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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING

FOR THE TOWN OF GAWLER HELD 16 DECEMBER 2014, COUNCIL CHAMBER, TOWN HALL,

89 MURRAY STREET, GAWLER, COMMENCING AT 7:00PM

1. Statement of Acknowledgement

The Mayor read the statement of acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge this land that we meet on today is the traditional lands for the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the greater Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.

2. Attendance Record 2.1 Present Mayor Karen Redman Deputy Mayor Ian Tooley Area Councillors Kevin Fischer

Scott Fraser Beverley Gidman David Hughes Paul Koch Merilyn Nicolson Adrian Shackley Robin Symes Jim Vallelonga

Staff in Attendance Henry Inat Chief Executive Officer Steve Harrison Manager Economic Development,

Regulatory Services & Communications

Scott Reid Acting Manager Engineering & Infrastructure Services

Erin Findlay Manager Library & Community Services

Tony Amato Team Leader Finance Slava Grigoriev Manager Information Technology &

Records Joel Taggart Team Leader Development Services Jack Darzanos Team Leader Regulatory Services Patricia Coonan Minute Taker

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2.2 Apologies Nil 2.3 Motions to Grant Leave of Absence Nil 2.4 Leave of Absence Nil

3. Confirmation of Minutes

Moved by Cr S Fraser Seconded by Cr B Gidman Motion No: 2014:12:447

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting of 25 November 2014 (Folio 350 – 379) as presented be taken as read and are hereby confirmed as a true and correct record.

CARRIED 4. Business Arising from Minutes Nil 5. Petitions Nil 6. Deputations Nil 7. Public Open Forum

7.1 Mr Adam Pellen, Landholder

Mr Pellen expressed concerns regarding the heritage wall and is seeking information to repair the wall. Refer to Agenda Item 16.1 – Heritage Wall - 25 High Street, Gawler East.

Elected Members asked questions and answers were provided.

Mayor Redman thanked Mr Pellen for his presentation.

7.2 Ms Naomi Griffiths (Supercuts) and Sigrid Murljacic (Gawler Business Development Group)

Ms Griffiths talked about the process and position of Walker Place and Murray Street traders in regards to Walker Place and strong support of Option 6 under the Plan. Refer to Agenda Item 10.5 Transport and Traffic Management Plan Community Consultation and Walker Place Update.

Mayor Redman thanked Ms Griffiths and Ms Murljacic for their presentation.


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7.3 Ms Diane Fraser, Resident

Ms Fraser expressed concerns about the upgrade to Walker Place Intersection – Option 3 no right turn. Refer to Agenda Item 10.5 Transport and Traffic Management Plan Community Consultation and Walker Place Update.

Mayor Redman thanked Ms Fraser for her presentation.

7.4 Mr Martin Johnson, Resident

Mr Johnson expressed concerns regarding the relocation of the memorial and strongly opposes the relocation. Refer to Agenda Item 10.1 Relocation of Gawler South World War One Memorial to Pioneer Park – Update on CDAP Decision.

Mayor Redman thanked Mr Johnson for his presentation.

7.5 Mr Ray Oermann, Resident

Mr Oermann expressed concerns regarding the relocation of the memorial and strongly opposes the relocation. Refer to Agenda Item 10.1 Relocation of Gawler South World War One Memorial to Pioneer Park – Update on CDAP Decision.

Mayor Redman thanked Mr Oermann for his presentation.

7.6 Mr Michael Strong, Resident

Mr Strong expressed concerns regarding the relocation of the memorial and strongly opposes the relocation. Refer to Agenda Item 10.1 Relocation of Gawler South World War One Memorial to Pioneer Park – Update on CDAP Decision.

Mayor Redman thanked Mr Strong for his presentation.

7.7 Mr David Dawson, Resident

Mr Dawson expressed concerns regarding the relocation of the memorial and strongly opposes the relocation. Refer to Agenda Item 10.1 Relocation of Gawler South World War One Memorial to Pioneer Park – Update on CDAP Decision.

Mayor Redman thanked Mr Dawson for his presentation.

7.8 Ms Nikki Wight, Resident

Ms Wight expressed concerns regarding the relocation of the memorial and strongly opposes the relocation. Refer to Agenda Item 10.1 Relocation of Gawler South World War One Memorial to Pioneer Park – Update on CDAP Decision.

