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REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOYDER

Notice is hereby given that the next meeting of the Regional Council of Goyder will be held in the Council Meeting Room, 1 Market Square, Burra SA 5417, at 1.00 pm on Tuesday 1st July 2014.

J.P. Brak CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 25th June 2014

GOAL: ONE GOYDER: A united vibrant community that embraces change and is characterised by strong and responsible leadership.

1. ATTENDANCE

1.1 Present

1.2 Apologies

1.3 Gallery Page No

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 2

3. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

4. MEMBER DECLARATIONS

5. REPORTS

5.1 Mayor

5.2 Councillor

6. QUESTIONS ON NOTICE

7. MOTIONS ON NOTICE

8. PETITIONS/DEPUTATIONS

9. OFFICERS’ REPORTS

9.1 FINANCE REPORT

9.1.1 Annual Business Plan, Annual Budget and Long Term Financial Plan 2014-2024 11

9.1.2 Adoption of the 2014/15 Annual Business Plan 28

9.1.3 Adoption of Budget for 2014/15 29

9.1.4 Adoption of Budget for 2014/15 – Rating 31

9.1.5 Adoption of Budget for 2014/15 – CWMS Charges 34

9.1.6 Adoption of Budget for 2014/15 – Waste Charges 37

9.1.7 Adoption of Budget for 2014/15 – Other Charges and Information 39

9.1.8 Ten Year Long Term Financial Plan 2014-2024, Asset and Infrastructure Management Plan

9.1.9 Donation Requests 43

10. OTHER BUSINESS

11. CLOSE OF MEETING



MEETING: Budget Meeting of Council DATE: 1st July 2014

DEPARTMENT: Governance OFFICER: Chief Executive Officer REPORT ITEM: 2. REPORT TITLE: Confirmation of Minutes Implementation Budget Impact Budget Allocation $ Spent to Date $ Risk Assessment File Reference RECOMMENDATION: That the Minutes of the Meeting held on Tuesday 24th June 2014 be confirmed as read.




DEPARTMENT: Finance OFFICER: Finance Manager REPORT ITEM: 9.1.1 REPORT TITLE: Annual Business Plan, Annual Budget and Long Term Financial Plan 2014-2024 Implementation Budget Impact Budget Allocation $ Spent to Date $ Risk Assessment File Reference STRATEGIC REFERENCE: Strategy 5. Community Assets and Infrastructure are well Managed Action 5.1 Implement the program in accordance with Council’s Infrastructure and Asset

Management Plan and keep the community informed. RECOMMENDATION: For Discussion. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Local Government Act (1999) – Local Government (Financial Management and Rating) Amendment Act 2005, gazetted on 25th January 2007, amended Number 81 of 2009 requires a Council to prepare an annual business plan, and a budget for each financial year. Council is required to prepare a draft of the plans and consult with the community according to the act. As at 10th June 2014 no written submissions were received for Draft V2 of the 2014/15 Annual Budget, LTFP and Annual Business Plan. Attached are summaries of the 2.5%, 3.5% and 5% rate modeling and budget reports for discussion and consideration. The resolutions contained within the agenda reflect the 3.5% model. PURPOSE: To provide Council with information that will assist them to formulate the 2014-15 Annual Budget, Annual Business Plan and ten year Long Term Financial Plan. BACKGROUND: The following information is provided; At the Council meeting of the 24th June 2014 Council considered the draft budget V3 and gave direction to Council staff regarding cost reduction strategies and alternative rate increase options.



1) V3 Amendments – Council meeting 24th June 2014 – reflected in the revised V3. 1) Planning – reduction expenditure of $42k

2) Ward Sport and Recreation Fund – reduction in rate from 1.5% to 1%, Ward Capital Fund – reduction in rate from 2.5% to 2% - reduction in expenditure of $40k

3) Swimming Pools – reduction in expenditure $20k – adjustment for estimated power readings compared to actual readings, chemicals – more efficient use and reduced staff training required compared to 2013/14 financial year

4) Burra Council Office – re carpeting of $30k, new blinds of $5k – both deferred to 2015/16

