ALEXANDRINA COUNCIL - SA.Gov.au

ALEXANDRINA COUNCIL 

Minutes of the Council Meeting 

Held on 17 DECEMBER 2007 

in the 

Community Chambers “Wal Yuntu Warrin” 

Commencing at 4:30 PM


MINUTES FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING 

HELD ON 17 DECEMBER 2007 AT 4:30 PM 

IN THE COUNCIL COMMUNITY CHAMBERS 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

ITEM NO. SUBJECT PAGE NO. 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST ............................................................................................................ 1 

ITEM 1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES................................................................................ 2 

ITEM 2. BUSINESS ARISING................................................................................................. 3 

ITEM 3. QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE ............................................................................. 3 

ITEM 4. QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE..................................................................................... 3 

ITEM 5. NOTICE OF MOTION................................................................................................ 3 

ITEM 6. PETITIONS ............................................................................................................... 3 

6.1 Petition - Mowing Of Fairfield Reserve And Stormwater Drain Near Wyatt 

St., Strathalbyn.......................................................................................................... 4 

ITEM 7. STRATEGY, FINANCE & INFORMATION SERVICES - ACTION SHEET................ 4 

ITEM 8. STRATEGY, FINANCE & INFORMATION SERVICES ............................................. 5 

8.1 Watch List ................................................................................................................. 5 

ITEM 9. ENVIRONMENT & LIFESTYLE SERVICES - ACTION SHEET ................................ 6 

ITEM 10. ENVIRONMENT & LIFESTYLE SERVICES.............................................................. 7 

10.1 Drummuster Award - Kesab Tidy Towns Awards ...................................................... 7 

10.2 Land Management Agreement D109969014 Section 734, 138c Liverpool 

Road, Goolwa North, Ct Ref: 5961/723..................................................................... 9 

10.3 455/D635/03 - Land Management Agreement - Lot 61 Goolwa- Meadows 

Road, Ashbourne .................................................................................................... 11 

10.4 Goolwa Opportunities 2030..................................................................................... 12 

ITEM 11. ENGINEERING & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES - ACTION SHEET.................. 12 

ITEM 12. ENGINEERING & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES ............................................... 15 

12.1 Fairfield Reserve Petition Against Long Grass ........................................................ 15 

12.2 2007/2008 Oval Management Grants ..................................................................... 18 

12.3 Declaration Of Public Roads, Goolwa North............................................................ 20 

12.4 Temorary Road Closure For Rankine Street, Strathalbyn And Part Of 

Sunter Street, Strathalbyn For 2008 Tour Down Under........................................... 21 

12.5 Road Re-Naming - Coles Crossing Road, Nangkita (Southern End)....................... 23 

12.6 Biosolids Landspreading Monarto Quarry ............................................................... 24 

12.7 Declaration Of Public Road Christina Street Ashbourne ......................................... 25

ITEM 13. GOVERNANCE - ACTION SHEET ......................................................................... 27 

ITEM 14. GOVERNANCE....................................................................................................... 27 

14.1 SA Water Pump Station, Liverpool Road, Goolwa .................................................. 27 

14.2 Proposal To Rename Clayton To Clayton Bay ........................................................ 28 

14.3 Nomination To The Nrm Council ............................................................................. 29 

14.4 Nominations Sought For The Libraries Board Of South Australia ........................... 30 

14.5 Request For Reduction Or Waiver Of Hire Fees - Goolwa Centenary Hall ............. 32 

14.6 LGMA Leadership Excellence Awards .................................................................... 33 

14.7 Council Of Local Authorities For International Relations (Clair) - 2007 Local 

Government Exchange And Co-Operation Seminar................................................ 34 

14.8 Nominations Sought For The Sa Trails Coordinating Committee ............................ 35 

14.9 Nominations Sought For The Coast Protection Board............................................. 37 

14.10 Elected Member Allowances ................................................................................... 38 

14.11 Chief Executive Annual Leave................................................................................. 39 

14.12 Kuitpo Hall............................................................................................................... 40 

14.13 Street Barrow - Goolwa ........................................................................................... 41 

14.14 Fleurieu Peninsula Tourism Marketing Committee.................................................. 42 

14.15 Christmas Greetings................................................................................................ 43 

14.16 National General Assembly Of Local Government - A Climate For Change 

- 26th - 29th November 2007................................................................................... 44 

14.17 Goolwa Beach Kiosk - Permit.................................................................................. 47 

ITEM 15. GENERAL BUSINESS - ELECTED MEMBERS...................................................... 48 

ITEM 16. GENERAL BUSINESS - GALLERY......................................................................... 48 

ITEM 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS.................................................................................... 49 

ITEM 18. CLOSURE ............................................................................................................... 49

Alexandrina Council 


MINUTES OF ALEXANDRINA COUNCIL MEETING 

HELD IN THE COMMUNITY CHAMBERS "WAL YUNTU WARRIN" 

ON MONDAY 17 DECEMBER 2007 AT 4:30 PM 

PRESENT 

Mayor Kym McHugh, Councillors Anne Woolford, Barry Featherston, Jim Davis, 

Alan Oliver, Rod Potter, Grant Gartrell, Trent Rusby, Mary Beckett, Frank Tuckwell 

and Ian Saunders. Cr Rick Medlyn (5:10 p.m.) 

APOLOGIES 

Nil. 

IN ATTENDANCE 

Mr John Coombe (Chief Executive), Mr Michale Shelley (Deputy Chief Executive), 

Mrs Vanessa Harvey (Acting Executive Assistant), Mrs Lanie Merchant 

(Administrative Assistant to Governance), Mrs Robyn Dunstall (Finance Manager), 

Mr Des Commerford (Director Environment & Lifestyle Services), Mr Kim Vivian 

(Manager Planning & Regulatory Services), Mr Dennis Zanker (Director 

Engineering & Infrastructure Services) and Mr Neville Styan (CED Manager). 

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PRAYER 

CONFLICT OF INTEREST 

Section 73 of the Local Government Act 1999 

Alexandrina Council Page 1 of 52 

Council Minutes 

Monday 17 th December 2007


ITEM 1 

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 

Minutes of the Alexandrina Council held on Monday 3 rd December 2007. 

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

Council Meeting held on Monday 3 rd December 2007 as circulated to 

members be received as a true and accurate record. 

With Motion ACF07611 to read as follows: 

Cr Davis, seconded Cr Potter that Council would prefer it to operate from the 

airport, and if this is not viable then allow a 3 month trial from the Port 

Elliot/Boettcher Road, Middleton location. If they wish to continue operating 

from the site then a Development Application will need to be lodged with 

Council. 

Cr Davis called for a division, seconded by Cr Potter 

MOTION WAS LOST 

Those voting in favour Cr Gartrell, Cr Potter, Cr Davis. 

Those voting against Cr Saunders, Cr Oliver, Cr Tuckwell, Cr Beckett, Cr 

Rusby, Cr Featherston, Cr Woolford. 

The recommendation was put and carried. 

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

Council Meeting held on Monday 3 rd December 2007 as circulated to 

members be received as a true and accurate record. 

Cr Medlyn entered the Chamber at 5:10 p.m. 

CARRIED 





ITEM 2. 

BUSINESS ARISING 

The Chief Executive sought clarification on motion ACF07611 from Council 

meeting held 3 rd December 2007. 

Moved Cr Beckett, seconded Cr Tuckwell that Council did not support the 

helicopter operation operating as per the original application from Corner 

Port Elliot Road and Boettcher Road, Middleton. 

Moved Cr Rusby, seconded Cr Woolford that the motion be put. 

MOTION WAS LOST 

FORMAL MOTION WAS LOST 

Moved Cr Oliver, seconded Cr Gartrell that it has become apparent that the 

last motion ACF ACF07611 from Council meeting held 3 rd December 2007 led 

to some lack of clarity and Council would like to restate the intention of the 

motion which was to support helicopter flights in the region and to say that 

the Corner of Boettcher Road and Port Elliot Road intersection site is not the 

preferred site and Council would prefer it to operate from the Airport. If the 

proponent wishes to proceed with the Boettcher Road/Port Elliot Road site, 

Council would insist on community consultation taking place. 

CARRIED 

ITEM 3. 

QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE 

NIL 

ITEM 4. 

QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE 

NIL 

ITEM 5. 

NOTICE OF MOTION 

NIL 





ITEM 6. 

PETITIONS 

6.1 Petition - Mowing Of Fairfield Reserve And Stormwater Drain Near Wyatt St., 

Strathalbyn 

File Ref: 9.24.1 

Officer: 

John Coombe 

Nbr of Signatories: 58 

REPORT 

A Petition has been received by residents living on or near Fairfield Drive and 

Wyatt Street, Strathalbyn, requesting that the Fairfield Reserve and area 

surrounding the stormwater drain near Wyatt Street, Strathalbyn be regularly 

mowed. 

