AGENDA

BOARD MEETING

DATE: FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2020

TIME: 10.00 am

VENUE: Cummins Bowling Club 60 Bruce Terrace, Cummins

Contents Page EPLGA DELEGATES 2020/21………………………………………………… ………………………………3 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 4 1.1 Welcome ...... 4 1.2 Apologies ...... 4 2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ...... 4 2.1 Minutes of Previous Meeting ...... 4 3 BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES ...... 11 4 DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS ...... 11 4.1 Deputations/Presentations ...... 11 4.2 Petitions ...... 11 5 GENERAL REPORTS ...... 12 5.1 President’s Report ...... 12 5.2 Individual Council Activity Reports (2 minute summary) ...... 13 5.3 Executive Officer’s Report ...... 14 5.3.1 Report No. 01-0920: General Report ...... 14 5.3.2 Report No. 02-0920: Meeting Actions Report ...... 17 5.3.3 Report No. 03-0920: Regional Transport Strategy 2020 ...... 18 5.3.4 Report No. 04-0920: Election of Second Nominee for SAROC ...... 20 5.3.5 Report No. 05-0920: Annual Report and Financial Statements ...... 21 5.4 Local Government Association of SA ...... 22 5.5 Regional Development Australia Inc (RDAEP) ...... 22 5.6 Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board ...... 23 5.7 Eyre Peninsula Regional Assessment Panel ...... 27 5.8 Other Reports/Minutes ...... 30 5.8.1 South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils (SAROC) ...... 30 6 COMMITTEE REPORTS ...... 30 6.1 EPLGA Executive Committee ...... 30 6.2 CEO’s Committee ...... 30 6.3 Engineering & Works Committee ...... 30 6.4 EPLGA Tourism Advisory Committee ...... 31 7 FINANCE REPORT ...... 32 8 GENERAL BUSINESS ...... 37 8.1 Motion on Notice ...... 37 8.2 Motion Without Notice/Questions from the Floor...... 37 8.3 Motions Laying on the Table ...... 37 9 CORRESPONDENCE ...... 38 9.1 Correspondence for Decision ...... 38 9.2 Correspondence for Noting ...... 38 9.3 Incoming and Outgoing Correspondence ...... 42 9.4 Late Correspondence ...... 42 10 FUTURE MEETINGS ...... 43

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EPLGA DELEGATES: 2020/21

(As notified by Councils)

MEMBER COUNCIL BOARD MEMBER DEPUTY BOARD MEMBER

Ceduna Perry Will (Mayor) Ian Bergmann (D/Mayor)

Cleve Phil Cameron (Mayor) Robert Quinn (D/Mayor)

Elliston Malcolm Hancock (Mayor) Peter Hitchcock (D/Mayor)

Franklin Harbour Robert Walsh (Mayor) Daven Wagner (D/Mayor)

Kimba Dean Johnson (Mayor) Megan Lienert (D/Mayor)

Lower Eyre Peninsula Jo-Anne Quigley (Mayor) Peter Mitchell (D/Mayor)

Port Lincoln Brad Flaherty (Mayor) Faye Davis (D/Mayor)

Streaky Bay Travis Barber (Mayor) Philip Wheaton (D/Mayor)

Tumby Bay Sam Telfer (Mayor) Robert Randall (D/Mayor)

Whyalla Clare McLaughlin (Mayor) Rick Santucci (D/Mayor)

Wudinna Eleanor Scholz (Mayor) Ned Luscombe (D/Mayor)

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Welcome

1.2 Apologies

Peter Treloar MP, Member for Flinders

2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

2.1 Minutes of Previous Meeting

Minutes of the Board Meeting held on Friday 26 June 2020 at Wudinna, included below recommendation.

RECOMMENDATION(S): That the minutes of the Board Meeting of the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association held on Friday 26 June 2020 at Wudinna, be adopted as a true and correct record of proceedings.

Minutes of the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association Board Meeting held at Wudinna on Friday 26 June 2020 commencing at 10.00am.

Delegates Present: Sam Telfer (Chair) President – EPLGA/Mayor – District Council of Tumby Bay Ian Bergmann Deputy Mayor, District Council of Ceduna Phil Cameron Mayor, District Council of Cleve Malcolm Hancock Mayor, District Council of Elliston Robert Walsh Mayor, District Council of Franklin Harbour Dean Johnson Mayor, District Council of Kimba Jo-Anne Quigley Mayor, District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula Brad Flaherty Mayor, City of Travis Barber Mayor, District Council of Streaky Bay Clare McLaughlin Mayor, City of Eleanor Scholz Mayor,

Guests/Observers: Peter Scott EO, EPLGA Geoffrey Moffatt CEO, District Council of Ceduna Peter Arnold CEO, District Council of Cleve Karen Quinn Manager Financial Services, District Council of Elliston Shane Gill CEO, District Council of Franklin Harbour Megan Lienert Deputy Mayor, District Council of Kimba Deb Larwood CEO, District Council of Kimba Rod Pearson CEO, District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula Rob Donaldson A/CEO, Karina Ewer CEO, District Council of Streaky Bay Trevor Smith CEO, District Council of Tumby Bay Kristen Clark A/CEO, Alan McGuire CEO, Wudinna District Council Wendy Ettridge Executive Assistant, EPLGA/RDAEP Bryan Trigg Chair, RDAEP Dion Dorward CEO/DORD, RDAEP Brad Riddle Deputy CEO/DRD, RDAEP Jonathan Clark Regional Manager, Landscapes Board Karen Hollamby Regional Coordinator, PIRSA Susan Stovell Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board Sharie Detmar Department of Environment and Water

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2.1 Minutes of Previous Meeting cont.

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Welcome

10.04am President Mayor Sam Telfer welcomed Board Members, Council representatives and guests to the meeting.

1.2 Apologies

Perry Will, Mayor, District Council of Ceduna Ned Luscombe, Deputy Mayor, Wudinna District Council Geoff Sheridan, CEO, District Council of Elliston Mark Whitfield, Presiding Member, Landscapes Board

2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

2.1 Minutes of Previous Meeting

019/20 Confirmation of Previous Minutes Moved: Mayor Barber Seconded: Mayor Scholz That the Minutes of the Board Meeting of the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association held on Monday 24 February 2020 at Wudinna, be adopted as a true and correct record of proceedings. Carried.

3 BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES

Nil.

4 DEPUTATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

4.1 Deputations/Presentations

Susan Stovell and Sharie Detmar, Department of Environment and Water presented on Coastal Flood mapping.

4.2 Petitions

Nil.

5 GENERAL REPORTS

5.1 President’s Report – Mayor Sam Telfer

020/20 President’s Report Moved: Mayor Quigley Seconded: Mayor Walsh That the EPLGA Board accepts and notes the President’s Report. Carried.

5.2 Individual Council Activity Reports

District Council of Ceduna • Business as usual during COVID-19. • Thevenard Marine Offloading Facility nearly finished. • Second $1m Drought Communities program projects underway • Two REX flights per week currently • 2020/21 Annual Business Plan and Budget adopted. 0% change in general rate revenue. • Ceduna Foreshore Revetment Wall construction (funded through Coastal Protection Grants).

District Council of Cleve • Minister Whetstone hosted community celebration for Cleve’s Inaugural SA Ag Town of the Year Award. • Round 2 of Drought Communities program approved. • Roads to Recovery funding used to seal Redbanks access road to link in with Eyes on Eyre project. • Strategic Plan adopted and working on Economic Development Plan. • 0% increase on rates, service and other charges. • Thanks to DPTI for Birdseye Highway widening between Cleve and Cowell, and work they are doing between Cleve and Kimba. • Consideration of projects under Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program.

