Welcome Pack 1 Mayor’s Welcome From Mayor Bill O’Brien On behalf of the elected I encourage you to become involved in your new members and the staff of community. Throughout the Light Region, Light Regional Council, I community groups and volunteer organisations extend a warm welcome to play an important role in the well-being of our new residents of our region. towns. There are many opportunities available from sporting and community service clubs, to a Encompassing the wide range of cultural and artistic groups all of townships of Kapunda, which welcome the new ideas and enthusiasm Freeling, Greenock, of incoming members. Roseworthy and Wasleys, and the suburb of Hewett, I also invite you to attend our Council meetings the Light Regional Council is in the Chambers at the principal office in a progressive, growth, Kapunda. The meetings are held on the fourth regional Council. It takes in Tuesday of each month and you are welcome to a diverse and thriving area of be part of the gallery of attending residents. broad acre farming, viticultural areas and These meetings grant you an opportunity to gain appealing rural-urban living options. a greater appreciation of issues being discussed within the broader community. You may also The Council continues to attract important make representation to Council on more viticultural and agricultural development to the specific matters in which you are involved. area, along with associated support industries. Council continues to ensure that residents have Significant industrial growth contributes to many avenues of community engagement in creating additional opportunities for employment dealing with issues relating to Council or general and economic development in the area. governance. Our area is admired for its historical significance The Council offices are located at Kapunda and within South Australia and we continue to attract Freeling and our staff members are always on keen interest from visitors to the area. The mining hand to assist you. If you have any Council heritage; the agricultural and viticultural history related enquiry I invite you to contact our offices and the economic contribution to the state are all on 8525 3200 where our friendly staff will assist faithfully preserved and acknowledged throughout you with your enquiry. the Light Region. Our focus on Tourism is very strong as we develop the opportunities for people Yours sincerely, to view the many fascinating places that have played a significant role in the development of our district and the state of South Australia. Our area also provides an excellent base to the neighbouring tourist areas of the Barossa and Bill O’Brien Clare Valleys. Mayor A range of services and facilities provided by Council and the private sector offers residents an attractive lifestyle in an unspoilt rural living environment. Council has a strong focus on environmental sustainability with waste water recycling, care of native vegetation and responsible winery effluent management forming the foundation of Council’s environmental achievements. 2 Mayor and Elected Members Mayor Mayor Bill O’Brien 46 Nash Street KAPUNDA SA 5373 Telephone 0488 025 862 Email: [email protected] Representation on Committees Voting delegate for the Wakefield Group of Councils Strategy Committee (Ex Officio) Infrastructure Committee (Ex Officio) Economic Development Panel (Ex Officio) Audit Committee (Ex Officio) Governance Advisory Panel Dutton Ward Cr Deane Rohrlach Cr Jason Grain Cr David Mosley (Deputy Mayor) Lot 92 Cossins Street PO Box 504 PO Box 118 KAPUNDA SA 5373 KAPUNDA SA 5373 KAPUNDA SA 5373 Telephone: 0407 958 288 Telephone: 0414 917 474 Telephone: 0417 829 631 Work: 8566 2435 Email: [email protected] Email: Email: [email protected] [email protected] Representation on Committees Representation on Committees Strategy Committee Representation on Committees Economic Development Audit Committee Infrastructure Committee Panel Economic Development Panel (Chair) Governance Advisory Panel Light Ward Cr Lynette Reichstein Cr Mark Frankcom C/- Light Regional Council C/- Light Regional Council PO Box 72 PO Box 72 KAPUNDA SA 5373 KAPUNDA SA 5373 Telephone: 0437 382 787 Telephone: 8525 3200 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Representation on Committees Representation on Committees Voting delegate for the Local Strategy Committee Government Association of SA and the Governance Advisory Panel Local Government Finance Authority of SA Infrastructure Committee Economic Development Panel 3 Subject to Change Mayor and Elected Members Laucke Ward Cr Sharron Lewis Cr Peter Kenelley PO Box 168 PO Box 66 KAPUNDA SA 5373 KAPUNDA SA 5373 Telephone: 0488 112 147 Telephone: (08) 8525 2248 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Representation