Refer to item 12.1 for update. 

ACS07216 

Moved Cr Woolford, seconded Cr Rusby that the Petition be received. 

CARRIED 

A letter was tabled at the meeting that the residents along Brooking Street 

would like better footpaths. 

Moved Cr Tuckwell, seconded Cr Oliver that the item be received. 

CARRIED 

Robyn Dunstall entered the discussions at 5:55 p.m. 

ITEM 7. 

STRATEGY, FINANCE & INFORMATION SERVICES - ACTION SHEET 

7.1 Action Sheet for Council Items 

No outstanding items 





ITEM 8. 

STRATEGY, FINANCE & INFORMATION SERVICES 

8.1 Watch List 


Officer: 

Graham Webster 

REPORT 

WATCH LIST FOR NON BUDGETED ITEMS - 2007/2008 

COUNCIL 

MEETING 

RESOLUTION 

# ISSUE AMOUNT EXPLANATION 

17th September 17.2 Regional Pool $10,000 Confidential Item 

2007 

3rd December 

2007 17.4.2 

Mural at Mill 

Terrace, Middleton $5,000 Barbary O'Briens Artwork 

ACS07217 

Moved Cr Oliver, seconded Cr Medlyn that the Watch List be received. 

CARRIED 

Robyn Dunstall left the discussions at 6:05 p.m. 





Des Commerford and Kim Vivian entered the discussions at 6:05 p.m. 

ITEM 9. 

ENVIRONMENT & LIFESTYLE SERVICES - ACTION SHEET 


Date of 

Originating 

Meeting 

Item 

No. 

Details of Item & 

Recommendation 

8 th Oct 07 5.1 Shipping containers 

– requesting Policy be 

developed. 

Responsible Officer Progress To Date Completion 

Date 

D Commerford 

B Hill liaising with Council’s 

solicitors. 

Cr Beckett asking for a 

progress report on this. 

5th Nov 07 10 PARs 

That if no positive 

outcome has been 

received by Friday of 

this week, that we 

authorise the Mayor 

to contact the 

Minister. 

D Commerford 

Kim Vivian advised we have 

checked other Councils re 

policies and very few have 

done anything about them. 

Advice has been sought from 

Council’s solicitors. Will 

follow this up again with 

them. 

Cr Beckett also asking if this 

could be raised at the next 

Southern & Hills LGA 

Meeting or the LGA State 

Executive Meeting 

Moved Cr Medlyn, 

seconded Cr Oliver that 

Council staff develop a 

policy to deal with 

shipping containers i.e. 

those currently being 

used and new ones. 

Des has rung the Minister’s 

office over a series of days 

and have been advised that 

no Statement of Intents have 

been sign. 





ITEM 10. 

ENVIRONMENT & LIFESTYLE SERVICES 

10.1 Drummuster Award - Kesab Tidy Towns Awards 


Officer: 

Karen Rokicinski 

From: 

Environment & Lifestyle Services 

Officers Consulted (full name): Kim Vivian, Luke Seidel, Dennis Zanker, 

Des Commerford 

ESD Impact/Benefit:- 

* Environmental: The Drummuster program effectively diverts 

chemical drums from our Council landfills 

and prevents other environmentally 

damaging disposal methods. 

* Social: Nil 

* Economic: Drummuster is a cost neutral program to 

Council 

but effectively reduces long-term costs 

associated with landfill disposal. 

REPORT 

On Monday 3 December, Alexandrina Council was awarded the Inaugural Award 

for its overall performance and support’ of the Drummuster program at the KESAB 

Tidy Towns Awards. 

The award was accepted on behalf of Council by Karen Rokicinski who has been 

the Council coordinator of this successful program since 2005. 

Thanks must go to Roger Newton and Michael Cichon, from the Strathalbyn Works 

Depot, who have been Council’s trained Drummuster inspectors for many years. 

Their dedication to the program has seen tens of thousands of drums diverted from 

landfill or environmentally damaging methods of disposal within the Council area. 

Their role involves the inspection of drums to ensure that cleanliness standards 

have been met, as well as education for chemical users when drums do not meet 

the high standard of cleanliness expected by Drummuster. They have remained 

firm with their standards, even under sometimes quite strong pressure to accept 

sub-standard drums and gained the respect of the customers delivering the drums. 

An important component of the program’s success has been the cooperation 

between both the Environment & Lifestyle Services department and Engineering & 

Infrastructure Services in providing a very high level of customer service as well as 

the active engagement of the agricultural and viticultural communities across the 

whole of the Council area. 

...cont’d 





10.1 Drummuster Award – Kesab Tidy Towns Awards (Continued) 

ACS07218 

Moved Cr Featherston, seconded Cr Woolford that the report be received and 

that a media statement praising Council staff for their good work be 

prepared. 

CARRIED 

Council thanked Roger Newton and Michael Cichon for attending the meeting 

and for a job well done. 





10.2 Land Management Agreement D109969014 Section 734, 138c Liverpool Road, 

Goolwa North, Ct Ref: 5961/723. 

Officers Consulted (full name): David Cooney, Matt Atkinson, Tom Gregory 


* Environmental: Removal of some trees. 

* Social: Nil. 

* Economic: Minimal. 

REPORT 

In 2002 Council received and assessed a Land Division Application for 138B 

Liverpool Rd, Goolwa North (DA 455/D102/02). At the time of this original 

Application a number of large trees existed along the Liverpool Road frontage and 

in the southern portion of the allotment. A Land Management Agreement (LMA) 

was requested to preserve these trees and to protect them from damage; it was 

also to incorporate a planting and maintenance programme, and to provide a 

building envelope and height restrictions. 

It is understood that the original intention of the building envelope and the building 

height requirement was to aid in the protection of these trees as well as to maintain 

a consistent streetscape in the locality and to protect the newly created allotment 

from incompatible development. A number of these previously existing trees have 

been removed. Although the timing of this is unclear, it is believed this took place 

prior to the LMA being formally registered. 

The subsequent Land Management Agreement (LMA) was registered on the title 

and the Development Application was approved. 

Proposal 

In August 2007, a dwelling application was received for the subject land (DA 

455/968/07). The proposed dwelling does not satisfy the all requirements of the 

LMA and the Applicant has requested that Council allows dispensation for the 

following three items: 

1. The Applicant has requested permission to remove a number of trees, 

including a tree marked 3, situated on the southern corner of the building 

envelope, a second tree just outside the building envelope and two Norfolk 

Island Hibiscus trees located just outside the building envelope on the 

Washington St side. 

2. The LMA prescribes that no dwelling erected on the allotment shall be greater 

in height than 10.02 AHD to the top of the roof pitch. The Applicant’s proposal 

includes a ridge height of 10.06 AHD. The bulk of the building complies with 

the AHD requirement, however the overhang which is to provide shading, is 

.04 above the AHD limit. 

…con’t 





10.2 Land Management Agreement D109969014 Section 734, 138c Liverpool Road, 

Goolwa North, Ct Ref: 596/723 (Continued) 

3. The third element of the LMA involves a building envelope, included so as to 

control the location of any future dwellings on the subject land. This building 

envelope restricts dwellings so that they are setback a distance of 17 metres 

from the front property boundary. The proposal includes a ground level deck 

and an upper level balcony, 6 metres wide and extending 2.5 metres beyond 

this building envelope. The proposed balcony and decking are provided for 

amenity value and to help reduce the bulk of the dwelling. On the southern 

boundary a ‘flanking wall’ is proposed to extend one metre from the building 

envelope, tapering in to within the building envelope as the height of the 

dwelling increases. 

Comments 

Council’s Natural Resource Officer (David Cooney) has been consulted regarding 

the removal of trees; he recommends the two Norfolk Island Hibiscus trees be 

retained as they are significant in the streetscape of the locality but has no 

objection to the removal of the other trees. The variation to the height 

requirements of the LMA are only minimal, and only relate to a small portion of the 

dwelling. It is considered unlikely that they will have any significant impact upon 

any adjoining properties. Additionally, the proposed dwelling height, inclusive of 

the overhang is within the Council height limit of 8 metres above natural ground 

level, as prescribed by the Development Plan. 

The proposed ground level deck and balcony extend 2.5 metres beyond the 

building envelope. The intention of the building envelope was to aid in the 

retention of trees and to ensure consistency in the streetscape. Whilst a number of 

trees have already been removed, it is still important to consider the streetscape 

requirements. The neighbouring property is located approximately 17 metres from 

the front property boundary, and an encroachment of 2.5 metres beyond this is not 

considered to be acceptable as it is inconsistent with the established building 

alignments within the streetscape. 