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2.1 Minutes of Previous Meeting cont.

District Council of Elliston • Suite of strategic plans including Annual Business Plan adopted. • Venus Bay township master plan completed. • Community consultation to complete master plan for Lock township. • Allocation for Elliston township master plan in next year’s budget. • Pigeon control. • Entrance statements for Elliston approved.

District Council of Elliston cont. • Locks Well public toilets completed. • Walkers Rock public toilets and beach access roadworks completed. • Port Elliston Cemetery picket fencing completed. • Staff amenities block renovated at Elliston Depot. • Solar panels installed at Council office and depot. • Venus Bay township won a competition and featured on Channel 7 Sunrise tv program. • Sculptures competition to install sculpture on Clifftop Drive, Elliston.

District Council of Franklin Harbour • Introduced new CEO Shane Gill. • Agricultural season started well but getting dry again. • Marina progressing well. • T-Ports have one ship to load to finalise exports. • Still waiting on Ferry. • Oyster hatchery going well. • Council built 38km pipeline to Coolanie completed. • Shack tenure referred to Native Title for comment. • Birdseye and Lincoln Highways widened. • Farmers seeking support for GM crops. • Snapper Ban had stopped charter industry. • Tourists are back.

District Council of Kimba • National Radioactive Waste Management Facility Amendment Bill has passed House of Representatives and referred to a Senate Inquiry. • Second round of Community Benefit Program $2m open. • Shared list of projects for Community Benefit Program and Drought Communities Extension Program.

District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula • Budget and Annual Business Plan out for consultation. • Desalination Plant announcement. • Traffic Study in Cummins. • Airport Screening back on the agenda with limited information regarding start time and whether a subsidy will be implemented.

City of Port Lincoln • Pandemic Plan implemented and successful. • The Pandemic has had an impact not only on planning but also budgetary issues as well. • Continuing with Pandemic plan – slowly lessening the stringent requirements. • The CEO Stephen Rufus has resigned. • Rob Donaldson is the Acting CEO for the period during the selection of the new CEO. • EPRAP – picked up by Rob and David Levy and now in much better place. The PLCC understands the initial concerns raised by other Councils about the PLCC position as presented by David Levy. This is now well in hand through the hard work by David, Rob and Peter Scott. • Formulated annual business plan draft and have gone out to community consultation. Budget is also at the same level. • Expecting to have a 1% rate rise this year. • Master Planning process is now being re-invigorated.

District Council of Streaky Bay • Boat Ramp Tenders finalised. • Andromeda Metals Poochera Kaolin mine update. • Baird Bay adaptation near complete. • Baird Bay phone tower complete and operational. • Doctor starting on 27 July. • Tourism update. • Strategic Plan and Budget ready for public consultation. 0% rate rise and growth. • Covid-19 cost approximately $300,000.

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2.1 Minutes of Previous Meeting cont.

District Council of Tumby Bay • Bratten Bridge. • Stormwater Management System. • Mangrove Boardwalk funding through Places for People Grant. • Colour Tumby Street Art Festival funding for 2021. • CEO Trevor Smith has completed seven years, currently recruiting for new CEO.

City of Whyalla • Recruitment of staff • Received Airport funding. • New school build on track. • New jetty almost completed

Wudinna District Council • Second round of Drought Communities Funding used for Minnipa and Wudinna swimming pools, Telecentre shade and Minnipa Village green. • Stage 1 complete, Stage 2 about to commence with irrigation and landscaping. • Funding through Black Spot Program for Optus mobile tower. • District entry signs. • Local roadworks program on target. • Wheel stops used in front of shops. • Finance program changed.

5.3 Executive Officer’s Reports

5.3.1 Report No.02-2020: General Report

021/20 General Report Moved: Mayor Flaherty Seconded: Mayor Scholz 1. That the EPLGA Board accepts the General Report from the Executive Officer. 2. That the EPLGA, pursuant to its Charter, notes that Gill Penfold Kelly, 4 Tasman Terrace Port Lincoln is the EPLGA’s auditor for the 2019-20 financial year and up to and including the 2021-22 financial year based on similar cost increases and work requirements as experienced in the past. Carried.

5.3.2 Report No. 03-0620: Meeting Actions Report

022/20 Meeting Actions Report Moved: Mayor Barber Seconded: Mayor Quigley That the EPLGA Board notes the Meeting Actions Report from the Executive Officer. Carried.

5.3.3 Report No. 04-0620: Updating Signatories for Bank SA

023/20 Updating Signatories for Bank SA Moved: Mayor Quigley Seconded: Mayor Johnson 1. That the EPLGA Board endorses that Vera Christian, Aina Davis, Anthony Irvine and Julie Low be removed from the signatory list for the EPLGA Account at BankSA. 2. That the EPLGA endorses the BankSA account name change to “Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association.” Carried.

5.3.4 Report No. 05-0620: Special Local Roads Program Applications

024/20 Special Local Roads Program Applications Moved: Mayor Barber Seconded: Mayor Cameron That the EPLGA Board endorses the 2020-21 Special Local Roads Program funding applications. Carried.

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2.1 Minutes of Previous Meeting cont.

5.3 Executive Officer’s Reports cont.

5.3.5 Report No. 06-0620: Annual Business Plan 2020-21 – Draft

025/20 Annual Business Plan 2020-21 – Draft Moved: Mayor Walsh Seconded: Mayor Hancock That the EPLGA Board adopts the 2020-21 Annual Business Plan, subject to the following amendments: 1. EPLGA member Council 2020-21 subscriptions pursuant to its Charter, Clause 5. 2. The 2020-21 financial year budget and related documents pursuant to:  LGA Act 1999 - Schedule 2; and  Clause 13 of the EPLGA Charter. Carried.

5.4 Local Government Association of SA

As presented by Matt Pinnegar via zoom.

5.5 Regional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula (RDAEP)

As presented by Bryan Trigg, Chair and Dion Dorward, DoRD. • RDAEP name change. • New Board Members; Neville Starke, Sue Chase and Juanita Walker. • Engaged with State and Federal Governments during COVID-19. • Undertook job loss and business impact surveys. • Jobkeeper and jobseeker payment statistics. • Local Recovery and Transformation Taskforce. • Eyes on Eyre.

5.6 Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board

Noted.

Meeting adjourned at 1.05pm for lunch.

Meeting resumed at 1.30pm.

Mayor McLaughlin did not return to the meeting.

5.7 Other Reports/Minutes

5.7.1 South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils

Noted.

6 COMMITTEES

6.1 EPLGA Executive Committee

Nil.

6.2 CEO’s Committee

Nil.

6.3 Engineering & Works Committee

Nil.

6.4 EPLGA Tourism Advisory Committee

026/20 EPLGA Tourism Advisory Committee Moved: Mayor Quigley Seconded: Mayor Scholz That the EPLGA Board accepts and notes the EPLGA Tourism Advisory Committee Report. Carried.

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2.1 Minutes of Previous Meeting cont.

7 FINANCE REPORTS

7.1.1 Report No. 07-0620: Financial Report

027/20 Financial Report Moved: Mayor Cameron Seconded: Deputy Mayor Bergmann That the EPLGA Board received and notes the Balance Sheet dated 15 June 2020 and the Budget Comparison Report dated 16 June 2020. Carried.

8 GENERAL BUSINESS – Motions on Notice & Without Notice and Questions

8.1 Motions on Notice

8.1.1 Eyre Peninsula Regional Assessment Panel

028/20 Eyre Peninsula Regional Assessment Panel Moved: Mayor Flaherty Seconded: Mayor Johnson That the EPLGA Board notes the Eyre Peninsula Regional Assessment Panel update from City of Port Lincoln. Carried.

