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Berri Barmera Council – Minutes of an Ordinary Council Meeting held 27th June 2017

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THE BERRI BARMERA COUNCIL MINUTES OF AN ORDINARY MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD ON TUESDAY 27 JUNE 2017

COMMENCING AT 5:45PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, WILSON STREET BERRI

Opening: Council Prayer / Acknowledgement of Country

1: 1: PRESENT: Elected Members: Cr Andrew Kassebaum (Chair), Cr Stephen Lynch, Cr Margaret Evans (OAM), Cr David Waterman, Cr Mike Fuller, Cr Linc Gore and Cr Trevor Scott. Officers: Mr David Beaton (Chief Executive Officer), Ms Karyn Burton (Manager Corporate Services), Mr Greg Perry (Manager Infrastructure Services), Mr Andrew Haigh (Manager Community Development), Mr Myles Somers (Manager Environmental Services/Major Projects), Mrs Cheryle Pedler (Development Officer – Planning) and Mrs Jesse Lang (Executive Assistant).

2: APOLOGIES: Mayor Peter Hunt and Cr Rhonda Centofanti

3: ADJOURNED ITEMS: 3.1 Cr. Gore – Camping, Lake Bonney At the May 2016 Ordinary Meeting of Council Cr. Gore put forward the following Motion with Notice;

The area around Lake Bonney has traditionally been a 'free camping' zone. But of recent years vehicles have degraded the area and rubbish removal has become a major and expensive issue for Council especially at Easter time. CEO Comment: Council was awarded joint management of the surrounds of Lake Bonney/Barmera with the First People’s of the River Murray under the Native Title declaration; a requirement is the development of a management plan for the lake. The Barmerara Meru Committee will consider maps of the surrounds of the lake to identify areas for camping and exclusion zones at its next meeting. These recommendations will require approval by both the River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal Corporation on behalf of the First People’s and Council. A plan prior to that may be considered as culturally and administratively inappropriate. MOTION: That Council be presented with a plan that includes 'paid camping' provisions encompassing the area surrounding Lake Bonney.

Cr Gore/ Cr Kassebaum At the meeting, a formal motion was resolved for the motion to lie on the table and is brought back to this meeting for consideration.

4: MEMBERS DECLARATION OF INTEREST: Elected members are required to:

1. Consider Section 73 and 75 of the Local Government Act 1999 and determine whether they have a material, actual or perceived conflict of interest in any matter to be considered in this Agenda.

2. Disclose those interests in accordance with the requirements of Section 74 and 75A of the Local Government Act 1999 on the approved form.


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5: CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS CONSIDERATION: Elected Members request for additional information required for the ‘public interest test’ for proposed confidential items in the Agenda.

6: CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES: Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 23 May 2017 MOTION: (4731/17) That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 23 May 2017 be taken as read and confirmed.

Crs Waterman/Fuller CARRIED 7: PETITIONS: Nil 8: QUESTIONS FROM THE GALLERY: Nil

9: DEPUTATIONS / ADDRESS: 9.1 Riverland Joint Planning Board and Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act; Dr

Donna Ferretti, Principal, Donna Ferretti & Associates Pty Ltd This item was heard following Report 12.2. Deputy Mayor Kassebaum welcomed Ms Ferretti to the meeting at 6:09pm. The deputation concluded at 6:39pm, Deputy Mayor Kassebaum thanked Ms Ferretti for the deputation and Ms Ferretti vacated the chambers.

10: MOTIONS WITH NOTICE: 10.1 Cr Kassebaum – Mayor Rosenberg MOTION:

1. Berri Barmera Council withdraw their support for Mayor Rosenberg holding the position as President of the Local Government Association SA. 2. Mayor Hunt, on behalf of Berri Barmera Council Elected members, write a letter to Local Government Association SA Executive Board expressing concern that the LGA SA brand will be tarnished if Mayor Rosenberg continues as its President.

Cr Kassebaum/ Cr Kassebaum WITHDREW the motion.

11: QUESTIONS ON NOTICE: Nil 12: ELECTED MEMBERS REPORTS: 12.1 MAYOR’S REPORT: MOTION: (4732/17)

That the Mayor’s Report be received. Crs Lynch/Fuller CARRIED


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12.1.1 REF: 9.24.1 SUBJECT:

9.24.1 Passing of Former Residents

Since the last meeting of Council held on 23 May 2017 the following Deaths have

been noted:- Douglas Clement Oscar PEDLER; Anthony Stephen “Tony” FUNDAK; Richard Dean “Fussy” FUSS; William Bruce “Bill” PARKES; Colin Neil TODD; Anne SURIDGE; Frederick John “John” HUNT; June Elizabeth LOWE; Ida Janice “Jenny” ABDULLA; Joan Veronica VALLENDER; Ada ASSAD.

12.1.2 CITIZENSHIP CEREMONIES HELD SINCE LAST MEETING:

A citizenship ceremony was held on 25 May 2017 with the following applicants being conferred; Mrs Farhana AKHTER; Mrs Manpreet Kaur BAINS; and Mr John Kariuki WACHEKE

12.1.3 REF:

SUBJECT: 9.24.1 Functions / Meetings attended since last meeting:

23rd May Attended the Community Grants Selection Panel Meeting to review Grants Applications for 2016/17 Round 2

23rd May Attended the Ordinary Meeting of Council 24th May With Cr. Gore, CEO, Greg Perry MIS and David de Grancy met with

John & Judy Bannear and Bruce & Helen Richter to discuss future operations of the Stoney Ridge Quarry

25th May With the CEO and Staff welcomed a visit to Council by the Reception Class of Our Lady of the River School in Berri

25th May With the CEO met with the Hon. Russell Wortley MLC on his visit to the Riverland

25th May Officiated in a Citizenship Ceremony to welcome three New Australian Citizens. Crs. Centofanti, Evans OAM, also in attendance

30 May

Attended the 2017/18 Draft Annual Business Plan & Budget Public Meeting in the Chamber

5th June Attended the Friends of Bonney Theatre Complex Meeting 7th June

With the D/Mayor and CEO attended the Riverland Local Government Forum in Waikerie. President Mayor Lorraine Rosenberg and CEO Matt Pinnegar from the Local Government Association were present to discuss issues pertaining within the Local Government Association.

