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Minutes of the meeting of the District Council of Loxton Waikerie held on Friday 21 April 2017 in the Council Chamber,

Strangman Road, Waikerie commencing at 9.05 am

1. Present

Deputy Mayor MJ Vowles (in the Chair), Crs JF Flavel, KA Webber, DG Kimber, TJ Norton, DA Thiele, MA Zeppel and TJ Quast. Mr PD Ackland (Chief Executive Officer), Mr TP Tol (Director Infrastructure Services), Mr PJ Sellar (Director Corporate & Community Services) and Mrs TM Cregan (Executive Assistant).

2. Apologies Mayor LE Stasinowsky, Crs MJ Malthouse and ML Ward

3. On leave

4. Community Question Time Nil questions 5. Member’s Declaration of Interest

Declaration of Interest forms lodged prior to the meeting Cr Norton advised council that he had a perceived conflict of interest in item 15.9 and that he will leave the chamber when item 15.9 is discussed. Cr Zeppel advised council that he had a material conflict of interest in items 15.7 and 19.5 and that he will leave the chamber when items 15.7 and 19.5 are discussed.

6. Confirmation of minutes of the council meeting held on 17 March 2017. Cr Webber moved Cr Thiele seconded That the minutes of the District Council of Loxton Waikerie meeting held 17 March 2017 be taken as read and confirmed.

CARRIED

7. Business Arising Nil

8. Mayor’s Report Nil

9. Elected Members Reports The following reports were presented by elected members:


Ordinary council meeting minutes 21 April 2017 Folio 4726

Influencing today … shaping tomorrow

Cr Vowles - Community Centre Meeting 21/03/17 - Riverland Community Suicide Prevention Network Launch 22/3/17 - Swimming pools short term requirement to re-open with Neil from Crackerjack

Consulting, Blanchetown 28/3/17 - Last fortnightly livestock market to be held in Loxton 29/3/17 - Combined meeting of swimming pool user groups, Waikerie 29/3/17 - Murraylands and Riverland Local Government Meeting, Karoonda 31/3/17 - Represented the Mayor at the Riverland Sportsman of the Year Event, Berri

31/3/17 - Meeting with Daniel Brown to discuss Corella control 1/4/17 - Designated Informal Gathering, organisational structure & G3 ICT Strategy

Update, Loxton 3/4/17 - Riverland Local Government Forum , Berri 5/4/17 - Swimming Pool Investigation Group met with Warrawee 6/4/17 - Meeting with Loxton Swimming Pool users group 13/4/17 - Represented the Mayor at the Cadell Fair Pizza Cooking Competition 15/4/17 - Loxton Recreation Grounds Committee on-site inspection of town entrance from

Berri, Loxton High School Ag Block 19/4/17

Cr Thiele - Swimming pools working group meeting with Crackerjack Consultant re

swimming pools, Blanchetown 28/3/17 - Meeting of the Waikerie Visitor Information Centre Services Committee, Waikerie

29/3/17 - Swimming pools working group meeting with Waikerie Sports Centre, Heated

Pool Committee and Swimming Club, Waikerie 29/3/17 - Designated Informal Gathering, organisational structure & G3 ICT Strategy

Update, Loxton 3/4/17 - Loxton Historical Village Management Meeting 4/4/17 - Swimming pools working group meting with Warrawee, Waikerie 6/4/17 - Loxton’s Bi-Annual “Fly In” at the Airfield 8/4/17 - Meeting of the Waikerie Visitor Centre Services Committee, Waikerie 12/4/17 - Swimming pools working group meeting with Loxton Swimming Club 13/4/17 - COTA investigations and gathering information from Loxton and Waikerie for the

Swimming Pools Working Group - Follow up on historical articles and the “Women of the River” exhibition for the

Milich family - FaB Scouts meeting, Loxton - Nbn information session for seniors, Loxton 19/4/17




Cr Norton - March council Meeting, Loxton 17/3/17 - Riverland Biosecurity Area Wide Management Group (Horticulture) meeting,

Loxton 26/3/17 - Designated Informal Gathering, Loxton 3/4/17 - Regional Development Australia Board Meeting, Renmark 7/4/17

