MINUTES Tuesday, 12 November 2019 Ordinary Council Meeting ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 12 NOVEMBER 2019 MINUTES OF TATIARA DISTRICT COUNCIL ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 43 WOOLSHED STREET, BORDERTOWN ON TUESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2019 AT 5.00 PM PRESENT: Mayor Graham Excell, Cr David Edwards (Deputy Mayor), Cr Liz Goossens, Cr Miles Hannemann, Cr Jamie Jackson, Cr Cathy Langley, Cr Ken McInerney, Cr Robert Mock, Cr Maureen Oliver, Cr Diana Penniment (AM) IN ATTENDANCE: Anne Champness (Chief Executive Officer), Kingsley Green (Director Corporate & Community Services), Aaron Hillier (Director Infrastructure & Operations), Rocky Callisto (Director Development & Environmental Services), Judi Molineux (Finance Manager), Mandy Clarke (Executive Assistant) The Mayor welcomed all present and acknowledged the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay our respects to their elders, both present and past. 1 APOLOGIES Nil 2 DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST Cr Ken McInerney declared a perceived conflict of interest in Agenda Item 17.6 Development Activity as he currently has submitted a development application and Agenda Item 16.8 2019/20 Community Grant Submissions – Round 2 as he is a member of the Tatiara Men’s Shed and their application for grant funding may be included in this discussion after presenting at public forum. The Councillor indicated that he would remain in the chamber to vote. Cr Jamie Jackson declared a perceived conflict of interest in relation to item 16.9 Keith Christmas Street Party – Temporary Road Closure as he is the Chair of the Keith War Memorial Sporting Committee who are running the event and Agenda Item number 16.10 Nominations for Tatiara LAP Committee as his wife is applying for a position on that committee. The Councillor indicated that he would remain in the chamber to vote. Cr Robert Mock declared an actual conflict of interest in Agenda Item 16.8 2019-20 Community Grant Submissions – Round 2 as he is member of the Tatiara Karting Club. The Councillor indicated that he would remain in the chamber to vote. Cr Diana Penniment declared a perceived conflict of interest in Agenda Item 16.5 Audit Committee – Reappointment of Independent Members and Presiding Member as one of the applicants is an acquaintance. The Councillor indicated that she would remain in the chamber to vote. 3 PUBLIC FORUM / DEPUTATIONS John O’Brien from the Tatiara Men’s Shed addressed Council regarding a community grant application: o Looking for their grant application for funds to purchase forklift to be included in the November 2019 grant round and not wait until the March 2020 round. o The current forklift at the Men’s Shed is unsafe and is not able to be used. The Shed cannot be without this forklift. o The Men’s Shed could offer the services of their forklift to other community groups in the Tatiara. o Four members currently have a forklift licence. Page 2 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 12 NOVEMBER 2019 o The amount required for the purchase of the forklift is $14,000 including GST and freight. o The Men’s Shed would be able to fund the balance, less the amount of the community grant. Andrew Rowett from the Tatiara Karting Club addressed Council regarding a community grant: o Would like the grant application to be considered in the November 2019 round and not wait until the March 2020 round. o The grant is for an upgrade to the driveway entrance to the Karting Club and to install air conditioners to the kitchen/clubrooms. o Need $30,000 to complete this project, but realise the maximum amount that can be applied for under this grant is $10,000. o The membership of the club is steadily increasing and the club is in a strong position with approximately 130 members. o Have one of the best facilities in South Australia out of over 16 clubs. o Looking at holding the National Titles in 2020 which should receive approximately 350 nominations. Marg Rowett addressed Council regarding the Drought Communities Programme funding: o Tabled a comparison photo of the landscape in the Tatiara compared to that of Forbes, NSW. o Cannot believe that the Tatiara will be receiving a grant under this Programme. o We should be using this money to put vouchers into drought stricken towns so that they can purchase food etc. o Should be approaching our local member with a view to re-directing this funding to where it can be better utilised. o Challenged the Councillors to look at the photo and consider whether the Tatiara really needs to accept this grant funding. Jayce Dimitriadis addressed Council regarding his experience at Youth Parliament: o Was one of 77 participants to attend the 24th Youth Parliament. o Attended a 3 day training in Adelaide. o Looked at chamber etiquette, debate, public speaking and how to write speeches/bills etc. o Was on