Communique June 2012 - Port Pirie Regional Council - SA.Gov.au

Communiqué 

June 2012 

115 Ellen St (PO Box 45) Port Pirie 5540 

Phone 8633 9777 / Fax 8632 5801 

Email: council@pirie.sa.gov.au 

www.pirie.sa.gov.au / www.piriehasitall.com.au 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE 

Departmental Reports 

Office of the CEO 

. Operaonal Acvies 2‐8 

Administrave Services 9‐17 

1. Risk Management 

2. Records Management 

3. Administrave Services 

Financial Services 18‐25 

1. Monthly Budget Update 

Technical Services 26‐33 

1. Waste Strategy Implementaon Time Frame 

2. Port Pirie Water Reuse 

3. Rural Property Addressing 

4. RV Friendly Program 

5. Parks & Recreaon 

6. Construcon & Maintenance (Urban) 

7. Construcon & Maintenance (Rural) 

Minutes/Updates from Other Organisaons 

CANdo Commiee 34‐35 

Central Local Government Region 36‐43 

Crystal Brook Caravan Park Commiee 44‐48 

Flinders Mobile Library 49‐50 

Port Pirie & District Development Board 51‐52 

Regional Development Australia Yorke & Mid North 53‐58 

Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group 59‐64 

Yorke & Mid North NRM Board 65‐75 

Calendar of Events 76 

Port Pirie Regional Council 

Diary Dates 

Wednesday 13 June 2012 

Public Informaon Forum (Dra ABP & Budget) at 6pm 

Strategic Workshop at 7.30pm 


Murray Darling Associaon Region 8 General Meeng : 

9.30am for 10am 

Audit Commiee at 5pm 

Council Development Assessment Panel at 7.30pm 

Monday 26 June 2012 

Public consultaon on Dra ABP & Budget concludes 


Ordinary Meeng of Council at 7.30pm 

Wednesday 4 July 2012 

Asset Management Meeng at 5pm (Depot) 


Special Meeng of Council at 6.30pm (Adopon of ABP, 

Budget & Declaraon of Rates) 

Strategic Workshop at 7.30pm 


Council Development Assessment Panel at 7.30pm 


Ordinary Meeng of Council at 7.30pm 

Unless stated otherwise, the venue for all meengs/workshops listed above is the Port 

Pirie Regional Council Chambers/Conference Room. 

Site preparaon for new Waste Transfer Staon

MEETING: COMMUNIQUE 

DATE: June 2012 

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DEPARTMENT: Office of CEO 

OFFICER: Dr Andrew Johnson 

REPORT ITEM: 1 

REPORT TITLE: Operational Activities of the Office of CEO 

Implementation N/A 

Budget Impact Nil 

Risk Assessment N/A 

File References N/A 

STRATEGIC REFERENCE: 

Goal 5 

Organisational Excellence 

Outcome 5.1 Governance 

Strategy 5.1.13 Provide an effective performance management system that allows 

Elected Members and administration to be openly accountable for 

their performance. 

RECOMMENDATION: 

FOR INFORMATION 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 

Monthly report to keep Elected Members informed of the operational activities of ‘the Office 

of CEO’ for the month. 

1.1. Meetings held during May 2012 

Tue, 1 May Southern Cross Television interview regarding Water Reuse 

Wed, 2 May MFS - Finance & Budget Update 

Asset Management Committee Meeting 

Thu, 3 May Website Group Meeting 

Port Pirie Water Reuse Steering Committee Meeting 

Fri, 4 May Planning for 2012/13 

Meeting regarding future of IT/Records Management (internal) 

Tue, 8 May Management Meetings 

Wed, 9 May Bluescope Enviro regarding Stormwater reuse investigation project 

Council Strategic Workshop 

Thu, 10 May Chamber of Commerce meeting 

Fri, 11 May Central Local Government General Meeting (Ardrossan) 

Mon, 14 May Aztec Port Expansion Options Update 

Community Consultation on Growth Plan 

Tue, 15 May CPA Divisional Council (Adelaide) 

Office of the CEO – Communique Report June 2012

1.1. Meetings held during May 2012 (Cont’d) 

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Wed, 16 May Interplan Reporting options scoping meeting (Adelaide) 

FCPA Networking (Adelaide) 

Thu, 17 May Records Management Training - Session 5 

Fri, 18 May 

Sat, 19 May 

LGWCS Safework SA 

Water Reuse project meeting 

Southern Flinders Business Awards 

Mon, 21 May RDAYMN - Corporate Governance Committee Meeting Teleconference 

(Chair) 

Tue, 22 May 

Management Meeting 

Luncheon Briefing - DEMITRE & Flinders Ports. 

Wed, 23 May Helen Petros re various suggestions 

Thu, 24 May 

Fri, 25 May 

Website Working Group Meeting 

Port Pirie Water Reuse - Project Progress Update 

Annual Leave 

Annual Leave 

Annual (CPA Australia) Certificate Presentation (Adelaide) 

Mon, 28 May RDAYMN/Member for Frome/PPRC Monthly Planning Session 

Tue, 29 May 

Water Reuse Project Update 

Budget Edition of Pirie-Odical meeting (Internal) 

CEO Review Committee meeting 

Website Group Meeting 

Glenn Poynter & Gail Bartel, Nyrstar re update on Nyrstar and media 

Wed, 30 May Virtus Soccer Club regarding relocation plans 

Thu, 31 May 

Discussion with Nyrstar regarding various issues 

Sister Mary Ellen Thomas, CEO St Josephs House - Meet & Greet; Safety 

at roundabout adj St Josephs House 

1.2. Major Activities for Month 

During the month of May 2012, the main focus has been: 

• Monitoring progress on Nyrstar/Council/Australian Government Water Reuse 

Scheme and holding discussions with hydrologist on potential sources of 

additional water for possible Stage Two of project. 