8th June Attended the Barmera Town Beautification Committee Meeting 10th June Opened the 39th SA Country Music Festival & Awards at Rocky's Hall

of Fame. Thank-you to our Staff - Tracey, Cathy and Stephen for organising the morning tea. Congratulations to the organisers of the Country Music Festival, Sheep Dog Trials, Barmera Markets and Running of the Sheep for collaborating their events for a fantastic weekend in Barmera.

13th June Attended the Strategic Governance and Asset Management Committee Meeting

15th June Attended the LGASA Executive Meeting in Adelaide 20th June With the CEO, Tim Grieger, Ian Webber and James Butler from the

Riverland Field Days Committee along with John Richardson and


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Campbell Black at the Field Days site to discuss the possibility of hosting the Australian National Machinery Rally being held in 2019.

12.2 COUNCILLORS / DELEGATES / REPRESENTATIVES REPORTS:

Cr Scott: 23 May Community Grants meeting and Ordinary meeting of Council 30 May Public Meeting for Annual Business Plan and Budget 5 June Friends of Bonney Theatre Complex Committee meeting 6 June Martin Bend Recreation Area Committee meeting 13 June Strategic Governance and Asset Management Committee meeting 18 – 21 June National General Assembly 2017, Canberra.

Cr Fuller: 25 May Attended working bee at Barmera RV Park to lay pavers for park shelter

structure 29 May Attended working bee at Barmera RV Park to lay pavers for park shelter

structure 29 May Attended meeting with Luke Hampshire at the Barmera VIC to discuss plans for

landscaping of the centre precincts 30 May Attended 2017/2018 Draft Annual Business Plan public meeting in Chambers 1 June Attended working bee at Barmera RV Park to finish laying pavers for park

shelter structure 4 June Attended committee meeting for Riverland Country Music Club to discuss and

finalise matters for the SA Country Music Festival 5 June Attended meeting of the Friends of Bonney Theatre 7 June Attended Overland Corner Hotel to view ground breaking Internet Virtual Reality

music session featuring walk up artists as well as performers from America who linked into the session via the internet

10 June Attended Barwell Avenue and assisted with “Chuck Wagon Breakfast” put on as a fund raiser for the SA Country Music Festival Assisted Bob Clarke with setting up of barricades in Barwell Avenue for the Running of the Sheep event Attended Rocky’s Hall of Fame for the official opening of the 39th SA Country Music Festival overseen by Mayor Hunt and also for placing of hands in concrete by inductees into the Music Hall of Fame Attended the Cobdogla Club for the SA Country Music Concert

11 June In company with Cr Waterman, assisted with road closures for the Barmera Main Street Market Attended Barmera Monash Football Club to act as ticket seller for the Country Music Gospel Concert Attended Barmera Monash Football Club for the Country Music Spectacular event

19 June Attended committee Meeting for the Riverland Country Music Club 22 June Attended Barmera RV Park for the official opening by CEO David Beaton of the

Shelter shed erected as a respite area for the Barmera Men’s Shed as well as for visitors using the RV Park

24 June Acted as MC for the Lions Club of Barmera handover dinner at the Barmera Hotel, which was supported by Deputy Mayor Andrew Kassebaum who proposed the official toast for the event


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Cr Waterman: 30 May Attended Council public meeting in Council Chambers 5 June Attended Friends of Bonney Theatre meeting 10 June Helped with set up, cooking and clearing away of the Chuck Wagon Breakfast

fund raiser for the Country Music Festival 10 June Attended the running of the sheep in Barwell Ave 10 June Attended presentation of awards at Rockys Hall of Fame 11 June Closed and opened Barwell Avenue and manned the Barmera Main Street

Markets. 12 June Attended Country Music Festival Committee meeting 13 June Attended Strategic Governance and Asset Management Committee meeting at

the Council Chambers 18-21 June Attended National General Assembly of Local Government in Canberra. Cr Kassebaum: 26 May Attended the monthly board meeting of the South Australian Murray Darling

Basin Natural Resources Management (SA MDB NRM) board. The meeting was held in Burra.

29 May Attended the Lyon Group’s public consultation meeting in Morgan. Lyon Group intends to build a large solar facility (330 Mw) with battery storage. Cr Gore was also in attendance.

30 May Attended the Annual Business Plan Public meeting held in the Berri Barmera Council (BBC) chambers.

31 May Visited the Barmera Visitor Information centre to meet with Cr Fuller and Waterman to discuss the proposed development being suggested by Barmera Central.

1 June Attended the Murraylands Riverland Regional Development Australia (MR RDA) board meeting held in Tailem Bend. Meeting included a visit to the local Viterra Grain receival site.

6 June Attended the Martin Bend Recreation Area committee meeting held in the BBC chambers.

7 June Attended the Barmera Primary School for the Year 6 and 7 book launch ceremony. Book was created as part of the Katfish Reach project. With Mayor Hunt attended the Riverland Local Government Forum (RLGF) meeting held in the former Waikerie Council chambers. President and CEO of the Local Government Association SA were in attendance at the meeting.

9 June Attended the River Murray Advisory Council (RMAC) meeting held at the Murray Bridge NRM offices.

13 June Attended the Strate Attended the Strategic Governance and Asset Management Committee meeting held in the Berri Barmera Council (BBC) chambers.

