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20 March 2012

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Information Document March 2012

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GOVERNANCE

Information items 1. CEO MEETINGS/FUNCTIONS ATTENDED

Date Who/organisation Regarding Where February 20

Elected Members and Leadership Team

2012-13 Annual Business Plan and Budget workshop

Tailem Bend

21 Council Meeting Tintinara 22 Murraylands Enterprise

Estate Murray Bridge Business Breakfast

Murray Bridge

Lakes Ward Councillors RDA briefing Murray Bridge 23 Cr. Locky McKinna Various issues Tailem Bend 24 Annual leave 27 Combined Managers

Meeting Tailem Bend

28 Tammy Shepherd Tailem Bend Community Centre issues

Tailem Bend

Cr. Jeff Klitscher Various issues Tailem Bend Elected Members and

Leadership Team Community Needs Analysis and Tailem Bend Motorsport Park workshop

Tailem Bend

Council Special Council Meeting Tailem Bend 29 David Mosel and

Desma Fraser Various issues Adelaide

March 2 Local Government Association

LGA President’s Forum Adelaide

5 Lakes Ward Councillors, Deputy Mayor, David Mosel, David, Wall and Michael Collins

Meningie Diversification meeting

Meningie

Rotary Club of Tailem Bend

Presentation Tailem Bend

7 Elected Members and Leadership Team

Infrastructure & Assets workshop

Meningie

8 Staff Meningie Diversification meeting

Tailem Bend

9 Sick leave 12 Adelaide Cup Public

Holiday

13 Cr. Klitscher Coonalpyn CFS Land Tailem Bend 14 David Mosel, Tim Tol

and Darryl Webb Coonalpyn Caravan Park Business Plan

Coonalpyn

16 Tim Tol and Brenton Lewis

Regional Development matters for Council

Murray Bridge

20 Council Meeting Meningie Michael Boyd CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER


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2. INVITATION FROM TAILEM BEND RSL SUB-BRANCH

Please find below an invitation from the Tailem Bend RSL Sub-Branch to attend their Dawn Service on Anzac Day 2012. Dear Laura, I have been requested by our committee to ask you if you could please include in the next Agenda for a council meeting. That we of the Tailem Bend RSLsub/branch would like to invite Roger Strother together with the Councillor's to our ANZAC day dawn service on the 25th of April at 600 hours and then if they wish to attend our "Gun Fire" breakfast back at our club rooms. This would be appreciated. Yours faithfully Bert Wellman.. RSL Tailem Bend Sub-Branch 57 Trevena Road, Tailem Bend, SA, 5260 Tel# 85724550 Email: [email protected] Please advise Laura O’Leary (Executive Assistant) if you wish to attend. Further to this invitation Council will provide wreaths for any Anzac Day services in the Council area if advised by the service organisers in an appropriate time frame. If Elected Members are aware of any services please advise Laura so a wreath can be ordered and delivered.

3. NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT COMMISSION

The Hon John Rau, MP has written to the LGA requesting nominations for a Local Government Member on the Development Assessment Commission for a two year term commencing on 30 June 2012. Nominations must be forwarded to the LGA by COB Monday 9 April 2012. The Development Assessment Commission is established pursuant to the Development Act 1993. The primary function of the Development Assessment Commission is to assess and determine development applications referred to it under the Act. The Commission has complete discretion in making decisions on applications, however in all other respects it is subject to the direction and control of the Minister for Planning.

Appointments to the Development Assessment Commission are for a period of two years, commencing 30 June 2012. The LGA is currently represented by Cr. Carolyn Wigg, of the Corporation of the Town of Walkerville. Cr. Wigg's term on the Development Assessment Commission expires on 30 June 2012, and she is eligible for re-appointment.


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The rate of remuneration for a member on the Development Assessment Commission is $24,765 per annum.

The Development Assessment Commission meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, commencing around midday for approximately three to four hours per meeting. The commencement time can vary depending on the number of applications, their complexity and the number of representors to be heard. Where site inspections are required, these will most likely occur on the morning of the meeting. Meetings are held in the 6th floor conference room, Roma Mitchell House, 136 North Terrace, Adelaide.

LGA nominations on outside bodies will, unless determined otherwise by the LGA State or Senior Executive Committee, be currently serving Council Members or Council Staff.

Nominations for the Development Assessment Commission must be forwarded to the LGA by a Council by COB Monday 9 April 2012.

The LGA Senior Executive Committee will consider nominations received at its meeting on Wednesday 11 April 2012.


4. THANK YOU FROM SOUTH EAST NRM BOARD

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5. LGA, BURNSIDE COUNCIL INVESTIGATION

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CORPORATE & COMMUNITY

Information Items

1. OHS & RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT

1.1 OHS&W February Activities o Electrical testing at the Tintinara Hall completed. o OHS&W Committee Meeting took place 29 February 2012. o Three (3) Procedures were recommended by the OHS&W

Committee to the Leadership Team for adoption. o Depot Inspection forms forwarded to Works Coordinators for

completion. o All but one location’s substance stock take forms have been

returned and completed. o OHS&W Committee adopted The Coorong District Council OHS&W

and Injury Management Plan 2011 – 2014.