• Finalise draft 2012/13 Annual Business Plan & Budget; Council 

presentation/workshop; Budget Edition of Pirie-odical. 

• Prepare and participate in community consultation of Growth Plan for Port 

Pirie. 

• Receive Fellow” Certificate from CPA Australia at its recent Annual Certificate 

Presentation Ceremony. 

• Work with internal working group set up to overhaul the appearance and 

content of Council’s web site.. 

Emails Received: 940 Emails Sent: 306 

Correspondence Received: 108 Correspondence Sent 20 

1.3. Minor Project Status Reports 

Report to be submitted in July 2012. 


1.4. Status of CEO’s Key Strategic Tasks for 2011/12 

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STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES – 2011 to 2012 

1 Preparation of Community Engagement Policy 

Includes a review of existing methods used by Council such as the 

Pirie-odical; the calling for public submissions; budget consultation. as 

well as reviewing the use of emerging technology; listening posts etc. 

2 Preparation of Council “Master Plan” 

The Master Plan is the “missing link” between Council’s Strategic Plan; 

various specialist plans and Council’s Annual Business Plan. The 

Master Plan will seek to provide a timetable and priorities for the 

implementation of Council’s Strategic Plan and the various specialist 

plans with the required resources for inclusion in Council’s Annual 

Business Plan. The Master Plan will set the vision for Our community 

and towns in a practical sense. 

3 Improve financial and performance reporting 

This process involves the move to monthly (rather than quarterly) 

financial reporting; reporting in a simplified manner; and involve the 

use of KPI’s, benchmarks and non-financial indicators. The format will 

also include reporting against Council’s Strategic Plan and ultimately 

will provide a report card on the health of the organisation. 

Aug 2011 COMPLETED Achieved 

• Adopted December 2011 Ordinary Meeting 

May 2012 

Aug 2012 

Dec 2011 


In progress 

50% 

In progress 

80% 

Achieved 

• 2 nd draft completion 

• Many of draft recommendations in Master Plan 

have been or are in the process of being 

implemented 

• Economic Development Plan based on info in draft 

Master Plan 

Required Action 

• Finalise Draft 

• Council Workshop 

• Finalise Draft for Public Consultation 

• Public consultation 

• Adopt Master Plan 

Issues Encountered 

• Delayed due to requirement of the CEO to fill the 

manager of Finance role while this position was 

vacant. 

Achieved 

• New budget software installed and training 

undertaken 

• New monthly financial reporting commence from 

Nov 2011 Communiqué 

• Key tasks & projects set up in Interplan 

• Financial integration between Interplan & Synergy 

in progress 

• KPI’s set up in Interplan; 

• Env Services Dept KPI are being reported in 

Communiqué 

• Reporting proposal received from Interplan 


• Complete Financial Integration (this has taken 

longer than expected due to Complexities involved) 

• Input remainder of KPI 

• Present Reports 


4 Attract business and industry growth to the region 

This will be ongoing and involve identifying and facilitating 

opportunities within the region; actively promoting the region to 

potential businesses and taking the lead role in organisation the 2011 

GMUSG Conference & Trade Show 


• Difficulties encountered in financial integration of 

finance and planning software 

May 2012 COMPLETED Achieved 

• GMUSG Conference an outstanding success; 350 

delegates; 24 speakers and 34 trade displays. 

Large boost to Port Pirie’s profile 

• Camel DA Abattoir approved. Extensive work was 

involved in DPA, liaising with various government 

agencies and developer to achieve this. 

• WPG Project approved (before moved to Whyalla). 

Extensive work was involved in DA process, 

including liaising with developer, traffic 

management study, reviewing draft DA conditions; 

determining condition for conveyor access across 

Ellen St etc. 

• Submissions made to SA Infrastructure Plan review 

• Helped RDA with Gas Duplication study. 

• Discussions underway with Flinders Ports 

regarding increasing volume of export martial from 

Port Pirie. Three MOUs signed for use of Port. 

• Provided a “Port Pirie Induction Session” to the 

Major projects managers team at PIRSA to inform 

them of the benefits to business setting up in Port 

Pirie 

• Commenced engaging Government on the benefits 

to business setting up in Port Pirie having met with 

the Premier and four Ministers 

• Investment newsletter completed 

• Consultant appointed to undertake Airport concept 

plan works. 

• Met with 5 mining companies, at their request, to 

discuss options for Port Pirie. 

• Attended China Mining 2011 

• Economic Development Plan tabled at January 

2012 Ordinary Meeting. 

• Meet with Hanhong Private Equity to discuss 

investment opportunities. 

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5 Implement Waste Management Strategy 

Includes the provision of kerb side recycling; new transfer station; and 

community education as per Council’s approved Waste Management 

Strategy. 

May 2012 

Oct 2012 

In Progress 

Achieved 

• Three bin system agreed to by Council 

• Design and construction contract endorsed by 

Council 

• Tenders awarded for collection contract 

• Overarching Waste Reduction Policy adopted by 

Council. 

• Waste Subsidy Policy adopted 

• Tender awarded for supply & deliver of bins 

• Tender for disposal & haulage called 

• Earthworks started on transfer station 

• New plant purchased for new transfer station 

• Draft fees suggested to Council 


• Implementation of 3 bin system and education 

program now contract let for this. 

• Complete construction of transfer station 

• Let Tender for disposal & haulage 

• Determine operation and staffing requirements of 

transfer station 

• Resolve fees, charges, rates, and concessions. 


• Requirement to retender transfer station due to 

issues with original preferred contractor 

• Departure of Waste Manager is likely to cause 

some delays 

6 Councils Environment Services Department 

This involves external reporting of Department activities, monitoring 

and reporting turn around times; reviewing check lists and information 

provided to applicants; identifying and rectifying any bottle necks found 

in the system; liaising with key developers, builders and general 

customers; review customer services; and up skilling staff. 

