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9/10/2006

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

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD

IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MAIN STREET, CAMBRAI

ON MONDAY, 9 OCTOBER, 2006

PRESENT:

Mayor I R Mann OAM, Councillors J T Lindner, P R Smith OAM, C Smith-Rowe, M J Kluge, H E Knipe (until 1-30 P M), R M Lillecrapp, A J Nickolls, A J Rothe (from 11-20 A M until 12-21 P M), D T Townsend and B J Taylor.

IN ATTENDANCE:

Mr D Gollan, Chief Executive Officer, Mr K L Goldstone, Environmental Services Manager, Mr J P Fry, Works Manager, Mrs R G Sloper, Minute Secretary.

COMMENCEMENT AND WELCOME: 9-30 A M ONE MINUTES SILENCE – RICHARD HUNTER: The meeting observed one minutes silence for Richard Hunter, long serving elder and custodian of the Nganguraku people and operator of Ngaut Ngaut Indigenous attraction in the Murraylands who passed away on Saturday 7th October, 2006. APOLOGIES: Were received from Cr Burgess for non-attendance and Cr Rothe for late attendance. 9320/1 Cr Smith-Rowe moved that the apologies be received. Seconded Cr Lillecrapp. CARRIED. CONFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES: (Page 9271 – 11/9/2006) 9320/2 Cr Kluge moved that the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on the 11 September 2006 be taken as read and confirmed. Seconded Cr Townsend. CARRIED.

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MINUTES FROM COMMITTEES MANNUM LEISURE CENTRE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE: 9321/1 Cr Taylor moved that the Minutes of the Mannum Leisure Centre Management Committee meeting held on the 28 September 2006, be received. Seconded Cr Lillecrapp. CARRIED. 9321/2 Cr Taylor moved that the following recommendations from the meeting of the Mannum Leisure Centre Management Committee held on the 28 September 2006, be adopted by Council -

Table Tennis Tables 252/3 Resolved that it be recommended to Council that two table tennis tables be purchased from Rowe & Jarman at a cost of $280-00 each. Replacement Carpet for Senior Citizens Clubrooms 252/4 Resolved that it be recommended to Council that the quotation from Solomons Flooring Murray Bridge to supply and fit carpet to the Clubrooms for $6,320-00 be accepted.

CARRIED Business Plan:

253/3 Resolved that it be recommended to Council that the Business Plan for the Mannum Leisure Centre for 2006/2007 be adopted by Council.

CARRIED

Seconded Cr Smith. CARRIED.

9321/3 Cr Taylor moved that the Minutes of the Mannum Leisure Centre Management Committee Annual General Meeting held on the 28 September 2006, be received. Seconded Cr Nickolls. CARRIED.

9321/4 Cr Taylor moved that the following recommendation from the Annual General Meeting of the Mannum Leisure Centre Management Committee held on the 28 September 2006, be adopted by Council –

Elections:

257/1 Resolved that it be recommended to Council that Rosalie Mead and Lee Adams be appointed as community representatives on the Board of Management for the Mannum Leisure Centre.

CARRIED

Seconded Cr Lindner. CARRIED.

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MANNUM CARAVAN PARK COMMITTEE: Nil. MID MURRAY STED SCHEME MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE: 9322/1 Cr Lindner moved that the Minutes of the Mid Murray STED Scheme Maintenance Committee meeting held on the 27 September 2006, be received. Seconded Cr Lillecrapp. CARRIED. 9322/2 Cr Lindner moved that the following recommendations from the meeting of the Mid Murray STED Scheme Maintenance Committee meeting held on the 27 September 2006, be adopted by Council -

Blanchetown Caravan Park 150/2 Cr Burgess moved that it be recommended to Council that Mr Faggotter be advised of the following amended costs and details regarding the connection of the Blanchetown Caravan Park to Council’s STED Scheme:-

(i) scheme infrastructure contribution $19,325.00 (based on 25% of the original

shack contribution rate multiplied by 16 plus 10%);

(ii) ongoing annual maintenance charge set at 25% of the declared rate multiplied by 16, currently $800.00);

(iii) irrigation site expansion, at cost to be advised;

(iv) costs based on Mr Faggotter installing a treatment plant on his land and

plumbing the treated effluent to Council’s scheme via a connection point.

Seconded P Milsom. CARRIED.

Local Government Association – Community Water Management Scheme (CWMS) Management Options 151/2 R Bourne moved that it be recommended to Council that Council confirm an initial position of support for the establishment of a management service authority and non-support of state wide CWMS entity. Seconded Cr Burgess. CARRIED. Bolto Reserve Waste Water Treatment Plant Inspection Report – Tonkin Consulting 151/3 D Prust moved that it be recommended to Council that Option 3 of the Tonkin Engineering report on the Bolto Reserve Waste Water Treatment Plant be adopted. Seconded W Fraser. CARRIED.

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MID MURRAY STED SCHEME MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE CONT’D: S Quinn – Connection to North West Bend/Beaumonts STED Scheme

151/4 B Peters moved that it be recommended to Council that the waste control application lodged for the connection of the property to the North West bend/Beaumonts STED scheme be approved on a temporary basis ie. for a period of three years. Seconded D Prust.

CARRIED. Seconded Cr Knipe. CARRIED.

MID MURRAY COUNCIL RESERVES COMMITTEE: 9323/1 Cr Nickolls moved that the Minutes of the Mid Murray Council Reserves Committee meeting held on the 26 September 2006, be received. Seconded Cr Kluge. CARRIED. 9323/2 Cr Nickolls moved that the following recommendations from the meeting of the Mid Murray Council Reserves Committee held on the 26 September, 2006 be adopted by Council -

Development Application 711/464/05 – P Vlassco Dwelling – Section 626, Government Road, Hundred of Cadell: 176/3 Cr Rothe moved that it be recommended to Council that Mr Vlassco be refused permission to install an effluent disposal system on the Council’s road reserve adjacent to Section 626, Hundred of Cadell. Seconded Mrs Bormann. CARRIED. Development Application 711/158/06 – CR & ER Peterson Dredging of Crown Land under Council’s Care & Control – Lot 3, Section 211, Government Road, Pelican Point, Hundred of Eba: 176/4 Cr Rothe moved that it be recommended to Council that approval be granted, subject to any requirements from Crown Lands SA, for CR & ER Peterson to dredge Crown land under Council’s care and control adjacent to Lot 3, Section 211, Government Road, Pelican Point, Hundred of Eba, for the purposes of establishing two houseboat moorings. Seconded Mr Morrissey. CARRIED. Willow Tree Removal – Len Batten Reserve, Walker Flat: 176/5 Cr Rothe moved that it be recommended to Council that Council’s Works Supervisor be authorised to inspect and prune as necessary the willow tree on the river front adjacent to the picnic area on the Len Batten Reserve, Walker Flat. Seconded Mayor Mann. CARRIED.

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MID MURRAY COUNCIL RESERVES COMMITTEE CONT’D:

D & R Mead – Installation of Waterline across Reserve: 177/1 Cr Rothe moved that it be recommended to Council that approval be granted to install a water pipeline across land at Section 869, Hundred of Younghusband subject to negotiations with the Works Department re location of the pump and pipeline infrastructure. Seconded Mr Morrissey. CARRIED. Baseby Reserve: 177/2 Cr Burgess moved that it be recommended to Council that Mr Kornelissen be given permission to remove the fallen willow tree from the river without undertaking any excavation of the reserve river bank. Seconded Mayor Mann. CARRIED. Shaunee Fox – Willow Removal, Walker Flat: 178/1 Cr Burgess moved that it be recommended to Council that Council’s Works Supervisor be authorised to inspect and prune as necessary willow trees on Murray Reserve adjacent to Lot 205, Rob Loxton Road, Walker Flat. Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED. Community Land Management Plan – Wongulla Lot 38: 178/2 Cr Rothe moved that it be recommended to Council that the Community Land Management Plan for Wongulla Lot 38 be adopted. Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED.

