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Berri Barmera Council – Minutes of an Ordinary Council Meeting held 26 July 2011

THE BERRI BARMERA COUNCIL

MINUTES OF AN ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY 26 JULY 2011 AT 6.30 PM. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, WILSON STREET BERRI

Opening: Council Prayer / Acknowledgement of Country

1: 1: PRESENT: Elected Members: Mayor Peter Hunt, Cr Rhonda Centofanti, Cr Margaret Evans, Cr Vicki Beech, Cr Michelle Campbell, Cr Mike Fuller, Cr Trevor Chapple and Cr Andrew Kassebaum. Officers: Mr D.L. Beaton (Chief Executive Officer), Mr G Perry (Manager Infrastructure Services), Ms K. Burton (Manager Corporate Services), Mr G Brinkworth (Manager Environmental Services), Ms C Pedler (Planning Officer – Development) and Mrs E Braunack (Executive Assistant).

2: APOLOGIES: Cr Bruce Richardson and Mr A Haigh (Community Development Officer). 3: CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES: - Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 28 June 2011.

MOTION: That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 28 June 2011 be taken as read and confirmed. Crs Centofanti/Chapple CARRIED

4: ADJOURNED ITEMS / ITEMS LYING ON TABLE: Nil 5: PETITIONS: Nil 6: DEPUTATIONS / ADDRESS: Nil 7: MOTIONS WITH NOTICE: Nil 8: QUESTIONS ON NOTICE: - Inquiry regarding Training for Elected Members Policy – Cr Chapple

28/6/11 REPORT: At the meeting of Council held on 28th June 2011 Cr Chapple queried whether Council is currently working within the “Training for Elected Members” Policy. The CEO took the question on notice and the following information is provided. At the Meeting of Council held 23rd February 2010, a report was submitted regarding Elected Member Training, and the Training Manual issued by the Local Government Association detailing courses available for the following 12 month period was made available for members to view and advise their interest in attending courses/training. All newly elected members were invited to attend the “New Council Members’ Residential Seminar” that was held on 25/26 February 2010 at Mawson Lakes. The training was undertaken by Crs Fuller and Campbell (Cr Kassebaum unavailable) – training topics included:


The Legislative Framework for Local Government – key issues for Council Members Roles and responsibilities for Council members and the CEO Meeting Procedures Conflict of Interest Registrar of Interests Code of Conduct Community Consultation Financial Sustainability, Management, Budgeting and Rating Asset Management Development Planning Anti-Corruption Briefing Since that time Councillors also expressed an interest in attending the following courses: Council and Community Meeting Procedures and Chairing Skills (Cr Fuller 23/3/11 at Loxton) Strategic Financial Sustainability Tools for Good Governance and Decision Making (Cr Fuller - 18/3/11 – Loxton – booked but course Cancelled) Audit Committees (Crs Richardson and Fuller – 9 Feb. 2011 at Loxton – Course cancelled but rescheduled for 12 May 2011 in Adelaide. (Cr Fuller attended - 12 May 2011 – Adelaide)

The following Training Schedule forms part of Council’s Policy:

(Tentative) Date Training Topic Training

Conducted By:

Code of Conduct for Elected Members

19 October (Loxton) Conflict of Interests/Register of Interests/Governance Roles and Responsibilities

LGA

Not listed as available Delegations -

23 March (Loxton) Meeting Procedures LGA

August / September Confidentiality – “Post Election Council Members’ Training Follow Up Intensive Session”

LGA

24 November (Loxton) Policy Development for Elected Members LGA

Jan – March 2011 Access to Documents – “Post Election Council Members’ Training” LGA

19 September (Loxton) Community Engagement and Handling Conflict Situations for Council Members

LGA

23 May (Loxton) Strategic Planning LGA

25 July (Adelaide) Council Section 42 and 43 Subsidiary Board Member Training (Roles and Responsibilities of Members when representing Council on outside bodies)

LGA

On-going as per Training Program

Training as provided annually by the LGA in their Training Program LGA

Seminars / Conferences

19 – 22 June Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly (Canberra)

ALGA

27 – 28 October Local Government Association SA AGM and Associated Sessions

LGA

28 – 29 April 2011 Local Government Showcase and General Meeting LGA

16-18 November 25-26 August

Roads Conferences: National (Mount Gambier) State (Barossa)

ALGA SA Local Govt Roads & Works Conf.

