Council Minutes 17th January 2005 - Alexandrina Council

Alexandrina Council 

ALEXANDRINA COUNCIL 

MINUTES OF ALEXANDRINA COUNCIL MEETING 

HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CHAMBERS "WAL YUNTU WARRIN" 

ON MONDAY 17 JANUARY 2005 AT 1:38 PM 

PRESENT 

Mayor B K McHugh, Councillors Alan Oliver, Glenda Connor, Geoff Jarrett, 

Peter Reedman, Rick Medlyn, Jim Davis, Frank Tuckwell, Anne Woolford, 

Barry Featherston, Mary Beckett, Rod Potter. 

APOLOGIES 

Nil 

IN ATTENDANCE 

Mr John Coombe (Chief Executive), Mrs Christine Hamlyn (Acting 

Executive Assistant), Mr Kym Yeates (Director Finance & Information 

Services), Mr Michael Shelley (Director Corporate Services), Mr Des 

Commerford (Director Environmental Services), Mr Dennis Zanker 

(Infrastructure Manager), Mr Matt James (Infrastructure Engineer), Ms 

Sally Roberts (Policy Planner), Mrs Jo Smith (Personal Assistant Technical 

Services), Mr Neville Styan (Technical Services) 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PRAYER 

ITEM 1 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 

Minutes of the Alexandrina Council held on Monday 20 th December 2004. 

Moved Cr Oliver, seconded Cr Jarrett that the minutes of the Alexandrina 

Council Meeting held on Monday 20 th December 2004 as circulated to 

members be received as a true and accurate record. 

CARRIED 

ITEM 2 

BUSINESS ARISING 

NIL 


Minutes 

Monday 17 th January 2005 

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Des Commerford & Sally Roberts entered the meeting at 1.40pm 

ITEM 3 

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - MATTERS FOR FOLLOW UP 

3.1 Shipping Containers - Question From 20th December 2004 Meeting 

File Ref: 1.160.004 

Officer: 

Ian Riches 

REPORT 

This question was raised at the meeting held 20 th December 2004, Item 7.1.6 as 

per the following motion: 

Moved Cr Reedman seconded Cr Medlyn Council Officers prepare a 

report on the placement of containers on properties. 

In general terms the placement of a shipping container on land for a specific use 

would constitute development that would require Development Approval. 

However, if the containers are not being put to any use i.e., just being stored for 

relocation to another site at a later date, it could be argued that Development 

Approval is not required, provided the zoning of the land allowed for the storage 

of such goods. 

When the containers are placed on the land permanently and used for a specific 

purpose such as storage, commercial/industrial or occupation then various 

criteria, both planning and building will need to be addressed. 

The most common use for these containers is for domestic or farm storage only 

and as such, while Development Approval is required, the issues of compliance 

are relatively simple. 

Building Issues 

The containers are very strong and obviously structurally sound and because of 

their weight do not require any footings or hold down devices. Thus as a Class X 

building there are no Building Rules issues. 

Planning Issues 

The siting and visual matters would be addressed along with the proposed use 

as it relates to the zoning of the land. Conditions relating to “not for human 

habitation” and painting in a mid to dark colour within 3 months of location on site 

would most likely be applied. 




..cont’d 

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3.1 Shipping Containers - Question From 20th December 2004 Meeting 

(continued) 

In some instances an application for temporary use whilst in the process of 

constructing a dwelling has been received. In that circumstance we ask for a 

Statutory Declaration and condition the approval requiring the removal of the 

container at a stipulated date or once construction of the dwelling is completed, 

which ever is the lesser time. 

ACF1326 

Moved Cr Medlyn seconded Cr Davis that the report be received. 

CARRIED 

ITEM 4 

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - ITEMS FROM COUNCIL WORKSHOP 

NIL 

ITEM 5 

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY 

5.1 Environmental Services - Listing Of Items For Information Only 

Item No Subject Officer 

5.2 Goolwa Visitor Information Centre – Visitor T Mitchell 

Statistics for the Quarter ending December 

2004 

5.3 Recreational Boating Destination C Veenstra 

5.4 Meningococcal C School Vaccination V Harvey 

Program for 2004 

5.5 Delegated Development Approval Statistics – 

November 2004 

I Riches 

ACF1327 

Moved Cr Connor seconded Cr Jarrett that items 5.2 to 5.5 be received for 

information only with the exception of Item 5.3 

CARRIED 




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5.2 Goolwa Visitor Information Centre - Visitor Statistics For The Quarter 

Ending December 2004 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

From: 

A6410 

Tanya Mitchell 

Co-ordinator, Signal Point & Goolwa 

Visitor Information Centre 

REPORT 

The Centre received 18,429 visitors for the December quarter (October- 

December 2004). 

Volunteers and staff from the Goolwa Visitor Information Centre (VIC) answered 

3,054 specific enquiries. 

45.4% were from SA (local, Adelaide and SA country) 

36.2% were from interstate (other than SA) 

18.4% were from overseas. 

These figures represent specific enquiries for visitor information and do not 

necessarily include people visiting the café, gift shop, display area or people 

simply wanting to use the toilets. 

ACF1328 

Moved Cr Connor seconded Cr Jarrett that this report be received. 

CARRIED 




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5.3 Recreational Boating Destination 

File Ref: 3.005.002 

Officer (full name): 

Chris Veenstra 

Officers Consulted (full name): 

Des Commerford, John Coombe, Mark 

James 

Corporate Plan Objective No: 1.01 

Budget Allocation: $20,000 Budget Spent to Date: 

Chart of Account: 5620700 Job Number: 56252 

ESD Impact/Benefit:- 

* Environmental: Reduces boating impact on shorelines. 

* Social: Enables recreational boaties opportunities 

for social interaction. 

* Economic: Encourages recreational boating in our 

area with subsequent economic benefits. 

REPORT 

In August 2000, Council, in response to a recommendation from the Recreational 

Boating Development Plan, embarked on a project to build a number of 

Recreational Boating Destinations in the Lower Murray. Matching funds were 

sought and received from the Recreational Boating Levy Fund and destinations 

were subsequently built in Currency Creek, Finniss River and Dunns Lagoon. 

Destinations were planned but not built in Holmes Creek and Boundary Creek. 

The Holmes Creek destination was delayed due to National Parks purchasing 

the land and needing time to develop a management plan. Capital Funds 

(56252) of $20,000 were allocated in the 2002/2003/2004 for the building of this 

destination. When it became obvious that the project would not occur in that 

financial year a request was sent on the 29 th March 2004 to have the capital 

“rolled over” to the current financial year. 

Planning has continued for the building of the destination with discussions being 

held with representatives of National Parks, Crown SA and Native Title Agency. 

An item went to Council on 6 th December 2004 meeting. A quote for $42,000 for 

the works has been received from Goolwa Jetty Builders and an application to 

the Recreational Boating Facilities Levy Fund for $21,000 has been made. 

The project is not envisaged to proceed if these funds are not received. 

The Recreational Boating Destinations have been very well received with a 

number of positive responses from the boating public. The recent Recreational 

Boating Industry Development Project report funded by FRD specifically 

recommended that more recreational destinations be built in the Lower Murray. 




…cont’d 

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5.3 Recreational Boating Destination 

(continued) 

It is envisioned that if all the appropriate approvals are in place and matching 

funding commitment received by March 2005 then construction should be able to 

commence. 

The carryover of funds for this project was omitted by the Finance Department 

from both the original budget and previous budget reviews in error. 

The subsequent approval and commitment of funds at the last meeting of 

Council has now allowed the project to go the next stage of approval with the 

Dept. 

Following approval of the grant, budget allocations will be grossed up to reflect 

the total cost of the project and amount of grant received. 

ACF1331 

Moved Cr Connor seconded Cr Jarrett that the report be received subject 

to a further report being presented back to Council. 

CARRIED 

5.4 Meningococcal C School Vaccination Program For 2004 

File Ref: 11.64.2 


Vanessa Harvey 

Officers Consulted (full name): Kim Vivian 

Corporate Plan Objective No: 3.05 

Budget Allocation: $12,600 Budget Spent to Date: $1,381 

Chart of Account: 5020320 Job Number: 50252 


* Environmental: 

* Social: Positive, minimise vaccine preventable 

disease. 

* Economic: Cost effective, funding subsidy from State 

Govt. 

REPORT 

The initiation of the Meningococcal C School Vaccination Program commenced 

in 2004. This program was a most successful campaign throughout Australia for 

the year due to the commitment and effort of all the school immunisation 

providers. 




…cont’d 

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5.4 Meningococcal C School Vaccination Program For 2004 

(continued) 

The following table shows the percentage rate of adolescents immunised within 

Alexandrina Council’s district. 

School Immunised % 

Eastern Fleurieu Primary School 208 (243 enrolled) 86 

Eastern Fleurieu High School 194 (242 enrolled) 80 

Milang Primary School EF Campus 11 (13 enrolled) 84.6 

Ashbourne Primary School EF 14 (14 enrolled) 100 

Campus 

Langhorne Creek EF Campus 13 (13 enrolled) 100 

Goolwa Primary School 101 (128 enrolled) 79 

Investigator College Years 5-7 63 (87 enrolled) 72 

Investigator College Years 8-9 73 (105 enrolled) 69.5 

Mt Compass Area School Years 5-7 73 (107 enrolled) 68 

Mt Compass Area School Years 8-9 52 (73 enrolled) 71 

Murraylands Christian College Yrs 5-7 57 (78 enrolled) 73 

Murraylands Christian College Yrs 8-9 55 (69 enrolled) 79.7 

Port Elliot Primary School 55 (69 enrolled) 79.7 

TOTAL 969 (total 1241 enrolled) 78% 

Follow-up letters were sent to parents of absent students with 48 of these 

students being brought to the Council Clinics in Strathalbyn and Goolwa. 

Total Meningococcal C vaccinations 

administered being 1017 (total 1241 enrolled) 81.9% 

The 2005 school program will cover from Reception through to Year 5 at all of 

the above schools. 

ACF1329 

Moved Cr Connor seconded Cr Jarrett that the report be received. 

CARRIED 

5.5 Delegated Development Approval Statistics - November 2004 

File Ref: 1.160.004 

Officer: 

Ian Riches 

ACF1330 


CARRIED 




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ITEM 6 

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DECISION 

6.1 Environmental Services - Listing Of Items For Council Decision 


6.2 Authorisation for Order Signing – Amendment T Mitchell 

6.2 Authorisation For Order Signing - Amendment 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

A6410 

Tanya Mitchell 

REPORT 

As per Item 6.5, Visitor Information Working Party Report, from Council Meeting 

held 2 nd August 2004 wherein Council gave approval for the Co-ordinator of 

Signal Point to be authorised to sign orders and approve payment of accounts to 

the value of $1,000 with the Director of Environmental Services to co-sign above 

$1000, it has been requested that this approval be amended to allow the Coordinator 

to sign orders for the Strathalbyn Visitor Information Centre. 