5) Burra Art Gallery – Fire Exit of $20k deferred to 2015/16 6) Cross Drain – Bruce St - $75k – deleted – prior 18 months monitoring indicates not required

7) Handrail – Elevated Footpath – Eudunda – deleted as non-complying- reduction $25k

8) Arts Officer - $10k expenditure – re instated 9) Re Sheeting increase by $35k from 2017 onward 2) Attached are three rating model options (2.5%, 3.5% and 5%) and the associated financial

statements; 1) Rates Modelling 2) Rates Determination Statement 3) Statement of Comprehensive Income 4) Cash and Reserves Reconciliation 5) Cashflow Summary

2.50% 3.50% 5.00%

Operating Surplus

2014/15 1,030,027$ 1,070,945$ 1,132,321$ 2014-2024 4,529,705$ 5,061,972$ 5,860,365$

Cash Balance

2014/15 3,882,653$ 3,922,762$ 3,982,926$

Comprising :

General 2,274,190$ 2,314,299$ 2,374,463$ Reserves 1,608,463$ 1,608,463$ 1,608,463$

Cash Balance

2024 2,490,424$ 3,013,941$ 3,799,216$

Comprising :

General 466,086$ 989,603$ 1,774,878$ Reserves 2,024,338$ 2,024,338$ 2,024,338$

Model V3




DEPARTMENT: Finance OFFICER: Finance Manager REPORT ITEM: 9.1.2 REPORT TITLE: Adoption of the 2014/15 Annual Business Plan Implementation Budget Impact Budget Allocation $ Spent to Date $ Risk Assessment File Reference 18.80.3.6 STRATEGIC REFERENCE: Strategy 5. Community Assets and Infrastructure are well Managed Action 5.1 Implement the program in accordance with Council’s Infrastructure and Asset

Management Plan and keep the community informed. RECOMMENDATION: That pursuant to and in accordance with section 123 of the Local Government Act 1999 and regulation 6 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011, Council, having considered any and all submissions made during the public consultation period in accordance with Section 123(6) of the Local Government Act 1999, and having considered new or revised information in the possession of the Council since 15th April 2014, adopt the Annual Business Plan for the 2014/15 financial year EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Local Government Act (1999) requires the Council to prepare an annual business plan, and a budget for each financial year. Council is required to prepare a draft of the plans and consult with the community before adopting the annual business plan and then the budget.

PURPOSE: The Draft Annual Business Plan as adopted for public consultation by Council on 6th May 2014 was advertised for public consultation in the three newspapers generally circulating in the Goyder area on 14th May 2014, placed on the Councils website on 9th May 2014 with written representations sought by 10th June 2014. No written representations were received.

Council allocated time at the budget meeting of the 24th June 2014 between 1.00pm and 2.00pm to receive either written or verbal submissions on the draft Annual Business Plan. No written and/or verbal submissions were received.

The draft plan V2 as at 6th May 2014 distributed for Public Consultation has been amended to V3 to include amendments from the Council meetings of the 20th May and 24th June 2014.




DEPARTMENT: Finance OFFICER: Finance Manager REPORT ITEM: 9.1.3 REPORT TITLE: Adoption of Budget for 2014/15 Implementation Budget Impact Budget Allocation $ Spent to Date $ Risk Assessment File Reference 7.11.1.5 STRATEGIC REFERENCE: Strategy 5. Community Assets and Infrastructure are well Managed Action 5.1 Implement the program in accordance with Council’s Infrastructure and Asset

Management Plan and keep the community informed. RECOMMENDATION: That pursuant to section 123 of the Local Government Act 1999 and regulation 7 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011, having considered the Budget in conjunction with, and determined the Budget to be consistent with, the Council’s Annual Business Plan, the Budget for the 2014/15 financial year, as detailed in the budget papers laid before the Council at this meeting, including:

the budgeted statement of comprehensive income;

the budgeted balance sheet;

the budgeted cash flow statement; and

the budgeted statement of changes in equity;

be adopted.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Local Government Act (1999) requires the Council to prepare an annual business plan, and a budget for each financial year. Council is required to prepare a draft of the plans and consult with the community and must adopt the budget after adopting the annual business plan. PURPOSE: Following the Council meetings of the 15th April, 6th May, 20th May and 24th June 2014, the Audit Committee Meeting of the 22nd April 2014, the draft annual budget V1 has been adjusted and re submitted as V3 to make allowance for events occurring in April-June 2014.