The following is a copy of information provided to Elected Members regarding training that was also made available:


TRAINING – LOXTON – 15th DECEMBER 2010 Post Election Council Members’ Training as provided by the Local Government Association has been booked for all members to attend. Training will be at Loxton Council Chamber on Wednesday 15th December from 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Course Overview: This training is designed to assist Council Members after the election to quickly gain or to refresh the skills required to function well as an informed team. It will provide participants with a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities and how to access relevant information required for good decision making. The training session will cover the following topics: (A) Legal Responsibilities probity in public office including conflict of interest, Section 62 duties, Criminal Law Consolidation Act and code of conduct. primary and ordinary returns indemnity from civil liability Section 90/91 confidentiality orders access to information (B) Financial Management overview of strategic financial issues for Council Members sources of funding a use of debt overview of the budget process and rating matters overview of the role and functions of audit committees (C) Governance and Meetings brief overview – governance in the Local Government context roles and responsibilities – Presiding Member, Council Members, CEO the decision making process, structure, process and procedures [brief overview of the Meeting Procedure Regulations] In recent weeks/ months training has been conducted with Renmark Paringa by Wallman‟s Lawyers. If Members have specific topics that involve future training please advise so that arrangements can be made to insure members are given every opportunity to receive training required. SUMMARY: In summary, Training provided and available does fall within the aims of Council’s Policy, however it is noted that the following Clause is included within the Policy and may need discussion. (Members should report or delete clause) Following attendance at a training program or activity individual Council Members are requested to prepare a feedback report outlining the nature of the training program/activity and the benefits gained through attendance. All feedback will be presented to Council for information. The feedback reporting process will also provide an opportunity for the training and/or development program to be evaluated based on the principles of:

Content of training and/or development program to meet identified need

Performance of the training and/or development provider


9: ELECTED MEMBERS REPORTS: 9.1 MAYOR‟S REPORT: MOTION:

That the Mayor‟s Report be received. Crs Fuller/Kassebaum CARRIED

9.1.1 REF:

SUBJECT: 9.24.1 Passing of Former Residents

Since the last meeting of Council held on 19th April 2011 the following

deaths have been noted: Eva Gertrude HOCEVAR, George MAKRIS, Joylene Dorothy OBST, Dorothy Clarice (Dot) TSCHIRPIG.

9.1.2 REF:

SUBJECT: 9.24.1 Functions / Meetings attended since last meeting:

24 June Attended the final meeting of the Riverland Futures Taskforce in Renmark. The Hon. Gail Gago, MLC, Minister for Regional Development was in attendance

25 June Attended the Lions Club of Barmera's Annual Handover Dinner. Re-elected President is Dennis Yates

26 June Attended the Rotary Club's Changeover Luncheon to induct Cr. and Rotarian Bruce Richardson as the New District Governor of District 9520

28 June Attended the Ordinary Meeting of Council 29 June With the Corporate Services Manager and Human Resources & Risk

Manager, attended a meeting with Sarah Mader Sales Executive with Business SA

2 July Attended the opening of the new Berri Family Medical Practice in Gilbert Street

4 July Attended the NAIDOC Week March and Opening Ceremony and presented Awards

“ Attended the Rotary Club of Berri's Changeover Dinner. New President is Robin Foley

5 July With the Human Resources & Risk Manager attended the Murray Mallee Zone Emergency Management Committee Meeting at Swan Reach

“ Attended the Special General Meeting of the Riverland Tourism Association and Farewell Function for Paula Bennet

6 July Attended the Audit Committee Meeting 7 July With the CEO attended a meeting with our Riverland Counterparts to

discuss the formation of the previous Riverland Local Government Forum Committee and various other issues

“ With the Deputy Mayor attended a support meeting organised by Rosemary Gower to form a Steering Committee for the establishment of a Loveday Internment Camp Museum around the old Internment Camp sites