8.2 Motions Without Notice/Questions from the Floor

029/20 Regional Landscape Plans Moved: Mayor Flaherty Seconded: Mayor Cameron That the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board be urged to adopt and adapt the existing regional natural resources plans for Eyre Peninsula when developing new Regional Landscape Plans, having regard to the significant investment and community engagement undertaken to prepare the existing plans, which remain relevant and current. Carried.

8.3 Motions Laying on the Table

Nil.

9 CORRESPONDENCE

9.1 Correspondence for Decision

Nil.

9.2 Correspondence for Noting

9.2.1 Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA) Quarterly Summary

Noted.

9.3 Incoming and Outgoing Correspondence

030/20 Incoming and Outgoing Correspondence Moved: Mayor Quigley Seconded: Mayor Flaherty That all incoming and outgoing correspondence for the period 11 February 2020 to 12 June 2020 as listed in the agenda, be noted by the EPLGA Board. Carried.

9.4 Late Correspondence

Nil.

10 FUTURE MEETINGS

031/20 Future Meetings Moved: Mayor Quigley Seconded: Mayor Scholz That the next meeting of the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association Board be held on Friday 4 September 2020 at District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula, commencing at 10.00am. Carried.

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2.1 Minutes of Previous Meeting cont.

Meeting Location Rotation for 2020: Friday, 4 September: DC Lower Eyre Peninsula Friday, 4 December: Wudinna

Conference Location Rotation: 2021 Cleve 2022 Cowell 2023 Streaky Bay 2024 Elliston

Meeting closed: 2.03pm.

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3 BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES

4 DEPUTATIONS AND PETITIONS

4.1 Deputations/Presentations

12.00 pm Emily Jenke, Presiding Member, Native Vegetation Council

4.2 Petitions

Nil.

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5 GENERAL REPORTS

5.1 President’s Report

EPLGA President Report September meeting

These continue to be challenging times for our communities and councils across our region and state. I am very proud at how responsive and cohesive our communities have been across the Eyre Peninsula, and I believe that is a reflection of the support which our councils have given. The development of Annual Business plan and Budgets for councils has shown that there needs to be a balance made between easing of financial pressures on our communities and investment on vital infrastructure to help stimulate our local economies and businesses.

Communication is key at every level, with councils listening to our local perspectives and concerns to ensure we’re being appropriately reactive. It is also important that we are in close communication with higher levels of government and decision-makers, so they can have an understanding of the different pressures which our communities are facing.

For me as your President over the last few months, this has meant a number of different steps. I have met with and spoken with our federal representatives, including Rowan Ramsey, Trade Minister , Social Services Minister , Senator Alex Antic, as well as cross-bench Senator , so the Eyre Peninsula is not forgotten when considerations are made at that federal level.

At State level, the communication with the Premier Steven Marshall has been important, especially as he also has ministerial responsibility for tourism. This included a visit from the Premier to the Eyre Peninsula in July where we were able to show him firsthand some of the opportunities we have. We have also seen the change in a number of State Ministers, all of which were in positions which were significant for us in the regions, such as Ministerial positions covering transport and infrastructure, regional development, local government, primary production, trade and investment, and planning. As a result, I have had meetings with the new Minster for Local Government and Planning Vicki Chapman, Primary Industry and Regional Development Minister David Basham, and Trade and Investment Minister Stephen Patterson. It is so important that all the new Ministers hear directly from us as soon as possible.

As well as this, the last few months I have represented the EPLGA at meetings with Opposition shadow ministers Stephen Mulligan and Zoe Bettison, a meeting with the SATC CEO and Chair, and with a meeting of the new Landscape SA Board chairs. I also had a meeting with Grain Producers SA CEO and staff as well as local grain growers to speak with them about their SA Grains Blueprint and what Councils have been doing around the GM crop process.

The challenge of community leadership is definitely enhanced at the moment, but I believe across the EP we are rising to that challenge. We are in a great position to maximise the many opportunities we have with appropriate collaboration and partnerships in place.

RECOMMENDATION(S): That the EPLGA Board receives and notes the President’s Report.

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.2 Individual Council Activity Reports (2 minute summary)

District Council of Ceduna

District Council of Cleve

District Council of Elliston

District Council of Franklin Harbour

District Council of Kimba

District Council of Lower Eyre Peninsula

City of Port Lincoln

District Council of Streaky Bay

District Council of Tumby Bay

City of Whyalla

Wudinna District Council

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.3 Executive Officer’s Report

5.3.1 Report No. 01-0920: General Report

To: President and EPLGA Board Members

Date: 4 September 2020

Topic: General Report

Report No: 01-0920

PROPOSAL: That the Executive Officer provides a general report on matters of interest for the Board.

BACKGROUND: These are matters not requiring an individual report.

DETAIL:

1. Australian Road Research Board (ARRB)

Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) through an initiative of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Michael McCormack, was commissioned to deliver a set of Best Practice Guides for local governments across Australia, which we have completed, and are now freely available for downloading. A number of Councils in the Eyre Peninsula region were not aware of the guides and a reminder email was sent out. The four guides that have been developed are on the following topics listed below: • Sealed Roads • Un-sealed Roads • Bridge Management • Road Materials https://www.arrb.com.au/bestpracticeguides A recently launched app is also available on the website.

2. Regional Assessment Panel

Eyre Peninsula has successfully implemented a Regional Assessment Panel. The newly appointed Regional Assessment Manager, Jess Burns, RAP Presiding Member, Rob Donaldson and the host Council, City of Port Lincoln, have all worked with LGA SA and the State Government to establish the Panel in a timely and efficient manner. The Regional Assessment Manager, Presiding Member and the City of Port Lincoln will provide regular updates to the Board.

3. SA Regional LGAs Executive Officers Forum

Impacts of COVID-19 has seen workloads increased and whilst on-line connections have assisted some forms of engagement such as workshops, board meetings for the larger LGAs have been more difficult. With policy issues such as planning reform, genetically modified crops and LG reform along with increased new grants they have all added to increased workload. Costs pressures on councils, strategic planning, public health plans, climate change sector agreements, drought funding are also adding to the workload of member councils and Regional LGAs. Noted that the EOs forum is opportunity to support each other along with providing feedback to SAROC and LGA Secretariat. There has been an increase in collaboration with RDAs and it was noted that the SAROC agenda has RDSA Chair Rob Kerin invited to their next meeting. Topics being discussed include: a) Collaboration with RDAs – Consideration could include a joint partnership for Regional Development Conference that could include a specific half day workshop to focus on the role of Local Government regarding recovery. b) Emergency Management Regional Forums.

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.3 Executive Officer’s Report cont.

5.3.1 Report No. 01-0920: General Report cont. c) SA Regional Waste Strategy d) CWMS – A report is being prepared for SAROC and the Regional LGA EOs are comfortable with the work being undertaken and that this is in partnership with LGA Secretariat. The Annual Conference will be hosted by the Eyre Peninsula LGA and this can be used as part of the consultation for report. e) Climate Change Sector Agreements – Update provided by Graeme Martin and Simon Millcock on the outcomes of the South Australian Regional Climate Partnerships Central Coordinator position which finishes in July 2020. Noted the inaugural SA Regions Ready Conference was converted to a series of webinars in June and presentations can be found on the Legatus Group website. Discussion held on the great value of the work undertaken by having a coordination role and recommendation that the SAROC Chair writes to Martin Haese the Chairman of the Premier’s Climate Change Council advising him of the support SAROC has re the Climate Change Sector Agreements and value the coordination roles. f) Regional Local Roads Hierarchy – (Peter Ilee EO SA Local Government Grants Commission and Alex Segro DPTI joined the meeting). It was noted there was strong interest from the Commission as it has the potential to assist with Federal Funding. Discussion held on the GIS Road Network and its use for grants process and their current approach to look at this to be in house within DPTI. The need for road usage information would benefit a roads hierarchy and the need to include Commission and DPTI in the SAROC SA Regional Local Road project. Interest in knowing how to deal with boundary roads. g) Rating Equity – Lea Bacon provided an update that it was not directly included in the current LG Reform Bill and that Andrew Lamb is progressing and Lea will engage with Andrew to ensure information is coming through. (Post meeting Andrew Lamb provided some legal advice the LGA have received to Simon and Mayor Peter Mattey and a conversation was held between LGA CEO and Mayor Peter Mattey). h) The meeting noted the updates in the agenda on SA Coastal Council Alliance, Digital Security, Mutual Liability, Pigeons, Borrow Pits and Sand Drift but due to timing were unable to be discussed.