1.2 OH&S Key Performance Indicators

Key Performance Indicator Month (Feb)

2011/12YTD

2010/11 TOTAL

2009/2010 TOTAL

2008/2009 TOTAL

Employee Lost Time Injuries Claim 0 0 1 4 1

Employee Medical Expense Only Claim

0 0 2 1 3

Employee Minor Injury/Incident*

1 6 9 7 7

Employee All Other Accidents/Injuries/Incidents^

0 1 3 3 7

Total incidents 0 7 15 15 18

* Minor Injuries / Incidents – Minor injuries or incidents which do not result in any loss or work time, do not require professional medical assistance / advice or which do not cause damage to property or equipment ^ All other Accidents/ Injuries / Incidents – Incidents where professional medical assistance /advice is required, work time is lost, where property (council property or other) is damaged and any minor incidents which have a potential for serious injury.

1.3 Risk Management Key Performance Indicators

Key Performance Indicator Month (Feb)

2011/2012 YTD

2010/2011 TOTAL

2009/2010 TOTAL

2008/2009 TOTAL

Public Incident Report 1 5 2 5 6 Public Liability Claim/Damage Request

0 0 0 1 1

General Insurance Claims 1 4 12 10 10 Total Claims/Incidents 2 9 14 16 17

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2. HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT

2.1 Employee Movements Council received the resignation of Anna Smart during February. Anna was employed by Council in October 2009, in the position of LAP Implementation Officer based at the Tintinara Office. Anna commenced maternity leave in 2011, and tendered her resignation to spend more time with family. Anna will be replaced by Samantha Blight, who was filling the role in the interim. Council is currently recruiting both the Infrastructure & Assets Administration and Rates Officer roles. It is pleasing to note that a record number of applications were received for the Infrastructure role and that a rigorous selection process will need to be applied to chose the most appropriately qualified and experienced candidate from the huge field.

2.2 Human Resources Key Performance Indicators

Key Performance Indicator ^ 2011/12 2010/11

Feb 2012 July 2011 – June 2012

(YTD)

Feb 2011 July 2010- June 2011

Employee absenteeism (hrs) 191.2 1639.45 357 3522.55Movements In 0 8 1 11Movements Out 1 7 0 7Employee turnover 9%

* Employee absenteeism comprises of sick, family and personal leave taken by Council employees.

^ The table does not include MMCTS employees. 3. RINGBALIN – RIVER SPIRIT CEREMONY

Council has been approached by the Regional Development Board to be involved in the 2012 Ringbalin – River Spirit Ceremony.

The River Country Spirit Ceremony has an historic, cultural and social relevance to each local community along the river system and it underpins the continuing social and environmental health of the whole region.

By gathering all these people together (a large percentage of them will be joining in to come on the whole trip down to the lakes region and Murray Mouth) this trip allows them to reconnect with themselves through dance, song and ceremony specific to each sacred area they travel along. In particular, it will provide the youth with direct experience with their own and other cultures which will in turn strengthen their own cultural identity and skills, build self-esteem, and promote multicultural understanding. This will also provide them with more opportunity to become accomplished and committed cultural ambassadors into the future.

The trip commences on 6 April in Murra Murra in South West Queensland and concludes at Raukkan on 18 April and Camp Coorong 19 April 2012.

Council provided financial and in-kind assistance for the 2010 event to the value of $7,350. As there is no discretionary funding in the 2011/12 budget, event organisers have been referred to the Community Events, Grants & Donations


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funding round which is currently open; at the time of writing this report no further correspondence had been received.

4. NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK (NYW) 13 – 22 April 2012 4.1 Tailem Bend Wednesday 18 April 3pm – 6pm

This function is proposed to be an afternoon of entertainment with the lawns of Willow Street Precinct being transformed into a fun and exciting environment; bringing together youth from across the district and offering a chance to socialise in a safe and friendly environment. Opportunities for youth may include engaging with SAPOLs Crime prevention team, BeActive come and try sports games, a chance to artistically be involved in creating a mosaic art board/wall (pending final costs), Hip Hop dance demonstrations and workshops provided by local teenagers. Give away’s and recognition certificates for attendance, along with a Healthy BBQ and refreshments will be available throughout the day. This event is being organised in collaboration with the Tailem Bend Bluelight Disco Committee 4.2 Tintinara Wednesday 18 April 3pm – 6pm This function is proposed as an evening of fun and entertainment with a movie night at Tintinara. Bringing together youth from across the district (including Peake, Coomandook and Coonalpyn) through chartered buses and offering a chance to socialise in a safe and friendly environment. Give away’s and recognition certificates for attendance, along with a Healthy BBQ and refreshments will be available throughout the evening. This event is being organised in collaboration with Helen Marshall.