Seconded Cr Kluge. CARRIED. MID MURRAY BUILDING FIRE SAFETY COMMITTEE: Nil.

WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Nil. MID MURRAY COUNCIL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE: Nil. MID MURRAY AND KAROONDA EAST MURRAY DISTRICT COUNCILS PLANT COMMITTEE: Nil. MANNUM DRY ZONE WORKING GROUP: Nil. MID MURRAY COUNCIL DISABILITY ACCESS REVIEW WORKING PARTY: Nil. SOCIAL VISION WORKING PARTY: Nil.

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MID MURRAY COUNCIL DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PANEL: 9325/1 Cr Lillecrapp moved that the Minutes of the Mid Murray Council Development Assessment Panel meeting held on the 25 September 2006, be received. Seconded Cr Kluge. CARRIED. BLANCHETOWN RURAL TRANSACTION CENTRE COMMITTEE: Nil. TRURO STREETSCAPE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Nil. MANNUM AND CAMBRAI YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Nil. 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1956 FLOODS COMMITTEE FOR THE MID MURRAY COUNCIL AREA: Nil. MORGAN MUSEUM BOARD: 9325/2 Cr Lindner moved that the Minutes of the Mid Murray Council Morgan Museum Board meeting held on the 5 September 2006, be received. Seconded Cr Smith. CARRIED. 9325/3 Cr Smith-Rowe moved that the following recommendation from the meeting of the Mid Murray Council Morgan Museum Committee held on the 5 September 2006, be adopted by Council –

Exterior Lighting – Front of Landseer Building: 41/3 Moved by Tom Stegemann seconded by Dean Gollan, ‘that it be recommended to Council that a light be installed at the front of the Landseer building for safety reasons’. CARRIED.

Seconded Cr Lindner. CARRIED. SWAN REACH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE COMMITTEE: 9325/4 Cr Nickolls moved that the Minutes of the Mid Murray Council Swan Reach Community Health Centre Committee meeting held on the 7 July 2006, be received. Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED.

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SWAN REACH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE COMMITTEE CONT’D: 9326/1 Cr Lillecrapp moved that the following recommendations from the meeting of the Mid Murray Council Swan Reach Community Health Centre Committee held on the 7 July 2006, be adopted by Council -

Rainwater Tank: 8/1 P Tabe moved that it be recommended to Council that the rainwater tank be plumbed into the kitchen to enable access to the rainwater. Seconded J Pridham. CARRIED. Frequency of Meetings: 8/2 R Warren moved that it be recommended to Council that the Meetings of the Swan Reach Community Health Building, Robert Taylor House, be held quarterly and not monthly. Seconded P Tabe. CARRIED. Opening/Entrance Plaque: 9/1 J Pridham moved that it be recommended to Council that a new plaque be obtained to include Council’s name as acknowledgement for their contribution to the centre. Seconded P Tabe. CARRIED.

Seconded Cr Nickolls. CARRIED. BUSINESS DEFERRED: Nil. MAYOR’S REPORT: See Minute Book Pages 9339 – 9341. 9326/2 Cr Smith-Rowe moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr Lindner. CARRIED. ELECTED MEMBERS’ REPORTS: Cr Smith

Cr Smith reported on his attendance at the following meetings and functions – Mid Murray Homes for the Aged Inc Annual General Meeting, Local Government Association Manager’s Residential Forum in Adelaide, Mannum Hospital fundraising event, S A Ambulance Service station opening at Wallaroo, Murray Darling Association Conference and Annual General Meeting at Barham, NSW, Lower Murray Working Group meeting at Tailem Bend, Council workshop, Supported Residential Facilities meeting in Adelaide, Mid Murray Homes for the Aged Board meeting, Murray and Mallee Local Government Association meeting at Berri.

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ELECTED MEMBERS’ REPORTS CONT’D: Cr Knipe: No report due to holidays. Cr Townsend: Cr Townsend reported on his attendance at the following meeting – Tungkillo Progress Club. Cr Taylor: Cr Taylor reported on his attendance at the following meetings and functions – Mid Murray Community Support Service meeting, Hospital meeting at Murray Bridge, Mannum Hospital fundraising event, Mannum Hospital Board Annual General Meeting, Reserves Committee meeting, Council workshop, Mannum Leisure Centre Annual General Meeting. Cr Smith-Rowe: Cr Smith-Rowe reported on her attendance at the following meetings and functions – Mid Murray Homes for the Aged Annual General Meeting, Computer Training at Mannum office, Mannum Hospital fundraising event, S A Ambulance Service station opening at Wallaroo and training, Mannum School/Community Library meeting, Orientation Mid Murray Homes for the Aged Board. Cr Kluge: Cr Kluge reported on his attendance at the following meetings and functions – Trash and Treasure at Walker Flat and Murray and Mallee Local Government Association meeting at Berri. Cr Lillecrapp: Cr Lillecrapp reported on his attendance at the following meetings and functions – Truro and District Community Association meeting, SA Recreation Trails meeting at Tungkillo, Marne/Saunders Water Resources Planning meeting, Council workshop, Marne/Saunders Water Resources Phone link-up, Barossa Hills and Plains Rural Counselling Dinner at Allendale. Cr Lindner: Cr Lindner reported on his attendance at the following meetings and functions - 1956 Flood meetings at Morgan, Morgan Community Development and Tourism Committee meeting. Cr Nickolls: Cr Nickolls reported on his attendance at the following meetings and functions – Reserves Committee meeting and Council workshop. Cr Rothe: No report.

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ELECTED MEMBERS’ REPORTS CONT’D: 9328/1 Cr Smith-Rowe moved that the elected members’ reports be received. Seconded Cr Smith. CARRIED. QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE – COUNCILLORS QUESTIONS WITH NOTICE – COUNCILLORS: Nil

NOTICES OF MOTION: 9328/2 Cr Smith moved that the November Council meeting be held on the 6 November 2006 in lieu of the 13 November 2006. Seconded Cr Lillecrapp. CARRIED. DEPUTATIONS: Regional Investment Opportunities Project: The Mayor reported that Anne Herraman, Project Manager, Regional Investment Opportunities, Murraylands Regional Development Board would attend the meeting at 1-00 p m to provide Council with an update on the Regional Investment Opportunities Project. Coorong District Council: The Mayor reported that Graham Gates, LAP Officer, Coorong District Council would attend the meeting at 1-30 p m to address Council on matters relating to Local Action Planning Committees. Mary Ann Reserve Kiosk: The Mayor reported that Peter O’Riley and John Outhred would attend the meeting at 2-00 p m to address Council on the proposed Mary Ann Reserve kiosk development. A copy of the letter from Outhred English, Planning & Property Consultants, together with concept plans and letters of support for the development had been provided to all members. PETITION: Petition to the Mid Murray Council to reinstate a taxi park in Randell Street, Mannum.

The petition states – “We (the owners of the Mannum Taxi Service) wish to invite the Public of Mannum to enable us to provide a safe and efficient pickup service for you in our main shopping area. We ask for your support via this petition to reinstate this service within our shopping precinct, for you the people of Mannum”.

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PETITION CONT’D: The petition contains 52 signatures.

A copy of the petition and the covering notice is attached.

Refer Minute Book Page 9330/2.

9329/1 Cr Smith moved that the petition be received. Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED. REPORTS BY OFFICERS WORKS MANAGER'S REPORT: See Minute Book Page 9342. 9329/2 Cr Smith-Rowe moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr Lindner. CARRIED. BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT: Correspondence – Marks Landing Progress Association: 9329/3 Cr Nickolls moved that Council assist the Marks Landing Progress Association in the sealing of their access road providing they contribute $30,000 towards the sealing costs. Seconded Cr Knipe. CARRIED. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT: See Minute Book Pages 9343 – 9353. 9329/4 Cr Smith-Rowe moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr Lillecrapp. CARRIED. BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT: Development (Panels) Amendment Bill 2006 9329/5 Cr Taylor moved that in relation to the Development (Panels) Assessment Bill 2006:-

(i) Council resolves that the preferred option is the formation of a

Council Development Assessment Panel. (ii) That the Panel comprise of seven (7) members.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT: Development (Panels) Amendment Bill 2006 Cont’d:

(iii) That expressions of interest be sought for independent Panel

members, with the closing date to be 17 November 2006.