8 July Attended the Berri Masonic Lodge's Annual Instillation Dinner. Bruce Casey has been re-elected as the Worshipful Master

9 July Attended the Lake Bonney Lodge's Annual Instillation Dinner. Mike Hobby is the new Worshipful Master

11 July Attended the Elected Members training seminar in Renmark


12 July Attended the Special Meeting of Council, the Strategic Governance Committee Meeting and the CEO's Appraisal Meeting

13 July With the CEO attended a meeting with Leo O'Leary, President of the Riverland Greyhound Club, for an update of the Club's future

14 July Attended the Berri Town Beautification Committee Meeting 16 July With the CEO attended the Centenary football match between Berri and

Barmera and presented a Centenary Medal and Certificate to the best player

18 July Attended the CEO's Appraisal Meeting 19 July Attended the Civic Reception for Luke Saville, the 2011 Boys

Wimbledon Champion, hosted by Council 20 July Attended the opening of Craig and Gill Holtham's Display Home

9.2 COUNCILLORS / DELEGATES / REPRESENTATIVES REPORTS: Cr Fuller:

30th June Attended Barmera Lake Resort Motel for meeting with proprietor. 4th July Attended NAIDOC week opening ceremony in Berri. 5th July Attended Barmera Caravan Park for meeting with manager. Attended Barmera Lake Resort Motel for meeting with proprietor. 6th July Attended 6 Rumbold Drive, Barmera, to speak with resident John Bajszi re issues

with parking and flooding in area. Attended Audit Committee meeting in Chambers. 7th July Attended Rumbold Drive, Barmera in company with MIS for meeting with resident,

John Bajszi. Attended Nookamka Terrace, near Barmera Bowling Club, with MIS for inspection

of footpath regarding complaint from a ratepayer. 11th July Attended Renmark Paringa Council for Elected Member Training. 12th July Attended Renmark Paringa Council for Riverland Regional Waste Management

Committee meeting. Attended Special Council Meeting and also CEO appraisal meeting. 23rd July Attended Barwell Avenue, Barmera with members of Barmera Town Beautification

Committee re working bee to prune roses planted in median strip.

Cr Beech: 29 June Attend Multicultural Festival Meeting 30 June Attended Calperum on the land showcase at the McCormick Centre 4 July Attended the flag raising ceremony and presentation for opening of Naidoc Week 6 July YACU Meeting 7 July Attended the funeral of David Braunack “ Chaired Centenary Committee meeting 8 July Attended Naidoc family day at the Kungun Centre 11 July Attended Elected Members training day at Renmark Paringa Council 12 July CEO Review “ Strategic Governance Meeting 14 July Attended Berri Beautification Committee Meeting 18 July CEO Review 19 July Civic Reception for Luke Saville 20 July Attended Hotondo Homes Display Home Opening “ Attended Multicultural Committee Meeting

Cr Richardson: Nil


Cr Campbell:

29 June Multicultural Festival, Council Meeting Room. 30 June Young Professionals, Bowl-land. 18 July CEO appraisal, Council Chambers 19 July Luke Saville Reception, Council Chambers 26 July Elected Member/YACU Workshop

Cr Chapple: 6 July Audit Committee Meeting

12 July Special Meeting of Council; Strategic Governance Committee Meeting and the CEO’s Appraisal Meeting

14 July Berri Beautification Committee Meeting 19 July Civic Reception for Luke Saville 20 July Opening of Craig and Gill Holtham’s Display Home and attended the Berri Business Association AGM Cr Evans:

24 June Attended Futures Task Force final meeting, held at Ruston’s Rose Garden 27 June Attended HAC Meeting, Barmera 28 June Presentation of Cheques - Community Event 4 July Attended NAIDOC Week Opening Ceremony 6 July Attended NAIDOC Week Launch of Book, “Maralinga”, at Riverlands Gallery 7 July Attended David Braunack's funeral 11 July Attended Elected Members' Training Module 1 12 July Attended Special Council Governance Meeting, and CEO Performance Review

Step 2 18 July Attended CEO Performance Review (final) 19 July Attended Reception to honour Luke Saville 25 July HAC Meeting, Berri 26 July Elected Member/YACU Workshop