4.3 Meningie Friday 20 April 3pm – 6pm This function is proposed to be an afternoon of entertainment with the lawns and clubrooms of the Meningie Football Club transformed into a fun and exciting environment. Bringing together youth from across the district (including Narrung and Salt Creek) through chartered busses and offering a chance to socialise in a safe and friendly environment. Opportunities for youth may include engaging with SAPOLs Crime prevention team, BeActive come and try sports games, a chance to artistically be involved in creating a mosaic art board/wall (pending final costs) and Hip Hop dance demonstrations and workshops provided by local teenagers. Give away’s and recognition certificates for attendance, along with a Healthy BBQ and refreshments will be made available throughout the day. This event is being organisation in collaboration with Sue Lewis.

5. MENINGIE DRY ZONE

The Meningie Dry Zone Committee reconvened on Tuesday 6 March 2012. Those in attendance included Bev Fairweather – Lake Albert Hotel, Craig Nottle – Waterfront Hotel, Liz Warnes - Meningie Hospital, Andrew Dawes – Meningie Progress Association, Chris Backstrom – Meningie Hotel, Mayor Roger Strother, Cr Sharon Bland, Kellie Jaensch – Community Liaison Officer. Apologies were received from Adam Hurle, Cate Curry and absent were Natasha Parson, Bronwyn Hastings, Tom Trevorrow, Derek Walker, Sally and David McKechnie and Monica Williams. The following notes were recorded:


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“(1) DRY ZONE OVERVIEW The current boundaries were discussed and it was proposed that the northern boundary commences no further than the sailing club, South to the caravan park, both sides of Princes Highway, McIntosh Way to Bonney Street nth & south to hospital both sides. Refer to attached Map Kellie to Liaise with the Sailing club Dry Zone Restriction hours were discussed – currently a 24 hour restriction applies. The possibility of lifting the total restriction in the Meningie Lions Park and applying for the restrictions to apply to certain times of the day was discussed. Confirmation is to be sought from the Murray Bridge and Mid Murray Councils on their Dry Zone restrictions. Concern was raised regarding unruly and disorderly behaviour in certain parts of Meningie and the lack of police presence or attendance to rectify these issues. It is noted that the disorderly behaviour is not isolated to age or race. Intervention programs were raised as compulsory for offenders. South Australian Murraylands Operations Manager Senior Sergeant Peter Sims to be invited to attend a committee meeting to discuss these issues. (2) EVALUATION PROCESS Comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of the dry area Contact Schools (including Unity and Murray Bridge High School), sporting clubs,

health service providers indigenous communities and establish what drug and alcohol programs are currently available / in operation

Contact indigenous communities and schedule meetings with Roger, Andrew and Kellie

Develop and implement complementary strategies to address alcohol related problems. Following the outcomes of contacting the above groups engage in new

educational campaigns – Such as an educational evening for Parents on Drug and Alcohol

Communication with Aboriginal people. As Above Contact indigenous communities and schedule meetings with Roger,

Andrew and Kellie To continue the prohibition within various parts of Meningie, be accompanied by an evaluation report and forwarded to the Minister for Consumer Affairs through the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner Draft Evaluation to be presented to the working party by 27th July 2012 Working party to complete review and Edit Draft by 10th August 2012 Draft Evaluation to be presented to Council 21st August 2012 Completed Evaluation to be submitted to Office of the Liquor and Gambling

Commission28th October 2012

(5) GENERAL BUSINESS Task plan Developed and attached (6) MEETING CLOSURE & NEXT MEETING


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The meeting closed at 6pm The next meeting TBA”

6. COMMUNITY EVENTS, GRANTS & DONATIONS – PREVIOUSLY APPROVED

PROJECT UPDATE The final round of funding opportunities is currently open and Council will

consider all submissions at its April 2012 meeting. In the meantime, Council continues to monitor the return of Section 7 Completion Statements which are a requirement of clubs who are in receipt of funding under the Community Events, Grants and Donations Policy.

Since Council was last advised, one completion statement and supporting

documentation has been received from the Tailem Bend Singers who received $1,000 towards materials for entertainment vests in the first funding round of 2011/12.

7. MURRAYLANDS RECREATION, SPORT & OPEN SPACE STRATEGY

The following minutes have been received from the meeting held 2 March 2012.