(iv) That the person holding the position of Deputy Chief Executive Officer be appointed public officer of the Mid Murray Council Development Assessment Panel, when formed.

(vi) That the term of existing non Council Panel members be

extended until the formation of the new Panel, unless prohibited as a consequence of the Local Government elections.

Seconded Cr Smith. CARRIED. 10-55 A M The meeting adjourned for morning tea. 11-07 A M The meeting resumed.

River Lane, Mannum – Cliff Stabilisation: 9330/1 Cr Smith moved

a) That Eichler Earthmovers be awarded the contract to undertake retaining wall construction and associated earthworks at Lot 1, River Lane, Mannum, as well as install rockfall netting to Lot 116 in accordance with the design specifications as detailed by Tonkin Consulting to the value of $55,014.75.

b) That Council continue to have a replacement shed erected at Lot

1, River Lane, Mannum and pursue a quotation to install rockfall netting to Lot 118, River Lane, Mannum.

Seconded Cr Smith-Rowe. CARRIED. Taxi Parking Site – Randell Street, Mannum: 9330/2 Cr Smith-Rowe moved that Council resolve to establish a taxi stand on the eastern side of Randell Street immediately north of the pedestrian crossing, outside of Mensland. Seconded Cr Nickolls. CARRIED.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT CONT’D: Nature Foundation SA Inc (Bushbank SA):

9331/1 Cr Taylor moved that Council agree in principle that an access track within the public road reserve can be constructed along the eastern boundary of Section 229, with the width and exact location of the track within the road reserve to be determined subject to native vegetation issues.

Further resolved that in response to the five specific questions, the Council advise the Nature Foundation:-

1. Any costs associated with the creation of the access are to be met by

the Foundation. 2. The work is undertaken by Council (or approved contractor if

subsequently agreed) at the applicant’s cost including any extension of that track within Section 227 will also be at the applicant’s cost.

3. Matters of design specifications to be negotiated with Council’s Works Manager.

4. Any disbursement type costs associated with road opening (if it is to be a public road rather than a track) and associated fees will be at the Foundation’s cost.

5. If the boundary of the land having the benefit of the access is not fenced along the road boundary, the land owner must lease the road reserve (note other land may be affected hence the proponent may need to negotiate with the owner of Section 229 regarding lease arrangements and sharing of costs etc if applicable).

Seconded Cr Lindner. CARRIED. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES BUSINESS: Ramm Road Subdivision – Stage 3 Bonding of Works 11-20 A M Cr Rothe attended the meeting. 9331/2 Cr Smith moved

1. That Council agree to enter into a bond arrangement for civil works associated with Stage 3 of the Ramm Road land division (development application 711/D518/03), at an amount of $247,112, and authorise the Environmental Services Manager to finalise associated documentation.

2. That the name nominated for the new road in Stage 3, Ibis Drive, be

accepted. Seconded Cr Smith-Rowe CARRIED.

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OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES BUSINESS CONT’D: Paddlesteamer Estate – Open Space Contribution 9332/1 Cr Nickolls moved that Council not require the applicant to make a contribution as prescribed by Section 50(7) of the Development Act 1993, providing the developer agrees to the following:-

1. Prior to the commencement of any significant earthworks for Stage 1 of the second stage of the Paddlesteamer Estate and prior to an application for Section 51 clearance of the land division 711/D055/04, that Lots 11 and 21-30 inclusive be fenced by the developer with good neighbour Colorbond (or similar) fencing of no less than 1.8 metres in height and of a colour consistent with any encumbrance related to fencing with the site (or as agreed with the third party, represented L Worthely, in terms of design and colour) along the northern boundary of the development site adjacent Section 17 in the Rural Living Zone to delineate the current township boundary and to ensure the orderly erection of consistent fencing along that boundary measuring approximately 320 metres (note that design and construction of consistent fencing of the southern boundary of Lots 83-90 inclusive, 92 and 115 within part two of this development can be dealt with as part of the proposed encumbrance); and

2. In consultation with the Mid Murray Council’s Works Supervisor and consistent with the works agreed as part of Stage 1, the developer design and construct appropriate kerbing to all existing public road frontages that are adjacent the east and west boundaries of the development site (note the works can be staged in accordance with the proposed staging of the land division development).

Seconded Cr Knipe. CARRIED. CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORT: See Minute Book Pages 9354 – 9364. 9332/2 Cr Rothe moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr Smith-Rowe. CARRIED. BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT: Financial Report: Bank Reconciliation Statement as at 30 September 2006 9332/3 Cr Smith moved that the bank reconciliation statement as at 30 September 2006 of $3,406,093.81 credit be received. Seconded Cr Rothe. CARRIED.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT CONT’D: Road Closures and Temporary Parking Control for Stage 2 of The Tour Down Under: 9333/1 Cr Rothe moved

(1) that Council approval be granted to the following road closures to enable the Stage 2 of The Tour Down Under to commence from Mannum – portion of Randell Street, Mannum from Trewartha Street to McLaren Street on Thursday 18 January 2007, from 7-00 am until 1-30 pm and for temporary parking control to prohibit the parking of vehicles along Randell Street, Mannum from Trewartha Street to McLaren Street on Thursday 18 January 2007, from 6-00 am until 1-30 pm, subject to the necessary road closure order being made by the Commissioner of Police.

(2) that subject to the issue of the road closure order referred to in (1) above Council employees be authorised to erect the necessary signs and barricades.

Seconded Cr Smith-Rowe. CARRIED. Correspondence - Swan Reach Area School: 9333/2 Cr Nickolls moved that Council make a donation of $1,000 to the Swan Reach Area School to assist it in meeting the costs of operating the school/ community swimming pool. Seconded Cr Kluge. CARRIED. Cambrai Swimming Pool and the Community Use of Mannum Community College Swimming Pool: 9333/3 Cr Rothe moved that subject to the necessary approval being obtained from the Mannum Community College for the public use of the school pool outside of school hours, the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to take the necessary action to enable the Mannum Community College pool and the Cambrai pool to be open to the public for the 2006/2007 summer season on the basis that the periods of operation and other guidelines are to be similar to those that applied in the 2005/2006 season and that the following admission fees be charged:-

Mannum Pool Per Day/session $1.70 Season Ticket Single $22.50 Season Ticket Family $43.00 Cambrai Pool Per Session $3.00 Season Student $27.00 Season Adult $40.00 Season Family $80.00 Season Social $6.60

Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED.

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BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT CONT’D: Correspondence – Bower Piggeries Pty Ltd 9334/1 Cr Smith moved that the matter be investigated and a report be prepared for Council. Seconded Cr Rothe. CARRIED. N & D Formby – Crown Land Water Reserve: 9334/2 Cr Nickolls moved that as the Council has not received any written objections to its proposal to relinquish control of section 822, Hundred of Finniss, Council hereby resolves to dispose of Crown Land reserve section 822, Hundred of Finniss and hand control back to the Minister for Environment and Heritage. Seconded Cr Lindner. CARRIED. Correspondence – Mannum Community Magazine:

9334/3 Cr Rothe moved that Council provide an interest free loan of $8,000.00 for a period of two years to the Mannum Community Magazine to be used for the purchase of a Risograph Printer. Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT: See Minute Book Pages 9365 – 9369. 9334/4 Cr Lillecrapp moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED. BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT: Code Of Conduct For Elected Members: 9334/5 Cr Rothe moved that staff prepare a draft Code of Conduct for members to consider at the November Council meeting. Seconded Cr Lillecrapp. CARRIED. Youth Project Officer:

9334/6 Cr Smith-Rowe moved that Council advertise for the appointment of a part-time Youth Project Officer based on two days a week. Seconded Cr Rothe. CARRIED.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S LATE REPORT: See Minute Book Page 9370. 9335/1 Cr Rothe moved that the late report be received. Seconded Cr Taylor. CARRIED. BUSINESS ARISING FROM REPORT: Younghusband Community Group: 9335/2 Cr Rothe moved that in relation to the management of Younghusband Reserve:

1. That the existing Management Plan which relates to Sections 868 and

869 be revised to form Management Plans for the two individual Sections and a new Management Plan be drafted for Lot 12.