Dec 2011 

COMPLETED Achieved 

• New Manager appointed 

• Manager has made large improvements to this 

area. 

• Turn around rates have improved significantly; 

• Processes and reporting, both to Council and 

CDAP have been strengthened. 

• Relationships with local developers have been 

improved. 

• Administration & Accountability have been 

improved. 


7 Implement Council’s OHS&W and HR Improvement Plan 

Revise current plans; review implementation timeframe; allocate 

appropriate resources; and implement plan. Items featured in the Plan 

included reviewing job descriptions, undertaking TNA; formulating 

training plans; reviewing contractor management practices; conducting 

plant assessments; undertaking hazard identification; reviewing format 

of performance reviews; increasing no. of HR policies; implement 

OHS&W audit processes; improve management, committee & Council 

reporting; and review emergency management procedures. 

8 Long Term Financial Plan 

Update Councils Long Term Financial Plan; 

June 2013 


In Progress 

40% 

Achieved 

• OH&S Plan revised; reviewed implementation 

timeframe; allocate appropriate resources to plan; 

and Plan is in the process of being implemented. 

• OH&S Committee Structure radically overhauled 

• Hazard Management program developed and 

implementation is on track 

• HR Policies endorsee by management include 

Motor Vehicle Use; Reclassification Procedure; 

Working From Home Procedure; Recruitment 

Procedure 

• Improved management, committee & Council 

reporting (refer attached and qtr communiqué 

reports) 

• Monthly progress and issues report prepared for 

management’s consideration 

• Regular HR report prepared for SMT on HR issues 

and status 


• OHS Plan details full Implementation status and 

required action 

• Once SPO 3 above completed incorporate in 

2012/13 Senior staff performance agreements 

• Further development of HR policies 


• Internal resourcing issues 

COMPLETED Achieved 

• Presented to March 2012 Ordinary Meeting & April 

2012 workshop. The draft LTFP is being used to 

guide Council’s decision making, AMP, and 

Budget. It is expected the document will be 

reviewed again in 12 months following the 

completion of AMP, Service Review, and 5 year 

Capital Works Plan. 

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1.5. Next Month’s Priorities 

During the next month the key focus of the “Office of CEO” will be as follows: 

• Complete Budget consultation process 

• Review and let consultancy for Airport/FIFO Demand Study 

• Library project displays and Council promotions 

• Prepare entrance design, concept and landscaping options for Entrance Committee 

Dr Andrew Johnson 

Chief Executive Officer 


MEETING: COMMUNIQUE REPORT 


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DEPARTMENT: 

OFFICER: 

Administrative Services 

Colin Byles, Manager Administrative Services 

REPORT ITEM: 1.0 

REPORT TITLE: 

RISK COORDINATOR’S REPORT 

Implementation 

Budget Impact 

Risk Assessment 

File Reference 

Ongoing 

N/A 

N/A 

605.106 – Risk Management 


Goal 5 

Outcome 5.3 

Targets 5.3.4 & 

5.3.9 


Regional & Industry Leader 

Provide a safe and healthy work environment. 

Ensure that Council has and maintains best practice risk 

management systems, emergency response policies and business 

continuity planning. 

INFORMATION ONLY 

The past 3 months for Occupation Health Safety & Welfare (OHSW) has been the 

continuation of the OHSW Plan and the completion of the Risk Management Review. 

1.1 OHSW AND INJURY MANAGEMENT PLAN - QUARTERLY REVIEW 

Second quarterly review was conducted in March 2012. Again all four programs 

were reviewed: Hazard Management, Consultation & Communication, Contractor 

Management and Training. 

General comments / observations: 

• Senior Management Team (SMT) well conversant with Hazard Management 

program – actions required, responsibilities, target dates and the objective of the 

program 

• Concern with Technical Services – high risk area and extension of target dates; 

can not continue this attitude towards this area of Council. More commitment 

and allocation of resources required. Not achieving a holistic approach to OHSW 

within Council. 

• 6 months until a full review and planning & programming of the next OHSW & IM 

Plan is undertaken – aim is not to be putting the same programs and actions on 

the new plan. Deferred programs (Emergency Management & Business 

Continuity and Internal Auditing) can not be continually deferred. 

• Highly recommend each Manager revisits the updated Plan and timeline to 

refresh on what is to be achieved before the next quarterly review.

REPORT 1.0 

Risk Coordinator’s Report (Cont’d) 

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1.1 OHSW AND INJURY MANAGEMENT PLAN - QUARTERLY REVIEW (Cont’d) 

The next quarterly review is due in May 2012. 

Program updates: 

• Hazard Management 

Administrative area workgroups are currently completing risk assessments for 

activities. Some workgroups are performing well whilst others are still to start the 

process. At the last review, Administrative managers were still confident that the 

target date of September 2012 was still achievable. 

Apart from the quantity of the risk assessments received, the quality is also being 

monitored. It is agreed that this is the first time around for most staff in 

completing risk assessments and they will not be by any stretch of the 

imagination ‘perfect’. However, a minimum ‘standard’ is required and in some 

cases, refresher training has been provided. 

Previously set target date of February 2012 was extended to May 2012 for 

Technical Services to complete their list of activities including allocation, priorities 

and timeline. Risk assessments are due to commence in June 2012. 

In addition to ensuring we have risk assessments for activities that are 

undertaken at Council, another area that we have not been successful at is 

Hazard and Incident reporting and investigation. To address this, two new forms 

have been developed and implemented across the organisation: Hazard & 

Incident report form and Incident Investigation form. During the implementation 

phase, feedback will be sought from staff on the forms. 

• Consultation & Communication 

Prior to the review of the entire Consultation & Communication structure in 

December 2012, a mini desktop audit was conducted in early May. The purpose 

of the audit was to measure progress of the structure at the half way point and 

provide an opportunity to address any issues sooner rather than later. 