Cr Webber

- Council Meeting, Loxton 17/3/17 - Riverland West Landcare Meeting, Waikerie 27/3/17 - Riverland West Chamber of Commerce AGM, Cadell 28/3/17 - Waikerie VIC Evaluation Meeting, Waikerie 29/3/17 - Michael Cox retirement visit, Waikerie 7/4/17 - Waikerie VIC Evaluation Meeting, Waikerie 12/4/17 - Easter Markets, Waikerie 15/4/17 Cr Quast - Attendance at various council meetings was not possible due to being on leave

and participating in the current Vintage - Still managed meetings with concerned ratepayers regarding the condition of the

amenities in the town - Met with Ian Edwards at the new Holiday Village - Welcomed the flotilla of the Murray River Ramble - Inspected the progress of the Mitre 10 regarding development - Met with Developer regarding future development of the Waikerie Riverfront - Met with Tracy Riddle from Kelledy Jones regarding legal obligations and

responsibilities of Elected Members & CEO of council - Submitted 13 work requests

Cr Quast sought and was granted leave of the meeting to make a personal statement. Cr Quast: ‘In accordance with the resolution of council in relation to the breach of the Members Code of Conduct Part 2 of the Act I make the following statement: I acknowledge the breach as outlined by the Local Government Association Governance Panel. The recommendations require me to unreservedly apologise both verbally and in writing to John Hausler for comments made which were contained in a reply email to Ms Liz Frankel.




This apology was delivered to John Hausler via a telephone conversation with him at his office at Macedon Shire Council, Victoria. The conversation was most cordial on behalf of both parties, I subsequently sent via email a copy of my apology to him. I have provided the CEO with a copy of the apology letter, which I believe was distributed to all elected members with my permission. Obviously the apology could not be provided to John Hausler at this public meeting of council due to circumstances known now to all of this council. Another requirement of the resolution of council was for me to attend training as to the legal requirements of an elected member as to the Members Code of Conduct. I have completed this with Ms Tracy Riddle from KelledyJones. I consider I have completed the requirements as set out in the resolution of council.’

9. Elected Members Reports Continued

Cr Malthouse - Attended Harmony Day at Barmera 18/3/17 - Waikerie Health Advisory Committee meeting 21/3/17 - Meeting with Crackerjack consultant at Blanchetown 28/3/17 - Meeting with Warrawee management and board 6/4/17 - Meeting with representatives from WCSAC and RWIHP at Waikerie 6/4/17 - Farewell morning tea for retiring library manager Michael Cox on 7/4/17 - Meeting with C Row to discuss Loxton Swimming Pool 13/4/17 - Waikerie Health Advisory Committee meeting 18/4/17

Cr Flavel - Family reunion in Victoria including tour of local historical buildings Cr Zeppel - Council meeting, Loxton 17/3/17 - Designated informal gathering 3/4/17 - Loxton Aero Club Fly-in 7-9/4/17 Cr Norton moved Cr Thiele seconded

That the elected member reports be received. CARRIED




10. Questions Without Notice

Cr Webber asked a question in relation to the relocation of the Waikerie Effluent Sludge disposal site. The Deputy Mayor directed that a response be provided at the next meeting.

11. Questions On Notice 11.1 Kingston on Murray Street Numbering

In response to item number 10.2 Rural Property Addressing Numbers in Kingston on Murray from the 17 March 2017 meeting whereby it was resolved that the below question and response be recorded in the minutes the following is provided: Why has council formally issued street numbers in the township of Kingston on Murray which are not the same as the current street numbers? Response as provided by Director Corporate and Community Services Council have been contacted by the Department of Planning Transport & Infrastructure (DPTI) with a request to investigate the matter of street numbering in the township of Kingston on Murray (KOM). As per their advice, it is a requirement for properties to have a street number to accurately identify its location for service providers and emergency services. Correspondence was sent to KOM township residents in response to this contact with DPTI, with a map of the township with proposed street numbering which would be in accordance with the Australian & New Zealand Rural & Urban Addressing Standards. The correspondence was seeking feedback from the residents and provided a period of 4 weeks for responses. This period has now expired with a summary of the responses listed below:

Letter accompanying a “petition” containing 39 signatures objecting to the proposed numbering

4 individual pieces of correspondence objecting to the proposal

A number of residents have also contacted staff to express their views Considering the feedback received, council staff will now attempt to come up with a solution which still complies with the Standards.