ACS07219 

Moved Cr Tuckwell, seconded Cr Davis that Council resolve that the Land 

Management Agreement (D109969014) be amended to allow for the removal 

of two existing trees, one marked 3 and situated on the southern corner of 

the building envelope, and a second tree located on the same side just 

outside of the building envelope. Additionally for the maximum height of any 

proposed dwelling to be amended to 10.06 AHD. It is further recommended 

that the remaining LMA controls be retained. It is considered important to 

retain the Norfolk Island Hibiscus tress and the building envelope. All costs 

associated with the preparation and lodgement of the amended Land 

Management Agreement are to be borne by the Applicant. 

CARRIED 





10.3 455/D635/03 - Land Management Agreement - Lot 61 Goolwa- Meadows Road, 

Ashbourne 


Officer: 

Cherry Getsom 

From: 

MOORE LAW 

REPORT 

A land division application 455/D635/03 was approved under delegation on the 19 th 

July 2004 subject to 3 planning conditions, one of which being that an Land 

Management Agreement (LMA) be entered into by the applicant and Council. The 

LMA was required to control future development potential of newly created 

allotments 11, 12,13 & 14 and avoid the possibility of over development within the 

locality. It also required that the owner be responsible for construction and 

maintenance of an all weather unsealed access track to these newly created 

allotments. Whilst this original LMA was endorsed and signed by Council it was 

not registered prior to the issuing of Titles. It is understood this was due to a 

communication error on behalf of the conveyencor. Allotment 11 was subsequently 

sold without the LMA on the title and the applicant is seeking to sell allotment 14. 

After discussions planning staff agreed it was acceptable to prepare a new LMA 

omitting allotment 11. This has been done and the applicant is now seeking to 

have the amended LMA endorsed prior to the settlement of allotment 14 on the 20 th 

of December. 

This LMA satisfies the requirements of the Alexandrina Council Development Plan 

and the concerns of the applicant. 

ACS07220 

Moved Cr Oliver, seconded Cr Woolford that Council endorse and formalise 

the amended Land Management Agreement for the Land Division application 

(LD 455/D635/03) at Lot 61 Goolwa- Meadows Road, Ashbourne by permitting 

the Mayor and Chief Executive to sign off the Land Management Agreement 

and issue the revised Land Management Agreement with the Alexandrina 

Council seal. 

CARRIED 





10.4 Goolwa Opportunities 2030 


Officer: 

Des Commerford 

REPORT 

A brief presentation was made to Council on the Goolwa Opportunities 2030, 

community involvement plan explaining the technical aspects of the Goolwa 

Growth Plan will be developed and guided by consultants. The content direction, 

scope and focus will be developed by Goolwa residents, Goolwa visitors, Goolwa 

business operators, Alexandrina council staff and elected members, and other key 

government and agency stakeholders. 

It also included the schedule of consultation activities and guiding principles for the 

Goolwa community. 

ACS07246 

Moved Cr Medlyn, seconded Cr Tuckwell that Council endorse the Goolwa 

Opportunities 2030 program and the communication and consultation 

process. 

CARRIED 

Des Commerford and Kim Vivian left the discussions at 6:15 p.m. 





Dennis Zanker and Neville Styan entered the discussions at 6:15 p.m. 

ITEM 11. 

ENGINEERING & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES - ACTION SHEET 


Date of 

Originating 

Meeting 

Item 

No. 

Details of Item & 

Recommendation 

18 Jun 07 15 Strathalbyn Signage 

meeting request for 

Dennis Zanker to attend. 

Responsible 

Officer 

Dennis Zanker 

Progress To Date 

Meeting held on 24 October 

2007. Concept plans for 

entrance statement signs 

being prepared. 

Completion 

Date 

16 Jul 07 11.1 Bank SA Walkway Dennis Zanker Meeting held 27 August 07. 

Proposal has been put to 

the new owners. Now with 

their legal people for 

comment. 

Dennis to follow up and 

provide response. 

3 Sep 07 

17.3.1 Aquatic Club Boat 

ramp extensions – 

request to seek 

assistance from Dean 

Brown for funding. 

Simon Grenfell 

The revised funding for this 

is now $157,000 with 50% 

subsidy from Recreational 

Boating Fund. 

SABFAC Meeting 6 th 

December 2007. 

Announcement on funding 

expected soon after. 

19 Nov 07 

That Council write to the 

Hon Patrick Conlon re 

funding for the Aquatic 

Club Boat Ramp. 

Dennis Zanker 

Letter sent 

3 Sep 07 18 Milang Cemetery - 

request to write to 

Friends of Milang 

Cemetery – and to 

follow up with funds for 

the Dunk Family Crypt. 

Simon Grenfell 

No funds held by Council. 

$13,000 held by State 

Treasury. 

Dennis has had discussions 

with Milang people. Dennis 

to put in a submission to 

State Treasury re the 

Milang Community 

accessing these funds. 

…cont’d 






(continued) 

Date of Item Details of Item & 

Originating 

Meeting 

No. Recommendation 

17 Sep 07 12 Goolwa–Strathalbyn 

Road 

Council to ask the 

Minister of Transport 

Hon Patrick Conlon to 

undertake a Risk 

Assessment of the road 

and inform Council of 

the outcome. 

8 Oct 07 18 Street lighting in The 

Strand and North 

Terrace Port Elliot. 

Request if the quality of 

lighting can be 

addressed. 

Responsible 

Officer 


Dennis Zanker Letter sent to Minister 

Conlon 12 October 2007. 

No response received to 

date. 

reminder letter sent 

Dennis Zanker Dennis advises this is 

currently being looking into. 

Completion 

Date 

8 Oct 07 Proposed Car park on 

Steamranger land at 

Strathalbyn. 

Request for update of 

status. 

Dennis Zanker 

Dept for Environment & 

Heritage advised of their 

support for the proposal. 

Council now need to supply 

a concept plan, discuss this 

with Steamranger, and then 

it will go to the Minister for 

approval. Still need to 

consult with Steamranger. 

19 Nov 07 Goolwa Skate Park – 

Removal of toilet block 

That Council consult 

with the YAC (through 

Anita Grantham) re 

youth attitude to this 

strategy 

David Moyle Toilet removed on 26 

November 2007 

26.11.07 

…cont’d 






(continued) 

Date of Item Details of Item & 

Originating 

Meeting 

No. Recommendation 

19 Nov 07 Pine Tree 

Issue with a pine tree on 

Burgess Drive Oval. 

Needs looking at as has 

been undermined by 

neighbouring property. 

Responsible 

Officer 


Completion 

Date 

Dennis Zanker Removed 6/12/07 6/12/07 

ITEM 12. 

ENGINEERING & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 

12.1 Fairfield Reserve Petition Against Long Grass 


Officer (full name): 

Dennis Zanker 

From: 

Petition containing 53 signatures 

Officers Consulted (full name): David Mullins, Travis Hester 

Corporate Plan Objective No: 

Budget Allocation: $39,150 Budget Spent to Date: $10,152 

Chart of Account: 6570 Job Number: 657657 

Risk Assessment: 

An increased risk of snakes being in the 

grass or not being seen 


* Environmental: No impact. The reserve contains native 

vegetation and is maintained largely as a 

natural area. 

* Social: Perceived risk of there being snakes in the 

grass. Concerns at the visual appearance of 

the reserve. 

* Economic: Maintenance levels appropriate for the class 

of reserve. Over servicing would create a 

cost increase. 

REPORT 

A petition has been received requesting that the long grass in Fairfield Reserve 

Strathalbyn be mowed more often (presumably) to address the problem of long 

grass and that the reserve be mowed with a ride on mower rather than a slasher to 

get between the trees and mow the grass lower. 

…cont’d 





12.1 Fairfield Reserve Petition Against Long Grass (Continued) 

When inspecting the reserve on receipt of the petition it was observed that the 

reserve was in good condition with the grass mowed (slashed) to a suitable level. 

The presentation of the reserve was considered to be very acceptable given the 

nature of the reserve. 

Fairfield Reserve is a 2.7 ha area of riverbank reserve on the south side of the 

River Angas with constructed rubble footpaths through the area which are used for 

recreational walking as well as access links by school children and others. The 

steepness of the bank (in places) and the closeness of the trees means it is not 

possible to mow every square metre of the reserve and the nature of the reserve is 

that of a natural river corridor rather than a manicured lawn or grassed area. The 

Parks and Gardens staff have classified the reserve as a level “C” reserve which 

means it is not watered and the grass intervention level for mowing is set at 

250mm. This is considered the appropriate service level for the reserve and this 

service level is generally met by the Parks and Gardens staff. The request to use a 

ride on mower to mow the reserve rather than a slasher is not supported as it is 

less cost effective and the level of service by the slasher is considered acceptable. 