15 June With Cr Gore and Manager Environmental Services, Myles Somers, attended meeting with Berri Barmera Landcare Project Manager, Tegan McKillop to discuss SEB opportunities and the proposed District Weed Mapping project.

17-20 June With Cr Scott and Waterman attended the National Local Government General assembly, held in the Canberra Convention centre, Canberra. Met with Tony Pasin at Parliament House, Monday evening for drinks and general discussions.

21 June Attended a Bio Mass for Bio Energy forum held at the Loxton Research Centre. With the amount of horticultural related waste generated in the Riverland, Bio Energy is a possible solution for turning waste into energy and other secondary products.

22 June Attended the monthly board meeting of the South Australian Murray Darling


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Basin Natural Resources Management (SA MDB NRM) board. The meeting was held in the Mt Barker NRM Offices.

23 June Attended the Berri Lions Annual Handover Dinner held at the Berri Bowling Clubroom facility. President Debbie Tanner handed the president duties to the incumbent President, Theresa Andrew and her new board.

24 June Attended the Barmera Lions Annual Handover Dinner held at the Barmera Hotel. President John Hughes continued as their President.

26 June Attended the Berri Barmera Hospital Advisory Committee meeting held at the Barmera Hospital, Barmera.

27 June Attended a meeting with Tony Pasin, Tim Whetstone and Josie Nelson, Chairperson Berri Barmera Hospital Advisory Council, to discuss funding opportunities for Alcohol and Drug rehabilitation

Cr Gore: 24 May At Martin Bend as part of the Berri Barmera Landcare Group with the Gerard

Ranges - Removing the declared weed - Noogoora Burr - from the Martin Bend area

24 May Attended Stoney Ridge Quarry with Mayor, Peter Hunt, CEO David Beaton, Council Employees Greg Perry & David DeGrancy - Met with the neighbouring residents - Quarry operations discussed.

24 May To Wilabalangaloo - Committee Meeting of the Berri/Barmera Landcare group 29 May At Morgan - With Councillor Kassebaum attended public meeting concerning the

construction of a major solar farm - Expected to employ many locals during an 8 month construction stage.

30 May At Council Chambers - Public meeting to discuss proposed annual business plan.

1 June At Martin Bend - Removing declared weeds with Berri/Barmera Landcare workers.

6 June Berri Council Chambers - Martin Bend Committee Meeting. 10 June Running of the Sheep at Barmera then to Rocky Hall of Fame, Barmera with

elected representatives and Mayor Hunt - Presentations for award winners - Country Music Festival.

11 June To Barmera Markets 13 June Berri Council Chambers - Strategic Governance and Asset Management

Committee meeting 15 June With Councillor Kassebaum and MES Myles Somers - At Council Office -

Meeting with Berri Barmera Landcare Project Manager, Teagan McKillop - SEB opportunities and weed mapping at Martin Bend discussed.

Cr Evans:

25 May Attended a Citizenship ceremony at the Berri Barmera Council chambers to welcome 3 new citizens

30 May Public Meeting, Annual Business Plan. 4 June Presented prizes to winning team at the Annual Berri Bowling Club's 'Bluey's

Bowls Day', in aid of Greenhill Lodge. ($1300 was raised)! 10 June Attended Country Music Official Opening Ceremony and Hands of Fame

Ceremony at Rocky's Hall of Fame, Barmera. 13 June Attended Strategic Governance/Asset Management Committee meeting. Cr Lynch:

24 May Attended Citizenship ceremony, Council chambers Wilson St Berri 29 May Game Changer Riverland Launch Barmera Football club with DCLW Crs.


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Vowles, Kimba, Norton 8 June Barmera Day Care Men's Health Group - discussion 8 June Barmera Town Beautification Meeting 9 June SAROC Orchid Judging Torrens Parade Ground 10 June Hands Of Fame Rocky's Hall Of Fame 13 June Strategic Governance and Asset Management Committee meeting 19 June Attended 34 Rumball Rd. to discuss issues

Cr Centofanti: 20 May Meeting of the Riverland Nori Festival in the Len Mahoney Room 23 May Discussion with Managers of Infrastructure and Manager of Environment in

regards to Martin Bend projects and budgets for coming financial year 23 May attended the Berri Barmera Council Grants Assessment Panel meeting 23 May Ordinary meeting of Council May 2017 25 May Attended the Riverland Regional Hospitals Biggest Morning tea with donation of

cakes and slices 25 May Attended the Berri Library Biggest Morning Tea with donation of cakes and

slices 25 May Attended a Citizenship Ceremony in the Council Chambers 26 May Meri Bunch supper volunteer at the Riverland Regional Hospital 30 May Attended the Berri Barmera Council Annual Business Plan Public Consultation 5 June Friends of the Bonney Theatre committee meeting 6 June Attended and chaired the Martin Bend Recreation Area Committee meeting 8 June Barmera Town Beautification Committee meeting 10 June Induction into Rockys Hall of Fame for Riverland Country Music 11 June Attended Barmera Markets 11 June Riverland Country Music concert in the Barmera Monash Football Club 13 June Strategic Governance and Asset Management committee meeting

NOTE: Deputation/Address Agenda Item 9.1


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13: EXECUTIVE / CORPORATE SERVICES: 13.1 EXECUTIVE / CORPORATE SERVICES REPORTS: MOTION: (4733/17)

That Executive / Corporate Services Reports numbered 13.2 to 13.11 inclusive be received and contents noted.