The August meeting will be held in the Whyalla City Council Chambers with a tour of the City after the meeting.

4. Roadside Vegetation Management – Native Vegetation Council (NVC)

The District Councils of Tumby Bay and Elliston continue to lobby the NVC on behalf of Eyre Peninsula. The NVC considered amendments to the State-wide Guidelines at their meeting on the 9th of July. The NVC have endorsed a change to the clearance height of up to 6m.

They have deferred decisions pending further information being provided by DC Tumby Bay and Elliston (noting no request for amendments were received from other councils), in relation to: • the use of high impact methods for controlling vegetation within the road verge, including the use of graders and loaders with follow up spot spraying.

Currently only low impact methods are permitted in road verge, such as slashing, trimming and mowing. (Note: high impact methods include any activity that disturbs the soil or results in plants being uprooted, such as the use of graders or bulldozers).

The NVC are seeking further information pertaining to the proposed extent of herbicide use, specifically why native vegetation would be subjected to herbicides when this type of chemical is specific to weed control. They would like to better understand the number of roads that DC Tumby Bay and Elliston intend to use this method on and how their will be no significant residual impact to vegetation. In addition, the quantum of native vegetation that would be removed as a result of the proposed amendment should also be put forward, this can be determined with the assistance of the branch.

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.3 Executive Officer’s Report cont.

5.3.1 Report No. 01-0920: General Report cont.

A standard 2m clearance envelope permitted from the edge of the road surface (edge of the carriageway) in the road verge. The current guidelines only allows a standard 1m clearance, with clearance up to 3m subject to the approval of the NVC.

DC Tumby Bay and Elliston are seeking to widen roads to accommodate oversize machinery travelling between paddocks and farms. NVC have asked for further clarification as to the safety risks described by Tumby Bay and Elliston. For example: 1. Are pilot vehicles being used in accordance with the NHVR? Is the risk vegetation or is it a road safety issue regulated under legislation such as the Local Government Act? 2. Further information is sought to fully understand the necessity of the additional clearance before an amendment is made to the guidelines.

The NVC were of the mind that a regional trip to EP to see the roadsides that are the subject of your concerns may assist them with their deliberations. NVC will notify Damien Windsor, District Council of Tumby Bay, of the timing of this once confirmed with NVC members.

5. Special Local Roads Program – Review.

Hudson Howells has been engaged by the LGASA to undertake a review of the Special Local Roads Program (SLRP) with LGTAP acting as the Reference Group for the project.

The key objectives of the study are to: • Determine contemporary governance arrangements, policies and processes that support the SLRP. • Provide reliable insights and assessment from a range of affected stakeholders to ensure the LGA’s integrity in administering the SLRP. • Ensure commonwealth, state and local government deliver value for money for local communities in the administration of grant funds. • Ensure that projects supported by the SLRP are built and maintained to the appropriate Australian roads design standards and meet the Minister’s Statement of Expectations for the Roads to Recovery fund.

The EO participated in the extensive review. Hudson Howell noted the robustness of the EPLGA SLRP internal process with agreed priorities in the EP Regional Transport Strategy 2020 and the use of independent consultants SMEC in the process.

6. EPLGA has moved office

The EPLGA office has moved to 5 Place Port Lincoln with Regional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula. As the new offices have no built-in storage for financial records and past agendas etc, a lockable storage cupboard was purchased new from Coast and Country furniture Port Lincoln for $515.

RECOMMENDATION(S): That the EPLGA Board receives and notes report no. 01-0920 General Report from the Executive Officer.

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.3 Executive Officer’s Report

5.3.2 Report No. 02-0920: Meeting Actions Report

To: President and EPLGA Board Members

Date: 4 September 2020

Topic: Meeting Actions Report

Report No: 02-0920

PROPOSAL: That the EPLGA Board be advised of the Meeting Actions Report and outstanding matters.

BACKGROUND: As good governance practice a meeting actions report will be maintained and presented at each EPLGA Board meeting to allow the status tracking of all action-based resolutions made by the EPLGA Board. Once actions have been completed the resolution/task will be deleted form the report but will be maintained in the file for any future reference.

DETAIL: This report provides an update on resolutions made by the EPLGA Board.

REVIEW PERIOD: Review quarterly at each EPLGA Board Meeting.

RECOMMENDATION(S): That the EPLGA Board receives and notes report no. 02-0220 Meeting Actions Report from the Executive Officer.

Meeting Motion Date No. Task Responsibility Comment EPLGA Status 06/09/2019 051/19 Joint Planning Board EO, Jeff Tate, City of Port Lincoln COMPLETED. 06/09/2019 067/19 and Regional CEO's & have appointed acting Regional Assessment Panel Councils Regional Assessment Assessment establishment Manager and Manager appointed. advertised for Regional Presiding Member Assessment Panel and Regional Members. Assessment Panel Members appointed. Eyre Peninsula Regional Assessment Panel agreement gazetted by SA Government and 10 Councils agreement signed. 06/12/2019 073/19 Waste Management EO, Councils Improve waste EP Waste report management outcomes 2004 and EP Waste on EP guided by work Forum (Whyalla of Legatus Group. 2006) documents have been forwarded to LEGATUS. 26/04/2020 029/20 Eyre Peninsula EO Letter sent to Chair, COMPLETED Landscape Board be Mark Whitfield on urged to adopt and 10/8/2020 adapt the existing regional natural resources plans for EP.

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.3 Executive Officer’s Report

5.3.3 Report No. 03-0920: Regional Transport Strategy 2020

To: President and EPLGA Board Members

Date: 4 September 2020

Topic: Regional Transport Strategy 2020

Report No: 03-0920

PROPOSAL: That the EPLGA approve the Eyre Peninsula Regional Transport Strategy 2020.

BACKGROUND: SMEC was engaged to revise the region’s Transport Strategy due to changing priorities and reducing number of roads assessed for funding applications (e.g. Special Local Roads Funding). This Regional Transport Strategy Update, prepared for the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association (EPLGA), provides guidance on the management and development of roads across the region, including classification into a functional hierarchy and identification of Action Plans. This Strategy replaces the 2015 Regional Transport Strategy which was built on the Regional Roads Strategy regularly updated since 2003. The format of this Regional Transport Strategy follows similar formatting used in the development of other Regional Transport Plans in the state and aligns with the guidance provided in the Local Government Association Overarching Regional Transport Strategy – 2014. This format provides a consistent approach across the state. This strategy has been developed over the years through continuous liaison with member Councils and other key bodies pertinent to the shaping of the transport task across the region. In doing so this strategy provides achievable goals and objectives which are in line with maintaining a region rich in environment, economy, and industry.