Revised results for the FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 30 June 2015

1. Net Surplus of $ 1,273,445

2. Capital Expenditure of $ 8,005,619

3. Depreciation of $ 3,099,660



4. Net Cash outflow of $ 2,026,001

The following schedules are presented for adoption by Council.




DEPARTMENT: Finance OFFICER: Finance Manager REPORT ITEM: 9.1.4 REPORT TITLE: Adoption of Budget for 2014/15 – Rating Implementation Budget Impact Budget Allocation $ Spent to Date $ Risk Assessment File Reference 7.11.1.5 STRATEGIC REFERENCE: Strategy 5. Community Assets and Infrastructure are well Managed Action 5.1 Implement the program in accordance with Council’s Infrastructure and Asset

Management Plan and keep the community informed. RECOMMENDATION 1: That Council, in accordance with section 167(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, adopts for rating purposes, for the financial year ending 30th June 2015, the most recent valuations of the Valuer-General of the Capital Value of land within the area of the Council, and specifies that the total of the values that are to apply within the area is $1,092,373,800 of which $1,067,001,451 is rateable. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Local Government Act (1999) enables the Council to declare rates and service charges consistent with the annual business plan and budget for each financial year. Before doing so, the Council must first adopt valuations (in this instance capital valuations as prepared by the Valuer General) for rating purposes. PURPOSE: Adoption of Valuations

Rateable Valuations increase from 2013/14 adoption to 31st May 2014 (final valuations for 2014/2015 budget adoption):

Total Rateable Valuations decreased from $1,067,022,351 to $1,067,001,451 – total decrease being $20,900

Total Rural Rateable Valuations decreased from $843,048,160 to $839,758,660 – total decrease being $3,289,500.

Total Urban Rateable Valuations increased from $223,974,191 to $227,242,791 – total increase being $3,268,600.



RECOMMENDATION 2: For Information PURPOSE: Rates Increase 2014-2015 & Differential General Rating

Total rate revenue increase forecast in the 2014/15 budget is an increase of 3.5% being $145,080

Three rating models are submitted (2.5%, 3.5% and 5%) with the 3.5% being the preferred option. The modelling report compares the effect of the revised 3.5% rate increase in relation to the 2012 rating review which targeted a general rate increase of 3.5%

RECOMMENDATION 3: That pursuant to section 153(3) of the Local Government Act 1999 Council determines not to fix a maximum increase in the general rate to be charged on any rateable land within its area that constitutes the principal place of residence of a principal ratepayer. PURPOSE: Maximum Rate Increase on Principal Place of Residence RECOMMENDATION 4:

That Council, having taken into account the general principles of rating in section 150 of the Local Government Act 1999 and the requirements of section 153(2) of the Local Government Act 1999, and pursuant to section 152(1)(c) of the Local Government Act 1999, declares that the general rate in respect of rateable land within the Council’s area for the year ending 30th June 2015 will be a rate consisting of two components:

(a) one being the value of the rateable land; and (b) the other being a fixed charge. Pursuant to sections 153(1)(b) and 156(1)(c) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council

determines that the following differential rates for the year ending 30 June 2014 be declared on rateable land within its area, based upon the capital value of the land and varying according to the locality of the land and its use:

(a) 0.2805 cents in the dollar for all rateable land within the area with a land use of Primary Production;

(b) 0.4592 cents in the dollar for rateable land located within the township of Burra with a land use of Residential, Commercial Shop, Commercial Office, Commercial, Light Industry, Industry, Vacant Land, or Other;

(c) 0.4332 cents in the dollar for rateable land located within the township of Eudunda with a land use of Residential, Commercial Shop, Commercial Office, Commercial, Light Industry, Industry, Vacant Land, or Other; and

(d) 0.3630 cents in the dollar for all other rateable land in the Council area. That Council, pursuant to section 152(1)(c)(ii), and in accordance with Section 152(2), of the Local Government Act 1999, impose a fixed charge of $311 against each separately valued piece of rateable land within the Council area for the year ending 30th June 2015.