on Committees Representation on Committees Strategy Committee Infrastructure Committee (Chair) Mudla Wirra Ward Cr Simon Zeller Cr Samantha Mitchell Cr Bill Close 18 Railway Terrace C/- Light Regional Council “Newbold North” ROSEWORTHY SA 5371 PO Box 72 Hayman Road Telephone: 8524 8076 KAPUNDA SA 5373 GAWLER RIVER SA 5118 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0402 837 043 Telephone: (08) 8524 3062 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Representation on Committees Strategy Committee Representation on Committees Representation on Committees Audit Committee Economic Development Strategy Committee (Chair) Panel Infrastructure Committee 4 Subject to Change Light Regional Council A Short History The District Council of Kapunda and Light was formed on 1 March, 1996 through the amalgamation of the former District Council of Kapunda and District Council of Light. Since that time, Council has developed a ten year strategic plan that acknowledges its accountability to ratepayers for the development of community values and safeguards ratepayers funds. The Council aims to achieve these objectives through the adoption and monitoring of corporate strategies, plans, policies and performance; the annual review of senior management performance, conduct and reward; the monitoring of major risks to the Council and by ensuring Council has policies and procedures to satisfy its legal compliance and ethical responsibilities. The Council underwent a name change on July 1, 2000 and since that time it has been known as LIGHT REGIONAL COUNCIL. 5 Subject to Change Light Regional Council History of the Logo The development of a corporate logo plays a significant part in creating a sense of ownership and pride in the community. The successful branding promotes positive perceptions, not only to the local community ‘ V i s i o n but also visitors to the area and the wider environment in which the Council operates. a n d In identifying the importance of community Aspirations ’ ownership the Council has also placed a series of township signs at Freeling, Greenock, Hewett, Roseworthy, Wasleys, Marananga, ‘A vibrant and growing Seppeltsfield and Kapunda. community to be supported by The signs identify qualities and characteristics that are unique in each town. quality infrastructure, a sustainable environment and The logo was specifically designed to incorporate the life blood of the district. The excellent services that meet solid green represents the pastures, the striped everybody’s needs and green represents the vineyards, the brown strip is the earth, the gold crosshatching represents maintains our unique lifestyl e ’ the crops, blue is for the River Light and the sun represents a positive future for the people of the district and Council. 6 Subject to Change Light Regional Council Council Meetings When: Fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings commence at 5.00pm Council Assessment Panel Where: Council Chamber Meetings 93 Main Street Kapunda When: First Wednesday of each month. Meetings commence at 5.30pm Agendas Where: Council Chamber 93 Main Street Agendas are provided to Elected Members 3 clear days prior to the Council meeting. Copies are placed Kapunda on display in the Kapunda and Freeling offices, each of the libraries and are available on Council's web page Agendas www.light.sa.gov.au Agendas are provided to Panel Members on the Wednesday, one week prior to the Panel meeting. Minutes Copies are placed on display in the Kapunda and Freeling offices, each of the libraries and are Minutes are produced within 3 days following the available on Council's webpage. www.light.sa.gov.au Council meeting and are available for Elected Members and members of the public once published. Copies are placed on display in the Kapunda and Freeling offices, each of the libraries Minutes Minutes are produced within 5 days following the and are available on Council's web page. Development Assessment Panel meeting and are available for Elected Members and members of the public once published. Copies are placed on display in the Kapunda and Freeling offices, each of the libraries and are available on Council's web page. Note: Council's Website address is ‘www.light.sa.gov.au’ 7 Subject to Change Light Regional Council Council Departments Business & Finance, Governance Infrastructure & Environment • Finance and Rates section • Customer Service • Road building, Re-sheeting, Sealing, • Governance Grading and Maintenance. • Human Resources • Development and Maintenance of Public Parks, Public Amenities, Play Grounds, Road Verges and Reserves, Cemeteries, Weed Control and Tree Trimming Economic Development • Traffic control (road closures), Bridge • Industry