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MID MURRAY COUNCIL ===================

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MAIN STREET, CAMBRAI

ON MONDAY 14 OCTOBER 2013

PRESENT Mayor D J Burgess, Councillors K P Myers, I K Bormann, M K Jennings, P J Milsom, J W Hall, J L Howie, D J Peake, K B Sayers, P J Raison and B J Taylor.

IN ATTENDANCE

Mr R J Peate, Chief Executive Officer, Mr G D Parsons, Acting Director, Development & Environmental Services Mr G R Hill, Director, Infrastructure Services, Mr T Avery, Works and Project Manager (until 10-12 A M), Mr S P Thompson, Director, Community Services, Mrs R G Sloper, Minute Secretary. COMMENCEMENT AND WELCOME 9-30 A M The Mayor declared the meeting open and welcomed all present. APOLOGY Was received from Cr K E Yeates.

14879/1 Cr Hall moved that the apology be received. Seconded Cr Sayers. CARRIED.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Cr Myers declared an interest under Section 74 of the Local Government Act in Item 6.2.5 as he is a landowner in the area affected by the Cadell (Horticulture) Development Plan Amendment. Cr Taylor declared an interest under Section 74 of the Local Government Act in Item 6.2.7, 6.5.17 and 6.5.18 as the items may be future items considered by the Development Assessment Panel of which he is a member. Cr Raison declared an interest under Section 74 of the Local Government Act in Item 6.2.7, 6.5.17 and 6.5.18 as the items may be future items considered by the Development Assessment Panel of which he is a member. Mayor Burgess declared an interest under Section 74 of the Local Government Act in Item 6.2.6 as his brother has an interest in the Mannum Waters development. Cr Howie declared that he had no financial interest in the proposed Palmer Wind Farm development.

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CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES (Page 14788 and Confidential Minutes Page 876 - 9/9/2013)

14880/1 Cr Taylor moved that the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on the 9 September 2013 be taken as read and confirmed, subject to the word “to” being inserted after the words “written contract” in point (5) of resolution number 14791/1. Seconded Cr Sayers. CARRIED.

(Page 14871 - 25/9/2013)

14880/2 Cr Bormann moved that the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on the 25 September 2013 be taken as read and confirmed. Seconded Cr Milsom. CARRIED.

BUSINESS DEFERRED Nil. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES REPORT See Minute Book Pages 14905 – 14923.

14880/3 Cr Myers moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr Howie.

CARRIED. BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT

Belvedere Road Speed Limit 14880/4 Cr Howie moved that Council request the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure to retain the 50/80km/h signage at the Mannum cemetery and extend the 80km/h speed limit zone along Belvedere Road to cover the Mannum Waters development. The remainder of the road to be left at the State default speed limit of 100km/h, from Mannum Waters to Mannum-Murray Bridge Road. Seconded Cr Milsom. CARRIED.

Cliff View Drive, Sabaruma – Request to Alter Speed Limit 14880/5 Cr Milsom moved that (1) Council request the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure to implement

80km/h speed limit starting from Maynards Lookout, travelling 2kms north to the end of Sabaruma Shack area.

(2) Council install an advisory speed limit sign of 60km/hour at the top of the hill and tree trimming and other works be undertaken in the area at a cost of up to $6,000 to make the area safer for traffic.

Seconded Cr Hall. CARRIED.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT CONT’D

Schuetze Street Speed Limit

14881/1 Cr Taylor moved that Council supports the application to the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure to reduce the speed limit in Schuetze Street, Mannum from 50km/hr to 30km/hr. Seconded Cr Howie. CARRIED.

Proposed Helipad – Mannum Hospital

14881/2 Cr Taylor moved that the report relating to the current investigation into the construction of a Helipad at the Mannum Hospital be received. Seconded Cr Hall. CARRIED.

Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) – Sturt Highway Rest Area

14881/3 Cr Jennings moved that Council advise the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure that it has no objections to the proposed location of a rest area at the top of Accommodation Hill on the Sturt Highway. Seconded Cr Myers. CARRIED. Keyneton Trees – Stott Highway

14881/4 Cr Bormann moved that (1) the dead pine tree adjacent to the property at Lot 11 Stott Highway, Keyneton be

removed.

(2) Council give consideration to the removal of the living trees following an Arborist report and community consultation.

Seconded Cr Raison. CARRIED. Ponde – Property Access 14881/5 Cr Howie moved that (1) The previous owner i.e. the person who put the allotments up for sale, be requested to

create a “right of way” through his existing land at his expense to facilitate access to the allotments.

(2) Council request 100% of road construction and fencing costs from the recent purchaser of the land.

Seconded Cr Hall. CARRIED.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT CONT’D

Old Mannum Primary School Land

14882/1 Cr Taylor moved that the State Government be approached to fund an environmental investigation regarding the potential contamination of allotments 9 and 10 for possible community use or open space. Seconded Cr Sayers. CARRIED. East Front Road – River Slumping

14882/2 Cr Howie moved that the report relating to East Front Road be received. Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED.

Business Case for Tree Trimming 14882/3 Cr Taylor moved that (1) The report on the tree trimming processes and practices of Council be received.

(2) Three tree trimming contractors be engaged to undertake specific works to ascertain

their productivity and cost, effectiveness of each contractor and a report be submitted to Council.

(3) In accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement, consultation be undertaken with

AWU employees regarding a proposal for tree trimming works to be undertaken by Contractors and for the current tree trimming employees to be redeployed to road maintenance and parks and gardens.

Seconded Cr Howie. CARRIED. 10-12 A M Mr T Avery, Works and Project Manager, left the meeting. DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT See Minute Book Pages 14924 – 14943.

14882/4 Cr Myers moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr Bormann.

CARRIED. BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT

Smoke Free Outdoor Eating and Drinking Areas Discussion Paper 14882/5 Cr Raison moved that the Manager - Health Services review the ´Smoke-Free Outdoor Eating and Drinking Areas Discussion Paper´ and provide comments to the Tobacco Control Unit incorporating any views of Council from today’s meeting, prior to the 1 November 2013. Seconded Cr Hall. CARRIED.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT CONT’D South Australian Public Health Act 2011 – Joint Regional Public Health Plan Update 14883/1 Cr Raison moved that the report on the M&MLGA Joint Regional Public Health Plan be received together with the minutes from meetings of the Regional Public Health Plan Steering Committee. Seconded Cr Peake. CARRIED.

Dog and Cat Management Board – Council Audit

14883/2 Cr Myers moved that the report on the Dog and Cat Management Audit be received and the contents including corrective actions noted. Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED.

Election Signs in Public Places Policy

14883/3 Cr Sayers moved that the Election Signs in Public Places Policy as amended be adopted. Seconded Cr Hall. CARRIED.

NOTICE OF MOTION 14883/4 Cr Raison moved that Council rescind resolution number 14792/4 which was adopted on 9 September 2013. Seconded Cr Hall. CARRIED. 10-20 A M Cr Myers declared an interest under Section 74 of the Local Government Act in the Cadell (Horticulture) Development Plan Amendment matter as he is a landowner in the area affected by the Cadell (Horticulture) Development Plan Amendment and vacated his chair and left the Chamber and did not vote or take part in any discussion in relation to the matter. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D Cadell (Horticultural) Development Plan Amendment

14883/5 Cr Milsom moved that (1) the Cadell (Horticulture) Development Plan Amendment, as attached (including all

associated documentation), be endorsed;

(2) the Cadell (Horticulture) Development Plan Amendment (including all associated documentation) be submitted to the Department of Planning, Transport & Infrastructure and the Minister for Planning for approval;

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D Cadell (Horticultural) Development Plan Amendment Cont’d (3) the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to sign the Schedule 4b Certificate; and

(4) the Manager – Development Services be given delegated authority to authorise any

minor amendments to the Cadell (Horticulture) Development Plan Amendment (including all associated documentation) as may be necessary to facilitate to on-going progression of the Development Plan Amendment.

Seconded Cr Hall. CARRIED. 10-23 A M Cr Myers returned to the meeting. 10-24 A M Mayor Burgess declared an interest under Section 74 of the Local Government Act in the Mannum Waters – Establishment of Working Group to Address SA Water Treatment Lagoon Issues, Mannum matter as his brother had an interest in the Mannum Waters development and vacated the chair and left the Chamber and did not vote or take part in any discussion in relation to the matter. The Deputy Mayor, Cr Myers, took the Chair. Mannum Waters – Establishment of Working Group to Address SA Water Treatment Lagoon Issues, Mannum

14884/1 Cr Raison moved that (1) A Working Group be established with representatives from Tallwoods Pty Ltd and

Council to progress the issue of the relocation of the SA Water treatment lagoons.

(2) Council representation on the Working Group be:- - Chief Executive Officer - Director – Development & Environmental Services - Manager – Development Services - Deputy Mayor - Cr Howie.

Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED. 10-28 A M The Mayor returned to the meeting and resumed the Chair. 10-28 A M Cr Raison and Cr Taylor the left the meeting. DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LATE REPORT See Minute Book Pages 14944 – 14945. 14884/2 Cr Myers moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr Howie. CARRIED.

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10-31 A M Cr Raison and Cr Taylor returned to the meeting. BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT Development Assessment Panel – Resignation Cr Jennings 14885/1 Cr Milsom moved that

(1) Cr Jennings’ resignation from Council’s Development Assessment Panel be received

and accepted; and

(2) In accordance with the requirements of Section 56A(3)(c)(i)A of the Development Act 1993, Cr Bormann be appointed a Council member on the Mid Murray Council Development Assessment Panel, with the period of appointment coinciding with existing appointments i.e. expiring on 12 December 2014.

Seconded Cr Sayers. CARRIED. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D

Palmer Wind Farm Working Group

14885/2 Cr Howie moved that report item 6.2.7 - Palmer Wind Farm Working Group lay on the table. Seconded Cr Hall. CARRIED. Budget Update for the Morgan Railway Station Works 10-38 A M Josephine Henderson, Development Officer – Policy & Heritage, in attendance 14885/3 Cr Myers moved that the matter lay on the table until next meeting when more accurate prices are presented. Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED. 10-48 A M Josephine Henderson left the meeting. Murray Plains Cycle Track Stage 2

14885/4 Cr Bormann moved that approval be granted for the implementation of Stage 2 of the Murray Plains Cycle Track. Seconded Cr Jennings. CARRIED.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D Crown Land Dedication – Greenways Landing

14886/1 Cr Milsom moved that the report on the dedication of Crown land at Greenways Landing for recreational purposes under the care and control of Council be received. Seconded Cr Raison. CARRIED.

10-50 A M 14886/2 Cr Bormann moved that the meeting adjourn for morning tea. Seconded Cr Myers. CARRIED. 11-02 A M 14886/3 Cr Myers moved that the meeting resume. Seconded Cr Raison. CARRIED. COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT See Minute Book Pages 14946 – 14964. 14886/4 Cr Myers moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr Hall. CARRIED. BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT CSSAML Needs Assessment/Executive Summary

14886/5 Cr Hall moved that the CSSAML Needs Assessment Summary report be received. Seconded Cr Sayers. CARRIED. Healthy Murraylands Quarterly Update 14886/6 Cr Jennings moved that the Healthy Murraylands update report be received. Seconded Cr Sayers. CARRIED.

OPAL Quarterly Update 14886/7 Cr Myers moved that the OPAL update report be received. Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED.

Youth Quarterly Update

14886/8 Cr Jennings moved that the Youth Services update report be received. Seconded Cr Hall. CARRIED.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT CONT’D Murray Transport Connections (Community Passenger Network) Quarterly Report

14887/1 Cr Bormann moved that the Murray Transport Connections update report be received. Seconded Cr Milsom.

CARRIED. Arts and Cultural Development Quarterly Report 14887/2 Cr Jennings moved that the Arts and Cultural Development update report be received. Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED.

Morgan Library Quarterly Report 14887/3 Cr Bormann moved that the Morgan Library quarterly report be received. Seconded Cr Myers. CARRIED. Potential Trial of Cambrai/Sedan Dial-A-Ride Subsidised Bus Service 14887/4 Cr Jennings moved that Council receive and note this proposal. Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED. Community Services Department 14887/5 Cr Taylor moved that Council express its congratulations to the Community Services Team on their performance and improvements achieved. Seconded Cr Raison. CARRIED. CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORT See Minute Book Pages 14965 – 14970. 14887/6 Cr Howie moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr Milsom. CARRIED. BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT Financial Report

Bank Reconciliation Statement as at 30 September 2013

14887/7 Cr Sayers moved that the bank reconciliation statement as at 30 September 2013 of $2,276,370.02 credit be received. Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT CONT’D Delegations to Purchase Goods and Services 14888/1 Cr Taylor moved that the revised listing of delegated authority given to staff to purchase goods and services on behalf of Council, as presented to this meeting, be approved by Council. Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED.

Rates Payment Options – Direct Debit 14888/2 Cr Raison moved that the report on the options for the payment of rates by direct debit be received and the option for direct debit payments via the Macquarie Bank DEFT system be further investigated. Seconded Cr Howie. CARRIED. Local Government Association Circular 36.7 – Representation Reviews – consultation on Council views on use of independent consultants 14888/3 Cr Milsom moved that it be referred to the Chief Executive Officer and the Director, Corporate and Financial Services to respond to the Local Government Association highlighting that Council considers that the existing periodic representation review process co-ordinated and undertaken by Council is satisfactory. Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT See Minute Book Pages 14971 – 15006.

14888/4 Cr Howie moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr Myers. CARRIED. BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT Consideration of Camping at Tenbury Hunter Reserve – Swan Reach

14888/5 Cr Peake moved that

(1) Free camping be allowed at Tenbury Hunter Reserve and that the matter be reviewed

in 12 months (2) A letter be sent to all persons surveyed outlining the results of the survey and the

Council’s decision.

Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT CONT’D Review of Speed Limits on Rural Roads by State Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure 14889/1 Cr Taylor moved that it be referred to the Chief Executive Officer to prepare a submission to the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure on the Rural Speed Limits Review requesting statistics on crashes and casualties on each of the roads within the Mid Murray Council under consideration and the reasons to enable consideration to be given by Council. Seconded Cr Howie. CARRIED. Tree Management Policy and Guidelines

14889/2 Cr Myers moved that (1) The report on the Tree Management Policy and Guidelines be received.

(2) Council adopt the new Tree Management Policy and Guidelines and this be referred to

the Director, Infrastructure Services to implement the policy guidelines. Seconded Cr Raison. CARRIED. Mannum Community Hub (Old Mannum School) – Smoke Free

14889/3 Cr Hall moved that the Mannum Community Hub (old Mannum School) be designated as a smoke-free area, with no designated smoking areas and Mid Murray Support Services be advised and signage be installed by Council. Seconded Cr Raison. CARRIED. Regional Sector Agreement for the SA Murray Darling Basin

14889/4 Cr Myers moved that Council endorse its Agreement, in principle, to a Regional Sector Agreement subject to the provision of additional resources to assist Council in the participation and production of this Agreement. Seconded Cr Sayers. CARRIED.

Financial Sustainability – Income Generation Measures, Efficiency Gains, Improvement and Cost Savings Initiatives – Mid Murray Council

14889/5 Cr Myers moved that the income generation measures, efficiency gains, improvements and costs saving initiatives identified be endorsed and 6 monthly reports be submitted to Council on the status of the achievement of these initiatives. Seconded Cr Raison. CARRIED.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT CONT’D Local Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme / Workcover SA Partnership with Mid Murray Council 14890/1 Cr Myers moved that the report on Council being selected to be part of 12 Councils to partner with WorkCover SA and the Local Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme to meet performance standards to ensure ongoing exempt status as a self insurer be received. Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED. Chief Executive Officer 2013/14 Goals

14890/2 Cr Raison moved that the 2013/14 Goals for the Chief Executive Officer be endorsed. Seconded Cr Howie. CARRIED. Mid Murray Council Employees Successful Completion of Certificate III Operational Works

14890/3 Cr Peake moved that the report on the successful completion of Certificate III in Operational Works by Council employees be received. Seconded Cr Jennings. CARRIED.

Relocation of RSL Memorial to Anzac Park Reserve – Swan Reach 14890/4 Cr Peake moved that

(1) The Swan Reach Returned Services League of Australia be advised that Council

provides in principle support for the proposal submitted for the relocation of the RSL monument to Anzac Park Reserve, subject to the outcome of community consultation involving an advertisement regarding the proposed relocation being placed in the Swan Reach newsletter requesting any submissions.

(2) A copy of the submissions be forwarded to the Swan Reach RSL and Council for consideration.

(3) Council’s Grants Funding Co-ordinator assist, where possible, in a grant funding application for the relocation.

Seconded Cr Myers. CARRIED.

Strengthening Regional Development in South Australia

14890/5 Cr Bormann moved that the report on “The Task of Strengthening Regional Development” document be received. Seconded Cr Howie. CARRIED.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT CONT’D Identified Local Roads Funding to South Australia

14891/1 Cr Raison moved that a copy of the responses received be forwarded to the Local Government Association of South Australia for their information and attention. Seconded Cr Hall. CARRIED.

Truro Community Wastewater Management Scheme

14891/2 Cr Jennings moved that (1) Council formally endorse the preferred option for the receipt of waste effluent from the

Truro Community Wastewater Management Scheme to be treated at the Stockwell Treatment Plant (Barossa Council) and that Council agrees in principle with the Barossa Council’s terms and conditions.

(2) It be referred to the Chief Executive Officer to liaise with the Local Government Association Community Wastewater Management Scheme to prepare a draft Agreement between Mid Murray Council and Barossa Council.

(3) It be referred to the Chief Executive Officer and the Local Government Association Community Wastewater Management Scheme Committee to prepare a brief and seek tenders for the appointment of a preferred Community Wastewater Management Scheme design consultant to provide detailed plans, specifications and cost estimates for the Mid Murray Council.

(4) The detailed plans, specifications and cost estimates for the preferred option for the treatment of waste effluent from the Truro CWMS be used for the statutory consultation meeting with the community in accordance with section 151 of the Local Government Act 1999.

(5) Selected tenders be called from three experienced and qualified CWMS design consultants in accordance with Council’s Competitive Tendering, Contracting, Purchasing, Sale and Disposal of Land and Other Assets Policy.

Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED.

Annual Risk Management Review undertaken by Local Government Association Mutual Liability Scheme 14891/3 Cr Bormann moved that the annual Risk Management Review of Council undertaken by the Local Government Association Mutual Liability Scheme be received. Seconded Cr Jennings. CARRIED. Illegal Developments on Murray River – Mid Murray Council 14891/4 Cr Taylor moved that the report on illegal development on the Murray River within the Mid Murray Council and all General Inspectors undertaking inspections and investigations in relation to such illegal development under the provisions of the Development Act be received. Seconded Cr Sayers. CARRIED.

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DEPUTATION Regional Natural Resources Management Plan

11-45 A M Deana Mildren, SA Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board, attended the meeting and addressed Council in relation to the draft Regional NRM Plan and sought Councils views on the NRM Plan and the NRM priorities for the region. 12-06 P M Deana Mildren completed her address and left the meeting. BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT CONT’D Pacific Hydro Wind Farm Development – Keyneton 14892/1 Cr Bormann moved that (1) A letter be forwarded to the State Minister for Planning highlighting the time taken since

the public hearing at the Cambrai Hall to hear presentations in support of submissions received and the recommendation of the Development Assessment Commission and request the Minister to advise the outcome of his decision on this wind farm.

(2) A copy of the letter be forwarded to the State Member for the area. Seconded Cr Howie. CARRIED.

12-07 P M Cr Raison and Cr Taylor declared an interest under Section 74 of the Local Government Act in the Consideration of Wind Farm Workshop for Mid Murray Council matter as a possible wind farm development may be a future matter considered by the Development Assessment Panel of which they were members and vacated their chairs and left the Chamber and did not vote or take part in any discussion in relation to the matter. Consideration of Wind Farm Workshop for Mid Murray Council 14892/2 Cr Jennings moved that a wind farm workshop be arranged for Councillors, with attendance from Council’s solicitors (including a planning law solicitor). Seconded Cr Peake. CARRIED. 12-15 P M Cr Raison and Cr Taylor returned to the meeting. 12-15 P M 14892/3 Cr Hall moved that the meeting adjourned for lunch. Seconded Cr Myers. CARRIED. 12-55 P M 13892/4 Cr Jennings moved that the meeting resume. Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT CONT’D “What Future Primary Industries” – Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland

14893/1 Cr Sayers moved that the report on the launch of the “What Future Primary Industries” Research Project by the Regional Development Australia Murraylands & Riverland be received. Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED.