2. That the Younghusband Community Group Inc be charged with the responsibility of the Management Plan for Section 868.

3. That the Friends of Younghusband River Care Inc. be charged with the responsibility of the Management Plan for Section 869.

4. That the residents of Seven Mile Shack area be charged with the responsibility of the Management Plan for Lot 12.

5. That the above-mentioned draft Management Plans and the proposal of these Plans’ administration be subject to Community Consultation as per Council policy.

6. That the results of the consultation and further recommendations be returned to Council by the end of December 2006 for consideration.

Seconded Cr Smith. CARRIED. 12-21 P M The meeting adjourned for lunch. 1-00 P M The meeting resumed. Cr Rothe not in attendance. REGIONAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES PROJECT: 1-00 P M Anne Herraman, Project Manager, Regional Investment Opportunities, Murraylands Regional Development Board attended the meeting and provided Council with an update on the Regional Investment Opportunities Project. 1-28 P M Anne Harreman left the meeting. 1-30 P M Cr Knipe left the meeting

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LAP OFFICER, COORONG DISTRICT COUNCIL: 1-30 P M Graham Gates, LAP Officer, Coorong District Council attended the meeting and addressed Council on matters relating to his role as LAP Officer. 2-00 P M Graham Gates left the meeting. MARY ANN RESERVE KIOSK: 2-05 P M Peter O’Riley and John Outhred attended the meeting and addressed Council on the proposed Mary Ann Reserve kiosk development. A copy of the letter from Outhred English, Planning & Property Consultants, together with concept plans and letters of support for the development had been provided to all members. 2-28 P M Peter O’Riley and John Outhred retired to the gallery. 9336/1 Cr Taylor moved that a report be prepared for Council regarding the public consultation process and various matters relating to the proposal including lease details, finance options, and building design details. Further resolved that this matter be considered at the December meeting of Council. Seconded Cr Smith-Rowe. CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: District Council of Karoonda East Murray: Advising of Council’s resolution in relation to the distribution of the proceeds of the sale of the Bowhill District Hall. A copy of the letter is attached.

Mannum Dock Museum: Being letter of thanks for the support provided by Council during the slipping of the PS Marion.

Murray Mallee Consumer Advisory Group (MMCAG) Inc: Providing details of the first three months operation of the Mental Health Activity and Learning centre (The MHAL) and thanking Council for its assistance. A copy of the letter is attached.

Local Government Association of South Australia: Thanking Council for participating in the public release of Comparative Performance Measurement data by way of a publicly accessible website.

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CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION ONLY CONT’D: Denise Grieger and Family: Thanking Council for the Community Grant funds provided to assist Ryan and Shae in attending the Telstra Australia All Schools Cross Country Championships. A copy of the letter is attached.

The Mannum District Hospital Inc: Thanking Council for supporting Joan Kreiser’s Gala Charity Literary Dinner.

9337/1 Cr Lillecrapp moved that the above correspondence be received and noted. Seconded Cr Nickolls. CARRIED. BUSINESS ARISING FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT: Development Assessment Panel – Sitting Fees: 9337/2 Cr Lindner moved that unless/until legislated remuneration for independent Panel members be set at the following:-

Presiding Member $400-00 per meeting Independant Members $300-00 per meeting.

Seconded Cr Kluge. CARRIED. LATE CORRESPONDENCE: Keyneton Primary School: Seeking a financial contribution of $100 per student from Council towards a Year 7 trip to Canberra for seven students in November 2006. A copy of the letter had been provided to members. 9337/3 Cr Lillecrapp moved that Council donate $700 to the Keyneton Primary School to enable seven Year 7 students to participate in a trip to Canberra in November 2006. Seconded Cr Townsend. CARRIED. R & C Stoeckel: Requesting Council’s assistance to have the Murray Mallee declared a drought area. Suggesting that Council arrange a public meeting with Government representatives in the Mid Murray Council area.

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LATE CORRESPONDENCE CONT’D: AC, DL, CA & SK Stoeckel: Requesting that Council arrange a meeting with Government representatives regarding the drought situation in the Mid Murray Council and surrounding areas. 9338/1 Cr Nickolls moved that the Chief Executive Officer liaise with Adrian Pederick, Member for Hammond and Patrick Secker, Federal Member for Barker, regarding assistance available to those affected by the drought in the Mid Murray Council area. Seconded Cr Kluge. CARRIED. OTHER BUSINESS: Bowhill Cemetery: 9338/2 Cr Kluge moved that the positioning of the columbarium in the Bowhill Cemetery be determined in consultation with Owen Morrell, Andrew Strauss, Works Supervisor and Cr Kluge. Seconded Cr Townsend. CARRIED. NEXT MEETING: To be held at Cambrai at 9-30 am on Monday 6 November, 2006. 3-06 P M The Mayor declared the meeting closed.

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7. MAYOR’S REPORT Cr moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr Activity Tuesday 12th September I attended the Annual General Meeting of the Mid Murray Homes For The Aged which was held in the Lutheran Hall at Mannum. A good crowd attended and it was pleasing to hear that full accreditation had been achieved and the Board was at full strength except for a Residents’ representative whose appointment was imminent. Long term viability is still extremely tight. Thursday 14th September I attended the Local Government Managers Australia (SA) Inc annual conference held in Adelaide. The theme of the sessions was mainly of a legal nature with special emphasis on corruption and conflict of interest for both staff and elected members. On the Friday morning a very interesting mock trial was conducted concerning a footpath tripping injury where we all made an assessment of the outcome and likely damages that may be awarded. Sunday 17th September My wife and I attended the Swan Reach 56 Flood Commemorations which began with a very talented indigenous Welcome to Country and followed with my official opening address. A good crowd of people were present with plenty of things to see and do with the Bank SA marquee being a great focal point for the lovely riverside setting at Len White Reserve. Tuesday 19th September The Chief Executive Officer, Works Manager and I attended the Murraylands sub regional Waste Management Meeting held at Murray Bridge. Mark Booth gave a presentation on his role with Southern Waste Authority and the assistance he could offer with the preparation of a brief for the sub regions of the Murray & Mallee. It was agreed that the first task of the Group was to ask a few basic questions of member Councils regarding their current position and if they would allow outside waste to be handled in their area if a site was deemed to be suitable for a regional landfill.

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7. MAYOR’S REPORT CONT’D Wednesday 20th/Friday 22nd September I attended the Annual General Meeting of the Murray Darling Assn. held at Barham in NSW. A reception was held in the Services Club on the Wednesday evening with a good number of delegates from right across the Basin attending. On Thursday morning the conference started but was thrown into some disarray by the late arrival of key note speakers. While waiting we heard an address by the local Mayor which was quite appalling, the theme being “why is so much water running down the river when our general purpose water quota is zero” which showed a total lack of understanding on how the basin operates. I was glad that Wendy Craik and MHR Susan Ley were late as the tirade was an embarrassment to the reputation of the Assn. Susan Ley delivered an excellent opening address and the speakers for the rest of the day were both informative and interesting. Friday morning was largely taken up with the AGM and Cr. Smith is to be congratulated on his appointment as South Australian Vice President. All motions put forward by Region Six were passed and some discussion occurred on how the Assn. can move back into a balanced budget situation. In the afternoon we were privileged to see a red gum veneer factory and a furniture store and factory that produced high quality red gum furniture that was also very expensive. I enjoyed the conference very much and thank Council for allowing me to attend. Monday 25th September I attended the Mid Murray Development Assessment Panel Meeting held at Cambrai. We are receiving quite a few holiday home alignment decisions often with conflict on native vegetation issues. Over $3,000,000 worth of development was approved during the reporting period. Tuesday 26th September Firstly I attended the Mid Murray Reserves Committee Meeting then the Council Workshop both held at Cambrai. Wednesday 27th September I chaired the Mid Murray STEDS Advisory Committee Meeting held at Cambrai. Thursday 28th September My wife and I attended the Annual General Meeting of the Mannum Leisure Centre held in the Senior Citizens Clubroom. A larger than expected crowd heard reports from Chairman Cr Taylor and Manager Pam Cutjar. A forum was held on how the viability of the Centre may be improved. Friday 29th September In my position as Chairman of Region Three Bushfire Prevention Committee I attended the plenary session of the Fire Prevention Officers Training Course held at the Brukunga Training Centre. Our Council had three officers present.