The issue of snakes being present may be a risk however the pathways are 

generally quite wide and clear and it has to be expected that there may be snakes 

present or moving through the less open areas. The greatest risk is likely to be in 

the actual riverbed itself were there is a dense growth of reeds. 

Other matters of concern that have been raised about the reserve are: 

• the amount of fallen limbs and leaf litter – this is not considered to be 

excessive though large limbs that fall do need to be removed – smaller limbs 

are a natural occurrence and break down naturally without having to be 

removed unless causing a nuisance 

• the lack of seats and bins – bins are purposely not in place in the less used 

areas because of the limited need, the nuisance they can cause from 

vandalism, and the difficulty to access them to empty them. Seats are in place 

in the higher use areas. 

• A steep path that becomes slippery when wet will be attended to by the 

maintenance crew to make safer and more accessible. 

• The drain in private property behind Wyatt Street is being addressed by the 

Fire Prevention Officer for fire safety standards. In the future this drainage 

easement is to be transferred to Council ownership so Council staff will be 

proactive in implementing better maintenance activities after that time. 

…cont’d 





12.2 Fairfield Reserve Petition Against Long Grass (Continued) 

ACS07221 

Moved Cr Woolford, seconded Cr Rusby that Council: 

1. Endorse Fairfield Reserve as a Class 'C' reserve 

2. Request that Council Parks & Gardens staff ensure that the grass in the 

reserve is mowed or slashed regularly at the appropriate intervention level, 

that pathways are kept clear of long grass for safety reasons and that large 

fallen limbs and other maintenance matters are attended to in a timely 

manner. 

3. Advise the petitioners that it considers the maintenance level and 

practices for the reserve to be appropriate and that the Parks and Gardens 

staff have been asked to ensure that the intervention levels and 

maintenance matters are attended to in a timely manner. 

CARRIED 





12.2 2007/2008 Oval Management Grants 



Dennis Zanker 

From: 

Port Elliot Oval Management Committee Inc 

Mount Compass War Memorial Community 

Centre Inc 

Milang Oval Committee 

Goolwa Recreation Grounds Committee Inc 

Finniss District Community Hall 

Mount Compass War Memorial Community 

Centre Inc 

Langhorne Creek Memorial Park Inc 

Officers Consulted (full name): DEIS – Dennis Zanker 

Corporate Plan Objective No: 

Budget Allocation: $50,000 Budget Spent to Date: 

Chart of Account: 730604 Job Number: 

Risk Assessment: 


* Environmental: Provides opportunities for upgrade. 

* Social: Provides opportunities for local oval to 

implement designated projects, manage 

assets or fund identified operating 

expenditure. 

* Economic: Cost to Council. 

REPORT 

Application forms for the Alexandrina Council Oval Management Grants 2007/2008 

were forwarded to the eight oval controlling committees in the Council area. 

The following is a brief summary of each application for consideration. 

Port Elliot Oval Management Committee Inc 

Install and subsurface to irrigation system – subject to Federal Community Water 

Grant. 

Estimated cost of project $80,000 

Amount requested $4,000 

Mount Compass War Memorial Community Centre Inc 

Provide paving near barbeque area at town oval. 

Estimated cost of project. $5,000 

Amount requested. $4,000 

…con’t 





12.2 2007/2008 Oval Management Grants (Continued) 

Milang Oval Committee 

Provide oval lighting – complete tower 2 and footings for tower 3. 

Estimated cost of project . $12,000 

Amount requested. $4,000 

Goolwa Recreation Ground Committee Inc 

Provide security lighting around the football oval, cricket area and change rooms 

Estimated cost of project $9,297.20 


Finniss District Community Hall 

Provide a shelter shed for the Finniss oval 

Estimated cost of project. $5,000 


Comment: Council has allocated $2,000 for this initial year for the Cricket Club. 

This amount recommended to be offered to the club to be utilised this year (if 

matching funds found) or set aside for following year. 

Burgess Oval / Mount Compass Ware Memorial Community Centre Inc 

Burgess Oval project 2007 involving watering upgrades (flow pressure valve, 

portable pump, irrigation upgrade), mowing (hydraulic lift) and oval surrounds (clear 

and mulch). 



Langhorne Creek Memorial Park Inc 

Road realignment of bitumen road at the rear of oval buildings 



Strathalbyn Oval Controlling Committee 

Project to be advised 

Estimated cost of project $ 


ACS07222 

Moved Cr Oliver, seconded Cr Potter that Council: 

1) Endorse the allocation of $4,000 to each of the seven established Oval 

Controlling Committee applicants through the Oval Management Grants 

Scheme. 

2) Offer Finniss District Community Hall $2,000 towards their oval (Cricket 

Club) shelter. 

CARRIED 





12.3 Declaration Of Public Roads, Goolwa North 



Dennis Zanker 


* Environmental: No impact 

* Social: No impact 

* Economic: Cost of Gazette Notice 

REPORT 

At the meeting held 6 August 2007 it was resolved to give public notice under 

Section 210 of the Local Government Act (1999) of it’s intention to declare the 

following roads in GRO Plan 21 of 1854 to be public roads: 

Franklin Street 

Boston Street 

New Orleans Street 

Washington Street 

Quebec Street 

Fenchurch Street between Washington Street and Bicknell Road 

Unnamed road adjacent to Lot 151 between Byrnes Road and Boston Street 

Burt Avenue 

Bricknell Road 

Public notice was placed in the Adelaide “Advertiser” with the three month public 

notice expiring on 17th November 2007. A letter was written to the last known 

owner of the land, the Reverend Watson of Kensington advising of the proposal. 

No response or representation has been received within the notification period. It is 

now clear for Council to declare the private roads to be public roads and to publish 

the notice in the Gazette, upon which time the private roads are converted to public 

roads and vest in the Council in fee simple. 

ACS07223 

Moved Cr Tuckwell, seconded Cr Medlyn that Council having given the 

prescribed public notice to do so, now declare under section 210 of the 

Local Government Act (1999) the following roads in GRO plan 21of 1854 to 

be public roads: Franklin Street, Boston Street, New Orleans Street, 

Washington Street, Quebec Street, Fenchurch Street between Washington 

Street and Bricknell Road, unamed road adjacent to lot 151 between Byrnes 

Road and Boston Street, Burt Avenue, Bricknell Road and authorise the 

Mayor and Chief Executive to sign and seal documentation associated with 

this declaration. 

CARRIED 





12.4 Temorary Road Closure For Rankine Street, Strathalbyn And Part Of Sunter 

Street, Strathalbyn For 2008 Tour Down Under 



OM - Simon Grenfell 

Officers Consulted (full name): CAEO – Steve Ashley, Cr Anne Woolford 

Budget Allocation: $19,100 Budget Spent to Date: $931.91 

Chart of Account: 6300345 Job Number: 63062 


* Environmental: Appropriate and safe traffic management 

conditions 

* Social: Support of Community Event 

* Economic: Cost to Council 

REPORT 

At a recent meeting of TDU (Tour Down Under) and BeActive Event organizers it 

was found that additional road closures would be required in the Strathalbyn CBD 

to allow the cyclists to move freely through the CBD area to the Strathalbyn 

Soldiers Memorial Park and Strathalbyn Oval. It was proposed that Dawson Street 

be closed. This was found not possible due to the impact on parking and other 

businesses. The closure of the western side of Rankine Street, Strathalbyn 

provided the best outcome with the least disruption. This will still leave the eastern 

side available for south bound traffic to get from Sunter Street through to South 

Terrace. 

ACS07224 

Moved Cr Woolford, seconded Cr Rusby the following: 

1. That Council under Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act declare the event 

and exercise its power under the Act to approve the Temporary Road 

Closure for Stage 4 of the Tour Down Under 2008 to be held on the 25th 

January 2008 of: 

• the western side (north bound lane) of Rankine Street Strathalbyn on 

25 January 2008 from 6:00am to 6:30pm 

• and part of Sunter Street, Strathalbyn (continuation from Rankine 

Street, Strathalbyn) on 25 January 2008 from 6:00am to 6:30pm. 

2. Declare that persons taking part in the event be exempted in relation to a 

road or road related area on which the event is to be held, from the duty to 

observe the Australian Road Rules specified in Clause F.4 subject to the 

conditions in Clause F.5. 

3. That Events South Australia provide evidence of the Public Liability 

Insurance to cover the event. 

