Council Minutes - January 20th 2003 - Alexandrina Council

Alexandrina Council 

ALEXANDRINA COUNCIL 

MINUTES OF A MEETING OF ALEXANDRINA COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN THE 

STRATHALBYN TOWN HALL, HIGH STREET, STRATHALBYN 

ON MONDAY 20 TH JANUARY 2003 AT 1.30PM 

PRESENT 

Mayor B K McHugh; Councillors G Connor; G Jarrett; P Reedman; F Tuckwell; G 

Martin; B Griffin; A Woolford; T McAnaney; M Beckett; R Potter. 

APOLOGIES 

Des Commerford (Director Environmental Services) 

IN ATTENDANCE 

Mr John Coombe (Chief Executive); Ms Lee Bailey (Executive Assistant); Mr Mike 

Shelley (Director Corporate Services); David Banks (Director Technical Services); 

My Kym Yeates (Director Finance & Information Services), Mr Kim Vivian (Acting 

Director Environmental Services), Craig Whitcher (Assets & Legal Services 

Officer). 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PRAYER 

Mayor McHugh expressed thoughts to those families in Canberra. 

ITEM 1 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 

Minutes of the Alexandrina Council held on Monday 16 th December 2002. 

Moved Cr Griffin, seconded Cr Martin that the minutes of the Alexandrina 

Council Meeting held on Monday 16 th December 2002 as circulated to 

members be received as a true and accurate record. 

CARRIED 

ITEM 2 

BUSINESS ARISING 

Nil 


Minutes of Meeting 

Monday 20 th January 2003 

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Mike Shelley entered the meeting at 1.35pm 

ITEM 3 

CORPORATE SERVICES - CORRESPONDENCE 

3.1 Youth Week 2003 

File Ref: 1.127.006 

Officer: 

Mike Shelley 

From: 

Office for Youth 

Officers Consulted: 

David Tredrea, Alice Moffett, Adjoining 

Councils 

Corporate Plan Objective No: Not applicable 

Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) $2,600 

Budget Spent to Date: Nil 

ESD Impact/Benefit:- 

! Environmental: Create youth environmental awareness 

! Social: Significant involvement of youth 

! Economic: State Government Grant received 

REPORT 

The Office for Youth has advised that Council has been allocated a $1,300 grant 

funding for National Youth Week 2003. 

National Youth Week 2003 will be held during the period 5 th to 13 th April 2003 

inclusive. To expedite arrangements, the Funding Agreement between the Minister 

for Youth and Council has been completed. 

It is proposed that Youth Week activities will involve the Fleurieu adjoining 

Councils. 

Moved Cr Griffin, seconded Cr Woolford that the report be received. 

CARRIED 




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3.2 Southern Fleurieu Home Visiting Program 

File Ref: 1.115.018 

Officer: 

Mike Shelley 

From: 

Dept of Family and Community Services 


Family Links Team Members, Mark James. 

Corporate Plan Objective No: 

Budget Allocation: $12,500 



! Environmental: Minor 

! Social: Significant benefit for parents experiencing 

difficulties 

! Economic: Funded by Commonwealth Government 

REPORT 

Advising that $12,500 has been approved for the continuation of the Southern 

Fleurieu Families First Volunteer Program. 

The Funding Agreement commenced on 1 st January 2003 and finishes on 30 th 

June 2003. 

This is an extension of the Home Visiting Program funding that concluded on the 

31st December 2002. 

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

CARRIED 




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ITEM 4 

CORPORATE SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT 

4.1 Angas Plains Community Grants 

File Ref: 1.073.007 

Officer: 

Mike Shelley 



Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) 40010 $5,000 grants only 

Budget Spent to Date: Nil grants 


! Environmental: Significant by way of local projects that can 

have a positive effect on the environment, 

social and economic areas of local 

communities. 

! Social: As above 

! Economic: As above 

REPORT 

Provision has been made in the 2002/03 budget for allocation of the Angas Plains 

Community Grants Program. A total amount of $5,000 has been allocated to the 

program for this year. 

Application form and guidelines will be made available to eligible community 

groups that register an interest. 

In 1992 a donation of $30,000 was made by the Angas Plains Community Centre 

to Council from which funds were used for the development of the Strathalbyn 

Railway Station. A condition of the grant was that interest earnings on the principal 

plus CPI indexed each year be accrued and distributed tri-annually to community 

groups in the Angas Plains, Belvidere, Lake Plains, Langhorne Creek and Milang 

districts. 

It is suggested that a Committee comprising Angas-Bremer Ward Councillors and 

Director Corporate Services assess the applications and provide a 

recommendation to Council. 

Moved Cr McAnaney, seconded Cr Potter: 

1. That the report be received 

2. That Council advertise for applications to be considered. 

3. That a Committee comprising Angas-Bremer Ward Councillors and 

Director of Corporate Services review and provide recommendations to 

Council. 

CARRIED 




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ITEM 5 

CORPORATE SERVICES - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 

5.1 Goolwa Skate Park 

File Ref: 3.005.024 

Officer: 

David Tredrea 


Mike Shelley, David Moyle, Kallan Dennis. 

Corporate Plan Objective No: 3.02 

Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) $122,000 A/c 65555 

Budget Spent to Date: $116,422 


! Environmental: Significant – as reported previously 

! Social: Significant – as reported previously 

! Economic: Minor 

REPORT 

Progress Report 

! Practical completion and handover of the park to the Council from the builders 

took place on December 16 th 2002. We feel confident that the Alexandrina 

Community have a quality built Skate Park facility. 

! Young people have been using the park since December 16 th 2002 and 

feedback thus far from them and parents has been very positive. 

! Issues to date: 

" One incident of graffiti, this was cleaned off soon after notification. 

" A noise issue at approximately 10pm one night. 

" Some young people accessing the Investigator College grounds as a short 

cut to the park. 

! The septic tank has been installed and we are waiting for the Manacon toilet 

unit to be delivered. The toilet was ordered on the 20 th of October with an 

expected 4-week delivery time but has been held up due to manufacturing 

delays. Mains water has been plumbed to the site 

! Kallan Dennis and the outdoor team completed initial landscaping prior to 

Christmas. 

! The administrative process has commenced for the adjacent car park area to 

be declared a dry zone. This entails community consultation and support, a 

submission to the Liquor Licensing Board and then approval by State Cabinet. 

! Consultation with Victor Harbor Security and local police has determined the 

proposed security lighting is not needed. It was felt lighting would encourage 

after hours activities and is not needed for surveillance by security providers. 




…cont’d 

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5.1 Goolwa Skate Park 

(continued) 

! A Security Patrol Program by Victor Harbor Security commenced on 

December 13 th 2002 for a trial period of 3 months. It will be assessed prior to 

the end of this time to determine continuation. 

The patrol is called the “Goolwa Skate Park Patrol” and promoted as such 

via signs at the park. The emphasis of this service is the safety of people using 

the park and provides an emergency assistance phone number. 

Main Purpose for the security patrol program: 

" To support a safe environment for people who use the Goolwa Skate 

Park. 

" To assist in managing the closing times of the park. 

" To provide a greater level of security in the general precinct of the park. 

" To build a positive rapport with the park user group that encourages 

respect for the parks infrastructure and environment. 

" To encourage self-regulation by the user group. 

The program consists of: 

" 2 mobile patrols per night 7 days per week. 

" 2 additional mobile patrols at random times on weekends. The patrol 

officer will utilise this opportunity to talk with the user group and build 

greater understanding about the purpose of the patrol. 

" Young people will be asked not to enter the adjacent Investigator 

Colleges grounds or to use the Caravan Park as a thoroughfare from 

Kessell Road. 

" Visual inspection of the Recreation Centre from the car park. 

" Emergency on-call service 

! We have met with Telstra regarding the installation of a public phone in the 

precinct of the skate park and recreation centre. Telstra is currently assessing 

the request however due to the low expected usage, they do not believe it will 

be viable. A minimum of about 30 calls per day is required for viability. 

! The official opening of the Goolwa Skate Park will form part of the Youth 

Week 2003 activities during April this year. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Beckett that the report be received and the 

Goolwa Skate Park Management Plan be endorsed. 

Telstra to be pursued re phone box. 

CARRIED 




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5.2 Annual Leave 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

TREDREA D 

David Tredrea 

Community Development Officer (David Tredrea) will be on annual leave from 

January 20 th through to February 21 st 2003 inclusive. 

Moved Cr Griffin, seconded Cr Woolford that the report be received. 

5.3 Coordinator - Old Police Station Gallery Goolwa 

CARRIED 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

From: 

A6404 

David Tredrea 

Helen Bowlden 

Helen has advised she will be resigning from her position as Gallery Coordinator 

effective from 4 th February 2003. The reasons provided are that she feels it is time 

for a change and time for a new person in the position with fresh ideas etc. 

We have always found Helen to be a willing and valuable asset to the South Coast 

Regional Arts Centre and will miss the many qualities she brought to the position. 

Council’s Human Resource Officer is currently refining a Job Description for the 

position with a view to having a new coordinator in place prior to Helen leaving. 

Moved Cr Beckett, seconded Cr Martin that the report be received and that 

Helen be thanked for her contribution to the Goolwa Old Police Station 

Gallery and that the Friends of the Old Police Station to be included in the 

Job Description discussions. 

ITEM 6 

ITEM 7 

ITEM 8 

CORPORATE SERVICES - CENTRE FOR POSITIVE AGEING 

No report this month 

CORPORATE SERVICES – LIBRARY 


CORPORATE SERVICES - GENERAL BUSINESS 

Nil 

Mike Shelley left the meeting at 1.40pm 

CARRIED 




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Karen Kaak entered the meeting at 1.45pm and presented a summary of the 

Strategic Plan to be circulated to all Elected Members and Government 

Departments. Annual Report also circulated and overview presented. 

Strategic Plan 2002 – 2005 Summary tabled. 

Fleurieu Regional Development activities in line with Strategic Goals. 

Karen Kaak left the meeting at 2.20pm 

Kim Vivian and David Cooney entered the meeting at 2.20pm 

ITEM 9 

FIRE PREVENTION OFFICERS/GENERAL INSPECTIONS REPORTS 


ITEM 10 

NATURAL RESOURCE OFFICER'S REPORT 

10.1 Dredging Around The Lake 

File Ref: 7.055.001 

Officer: 

D Cooney 


C Whitcher D Banks G West 

Corporate Plan Objective No: 2.02.04 2.02.06 

Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) N/A 

Budget Spent to Date: 


! Environmental: Proper control of activity will minimise 

environmental impact. 

! Social: Meet legislative requirements under the 

Development Act, Environment Protection 

Act and Native Vegetation Act. 

! Economic: Maintain viability of irrigation users and 

marine activities. 

REPORT 

It is anticipated that the level of Lake Alexandrina may drop to 280mm AHD this 

summer, due to limited flows resulting from the drought conditions throughout the 

Murray Darling Basin ( low lake level desirably is 650 AHD).Council has already 

received two requests to approve dredging (one for irrigation, one for a marina). It 

is highly likely that as the lake level drops, there will be a large number of similar 

requests. 

…cont’d 




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(continued) 

Under the Environmental Protection Act, dredging of more than 9m3 of material 

requires a licence. Under the Development Act, ANY dredging within a 

Watercourse Zone or Flood Zone requires development consent ( unless occurring 

on a road reserve). If the work is on Government land, their concurrence is also 

required. 