Black Spot Funding 14893/2 Cr Myers moved that it be referred to the Infrastructure Services Director to submit an application for funding, where possible, by 15 November 2013. Seconded Cr Milsom. CARRIED. Community Survey Summary Results – Mid Murray Council 14893/3 Cr Sayers moved that the report on the community survey results for Mid Murray Council be received. Seconded Cr Howie. CARRIED.

Model Policies Updated – Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy and Whistleblowers Protection Policy 14893/4 Cr Jennings moved that the Model Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy and Model Whistleblowers Protection Policy provided by the Local Government Association of South Australia be adopted by Council. Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED.

Model Procedures for Managing Code of Conduct Complaints

14893/5 Cr Taylor moved that the Model Procedures for Managing Code of Conduct Complaints provided by the Local Government Association of South Australia be endorsed. Seconded Cr Hall.

CARRIED.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT CONT’D Mannum Dock Museum Board 14894/1 Cr Jennings moved that (1) The following persons be appointed to the Mannum Dock Museum Board:

• Trevor Twigden • Keith Halloran • Rob Bowring • Athalie Verrall

(2) Rob Bowring be appointed as Chairman of the Board and Pam O’Donnell as Deputy

Chairman.

Seconded Cr Raison. CARRIED. Regional Natural Resources Management Plan 14894/2 Cr Bormann moved that it be referred to the Chief Executive Officer to provide comments to the Presiding Member of the South Australian Murray Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board by the 18 October 2013. Seconded Cr Peake. CARRIED. Renovation of Old Mannum Primary School 14894/3 Cr Taylor moved that (1) The report on the status of the renovation of the Old Mannum Primary School be

received.

(2) An additional $35,000 be allocated to fully complete the renovation works for the old Mannum Primary School.

(3) It be referred to the Chief Executive Officer to identify cost savings of $35,000 in Council’s 2013/14 budget and the matter be referred to the next budget review.

(4) An inspection of the renovated premises be scheduled for any interested Councillors. Seconded Cr Milsom. CARRIED. Financial Management of Council 14894/4 Cr Raison moved that the report on the status of the implementation of financial management practices (production of monthly financial report, review of the quarterly budget review and introduction of a committal system) be received. Seconded Cr Howie. CARRIED.

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DEPUTATION Department of Education and Child Development

1-05 P M David Craig, Director, Murray and Mallee Regional Office, Department of Education and Child Development, attended the meeting and advised members about his new role as Director of the Murray and Mallee Regional Office. Mr Craig provided members with a copy of the “Draft Partnership Paper – A Model for Change” which is one of the projects that make up the broader “Brighter Futures Programme”. 1-29 P M David Craig completed his presentation and left the meeting. Request for Change of Road Name 14895/1 Cr Bormann moved that (1) The letter received from Mrs Schultz requesting that Schmaals Road be changed be

received.

(2) A letter be forwarded to Mrs Schultz outlining the rural property addressing system adopted by the Mid Murray Council, the cost involved in changing Schmaals Road name and that the road name not be changed.

Seconded Cr Myers. CARRIED. OTHER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S BUSINESS Murray and Mallee Local Government Association - Item of Late Correspondence Requesting a Murraylands sub-region local Council appointee to the Freshwater Catfish Working Group. 14895/2 Cr Raison moved that Cr David Peake be appointed as the Murraylands sub-region representative on the Freshwater Catfish Working Group. Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED. MAYOR’S REPORT See Minute Book Page 15007.

14895/3 Cr Hall moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr Peake. CARRIED.

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ELECTED MEMBERS REPORTS

Cr Myers Cr Myers reported on his attendance at the following meetings and functions – Cadell tour with Director, Infrastructure Services, Planning meetings with Director, Development & Environmental Services, Morgan, Morgan stormwater meeting, Cambrai, Elected Member workshop, Mannum, Morgan Riverfront meeting, Morgan, Morgan Museum Board meeting, Morgan, Special Council meeting, External Boards webinar, Cambrai, Grants Commission presentation, Mannum. Cr Bormann Cr Bormann reported on her attendance at the following meetings and functions – Inspection of Sedan with Cr Jennings, Director, Infrastructure Services and Works & Project Manager, Elected Member workshop, Mannum, Sedan Progess Association meeting, Sedan, Special Council meeting, External Boards webinar, Cambrai, Cambrai Agricultural Museum meeting, Cambrai, Murray and Mallee Local Government Association meeting, Karoonda, Roadside Vegetation Plan Review Project meeting, Mannum, Grants Commission presentation, Mannum. Cr Jennings Cr Jennings reported on her attendance at the following meetings and functions – Development Assessment Panel meeting, Cambrai, Meldanda Department of Education and Child Development filming, Cambrai, Elected Member workshop, Mannum, Sedan Progress Association AGM, Sedan, Meldanda launch of campsite, Cambrai, Roadside Vegetation Policy Review meeting, Mannum. Cr Milsom Cr Milsom reported on his attendance at the following meetings and functions – Special Council meeting, Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting, Cambrai, Independent Commissioner Against Corruption introduction training, Cambrai. Cr Hall Cr Milsom reported on his attendance at the following meetings and functions – Sabaruma management meeting, Elected Member workshop, Mannum, Bowhill Retaining Wall onsite meeting, Aminya AGM, Mannum, Special Council meeting, HDS Australia Pty Ltd meeting re Regional Transport Strategy, Mannum, Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting, Cambrai, Independent Commissioner Against Corruption introduction training, Cambrai, Mannum Caravan Park Committee meeting, Mannum. Cr Howie Cr Howie reported on his attendance at the following meetings and functions – Collier Park Management Committee meeting, Palmer, Tungkillo Hall 10th Birthday Celebrations and Memorial Wall dedication, Tungkillo, Mannum Waters Working Party meeting, Mannum, Elected Member workshop, Mannum, Onsite Inspection with Director, Infrastructure Services, Palmer, Special Council meeting, Tungkillo Progress Association Meeting and function, Tungkillo, Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting, Cambrai, Palmer Progress Association Market and Hot Rod Show street party, Palmer.

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ELECTED MEMBERS REPORTS CONT’D Cr Peake Cr Peake reported on his attendance at the following meetings and functions – South Australian Murray Darling Basin Natural Resource Management Board River Murray Advisory Committee meeting, Berri, Tungkillo Hall 10th Birthday Celebrations, Tungkillo, South Australian River Murray Sustainability - Irrigation Industry Improvement Programs (SARMS-IIIP) information session, Mannum, Swan Reach Progress Association meeting, Swan Reach, Elected Member workshop, Mannum, Aminya AGM, Special Council meeting, External Boards webinar, Cambrai, HDS Australia Pty Ltd meeting re Regional Transport Strategy, Mannum, Riverland West Landcare Local Action Planning meeting, Waikerie, Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting, Cambrai, Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges Guardians meeting Keyneton, Murray and Mallee Local Government Association meeting, Karoonda, Swan Reach Progress Association cash auction, Swan Reach, Eastern Hills and Murray Plains Catchment Group AGM, Tungkillo, Grants Commission presentation, Mannum, Mid Murray Local Action Planning meeting, Independent Commissioner Against Corruption introduction training, Cambrai. Cr Sayers Cr Sayers reported on his attendance at the following meetings and functions – Elected Member workshop, Mannum, Murray Mallee Aged Care Group, Murray Bridge, Aminya AGM, Mannum, Special Council meeting, Murray and Mallee Local Government Association meeting, Karoonda. Cr Raison Cr Raison reported on his attendance at the following meetings and functions – Mannum Football Club grand final, Elected Member workshop, Mannum, Aminya AGM, Mannum, Special Council meeting, HDS Australia Pty Ltd meeting re Regional Transport Strategy, Mannum, Met with Aminya Chief Executive Officer, Mannum, Mannum Football Club presentation night, Mannum, Palmer Hot Rod day. Cr Yeates No report. Cr Taylor Cr Taylor reported on his attendance at the following meetings and functions – Tungkillo Hall 10th Birthday Celebrations, Tungkillo, Development Assessment Panel meeting, Cambrai, Elected Members workshop, Mannum, Mannum Community Library meeting, Mannum, Aminya AGM, Mannum, Special Council meeting, Mens Group meeting, Mannum, Younghusband fundraiser, Eastern Hills and Murray Plains Catchment Group AGM, Tungkillo, Mid Murray Local Action Planning AGM, Cambrai, Mannum Community College fundraiser, Independent Commissioner Against Corruption introduction training, Cambrai. 14897/1 Cr Hall moved that the elected members’ reports be received. Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED. QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE – COUNCILLORS QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE – COUNCILLORS Nil. PETITIONS Nil.

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MINUTES FROM COMMITTEES MANNUM LEISURE CENTRE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Nil. MANNUM CARAVAN PARK COMMITTEE Nil. MID MURRAY COUNCIL COMMUNITY WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (CWMS) ADVISORY COMMITTEE Nil. MID MURRAY COUNCIL BUILDING FIRE SAFETY COMMITTEE Nil. MID MURRAY COUNCIL WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY (WHS) COMMITTEE 14898/1 Cr Bormann moved that the Minutes of the Mid Murray Council Work Health and Safety Committee meeting held on the 25 July 2013, be received. Seconded Cr Raison. CARRIED. 14898/2 Cr Myers moved that the Minutes of the Mid Murray Council Work Health and Safety Committee Special meeting held on the 12 September 2013, be received. Seconded Cr Sayers. CARRIED. MID MURRAY AND KAROONDA EAST MURRAY DISTRICT COUNCILS PLANT COMMITTEE Nil. MANNUM DRY ZONE WORKING GROUP Nil. MID MURRAY COUNCIL DISABILITY ACCESS REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE Nil. MID MURRAY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PANEL 14898/3 Cr Hall moved that the Minutes of the Mid Murray Council Development Assessment Panel meeting held on 16 September 2013, be received. Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED. BLANCHETOWN RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE COMMITTEE Nil. MANNUM DOCK MUSEUM BOARD 14898/4 Cr Jennings moved that the Minutes of the Mannum Dock Museum Board meeting held on 1 October 2013, be received. Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED.

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MORGAN MUSEUM BOARD 14899/1 Cr Jennings moved that the Minutes of the Mid Murray Council Morgan Museum Board meeting held on 16 July 2013, be received. Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED. 14899/2 Cr Myers moved that the Minutes of the Mid Murray Council Morgan Museum Board meeting held on 24 September 2013, be received. Seconded Cr Hall. CARRIED. SWAN REACH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE COMMITTEE Nil. MID MURRAY COUNCIL AUDIT COMMITTEE Nil. MID MURRAY COUNCIL WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

14899/3 Cr Milsom moved that the Minutes of the Mid Murray Council Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting held on the 3 October, 2013 be received. Seconded Cr Howie. CARRIED. BLANCHETOWN HEALTH AND AGED CARE CENTRE COMMITTEE Nil. STRATEGIC PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE Nil. COLLIER PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 14899/4 Cr Howie moved that the Minutes of the Collier Park Management Committee meeting held on 12 September 2013, be received. Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED. MORGAN/CADELL COMMUNITY TRANSPORT COMMITTEE Nil. MID MURRAY COUNCIL MANNUM SPORT AND RECREATION PRECINCT WORKING PARTY Nil. MID MURRAY COUNCIL MANNUM MAIN STREET WORKING PARTY Nil. INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN WORK GROUP Nil.

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CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION ONLY Local Government Association of SA Being Media Release “Councils will consult immediately with the new Government”. A copy of the Media Release had been provided to all members. Destination Riverland Being Riverland Tourism Business Update, September 2013 (Issues 1 & 2). A copy of the updates had been provided to all members. Local Government Association of SA Being letter from Mayor David O’Loughlin in regards to his acceptance to stand for the Australian Labor Party. A copy of the letter had been provided to all members. Mannum School/Community Library Board of Management Being minutes of the meeting held 20 June 2013. A copy of the minutes had been provided to all members. Murray Darling Association Being MDA E-News, September 2013 (Issue 65). Regional Development Australia, Murraylands & Riverland Being letter thanking Council for its involvement in the development of the RDA Murraylands and Riverland Roadmap for 2013-2016. A copy of the letter had been provided to all members. Regional Development Australia, Murraylands & Riverland Being press release in regards to the Lower Murray Flood Plain Launch. A copy of the press release had been provided to all members. Local Government Association of SA Being Circular No. 38.2 – National Heavy Vehicle Regulation Delayed Again. A copy of the circular had been provided to all members.

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CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION ONLY CONT’D Local Government Association of SA Being Circular No. 35.10 – Reporting Corruption in South Australia – DL Brochure. A copy of the circular and brochure had been provided to all members. SAROC Being Key Outcomes Summary from SAROC Committee meeting held 11 September 2013. A copy of the summary had been provided to all members. The Hon Jack Snelling MP Being letter in regards to the South Australian Senior’s Card program and launch of WeekendPlus, a lifestyle-focussed digital magazine for seniors. A copy of the letter had been provided to all members. Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Being letter addressed to Cr Bormann in regards to attendance at SA Murray Darling Basin Natural Resource Management Board meetings. A copy of the letter had been provided to all members. Primary Industries and Regions SA Being fact sheet on the South Australian River Murray Sustainability Program. A copy of the fact sheet had been provided to all members. Regional Development Australia, Murraylands & Riverland Being letter in regards to the Murray Darling Basin Diversification Fund. A copy of the letter had been provided to all members. Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Being letter in regards to Instrument to Councils for the Use of Traffic Control Devices. A copy of the letter had been provided to all members. Regional Development Australia, Murraylands & Riverland Being email in regards to the upcoming Lower Murray Plain Land Use Study and Development Plan Review, to be held on 22 October 2013, and information on the study. Invitation to follow. A copy of the email and information had been provided to all members.

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CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION ONLY CONT’D Morgan Day Activity Centre Being Co-ordinator’s Report for September 2013. A copy of the report had been provided to all members Local Government Association of SA Being Key Outcomes Summary from the Local Government Association Board meeting held on 12 September 2013. A copy of the Key Outcomes Summary had been provided to all members. 14902/1 Cr Bormann moved that the above correspondence be received and noted. Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED. LATE CORRESPONDENCE 14902/2 Cr Myers moved that the late correspondence be received. Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED. Local Government Association of South Australia Providing an update to Council on the vexed question of direct Federal funding to Councils and the delayed referendum. A copy of the letter had been provided to all members. Received and noted. Hon Tony Piccolo MP, Minister for Social Housing Clarifying recent reports relating to the transfer of a number of public housing properties and tenancies to the community housing sector. A copy of the letter had been provided to all members. Received and noted.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D CONFIDENTIAL ITEM - PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION – OMBUDSMAN Confidential item pursuant to Section 90 – 90(3)(j) – information the disclosure of which – (i) would divulge information provided on a confidential basis by or to a Minister of the

Crown, or another public authority or official (not being an employee of the council, or a person engaged by the council); and

(ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest. 1-40 P M 14903/1 Cr Hall moved that (1) Under the provision of Section 90(2) and (3)(j) of the Local Government Act 1999 an

order be made that with the exception of Mr Russell Peate, Mr Geoff Parsons, Mr Greg Hill, Mr Shane Thompson and Mrs Rose Sloper, all other persons present and the public be excluded from attendance at the meeting in order to receive a report and to consider matters under Section 90 (3)(j).

(2) The Mid Murray Council is satisfied that it is reasonably foreseeable that the public disclosure or discussion of the information at the meeting could cause significant damage to the interest of Council, because of the public disclosure or discussion relating to the subject could reasonably be expected to present an unreasonable disclosure of information concerning the personal affairs of any person.

(3) Accordingly, on this basis, the principle that meetings of Mid Murray Council should be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed by the need to keep the discussion confidential.

Seconded Cr Bormann. CARRIED.

1-42 P M 14903/2 Cr Myers moved that pursuant to Section 91(7) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council orders that Confidential Minutes Pages 881 - 883 of the meeting held on 14 October 2013, the Chief Executive Officer’s Report Item 6.5.29 and attachments and all discussions relating to the matter which was considered in confidence pursuant to Section 90(2) and (3)(j) remain confidential until the Ombudsman releases the information. Seconded Cr Raison. CARRIED.

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CONFIDENTIAL ITEM – COUNCIL EMPLOYEE – FORMER DIRECTOR, INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES

Confidential item pursuant to Section 90 –

(3)(a) information the disclosure of which would involve the unreasonable disclosure of information concerning the personal affairs of any person (living or dead)

1-43 P M 14904/1 Cr Howie moved that (1) Under the provision of Section 90(2) and (3)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999 an

order be made that with the exception of Mr Russell Peate and Mrs Rose Sloper, all other persons present and the public be excluded from attendance at the meeting in order to receive a report and to consider matters under Section 90 (3)(a).



Seconded Cr Sayers. CARRIED. 1-55 P M 14904/2 Cr Hall moved that pursuant to Section 91(7) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council orders that Confidential Minutes Pages 884 - 887 of the meeting held on 14 October 2013, the Chief Executive Officer’s Report Item 6.5.28 and attachments and all discussions relating to the matter which was considered in confidence pursuant to Section 90(2) and (3)(a) remain confidential until the necessary documentation is submitted and approved by the Industrial Relations Court and Commission of SA. Seconded Cr Howie. CARRIED.

NEXT MEETING To be held at Cambrai at 9-30 am on Monday 11 November 2013.

1-55 P M The Mayor declared the meeting closed.

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6. REPORTS FROM OFFICERS 6.1 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES REPORT

Cr moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr

6.1.1 Capital Works and Projects 2013/14

Strategic Plan Reference Infrastructure, Asset and Facility Management Goal 4.0 An update of Capital Works and Projects for 2013/14 is attached. Refer Appendix 6.1.1 For members’ information.

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6.1 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES REPORT CONT’D

6.1.2 Operations Report Construction Works Completed

• Molo Road Resheet (Cadell) • Wuttke Road Resheeting (Truro) • Western Boundary Road Resheeting (Mannum) • Warmington Road Patch Resheeting (Tungkillo) • Hermanns Road Patch Resheeting (Tungkillo)

In Progress

• Richards Road Resheet 2.5km (Cadell) • Pines Road Resheeting (Sanderston) • High Street footpath, between First and Second Streets (Morgan) • Digging out and compacting base failures on Eudunda Road • Fromm Road, sub base preparation for sheeting (Sanderston)

Next Month

• High Street footpath, First Street to Railway Terrace (Morgan) • Cemetery Road Truro, skim coating • Truro Transfer Station, rubble entrance and compact ramp • North Terrace Truro, repair pavement failure

Maintenance Works and Parks/Gardens Completed

• Paver repair Railway Terrace, outside of Riverview Café (Morgan) • Speed and traffic sign replacement Morgan & Cadell • Realign Morgan riverfront houseboat mooring posts • Clean up fallen trees/branches as a result of high winds (Morgan &

Cadell) • Christians & Wongulla Reserve table and chair settings • Blanchetown new toilet pad and re-location • Pine Hut Road, clearing silt and vegetation away from pipes • Old Ferry House Blanchetown, clean around and tree removal • Replacing and erecting new signs Cambrai and Sedan areas • Randell Street footpath, Mannum repairs & removal tripping hazards,

in front of Chemist • Mannum Leisure Centre repairs to light pole and outside lights (storm

damage) • Mannum – mowing of reserve & verges

In Progress

• Footpath repair, corner of Fourth and Eighth Streets, (Morgan) • Upgrade garden around Morgan Council Office, (Morgan) • North Terrace, Truro and Eudunda Road sink holes • Truro protuberances, tidy up • Bitumen patching various towns and roads • Road sign replacement and erection of new signs various areas • Mannum Cricket Club practice pitch/nets – installation of irrigation • Palmer, Tungkillo, Caloote, Younghusband, and Bowhill, mowing of

reserves and verges • Caloote Recreation Area, supply materials and assist in upgrade

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6.1.2 Operations Report Cont’d Maintenance Works and Parks/Gardens Cont’d Next Month

• Morgan Cemetery Crematorium Garden upgrade • Black Hill Cemetery fence repairs • Sedan walk bridge, replace with box culvert and rails • Hard rubbish pickup at bin banks • Bitumen patching various towns and roads (hire of Murray Bridge

Council Jetpatcher) • Cambrai Swimming Pool, maintenance and repairs • Line marking of all towns within Mid Murray

Tree Trimming and Removal Completed

• Morgan Riverfront, (Contractor) • Mann Road, Bowhill • Laucke Road, Cambrai • Glenburr Road,

In Progress

• Mt Eagle Road, Keyneton • Reservoir Road, Palmer/Milendella • Rathjen Road, Palmer/Milendella

Next Month

• Davenport Road, Palmer • Black Heath Road, Tungkillo/Palmer • Cliff View Drive Wongulla (Contractor)

Waste Management (Sanitary Collection) Completed

• Ramp facilities constructed to stage of being used by public at Mannum, Cambrai, Morgan &Truro. These sites have been funded by Zero Waste SA

• Cambrai Landfill cell complete and in use (from April 2013) • Reclamation and capping of Mannum landfill site complete

In Progress

• Install safety rails and signs at above upgraded sites • Enter relevant data for Cambrai landfill weighbridge • Mannum Resource Recovery Centre shed • Mannum stormwater retention dam • Continue to upgrade Transfer Stations

Next Month

• Install appropriate signage at above sites • Continue to upgrade Transfer Stations • Plant required vegetation at capped Mannum landfill

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6.1.2 Operations Report Cont’d Plant & Machinery Purchases and Major Repairs Major Repairs

PLANT NUMBER

PLANT ITEM

PLANT LOCATION

WORK COMPLETED

P 79

924 Loader

Morgan

Radiator replacement

P 103

FM 12

Morgan

Replace fan assembly

P 18 12M Grader Morgan Mouldboard repair

P 73 Compactor Cambrai Landfill Clutch replacement

P 57

Side Tipper

Cambrai

Hydraulic hose replacement

Staff Training and WHS Completed

• Asbestos awareness – 5 personnel • Certificate 3 in Civil Construction – 13 personnel • Certificate 3 in Local Government (Operational Works) LGA30304

In Progress

• Max Baddack and Ken Orwell – WHS Representative training Next Month

• Jeff Halls – HC Licence • Gordon Johnston – Cert 3 in Horticulture

Infrastructure Administration

Completed

• WHS Evacuation Drill – Warren Couzens • Draft Investigation into Bin Banks for next Waste Management meeting • Special Events Approvals – Sounds by the River, Morgan Museum,

Teddy Bears Picnic • Various Dial Before You Dig

In Progress

• Plant Asset Register • Flow chart directory structure • Business card contacts • Special Events – Sounds by the River advertising in December for

January 2014 event, Cruiser Club – SIDS event at Mary Ann Reserve 17 November 2013

• WHS procedure sign off – Warren Couzens • Diesel rebate for September 2013

Next Month

• Continue Plant Asset Register • Flow Chart Directory structure

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6.1.2 Operations Report Cont’d GIS Officer Completed

• Resheeting Maps/Asset Forms 2013-14 • Line marking maps for townships 2013-14

In Progress

• Various ongoing work for Cambrai (2013 Fire Inspection maps), signs data, grading data etc

Next Month

• Unsealed road condition assessment criteria References Strategic Plan Reference Infrastructure, Asset and Facility Management

Goal 4.0 For members’ information.