Mayor Redman thanked Ms Wight for her presentation.


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7.9 Mr David Tucker, National Trust of South Australia

Mr Tucker expressed concerns regarding the relocation of the memorial and strongly opposes the relocation. Refer to Agenda Item 10.1 Relocation of Gawler South World War One Memorial to Pioneer Park – Update on CDAP Decision.

Mayor Redman thanked Mr Tucker for his presentation.

7.10 Mr Brian Thom, Resident

Mr Thom expressed concerns regarding the relocation of the memorial and strongly opposes the relocation. Refer to Agenda Item 10.1 Relocation of Gawler South World War One Memorial to Pioneer Park – Update on CDAP Decision

Mayor Redman thanked Mr Thom for his presentation.

7.11 Hanno Kohn, Gawler RSL Sub-Branch

Mr Kohn advised he is happy to speak to the item if it is deferred. Refer to Agenda Item 10.1 Relocation of Gawler South World War One Memorial to Pioneer Park – Update on CDAP Decision

Mayor Redman thanked Mr Kohn for his presentation.

7.12 Mr Bill Tidwell, Willo’s Mens Shed

Mr Tidwell discussed wanting to look at costs and position for the fence and thanked Council for the opportunity of a longer lease. Refer to Agenda Item 10.4 Willo’s Mens Shed Inc - Lease.

Elected Members asked questions and answers were provided.

Mayor Redman thanked Mr Tidwell for his presentation.

8. Notices of Motion Nil 9. Questions on Notice Nil 10. Officer Reports Moved: Cr S Fraser Seconded: Cr P Koch Motion No: 2014:12:448 That Item 10.2 be brought forward.

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Item 10.2 – Apex Club of Gawler Inc. – Ground Lease – Lot 20, Two Wells Road, Willaston (Elliott Goodger Memorial Park – Willaston Oval) Cr S Fraser and Cr R Symes declared an interest but not a conflict given their long term associations with the Willaston Football Club. Mr John Williams, Willaston Football Club representative, expressed concerns about encroachment and space of new facility. Mr Mario Romano and Mr Leon Budden, Apex Club representatives, expressed the importance of the club and its contributions to the Gawler community. Elected Members asked questions and were provided with answers. Mayor Redman thanked Mr Williams, Mr Budden and Mr Romano for their presentations. Moved by Cr K Fischer That:- 1. Council, having considered the representation’s received, reaffirms its decision

to enter into a Ground Lease with the Apex Club of Gawler Inc. for an initial term of seven (7) years with a right of renewal for two (2) further seven (7) year terms at Lot 20, Two Wells Road, Willaston (Elliott Goodger Memorial Park).

2. The Mayor and Chief Executive Officer be authorised to sign and apply the common seal of Council to all relevant documents in order to execute the documents pertaining to the ground leases for the Apex Club of Gawler Inc.

THE MOTION LAPSED FOR WANT OF A SECONDER

Moved Cr R Symes Seconded Cr A Shackley Motion No: 2014:12:449 1. Council, having considered the representatives received resolves to defer

consideration of the Apex Club of Gawler Inc.’s request to enter into a Ground Lease at Lot 20, Two Wells Road, Willaston (Elliott Goodger Memorial Park).

2. Council Staff negotiate and work with the Apex Club of Gawler Inc. to further consider other opportunities for shared facilities and report back to Council.

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Item 10.1 – Relocation of Gawler South World War One Memorial to Pioneer Park – Update on CDAP Decision (DA14/210) Mr Tony Piccolo, Member for Light, addressed the meeting via Video Conference. Mr Piccolo expressed his support for the RSL to move the memorial. Moved by Cr S Fraser Seconded by Cr B Gidman 1. That Council resolves to confirm its support for the RSL-Gawler sub Branch

proposal to relocate the WW1 Memorial as is reflected in Motion No: 2013:10:369 namely:-

That Council:- 1. Receives the RSL-Relocation of WW1 War Memorial Update Report. 2. In respect to the proposal to relocate the WW1 War Memorial Council

resolves as follows:- 2.1 To approve the relocation of the WW1 Memorial to Pioneer Park

Subject to the following occurring:- 2.1.1 The RSL prepare and lodge a Development application 2.1.2 All relocation costs to the RSL 2.1.3 Any site works required for placement of the Memorial to be at

RSL’s cost.