12. Deputations/Guests 12.1 NBN Co

Mr Tim Saul, Community Affairs Manager-SA of Nbn co – presentation on the Nbn network fixed line services now available in the DC Loxton Waikerie area – scheduled at 10.15 am

13. Notice Of Motion Nil

14. Motion Without Notice Nil

15. Strategy & Governance Reports 15.1 Waikerie Men’s Shed – to seek authority to affix the council seal and sign the Deed of Variation of Lease document Cr Webber moved Cr Zeppel seconded

That council authorise the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer to sign and seal all documentation necessary to give affect to council’s resolution of item 13.7 from the 20 April 2016 council meeting.

CARRIED 15.2 Review of Councils By-Laws 2017

Cr Thiele moved Cr Webber seconded That council endorse the proposed By-laws numbered 1- 6 as marked in Attachment 1 of the report for public consultation and referral to the relevant State Government departments. That council direct that the Policy Review Committee review the need, implications and potential conditions of a by-law for the use of bird scarers in close proximity to residential areas and subject to its consideration, a recommendation be presented to council.

CARRIED 15.3 Provision of public swimming facilities – Loxton and Waikerie

Cr Norton moved Cr Zeppel seconded That the report be received and contents noted.




That for the reasons of prior knowledge and investigation undertaken coupled with the need for prompt provision of a solution, Crackerjack Consulting Engineers be engaged directly without going to the market, to undertake the assessment of works and costs required to ensure the provision of the Waikerie swimming facility for the coming swimming season. Further that upon provision of the resulting assessment, a report be provided promptly to council for consideration and direction. That to guide the assessment of short term works required to council’s public swimming facilities, council direct that:

a. At least the 50 metre pools (and associated facilities) need to be compliant, but not necessarily the smaller pools

b. That any short term remediation needs to ensure continued safe and compliant public access and use for a three to five year period to allow sufficient time to determine the preferred new / renewed public swimming facility, determine costs and feasibility, undertake the required public consultation and information provision, develop specifications, call tenders and undertake the work.

c. Any expenditure should be kept to a minimum and wherever possible materials / items purchased should ideally be part of the longer term solution as well

d. Accept that there will be continued water loss from the current structures in the short term given the mediations for this issue are expensive and will be addressed by the medium to longer term strategies for provision of public pools

e. Any mediation should also consider if it triggers legislative requirements for disability access in the short term

That due to the inter related aspects of the following, Council develop a consultancy brief to engage a specialist sports and leisure consultant to enable the efficient assessment of:

the medium to long term provision of public pools in Waikerie and Loxton,

to undertake the review and update of the Waikerie Sporting Precinct masterplan




That a steering group be convened to guide the Chief Executive Officer in the management of the proposed consultancy for the Waikerie component, said steering group to consist of up three council representatives, a representative of the contract manager of the Waikerie Community Sports and Aquatic Centre Board, a representative of the Riverland West Indoor Heated Pool Committee and also Warrawee Lodge. Further that 2 user group forums be formed, one for Waikerie and Loxton respectively, open to all current and potential users of the Waikerie Sporting Precinct and including Mid Murray Council, and the aquatic facility in Loxton to provide input to and receive information from the consultant and the steering group. That upon receipt of consultants proposals, the proposed Steering Group provide advice to the Chief Executive Officer for the evaluation of said proposals to form the basis of a recommendation to council on the preferred consultant including required budget.

CARRIED Cr Zeppel moved Cr Flavel seconded That Crs Norton, Thiele and Webber be appointed to the steering group.

CARRIED

12. Deputations/Guests Deferred earlier in this meeting 12.1 NBN Co

Deputy Mayor Vowles welcomed Mr Tim Saul, Community Affairs Manager-SA of Nbn co to the meeting at 10.10 am. Mr Saul provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Nbn network fixed line services now available in the DC Loxton Waikerie area, with discussion and questions occurring. Cr Quast left the chamber at 10.11 am and returned at 10.13 am Deputy Mayor Vowles thanked Mr Saul for his informative presentation and Mr Saul left the meeting at 10.45 am. Cr Norton moved Cr Zeppel seconded That the meeting adjourn for morning tea.