Results from the audit are yet to be conveyed to SMT however indications are 

that there are significant concerns that SMT will need to tackle. 

• Contractor Management 

Attention is currently focused on overhauling our current contractor management 

system from revising forms to providing training on the changes. Exciting 

element of this program is the building of a new module within Synergy to suit our 

requirements. We have the capacity to tailor the module to ensure integration 

with our reviewed forms, processes, etc. Council’s IT department has played a 

pivotal role in achieving this outcome. 

Target date is June 2012 and providing the Hazard Management program 

doesn’t require revisiting, this target date should be met.

REPORT 1.0 

Risk Coordinator’s Report (Cont’d) 

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1.1 OHSW AND INJURY MANAGEMENT PLAN - QUARTERLY REVIEW (Cont’d) 

• Training 

As previously mentioned in the last Communique report the main aim of this 

program is to establish and implement a full training plan for all Council 

employees. Whilst this has the full commitment of the SMT, achieving this goal 

has hit a road block. Original target date has been extended at the last quarterly 

review as performance appraisals and training needs analysis had not been 

completed by all workgroups. This part of the process is essential in establishing 

the training requirements of staff. Lack of resources was cited as the reason why 

this had not been completed and the need to extend the target date. 

1.2 RISK MANAGEMENT REVIEW 

Risk Management review was completed on 25 May 2012. Results and action plan 

are expected in late August / early September. A report will be presented to the 

Senior Management team in due course. 

An area that we are clearly deficient in is our overall Risk Management framework ie 

Policy, Procedure and Plan. Whilst we have a Policy in place (G1/14), there are 

gaps in this document and Procedure and Plan are non existent. 

Preliminary observations also identify the following areas that will require attention 

over the next 1 – 2 years: 

• Emergency Management and Business Continuity Plan 

• Asset Management 

• Vulnerable Groups (ie children, youth, those with disabilities, frail aged) 

• Extreme weather / climate change 

• Tree Management.



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DEPARTMENT: 

OFFICER: 




REPORT TITLE: 

RECORD OFFICER’S REPORT 


Budget Impact 



Ongoing 

N/A 

N/A 

605.77 – Records Management 


Goal 5 

Outcome 5.1 

Target 5.1.2 


Governance 

Provide a high quality, efficient and effective administrative service to 

Council and the community. 


2.1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT SURVEY 

Work is progressing on the various tasks and actions to be carried out to 

progressively improve our records management practices in line with government 

requirements and in doing so positively impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of 

business operations. 

Outcome 1 

Creation of Records 

Official records need to be created in all instances where there is a need for an 

agency or individual to be accountable for and/or provide evidence of decisions made 

and actions taken. 

Official records contain the evidence of decisions made, procedures enacted and 

policies developed by agencies. They are essential for providing what was said, 

done or approved. Official records must be created whenever evidence of business 

activity is required. 

Failure to do so may leave evidence of the agency’s business affairs incomplete and 

expose the agency to increased liabilities. 

The Records Officer completed Thesaurus training with State Records on 2 nd April 

2012 and electronic copies of the GDS 20 4 th Ed. & Thesaurus have been obtained 

and are presently with IT for checking & uploading into Synergy. 

A review has commenced of all business processes to map creation requirements of 

official records.

REPORT 2.0 

Record Officer’s Report (Cont’d) 

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(Cont’d) 

Outcome 2 

Capture of Records 

Official records should be captured into corporate recordkeeping systems upon 

creation or receipt, or as soon as practicable afterwards. 

It is essential that official records be captured into recordkeeping systems upon 

creation or receipt in a controlled and systematic manner. The capture of records 

prevents the loss of official records and assists in ensuring decisions are based on 

documented evidence. This is turn assists agencies deliver effective and efficient 

services to customers. 

All staff have completed training in Records Management for the capturing of all their 

official emails and outgoing correspondence. 

Outcome 3 

Disposal of Records – Official Records are Disposed of Systematically 

All official records of the agency shall be disposed of in accordance with the 

provisions of the State Records Act. 

A Records Management Consultant has prepared a list of old District Council of 

Crystal Brook/Redhill and District Council of Pirie records for destruction. This list 

has been forwarded to State Records for approval of destruction. 

Outcome 4 

Access to Records 

The agency shall ensure that all access to official records takes place in a managed 

manner using prescribed policies and procedures. 

Access to official records and the disclosure of the information within them needs to 

be systematic, considered and consistent. Comprehensive access programs support 

the efficient delivery of services and can reduce agency costs. 

The indiscriminate release of or refusal to release information may infringe on the 

rights of individuals, or the State and cause severe liabilities for the agency. 

Loans & Returns procedure has been developed and was included in staff training 

held earlier this month. 

All staff have official records access at levels set by Management and these security 

levels has been documented. 

Outcome 5 

Locatability of Records – Official Records can be Found 

Specific official records should be able to be found on demand, or with minimum 

extra effort.

REPORT 2.0 


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Outcome 5 

Locatability of Records – Official Records can be Found (Cont’d) 

The indexing of the old Crystal Brook District Council, Redhill District Council, Crystal 

Brook-Redhill & Port Pirie District Council records located at the Crystal Brook Office 

is still being undertaken. 

Outcome 7 

Planning 

Records management shall be managed and planned in a strategic and corporate 

manner. 

The considered and planned management of an agency’s official records supports 

improved agency efficiencies and can contribute to the reduction of costs across an 

organisation. 

A considered approach enables the appropriate use and allocation of agency 

resources and provides direction of effort. 

The Records Officer has documented the definition and examples of vital records. 

Outcome 8 

Training – Records Management Training is Provided to Staff 

All staff within agencies shall receive training concerning records management as 

outlined in the agency’s Records Management Plan. 

Basic Records Management Training of all staff and Elected Members was 

conducted by State Records on 10 th & 11 th April 2012. 