ACF1332 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Connor that Council give approval for the 

Co-ordinator of Signal Point to be authorised to sign orders and approve 

payment of accounts to the value of $1000 for both the Goolwa Visitor 

Information Centre and also the Strathalbyn Visitor Information Centre 

with the Director of Environmental Services to co-sign for amounts above 

$1000. 

CARRIED 




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6.3 Hindmarsh Island Marina - Amendments To Approval 

File Ref: 7.046.005 

Officer: 

Sally Roberts 

From: 

Planning SA 

REPORT 

Information has been received from Planning SA detailing the proposed 

amendments to the Hindmarsh Island marina. The proposed amendments are 

as follows: 

• Extension of Allotment 1 on Arcadia Avenue to accommodate an additional 

villa site. 

• Redesign of the allotment associated with the ‘Active Aged Community’ 

development as well as the inclusion of a central facility building with 

bowling, croquet and tennis facilities. 

• Creation of an allotment off Vesta Drive to accommodate a three storey 

residential apartment building comprising some 29 apartments. 

• Redesign and expansion of the ‘Country Living Estate’ on the eastern side 

of the residential marina site. 

• Creation of a 169 space car park for the ‘Active Aged Community’ 

development and the yacht club. 

• Expansion of the proposed yacht club building. 

• Two new sheds in the marine precinct building area. 

The key matters for consideration from these amendments are: 

• Loss of part of a reserve area to accommodate the residential apartment 

complex and the car park. 

• Allowance of a three storey development. 

• Rezoning of part of the General Farming (Hindmarsh Island) Zone to 

Residential Marina (Hindmarsh Island) Zone to accommodate the ‘Country 

Living Estate’. 

Plans were circulated for members’ information detailing the apartment complex, 

aged community development and the country living estate along with an overall 

site plan showing the location of these proposed amendments. 

Further comments and discussion will be made at the Council meeting. 

ACF1333 

Moved Cr Beckett seconded Cr Oliver that Council oppose the 

amendments at this time and ask the Planning Department to seek further 

information. 

CARRIED 




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6.3 Hindmarsh Island Marina - Amendments To Approval 

(continued) 

DIVISION CALLED BY CR DAVIS 

For 

Oliver 

Connor 

Jarrett 

Beckett 

Potter 

Tuckwell 

Against 

Reedman 

Davis 

Medlyn 

Woolford 

Featherston 

FORESHADOWED MOTION BY CR FEATHERSTON 

ACF1334 

Moved Cr Featherston seconded Cr Woolford that the Director of 

Environmental Services organise a visit to Hindmarsh Island to enable 

Elected Members to view the proposed changes. 

CARRIED 

ITEM 7 

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - GENERAL BUSINESS 

• Environmental Services Staff to follow up on the closing in of the 

underfill on transportable houses. 

Carriage House 

Costs and tenders required for presentation to Elected Members at the 

next Council Meeting. 

Des Commerford & Sally Roberts left the meeting at 2.34pm 




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Mike Shelley entered the meeting at 2.35pm 

ITEM 8 

CORPORATE SERVICES - MATTERS FOR FOLLOW UP 

NIL 

ITEM 9 

CORPORATE SERVICES - ITEMS FROM COUNCIL WORKSHOP 

NIL 

ITEM 10 

CORPORATE SERVICES – ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY 

10.1 Corporate Services - Listing Of Items For Information Only 


10.2 HACC National Service Standards External H Grant 

and Self Appraisals 

10.3 Risk Management Review 2004 M Shelley 

ACF1335 

Moved Cr Connor seconded Cr Jarrett that items 10.2 and 10.3 be received 

for information only. 

CARRIED 

10.2 HACC National Service Standards External And Self Appraisals 

File Ref: 1.115.004 

Officer: 

Heather Grant 

From: 

Alexandrina Centre for Positive Ageing 

REPORT 

We have been notified that as part of the continuous service improvement we 

(Alexandrina Council Home and Community Care (HACC) Funded Services) are 

due for the 2 nd External Appraisal against the HACC Standards prior to June 30 th 

2005. Home and Community Care projects and/or programs are part funded 

from contributions by the Commonwealth and State Governments. 

All service providers must comply with National Standards established under the 

HACC Service Agreements. The Centre for Positive Ageing, Milang and Clayton 

Community Care and Strathalbyn Home Assist are the relevant programs. 

…cont’d 




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10.2 HACC National Service Standards External And Self Appraisals 

(continued) 

To enable the External Appraisal process to be undertaken we need to complete 

a Self Appraisal which needs to be completed by 18 th February 2005. I will be 

meeting with Karyn Bradford from Milang Old School House Community and Ann 

Williams from Strathalbyn Home Assist program over the next month to ensure 

these requirements are met. 

ACF1336 


CARRIED 

10.3 Risk Management Review 2004 

File Ref: 5.025.002 


Mike Shelley 

From: 

LGA Mutual Liability Scheme 

Officers Consulted (full name): CE, Directors, Eamon Powers – 

Representatives of LGA Mutual Liability 

Scheme. 

REPORT 

Council has received a results report of a Risk Management Review conducted 

during 2004 . The Risk Management Review is designed to assess the level of 

application of risk management in Local Government in South Australia. This 

assessment is vital to the continued success and viability of LGAMLS. 

For Council this assessment provides a formal report on its membership to the 

LGAMLS and an opportunity to be eligible for financial rewards if improvement in 

risk management is demonstrated. The Risk Management Review covers most 

areas of Council operations and specifically targets areas that have a high level 

of civil liability exposure or areas that require a formal risk management 

approach to prevent potential claims. 

A Summary of Results was circulated to members for information. Overall 

Council performed very well when compared to the average of the results for 

Local Government as a whole, for Rural Councils and for Metropolitan Councils. 

A series of recommendations from each category have been identified in the 

report to assist Councils with improvements. We are in the process of developing 

an Action Plan based on key recommendations from each category. 

ACF1337 

Moved Cr Connor seconded Cr Jarrett that the report be received for 

information. 




CARRIED 

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ITEM 11 

CORPORATE SERVICES - ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DECISION 

11.1 Corporate Services - Listing Of Items For Council Decision 


11.2 Donation Tins – Major Beach Entries M Shelley 

11.2 Donation Tins - Major Beach Entries 

File Ref: 1.130.018 

Officer: 

Michael Shelley 

From: 

Surf Life Saving South Australia Inc. 

REPORT 

Correspondence has been received from Surf Life Saving SA (SLSSA) seeking 

Council support for SLSSA to further investigate the possibility of placing 

donation tins (on poles, much like a parking meter) at each major entry to the 

beaches within Councils area. 

Surf Life Saving SA has advised that they need more funds to continue to be 

able to provide its essential volunteer beach patrol operations. This 

correspondence is not seeking funding from Council but rather in principle 

support to further investigate the possibility of placing donation tins at certain 

beach entries. 

SLSSA has indicated that currently the State Government contributes less than 

20% of their total operational costs and are therefore forced to investigate 

alternative methods of funding if they are to continue to provide their current level 

of service. 

SLSSA has the support of Channel 7 and Nova FM and would support a 

program encouraging the public to give gold coin donations each time they visit 

the beach. 

The number of poles would be dependant upon Councils support, however all 

maintenance and responsibilities would be borne by Surf Life Saving SA. 

ACF1338 

Moved Cr Connor seconded Cr Featherston that Council support in 

principle Surf Life Saving South Australia to investigate the possibility of 

donation tins at major entry to beaches. That Council request full details 

following their investigation for consideration by Council. 

CARRIED 




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• Cr Medlyn – query re re-development of the Chiton Rocks Surf Life 

Saving Club. Has anything happened with this Advised the 

Committee and Council have met. They have been provided with a 

draft copy of a Lease Agreement. No word from them since. 

ITEM 12 

CORPORATE SERVICES - GENERAL BUSINESS 

Cr Beckett 

Thanks to staff who worked over the Christmas/New Year period. 

professional and helpful. 

Very 

Mike Shelley left the meeting at 2.30pm 

Kym Yeates entered the meeting at 2.30pm 

ITEM 13 

FINANCE & INFORMATION SERVICES - MATTERS FOR FOLLOW UP 

NIL 

ITEM 14 

FINANCE & INFORMATION SERVICES - ITEMS FROM COUNCIL 

WORKSHOP 

NIL 

ITEM 15 

FINANCE & INFORMATION SERVICES - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY 

15.1 Finance & Information Services - Listing Of Items For Information Only 

NIL 

ITEM 16 

FINANCE & INFORMATION SERVICES - ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DECISION 

16.1 Finance & Information Services - Listing Of Items For Council Decision 


16.2 Monthly Budget Review K Yeates 




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16.2 Monthly Budget Review 

File Ref: 1.088.001 


Mark James; Kym Yeates 

Officers Consulted (full name): All Directors and Relevant Staff 

Corporate Plan Objective No: Various 

Budget Allocation: As listed Budget Spent to Date: 

Chart of Account: As listed Job Number: As Listed 


* Environmental: Various 

* Social: Various 

* Economic: Various 

REPORT 

Circulated for members’ information was a review of Council’s budget situation 

as at 17/01/05 which brings into account all recent grant approval and changes 

since last month. 

ACF1339 

Moved Cr Beckett seconded Cr Oliver that budget review dated 17/1/05 be 

adopted. 

CARRIED 

ITEM 17 

FINANCE & INFORMATION SERVICES - GENERAL BUSINESS 

Rating Review Papers 

These have been distributed to all Elected Members. Please read all the 

documentation provided especially the Rating Review. Comments to Kym 

Yeates at your earliest convenience. 

Reminder re public meetings at Goolwa on 7 th February in the Goolwa Centenary 

Hall and Strathalbyn on the 8 th February in the Strathalbyn Town Hall. 

Kym Yeates left the meeting at 1.32pm 




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Jo Smith & Dennis Zanker entered the meeting at 1.32pm 

ITEM 18 

TECHNICAL SERVICES - MATTERS FOR FOLLOW UP 

NIL 

ITEM 19 

TECHNICAL SERVICES - ITEMS FROM COUNCIL WORKSHOP 

NIL 

ITEM 20 

TECHNICAL SERVICES - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY 

20.1 Technical Services - Listing Of Items For Information Only 


20.2 Friends of Augusta Square D Zanker 

ACF1340 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Woolford that item 20.2 be received for 

information only. 

CARRIED 

20.2 Friends Of Augusta Square 

File Ref: 1.005.036 


Im - Dennis Zanker 

From: 

Miller RJ 

Officers Consulted (full name): John Coombe 

REPORT 

The letter from Robert J Miller on behalf of the friends of Augusta Square Port 

Elliot highlights the co-operative approach between their group, the Port Elliot 

Primary School and Council in maintaining and upgrading the square. The letter 

acknowledges the efforts of Parks and Gardens supervisors Kallan Dennis and 

David Mullins, and request that Mayor Kym McHugh attend an unveiling 

ceremony for the interpretive signs that have been placed. 

ACF1341 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Woolford that the report be received and the 

letter noted. 