DETAIL: The draft Strategy was published in June 2019 and closing date for comments was 15 November 2019.The Engineering & Works Committee have also been asked to make comment back on this strategy. Comments and feedback were obtained prior to the December 2019 Board and the updated strategy used for the Special Local Roads Funding applications for the 2020 round of funding. The updated strategy was noted in the June 2020 Executive Officers report, motion 021/20.

The Strategy can be downloaded from the EPLGA website: http://eplga.com.au/publications-2/

• EPLGA 2020 Regional Transport Strategy • Appendix A – Maps Level 1 and 2 Roads • Appendix B – Fit for Purpose Template • Appendix C – Action Plans • Appendix D – Grain Rail Cessation • Appendix E – Process Flow Chart

STRATEGIC REFERENCE: Goal Area 1.3 Member Services Core Activities 1.3.4 Facilitate initiatives to attract funding and investment

Strategic Actions 1.3.4 Facilitate the development of a regional transport strategy, including the identification of road priorities and road funding proposals

LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE: N.A.

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.3 Executive Officer’s Report cont.

5.3.3 Report No. 03-0920: Regional Transport Strategy 2020 cont.

BUDGET REFERENCE: In the past the following funding has been received: - 2014/15 $1.435m 2015/16 $2.896m 2016/17 $2.170m 2017/18 $2.207m 2018/19 $1.364m 2019/20 pending

RISKS: To not have a strategy would certainly not assist in attracting funding.

REVIEW PERIOD: As and when required

RECOMMENDATION(S): That the EPLGA adopts the Eyre Peninsula Regional Transport Strategy 2020.

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.3 Executive Officer’s Report

5.3.4 Report No. 04-0920: Election of Second Nominee for SAROC

To: President and EPLGA Board Members

Date: 4 September 2020

Topic: Election of Second Nominee for SAROC

Report No: 04-0920

PROPOSAL: That the EPLGA Board nominate a second nominee to SAROC.

BACKGROUND: The EPLGA Charter states that upon being elected, the President and Deputy President shall automatically be appointed as SAROC Committee Representatives. If the President or Deputy President decline either or both appointments, then the Board shall call for nominations from Members for appointment to the vacant position.

If only one person is nominated, then that person will be declared elected. If there is more than one nomination for a position, then the Board will undertake a vote and elect a nominee following a preferential election process. The Executive Officer will be appointed Returning Officer for the election.

1. EPLGA President, Mayor Sam Telfer has accepted the appointment to SAROC. 2. EPLGA Deputy President, Mayor Clare McLaughlin has declined the appointment in writing to the Executive Officer on 12/8/2020 (Mayor McLaughlin is appointed to SAROC as a Cities representative).

As such the EPLGA board will call for nominations and elect a nominee to SAROC following a preferential election process at the EPLGA Board Meeting on Friday 4 September 2020.

RECOMMENDATION(S): That the President EPLGA call for nominations to the SAROC Committee. Mayor ______nominates Mayor ______, who has accepted/declined the nomination. Mayor ______nominates Mayor ______, who has accepted/declined the nomination.

Following a vote, Mayor ______be appointed to the SAROC Committee to replace Mayor Clare McLaughlin.

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.3 Executive Officer’s Report

5.3.5 Report No. 05-0920: Annual Report and Financial Statements

To: President and EPLGA Board Members

Date: 4 September 2020

Topic: Annual Report and Financial Statements

Report No: 05-0920

PROPOSAL: That the EPLGA adopts the 2019/20 Annual Report and 2019/20 Financial Statements.

BACKGROUND: The EPLGA Charter states:

ANNUAL REPORTS As a matter of record, Schedule 2, clause 28 of the Act requires the Association to furnish an annual report to the Constituent Councils.

Schedule 2 Clause 28 reads: 28—Reporting (1) A regional subsidiary must, on or before a day determined by the constituent councils, furnish to the constituent councils a report on the work and operations of the subsidiary for the preceding financial year. (2) A report under subclause (1) must— (a) incorporate the audited financial statements of the subsidiary for the relevant financial year; and (b) contain any other information or report required by the council or prescribed by the regulations. (3) A report under subclause (1) must be incorporated into the annual report of each constituent council.

DETAIL: See the section of Local Government Act 1999 on individual Council Annual Reports which also applies to subsidiaries.

Part 4—Annual reports 131—Annual report to be prepared and adopted (1) A council must, on or before 30 November in each year, prepare and adopt an annual report relating to the operations of the council for the financial year ending on the preceding 30 June.

These documents are available via the EPLGA Website for Councils to reference and or use in their reporting as highlighted above.

A hard copy of the documents will be tabled at the EPLGA Board meeting for reference purposes.

LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE: As elaborated in the detail section of this report.

RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. That the EPLGA Board accepts the report from the Executive Officer for the 2019/20 Annual Report and Financial Statements adoption. 2. That the EPLGA Board adopts the 2019/20 EPLGA Annual Report. 3. That the EPLGA Board adopts the financial accounts for the year ending 30th June 2020 and further declares that: • the financial statements and notes present fairly the association’s financial situation as at 30 June 2020 and its performance for the year ended on that date in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the financial statements; • in the Board’s opinion there are reasonable grounds to believe that the association will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable; and • the Board authorises the President and Executive Officer to sign the Board Certificate contained within the financial statements.

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.4 Local Government Association of SA

 Representatives to provide a verbal report.

5.5 Regional Development Australia Eyre Peninsula Inc (RDAEP)

 Confidential Business Plan with Performance and Progress Report for July 2019 – June 2020 and Quarterly Investment Pipeline Report – July 2020. Refer to the email from the Executive Officer containing links to the RDAEP reports.

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.6 Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.6 Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board cont.

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.6 Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board cont.

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.6 Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board cont.

RECOMMENDATION(S): That the EPLGA Board receives and notes the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board report.

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.7 Eyre Peninsula Regional Assessment Panel

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.7 Eyre Peninsula Regional Assessment Panel

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.7 Eyre Peninsula Regional Assessment Panel

RECOMMENDATION(S): That the EPLGA Board receives and notes the Eyre Peninsula Regional Assessment Panel report.

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5 GENERAL REPORTS cont.

5.8 Other Reports/Minutes

5.8.1 South Australian Regional Organisation of Councils (SAROC)

The SAROC meeting was held in Kadina on 22 July 2020. Minutes: https://www.lga.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/721161/SAROC-Committee-meeting-draft- minutes-22-July-2020.pdf Reports for Discussion: 6.1 Implementation of the Planning and Design Code 6.2 Regional economic and community recovery from Covid-19 6.3 Community Development Update 6.4 SA Coastal Council Alliance 6.5 SAROC Key Activities Calendar Agenda: https://www.lga.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/710826/SAROC-Committee-Meeting- Agenda-and-Papers-22-July-2020.pdf

6 COMMITTEE REPORTS

6.1 EPLGA Executive Committee

Nil.

6.2 CEO’s Committee

Nil.

6.3 Engineering & Works Committee

Nil.

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6 COMMITTEE REPORTS cont.

6.4 EPLGA Tourism Advisory Committee

Notes from meeting held on 19 August 2020.

Key Initiatives of the Tourism Advisory Committee

1 Eyes on Eyre (EOE)/Signage • Working with SATC on DPTI Brown signage top 30 priorities across the region for the replacement and new signage. STATUS – EP List have been supplied to SATC and currently with DPTI procurement process to then be able to assess quotes and move to production stage • Eyes on Eyre Signage Working Party – LG Risk Services (LGRS)would like to meet with the working party around the proposed signage to discuss objectives etc. Working Party Members – Penny Williams, Rod Pearson, Sondra Stewart and Craig Midgley. • 16 new SATC pictorial signs around the EP. STATUS – SATC have engaged a contactor and waiting on confirmation but the installation process will commence shortly. • Funding was secured for the Priority 2: Visitor Experience and Camping Nodes Pilot and Priority 3: WIFI nodes. STATUS - EOI has been sent out the Eyre Peninsula councils in acting as the regional demonstration site and waiting responses. Eyes on Eyre Steering Committee meeting on Tuesday 25AUG20 to make decision based on EOI. Nodes are being constructed and working through final detail for the WIFI interface.

• Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) funding – working with DPTI to determine what the funding of $1m can be used for.

• Brad advised he has resigned from RDAEP and will be working for Specialised Solutions.

2 Eyre Peninsula Tourism Website • Soft launch of the website at the end of July 2020. • SEM (Paid search) strategy to increase visits and help boost the awareness of the EP new website. • CRM training at the end of August to enable councils to assist in updating content.

3 Eyre Peninsula Regional Trails Strategy • Grant has been secured from the Department of Recreation, Sport and Racing. • Engagement of LGA Procurement to act as the tender agent to assist in sourcing a suitable consultant to carry out the project which closes on Tuesday 25 August 2020. Community consultation will be via zoom and hope to be completed by end of the year.

4 Eyre Peninsula events receive funding through the SATC Regional Events & Festivals Program The South Australian Tourism Commission has confirmed 5 Eyre Peninsula Events will be supported under its Regional Events & Festivals Program. This annual event funding provides financial and marketing support to tourism events: • Rodeo by the Sea || Streaky Bay || 28 November 2020 • Tunarama || Port Lincoln || 23-26 January 2021 • Colour Tumby Bay || Tumby Bay || 9-11 April 2021 • SALT Festival || Lower Eyre Peninsula || 16-25 April 2021 • Oysterfest || Ceduna || 2-4 October 2021

5 South Aussie with Cosi Late July Andrew “Cosi” Costello was in region filming a couple of episodes featuring the Eyre Peninsula. Two episodes have aired and the remaining later in the year.

6 EP Tourism Plan 2020 This document needs to be circulated as TAC need to start to look at what project priorities will be for next financial years. Feedback from CEO’s is that we need to have project priorities for 2021/2022 budgeted by January for circulation and potential inclusion in draft budgets at the latest in February 2020.

RECOMMENDATION(S): That the EPLGA Board receives and notes the EPLGA Tourism Advisory Committee report.

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7 FINANCE REPORT

To: President and EPLGA Board Members

Date: 4 September 2020

Topic: Finance Report

Report No: F01-0920

PROPOSAL: That the EPLGA Board receives and notes the budget comparison and balance sheet.

BACKGROUND: At each EPLGA Board meeting a financial report detailing comparison between the budget and actuals plus the balance sheet are presented to members.

DETAIL: The LGA SA administer the Regional Capacity Building allocation of funds. The funds are not to be used for the administration of, or financial support of the EPLGA. The Regional Capacity Building, Local Government Research and Development Scheme (LGR&D) funding is reported on each year to the LGA SA. In summary:

1 CARRY-OVER BALANCE from 2018-19 (if any) $171,619 2 Base-level funding received in 2019-20 $41,221.00 3 Top-up funding payable from July 2019 $108,418.98

4 Top-up funding payable from January 2020 $85,560.4 5 Total Regional Capacity Building funds available $406,819.38 2019-20 (sum of rows 1 to 4) 6 List of Regional Capacity Building Activities in 2019-20

7 Eyre Peninsula Regional Transport Strategy 2020 $46,640

8 Governance & Planning Reform - LGA Reform & EP $1,000 Strategy 9 Coastal Council Alliance $2,000

10 Regional Committees Support $7,379

11 EPLGA Tourism Committee $20,000

12 Regional Planning General. Recruitment of EO. $11,169

13 Regional Assessment Panel Support $24,929

Total ‘Regional capacity building’ expenses 2019-20 $113,117

14 Balance at 30 June 2020 (if any) to carry forward into $293,702 2020-21.

In partnership with the CEO committee, possible projects to be funded using LGR&D funds will be discussed and then considered at the December 2020 Board meeting. Projects may include GIS and Asset Management, Regional Pidgeon Control, Coastal Adaptation and Spend Map data analysis projects.

STRATEGIC REFERENCE: Refer to: Annual Business Plan, regional strategic documents, annual budget.

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7 FINANCE REPORT cont.

LEGISLATIVE REFERENCE: EPLGA Charter & Local Government Act 1999 and regulations.

BUDGET REFERENCE: N.A.

RISKS: The purpose of financial planning is to guide the future direction of the EPLGA in a financially sustainable manner. Without such would impose risks upon the organisation.

REVIEW PERIOD: The budget comparisons are reviewed at each quarterly Board meeting.

RECOMMENDATION(S): That the EPLGA Board receives the Balance Sheet as at 14 August 2020 and the Budget Comparison Report as at 15 August 2020.

See: Financial Statements below.

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7 FINANCE REPORT cont.

2020- 2020- Budget 2020-21 2020-21 21 21 Budget as at 15/08/2020 0:00 Est Actual Balance

INCOME LGA of SA See projects below 42000 0 42000 Project Income - EP Councils See projects below 0 0 0 Project Income - Other See projects below 0 6132 -6132 Project Income Sub -Total 42000 6132 35868 Reimbursed Income RDA EP 15 hrs/week 59160 0 59160

Interest Received 4000 0 4000 Membership Subs 199186 0 199186

Admin Sub - Total 263546 0 263546

TOTAL INCOME 305546 6132 299414

EXPENSES Exec Officer Employment Costs EPLGA 23 hrs/week 88740 13645 75095 RDA EP contribution 15 hrs/week Paid quarterly in arrears 59160 0 59160

Admin & Office Expenses Admin General RDA rent 9900 0 9900

Advertising & Promotion 0 0 0 Audit 1800 0 1800 Bank Charges 90 0 90 Insurance 6800 0 6800 IT 500 290 210 Legal Advice 1500 0 1500 Meeting Expenses - Board 7725 428 7297 Reimbursable Expenses 0 0 0 President's Allowance 2400 0 2400 Secretarial Services - RDA 19700 0 19700 Telephone 1200 0 1200 Training& Professional Development 0 0 0 Travel other than Private Vehicle 16100 109 15991

Admin Sub - Total 215615 14472 201143

Projects Unspent 2019-20 C/f See projects below 30396 0 30396 Projects 2020-21 as below See projects below 92500 36363 56137

Project Sub - Total 122896 36363 86533

TOTAL EXPENSES 338511 50835 287676 TOTAL INCOME 305546 6132 299414 BALANCE - c/f -32965 -44703 11738

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7 FINANCE REPORT cont.

PROJECTS Project Funding Break Downs 2020-21 2020-21 2020-21 2020-21 Income Budget Actual Balance LGA of SA Regional Capacity - R & D Projects 42000 0 42000 0 0 0 42000 0 42000

Joint Project Income - EP Councils 0 0 0 0 0 0

Grants/ Projects - Other ATO Covid-19 Emergency Cash Grant 5132 Community Solar Referrals 0 1000 -1000 0 6132 -1000

Total Project Income 42000 6132 41000

Expenses LGA of SA

Regional Capacity Funded Tourism Committee Project Seed funding 40000 36363 3637 COVID-19 Econ. Recovery Taskforce 20000 0 20000 Environment & Waste 10000 0 10000 Governance & Planning Reform 10000 0 10000 Regional Committees support 10000 0 10000 Regional Planning - General 2500 0 2500 92500 36363 56137 Unspent Project Funding C/F from 2019-20 CWMS Group 8565 0 8565 Not Regional Capacity Mining & Energy Task Force 20000 0 20000 Charter Review/ Legal 1831 0 1831 Coastal Alliance 0 0 0 Projects to be Determined - Rubble Royalties 0 0 0 30396 0 30396

TOTAL EXPENSES 122896 36363 86533

Balance of Projects -80896 -30231 -45533

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7 FINANCE REPORT cont.