To prevent any inadvertent breach of these requirements from occurring, it is 

advisable that Council promote the distribution of advice on the legal requisites of 

this action.( Staff have worked with the initial applicants to determine the process 

obligations). 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Tuckwell that Council undertake to advise the 

community of the legal requirements involved before dredging (either around 

existing structures or new works) can occur. 

CARRIED 

Georgia West tabled a late report on the Dredging Around the Lake and rivers 

and provided a brief overview of what is currently occurring with regard to 

dredging requests (copy to be provided to all Elected Members). 

Enquiries have been received from ratepayers wishing to dredge in various 

areas. 

Dredging around the edges of Lake Alexandrina will occur more frequently as 

the level in the lake drops. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Tuckwell: 

1. that Council should liase with the other relevant bodies to create 

and then distribute a clear set of guidelines defining when Development 

Approval is required for dredging and the likely time line, processing and 

referral requirements for an application. 

2. If all parties can agree on an interpretation of the relevant parts of 

the Development Act and Regulations it may be possible to minimise the 

administrative costs and time lines required to deal with what is essentially a 

maintenance issue. The main priority should be ensuring that new and 

potentially environmentally damaging work is still assessed and not 

conducted under the banner of ‘maintenance’. 

CARRIED 

…cont’d 




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(continued) 

Chief Executive provided overview re Minister Hill & Dean Brown’s meeting in 

Clayton. 

Moved Cr McAnaney, seconded Cr Reedman that Council contact Minister Hill 

re dredging of the lakes’ requirements stating the urgency of this issue. 

! Contigency Plan for spillage in lake and contacts 

! Transport SA re spillage kits. 

CARRIED 

10.2 Angas River Catchment Group Activity 

File Ref: 7.055.007 

Officer: 

D Cooney 

From: 


David Milner (ARCG) Kerri Muller (RMCWMB) 

Corporate Plan Objective No: 2.01.04 2.04.01 2.04.03 




! Environmental: Preserve habitat of threatened fish species 

! Social: Foster Council/community partnership 

! Economic: The ARCG has successfully obtained 

funding (NHT) over a number of years which 

has been spent in this area. 

REPORT 

The ARCG has been successful in obtaining funding (through the ENVIROFUND) 

to undertake a project looking at Native Fish Habitat Restoration in the Angas River 

Catchment. This will look to identify existing refuges within the catchment for the 

Southern Pygmy Perch, and the River Black Fish. It will also look to enhance the 

potential habitat value of these sites and to provide a targeted education program 

about native fish to the local community. 

Feral fish control will also occur. 

The ANGASRCG has worked closely with Council for a number of years, and has 

achieved a great deal of environmental enhancement within the region. 

…cont’d 




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10.2 Angas River Catchment Group Activity 

(continued) 

They have requested that Council forward them a letter of support for this project 

and also for their ongoing revegetation work. 

Council currently supports the group by providing some in kind assistance to the 

project officer. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr McAnaney that Council provide a letter of 

support to the ARCG for their current project and their ongoing works and 

indicate our ogoing support (including current in-kind) for the program. 

10.3 Certificate Of Appreciation 

CARRIED 

File Ref: 7.025.011 

Officer: 

D Cooney 

From: 

Urban Forest Biodiversity Program 


Corporate Plan Objective No: 2.01.04; 2.02.04; 2.02.03; 2.04.01; 2.04.03 


Budget Spent to Date: N/A 


! Environmental: Better management of natural areas under 

care and control of Council. 

! Social: Developing partnerships with other 

organisations and community. 

! Economic: Attracting external funding support for 

works. 

REPORT 

Council has undertaken works with a number of partner organisations, including 

the Urban Forest Biodiversity Program. 

The UBDF has presented Council with a Certificate of Appreciation for our support 

and commitment to the protection and restoration of the Natural Environment. 

Moved Cr Potter, seconded Cr Martin that the report be received. 

David Cooney left the meeting at 2.45pm 

CARRIED 




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Aleppo Pines on Hindmarsh Island 

Moved Cr Connor, seconded Cr Griffin Council commence negotiations with 

the Fleurieu Animal & Pest Plant Control Board to list Aleppo Pines as a pest 

plant. 

CARRIED 

ITEM 11 

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER'S REPORT 

11.1 Immunisation Funding Agreement 

File Ref: 4.050.001 

Officer: 

K Vivian 

From: 

Dept Human Services 




Budget Spent to Date: $2,288-19 


! Environmental: Nil. 

! Social: Provides protection for the community 

against disease. 

! Economic: State Government offsets costs of Council 

providing school immunisation. 

! Risk Assessment: Minimal, accredited contractors carrying out 

the work. 

REPORT 

The Department of Human Services has written to Council seeking the signing of 

the ongoing Agreement for funding of School Immunisation programs. 

The Agreement, which was originally drawn up in consultation with the L.G.A., is 

for the calendar years of 2003 and 2004 and funding will be paid to Council for the 

provision of the School Immunisation Program as it has over the past few years. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Potter that Council authorises the Chief 

Executive to sign the Statement of Undertaking and Conditions of Funding. 

CARRIED 




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ITEM 12 

DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT OFFICERS REPORT 

12.1 Delegated Building Approval Stats 

File Ref: 1.160.004 

Officer: 

V Harvey 

Moved Cr Woolford, seconded Cr Jarrett that the report be received. 

CARRIED 

Cr Beckett 

! Requests a report on Delegated Approvals – how does the process work 

! Query re “The Brook” off Flagstaff Hill Road and transportable on site 

! William Street (behind Big Surf) 

! Liverpool Road access across reserve 

ITEM 13 

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - TOURISM REPORT 

13.1 Milang Interpretive Sign 

File Ref: 1.040.036 

Officer: 

M Przibilla 


C Veenstra; D Commerford 


Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) 30255 Tourism Signage 



! Environmental: Promoting managed tourist areas. 

! Social: Town pride from new facility. 

! Economic: Assist with keeping visitors in the area. 

REPORT 

The Council in conjunction with the Milang Progress Association have developed a 

new tourist interpretive sign on Daranda Terrace in Milang. This sign is shaped 

similar to the town’s entry statements. The large centrepiece details a map of 

Milang pointing out the features of Milang that are relevant to visitors to the town. 

The new sign replaces an old interpretive board that will be used as a part of the 

Milang 2005 celebrations. 

The Milang Progress Association assisted with the preparation of the site and the 

concreting of a mast into the ground. The sign panel was developed by Goolwa 

signwriter Brian Robertson. An official opening date is currently being organised. 

Moved Cr Potter, seconded Cr McAnaney that this report be received. 




! Budget Allocation – Staff to be included. 

CARRIED 

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13.2 Event Flags 

File Ref: 3.005.010 

Officer: 

M Przibilla 


D Commerford; J Lewis; G West 


Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) 30270 

Budget Spent to Date: Nil. 


! Environmental: Possible rusting of sleeves that are placed in 

the ground. 

! Social: Increased town pride during the times the 

flags are erected. 

! Economic: Ensuring visitors get a good impression of 

the town, returning at some later stage. 

REPORT 

The Tourism Events Officer in conjunction with members of the Goolwa Tour Down 

Under Committee have developed an idea to establish event flags in Goolwa. 

At present aluminium masts are being made similar to flag poles, these masts will 

be placed into metal sleeves in the ground. Attached to the masts will be flags 

produced by a local sailmaker. Each flag will have three symbols painted on which 

will reflect something about Goolwa. Local artist James Stewart is doing the 

artwork. 

Both Telstra Country Wide and Weeks and Macklin will assist financially with the 

development of the event flags for Goolwa. 

These flags are being made ready for the stage 4 finish of the Jacob’s Creek Tour 

Down Under on the 24 th January 2003. 

The event flags will be temporarily erected at times of major events and festivals. 

Once this concept has been tried and a number of sleeves have been set up in 

other towns within the Council area the flag poles will be moved around throughout 

the year. Each community will be given the opportunity to assist with the artwork 

on the flags depicting their community. Country arts will be approached for funding 

assistance with the artwork on the flags. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Woolford that Council endorse the actions of 

the Tourism Events Officer. 

! Christmas celebrations – use of flags for community groups. 

CARRIED 




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13.3 Jacob's Creek Tour Down Under 

File Ref: 3.005.010 

Officer: 

M Przibilla 


C Veentra 





! Environmental: Additional rubbish and noise pollution. 

! Social: Town pride from community involvement / 

frustration from road closures. 

! Economic: Increase business in Goolwa. 

REPORT 

The Goolwa Tour Down Under Committee have been working hard for the last 4-5 

months on preparing the activities and celebrations to mark the stage 4 finish of the 

Jacob’s Creek Tour Down Under in Goolwa on the 24 th January 2003. The 

Committee consists of 9 members from the community. 

The days activities will consist of the following: 

• Bands 

• Teddy Bears Parade/Picnic 

• Community food stalls 

• Telstra Country Wide Display 

• Free Face Painting 

• Children’s Colouring Competition 

• Best Dressed Bikes Competition 

• Bike Institute of SA display 

• Best Dressed Business 

• Wooden Boat Festival Boat (Platypus) 

• Wheely Great Street Parade 

• Veterans Race 

• Parade of people on Wheels 

• Children’s Race 

• Poems and Limericks Competition; and more. 

Moved Cr Connor, seconded Cr Potter that the report be received. 

CARRIED 




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ITEM 14 

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - GENERAL BUSINESS/CORRESPONDENCE 

14.1 Order Form Signing 

File Ref: 1.005.014 

Officer: 

D.Commerford 

REPORT 

Council support is sought to allow the following persons to sign order forms to a 

maximum amount of $2000. 

• Kim Vivian 

• Ian Riches 

• Sally Roberts 

This will allow greater efficiency in day-to-day operations. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Griffin Council approve the above officers to 

sign order forms to a maximum amount of $2000. 

Sally Roberts entered the meeting at 2.55pm 

CARRIED 

14.2 National Planning Congress Adelaide 

File Ref: 7.005.001 

Officer: 

S Roberts 

From: 

Planning Institute Australia 


D Commerford 


Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) 5.0499 $13,000 

Budget Spent to Date: $7,230.64 

REPORT 

This year the National Planning Congress is to be held in Adelaide from 31 March 

– 2 April. The topic for this year’s congress is ‘leading with diversity’. It is intended 

that Council’s Planners will be attending the Congress. Registrations are due by 

31 January 2003 so if any elected members or other staff are interested in 

attending could they please advise by 24 January 2003. 

Moved Cr Beckett, seconded Cr Griffin that the report be received and any 

interested persons to attend be endorsed by Council due to budget 

implications. 




CARRIED 

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! Cr Martin, Cr Beckett & Cr Reedman requested details for budget 

expenditure of $7,230.64 re Planning Institute. 