CARRIED




Meeting adjourned 10.45 am Meeting resumed 11.01 am

A moment silence was observed as a gesture of respect for those who have recently passed from our communities with sympathy and condolences extended to their family members.

15. Strategy & Governance Reports Continued 15.4 Proposal for indoor aquatic facility – Waikerie Cr Norton moved Cr Webber seconded

That council note the commitment of the Riverland West Indoor Heated Pool Committee and the Waikerie Community Sports and Aquatic Centre Board in terms of time, volunteer effort, passion and finances to advance their proposal to this point, and thank them for this effort. That in order to gain a full appreciation of the proposal and further information on the observations listed in the agenda report resulting from the information provided by the Riverland West Indoor Heated Pool Committee and the Waikerie Community Sports and Aquatic Centre Board during its presentation to councils March meeting, council request to meet with both groups to advance detailed discussions on their proposal. That Councillors and the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to meet with the groups on this matter and further report to council.

CARRIED 15.5 Council support for the Loxton Chamber of Commerce and the Riverland West Chamber of Commerce

Cr Webber declared a perceived conflict of interest due to being an executive member of the Riverland West Chamber of Commerce and left the meeting at 11.06 am Cr Thiele moved Cr Flavel seconded Consistent with councils LW Future strategies 2.14 and 2.1.5 and in recognition of the productive working relationship developed between council and both Chambers over many years, an annual allocation of $4000 to each Chamber for administrative support and also $10,000 each for agreed project(s) support be treated by council as operational




expenditure and included in its annual budgets without the need for the Chambers to lodge bids for this funding. Further that delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive Officer to approve “agreed projects” submitted by the Chambers under conditions a) to d) below, subject to an information only report on the use of the delegation being provided to council and that an outcome report be likewise provided to council:

a. That the projects put forward annually by the Chambers be either from the Business Growth Plan/Strategic Plan, and in Waikerie’s case the Waikerie Prosperity Strategy and Loxton’s the Our Hub Our Pride East Terrace Revitalisation Project

b. That funds provided by council be at least matched by the Chamber from own funds/other sources and may include a mixture of cash and in-kind

c. That agreed projects aim to increase business activity/prosperity/ capability of the business community in measurable and demonstrable ways

d. That annually a report or outcome statement of the various projects funded under the “agreed projects” budget be provided by the Chamber to council prior to the next years budget

This delegation also extend to granting permission for projects that may extend over no more than 2 consecutive financial years That the agreed projects for 2016 / 17 funding be: a. the beautification of the walkway between East Terrace and

Woolworths as proposed by the Loxton Chamber of Commerce in its letter dated 7 April 17, and

b. Targeted one on one business assessment and support for a web

based / digital market presence CARRIED

Cr Webber returned to the chamber at 11.13 am




15.6 Review of Local Government Association Membership subscription formula

Cr Flavel moved Cr Thiele seconded That council favour the May 2016 membership option as set out in the LGA 2017 Review of LGA Membership Subscription Formula Consultation Paper on the basis that changing the population bands (which is the basis for the other alternatives) has minor impact on subscription fees.

CARRIED 15.7 Loxton Retirement Village Residence Contract

Cr Zeppel declared a material conflict of interest due to being the Chairman of Riverview Rest Home which operates under the same Act as the Loxton Retirement Village and left the Chamber at 11.15 am Cr Thiele moved Cr Norton seconded That council authorise the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer to sign and seal necessary documentation including but not limited to a Residence Contract, Loan Agreement and Licence to Occupy for the occupation of 17 Peter Jackson Crescent, Peter Jackson Court, Loxton.

CARRIED Cr Zeppel returned to the Chamber at 11.15 am

15.8 2016/17 Third Quarter Annual Business Plan update Cr Webber moved Cr Zeppel seconded That council receive the report.