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8 GENERAL BUSINESS

8.1 Motion on Notice

Nil.

8.2 Motion Without Notice/Questions from the Floor

8.3 Motions Laying on the Table

Nil.

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9 CORRESPONDENCE

9.1 Correspondence for Decision

Nil.

9.2 Correspondence for Noting

9.2.1 Primary Industries and Regions SA Quarterly Summary

1 PIRSA welcomes new Minister

The Hon David Basham MP has been appointed Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development. PIRSA look forward to working closely with Mr Basham to support primary industries and regions and ensure they remain resilient, grow and prosper. Mr Basham is an experienced dairy farmer, having farmed in the Mt Compass area for almost 30 years. A member of a pioneering family that settled in the region in the 1840s, he brings with him valuable knowledge of the dairy industry and importantly the lived experience of the challenges and opportunities of being a primary producer in . Mr Basham has played a prominent role in the national and South Australian dairy industries and has held previous roles as President of the South Australian Dairyfarmer’s Association (SADA) and the peak national body, Australian Dairy Farmers Ltd. As Member for Finniss, Mr Basham has been a strong advocate for the agriculture sector and his advocacy is welcomed by PIRSA to strengthen the food, wine and agribusiness sectors to remain innovative and competitive and safeguard these sectors through robust biosecurity frameworks and research innovation and expertise.

2 New Ministry announced

Premier Steven Marshall MP also announced the makeup of his new Ministry. The changes to the Ministry are: • The Attorney-General assumes the additional responsibility of Planning and Local Government. • Minister Corey Wingard appointed Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, while retaining Recreation, Sport and Racing. • Current Speaker of the House, Vincent Tarzia joined the Cabinet to become the Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services. • Member for Morphett, Stephen Patterson will also be elevated to Cabinet to become the Minister for Trade and Investment.

3 Regional Growth Fund – Strategic Business Round

PIRSA have commenced the assessment of all applications for the Regional Growth Fund Strategic Business Round 2020. As there were a large number of applications, it will take some time to finalise the assessment process and a definite timeframe is not available at this stage. All applicants, whether successful or not, will be notified of the outcome of their application. Please note that announcements for the Regional Growth Fund Competitive Round 3 has not yet been finalised. It is hoped that announcements for these will be made in the near future.

4 Fishers invited to provide feedback on fishing reform

New information on the Marine Scalefish Fishery reform has been released for consultation. This is the second stage of information being released by PIRSA to assist licence holders to determine their future within the fishery. Information released in Stage 2 addresses key components of the program including: • the proposed method of allocating individual transferable quote (ITQ) units to licence holders and the report of the Independent Allocation Advisory Panel • information on the scope of a required compliance program • information on the scope of a required scientific stock assessment and monitoring program • proposed co-management arrangements for the fishery • information on the development of a tiered management framework • a process to identify and consider potential amendments to regulations and licence conditions • proposed decisions concerning key management arrangements • details on how other fisheries with access to the Marine Scalefish Fishery will be considered in the reform process.

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9 CORRESPONDENCE cont.

9.2 Correspondence for Noting cont.

9.2.1 Primary Industries and Regions SA Quarterly Summary cont.

Licence holders and interested parties have until 5 pm Friday 18 September 2020 to provide feedback. Feedback will be considered by PIRSA and the Independent Allocation Advisory Committee as part of the reform process. Complete the online feedback form (link directly to the online form): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2XW68Q9 Alternatively, send a written submission on any aspect of the reform to Email: [email protected] Read more about the Stage 2 information package via the PIRSA website and to access link to the survey: https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishing/commercial_fishing/fisheries/marine_scalefish_fishery/reform/open_consu ltations/feedback-stage-two/_nocache

5 AdvanceAg returns bigger and better in 2021

AdvanceAg is returning bigger and better in July 2021 at the Adelaide Convention Centre after more than 300 people attended the inaugural event in February 2020. Expressions of interest for exhibitors, speakers and sponsors are now open via the event website. The single day showcase event will be held on Friday 23 July 2021, with a pre-event welcome function on 22 July 2021. AdvanceAg 2021 showcases the latest thinking and innovations in AgTech and provides insight into the practical application and on-farm benefits from AgTech through case studies with producers, AgTech developers, and industry leaders. For more information visit the event website: https://www.advanceagsa.com.au/

6 Delivering improved mobile coverage for South Australia

The Australian Government’s highly successful $380 million Mobile Black Spot Program has delivered six mobile base stations that have gone live across South Australia. Communities at Lyndhurst, Murtho South, Cradock-Wirreanda, Mount Mary, Buckelboo and Arkaroola Village are now enjoying improved coverage and connectivity. These six towers are the latest of 42 mobile base stations to be switched on in South Australia under the Mobile Black Spots Program to date. This is in addition to the announcement made in April 2020 for four new towers in Koonibba, Fowlers Bay, Mudamuckla, and Nundroo Roadhouse in the Eyre & Western region. And an announcement made in May 2020 for a new Optus tower in Wudinna. The Australian Government's Mobile Black Spot Program is currently being reviewed, with an anticipated release of a Round 5A. Round 5A of the Program will be used to test new approaches and technologies, with a focus on improving coverage in disaster prone areas and along major transport corridors. The Australian Government has committed $80 million for Round 6 of the Program. Round 6 is expected to commence after the Round 5A process is complete. The latest boost to rural mobile services in South Australia was made possible through joint funding arrangements under the SA Government's $10 million South Australian Mobile Phone Black Spot Fund.

7 Cuttlefish at record high numbers in SA

Record high numbers of Giant Australian Cuttlefish have been recorded at , near Whyalla, in the 2020 scientific population survey released today. The latest annual survey conducted by South Australian Research Development Institute (SARDI) in June, to coincide with the peak spawning period, found numbers had more than doubled from 2019, with the population size estimated at 247,146. Since 2013, the SA Government has contributed $860,000 of funding for SARDI research to ensure understanding about the Giant Australian Cuttlefish species and have adequate management in place. In 2013 two areas were closed to fishing due to the population of Giant Australian Cuttlefish at alarmingly low numbers of just 13,492. One was a permanent ban on fishing for all cephalopods (squid cuttlefish and octopus) at False Bay, while the other was a temporary closure of Northern Spencer Gulf. The temporary fishing closure was introduced as a precautionary measure to ensure the cuttlefish population was not unnecessarily compromised while further scientific work was undertaken to determine what was causing the change in population. With scientific research showing that recreational and commercial fishing has a negligible impact on the population if the False Bay closure is in place, the temporary ban on fishing lapsed on 15 February 2020. A cuttlefish working group continues to meet every year to discuss the latest science and stakeholder views. For more information visit: https://www.pir.sa.gov.au/fishing/recreational_fishing/cuttlefish

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9 CORRESPONDENCE cont.

9.2 Correspondence for Noting cont.

9.2.1 Primary Industries and Regions SA Quarterly Summary cont.

8 More support for drought-affected farmers

The SA Government is continuing to support drought-affected farmers across South Australia with a new program to help build stronger business models and improve long-term resilience.