14.3 Certificate Of Consent For Land Division At Lot 35 Jane Hamilton Road 

Strathalbyn For I T Bath - Da 455/D076/02 

File Ref: 455/9076/02 

Officer: 

S Roberts 

From: 

A Davidson 

REPORT 

The above land division has occurred within a previous land division area that had 

a Land Management Agreement registered over it. It is now necessary to register 

the agreement over the new titles. The signing and sealing of the relevant 

documents has occurred so Council’s endorsement is required. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Woolford that Council endorse the signing 

and sealing of the Certificate of Consent relating to Development Application 

455/D076/02 

14.4 Transportable Dwelling - 10 Lewis Street, Goolwa 

File Ref: 455/555/99 

Officer: 

G West 

Follow-up item from 2 nd December 2002 Council meeting. 

CARRIED 

This building was approved on the 15th of September 1999, with one condition 

relating to Provisional Development Plan Consent stating: 

1. That all work be carried out in accordance with plans and supporting 

information forming part of the application. 

The plans approved by Council clearly show a solid base infill of hardi-plank 

material, and I will be sending a standard letter requesting the necessary work be 

done within 1 month of the date of the letter, to begin enforcement proceedings. 

The letter is a standard letter I have drawn up and is currently with our legal advisor 

to be checked to ensure its validity. 

Moved Cr Tuckwell, seconded Cr Reedman that the report be received. 

CARRIED 




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14.5 Dam - Leslies Road 

File Ref: 455/928/01 

Officer: 

G West 

From: Council Meeting 2 nd December 2002 

REPORT 

Item for follow-up from Council meeting 2 nd December 2002. 

This dam was originally approved on 15th October 2001, with setbacks (to the toe 

of the dam wall) of 10m to the Leslies Road frontage of the allotment, and 9m to 

the Davidson Road frontage of the allotment. When construction began the 

Planning Department was asked to change the approval to increase the setback of 

the dam. At this late stage the approval could not be retracted, but I negotiated 

with the applicant, who agreed to move the dam back an additional 10m from the 

Leslies Road frontage to increase the sight distance and safety at this corner. 

Moved Cr McAnaney, seconded Cr Griffin that the report be received. 

14.6 Aquaculture At Finniss 

File Ref: 455/226/02 

Officer: 

G West 

REPORT 

Item for follow-up from 18 th November 2002 Council meeting. 

CARRIED 

This application was placed on Category 3 Public Notice between 20 th June and 4 th 

July 2002 and no representations were received. 

The application was referred to the Environment Protection Authority, the 

Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation, the River Murray Water 

Catchment Management Board, and the Department of Primary Industries and 

Resources SA. The agencies’ comments resulted in amendments to the plans, and 

have also been incorporated in to the conditions of Development Approval. 

The application was approved on the 26 th September 2002 subject to a series of 

conditions and the issuing of an aquaculture license by Primary Industries and 

Resources SA. 

Moved Cr McAnaney, seconded Cr Potter that the report be received. 

CARRIED 




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14.7 Dwellings - Rosemary Street, Goolwa 

File Ref: 455/243/02; 455/245/02; 455/249/02; 

Officer: 

G West 

REPORT 

Item for follow-up from 18 th November 2002 Council meeting. 

Development Approval was issued for these dwellings 9 th September 2002. 

Provisional Development Plan Consent was subject to the following conditions: 

1. The development shall proceed in strict accordance with plans and supporting 

information forming part of the application unless varied by the following conditions. 

2. The solid base perimeter as detailed in the application shall be completed 

prior to the occupation of the building or within three months of lockup stage, which 

ever is the sooner. 

Moved Cr Tuckwell, seconded Cr Beckett that the report be received. 

CARRIED 

14.8 Item For Follow Up From 2nd December 2002 Council Meeting 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

4.14.1(B) 

G West 

REPORT 

Further to Council’s request, correspondence was forwarded to Heritage SA on 

30 th December 2002. 

Moved Cr Woolford, seconded Cr Griffin that the report be received. 

CARRIED 




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14.9 Port Elliot Drive-In Residential Par 

File Ref: 7.005.055 

Officer: 

S Roberts 

From: 



Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) 50462 - $65,000 



! Environmental: Effluent disposal will be to the Port Elliot 

treatment plan. Stormwater will be detained 

on site before being directed to the main 

stormwater system. 

! Social: Additional housing choice within Port Elliot 

due to the current depleted stock of available 

vacant land. 

! Economic: New housing development provides work for 

the local community both immediately and in 

the future. Local business will benefit. 

REPORT 

A Plan Amendment Report has been prepared to change the current zoning of the 

Port Elliot Drive-In from Tourist Commercial and Rural Fringe to Residential. The 

Statement of Intent was approved on 6 December 2002 which allowed for the 

progression of the preparation of the PAR. A copy of the PAR has been provided 

under separate cover. 

Council is being asked to consider the content of the PAR and adopt the document 

for public consultation purposes. Any amendments required can be made prior to 

the consultation occurring. It is intended to commence this process in February. 

Moved Cr Connor, seconded Cr Jarrett that Council adopt the Port Elliot 

Drive-In Residential Plan Amendment Report, subject to any amendments, 

and proceed to Government Agency and public consultation. 

! Rainwater Tanks as part of encumbrances 

! Solar power 

CARRIED 




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14.10 Development Plan Improvement Project - Discussion Forum 

File Ref: 7.005.001 

Officer: 

V Harvey 

From: 

Local Government Association of SA 

REPORT 

Circular 2.10 was received on 10 th January 2003 from the LGA regarding 

submissions on the proposal contained in a Discussion Paper titled ”A New 

Generation of Development Plans” being part of the State Government’s 

Development Plan Improvement Project sought by Planning SA by 21 February 

2003. 

Moved Cr Potter, seconded Cr Reedman that the report be received and any 

issues pertaining to the submission be given to S Roberts. 

14.11 Community Title Scheme Description - 455/C015/02 

File Ref: 455/8015/02 

Officer: 

G West 

From: 

C Rodgers 

REPORT 

CARRIED 

C Rodgers, Licensed Surveyor has presented Council with the Community Title 

Scheme Description for the Twin Parks Estate at Edinburgh Road, Strathalbyn for 

endorsement. 

Council approved the Community Title Land Division and associated dwellings on 

the 19 th November and the 5 th May 2002 respectively. 

The Scheme Description is considered satisfactory by Council staff. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Woolford that Council authorise the signing 

and sealing the Community Title Scheme Description for the Twin Parks 

Estate as it relates to Development Application 455/C015/02. 

CARRIED 




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14.12 Residential (Golf Course) Zone & District Centre (Strathalbyn) Zone Plan 

Amendment Report 

File Ref: 7.005.062 

Officer: 

S Roberts 


Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) 50462 $60,000 Planning Report. 

Budget Spent to Date: $4,850-00 


! Environmental: Rezoning has potential to affect Angas River 

and its catchment if careful consideration is 

not given to the impacts of the development 

proposal. 

! Social: Rezoning has potential to impact on existing 

businesses and service provision. 

! Economic: Careful consideration is required to 

determine the potential positive and/or 

negative impacts on the local economy. 

REPORT 

Council would be aware of submitting a Statement of Intent for the above Plan 

Amendment Report to Planning SA. Correspondence has been received from the 

Planning Minister in relation to this Statement. 

A verbal discussion will be given at the meeting. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Woolford that the report be received. 

CARRIED 

Moved Cr McAnaney, seconded Cr Woolford that Sally Roberts prepare a 

report on the need for a new Residential PAR for Strathalbyn. 

15.1 Development Assessment Panel Minutes - 16th December 2002 

CARRIED 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

From: 

4.14.1(A) 

V Harvey 

Development Assessment Panel 

Moved Cr Beckett, seconded Cr McAnaney that the report be received. 

CARRIED 




Sally Roberts & Kim Vivian left the meeting at 3.10pm 

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Kym Yeates entered the meeting at 3.10pm 

ITEM 16 

FINANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES – CORRESPONDENCE 

Nil 

ITEM 17 

FINANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT 

17.1 Debenture Loan - Order To Borrow - Roadworks 

File Ref: 1.080.048 

Officer: 

Kym Yeates 


Chief Executive 





! Environmental: Not applicable 

! Social: Not applicable 

! Economic: As per budget document 

REPORT 

The budget document provided for general borrowings of $900,000 to fund Road 

Construction activity. Competitive rates will be obtained from banking agencies. 

An “order to borrow” is required as follows “That Council “order to borrow” the sum 

of $900,000 to fund road construction activity and the Mayor and Chief Executive 

be authorised to sign and seal all documents”. 

Moved Cr McAnaney, seconded Cr Jarrett that Council 'order to borrow' the 

sum of $900,000 to fund road construction activity and the Mayor and Chief 

Executive be authorised to sign and seal all documents. 

CARRIED 




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17.2 Debenture Loan - Order To Borrow - Library/Community Facilities 

File Ref: 1.080.048 

Officer: 

Kym Yeates 


Chief Executive 


Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) $5 Million 





! Economic: As detailed in budget document 

REPORT 

The adopted budget document provided for funding for the new library/community 

facilities to come from: 

[a] loan borrowings (long term) $3.9M 

[b] asset sales (long term) – Port Elliot $1M 

[c] asset sales (short term) – Land $100,000 

Asset sales (long term) are expected to realise this return over a 3-4 year period 

and short term finance will be required. 

To facilitate these funds, Council officers will negotiate with the Local Government 

Finance Authority and other banking agencies to achieve the best borrowing 

package for Council which will total $4.9M ($3.9M long term). 

To enable this to be achieved, Council must adopt an “order to borrow” as follows 

“Council orders to borrow the sum of $4.9M for the purpose of funding the new 

library/community centre project and the Mayor and Chief Executive be authorised 

to sign and seal all necessary documents”. 

Moved Cr Reedman, seconded Cr Beckett Council orders to borrow the sum 

of $4.9M for the purpose of funding the new library/community centre project 

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

necessary documents. 

CARRIED 

ITEM 18 

FINANCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES - GENERAL BUSINESS 

! Audio in Hall 

! Rates Information Session 3 rd February prior to Council Meeting 

! Update on new building – access to Library & landscaping. 




Kym Yeates left the meeting at 3.15pm 

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David Banks and Craig Whitcher entered the meeting at 3.15pm 

ITEM 19 

TECHNICAL SERVICES – CORRESPONDENCE 

19.1 Temporary Parking Control 

File Ref: 2.030.010 

Officer: 

David Banks 

From: 

Secretary Compass Cup 


Brian Hill 


Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) 



! Environmental: Increased traffic to area 

! Social: Will ensure local traders are not 

inconvenienced by Compass Cup attendees 

using the parking area for long term parking 

! Economic: To ensure traders have usual retail trade 

REPORT 

An application has been received from the organisers of the Compass Cup, 

requesting that temporary parking restrictions be imposed on the parking area 

serving the Mount Compass shops, between the hours of 9.00am and 3.00pm on 

Sunday 9 th February 2003, to promote a turnover of vehicles and to prevent 

congestion during the holding of the Compass Cup community event. 

As a result of this request it is proposed that, under Section17(3) of the Road Traffic 

Act 1961 (Temporary Parking Control), the parking area in front of the Mount 

Compass shops, east of the Adelaide-Victor Harbor Road and south of Nangkita 

Road, be temporarily declared a 10 minute restricted area between the hours of 

9.00am and 3.00pm on Sunday 9 th February 2003. 