“Present: Peter Smithson (CEO Karoonda East Murray), Shane Thompson (Mid Murray), Kellie Jaensch (Coorong District Council), Rod Ralph (CEO Southern Mallee), Kevin Heyndyk (Sport, Rec and Youth Team Leader, Murray Bridge), Sarena Orr (MMCHS Promoting Healthy Communities Team Manager), Leonie Leopold (be active Field Officer), Bianca Gazzola (Health Murraylands Program Coordinator), Courtney Blacker (OPAL Manager, Mid-Murray), Sally Fisher (Health Promotion Officer- Eat Well, Be Active) Apologies: Kylie Tekell (OPAL Manager, Murray Bridge), Nat Trager (Director Corporate & Community,CDC)

Welcome: ST welcomed everyone and opened the meeting Confirm minutes: Outcomes from last formal gathering (workshop) recorded by Moya Stevens, therefore no minutes to confirm Field Officer Status: Field Officer Position is currently in the process of a applying for new grant funding for at 3 year term (2012-2015) from the Office for Recreation and Sport (ORS). MMCHS as the lead organisation are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) with the support of the regional councils to the ORS by COB Friday 9th March 2012. EOI is for $50,000 of funding annually and to be accompanied by support letters from councils Actions Arising: Workshop outcomes: (facilitated planning day 10/02/12) New TOR- discussed by committee


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o RR suggested that the word ‘sustainable’ should be interchanged with ‘strategic’

o BG talked about improving the TOR with an opening goal such as ‘to increase physical activity participation across the Murraylands

o CB suggested dot pointing the opening paragraph into strategies that will assist the

o KH felt that dot points 3 and 4 were essentially the same thing, other committee members agreed

o BG pointed out that points 3,4 and 5 were all about review o ST said that the reference to ‘be active Australia’ should be changed o CB pointed out that the TOR reference states monthly reports,

quarterly and annual reports are required o RR said that quarterly reports should be sufficient and that annual

report should be mostly an aggregation of quarterly reports o Committee felt that these changes should be made to the TOR’s and

bought back for further discussion at next meeting Objectives for the workshop - discussed

o Committee happy with the objectives and agreed to keep as is

General Meeting: Naming on the committee- discussed ST asked whether we still needed to keep MRSOSS title LL suggest new name: Murraylands Physical Activity Committee RR: suggested Integrated Murraylands Physical Activity Committee and

abbreviate as (IMPACt) Committee agreed on new name New Member Committee Elections: Chairperson: Formerly Shane Thompson, new elected member = Shane

Thompson Deputy Chair: Formerly Rod Ralph (stepping down from this position), new

elected deputy chair = Kevin Heyndyk Secretary Formerly baFO, new elected secretary = Leonie Leopold Expression of Interest (EOI): LL presented EOI draft, due for submission on the 9/03/12- various committee

members suggested changes and additions to content, particularly to demographics.

PS made point about taking out comments related to drought and putting in comments on the strains on primary production. LL to make suggested amendments of EOI before submission

RR stated a preference to have catering reflected in the budget costs and SO said that this can be added to the ‘other’ program costs section.

Committee discussed Field Officer funding and contribution from individual councils. Committee agreed with RR’s suggestion to make council’s contributions a 3-5% increase annually over the 3 year funding term to allow for increases in program costs. With the exception of Murray Bridge Council who will contribute a consistent $8k across the 3 year term. SO to add to budgets in EOI application.

Field Officer J&P discussion and the need to revise this to keep aligned with the new direction. SO to circulate current one and committee to address at next meeting


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Committee agreed for STARCLUB data to be presented at bi-monthly meetings along with report and budgets to be included in reports

New business: Meeting frequency- discussed LL bought in proposed timetable for yearly meetings and suggested aligning

them with HMs which means a shift from quarterly to bi-monthly meetings BG supported aligning the meetings and said that there will be no December

meeting 2012 as this time of year is too busy ST pointed out that shifting from quarterly to bi-monthly meetings only means

one extra per year Timeframes discussed PS suggested keeping it at x 2 hours as a trial and review outcome after of

meeting duration and frequency Oct 2012, committee all supported this action.

Committee agreed that it’s central to keep the meeting venue to Tailem Bend and Murray Bridge.

LL explained that as Moya had suggested all in attendance for today’s meeting has been necessary for the follow up from the planning day and to get last round the table feedback/input before the submission of the EOI. Following this meeting majority were happy to have only the council reps, Field Officer, ORS rep and MMCHS Manager present in future meetings. The next meeting will be held Friday 27 April 2012, 10am to 12noon at Tailem Bend.

8. HEALTHY MURRAYLANDS PROJECT

The following are the minutes of the Healthy Murraylands Management Committee Meeting held Thursday 23 February: “Present: Shane Thompson (ST, Chairperson, Mid Murray Council), Bianca Gazzola (BG, Healthy Murraylands), Kelly Kuhn (KK, Healthy Murraylands), Kevin Heyndyk (KH, Rural City of Murray Bridge), Kim Smithson (KS, Healthy Murraylands), Leonie Leopold (LL, Be Active), Nat Traeger, (NT, Coorong District Council), Peter Smithson (PS, District Council Karoonda East Murray), Sally Fisher (SF, Eat Well Be Active). Apologies: Anthony McCabe (Southern Mallee District Council), Brenton Lewis (Regional Development Australia Murraylands & Riverland Inc), Noel Johncock (Murray Mallee General Practice Network), Reg Budarick (Rural City of Murray Bridge). 1. WELCOME: ST welcomed everyone and opened the meeting. 2. CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES: (28/10/2012) NT moved that the minutes of the Healthy Murraylands Management Committee held on 28 October 2011 be taken as read and confirmed. Seconded KH. CARRIED.