The $330,000 Farm Business Management Program is part of the State Government's expanded $21 million Drought Support Package announced earlier this year. The program will run for 12 months and is open to a range of businesses that have been impacted by drought. Pinion Advisory Pty Ltd will be delivering the Farm Business Management Program, involving one-on-one coaching and group online sessions over a 12-month period. Interested producers are encouraged to contact Pinion Advisory to express their interest in participating in the Farm Business Management Program. For further information contact [email protected] or 1300 746 466. For more information on Pinion Advisory, visit the website: www.pinionadvisory.com

A new $1 million Small Businesses Financial Counselling Program has also been announced to help small businesses in drought-affected regions through current economic challenges. The new program is part of the $21 million SA Government Drought Support Package and will be delivered by Rural Business Support, which has expanded its existing rural financial counselling service. The new free Small Business Financial Counselling program, modelled on the hugely successful Rural Financial Counselling Service, will see dedicated small business financial counsellors based on the Eyre Peninsula, Mid North/Upper North, Murraylands/Mallee and the Riverland. To be eligible to access the service regional and rural small businesses must employ 19 or fewer people, be experiencing financial hardship or be at imminent risk of financial hardship and be located in a drought- affected area (unless a small business impacted by the snapper moratorium). For more information on the Small Business Financial Counselling Program visit www.ruralbusinesssupport.org.au or call 1800 836 211.

The Family and Business Support (FaBS) program has also been expanded as part of the SA Government's $21 million Drought Support Package with six mentors now operating in the Upper North/Pastoral areas and mentors also available across bushfire-affected communities. These are in addition to the FaBS mentors that are currently operating in the Eyre Peninsula providing support to local farmers. FaBS mentors play a crucial role in linking primary producers with available assistance. The mentors are well- known people in their communities and are able to identify farmers who are crying out for help but reluctant to admit they need it," said Minister Whetstone. This FaBS program expansion ensures more farmers, pastoralists, families and small businesses doing it tough in drought-affected regions and bushfire-affected communities can quickly access the support they need. Over the past year the FaBS program has been expanded to provide support to producers and businesses that have been impacted by hailstorms in the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Riverland along with fishers and fishing businesses impacted by changes in the commercial fishing industry. Since the FaBS program was started in 2018, nearly 500 producers and businesses from across the state have accessed the service. Individual contact details for the FaBS case managers are available at by calling the 24-hour hotline 1800 931 314 or emailing [email protected] or by visiting: www.pir.sa.gov.au/fab_support

9 Eyre Peninsula water project provides pipeline of growth for farmers

Farmers on the Eyre Peninsula have secured a water source to help grow agriculture in the region following the completion of the $1.5 million Coolanie Water Scheme project. The project provides 40 kilometres of supply and distribution pipeline allowing some farmers in the region access to secure water supplies beyond dams and water carting for the first time. Completion of the water infrastructure project on the Eyre Peninsula was part of the Australian and South Australian Governments' commitment to increasing water supply and security for primary producers, businesses and communities in drought-affected areas. Long-term, it's providing a drought-proof supply of water to up to 30 Eyre Peninsula farms with primary producers connected to the scheme expected to build up their breeding stock of ewes and increase lamb production by around 50 per cent.

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9 CORRESPONDENCE cont.

9.2 Correspondence for Noting cont.

9.2.1 Primary Industries and Regions SA Quarterly Summary cont.

The $1.5 million Coolanie Water Scheme has been jointly funded with the Australian Government providing $715,000, the South Australian Government providing $500,000 from the Regional Growth Fund and District Council of Franklin Harbour providing the remaining funding.

For more information on the Australian Government's investment in planning and funding the next generation of water infrastructure, visit: www.nationalwatergrid.gov.au Contact Karen Hollamby, Regional Coordinator Eyre and Western, to connect with PIRSA (leading SA Government agency in developing applications to the Fund) Email: [email protected] or Mobile 0459 897 020.

10 Same Dish, New Fish campaign launched

The recently launched ‘Same Dish, New Fish’ campaign is challenging South Australians to choose a wider variety of seafood to help support sustainability. South Australian waters are home to amazing seafood, but there's a catch. We like to stick to our favourites, and some are under pressure. A long-term reliance on King George Whiting, Snapper, Southern Garfish and Southern Calamari has compromised the status of a number of fish stocks. Same Dish, New Fish encourages fishers and consumers alike to think about catching and cooking lesser known seafood varieties such as Australian Salmon (Salmon Trout), Mulloway, Octopus, Sardine, Sand Crab and Snook. You’re invited to get involved in taking the #SameDishNewFish challenge by swapping a fish in your favourite dish and cooking one of the recipes at samedishnewfish.sa.gov.au There are classic family-favourite recipes like Mulloway fish pie, spaghetti with Sardines and Australian Salmon tacos, developed by local South Australian chefs. Share your cooking experiences with us by using the hashtag #samedishnewfish and by tagging PIRSA on Facebook and Instagram. The launch of this campaign is only one feature of PIRSA’s ongoing work on the development of a lesser- known species strategy.

11 World-leading AgTech innovation lands in Loxton

AgTech innovation in regional South Australia received a significant boost with the SA Government launching a world-class business hub and demonstration farm in the Riverland on Thursday 25 June 2020. The SA Government has partnered with the 's ThincLab to establish a unique AgTech incubator at the Loxton Research Centre set to foster entrepreneurial thinking to help grow South Australia's agricultural industries. An AgTech Demonstration Farm was also launched at the Loxton Research Centre to help show producers in the region the productivity benefits of taking up innovative technology. The partnership with the University of Adelaide through ThincLab will revolutionise the way producers interact with AgTech and provide a valuable opportunity to drive innovation, and ultimately improve productivity in agricultural industries. The AgTech incubator is designed for start-ups wishing to access high calibre entrepreneurship services, as well as assist existing local businesses which have the potential to grow. Participants will be provided with desk space for up to two years at the Loxton Research Centre and mentors will work one-on-one with participants on topics such as business strategy, marketing, and branding. ThincLab Loxton is the fifth ThincLab to be established, joining labs at the University of Adelaide's North Terrace and Waite campuses, in Singapore, and in Chalôns in France. The agriculture industry is undergoing a technological revolution across the world, and with a reputation for both excellent produce and innovation, South Australia is perfectly positioned to lead the AgTech revolution in Australia. To find out more about the AgTech demo farm at Loxton and how producers can get involved, visit the PIRSA website: www.pir.sa.gov.au/primary_industry/agtech

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9.3 Incoming and Outgoing Correspondence

Incoming and outgoing correspondence for the period 13 June 2020 to 19 August 2020 for noting only, with full copies available on request.

RECOMMENDATION(S): That all incoming and outgoing correspondence for the period 13 June 2020 to 19 August 2020 as listed in the agenda be noted by the EPLGA Board.

INCOMING

19/06/2020 District Council of Regional Health Plan Review 2020 EO Streaky Bay 03/08/2020 Hon Stephan Knoll MP Eyre Regional Assessment Panel Notice 2020 President Minister for Planning Constitution Gazette Notice 19/08/2020 Hon Vickie Chapman Approval of Commonwealth Financial Assistance EO MP, Minister for Local Grants 2020-21 and Special Local Roads Component Government of Supplementary Local Road Funding for 2020-21 on 11/8/2020

OUTGOING

17/06/2020 James Cameron, Image Coastal Flood Mapping Viewer President Sam Telfer Date, Department of Environment and Water

10/08/2020 Eyre Peninsula Regional Landscape Planning President Sam Telfer Landscape Board

9.4 Late Correspondence

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10 FUTURE MEETINGS

RECOMMENDATION(S): That the next meeting of the Eyre Peninsula Local Government Association Board be held on Friday 4 December 2020 at Wudinna, commencing at 10.00am.

Future meetings scheduled for:

2021 Late February/early March (tbc) Cleve (including the Annual Conference hosted by DC Cleve) Friday 25 June Wudinna Friday 10 September Port Lincoln Friday 10 December Wudinna

MEETING CLOSE:

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