Cr Kassebaum: 11 July Attended Elected Member Training conducted at the Renmark Paringa Council

Chamber 12 July Special Meeting of Council; Strategic Governance Committee Meeting and the

CEO Appraisal Meeting. 18 July Attended CEO Performance Review (final) 19 July Attended Civic Reception for Luke Saville, 2011 Boys Wimbledon Campion 20 July Donated blood to Red Cross Blood Service 26 July Elected Members/YACU Workshop Cr Centofanti: 29 June Attended Berri Centenary Multicultural Committee meeting 4 July Attended NAIDOC Week March and Opening Ceremony& Awards on the Berri

Riverfront Attended the Riverland Brass Band Inc AGM on behalf of the Mayor and conducted the elections for 2011/2012

7 July Attended David Braunack's funeral With Mayor Hunt attended an interested group meeting to form a Steering Committee to establish The Loveday Internment Camp Museum on the original Camp grounds held at the Cobdogla Club. Will now attended future meetings and report to Council on the group's progress


11 July Attended Modules 1 & 2 of the Elected Members Training Session with Wallmans Lawyers at Renmark Paringa Council.

12 July Attended the Special Meeting of Council; Strategic Governance Committee Meeting, and CEO Appraisal with McArthurs

14 July Met with CEO, Planning Officer and Rosemary Gower regarding Loveday Internment Camp Land Riverland Regional Development Assessment Panel inspection and Meeting Berri Town Beautification Committee Meeting

16 July Attended The Berri Centenary Football match between Berri and Barmera 18 July CEO Appraisal with McArthurs 19 July Attended the Reception hosted by Council for 2011 Boys Wimbledon Champion -

our very own Luke Saville 20 July Attended an invitation from Craig & Gill Holtham (Hotondo Homes) to view

their Showcase Home Chaired the Berri Centenary Multicultural Committee Meeting

21 July With the CEO attended a meeting of interested people to establish a CORES (Community Response to Eliminating Suicide) Group in the Riverland. We are now both members of this group.

22 July With Chairperson Berri Beautification Committee -Robin Foley, Cr Chapple, Greg Perry and Shane Yard met at Rotary Park to discuss future plans for the upgrade of the Park

23 July Attended a Barmera Town Beautification Committee Working Bee to assist in a tidy up and pruning of the town's Rose Garden.

24 July Attended the Riverland Musical Society's CATS performance 25 July Met with CEO, Rosemary Gower and Jeff Vasey (MADEC) regarding the

Loveday Internment Camp Museum proposal Attended a Steering Committee Meeting as an observer regarding the proposed Loveday Internment Camp Museum at Cobdogla Club

10: EXECUTIVE / CORPORATE SERVICES: 10.1 EXECUTIVE / CORPORATE SERVICES REPORTS: MOTION:

That Executive / Corporate Services Reports numbered 10.2 to 10.10 inclusive be received and contents noted. Crs Fuller/Evans CARRIED

10.2 Chief Executive Officer‟s Report REF: 9.24.1 OFFICER: CEO


10.3 Audit Committee – Minutes of Meeting 6 July 2011 REF: 7.8.1 OFFICER: MCS MOTION: That the minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on 6th July 2011 be received

and adopted. Item 6 - Reports

That Reports No. 6.2 to 6.9 be received and contents noted. Item 6.2 – Full Cost Attribution Policy

That the Full Cost Attribution Policy as presented to the Audit Committee be recommended to Council for adoption with minor amendments as discussed.

Item 6.3 – Asset Policies That the Asset Management and Asset Accounting Policies as presented to the Audit Committee be recommended to Council for adoption subject to several amendments and in particular an update of attached schedules to the Asset Accounting Policy as discussed.

Item 6.4 – Contracting and Tendering Policy That the Contracting and Tendering Policy as presented to the Audit Committee be recommended to Council for adoption with additions regarding Occupational Health Safety and Welfare as discussed.

Item 6.5 – Annual Budget Policy That the draft Annual Budget Policy be amended as discussed and again be circulated to Audit Committee members for feedback prior to being recommended to Council for adoption.

