CITY OF PORT ADELAIDE ENFIELD • DEC 2016/JAN 2017 • VOL 21 ISSUE 6 LARGS BAY SAILING CLUB REGATTAS PAGE Pe n 9 Pa2 p e r Find us @CityofPAE Ward Councillors Port Adelaide Enfield Council comprises a Mayor and 17 Councillors, distributed around seven wards that take in the whole of the City. These are your representatives, your voice in Council on matters that concern you in your area, and they are the people who make the policy decisions that guide the Council’s administration in its daily work. If you have any concerns that should be brought to the attention of Council, please contact one of the Elected Members in your Ward. MAYOR’S MESSAGE It was great to see thousands of people Mayor from a variety of cultures gather for these It’s hard to believe we’ve already reached events. With colour and movement and a Gary Johanson • 8405 6965 [email protected] the final edition of Pen2Paper for the year. joyful atmosphere, these occasions are a It’s been an incredibly exciting time for our wonderful reflection of the ways in which Northfield Ward region. For me, 2016 is a year characterised our diverse community unites to Cr Mark Basham JP • 0418 809 364 [email protected] by progress towards major projects and enjoy itself. Cr Anne-Marie Hubycz • 0421 173 339 developments, many of which will change At the October Council meeting it was [email protected] the landscape of our region. time again to vote for a new Deputy Mayor. Cr Matt Osborn • 0416 336 934 There is strong collaboration between I must congratulate Vanessa McCluskey on [email protected] the Council and the State Government, her appointment and my sincere thanks also Klemzig Ward and a real sense of public and private to outgoing Deputy Michael Iammarrone, Cr Tony Barca • 0418 891 321 commitment to the development who filled the position over the past [email protected] of the Port’s inner harbour. year. Our Elected Members are an active, Cr Paul Russell • 0407 500 881 With end of year festivities in full swing, professional and passionate group and it’s [email protected] I’m always proud to attend events that been a pleasure chairing this year’s meetings, Enfield Ward are strongly supported by the Council. with all the spirited debate. Cr Michael Iammarrone JP The recent Festival of Vintage: Boats, It is a great feeling to come to the end of a 0421 329 153 Planes and Trains was a fabulous example year marked by progress, knowing that the [email protected] of showcasing the best the Port has to next 12 months will yield even more. We Cr Carol Martin JP • 0417 828 195 offer. As a long-time enthusiast, the classic are a region rich in culture and history and [email protected] motorcycle display was close to my heart the council is committed to protecting our Cr Peter McKay JP • 8262 3387 and it was great to see the Port filled with past while putting us on an exciting path [email protected] people, with so much to see and do. of development for the future. I thank you Parks Ward Our region also recently hosted multi- as a community for bringing all the energy, Cr John Croci • 0417 817 957 cultural, multi-faith Festivals including a passion and enthusiasm that helps to make [email protected] Friendship Dinner hosted by the SA our region the best place to live, work and Cr Kim Dinh • 0410 729 255 Zhu-Lin Buddhist Association Inc at Findon, play. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, [email protected] the Punjabi Khed Mela event at Blair Athol a happy festive season and a prosperous Cr Guy Wilcock • 0430 199 246 and the Hindu Diwali Festival at Klemzig, all New Year. [email protected] of which I was honoured to attend. Mayor Gary Johanson Port Adelaide Ward Cr Claire Boan • 0426 815 021 [email protected] Meeting held 8 November Cr Ray Guscott • 8449 5618 KEY DECISIONS [email protected] Council resolved to receive and note Your Elected Members meet every month “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Semaphore Ward to discuss a range of matters related to Awards” report and awards recipients. 