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3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES: Website: KS reported on the Healthy Murraylands website.

Launched 7 November 2011 688 visitors 1,859 page views 3:12 mins average time on site Top 5 referral sites – Google, healthymurraylands.com.au,

healthymurraylands.com au link, Meningie Fun Run, Coorong Council 3. BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES CONT’D: Fun Run/Walk: KK reported on the Healthy Murraylands Fun Run/Walk, project launch held 1 December 2011:

5km loop of Mannum Over 160 registrations 1-78 years Hosted by Cosi Filmed by Channel 9 for South Aussie with Cosi – aired Christmas Day Huge success!!

Local Ambassadors: BG reported that the Local Ambassadors idea raised at the previous meeting had not progressed far but that Healthy Murraylands is still keen to identify local healthy people and their stories. BG asked the Committee for ideas on ways to do this and they include:

Rather than local ambassadors, ‘local champions’ might be a more appropriate title

Call for nominations and promotions at Karoonda Farm Fair Develop a more detailed, 1 page plan to put forward to the committee Gaining stories via Healthy Murraylands programs such as Heart

Foundation Walking, Heartmoves, Wisemoves etc Sports clubs SA Health looking to identify similar community champions, could gain

ideas from their process Criteria – local or elite? Could it be under 18s? Once off or ongoing? Healthy Murraylands team to follow up, come up with more details

regarding aims, criteria etc and circulate to the committee.

Karoonda Farm Fair: KS and KK reported on Healthy Murraylands’ involvement in the 2012 Karoonda Farm Fair on 30-31 March. Karoonda Farm Fair involvement was suggested by the Committee at the second Healthy Murraylands Management Committee meeting held 26 August 2011. Event planning to date includes:

Teaming up with Mallee Health to promote health and wellbeing Bringing back the Pizza Challenge with a healthy twist Paris of Amore Woodfired Ovens will be cooking pizzas, doing

demonstrations and providing pizza tastings Located in the Fashion Parade tent


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Cosi back for his second appearance as Healthy Murraylands Ambassador

Eric from the Swap It campaign will be on site (in conjunction with Mallee Health)

Muay Thai boxing demonstration

The Committee was asked to submit suggestions for the ‘Dignitaries’ Challenge. 4. PROJECT OUTPUTS: Implementation Plan and Progress Report (period August – December 2011): BG gave an overview of the progress report for the period August – December 2012 that has been submitted and accepted, and talked to a summary sheet. Output 1: Regional healthy lifestyle – BG reported on the development of a regional healthy lifestyle framework, including survey feedback, liaising with stakeholders and council feedback to identify resources and gaps. Output 2: Creating greater awareness of healthy living in the Murraylands – KK reported on marketing and communication strategies that have been used to create greater awareness of healthy living in the Murraylands. Output 3: Greater awareness of Heart Foundation Walking Groups – BG reported on the progress of Heart Foundation Walking Groups, with 3 active groups and 2 new groups. Outputs 4, 5 and 6: Greater access to Heartmoves, WiseMove and Strength for Life programs – KS reported on the progress of Heartmoves, WiseMove and Strength for Life programs. All still in early stages with training to be rolled out in the coming months. Output 7: Greater access to and support for community gyms – BG reported on the progress with community gyms that have been identified and requests for new gyms, including outdoor gyms. Output 8: Greater support for Community Foodies activities – BG reported on progress with the Community Foodies program, with the formation of a committee, herself being trained and KS to be trained late April. Output 9: Support for local community gardens and kitchens – KS reported on the progress of supporting community gardens and kitchens. Already established gardens have been scoped and requests for new gardens have been identified. Output 10: More locals trained to deliver healthy lifestyle programs – BG reported on the progress of training more locals to deliver healthy lifestyle programs. Certificate III Fitness training will commence next month through TAFE. 13 Community members already registered and fees will be subsidised to 50%. Refer to Implementation Plan summary sheet for more detail. PS advised that District Council of Karoonda East Murray will be reviewing their Strategic Plan in the second half of the year and asked if Healthy Murraylands had guidelines or wording that they could include. NT advised that they have recently adopted their Strategic Plan at Coorong Council and that there was wording in this that could be useful. BG advised that Mid Murray Council and Southern Mallee had added reference to wellbeing or Healthy Murraylands in the revised Strategic Plans late 2011. Budget:


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BG presented the forecast budget, explaining the five-way split of major delivery funds between the councils, with an ‘extras bucket’ as well as the opportunity to shift funds. A brief discussion was held around the opportunity for councils to receive collateral funding or items, auditing by the Federal Government and in-kind support figures. The shift in evaluation funds was queried. BG explained that this was originally $15,000 and has now been reduced to $5,000 due to BG feeling confident to do the evaluation, rather than pay for an external evaluator. The extra $10,000 has now been allocated to contract Tredwell Management to create a Healthy Murraylands Regional Council Policy. 5. OTHER BUSINESS: Events: KK reported on events attending and upcoming (refer to PowerPoint slide 12). NT suggested that Healthy Murraylands attend the Murraylands Career Expo to be held in May at the Murray Bridge Racecourse. Policy: BG reported on the progress of Mid Murray Council and Southern Mallee District Council Strategic Plan objectives. BG to follow up with these councils. Coorong District Council have recently adopted their Strategic Plan and District Council of Karoonda East Murray will be looking at theirs in the second half of 2012. BG briefly spoke about Tredwell Management and their role in creating a Healthy Murraylands Regional Council Policy. BG advised that in the next month or so Tredwell will be contacting the management committee representatives to speak with them about the policy. Promotions: BG reported on the combined Healthy Living in the Murraylands newsletter that will be coming out in the Lifestyles liftout in the Murray Valley Standard in late March. The committee was asked to send through any details of events that Healthy Murraylands should attend or collateral ideas. The idea of rotating Healthy banners or flags was also suggested to see them being used.

Collateral suggestions:

Pedometers Skipping ropes Flyer – KK advised that a Healthy Murraylands brochure was in the

process of being designed and printed Shirts

BG asked whether the councils that have not been addressed would like to have a presentation at a council meeting. PS suggested that the newsletter provided enough information on the project and that it was not necessary for BG to attend a council meeting. KH asked that information be submitted for the Rural City of Murray Bridge council meeting but not necessary to give presentation. BG to prepare a document to be tabled at a Rural City of Murray Bridge Council meeting. NT advised that she tables information on the project at Coorong District Council meetings. NT also mentioned that she is happy to circulate any information to


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their databases. KK to add Coorong District Council to Healthy Murraylands’ media distribution list. Kelly’s Employment with Healthy Murraylands: BG advised that KK will be finishing up with Healthy Murraylands in April 2012. ST thanked KK for all her work on the project. KK thanked everyone for her time with Healthy Murraylands. 6. NEXT MEETING: The Healthy Murraylands Management Committee meetings will now correspond with MRSOSS meetings. The next MRSOSS meeting will be in May but is yet to be advised.

9. LAUNCH OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (LGFA) WEBSITE

The much awaited website has been developed by the LGFA www.lgfa.com.au Apart from general LGFA information, Councils and prescribed bodies are able to

log on a secure site to access investment and loan balances, plus download application forms etc. Council staff have commenced using the website which has proven to be a far superior service than having to contact LGFA direct.

Nat Traeger DIRECTOR CORPORATE & COMMUNITY Go to Index

http://www.lgfa.com.au/


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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Information Items

1. MURRAYLANDS TOURISM PARTNERSHIP – NEW INDEPENDENT

CHAIRPERSON

The Murraylands Tourism Partnership has appointed Beth Hodgkison as it’s new Independent Chairperson to lead the Partnership in supporting tourism in the Murraylands. Beth has a wealth of experience in tourism, politics and small business and will fulfil a pivotal role in leading the Partnership by providing strategic direction and support to develop and implement tourism development and promotion in the Murraylands region. Beth has worked for the Northern Territory Tourist Commission promoting and assisting Northern Territory tour operators at the international level. As Manager of an Alice Springs motel, Beth has experience selling and promoting local product to visitors to the region. Beth has also worked in politics for many years in Ministerial and Electorate offices as well as business owner/operator of an Adelaide newsagency. Beth has a strong connection with the region having lived in Murray Bridge for the last 6 years and has a holiday home in the Coorong.

2. MURRAYLANDS TOURISM PARTNERSHIP – MEETING HELD 1ST MARCH 2012

Beth Hodgkinson chaired her inaugural meeting of the Murraylands Tourism Partnership (MTP) on 1st March 2012. Some of the items discussed include:

Candace Torres (Tourism Development Manager) is being supported by

Sarina Weyland (Project Assistant – Tourism Development) two days a week. Sarina’s role is being funded through the RDA. Emily Faermann is assisting Candace one day a week as part of a University work experience placement.

Drafting of the Destination Action Plan has commenced following the workshop held on 2nd February 2012. The implementation of the Destination Action Plan will be discussed at a MTP strategic planning day to be held on 29th March 2012.

A letter from SATC supporting the development of the Tailem Bend Motorsport Park was tabled.

Priorities regarding the current Murraylands Integrated Regional Strategic Tourism (MIRST) Plan and the new Destination Action Plan. This will be further discussed at workshop to be held on 29th March 2012 however it appears less time may be spent reviewing the MIRST and focussing on the setting of goals and actions to ensure the success of the MTP.