CARRIED Cr Webber moved Cr Flavel seconded

That a further breakdown of vehicle changeover costs as per the Annual Business Plan be provided to the next council meeting.

CARRIED 15.9 Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland (RDAMR)

Cr Norton declared a perceived conflict of interest due to being a Board member on the Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland and left the chamber at 11.26 am




Cr Webber moved Cr Zeppel seconded That council agree to pay the 2016/17 membership amount from the draft Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland funding agreement on the basis of the now updated Roadmap and Funding Agreement. That the Chief Executive Officer of Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland be invited to attend a future council meeting and advise of outcomes achieved in the Loxton Waikerie council area in the last three year period.

CARRIED Cr Norton returned to the chamber at 11.33 am

15.10 Compliance with resolution of council regarding Code of Conduct findings

Cr Vowles declared a material conflict of interest due to being one of the complainants and left the chamber at 11.36 am Cr Quast declared a material conflict of interest as the Code of Conduct complaint was made against him and left the chamber at 11.36 am Cr Kimber declared a material conflict of interest due to being one of the complainants and left the chamber at 11.36 am Due to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor not being present, pursuant to Section 86 of the Local Government Act the Chief Executive Officer took the Chair. The Chief Executive Officer declared that a quorum was not achieved and therefore the matter could not be dealt with at this meeting and the meeting proceeded to the next agenda item. Crs Vowles returned to the chamber and resumed the Chair 11.38 am Cr Quast returned to the chamber at 11.39 am Cr Kimber returned to the chamber at 11.40 am




15.11 Proposal for an organisational review Cr Thiele moved Cr Webber seconded

That council undertake an organisation review via an external consultancy to identify potential efficiencies and improvements in staffing capability, develop a long term (5yr) alignment and implementation plan and make recommendation for different service delivery methods together with a resources/savings plan. That as part of this review, council seek to benchmark against other like councils. That that the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to prepare a consultancy brief, undertake evaluation and selection of the most beneficial consultant’s proposal to undertake this review with advice from Councillors. That the estimated cost of the organisational review be source from the Service Review budget line ($25,000) and General Consultancies budget line ($5000).

CARRIED Cr Flavel moved Cr Zeppel seconded That Crs Thiele, Quast and Norton be authorised to provide advice to the CEO as per the above resolution.

CARRIED 15.12 Waikerie Delivers – draft terms of reference and consideration of nominations

Cr Norton moved Cr Flavel seconded That Henry Crawford, Keryn Gorman, Margaret Thiel and Meredith Arnold be appointed to Waikerie Delivers. That council adopt the Terms of Reference for Waikerie Delivers as contained in the meeting agenda.

CARRIED




16. Corporate & Community Services Reports 16.1 Loxton Recreation Centre Design and Grant Funding update

Cr Norton moved Cr Flavel seconded 1. That the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to undertake tender

evaluation and selection of successful tender for the Engineering Services Design for the Loxton Recreation Centre including advice from Councillors Vowles and Zeppel and any professional advice considered necessary by the Chief Executive Officer.

2. That council hold a special meeting as soon as practicably possible to review ‘Design 2’ detail and costing to determine the preferred design to progress with.

CARRIED A division was requested by Cr Quast The motion was set aside

The following members voted in the affirmative: Crs Norton, Zeppel, Thiele, Webber, Kimber and Flavel

The following member voted in the negative: Cr Quast The motion was CARRIED

16.2 Planning Infrastructure & Development Act 2016 – Joint Planning Board Cr Thiele moved Cr Webber seconded That council:

1. Support the nomination of the Riverland councils in respect to the Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure Expression of Interest to participate in the Joint Planning Arrangements Pilot Project.

2. Commit a cash contribution of $5,000 should the expression of interest be successful.

CARRIED




16.3 The Village Future Options Community Survey The Tourism Manager (Ms T Bye) entered the meeting at 12.21 pm Cr Thiele moved Cr Norton seconded That council:

1. Acknowledge receipt of the Loxton Historical Village – Future Options Community Survey responses and note the community feedback.

2. In response to community feedback and after consideration of the favoured options as part of the in-house service review, council resolve that the preferred option is to further investigate the Leasing Out Option of The Village.