Records Officer completed Thesaurus Training in Adelaide on 2 nd April 2012 and IT 

Officer has conducted follow up Records Management Training with all staff in the 

last month. 

Outcome 10 

Policies, Procedures & Practices – Policies, Procedures and Practices Exist for 

the Management of Official Records 

All agencies shall develop and implement records management policies, procedures 

and practices. 

The Records Officer has developed a records management policies and procedures 

register and a gap analysis has been identified. 

Awaiting approval from Manager Administrative Services regarding procedures for 

the Transfer of Records to Central Records and the Disposal of Records.

REPORT 2.0 


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(Cont’d) 

Outcome 11 

Resourcing 

Agencies shall implement sufficient numbers of skilled resources to develop, 

implement and maintain adequate Records Management tools, systems and 

practices. 

Agencies need to ensure that there are sufficient resources in place to incrementally 

improve recordkeeping tools, systems and practices and to support the efficient and 

effective delivery of recordkeeping services. 

The Chief Executive Officer has given approval for IT Officer to attend training at 

State Records and IT Vision to improve his knowledge of Records Management. 

IT Officer has held discussions with State Records and IT Vision to gain a 

comprehensive understanding of requirements and system capabilities.



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DEPARTMENT: 

OFFICER: 




REPORT TITLE: 

ASSISTANT MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES’ REPORT 


Budget Impact 



Ongoing 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 


Goal 5 

Outcome 5.1 

Target 5.1.1 


Governance 

Ensure that Council is meeting all of its legislative requirements. 


3.1 POLICIES 

The Manager Environmental Services has taken a list of Environment policies to 

Management for consideration as to what needs to go and what needs to stay. The 

Governance section of these will go to Council in coming meetings for review. 

Governance policies in the administration area that were reviewed last year, but 

require annual review, will also be before Council in coming meetings. 

3.2 ELLEN STREET LIBRARY 

The Nyrstar Museum Working Party set up by Council had a very short lifespan. It 

was determined that the role of the Committee could be carried out more simply by 

just getting simple agreement on the major points of the lease, then allowing Nyrstar 

time and space to plan the museum without restrictions of the Committee. 

The decision to terminate the Committee is expected to speed up the process of 

making the old library a first class museum capable of adding considerably to the 

city’s tourism assets. Nyrstar will shortly visit the library to determine what items may 

be useful to be kept for the museum, after which an auction will be held for the 

remaining items.

REPORT 3.0 

Assistant Manager Administrative Services’ Report (Cont’d) 

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3.3 SPORT & RECREATION 

The delivery of a range of recommendations to Council following consultation of its 

discussion paper by the Sport & Recreation Committee was a milestone reached. 

Inconsistencies in how Council treated different sporting bodies have been known but 

too difficult to tackle since amalgamations occurred. 

There will still be some difficulties with extra consultation and as the sporting groups 

come to grips with the new pricing regime but there will also be much acclaim for 

making it finally happen, and the road to further change will be made much easier. 

Some consolidation of ovals is the next phase and this will require much planning. If 

it can be proven that sharing of resources will lead not only to sustainability of sports, 

but also opportunity to play on better surfaces, consolidation will be a whole lot 

simpler. 

3.4 CRYSTAL BROOK OFFICE 

A decision has been reached that the Crystal Brook Rural Office will be supervised 

by Administration & Community in lieu of Finance. This is as a result of findings that 

the majority of work at that office is now associated with the library. Port Pirie Library 

staff will be trained in administration matters to enable them to provide support at 

times when Sue Denton is on leave.



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DEPARTMENT: Financial Services 

OFFICER: Warren Reimann, Manager Financial Services 


REPORT TITLE: Monthly Budget Update 

Implementation Immediate 

Budget Impact Nil 


File Reference 680.1.32 


Goal 5 


Outcome 5.2 Council Sustainability 

Strategy 5.2.8 Prepare regular, timely and accurate information and performance 

reports to Management, Elected Members and the community. 


Purpose 

To provide to Council a monthly budget update. 

Discussion 

The SA Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 2011 requires a Council to 

prepare and consider at least twice in each financial year a report showing a revised forecast 

of its operating and capital investment activities compared with the estimates for those 

activities set out in the budget. This report is known as a Budget Update. In addition it also 

requires each Council to undertake a Mid Year Budget Review. 

Financial Sustainability Program Information Paper 25 – Monitoring Council Budget 

Performance issued by the LGA of SA sets out the preferred format of a Budget Update and 

Mid Year Budget Review. While budget review 1 (September 2011) and budget review 3 

(March 2012) are the major budget updates, Paper 25 does not discourage the preparation 

of a monthly Budget Update. To this effect Management have decided to present to Council 

a monthly Budget Update to be included in the monthly Communiqué. The monthly budget 

update does not require a decision of Council and is for information purposes only. 

As required by legislation budget review 2 (December 2011) will be the Mid Year Budget 

Review. Both Budget Updates (BR 1 and BR 3) and the Mid Year Budget Review (BR 2) will 

be presented to a Council meeting for decision. A Budget Update for the year ending 31 

May 2012 is attached. The report consists of a summary by department and departmental 

reports. 