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7. MAYOR’S REPORT CONT’D Saturday 30th September My wife and I attended the Cadell 56 Flood Commemoration function held at the Cadell Club. A capacity crowd enjoyed an excellent dinner and rocked and rolled to a talented band “Three on a Tree”. I gave a welcome address and congratulated the organizers for a job well done. Sunday 1st October The Chief Executive Officer and I along with our wives attended a dinner at the Mannum Club for Bike SA who were on the first leg of their Murraylands/Riverland tour. Over one hundred entries and many support staff were present and the route goes up to Morgan along the river before turning east to Barmera. Members may recall that Council provided $6,000 sponsorship for this event. Wednesday 4th October I attended a CHIPS promotion held in Mannum at the Foodland Supermarket to raise awareness of “Poverty Week” and to seek donations of durable foodstuff for CHIPS to make available for the needy. Friday 6th October I attended the Murray and Mallee Local Government Association meeting held at Berri. A verbal report will be provided at the meeting. Following the meeting Rosemary Craddock provided an update on Native Title Issues. Saturday 7th October My wife and I attended the Morgan 56 Flood Commemoration Event held on the riverfront, Landseer Building, and the Institute. Ian R Mann OAM MAYOR

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14.1 WORKS MANAGER'S REPORT

Cr moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr

14.1.1 Works Construction Gangs

Update of Works Construction Gangs has been prepared.

A copy of the monthly update is attached. 14.1.2 Works Correspondence for Information

Summary of correspondence replied to during the period between Council meetings for September/October 2006 has been prepared.

A copy of the list had been forwarded to all members.

For members’ information. 14.1.3 Correspondence – Marks Landing Progress Association

Asking Council for assistance in the sealing of their access road and are prepared to contribute a maximum of $30,000 towards cost of sealing.

A copy of the letter is attached.

Recommendation: Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that Council assist the Marks Landing Progress Association in the sealing of their access road providing they contribute $30,000 towards the sealing costs.

14.1.4 Correspondence – Department for Transport Energy and

Infrastructure

Advising Council that they accept our quote of $14,775.02 (gst exclusive) for works to raising the kerb at the Mannum Monument. A copy of the letter is attached For members’ information.

14.1.5 Correspondence – K Horne Thanking Council for their expertise in making ready the grave of the

late Merv Horne.

A copy of the letter is attached. For members’ information.

JP Fry WORKS MANAGER

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14.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT Cr moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr 14.2.1 Development (Panels) Amendment Bill 2006 Reporting Officer: Kelvin Goldstone This report focuses on changes to the Development Act as it relates to

Development Assessment Panels. The Development (Panels) Amendment Act 2006 was passed by State

Parliament on 22 June 2006. Summary of key elements: • Each Council is required to establish a Panel. • The Panel must consist of seven (7) members or, with the approval

of the Minister five (5) or nine (9) members. • Panel membership shall comprise:-

- Presiding Member (not a member or officer of Council); - half the remaining members may be Council members or

officers of Council; - the remaining members being independent/specialist members; - the Panel should consist of equal numbers of men and women

with a minimum of one woman and one man, eg.

5 Member Panel 7 Member Panel independent presiding member independent presiding member two Councillors three Councillors two independent/specialists three independent/specialists

• The term of office of members determined by Council shall be for a

period not exceeding 2 years. • The Presiding Member and independent specialist members must

be persons who are determined by Council to have a reasonable knowledge of the operation and requirements of the Act and appropriate qualifications or experience in a field relevant to the activities of the Panel. Although not specified, some Councils advertising for Panel members have focussed on areas such as town planning, architecture, building, law, heritage, environmental planning etc.

• The Presiding Member of the Panel is appointed by Council and

the Deputy Presiding Member is appointed by the Development Assessment Panel.

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14.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.2.1 Development (Panels) Amendment Bill 2006 cont’d

• The role of the Development Assessment Panel is to make

decisions on development applications and to provide advice and reports to Council on trends, issues and other matters relating to planning.

• Councils are responsible for all costs, liabilities and actions of the

Panel. • Each Council Development Assessment Panel must have a public

officer (not being a member of the Panel). The Amendment Bill also contained a couple of clauses which have not been fully investigated, these relate to:- (i) Councils not required to establish a Panel if all powers are

delegated to other persons or bodies under the Act; (ii) Councils may apply to the Minister for an exemption in terms of

requiring to form a Development Assessment Panel on the grounds that the number of applications lodged in any one year (on average) does not justify the constitution of a Panel.

An additional issue which will have an impact on Council is the matter of remuneration of Panel members. Although not legislated, figures of $300 per meeting for independent members and $400-$500 for the Presiding Member have been touted (currently community/business representatives are receiving $60 per meeting). Recent advice from the Minister for Urban Development and Planning indicates the new provisions will be mandated after the Council elections and Councils should have arrangements in place ie. delegations and formed Panels, no later than January 2007. It appears most Councils will be pursuing the option of forming individual Panels as against regional Panel arrangements and a number have already advertised for Panel members. The Local Government Association has also advertised for expressions of interest for potential Panel members to further assist Councils in forming Panels. At various officer meetings the issue of no cost reciprocal arrangements in terms of independent Panel members has also been discussed ie. planning staff from our Council could sit on an adjoining Council Panel and vice versa. The Light Regional Council has made such an approach to Mid Murray. The only drawback that can be identified with this is the unstable climate in terms of the length of tenure of planning staff.

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14.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.2.1 Development (Panels) Amendment Bill 2006 cont’d

Council should give consideration to the following matters:- • the preferred type of Panel ie. Council or regional; • the preferred Panel structure ie. five, seven or nine members; • the level of remuneration for independent members (until

legislated). The following recommendation is listed for consideration to encourage debate and to ensure progress is made in relation to Council meeting its statutory obligation in terms of the formation of a Development Assessment Panel. Recommendation: Moved ____________________ Seconded ____________________ that in relation to the Development (Panels) Assessment Bill 2006:- (i) Council resolves that the preferred option is the formation of a

Council Development Assessment Panel. (ii) Council seek approval from the Minister for Urban Development

and Planning to form a Panel comprising five (5) members. (iii) That expressions of interest be sought for independent Panel

members. (iv) That unless/until legislated remuneration for independent Panel

members be set at the following:-

Presiding Member $ per meeting Legislated Members $ per meeting.

(v) That the person holding the position of Deputy Chief Executive

Officer be appointed public officer of the Mid Murray Council Development Assessment Panel, when formed.

(vi) That the term of existing non Council Panel members be

extended until the formation of the new Panel, unless prohibited as a consequence of the Local Government elections.

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14.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.2.2 drumMuster 2006 Reporting Officer: Caroline Thomas

Council has recently completed this year’s drumMuster collection which was held during September. A record number of chemical containers were collected this year with just under 12,000 containers collected – double the number of containers collected in 2004 and 2005.

Collection Points Steel Containers Plastic Containers Total Cambrai 644 1277 1921 Cadell 4 765 769 Truro 736 1317 2053 Swan Reach 520 1199 1719 Bowhill 609 1544 2153 Mannum 778 1714 2492

All costs are reimbursed by drumMuster including advertising and staff costs.

For information.