Crs Fuller/Evans CARRIED

13.2 Status of Resolutions OFFICER: CEO REF: 9.24.1

13.3 Riverland Local Government Forum – Notes from meeting held 7 June 2017 OFFICER: CEO REF: MEET – RLGF, I170608-1273

13.4 Barmera Town Beautification Committee – Minutes from meeting held 8 June 2017 OFFICER: A/MIS REF: MEET – BARMERA MOTION: (4734/17) 1. That the Minutes of the Barmera Town Beautification Committee Meeting held on 8

June 2017 be received. 2. That the following recommendations of the Committee be adopted by Council:

Item 5.3 Fitness Equipment – Lakefront – (BATBC – 156/17) That two more balance beams be purchased and installed, from Committee funds, on the lakefront to complete the set. Item 5.4 Barmera Cemetery – Plates for unmarked crosses – (BATBC – 157/17) That $250 be donated towards the addition of plates on the unnamed graves at the Barmera Cemetery. Item 5.5 Remaining Funds (BATBC – 158/17) That the remainder of the Committee’s funds be allocated towards the purchase of seats for the lakefront shelter. Item 5.6 Other Business

Keep Australia Beautiful Awards


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(BATBC – 159/17) That the Committee commend and sincerely thank the Executive Assistant on the professionalism of the Keep Australia Beautiful Awards supporting documentation booklet for the awards.

(BATBC – 160/17) That it be investigated if two Keep Australia Beautiful Awards signs will be supplied for the Australian Tidy Town of the Year and if they are, that the layout of all three signs be redesigned.

Crs Fuller/Lynch CARRIED

13.5 Murraylands and Riverland Local Government Association – 2017/18 Annual Business Plan and Budget Draft

OFFICER: CEO REF:

13.6 Treasury Management Report 2016/2017 OFFICER: MCS REF: MOTION: (4735/17)

That the Treasury Management Report 2016/2017 be received. Crs Lynch/Scott CARRIED

13.7 Annual Business Plan and Budget 2017/2018 OFFICER: MCS REF: CEO David Beaton declared a Perceived Conflict of Interest due to his wife being South Australian

State President of the St. Vincent De Paul Inc. who receive a Mandatory Rates Rebate under 14 (b).

MOTION: (4736/17)

1. Adoption of Annual Business Plan That pursuant to and in accordance with Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1999 and Regulation 6 of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regualations 2011, having considered all submissions in accordance with Section 123(6) of the Local Government Act 1999, the 2017/2018 Annual Business Plan, as amended, and presented at appendix be adopted.


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2. Adoption of Budget That pursuant to and in accordance with 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 adopted Annual Business Plan, and in respect of the financial year ending 30 June 2018 the Budget, as detailed and as laid before the Council at this meeting, comprising:- Budgeted Income Statement Budgeted Balance Sheet Statement Budgeted Statement of Changes of Equity Budgeted Statement of Cashflow Budgeted Uniform Presentation of Finances Budgeted Financial Indicators

Be adopted, such budget involving an amount of $ 7,831,665.90 to be raised from general rates.

3. Adoption of Valuations That pursuant to and in accordance with Section 167(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999 the Council hereby adopts, for the year ending 30 June 2018, the capital values made by the Valuer General in respect of land within the Council’s area totalling $ 1,321,336,500 of which $ 1,245,428,395 is in respect to rateable land, and that 27 June 2017 shall be the day as and from which such valuations shall become the valuations of the Council.

4. Declaration of Rates That, having taken into account the general principles of rating contained in Section 150 of the Local Government Act 1999 and the requirements of Section 153(2) of the Local Government Act 1999, pursuant to Sections 153(1)(b) and 156(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1999, and in accordance with Regulation 14 of the Local Government (General) Regulations 2013, the Council hereby declares, for the year ending 30 June 2018 the following differential general rates in respect of all rateable land within its area varying according to its use:- (i) Land use as defined:-

(a) Residential .6185 cents in the dollar (b) Commercial- Shop .6408 cents in the dollar (c) Commercial – Office .6408 cents in the dollar (d) Commercial – Other .6408 cents in the dollar (e) Industry – Light .7356 cents in the dollar (f) Industry – Other .7356 cents in the dollar (g) Primary Production .5565 cents in the dollar (h) Vacant Land .5115 cents in the dollar (i) Other .7332 cents in the dollar

5. Rate Capping Rebate Policy

That Council adopts the Rate Capping Rebate Policy as included with the Annual

Business Plan and Budget for the 2017/2018 financial year.

6. Residential Rate Cap

That pursuant to and in accordance with Section 153(3) of the Local Government Act

1999 and in accordance with Council’s Rate Capping Rebate Policy, the Council fixes


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a maximum increase of 12% in the general rates to be charged on rateable land that

constitutes the principal place of residence of a principal ratepayer.

7. Declaration of Minimum Rates

That pursuant to Section 158(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999 the Council hereby

fixes, in respect to the year ending 30 June 2018, a minimum rate of $ 636.00 which

shall be payable by way of rates on rateable land within the area of the Council.

8. Declaration of Annual Service Charges – CWMS (Effluent Disposal Scheme)

That pursuant to and in accordance with Section 155(2) of the Local Government Act

1999, the Council imposes, in respect to the year ending 30 June 2018, an annual

service charge based on the level of usage of the service on all properties to which

the Council provides the prescribed service of the collection, treatment and disposal

of waste and known as the Berri Barmera Community Wastewater Management

System (effluent disposal) that includes CWMS of Berri, Barmera, Glossop, Monash,

Cobdogla and Loveday as follows:-

- $ 697.00 per unit on each occupied allotment - $ 348.50 per unit on each vacant allotment

Where a ‘unit’ is determined by the CWMS Property Units Code as provided at Regulation 12 of the Local Government (General) Regulations 2013.