Warren Reimann 

Manager Financial Services


Budget Update 

as at 31 May 2012 

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Department 

2011/12 

Original 

Budget 

2011/12 

Current 

Budget 

2011/12 

YTD 

Actuals 

2011/12 

YTD 

Variance 

2011/12 

YTD 

Percentage 

Variance 

Grand Total (66,440) (1,704,552) -784,509 (920,045) -54% 

0. Liabilities 404,160 408,000 303,337 104,663 26% 

5. Financial Services 404,160 408,000 303,337 104,663 26% 

2. Operating Expenditure 26,246,025 27,745,813 20,695,185 7,050,626 25% 

1. Office Of The CEO 847,353 1,337,242 752,028 585,214 44% 

2. Administrative Services 1,127,241 1,125,496 964,813 160,683 14% 

3. Community Services 2,304,525 2,426,981 2,001,191 425,788 18% 

4. Environmental Services 1,739,145 1,814,134 1,429,302 384,832 21% 

5. Financial Services 2,511,531 5,085,291 1,903,510 3,181,781 63% 

6. Technical Services 17,716,230 15,956,669 13,644,341 2,312,328 14% 

3. Operating Income (30,031,984) (33,503,787) -22,437,746 (11,066,041) -33% 

1. Office Of The CEO 0 (457,273) -457,273 (0) 0% 

2. Administrative Services (426,465) (681,930) -555,257 (126,673) -19% 

3. Community Services (541,842) (558,258) -539,431 (18,827) -3% 

4. Environmental Services (574,276) (635,375) -543,183 (92,192) -15% 

5. Financial Services (23,449,569) (26,577,097) -16,628,667 (9,948,430) -37% 

6. Technical Services (5,039,832) (4,593,854) -3,713,936 (879,918) -19% 

4. Capital Expenditure 7,497,479 10,041,611 4,794,758 5,246,853 52% 

2. Administrative Services 5,000 19,200 9,660 9,540 50% 

3. Community Services 0 16,388 0 16,388 100% 

4. Environmental Services 30,000 0 0 0 0% 

5. Financial Services 50,000 146,000 119,180 26,820 18% 

6. Technical Services 7,412,479 9,860,023 4,665,918 5,194,105 53% 

5. Capital Income (4,182,120) (6,396,189) -4,140,042 (2,256,147) -35% 

2. Administrative Services 0 (22,052) -22,052 0 0% 

3. Community Services 0 (47,188) -47,188 0 0% 

5. Financial Services (3,448,620) (103,620) -101,955 (1,665) -2% 

6. Technical Services (733,500) (6,223,329) -3,968,847 (2,254,482) -36%


Office Of The CEO Department 

Budget Update 


20 

Sub Function 

2011/12 

Original 

Budget 

2011/12 

Current 

Budget 

2011/12 

YTD 

Actuals 

2011/12 

YTD 

Variance 

2011/12 

YTD 

Percentage 

Variance 

Grand Total 847,353 879,969 294,755 585,214 67% 

2. Operating Expenditure 847,353 1,337,242 752,028 585,214 44% 

202. ELECTED MEMBERS 241,259 256,084 242,968 13,116 5% 

204. GOVERNANCE 433,094 437,657 365,264 72,393 17% 

206. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 153,000 623,501 141,996 481,505 77% 

208. STRATEGIC PLANNING 20,000 20,000 1,800 18,200 91% 

3. Operating Income 0 (457,273) -457,273 (0) 0% 

206. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 0 (427,273) -427,273 (0) 0% 

208. STRATEGIC PLANNING 0 (30,000) -30,000 0 0%


Administrative Services Department 

Budget Update 


21 

Sub Function 

2011/12 

Original 

Budget 

2011/12 

Current 

Budget 

2011/12 

YTD 

Actuals 

2011/12 

YTD 

Variance 

2011/12 

YTD 

Percentage 

Variance 

Grand Total 705,776 440,714 397,164 43,550 10% 

2. Operating Expenditure 1,127,241 1,125,496 964,813 160,683 14% 

205. RECORDS MANAGEMENT 92,849 92,849 104,097 (11,248) -12% 

207. ADMINISTRATION 563,610 602,472 485,856 116,616 19% 

211. HUMAN RESOURCES 123,483 98,983 86,041 12,942 13% 

212. OCCUP HEALTH & SAFETY 111,894 111,894 97,090 14,804 13% 

220. PROPERTY 36,049 32,169 20,729 11,440 36% 

425. CNCL BUILDING MTCE. 199,356 187,129 170,999 16,130 9% 

3. Operating Income (426,465) (681,930) -555,257 (126,673) -19% 

205. RECORDS MANAGEMENT (89,827) (89,827) -67,371 (22,456) -25% 

207. ADMINISTRATION (24,445) (278,745) -238,189 (40,556) -15% 

211. HUMAN RESOURCES (82,419) (82,419) -61,815 (20,604) -25% 

212. OCCUP HEALTH & SAFETY (104,813) (104,813) -78,609 (26,204) -25% 

220. PROPERTY (53,645) (54,810) -55,786 976 2% 

425. CNCL BUILDING MTCE. (71,316) (71,316) -53,487 (17,829) -25% 

4. Capital Expenditure 5,000 19,200 9,660 9,540 50% 

251. ADMINISTRATION - CAPITAL 5,000 10,000 5,261 4,739 47% 

255. RECORDS MGMNT - CAPT 0 6,600 1,848 4,752 72% 

475. CNCL BUILINGS - CAPT. 0 2,600 2,551 49 2% 

5. Capital Income 0 (22,052) -22,052 0 0% 

251. ADMINISTRATION - CAPITAL 0 (10,452) -10,452 0 0% 

255. RECORDS MGMNT - CAPT 0 (6,600) -6,600 0 0% 

475. CNCL BUILINGS - CAPT. 0 (5,000) -5,000 0 0%


Community Services Department 

Budget Update 


22 

Sub Function 

2011/12 

Original 

Budget 

2011/12 

Current 

Budget 

2011/12 

YTD 

Actuals 

2011/12 

YTD 

Variance 

2011/12 

YTD 

Percentage 

Variance 

Grand Total 1,762,683 1,837,923 1,414,573 423,348 23% 

2. Operating Expenditure 2,304,525 2,426,981 2,001,191 425,788 18% 

303. SENIOR CITIZENS 16,338 16,338 14,941 1,397 9% 

307. COMMUNITY HOUSING 158,621 77,897 45,875 32,022 41% 

309. COMMUNITY BUS 19,335 19,336 19,813 (478) -2% 

315. COMMUNITY OTHER 357 0 0 0 0% 

317. LIBRARY SERVICES 742,333 851,000 745,865 105,135 12% 

320. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 89,470 89,470 77,626 11,844 13% 