CARRIED 




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ITEM 21 

TECHNICAL SERVICES - ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DECISION 

21.1 Technical Services - Listing Of Items For Council Decision 


21.2 Proposed Laneway Closure Strathalbyn Jo Smith 

Bowling Club 

21.3 Request for Road Closure – Cliff Street, Jo Smith 

Clayton 

21.4 Road Closure Section 2361 Finniss Park Jo Smith 

Road 

21.5 Licence Over Footpath – Brittain Street, Port Jo Smith 

Elliot 

21.6 Reserve Naming Request Jo Smith 

21.7 Road Naming Jo Smith 

21.8 Extension of Lease Port Elliot Caravan Park Jo Smith 

21.9 Road Closure Kurramin Court Port Elliot Jo Smith 

21.10 Crowsnest Road Land Transfer for Road Dennis Zanker 

Purposes 

21.11 Goolwa Industrial Estate Business Name Sign Dennis Zanker 

21.12 Memorial Seat Application Dave Mullins 

21.13 Temporary Road Closure – Wooden Boat Mark Przibilla 

Festival 

21.14 Southern and Hills 2010 Transport Plan 

Addendum Report 

Dennis Zanker 




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21.2 Proposed Laneway Closure - Strathalbyn Bowling Club 

File Ref: 

A15994 


Tsa - Jo Smith 

Officers Consulted (full name): Mike Shelley, Dennis Zanker 


* Environmental: Amenity of area not disrupted 

* Social: No interrupted use of laneway for 

members of the public 

* Economic: Income from Outdoor Facilities Licence 

REPORT 

In 2000 the Strathalbyn Bowling Club approached Council to purchase the road 

reserve which runs between their Clubrooms and bowling rinks. 

The process to acquire the laneway commenced and after a lengthy delay which 

found that this road area was private road the Council resolved at the 22 nd April 

2002 meeting that pursuant to Section 210 of the Local Government Act 1999 

that Council intended to declare the private laneway between Lot 4 of Filed Plan 

5838 and Lot A of Road Plan 5840 within the Township of Strathalbyn as public 

road for the purpose of closure and sale of the laneway to the Strathalbyn 

Bowling Club Inc by way of the Roads (Opening and Closing ) Act 1999. 

The Notification of a Road Process under the roads (Opening and Closing) Act 

1991 took place in August 2004 and objections or applications for easements 

were received up until 30 th September 2004. Thirteen objections were received 

on this matter. The main reasons for the objections were due to the loss of 

ordinary walking access between the river areas of Colman Terrace and Angas 

Place with the general consensus being that alternative access from the behind 

the bowling green was not suitable for disabled people, bikes, prams or similar. 

The laneway is also thought to be of significant historical value and unique to 

Strathalbyn township. 

Given the amount of objections received Council can still make an order and 

override the objections and proceed with the closure. The Surveyor General 

would then make a recommendation to the Minister who would then make the 

final decision. If Council want to proceed with the closure all of the objectors 

have a right to voice their objections at a Council meeting and they have been 

advised of this process. 

The main reason that the Bowling Club would like to purchase this road reserve 

is so that club members can go from the clubhouse to the rinks with alcohol. 

This issue could be solved by issuing the Bowling Club with an Outdoor Facilities 

Licence similar to that which Council issue for Cafés and Hotels to place outdoor 

seating on a footpath. 

…cont’d 




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21.2 Proposed Laneway Closure - Strathalbyn Bowling Club 

(continued) 

Once issued members of the Club could traverse the area with alcohol, subject 

to a Liquor Licence being issued, and members of the public will still be able to 

use the area unhindered. 

Fees for Outdoor Facilities Licences are normally set by the amount of tables 

and chairs present on the allocated area however as they will not be necessary 

in this instance the fee should be set at the minimum amount for one table 

$58.20. 

Contact has been made with the Bowling Club and are aware of this other 

avenue. It is proposed that the Road Closure Process not be pursued due to the 

objections received. 

ACF1342 

Moved Cr Jarrett seconded Cr Woolford that this item be deferred pending 

the outcome of a meeting between Strathalbyn Bowling Club members and 

objectors to the proposed road closure. 

CARRIED 

21.3 Request For Road Closure - Cliff Street, Clayton 

File Ref: 


From: 


CLIFF 


Baskerville J 

David Banks, Craig Whitcher, Dennis 

Zanker, David Cooney, Ward Councillors 


* Environmental: Loss of RAMSAR buffers 

* Social: May be required for Infrastructure needs 

* Economic: 

REPORT 

Council have been approached by a group of residents in Old Clayton to 

purchase the road reserve that lies between their properties and the river. 

Comments have been sought from Ward Councillors and Council officers and it 

has been recommended that this request be opposed due to RAMSAR buffers, 

setbacks to roads and infrastructure needs. 

ACF1343 

Moved Cr Medlyn seconded Cr Woolford that Council not support the road 

closure request and that the applicants be advised. 

CARRIED 




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21.4 Road Closure - Section 2361 Finniss Park Road 

File Ref: 455/9076/04 




David Cooney, Matt James, Dennis Zanker, 

Ward Councillors 


* Environmental: No loss of habitat 

* Social: Provision of appropriate road reserves 

* Economic: Cost of road realignment to be borne by 

applicant 

REPORT 

A boundary realignment application has been submitted to Council to realign the 

boundaries of Section 2361 and Section 2358 Hd Nangkita. Should this 

application be approved there are two road reserves which would cut through the 

new allotments. The applicant seeks approval to have the two road reserves in 

question realigned. 

The roads in their current position lead down to the Finniss river and are not 

constructed. They are not required for access to any property in this vicinity and 

are in effect not necessary in their current alignment. Comment was sought from 

Council officers and Ward Councillors in August 2004. 

It has been suggested that the road reserve which adjoins Lot 45 (Section 2358) 

should have as a condition of the realignment that the proponent be required to 

revegetate this road reserve in consultation with the Natural Resource Officer. 

ACF1344 

Moved Cr Woolford seconded Cr Potter: 

That the process under the Roads (Opening and Closing) Act 1991 to 

realign the roads adjoining Section 2361+ Finniss Park Road and Section 

2358 Finniss Park Road commence subject to approval of the boundary 

realignment application DA 455/9108/04. 

That a condition of the road realignment for the road reserve adjoining 

Section 2358 Finniss Park Road be that the applicant be required to 

revegetate the area in consultation with the Natural Resource Officer. 

That the Mayor and Chief Executive be authorised to sign and seal any 

documentation relating to this process. 

That the applicant to be responsible for all costs associated with the 

realignment/sale. 

CARRIED 




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21.5 Licence Over Footpath - Brittain Street, Port Elliot 

File Ref: 

A3484 



Officers Consulted (full name): Matt James, Dennis Zanker 

Corporate Plan Objective No: 

Budget Allocation: 

Budget Spent to Date: 

Chart of Account: 

Job Number: 


* Environmental: No change 

* Social: Safe pedestrian access along Brittain 

Street 

* Economic: Income from licence agreement 

REPORT 

The applicant will be using a small section of footpath area on Brittain Street for 

parking requirements for the restaurant business located on the corner of Port 

Elliot Road and Brittain Street. This scenario has been investigated by Council 

officers and there are no issues with this arrangement as they will incorporate 

the footpath area on their private land which will still enable safe pedestrian 

access along this section of road. 

Council will need to issue a licence to A.N. Barratt to occupy the footpath on 

Brittain Street. A fee of $58.20 per annum is proposed to be charged for this 

licence which is the Outdoor Café Licence fee and will be set at the adopted fee 

each year. 

ACF1345 

Moved Cr Beckett seconded Cr Oliver: 

That Council grant a licence for AN Barratt to occupy footpath adjacent to 

45 Port Elliot Road, Port Elliot on the Brittain Street side of the property for 

car parking purposes and a licence fee be charged annually at the Outdoor 

Cafe Licence fee. 

That the Mayor and Chief Executive be authorised to sign and seal the 

licence agreement. 

CARRIED 




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21.6 Reserve Naming Request 

File Ref: 1.135.020 



From: 

Langhorne Creek Progress Association 

Officers Consulted (full name): Ward Councillors, Dennis Zanker 





Job Number: 



* Social: Dual naming of park recognising 

indigenous peoples of the area 

* Economic: Minimal cost to Council 

REPORT 

A request has been received from the Langhorne Creek Progress Association to 

name the Community land purchased by Council which was formerly known as 

the Whittlesea Land, Alfred Langhorne Park. This name is in recognition of 

Alfred Langhorne who was a cattle drover and was one of the first to use the 

crossing at Langhorne Creek. 

The Progress Association have advised that they have carried out a consultation 

process with the Langhorne Creek Community and correspondence will be 

forwarded to the Ngarrindjeri seeking comment on the dual naming of this park. 

ACF1346 

Moved Cr Featherston seconded Cr Potter that public comment be sought 

on the name Alfred Langhorne Park while awaiting comment from the 

Ngarrindjeri. 

CARRIED 

• Cr Featherston advised a survey did go around the town of 

Langhorne Creek so no major public consultation required. Advert in 

local paper only. 




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21.7 Road Naming 

File Ref: 2.035.002 



Officers Consulted (full name): Rudi Vandenbroek, Dennis Zanker 



* Social: Appropriate road signage in place 

* Economic: Some cost to Council 

REPORT 

The following road names have been suggested as a result of the recent public 

consultation on road naming. These three roads did not form part of the original 

presentation to Council in June 2004. 

• Fogarty Road – Off Tynan Road, Hope Forrest. Is being requested by the 

owner of the land along this road. 

• Michelmore Road – From Flagstaff Hill Road to Airport Road. There are 

two other roads in the district with this name but they are in a different area 

entirely. This has been suggested by two members of the public. 

• Glengrove Road – Off Finniss Clayton Road between Lots 10 and 11 and 

Lot 501 Finniss Clayton Road. Has been suggested by two property 

owners in this area after the Glengrove Pastoral Company. 

Public comment also ended on the following road names: 

• Lovell Road – no comments received 

• Kimbolton Road – no comments received 

• Claughton Road – no comments received 

• Marrett Road – no comments received 

• John Ridley Road or Ibis Way – comment has been received from thirty 

four people who support Ibis Way however one would have preferred the 

name to be Ibis Road as “Way” suggests a short road to nowhere which 

they do not feel is appropriate. One of these people also supported John 

Ridley Road. 

ACF1347 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Beckett: 

That the names Fogarty Road, Michelmore Road and Glengrove Road lay 

on the table for one month awaiting public comment. 

That Council adopt the road names Lovell, Kimbolton, Claughton and 

Marrett. 

That Council adopt either Ibis Road. 

CARRIED 




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21.8 Extension Of Lease Port Elliot Caravan Park 

File Ref: CONTRACT NO 107 



From: 

Port Elliot Caravan & Tourist Park 






Job Number: 


* Environmental: No Change 

* Social: Appropriate leasing arrangements in place 

* Economic: No budget implications 

REPORT 

The Port Elliot Caravan Park has applied to Council to renew their lease for a 

second 3 year period effective from 1 st March 2005 to 1 st March 2008 as per their 

current 1999 lease in accordance with Clause 3.11.1 of the Lease Agreement. 