Moved Cr Connor, seconded Cr Griffin: 

1. That pursuant to Section 17(3) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, the parking 

area servicing the Mount Compass shops, east of the Adelaide-Victor Harbor 

Road and south of Nangkita Road, be declared a temporary 10 minute parking 

restricted area between the hours of 9.00 am and 3.00 pm on Sunday 9th 

February 2003. 

2. That the General Inspector, or authorised person acting in that position, be 

authorised to install the temporary parking control signs in accordance with 

(1) above. 

CARRIED 




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19.2 Letter Of Thanks 

File Ref: 1.005.036 

Officer: 

David Banks 

From: 

Francis GL, Strathalbyn District Commerce 

Association, T Paterson 

REPORT 

The following letters of thanks have been received: 

• R & G Francis thanking Council for the professional manner in which the 

road works were carried out on Tottenham Court Road. 

• Strathalbyn District Commerce Association thanking Council for contributing 

to the success of the Christmas Party in Strathalbyn. 

• T Paterson for the upgrading of roadway. 

Letters of thanks have been forwarded to the above people and a copy of the 

correspondence has been forwarded onto the appropriate officers. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Woolford that the report be received. 

19.3 Retail Electricity Competition 

File Ref: 2.025.001 

Officer: 

David Banks 

From: 

Hon Patrick Conlon 


Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) Not applicable 



! Environmental: 

! Social: 

! Economic: Increased cost to electricity users 

REPORT 

CARRIED 

An information kit has been received which is aimed at assisting industry and 

community organisations in the lead-up to electricity retail competition and is 

available for perusal before the meeting. 

Moved Cr Griffin, seconded Cr Martin that the report be received. 

CARRIED 




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19.4 Placement Of Memorial Plaque On Park Seat 

File Ref: 2.035.003 

Officer: 

Kallan Dennis 

From: 

Port Elliot Town & Foreshore Improvement 

Association Inc 


David Banks 

Corporate Plan Objective No: 3.04.01 

Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) Not Applicable 

Budget Spent to Date: Not Applicable 


! Environmental: No impact. 

! Social: Recognition of past councillor and 

community volunteer 

! Economic: Cost would be covered by Community 

Association 

REPORT 

The seat adjacent the notice boards by the old Council chambers on The Strand, 

Port Elliot is to be replaced and costed to the Parks and Gardens budget. 

The Port Elliot Town and Foreshore Improvement Association Inc is seeking 

permission to place a memorial plaque in recognition of George Brittain on this 

seat. 

Moved Cr Martin, seconded Cr Tuckwell: 

1. That approval be given for the placement of a plaque on the memorial 

seat in The Strand, Port Elliot. 

2. That the cost of the plaque be bourne by the Port Elliot Town and 

Foreshore Improvement Association Inc. 

! Footpath from Freeman’s Knob Memorial Gardens requires attention. 

! Basham Beach Trust $250,000 in fund – use of this money 

CARRIED 

Moved Cr Reedman, seconded Cr Connor that the Basham Beach Trust be 

approached in regard to contributing to repairing pathways in Bashams 

Beach. 

CARRIED 




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19.5 Vehicles On Reserves For Special Events 

File Ref: 1.025.016 

Officer: 

David Banks 

From: 

Howell GJ 


Kallan Dennis, Craig Whitcher 


Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) Not Applicable 



! Environmental: Low impact on reserve 

! Social: Positive for person holding the event 

! Economic: No cost to Council 

! Risk Assessment: Increased public liability risk for Council 

REPORT 

A request has been received to drive a bridal car and photographers car on the 

Strathalbyn Soldiers Memorial Gardens for a wedding in June 2003. 

In the past Council have issued permits for this activity in Strathalbyn however due 

to the public liability risk we have been discouraging this type of activity. 

The Parks and Gardens Supervisor is of the opinion that one vehicle only should 

be allowed on the reserve for this type of event providing appropriate caution is 

adhered to in relation to the general public and Council infrastructure. 

A decision is needed from Council so that all future requests can be dealt with in a 

similar manner. 

Bylaw No 3 relating to Community Land requires permission of Council to have 

vehicles on Community Land unless there is a constructed road or parking area for 

vehicles. 

When Council permits a vehicle (or vehicles) onto Community Land that is not 

constructed road or car park, it immediately creates a situation of interfacing a 

public area with vehicles that are not under the control of Council (or its staff) and 

so increase Council’s exposure to liability. 

Council does have a Special Risks Policy in place that covers all casual and ad hoc 

hirers of Council facilities. 

…cont’d 




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19.5 Vehicles On Reserves For Special Events 

(continued) 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr McAnaney that Council approve vehicles on 

reserves only for community-based events in the future and for private 

parties with Council consent. 

MOTION WITHDRAWN 

Moved Cr Woolford, seconded Cr Beckett that Council approve vehicles on 

reserves only for community-based events in the future. 

19.6 Jacobs Creek Tour Down Under 

File Ref: 3.005.010 

Officer: 

David Banks 

From: 

Australian Major Events 


Mark Przibilla 





! Environmental: Race producing minimal emissions 

! Social: Community Event 

! Economic: Cost to Council 

REPORT 

CARRIED 

At the 16 th September 2002 Council meeting Council approved road closures to be 

carried out by SA Police for the Jacobs Creek Tour Down Under. 

A request has now been received to extend the following closures:- 

• Goolwa Terrace from Cadell Street to BF Laurie Lane from 6.00pm 

Thursday 23 rd January 2003 to 7.00 pm Friday 24 th January 2003 

• Cadell Street from Dawson Street to Goolwa Terrace from 6.00 am to 7.00 

pm Friday 24 th January 2003. 

The reason for these extensions is so that the organisors can begin the erection of 

the stages needed for the event. 

Due to the need to have these closures advertised and declared by SA Police I 

have given approval for the extensions. 

…cont’d 




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19.6 Jacobs Creek Tour Down Under 

(continued) 

Australian Major Events have also been advised that they will need to notify the 

business and residents affected by the closure of the extensions. 

Moved Cr Tuckwell, seconded Cr Martin that the actions of the Director of 

Technical Services to approve the road closure extensions for the Jacobs 

Creek Tour Down under be endorsed by Council. 

19.7 Rental/Purchase Of Road Reserve 

CARRIED 

File Ref: 

2.055.004 A4839 

Officer: 

Craig Whitcher 

From: 

Anderson J, Mintz R 


David Cooney 





! Environmental: This road reserve has significant remnant 

vegetation and is part of a local habitat for 

several species (see report). 

! Social: Presently not used or required for access. 

! Economic: would have some economic benefit to 

Council however the ecological benefits may 

far outway any revenue considerations. 

! Risk Assessment: Low risk 

REPORT 

The attached plan shows a small piece of remnant road reserve off Deep Creek 

Road that has been fenced within the property adjacent end to the north (being 

section 216 Deep Creek Road). 

An issue has arisen since the Scott’s sold the property in relation to fencing and the 

intended future use of the road reserve. 

Consequently both adjoining property owners have approached Council registering 

an interest in either purchasing the road or renting the road for grazing purposes. 

The road reserve has significant remnant vegetation which form part of the Deep 

Creek Road and Scott’s Conservation Park habitat. 




…cont’d 

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19.7 Rental/Purchase Of Road Reserve 

(continued) 

Comments from Natural Resource Officer 

Exemption 3 (1)(i) covers clearance for firewood and fence posts. All 3 conditions 

must be satisfied before this one applies. 

Exemption 3(7)(j) 

Fenceline clearance and clearance for tracks – strip of cleared land not more than 

5 metres each side of fence. The exemption applies to the Landowner. As the 

side is Councils (on road boundary) the exemption is ours, not landowners. We 

would allow branches which cross boundary to be pruned (not removed) up to 500 

mm inside boundary. 

This does not give an automatic right for full clearance of 5 metres. If vegetation is 

within 5 metres BUT DOES NOT IMPEDE reasonable access to the fence, the 

exemption CANNOT be used. 

Moved Cr Connor, seconded Cr Griffin that Council close the road and 

convert the land into dedicated conservation reserve (as has been done 

previously at DeCaux Road Kuitpo). Cost to Council between $1,500 to 

$2, 000. 

That the road reserve not be part of the rental scheme. 

That the adjoining owners be asked to fence off the road reserve to their 

property boundaries. 

CARRIED 




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19.8 Proposal To Close Laneway Off Willmett Road, Goolwa Incorporating A Land 

Division 

File Ref: 

2.007.037 A6600 A6603 

Officer: 


From: 

Dsc Andrew Surveyors 


Kim Vivian, Ben Green, Georgia West 

Corporate Plan Objective No: 4 

Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) No cost to Council 



! Environmental: No significant impact – existing residential 

area 

! Social: Complies with residential amenity. Closure 

does not diminish access to the community. 

! Economic: Positive economic benefit form 

consideration of land. Applicants 

responsible for all costs. Reduced 

maintenance liability for Council. 

! Risk Assessment: Low risk 

REPORT 

The attached proposal seeks to close a remnant laneway and merge the closed 

land with adjoining land to create two residential allotments pursuant to the 

Preliminary Plan reference 03/0001. 

The allotments are small remnant “shop” allotments from the original survey on the 

corner of Willmett Road and Birchall Road in Goolwa. 

As individual allotments they cannot be built on and the owners have previously 

approached Council to consider purchasing them as they had difficulty disposing of 

land that was not able to be developed. 

Private negotiations between the adjoining landholders has resulted in this joint 

proposal to purchase the surrounding laneway and merge it with the smaller 

allotment to create two residential allotments. 

In consultation with Environmental Services it would appear that this would be an 

appropriate development in this area of the town subject to any residential proposal 

being able to demonstrate effective waste water disposal on the land. 

…cont’d 




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19.8 Proposal To Close Laneway Off Willmett Road, Goolwa Incorporating A Land 

Division 

(continued) 

Correspondence between the proponents in August 2002 suggested that the 

consideration for the laneway be around $15,000 (plus GST) in addition to the 

Road Closure estimate of $1,532. 

The proponents would also be responsible for their survey costs and land division 

fees. 

Moved Cr Tuckwell, seconded Cr Griffin that the proposed laneway closure 

contained in Preliminary Plan 03/0001 be supported and the Chief Executive 

and Mayor be authorised to sign and seal documentation appurtenant to this 

proposal. 

That consideration for the laneway land be offered at $15,000 (+GST) with the 

applicant being responsible for all associated road closure costs. 

CARRIED 

19.9 Application By The Murraylands Christian College, Strathalbyn For One Way 

Bus Access To The School From Gollan Avenue 

File Ref: A14809 East Terrace, 455/1520/02 

Officer: 

Dennis Zanker 

From: 

Briggs 


Cr Wooford, Cr Jarrett, David Banks, Craig 

Whitcher, Sally Roberts, Ben Green 


Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) Nil 



! Environmental: Minimal impact, constructed entrance across 

reserve will result in a small loss of open 

space land. 

! Social: Significant safety benefits for the school by 

having school buses separate from general 

traffic. Minor increase in traffic in Gollan 

Avenue is not considered to be an issue. 

! Economic: Not applicable 

…cont’d 




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19.9 Application By The Murraylands Christian College, Strathalbyn For One Way 

Bus Access To The School From Gollan Avenue 

(continued) 

REPORT 

The application (copy attached) is for a one way bus route through the school 

grounds from Gollan Avenue which will provide a safe area to set down and pick up 

school children. The bus route and stop is in a separate area from the new general 

car park to be constructed in the vicinity of East Terrace which will have its access 

off East Terrace. A plan showing this is attached. 