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6.1.3 Belvedere Road Speed Limit Report Purpose Should Belvedere Road have a speed limit of 80km/h on the entire length of the road or should Belvedere Road remain as the state default speed of 100km/h? A decision will need to be made on whether the road is to remain 100km/h or be reduced to 80km/h, as the current posted speed limit is not legal. Introduction & Background Construction to seal Belvedere Road began in the financial year of 2011-12. Stan Robb of Equinox Project Management was engaged to design and manage the project on Councils behalf. There was no formal project briefing document given to Mr Robb. However, verbal communications from Council wanted the road to be designed to 100km/h (State default speed limit). There was the understanding that some corners in the existing road alignment would not allow 100km/h and that land would need to be purchased if 100km/h was to be the achieved goal. However this was not pursued and speed advisory signs were installed on these corners. Construction of the road was completed in the financial year of 2012-13. During the construction phase the road had a speed limit of 80km/h which was legally signed in accordance with Australian Standards 1742 Part 3 “Traffic control devices for works on roads”. When construction work was completed and line marking done, the 80km/h speed signs were left in place. Council has received two letters asking that the road be kept at 80km/h; both letters are from residents along Belvedere Road. G & H Simons own and operate a Dairy Farm mid way along the road; part of their operations is stock crossing the road frequently at certain times of year with heavy vehicle deliveries and produce coming and going on a daily basis. J & J Gaborit are also regular users of the road for recreation purposes and have concerns for the wildlife that live in the area especially when crossing the road. There has also been some talk in future years for a bicycle lane that could be included for recreational riders as part of the road configuration. A copy of the letters are attached. Refer Appendix 6.1.3 Discussion At the present moment the road is still signed at 80km/h which is illegal, as the “Road Work“ signage has now been removed. The road should be legally signed at the State default speed limit of 100km/h. Also, any person issued with a speeding fine exceeding 80km/h and under 100km/h could contest the fine and would likely have the fine overturned. The speed signage of 50km/h entering Mannum is in the vicinity of the cemetery which is legal and signed appropriately. Correspondence from Stan Robb mentioned that the speed limit zone of 80km/h starting at the cemetery would need to be extended to take in consideration of the Mannum Waters entrance; thereafter the speed environment would be suitable for 100km/h with the exception of several corners.

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6.1.3 Belvedere Road Speed Limit Cont’d The construction plans for the road indicate there are 14 horizontal corners, of which 7 have a suitable design radius for 100km/h for rolling terrain. The remaining corners are designed for less than 100km/h in accordance to Austroads, 2003: “Rural Road Design, Guide to the Geometric Design of Rural Roads” and are posted with speed advisory signs on 3 corners, speeds between 75-65km/h. The original design had the road to be signed at 110/80km/h, 230m past the Mannum Waters entrance. Consideration needs to be taken of the road’s vertical alignment for drivability/comfort and sight distances for stopping safely and overtaking when implementing speed limits. The first 3kms from Mannum has a number of corners which are not designed for 100km/h; also Simons Dairy borders on the 3km section of road. For speed restrictions to be implemented or altered, approval for the installation of these types of devices must be approved by the Department Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI). If Council wants to implement or alter existing speed limits on a Council owned road, they must provide written evidence, either by letters and petitions, and a site plan indicating location of speed signage. Once received, DPTI will inspect by surveying the road speed environment to determine if changes suggested are suitable before the Commissioner of Highways signs off on the process. In some cases DPTI will not recommend the changes as the road speed limit is adequate for the road design and its environment. Conclusion Council will need to make a decision to either retain the existing speed limit on Belvedere Road or look to make alterations, as the present situation is not legal. Consideration should be given to extend the 80km/h at least to Mannum Waters entrance as this area is not suitable for 100km/h speed limit because of the roads inadequate design. The question being after Mannum Waters entrance, should the speed limit be retained at 100km/h or reduced to 80km/h over the next 5.3km. There are a number of properties that access this road, a dairy farm could have its operations affected by the road’s speed environment and number of corners which is not designed for 100km/h. However, the road is only a short segment and is not uncommon to have this number of property accesses and primary production along such a length of rural road. Consideration could also be given to split the speed limit 80/100km midway along so that 80km/h covers the dairy farm and the corners which are not designed for 100km/h; with the remaining section of the road to be signed at 100km/h. DPTI will need to survey the road from the cemetery to Mannum Waters to extend the 80km/h speed limit. It could be beneficial to ask DPTI to survey the remainder of the road and give their opinion to what the road should be speed signed at. References Strategic Plan Reference Infrastructure, Asset and Facility Management

Goal 4.0 Budget No affect on Budget Legislation Road Traffic Act 1961-South Australia, Version

22.3.2013

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6.1.3 Belvedere Road Speed Limit Cont’d Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that Council request DPTI to retain the 50/80km/h signage at the Mannum cemetery and extend the 80km/h speed limit zone along Belvedere Road to cover the Mannum Waters Development. The remainder of the road to be left at the State default speed limit of 100km/h, from Mannum Waters to Mannum-Murray Bridge Road. or that Council request DPTI to retain the 50/80km/h at the cemetery and extend the 80km/h speed limit zone from the cemetery to the Mannum-Murray Bridge Road.

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6.1 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 6.1.4 Cliff View Drive, Sabaruma – Request to Alter Speed Limit

Report Purpose Formalise the existing 80km/h speed limit through Sabaruma so that it is legal, and discuss the implementation of a 60km/h speed zone within the 80km/h speed zone. Introduction/Background Since 2008, property owners in the Sabaruma area have requested that Council reduce the existing speed limit of 80km/h to 50km/h from Maynard’s Lookout to Aruma Ski Resort. In July 2012 Council received a Petition request that 2km of road from Maynards Lookout to Aruma Ski Resort be reduced to 50km/h. At the August 2012 Council meeting, Infrastructure Services was instructed to undertake a traffic survey through the Sabaruma area for a period of 2 months. At the December 2012 Council meeting, after receiving the traffic count information, Council decided to reject the petition asking for 50km/h zone between Maynard’s Lookout and Aruma Ski Resort. Council acknowledged that vegetation along the road would be trimmed back and some trees removed to improve sight distances, however this has not been done at this stage. In June 2013, Council again received correspondence from property owners from Sabaruma, which contained signatures of property owners and visitors in response to Chief Executive Officer, Russell Peate’s correspondence advising of Council decision in December 2012. On Thursday 12 September 2013, the Projects Manager and I met with property owners of Sabaruma to view for ourselves the situation and discuss matters with the property owners. Discussion As previously mentioned, vegetation trimming and removal has not occurred along Cliff View Drive, however this works has now been programmed to be done in October 2013 by contractors for the entire length of Cliff View Drive. Investigation with DPTI (Department Planning Transport and Infrastructure) and our own Records Management has found that the existing 80km/h speed limit through Sabaruma is not likely to be legal, as it was not approved by the “Commissioner of Highways”. The speed limit entering Wongulla was approved in 1993 as 60km/h zone, and to 50km/h when default urban speed limits were introduced. During our visit on 12 September 2013, we heard from a number of property owners about concealed driveways and the lack of room for pedestrians and cyclists negotiating the steepest gradient of the road through Sabaruma. We spent 1 ½ hours with property owners looking at the road’s horizontal and vertical alignment and concealed driveways. It is obvious that vegetation is restricting sight distances of concealed driveways and clearance for vehicles by encroaching onto the sealed pavement of the road. However, by trimming back and removing some vegetation this could possibility increase vehicle speed by giving the perception it is safer to do so. The Aruma Ski Resort entrance could be improved by removing a couple trees as suggested in previous reports. However, this could be improved further by moving the road away from the ski resorts entrance, by widening the roads pavement and straightening the roads alignment. This would involve minor civil construction works at an estimated cost of $6,000.00.

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6.1.4 Cliff View Drive, Sabaruma – Request to Alter Speed Limit Cont’d Also, there will need to be a boundary survey performed to ensure the road does not encroach onto private property. The road through Sabaruma, between the existing 80km/h zone is a length of 2km. While driving this section of road we found it quite difficult to achieve the speed limit of 80km/h in a safe manner in the steep gradient part of the road. This section of road, starting at the steepest part of the gradient and travelling north just past the recreational area is a length of 600 metres. This section of road contains the majority of the concealed driveways in the narrowest and curving part of the road. Traffic Counts in late 2012 on this section of road indicated between 70-75% of vehicles were traveling less than 60km/h, with the remaining 25-30% captured in the speed range of 70-80km/h. For speed restrictions to be implemented or altered, approval for the installation of these types of devices must be approved by the DPTI (Department Planning, Transport and Infrastructure). If Council wants to implement or alter existing speed limits on Council owned road, they must provide written evidence, either by letters and petitions, and a site plan indicating location of speed signage. Once received DPTI, will inspect by surveying the road speed environment to determine if changes suggested are suitable before the Commissioner of Highways signs off on the process. In some cases DPTI will not recommend the changes as the road speed limit is adequate for the road design and its environment. Conclusion The first priority is to have the existing 80km/h speed zone recognised and approved by the Commissioner of Highways, with consideration given for the implementation of a 60km/h speed limit within the 80km/h. The 60km/h speed limit to start at the steepest decline, 300m north of Maynards Lookout and finish at the northern side of the recreational reserve, a length of 600m. The remaining road speed limit outside of the 80km/h would remain at the State default speed limit of 100km/h. Refer Appendix 6.1.4 References Strategic Plan Reference Strategic Plan Reference

Infrastructure, Asset and Facility Management Goal 4.0

Budget No affect on Budget Legislation Road Traffic Act 1961-South Australia, Version

22.3.2013 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ (1) Request DPTI to implement 80km/h speed limit starting from Maynards

Lookout, travelling 2kms north to the end of Sabaruma Shack area.

(2) Request DPTI to implement 60km/h speed limit, 300m north of Maynards Lookout to the recreational reserve on the northern side, a distance of 600 metres.

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6.1.5 Schuetze Street Speed Limit Reporting Officer Tom Avery Position Projects Manager Report Purpose To advise Council of an application to the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) to reduce the speed limit in Schuetze Street, Mannum from 50km/hr to 30km/hr. The resolution passed by Council at its meeting held on 12 March 2013 was as follows:-

Correspondence – Schuetze Street Speed Limit 14162/3 Cr Taylor moved that (1) Due to dangers associated with the alignment and narrow nature of

Schuetze Street in Mannum, Council endorse the application to the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure for a reduction from the current 50km/hr speed limit to 30km/hr.

(2) Subject to approval by Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure that Council staff be authorised to install signs indicating the change in speed limit on Schuetze Street, Mannum.

Seconded Cr Howie. CARRIED.

Discussion/Conclusion Further to previous discussion and availability of subsequent traffic data I wish to advise that an application has been submitted to DPTI to reduce the speed limit in Schuetze Street, Mannum from 50km/hr to 30km/hr. The traffic data indicates that 51% of vehicles are currently travelling at less than 30km/hr and 91% are currently travelling at less than 40km/hr. Only 9% are travelling above 40km/hr and 0.5% above the currently zoned 50km/hr. Therefore the application to DPTI should be approved without any further investigation. Refer Appendix 6.1.5 References Strategic Plan Reference Strategic Plan Reference


Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that Council supports the application to the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure to reduce the speed limit in Schuetze Street, Mannum from 50km/hr to 30km/hr.

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6.1.6 Proposed Helipad – Mannum Hospital Reporting Officer Tom Avery Position Projects Manager Report Purpose To advise Council of the status of the proposal to construct a Helipad on the Mannum Hospital Grounds. Discussion/Conclusion Over recent months, Council has liaised with the Mannum Health Advisory Council to explore options for the construction of a Helipad within the grounds of the Mannum Hospital. A map showing the locations under consideration is attached. A copy of a letter from the Health Advisory Council advising of the funding needs of the Mannum District Hospital Health Advisory Council Incorporated (Mannum HAC) is also attached. I have been in discussion with Evan Everest (Medstar), David Anderson (Chief Pilot of Australian Helicopters) and representatives from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to examine suitability of the locations identified. Evan Everest and Donald Anderson are travelling to Mannum later this month to meet with representatives of the Mannum Health Advisory Council and myself to assess the opportunities for the Helipad construction. Refer Appendix 6.1.6 References Strategic Plan Reference Infrastructure, Asset and Facility Management

Goal 4.0 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the report relating to the current investigation into the construction of a Helipad at the Mannum Hospital be received.

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6.1.7 Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) – Sturt Highway Rest Area Reporting Officer Tom Avery Position Projects Manager Report Purpose To advise Council of a proposal to construct a rest area on the Sturt Highway at the top of Accommodation Hill. Discussion/Conclusion Attached is a copy of a plan provided by DPTI showing the proposed location for a rest area on the Sturt Highway at the top of Accommodation Hill. The plan has been sent for Council comment. Refer Appendix 6.1.7 References Strategic Plan Reference Infrastructure, Asset and Facility Management

Goal 4.0 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that Council advise the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure that it has no objections to the proposed location of a rest area at the top of Accommodation Hill on the Sturt Highway.

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6.1 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 6.1.8 Keyneton Trees – Stott Highway

Reporting Officer Tom Avery Position Projects Manager Report Purpose To advise Council of further correspondence received from Mr William Smidmore expressing concern with safety issues associated with pine trees on the road reserve adjacent to his property on the Stott Highway, Keyneton. Discussion/Conclusion Council has received further correspondence from Mr William Smidmore requesting the removal of pine trees adjacent to his property at Lot 11 Stott Highway, Keyneton. These issues have been discussed previously by Council and the request has been refused. However, following an on-site inspection it is obvious that the trees pose a danger to the travelling public and to private property including Mr Smidmore’s. I have engaged an arborist to inspect the trees and to provide a report for Council consideration, however the dead tree needs to be removed immediately. The issue of concern for Council is that the trees were planted as a memorial to ex-service personnel and removal of living trees would need consultation with the community. This may be undertaken following receipt of the Arborist report. Refer Appendix 6.1.8 References Strategic Plan Reference Infrastructure, Asset and Facility Management

Goal 4.0 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that (1) the dead pine tree adjacent to the property at Lot 11 Stott Highway,

Keyneton be removed.

(2) Council give consideration to the removal of the living trees following an Arborist report and community consultation.

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6.1.9 Ponde – Property Access Reporting Officer Tom Avery Position Projects Manager Report Purpose To advise Council of an issue where properties/allotments have been sold where no formed access exists and no agreements are in place to provide all weather access. Discussion/Conclusion I have recently been approached by a person who has purchased allotment 364 at Ponde. The previous owner, who also owns surrounding properties, has been allowed to sell off the allotments where no formed access exists, only unmade and unfenced road reserves. The distance from Dabinett Road to the allotments is 340 and 450 metres respectively. Refer Appendix 6.1.9 The new owner of allotment 364 has requested a formed and sheeted access with fencing on both sides which is estimated to cost in the vicinity of $30,000 - $35,000. The allotment was purchased for approximately $30,000. Unfortunately Council does not currently have a policy in place to indicate the responsibility of the person purchasing the land or indeed Council itself. Some other Councils request between 75% to 100% of construction and fencing costs but the purchaser of the land is advised of this prior to purchase. I believe Council has three options: (1) That the previous owner i.e. the person who put the allotments up for sale

be requested to create a “right of way” through his existing land at his expense to facilitate access to the allotments.

(2) That Council request a percentage of road construction and fencing costs from the recent purchaser of the land i.e. 75% - 100%.

(3) That Council pay full cost for road construction and fencing costs. References Strategic Plan Reference Infrastructure, Asset and Facility Management

Goal 4.0 For consideration.

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6.1 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 6.1.10 Old Mannum Primary School Land

Reporting Officer Tom Avery Position Projects Manager Report Purpose To advise Council of the current status of investigations into the suitability of allotments 9 and 10 for the Old Mannum Primary School land for open space or community use. Discussion /Conclusion Further to previous discussion I wish to advise that Director, Infrastructure Services, and myself have undertaken investigations of the allotments and wish to advise the following:- • Due to the location and topography of the land it will be unsuitable for

stormwater detention and re-use. • Unsubstantiated advice (at this stage) indicates that the site may have

been used for disposal of contaminated waste. • Geotechnical/environmental investigations are required to allow an

informed decision on possible community use of open space. Subject to Council approval, an environmental investigation regarding potential contamination of the soil should be undertaken in the first instance. An approach will be made to the State Government regarding this in the first instance. Refer Appendix 6.1.10 References Strategic Plan Reference Infrastructure, Asset and Facility Management

Goal 4.0 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the State Government be approached to fund an environmental investigation regarding the potential contamination of allotments 9 and 10 for possible community use or open space.

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6.1 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 6.1.11 East Front Road – River Slumping

Reporting Officer Tom Avery Position Projects Manager Report Purpose To provide Council with an update on the status of the East Front Road riverbank slumping. Discussion/Conclusion Further to the previous advice and frustration, I have been in recent discussion with Robyn Daly, Local Government Risk Services and David Hitchcock, Local Government Association who have both had previous involvement with this issue. Local Government Risk Services are unwilling to provide any advice until the State Governments decision on the issue is finalized. There is also a question on the tenure of the land on which the road has been constructed so I have engaged Hennig & Co Surveyors to confirm the current ownership of the road reserve. I hope to have further advice prior to the October 2013 meeting. References Strategic Plan Reference Strategic Plan Reference


Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the report relating to East Front Road be received.