ACF1348 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Beckett that the Port Elliot Caravan Park 

lease be renewed for a further 3 years as per Clause 3.11.1 of the Lease 

agreement for the period 1st March 2005 to 1st March 2008. 

CARRIED 




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21.9 Road Closure Kurramin Court - Port Elliot 

File Ref: 2.007.046 



From: 

Steed And Pohl 






Job Number: 


* Environmental: Future ecological benefits associated with 

new development 

* Social: Positive benefits of combined use of and 

access to recreational facilities 

* Economic: Some aspects have medium risks in 

respect to traffic management 

REPORT 

Crown Lands are proceeding with the closure of Kurramin Court, Port Elliot as 

part of the Port Elliot School relocation and to move forward with this process it is 

necessary for the Mayor and Chief Executive to be authorised to sign and seal 

the Road Process Orders and Final Plans. 

The road process has been on public notification as required under the Roads 

(Opening & Closing) Act 1991. One objection or letter of concern was received 

from the Southern Agricultural Society Inc regarding processes, however this has 

now been withdrawn following clarification. 

ACF1349 

Moved Cr Beckett seconded Cr Oliver that the Mayor and Chief Executive 

be authorised to sign and seal documentation relating to the Kurramin 

Court road closure. 

CARRIED 




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21.10 Crows Nest Road Land Transfer For Road Purposes 

File Ref: 

A18738 



Officers Consulted (full name): David Banks 


Budget Allocation: $1,2413,000.00 Budget Spent to Date: $61,581.00 

Chart of Account: Job Number: 67646 


* Environmental: Minimal Impact. Road reserve not required 

for road will be revegetated. 

* Social: Benefits from road safety improvement. 

* Economic: Cost to Council offset by funding grant 

through Special Local Roads funding. 

REPORT 

A land acquisition has been negotiated to allow for the reconstruction of the 

Crows Nest Road junction with Waterport Road as an offset ‘T’ junction rather 

than as a cross road. This will provide a much safer road traffic situation. The 

transfer documents are now presented to be signed and sealed by the Mayor 

and Chief Executive. The purchase price of $25,000.00 plus costs will come from 

the Waterport Road project line and reconstruction will occur this year. 

ACF1350 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Woolford that Council authorise the Mayor 

and Chief Executive Officer to sign and seal the documents to transfer Lot 

31 to Alexandrina Council for road purposes. 

• Cr Medlyn advised that the Waterport Road directional sign is 

missing from Middleton end of the road. Requesting this be 

replaced. 

CARRIED 




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21.11 Goolwa Industrial Estate Business Name Sign 

File Ref: 



GARDINER 


Cr Peter Reedman, David Banks, Des 

Commerford. 





Job Number: 


* Environmental: Negative impacts by the addition of an 

additional sign in a locality where there are 

already several signs. 

* Social: Benefit to businesses from exposure of the 

Industrial Estate and a directory for 

customers. 

* Economic: Cost to Council. Benefit to businesses 

from exposure on sign. 

REPORT 

The feasibility of placing a new business name sign in Gardiner Street at the 

entrance to the Goolwa Industrial Estate has been investigated. This was as the 

result of a request to Council citing the lack of exposure to customers of retail 

businesses in the estate. 

A sub committee of Cr Reedman, Des Commerford, David Banks and Dennis 

Zanker has assessed this matter and distributed a questionnaire seeking 

comment and registration of interest from the businesses in the estate. The 

question put to them was whether they would seek to have their name on a sign 

board on the basis that Council initially provide the sign board, each business 

provide and maintain their own name plate and that an annual fee of $100 be 

paid to Council to manage the process. 

Of the 50 plus questionnaires distributed, 10 responses were received wanting to 

have their sign displayed however only 6 were prepared to pay an annual fee of 

$100, making a total upfront contribution of $600. To put this in perspective, a 

quote has been received for the sign board at a cost of $8,200. 

In assessing the responses and the situation, the writer doesn’t believe that 

Council should be involved in this sign proposal for the following reasons: 

• The estate is now firmly established and known. There are in excess of 50 

businesses operating in the estate and the estate is set to expand with the 

development of a further 22 sites now approved. 

• Council has spent a significant amount of money in providing two 

substantial “Goolwa Industry” signs already to highlight the locality, as well 

as providing direction signs at both ends of Gardiner Street. 

…cont’d 




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21.11 Goolwa Industrial Estate Business Name Sign 

(continued) 

• The estate is a “light industry” zone, not a “retail” zone. Retail zones 

generally front main roads to give exposure to passing traffic. Retail 

businesses that establish in Gardiner Street cannot expect to have the 

same exposure as on a main road. 

• The low number of businesses that are prepared to contribute towards a 

sign doesn’t make it viable to proceed. 

• Council should not be the manager of any business name sign proposal, 

this should be done by a representative body or association from the 

estate. Council should support a proposal if presented with a viable 

management process by members of the estate. 

ACF1352 

Moved Cr Reedman seconded Cr Beckett that Council not be involved in 

supplying and administering a business name sign for the Goolwa 

Industrial Estate, but that Council give approval in principle for such a sign 

board to be placed subject to a satisfactory management process being 

provided and subject to Development Approval being granted. 

• Cr Reedman – Council commend the work undertaken by Dennis 

Zanker re the Goolwa Industrial Estate. 

CARRIED 




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21.12 Memorial Seat Application 

File Ref: 2.035.003 


Pgs - David Mullins 

From: 

Saunders JP 






Job Number: 



* Social: Provision of memorial seating 

* Economic: no cost to Council 

REPORT 

An application has been received to place a memorial seat at corner of Parker 

Ave and Hooper Rd Strathalbyn in memory of Mr Phil & Mrs Jean Saunders, 

long standing residents of Strathalbyn as were both of their parents. Suggested 

placement of seat would provide rest for people walking both to the cemetery 

and from the new subdivision. 

ACF1353 

Moved Cr Woolford seconded Cr Connor that Council approve the 

installation of a memorial seat at the corner of Parker Ave and Hooper Rd 

Strathalbyn. 

CARRIED 




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21.13 Temporary Road Closure - Wooden Boat Festival 

File Ref: 1.040.037 


Teo - Mark Przibilla 

Officers Consulted (full name): Jo Smith 




Chart of Account: Job Number: 50899 



* Social: Appropriate road closures in place 

* Economic: Cost to Council 

The South Australian Wooden Boat Festival is being held on Friday 11 th March 

2005 and a parade will be held in Goolwa between 5.30pm and 7.00pm. The 

following road closures are requested. 

Road 

Extremities 

Time (Hours) 

To be closed From To Start Finish 

Goyder St Oval Gates Porter St 5:30pm 7:00pm 

Porter St Goyder St Dawson St 5:30pm 7:00pm 

Dawson St Porter St Cadell St 5:30pm 7:00pm 

Crocker St Cadell St Farqhuar St 5:30pm 7:00pm 

Farqhuar St Crocker St Moore St 5:30pm 7:00pm 

Moore St Farqhuar St Cadell St 5:30pm 7:00pm 

Cadell St Moore St Cutting Road 5:30pm 7:00pm 

This closure involves a Transport SA road and as such the road closure will be 

need to be declared an event by SA Police. SA Police will then give Council 

permission to undertake the installation and removal of necessary and 

appropriate traffic control devices for the conduct of the event applicable to roads 

under the care of the Commissioner of Highways. A request to declare the event 

has been sent to the SA Police. 

Council however is still required to approve the road closure. 

ACF1354 

Moved Cr Medlyn seconded Cr Davis that Council approve the following 

road closures on Friday 11th March 2005 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm - Goyder 

Street from the Oval Gates to Porter Street; Porter Street from Goyder 

Street to Dawson Street; Dawson Street from Porter Street to Cadell Street; 

Crocker Street from Cadell Street to Farquhar Street; Farquhar Street from 

Crocker Street to Moore Street; Moore Street from Farquhar Street to 

Cadell Street; Cadell Street from Moore Street to Cutting Road. 

CARRIED 




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21.14 Southern & Hills 2010 Transport Plan Addendum Report 

File Ref: 1.020.006 



From: Southern & Hills Local Government 

Association 

Officers Consulted (full name): John Coombe, David Banks 





Job Number: 


* Environmental: Short term impacts from road 

construction. Long term benefits from 

sustainable roads infrastructure. 

* Social: Improved road networks for the region. 

* Economic: Significant cost to be part funded by 

regional road grants. Benefits from 

transport operation efficiencies. 

REPORT 

The Transport Plan Addendum Report has addressed north-south freight 

movement issues between the Langhorne Creek grape region and the Barossa 

Valley and the McLaren Vale area and the Barossa. The report by consultants 

QED under direction of a working party of engineers/managers from Southern 

and Hills Councils has been released. 

The aim of the report was to promote heavy transport routes (B-Doubles) for the 

north south corridor as currently there are no approved routes through the hills 

with B-Doubles having to go east of the hills through Sedan to the Sturt Highway 

or west of the hills through South Road, Adelaide. 

The report has come out in support of route 3B as a transport route as the 

priority route from Langhorne Creek – Mt Barker – Woodside – Barossa Valley 

(Onkaparinga Valley Route) despite Transport SA’s advice that it would not 

approve this route for B-Doubles and despite the Working Party at its meeting 

26 th October 2004 supporting route 4B (Woodchester – Freeway – Monarto – 

Palmer – Barossa Valley) as the B-Double route. This route achieved the highest 

score and also links to the Kangaroo Road – Ferries McDonald Road route that 

has been largely ignored in the report. 

…cont’d 




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21.14 Southern & Hills 2010 Transport Plan Addendum Report 

(continued) 

It is recommended that Council seek a review of the outcome and 

recommendations of this report to recognise the Kangaroo Road – Ferries 

McDonald Road B-Double link that has previously been supported as a priority 

route in the Transport Plan, that Route 4B be the priority transport route in the 

plan (the Langhorne Creek to Woodchester road is the only road in this route to 

as far as the Monarto interchange that is not already a gazetted B-Double route 

and it is on suitable road for B-Doubles). 

ACF1355 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Potter that the Alexandrina Council not 

support the Southern and Hills Local Government Association 2010 

Transport Plan Addendum Report dated 17th December 2004 but seeks 

through the working party to have route 4B as the priority route, including 

the Kangaroo Road - Ferries McDonald Road link. 

CARRIED 

ITEM 22 

TECHNICAL SERVICES - GENERAL BUSINESS 

Cr Oliver 

Cyclists are using the footpaths in Port Elliot – requesting signage advising that 

footpaths are not to be used by cyclists. Bicycle signs on roads are faded – 

need repainting. Technical Services to follow up. 

Section 276 at Port Elliot Showgrounds (Crown Land) – transferring to Council 

care and control – what is happening> Dennis Zanker to follow up and report 

back. 