Through previous planning applications Council has not supported the school 

having access from and in particular egress onto Gollan Avenue. There is in fact a 

strip of public reserve between the school and the road that the school has been 

denied access over. 

This new request from the school is recommended to be supported as it is for 

limited access by buses only and by controlling its use in a one way traffic flow it 

will be of minimal impact to residents in Gollan Avenue. The safety benefits for the 

college justify the exercise and the use of an off street bus stop is beneficial for 

safety and traffic flow reasons. To allow the college to have access over the strip of 

public reserve it is proposed that Council under Bylaw No. 3 make a resolution to 

set aside for road purposes a portion of the reserve lot 102 shown as “A” on the 

plan in appendix … ..This should be on the basis that the school construct the road 

to Council requirements and controls access from the reserve onto the school land 

by locked gates or other means to allow only school buses to access the school via 

this road to pick up and drop off children at school start and finish times. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Woolford that Council: 

1. Under Bylaw No.3 resolve to set aside for road purposes a portion of 

the reserve lot 102 Gollan Avenue held as community land shown as 'A' on 

the plan. 

2. Allow the Murraylands Christian College to construct a bitumen sealed 

access road across reserve Lot 102 Gollan Avenue to Council's requirements 

on the basis that it be for one way access for buses only into the college 

grounds for the purposes of picking up and setting down school children and 

that at all other times the entrance way be controlled by locked gates or other 

means. 

CARRIED 




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19.10 State Bicycle Funding Approval Of $11,400 Including Funding For A Ride To 

Win Program 

File Ref: 2.030.016 3.005.006 

Officer: 

Dennis Zanker 

From: 

Hon Michael Wright 


David Banks, Mike Shelley, David Tredrea, 

Rod Manser 


Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) Goolwa Middleton Bike Track $30,000 J/N 

66954 

Strathalbyn Bike Track $40,000 J/N 66959 



! Environmental: Physical construction will have minimal 

environmental impact. Increase bicycle 

usage will see positive impacts from less 

motor vehicle usage and less consumption 

of fossil fuels. 

! Social: Increased bike riding activity will produce 

social and health benefits. 

! Economic: Positive benefits from increased bike 

activity. 

REPORT 

Advice has been received from the Hon. Michael Wright, MP Minister for Transport 

advising that funding of $11,400 (on a 50:50 basis) has been approved under the 

2002/03 State Bicycle Fund for projects in Alexandrina district (copy attached). This 

is considerably less than the funding of $35,000 that was applied for. 

A letter has also been received from the Hon. Peter Lewis, MP Member for 

Hammond, SPEAKER, House of Assembly, congratulating Council on the grant. 

(copy of letter attached). 

The approved funding (50% of total cost) is for: 

• Bike Ed Program – location to be determined. $2,900 

• Ride to Win Program (with Life Be In It) $1,500 

• Encounter Bikeway shared use path, Admiral 

Terrace to Cutting Road $2,500 

• Encounter Bikeway shared use path, Goolwa 

Wharf to Liverpool Road $4,500 

…cont’d 




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19.10 State Bicycle Funding Approval Of $11,400 Including Funding For A Ride To 

Win Program 

(continued) 

Projects submitted that weren’t funded were for the construction of a car park at 

Kightley Road Goolwa on the Encounter Bikeway, construction of sealed 

shoulders on Milnes Road Strathalbyn north of Dunreath Street and the 

construction of a shared use path on the Langhorne Creek Road Strathalbyn. 

These projects will be reconsidered for a funding application in 2003/04. 

The Ride to Win program is sponsored by Transport SA and will be administered 

by “Life. Be in it”. It is a promotional program to encourage bike riding activity such 

as riding to work or to school and has a monthly draw of prizes for participants who 

register and are actively involved. There will be publicity through the local press 

and Council will be submitting editorials to the papers to highlight the bike facilities 

and other cycling related activities within the district. David Tredrea and Rod 

Manser will be coordinating the promotional aspects of the program which will run 

over six months between February and July 2002. 

Moved Cr Beckett, seconded Cr Martin that report be received. 

CARRIED 




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19.11 50km/Hr General Urban Speed Limit Implementation 

File Ref: 2.030.016 

Officer: 

Dennis Zanker 

From: 

Hon Michael Wright 


Mayor McHugh, David Banks 





! Environmental: Reduced speeds will reduce pollution 

outputs from motor vehicles. 

! Social: Significant benefits are anticipated through 

expected reductions in the South Australian 

road toll. 

! Economic: Initial cost of the change to signage and the 

publicity to introduce the change is to be 

borne by the State Government. 

REPORT 

Advice has been received of the planned implementation of a 50 km/h default 

general urban speed limit in South Australia proposed to occur on March 1 st 2003. 

This speed limit will apply to all built up areas in the state and the cost of 

implementing the change will be borne by the State Government. 

The implementation process will see all Transport SA arterial roads that are 

currently 60 km/h roads remain at 60 km/h and will be signed that way, but local 

roads and residential streets in built up areas will be lowered to the new default 50 

km/h speed limit. Transport SA will install large information signs on approaches to 

major centres to advise of this as well as running a media campaign. In general 

there will not be a need to install 50 km/h signs as it is the default speed limit and 

will be in general use throughout the state, however where there are existing 60 

km/h signs on local roads (ie as reinforcement signs or on collector roads entering 

towns) these will be replaced with 50 km/h signs. Also the “End School Zone” signs 

will need to have the 60 number overlaid with a 50 where necessary. Council has 

been asked to do this work in our district and will be reimbursed for the cost, and 

this will involve approximately 65 signs and 20 overlays. 




…cont’d 

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19.11 50km/Hr General Urban Speed Limit Implementation 

(continued) 

For expediency at this time all local roads in built up areas will become 50 km/h 

default speed limit roads however Transport SA in conjunction with the Local 

Government Association will introduce a criteria for assessing exemptions to the 

default limit for roads such as local collector roads that may warrant a higher speed 

limit. This will occur at a later date and will require an application to Transport SA 

for consideration. Once the assessment criteria are released consideration can 

then be given to any roads that warrant assessment in our district. 

An addendum was tabled from David Banks. Item adjourned until after 

afternoon tea. Further discussion to follow. 

ADJOURNMENT FOR AFTERNOON TEA 

Moved Cr Tuckwell, seconded Cr Woolford that Council adjourn for afternoon 

tea at 3.45pm. 

Council Meeting resumed at 4.00pm with Item 19.11 

CARRIED 

Moved Cr Martin, seconded Cr Griffin that report be received with the 

exception of Flagstaff Hill Road, Nangkita Road , Main Road Woodchester 

with Council officers discussing the issue with Transport SA. 

CARRIED 




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19.12 Permit For Shed On Reserve Mosquito Creek Reserve 

File Ref: 

A1346 Perrey Road 

Officer: 


From: 

Eastern Fleurieu School Langhorne Creek 

Campus 


David Cooney 





! Environmental: Langhorne Creek Schools ongoing 

management and environmental 

enhancement of Mosquito Creek Reserve. 

! Social: Capacity building opportunities in respect to 

environmental sustainability. 

! Economic: Funding to be obtained by school. 

! Risk Assessment: Low risk. 

REPORT 

Eastern Fleurieu School seek approval to place a shelter and a shed on the 

Mosquito Creek Reserve to support their ecological activities on the reserve. 

The EFS (Langhorne Creek Campus) has approached Council for approval for the 

construction of an outdoor education facility on the Mosquito Creek Reserve. The 

school has been involved in conservation works on this reserve for a number of 

years, and hopes to continue this association. 

The school would like to construct a bird hide and shed on the land for use as an 

onsite classroom, and the project would also include interpretive signage 

explaining the history and ecology of the site. 

Moved Cr McAnaney, seconded Cr Potter: 

1. that the proposal be supported by Council. 

2. that the proposed structures be subject to a development application. 

CARRIED 




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Item 19.13 deferred until representative in attendance. 

Council moved to Item 19.14 at 4.10pm 

Council returned to Item 19.13 at 4.20pm 

Mayor welcomed Mr Brian Skewes to meeting at 4.25pm 

19.13 Proposed Road Closure Morrison Avenue, Middleton 

File Ref: 2.007.036 

Officer: 


From: 

Skewes BL 


Ward Councillors, David Cooney, Dennis 

Zanker, Georgia West 


Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) $7,500 Roads Opening and Closing 

Budget Spent to Date: $1,552 (estimated cost of this item) 


! Environmental: No significant impact. 

! Social: Road is not presently used as access but 

may be required in the future. 

! Economic: Identified as a possible asset for sale to offset 

capital required to refurbish Middleton 

Institute Hall 

! Risk Assessment: Very low risk – natural landscape 

REPORT 

The period for consultation under the Roads Act closed 26 th December 2002 but 

has been extended slightly to allow for Christmas and Public Holidays. 

The intent of the proposal was to close the road and offer the land for sale by 

public auction. 

At close of Public Notification Council has received one objection to the proposed 

closure. Attached is copy of the objection from BL & BJ Skewes the adjoining land 

owner. 

Objection Issues: BL & BJ Skewes, Middleton 

• Road is part of survey that created Surfers 40 years ago. 

• Road is an important access and frontage to the adjoining land (zoned 

residential) that is intended for development in the near future. 

• Objective is to maintain the road as part of Morrison Ave. 

…cont’d 




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19.13 Proposed Road Closure Morrison Avenue, Middleton 

(continued) 

Consideration of Objection 

The objector must have the opportunity to be heard by Council in relation to this 

matter. 

Planning Comments 

The adjoining land is zoned residential and, as Mr Skewes has stated, there are 

plans to develop the land in the near future. 

Mt Skewes has consulted with planning officers of Council on the proposed 

development. It has been recommended by Council planning department that this 

land remain as public road. 

Moved Cr Beckett, seconded Cr Griffin Council defer this item to enable 

community consultation to take place for four (4) weeks. 

Brian Skewes left the meeting at 4.30pm. 

Council resumed at Item 20.2 at 4.30pm 

CARRIED 




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Council moved to Item 19.14 at 4.10pm 

19.14 Current And Future Roles And Responsibilities Of SA Local Government In 

Water Resource Management 

File Ref: 2.010.001 

Officer: 

David Banks 

From: 

Local Government Association Of South 

Australia 






! Environmental: To gain a clear understanding of Local 

Government’s current and future roles and 

responsibilities in the area of water resource 

management and to ensure that Local 

Government is appropriately consulted prior 

to any finalisation of projects, legislation or 

activities that may influence its current and 

likely future roles and responsibilities in 

water resource management and flood 

mitigation. 

! Social: To ensure the viability of water resources for 

future generations. 

! Economic: May be revenue neutral 

REPORT 

The draft discussion paper on the issue “Current and Future Roles and 

Responsibilities of SA Local Government in Water Resource Management” has 

been received from the Local Government Association and is available for perusal. 

Feedback on this draft is requested by the 14 th February 2003 to Ross Manthorpe 

or Wendy Campana at the LGA. 

Moved Cr Potter, seconded Cr McAnaney that comments on the draft 

discussion paper be forwarded directly to the LGA by 14th February 2003. 