3. That the Community Land & Lease Committee of council:

a. Develop an expression of interest to lease The Village or part thereof

b. Issue and evaluate any resulting expressions, including the ability to discuss proposals with any proponent

c. Make a recommendation to council on the preferred expression of interest(s)

d. Make a recommendation to council on draft lease terms

CARRIED

The Tourism Manager left the meeting at 12.26 pm

16.4 Proposed change to voting method in LG elections Cr Quast moved Cr Kimber seconded That this matter lay on the table pending further information.

MOTION LOST Cr Thiele moved Cr Norton seconded That council:

1. Notes the proposal via the LGA from the Adelaide Hills Council to change the Voting Method in Local Government Elections

2. Inform the LGA that the council’s position is retain the existing method of Voting in Local Government Elections

CARRIED




16.5 Support ALGA bid to restore indexation to Financial Assistance Grants Cr Flavel moved Cr Thiele seconded That council: Support the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) campaign in their bid to restore indexation to Financial Assistance Grants in the following ways:

1. Contacting and writing to council’s Federal member to reinforce

the importance of Financial Assistance Grants

2. Highlight this issue through local media and council

communications

CARRIED

16.6 Budget Update – March 2017

Deferred for consideration in a later section of this meeting 16.7 Waikerie Anglican Community Care Inc (Ac.Care) funding request

Cr Flavel moved Cr Webber seconded That council:

1. That council receive the report ‘Waikerie Anglican Community Care Inc (Ac.Care) Funding Request’

2. That council note the potential negative impact on the provision of community support if Ac.Care withdraw their services.

3. That council indicate its willingness to make a once only financial commitment in its 2017/18 budget to support the Ac.Care to continue to administer and provide community service programs within the Waikerie region.

4. That council, the RDA Murraylands and Riverland, service groups and other community organisations together with Ac.Care be encourage to actively seek ways to support the continued investment of Ac.Care in Waikerie

CARRIED




17. Infrastructure Services Reports 17.1 Moorook and Kingston on Murray Riverfront Plans

Cr Norton moved Cr Webber seconded That council receive the report and the report lay on the table pending further clarification.

CARRIED

Cr Norton moved Cr Flavel seconded That the meeting adjourn for lunch.

CARRIED Meeting adjourned 12.58 pm Meeting resumed 1.49 pm

The Manager Regulatory Services (Mr D Brown) entered the meeting at 1.49 pm

10. Questions Without Notice

The Deputy Mayor allowed a response to the question without notice from Cr Webber asked earlier in the meeting.

Cr Webber moved Cr Thiele seconded That the question without notice and response be recorded.

CARRIED Cr Webber

Please provide an update on the relocation of the Waikerie Effluent Sludge disposal site. Response as provided by the Manager Regulatory Services A request for quote has been sent to preferred engineers for the investigations of three signs to determine a preferred site and design for a septic pump out waste disposal facility. The quote is to prepare a construction management and quality assurance plan, technical speciation, engineering drawings and construction cost estimate and all other documentation required to obtain all statutory approvals including, but not limited to, EPA licence, SA health waste water system approval and Development approval. A site briefing was held with the preferred engineers on the 29 March and closing date for quotes was the 18 April.




Council staff are currently reviewing the quotations for the works and delegation is given to the Director of Community and Corporate Services to select the preferred quote to undertake the work. The RFQ requested that the design work be undertaken prior to 1 June 2017.

The Manager Regulatory Services left the meeting 1.58 pm 16. Corporate and Community Services reports Continued

16.6 Budget Update – March 2017 Deferred from earlier in this meeting

The Manager Corporate Services entered the meeting at 1.58 pm and left 1.59 pm

Cr Norton moved Cr Zeppel seconded That the budget update for the period ending 31 March 2017 be adopted comprising the following movements:

OPERATING EXPENDITURE

Waikerie Recreation Centre Masterplan 25 East Terrace History Boards Loxton Retirement Village Quantity Surveyor Ulysses Club event

3 5 2

High River Flood Maintenance 51

TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURE 86 CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (NEW)

East Terrace Revitalisation (used to fund history boards)

(3)