4. That Events South Australia be responsible to notify residents and 

businesses affected by the road closure and that Council assist by 

providing the postal names and addresses. Arrangements to be made 

through the Community Arts & Events Officer. 

…cont'd 





12.4 Temporary Road Closure for Rankine Street, Strathalbyn and Part of Sunder 

Street, Strathalbyn for 2008 Tour Down Under (Continued) 

5. That Council be responsible for the cost of advertising the road closure. 

6. That Council implement the road closure and parking restrictions and that 

the costs associated to be the responsiblity of Council. 

7. Some businesses affected by the road clsoure are granted permission for 

vehicle access to their business premises for devilveries as required. 

Steve Ashley to advise those businesses. 

CARRIED 





12.5 Road Re-Naming - Coles Crossing Road, Nangkita (Southern End) 



Barbara Wills 

From: 

D E Ford (Ratepayer) 

Officers Consulted (full name): 

DEIS – Dennis Zanker, EISA – Anga 

Gutekunst, WOG – George Maslin, Cr Grant 

Gartrell 


* Environmental: Nil. 

* Social: To provide clear directors for access for the 

community and emergency services to the 

two entrances of the road. 

* Economic: Cost to Council for signage. 

REPORT 

At Council held on the 6th of August 2007 Item 17.1.2, Council endorsed the 

proposed renaming of the southern end of Coles Crossing Road to Lillian Lane and 

that it lay on the table for one month for public consultation. It should be noted that 

the 5 property owners directly affected by the proposed name change were notified 

directly. One objection, a petition with 270 signatures and one letter of support to 

change the southern end of Coles Crossing Road, Nangkita to Lillian Lane, 

Nangkita were received. 

At Council meeting held on 8th October 2007 Item 17.1.3, Council endorsed the 

proposed renaming of the southern end of Coles Crossing Road, Nangkita to 

Griggs Road, Nangkita and that it lay on the table for one month for public 

consultation. A second public comment was sought. The five property owners 

directly affected by the proposed name change were notified directly. The second 

public consultation period has been completed and no correspondence has been 

received. 

It is recommended a new secondary road sign be placed underneath the new 

“Griggs Road” Nangkita road sign “formerly Coles Crossing Road” Nangkita. 

ACS07225 

Moved Cr Gartrell, seconded Cr Featherston that: 

1. Council endorse the renaming of the southern end of Coles Crossing 

Road, Nangkita to Griggs Road, Nangkita. 

2. A new secondary road sign be placed underneath the new 'Griggs Road' 

Nangkita road sign 'formerly Coles Crossing Road' Nangkita. 

CARRIED 





12.6 Biosolids Landspreading Monarto Quarry 



Neville Styan 

From: 

District Council Of Mount Barker 

Officers Consulted (full name): Dennis Zanker 


* Environmental: Provides for a sustainable method of 

biosolids disposal 

* Social: Ensures the efficient operation of the Mount 

Barker CWMS scheme 

* Economic: A more economic method of biosolids 

disposal for Mount Barker residents 

REPORT 

An application has been received from the District Council Of Mount Barker to land 

spread liquid biosolids from the Mount Barker area onto land contained within the 

Montarto Quarry site. The Mount Barker Council commissioned KBR Engineering 

Consultants to investigate the feasibility of using biosolids for the rehabilitation of a 

former quarry site at the Monarto Quarry. The EPA has endorsed the report from 

KBR subject to several conditions regarding soil monitoring. 

The EPA has approved the commencement of the trial from 17 December 2007 to 

31 January 2009 subject to approval from the Alexandrina Council. Following the 

completion of the trial period and the receipt of a progress report from KBR the 

EPA will reassess the site prior to issuing further approvals. 

I met with the EPA representative on-site approximately 12 months ago to view the 

area proposed for biosolids application. The site meets all EPA requirements and 

would be an excellent site to trial use of biosolids to build a soil profile on what is 

currently barren land. 

As in previous land spreading applications Council has also required that the 

applicant gain written approval from all adjoining land owners before the 

commencement of land spreading. 

ACS07226 

Moved Cr Oliver, seconded Cr Potter that subject to the provision of written 

consent from all adjoining land owners, this site be approved for the land 

spreading of liquid biosolids in accordance with the Biosolids Guidelines 

and additional controls as recommended by the EPA for an initial period 

from 17 December 2007 to 31 January 2009. Following the expiration of this 

approval, Alexandrina Council and the EPA to reassess this site before 

issuing further approvals for the application of liquid biosolids. 

CARRIED 





12.7 Declaration Of Public Road Christina Street Ashbourne 



Dennis Zanker 

From: 

Land Services Group – Stella Vagenas 


* Environmental: No impact 

* Social: No impact 

* Economic: Cost to applicant 

REPORT 

Christina Street at Ashbourne has been approved by Council to be realigned as 

part of a rationalisation and land division. This process has been approved to the 

point where Council made the Road Process Order under the Roads (Opening & 

Closing) Act 1991 in report 17.1.2 on 15th January 2007. As part of the process the 

existing Christina Street had to be declared to be a public road, and thus Council 

passed a resolution on 4th September 2006 under the Local Government Act. The 

office of the Land Services Group has since advised that the resolution should 

have been passed under section 210 of the Local Government Act and not Section 

208. Thus Council is asked to correct this error and prepare an erratum to appear 

in the Government Gazette. 

ACS07227 

Moved Cr Woolford, seconded Cr Oliver that Council correct the resolution in 

report 17.1.3 passed on 4th September 2007 to read: 

"That Christina Street Ashbourne be declared a public road under Section 

210 of the Local Government Act 1999." 

LATE ITEMS 

CARRIED 

Correspondence received from Norwood Cycling Club Inc for the Road Cycling 

Championships to be conducted on Sunday 6 January 2008 at The Range 

Willunga. 

Cr Featherston 

A thank you to Neville Styan, on behalf of the community, for attending the 

Langhorne Creek town meeting on the water supply, which was after hours. 

Neville Styan 

Clayton water scheme – staff working with SA Water over the last couple of weeks, 

re filtered water through the town, but there have been some complications 

regarding air problems. Hopefully there will be filtered water by Christmas. 

Thanking Graham Booth for all his work. 





LATE ITEMS (Continued) 

Cr Beckett 

Are we on track with the Flagstaff Hill Road that is being worked on at the moment, 

as it is a total dust bowl. 

ACTION: Dennis Zanker to check if sealing will happen this week 

Cr Rusby 

Could the bike trail between Strathalbyn and Goolwa be placed on the watch list. 

Moved Cr Rusby, seconded Cr Woolford that the staff be asked to have a 

general tidy up of Strathalbyn prior to Tour Down Under on Friday 25 th 

January 2008. 

Dennis Zanker and Neville Styan left the discussions at 6:30 p.m. 

CARRIED 





ITEM 13. 

GOVERNANCE - ACTION SHEET 


No outstanding items 

ITEM 14. 

GOVERNANCE 

14.1 Sa Water Pump Station, Liverpool Road, Goolwa 


Officer: 

John Coombe 

From: 

Hon Karlene Maywald, MP 

REPORT 

Council will recall that discussions took place at the Council Meeting held on 

Monday 2 nd July 2007 concerning the SA Water Pump Station located on Liverpool 

Road, where Council resolved “that upon receipt of a response from the Minister 

for Water Security, the issue of upgrading the SA Water site on Liverpool Road be 

reported back to Council with an action plan.” 

Correspondence has now been received back from the Minister for Water Security, 

the Hon Karlene Maywald MP. 

Attached for members’ information were copies of: 

• The letter received from the Hon Michael Wright dated 20 th October 2005 (as 

mentioned in Ms Maywald’s letter) 

• The letter sent to the Hon Karlene Maywald dated 6 th June 2007 

• Council’s agenda item from 2 nd July 2007 Council Meeting 

• The letter received from the Hon Karlene Maywald dated 20 th November 

2007. 

ACS07228 

Moved Cr Davis, seconded Cr Medlyn that the correspondence be received. 

CARRIED 





14.2 Proposal To Rename Clayton To Clayton Bay 


Officer: 

Mike Shelley 

From: 

Geographical Names Board 

REPORT 

Council will recall at its meeting held on 7 th May 2007 (Item 21.2.3) where 

correspondence was received from the Clayton Community Association (CCA) 

advising that they are keen to pursue a name change of Clayton to Clayton Bay, 

and accordingly present a case for Council’s consideration. 

Council resolved to support the Clayton Community Association’s proposal to 

change the name from Clayton to Clayton Bay. 

Correspondence has now been received from the Geographical Names section of 

the Land Services Group advising that this has now gone out to Public 

Consultation and seeking Council’s support for this to occur. 