321. YOUTH PROGRAMS 3,900 10,000 1,267 8,733 87% 

322. BOWMAN PARK 15,000 16,500 12,446 4,054 25% 

323. INTERNET CENTRE 137,146 136,147 112,022 24,125 18% 

325. ART GALLERY 80,000 80,000 80,000 0 0% 

326. VIC FACILITY MTCE 211,664 237,094 219,459 17,635 7% 

327. VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE OPERATIONS 275,945 266,645 227,721 38,924 15% 

328. TOUR RETAIL SHOP 18,200 18,500 17,546 954 5% 

329. TOUR MINATURE TRAIN 9,751 9,951 9,658 293 3% 

330. TOUR MODEL RAIL 400 700 400 300 43% 

331. TOUR SHARK DISPLAY 600 600 385 215 36% 

332. TOUR SMELTERS TOURS 25,000 45,405 40,201 5,204 11% 

340. COMMUNITY PROJECTS 101,040 150,801 99,522 51,278 34% 

342. TOUR PROJECTS 110,000 95,000 42,181 52,819 56% 

345. SPECIAL EVENTS 135,392 126,127 107,927 18,201 14% 

348. MASTERS GAMES 154,033 179,470 126,336 53,134 30% 


307. COMMUNITY HOUSING (143,542) (56,205) -48,299 (7,906) -14% 

315. COMMUNITY OTHER 0 0 -2,200 2,200 100% 

317. LIBRARY SERVICES (72,900) (79,623) -77,636 (1,987) -2% 

320. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 0 0 -126 126 100% 

321. YOUTH PROGRAMS (2,900) (4,500) -4,500 0 0% 

322. BOWMAN PARK (3,000) (6,000) -5,513 (487) -8% 

323. INTERNET CENTRE (16,000) (12,000) -10,388 (1,612) -13% 

326. VIC FACILITY MTCE (25,100) (25,100) -22,917 (2,183) -9% 

327. VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE OPERATIONS (1,800) (2,600) -2,156 (444) -17% 

328. TOUR RETAIL SHOP (24,800) (30,000) -30,997 997 3% 

329. TOUR MINATURE TRAIN (5,100) (5,000) -3,936 (1,064) -21% 

330. TOUR MODEL RAIL (200) (200) -87 (113) -56% 

331. TOUR SHARK DISPLAY (9,000) (9,000) -7,385 (1,615) -18% 

332. TOUR SMELTERS TOURS (25,000) (45,405) -42,300 (3,105) -7% 

334. TOUR MISC (500) (732) -787 55 7% 

340. COMMUNITY PROJECTS (70,000) (119,760) -121,760 2,000 2% 

342. TOUR PROJECTS (35,000) (32,500) -28,291 (4,209) -13% 

345. SPECIAL EVENTS (12,000) (10,000) -5,156 (4,844) -48% 

348. MASTERS GAMES (95,000) (119,633) -124,998 5,365 4% 

4. Capital Expenditure 0 16,388 0 16,388 100% 

377. TOURISM CAPITAL 0 16,388 0 16,388 100% 

5. Capital Income 0 (47,188) -47,188 0 0% 

360. TRANSPORT BUS CAPITAL 0 (16,000) -16,000 0 0% 

377. TOURISM CAPITAL 0 (31,188) -31,188 0 0%


Environmental Services Department 

Budget Update 


23 

Sub Function 

2011/12 

Original 

Budget 

2011/12 

Current 

Budget 

2011/12 

YTD 

Actuals 

2011/12 

YTD 

Variance 

2011/12 

YTD 

Percentage 

Variance 

Grand Total 1,194,869 1,178,759 886,119 292,640 25% 

2. Operating Expenditure 1,739,145 1,814,134 1,429,302 384,832 21% 

401. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMIN 370,396 366,282 308,747 57,535 16% 

402. DEVELOPMENT ACT - PLANNING 456,121 530,889 348,567 182,322 34% 

403. DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PANEL 18,990 23,590 17,985 5,605 24% 

405. BUILD INSPECTION - CNTRL 350,810 261,594 211,733 49,861 19% 

408. HEALTH INSPECTION 132,473 137,063 118,945 18,118 13% 

409. OTHER HEALTH SERVICES 14,972 14,972 13,006 1,966 13% 

410. NOXIOUS INSECT CONTROL 3,727 1,227 921 306 25% 

412. DRUMMUSTER 7,500 7,500 1,254 6,246 83% 

420. DOG CONTROL 133,486 126,436 98,896 27,540 22% 

421. PARKING CONTROL 25,731 25,431 21,807 3,624 14% 

422. BYLAWS 18,698 27,454 23,418 4,036 15% 

427. SWIMMING POOLS 202,556 284,511 265,754 18,757 7% 

429. COMMUNITY STABLES 1,685 5,185 -2,002 7,187 139% 

430. PROJECTS - DS 2,000 2,000 271 1,729 86% 


401. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMIN (324,476) (324,476) -243,357 (81,119) -25% 