It was resolved not to provide monetary support for the launch of the Murray Bridge Farmers Market (MTP does not have funds for sponsorship).

Representatives from the SATC Marketing Team presented and workshopped the Regional Branding Project for the MTP. The SATC representatives included:


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David O’Loughlin (Director Marketing & Communications) Emma Fletcher (Senior Marketing Manager) Mark Phelps (Regional Manager), and Catherine Tiani (Marketing Insights Officer)

As part of the regional branding project the meeting considered the six main elements of branding, they are:

Top of Mind – What comes to mind when people think of, or encounter, the

brand. Role – The role of the brand, its purpose. Attribute – Proof points, the reason to believe. Benefit – The brand promise, what people will experience because of the

brand. Values – The value that lies at the heart of the brand, informing and guiding

actions and decisions. Territory – where the brand exists.

A summary of the output of the workshop is below: Top of Mind – Life (on the river), experience the lower river life, space and natural surrounds, “touch it, feel it, jump into it’, taste the life on the river, feel the life on the river, feeling of invigoration – feel invigorated, immersion, get into the river. Role – Education, sense of discovery, living life, back to nature, immerse in the river experience, back to reality, fun/energetic, put people in touch with the river. Attributes – Coorong, Murray River, active water sports, proximity to Adelaide, wetlands, open, birdlife, wider, shacks, abundance, wild/wildlife, dreamtime, indigenous, diversity, eco-system, landscape, houseboat experiences. Benefit – revisiting childhood memories, part of the eco system, ‘real, natural and wild’, at one with nature/back to nature/in touch with nature, immersion. An overall summary of the marketing of the Lower Murray as a tourism destination may be: Top of mind – Get into the River Role – To immerse visitors in the river experience. Attributes – Active (houseboats, water-based activities), wetlands (Coorong, Lakes), wildlife. Benefit – Visitors will feel part of the River. An interesting outcome from the meeting that will need further investigation is to consider the name of the region. From a marketing perspective the region may be better referred to as the ‘Lower Murray’ instead of Murraylands. The term Lower Murray differentiates the region for the Riverland and other regions along the river system and is a more accurate reflection of the location, topography and experience. The term also brings a stronger connotation and connection to the Lower Lakes and Coorong than Murraylands does. It appears further consideration of the name of the region should occur in a broader context than just marketing.


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The MTP will be holding a full day strategic planning workshop on Thursday 29th March 2012. Mayors and CEO’s will be invited to attend the session from 2pm to discuss the Destination Action Plan. The next meeting of the MTP will be held on Thursday 25th May 2012. The minutes of the MTP meeting held on the 1st March 2012 are attached.


Attachment - Murraylands Tourism Partnership Minutes

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3. RURAL PROPERTY WASTE CONTROL SYSTEMS

Properties where connection to town Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS) is not available rely on On-site Wastewater Management Systems (OWMS) to treat and dispose of effluent locally. On-site wastewater management involves the treatment of household wastewater followed by the release of treated effluent into the environment through disposal trenches or irrigation areas. Common OWMS are septic tanks and disposal trenches, Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems (AWTS), and sandfilter or reed bed systems combined with irrigation areas. A failing OWMS, or inappropriate use of OWMS, can have adverse impacts such as: the spread of disease by bacteria, viruses, parasites and other organisms

found in effluent, contamination of ground and surface water, degradation of soil and vegetation, and decreased community amenity, caused by odours, insects and vermin.

Under the Public & Environmental Health Act 1987, owners are required to obtain Council approval for the operation of an OWMS and must comply with conditions of approval. The OWMS approval informs the property owner that it is a requirement to have a septic tank pumped every four years to remove solids. Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems are required to be serviced every 3 months. AWTS systems are required to be maintained by a qualified and competent person and companies undertaking this routine service work notify Council of the service by providing a copy of the service sheet on a regular basis. Whereas, there is no such reporting available for septic tanks not connected to Council’s CWMS systems. In order to control and regulate OWMS appropriately, consideration should be given to developing and implementing a Council wide On-site Wastewater Management Strategy that outlines standard maintenance and desludging requirements. Under the proposed strategy an annual fee for each system would need to be applied to each rateable property. For example, a fee structure of $50 - $60 for a residential systems, $70 - $80 for small commercial systems and $120 for large commercial systems could be applied. The fees could be listed as a separate item in the invoice section of the annual rates notice. From current records the fee would apply to approximately 1300 properties. On collection of the fee an annual approval to operate an OWMS would be issued. The approval will be issued with a list of conditions that are required to be met by the owner of the system and will be specifically related to the type of OWMS on the property. The onus then falls to the owner of the system to ensure that the conditions of the approval are met and their system complies with SA Health regulations.


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A risk-based inspection and recording program would need to be implemented to monitor compliance of OWMS installed in the Council area during the implementation phase. Once the OWMS are registered, inspected and their location marked by GPS coordinates the systems can be managed for compliance through records management.