! Copy of Discussion Paper to be circulated to Elected Members. 

CARRIED 




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19.15 LGA Road Funding Campaign 

File Ref: 1.075.002 

Officer: 

David Banks 

From: 

Local Government Association Of SA 







! Social: 

! Economic: Possible change in formula used to allocate 

road funding. 

REPORT 

The LGA will extend its campaign regarding the distribution of Commonwealth 

Identified Local Roads Grants (road FAGs) to SA. The campaign will have a 

political and media focus and is intended to highlight to the community and Federal 

MP’s the inequitable funding and to push for a change to the formula. The LGA 

has also sought a legal opinion on the validity of the formula used to allocate Road 

FAGS to South Australia. It is proposed to finance the campaign by utilising the 

unused balance of funds which were contributed by Councils for the ALGA 2001 

Road Funding Campaign. 

Moved Cr McAnaney, seconded Cr Griffin that report be received. 

CARRIED 




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ITEM 20 

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT 

20.1 Middleton Institute Remedial Work 

File Ref: 

A2085 

Officer: 

David Moyle 


John Lewis, Richard Woods 





! Environmental: Safety issues addressed 

! Social: Community amenity preserved. Potential for 

wider/better usage of amenity under possible 

new management structure. 

! Economic: Reduces cost/responsibility to Council 

REPORT 

Update from Council meeting 28 th November 2002. Committee met 7 th November 

2002. In attendance Margret Tognetti, Val Kemp, Lorraine Kastburg, Warren 

Surfield, Cr Beckett, Richard Wood, John Lewis and David Moyle. 

The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss Richard Woods concerns 

(previously supplied) with Johnson Engineering’s proposed engineering remedies 

for the building. It was generally agreed that Richard Woods concern had merit 

and that we should look at alternatives without losing sight of safety, community 

use and heritage factors. It was agreed that we meet with Bastick-Llewellyn 

(Engineers) who had devised a non obtrusive structural remedy for the clock tower 

in Goolwa. 

Richard Woods, David Moyle and Lorraine Kastburg met with Galina Petrova 

(Bartick-Llewellyn) onsite 21 st November 2002. Galina has now supplied on 12 th 

December 2002 preliminary concept design sketches for consideration. 

Bastick-Llewellyn recommendations propose for the walls to be strengthened by a 

thin reinforced sprayed concrete layer to the river face of the walls with a new ring 

beam at ceiling level. Also for the masonry to the front gable to be strengthened 

with polycarbonate reinforcing fabric. (Cr Becket has a copy of the concept 

sketches). 

The fee structure for Bastick-Llewellyn engineering service is:- 

Stage 1 $968 (completed/paid) 

Stage 2 $1,210 Tender documents, drawings, tender assessment 

Stage 3 $880 Construction administration 




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20.1 Middleton Institute Remedial Work 

(continued) 

Before proceeding to stage 2 and 3 we await comment from Katnich Dodd and 

Richard Woods and would request Council’s endorsement of further stages. I have 

requested an estimate for construction costs. 

It should be noted at this stage that the proposed sale of the subject road reserve 

in Middleton has been objected to. Job No. 41155 – Other Halls Land and Building 

maintenance is being currently used to fund works at the Middleton Institute 

$11,756 remains in this budget line. 

Moved Cr Beckett, seconded Cr Potter this item be deferred to 3 rd February 

2003 Council Meeting to enable further information to be obtained. 

Council returned to Item 19.13 at 4.20pm 

Council resumed at Item 20.2 at 4.30pm 

CARRIED 




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20.2 Land Division - Port Elliot Drive In 

File Ref: 

A3156 

Officer: 

David Moyle 


David Banks 






! Social: Provision of saleable land in Port Elliot 

township. 

! Economic: Income to Council budgeted for Port Elliot 

Effluent Scheme and Library project. 

REPORT 

Submissions to Manage Land Sale 

Fourteen agents were invited to provide submissions to manage the land sale of 

the proposed Port Elliot Drive-In site development. Nine submissions were 

received by close of business on the 8 th January 2003. The submissions are being 

assessed and it is suggested that a committee consisting of Mayor, Chief 

Executive, Ward Councillor, Director Technical Services and David Moyle make the 

final recommendation. 

Moved Cr McAnaney, seconded Cr Woolford that a committee be formed 

consisting Mayor, Chief Executive, both Ward Councillors, Director of 

Technical Services and David Moyle to make the final recommendation. 

CARRIED 




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20.3 Infrastructure Engineer / Officer Position 

File Ref: 5.003.001 

Officer: 

Dennis Zanker 


David Banks, Senior Managers, Rod Manser 


Budget Allocation: (COA/Job Number) 6240300 Infrastructure / Asset Management 

Salaries 





! Economic: Additional cost will be incurred by Council 

however the position is required to address 

areas that aren’t adequately staffed at 

present and areas where current increased 

levels of activity require additional staff 

resources. 

REPORT 

The 2002/2003 budget has allowed for the creation of a new position in 

Infrastructure/Asset Management area. 

This position is currently being advertised and is aimed at an engineer-graduate 

engineer level or engineering officer level. The position will cover the gap in the 

Technical Services Department in the asset recording and management area, 

customer service functions, and fulfil a new role in assessing and managing 

infrastructure risks. As well the role will give assistance in the 

technical/engineering fields of investigation, design and project management and in 

assessing development applications in terms of technical/engineering 

requirements. The large number of development applications being received 

means this area of management is being severely stretched at present. 

Moved Cr Connor, seconded Cr Beckett that the report be received. 

CARRIED 




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ITEM 21 

TECHNICAL SERVICES WORKS REPORT 

21.1 Goolwa And Strathalbyn Depot 

File Ref: 2.001.001 

Officer: 

George Maslin, Ian Hentschke 

REPORT 

Construction 

Finish Tottenham Court Road and Allender Place (sealed) 

Tongan Way and Tahiti Street 

Davidson Road completed and sealed – tidy up to be carried out 

Resheeting work on Blackfellows Creek Road carried out to make safe 

Ashbourne Road opened until works commence on 15 th January 2003 

Maintenance 

EWS reinstatements as requested 

Driveways as requested 

Signs maintenance 

Graffiti removal 

Pot holes as required 

Hot mix, dig outs Yundi Rd and Lanacoona Rd 

Re lay pavers at admin by car park 

Rubbish removal Munetta Road and Ashbourne Road 

Clear footpaths and drain Goolwa Beach 

Remove headwall Burma Road for guard rail 

Clean up trees from strong winds 

Rocks to Mark Lane drain to stop cars crossing bank 

Shouldering and footpath Ferguson Road 

Patrol Grading 

Goolwa Beach car park 

Cutler Rd 

Fidock Rd 

Washington St 

Byrnes Road 

New Orleans St 

Skewes Rd 

Bayview Rd 

Heysen Rd 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr McAnaney that report be received. 

CARRIED 




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21.2 Parks And Gardens 

File Ref: 2.001.001 

Officer: 

Kallan Dennis 

REPORT 

• Commenced landscaping of new skate park with installation of automatic 

sprinklers and laying of turf. 

• Continued weed spraying on footpaths in townships. 

• Cleaned up broken branches and felled trees after strong winds throughout 

district. 

• Ongoing maintenance and repair of vandalism to irrigation systems. 

• Continued remulching of garden beds on foreshore reserves. 

• Pressure cleaned and general maintenance to barbecues in Port Elliot, 

Middleton and Goolwa. 

• Ongoing watering of young trees on reserves and footpaths 

• Mowing and other general maintenance to all reserves. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Woolford that report be received. 

CARRIED 




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21.3 Recommended Works Program 

File Ref: 2.001.001 

Officer: 

George Maslin, Ian Hentschke, Kallan Dennis 

REPORT 

Works Depot 

Maintenance on plant before commencement 

Patrol grading on corrugations where required commencing on Bletchley Road, 

Hillview Road, Dry Plains Road 

Ashbourne Road continuing 

Resheeting Blackfellows Creek Road plus work on Woodgate Hill Road 

Signage 

CED 

School Road Mt Compass 

Commence footpath program 

Parks and Gardens 

Commence re-roofing and upgrading of shelter sheds on Bristow smith Reserve, 

Goolwa. 

Continue path upgrade and weed control along waterfall track – Currency Creek 

Lions Park. 

Ongoing general maintenance. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr McAnaney that report be received. 

CARRIED 

ITEM 22 

TECHNICAL SERVICES - GENERAL BUSINESS 

Cr Beckett 

! Middleton Pioneer Hall Car Park – please liaise with booking secretary 

prior to works being undertaken. 

Cr Griffin 

! Is dry weather impacting on unsealed road budget 

Cr Connor 

! Rod Lewis thanked David Banks for effort and concern at business. 




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John Coombe left chambers at 4.30pm and returned at 4.35 pm. 

ITEM 23 

MAYOR'S REPORT 

23.1 Mayoral Functions 

File Ref: 1.005.030 

Officer: 

Mayor Kym McHugh 

REPORT 

The following meetings and functions have been attended by His Worship on 

behalf of Council: 

1/12/02 Ashbourne CFS Open Day/Currency Creek CFS 

2/12/02 Tim Stokes Presentation 

Tour Down Under Meeting with Merchandiser, Chief Executive 

Lee Bailey, and Mark Przibilla 

3/12/02 Admin/Library Tenderers interview in Adelaide 

Hassell INRM Consultation Meeting 

4/12/02 Brian Webber, B & B 

Strathalbyn High School Presentations 

5/12/02 Port Elliot Branch of National Trust, Dinner 

6/12/02 Centre for Position Ageing, Address 

Launch Recreational Boating destinations cruise and 

Luncheon 

7/12/02 Goolwa Uniting Church, Leaders Breakfast at Currency 

Creek Winery 

8/12/02 Launch of Peter Humby’s Currency Creek History book at 

Currency Creek Winery 

CFS Function 

Goolwa St Johns Ambulance function 

9/12/02 Minister Roberts presentation to Council and dinner 

10/12/02 Clayton CFS Official Opening of Meeting room and Brigades 

Christmas Dinner 

11/12/02 Lunch with suppliers in Adelaide, with David Banks 

12/12/02 Investigator College Presentation, Victor Harbor Campus 

13/12/02 Mt Compass Area School Presentations 

Southern and Hills LGA at Victor Harbor 

Fleurieu Alliance 

Grant Lines Fertilizers at Strathalbyn 

Strathalbyn Christmas Carols 

15/12/02 Goolwa Christmas Carols 




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23.1 Mayoral Functions 

(continued) 

The following meetings and functions have been attended by His Worship on 

behalf of Council: 

16/12/02 BIASA Xmas Lunch at Convention Centre 

Presentation Recreation and Youth Grants Cheques 

Council Meeting 

Dinner with Elected Members, Directors and Senior Staff 

17/12/02 CFS Board Meeting and Christmas Lunch at Brukunga 

CFS Dinner at Windy Point, for retiring Board Member 

18/12/02 Business Luncheon as guest of Council Solicitors 

20/12/02 Council Staff and Elected members Christmas Luncheon 

24/12/02 Environmental Services Dept Breakfast at Signal Point. 