2. That in relation to the ERD Court Appeal by the RSL-Gawler Sub Branch, Council resolves to utilise appropriate Planning staff to represent Council and be provided with relevant Heritage expert evidence.

3. That at the conclusion of the Appeal Process the CEO will provide to Council a

summary of that process, including any recommendations / orders made.

LOST Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr D Hughes Motion No: 2014:12:450 That Council:- 1. Acknowledges that there are a significant number of places, structures,

articles and memorabilia in the wider Gawler area which are of importance to the history of involvement of people in military conflict and associated service activity. Many of the places, structures, objects and memorabilia are in the custodianship of the Council.

2. Records its goal to maintain and present those places, structures, objects and memorabilia in its custodianship so that they are in suitable condition and available for the public. Council acknowledges that there is significant work to be undertaken to achieve this and that cooperation with the Gawler RSL, other ex-service and service people and organisations and the Gawler community will need to occur in order to achieve and maintain the goal.


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3. Notes that the issue of the relocation of the Gawler South World War One

Memorial has been a cause of division in the community, in organisations involved and in the Council.

4. Is keen to avoid further division on the issue and to work towards outcomes which will help heal these divisions and move to activities which will help bring the community together.

5. That a report from Council staff in relation to the above matters be presented as soon as practicable.

CARRIED Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr K Fischer Motion No: 2014:12:451 That:- 1. In light of the reports to, and decision of the Council Development

Assessment Panel (CDAP) assessing the planning merits of the development application and refusing consent for the Gawler South World War One Memorial relocation, and for other reasons apart from the planning merits of the matter, the Council in its capacity as the owner of the Memorial and the land on which the Memorial currently stands, and as the owner of Pioneer Park to which it is proposed to relocate the Memorial, resolves: a. that it now does not support the proposed relocation of the Local

Heritage listed Memorial to Pioneer Park; and b. that the Applicant for relocation (Gawler RSL Sub Branch Inc) be

advised of the Council’s position. 2. Council resolves to advise the Environment, Resources and Development

Court (ERD Court) as to Resolution 1 above and that, as a consequence, the Council considers the ERD Court appeal proceedings brought by the Gawler RSL Sub Branch are for a hypothetical development.

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Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr K Fischer Motion No: 2014:12:452 The CEO and Mayor be authorised to continue working with the RSL – Gawler Sub-Branch and other interested stakeholders to assist in developing an improved memorial site in Gawler. That a report to Council be provided setting out a timetable and public consultation program needed for this.

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Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr P Koch Motion No: 2014:12:453 Council requests the CEO to report as soon as practicable to Council on options and possible timing for appropriate works related to the Gawler South World War One Memorial and precinct.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 8:54pm Ryan Viney entered the chamber Item 10.3 – Greater Gawler Regional Spatial Framework (CC13/319) Mr Andrew Grear from Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) provided a presentation. Elected Members asked questions and answers were provided Mayor Redman thanked Mr Grear for his presentation Moved by Cr S Fraser Seconded by Cr K Fischer Motion No: 2014:12:454 That Council:- 1. Thank the Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure

representatives for their presentation in relation to the Greater Gawler Regional Spatial Framework.

2. Be kept informed of this project and actively participate at all given opportunities.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Document tabled at the meeting is included as Attachment 1minutes. Item 10.4 – Willo’s Mens Shed Inc - Lease (CC10/2491) Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr K Fischer Motion No: 2014:12:455 That:- 1. Staff commence the public consultation process of the intent for the

Willo’s Mens Shed Inc entering into a Ground Lease for an initial term of five (5) years with one (1) right of renewal of five (5) years at Lot 5, Little Paxton Street, Willaston.

2. Should no objections be received during the public consultation process the Council authorise the Mayor and Chief Executive to sign and apply the common seal of Council to all relevant documents, within sixty (60) days, in order to execute the documents pertaining to the Ground Lease for the Willo’s Mens Shed Inc.


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3. The Willo’s Mens Shed Inc. be advised that they will be responsible for

any advertising and legal costs associated with the creation of this lease. 4. Further, and in addition to, any warranties and releases in the Lease, it is

also agreed that: a. the Lessee is liable for and indemnifies the Council against all

actions, liabilities, penalties, claims or demands for any loss, damage, injury or death incurred or suffered directly or indirectly as a consequence of any breach of these Special Conditions including, without limitation, any unauthorised access onto the Contaminated Area or any interference with or disturbance to any contamination on the Land; and

b. the Lessee releases to the full extent permitted by law the Council from all and any actions, liabilities, penalties, claims or demands in respect of any loss, damage, injury or death occurring in or on the Land as a direct or indirect consequence of site contamination on the Land.