Waikerie CBD Revitalisation (budget reallocated to fund Civic Ave / Crush Tce project)

(63)

Loxton Hydrotherapy Pool 300 TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (NEW) 234

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (RENEWAL) Civic Ave / Crush Tce Reseal 95 Reseals (budget reallocated to fund Civic Ave / Crush Tce project)

(28)

Kerbing and footpath (budget reallocated to Civic Ave / Crush Tce project)

(4)




Waikerie Riverfront Fencing 32 Waikerie Riverfront Pump Relocation 30 TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (RENEWAL)

125

RESERVE TRANSFERS Loxton Retirement Village Capital (used to fund quantity surveyor update)

(5)

TOTAL RESERVE TRANSFERS (5)

CARRIED 17. Infrastructure Services Reports Continued

17.2 Burns Street, Waikerie Cr Zeppel moved Cr Thiele seconded That council make no change to vehicle movements in Burns Street Waikerie.

CARRIED 17.3 Lunn Road Land Division

Cr Flavel moved Cr Kimber seconded That council delegates the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer to affix council’s common seal to the Lunn Road Plan of Division documentation.

CARRIED 17.4 Quarry Road – Request to purchase road reserve

Cr Flavel moved Cr Thiele seconded That council receive and consider the updated report.

CARRIED

Cr Webber moved Cr Zeppel seconded

1. Given the updated report to this meeting, council not support the sale of the portion of road reserve adjacent to Lot 101 D60018 Quarry Road, Loxton North (CT 588/419) at this time.

2. That council staff further discuss the opportunities available to the landholders for business use of this road reserve.

CARRIED




17.5 MRLGA Regional Transport Strategy (RTS) Database Review

Cr Flavel moved Cr Webber seconded

That council includes an allocation of $15,000 towards the Roads Database Review for roads within the Loxton Waikerie Council area for the MRLGA Regional Transport Strategy for consideration in the draft 2017/18 Annual Business Plan.

CARRIED

17.6 B-Double Network Level Heavy Vehicle Route Assessment and Risk Analysis

Cr Flavel moved Cr Thiele seconded

That council: 1. Includes an allocation of $15,000 towards a B-Double Network

Level Heavy Vehicle Route Assessment and Risk Analysis for roads within the Loxton Waikerie Council area in the current 2016/17 Financial Year budget.

2. Includes an allocation of $15,000 towards a B-Double Network Level Heavy Vehicle Route Assessment and Risk Analysis for roads within the Loxton Waikerie Council area for consideration in the draft 2017/18 Annual Business Plan.

3. Note that the MRLGA will contribute $10,000 towards the B-Double Network Level Heavy Vehicle Route Assessment and Risk Analysis for the Loxton Waikerie Council.

CARRIED 18. Income/Investment Statement

Cr Zeppel moved Cr Thiele seconded That the Investment Position presented as at 31 March 2017 be received.

CARRIED A division was requested by Cr Quast The motion was put aside

The following members voted in the affirmative: Crs Norton, Zeppel, Thiele, Webber, Kimber, and Flavel The following member voted in the negative: Cr Quast

The motion was CARRIED




19. Reports and Recommendations of Committees 19.2 Loxton Recreation Grounds Committee – minutes of meeting held 4 April 2017

Cr Kimber moved Cr Flavel seconded That council endorse the recommendation from The Loxton Recreation Grounds Committee meeting held 4 April 2017 being:

Item 8.4 2017/18 Annual Business Plan – Loxton Beautification Strategy

Projects – Mill Corner

That the Loxton Recreation Ground Committee recommends that council includes a path and bridge over the swale at Mill Corner connecting this area to the Skate Park and that a lawn/parking area be established at the South Eastern corner (between the Rail line and Swale) in the 2017/18 Annual Business Plan.

CARRIED Cr Norton moved Cr Zeppel seconded

That council do not endorse the recommendation from The Loxton Recreation Grounds Committee meeting held 4 April 2017 being:

Item 8.5 East Terrace Revitalisation That the Loxton Recreation Ground Committee request that the East Terrace Revitalisation refocuses on the original intent of the project which was the greening of footpaths and street corners to create a village atmosphere.