Item 6.6 – Workcover Audit 2010 and Pilot Program That the report be noted, and Committee to note with satisfaction that the report indicated improved outcomes.

Item 6.7 – Strategic and Corporate Plan 1: That the report be received with the Committee noting the final versions of the

Strategic and Corporate Plans are to be „prettied up‟ and sent out for public consultation.

2: The Audit Committee recommends a review of Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1999 to ensure legislative compliance has been adequately addressed within the draft Strategic Plan before the document is finalised.

Item 6.8 – LGA Performance Improvement Program 1: That a report be presented to the next Audit Committee meeting summarising

key actions identified in the LGA Performance Improvement Program (Starr Report)

2: That the actions be included in the Audit Committee‟s work program to enable the Committee to monitor progress and completion of identified actions.

Item 6.9 – Audit Committee Work Program – 1 July 2011 That the Audit Committee Work Program 1 July 2011 be adopted with additions resulting from this meeting being included.

Crs Fuller/Kassebaum CARRIED


10.4 Policies – Full Cost Attribution, Contracting and Tendering, Annual Budget REF: 7.63.3 OFFICER: MCS MOTION: That the following policies be adopted by Council – 1: Full Cost Attribution Policy 2: Contracting and Tendering Policy 3: Annual Budget Policy Crs Evans/Chapple CARRIED

10.5 Tennis Australia – Australian Pro Tour Venue Selection Process REF: I110624-790, 4.85.1 OFFICER: CEO

10.6 Provincial Cities Association of SA – Association Membership REF: I110623-773, 9.85.1 OFFICER: CEO MOTION: That Council does not support membership at this stage.

Crs Beech/Fuller CARRIED

10.7 Berri War Memorial Community Centre Inc – Centenary Bougainvillea Sculpture REF: I110624-792, 2.85.1 OFFICER: CEO MOTION: That Council appreciation is expressed to the Berri War Memorial Committee for their

continued support of Council projects. Crs Centofanti/Beech CARRIED

10.8 LGA SA – State Executive Committee REF: OFFICER: CEO


10.9 LGA SA – Review of Local Government Governance Panel REF: I110624-792, 2.85.1 OFFICER: CEO

10.10 Berri Town Beautification Committee – Minutes of Meeting held 14 July 2011 REF: 9.14.1 OFFICER: CEO MOTION: That the Minutes of the Berri Town Beautification Committee Meeting held 14 July 2011 be

received and recommendations adopted. Crs Fuller/Beech CARRIED

11: COMMUNITY SERVICES: 11.1 COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORTS:

MOTION: That Community Service Reports 11.2 to 11.3 be received and contents noted. Crs Chapple/Kassebaum CARRIED

11.2 Minutes of the Berri Centenary 2011 Multicultural Festival Committee meeting held on 8th

June 2011 REF: 9.14.1 OFFICER: CDO MOTION: 1: That the Minutes of the Berri Centenary 2011 Multicultural Festival Committee meeting

held on 8th May 2011 be received and be taken as read and adopted. 2: That Simran Bath be endorsed by Council as a new member of the Berri Centenary 2011

Multicultural Festival Committee. Crs Beech/Centofanti CARRIED

11.3 Saluting Their Service Commemorations Grant REF: 7.41.1, I110713-998 OFFICER: CDO


12: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES: 12.1 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES REPORTS: MOTION:

That Infrastructure Services Reports numbered 12.2 to 12.9 inclusive be received and contents noted. Crs Fuller/Kassebaum CARRIED

12.2 Bench Seat Memorial for Arthur Muirhead REF: 9.14.1, 14.67.2 I110411-1182 OFFICER: MIS MOTION: 1: That Council purchase a seat in remembrance of Mr Arthur Murihead together with a

memorial plaque, with the material costs being reimbursed by Mr Murihead‟s family and installation costs being borne by Council.

2: That the Berri Town Beautification Committee be requested to submit a recommendation for siting of the seat.

3: That a Policy be developed regarding type, standard, construction/installation etc. of any future proposed seating (including requests to donate items) taking into account maintenance and OHS/Risk issues.