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6.1 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES REPORT

6.1.12 Business Case for Tree Trimming Reporting Officer Tom Avery Position Projects Manager Report Purpose To provide information and recommendations relating to Council’s current tree trimming expenditure impacts. Discussion/Conclusion Council has for many years owned its own equipment and engaged its own employees to undertake roadside tree trimming throughout the Council district. The annual budgeted expenditure to carry out these works is $208,500. The efficiency and effectiveness of our current operation compared with outsourcing to contract highlights that improvements can be made. Over the past few months the tree trimming operations have been monitored and the crew achieves approximately 200 metres per day on both sides of the road so effectively that equates to 400 linear metres per day. Taking this data into consideration the cost to Council to provide the tree trimming service is as follows: Employee 8.5 hrs @ $26/hr + 100% O/H = $442.00 Employee 8.5 hrs @ $25.34/hr + 100% O/H = $430.78 $872.78 P8 Mistubishi Truck: 100kms @ $1.20/km = $120.00 P129 Fuso Truck: 100kms @ $1.25/km = $125.00 P2 Hydralada: 6 hrs @ $25/hr = $150.00 P11 Chipper: 6 hrs @ $40/hr = $240.00 $635.00 Total per day = $1507.78 @ 200 linear metres/day ie. 1km = 5 days – 2 sides = $7538.90 Quotations and indicative costs have been sought from three individual contractors and the prices quoted are a MAXIMUM cost per kilometre based on vegetation shown in the attached photographs. The quotations were sought from Gallard Services – Renmark, Envirotrim – Victor Harbour and MJS Tree and Stump Contractors – Balhannah. MJS Tree and Stump Contractors quoted to trim 4.7kms of Flood Road and 2.2kms of Lovers Lane in Mannum. The prices quoted were Flood Road - $4,840 or $1,029.79 per km (both sides of road) and Lovers Lane - $2,540 or $1,154.55 per km (both sides). These prices were low due to the sparse vegetation along these roads. Gallard Services quoted to trim and mulch 10,000 linear metres at a cost of $10,000 which equates to $2,000 per km (both sides). This cost is based on constant trimming and more distance can be achieved if the vegetation is sparse. Envirotrim quoted $220/hr for trimming and mulching and advised that this would equate to approximately $2,000 per km (both sides).

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6.1.12 Business Case for Tree Trimming Cont’d It is therefore obvious that our current practices are non-productive and expensive. I therefore recommend that the three contractors be engaged to undertake specific works for a period of three days each to gauge the productivity and cost effectiveness of each contractor. In addition, in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, all AWU employees be advised that Council is considering all tree trimming works being outsourced and the two current tree trimming employees being redeployed into road maintenance and parks and gardens. Council’s Enterprise Agreement has a no forced redundancy provision. The Director Infrastructure Services and myself would identify the plant and equipment that may be surplus to Council’s requirements and once the consultation process has been completed this would be considered. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ (1) That the report on the tree trimming processes and practices of Council

be received.

(2) Three tree trimming contractors be engaged to undertake specific works to ascertain their productivity and cost, effectiveness of each contractor and a report be submitted to Council.

(3) In accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement, consultation be

undertaken with AWU employees regarding a proposal for tree trimming works to be undertaken by Contractors and for the current tree trimming employees to be redeployed to road maintenance and parks and gardens.

G Hill Director, Infrastructure Services

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6.2 DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT


6.2.1 Smoke Free Outdoor Eating and Drinking Areas Discussion Paper

Reporting Officer Caroline Thomas Position Manager – Health Services Report Purpose The State Government is seeking feedback from Council regarding the ‘Smoke-Free Outdoor Eating and Drinking Areas’ discussion paper prior to 1 November 2013. Introduction/Background The State Government is proposing the introduction of smoke free outdoor eating and drinking areas from 2016. These areas include outdoor areas of restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs and potentially festival and sporting events. Following the ban of smoking in enclosed areas of restaurants in 1999 and enclosed areas of pubs and clubs in 2007, these areas are the last major locations where there is an increased risk of exposure for patrons to tobacco smoke. The aims of the proposal include to disassociate smoking activity from drinking activity in public areas and to improve the amenity of hospitality venues and projects. The creation of smoke free outdoor eating and drinking areas is an action of the South Australian Tobacco Control Strategy 2011-2016: Reduce the smoking rate to 10% of the population and halve the smoking rate of Aboriginal South Australians by 2018. Discussion & Conclusion These changes would bring South Australia in line with other States, with the exception of Victoria - where local Councils can ban smoking in outdoor areas in relation to smoke free eating and dining places. It is proposed that SA Health’s Tobacco Control Officers are authorised to enforce these requirements however it is unclear if local Councils will be required to provide promotional resources for community education. It is also unclear what the potential impacts may be for our local premises however, as discussed in the LGA Circular 37.1 there may be alternative means of meeting these requirements such as having a designated smoking area, a ban only on eating areas or designating 50% of the area smoke free that haven’t been considered in this discussion paper. Attached are the ´Smoke-Free Outdoor Eating and Drinking Areas Discussion Paper´ and LGA Circular 37.1 for member’s information. Refer Appendix 6.2.1

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6.2 DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D

6.2.1 Smoke Free Outdoor Eating and Drinking Areas Discussion Paper Cont’d References Strategic Plan Natural and Built Environment

Goal 1.0 – An orderly and sustainable planning, management and development approach to all aspects of our natural and built environment.

Budget No impact. Legislation Tobacco Products Regulations Act 1997. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the Manager - Health Services review the ´Smoke-Free Outdoor Eating and Drinking Areas Discussion Paper´ and provide comments to the Tobacco Control Unit incorporating any views of Council from today’s meeting, prior to the 1 November 2013.

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6.2 DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D

6.2.2 South Australian Public Health Act 2011 – Joint Regional Public Health Plan Update Reporting Officer Kelvin Goldstone Position Director – Development & Environmental Services Report Purpose To provide Council with an update on the progress of the Murray & Mallee Local Government Association (M&MLGA) Joint Regional Public Health Plan. Introduction/Background Members would recall Council agreed to the concept of the preparation of a joint Regional Public Health Plan via the M&MLGA. A joint Regional Public Health Plan Steering Committee was subsequently formed and charged with the responsibility of progressing the project. Mid Murray Council agreed to take the lead role, coordinating Committee meetings, overseeing the tender and contract process and managing all administrative functions. URS Australia Pty Ltd in association with URPS were subsequently appointed as consultants to prepare the Plan. A copy of the scope of works and project timing is attached. Also attached are minutes of the meetings of the Steering Committee held on 16 August 2013 and 6 September 2013. Refer Appendix 6.2.2 The scope of works requires the consultants to present the first draft of the Regional Public Health Plan to the Steering Committee during late October 2013 with the presentation of the final Plan to the M&MLGA meeting scheduled for 6 December 2013. Conclusion The concept of the preparation of a joint M&MLGA Regional Public Health Plan has been accepted by member Councils and will result in a document containing consistent regional views whilst accommodating individual Council priorities. This Plan is the first of its type (regional v individual Council) in the State. References Strategic Plan Natural and Built Environment


Budget Funded via arrangement with the M&MLGA. Legislation South Australian Public Health Act 2011. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the report on the M&MLGA Joint Regional Public Health Plan be received together with the minutes from meetings of the Regional Public Health Plan Steering Committee.

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6.2.3 Dog and Cat Management Board – Council Audit Reporting Officer Kelvin Goldstone Position Director – Development & Environmental

Services Report Purpose To table correspondence from the Dog and Cat Management Board relating to the recently conducted audit under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995. Discussion The Dog and Cat Management Board conduct audits of Council activities in relation to the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 once every three years. A copy of the results of the recent audit conducted on 2 May 2013 is attached (received 25 September 2013). Refer Appendix 6.2.3a. The audit identified a number of areas of non-conformance which have subsequently been addressed and ratified by the Board (refer corrective action sheet attached). One outstanding item is the review and updating of Council’s Animal Management Plan. Council’s Manager – Regulatory Services is currently progressing this matter and will in due course present the reviewed Plan for Council’s endorsement prior to lodgement with the Board. Refer Appendix 6.2.3b References Strategic Plan Governance

Goal 5.0 – A Council that exhibits the highest values and principles in all aspects of its activities and identifies and incorporates community ideas, values and goals in its decision making process.

Budget Nil impact. Legislation Dog and Cat Management Act 1995. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the report on the Dog and Cat Management Audit be received and the contents including corrective actions noted.

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6.2.4 Election Signs in Public Places Policy

Reporting Officer Kelvin Goldstone Position Director – Development & Environmental

Services Report Purpose To table for Council’s adoption an amended version of the Policy relating to election signs in public places. Introduction/Background At the meeting held on 12 August 2013 Council adopted the Model Guidelines for the Control of Election Signs for Federal, State and Local Government Elections Referenda and Polls (refer minute 14713/3, 12/8/2013). The Guidelines incorporated a Policy template for Council’s modification and use. The Model Guidelines document has been reviewed in conjunction with Council’s existing Policy (adopted 12 December 2005) and a new Policy formulated. Refer Appendix 6.2.4 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the Election Signs in Public Places Policy as amended be adopted.

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6.2.5 Cadell (Horticultural) Development Plan Amendment

Reporting Officer Geoff Parsons Position Manager – Development Services Report Purpose To seek Council endorsement of the Cadell (Horticulture) Development Plan Amendment such that it can be submitted to the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure and Minister for Planning for approval. Introduction/Background Council most recently considered this matter at the meeting held on 9 September 2013 and resolved as follows: 14792/4 Cr Taylor moved that (1) The Cadell (Horticulture) Development Plan Amendment, as attached, be

endorsed, subject to necessary amendments being incorporated to make the construction of dwellings on land within Precinct 1 “Merit” instead of “Non-Complying”;

(2) The Cadell (Horticulture) Development Plan Amendment be submitted to the Department of Planning, Transport & Infrastructure and the Minister for Planning for approval;

(3) The Chief Executive Officer be authorized to sign the Schedule 4b Certificate; (4) The Manager – Development Services be given delegated authority to authorize

any minor amendments to the Cadell (Horticulture) Development Plan Amendment as may be necessary to facilitate the on-going progression of the Development Plan Amendment.

(5) Precinct One in the Cadell (Horticulture) Development Plan Amendment is aligned with the Loxton Waikerie plan that covers the irrigators areas of Ramco, Golden Heights and Sunlands (located 9km south east of the Cadell Valley).

(6) The Cadell (Horticulture) Development Plan Amendment is not to be submitted to the State Minister for Planning for approval without first consulting the Cadell community.

(7) If the need arises, a delegation compromising the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Cadell Community Tourist Association or residents from Cadell meet with the Planning Minister to discuss outcomes that satisfy all in resolving issues relating to the Cadell DPA.

Seconded Cr Howie. CARRIED. Discussion In an attempt to progress the matter as quickly as possible, further consideration was given to the policy in the Development Plan Amendment and how best to alter it to facilitate the outcome Council desired.

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6.2.5 Cadell (Horticultural) Development Plan Amendment cont’d Accordingly the following policy has been drafted and included in the Development Plan Amendment: 65 The following kinds of development are non-complying in the Cadell

(Horticulture) Policy Area:

…… Detached dwelling within Precinct 1 – Cadell Basin Area (Horticulture) except where:- (a) It is a replacement dwelling, or (b) It is a new dwelling where one of the following applies:

(i) It is located on an allotment created prior to 1 December 2011

(ii) It is located on an allotment of 8 hectares or more ……

The insertion of this policy (together with several other minor accompanying changes) provides the Council with the resolution it was seeking, that being: • An application for a dwelling on any allotment that existed at 1 December

2011, regardless of size, will be assessed through the merit/consent process; and

• This policy approach is virtually identical to that experienced in the Loxton Waikerie Council area (the date is identical).

This approach also essentially reflects the change requested by many of those persons who put in submissions through the public consultation process. Conclusion The insertion of the policy noted above delivers an approach that is consistent with that established in the horticultural areas of the Loxton Waikerie Council and accords with the desires of a majority of the representors who put in submissions during the public consultation process. It is unlikely to satisfy all concerned and may well not be accepted by the Minister for Planning, but it represents the best opportunity to progress the matter. The attached version of the Development Plan Amendment contains all of the policy noted above together with other necessary minor alterations. Refer Appendix 6.2.5

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6.2.5 Cadell (Horticultural) Development Plan Amendment cont’d References Strategic Plan Natural and Built Environment


Community

Goal 2.0 – An enhanced, cooperative relationship within the community to achieve our shared vision.

Economy

Goal 3.0 – An adaptable, sustainable, diverse attracting industry and employment opportunities.

Strategy 3.2 – Facilitate private sector investment for

appropriate developments through proactive planning and a positive approach.

Strategy 3.3 – Ensure there is sufficient suitably zoned

land to accommodate demand. Budget Sufficient funds allocated in current budget. Legislation Development Act 1993, Development Regulations 2008

and Local Government Act 1999.

Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that 1. the Cadell (Horticulture) Development Plan Amendment, as attached

(including all associated documentation), be endorsed; 2. the Cadell (Horticulture) Development Plan Amendment (including all

associated documentation) be submitted to the Department of Planning, Transport & Infrastructure and the Minister for Planning for approval;

3. the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to sign the Schedule 4b Certificate; and

4. the Manager – Development Services be given delegated authority to authorise any minor amendments to the Cadell (Horticulture) Development Plan Amendment (including all associated documentation) as may be necessary to facilitate to on-going progression of the Development Plan Amendment.

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6.2.6 Mannum Waters – Establishment of Working Group to Address SA Water Treatment Lagoon Issues, Mannum

Reporting Officer Geoff Parsons Position Manager – Development Services Report Purpose To seek a resolution of Council to establish a Working Group consisting of Council and Tallwood Pty Ltd representatives to address issues & concerns relating to effluent disposal arrangements for the Mannum Waters development and Mannum township. Introduction/Background The Mannum Waters development continues to progress. As members may be aware a majority of the marina basin now contains water and is a recognised waterway accessible to vessels and the general public. Part of the development involved the relocation of the existing effluent disposal lagoons, currently located within the 1956 flood plain immediately to the south of the Mannum township, with the site being incorporated in the Mannum Waters development. The development also involved the establishment of a new wastewater treatment plant and associated infrastructure to service not only the Mannum Waters development, but the entire Mannum township. Discussion A Heads of Agreement was established between Tallwood Pty Ltd and SA Water to facilitate the re-development of the existing wastewater treatment system however it appears the document was never finalised. After reaching a preliminary agreement, it is understood that the parameters of the agreement were changed with both parties adopting different positions regarding the necessary works required and costs involved. While discussions have been ongoing for a number of years, a final agreement is yet to be reached. The re-location of the existing effluent management lagoons from the flood plain and the establishment of a new wastewater treatment plant are of critical importance. The development will resolve a long-standing environmental concern, facilitate the upgrading of a piece of infrastructure which can sustain Mannum into the foreseeable future and allow the Mannum Waters development to proceed as planned. This issue was discussed at the most recent Mannum Waters Working Group meeting. At that meeting the following motion was put and carried: D Potter moved that a working group be established with representatives from Mid Murray Council and Tallwood to work on progressing the relocation of the SA Water treatment lagoons. Seconded A Rushworth.

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6.2.6 Mannum Waters – Establishment of Working Group to Address SA Water Treatment Lagoon Issues, Mannum cont’d It is hoped that, through the establishment of a Working Group, the matter can be progressed and the issues resolved such that this important development can proceed. The purpose of this report is to seek a resolution of Council to establish the Working Group and to determine the membership of the working group. A recommendation has been listed below to enable this to occur. References Strategic Plan Natural and Built Environment


Strategy 1.3 – Council to implement measures to improve the efficiency of its own water and energy use.

Infrastructure, Asset and Facility Management

Goal 4.0 – Well managed Council assets provided for the benefit of the overall community.

Budget At present – nil/staff time. In the future – potentially significant. Legislation Development Act 1993, Development Regulations 2008

and Water Licensing Legislation. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that (1) A Working Group be established with representatives from Tallwoods Pty

Ltd and Council to progress the issue of the relocation of the SA Water treatment lagoons.

(2) Council representation on the Working Group be:-

- Chief Executive Officer - Director – Development & Environmental Services - Manager – Development Services - Mayor - Cr Howie.

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6.2.7 Palmer Wind Farm Working Group Reporting Officer Kelvin Goldstone Position Director – Development & Environmental Services Report Purpose To report on the establishment of a Working Group associated with the proposed Palmer Wind Farm development. Discussion Following the presentation by TrustPower Australia Holdings Pty Ltd at a meeting on 25 September 2013, Council requested a report be submitted regarding the establishment of a Working Party/Group in relation to the proposed wind farm development at Palmer and surrounding areas. A similar group was established in relation to the Mannum Waters development and has been valuable in not only keeping all parties abreast of all aspects of the application and development but also ensuring all relevant and necessary issues were considered and effectively dealt with. A similar approach is suggested for the proposed wind farm development. Again as with the Mannum Waters Work Group it is anticipated a Palmer Wind Farm Work Group would comprise a mix of relevant staff, elected members and obviously representation of TrustPower Australia Holdings Pty Ltd. Additionally meetings of the Working Group would occur fairly frequently during the consultation/application assessment stage and less frequently following the receipt of Development Approval, should the development in fact be approved. Minutes of the Working Group meeting would be recorded and presented to Council. In terms of elected member representation, given that the development will occur primarily within the Reedy Creek and Sturt Wards it is perhaps appropriate elected members from these Wards are involved in addition to the Mayor. The listed recommendation is provided for Council’s consideration. References Strategic Plan Natural and Built Environment


Budget No impact. Legislation Development Act 1993 and Development Regulations

2008.

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6.2.7 Palmer Wind Farm Working Group cont’d Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that a Palmer Wind Farm Working Group be established comprising the following members:-

- Mayor - Chief Executive Officer - Director – Development & Environmental Services - Director – Infrastructure Services - Manager – Development Services - Cr Howie - Cr Bormann

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6.2.8 Budget Update for the Morgan Railway Station Works Reporting Officer Kelvin Goldstone Position Director – Development & Environmental Services Report Purpose To provide details and costings to complete various works associated with the Morgan Railway Station and Station Master’s Residence. Introduction/Background This report is provided in accordance with the resolution of Council (minute 14799/5, 9/9/2013). Following consideration of a report (reference Chief Executive Officer’s Report Item 6.5.20, 9/9/2013) Council requested a report be provided incorporating details and costings for all works associated with the upgrade/restoration of the building. Discussion Members may recall previous reports providing information and cost estimates in relation to works at the site. In simple terms there are four components to the total project:- 1. Completion of essential conservation works (resulting from the initial

training/restoration project). 2. Completion of all remaining i.e. non-essential conservation works. 3. Construction of a new toilet block. 4. Completion of drainage works to protect the building from stormwater

drainage. Recognising Item 2 was subject to grant funds Council allocated the following in the 2013/14 budget:- • Item 1 – completion of essential conservation works $45,000 • Item 2 – completion of non-essential conservation works Nil • Item 3 – construction of a new toilet block $65,000 • Item 4 – completion of drainage works $50,000 Total $160,000 In relation to Item 2 a submission was lodged under the South Australian Grant Fund. In the acknowledgement letter from the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources it states “this years applications have far exceeded funds available…it is unlikely this grant fund will have the capacity to provide much financial support, if any, for the station building”.

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6.2.8 Budget Update for the Morgan Railway Station Works cont’d Since the budget was set substantial investigations into required works has occurred and more accurate costings are now available. The following is a summary of budgeted costs, updated cost estimates and budget shortfall.

Item 2013/14 Budget Allocation

Updated Estimate

Budget Shortfall

Comment

1. Essential restoration works

$45,000 $53,000 $8,000

2. Construction of toilet block

$65,000 $80,000 $15,000 Includes $15,000 for connection to WWTP

3. Stormwater drainage works

$50,000 $50,000 $0

4. Remainder of conservation works

Nil $115,000 $115,000 Grants funds unlikely, nothing allocated in current budget

$160,000 $298,000 $138,000 Stormwater Drainage Works Additional time is required to appropriately redesign the proposed stormwater system for the precinct, focusing on the station building and the playground area. It is unclear at this point what the budget impacts will be. It is anticipated the revised scheme, with some assistance from the Works Department budget and staff, will hopefully be feasible within the currently available funding. Conclusion There are obviously a number of options in relation to the project including:- 1. Budget adjustment to complete Items 1, 2 and 3 - $23,000 2. A budget adjustment to complete all works associated with the project e.g.

Items 1 to 4 - $138,000. References Strategic Plan Natural and Built Environment


Strategy 1.12 – Ensure planning policies provide adequate levels of protection to heritage places and guidance to facilitate new development that is compatible with adjoining historic buildings.

Infrastructure, Asset and Facility Management Strategy 4.5 – Encourage the adaptive re-use of historic buildings to assist in retaining the heritage character of the townships.