Re Railway Line near Chiton Rocks Surf Life Saving Club. The surf life saving 

club have approached SteamRanger asking them to slow down past the Club but 

no success. It is hard for people crossing the line to hear the whistle as the train 

approaches the bend. Asking if signage could be placed in this area or the area 

be fenced John Coombe advised SteamRanger is responsible for the track 

and fencing. Dennis Zanker to follow up with SteamRanger and report back. 

Cr Davis 

Re Asset Review Committee – things have come to a stop during Craig’s 

absence – who is the contact person that the Committee can liaise with John 

Coombe to follow up. 

…cont’d 




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Item 22 

Technical Services – General Business 

(continued) 

Cr Reedman 

What is the possibility of getting a pedestrian crossing from the Council car park 

through to Cadell Street near the Medical Centre and also a pedestrian crossing 

near the Goolwa Post Office 

Dennis Zanker advised designs and costings are currently being sought – they 

will be available at the next Council Meeting. 

Council moved to Item 31.4 “Parking Restrictions & Controls in Goolwa” at 

3.04pm 

Council returned to Item 22 at 3.10pm 

Cr Woolford 

Re the intersection of South Terrace & Dawson Street in Strathalbyn. Can 

access and parking be improved in this area 

Cr Featherston 

Poplar Trees have been removed in Langhorne Creek. Thanks to Dennis 

Zanker, Matt James and outside staff. They engaged the community and 

worked very well together. 

Belvidere Corner (corner Strathalbyn – Milang – Langhorne Creek Roads) – this 

intersection is very dangerous – too many near misses. Request that Council 

consult with the State Government for this intersection to become a formal T- 

Junction or Roundabout. 

Request report on the amount of levies we pay to the EPA and other 

Government Departments for waste depots and what return we have had. 

Cr Beckett 

Rocks were removed from the vacant land next to the South Coast Regional Arts 

Centre to enable the clearing away of a fallen tree. They have not been put back 

and cars are now parking on this site. Can the rocks please be put back as this 

is a sensitive area and could cause problems if this continues. Cr Tuckwell 

agreed and will liaise with Technical Services. 

Congratulations to Jo Smith during Craig’s absence – well done! 

Jo Smith & Dennis Zanker left the meeting at 3.15pm 




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ITEM 23 

MAYOR'S REPORT 

23.1 Mayoral Meetings & Functions Attended 

File Ref: 1.005.002 

Officer: 

Mayor B K McHugh 

REPORT 

The Mayor reports having attended the following meetings and functions since 

the Council Meeting held on Monday 6 th December 2004: 

6/12/04 Meeting with Mr Jack Arndell re Milang Shacks 

Launch of Corporate Plan 

Council Meeting 

7/12/04 With Chief Executive, met with Mayor Arbon from Rural City of Murray 

Bridge 

Meeting with John Coombe, Mike Shelley, David Tredrea, and Jen 

Jacobs re Early Learning Centre. 

Murraylands Christian College Presentation Night 

9/12/04 SA Tourism Commission Awards Acknowledgement 

10/12/04 Southern & Hills L.G.A. Meeting 

Strategic Plan Launch 

Surf Lifesaving Meeting 

11/12/04 Dinner with Elected Members & Senior Staff 

12/12/04 Christmas Function with Dean & Ros Brown 

Goolwa Christmas Festival 

13/12/04 Meeting with Goolwa Ratepayers & Residents Assoc. 

With Chief Executive, Des Commerford & Graham Webster, met with 

Mr Mark Laucke. 

With Chief Executive & Kim Vivian, met with Milang Shackowners 

Association. 

Machinery Committee 

14/12/04 Meeting with Gregory Dumaskis, with Chief Executive & Dennis 

Zanker. 

Residential PAR Meeting at Goolwa 

15/12/04 Residential PAR Meeting at Victor Harbor 

16/12/04 LGA Senior Executive Meeting 

Award Recognition for 150 th Railway Anniversary Celebrations 

17/12/04 Breakfast with Staff 

Meeting with Elders Strathalbyn 

Art Show at Strathalbyn 

20/12/04 Meeting with Council Staff and Milang Shackowners Association. 

Council Workshop 


Dinner with Elected Members and Senior Staff 




…cont’d 

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23.1 Mayoral Meetings & Functions Attended 

(continued) 

22/12/04 F.R.D. re Future Discussions 

Strath Hub/Strath Golf Working Party Meeting at Goolwa 

23/12/04 Waste Management Meeting 

Lunch with Chris Veenstra & Des Commerford 

24/12/04 Staff Christmas Break-up 

Goolwa Christmas Party 

26/12/04 Inspection of Milang Museum 

4/1/05 Private Citizenship Ceremony 

8/1/05 Janet and Jerseys at Alexandrina Cheese Company 

10/1/05 Meeting with Chief Executive, Des Commerford & Mark Przibilla re 

Wooden Boat Festival. 

Meeting with Norman Bence and Mark Przibilla re Wooden Boat 

Festival & Mayor’s Cocktail Party. 

10/1/05 Meeting with Mr Douglas Upton re various issues. 

ACF1356 

Moved Cr Davis seconded Cr Oliver that the Mayor's Report be received. 

CARRIED 

23.2 District Council Of Mt Barker - Letter Of Thanks 

File Ref: 1.005.036 

Officer: 

Mayor B K McHugh 

From: 

Mr Andrew Stuart - CEO 

REPORT 

Passing on sincere thanks to elected members and staff who were involved in 

the afternoon tea and presentation of new Council building to their elected 

members and staff on Friday 26 th November 2004. 

Their visit and tour here has greatly assisted them in their deliberations for the 

building of their new offices. 

ACF1357 

Moved Cr Jarrett seconded Cr Oliver that the correspondence be received. 

CARRIED 




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ITEM 24 

ELECTED MEMBERS REPORTS 

24.1 Elected Member Meetings & Functions Attended 




File Ref: 1.005.003 

The Elected Members report having attended the following meetings and 

functions since the Council Meeting held on Monday 6 th December 2004: 

Councillor Rick Medlyn 

3/12/04 Volunteers Function 

6/12/04 Visit Mundoo Channel 


7/12/04 Scout Hall Open Night 

8/12/04 Hindmarsh Island P.A.R. 

9/12/04 Wooden Boat Festival Committee 

10/12/04 Strategic Plan Launch 

11/12/04 Council Christmas Dinner 

13/12/04 Machinery Committee Meeting 

Meeting with Goolwa District Ratepayers & Residents Assoc. 

16/12/04 150 th Railway Award Presentation 

20/12/04 Development Assessment Panel Meeting 



24/12/04 Depot Christmas Party 

Councillor Alan Oliver 

3/12/04 Meeting with Cr Beckett, Ben Green, Matt James and Dick Wilson at 

Elliot Gardens 

Volunteers Lunch at Goolwa 

R.S.L. Meeting at Port Elliot 

6/12/04 Council Meeting at Goolwa 

10/12/04 Living Murray Presentation at Berri 

11/12/04 Christmas Dinner at Clayton 

13/12/04 Port Elliot Town & Foreshore Meeting 

14/12/04 Christmas Carols at Port Elliot 

16/12/04 Basham Trust Meeting and Lunch 

Tourism Awards at Council Office 

PEITAC Function at Port Elliot 

17/12/04 MDA Region 6 Meeting at Meningie 

20/12/04 Council Workshop 


Dinner at Rankine’s Landing 

23/12/04 Dad’s Army Working Bee at Port Elliot 

24/12/04 Council Depot Party 

…cont’d 

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24.1 Elected Member Meetings & Functions Attended 

(continued) 

Councillor Mary Beckett 



7/12/04 Met with David Banks, Mark James and South Coast Aquatics re 

location for 2005 for instruction and teaching in Goolwa. 

Middleton Community Christmas Carols 

10/12/04 Alex. Centre for Positive Ageing Consumers Christmas Lunch 

Launch Corporate Plan at Goolwa 

11/12/04 Christmas Partners Dinner at Clayton 

12/12/04 Armfield Slip Christmas Lunch and Boat Day 

Goolwa Christmas Pageant 

13/12/04 Parliament Witness Senate Enquiry re Encounter Pilot and MPA 

Process. 

14/12/04 Alex. Centre for Positive Ageing Christmas Gathering Concert and 

Lunch at Port Elliot. 

16/12/04 Alex. Centre for Positive Ageing Volunteers Breakfast 

Basham’s Advisory Committee Meeting and Christmas Lunch 

Drinks & Nibbles 150 th Railway Tourism Award Celebrations 

20/12/04 Development Assessment Panel Meeting 



Dinner with Mayor, Councillors and Senior Staff 

24/12/04 Council Depot Party at Goolwa 

Councillor Peter Reedman 

3/12/04 Attended Volunteers Lunch 

6/12/04 Council Meeting 

Attended Currency Creek CFS Function 

7/12/04 Attended Scout Group Presentation 

8/12/04 Attended Meeting with Hindmarsh Island residents re Planning 

9/12/04 Attended Meeting re Wharf Lease 

15/12/04 Attended Waste Disposal Meeting 

16/12/04 Attended 150 th Railway Awards Function 

17/12/04 Attended Council Officer re several matters 

Inspection of Fenchurch Street sites re DAP 

20/12/04 Attended DAP Meeting and Council Meeting 

24/12/04 Attended Staff Christmas Function 




…cont’d 

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24.1 Elected Member Meetings & Functions Attended (continued) 

Councillor Geoff Jarrett 

6/12/04 Council Meeting 

8/12/04 Wood Shed 

10/12/04 Strathalbyn Commerce Association Street Party 


Strathalbyn Visitor Information Centre Break-up Dinner 



20/12/04 Strathalbyn Senior Citizens Christmas Break-up 




Strathalbyn Shared Skills Meeting with David Tredrea 

24/12/04 Staff Depot Party 





Councillor Glenda Connor 

3/12/04 Council Christmas Dinner at Clayton 

Christmas Carols Mt Compass Oval 

6/12/04 Corporate Plan Presentation 


Investigator College Goolwa School Concert 

8/12/04 Encompass Club Christmas Party 

9/12/04 Tintinara Area School Concert 

10/12/04 Mt Compass Area School Presentation Ceremony 

Launch of Council Strategic Plan 

13/12/04 Mount Compass Community Centre Meeting 

16/12/04 Council Festivals & Events Meeting 



23/12/04 Waste Management Meeting 

24/12/04 Council Depot Christmas Break-up 

Councillor Anne Woolford 

01\12\04 Meeting with B. Scott re Citizenship awards 

01\12\04 Eastern Fleurieu 7-12 Campus Graduation Night 

02\12\04 Strathalbyn Penguin Club Meeting 

03\12\04 Volunteers & Seniors Christmas Party 




…cont’d 

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24.1 Elected Member Meetings & Functions Attended (continued) 

Cr Anne Woolford (continued) 

04\12\04 Strathalbyn National Trust Christmas Party 

06\12\04 Council Workshop 

06\12\04 Council Meeting 

0712\04 Southern Fleurieu Community Services Committee Meeting 

07\12\04 Murraylands Christian School Graduation Night 

10\12\04 Strathalbyn Christmas Street Parade and Party 

11\12\04 Council Dinner 

12\12\04 Station Master’s Gallery Exhibition Opening 

14\12\04 Community Living & Support Services Christmas Party 

16\12\04 Dry Lands Salinity Workshop 

16\12\04 Goolwa Library Wheelies Christmas Party 

16\12\04 Heritage Committee Meeting 

20/12/04 DAP Meeting 

20\12\04 Council Workshop 

20\12\04 Council Meeting 

22\12\04 Strathalbyn Shared Skills Meeting 

24\12\04 Goolwa Depot Christmas Party 

Councillor Frank Tuckwell 

3/12/04 Murray Darling Association Executive Meeting Adelaide 

4/12/04 Uniting Church Christmas Breakfast, Goolwa 

6/12/04 Council Meeting, Goolwa 

7/12/04 Ward Councillor Sitting, Goolwa 

9/12/04 Induction Service, Induction of Fr Farwell by Bishop of the Murray, 

Goolwa Anglican Church 

10/12/04 N.R.M. S.A. Murray Darling Basin Revegetation Steering Committee, 

Murray Bridge. 