PURPOSE:

Rating and Fixed Charge

In the 2014-15 rates modelling, the rate for the fixed charge at is $311 per assessment

Total assessments as at 31st May 2014 is 3,002 comprising 1,375 rural and 1,627 urban.




DEPARTMENT: Finance OFFICER: Finance Manager REPORT ITEM: 9.1.5 REPORT TITLE: Adoption of Budget for 2014/15 – CWMS Charges Implementation Budget Impact Budget Allocation $ Spent to Date $ Risk Assessment File Reference 7.11.1.5 STRATEGIC REFERENCE: Strategy 5. Community Assets and Infrastructure are well Managed Action 5.1 Implement the program in accordance with Council’s Infrastructure and Asset

Management Plan and keep the community informed. RECOMMENDATION 1:

That Council, pursuant to section 155 of the Local Government Act 1999 and regulation 12 of the Local Government (General) Regulations 2013, and in accordance with the CWMS Property Units Code, imposes an annual service charge based on the level of usage of the service and varying according to whether the land is vacant or occupied on all land to which Council provides or makes available the prescribed service of Community Wastewater Management Systems for the year ending 30th June 2015 in respect of: (a) all land in the area serviced by the Burra CWMS, an annual service charge of: (i) $340.00 per property unit on occupied rateable and non-rateable land; and (ii) $255.00 per property unit on assessments of vacant rateable and non-rateable land; and (b) all land in the Upper Thames Street and Welsh Place extensions in 2005 serviced by the

Burra CWMS, an annual service charge of $527.00 per property unit on occupied rateable and non-rateable land.

(A ‘property unit’ is determined in accordance with the Code for Establishing and Applying Property Units as a factor for the imposition of Annual Service Charges for community wastewater Management Systems as published by the Local Government Association of South Australia on the 20th April 2006, adopted by Council in June 2006). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Local Government Act (1999) enables the Council to impose an annual service charge and/or a service rate in respect of prescribed services which it provides or makes available to land within its area.



PURPOSE:

Community Waste Management Scheme – Burra

Recommended Increase per service for 2014/15 2.5%

Opening Reserve (est at 01 July 2014) $ 288,168

Estimated Income at above rates $ 114,007

Estimated Expenditure ($ 81,749)

Closing Reserve (est at 30 June 2015) $ 320,426

RECOMMENDATION 2:

That Council, pursuant to section 155 of the Local Government Act 1999 and regulation 12 of the Local Government (General) Regulations 2013, and in accordance with the CWMS Property Units Code, imposes an annual service charge based on the level of usage of the service and varying according to whether the land is vacant or occupied on all land to which Council provides or makes available the prescribed service of Community Wastewater Management Systems for the year ending 30th June 2015 in respect of all land in the area serviced by the Eudunda CWMS an annual service charge of:

(a) $517.00 per property unit on occupied rateable and non-rateable land; and (b) $396.00 per property unit on vacant rateable and non-rateable land. (A ‘property unit’ is determined in accordance with the Code for Establishing and Applying Property Units as a factor for the imposition of Annual Service Charges for community wastewater Management Systems as published by the Local Government Association of South Australia on the 20th April 2006, adopted by Council in June 2006). PURPOSE:

Community Waste Management Scheme – Eudunda

Recommended Increase per service for 2014/15 10%

1. BurraRate Revenue No Current Yr1 Total Current Total Yr1

Occupied Properties 312 332.00$ 340.00$ 103,584$ 106,080$ Occupied Properties - Additional 6 514.00$ 527.00$ 3,084$ 3,162$ Vacant Properties 7 249.00$ 255.00$ 1,743$ 1,785$ Occupied & Vacant Properties 5 581.00$ 596.00$ 2,905$ 2,980$

330 111,316$ 114,007$

2. EudundaRate Revenue No Current Yr1 Total Current Total Yr1

Occupied Properties 381 470.00$ 517.00$ 179,070$ 196,977$ Occupied Properties - Additional 0 696.00$ 766.00$ -$ -$ Vacant Properties 20 360.00$ 396.00$ 7,200$ 7,920$ Occupied & Vacant Properties 7 831.00$ 914.00$ 5,817$ 6,398$

408 192,087$ 211,295$



Opening Reserve (est at 01 July 2014) ($ 107,652)

Estimated Income at above rates $ 211,295

Estimated Expenditure ($ 164,085)

Closing Reserve (est at 30 June 2015) ($ 60,442)

.