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6.2.8 Budget Update for the Morgan Railway Station Works cont’d Budget Refer report. Legislation Development Act 1993, Development Regulations

2008, Local Government Act 1999 and Heritage Places Act 1993.

Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the report on the update of works associated with the Morgan Station Master’s House be received and that:- 1. A budget adjustment of $23,000 be made to complete previously budget

items (Items 1 to 3); or 2. A budget adjustment of $138,000 be made to complete all works

associated with the project or 3. An amount of $23,000 be made to complete previously budget items

(Items 1 to 3) and the balance of $115,000 be considered in the 2014/15 budget to complete all works associated with the project.

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6.2.9 Murray Plains Cycle Track Stage 2 Reporting Officer Kelvin Goldstone Position Director – Development & Environmental Services Report Purpose To table correspondence from Gavin Smith (Friends of TP Bellchambers and Murray Plains Reserves) and Aimee Linke (Mid Murray LAP) seeking approval to undertake the development of Stage 2 of the Murray Plains Cycle Track. Refer Appendix 6.2.9 Discussion The attached correspondence is fairly self explanatory and in summary seeks Council approval to continue with Stage 2 of the project involving the installation of direction markers on road reserve sign posts and pickets (as indicated on the attached plan). Attached is a copy of the Murray Plains Mannum – Sedan Cycle Track pamphlet and direction markers location map for Stage 2. References Strategic Plan Community Goal 2.0 – An enhanced, cooperative relationship within

the community to achieve our shared vision. Budget No impact. Legislation Not applicable. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that approval be granted for the implementation of Stage 2 of the Murray Plains Cycle Track.

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6.2.10 Crown Land Dedication – Greenways Landing Reporting Officer Kelvin Goldstone Position Director – Development & Environmental Services Report Purpose To report on the dedication of Crown land (Greenways Landing) under the care and control of Council. Refer Appendix 6.2.10 Introduction/Background At the June 2011 meeting Council resolved to seek the dedication of Greenways Landing, being Crown land at Lot 12 of DP54900, Hundred of Nildottie, as a reserve for recreation purposes under the care and control of Council. The application has subsequently been finalised by the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources with the dedication taking effect from 6 June 2013. Conclusion Now dedicated under Council’s care and control, the reserve can be developed and maintained for recreational purposes as determined by Council in accordance with the dedication. Council is obviously now responsible for managing and controlling the use of the land. A Community Land Management Plan will need to be developed in due course. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the report on the dedication of Crown land at Greenways Landing for recreational purposes under the care and control of Council be received.

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6.2.11 Correspondence – Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Reporting Officer Kelvin Goldstone Position Director – Development & Environmental Services Advice and information on the Riverine Recovery Project and managed water rise along Lock 1 reach of the River Murray. Refer Appendix 6.2.11 For information.

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6.2.12 Correspondence – Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources Reporting Officer Kelvin Goldstone Position Director – Development & Environmental Services Advice re the Riverine Recovery Project and wetland management. Refer Appendix 6.2.12 For information.

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6.2.13 Additional Reports Reporting Officer Kelvin Goldstone Position Director – Development & Environmental Services A report on parking time restrictions together with a review of allocated parking spaces in Randell Street, Mannum is being prepared for tabling at the November Council meeting. For information. Kelvin Goldstone Director - Development & Environmental Services

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6.2 DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LATE REPORT Cr moved that the late report be received. Seconded Cr

6.2.14 Development Assessment Panel – Resignation Cr Jennings

Reporting Officer Kelvin Goldstone Position Director – Development & Environmental Services Purpose To confirm the appointment of a Council member to Council’s Development Assessment Panel following the resignation of Cr Jennings. Background/Discussion Council’s current Development Assessment Panel, established in accordance with the requirements of Section 56A of the Development Act 1993, comprises seven (7) members appointed by Council. Of the seven members four (4), including the Presiding Member, are independent members and three are Council members. All current appointments, being for a two year term, expire on 12 December 2014. The following are details of current appointments:- Presiding Member Bruce Ballantyne Independent Members Graham Gaston David Hughes James Miller Council Members Mardi Jennings Peter Raison Brian Taylor. Cr Jennings has subsequently tendered her resignation (9 October 2013, copy attached) consequently it will be necessary to appoint a replacement. Refer Appendix 6.2.14. Section 56A(3)(a) stipulates a Council Development Assessment Panel must consist of seven members (increased to nine with the consent of the Minister). Section 56A(3)(d) stipulates Council must, unless granted an exemption by the Minister, ensure that at least one member of the Panel is a woman. With this in mind and given that all remaining members are male, Council will need to appoint either Cr Yeates or Cr Bormann – unless the option of requesting an exemption from the Minister is pursued. Both Cr Yeates and Cr Bormann have had previous experience through Development Assessment Panel appointments.

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6.2 DEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LATE REPORT CONT’D

6.2.14 Development Assessment Panel – Resignation Cr Jennings cont’d

Conclusion The appointment of members to Council’s Development Assessment Panel is regulated via the provisions of Section 56A of the Development Act 1993. Cr Jennings’ resignation from the Panel will require Council to appoint a replacement member and to ensure compliance with Section 56A(3)(d) it will be necessary to appointment either Cr Yeates or Cr Bormann to the position. References Strategic Plan Natural and Built Environment

Goal 1.0 – An orderly and sustainable planning, management and development approach to all aspects of our natural and built environment. Budget No impact, DAP activities are accommodated in the current budget.

Legislation Section 56A of the Development Act 1993. Recommendation: Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that 1. Cr Jennings’ resignation from Council’s Development Assessment

Panel be received and accepted; and 2. In accordance with the requirements of Section 56A(3)(c)(i)A of the

Development Act 1993, Cr _____________________ be appointed a Council member on the Mid Murray Council Development Assessment Panel, with the period of appointment coinciding with existing appointments i.e. expiring on 12 December 2014.

Kelvin Goldstone Director - Development & Environmental Services

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6.3 COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT

Cr moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr 6.3.1 CSSAML Needs Assessment/Executive Summary

Reporting Officer Bianca Gazzola Position Healthy Murraylands Coordinator Report Purpose To provide an overview to Elected Members of the Country South SA Medicare Local (CSSAML) Needs Assessment conducted in early 2013. Update/Introduction/Background The aim of this Needs Assessment is to understand and identify strengths and weaknesses in our health system so that Medicare Locals, through the use of meaningful data can work with others to organize frontline services in the primary healthcare sector, to improve services locally. Access full report: www.cssaml.org.au/pdf/CSSAML2013NeedsAssessmentSummary.pdf Needs Assessment highlights include • The resident population in the CSSAML region is shrinking, ageing and

showing declining socio-economic status. • The smaller towns and the more rural areas are losing population at a rate

faster than 5%. • The region’s Index of Relative Socio-Economic Disadvantage (IRSD) has

declined from 53rd to 56th out of the 61 Medicare Locals between 2006-11. • The demand on primary health care services in the region will increase

rather than decrease as the population ages, becomes less affluent and moves away from the land.

• Approximately half the disability burden (healthy life lost) in the region and South Australia are three disease categories; 1. Malignant neoplasms, 2. Cardiovascular Disease, 3. Nervous system and sense organ disorders.

• The region has higher than state average ‘unintentional injuries’ including: road traffic accidents, falls, fire/burns/scalds, striking/crushing accidents and other transport accidents and also higher Diabetes Mellitus, mostly Type 2 diabetes.

• Telephone surveys and focus groups with general public suggested; better access to mental health practitioners, specialist services, dental services and general practitioner services is needed.

• Distance is a major concern. • Partnering with Local Government is imperative, not only to improve the

general population’s health, but also to improve awareness of and access to health services in the region.

Summary Priority areas for CSSAML in 2013-14 are: developing a regional health services directory, further investigating access to health services, better promotion of transport assistance programs, seeking ways to improve preventable hospital admissions, unintentional injuries and Type 2 diabetes, improving rates of health checks and immunisation rates, monitoring mental health programs and monitoring the CATCH (cardiac rehabilitation) program.

http://www.cssaml.org.au/pdf/CSSAML2013NeedsAssessmentSummary.pdf

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6.3 COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 6.3.1 CSSAML Needs Assessment/Executive Summary Cont’d

References Strategic Plan 2.8 Continue to support small communities by working

with community organisations and volunteers to optimise the use of existing facilities and improve and maintain services.

Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the CSSAML Needs Assessment Summary report be received.

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6.3 COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 6.3.2 Healthy Murraylands Quarterly Update

Reporting Officer Bianca Gazzola Position Project Coordinator Report Purpose To provide a quarterly update to Elected Members of key activities and outcomes of Healthy Murraylands from July to Sept 2013. Update/Introduction/Background On a typical day, Healthy Murraylands is subsidising six healthy lifestyle sessions ranging from walking groups to senior gym sessions and garden workshops in the region. This equates to 18 different programs and 32 different sessions on offer weekly. Over one hundred and fifty residents are participating in and benefiting from these sessions each week. July to Sept 2013 highlights include • Healthy Murraylands announced as a Finalist in the 2013 South Australian

Regional Awards. • 1 Morgan resident undertook Strength for Life training, and a Mannum

resident attended Punch Fit training subsidised by Healthy Murraylands. • Mannum Strength for Life weekly program sessions (strength exercise for

adults over 50 years) have doubled to cater for 30 participants. • The Morgan Strength for Life program is instructed by a newly qualified

local and due to popularity a second weekly session will be introduced. • The Morgan gym is expanding into the extra storage room. • A Murraylands Community Foodies quarterly catch up was held in

Mannum focusing on early childhood nutrition and physical activity. • Mannum Heartmoves program (getting adults back into physical activity)

is growing in numbers with 1 session a week running in the gym to build participant confidence and transition to 24hr gym memberships.

• A very successful Heart Foundation Park Walk was hosted at Mannum waterfalls, Sunday 18th August with 50 participants of all ages.

• The Mannum Riverside Walkers is a new walking group that started in August, meets Monday’s 10am with participant numbers growing.

• The Cambrai gym was relaunched 14th August. To support locals to become members, weekly instructed circuit classes are on offer. These popular sessions have seen up to 7 locals take part.

• Mannum Community Garden meetings and garden workshops funded by Healthy Murraylands have taken place. The garden has been designed and established by local community members and stakeholders and will be an ongoing activity of the Mannum community Hub.

• The Healthy Murraylands policy was presented to the MMLGA meeting and signed onto by all parties on the 3rd August.

Summary Healthy Murraylands programs will continue during school term 4 and into term 1 2014. Kim Smithson finished as Healthy Murraylands Project Officer on 30 September, returning to her previous Customer Service role, Mannum Office.

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6.3 COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 6.3.2 Healthy Murraylands Quarterly Update Cont’d

References Strategic Plan 2.8 Continue to support small communities by working


Budget Funds provided through the Healthy Murraylands

budget Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the Healthy Murraylands update report be received.

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6.3. COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORT CONT’D

6.3.3 OPAL Quarterly Update

Reporting Officer Courtney Blacker Position OPAL Manager Report Purpose To provide a quarterly update to Elected Members of key activities and outcomes of OPAL from July to October 2013. Update/Introduction/Background Aussie Hoops (Basketball) The OPAL team (in conjunction with the youth and leisure centre teams) has started to establish Aussie Hoops (entry level basketball training for children) to be run from the Mannum Leisure Centre this summer. OPAL has subsidised start-up costs and coaches training and will look to begin running the regular program in October this year. A local group of volunteer parents will run this program in Mannum from the Mannum Leisure Centre, with more than 15 families already registering their interest. Eat a Rainbow OPAL has supported the training of local early childhood volunteers and teachers to be trained in a new children’s nutrition program called Eat a Rainbow. This has been a great success, with the program now being run in Mannum, Morgan and Swan Reach Kindergartens this year. All kindergartens are looking to run this on an annual basis in their sites after seeing improvements in children’s eating habits. Meldanda Launch Event Along with other sections of Council, OPAL sponsored the Meldanda Launch event with funding and on-site assistance to feed more than 400 students on the day. This was done through a partnership approach with the Ridley and Mannum Lions Clubs who were fantastic and donated their time to cooking and serving healthy yiros for the children on the day. The Fun 4 YOUth van played a key role in the days events, as well as support from Kelly and Shane in coordination on the day. Morgan Library Active Kits and OPAL Corner We have recently established an ‘OPAL Corner’ in the Morgan Library which will house information for families which supports children’s health and wellbeing. This area will also feature what resources are on loan from the library which parents can use to help with children’s nutrition and physical activity (ie. cook books, veggie gardening, outdoor games, cycling etc). We have also donated a range of Active Loan Kits which include outdoor exploring tools for children to borrow. These will be available soon from the library – and will be launched at the library event in October. DPTI Partnership Program - Active Under 5s OPAL ran a highly successful Active Under 5s program with the Mannum Kindergarten in May – July 2013. We will also run this program with the Morgan Kindergarten in Term 1 of 2014. OPAL has received a $10,000 grant from DPTI to grant to run the program in Mannum which created positive changes to the health of more than 20 local families. The grant funding will also support the design, development and printing of a Mannum Family Active Map to be completed this financial year. Consultant Shane Strudwick will assist in development of this map.

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6.3.3 OPAL Quarterly Update Cont’d Breakfast Theme OPAL has run a range of initiatives over the past 3 months to help raise awareness about the importance of eating a healthy breakfast. We have run educational Peel, Pour, Pop shows in schools – with the next to be held in the Mannum Leisure Centre on October 17. Following this we will also partner with Mannum IGA and Foodland to run in-store promotional campaigns on educational awareness around healthy breakfast foods. This in-store promotion has also been run at Morgan Friendly Grocer throughout June/July. Promotional signage is currently still being used. We are also running breakfast events at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Mannum, and kids cooking session at Bowhill during school holidays. We have also run label reading sessions and kids tasting programs in Bowhill and Morgan. Further to this, we have support a pilot healthy breakfast program with the Mannum Netball Club, and will be offering this program o other local sports clubs during the 2014 seasons. Council Infrastructure In recent months OPAL has fully and/or part funded the purchase and installation of water fountains in Morgan (near community gym) and Truro (Pioneer Park). Further to this, a water fountain has been ordered which will soon be installed at Mary Ann Reserve Mannum. We have also funded 3 bike racks to be installed at: - Truro’s Pioneer Park - Morgan Riverfront Precinct - Mannum’s Mary Ann Reserve We have also purchased 2 scooter racks to be installed at: - Morgan Primary School - Mid Murray Sk8 Park (Mannum) Edible School Garden Grants In a partnership program established with the SA MDB NRM Board’s Education Team, we have now granted 5 schools with funds to develop their sustainable edible school gardens (Truro, Keyneton, Blanchetown, Mannum and Morgan). We have also issued grants to Mannum and Morgan Kindergartens, and are working with the Cambrai Preschool to prepare their garden as well. The grants continue to be available for all schools and kindergartens across the Council area, and we have seen some fantastic developments across our district in not only establishing the gardens, but using the funds to help children cook from the garden and link into curriculum learning (including regular PD teacher sessions held locally). 2013 Mannum Fun Run and Walk Sunday, November 24 is the new date set for the 2013 Mannum Fun Run and Walk. A community steering group has been established and met four times so far to start developing the event plan, Murraylands APEX are the major sponsor of the event, with OPAL, Council, IGA and the Mannum Rowing Club on board as well. All of the information related to this event is on the Council website, including maps, registration, promotional materials, 10-week fitness plans and more.

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6.3.3 OPAL Quarterly Update Cont’d Nature Play Spaces Following on from workshops held in July this year with key Mid Murray Council Senior staff, the OPAL team is partnering with a range of other teams within Council (Infrastructure, Development, Youth, Mannum Leisure Centre) to develop nature play spaces in the Mid Murray Council district. The first is already underway, and will be located at the front of the Mannum Leisure Centre. An estimated time of completion is February 2013. The other proposed site is at Truro’s Pioneer Park. Discussions are underway with the Truro Projects Committee and the Director Development Services to progress this work this financial year. OPAL has committed $1,000 to each of these projects. We also ran workshops for local childcare workers and teachers with overwhelmingly positive feedback from all. School and Kindergarten sites are now looking into creating more natural environments for their children to play and be creative in, as opposed to larger plastic structures. Other Grants We have recently allocated the following grants and sponsorship to local community groups: - $500 to the Mannum Tennis Club for Junior Coaching - $300 to the Mannum Visitor Information Centre to help re-design their

walking trail map (improve readability) - $1,400 to pay for local volunteer Kindergym coaches (from Swan Reach,

Morgan, Cadell and Mannum) accreditation - $50 worth of smoothie bike ingredients to the Tungkillo Progress

Association for their hall celebrations Swan Reach School and Community Fair OPAL will also be bringing Natalie Von Bertouch to this event and holding healthy cooking challenges with children and adults from 4 – 6pm. Summary The OPAL team meets with its Council Steering Group each quarter to discuss local issues and potential programs and projects. This team currently consists of key Council Staff, four Elected Members (Cr Yeates, Cr Myers, Cr Hall and Cr Jennings) and Mayor Burgess. Elected Members wishing to raise concerns or ideas for the OPAL program can contact the OPAL team directly to discuss these, or speak with one of the aforementioned Elected Members representing Council. References Strategic Plan 2.8 Continue to support small communities by working


Budget Funds provided through the existing OPAL budget and

externally funded grants. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the OPAL update report be received.

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6.3.4 Youth Quarterly Update Reporting Officer Amy Loechel Position Community Development Officer (Youth, Sport &

Recreation)

Report Purpose To provide a quarterly update to Elected Members of key activities and outcomes of Community Development and Fun 4 YOUth from July to October 2013. Update/Introduction/Background Community Consultation The Community Development Officer (Youth, Sport & Recreation) is currently in a consultation phase, meeting with young people in the community to gain feedback and a clear understanding about what young people really want in their community, with the aim to engage, exchange and empower. At present, meetings have taken place in the following schools – Morgan, Cadell, Swan Reach, Blanchetown, Keyneton, Mannum, Truro, Palmer. Outstanding meetings for consultation are Bowhill and Cambrai. As the monthly rotation schedule for Fun 4 YOUth ceased at the end of June 2013,due to the obvious need for change, the Community Development Officer and the Fun 4 YOUth initiative have continued to provide successful activities, events and support to the community, including; Come and try Aroona Scouts Held at Mary Ann Reserve, with the intent of promoting the Wall Flat Scout group. This day attracted 10 new families, with the Fun 4 YOUth van, sumo suits and giant checkers attracting much attention. Scout Camp Held at Meldanda, providing activities to 300 young people from around the state. The Scout group ran the weekend activities and reported Fun 4 YOUth as a saviour in providing entertainment throughout the event. Lutheran Church Family Picnic Coordinated by the Lutheran Church, Pastor Mike Steicke and held at the Mannum School Oval. The family picnic was designed to bring families in the community together on common ground, with 200 young people utilising the Fun 4 YOUth activities. Cambrai Disco Fun 4 YOUth attended the Cambrai Disco, entertaining 80 energetic young people at the Cambrai Hall. The Community Development Officer coordinated many activities during the evening, including dancing in the middle of the young people at their request. Fun 4 YOUth merchandise was also donated for prizes. Aussie Hoops (Basketball) Community Development has been in consultation with the OPAL team and Mannum Leisure Centre to establish Aussie Hoops entry level basketball. Attended Country Basketball SA’s training, along with 15 other community volunteers, to learn the required skills to deliver this program.

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6.3.4 Youth Quarterly Update Cont’d Meldanda Launch Event Supported the Meldanda Launch event, with Fun 4 YOUth providing activities to 400+ students in partnership with Tony Hannan from Country Arts SA and Cosi from ‘South Aussie with Cosi’. OPAL also supported the event with a healthy lunch. BMX tracks Morgan, Blanchetown, Cambrai, Truro Currently researching into the designs and seeking feedback to further develop the already existing Morgan and Blanchetown BMX tracks (eg shelter, seating, water fountains). Looking into the possibility of building the Cambrai and Truro BMX tracks. Development Mannum Sk8 Park Partnering with the Mannum Lions Club to develop the Sk8 Park. Lions Club are looking to contribute both manually and financially toward shade and seating. Exploring options of a mini bike track around the perimeter. AEDI The Australian Early Development Index (AEDI) was released in 2013, a tool which measures the vulnerability of children in their first year of school in the following domains: • Physical Health & Wellbeing • Social Competence • Emotional Maturity • Language & Cognitive Skills • Communication Skills & General Knowledge Mid Murray’s results showed some extremely alarming statistics, with 43.8% of those surveyed being venerable in one ore more domains and 32.9% being venerable in two or more domains. In a snapshot, we are the second highest in the vulnerability area in the state, second to the Aboriginal Lands. The Director, Community Development Officer and OPAL were alarmed at these statistics and coordinated two meetings with local service providers of Mid Murray in Morgan and Mannum. At this time several agencies recognised service gaps in the district. It was at this time the Mid Murray Family Connections network was initiated. Mid Murray Family Connections This network is a collection of government and non-government agencies which service the Mid Murray Council district. The group comes together to share information which aims to improve the community and services for children and their families. The services encompass all families with children aged between 0-18 years of age and their families and the group meets once per school term and is linked by an email network for distribution of information between meetings. This group is lead by voluntary Chairperson, Cr Mardi Jennings and our second meeting is due to be held in November at Morgan. Summary Fun 4 YOUth will continue to support and attend local events and activities. The Community Development Officer will consult with young people in both the Cambrai and Bowhill areas and continue to work toward the development of local BMX tracks.