Future Directions Strategy Release, Goolwa 

12/12/04 Greeter for Lions and Rotary District Governors at Council Centre, 

Goolwa. 

14/12/04 Ward Councillor Sitting, Goolwa 

16/12/04 M.D.A. Salinity Workshop, Signal Point 

Built Heritage Advisory Committee, Goolwa 

17/12/04 M.D.A. Region 6 Meeting, Meningie 

20/12/04 Council Meeting and Workshop, Goolwa 

Rotary Christmas Dinner, Goolwa 

24/12/04 Council Break-up Luncheon, Goolwa Depot 

ACF1358 

Moved Cr Davis seconded Cr Jarrett that the Elected Members Report be 

received. 

CARRIED 




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ITEM 25 

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE 

NIL 

ITEM 26 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE 

NIL 

ITEM 27 

PETITIONS 

NIL 

ITEM 28 

NOTICE OF MOTION 

NIL 

ITEM 29 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 

29.1 Reports Of Committees - Listing Of Minutes 


29.2 Fleurieu Region Comm. Services Adv. Comm D Tredrea 

29.3 Friends of the Goolwa Library J Patmore 

29.4 Goolwa Recreation Grounds Committee Cr Tuckwell 

29.5 Alex. Centre for Positive Ageing Manag. Comm Cr Beckett 

29.6 Currency Creek Cemetery Adv. Committee S Grenfell 

29.7 Reports Of Committees - Listing Of Minutes M Przibilla 

29.8 DAP Minutes V Harvey 

29.9 Reports Of Committees - Listing Of Minutes B Green 

29.10 Alex. Council Housing Association D Tredrea 

ACF1359 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Woolford that items 29.2 to 29.10 as 

circulated to members be received and the recommendations therein be 

adopted. 

CARRIED 




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29.2 Fleurieu Region Community Services Advisory Committee - 7th Dec 2004 

File Ref: 1.130.009 

Officer: 

David Tredrea 

Minutes of the Fleurieu Region Community Services Advisory Committee 

Meeting held on Tuesday 7 th December 2004. 

ACF1360 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Woolford that the Minutes of the Fleurieu 

Region Community Services Advisory Committee Meeting held on 

Tuesday 7th December 2004 as circulated to members be received and the 

recommendations therein be adopted. 

CARRIED 

29.3 Friends Of The Goolwa Library - 24th Nov 2004 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

17.14.1(D) 

Jill Patmore 

Minutes of the Friends of the Goolwa Library Committee Meeting held on 

Wednesday 24 th November 2004. 

ACF1361 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Woolford that the Minutes of the Friends of 

the Goolwa Library Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 24th 

November 2004 as circulated to members be received and the 


CARRIED 

29.4 Goolwa Recreation Grounds Committee - 2nd Nov 2004 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

A16911 

Cr Frank Tuckwell 

Minutes of the Goolwa Recreation Grounds Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 

2 nd November 2004. 

ACF1362 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Woolford that the Minutes of the Goolwa 

Recreation Grounds Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 2nd November 

2004 as circulated to members be received and the recommendations 

therein be adopted. 

CARRIED 




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29.5 Alex. Centre For Positive Ageing Management Committee - 25th Nov 2004 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

17.14.1F 

Cr Mary Beckett 

Minutes of the Alexandrina Centre for Positive Ageing Management Committee 

Meeting held on Thursday 25 th November 2004. 

ACF1363 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Woolford that the Minutes of the Alexandrina 

Centre for Positive Ageing Management Committee Meeting held on 

Thursday 25th November 2004 as circulated to members be received and 

the recommendations therein be adopted. 

CARRIED 

29.6 Currency Creek Cemetery Advisory Committee - 6th Dec 2004 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

16.14.1(C) 

Simon Grenfell 

Minutes of the Currency Creek Cemetery Advisory Committee Meeting held on 

Tuesday 6 th December 2004. 

ACF1364 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Woolford that the Minutes of the Currency 

Creek Cemetery Advisory Committee Meeting held on Tuesday 6th 

December 2004 as circulated to members be received and the 


CARRIED 

29.7 SA Wooden Boat Festival Minutes - 9th Dec 2004 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

From: 

17.14.1G 

Mark Przibilla 

SA Wooden Boat Festival Committee 

Minutes of the SA Wooden Boat Festival Committee meeting held on 9 th 

December 2004. 

ACF1365 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Woolford that the Minutes of the SA Wooden 

Boat Festival Committee meeting held on 9th December 2004 as circulated 

to members be received and the recommendations therein be adopted. 

CARRIED 




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29.8 Development Assessment Panel Minutes - 20th Dec 2004 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

4.14.1(A) 

V Harvey 

ACF1366 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Woolford that the Minutes of the 

Development Assessment Panel Meeting held on Monday 20th December 



CARRIED 

29.9 Bashams Beach & Horseshoe Bay Advisory Committee Minutes - 16th Dec 

2004 

File Ref: 

16.14.1(B) 

Officer: 

Ben Green 

From: Basham’s Beach & Horseshoe Bay 

Advisory Committee 

Minutes of the Basham’s Beach & Horseshoe Bay Advisory Committee held on 

Thursday 16 th December 2004. 

ACF1367 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Woolford that the Minutes of the Basham's 

Beach & Horseshoe Bay Advisory Committee held on Thursday 16th 

December 2004 as circulated to members be received and the 


CARRIED 

29.10 Alexandrina Council Housing Association - 25th Nov 2004 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

16.14.1(A) 

David Tredrea 

Minutes of the Alexandrina Council Housing Association Meeting held on 

Thursday 25 th November 2004. 

ACF1368 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Woolford that the minutes of the Alexandrina 

Council Housing Association Meeting held on Thursday 25th November 



CARRIED 




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ITEM 30 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE - ITEMS FOR INFORMATION ONLY 

30.1 Milang Shacks 

File Ref: 1.110.002 


John Coombe 

From: Hon John Hill MP, Minister for 

Environment and Conservation 


* Environmental: Improvements to shacks will enhance 

environmental issues. 

* Social: Retention of shacks is important to the 

township. 

* Economic: Will strengthen the local economy 

REPORT 

Advising Council that the Minister was represented at the Annual General 

Meeting of the Port Milang Shackowners Association in Adelaide on 29 th 

November 2004. 

The Minister understands that a resolution of the Milang Shacks risk issues will 

be progressed at another meeting on 20 th December 2004 and he looks forward 

to the satisfactory remediation of risk management and water quality issues 

associated with the shack leases through collaboration with Council and the Port 

Milang Shackowners. 

Following the meeting on the 20 th December 2004, where the Minister was 

represented by Mr David Haslam, Crown Lands Manager River/South East, Dept 

of Environment and Heritage, it was agreed that Mr Kim Vivian will act as 

Council’s liaison officer and other than matters associated with the common 

effluent system, all matters contained within the Government’s Risk Management 

Assessment, will be dealt with directly between Mr Haslam and the 

representatives from the Port Milang Shackowners Association. Council will be 

kept informed of the progress made in relation to those matters. 

For members’ information, correspondence has been forwarded to the Leader of 

the Opposition, Mr Rob Kerin, inviting him to meet with Council and 

representatives of the Port Milang Shackowners Association to discuss the future 

of the shacks together with discussions concerning the Local Government 

(Financial Management and Rating) Amendment Bill. 

ACF1369 

Moved Cr Davis seconded Cr Oliver received and tabled for members' 

information. 

CARRIED 




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30.2 Local Government Association Of South Australia - Letter Of Thanks 

File Ref: 1.020.002 

Officer: 

John Coombe 

From: President of the Local Government 

Association S.A., Cr John Legoe 

REPORT 

Writing to Council as President and on behalf of the staff of the Local 

Government Association personally thanking Mayor McHugh, Council members 

and staff for their support, involvement and contribution to the major issues 

which confronted local government in 2004, and looking forward to Council’s 

continued support in 2005 and beyond. 

Clearly 2005 will be another busy year as we will see the introduction of 

significant legislation in the areas of rating, planning and election matters. 

The Parliament is extremely volatile and it will be important that the LGA has 

relevant, up to date and robust data to support positions adopted on all of the 

above legislative matters. 

The LGA will also work towards implementation of the proposals emerging from 

the work that the LGA has undertaken in consultation with all councils regarding 

the financial sustainability of Local Government. Of significance the proposal 

related to the Independent Inquiry into the Financial Sustainability of Local 

Government which will be implemented with the appointment by the LGA of a 

three member independent board with external executive support. 

This has been outlined in the Chief Executive’s Report (Refer to Item 31.1) 

ACF1370 


information. 

CARRIED 




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30.3 Elections And Representation Review - Consultation On Draft Bill 

File Ref: 1.007.001 

Officer: 

John Coombe 

From: 

Local Government Association of S.A. 

REPORT 

The Minister for State/Local Government Relations has informed the L.G.A. that 

Cabinet generally supports the proposed amendments concerning elections and 

representation and in particular an increase in the term of office for Local 

Government members from 3 to 4 years. This will mean that future elections will 

be held in the month of November. The four week consultation period on the 

draft Bill will commence on 10 th January 2005 and close on Monday 7 th February 

2005. 

An Overview of the Draft Bill was circulated for members’ information. 

ACF1371 

Moved Cr Woolford seconded Cr Potter: 

That Council inform the Minister of its support to the Bill to amend the 

Local Government Act 1999, the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999 

and the Adelaide Act 1998. 

That the Local Government Association raise with the Minister the matter 

of elected members allowance with the possibility of this being included 

within the draft Bill. 

CARRIED 




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30.4 Fleurieu Regional Development Board Meeting - 8th Dec 2004 

File Ref: 1.135.005 

Officer: 

John Coombe 

From: 

Fleurieu Regional Development 

REPORT 

I attended the above Board Meeting and detailed below is a Summary of key 

matters discussed: 

• The Board is reviewing its Governance policies and when finalised, 

Council will receive a copy. 