5. For the purposes of these special conditions, “site contamination” has the same meaning as under the Environment Protection Act, 1993 and the terms “contaminate” and “contaminated” have a corresponding meaning.

6. The Willo’s Men’s Shed Inc. be requested to reimburse Council half the cost to construct a chain mesh wire fence along the boundary of the site.

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Item 10.5 – Transport and Traffic Management Plan Community Consultation and Walker Place Update (CC14/ 44940) Moved by Cr D Hughes Seconded by Cr B Gidman Motion No: 2014:12:456 That:- 1. Council receives the outcome of Council’s public consultation

undertaken to date in respect to the Transport and Traffic Management Plan.

2. An updated Transport and Traffic Management Plan be prepared and presented to the Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee in April 2015 for further consideration.

3. Council adopt the construction of Calton Street / Murray Street / Walker Place Intersection, unsignalised with no right hand turn facility out of either Walker Place or Calton Road.

4. Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to undertake and award the tender and contract process for the Walker Place intersection upgrade.

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AMENDMENT Moved Cr A Shackley 3. Council adopt the construction of Calton Street / Murray Street / Walker Place

Intersection, unsignalised with limited or no right hand turn facility out of either Walker Place or Calton Road.

THE MOTION LAPSED FOR WANT OF A SECONDER

Moved Cr K Fischer Seconded Cr P Koch Motion No: 2014:12:457 That the meeting adjourn for a five minute break commencing at 9:33pm.

CARRIED

The Mayor reconvened the meeting at 9:46pm Item 10.6 – Appointment of Council Members to Council Committees (CC10/2268) Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr D Hughes Motion No: 2014:12:458 That:- 1. The method of appointment of Council Committees until 24 November 2015

Council meeting, shall be as follows:-

1.1. Council Members are nominated or self-nominate for membership on the Committees.

1.2. A resolution is then moved to appoint all nominated persons to the Committees as follows.

2. All the Committees be the subject of a review prior to 30 June 2015, upon which Council will consider to continue with such Committee structure relative to the function and holding of Council meetings.

3. Council elect a Chairperson for each of the Committees, if required to do so by that Committee’s Terms of Reference, from the Members appointed to the Committee. If more than one member of the Committee accepts nomination as Chairperson a secret ballot is held.

4. A preferential method of voting where a valid vote must have a candidate’s name where there are 2 candidates, 2 candidate’s names a 1 and 2 preference recorded where there are 3 candidates, 3 candidate’s names a 1, 2 and 3 preference recorded where there are 4 candidates and so on.

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6. The Chief Executive Officer be appointed Returning Officer for the election. 7. If at any stage during the process there is an equal number of votes the

Returning Officer will decide the issue by the drawing of lots. The name of the candidate/s withdrawn will be the one/s excluded from the ballot.

8. Upon completion of counting the ballot, the Returning Officer will report to the Council the successful candidate. A Council resolution is needed to confirm the election of the Chairperson of the Committee and provide for a Deputy.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Appointment of Members to the Corporate and Community Services Committee Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr B Gidman Motion No: 2014:12:459 That:- 1. The following Council Members be appointed to the Corporate and

Community Services Committee:- 1. Councillor Paul Koch 2. Councillor David Hughes 3. Councillor Adrian Shackley 4. Councillor Merilyn Nicolson 5. Councillor Robin Symes until 24 November 2015 Council meeting, along with the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

2. Cr David Hughes be appointed as Chair of the Corporate and Community Services Committee until 24 November 2015 Council meeting.

3. The Committee appoint the Deputy Chair of the Corporate and Community Services Committee until 24 November 2015 Council meeting.

4. The Code of Practice for Council Meeting Procedures shall apply.

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Appointment of Members to the Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee Moved by Cr S Fraser Seconded by Cr B Gidman Motion No: 2014:12:460 That:- 1. The following Council Members be appointed to the Infrastructure and

Environmental Services Committee:- 1. Councillor Paul Koch 2. Councillor Adrian Shackley 3. Councillor Robin Symes 4. Councillor Scott Fraser 5. Councillor Merilyn Nicolson 6. Councillor Kevin Fischer until 24 November 2015 Council meeting, along with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Chairperson of the Corporate and Community Services Committee.