Copies of the notice and map have been circulated to noticeboards in our offices 

and libraries and also placed on Council’s website. 

ACS07229 

Moved Cr Potter, seconded Cr Saunders that the correspondence be 

received. 

CARRIED 





14.3 Nomination To The NRM Council 


Officer: 

John Coombe 

From: 

Local Government Association of S.A. 

REPORT 

Notification has been received from the Local Government Association of S.A. 

advising that Council’s nomination of Councillor Mary Beckett to the NRM Council 

has been successful. 

Other successful nominees were Mr Graham Gates from Coorong Council and Cr 

John Koumi from Unley Council. 

Cr Beckett has been informed of the nomination. 

ACS07230 

Moved Cr Oliver, seconded Cr Davis that the correspondence be received 

and that Councillor Beckett be congratulated. 

CARRIED 





14.4 Nominations Sought For The Libraries Board Of South Australia 


Officer: 

Mike Shelley 

From: 


REPORT 

The LGA is seeking nominations for two Members on the Libraries Board of South 

Australia. 

Pursuant to the Libraries Act 1982 the functions of the Board are as follows: 

(a) to formulate policies and guidelines for the provision of public library 

services; 

(b) to establish, maintain and expand collections of library materials and, in 

particular, collections of such materials that are of South Australian origin, or 

have a particular relevance to this State; 

(c) to administer the State Library; 

(d) to establish and maintain such other public libraries and public library services 

as may best conduce to the public interest; 

(e) to promote, encourage and assist in the establishment, operation and 

expansion of public libraries and public library services by councils and 

others; 

(f) to collaborate with departments and instrumentalities of Government, and with 

other authorities and bodies, in the provision of library and information 

services; 

(g) to make recommendations to the Minister upon the allocation of funds that are 

available for the purposes of public libraries and public library services; 

(h) to receive and expend funds for the purposes of this Act; 

(i) to acquire, deal with and dispose of real and personal property, and to enter 

into contracts and arrangements, for the purposes of the Board; 

(k) to initiate and monitor research and experimental projects in relation to public 

libraries and public library services; and 

(n) to keep library services provided in the State under continuing evaluation and 

review. 

It should be noted that the $16.4m (2007-2008) state funding for public libraries is 

the single largest State Government partnership program with Local Government, 

and the Libraries Board of SA is responsible for making recommendations to the 

Minister for allocation of these funds. The Board liaises closely with the LGA on 

Local Government matters and has a Public Libraries Standing Committee with 

significant Local Government representation. 

…cont’d 





14.4 Nominations Sought for the Libraries Board of South Australia (Continued) 

Mr Tony Zappia (former Mayor, Salisbury) has resigned from his position on the 

Board, therefore the LGA is seeking nominations to fill this position for the 

remainder of his term (until April 2008). Rather than making a second call early 

next year we would also seek to nominate for the term of office following 2008 in 

the same process. 

Ms Beth Davidson-Park's (Onkaparinga) term as Member is due to expire in April 

2008 as well and the LGA is seeking nominations to fill this position. 

Ms Janice Nitschke (Wattle Range) is a Member of the Board and her term does 

not expire until 2010. 

A Member of the Board may be appointed for a term not exceeding 4 years, and is 

eligible for re-appointment at the expiration of a term of appointment. 

Sitting Fees of $9,500 per year are payable to Members. 

The Libraries Board of SA meets monthly for up to 2 hours during business hours 

on a Monday. Board Members are required to participate in 3 tours, a State Library 

tour, a metropolitan tour, and a regional tour (expected to be on the West Coast 

and would require an overnight stay). 

LGA nominations on outside bodies will, unless determined otherwise by the LGA 

State or Senior Executive Committee, be currently serving Council Members or 

Council Staff. 

Nominations addressing the Selection Criteria for the Libraries Board of SA must 

be forwarded to the LGA by a Council by COB 21 January 2008. 

The LGA State Executive Committee will consider nominations received at its 

meeting on Thursday 24 January 2008. 

ACS07231 

Moved Cr Woolford, seconded Cr Rusby that Councillor Featherston be 

nominated to the Libraries Board of South Australia. 

CARRIED 





14.5 Request For Reduction Or Waiver Of Hire Fees - Goolwa Centenary Hall 


Officer: 

Mike Shelley 

From: 

A2 Christian Ministries (George & Chez 

Kraguljac) 

REPORT 

A request has been received from A2 Christian Ministries seeking Council 

consideration to provide the Goolwa Centenary Hall facilities on a sponsored or 

rebated basis. 

For 2008, the group have booked the Supper Room and Kitchen for 64 uses over 

the year at a cost of $103 per use ($6,592 in total). The group have also booked 

the Main Hall for 13 uses over the 2008 year at a cost of $239 per use ($3,107 in 

total). 

ACS07232 

Moved Cr Oliver, seconded Cr Rusby that Council do not accede to their 

request. 

CARRIED 





14.6 LGMA Leadership Excellence Awards 


Officer: 

John Coombe 

From: 


REPORT 

Advising that the LGMA Leadership Excellence Awards 2008 are now open for 

nominations. 

The LGMA Leadership Awards Program is integral to the pursuit of excellence and 

improvement in Local Government. The Awards recognise outstanding and 

innovative leaders, managers and their Councils, and also recognise emerging 

leaders. 

There are seven award categories: 

• Leadership and Management Excellence - Metropolitan Councils (SA & NT) 

• Leadership and Management Excellence - Rural Councils (SA & NT) 

• Emerging Leader of the Year 

• Excellence in Advancing the Status of Women in Local Government 

• Excellence in Sustainability within Local Government 

• Zero Waste SA Excellence Award within Local Government 

• Risk Manager of the Year 

As an Award Partner in this program, the LGA encourages Councils to give 

consideration to this matter. 

Nominations close on 25 th January 2008. 

ACS07233 

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

Council will nominate for the appropriate categories. 

CARRIED 





14.7 Council Of Local Authorities For International Relations (Clair) - 2007 Local 

Government Exchange And Co-Operation Seminar 


Officer: 

John Coombe 

REPORT 

A separate report will be given to the Mayor and Elected Members on the 2007 

Local Government Exchange and Co-operation Seminar. 

ACS07234 

Moved Cr Oliver, seconded Cr Rusby that the report be received. 

CARRIED 





14.8 Nominations Sought For The Sa Trails Coordinating Committee 


Officer: 

John Coombe 

From: 


REPORT 

The Office for Recreation and Sport has written to the LGA requesting nominations 

for a Local Government Member and Deputy Member on the SA Trails 

Coordinating Committee (SATCC) for a term commencing immediately. 

The vision of the SA Trails Coordinating Committee (SATCC) is: 

“A sustainable and diverse network of quality trails that enhances the lifestyle, 

health, environment and opportunities for South Australians and visitors to our 

State”. 

The SATCC will achieve this by: 

• Coordinating a range of recreational trail stakeholders and initiatives 

including: 

• Encouraging a strategic approach to policy development, planning, 

management and promotion of trails and trail experiences in the State; 

• Formulating policy and procedures and Directing working groups and subcommittees. 

• Informing Government and trail stakeholders on a range of trail matters 

including: 

• Policy; and 

• Priorities for the allocation of funding and resources. 

• Supporting the provision of sustainable recreational trails; 

• Building partnerships and shared approaches between trail stakeholders; 

• Communicating and sharing information; and 

• Promoting the South Australian Trails network. 

Appointments to the SATCC are ongoing. Sitting fees are not payable to 

Members. 

The SATCC meets every second month during business hours for 2 hours at 

various metropolitan venues, to be agreed by the Committee. 




Nominations for the SATCC must be forwarded to alison.gill@lga.sa.gov.au by a 

Council by COB 21 January 2008. 

…cont’d 





14.8 Nominations sought for the SA Trails Coordinating Committee (Continued) 



ACS07235 

Moved Cr Rusby, seconded Cr Featherston that the report be noted and that 

Dennis Zanker be nominated for the SA Trails Coordinating Committee 

(SATCC). 

CARRIED 





14.9 Nominations Sought For The Coast Protection Board 


Officer: 

John Coombe 

From: 


REPORT 

The Coastal Management Branch has written to the LGA requesting nominations 

for a Local Government Member on the Coast Protection Board for a term 

commencing in April 2008. 