All areas of the Council, including remote areas, would be inspected during the implementation phase and any possible threats to the environment and/or public health (associated with failing OWMS) can be identified and rectified. The implementation of this program would enable Council to develop a widespread and thorough monitoring regime resulting in improved environmental and health outcomes and compliance with the Public & Environmental Health Act 1987. Further consideration needs to be undertaken by Council regarding the implementation of a scheme to inspect and ensure compliance of all rural based OWMS, in particular in regard to resourcing and costs. This consideration will need to be based on the efficient use of resources, management of costs and setting appropriate fees as the implementation of a scheme of some sort is required to ensure Council meets the requirements of the Public & Environmental Health Act 1987. To set up the scheme Council may seek the assistance of Environmental Health University students, as part of the Environmental Health course students are required to undertake a major project. Further information will be provided and a workshop will be held on this issue with elected members with the aim of Council making a resolution on how to best manage this issue. If elected members have any queries regarding the above please contact Timothy Tol (Director Sustainable Development) or Jim Quinn (Manager Development & Environmental Services).

4. WATER SECURITY FORUM – 29TH FEBRUARY 2012

The Water Security Forum was held at Tintinara on Wednesday 29th of February. This was a highly successful day with numbers of participants varying from 150 to 200. Eighteen water industry related businesses contributed to the day and the overall feedback from them regarding the event was positive. Feedback has also been overwhelmingly positive from the participants, with several congratulatory emails after the event, including one outlining plans for a rainwater harvesting scheme. At around 9.30am the organisation of the forum became significantly more challenging when the whole of Tintinara experienced a power outage that lasted all day. However some quick thinking and assistance ensured the presentations were back up and running within 15 minutes thanks to a trade display’s generator, one urn was powered by solar panels, and the cool room was powered by a local landholder’s generator.


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The Forum was given excellent media coverage on the day from; ABC Radio, Border Chronicle and Murray Valley Standard. Furthermore speaker and chair interviews were given by SENRM Board staff for podcast. A follow up article has also been sought by the Lakelander. LAP staff have already been asked for copies of the presentations given on the day. It is intended to load all presentations onto the Coorong & Tatiara District Council’s web sites as well as make printed copies available as a booklet. The Organising Committee would like to express their gratitude to the Coorong District Council for generously supporting this event. Additional staff support came from: Wendy Ziersch (on line promotion and registration), Derek Henderson (gave a well received presentation on planning requirements), Belinda Freund and Desma Fraser (supported with OHS requirements & testing and tagging), Rick Schultz and Colin Ball (assisted with site clean up, provision of bins, and rubbish removal). A survey was collected from participants on the day which once collated will assist us to set future directions in the areas of; tours, trials, demonstrations, field days etc. This data may also be a useful basis and addition to future funding applications. The Water Security Forum was an extremely successful event thanks to the hard work of the Organising Committee (Graham Gates, Tracey Strugnell, Sam Blight, Cr Jeff Arthur, Adrian Barber, Henry Angas, , Neville Stopp, Mark Scobie and Faith Cook) and in particular the hard work and dedication of the LAP staff (Graham Gates, Tracey Strugnell and Sam Blight).

5. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT POLICY UPDATE

Council staff have been working at the planning policy objectives of Council since the adoption of the Strategic Directions Report, namely, the Strategic Land Use Infrastructure Plan and the Development Plan Amendments identified to commence during 2011/12. Strategic Land Use Infrastructure Plan Investigations and drafting of the Plan has commenced. Council staff met with representatives from URPS in November 2011 and again in March 2012 to seek their assistance in completing the plan. URPS have been involved in similar projects for other Local Governments and can also assist with the mapping aspect of the Plan. Council staff have also requested assistance from DPTI with regard to mapping and information. The Plan will provide background to some of the investigations required for the Industry and Rural Lands DPA’s. It is proposed to undertake further work on the Plan in 2012-2013 focussing on the townships of the district, this work will form the background to some of the investigations that will be required for the Township/Town Centre DPA due to commence in 2013. It is aimed to have the Plan drafted and presented to Council’s Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee by May 2012 and adopted by Council in June 2012.


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Development Plan Amendments (DPA’s) Council has committed to commencing two DPA’s in 2011-2012, an Industry/Motorsport DPA and a Rural Lands DPA. An initial meeting has been held with representatives from DPTI to discuss the main issues to be addressed in the DPA’s. The drafting of Statements of Intent for both DPA’s has commenced and it is aimed they will be presented to the Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee in May 2012.

6. DEVELOPMENT REPORT

Council issued 11 Development Approvals in February 2012 at a total value of $570,938. So far this year Council has issued 16 Development Approvals at a value of $643,188. At the same time last year Council had issued 20 Development Approvals at a value of $1,244,847.

Timothy Tol DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DIRECTOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Go to Index

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