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6.3.4 Youth Quarterly Update Cont’d References Strategic Plan 2.8 Continue to support small communities by working


Budget Funds provided through the existing youth budget. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the Youth Services update report be received.

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6.3.5 Murray Transport Connections (Community Passenger Network) Quarterly Report Reporting Officer Karyn Baker Position Community Passenger Network Coordinator Report Purpose To provide a 3 month progress report to Council for Murray Transport Connections (July – September 2013). Introduction/Background Murray Transport Connections is a Community Passenger Network (CPN) funded by the Department for Communities and Social Inclusion and the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. The program is being delivered by Mid Murray Council in partnership with the Rural City of Murray Bridge. • We provide information on transport services in our region (Rural City of

Murray Bridge & Mid Murray Council) • We work closely with local transport providers to help coordinate transport

services for eligible residents in our region. • We also provide transport as a last resort where no other transport is

available in the region (using transport brokerage funding). Discussion/Update Mannum Around The Town Bus In response to the withdrawal of the Mannum Taxi service, Murray Transport Connections has set up a trial “Mannum Around The Town” dial-a-ride subsidised bus service. We are working collaboratively with Mid Murray Support Services, who will provide a volunteer driver, and Murray Mallee Consumer Advisory Group, who provide the community bus on a fortnightly basis, at a cost of $80 per day. Murray Transport Connections will fund this new service using the Council funds provided for transport brokerage. Eligible residents (transport disadvantaged) will be asked to make a contribution of $5.00 per return trip. Due to commence on 17th October 2013, this new service has been well promoted with local businesses and service providers, and has received excellent support. Growth funding application (DCSI Murray Transport Connections submitted a growth funding application for a total $40,000 per annum, which has been re-considered by DCSI, and approved. We will receive a pro-rate payments, for the next three quarters of this financial year, 2013/2014, for a total of $30,000. This will expand the services offered, in line with our business plan, and covers an increase in our staff levels (the CPN Coordinator will remain on 0.8FTE, but the CPN Project Assistant position has increased from 0.5 to 0.8FTE). this also includes additional transport brokerage funds ($7,500 in this financial year). The approved growth funding will be incorporated into future funding service agreements.

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6.3.5 Murray Transport Connections (Community Passenger Network) Quarterly Report Cont’d ACTA Committee Rep The Australian Community Transport Association (ACTA) was formed in January 2011 comprising representatives from across Australia to provide a national voice for Community Transport. The CPN Coordinator (Karyn Baker) is a member of this committee, representing Community Passenger Networks in SA, along with Sue Aplin representing the Local Government Community Transport Coordinators Network (LGCTCN) in SA. At the meeting in August 2013, discussions focussed on the process of change from state to commonwealth HACC funding, and the review groups currently underway (including the Community Transport Review Group – final report due at the end of this year). New Peak Community Transport Body for SA Sue Aplin (other SA rep on ACTA committee) has invited the CPN Coordinator to assist with setting up a new peak Community Transport (CT) body for SA. The objects of the proposed new Association are: • To represent CT providers within SA and to advocate and/or make

representations on behalf of its members to the Government Sector, Non- Government Sector, Private Sector and all other relevant organisations

• To facilitate information sharing and improve communication between CT organisations and services within SA.

• To develop policy, procedure and standards that promote best practice in CT.

• To represent its membership on the board of ACTA and/or international forums related to these objects.

2013 Home & Community Care (HACC) Funding Round The CPN in collaboration with Mid Murray Support Services (MMSS) has submitted an application for additional HACC funding for transport in the Upper Mid Murray region. MMSS is the lead agency who, if successful, will manage this new service. The submission includes leasing a wheelchair accessible vehicle, to help fill the gaps in transport services for over 65s (with a focus on social support) in the region above Truro and Blanchetown, up to and including Morgan and Cadell. References Strategic Plan Mission: We will be advocates for and providers of

services and facilities that support community wellbeing.

Community – Strategy 2.8: Continue to support small communities by working with community organisations and volunteers to optimise the use of existing facilities and improve and maintain services.

Budget Finance & Administration – Strategy 6.5: Maximise

opportunities for external funding, subject to those opportunities being consistent with Council’s goals and strategies.

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6.3.5 Murray Transport Connections (Community Passenger Network) Quarterly Report Cont’d The CPN is funded externally through DCSI, so there is no budgetary contribution required from Council for the administration of this program for 2013/14. Council has supported the CPN through providing in-kind support since September 2011, and has also agreed to support the CPN by providing $5,000 towards transport brokerage in this current financial year. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the Murray Transport Connections update report be received.

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6.3.6 Arts and Cultural Development Quarterly Report Reporting Officer Tess Minett Position Arts and Cultural Development Officer Report Purpose To provide a quarterly update to Elected Members of key activities and outcomes of the Arts and Cultural Development project from July to September 2013. Introduction The second quarter of my tenure has seen an increase in activity as my presence has become known. As well, I am becoming better acquainted with both the district, its’ population centres and their various aspirations plus developing long term sustainable strategies which fit with those aspirations. • Opened the exhibition for SALA curated by Mannum artist Roger Baker, of

9 local artists 3 of whom had never exhibited before. Supplied assistance in the form of up graded hanging equipment which has encouraged the Dock Museum to undertake a series of exhibitions in that space – thereby providing more opportunities for local artists plus items of quality and interest to visitors.

• The idea of a travelling Tinkerers workshop will need to be co-ordinated between many towns and venues in order to apply for a substantial grant to support it. This will be done over the next 6 months as part of a strategy to inform and gather aspirations in terms of a Town Identity project for the whole district.

• Worked extensively with Morgan Resource Centre to develop an arts based history project involving long term residents of both Morgan and Cadell, the 2 Primary schools, 2 local story gatherers in a series of workshops to be given by Daniel Shmidt, an ABC Open producer from the Riverland, and its’ subsequent grant application to Country Arts for the August round.

• Truro Primary school were successful in their grant application and the healing/art project was completed and unveiled Friday week ago. I understand it was a heartfelt and productive process with a long lasting and beautiful seat as a memorial to a valued community member.

• Yarn bombing has been taken up as a whimsical arts project by the Mannum Red Hatters and I have supported them with $100 for wool. Expect something to pop up around January.

• Meetings with Cambrai LAP re advising and assisting with grant application to Country Arts for a Meldanda arts project, employing a local community artist.

• Discussions and advisory meetings with Swan Reach Hall re grants for arts workshops and a community garden.

• Advising Swan Reach Womens’ centre re a Council grant for a picture hanging system to allow better facilities for exhibitions.

• Advising 2 local young artists re applying for Mentor/ professional development grants from Country Arts and Carclew Youth Arts Centre.

• Administering community arts project “Portraits of the River People” for Council as a result of receiving almost $18,000 from Country Arts March round of grants, applied for by Shane Thompson prior to my starting. Project images opening in Mannum will be in approximately the 3rd week of November with a further exhibition opening on the 6th of December at the Murray Bridge Art Gallery.

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6.3.6 Arts and Cultural Development Quarterly Report Cont’d • A connection has been established between the new Morgan Quilters

group and Shared stitches of Mannum to teach the Morgan group through a series of monthly workshops taking turnabout to visit each others’ town.

• It has been identified that several new residents of the district are of diverse cultural backgrounds and a small group of women has been formed to develop ideas on how to help new residents feel welcomed and valued. Called the Welcoming Party, it is early days yet.

• Have been highly involved in facilitating the new Community Garden at the Mannum Hub, its’ various public meetings, workshops, equipment purchases, horticultural student involvement, design etc. It is now at the stage where the community is about to assume responsibility for its’ governance and maintenance. Also locating a qualified arborist to give an opinion on the any hazards that may be caused by two eucalypts close to the building.

• Coordination and facilitation of Certificate 2 Horticulture students hosted by Council. 15 members of the public – long term unemployed have been undertaking studies at Mannum offices and practical activities around the district including maintenance of cemeteries, improvements outside the Leisure Centre and Offices, The Hub Community Garden establishments and beautification projects at Blanchetown and Cadell. Due for completion at the end of October it has been going for 8 weeks. As well, Village Tanks of Mount Torrens have donated a raised garden bed for the courtyard at the Mannum offices which the students set up for planting and which I would like to use as an example of what some may look like down the main street of Mannum.

• Leisure Centre mural is completed – through workshop by Adelaide artist James Dodd working with Cambrai and Mannum older students.

• Applied for $15,000 grant from Arts SA for a trailer which can be converted to a stage plus semi professional lighting and sound equipment which may be used by any hall or group in the Council district for a small hire fee and be operated by trained operators. Accompanied by 16 letters of support from halls, teachers, progress associations etc. Results due in mid December.

• Located a year 12 student from Swan Reach school who has developed a web site according to my brief, for the purpose of showcasing artists in the district as well as providing a data base of practitioners and a resource for local and visitors to access information about the variety and accessibility of local artists. It is a project for his final year and can be maintained by other students over time.

• Have been advising on the design and construction of a nature playground at the front of the Leisure Centre, an initiative of the OPAL team – and including input from the Horticultural students.

• Judged and opened the Mannum Community College art show at the Wool Shed Gallery owned by Graham Gaston.

Summary Very busy on a day to day basis responding to community aspirations with the challenge to keep focussing on long term strategies that will be self sustaining.

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6.3.6 Arts and Cultural Development Quarterly Report Cont’d References Strategic Plan 2.8 Continue to support small communities by working


Budget Funds provided through the existing budget Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the Arts and Cultural Development update report be received.

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6.3.7 Morgan Library Quarterly Report Reporting Officer Lisa Walker Position Morgan Library Manager Report Purpose To provide a quarterly update to Elected Members of key activities and outcomes of Morgan Library from July to September 2013. Update/Introduction/Background • Morgan Library is now an official full SA Library. • Morgan Library and OPAL have worked together to produce healthy

lifestyle reading kits for borrowers. • Morgan and District Lions Club donated a book to each primary and

preschool child in Morgan as part of the Book Week celebrations. • We have held numerous reading and activity sessions with the schools

and preschools. • OPAL kindly purchased an eye catching red display shelf to promote

healthy lifestyle and OPAL programmes within the library. • We have been attending training sessions and testing the new database

in readiness for the new library system. • We continue to advertise in Morgan Matters promoting our Saturday

opening times and new stock • Saturday mornings are going extremely well and proving to be one of our

busiest days. • There has been lots of positive feedback in regards to the longer opening

hours and extra services we will be able to provide as part of the new One Card system.

• We have designed our own information brochures, web site, online catalogue and library logo (SA Libraries approved in new Mid Murray Council colours) ourselves so have saved external costs of approximately $4,500.

• The operations grant from State Library has gone up from $4,600 to $13,884 this year as we are now eligible for additional funding being a full stand alone library.

Summary Morgan Library has received a lot of community support with regards to becoming a full, stand alone library service and joining the One Card System. Even in the first quarter of this financial year we have seen financial benefit to becoming a full stand alone library. References Strategic Plan 2.8 Continue to support small communities by working


Budget Funds provided through the existing 2013/2014

budget. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the Morgan Library quarterly report be received.

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6.3.8 Potential Trial of Cambrai/Sedan Dial-A-Ride Subsidised Bus Service Reporting Officer Karyn Baker Position Community Passenger Network Coordinator Report Purpose To inform Council that Murray Transport Connections would like to consider the option of setting up a fortnightly subsidised bus service for eligible residents in the Palmer/Cambrai/Sedan regions, modelled on the “Mannum Around The Town” service (this service commences on the 17th October 2013 for a trial period of 6 months). Introduction/Background In response to the withdrawal of the Mannum Taxi service, Murray Transport Connections is trialling a new “Mannum Around The Town” dial-a-ride bus service. We are able to fund this new service from the funding approved for this financial year to assist with transport brokerage ($5,000) by Mid Murray Council. Discussion We are planning to run the new “Mannum Around The Town” service as a trial for 6 months, offering a once a fortnight, door to door bus service to eligible residents to take them where they would like to go (within Mannum). If successful, we are keen to look at the option of using this model to set up a similar service in outlying townships within the Mid Murray Council region (e.g. Palmer, Cambrai, Sedan), depending on identified need and funding availability. The CPN Coordinator will determine the level of need and interest in setting up a bus service for these smaller communities (with a focus on residents who are transport disadvantaged: unable to drive themselves, do not have family or friends who can provide transport, and cannot access public transport, due to isolation, reduced mobility, or lack of transport services). As with the Mannum Around The Town model, it is anticipated that any additional services offered in other regional towns will also be set up as a collaborative program, for example, with Mid Murray Support Services, who can provide a volunteer driver and companion, and Murray Mallee Consumer Advisory Group, who provide access to a locally based community bus (at a cost of $80 per day plus a full tank of fuel). Murray Transport Connections will consider covering the costs associated with setting up other fortnightly subsidised bus services, through its Transport Brokerage funding. However, the service will need to meet our objective of providing ‘transport as a last resort’ to eligible residents, where no other transport is available in the region, and when appropriate resources are available. The following transport brokerage funds are currently available: in addition to the $5,000 transport brokerage funding from Mid Murray Council, Murray Transport Connections has received growth funding approval from our funding body (Department for Communities and Social Inclusion) for $30,000, which includes $7,500 transport brokerage funding for this financial year.

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6.3.8 Potential Trial of Cambrai/Sedan Dial-A-Ride Subsidised Bus Service Cont’d These combined funds are being used to cover the new dial-a-ride bus service in Mannum (at an approximate cost of $2080 per annum), and will provide a guide for the costs associated with setting up similar services in other regional towns, as proposed above. Conclusion In the next two months, Murray Transport Connections will investigate the feasibility of setting up additional subsidised bus services in regional townships (e.g. Palmer, Cambrai, Sedan) for transport disadvantaged residents, based on a model currently being trialled in Mannum. The CPN Coordinator is keen to get feedback and support from elected members who may wish to provide input into setting up a new bus service in regional townships. References Strategic Plan Mission: We will be advocates for and providers of

services and facilities that support community wellbeing.

Community – Strategy 2.8: Continue to support small communities by working with community organisations and volunteers to optimise the use of existing facilities and improve and maintain services.

Budget Finance & Administration – Strategy 6.5: Maximise

opportunities for external funding, subject to those opportunities being consistent with Council’s goals and strategies.

The CPN is funded externally through DCSI; in addition, Mid Murray Council has supported the CPN by providing $5,000 towards transport brokerage in this current financial year. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that Council receive and note this proposal. Shane Thompson Director, Community Services

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6.4 CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORT


6.4.1 Financial Report

6.4.1.1 Bank Reconciliation Statement as at 30 September 2013

Strategic Plan Reference Finance & Administration Goal 6

The Bank Reconciliation Statement as at the above date is attached. Refer Appendix 6.4.1.1 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the bank reconciliation statement as at 30 September 2013 of $2,276,370.02 credit be received.

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6.4 CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D

6.4.2 Delegations to Purchase Goods and Services A review has been conducted of the delegated authority given to staff to purchase goods and services on behalf of Council and the following changes are recommended for Council approval.

• Director, Infrastructure Services - show correct title. Previously was Director of Works.

• Add – Director, Community Services – unlimited authority subject to budget allocations for items to be charged against the Community Services budget.

• Delete – Community Development Manager. Position abolished. • Works Coordinators – increase limit from $5,000 to $10,000.

Requested to cover operational activities, such as ordering fuel for plant and machinery, which is typically around $8,000 per delivery.

• Waste Management Coordinator – increase limit from $5,000 to $10,000 to cover operational needs.

• IT Manager – increase limit from $5,000 to $10,000 to cover operational needs. Change title to IT Manager.

• Add Morgan Library Officer – delegated authority to purchase items within the constraints of the Council’s approved Morgan Library Budget up to a limit of $3,000 for any one order to cover operational needs.

A copy of the listing of delegations with the proposed changes included is attached. Refer Appendix 6.4.2 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the revised listing of delegated authority given to staff to purchase goods and services on behalf of Council, as presented to this meeting, be approved by Council.

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6.4.3 Mannum Rowing Club Clubrooms Declaration of Interest I advise Council that I have an interest in this matter as I am the Vice President of the Mannum Rowing Club, but as this report if for the purpose of informing Council only I do not have a conflict. Introduction/Background The Mannum Rowing Club was established in 1910, on its present site on Mary Ann Reserve. The name of the club was the Mannum Rowing and Athletics Club. The Club owned the land from the boat ramp to the southern end of Mary Ann Reserve. On the land was the boat shed, which has been extended over the years, and a running track. Discussion In 1941 the trustees for the Rowing Club vested the land in the District Council of Mannum “for the purposes of a public recreation ground for the use, benefit and enjoyment of the town of Mannum pursuant to a resolution of the trustees made the 5th Day of April 1940 and not by way of a sale”. The Mannum Rowing Club has continued to occupy the clubrooms and to maintain the building and to act as the owner. In 2012 the Mannum RSL moved from the Mannum Community Club to the Mannum Rowing Club. Both the Mannum Rowing Club and the Mannum RSL want to know their future and an important part of that is clarification of the tenure of the land and building formerly held in the name of the Mannum Rowing Club. Council’s solicitors, Kelledy Jones, have been asked to advise on the Council’s position regarding the land and the clubrooms as well as the status of the tenure of the Mannum Rowing Club. Summary To the best of my knowledge there has never been any lease or licence document between the Council and the Rowing Club and once the advice from the solicitors has been received the parties will be able to work out the next steps. A copy of the original Memorandum of Transfer Document dated 3 May 1941 is attached. Refer Appendix 6.4.3 For members’ information.

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6.4.4 Rates Payment Options – Direct Debit Council has asked for the option for paying rates to be investigated. The current options for people to make rates payments without attending a Council office are; by cheque or through the DEFT options of; at Post Offices, Internet www.deft.com.au, telephone using credit cards and BPay. Council’s off site payments are managed by the Macquarie Bank and their system is set up so that the payment details can be downloaded directly into Council’s rate system by Council staff. A survey of neighbouring and similar Councils to see which Councils offer the direct debit option has shown that it is not favoured by rural Councils, mainly because it is too time consuming. The Councils surveyed which didn’t offer direct debit were; Murray Bridge, Port Pirie, Loxton Waikerie, Berri Barmera, Southern Mallee and Barossa. Those Councils that did offer a direct debit option were Adelaide Hills and Alexandrina (via DEFT). Macquarie Bank has a direct debit option via the DEFT process. The advantage of the Macquarie Bank direct debit process is that Macquarie handles the applications from the customer, which means they are responsible for the security and privacy requirements of the customers’ details. Processing of the payments is carried out by Macquarie who then provide the payment information to the Council in a downloadable file. This limits the amount of time Council staff would have to commit to processing direct debits. Staff time is an important factor because if payments to Council are not able to be identified or are incorrectly referenced it is a very time consuming process to go back and trace who made the payment. Mid Murray Council has more than 10,000 rate accounts that are paid, a majority by quarterly payments, so errant payments do happen. Investigations into the process to establish the option for payment of rates via the Macquarie Bank DEFT system are continuing. Refer Appendix 6.4.4 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the report on the options for the payment of rates by direct debit be received and the option for direct debit payments via the Macquarie Bank DEFT system be further investigated.

http://www.deft.com.au/

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6.4.5 Local Government Association Circular 36.7 – Representation Reviews – consultation on Council views on use of independent consultants Introduction Attached is Local Government Association of SA Circular 36.7 Re Representation Reviews – consultation on Council views on use of independent consultants seeking feedback on a proposal to require reviews to be carried out by an independent consultant. Point No 1 The existing provisions requiring a suitably qualified person to undertake the review are satisfactory as is because a “suitably qualified person” can be either a Council employee or a consultant. Council staff prepare the various options regarding the Council’s Voters’ Roll, so suitably qualified Council employees can carry out the full Representation Review process if they have sufficient time. Point No 2 I doubt that the community would be aware who formulated the Review because the public notices are published under the name of the Council. The decisions as to which Options are to be submitted for public comment are made by the elected members so it seems irrelevant whether the process is being managed by a Council employee, or by an independent consultant. The Local Government Act does not specify that the person must be “independent”. Point No 3 The Mid Murray Council has used Craig Rowe to conduct its 2009 and 2013 Reviews. Previous reviews were conducted by Council employees, including the major restructure for the 1996 amalgamation of the Councils of Mannum, Morgan, Ridley-Truro and part of the Mt Pleasant Council. Mid Murray Council received offers from 2 consultants to conduct the current Review, so the availability of consultants was not an issue. Point No 4 The fee paid to Craig Rowe for the current Review was a fixed fee of $15,000. Refer Appendix 6.4.5 Comment Craig Rowe conducted Council’s 2009 Review and at that time a reduction in the number of elected members was only a matter for “consideration” by Council. However, when conducting the 2013 Review Mr Rowe has indicated that a reduction in elected member numbers needed to be an option to be seriously considered, as the Electoral Commission would be questioning why there was no change in numbers (particularly in comparison to similar Councils).