2. Cr Kevin Fischer be appointed as Chair of the Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee until 24 November 2015 Council meeting.

3. The Committee appoint the Deputy Chair of the Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee until 24 November 2015 Council meeting.

4. The Code of Practice for Council Meeting Procedures shall apply.

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CEO Performance Management Panel Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr P Koch Motion No: 2014:12:461 That:- 1. The following Council Members be appointed to the CEO Performance

Management Panel:- 1. Councillor Paul Koch 2. Councillor David Hughes 3. Councillor Jim Vallelonga until 24 November 2015 Council meeting, along with the Mayor, Deputy Mayor.

2. Cr David Hughes be appointed as Chair of the CEO Performance Management Panel until 24 November 2015 Council meeting.

3. The Panel appoint the Deputy Chair of the CEO Performance Management Panel until 24 November 2015 Council meeting.

4. The Code of Practice for Committee Meeting Procedures shall apply.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY External Funds Committee Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:12:462 That:- 1. The following Council Members be appointed to the External Funds

Committee:-

1. Councillor Paul Koch 2. Councillor Scott Fraser 3. Councillor Adrian Shackley until 24 November 2015 Council meeting, along with the Mayor.

2. Cr Paul Koch be appointed as Chair of the External Funds Committee until 24 November 2015 Council meeting.

3. The Committee appoint the Deputy Chair of the External Funds Committee until 24 November 2015 Council meeting.


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Gawler Youth Advisory Committee Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr M Nicolson Motion No: 2014:12:463 That:- 1. The following Council Members be appointed to the Gawler Youth Advisory

Committee:-

1. Deputy Mayor Ian Tooley 2. Councillor Paul Koch until 24 November 2015 Council meeting.

2. The Committee appoint the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Gawler Youth Advisory Committee until 24 November 2015 Council meeting.


CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Elderly Centre Advisory Committee Moved by Cr P Koch Seconded by Cr K Fischer Motion No: 2014:12:464 That:- 1. The following Council Members be appointed to the Elderly Centre

Advisory Committee:-

1. Councillor Robin Symes 2. Councillor Scott Fraser until 24 November 2015 Council.

2. The Committee appoint the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Elderly Centre Advisory Committee until 24 November 2015 Council meeting.


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Gawler Volunteering Advisory Committee Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr D Hughes Motion No: 2014:12:465 That:- 1. The following Council Members be appointed to the Gawler Volunteering

Advisory Committee:-

1. Councillor Beverly Gidman until 24 November 2015 Council.

2. The Committee appoint the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Gawler Volunteering Advisory Committee until 24 November 2015 Council meeting.


CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Gawler Urban Rivers Biodiversity Working Group Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr R Symes Motion No: 2014:12:466 That:- 1. The following Council Members be appointed to the Gawler Urban Rivers

Working Group:-

1. Councillor Paul Koch 2. Councillor Adrian Shackley until 24 November 2015 Council.

2. The Committee appoint the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Gawler Urban Rivers Working Group until 24 November 2015 Council meeting.

3. A report be presented to the February 2015 Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee to appoint community representation on this Group.

4. The Code of Practice for Working Groups shall apply.

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Gawler River Floodplain Management Authority Moved by Deputy Mayor I Tooley Seconded by Cr J Vallelonga Motion No: 2014:12:467 That:- The following Council Members be appointed to the Gawler Rivers Management Authority:-

1. Councillor Adrian Shackley 2. Councillor Paul Koch (Proxy) 3. Manager Infrastructure and Engineering Services 4. Team Leader Infrastructure and Engineering Services (Deputy)

until 24 November 2015 Council. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Deputy Mayor I Tooley Motion No: 2014:12:468 That:- The following Council Members be appointed to the Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority:-

1. Councillor Merilyn Nicolson 2. Councillor Paul Koch 3. Councillor Kevin Fischer (Proxy) 4. Manager Economic Development, Regulatory Services &

Communications 5. Manager Infrastructure and Assets (Deputy)

until 24 November 2015 Council. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


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Audit Committee Moved by Cr S Fraser Seconded by Cr M Nicolson Motion No: 2014:12:469 That 1. Mr Peter Brass be appointed as Chair of the Audit Committee until 24