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14.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.2.3 River Lane, Mannum – Cliff Stabilisation Reporting Officer: Peter Beaumont

A report was submitted to Council in December 2005 which provided a brief history of work that needed to be undertaken to stabilise the cliff face to three properties at Mannum. Council adopted the recommendations of the report to undertake stormwater diversion from above these allotments and divert to the River. (This work had been completed). Furthermore Council resolved to continue negotiations with the owners and Council’s Mutual Liability Scheme. Council estimated a cost of $78,000 to undertake the remaining work and was successful in obtaining $39,000 of this cost from the Scheme. The first part of the remaining work is to reduce the cliff embankment slope where rocks and soil has collapsed onto the back of a shed, remove the shed to allow the construction of a gabion retaining wall (rocks encased in a wire basket), and provide rockfall netting to one of the allotments to stop/reduce rocks and soil from falling onto and next to the house. Tonkin Consulting, on behalf of Council, called for tenders for the required work. Four tenders were received. Summary of Gross Tender Sums Eichler Earthmovers $55,014.75 Adciv $73,046.75 B &C Excavations $79,821.00 JJ McDonald $81,730.00 These costs include $7,500 for rock, GST and Construction Industry Training Fund Levy. After consideration of the tender documents and submission of details, Tonkin Consulting have recommended that Eichler Earthmovers be awarded the contract. The second part of the remaining work is to replace the timber and steel clad shed that has to be removed to construct the retaining wall. The shed cannot be simply re-used as it will need to totally re-designed to fit in with the shape of the retaining wall and the tight constraints of this allotment. Now that we have an estimated cost on installing rockfall netting we can approach the successful tenderer to provide a cost to undertake similar work on the adjoining allotment where both side embankments need to be stabilised from loose rock and soil. It is hoped that all of the remaining work that needs to completed can be done so with the remaining funds.

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14.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.2.3 River Lane, Mannum – Cliff Stabilisation cont’d

Recommendation: Moved ____________________ Seconded _____________________ a) That Eichler Earthmovers be awarded the contract to undertake

retaining wall construction and associated earthworks at Lot 1, River Lane, Mannum, as well as install rockfall netting to Lot 116 in accordance with the design specifications as detailed by Tonkin Consulting to the value of $55,014.75.

b) That Council continue to have a replacement shed erected at Lot

1, River Lane, Mannum and pursue a quotation to install rockfall netting to Lot 118, River Lane, Mannum.

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14.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.2.4 Taxi Parking Site – Randell Street, Mannum Reporting Officer: Kelvin Goldstone

The attached report has been provided by Council’s Senior Compliance Officer in response to the receipt of correspondence and a petition from Mannum Taxi Service. The report details the history of the issue and lists three options for consideration:- • return the taxi stand to its original position; • relocate the taxi stand on the eastern side of Randell Street

immediately north of the pedestrian crossing, outside of Mensland; • do not reinstate the taxi stand.

Recommendation: Moved ____________________ Seconded _____________________ that Council resolve to establish a taxi stand on the eastern side of Randell Street immediately north of the pedestrian crossing, outside of Mensland.

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14.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.2.5 Nature Foundation SA Inc (Bushbank SA) Reporting Officer: Julie Lewis

Introduction This report is written in response to a request from Jim McHugh, Executive Officer of Bushbank SA seeking advice from Council as to how to provide access to the subject land as described below. The original correspondence was received by Council in March 2006 (8932/2 Cr Taylor moved that a report be prepared for consideration at the June 2006 meeting of Council). The Senior Planner met with the author in August 2006 to discuss the proposal prior to preparing this report. Subject Land Figure 1.1 below identifies the subject land. It covers an area of 141.2 hectares. The land is in the River Murray Zone – Murray Plains Policy Area.

Figure 1.1 The land is adjacent to unmade public roads and has no access. It was previously a Crown reserve although is now a separate title. The land is currently affected by a Heritage Agreement and at this stage, with no development on the land, it does not attract any rates. The Heritage Agreement currently covers issues such as restrictions on grazing, burning, planting of unsuitable species, animal keeping etc. The Heritage Agreement does not impose restrictions on buildings.

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14.2 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.2.5 Nature Foundation SA Inc (Bushbank SA) cont’d

One way the organisation funds land purchase with the aim of creating Heritage Agreements over areas of conservation value, is through the sensitive division of those allotments with the aim of allowing residential development. Although Council is not being asked to assess any hypothetical application for land division at this time, I can advise that such an application is supported on the basis there is an environmental benefit arising from the amendment to the Heritage Agreement in the form of a Management Plan. This is something that is difficult to negotiate with purchasers who do not have expertise in the area, notwithstanding the cost to the private sector. The cost to the Nature Foundation is not significant and they have environmental objectives foremost in any site planning (ie. Mr McHugh is experienced in park and land management). While it is noted that land division involving the creation of additional allotments is non-complying in the Rural Zone, Murray Plans Policy Area, I am satisfied it would be an application I would proceed to assess on the basis of the merit of the environmental benefit and that the resultant allotments (one additional only) would be well beyond the minimum 36 hectares. This approach ensures that the land management issues specific to a piece of land are in place prior to the sale to the private sector. This approach is considered to be highly commendable in planning terms and I would support this approach elsewhere in the Council area. If it is agreed that access can be created, it is proposed that Bushbank SA will purchase the land and amend the Heritage Agreement by adding a Management Plan that addresses additional issues such as rehabilitation of the landscape, defining appropriate building sites etc. that would not require further native vegetation clearance or other environmental impact. Proposal for Access Existing access is limited to an existing publicly accessible vehicle track along the southern boundary of Sections 235 and 229. The attached colour section plans generally identify the locality and the potential locations for a new access track extending along the eastern boundary of Section 229 and potentially part way along the boundary of 227 being the subject land. The alternative is to improve existing tracks/public roads on the western boundaries of Sections 236, 214, 242, 247 and then along 247, 248 and 228 to meet up with 227. While this is a longer route, it would provide better access to more allotments.

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In terms of the road alignment (whatever the preferred route) the applicant will negotiate with Native Vegetation Branch (the agency that works closely with the Nature Foundation anyway) to determine the appropriate path within a road reserve. The specific questions put to Council by the proponent are:- 1. Would Council make the road (track) at its cost or at the

Foundation’s cost? 2. Does the Council require the Foundation to engage a contractor

to undertake the work to create the access at its cost? 3. What are Council’s requirements as to the development of

design specifications for the road works? 4. If there are any costs associated with requirements under the

Roads Opening and Closing Act, including fees and preparation of any plans, will the Foundation be required to meet all of those costs?

5. Will the Foundation be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of any agreed track providing access to Section 227 and or will Council require a lease arrangement or similar?

The following recommendation assumes that the Council will agree in principle that access can be created within the unmade road reserve, however further advice from Council is required to the above questions which should be included in any resolution. Recommendation: Moved ____________________ Seconded ____________________ that Council agree in principle that an access track within the public road reserve can be constructed along the eastern boundary of Section 229, with the width and exact location of the track within the road reserve to be determined subject to native vegetation issues. In response to the five specific questions, the Council advise the Nature Foundation:- 1. Any costs associated with the creation of the access are to be

met by the Foundation. 2. The work is undertaken by Council (or approved contractor if

subsequently agreed) at the applicant’s cost including any extension of that track within Section 227 will also be at the applicant’s cost.

3. Matters of design specifications to be negotiated with Council’s Works Manager.

4. Any disbursement type costs associated with road opening (if it is to be a public road rather than a track) and associated fees will be at the Foundation’s cost.

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5. If the boundary of the land having the benefit of the access is

not fenced along the road boundary, the land owner must lease the road reserve (note other land may be affected hence the proponent may need to negotiate with the owner of Section 229 regarding lease arrangements and sharing of costs etc if applicable).

Kelvin Goldstone MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

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14.3 CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORT Cr moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr 14.3.1 Financial Report

14.3.1.1 Bank Reconciliation Statement as at 30 September 2006

The Bank Reconciliation Statement will be provided at the meeting.