0401 125 956 Cr Michelle Hogan • community life. Meetings are open to the Council resolved to adopt 6 Asset [email protected] public and everyone is welcome to attend. Management Plans: Cr Helen Wright • 0439 485 737 Here are just some of the key decisions • Roads Asset Management Plan [email protected] made at recent meetings. • Footpaths Asset Management Plan Outer Harbor Ward • Stormwater Asset Management Plan Cr Peter Jamieson • 8248 3133 Meeting held 11 October • Parks and Gardens Asset [email protected] • Cr Vanessa McCluskey elected Management Plan Cr Vanessa McCluskey • 0427 480 790 Deputy Mayor. • Buildings Asset Management Plan [email protected] • Council resolved that the Beach Access © City of Port Adelaide Enfield; • Pump Stations Asset Management Plan Photography: Council Staff (Mats) trial continue until April 2017, with Front cover : Carter Baker, 9 years-old, Largs Bay an evaluation report to be provided to Council resolved to receive and note “Parks Sailing Club. Photo courtesy Deb Auricht Council by May 2017. Library and Community Facility – Prudential Pen2Paper (P2P) is an official publication of the • Council resolved to apply to Consumer Report and Project Update” and that “having City of Port Adelaide Enfield (PAE) and is produced six and Business Services to continue the considered the Prudential Report, the Parks times a year. It is delivered to all residential properties Library and Community Facility will proceed via letterbox distributors and to business properties via existing Dry Areas in Port Adelaide and Australia Post within the Council area. Semaphore for a further five years. subject to development application, final Please submit your suggestions for articles to design work and tender process." [email protected] Due dates for next submission: Deadline Issue 1 9 Jan • Dist: 30 Jan • Active for Feb/Mar “The City of Port Adelaide Enfield acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians of the land Disclaimer Whilst every effort is made to report on which we stand, the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains and pays respect to Elders past and present. community information fairly and accurately, the Council accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and relationships with the land. which may occur. The views of the contributors are not We acknowledge that they are of continuing importance to the Kaurna people living today” necessarily shared by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. MEET YOUR COUNCILLORS City of Port Adelaide Enfield Councillors share their favourite spots in their Wards with us. We would love to see where your own favourite location is in the City. See page 4 for more information about our #LiveLovePAE photo campaign. LEADERSHIP A City confident in its leaders SEMAPHORE WARD The Semaphore Ward has the huge advantage of having two wide main street boulevards, in Semaphore Road and Jetty Road. One of my favourite places, along with many locals and visitors, is the Semaphore grassed median strip, as in summer it fills up with families eating fish and chips. While Jetty Road is more low key, it is undergoing a quiet redevelopment, with a range of quirky shops alongside the grand Largs Pier Hotel. I have always loved the bargain movies at our old-time Odeon Star Semaphore Cinema, but a recent favourite spot is one of the newer businesses, the nearby Sweet Amber bar. My pick from their great range is their chocolate stout - a health food! We have been fortunate to hold on to many old character buildings and I want to make sure that any future development is sympathetic to maintaining the character of the street. The beautiful jetties and wide beaches of Semaphore and Largs will always be a drawcard for the whole Council area. Although the recent storms damaged a lot of the sand dune system and coastal plantings, especially in the Semaphore South area, the Council has been active in climate change mitigation and coastal protection programs, and I will continue to work to strengthen these programs. Cr Michelle Hogan My favourite places in the Semaphore Ward are the beaches. I love the serenity and I enjoy walking with my grandchildren at all times of the year. I particularly love the continuous walking path from Outer Harbor to Semaphore South, with a raised portion from Taperoo to Largs Bay, which helps to protect our amazing dunes. This path is well used by families and sporting enthusiasts, either running, walking or biking. I have also chosen the beach at the Largs Bay Sailing Club because they are hosting 2 major Youth Regattas – the first from 2-9 January for Optimist's followed by the International Cadet Australian Championship Regatta from 11-19 January 2017. This will showcase this fantastic area and surrounding suburbs. Largs Bay beach, along with Semaphore, are where our newly trialled beach access mats will be positioned next summer. These mats will enable everyone from people with disabilities, to the young or old to access the sand and water if they choose to. The council is also undergoing community consultation in relation to new accessible adult changing room facilities for people with disabilities, to be placed in close proximity to the beach access mats.