November 2015 Council meeting. 2. The Committee appoint the Deputy Chair of the Audit Committee until 24

November 2015 Council meeting. 3. The Code of Practice for Committee Meeting Procedures shall apply.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Item 10.7 – Appointment of Council Members to External Bodies (CC11/2268) Moved by Cr B Gidman Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:12:470 That Council appoint:- 1. Mayor Karen Redman as Delegate and Deputy Mayor Ian Tooley as Deputy

Delegate to the Local Government Association of South Australia. 2. Mayor Karen Redman as Delegate and Deputy Mayor Ian Tooley as Deputy

Delegate to the Local Government Finance Authority of South Australia. 3. Mayor Karen Redman as Delegate and Deputy Mayor Ian Tooley as proxy

to the Metropolitan Local Government Group.

4. Mayor Karen Redman as Delegate and Deputy Mayor Ian Tooley as proxy to the Wakefield Group.

5. Mayor Karen Redman as Delegate and Deputy Mayor Ian Tooley as proxy to the Northern Connections (NC21).

6. Mayor Karen Redman as Town of Gawler representative and Cr Robin

Symes as Proxy to the Gawler & District College B-12 School Council.

7. Cr Kevin Fischer as Town of Gawler representative and Cr Merilyn Nicolson as Proxy to the Gawler Business Development Group.

8. Cr Scott Fraser as Town of Gawler representative on the Gawler Community (Neighbourhood) House Inc. Board.

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Item 10.8 – Council Members Information Technology Provision (CR10/2647) Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr D Hughes Motion No: 2014:12:471 That Council purchase: 1. Apple i-PADs as the mobile device solution for use by Council Members. 2. ‘Council Dashboard’ as its web-portal for the electronic distribution of

Council agendas and minutes. 3. A Laptop for the Mayor and Cr. Gidman.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded Cr A Shackley Motion No: 2014:12:472 That Policy 3.1: Information Technology Support for Council Members be deferred for further development and be brought back to a future Council meeting.

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Item 10.9 – Pensioner Concessions on Council Rates (CC14/714) Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr M Nicolson Motion No: 2014:12:473 That:- 1. Council will not replace the withdrawn Federal and State Government

funding for pensioner concessions. 2. Council agrees to participate in the Local Governments Association’s

campaign to seek reinstatement of the concessions. 3. Council agrees to insert a flyer in the next quarterly Council rates notice

alerting ratepayers to the impact of removal of pensioner concessions on rates.

4. The letter from the SA Premier tabled at the meeting be added to the minutes (Attachment 2).

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Item 10.10 – Nominations Sought for the South Australian Local Government Grants Commission (CC14/121) Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:12:474 That the Report ‘Nominations Sought for the South Australian Local Government Grants Commission’ be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Item 10.11 – Community Grants 2014/15 (CC14/657) Moved by Deputy Mayor I Tooley Seconded by Cr D Hughes Motion No: 2014:12:475 That Council approve funding for the following Community Grants with a total value of $15,011:

APPLICANT PROJECT NAME/TITLE AMOUNT

$ 1 Karbeethan Sporting Association Table and Chair Upgrade 880 3 St Brigid’s Catholic School 88 Keys Grand piano Appeal 1000 6 CWA Gawler Branch Indoor Roller Shutters 880

8 Gawler Dog Training Club Upgrade external clubrooms and storage facilities 670

9 Abby Davis Before I Die Wall 500 11 Gawler Suicide Prevention Group Information and launch 704 12 Gawler Amateur Swimming Club Technology meets sport 880 14 Gawler BMX Club Public Address System 850

15 Gawler Broadcasting Association Community Website 722

16 Gawler River Pony Club New Wash Bay 1000 17 Gawler Rangers Baseball Club Pitching Machine 775

18 Immanuel Lutheran School Preschool Story Time and Music program 900

19 Kaleidoscope Studios Mosaics Flat Rock Wildlife 1000 20 Gawler Hockey Club Goalie Gear 880 21 Adelaide Plains Poet Gawler Festival of Words 990 22 Gawler Soccer and Sports Club Erection of Safety Nets 880 23 Gawler Community Child Care Father Heart 1000

