea of what was in the minds of following Councils. Things that needed changing (and have been changed). Sobering reading.
I would [...]

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