Due to the next priority being the History Boards taking precedence.

CARRIED

19.4 Loxton Christmas Lights Committee – minutes of meeting held 16 March 2017

Cr Norton moved Cr Webber seconded That council endorse the recommendation from The Loxton Christmas

Lights Committee annual general meeting held 16 March 2017 being:




Item 8.1 Election of Office Bearers

That council endorse the Loxton Christmas Lights Committee Members as listed below;

Chairperson Peter Mangelsdorf Vice Chairman Connie Kelly

Secretary Pat West Assistant Secretary Marina Thomas

CARRIED

19.5 Loxton Retirement Village Committee – minutes of meeting held 12 April 2017

Cr Zeppel declared a material conflict of interest due to being the Chairman of Riverview Rest Home which operates under the same Act as the Loxton Retirement Village and left the Chamber at 2.37 pm

Cr Norton moved Cr Thiele seconded

That council endorse the recommendation from the Loxton Retirement Village Committee meeting held 12 April 2017 being:

Item 10.1 Removal of Trees from Common Garden Areas

The Committee recommend that council note the residents’ strong desire to reduce annual maintenance costs incurred due to regular pruning of large trees, clearing gutters of leaf litter and repairs to damaged paving and infrastructure at Loxton Retirement Village. That the Committee recommend council allocate $11325.00 from the Loxton Retirement Village Capital Reserve for the following:

$8525.00 for the removal of the trees identified in this report

$2800.00 for the purchase of replacement semi-mature trees suitable for the Loxton climate and with minimal impact to infrastructure

Item 10.2 Unit Valuations and Impact on Licence Premium

The Committee recommend that council authorise the Licence to Occupy premium is increased by $12,000.00 from the market value provided at vacancy, to reflect the new market value of a unit which has been extensively refurbished (including kitchen and wet areas) after vacancy. CARRIED




Cr Zeppel returned to the meeting at 2.40 pm 19.7 Waikerie Visitor Information Service Evaluation Committee

Cr Norton moved Cr Kimber seconded That council endorse the recommendation from the Waikerie Visitor Information Service Evaluation Committee meeting held 29 March 2017 being:

Item 6 Election of Chairperson

That Cr D Thiele be appointed as Chairperson. CARRIED

Cr Thiele moved Cr Norton seconded

That the minutes of the following committees be received:

19.1 Waikerie District Community Committee Minutes of meeting held 4/4/17 19.2 Loxton Recreation Centre Grounds Committee Minutes of meeting held 4/4/17 19.3 Pines Management Committee Minutes of meeting held 27/3/17 19.4 Loxton Christmas Lights Committee Minutes of meeting held 16/3/17 Minutes of Annual General Meeting held 16/3/17 19.5 Loxton Retirement Village Committee Minutes of meeting held 12/4/17 19.6 The Village Committee Minutes of meeting held 4/4/17 19.7 Waikerie Visitor Information Service Evaluation Committee Minutes of meeting held 29/3/17

CARRIED

The Director Corporate and Community Services left the meeting at 2.41 pm 20. Information Only Reports Cr Webber moved Cr Thiele seconded

That the Information Only reports be received. CARRIED




21. Confidential Reports 21.1 Strategy & Governance 21.1.1 Outcome of Section 270 review of council decision

Cr Norton moved Cr Zeppel seconded That agenda item 21.1.1 be considered in confidence pursuant to Section 90 (2) and Section 90 (3) (i) of the Local Government Act 1999 as it contains information relating to actual litigation, or litigation that the council or council committee believes on reasonable grounds will take place, involving the council or an employee of the council, with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer, Director Infrastructure Services and Executive Assistant.

CARRIED Cr Norton moved Cr Flavel seconded That pursuant to Section 91 (7) of the Local Government Act, council makes an order that the discussion, reports and minutes in relation to agenda item 21.1.1 be treated as confidential and remain in confidence until all issues have been fully resolved.

CARRIED

21.2 Corporate & Community Services Nil 21.3 Infrastructure Services Nil

22. Closure The meeting closed at 2.53 pm

Minutes confirmed on ………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… Deputy Mayor Michael Vowles

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