DEPARTMENT: Finance OFFICER: Finance Manager REPORT ITEM: 9.1.6 REPORT TITLE: Adoption of Budget for 2014/15 – Waste Charges Implementation Budget Impact Budget Allocation $ Spent to Date $ Risk Assessment File Reference 7.11.1.5 STRATEGIC REFERENCE: Strategy 5. Community Assets and Infrastructure are well Managed Action 5.1 Implement the program in accordance with Council’s Infrastructure and Asset

Management Plan and keep the community informed. RECOMMENDATION 1: That Council, pursuant to and in accordance with section 155 of the Local Government Act 1999, impose an annual service charge on all land in the townships of Terowie, Whyte Yarcowie, Hallett, Mt. Bryan, Burra, Robertstown, Point Pass, Eudunda, Farrell Flat and Booborowie to which it provides or makes available the prescribed service of waste collection for the year ending 30th June 2015, of $175.00 per assessment on the basis that the sliding scale provided for in Regulation 13 of the Local Government (General) Regulations 2013 will be applied to reduce the service charge payable, as prescribed EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Local Government Act (1999) enables the Council to impose an annual service charge and/or a service rate in respect of land to which it provides or makes available a prescribed service according to the act. PURPOSE: Waste Management Collection As at 31st May 2014 there are 1,830 properties accessing the service. Estimated reserve balance as at 30 June 2014 $ 109,133 Forecast Income for 2014/15 is $ 320,250 Forecast Expenditure for 2014/15 is ($ 308,368) Estimated reserve balance as at 30 June 2015 $ 121,015



RECOMMENDATION 2:

That Council impose a fee in respect of those persons requesting a Waste Collection Service for properties outside of the Townships of Terowie, Whyte Yarcowie, Hallett, Mt. Bryan, Burra, Robertstown, Point Pass, Eudunda, Farrell Flat and Booborowie at a rate of $175 per service for the year ended 30 June 2015.

PURPOSE:

Sundry Debtors – Rural Waste Management Collection

The State Government passed legislation under S155 of the Local Government Act 1999 on 10th May 2012 which imposes the obligation on Council to determine access points for properties serviced by the Waste Collection Service and the distance from the access point to the service provided. Council provides the weekly wet and fortnightly recycling service to all properties within the Council town boundaries and all properties are serviced within 500 metres of their access points.

In addition Council provides the service to rural properties along the designated route that apply for acceptance into the scheme. Council purchased a Waste Compactor in June 2010, employs an operator for the service and has taken out a CAD loan to fund the operation.

Council will post out a sundry debtor invoice for the full amount of the service in late July 2014 with a due date of 5th September 2014. If the sundry debtor invoice is unpaid as at 30th September 2014, the waste collection service to the designated drop off point will be suspended until paid in full.




DEPARTMENT: Finance OFFICER: Finance Manager REPORT ITEM: 9.1.7 REPORT TITLE: Adoption of Budget for 2014/15 – Other Charges and Information Implementation Budget Impact Budget Allocation $ Spent to Date $ Risk Assessment File Reference 7.11.1.5 STRATEGIC REFERENCE: Strategy 5. Community Assets and Infrastructure are well Managed Action 5.1 Implement the program in accordance with Council’s Infrastructure and Asset

Management Plan and keep the community informed. RECOMMENDATION 1: That Council, pursuant to section 154 of the Local Government Act 1999 and section 95 of the Natural Resources Management Act 2004, for the purpose of reimbursing Council amounts contributed to the South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resource Management Board and the Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board, declare the following separate rates for the year ending 30th June 2015, based on the capital value of the land for: (1) all rateable land located within the area of Council and of the South Australian Murray-

Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board, a rate in the dollar of $0.000104; and (2) all rateable land within the area of Council and of the Northern and Yorke Natural