Pursuant to the Coast Protection Act 1972 the functions of the Board are as 

follows: 

(a) to protect the coast from erosion, damage, deterioration, pollution and misuse; 

(b) to restore any part of the coast that has been subjected to erosion, damage, 

deterioration, pollution or misuse; 

(c) to develop any part of the coast for the purpose of aesthetic improvement, or 

for the purpose of rendering that part of the coast more appropriate for the 

use or enjoyment of those who may resort thereto; 

(ca) to manage, maintain and, where appropriate, develop and improve 

coast facilities that are vested in, or are under the care, control and 

management of, the Board; 

(d) to report to the Minister upon any matters that the Minister may refer to the 

Board for advice; 

(e) to carry out research, to cause research to be carried out, or to contribute 

towards research, into matters relating to the protection, restoration or 

development of the coast; and 

(f) to perform such other functions assigned to the Board by or under this or any 

other Act. 

Appointments to the Coast Protection Board are for a period of up to 4 years. The 

LGA is currently represented by Mr Wally Iasiello (Pt Adelaide Enfield). Mr 

Iasiello's term on the Coast Protection Board expires on 27 April 2008, and he is 

eligible for re-appointment. 

Sitting fees of $40 per hour are payable to Members. 

The Coast Protection Board meets once a month (normally on the last Friday of 

each month) during business hours for 2-3 hours, at 1 Richmond Rd, Keswick. 

Members will be required to participate is some field trips and site inspections, 

possibly requiring overnight stays. 

…cont’d 





14.9 Nominations sought for the Coast Protection Board (Continued) 




Nominations for the Coast Protection Board must be forwarded to 

alison.gill@lga.sa.gov.au by a Council by COB Monday 21 January 2008. 



ACS07236 

Moved Cr Oliver, seconded Cr Medlyn that the report be received. 

CARRIED 

14.10 Elected Member Allowances 


Officer: 

Mike Shelley 

REPORT 

In accordance with Section 76 (5) of the Local Government Act, 1999, Council is 

required to review the annual allowances received by Elected Members on an 

annual basis. 

The Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Elected Members received the maximum allowance 

in accordance with regulation 4 of the Local Government (Members Allowances 

and Benefits) Regulations, 1999. 

The maximum allowances applicable under the Local Government Act have been 

budgeted for in the 2007/08 financial year. 

It is recommended that the Elected Members Allowances be retained as the 

maximum applicable under the Local Government Act. 

ACS07237 

Moved Cr Oliver, seconded Cr Woolford that the Elected Members 

Allowances be retained as the maximum applicable under the Local 

Government Act. 

CARRIED 





14.11 Chief Executive Annual Leave 


Officer: 

John Coombe 

REPORT 

Advising Council that I will be taking Annual Leave at the close of business on 

Friday 21 st December 2007 until Friday 4 th January 2008 inclusive. 

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

ACS07238 

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

CARRIED 





14.12 Kuitpo Hall 



Mike Shelley 

Officers Consulted (full name): John Coombe, Robyn Dunstall 


* Environmental: Minor 

* Social: Little or no impact on local community 

* Economic: Benefit to Council from capital proceeds of 

the Hall and establish a grant fund for 

disbursement to community groups over a 

period of time. 

REPORT 

In 2003 Council provided assistance to the Kuitpo Hall Committee relating to the 

future of the Kuitpo Hall. 

Council has received correspondence from the Kuitpo Hall Inc Committee 

requesting that Council consider receiving the asset to arrange disposal. A similar 

arrangement was negotiated with the Angas Plains community in the early 1990’s 

where Council received ownership of their hall, arranged for its disposal and 

utilised the excess capital on a community project. In this example the accrued 

interest on the capital received is distributed to the Angas Plains and district 

community every three years by way of the Angas Plains Community Grants 

Scheme. These grants have proved to be very successful for Council and the local 

community. 

Preliminary discussions with the Kuitpo Hall committee centered around the 

possibility of similar arrangements. 

The Committee undertook community consultation and at duly constituted 

meetings, resolved that Council consider taking over the asset for disposal. 

ACS07239 

Moved Cr Gartrell, seconded Cr Woolford that Council agree to accept the 

transfer of Allotment 147, Certificate of Title Volume 5449, Folio 678 owned 

by the Kuitpo Hall Incorporate. 

That Council dispose of the assets in accordance with Rule 22 of the Rules 

and Regulations of the Kuitpo Hall Inc. 

That Council establish a grant fund from the interest generated from surplus 

capital received from the sale of the Kuitpo Hall. 

That grant guidelines be developed in consultation with the Kuitpo Hall 

Committee for consideration by Council. 

CARRIED 





14.13 Street Barrow - Goolwa 


Officer: 

Mike Shelley 

From: 

C.V. Eggington 

REPORT 

Council resolved to grant a permit to Caroline Eggington for a fruit and vegetable 

barrow to be located on the corner of Cadell Street and Dawson Street, Goolwa for 

a fee of $25.00 per use. 

Refer to Items 14.6 Council Meeting 17 th September 2007 and Item 21.3.1 Council 

Meeting 8 th October 2007 in relation to this matter. 

Correspondence has now been received advising that the $25.00 permit fee for 

each use is not viable at this stage. In consideration of this, Caroline Eggington is 

suggesting that the street barrow is not so much a desire to operate a business but 

to add to the heritage atmosphere of the town in keeping with the Cittaslow 

philosophy. 

Caroline is requesting consideration be given to establishing a permit fee of $10.00 

per day use for a period of six months, after which the fee can be reviewed. 

ACS07240 

Moved Cr Medlyn, seconded Cr Oliver that Council agree to modify the 

permit fee to $10.00 per day use for a period of six months. 

That the permit be reassessed by Council at the end of the six month period. 

CARRIED 





14.14 Fleurieu Peninsula Tourism Marketing Committee 


Officer: 

Mike Shelley 

REPORT 

Council deferred signing the three year funding agreement until a satisfactory 

response has been received from the Minister for Tourism, the Hon Jane Lomax- 

Smith MP, with regard membership to the Fleurieu Peninsula Tourism (FPT) 

Marketing Committee. 

Reference is made to Item 12.1.2 Council Meeting 3 rd September 20096 and Item 

21.1.2 Council Meeting 8 th October 2007. 

Circulated for members’ information was a copy of correspondence forwarded to 

the Minister for Tourism and the Minister’s reply. 

In previous meetings, Council has received the FPT Marketing Plan 2007/2008 

Item 12.1.2 Council Meeting 6 th August 2007) and adopted the Fleurieu Peninsula 

Region Integrated Strategic Tourism Plan 2007 – 2012 (Item 21.1.1 Council 

Meeting 4 th June 2007). This is reference to the three year funding agreement. 

The Chief Executives of the Fleurieu Councils are members of the Fleurieu 

Peninsula Region Integrated Strategic Tourism Plan Implementation Sub- 

Committee. The Committee plays a pivotal role to ensure that strategies within the 

plan are implemented. 

ACS07241 

Moved Cr Gartrell, seconded Cr Oliver that the correspondence be received. 

CARRIED 





14.15 Christmas Greetings 


Officer: 

John Coombe 

REPORT 

On behalf of the Staff, I would like to extend Seasons Greetings to the Mayor, 

Councillors and families. 

We look forward to working with you in 2008 and trust that it is prosperous for all. 

I would like to take this opportunity to recognise the efforts of the office and field 

staff as they have faced many challenges in a vast array of areas during 2007 and 

have made a very significant and positive commitment to the continued health and 

wellbeing of our community. 

As a community we are also very fortunate to have the Mayor and Elected 

Members who are so totally committed to working for and with their community 

along with a very professional and conscientious staff. 

Carol and I trust you have a blessed Christmas and that 2008 is everything you 

want it to be. 

ACS07242 

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

tabled for members' information. 

CARRIED 

The Mayor thanked John on behalf of Council and reciprocated a very safe, 

happy Christmas and New Year to John, Carol and staff. 





14.16 National General Assembly Of Local Government - A Climate For Change - 

26 th - 29 th November 2007 


Officer: 

John Coombe and Mayor Kym McHugh 

REPORT 

I and Mayor McHugh attended the National General Assembly in Darwin which had 

as its theme “A Climate for Change”. Within the theme, there were three climate 

themes covering political, financial and natural. 

Political Climate 

The prime area of discussion within this theme was the Constitutional recognition 

for local government. We all appreciate local government fulfils a significant and 

increasingly important role in the Australian Federation and the Association of 

Local Government has lobbied all political parties in an effort to have them commit 

to the continued recognition of local government’s role in the Australian Federation 

and thereby achieving Constitutional recognition for local government. 

Professor Cheryl Saunders AO, from the Melbourne University, presented an 

interesting paper concerning the impacts of the Constitutional recognition. In 

essence Professor Saunders was suggesting that local government needs to be 

clearly aware of what it wants to achieve in its push for Constitutional recognition. 