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6.4.5 Local Government Association Circular 36.7 – Representation Reviews – consultation on Council views on use of independent consultants Cont’d As members are aware, Council undertook community consultation for the representation review in accordance with the statutory processes and on both occasions received only one submission. The end result following consultation was a proposal to reduce the number of elected members from 11 Councillors to 9 Councillors. Further, the current legislation for enrolment on the Council Voters’ Roll has reduced the number of people on the Roll, but it does not take into account that Councils and Councillors still have to represent and service those property owners who are not on the Voters’ Roll because they do reside within the Council or a particular Ward. It is considered that the existing periodic representation review process co-ordinated and undertaken by Council is the most appropriate process. The Council can choose whether it undertakes the review internally or engages a consultant who is a suitably qualified person to undertake such review. The real issue for the Mid Murray Council is the amendment to the legislation relating to the Council voters roll which has precipitated the representation review and therefore the cost of $15,000 to Council. However, this is a separate issue to the representation review process. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that it be referred to the Chief Executive Officer and the Director, Corporate and Financial Services to respond to the Local Government Association highlighting that Council considers that the existing periodic representation review process co-ordinated and undertaken by Council is satisfactory. Robin Bourne Director, Corporate & Financial Services

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6.5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT Cr moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr

6.5.1 CEO Monthly Report

Please find listed below a summary of meetings I have attended since the September meeting: 1. Opened the LGMA Women’s Network Forum held at the Barn Conference

Centre 2. Met with Cowirra Action Group 3. Old Mannum Primary School Update Meeting 4. Attended CEO forum, Adelaide 5. Attended Tungkillo Hall 10th Anniversary Celebrations 6. Attended South Australian River Murray Sustainability – Irrigation Industry

Improvement Programs - Public Information Session, Mannum 7. Met with Mannum Visitor Information Centre Volunteers 8. Elected Members Workshop 9. Leaders Alumni Network Committee, Adelaide 10. Met with Ken Barnes 11. Attended Beyond Blue Managers Awareness, Mental Health in the

Workplace Session, Murray Bridge 12. Met with Rosalie Mead and Don Bursill 13. Attended Mannum Lions Den Opening and Lunch 14. CWMS Management Committee Meeting, Adelaide 15. Morgan Museum Board meeting, Morgan 16. Attended Aminya Annual General Meeting 17. Attended CEO Seminar, Barossa Valley 18. Met with John Olson HDS 19. Teleconference with Judith Rawling and Jarrod Marks from KPMG 20. Met with Mike McDowell 21. Attended Mannum Dock Museum Board Meeting 22. Met with Rob Bowring 23. Meeting with Wallmans Lawyers and LGA Workers Compensation

Scheme, Adelaide 24. Waste Management Advisory Committee Meeting, Cambrai 25. Met with Deb Alexander 26. SA Local Government Grants Commission visit 27. Attended the Teddy Bears Picnic 28. Attended on-site meeting at The Hub 29. Menswatch Meeting 30. Meeting with Alexandrina Council staff re financial management 31. Conciliation meeting with LGA Workers Compensation Scheme, AWU and

Wallmans Lawyers N.B. This does not include the various internal staff meetings I have attended.

For information.

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6.5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D 6.5.2 Consideration of Camping at Tenbury Hunter Reserve – Swan Reach

Introduction As members may recall, the issue of the continuation of otherwise of free camping at Tenbury Hunter Reserve has been previously considered by Council. I have attached copy of previous report dated 11 February 2013, Council resolution dated 11 February 2013, Council resolution following a Notice of Motion dated 11 February 2013 (involving the introduction of a camping permit system) and resolution from the Council meeting dated 12 March 2013. The last resolution of Council (12 March 2013) requested the Chief Executive Officer to undertake consultation with the Swan Reach Community regarding Tenbury Hunter Reserve. A copy of the draft survey was provided to the Swan Reach Progress Association for comment prior to distribution. Residents in and around Swan Reach were provided an opportunity to complete the survey (copy of which is attached). A summary of the survey responses is as follows:- • Camping permitted and fee charged 52 • Free camping 86 • Day visitation only 73 I have also attached a summary of responses received for members’ information. There are a number of issues involved in the consideration of this matter. A selection of pertinent comments from the surveys highlighting the variety of opinions and the number of issues involved are as follows:-- • “the reason for our preference is we feel that the Tenbury Hunter Reserve

is too close to Swan Reach to be free; bearing in mind that we have a Caravan Park in Swan Reach and at Punyelroo. We also considered that if a fee is charged, Tenbury Hunter Reserve would be able to be maintained and campers seem to care for an area a little more if a small fee is charged. PS – we are caravaners and would be very happy to pay a fee for camping.”

• “I have had the opportunity to use the three camp areas around Swan Reach and like the opportunity to stay overnight at no charge on the Reserve. It does bring people into the area and in a town struggling a bit to survive I would think this is good. Could the Reserve have a restriction of one night only.”

• “I agree with the Caravan Park owners, money is not being spent in the community and shops are closing and why have a Caravan Park if no-one uses it. The Council collects rates from the Caravan Park so why try to shut it down by letting campers in the reserve”.

• “Swan Reach is dying, any decision that reduces the number of visitors to the town who might spend money in local businesses will only make matters worse. We live adjacent to the ferry and see first hand the number of people walking off and spending in the hotel, takeaway (sadly closed at present) and the general store. We have spoken with many of them and as a general rule they only free camp.”

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Cont’d

• “A fee should be charged for camping at the Reserve as some level of maintenance is presumably required for the grounds and waste disposal facilities etc. It is also logical that free camping would impact on the Caravan Park. Perhaps instead of Council charging a direct fee to campers, the Caravan Park operators could be given the opportunity to operate the Tenbury Hunter Reserve – collecting site fees, administering and maintaining the Reserve and in turn paying Council a lease or licence fee.”

• “We are avid caravanners and have travelled all over Australia. I think we are fairly typical of the some 4.5 million caravan/motorhome owners we meet. We are happy to stay in Caravan Parks and 80 percent of our nights are spent there. We also like to stay in “free camps”. We will continue to lobby for more of them to be made available because of what they don’t offer rather than what they do. However, we as most people we have met on the road, are happy to pay a small ($5 - $10 fee) as we all realise someone as to empty bins, clean toilets and generally tidy up after that small percentage of visitors that leave a mess. Permits need to be easy to obtain after you have parked. That is, pick up at the local store or pay the inspector when he visits. These things make people feel welcome and wanted. Finally, I would suggest that the stay be limited to a few days or maybe a week to make the park more available to all”.

• If a fee was to be charged who would administer it. This would become a burden on Council rather than a revenue raiser. There is already a day visitation reserve next to the Caravan Park. If Tenbury Hunter Reserve was not free, where would those free campers go. There needs to be a free area.”

• If day visitation only were enforced, then I would not expect the current campers to consider a Caravan Park due to capacity. They would probably abandon the site and Swan Reach altogether. Effort should be made to support all tourists to the area, therefore the only option is to impose a camping fee.”

The Swan Reach Caravan Park has indicated ‘Day Visitation Only’ and the Punyelroo Caravan Park indicated the following:- • As owner of the Punyelroo Caravan Park at Swan Reach we continually

lose business to the Swan Reach free Park. Obviously we have to charge as we are a small business. Mannum changed their free Park to a pay park because the Mannum Caravan Park was losing business. Why is that OK for Mannum but not for the two privately owned Caravan Parks at Swan Reach?

As can be seen, the issue has a variety of views. In my view, there are few areas throughout Australia (in my experience) that have free camping in close proximity to a town or city, that has an existing Caravan Park. The Haythorpe and Bolto Reserves each have a $10 per car per night fee. I understand this is collected daily and the proceeds are retained in a Reserve Account to upgrade both of these Reserves. The primary issue is that free camping attracts people to stay that support the hotel and other local businesses. However, free camping maybe at the expense of the existing two Caravan Parks. These Caravan Parks are existing businesses that pay rates to Council and provide services as a Caravan Park.

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Cont’d It is noted that the majority of people surveyed wished for free camping. However, there is a precedent in Mannum with Haythorpe and Bolto Reserves. The only other caravan park is at Morgan and I am not aware of any free camping on a Council Reserve in close proximity. As previously reported, many National Parks have camping fees in excess of $10 per night per vehicle. In my view, it is incongruous to have free camping in close proximity to two caravan parks. It is considered that it would be prudent to have a camping permit fee of only $5 per night per vehicle (which is only a small fee) to enable the upgrade of the Reserve and still to encourage people to use the Reserve. In my view, taking into account survey results, the proximity of the Caravan Parks to Tenbury Hunter Reserve and the existing precedent with Mannum, there are two options as follows:- OPTION 1:- (a) That a camping permit system be implemented for Tenbury Hunter

Reserve based on $5 per car/vehicle per night for a maximum of five (5) nights.

(b) Income from the camping permit system be retained on a Reserve to upgrade facilities at Tenbury Hunter Reserve.

(c) A letter be sent to all persons surveyed outlining the results of the survey and the Council’s decision.

(d) Council’s Regulatory Services staff be responsible for the daily collection of the camping permit fees.

(e) A management plan be developed for the upgrade of Tenbury Hunter Reserve and this be presented to Council.

(f) The camping permit fee of $5 per night per vehicle be reviewed in twelve (12) months and a report be submitted to Council.

However, the other option is to have the same camping permit fee as Bolto and Haythorpe Reserves ($10). OPTION 2:- (a) That a camping permit system be implemented for Tenbury Hunter

Reserve based on $10 per car/vehicle per night for a maximum of five (5) nights.

(b) Income from the camping permit system be retained on a Reserve to upgrade facilities at Tenbury Hunter Reserve.

(c) A letter be sent to all persons surveyed outlining the results of the survey and the Council’s decision.

(d) Council’s Regulatory Services staff be responsible for the daily collection of the camping permit fees.

(e) A management plan be developed for the upgrade of Tenbury Hunter Reserve and this be presented to Council.

(f) The camping permit fee of $10 per night per vehicle be reviewed in twelve (12) months and a report be submitted to Council.

Refer Appendix 6.5.2

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6.5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D 6.5.3 Review of Speed Limits on Rural Roads by State Department of

Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Introduction Members may be aware of some publicity regarding this review. I have attached letter forwarded to the Department on 23 July 2013, response received on the 13 September 2013, letter from the Department regarding the rural speed limits review received on the 3 September 2013, together with various attachments including roads identified within the Mid Murray Council area and Local Government Association Circular No. 39.5. The roads under review are marked on this map. Council may wish to request the Department to provide statistics on crashes and casualties on each of the roads under consideration and the reasons. There are many reasons for crashes and fatalities including the condition of the roads, fatigue, vehicle condition, inattentiveness and others. In my view, careful consideration needs to be given to this matter. Refer Appendix 6.5.3 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ it be referred to the Chief Executive Officer to prepare a submission to the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure on the Rural Speed Limits Review requesting statistics on crashes and casualties on each of the roads within the Mid Murray Council under consideration and the reasons to enable consideration to be given by Council.

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6.5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D 6.5.4 Tree Management Policy and Guidelines

Introduction As members are aware, the Local Government Association Mutual Liability Scheme undertook a review of tree management guidelines following the recent findings of the SA Coroner into a death associated with a limb falling off a gum tree. I have attached copy of previous resolutions of Council and Tree Management Policy and Guidelines for consideration and adoption by Council. Council’s Acting Works Director, Tom Avery and Director, Environmental Services have perused the document. Refer Appendix 6.5.4 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that (1) The report on the Tree Management Policy and Guidelines be

received.

(2) Council adopt the new Tree Management Policy and Guidelines and this be referred to the Director, Infrastructure Services to implement the policy guidelines.

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6.5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D 6.5.5 Mannum Community Hub (Old Mannum School) – Smoke Free

Introduction Attached is letter forwarded to Mid Murray Support Services regarding the new Mannum Community Hub being smoke-free and response received. As the lessee of the building is Mid Murray Support Services and the request accords with Council policy, it is suggested that Council concur with Mannum Community Hub being smoke-free with no designated smoking areas. This would mean that any person that wished to smoke would have to do so outside of the property boundaries. Refer Appendix 6.5.5 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the Mannum Community Hub (old Mannum School) be designated as a smoke-free area, with no designated smoking areas and Mid Murray Support Services be advised and signage be installed by Council.

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6.5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D 6.5.6 Regional Sector Agreement for the SA Murray Darling Basin

Introduction I have attached email from the Chief Executive Officer of the Murray and Mallee Local Government Association, discussion paper on the Regional Sector Agreement for the SA Murray Darling Basin and response forwarded given that the matter was to be considered at the October meeting of the Murray and Mallee Local Government Association. Refer Appendix 6.5.6 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that Council endorse its Agreement, in principle, to a Regional Sector Agreement subject to the provision of additional resources to assist Council in the participation and production of this Agreement.

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6.5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D 6.5.7 Financial Sustainability – Income Generation Measures, Efficiency

Gains, Improvement and Cost Savings Initiatives – Mid Murray Council

Introduction As Members are aware, a report was submitted to the 11 June 2013 Council meeting highlighting that consultation will be undertaken with Directors and Managers to identify income generation measures, efficiency gains, improvements and cost savings initiatives. I have attached a table indicating suggested initiatives to be pursued for consideration and endorsement. I have endeavoured to produce an indicative estimate for some income generation measures, efficiency gains, improvements and cost saving initiatives for the next 2 financial years (2013/14) as follows:- Income generation measures

• Truro Community Wastewater Management Subsidy $770,000 • Halfway House and Murraylands Road $200,000 • Regional Development Australia Round 5 $272,411 • Murray Darling Basin Regional Economic Diversification Program

$425,529 • South Australia Recreational Boating Facilities Program $450,000 • Special Local Roads Funding $300,000 • Waste Management and Other Community Projects $110,000

Improvements, cost savings and efficiency gains

• Procurement initiatives and savings $600,000 • Independent assessment of electricity and phone contracts $90,000 • Review of Council plant and vehicles, review of toilet cleaning

contracts and electronic service delivery initiatives $140,000

Refer Appendix 6.5.7 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the income generation measures, efficiency gains, improvements and costs saving initiatives identified be endorsed and 6 monthly reports be submitted to Council on the status of the achievement of these initiatives.

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6.5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D

6.5.8 Local Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme / Workcover SA Partnership with Mid Murray Council Introduction As part of the licence requirements as a self-insurer under the Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986, the LGA (WCS) has to enter into a partnership activity plan with WorkCoverSA. This is to ensure ongoing exempt status as a self insurer. In the past, this partnership activity has simply taken the form of WorkCover visiting nominated members of the Scheme (LGAWCS) to review the member’s progress against the areas for improvement that had been identified in the previous evaluations. These partnership visits had limited value add to Councils, the Scheme and WorkCover. In recognition of this, an alternative partnership plan has been developed between WorkCover and the Scheme. This new partnership plan is centred on a value adding process, involving getting representatives from small groups of Councils together, to workshop the requirements for specific elements from the Performance Standards. This process is intended to give those Councils involved a greater clarity on what WorkCover are looking for, as well as the opportunity to interact with WorkCover directly. It is hoped that this will provide a more valuable and interactive process for all involved. If successful, it is envisaged that this type of partnership activity can become the agreed ongoing structure, enabling a rolling program of engagements with the membership, so all (or at least a significant proportion of) members get the opportunity to participate and benefit directly from the process. The structure and outputs from these workshops will be developed into “packages”. The “packages” can then be rolled out to the rest of the industry to facilitate shared learning and promote consistency in understanding and application across the LG industry. The first of these engagements have now been planned and will occur between now and the end of January 2014. The program will consist of 3 workshop sessions per group, running in late September/early October, early December and late January. 12 Councils have been nominated to participate in this partnership plan (four Councils in each of 3 groups) and those involved have been notified. Mid Murray Council has volunteered and has been selected to participate in the partnership with WorkCover. This is a significant benefit for the scheme and all its members, as it allows Council to focus attention with two other Councils to ensure we are compliant and then share any improvements with the wider LG community. The complete list of participants and the groupings are laid out below;

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6.5.8 Local Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme / Workcover SA Partnership with Mid Murray Council Cont’d

Regional one Metro Regional two

Mid Murray Council

City of Marion DC of Yorke Peninsula

DC of Loxton Waikerie

City of Holdfast Bay

Town of Gawler

Alexandrina Council

City of Burnside

The Barossa Council

Coorong District Council

City of Campbelltown

Regional Council of Goyder

The Schedule of workshops and subject areas for all Councils is set out in the table below;

Workshop date/group

Subject area Day 1 Location

Session 1 Metro 26/09/13 & 27/09/13

• (WHS) Review of mechanisms to ensure legislative compliance (2.1.1)

• WHS and IM Training (Plans and Training needs) (2.3.1 and 2.3.2)

• WHS Hazard Management strategies (2.1.5)

LGA House 148 Frome St

Regional 2 1/10/13 & 2/10/13 Gawler

Regional 1 3/10/13 & 4/10/13

Coorong (Tailem Bend)

Session 2 Metro 5/12/13 & 6/12/13

• (WHS) Hazard Management (Site implementation of defined strategies (3.8.1)

• (WHS) OHSW consideration at times of change/procurement (3.8.4, 3.8.5)

• (WHS) Duty of Care arrangements (3.8.6)

• (WHS) Incident Investigation (3.8.7)

Marion Council

Regional 2 9/12/13 & 10/12/13 Barossa Council

Regional 1 11/12/13 & 12/12/13 Mid-Murray

(Mannum)

Session 3 Metro 30/01/14 & 31/01/14 • Inspections and Testing

• (WHS) Document Control • Responsibilities and Accountabilities • (WHS)Training (implementation) (3.2.1)

Campbelltown

Regional 2 21/01/14 & 22/01/14 TBA

Regional 1 23/01/14 & 24/01/14 TBA

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6.5.8 Local Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme / Workcover SA Partnership with Mid Murray Council Cont’d WorkCover Evaluation WorkCover have indicated that for the purposes of the 2014 evaluation, they will select one of the partnership Councils from each of the groups, for the formal evaluation in March 2014. To this end, the LGA WCS be in touch with each participant Council to arrange an objective assessment of where each Council is at, in terms of compliance against the first 3 standards of the Performance Standards for Self-Insurers (PSSI). (The LGA WCS is aiming for a developing licence at the 2014 evaluation, which only needs the first 3 standards to be complied with). The LGA WCS have advised that if any gaps are found in Councils systems through this assessment, they will work with Council to identify corrective actions and provide resources to assist in completing the identified actions, before WorkCover conduct their evaluation in March 2014. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the report on Council being selected to be part of 12 Council’s to partner with WorkCover SA and the Local Government Association Workers Compensation Scheme to meet performance standards to ensure ongoing exempt status as a self insurer.

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6.5.9 Chief Executive Officer 2013/14 Goals Introduction Attached are draft goals for 2013/14 for consideration. Refer Appendix 6.5.9 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the 2013/14 Goals for the Chief Executive Officer be endorsed.

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6.5.10 Mid Murray Council Employees Successful Completion of Certificate III Operation Works Introduction I have attached copy of previous report and resolution of Council highlighting Council staff undertaking Certificate 3 in Operational Works and various diplomas. Attached is photograph indicating employees that have successfully completed the Certificate III in Operational Works. This course did not cost Council and upon the successful completion (providing they have not completed previous study) there is a reimbursement of $3,000 per successful participant. Once this is received, these funds will be put into Council’s training budget and employees will be requested to advise what further practical training could be undertaken with these funds. Refer Appendix 6.5.10 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the report on the successful completion of Certificate III in Operational Works by Council employees be received.