Recommendation: Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the bank reconciliation statement as at 30 September 2006 of $.............................. credit be received.

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14.3 CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.3.2 Road Closures and Temporary Parking Control for Stage 2 of The

Tour Down Under

The Traffic Logistics Manager for the Tour Down Under seeks Council approval for the closure of the portion of Randell Street, Mannum from Trewartha Street to McLaren Street on Thursday 18 January 2007, from 7-00 am until 1-30 pm for the purpose of conducting the Stage 2 of The Tour Down Under. Approval is also sought for temporary parking control to prohibit the parking of vehicles along Randell Street, Mannum from Trewartha Street to McLaren Street on Thursday 18 January 2007, from 6-00 am until 1-30 pm. A copy of the letter of request is enclosed with this report. In accordance with the provisions of section 33 of the Road Traffic Act the SA Police are responsible for declaring the event.

Recommendation: Moved __________________ Seconded __________________

(1) that Council approval be granted to the following road closures to

enable the Stage 2 of The Tour Down Under to commence from Mannum – portion of Randell Street, Mannum from Trewartha Street to McLaren Street on Thursday 18 January 2007, from 7-00 am until 1-30 pm and for temporary parking control to prohibit the parking of vehicles along Randell Street, Mannum from Trewartha Street to McLaren Street on Thursday 18 January 2007, from 6-00 am until 1-30 pm, subject to the necessary road closure order being made by the Commissioner of Police.

(2) that subject to the issue of the road closure order referred to in (1) above Council employees be authorised to erect the necessary signs and barricades.

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14.3 CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.3.3 Correspondence - Swan Reach Area School

Advising that the School maintains a restricted use school/community swimming pool for use by the school students, community members and VACSWIM. The pool has been maintained to DECS and Council standards by the pool operator in a semi-volunteer capacity. Because of this the position has been difficult to fill. The current pool operator is willing to continue provided the payment is increased to $2,000. The School requests that Council make a donation of $1,000 towards the cost. Comment The Council has an allocation in its 2006/07 Budget to cover a donation of $1,000. A copy of the letter is attached. Recommendation: Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that Council make a donation of $1,000 to the Swan Reach Area School to assist it in meeting the costs of operating the school/ community swimming pool.

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14.3 CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.3.4 Correspondence – Local Government Association of South

Australia

2006 State Budget – Circular 39.1 Information regarding the impact of the 2006 State Budget delivered today (21/9/2006) by Treasurer Foley, on Local Government, is contained in this Circular. Comment The Local Government Association has noted that a substantial increase ($10m) in the solid waste levy has been forecast for 2007/08 and they are concerned that Local Government could contribute in the order of $4m to $5m of this increase. A copy of the circular and summary are attached. For members’ information.

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Australia

Proposal to Underground Power Lines – Circular 38.4 The Power Line Environment Committee (PLEC) is seeking registrations of interest for proposals to underground power lines for the benefit of the general community in locations such as historic areas, major shopping precincts and arterial traffic routes in metropolitan and regional areas. Comment Council has been granted PLEC funding for Stage I of the Truro Main Street Undergrounding project to be carried out between January and June 2007. The Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure is currently preparing design plans for the whole project and will advise Council when it has been completed. A copy of the circular is attached. For members’ information.

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Australia

Draft Crown Land Management Bill 2006 – Circular 38.6 The draft Crown Land Management Bill 2006, which replaces the Crown Lands Act 1929 and associated Crown land legislation has been released by the Minister for Environment and Conservation and the State Government. Comments on the draft Bill are being sought by the Department for Environment and Heritage by 27 October 2006. The new key provisions of the Bill are: • The power to grant land on behalf of the Crown will transfer from

the Governor to the Minister for Environment and Conservation • The Land Board will be abolished and its role will be taken over by

the Valuer-General, established appeal courts and appointed advisory committees

• Encourage the sustainable use of Crown land in conjunction with powers aimed at protecting the land from environmental damage, including enabling the Minister to cause remediation of the land to be carried out, and the imposition of court penalties

• Promotion of plans that integrate ecologically sustainable land management

• The Minister will continue to dedicate land for public purposes, but any assignment of such land will now require the Minister’s written consent

• Crown land must be sold at public auction, public tender or open competitive process, with certain exceptions. The sale of waterfront land and the land situated below high-water mark (known as subjacent land) or land abutting the high-water mark cannot be sold or otherwise disposed of without public consultation. Crown land may be sold with a conditional title and if these conditions are breached the title may be cancelled

• Licences to occupy Crown land may be issued for up to 10 years instead of the present annual renewal

• The amendments to the Harbours and Navigation Act will revert the seabed to the status of unalienated Crown land, where title has not already been issued (thus providing more flexible tenure options). The current demarcation of responsibility at the high-water mark will be removed

• Wider powers to control activities such as camping and use of motor vehicles off-road

• In certain circumstances the decisions of the Minister can be appealed to the District Court. Reviews of decisions made by the Minister regarding rents and prices may be made to the Valuer-General or on appeal to the Land and Valuation Court.

A copy of the circular is attached. For members’ information.

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14.3 CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.3.7 Cambrai Swimming Pool and the Community Use of Mannum

Community College Swimming Pool

The Cambrai pool is Council owned and therefore the Council is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the pool. The Mannum Community College pool is owned and maintained by the Department for Education. Mid Murray Council provides supervisors for the public opening hours at both pools for the period from November to March. The operational temperature for public hours is 25°C, forecast for Murray Bridge on the day of opening. It is proposed that the pools be operated in a similar manner to the 2005/2006 summer season in relation to the periods of operation and guidelines, with the following admission fees to apply:-

Mannum Pool Per Day/session (was $1.60) $1.70 Season Ticket Single (was $22.00) $22.50 Season Ticket Family (was $42.00) $43.00 Cambrai Pool Per Session (was $2.90) $3.00 Season Student (was $26.50) $27.00 Season Adult (was $39.00) $40.00 Season Family (was $78.00) $80.00 Season Social (was $6.40) $6.60

Note: The fees have been adjusted by 3% CPI increase. Recommendation: Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that subject to the necessary approval being obtained from the Mannum Community College for the public use of the school pool outside of school hours, the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to take the necessary action to enable the Mannum Community College pool and the Cambrai pool to be open to the public for the 2006/2007 summer season on the basis that the periods of operation and other guidelines are to be similar to those that applied in the 2005/2006 season and that the following admission fees be charged:-

Mannum Pool Per Day/session $1.70 Season Ticket Single $22.50 Season Ticket Family $43.00

cont’d

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14.3 CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.3.7 Cambrai Swimming Pool and the Community Use of Mannum

Community College Swimming Pool Cont’d

Cambrai Pool Per Session $3.00 Season Student $27.00 Season Adult $40.00 Season Family $80.00 Season Social $6.60

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14.3 CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.3.8 Correspondence – Bower Piggeries Pty Ltd

Requesting a rate rebate on their rates for 2006/2007, plus a rebate mechanism to assist in future years. They believe that the Council’s objective in supporting the establishment of the intensive pig production zone was to realise the potential for economic development and that it would not be a revenue raising exercise. Comment The property is not eligible for a rate capping rebate because the increase in valuation has been brought about by the new building works and change in land use. The capital valuation has increased from $270,000 in 2004 to $1,300,000 in 2006, which has caused a corresponding increase in rates from $1,034 in 2004 to $3,344 in 2006. A copy of the letter is attached. Recommendation: Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that the matter be investigated and a report be prepared for Council.