• The projects below have been considered by the Board for funding. 

• Supported “transport to work” initiatives. Under this project a 

recommendation has been made for $10,000 to be allocated to the 

Ngarrindjeri Community Ferry. 

• Youth Services Audit Project 

• Mature Aged Employment and Training Program continuation. This is a 

mature aged program in the Fleurieu Peninsula which has operated since 

mid 2002. 

• Breakaway Youth Support Project. The Breakaway Project is a groupbased 

recreation and training project. 

• Youth Support Worker Project. This will engage a local youth worker to 

cover the Fleurieu Peninsula to assist school students and school leavers 

having difficulty. 

• District Cluster Projects. Specifically for our Council area, they relate to 

support for two local enterprises recently re-established in boat building 

and the other relates to a learning community project in the antiques and 

heritage town of Strathalbyn. 

• Regional Training Project - to cover training in hospitality, tourism, aged 

care, viticulture. 

• Aboriginal Support Group – support for the further awareness of the rich 

indigenous heritage of the area. 

• Return to Work Initiatives – working with the Milang Old School House 

Community Centre to enable single mothers to re-enter the workforce. 

• Disability Employment Program – program funded by the Commonwealth 

Govt to support job seekers with disabilities. 

• Youth Employment Alliance – to encourage the employment of young 

people into short-term traineeships and long-term apprenticeships. 

• Shaping Individual Futures in Transport Projects – a project aimed to 

support the work of the South Central Transport Industry Working Party 

by facilitating the take up of apprenticeships and traineeship opportunities. 

• Doorways 2 Construction Project – program established as an alliance 

between the high schools and building industry to allow young people to 

participate in this sector as a future career. 

…cont’d 




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30.4 Fleurieu Regional Development Board Meeting - 8th Dec 2004 

(continued) 

• The Board supported an approach by the River Murray Catchment Water 

Management Board seeking financial assistance for the installation of an 

automatic weather station in the Fleurieu irrigation region. 

• Discussion held on the recent review of Regional Development Boards 

• Next Board Meeting – 19 th January 2005 at Strathalbyn. 

Given the confidentiality attached to some of the applications and businesses 

discussed, I am available to speak with elected members in confidence at the 

Council meeting or privately. 

ACF1372 


information. 

CARRIED 

ADJOURNMENT FOR AFTERNOON TEA 

Moved Cr Davis, seconded Cr Potter that Council adjourn for afternoon tea 

at 3.30pm. 

CARRIED 

Council resumed at 3.55pm 




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ITEM 31 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE - ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DECISION 

31.1 L.G.A. Report For The Southern & Hills L.G.A. 

File Ref: 1.020.006 

Officer: 

John Coombe 

From: 


REPORT 

Independent Inquiry into the Financial Sustainability of Local Government 

The Local Government Association (LGA) has advised that an inquiry will 

commence in early February 2005 and submit a report mid year with the Terms 

of Reference being to establish the key issues impacting on the financial 

sustainability of the Local Government system in S.A. and the current financial 

position of Councils in this state. 

Further, the Inquiry will identify trends and future challenges which may impact 

negatively or positively on the outlook for the financial sustainability of South 

Australian Local Government into the future. 

A Financial Sustainability Review Board (FRSB) has been appointed by the LGA 

to conduct the inquiry. 

“The FRSB will review: 

1. Current infrastructure and services provided to communities and maintained 

by Local Government, including the condition of infrastructure, costs and 

trends related to such infrastructure and services; 

2. Local Government’s current financial position including external funding, 

rates revenue, debt management, fees and fines and other 

revenue/infrastructure sources including developer responsibilities and 

trends in these revenue/infrastructure sources; 

3. Administration arrangements, costs and trends and measures at a local, 

regional or state-wide level which may assist in reducing administrative and 

service provision costs; 

4. examine the relationship between property valuations and rates and any 

alternative funding/capacity options proposed worthy of future 

research/consideration; 

5. the relevance to SA communities of issues raised in the report of the House 

of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics, Finance and Public 

Administration Inquiry into Local Government and Cost Shifting to the 

Commonwealth Parliament “Rates and Taxes: A Fair Share for Responsible 

Local Government” (October 2003); 

6. any other such matter as may be relevant to the overall aim of the inquiry”. 




…cont’d 

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31.1 L.G.A. Report For The Southern & Hills L.G.A. 

(continued) 

Given the recent publicity on Local Government and the Cost Shifting Inquiry, 

together with the Local Government (Financial Management and Rating) 

Amendment Bill, the Inquiry is deemed to be extremely relevant and one 

wonders as to whether or not there is an opportunity for the Minister for State 

and Local Government Relations to defer tabling the Amendment Bill in 

Parliament until the completion of this Inquiry. 

The Inquiry is to cover a broad range of operational and governance issues and 

it may seem premature for the current Bill to be tabled in Parliament having such 

a narrow base as compared to the scope of the Inquiry. 

ACF1373 

Moved Cr Oliver seconded Cr Reedman that Council offer its support to 

the independent inquiry and recommend that the Local Government 

Association endeavour to have the Minister for State and Local 

Government Relations defer tabling the Local Government (Financial 

Management and Rating) Amendment Bill in Parliament until after the 

completion of the Independent Financial Sustainability Inquiry. 

CARRIED 

31.2 Park On Mark Lane 

File Ref: 2.030.010 

Officer: 

John Coombe 

From: 

Mr & Mrs B Crowhurst 

Advising that Mr Trevor Crowhurst passed away in August 2004. Mr Crowhurst 

lived on the corner of Mark Lane and Liverpool Road and in the 1960’s he 

approached Mr Reg Bristow-Smith, then District Clerk, and received permission 

to clean the reserve abutting his property in Mark Lane, of box thorns and to 

plant mainly natives and Norfolk Island Pines, water, grass and maintain it. 

This he did to the general improvement of the locality entirely at his own cost. 

He also positioned on it, near his home, some Goolwa historical relics, including 

the funnel and the steering wheel from the paddlesteamer “Invincible” which was 

moored at Goolwa for many years. He also mounted whale bones he found at 

Goolwa Beach in 1942. 

His property is currently on the market for sale and the family is prepared to 

leave these important Goolwa items on the site if the Council is able to dedicate 

this park on Mark Lane, between Liverpool Road and Fenchurch Street, as the 

Trevor Crowhurst Park, and erect a sign to that effect. 

…cont’d 




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31.2 Park On Mark Lane 

(continued) 

Report 

The Crowhurst property is for sale. 

I spoke with Mr Bruce Crowhurst and on face value, assuming the land was a 

Council reserve, personally raised no objections to his proposal. However since 

that time we have ascertained the land in question is a road reserve and further 

to that, Council is interested in the possible sale of this parcel of land as it is 

surplus to our requirements and the proceeds from the sale could be applied 

towards much needed community facilities. 

It would seem appropriate for the Chief Executive to meet with Mr Crowhurst to 

discuss Council’s plans and identify an alternative site to place the historic items. 

ACF1374 

Moved Cr Tuckwell seconded Cr Davis: 

That the Chief Executive meet with Mr Bruce Crowhurst to discuss 

alternative sites and Council begin the public consultation required for the 

closure of the road reserve in question with a view to the proceeds from 

the sale being applied towards much needed community facilities. 

That Council begin the road closure process. 

CARRIED 

• Cr Davis advised that the land in question has now been sold to a 

developer. Could Council provide notification to the developers as 

to Council’s intentions 




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31.3 Future Directions Strategic Plan 2004 - 2009 

File Ref: 18.80.2 

Officer: 

John Coombe 

From: 

Mr Paul Caica MP, Member for Colton 

REPORT 

Circulated for members’ information was a copy of the letter which Mr Paul Caica 

MP, wrote to the Premier, Hon Mike Rann, following his attendance at the 

release of Council’s Future Directions Strategic Plan 2004 – 2009. 

I believe it appropriate for Council to now make contact with the Premier 

particularly in regards to the suggestion of the Alexandrina Council and the 

Government developing a template to best achieve the outcomes of the State’s 

Strategic Plan. This work would need to be done in conjunction with the Local 

Government Association and a copy of this letter will be forwarded to them for 

their information. 

ACF1375 

Moved Cr Featherston seconded Cr Oliver: 

That Council write to the Premier and the Local Government Association 

inviting the three parties to meet to discuss the possible development of a 

template to best achieve integration of the State's Strategic Plan with that 

of Local Government. 

That Council correspond with Minister White re the State's Strategic Plan 

and invite her to meet with Council on this issue. 

CARRIED 




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Council moved to Item 31.4 at 3.04pm 

31.4 Parking Restrictions And Controls In Goolwa 

File Ref: 2.030.002 

Officer: 

John Coombe 

REPORT 

Councillor Reedman has informed me that there is a concern amongst a number 

of businesses in Cadell Street and Goolwa Terrace regarding the lack of parking 

restrictions and control. 

It would appear that over the holiday period it was not uncommon for vehicles to 

be parked in the above roads whilst the occupants travelled on the Cockle Train. 

The suggestion has been made that a meeting be convened the traders and 

Council members and staff so that a workable solution can be arrived at. 

ACF1376 

Moved Cr Davis seconded Cr Reedman that Council invite representatives 

from the Goolwa businesses to attend a meeting to discuss on and off 

street parking requirements with invitations being extended to the Fleurieu 

Regional Development and the Southern Alexandrina Business 

Association. 

CARRIED 

• Technical Services to also discuss a pedestrian crossing near the 

Post Office. 

• Crs Medlyn and Tuckwell are meeting with the Cadell Street Traders 

in February. They will gauge their concerns and report back to 

Council. Suggest this meeting be held at the Council Office to 

enable the possible attendance of Technical Services staff. 

Council returned to Item 22 at 3.10pm 




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31.5 Asian Tsunami Tragedy 

File Ref: 1.075.004 

Officer: 

John Coombe 

From: 


REPORT 

I am sure we are all aware of the tragic events associated with the Tsunami in 

the Asian region and the help and relief that is being provided from countries and 

people around the world. 

There currently exists an extensive means by which people in our community 

and across Australia can make donations to the various relief and support 

groups. Donations can be made direct to those agencies via the internet, 

telephone and other means. 

I am aware that a few councils in Adelaide have acted as a collection agency but 

given the means by which people can make direct contributions, it would seem at 

this stage this is the best means that people can offer their support. 

ACF1377 

Moved Cr Featherston seconded Cr Woolford that Council write to Rod 

McAnaney, Nick Schubert and Bremerton Wineries congratulating them on 

their initiative for the collection of goods to transport to the Eyre Peninsula 

and Council offer to contribute towards the fuel for the trip with final 

arrangements being delegated to the Mayor and Chief Executive. 

CARRIED 

COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENTS RELATING 

TO THE ASIAN TSUNAMI TRAGEDY 

ACF1378 

Moved Cr Reedman seconded Cr Davis that where there is community 

event fundraising on Council property which involved payment of public 

liability insurance, then Council will pay the public liability insurance 

costs. However if any other support is requested, then will will be brought 

back to Council for their decision. 