Crs Evans/Kassebaum CARRIED

12.3 Weed Spraying Contract REF: 9.14.1, 16.55.7 I110715-975 OFFICER: MIS MOTION: That Council provide the Weed Spraying service internally.

Crs Campbell/Kassebaum CARRIED

12.4 Rural Addressing REF: 9.14.1 OFFICER: MIS


12.5 Berri Gopher Route / Gilbert St - Footpath Construction Policy REF: 9.14.1 OFFICER: MIS MOTION: 1. That council adopt the attached Footpath Construction Policy. 2. That hotmix be used on both sides of Gilbert Street from Ahern Street to Fiedler Street

and then Spray Seal from Fiedler Street to McGilton Road as per our Berri Gopher Route Plan.

Crs Evans/Beech Cr Fuller asked where the clay pavers were to end on Nookamka Terrace. In the previous

resolution the CEO was unable to answer the question, so this matter was left to lay on the table pending further information being provided pursuant to Reg. 19 of the Council Meeting Regulations.

12.6 Street Tree Request (Corner Barfield St. & McGilton Road) & Tree Planting Policy REF: 9.14.1 OFFICER: MIS MOTION: 1. That the tree on the corner of Barfield Street and McGilton Road, Berri not be removed. 2. That the attached “Tree Planting Policy be adopted”. Crs Campbell/Beech CARRIED

12.7 Public Lighting Bulletin No. 2 - June 2011 REF: 9.14.1, 14.3.3 I110706-2439 OFFICER: MIS Note: Resolved that an audit be undertaken of Council’s street lights and lighting capacity

throughout the Townships of Berri and Barmera, and investigate possible change to LED lighting to maximise effectiveness. The audit report is to be presented to the Asset Management Committee.

12.8 Black Spot Nomination 2012/13 – Lyrup Road REF: 9.14.1, 7.41.1 I110623-782 OFFICER: MIS MOTION: That the Manager of Infrastructure Services write to Department of Transport, Energy and

Infrastructure concerning ownership of the Lyrup Road. Crs Chapple/Fuller CARRIED


12.9 Monash Waste Landfill REF: 9.14. OFFICER: MIS

13: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: 13.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORTS: MOTION:

That Environmental Services Reports numbered 13.2 to 13.4 inclusive be received and contents noted. Crs Campbell/Kassebaum CARRIED

13.2 Off-Leash Dog Parks – Berri and Barmera REF: I110614-227, I110701-849, 1.64.3 OFFICER: GI MOTION: 1. That Council commits to the establishment of off leash dog parks.

2. That Council acknowledges the cost of establishment of the two examples. 3. That a working group consisting of General Inspector, Manager of Environmental

Services and Councillors Campbell and Chapple be formed to explore the establishment of an off leash dog park.

Crs Campbell/Chapple CARRIED

13.3 Riverland Regional Waste Management Committee – Minutes 28 June and 12 July 2011 REF: 5.14.1 OFFICER: MES MOTION: That the Minutes of the Riverland Regional Waste Management Committee Meeting held 28

June and 12 July 2011 be received. Crs Fuller/Kassebaum CARRIED

13.4 Development Section Activities REF: 9.24.1, 3.71.4, 3.71.3 OFFICER: DO-P, DO-B


14: QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE: Cr Chapple: Re Boat Ramp at Lake Bonney has not received

Cr Chapple advised that Council has a budget allocation designated to the construction of a Boat Ramp at Lake Bonney. It is considered timely to commence construction works as soon as possible (whilst water levels permit) and prior to January when ramp will be needed. Given that another high river is expected next year that may result in even higher construction costs, Cr Chapple emphasised the need to commence the project. It was suggested that Council put a design out to tender in anticipation of receiving the funding with plans to be finalised if and when funds become available bearing in mind Council’s desire not to jeopardise grant funding if work commenced prior to receiving advice regarding the funding application.