24 Gawler Uniting Church Youth Group Community Engagement 500

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Item 10.12 – Barossa Regional Procurement Group – Shared Resource Model Proposal (CC13/717) CR14/41904 Moved by Cr D Hughes Seconded by Cr P Koch Motion No: 2014:12:476 That Council:- 1. Continue its support for the Barossa Regional Procurement Group

(BRPG) and completing the Arc Blue developed Road Map Actions. 2. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to advise the Barossa Regional

Procurement Group of Council’s intention to participate in a shared resource provided:- 2.2.1 The shared resource is intended to spend equal time with each of

the member councils; and 2.2.2 The position be reviewed following an 18 month contract to

determine feasibility of the role continuing. 3. Allocate funds to the value of $9,700 for 2014/2015 and $19,460 in the

2015/2016 budget for the Shared Resources Officer and that this is funded from identified expenditure savings realised from the implementation of the program.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Item 10.13 – Youth Sports Person Sponsorship Program – 2014/15 Round One (CC14/1581) Cr K Fischer declared an interest but not a conflict as a representative on the Central Districts Basketball Club. Moved by Cr D Hughes Seconded by Cr P Koch Motion No: 2014:12:477 That:- 1. The applications received from Tyson Brown - Basketball; Hamish Mosey

-Australian Rules Football; Thomas Norley - Baseball; Mikayla Nottle - Cheerleading; Flynn Pratt – Basketball, totalling $500 be approved.

2. A cheque handover ceremony with the Mayor be arranged and a media release prepared to announce the recipients of the Youth Sports Person Sponsorship Program – 2014/15 Round One.

3. The Sponsorship amounts are increased from $100 to $200 for State representatives and from $150 to $300 for National representatives for 2014/15 Round Two (being within existing budget allocations) of the Youth Sports Person Sponsorship Program.

4. Sponsorship amounts provided for State and National representation for next year be reviewed in conjunction with the development of the 2015/16 budget.

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Item 10.14 – Public Arts Program – Temporary Summer Initiatives (CC14/1071) Moved by Cr D Hughes Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:12:478 That Council approve funding for the following submissions within the Public Arts Program – Temporary Summer Initiatives program, totalling $3,710:

APPLICANT SUBMISSION AMOUNT 1 Steve Oatway Thinkers Chair $270 2 Steve Oatway Public Affirmations $370 3 Abby Davis Before I Die Wall $500

4 Sharyn Sinclair – Gawler Art Society Multi Panelled Painting $500

5 Kaleidoscope Studio Group Where Our Rivers Run $500

6 Scott Rathman & Barbara Palmer Figure Sculptures $450

7 Scott Rathman & Barbara Palmer Street Tree Wraps $500

8 Scott Rathman & Barbara Palmer Artists Markets $250

9 Jake Sanders Suitcase Stairs $120 10 Jake Sanders Seven Dwarves $250

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Item 10.15 – Immunisation Services Update (CC13/370) Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:12:479 That:-

1. Immunisation services are maintained at current 2014 service levels for

2015. 2. A regional approach be further investigated in line with the adopted

Regional Health Plan with Light Regional Council, District Council of Mallala and The Barossa Council.

3. Council continue to offer accessibility of public clinics to residents in the Light Regional Council, District Council of Mallala and The Barossa Council.

4. Council receive an update Report on immunisation services in July 2015. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


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Item 10.16 – Parklands Trust (CC11/377) Moved by Deputy Mayor I Tooley Seconded by Cr A Shackley Motion No: 2014:12:480 That the ‘Parklands Trust’ report be received.

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Item 10.17 – Gawler Show 2014 Review (CC14/263) Moved by Cr D Hughes Seconded by Cr K Fischer Motion No: 2014:12:481 That a report be presented to Council in March 2015 outlining the planning undertaken to deliver the 2015 Gawler Show.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Item 10.18 – Building Fire Safety Committee Membership Update (CC14/299) Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr D Hughes Motion No: 2014:12:482 That:- 1. Council appoint the following persons to the Town of Gawler Council

Building Fire Safety Committee pursuant to Section 71 (19) (a) of the Development Act 1993: 1.1. Mr Gary Redding (Fire Safety Officer), as the South Australian

Metropolitan Fire Service representative. 1.2. Mr Peter Harmer, Harmer CLG (Presiding Member) being a person

appointed by the Council as a person with expertise in the area of fire safety.

1.3. Mr Grant Hewitt (Building Inspector), Town of Gawler, being a person appointed by Council and who holds prescribed qualifications in building surveying.