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6.5.11 Relocation of RSL Memorial to Anzac Park Reserve – Swan Reach Attached is letter received from the Swan Reach RSL regarding the proposal for the relocation of the memorial from its existing location to Anzac Park Reserve on the opposite corner, some 55 metres. It is understood that Council’s Community Services Director, Grants Funding Co-ordinator and Cr Peake have met with the RSL on site and discussed the matter. The proposal has merit, in my view, and is supported by the RSL and Swan Reach Progress Association. Notwithstanding this, it is suggested that an advertisement be placed in the School newsletter regarding the proposed relocation. I have attached similar recent advertisement regarding the proposed relocation of the RSL monument at Gawler for members’ information. Council may also be able to assist in a grant funding application for the relocation. Refer Appendix 6.5.11 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that (1) The Swan Reach Returned Services League of Australia be advised that

Council provides in principle support for the proposal submitted for the relocation of the RSL monument to Anzac Park Reserve, subject to the outcome of community consultation involving an advertisement regarding the proposed relocation being placed in the Swan Reach newsletter requesting any submissions.

(2) A copy of the submissions be forwarded to the Swan Reach RSL and Council for consideration.

(3) Council’s Grants Funding Co-ordinator assist, where possible, in a grant funding application for the relocation.

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6.5.12 Strengthening Regional Development in South Australia Introduction Attached is circular 37.7 from the Local Government Association of SA regarding “The Task of Strengthening Regional Development”. The link to this document is http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/LGA-98791%20-%20SACES%20Strengthening%20Regional%20Development%20An%20Independent%20Assessment.pdf Refer Appendix 6.5.12 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the report on “The Task of Strengthening Regional Development” document be received.

http://www.lga.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/LGA-98791%20-%20SACES%20Strengthening%20Regional%20Development%20An%20Independent%20Assessment.pdf



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6.5.13 Identified Local Roads Funding to South Australia Introduction I have attached copy of email that the Mayor sent to all South Australian Senators and major candidates for the Federal seat of Barker. The email is self explanatory. I have attached all the responses received for members’ information. Refer Appendix 6.5.13 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that a copy of the responses received be forwarded to the Local Government Association of South Australia for their information and attention.

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6.5.14 Truro Community Wastewater Management Scheme Introduction As members are aware, the preferred option for a Truro CWMS is for the Stockwell Treatment Plant in the Barossa Council to accept the waste effluent from the Truro Community Wastewater Management Scheme. I have attached previous report to Council dated 9 September 2013, Council resolution dated 9 September 2013, letter forwarded to the Barossa Council dated 29 July 2013, response received from the Barossa Council dated 22 August 2013 and email response from Mike Meachan, dated 12 September 2013, Senior Project Co-ordinator for the Local Government Association Community Wastewater Management Scheme. The proposal from the Barossa Council including their key terms and conditions for incorporation into an Agreement should be agreed to in principle, so that the project can continue to be progressed. Whilst preliminary design and estimates of cost have been undertaken, more detailed plans, specification and cost estimates are required to be undertaken by an experienced and qualified CWMS design consultant for the purposes of the statutory consultation with the community as required by the Local Government Act 1999. Once this is received Council would be in a position to undertake the statutory consultation meeting and then consider a formal proposal to proceed with the calling of tenders for the Scheme. Members should be aware that I am endeavouring to progress the project as quickly as possible; notwithstanding the statutory consultation processes and tenders required to be called for the project. It is suggested that Council formally endorse the preferred option for the receipt of waste effluent from the Truro Community Wastewater Management Scheme to be treated at the Stockwell Treatment Plant (Barossa Council) and that Council agrees in principle with the Barossa Council’s terms and conditions. Refer Appendix 6.5.14 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that (1) Council formally endorse the preferred option for the receipt of waste

effluent from the Truro Community Wastewater Management Scheme to be treated at the Stockwell Treatment Plant (Barossa Council) and that Council agrees in principle with the Barossa Council’s terms and conditions.

(2) It be referred to the Chief Executive Officer to liaise with the Local Government Association Community Wastewater Management Scheme to prepare a draft Agreement between Mid Murray Council and Barossa Council.

(3) It be referred to the Chief Executive Officer and the Local Government Association Community Wastewater Management Scheme Committee to prepare a brief and seek tenders for the appointment of a preferred Community Wastewater Management Scheme design consultant to provide detailed plans, specifications and cost estimates for the Mid Murray Council.

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6.5.14 Truro Community Wastewater Management Scheme Cont’d

(4) The detailed plans, specifications and cost estimates for the preferred option for the treatment of waste effluent from the Truro CWMS be used for the statutory consultation meeting with the community in accordance with section 151 of the Local Government Act 1999.

(5) Selected tenders be called from three experienced and qualified CWMS design consultants in accordance with Council’s Competitive Tendering, Contracting, Purchasing, Sale and Disposal of Land and Other Assets Policy.

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6.5.15 Annual Risk Management Review undertaken by Local Government Association Mutual Liability Scheme Introduction I have attached results of the annual Risk Management Review undertaken by the Local Government Association Mutual Liability Scheme. Members’ attention is drawn to Page 6 highlighting the specific results for each of the sections in the review for Mid Murray Council. I will be working with Workplace Health & Safety/Risk Co-ordinator to ensure that strategies are put in place to improve risk management by Council. Refer Appendix 6.5.15 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the annual Risk Management Review of Council undertaken by the Local Government Association Mutual Liability Scheme be received.

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6.5.16 Illegal Developments on Murray River – Mid Murray Council Introduction Attached is copy of previous Council resolution dated 8 July 2013, previous Council report (excluding attachments) and interview with the ABC News by the Manager Regulatory Services. The Manager, Regulatory Services has advised me by email that he is the only officer whose job description includes any form of investigation or involvement with the Development Act. Nowhere within the Key Responsibilities, Legislation Knowledge or Qualifications in any portions of the other two General Inspectors Job Descriptions, does it mention the investigation or involvement with the Development Act. Furthermore, their delegated authorities do not include any provisions of the powers provided within the Development Act. In the Manager’s opinion, the other two Regulatory officers cannot undertake such authorised duties under the Development Act. Therefore, I have had discussions with the Director, Environmental Services and Manager, Regulatory Services, to include the inspection and investigation of illegal development under the Development Act and the requisite delegations to enable the other two officers to undertake such duties. In my view, these are duties that complement the inspectorial and regulatory services of these officers. Further information will be provided at the meeting. Refer Appendix 6.5.16 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the report on illegal development on the Murray River within the Mid Murray Council and all General Inspectors undertaking inspections and investigations in relation to such illegal development under the provisions of the Development Act be received.

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6.5.17 Pacific Hydro Wind Farm Development – Keyneton Introduction As members are aware, the Pacific Hydro wind farm development around Keyneton was considered by the Development Assessment Commission under the Development Act. A public hearing was held at the Cambrai Hall on 21 February 2013. Subsequent to this, the Development Assessment Commission considered the submissions and presentation in support of their submissions and I understand that a recommendation has been submitted to the Minister for Planning. I have requested responses to the status of the determination of this application from Mr Grear on 4 July 2013 and 4 September 2013. I have attached copy of response from Mr Grear for members’ information. It is suggested that Council formally write to the State Minister for Planning highlighting the period of time taken to consider the submissions from residents and stakeholders regarding the Pacific Hydro wind farm at Keyneton and the recommendation from the Development Assessment Commission. Refer Appendix 6.5.17 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that (1) A letter be forwarded to the State Minister for Planning highlighting the

time taken since the public hearing at the Cambrai Hall to hear presentations in support of submissions received and the recommendation of the Development Assessment Commission and request the Minister to advise the outcome of his decision on this wind farm.

(2) A copy of the letter be forwarded to the State Member for the area.

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6.5.18 Consideration of Windfarm Workshop for Mid Murray Council Introduction As all members are aware, TrustPower Australia will be undertaking consultation and submitting a development application later this calendar year to Council. In my view, it may be prudent for Council to have a wind farm workshop with attendance from Council’s solicitors (including planning law solicitors) to enable Councillors to discuss and consider the following:- • The legal processes under the State Development Act for consideration of

the development application by the independent Development Assessment Panel

• The legal body that should consider the development application submitted

• How can Council and/or Councillors have input to the statutory consultation and other consultation processes

• Is it legally appropriate for Council to form a view on the development application and what are the legal processes under the Development Act and Local Government Act

• Are there any provisions of the new Code of Conduct for Elected Members that members should be aware of

• Other issues In my view, it would not be productive for Councillors to consider the variety of issues associated with the wind farm, including infra sound, noise, health issues, shadow flicker and other matters. However, it may be beneficial for all members to clearly understand the legal processes involved prior to the receipt of the development application. It is suggested that such a workshop only involve Council members. Submitted for consideration.

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6.5.19 “What Future Primary Industries” – Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland Introduction

Attached is email regarding the launch of the “What Future Primary Industries” Research Project which will be conducted over 2 years. I have also attached information flyer for members information and perusal. Refer Appendix 6.5.19 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the report on the launch of the What Future Primary Industries” Research Project by the Regional Development Australia Murraylands & Riverland be received.

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6.5.20 Black Spot Funding Introduction The South Australian Black Spot Consultative Panel is now calling for project nominations for the 2014-2015 Nation Building and State Black Spot Programs. A copy of the letter from the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure is attached together with circular 37.3 from the Local Government Association of SA. Refer Appendix 6.5.20 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that it be referred to the Infrastructure Services Director to submit an application for funding, where possible by 15 November 2013.

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6.5.21 Community Survey Summary Results – Mid Murray Council Introduction As members may recall, Council participates in the LGA Community Survey undertaken by Roy Morgan Research. I have attached results for your information and perusal. It is noted that a number of areas of Council have improved; albeit slightly. Refer Appendix 6.5.21 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the report on the community survey results for Mid Murray Council be received.

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6.5.22 Model Policies Updated – Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy and Whistleblowers Protection Policy Introduction The Local Government Association of South Australia has revised and updated its model policies for Fraud and Corruption Prevention and Whistleblowers Protection. The model policies have been updated to take into account the requirements of the Directions and Guidelines issued by the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption. A copy of the Local Government Association of South Australia circular 38.3 and the model policies are attached. Refer Appendix 6.5.22 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the Model Fraud and Corruption Prevention Policy and Model Whistleblowers Protection Policy provided by the Local Government Association of South Australia be adopted by Council.

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6.5.23 Model Procedures for Managing Code of Conduct Complaints Introduction Under the new Code of Conduct for Council Members, which commenced on 1 September 2013, Councils are expected to manage complaints or ensure that complaints are directed to the appropriate investigatory agency. The Local Government Association of SA has developed a model procedure for adoption or adaption by Councils. A copy of Local Government Association of South Australia Circular 38.1 and the model procedures are attached. Refer Appendix 6.5.22. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the Model Procedures for Managing Code of Conduct Complaints provided by the Local Government Association of South Australia be endorsed (including the changes suggested at the meeting).

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6.5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D 6.5.24 Mannum Dock Museum Board

Introduction To advise Council on the nominations received for appointment to the Mannum Dock Museum Board and for Council to approve their appointment.

Background

In accordance with the Operational Guidelines for the Mannum Dock Museum, written nominations were invited from interested community members to fill the four positions on the Board.

Discussion

The following four nominations were received by the closing date:

• Trevor Twigden * • Keith Halloran * • Rob Bowring * • Athalie Verrall *

*Denotes sitting member

A copy of the advert and nominations received are attached. Refer Appendix 6.5.24 Under the Operational Guidelines, members are to be appointed by Council, which will include the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________

(1) That the following persons be appointed to the Mannum Dock Museum

Board:

• Trevor Twigden • Keith Halloran • Rob Bowring • Athalie Verrall

(2) That Rob Bowring be appointed as Chairman of the Board and Pam

O’Donnell as Deputy Chairman.

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6.5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D 6.5.25 Regional Natural Resources Management Plan

Introduction As members are aware, the South Australian Murray Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board has recently reviewed their Regional NRM Plan. Links have been provided to the Plan (Volume A & Volume B ) Comments are due by the 18 October 2013. It is suggested that it be referred to the Chief Executive Officer to provide comments to the Presiding member of the South Australian Murray Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board by the 18 October 2013. Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that it be referred to the Chief Executive Officer to provide comments to the Presiding Member of the South Australian Murray Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board by the 18 October 2013.

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6.5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D 6.5.26 Renovation of Old Mannum Primary School Cont’d

Introduction As members may recall, Council acquired the old Mannum Primary School for $165,000. As I understand it, Council allocated $120,000 in 2011/12 for renovations and spent $3,600 on plans and building schedules. I have attached copy of previous report to Council dated 8 April 2013 highlighting the additional funds needed to fully complete the renovations for the old Mannum Primary School was $75,300. Therefore, Council has allocated $195,300 to complete the renovation works for the old Mannum Primary School. I have met with the Project Manager for the renovations, Council’s Assistant Building Surveyor, Peter Beaumont on 9 October who has advised the following:- • Currently the majority of building work is near complete and continuing

with repairs and painting to internal parts of existing stone building • The new construction is mainly within our estimated costs however the

trenching for sewer and water has over-run by approx. $6,000 due to unexpected rock encountered and consequently the use of imported back-fill as excavated material was not suitable.

• A higher cost is being experienced with the repair, patching and painting to the internal walls of the existing stone building. A very labour intensive exercise. A quick cheap patch and paint was not seen as the best approach as it would have resulted in costly repairs in years to come. Approx. 600m2 of wall surface to the existing structure has or will have significant patching, repairs and painting including to the skirtings, architraves, general trims and doors.

• It is estimated that to complete all items that was allowed for in our estimates a further $35,000 would be required.

In addition, I met with Mike McDowell and Bill McGhie, on 3 July 2013 who requested advice as to whether Council could assist, particularly with the building pad for the Men’s Shed. I was advised by Council’s Project Manager at the time that it was estimated that Council’s costs would be $20,000 - $30,000 less than was budgeted. I indicated that we would ascertain what assistance we may be able to provide for the Men’s Shed. Subsequent to this, I understand that Bill McGhie obtained three quotes and B&C Excavations undertook the building pad works for around $4,000. Council has met this cost; however will not be contributing to any other costs associated with the Men’s Shed. I have attached email sent to Tim Clemow dated 10 September 2013 and response attached dated 12 September. I have also enclosed information received from Bill McGhie. It is disappointing that the cost to fully renovate the old Mannum Primary School needs an additional allocation to complete the works. Ideally, when the building was purchased a complete estimate of cost for the full renovation could have been undertaken; notwithstanding sometimes there are additional works which have not been anticipated. The complete renovation is close to completion and in this instance I am reticent to not recommend an additional $35,000. However, it is suggested that savings of $35,000 be identified within the Council budget to compensate. Refer Appendix 6.5.26

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6.5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D 6.5.26 Renovation of Old Mannum Primary School

Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that (1) The report on the status of the renovation of the Old Mannum Primary

School be received.

(2) An additional $35,000 be allocated to fully complete the renovation works for the old Mannum Primary School.

(3) It be referred to the Chief Executive Officer to identify cost savings of $35,000 in Council’s 2013/14 budget and the matter be referred to the next budget review.

(4) An inspection of the renovated premises be scheduled for any interested Councillors.

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6.5 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D 6.5.27 Financial Management of Council

Introduction As members are aware, the Annual Business Plan of Council includes the following goal:-

• Introduction of monthly financial reports to Council

In addition, one of my 2013/14 goals is as follows:-

• Implement monthly finance report for Council

I have held discussions with the Director, Corporate and Financial Services and Council’s Accountant regarding the production of a monthly financial report to Council, review of the existing quarterly budget review format (including comparative financial information) and the implementation of a committal system. In view of the existing financial management requirements, particularly at this time of the year, agreement was reached for external assessment and assistance to be provided. I have had discussions with the General Manager, Corporate & Community Services, Alexandrina Council, to provide this assistance to Council (with possibly some additional assistance from the Finance Director from the Rural City of Murray Bridge). Discussions have been held on Thursday 10 October with a view to progressing these matters. An update will be provided at the Council meeting. Refer Appendix 6.5.27 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the report on the status of the implementation of financial management practices (production of monthly financial report, review of the quarterly budget review and introduction of a committal system) be received.

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6.5.28 Confidential Item – Council Employee – Former Director, Infrastructure Services

Confidential item pursuant to Section 90 –

(3)(a) information the disclosure of which would involve the unreasonable disclosure of information concerning the personal affairs of any person (living or dead)

A M Cr moved that (1) Under the provision of Section 90(2) and (3)(a) of the Local

Government Act 1999 an order be made that with the exception of Mr Russell Peate and Mrs Rose Sloper, all other persons present and the public be excluded from attendance at the meeting in order to receive a report and to consider matters under Section 90 (3)(a).



Seconded Cr

Refer Confidential Report Item 6.5.28

A M Cr moved that pursuant to Section 91(7) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council orders that Confidential Minutes Pages of the meeting held on 14 October 2013, the Chief Executive Officer’s Report Item 6.5.28 and attachments and all discussions relating to the matter which was considered in confidence pursuant to Section 90(2) and (3)(a) remain confidential until there is agreement between the parties for the information to be released or the conclusion of the court process. Seconded Cr

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6.5.29 Confidential Item - Preliminary Investigation – Ombudsman Confidential item pursuant to Section 90 – 90(3)(j) – information the disclosure of which – (i) would divulge information provided on a confidential basis by or to a

Minister of the Crown, or another public authority or official (not being an employee of the council, or a person engaged by the council); and

(ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest.

A M Cr moved that (1) Under the provision of Section 90(2) and (3)(j) of the Local

Government Act 1999 an order be made that with the exception of Mr Russell Peate, Mr Kelvin Goldstone, Mr Greg Hill, Mr Shane Thompson and Mrs Rose Sloper, all other persons present and the public be excluded from attendance at the meeting in order to receive a report and to consider matters under Section 90 (3)(j).



Seconded Cr

Refer Confidential Report Item 6.5.29

A M Cr moved that pursuant to Section 91(7) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council orders that Confidential Minutes Pages of the meeting held on 14 October 2013, the Chief Executive Officer’s Report Item 6.5.29 and attachments and all discussions relating to the matter which was considered in confidence pursuant to Section 90(2) and (3)(j) remain confidential until the Ombudsman releases the information. Seconded Cr

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6.5.30 Request for Change of Road Name

Introduction Attached is letter received from Mrs R Schultz requesting Schmaals Road at Cambrai be changed. The letter, map and interim response to Mrs Schultz is attached. Council’s Assets/GIS Officers has advised that a map showing previous and current listed road names is attached and “that changes made were to adhere to guidelines issued with the Rural Addressing rollout. I had to make sure where possible and especially where intersections occur that road continuity was maintained as much as possible to avoid as much confusion as possible, I also had to take into account the start and end points of roads when considering road names and the current road names fill this criteria. It should also be noted that any road name changes would have to have public consultation and informing people that their rural addresses would have to be changed and I feel that this would be an unnecessary and unwarranted expense.” I understand that Cr Bormann has discussed the matter with some residents and it may be costly to change Schmaals Road again. Refer Appendix 6.5.30 Recommendation Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that (1) The letter received from Mrs Schultz requesting that Schmaals Road be

changed be received. (2) A letter be forwarded to Mrs Schultz outlining the rural property

addressing system adopted by the Mid Murray Council, the cost involved in changing Schmaals Road name and that the road name not be changed.

Russell Peate Chief Executive Officer

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7. MAYOR’S REPORT


Date Activity

9/09/2013 Council Meeting

11/09/2013 SAROC meeting 11/09/2013 LGA President’s Dinner 12/09/2013 LGA Board meeting 13/09/2013 Mayors’ Residential Seminar 14/09/2013 Mayors’ Residential Seminar

Mannum Football Club Grand Final

15/09/2013 Tungkillo Hall 10th Anniversary event 17/09/2013 Mannum Waters Working Group meeting

Elected Members Workshop

Council Directors Meeting

22/09/2013 Mannum Lions Den Opening 24/09/2013 Aminya AGM 25/09/2013 Special Council Meeting 26/09/2013 Webinar by Kelledy Jones 27/09/2013 Police Remembrance Day, Banrock Station

HDS Road Strategy meeting

3/10/2013 Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting 4/10/2013 Murray and Mallee Local Government Association 9/10/2013 Local Government Grants Commission Visit

Teddy Bears Picnic, Mannum

David J Burgess MAYOR

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