the Education Committee and wrote an Education Equity Bill. The content of this bill was to provide tutors for those with a low socio economic background so that they would not be denied support during their tertiary studies. The bill was passed in both houses. Can now possibly go to Parliament and be debated. o Spoke about fixing roads in rural areas and received great feedback. Not a lot of metropolitan participants fully realised the impact the condition of our roads can have on road safety. o Thanked Council for the sponsorship and appreciated the opportunity. Laura Excell addressed Council regarding a community grant for the Mundulla Netball Club: o Seeking a $10,000 grant to resurface the netball courts which currently have big cracks appearing and are unsafe. o The current courts have a hotmix surface. Using this surface will allow the cracks to appear again over time. Page 3 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 12 NOVEMBER 2019 o Investigating a new matting surface which will allow movement but will not penetrate the surface. Will need regular pressure washing and maintenance to prolong the acrylic surface. o Have applied for State and Federal grants six times and have not been successful. Have learned from each application to improve on the next application. o Have raised over half of the funds required. If unsuccessful with this grant application, the club will apply for a loan. o The club has 103 players. o For the safety of all players, both local and visiting clubs, these courts need to be resurfaced. o Would like to be considered as a venue for the Masters Games if the courts are able to be resurfaced before then. o The courts were last resurfaced in 2006 and the club has been raising money ever since. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING RESOLUTION 2019/359 Moved: Cr Ken McInerney Seconded: Cr Jamie Jackson That Council adjourn the meeting. CARRIED 5.37pm the meeting was adjourned for afternoon tea. RESUMPTION OF MEETING RESOLUTION 2019/360 Moved: Cr Ken McInerney Seconded: Cr Miles Hannemann That Council resume the meeting. CARRIED 5.53 pm the meeting was resumed. 4 CONFIRMATION OF THE MINUTES 4.1 MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING HELD 8 OCTOBER 2019 RESOLUTION 2019/361 Moved: Cr Diana Penniment Seconded: Cr Ken McInerney That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held on 8 October 2019 and the Minutes of the Confidential Council Meeting held on 8 October 2019 be taken as read and confirmed as an accurate record of the proceedings of the meeting. CARRIED Page 4 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 12 NOVEMBER 2019 5 MATTERS LAID ON THE TABLE FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS Nil 6 COMMUNICATIONS BY THE MAYOR Thursday 10 October I conducted a citizenship ceremony for a Nigerian family. Wednesday 16 October On The Run opened their new service station in Bordertown. Thursday 17 October I conducted another citizenship ceremony for a South African family and a male from Iran. Monday 21 October the CEO, Director of Development & Environmental Services and myself met with Craig Holden, a planning commissioner, and Troy Fountain from DPTI for an update on a new planning code. Tuesday 22 October I attended a settlement meeting at the Migrant Resource Centre. Monday 28 and 29 October was the Landcare Conference in Bordertown, where I gave a Welcome to the Tatiara and attended the Dinner. Wednesday 30 October the Bordertown Racing Club opened their new premises. Wednesday 30 and 31 October the CEO, Councillor Oliver, Councillor Hannemann and myself attended the LGA Conference and AGM in Adelaide. Friday 1 November I attended the Keith Drama Group Play. Thursday 7 November, Business SA visited Bordertown, CEO and myself met with Verity Edwards, then we attended a meeting where Business SA and John Chapman the Small Business Commissioner met with the Tatiara Business Association. That evening the CEO and myself attended the Keith Hospital Public meeting where they gave us an update on their progress. The big surprise was the Tatiara was declared a drought area and we are eligible for a $1 Million grant, plus other bonuses. Monday 11 November I laid a wreath at the RSL for Remembrance Day. RESOLUTION 2019/362 Moved: Mayor Graham Excell Seconded: Cr Maureen Oliver That the Communications by the Mayor be received. CARRIED 7 REPORTS OF MEMBERS Cr Robert Mock reported on the following: 3 October – Attended a Citizenship Ceremony. Attended Water Allocation Plan meeting. 12 November – Attended Bordertown Health Hub Meeting to discuss the final plan and will be attending another meeting tomorrow. Cr Liz Goossens reported on the following: Attended two Citizenship Ceremonies. 14 October – Attended Cross Border Tourism meeting in Kaniva with CEO and Cr Oliver. Biddie Shearing from LCGLA also attended this meeting and she is a great driver for tourism.