9. Waste Management Collection/Disposal

That pursuant to and in accordance with Section 155 of the Local Government Act 1999,

the Council imposes, in respect to the year ending 30 June 2018, an annual service

charge based on the weekly collection of 140 litre bins and fortnightly pickup of

recycling of 240 bins for all properties and fortnightly green waste collection 240 litre

bin for town residential properties only. To which Council provides or makes

available the prescribed service of the collection and disposal of household waste

and known as Waste Management Collection/Disposal (Bin Collection/Disposal).

- $ 209.00 3 Bin Collection - $ 177.00 2 Bin Collection

10. Declaration of Separate Rate – Natural Resources Management Levy

That pursuant to Section 95 of the Natural Resources Management Act 2004 and

pursuant to Section 154 of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council hereby

declares, in respect of the year ending 30 June 2018, a separate rate of .0258 cents in

the dollar, based on the capital value of rateable land within the Council’s area and

within the area of the SA Murray Darling Basin Natural Resources Management

Board in order to recover the amount payable by the Council to the Board.

11. Declaration of Minimum Separate Rate – Natural Resources Management Levy

That pursuant to Section 158 of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council hereby

fixes, in respect of the year ending 30 June 2018, a minimum amount payable by way

of the separate rate known as the Natural Resources Management Levy of $ 20.00 for


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rateable land in the Council’s area in order to recover the amount payable by the

Council to the SA Murray Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board.

12. Payment of Rates

That pursuant to Section 181 of the Local Government Act 1999, rates for the year

ending 30 June 2018 will fall due and in four equal or approximately equal

instalments on the following dates:-

1st September, 2017

1st December, 2017

1st March, 2018

1st June, 2018

13. Rate Rebate Policy 2017/2018

That the Council adopts the Rate Rebate Policy as included with the Annual Business

Plan and Budget for the 2017/2018 financial year.

14. Mandatory Rate Rebates 2017/2018 (a) That pursuant to Section 160 of the Local Government Act 1999, for the

financial year ending 30 June 2018, and in accordance with Council’s Rate Rebate Policy 2017/2018 the following properties are deemed “Proclaimed Bodies” and the council therefore grants a mandatory 100% rebate of rates in respect of those properties A2329 Barmera District Hospital A4345 Berri District Hospital A7187 Womens & Childrens Health Network Inc

(b) That pursuant to Section 161 of the Local Government Act 1999, for the financial year ending 30 June 2018, and in accordance with Council’s Rate Rebate Policy 2017/2018 the Council grants a mandatory rebate of 75% of rates in respect of the following properties (Community Service Organisations). A5085 Salvation Army A32 St. Vincent De Paul Inc. A4812, A4814, A6788 St. Catherine’s Nursing Home A5386, A249, A3333, A3705 Junction & Women’s Housing Association Inc A3376, A183, A7419, A4403, A5280, A5381 A5421, A5426, A5372 A3435, A3437 A6192, A6193, A6194 Julia Farr Housing Association Inc A6195, A6196, A6197 A6198 A5016, A6985, A6986 Salvation Army Housing Ltd A6987, A6988 A5258 Riverland Advocacy Service


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A7187 Riverland Respite & Recreation Services Inc A5700 Orana Incorporated A254, A266, A3314, A3428 Anglican Community Care Housing Association A3429, A3438, A3792, A3798 A4650, A4651, A5268, A5269 A5271, A5272, A5569, A6725 A6726, A6892, A6951, A7445 A7446, A7476, A7477, A7505 A7506, A7507, A7508, A7509 A7510, A7511, A7512, A7513 A7514, A7515, A7516, A7517 A7518, A7519, A7520, A7521 A7522, A7523, A7524 A6486 Foodbank of South Australia Inc

(c) That pursuant to Section 162 of the Local Government Act 1999, for the financial year ending 30 June 2018, and in accordance with Council’s Rate Rebate Policy 2017/2018 the Council grants a mandatory rebate of 100% of rates in respect of the following properties (churches). A2427, A2428 Uniting Church Barmera A4970, A4976 Uniting Church Berri A2495, A2496 Anglican Church Monash A3074 Riverland Singh Society A3681, A5903 Greek Orthodox Church A388, A389 Anglican Church Barmera A404 Lutheran Church Barmera A4718, A4719, A4721 Lutheran Church Berri A4555 The Vine Community Church A4661 Church of Christ Berri A4683, A4684 Church of Latter Day Saints A7148 Anglican Church Berri A4799 Catholic Church Berri A531 Catholic Church Barmera A7134 Australasian Conference Assoc. Inc. A3067 Riverland Central Christian Church A6545 Australian Christian Church A4948 Salvation Army Church

(d) That pursuant to Section 165 of the Local Government Act 1999, for the financial year ending 30 June 2018, and in accordance with Council’s Rate Rebate Policy 2017/2018 the Council grants a mandatory rebate of 75% of rates in respect of the following properties (Private Schools).

A3128 Riverland Christian School A7456, A4794, A6447, Our Lady of the River Primary School A4778, A530 St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School A5740 Berri Community Preschool A5738 Berri Regional Childcare Centre A3081 Riverland Singh Society


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15. Discretionary Rate Rebates 2017/2018 (a) That pursuant to Section 166(1) of the Local Government Act 1999, for the

financial year ending 30 June 2018, and in accordance with Council’s Rate Rebate Policy 2017/2018 the Council grants a discretionary rebate of rates in respect of the following properties in the amount of the percentage indicated.