Resources Management Board, a rate in the dollar of $0.000142 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Local Government Act (1999) enables the Council to declare separate rates on land within its area either for the purposes of an activity or otherwise as required. The Natural Resources Management Act 2004 requires the Council to impose a levy, in the form of separate rates, in order to reimburse itself for the amounts contributed to the NRM Boards. PURPOSE:

Natural Resources Management Levy

Council have received advice from the two NRM boards that cover the Regional Council of Goyder area regarding the proposed levy for the 2014-2015 financial year. The levies are:

1. Northern and Yorke Board

Contribution $56,790 (increase of 3% = $1,644)

Applicable Capital Valuations $399,291,600



Rate in $ $ 0.000142

2. SA Murray Darling Basin Board

Contribution $69,356 (increase of 1% = $688)

Applicable Capital Valuations $667,709,851

Rate in $ $ 0.000104

RECOMMENDATION 2:

That pursuant to Section 181(1) and (2) of the Local Government Act 1999,all rates are payable in four equal or approximately equal instalments (unless otherwise agreed with the principal ratepayer) due by: 1st Instalment Due Date 5th September 2014 2nd Instalment Due Date 5th December 2014 3rd Instalment Due Date 6th March 2015 4th Instalment Due Date 5th June 2015 PURPOSE:

Due date for rate payments

The above dates are recommended for quarterly payments for the 2014-2015 financial year.

RECOMMENDATION 3: That any mandatory rebates applicable will be as legislated in the Local Government Act 1999, Chapter 10, Division 5.

PURPOSE: Rebate of General Rates Health Services, community services, religious purposes, public cemeteries, educational purposes and discretionary rebates RECOMMENDATION 4:

That Council adopt the 2014/2015 Valuer General site values for the purpose of calculating fees for annual rental of Council’s unmade roads and other land.

That, pursuant to Section 188 of the Local Government Act 1999, Council set a fee of 2.70 cents per dollar of the site value of land being rented.

Furthermore, the minimum amount payable for rental will be $20.00 per owner PURPOSE: Road Rents At the Council meeting of the 30th April 2013, Council decided to set a rate of 2.7 cents in the $ as the road rent rate for the 2013/14 financial year and let the movement in valuations determine the road rent in future budget years.



RECOMMENDATION 5: For information PURPOSE: Vehicle Reimbursement Pursuant to Regulation 5(2)(a)(ii) of the Local Government (Members Allowances and Benefits) Regulations 1999, the rates for reimbursement for motor vehicle costs incurred by a Council member are to be equal to the rate per kilometre prescribed for calculating deductions for car expenses for income tax purposes. The Australian Taxation Office is yet to announce the rates for the 2014-2015 financial year.




DEPARTMENT: Finance OFFICER: Finance Manager REPORT ITEM: 9.1.8 REPORT TITLE: Ten Year Long Term Financial Plan 2014-2024, Asset and Infrastructure

Management Plan Implementation Budget Impact Budget Allocation $ Spent to Date $ Risk Assessment File Reference 7.11.1.5 STRATEGIC REFERENCE: Strategy 5. Community Assets and Infrastructure are well Managed Action 5.1 Implement the program in accordance with Council’s Infrastructure and Asset

Management Plan and keep the community informed. RECOMMENDATION: That pursuant to section 122 (1a) 9(a) and (b) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council, having considered submissions made to Council during the public consultation period, and having considered new or revised information in the possession of the Council since 15th April 2014, and having adopted the Annual Business Plan 2014/15 now adopts the Ten Year Long Term Financial Plan and the Asset & Infrastructure Management plan for the period 2014-2024. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Under Section 122 (1a) the Local Government Act 1999, A council must, in conjunction with the plans required under subsection (1), develop and adopt— (a) a long-term financial plan for a period of at least 10 years; and (b) an infrastructure and asset management plan, relating to the management and development of infrastructure and major assets by the council for a period of at least 10 years. PURPOSE: Council have incorporated the Annual Budget for 2014-15 into the Ten Year Long Term Financial Plan from 2014-2024 which incorporates the Asset Infrastructure Management Plan. The Ten Year Long Term Financial Plan and Asset and Infrastructure Management Plan (in conjunction with the Draft 2014/15 Annual Budget and Draft 2014/15 Annual Business Plan) as adopted for public consultation by Council on 6th May 2014, was advertised for public consultation in the three newspapers generally circulating in the Goyder area on 14th May 2014, placed on the Councils website on 9th May 2014 with written representations sought by 10th June 2014. No written representations were received. Council allocated time at the budget meeting of the 24th June 2014 between 1.00pm and 2.00pm to receive either written or verbal submissions on the draft Ten Year Long Term Financial Plan. No verbal representations were made at the Council Meeting during the allotted time. The draft plan V2 as at 6th May 2014 distributed for Public Consultation has been amended to V3 include amendments from the Council meeting of the 24th June 2014.