15: MOTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE: 1: BOAT RAMP AT LAKE BONNEY:

That Council put out to tender the construction of the Boat Ramp at Lake Bonney Crs Chapple/Centofanti CARRIED

2: STATE OF EMPTY SHOP FRONTS IN BERRI AND BARMERA: (i) That Council commits to the “dressing/refurbishment” of the empty shop fronts in Berri

and Barmera. (ii) That the CEO and Crs Chapple and Fuller explore the establishment of a strategy to share

costs of the said “dressing/refurbishment” with land owners and existing businesses. Crs Campbell/Fuller CARRIED 3: LAKE BONNEY – WEIR POOL: That Council write to the Minister for the River Murray asking that weir pool manipulation be

implemented at Lake Bonney while higher than average flows are being experienced in the River Murray.

Crs Chapple/Campbell CARRIED

16: CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS: 16.1 Glassey Park MOTION (EXCLUSION):

That pursuant to Sections 90(2) and 90(3)(j) of the Local Government Act 1999 the Council orders that the public be excluded with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer, Manager for Infrastructure Services, Manger Environmental Services, Corporate Services Manager, Planning Officer - Development and Executive Assistant on the basis that it will discuss matters relating to “Glassey Park” and the Council is satisfied that the principle, being that the meeting should be conducted in a place open to the public, is outweighed in relation to the matter because receiving, considering and discussing the matter involves:

[90(3)(b) information the disclosure of which - (i) could reasonably be expected to confer a commercial advantage on a person with

whom the council is conducting, or proposing to conduct, business, or to prejudice the commercial position of the council; and

(ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest [S91(9)] … involves specifying the duration of the order or the circumstances in which the order will cease to apply, or a period after which the order must be reviewed, and, in any event, any order that operates for a period exceeding 12 months must be reviewed at least once in every year. Crs Fuller/Chapple CARRIED


16.1.1 Glassey Park

Confidential Motion

MOTION (ORDER): That pursuant to Sections 91(7) and (9) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council

orders that the minutes and all reports and associated documents considered and discussed in regard to “Glassey Park” remain confidential and not available for public inspection, for a period of 12 months from the date of the meeting (viz. 26th July 2012) or until the matter is finalised. The Council delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to revoke the order when the matter is finalised. Crs Fuller/Beech CARRIED

RESUMPTION OF OPEN COUNCIL: The Council Meeting resumed open Council after considering Confidential Report Item 16.1

Cr Campbell vacated the Chamber at 8.53 p.m. and returned at 8.54 p.m.

17: CLOSURE: The meeting closed at 8.54 p.m. Confirmed:

DATE: , 2011 MAYOR: ………………………………….. P.R. HUNT


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16: CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS: 16.1 Glassey Park MOTION (EXCLUSION):

That pursuant to Sections 90(2) and 90(3)(j) of the Local Government Act 1999 the Council orders that the public be excluded with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer, Manager for Infrastructure Services, Manger Environmental Services, Corporate Services Manager, Planning Officer - Development and Executive Assistant on the basis that it will discuss matters relating to “Glassey Park” and the Council is satisfied that the principle, being that the meeting should be conducted in a place open to the public, is outweighed in relation to the matter because receiving, considering and discussing the matter involves:

[90(3)(b) information the disclosure of which - (i) could reasonably be expected to confer a commercial advantage on a person with

whom the council is conducting, or proposing to conduct, business, or to prejudice the commercial position of the council; and

(ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest [S91(9)] … involves specifying the duration of the order or the circumstances in which the order will cease to apply, or a period after which the order must be reviewed, and, in any event, any order that operates for a period exceeding 12 months must be reviewed at least once in every year. Crs Fuller/Chapple CARRIED

16.1.1 Glassey Park REF: OFFICER: CEO MOTION: 1: That the CEO arrange for an independent valuation of the land. 2: That no offer be made until Council has assessed the valuation 3: That the owners be advised of Councils interest in the land and potential purchase Crs Chapple/Kassebaum CARRIED MOTION (ORDER): That pursuant to Sections 91(7) and (9) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council

orders that the minutes and all reports and associated documents considered and discussed in regard to “Glassey Park” remain confidential and not available for public inspection, for a period of 12 months from the date of the meeting (viz. 26th July 2012) or until the matter is finalised. The Council delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to revoke the order when the matter is finalised. Crs Fuller/Beech CARRIED