A32 St Vincent De Paul 25% A4812, A4814, A6788 St. Catherine’s NursingHome 25% A7456, A4794, A4778, A6447 Our Lady of the River Primary School 25% A5738 Berri Regional Childcare Centre 25% A3128 Rivergum College 25% A530 St. Josephs Catholic Primary School 25% A5740 Berri Community Preschool 25% A5700 Orana Incorporated 25% A387 Lake Bonney Masonic Lodge 50% A4680 Berri Boy Scouts 100% A4682 Berri Girl Guides 100%

(b) That pursuant to Section 166(1) of the Local Government Act 1999, for the

financial year ending 30 June 2018, and in accordance with Council’s Rate Rebate Policy 2017/2018 the Council grants a discretionary rebate of 100% of rates in respect to parcels of rateable land owned by The Crown and in the care and control of the Berri Irrigation Trust and Cobdogla Irrigation Trust and are pieces of insignificant land that are used for pipeline purposes only.

15. Rate Remission Policy

That the Council adopts the Rate Remission Policy as included with the Annual

Business Plan and Budget for the 2017/2018 financial year.

Crs Lynch/Scott CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

13.8 Long Term Financial Plan 2017-2027 OFFICER: MCS REF: MOTION: (4737/17)

That Council receive and adopt the Long Term Financial Plan 2017-2027 as presented. Crs Evans/Fuller CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

13.9 Letters of Congratulations – His Excellency General The Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Mr Tim Whetstone MP

OFFICER: CEO REF:


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13.10 Request Berri Club Inc. – Outstanding Rates OFFICER: MCS REF: I170615-1172, A7583 MOTION: (4738/17)

That the Chief Executive Officer and Manager Corporate Services meet with the Berri Club Inc to discuss the outstanding rates.

Crs Evans/Lynch CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

13.11 Delegations Update - Planning Development and Infrastructure Act and the Dog and Cat Management Act

OFFICER: CEO REF: MOTION: (4739/17)

As per the notification via the Local Government Circular 23.6 and in accordance with Section 44(6) of the Local Government Act 1999, that the Council: 1. Revocations

1.1 Hereby revokes its previous delegations to the Chief Executive Officer of those powers and functions under the Dog & Cat Management Act 1995 as at 30 June 2017.

2. Delegations made under Local Government Act 1999

2.1 In exercise of the power contained in Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999 the powers and functions under the following Acts and specified in the proposed Instruments of Delegation contained in Appendices 4 and 28 (each of which is individually identified as indicated below) are hereby delegated from 1 July 2017 to the person occupying the office of Chief Executive Officer subject to the conditions and or limitations specified herein or in the Schedule of Conditions in each such proposed Instrument of Delegation.

2.2 Such powers and functions may be further delegated by the Chief Executive Officer in accordance with Sections 44 and 101 of the Local Government Act 1999 as the Chief Executive Officer sees fit, unless otherwise indicated herein or in the Schedule of Conditions contained in each such proposed Instrument of Delegation.

Crs Fuller/Lynch CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Cr Gore left the meeting at 6:56pm


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14: COMMUNITY SERVICES:

14.1 COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORTS: MOTION: (4740/17) That Community Service Report 14.1 to 14.3 be received and contents noted.

Crs Scott/Lynch CARRIED

14.2 Community Grants Selection OFFICER: MCD REF: Community Grants

Note: The Minutes of the Community Grants Selection meeting have since been amended to reflect changes to Cr Centofanti’s conflict of interest, which was minuted incorrectly.

14.3 No:Ri Festival Funding Application OFFICER: MCD REF: Community Events

MOTION: (4741/17)

That Council provide funding of $5,000 and $1,500 worth of in-kind support towards the 2017 No:Ri Festival.

Crs Evans/Scott CARRIED

15: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES: 15.1 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES REPORTS: MOTION: (4742/17)

That Infrastructure Services Report numbered 15.2 be received and contents noted. Crs Fuller/Evans CARRIED

15.2 SA Local Government Roads and Works Conference 16 to 18 August 2017 – Pt Pirie OFFICER: MIS REF: INFRA ADVICE Due to Crs Waterman and Fuller nominating to attend the conference, this would result in a lack of

quorum due to the Actual/Perceived conflict of Interest. This matter will be referred to the Strategic Governance and Asset Management Committee meeting scheduled for 11 July 2017.


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16:1 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: 16.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES REPORTS: MOTION: (4743/17)

That Environmental Services Reports numbered 16.1 to 16.19 inclusive be received and contents noted.

Crs Evans/Lynch CARRIED

16.2 Horse Riding at Lake Bonney –Policy Review OFFICER: MES/MP REF: CONSULT – ENVIRO, O170303-432

MOTION: (4744/17) That the Horse Riding on Council Land Policy – Lake Bonney, having been subject of a first

anniversary review remain in place without further amendment. Crs Lynch/Scott CARRIED

16.3 Joint Planning Board Report OFFICER: MES/MP, DO-P REF: ADVICE – GOV, I170328-662 MOTION: (4745/17) That the report be received.

Crs Fuller/Evans CARRIED

16.4 Regional Development Assessment Panel (RAP) OFFICER: MES/MP, DO-P REF: ADVICE – DEV, I170530-1203

MOTION: (4746/17) 1 That Council endorse the proposed transition of the Riverland Development

Assessment Panel to the Riverland Assessment Panel (RAP) in accordance with the implementation of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and advice received from Hon John Rau MP, Deputy Premier and Minister for Planning.

2 That the transition is based on reconstituting the existing RDAP with current Independent Members and one Elected Member selected from the host Council.

3 That the Berri Barmera Council be the host Council of the Riverland Assessment Panel (RAP) and nominates Myles Somers as Assessment Manager from October 1st


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2017 to December 2018 inclusive. 4 That subject to each member Council endorsing the same or similar, Council agree to

the following principles for the RAP: a) That the host council be rotated on a 12 monthly basis on a calendar year

basis b) That the host Council nominate an Elected Member for Ministerial

appointment c) That the host Council nominate the Assessment Manager d) That the host Council be rotated in alphabetical order.