2. Council appoint the following persons as Deputy Members of the Town of Gawler Building Fire Safety Committee pursuant to Section 71 (19) (d) of the Development Act, 1993: 2.1. Mr Bruce Noble (Fire Safety Officer), as the South Australian

Metropolitan Fire Service alternative representative. 2.2. Mr Joel Taggart (Team Leader Development Services), as the proxy

for Town of Gawler Council. 3. The appointments operate from 16 December 2014 through to 16 December

2017. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY


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Item 10.19 – Monthly Finance Report – November 2014 (CC14/210) Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr J Vallelonga Motion No: 2014:12:483 That the Monthly Finance Report as at 30 November 2014 be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 11. Recommendations from Committees

11.1 Item 4. Business Arising from Minutes

Moved by Cr D Hughes Seconded by Cr R Symes Motion No: 2014:12:484 Council resolves in the terms of the recommendation from the Elderly Centre Advisory Committee made at item 4 of the meeting of that Committee meeting held on 3 October 2014, being: Moved by M Clark Seconded by P Modra Motion No ECAC: 2014:10:16 That the Elderly Centre Advisory Committee recommend to Council that the Gawler Bridge Club are given permission to purchase 12 new chairs and store them in the Bridge/Weight Watchers storeroom.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

12. Questions without Notice Nil 13. Motions without Notice Nil 14. Progress Report – Item 14 15. Elected Member report Nil


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16. Confidential reports OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION Item 16.1 – Heritage Wall - 25 High Street, Gawler East (CC11/367) Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr K Fischer Motion No: 2014:12:485 That 1. Pursuant to Sections 90(2) and 90(3)(h) of the Local Government Act 1999,

the Council orders that the public be excluded from attendance at that part of this meeting relating to Item 16.1, excepting the following persons:

• Chief Executive Officer • Manager Economic Development, Regulatory Services &

Communications • Acting Manager Infrastructure & Engineering Services • Team Leader Development Services • Minute Taker

to enable the Council to consider Item 16.1 in confidence on the basis the Council considers it necessary and appropriate to act in a meeting closed to the public (excepting those persons listed above) in order to receive, discuss or consider in confidence the following information or matter relating to Item 16.1: (h) Legal advice;

Specifically, the present matter relates to enforcement options in relation to an unsafe building (structure) at 25 High Street, Gawler East

2. Accordingly, on this basis, the principle that meetings of the Council

should be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed by the need to keep the information or matter confidential.

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10:56pm Ryan Viney, Erin Findlay and members of the public left the chamber Item 16.1 – Heritage Wall - 25 High Street, Gawler East (CC11/367) Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr K Fischer Motion No: 2014:12:486 That Council:-

1. Defer this issue pending further discussions with the landholder. 2. Receive a further report no later than March 2015.

CARRIED


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Cr S Fraser called for a division. For: Cr P Koch, Cr D Hughes, Cr A Shackley, Cr M Nicolson, Cr K Fischer, Cr B Gidman Against: Cr J Vallelonga, Deputy Mayor I Tooley, Cr R Symes, Cr S Fraser

The Mayor declared the Motion CARRIED

Item 16.1 – Heritage Wall - 25 High Street, Gawler East (CC11/367) Moved by Cr D Hughes Seconded by Cr K Fischer Motion No: 2014:12:487 That: 1. Pursuant to Section 91(7) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council

orders that the following document(s) (or part) shall be kept confidential, being document(s) (or part) relating to a matter dealt with by the Council on a confidential basis under Sections 90(2) and 90(3)(h) of the Act:

• The written report and attachments item no. 16.1 of 16-12-2014 on the grounds that the document(s) (or part) is: (h) Legal advice; Specifically, the present matter relates to enforcement options in relation to an unsafe building (structure) at 25 High Street, Gawler East

2. This order shall operate for a period of 12 months or until the matter has been resolved to Council’s satisfaction, whichever is sooner and will be reviewed at least annually in accordance with the Act.

3. Pursuant to Section 91(9)(c) of the Act, the Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer the power to revoke this order when the matter has been resolved to Council’s satisfaction and must advise the Council of the revocation of this order as soon as possible after such revocation has occurred.

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17. Closure Meeting closed at 11:14pm 18. Next Ordinary Meeting Tuesday 27 January 2015 commencing 7:00pm


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