31/12/02 to 

4/1/03 Leave 

4/1/03 to Attended Patrick Seckers wedding 

5/1/03 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Beckett that the Mayor's Report be received. 

CARRIED 

ITEM 24 

COMMITTEE DELEGATES REPORT 

24.1 Councillor Functions 

File Ref: 1.005.003 

REPORT 

Councillors report having officially attended the following functions on Councils 

behalf since the meeting held on Monday 2 nd December 2002: 

COUNCILLOR T MCANANEY 

4/12/02 Meeting Peats Soils Adelaide 

5/12/02 Fleurieu Pest Plant Board Meeting in Willunga 

9/12/02 Meeting with Minister for Aboriginal Affairs in Goolwa 

11/12/02 N.H.T. Applications Hahndorf 

Langhorne Creek School Christmas Concert 

16/12/02 D.A.P. Meeting 


19/12/02 River Murray Catchment Board Meeting in Adelaide 

20/12/02 Council Christmas Party at Goolwa Depot 




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(Continued) 



COUNCILLOR ROD POTTER 

2/12/02 Council Meeting 

4/12/02 Attended Milang Progress Association Meeting 

5/12/02 Flood Mitigation Meeting at Goolwa 

8/12/02 Book Launch at Currency Creek 

S.C.O.T.S. Lunch at Victor Harbor 

11/12/02 S.C.O.T.S. Meeting at Goolwa 

13/12/02 Strathalbyn Oval Committee Christmas Meeting 

16/12/02 Council Meeting Goolwa 

20/12/02 Council Christmas Party at Goolwa Depot 

6/1/03 Lower Lakes & Foreshore Committee Meeting 

COUNCILLOR GEOFF JARRETT 

5/1/03 Bicentennial Art Exhibition Opening at Strathalbyn 

8/1/03 Meeting with David Tredrea & Cr Woolford at Willyaroo re Art Project. 

13/1/03 Strathalbyn District Commerce Assoc Executive Meeting 

15/1/03 Strathalbyn & Lakes Tourist Assoc Meeting 

20/1/03 Council Meeting Strathalbyn 

COUNCILLOR FRANK TUCKWELL 

17/12/02 Ward Councillor sitting 

31/12/02 Prepare submission for Living Murray Environmental Flows 

7/1/03 Lower Murray Local Government Working Party at Tailem Bend re 

National Summit. 




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(Continued) 



COUNCILLOR BARRY GRIFFIN 

2/12/02 Council Meeting Goolwa 

3/12/02 Fleurieu Regional Community Services Advisory Committee Meeting 

5/12/02 Alexandrina Council Housing Association Meeting Strathalbyn 

Fleurieu Animal & Plant Control Board Meeting at Willunga 

8/12/02 Currency Creek History Book Launch at Currency Creek Winery 

9/12/02 Attended Meeting with Minister Terry Roberts 

10/12/02 Met with Director Environmental Services, Senior Planner & Mr Doug 

Wallace re development prospects on Hindmarsh Island. 

Attended Regional Health Board Meeting at Hahndorf 

11/12/02 Project Control Group Meeting re Library Redevelopment 

Meeting with Director Corporate Services re Southern Cross Homes 

13/12/02 Meeting with Director Corporate Services and Community Development 

Officer re Southern Cross Homes 

15/12/02 Attended Goolwa Christmas Pageant and Carols Evening 

16/12/02 Development Assessment Panel Meeting, Goolwa 

Cheque Presentation for Recreation & Youth Sport Small Grants 

Scheme 

Council Meeting Goolwa 

17/12/02 Opened Christmas Tree Exhibition at South Coast Regional Arts Centre 

Goolwa 

18/12/02 Judged residents’ Christmas Lights Competition at Milang. 

20/12/02 Attended Council Depot for Christmas Party 

5/1/03 Attended Opening of Fleurieu Art Exhibition, Stationmaster’s Gallery at 

Strathalbyn 

15/1/03 Southern Fleurieu Health Service Committee Meeting Victor Harbor. 

COUNCILLOR MARY BECKETT 


3/12/02 Heritage Club at Port Elliot 

4/12/02 South Coast Regional Arts Centre Meeting. 

Heritage Club Meeting with Mike Shelley & Heather Grant 

5/12/02 Alexandrina Council Housing Assoc Meeting at Strathalbyn 

Heritage Club Committee Meeting 

6/12/02 Boating Destination Launch Currency Creek 

8/12/02 Book Launch Currency Creek by Peter Humby 




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(Continued) 



COUNCILLOR MARY BECKETT (continued) 

9/12/02 Riverport of Goolwa Committee Meeting 

Meeting with Minister Roberts 

10/12/02 Encounter Pilot Committee Meeting at Victor Harbor 

Middleton Christmas Carols 

12/12/02 Bashams Beach Committee Meeting 

13/12/02 Alexandrina Centre for Positive Ageing Volunteer Breakfast 

15/12/02 Foster Childrens Party at O’Sullivans Beach 


18/12/02 South Coast Regional Arts Centre Christmas Tree Exhibition Opening 

20/12/02 Council Depot Party at Goolwa 

8/1/03 Ngarrindjeri Funeral for Aunty Maggie Jacobs 

17/1/03 Meeting with Chief Executive 

Meeting with Director Technical Services 

Opening Art Exhibition South Coast Regional Arts Centre 

20/1/03 Riverport of Goolwa Committee Meeting 

Development Assessment Panel Meeting 


COUNCILLOR PETER REEDMAN 


6/8/02 Inspect Complaint at Heggarton Road 


22/8/02 Meeting with John Coombe 

28/8/02 Meeting with Chris Veenstra 


15/10/02 Inspect Complaint Sites Heggarton Road & Bristow Smith Avenue 

16/10/02 Attend Library Meeting 

17/10/02 Attend Railway Meeting 

25/10/02 Attend Wooden Boat Festival Meeting 

18/11/02 Various Meetings with Council Officers 


21 & 

22/11/02 Council Workshop 

25/11/02 Attend Foreshore Meeting 

26/11/02 Attend Railway Celebration Meeting 




…cont’d 

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(Continued) 



COUNCILLOR PETER REEDMAN (continued) 

27/11/02 Meeting with John Coombe 


6/12/02 Boating Destination Launch 

8/12/02 Paddlesteamer Meeting 

11/12/02 Pony Club Lease Meeting 

20/12/02 Christmas Function at Goolwa Depot 

Moved Cr Woolford, seconded Cr Beckett that the Committee Delegates 

report be received. 

CARRIED 

ITEM 25 

ITEM 26 

ITEM 27 

ITEM 28 

ITEM 29 

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE 

Nil 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE 

Nil 

PETITIONS 

Nil 

NOTICE OF MOTION 

Nil 

MATTERS REFERRED TO COUNCIL OFFICERS FOR FOLLOW UP 

Nil 




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ITEM 30 

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES 

30.1 S.A. Wooden Boat Festival 

File Ref: 1.040.037 

Officer: 

Mark Przibilla 

REPORT 

Minutes of the S.A. Wooden Boat Festival Committee Meeting held on Friday 29 th 

November 2002. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Woolford that the Minutes of the S.A. Wooden 

Boat Festival Committee Meeting held on Friday 29th November 2002. 

30.2 Occupational Health And Safety Committee 

CARRIED 

File Ref: 12.14.1 

Officer: 

Mike Shelley 

REPORT 

Minutes of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee Meeting held on 

Wednesday 18 th December 2002. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Woolford that the Minutes of the Occupational 

Health and Safety Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 18th December 

2002 as circulated to members be received and the recommendations therein 

be adopted. 

30.3 Alexandrina Council Housing Association 

CARRIED 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

16.14.1(A) 

David Tredrea 

REPORT 




Minutes of the Alexandrina Council Housing Association Meeting held on Thursday 

5 th December 2002. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Woolford that the Minutes of the Alexandrina 

Council Housing Association Meeting held on Thursday 5th December 2002 

as circulated to members be received and the recommendations therein be 

adopted. 

CARRIED 

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30.4 Port Elliot R.S.L. Hall Management Committee 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

16.14.1(F) 

Mike Shelley 

REPORT 

Minutes of the Port Elliot R.S.L. Hall Management Committee Meeting held on 

Monday 9 th December 2002. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Woolford that the Minutes of the Port Elliot 

R.S.L. Hall Management Committee Meeting held on Monday 9th December 

2002 as circulated to members be received and the recommendations therein 

be adopted. 

30.5 Bashams Beach & Horseshoe Bay Advisory Committee 

CARRIED 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

16.14.1(B) 

Des Commerford 

REPORT 

Minutes of the Bashams Beach & Horseshoe Bay Advisory Committee Meeting 

held on Thursday 12th December 2002. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Woolford that the Minutes of the Bashams 

Beach & Horseshoe Bay Advisory Committee Meeting held on Thursday 12th 

December 2002 as circulated to members be received and the 

recommendations therein be adopted. 

30.6 Strathalbyn Soldiers Memorial Gardens Management Committee 

CARRIED 

File Ref: 

Officer: 

16.14.1(G) 

Kallan Dennis 

REPORT 




Minutes of the Strathalbyn Soldiers Memorial Gardens Management Committee 

Meeting held on Thursday 5th December 2002. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Woolford That the Minutes of the Strathalbyn 

Soldiers Memorial Gardens Management Committee Meeting held on 

Thursday 5 th December 2002 as circulated to members be received and the 

recommendations therein be adopted. 

CARRIED 

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ITEM 31 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REPORT 

31.1 Meetings And Functions Attended 

File Ref: 1.005.031 1.005.031 

Officer: 

John L Coombe 

REPORT 

The following meetings and functions were attended on behalf of Council : 

27/12/02 to 

6/1/03 Annual Leave 

7/1/03 Various matters associated with the Goolwa Wharf 

redevelopment 

8/1/03 Induction of new employee at Goolwa Landfill 

Meeting with Steve Harrison re Graphic Operations 

9/1/03 Meeting at Goolwa Wharf with Built Environs and 

some operators re disruption to businesses 

9/1/03 With Mayor McHugh met with Oscar W Executives 

re Oscar W restoration works 

Confirmation re visit to Barossa Council on 

15 th and 16 th January 2003 

10/1/03 Farewell to Sue Strong who has accepted position 

with Marion Council 

13/1/03 Directors Meeting and meeting with Executive 

Assistant Lee Bailey 

Discussions with Rod Nye re Goolwa Wharf Re 

Development 

Meeting with Kinsmen representatives re Development 

Proposal for Milang 

14/1/03 Computer Training 

15 to Visit to Barossa Council 

16/1/03 

16/1/03 Chief Executive Business Lunch with Southern and 

Hills CEO’s 

17/1/03 Meeting with Bill Hall, Glen Hickley from FRD and 

Ray Goldy re Strath Antiques 

Moved Cr Martin, seconded Cr Tuckwell that the report be received. 

CARRIED 




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31.2 Annual Leave 

File Ref: 1.005.031 

Officer: 

John L Coombe 

REPORT 

I will be on Annual Leave from 26 th February 2003 until 5 th March 2003 both dates 

inclusive. During my absence Mr Mike Shelley will be Acting Chief Executive. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Potter received and tabled for members 

information. 

