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Table of Contents Vision, Mission and Values 3 District Map – Ward Boundaries 4 Council Synopsis 5 Elected Members 6 Elected Members Expenses & Allowances 7 Elected Members Meeting Attendance 8 Elected Members Training & Development 9 Year in Review 10 Senior Management 11 Governance & Organisation 12 Community Services 23 Assets and Infrastructure 29 Planning Services 43 Appendix 1 – 2014/2015 District Council of Mallala Financial Statements Appendix 2 – 2014/2015 Central Local Government Region Annual Report Appendix 3 – 2014/2015 Gawler River Floodplain Management Authority Annual Report Appendix 4 – 2014/2015 Regional Development Australia - Barossa - Annual Report Annual Report 2014-2015 2 Vision, Mission and Values Vision A progressive, growing community enjoying a quality lifestyle in a sustainable, rural and coastal environment. Mission Provide a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for our growing community, business and visitors, by providing quality services, infrastructure and facilities. Core Values The values and behaviours that Council embraces to support our Mission and guide us in achieving the Vision are: Leadership and Diplomacy By acting strategically and effectively managing our relationships. Teamwork Through unity, co-operation and support. Professionalism Through commitment, quality and timeliness of work delivered. Honesty and Integrity Building trust and loyalty with the community and within Council. Respect For others, acting with humility and empathy. Innovative and Open-Minded Being proactive in continually improving our services. Annual Report 2014-2015 3 District Map - Ward Boundaries Annual Report 2014-2015 4 Council Synopsis Area of Council 926.7sq km Number of Ratable Assessments 4,583 Number of Electors 5,711 Total Population 8,692 Council Principal Office Street Address: 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala SA 5502 Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (Excluding Public Holidays Telephone: 8527 0200 Fax: 8527 2242 Postal Address: PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502 Email Address: [email protected] Website Address: www.mallala.sa.gov.au Two Wells Service Centre Street Address: 69 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells SA 5501 Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (Excluding Public Holidays) Telephone: 8520 3360 Fax: 8520 2375 Mallala Depot Street Address: 21 Aerodrome Road, Mallala SA 5502 Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4pm (Excluding Public Holidays) Telephone: 8527 0200 Fax: 8520 2490 Annual Report 2014-2015 5 Elected Members Mayor Mayor Duncan Kennington PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502 t. (08) 8524 3207 m. 0401 526 361 e. [email protected] Lewiston Ward Cr Karen McColl (Deputy Mayor) Cr Anne Picard Cr B J (Tom) Summerton PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502 PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502 PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502 m. 0433 222 874 t. (08) 8524 3186 t. (08) 8524 3385 e. [email protected] e. [email protected] e. [email protected] Two Wells Ward Cr Eddie Stubing Cr Melville Lawrence Cr P M N (Joe) Daniele PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502 PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502 PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502 t. (08) 8520 3419 t. (08) 8520 2233 t. (08) 8520 2233 m. 0428 824 712 m. 0432 939 446 e. [email protected] e. [email protected] e. [email protected] Mallala & Dublin Ward Cr S M (Marcus) Strudwicke Cr Terry-Ann Keen Cr Steven (Steve) Jones PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502 PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502 PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502 t. (08) 8527 2046 m. 0407 971 022 m. 0447 947 577 m. 0407 392 191 e. [email protected] e. [email protected] e. [email protected] Annual Report 2014-2015 6 Elected Members Expenses & Allowances Re-imbursement of Expenses, Facilities and Support Council ensures that the reimbursement of expenses and the provision of allowances, facilities and support to its Elected Members is accountable, transparent and in accordance with the Local Government Act 1999 and associated Regulations. Allowances Section 76 of the Local Government Act 1999 and Regulation 4 prescribe that all Elected Members are entitled to receive an allowance. The Council, within the limits imposed by the Regulations, provides this allowance annually. The allowance is to help Elected Members cover the cost of performing and discharging their official functions and duties. Elected Member allowances are now set by an Independent Remuneration Tribunal. Council reviewed its Council Members Allowances and Benefits Policy during the period. Payments made to Elected Members Total payments made to Elected Members for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015: Elected Members Allowance 2014-2015 Reimbursed Allowance Total Payment Expenses Mayor D Kennington 36,400 4,114 $ 40,514 Cr T Keen 9,100 - $ 9,100 Cr J Daniele 9,100 681 $ 9,781 Cr B Summerton 13,484 1,359 $ 14,843 Cr S E Jones 9,100 3,127 $ 12,227 Cr M Strudwicke 13,484 - $ 13,484 Cr A Picard 9,100 1,481 $ 10,581 Cr Y Howard 2,275 - $ 2,275 Cr MN Wasley 2,843 170 $ 3,013 Cr JM Heley 2,275 400 $ 2,675 Cr KM McColl 15,317 2,096 $ 17,413 Cr Lawrence 6,825 1,093 $ 7,918 Cr Stubing 6,825 651 $ 7,476 Totals $ 136,128 $ 15,172 $ 151,300 Annual Report 2014-2015 7 Elected Members Meeting Attendance Elected Mayor Cr Cr Cr Cr Cr Cr Cr Cr Cr Cr Cr Cr Member Kennington Keen Jones McColl Picard Strudwicke Summerton Stubing Lawrence Daniele Wasley Howard Heley Ordinary Council 23 24 21 22 20 20 23 15 13 24 5 6 8 Meeting Facilities and Infrastructure 5 2 2 Advisory Committee Environmental Management 5 5 Advisory Committee Community Development 3 6 1 and Advisory Committee Animal Management 1 1 Advisory Committee Mallala & Districts 10 Historical Committee Mallala & Districts 5 4 1 Homes Committee Council Development 7 3 6 3 Assessment Panel Audit Committee 4 3 1 2 1 Strategic Planning & Development 4 2 4 4 3 3 4 2 1 4 Policy Committee TOTAL 36 27 34 26 23 38 40 17 26 42 6 9 12 Council endorsed dissolving of the following committees: Economic Development Advisory Committee (dissolved 30 April 2015) Facilities and Infrastructure Advisory Committee (dissolved 30 April 2015) Annual Report 2014-2015 8 Elected Member Training & Development Activities Training actual $6,633 budget $15,000 Elected Member Training Description Mayor Kennington Introduction to Local Government Legal Responsibilities Council & Committee Meetings Financial Management Mayors’ & Chairpersons’ Residential Seminar Audit Committees Cr McColl Introduction to Local Government Legal Responsibilities Council & Committee Meetings Financial Management Cr Summerton Introduction to Local Government Legal Responsibilities Council & Committee Meetings Financial Management Audit Committees Cr Lawrence Introduction to Local Government Legal Responsibilities Council & Committee Meetings Financial Management Council Development Assessment Panel Member Fundamentals Cr Keen Introduction to Local Government Legal Responsibilities Council & Committee Meetings Financial Management Cr Picard Legal Responsibilities Financial Management Cr Stubing Legal Responsibilities Financial Management Cr Daniele Introduction to Local Government Legal Responsibilities Financial Management Cr Jones Legal Responsibilities Financial Management Audit Committees Annual Report 2014-2015 9 Year in Review Action Description Status Community Development • Mallala Museum - Electrical Connection to Work Shed Completed • Facilitate the development of the Two Wells town centre project including the Ongoing urban design framework and guidelines • Regional Youth Bus Project Support Completed Economic Development • Work with RDA Barossa to attract economic investment into District Ongoing • Develop a business case for investment into waste water re-use in the Ongoing horticultural industry Built Environment • Prepare the Gawler River and Light River Flood Prone Area DPA Ongoing • Old Port Wakefield Road Roundabout (Contribution) Deferred • Undertake road maintenance /re-sheeting/construction program Ongoing • Building maintenance upgrade – Mallala Institute and Shelters Ongoing • Bakers Road Ford Project (subject to external funding) Completed • Prepare the Two Wells Town Centre DPA Completed Natural Environment • Continue the appropriate steps for the development and construction of a full Completed CWMS for the township of Mallala • Continue the appropriate steps for the development and construction of a full Ongoing CWMS for the township of Two Wells • Undertake a Broadacre Farming Study Completed • Undertake an Equestrian Industry Study Completed • Develop a Dublin Stormwater Management Plan Ongoing Governance & Organisation • Appointment of Senior Planning Officer Completed • Conduct in conjunction with Electoral Commission SA the Local Government Completed Elections November 2014 • Human Resources (HR) Administrator (Contribution) Ongoing • Customer Service Request Module Completed • To initiate a community survey early in 2015, which is proposed to be Ongoing undertaken every 2 years Annual Report 2014-2015 10 Senior Management Chief Executive Officer Katrina Márton – Commenced 4 May 2015 Salary: $173,188 Superannuation 9.5% Fully maintained and use of Motor Vehicle, Mobile Phone & i-pad Peter Sellar (Acting) 1 July 2014 – 4 May 2015 Salary: $160,994 Superannuation 9.3% Fully maintained and use of Motor Vehicle, Mobile Phone & i-pad General Manager, Corporate & Community Services Peter Sellar Salary: $125,000 (Contract) Superannuation 9.3% Fully maintained and use of Motor Vehicle, Mobile Phone & i-pad General Manager, Infrastructure & Planning Services Gary Mavranic Salary: $ 135,000 (Contract) Superannuation 9.5%