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14.3 CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.3.9 N & D Formby – Crown Land Water Reserve

At the meeting of Council held on 14 August 2006 it was agreed that Council advertise its intention to relinquish control of the Crown Lands reserve at section 822, Hundred of Finniss and to hand the reserve back to the Minister for Environment and Heritage. N & D Formby who rent the reserve from Council had asked for this to happen so that they may have the opportunity to purchase the reserve from the State Government, because some of their farm shed, rainwater tanks and septic tank soakage are located on part of the reserve. The Council advertised the proposal, in the Murray Valley Standard, in accordance with Council’s Public Consultation Policy, giving people at least 21 days to comment. At the close of the public consultation period no written comments had been received. A copy of the letter from N & D Formby is attached. Recommendation: Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that as the Council has not received any written objections to its proposal to relinquish control of section 822, Hundred of Finniss, Council hereby resolves to dispose of Crown Land reserve section 822, Hundred of Finniss and hand control back to the Minister for Environment and Heritage.

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14.3 CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORT CONT’D 14.3.10 Correspondence – Mannum Community Magazine

Re: The “Mannum Mag” Advising that the “Mannum Mag” has just printed its seventh edition. It is a community run paper which has been extremely well received. They have out-sourced the printing to SACT Print at Lobethal. Each run has cost $660.00, two volunteer trips to Lobethal and master copy is required a week in advance. With Post Office requirements and folding, deadlines are over two weeks before the magazine arrives in the post. To cut costs of printing, raise the quality of print, reduce deadline dates, have more control of the process, and provide a community resource they would like to purchase a Risograph Printer. The options are leasing at around $200.00 per month (five years) or outright purchase $8,000.00. They have decided to ask the community to help. They request that Council

(a) Buy the machine and they will reimburse the Council over 2 years from donation and income from reduced costs. Essentially an $8,000.00 interest free loan for 1 – 2 years.

(b) Council to act as guarantor for the lease for the machine and they pay the lease each month with the option to pay out the lease as donations permit.

Their preference is (a). A copy of the letter is attached. Recommendation: Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that Council provide an interest free loan of $8,000.00 for a period of two years to the Mannum Community Magazine to be used for the purchase of a Risograph Printer. Robin S Bourne CORPORATE SERVICES AND FINANCE MANAGER

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14.4 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

Cr moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr 14.4.1 Nominations Received For Council Elections

At the close of nominations at 12 noon on Tuesday 19 September 2006, a total of 23 nominations were received and accepted. In accordance with Section 29(3) of the Local Government (Elections) Act 1999, draws were held after the close of nominations to determine the order in which the names of candidates will appear on the ballot paper and the result of each draw was as follows:

Mayor Vacancies (1)

MANN, Ian R. EVERSHAM, Tony

Councillor for Randell Ward Vacancies (3) TAYLOR, Brian MORRISSEY, Mick SMITH-ROWE, Christine SMITH, Peter R DRINKWATER, Gabrielle Liane MEAD, Rosalie YEATES, Kerry

Councillor for River South Ward Vacancies (2) HEINRICH, Kenneth George BURGESS, Dave MILSOM, Peter

Councillor for Sturt Ward Vacancies (2)

SCHULTZ, Ros BORMANN, Inez ROTHE, Allan John

Councillor for River North Ward Vacancies (3) SAYERS, Ken MYERS, Kevin Paul HASHEMI, Sayed HARRIS, Ross Stephen

Councillor for Reedy Creek Ward Vacancies (1) TOWNSEND, David KENNY, Michael HOWIE, Jeff COCKER, David

9/10/2006

14.4 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D

14.4.1 Nominations Received For Council Elections Cont’d

Voting material will be forwarded to electors by post between Monday 23 October 2006 and Friday 27 October 2006. To be accepted, ballot papers must be completed and returned to reach the Returning Officer by no later than 5 pm, Friday 10 November 2006.

A ballot box will be located at Council Offices for those electors who wish to personally deliver their completed voting material during office hours. The scrutiny and count of ballot papers will be held at Mannum Senior Citizens Clubrooms, 51 Adelaide Road, Mannum commencing at 9 am on Saturday 11 November 2006. Across the State, a record 1095 candidates will contest elections for 585 positions and a further 142 candidates (the lowest number on record), were elected unopposed. For information.

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14.4.2 Code Of Conduct For Elected Members Pursuant to Section 63 of the Local Government Act 1999, Councils are required to adopt a Code of Conduct for Council Members. Council’s current Code of Conduct is in need of review. To assist Councils in this process, the Local Government Association (LGA) has prepared guidelines designed to:

• Provide information to Councils to assist with the development of a code of conduct for Council Members relevant to individual Council’s needs.

• Identify the legislative requirements for the code of conduct. • Discuss the principles that could underpin a code of conduct. • Provide examples of content.

A copy of the guidelines is attached, together with the LGA example of constructing a Code of Conduct for Council Members. Council members may wish to discuss this issue in a workshop session or ask Council staff to prepare a draft code for members to consider at the November Council meeting. Recommendation: For Council decision.

9/10/2006

14.4 CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT CONT’D 14.4.3 Youth Project Officer

In recent years, Council has engaged the services of the Murray & Mallee Health Service, based in Murray Bridge, to provide the role of a Youth Project Officer within Council. Until recently, this was equivalent to one day a week. In 2005/06 financial year, the rate of contribution to the Murray & Mallee Health Service was increased to enable that person to work 1.5 days per week. Given the time available, I consider that the arrangement worked quite well. We were fortunate I believe in having Teresa Schrott fulfill that role until recently, when she decided to take six months off to travel overseas. However, one disadvantage in engaging the Murray & Mallee Health Service is that they are confined to working within their own regional health boundaries. This has meant that townships north of Swan Reach have missed out on any youth involvement provided by Council, as they are located within a different State Government health region.

In this year’s budget, Council has allocated monies to engage a Youth Project Officer for two days a week. I consider Council should seriously consider employing their own part-time Youth Project Officer, so that the youth throughout our total district can benefit from this appointment. I foreshadowed this view to the Murray & Mallee Health Service mid year, when I was advised that Teresa was leaving. No matter how well the arrangement was working previously, there was still the issue that not all youth throughout our district was being actively engaged. The Murray & Mallee Health Service understood my reasons. Even by appointing a person for two days a week, it is going to prove difficult to engage all the youth, given the large area and traveling involved. But it is a start!

Recommendation: Moved __________________ Seconded __________________ that Council advertise for the appointment of a part-time Youth Project Officer based on two days a week.

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14.4.4 Younghusband Community Group

The above group has written to Council recently requesting that:

• A separate management plan be prepared for Section 868 and that the Younghusband Community Group be given the responsibility to look after that particular area

• Council provide a water allocation to Section 868 at Younghusband.

It was subsequently resolved that these matters be investigated by Council. It is intended that a report on these issues will be forwarded to members prior to the meeting.

Dean H Gollan CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

9/10/2006

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S LATE REPORT Cr moved that the report be received. Seconded Cr 14.4.4 Younghusband Community Group

As members are aware, a letter from the Younghusband Community Group Inc was received recently requesting Council’s consideration of this group assuming the management responsibility of Section 868, Hundred of Younghusband. Whilst reviewing the Management Plan and its administration for this area, several issues emerged: 1. One Management plan exists which covers Sections 868 and 869,

however, no Management Plan has been established for Lot 12, Hundred of Younghusband.

2. Much of the work that has been undertaken along this Reserve has been done by the Friends of Younghusband River Care Inc and has been carried out with great enthusiasm and effort.

3. As a result of meeting with representatives of all the interested parties along Younghusband Reserve, it is evident that wider community participation and involvement is desired by residents.

Upon consideration of all the above points, my recommendations in relation to the management of Younghusband Reserve are: 1. That the existing Management Plan which relates to Sections 868

and 869 be revised to form Management Plans for the two individual Sections and a new Management Plan be drafted for Lot 12.

2. That the Younghusband Community Group Inc be charged with the responsibility of the Management Plan for Section 868.

3. That the Friends of Younghusband River Care Inc. be charged with the responsibility of the Management Plan for Section 869.

4. That the residents of Seven Mile Shack area be charged with the responsibility of the Management Plan for Lot 12.

5. That the above-mentioned draft Management Plans and the proposal of these Plans’ administration be subject to Community Consultation as per Council policy.

6. That the results of the consultation and further recommendations be returned to Council by the end of December 2006 for consideration.

Dean H Gollan CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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