5. That Councillor Centofanti is nominated as the Elected Member representative on the Regional Assessment Panel, taking up the position, subject to Ministerial approval, from the first meeting of Regional Assessment Panel after 1 October 2017.

6 That Council adopt the Memorandum of Understanding and Terms of Reference as annexed to the report dated 27 June 2017 and entitled “Regional Development Assessment Panel (RAP)”.

7 That the RDAP is authorised to exercise all of the powers and functions delegated by the Council to the Riverland Regional Development Assessment Panel under the Development Act 1993 via Motion 4620/17 dated 24 January 2017 and entitled “Delegations to the Riverland Regional Development Assessment Panel”,

In exercise of the powers contained in Section 20 and 34(23) of the Development Act 1993, the powers and functions under the Development Act 1993 and the Development Regulations 2008 contained in the proposed instrument of delegation annexed to the report dated 24th January 2017 and titled “Delegations to the Riverland Regional Development Assessment Panel” are hereby delegated this 24th day of January 2017 to the Riverland Regional Development Assessment Panel subject to any conditions specified herein or in the Schedule of Conditions contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation under the Development Act 1993.

Crs Evans/Fuller CARRIED

16.5 Dry Areas Review OFFICER: MES REF: 16.16.7, I120418-1254 MOTION: (4747/17) 1 That council endorse the final report “Berri Barmera Dry Areas Review” prepared by

Tony Lawson Consulting. 2 That council seeks the extension of time to the current Dry Areas in Berri and

Barmera for a further 5 years from 29 July 2017. Crs Fuller/Lynch CARRIED

16.6 Easement – 14 Garrard Street Barmera OFFICER: MES/MP, PO REF:


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MOTION: (4748/17) That the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer be authorised to sign and seal documentation

for the establishment of an easement on the property situated at 14 Garrard Street, Barmera. Certificate of Title for Volume 5487 Folio 646

Crs Fuller/Lynch CARRIED

16.7 Affix common seal - 24 Vaughan Terrace, Berri OFFICER: MES/MP, PO REF: A5260 MOTION: (4749/17) That Council authorises the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer to sign and affix the common

seal to all documentation relating to the sale of 24 Vaughan Terrace, Berri. Crs Fuller/Lynch CARRIED

16.8 Renewal of Dog Registration OFFICER: MES/MP, GI REF: ADVICE – ANIMAL, I170220-320 MOTION: (4750/17) That Council changes the registration reference from therapy dog/cat to assistance dog in

accordance with Dog and Cat Management Act. Crs Fuller/Evans CARRIED

16.9 Fees and Charges 2017/2018 OFFICER: MCS REF: Fees MOTION: (4751/17) That Council adopt the Schedule of Fees and Charges as attached.

Crs Lynch/Waterman CARRIED

16.10 Lease and licenses Fees for 2017/2018 OFFICER: CEO, MES/MP, PO REF: Fees


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MOTION: (4752/17) That Council adopt the Lease and Licence fees as attached and delegate authority to the Mayor

and Chief Executive Officer to sign and seal all leases and licences where appropriate. Crs Lynch/Scott CARRIED

16.11 Requests for additional crossover point - Unit 2/1 Shaddock Street, Berri OFFICER: MES/MP, PO REF: LICENCE – ROAD, A3786 MOTION: (4753/17) 1 That Council consents to the owner widening the current crossover at 2/1 Shaddock

Street, Berri. 2 That the additional driveway crossover be constructed to Council’s specifications

and requirements, with all costs to be borne by the landowner. Crs Lynch/Scott CARRIED

16.12 Riverland Regional Development Assessment Panel – 2016 Annual Report OFFICER: MES/MP REF: DEV-RDAP MOTION: (4754/17) That the Riverland Regional Development Assessment Panel 2016 Annual Report be received

and the contents noted. Crs Evans/Waterman CARRIED

16.13 Friend of Bonney Theatre Complex Committee Minutes – 5 June 2017 OFFICER: MES/MP, PO REF: MEET MOTION: (4755/17) That the Minutes of the Friend of Bonney Theatre Complex Committee Meeting held on 5

June 2017 be noted. Crs Fuller/Scott CARRIED

16.14 Martin Bend Recreation Area Committees – 6 June 2017 OFFICER: MES/MP REF: MEET - MARTIN BEND (P)


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MOTION: (4756/17) That the Minutes of the Martin Bend Recreation Area Committee Meeting held on 6 June

2016 be noted. Crs Fuller/Waterman CARRIED

16.15 Temporary Road Closures – Glossop High School Prom – 1 December 2017 OFFICER: MES/MP, PO, GI REF: PERMIT - EVENTS, I170614-1297 MOTION: (4757/17) The Berri Barmera Council exercises the power pursuant to Section 33 of the Road Traffic

Act 1961 and Clause ”F” of the instrument of General Approval of the Minister dated 12

March 2001 to: 1 Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 hereby make an order directing

that Riverview Drive from the eastern side of Ahern Street to the end of the Berri Resort Hotel on Riverview Drive, Berri be closed to traffic from 4.00pm Friday 1 December 2017 until 8.00pm Friday 1 December 2017 for the Glossop High School Prom.

2 Pursuant to Section 33 (1) (b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 hereby make an order directing that persons taking part in the event be exempt from the duty to observe the Australian Road Rules relating to pedestrian behaviour.