CARRIED 




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31.6 Proposal For The Management Of 'Adventure Flights' 

File Ref: 1.040.001 

Officer: 

John Coombe 

From: 


REPORT 

During late November 2004, the Commonwealth Department of Transport and 

Regional Services released a proposal outlining the approach for the 

management of “Adventure Flight” operators using local airports. 

“Adventure Flights” are operations that seek to provide patrons with the 

experience of mock combat scenarios, simulated or aerobatic manoeuvres. 

Operators typically use ex-military aircraft with louder and more distinct noise 

signatures than normal aircraft. Consequently, these aircraft do not comply with 

the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 1984 and can only operate under 

an existing permit system. 

The proposal is to adopt a new approach to the management of these operations 

using a “Fly Neighbourly Agreement” (FNA). It is proposed that such an 

agreement would supplement the existing permit process and outline the roles 

and responsibilities of stakeholders. 

The establishment of an FNA with an operator could be subject to agreed 

conditions between the operator and airport management. The FNA is also 

dependent on the operator being able to demonstrate how they will support the 

airport or Local Government Authority. 

Councils are invited to forward their comments to the L.G.A. by no later than 

Friday 7 th January 2005. 

Council received the circular dated 21 st December 2004 and the L.G.A. 

apologises for the short notice for a response. Given that Council has from time 

to time received complaints from people within flight paths in our area, it was 

thought necessary to respond and offer our support to the FNA which aims to 

ensure better management of Adventure Flight operators. 

In qualifying this support, we made it quite clear that Council does not oppose 

the Adventure Flights but supports improved management operational practices. 

ACF1379 

Moved Cr Beckett seconded Cr Reedman that the actions of the Chief 

Executive be endorsed with the responsibility of approving and policing 

remaining with the Commonwealth Department of Transport and Regional 

Services. 

CARRIED 




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31.7 2005 Council Meeting Dates 

File Ref: 1.005.010 

Officer: 

John Coombe 

REPORT 

Some members have expressed a desire to discuss the Council Meeting format. 

The current meetings of Council are held on the first and third Mondays of the 

month with the first meeting commencing at 1.30pm and the second meeting 

commencing at 4.30pm. The second meeting typically has a Workshop time slot 

commencing at 1.30pm. 

The Workshops have been designed as a means to enable elected members to 

discuss a range of matters in an informal setting. It is also an opportunity for 

staff to make presentations to Council about their roles, responsibilities or in fact 

any topical matter or project that they are dealing with. 

Moved Cr Reedman seconded Cr Davis that Council retain two Council 

Meetings a month with both meetings commencing at 1.30pm and one 

Workshop a month (second Council meeting day) commencing at 11.00am. 

AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION 

ACF1381 

Moved Cr Beckett seconded Cr Featherston that Council retains two 

Council Meetings a month with the first being at 1.30pm and the second at 

4.30pm and that Workshops be called as required. 

CARRIED 

THE AMENDMENT WAS PUT AND CARRIED 

THE AMENDMENT THEN BECAME THE MOTION 




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31.8 Goolwa District Ratepayers & Residents Association - Use Of Supper 

Room For Meetings 

File Ref: 1.135.009 

Officer: 

John Coombe 

REPORT 

Members will recall, at its meeting held on 7 th June 2004, it was resolved that the 

Association was given 6 months use of the Goolwa Centenary Hall Supper 

Room and Kitchen to conduct their monthly meetings, at a fee of $10 per 

meeting and that this was to be reviewed after 6 months. 

Six months has passed and a review of their use of the Supper Room is due 

again. 

The Association has advised the dates for their 2005 meetings are: 

28 th January 25 th February 1 st April 

29 th April 27 th May 24 th June 

29 th July 26 th August 30 th September 

28 th October 25 th November 

ACF1382 

Moved Cr Jarrett seconded Cr Davis that the Goolwa District Ratepayers 

and Residents Association Inc pay a fee of $10 per meeting for the use of 

the Supper Room and Kitchen in the Goolwa Centenary Hall and that this 

be reviewed end June 2005. 

CARRIED 

FORESHADOWED MOTION BY CR FEATHERSTON 

That if Council passes the above motion, then all community groups only 

pay half the appropriate fee for hall hire. 




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31.9 7th February Council Meeting 

File Ref: 1.005.010 

Officer: 

John Coombe 

REPORT 

The first Council Meeting in February is scheduled for Monday 7 th February 2005 

commencing at 1.30pm. 

It has been suggested that this meeting be moved to Wednesday 9 th February 

2005 at 1.30pm and be held in the Milang Institute. This will then enable Elected 

Members and Staff to attend the 2005 Lake Naming Ceremony which 

commences at 6.00pm. 

ACF1383 

Moved Cr Featherston seconded Cr Potter that the first meeting of Council 

in February be held in the Milang Institute on Wednesday 9th February 

2005 commencing at 1.30pm. 

• Elected Members would have received an invitation to attend the 

Lake Naming Ceremony. Please RSVP to Gill Colaruotolo on 

8537 0282 by Friday 28 th January 2005. 

CARRIED 




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31.10 Report On The Local Government (Financial Management And Rating) 

Amendment Bill 2004 

File Ref: 1.045.004 

Officer: 

John Coombe 

REPORT 

I have forwarded my report earlier than the Council Agenda papers to give 

elected members additional time to consider the report and speak to me about 

any matters contained therein. 

ACF1384 

Moved Cr Reedman seconded Cr Oliver: 

That we seek the Local Government Association's support to have the 

Minister for State/Local Government Relations not proceed with the Local 

Government (Financial Management and Rating) Amendment Bill 2004. 

That the L.G.A. proceed with the Independent Inquiry into the Financial 

Sustainability of Local Government as an urgent priority. 

That a Working Party comprising representatives from the Office of Local 

Government, L.G.A. and any other persons as agreed be formed to review 

the Independent Inquiry Report and prepare an implementation plan on the 

recommendations contained therein. 

That the Minister for State/Local Government Relations not proceed with 

the tabling of any new legislation in the Parliament until Councils across 

the State have been given an opportunity to consult with their 

communities on the proposed amendments to the Act. 

CARRIED 




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ITEM 32 

GENERAL BUSINESS 

32.1. ELECTED MEMBERS 

Cr Davis 

Notice of Motion to Lay on the Table until 9 th February 2005 Council 

Meeting 

Moved Cr Davis that Council support a loan of up to $50,000 to be repaid 

over 10 years from the account of the Friends of the Oscar ‘W’ and that the 

funds be drawn subject to the Commonwealth Grant being approved and 

that this to lay on the table until 9 th February 2005. 

Cr Featherston requests a copy of their Business Plan to ensure they can repay 

the loan before we approve loan funding. 

Cr Tuckwell 

Swimming Pool in the region. Has there been any move for private enterprise to 

build a pool John Coombe advised discussions have been held however not 

feasible. Council will continue to pursue this issue. 

Moved Cr Tuckwell, seconded Cr Oliver that Council again explore options 

with regard to a swimming pool in this area. 

Cr Featherston 

CARRIED 

With regard to train tracks at Port Elliot (Item 22). Information provided advises 

that SteamRanger have an obligation to operate safely on the line particularly 

through pedestrian crossing areas. 

Moved Cr Featherston, seconded Cr Oliver that Council contact the 

Australian Rail Regulator and SteamRanger concerning the speed limits of 

trains along the coast. 

Request an update on the portable stage which Council was purchasing. 

Advise all elected members on the progress of this purchase. 

Cr Beckett 

CARRIED 

Advising of informal gathering of the Ngarrindjeri at Amelia Park on Friday 21 st 

January from 12 Noon to 2.00pm. 




…cont’d 

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32.1 Elected Members 

(continued) 

Cr Potter 

Is in receipt of flyer titled “What Council Does” which he received with Rate 

Review documentation. 

Could each Elected Members be supplied with a handful of these for handing 

out to residents and ratepayers when required. 

32.1.1 Mooring Of P.S. Hebe At Hector's Wharf 

File Ref: 7.005.016 

Officer: 

Cr Beckett 

REPORT 

The P.S. Hebe is currently moored at Hector’s Wharf and may be mooring at the 

Wharf until after the Wooden Boat Festival. 

It has been suggested that a mooring fee be applicable during this time. 

ACF1385 

Moved Cr Davis seconded Cr Beckett that a mooring fee of $20 per week 

be charged to the P.S. Hebe to moor at the Goolwa Wharf on a short term 

basis (until the week after the Wooden Boat Festival). 

CARRIED 

32.2 GALLERY 

Peg Offler 

With Council Meetings going on after 5.00pm and the Council front doors closing 

at this time, how do members of the public gain entry into the Chambers 

Access by Vehicles onto Goolwa Beach 

Damage is being done by vehicles travelling along Goolwa Beach towards the 

Murray Mouth by breaking down the barriers erected. What can Council do 

John Coombe advised this is not policed by Council. If any damage is being 

done, then Council will take up the matter with the Police. 




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ITEM 33 

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS 

33.1 Chocolate Facility At Goolwa Wharf 

33.2 Strathalbyn Oval Controlling Committee - Edwards - Caretaker Contract 

33.3 Enterprise Bargaining Agreement - Inside Staff 

33.4 Goolwa Fly-In Golf Classic And Air Spectacular 

33.5 Elected Members Allowances 

33.6 Bushfire Prevention 

Moved Cr Oliver, seconded Cr Beckett that in accordance with the 1999 

Local Government Act, Section 90 subsection (2) and (3) (c) (e) (h) : 

(2) A Council or Council Committee may order that the public be 

excluded from attendance at so much of a meeting as is necessary 

to receive, discuss, consider in confidence any information or matter 

listed in subsection (3) 

(3) The following information and matters are listed for the purposes of 

subsection (2): 

(c) 

(e) 

(h) 

information that would, if disclosed, confer a commercial advantage 

on a person with whom the council is conducting (or proposes to 

conduct) business, or prejudice the commercial position of the 

council. 

matters affecting the security of the council, members or employees of 

the council, or council property, or the safety of any person; 

legal advice. 

That the Chief Executive and Acting Executive Assistant remain in the 

Chambers. 

CARRIED 

Moved Cr Oliver, seconded Cr Beckett that Council move into camera at 

5.33pm. 

Moved Cr Featherston, seconded Cr Oliver that Council move out of 

camera at 6.25pm. 

CARRIED 




CARRIED 

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Cr Davis – Friends of Oscar ‘W’ 

Advising they have been given a grant of $10,000 from Fleurieu Regional 

Development (F.R.D.) which will be used to formulate a Business Plan. They are 

requesting assistance from Council to put together their Business Plan. 

Cr Featherston advised that Mark Heinrich from F.R.D. would be quite happy to 

assist them with the Business Plan. He could make recommendations as to who 

can assist them. 

ITEM 34 

CLOSURE 

The meeting closed at 6.32pm 

MINUTES CONFIRMED………………………………………. DATE……………….. 

MAYOR MCHUGH 




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