As a result of discussion over the period of the Conference, it was announced that 

the November 2008 Conference to be held in Canberra, will primarily deal with the 

key issues associated with Constitutional recognition. 

Financial Climate 

Within this stream, the Assembly considered affordability and financial 

sustainability of local government. There is no doubt local government is 

responsible for delivering an increasingly diverse and important range of local 

infrastructure and services to every Australian community. As these 

responsibilities continue to grow, the sector continues to be under-funded which 

severely limits the capacity of local communities to reach their full potential and 

ultimately Australia’s overall prosperity. The impact of under-funding is so critical 

that functions will not be able to be delivered at a standard the community 

deserves or expects. 

Natural Climate 

Local government activities will be affected by climate change particularly in areas 

of planning, infrastructure together with environmental and social implications. 

Councils have been leading the way in climate change mitigation projects and this 

activity can achieve a great deal but Australia must shoulder its international 

responsibilities in meeting climate change challenges. 

…cont’d 






26th - 29th November 2007 

(continued) 

The Australian Local Government Association has called on all political parties to 

commit to active participation and leadership in international agreements on 

climate change including ratification of effective agreements to reduce greenhouse 

gas emissions and strategies for mitigation and adaptation to climate change. 

The Assembly received presentations from Professor Tim Flannery, 2007 

Australian of the Year, together with Dr Peter Cristof and Mr Nick Rowley, Director 

of Kinesis, who was also Advisor to Prime Minister Tony Blair and to the Premier of 

New South Wales, Mr Bob Carr. 

We also participated in Monday’s session with the release of the State of the 

Regions Report 2007/08. 

The core objectives of the State of the Regions Report are to: 

1. Present the latest statistical indicators describing how Australian regions are 

performing. 

2. Analyse trends and inequality between Australian regions. 

3. Make suggestions for the policy implications of current Australian regional 

performance. 

4. Steadily expand the indicators used to measure regional performance. 

5. Describe the reality of regional economics 

6. Assist local governments to understand their regions and provide useful 

planning tools. 

This Report, and the previous State of the Region reports, provide a coherent 

framework for analysis and understanding of regional development. The reports 

also provide the foundations for planning and policy directions. The State of the 

Regions reports reveal regional economic development issues and assess 

effectiveness of policies in removing roadblocks to regional economic 

development. 

This year’s Report has included a significant section on climate change as it relates 

to Co2 abatement strategies, water security costs and total climate change costs, 

local government and climate change, and what local governments could be liable 

for. 

There were 63 resolutions debated at the Conference and I think the two main 

resolutions were dealing with Constitutional recognition and an equal share of 

taxation revenue to local government. 

…cont’d 






26th - 29th November 2007 

(continued) 

The following two resolutions were passed: 

Constitutional Recognition 

“That the National General Assembly reiterate its long standing call for 

amendments to the Australian Constitution to recognise the roles and 

responsibilities of local government and calls on all political parties to adopt this as 

a formal policy position during 2007. That this 2007 National General Assembly 

calls on all political parties to hold a National Constitutional Convention to resolve 

the long-standing issues of Constitutional recognition, roles and responsibilities and 

appropriate funding arrangements for local government in Australia.” 

Taxation Revenue 

“The National General Assembly reaffirm local government’s call for a minimum of 

1.5% of Commonwealth taxation revenue (nett of goods and services tax) in the 

form of untied financial transfers to local government.” 

As a means to highlight the decreasing funds in real terms to local government, it is 

important to appreciate that although the Financial Assistance Grants continue to 

provide much needed revenue to local government, these funds are decreasing. 

In 1996/97 the Financial Assistance Grants represented .97% of total 

Commonwealth revenue. The Australian Local Government Association estimates 

that by 2008/09, this will reduce to .74%. 

Both Mayor McHugh and I found the Conference to be extremely informative and 

along with the Agenda items, was an excellent opportunity to network with fellow 

council delegates from not only South Australia but across Australia, New Zealand 

and the Asia Pacific region. 

ACS07243 

Moved Cr Oliver, seconded Cr Medlyn that the report be received and that 

both Mayor McHugh and the Chief Executive attend the Constitutional 

Convention to be held in Canberra in November 2008. 

CARRIED 

Cr Featherston would like to see this item as part of the budget process to be 

given some thought from Elected Members re attending. 





14.17 Goolwa Beach Kiosk - Permit 


Officer: 

Heather Winter Mike Shelley 

From: 

REPORT 

At Councils meeting of Monday 19 November 2007 it was resolved: 

That a permit be offered to Paul and Anna Kraak for a period of 5 (five) years. 

That Council undertake public consultation for the proposed permit of the 

Goolwa Kiosk. 

That the permit fee be $5200pa plus GST adjusting to CPI annually for the 

term of the permit 

That the stages of the improvements to the Kiosk proposed by Paul and 

Anna Kraak be accepted by Council as the owner of the land and subject to 

relevant development assessment approvals. 

The public consultation period expired on Thursday 13 December 2007, with no 

objections being received by the public against this recommendation. 

It was agreed that Paul & Anna Kraak have access to the building on 14 December 

2007, with the keys returned to Council until the permit has been signed by all 

parties. 

Council is now required to ratify this decision. 

ACS07244 

Moved Cr Medlyn, seconded Cr Saunders that Council ratify the following 

recommendation: 

That a permit be offered to Paul and Anna Kraak for a period of 5 (five) years. 

That Council undertake public consultation for the proposed permit of the 

Goolwa Kiosk. 

That the permit fee be $5200pa plus GST adjusting to CPI annually for the 

term of the permit 

That the stages of the improvements to the Kiosk proposed by Paul and 

Anna Kraak be accepted by Council as the owner of the land and subject to 

relevant development assessment approvals. 

CARRIED 





LATE ITEMS 

Camp Coombe dates for 2008. 

Elected Members were asked about the 24 th , 25 and 26 th February 2008. 

Unfortunately there were a few that these dates did not suit. Camp Coombe will be 

held at Dunreath Homestead with the dates to be agreed by email. Discussion 

took place on how the camp should be run. One suggestion was that the Elected 

Members could set the agenda for the discussion on one of the days. Also if there 

is any suggestions on speakers, please advise the Chief Executive. The Chief 

Executive and Directors to organise the other day. Mayor to organise the Sunday 

evening. 

LGMA Challenge 

Council will be submitting another team in 2008 and the team will consist of James 

Horwood, Jo Cowan, Luke Seidel, Andrew Sladden, Lisa Hoyle and this year we 

will be submitted an Elected Member, Cr Alan Oliver. The Challenge is due to be 

held in March 2008 and the group will be getting together early in the new year to 

outline their program. 

ITEM 15. 

GENERAL BUSINESS - ELECTED MEMBERS 

Cr Beckett 

The Lions Club of Goolwa have written a letter for the consideration to refund 

dump fees. Mike Shelley has the correspondence for response. 

Moved Cr Beckett, seconded Cr Medlyn that Council, as in previous years 

will refund the dump fees to the Lions Club of Goolwa. 

CARRIED 

Cr Davis 

Correspondence has been received from Victoria Crawford regarding the tables 

and seating outside the Goolwa Hotel and the impact this could have on the 

footpath area and general amenity of Cadell Street. 

ACTION: M Shelley to report back to next meeting. 

Cr Oliver 

Remembrance Day – could we look into a road closure for Port Elliot. 

It was advised that Council require a letter from the local RSL requesting the road 

closure including the times. 





ITEM 15. 

GENERAL BUSINESS – ELECTED MEMBERS (Continued) 

Cr Featherston 

Signal Flat Road, Ashbourne – consistency of what we said we would do in the 

long term plan. 

ACTION: J Coombe to review the letter 

Consultation to take place with Vic on the Park, Strathalbyn regarding reports from 

the Strathalbyn Christmas party held on Friday 10 th December 2007. 

Cr Potter 

Moved Cr Potter, seconded Cr Medlyn that subject to the formal consultation 

process that support be given for the name of Anzac Park Memorial Gardens 

in Milang. 

Cr Gartrell 

Well done to Dennis and team in the removal of the tree. 

CARRIED 

Mayor Kym McHugh 

Advice that we will be organising a return trip to the Barossa Council, possibly in 

March 2008. 

Tour Down Under in Strathalbyn on 25 th January 2008. Invitation will be out this 

week for the Corporate Tent and if you will be attending you need to advise 

Vanessa so that the Corporate clothing can be ordered. This is required before 

Friday 21 st December at 10:00 a.m. 

ITEM 16. 

ITEM 17. 

GENERAL BUSINESS - GALLERY 

CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS 

ITEM 18. 

CLOSURE 

The Mayor declared the Meeting closed at 6:55 p.m. 

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

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