Crs Waterman/Lynch CARRIED

16.16 Temporary Road Closure – Berri Resort Hotel Murray Man – 4 and 5 November 2017

OFFICER: MES/MP, PO, GI REF: TEMP ROAD CLOSURE, I170524-1145 MOTION: (4758/17) The Berri Barmera Council exercises the power pursuant to Section 33 of the Road Traffic

Act 1961 and Clause ”F” of the instrument of General Approval of the Minister dated 12th

March 2001 to:. 1 Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 hereby make an order directing

that Lakeside Drive from the Yacht Club including Dean Drive and Queen Elizabeth Drive to Foot Avenue, Barmera be closed to traffic from: 10.00am on Saturday 4 November 2017 until 4.00pm Saturday 4 November 2017 for the Berri Resort Hotel Murray Man

2 Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 hereby make an order directing that Lakeside Drive from the Yacht Club including Dean Drive and Queen Elizabeth Drive to Morgan Road, Barmera be closed to traffic from: 6.00am on Sunday 5 November 2017 until 3.30pm Sunday 5 November 2017 for the Berri Resort Hotel Murray Man

3 Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 hereby make an order directing that Dean Drive to Nookamka Terrace, Nookamka Terrace to Kelly Avenue, Kelly


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Avenue to Garrard Street, Garrad Street to Queen Elizabeth Drive and Queen Elizabeth Drive to Dean Drive, Barmera be partially closed to traffic with speed restrictions from: 8.00am on Sunday 5 November 2017 until 3.00pm Sunday 5 November 2017 for the Berri Resort Hotel Murray Man.

4 Pursuant to Section 33 (1) (b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 hereby make an order directing that persons taking part in the event be exempt from the duty to observe the Australian Road Rules relating to pedestrian behaviour.

Crs Waterman/Lynch CARRIED

16.17 Rolling Road Closure - NAIDOC Week March -3 July 2017 OFFICER: MES/MP, PO REF: PERMIT-EVENTS, I170615-1151

16.18 Temporary Road Closure – Berri Speedboat Spectacular 2018 OFFICER: MES/MP, GI REF: TEMP ROAD CLOSURE MOTION: (4759/17) The Berri Barmera Council exercises the power pursuant to Section 33 of the Road Traffic

Act 1961 and Clause ”F” of the instrument of General Approval of the Minister dated 12th

March 2001 to:. 1 Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 hereby make an order directing

that Riverview Drive, Berri , 50m west of the Berri Riverside Caravan Park entrance and Crawford Terrace have speed restrictions applying from: 1.00pm Friday 26 January 2018 until 10.00pm Friday 26 January 2018.

2 Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 hereby make an order directing that Riverview Drive, Berri, between Crawford Terrace until western side of Vaughan Terrace, Berri be closed to traffic from: 6.00am Saturday 27 January 2018 until 7.00pm Saturday 27 January 2018 and 6.00am Sunday 28 January 2018 until 7.00pm Sunday 28 January 2018 for Berri Speedboat Spectacular 2018.

3 Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 hereby make an order directing that Riverview Drive, Berri, between 100m east of Ahern Street and 50m west of the Berri Riverside Caravan Park entrance, be closed to traffic from: 6.00am Saturday 27 January 2018 until 8.00pm Saturday 27 January 2018 and 6.00am Sunday 28 January 2018 until 8.00pm Sunday 28 January 2018 for Berri Speedboat Spectacular 2018.

4 Pursuant to Section 33(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 hereby make an order directing that the southern lane of Riverview Drive, Berri, between 100m east of Ahern Street and 50m west of the Berri Riverside Caravan Park entrance, be closed to traffic from: 1.00pm Friday 26 January 2018 until 8.00pm Sunday 28 January 2018 for Berri Speedboat Spectacular 2018.

5 Pursuant to Section 33 (1) (b) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 hereby make an order directing that persons taking part in the event be exempt from the duty to observe the


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Australian Road Rules relating to pedestrian behaviour. Crs Waterman/Lynch CARRIED

16.19 Development Section Activities OFFICER: DO-P, DO-B REF: MEET-COUNCIL, DEV REPORTS

17: QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE: Nil

18: MOTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE: Nil


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19: CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS: 19.1 Confidential Minute Book – Release of Confidential Minutes – “Lake Bonney Environs” MOTION (EXCLUSION): (4760/17)

That pursuant to Sections 90(2) and 90(3)(j)(1)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999 the Council orders that the public be excluded with the exception of the Chief Executive Officer, Manager Corporate Services, Manager Infrastructure Services, Manager Environmental Services, Manager Community Development, Human Resources/Risk Manager and Executive Assistant on the basis that it will receive, consider and discuss correspondence relating to the “Release of Confidential Minutes - Lake Bonney Environs” and the Council is satisfied that the principle, being that the meeting should be conducted in a place open to the public, is outweighed in relation to the matter because receiving, considering and discussing the matter involves: 90(3)(j) ….. information the disclosure of which: (i) would divulge information provided on a confidential basis by or to a Minister of the Crown, or another public authority or official (not being an employee of the council, or a person engaged by the council) and; (ii) would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest.

The report contains documents provided to Council that have been marked as “confidential” and therefore will be treated as such at this time.

Crs Scott/Fuller CARRIED

19.1.1 Confidential Minute Book – Release of Confidential Minutes - “Lake Bonney Environs” OFFICER: CEO REF: (Previous 5.92.1-13) 9.16.3-14

CONFIDENTIAL MOTION

MOTION (ORDER): (4762/17) 1: That having considered Agenda Item 19.1.1 Confidential Minute Book –

Release of Confidential Minutes - “Lake Bonney Environs” in confidence under section 90(2) and (3)(j)(i)(ii) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council, pursuant to section 91(7) of that Act orders that a portion of the documents remain confidential for a period of 12 months.

Crs Fuller/Lynch CARRIED RESUMPTION OF OPEN COUNCIL: The Council Meeting resumed open Council after considering Confidential Report Item 19.1.1


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20: CLOSURE: The meeting closed at 7:24pm Confirmed: DATE: 25 July 2017 MAYOR: ………………………………….. P.R. HUNT

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