CARRIED 

ITEM 32 

CORRESPONDENCE 

32.1 Addendum To Kungun Ngarrindjeri Yunnan Agreement 

File Ref: 7.025.004 

Officer: 

John Coombe/Mike Shelley 

From: 

Lempriere Abbott Mcleod 

REPORT 

Reference is made to Item 35.4 Council Meeting 18 th November 2002. 

Council’s solicitors are providing an original executed copy of the Addendum to the 

Kungun Ngarrindjeri Yunnan Agreement. 

Moved Cr Tuckwell, seconded Cr Woolford that the report be received. 

CARRIED 




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32.2 Community Reserve Land 

File Ref: 

A11511 

Officer: 


From: Langhorne Creek Vine Improvement 

CommitteeLanghorne Creek Vine 

Improvement Committee 

REPORT 

Reference is made to Item 19.6 Council Meeting held on 16th September 2002. 

The Langhorne Creek Vine Improvement Committee supports a recommendation 

that the Alexandrina Council consider purchase of land previously owned by the 

late Rita Wittlesea for the purposes of a community reserve. 

Moved Cr McAnaney, seconded Cr Potter that the report be received. 

CARRIED 

32.3 Fleurieu Regional Development Inc - Resource Agreement 

File Ref: 1.135.005 

Officer: 


From: 

Fleurieu Regional Development IncFleurieu 

Regional Development 

REPORT 

Providing a copy of the new Resource Agreement between the Minister for Trade 

and Regional Development, Fleurieu Member Councils and the Fleurieu Regional 

Development Inc. 

A Council resolution authorising the Mayor and Chief Executive to sign and seal 

the Agreement is required. The Agreement is for the period 1st July 2002 to 30th 

June 2007. 

Moved Cr Tuckwell, seconded Cr Beckett that the Mayor and Chief Executive 

sign and seal the F.R.D. Resource Agreement. 

CARRIED 




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32.4 Business Charter 

File Ref: 5.015.012 

Officer: 


From: 

Local Government Association of South 

AustraliaLocal Government Association Of 

Sa * 

REPORT 

President of the L.G.A. Cr Max Amber providing a copy of "The Guide for 

Developing and Implementing a Business Charter in Local Government". 

The L.G.A. is seeking support of all Councils in developing and adopting a 

Business Charter by mid 2004. 

Moved Cr Martin, seconded Cr Tuckwell that Council assess the guidelines 

and the concept of developing a Business Charter. 

CARRIED 

32.5 Nominations For The C.F.S. Board 

File Ref: 6.005.001 

Officer: 


From: 

Local Government Association Of SaLocal 

Government Association of South Australia* 

REPORT 

The L.G.A. is calling for nominations for the Country Fire Service Board. The 

L.G.A. is required by the C.F.S. Act to put forward to the Minister a list of five 

nominees from which the Minister will select two members for appointment by the 

Governor. The current L.G.A. nominated members of the Board are Mayor Kym 

McHugh and Cr Jeff Cook (Yorke Peninsula). 

Nominations should be received by the L.G.A. no later than 5.00pm on Thursday 

23rd January 2003. 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Beckett that Council nominate Mayor Kym 

McHugh as L.G.A. representative to the C.F.S. Board. 

CARRIED 




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32.6 Environmental Flows Conference 

File Ref: 7.055.002 

Officer: 


From: Murray Darling Association IncMurray 

Darling Association 

REPORT 

Preliminary Notice that a National Local Government Environmental Flows 

Conference will be held in Mildura on 9th and 10th July 2003. The objectives are: 

! Develop a greater understanding of the need for healthy working rivers having 

regard to social, economic and environmental needs 

! Generate a better realisation of the issues facing the community in relation to 

the lack of flow in many of our river systems. 

! Focus on the implications of any change to river flow, and identify how to 

achieve a healthy working river. 

The Official program will be available in April 2003. 

Moved Cr Tuckwell, seconded Cr McAnaney that the report be received. 

32.7 Economic Development And Tourism Consultations 

File Ref: 1.040.001 

Officer: 


From: 

Local Government Association Of SA 

REPORT 

CARRIED 

The Local Government Association has advised that a seminar/consultation on 

Economic Development and Tourism will be held in Murray Bridge on 17th 

February 2003 between 9.00am and 4.00pm. 

Seminars will be held in other locations around the State and will combine: 

! a presentation and consultation on the Economic Development Board's status 

report "State of the State"; 

! consultations on the LGA Discussion Paper "Making Economic Development 

Work - Local Leadership"; 




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32.7 Economic Development And Tourism Consultations 

(continued) 

! consultations on the LGA/SA Tourism Commission Discussion Paper "Making 

Tourism Development Work - Local Leadership"; 

! briefing and consultation on the Planning SA/SATC discussion paper 

"Sustainable Tourism Development in Regional SA" 

Registration of attendance should be returned to the L.G.A. by Friday 24th January 

2003. 

Members interested should advise Lee Bailey asap. Noted that Chief Executive will 

be attending. 

Moved Cr Griffin, seconded Cr Beckett that the report be received. 

32.8 Nominations Surf Life Saving Facilities Management Group 

CARRIED 

File Ref: 1.130.018 

Officer: 


From: 

Local Government Association Of SaLocal 

Government Association of South Australia* 








! Economic: Short to medium term impact on Council to 

contribute towards capital and ongoing 

maintenance for Chiton Rocks and Port Elliot 

Surf Life Saving Clubs 

REPORT 

The L.G.A. is seeking nominations from Councils for the Surf Life Saving Facilities 

Management Group. The role of the group is to assist with the implementation of a 

long term asset management strategy for surf life saving assets. The term of 

appointment is for 2 years. There is no sitting fee. Members should advise Ms Lee 

Bailey as soon as possible if interested in nominating. 

Moved Cr Beckett, seconded Cr Woolford that the report be received. 

CARRIED 




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32.9 South Eastern Freeway - Additional On-Off Ramp 

File Ref: 2.007.002 

Officer: 


From: 

District Council of Mount Barker 

REPORT 

Acknowledging Council assistance for the District Council of Mount Barker’s 

approach to the Minister for Transport for additional ramps on and off the South 

Eastern Freeway. 

Moved Cr Beckett, seconded Cr McAnaney that the correspondence be 

received. 

32.10 State Electoral Boundaries 

CARRIED 




File Ref: 1.005.022 

Officer: 

John Coombe, Craig Whitcher 

From: 

State Electoral Office 





! Environmental: No impact 

! Social: Significant changes in Mt Compass and 

Kuitpo area. 

! Economic: No impact on Council 

REPORT 

The 2002 Draft Order of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission that 

reviews State Electoral Districts has been released for public consultation on 20 th 

December 2002 with submissions closing 5.00pm Wednesday 5 th February 2003. 

Alexandrina Council will be represented by three State Electoral Districts: 

! Heysen Hon Isobel Redmond MP 

! Finniss Hon Dean Brown MP 

! Hammond Hon Peter Lewis MP (Speaker of House) 

A full copy of the 2002 Draft Order is available for perusal from Council’s Deputy 

Returning Officer Craig Whitcher. 

Moved Cr Griffin, seconded Cr Jarrett that the report be received and any 

comments be forwarded to the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission by 

the closing date. 

CARRIED 

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ITEM 33 

CONSENSUS REPORT 

33.1 Publications & Newsletters 

File Ref: 1.030.004 

Officer: 

Chris Hamlyn 

REPORT 

The following newsletters, magazines and brochures have been received by 

Council: 

! Aged Care Housing Group Annual Report 2002 

! The Clayton Chronicle Dec/Jan 02/03 

! Mapslink Issue 04 2002 

! Australian Information Week December 2002 

! CIO Dec 2002/Jan 2003 

! Entrenous December ‘02/January ’03 Vol 39 No 11 

! Focus on Salt Issue 25 December 2002 

! Salt Magazine Issue No 7 

! Talk About December 2002 

! Crippled Children’s Assoc Newsletter December 2002 Volume 26 Number 4 

! Flinders Journal Volume 13 No 20 December 9 – December 22 2002 

! OSBA News Summer 2003 

! Lynch Meyer Newsletter Volume 9 No 4 December 2002 

! Southern Civil Contractor First Issue November 2002 

! Local Roads News Number 44 December 2002 

! Roads November 2002 

! Prospect Hill District News Volume 6 No 44 13 th December 2002 

! South Central Area Consultative Committee Strategic Regional Plan 2001- 

2004 and Annual Report 

! Telecommunications Performance Report 2001-02 

! Sustaining Regions Volume 2 Number 1 Spring 2002 

! District Council of Yankalilla Annual Report 2001-2002 

! Ombudsman South Australia Annual Report 2001-2002 

! Friends of the PS Oscar W Newsletter Vol 14 No 2 

! Milang Community News January 2003 

! SA Motor January/February 2003 

! Food Standards News December 2002/January 2003 

! Local Government Manager December 2002January 2003 Vol 36 No 3 

! Natural Heritage Summer 2003 No 14 

! Greenhouse News Summer 2002 Vol 5 Issue No 4 

! State Electoral Office Annual Report 2002 

! SA/NT Local Government Administrators' Source Book 2002 

! Waste Disposal & Water Management in Australia November 2002 




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33.1 Publications & Newsletters 

(continued) 

! Highway Engineering in Australia November 2002 

! Government News December 2000/January 2003 Volume 22 Issue 11 

! Heritage South Australia – January 2003 Number 22 

Moved Cr Jarrett, seconded Cr Potter that the Consensus Report be received. 

CARRIED 

ITEM 34 

GENERAL BUSINESS 

Cr Griffin 

! Request copy of letter from Jim Marsh re sale of information. Copy to be given 

to all elected members. 

! Query re Mundoo Boat Channel Ramp – progress 

Cr Martin 

! Waste Recycling Commission 

Cr Reedman 

! Email re algae in lake – inform all users e.g. marinas, jet skiers etc 

! Potential information on floor in Goolwa Rec Centre 

! Basham Beach Reserve & CFS – do they have keys to gate – to be followed 

up 

! Business Directory is great 

! Requested a copy of the Oscar W Business Plan 

Cr Jarrett 

! David Banks re local RSL re road closure Dawn Service. 

Cr Connor 

! Follow up on correspondence re pipe under road 

! Apology for Australia Day Celebrations 

Cr Beckett 

! Premiers Appreciation Certificate for Volunteers. Chief Executive to raise at 

next workshop meeting on 12 th February. 




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ITEM 35 

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS 

35.1 Strathalbyn Institute 

35.2 Review Of Lease Conditions - Continue Lease Under Same Conditions 

35.3 Purchase Of Land 

35.4 Aged Care Nursing Home 

35.5 Oscar W 

35.6 Electricity Supply 

Moved Cr McAnaney, seconded Cr Jarrett that in accordance with the 1999 

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

(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) 

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. 

That the Chief Executive and Executive Assistant remain in the Chambers. 

Moved Cr McAnaney, seconded Cr Jarrett that Council move into camera at 

5.10pm 

CARRIED 

Moved Cr Woolford, seconded Cr Potter that Councill move out of camera at 

5.50pm 

CARRIED 




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ITEM 36 

CLOSURE 

Mayor McHugh declared the meeting closed at 5.50pm 

MINUTES CONFIRMED……………………………………. 

MAYOR 

DATE…………………. 




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Council Minutes - January 20th 2003 - Alexandrina Council

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