DEPARTMENT: Finance OFFICER: Finance Manager REPORT ITEM: 9.1.9 REPORT TITLE: Donation Requests Implementation Budget Impact Budget Allocation $ 18,000

1. $9,706 – Waste and Rates Donation – Remaining Nil – All allocated - $ 3,740 - Waste Charges (Halls & Sporting Bodies) - $ 5,966 - Council Rates 2013/14 Foregone on Eudunda RSL, Terowie Buildings 2. $8,294 – Others – Remaining $6,229 1. $ 500 - Menswatch – Eudunda Promotion Male Suicide Prevention 2. $ 265 - Bower Progress Assoc – Refund DA Fees 3. $ 400 - ECBaT – Electricity – Visitors Outlet 4. $ 200 - Kathleen Cluse – Lachlan attending SAPSASA 5. $ 100 - Eudunda Area School Presentation Night 6. $ 100 - Burra Community School Presentation Night 7. $ 200 - ECBaT KESAB Tidy Towns Competition 8. $ 100 - Robertstown CMC – KESAB Tidy Towns 9. $ 100 - Eudunda Area School – Australian Business Week 10. $ 100 – Tim and Lynn Grosser - Nikki – travel - Darwin

Risk Assessment File Reference 7.31.3.1 RECOMMENDATION: That the request for “seed funding” of $1,000 from Council for the Burra Country Music Festival be denied/approved.

BACKGROUND: At the January 2014 Council meeting the following resolution was passed relating to the proposed Burra Country Music Festival 12/14 That Council supports the application by Country Music SA Inc. for funding from the SA Tourism

Commission or similar funding agencies towards the holding of a Country Music Festival in Burra and allocate $1000 from the Goyder Tourism budget to assist with their application for funding.

Attached is correspondence from Danny O’Brien , the president of Country Music SA (Inc) advising Council that they were unable to submit a grant application to SATC and wish to have the funds allocated as “seed funding” for the event.



RECOMMENDATION 2:

That the request from the LGA for a Council contribution of $576 toward the RSL Virtual War Memorial Project be denied/approved.

BACKGROUND: Attached is correspondence from the LGA of SA relating to the RSL Virtual War Memorial Project. The LGA are seeking $576 from Council to contribute to the project.

For Reference - The following donations were made in the Financial year ended 30 June 2013 Budget Allocation $ 18,000, Total Spent $ 18,000 1. $ 5,000 - Cycling Tour Hosting – Cycling Information Centre 2. $ 100 - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander War Memorial 3. $ 3,360 - Waste Charges (Halls & Sporting Bodies) 4. $ 6,029 - Council Rates 2012/13 Foregone on Eudunda RSL, Terowie Buildings 5. $ 200 - Robertstown CMC – KESAB Awards 6. $ 100 - Eudunda Area School – Presentation Night 7. $ 50 - Development Application Community Land 8. $ 100 - Burra Community School - Presentation Night 9. $ 200 - ECBaT – KESAB Awards 10. $ 100 - Robertstown CMC – Remembrance Day Wreaths 11. $ 500 - Eudunda District Country Education Foundation 12. $ 200 – Ellie Kellock – Contribution toward travel – Competition 13. $1,000 – Norwood Cycling Club - Annual 14. $ 350 – Eudunda Area School – Australian Business Week 15. $ 150 – Eudunda/Robertstown Rural Watch - Advertising 16. $ 560 – Burra CMC –Public Consultations Assistance

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