402. DEVELOPMENT ACT - PLANNING (81,300) (113,465) -109,286 (4,179) -4% 

405. BUILD INSPECTION - CNTRL (53,500) (59,100) -58,726 (374) -1% 

408. HEALTH INSPECTION (8,000) (11,100) -12,010 910 8% 

409. OTHER HEALTH SERVICES (5,500) (734) -758 24 3% 

412. DRUMMUSTER (7,500) (7,500) 0 (7,500) -100% 

420. DOG CONTROL (90,000) (111,500) -112,132 632 1% 

421. PARKING CONTROL (3,500) (6,200) -6,521 321 5% 

422. BYLAWS 0 (800) -247 (553) -69% 

427. SWIMMING POOLS (500) (500) -146 (354) -71% 

4. Capital Expenditure 30,000 0 0 0 0% 

455. BUILD INSP - CAPITAL 30,000 0 0 0 0%


Financial Services Department 

Budget Update 


24 

Sub Function 

2011/12 

Original 

Budget 

2011/12 

Current 

Budget 

2011/12 

YTD 

Actuals 

2011/12 

YTD 

Variance 

2011/12 

YTD 

Percentage 

Variance 

Grand Total (23,932,498) (21,041,426) -14,404,596 (6,636,830) -32% 

0. Liabilities 404,160 408,000 303,337 104,663 26% 

105. COMMUNITY DEBT 404,160 408,000 303,337 104,663 26% 


105. COMMUNITY DEBT 150,000 140,000 84,231 55,769 40% 

109. FINANCIAL SERVICES 604,042 3,068,013 475,964 2,592,049 84% 

112. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 377,664 461,511 385,363 76,148 16% 

113. RATES 492,773 528,031 200,020 328,011 62% 

114. CUSTOMER SERVICE 147,822 147,405 112,308 35,097 24% 

115. NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT LEVY 280,220 280,220 210,165 70,055 25% 

117. CARAVAN PARK CRYSTAL BROOK 5,765 13,080 11,774 1,306 10% 

120. CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY GROUPS 176,246 178,746 155,043 23,703 13% 

146. INSURANCE 276,999 268,285 268,641 (356) 0% 

3. Operating Income (23,449,569) (26,577,097) -16,628,667 (9,948,430) -37% 

101. RATES GENERAL INCOME (10,691,400) (10,702,220) -10,702,220 (0) 0% 

103. GRANTS COMMISSION INCOME (4,439,771) (6,067,000) -3,567,290 (2,499,710) -41% 

107. LOANS OUTSIDE PARTIES (24,620) (24,620) -21,338 (3,282) -13% 

108. INTEREST / INVESTMENT REVENUE (16,000) (76,953) -76,944 (9) 0% 

109. FINANCIAL SERVICES (7,349,099) (8,539,599) -1,228,397 (7,311,202) -86% 

112. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (371,629) (473,629) -380,757 (92,872) -20% 

113. RATES (77,597) (105,641) -94,969 (10,672) -10% 

114. CUSTOMER SERVICE (122,733) (122,733) -92,049 (30,684) -25% 

115. NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT LEVY (286,720) (287,845) -287,845 0 0% 

120. CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY GROUPS 0 (75,000) -75,000 0 0% 

146. INSURANCE (70,000) (101,857) -101,857 (0) 0% 

4. Capital Expenditure 50,000 146,000 119,180 26,820 18% 

159. FINANCIAL SERVICES CAPITAL 0 0 0 0 0% 

162. INFORMATION SYSTEMS CAPITAL 25,000 98,000 71,162 26,838 27% 

167. CARAVAN PK CBK - CAPT 25,000 48,000 48,018 (18) 0% 

5. Capital Income (3,448,620) (103,620) -101,955 (1,665) -2% 

157. LOAN INCOME - CAPITAL (3,448,620) (80,620) -78,955 (1,665) -2% 

167. CARAVAN PK CBK - CAPT 0 (23,000) -23,000 0 0%


Technical Services Department 

Budget Update 


25 

Sub Function 

2011/12 

Original 

Budget 

2011/12 

Current 

Budget 

2011/12 

YTD 

Actuals 

2011/12 

YTD 

Variance 

2011/12 

YTD 

Percentage 

Variance 

Grand Total 19,355,377 14,999,509 10,627,477 4,372,032 29% 


221. PROPERTY - HALLS 112,940 139,014 125,445 13,569 10% 

415. EFFLUENT DRAINAGE 330,972 357,139 180,092 177,047 50% 

501. WASTE MANAGEMENT 2,861,044 1,547,004 1,348,050 198,954 13% 

502. SPORT & RECREATION - OVALS 827,078 957,409 917,904 39,505 4% 

503. RECREATION - OTHER 19,841 68,530 30,642 37,888 55% 

504. FORESHORE & JETTIES 11,350 10,737 8,922 1,815 17% 

505. GARDENS 1,308,653 1,157,592 1,096,057 61,535 5% 

506. CEMETERY 243,352 239,539 224,743 14,796 6% 

508. COMMUNITY AMENITIES 395,472 424,776 333,286 91,490 22% 

509. PUBLIC AMENITIES 122,132 158,595 156,727 1,868 1% 

510. STREET CLEANING 302,001 180,455 154,780 25,675 14% 

511. URBAN STORMWATER DRAINAGE 538,313 526,550 446,525 80,025 15% 

512. PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT NEC 8,218 6,720 3,482 3,238 48% 

513. COMMUNITY & SAFETY 3,028 2,998 792 2,206 74% 

514. FIRE PROTECTION 125,743 112,156 106,230 5,926 5% 

515. ROAD MAINTENANCE 6,874,075 6,521,233 5,924,420 596,813 9% 

516. QUARRIES 8,218 8,032 810 7,222 90% 

517. AERODROME 132,857 167,273 153,371 13,902 8% 

518. WORKS DEPOT 1,487,571 1,425,667 1,227,874 197,793 14% 

519. MACHINERY OPERATIONS 1,204,284 1,109,624 552,413 557,211 50% 

520. ASSET MANAGEMENT 157,073 195,751 182,006 13,745 7% 

521. TECHNICAL SERVICES ADMIN 642,015 624,875 444,881 179,994 29% 

526. PRIVATE WORKS 0 15,000 24,887 (9,887) -66% 

3. Operating Income (5,039,832) (4,593,854) -3,713,936 (879,918) -19% 

221. PROPERTY - HALLS (750) (1,500) -1,767 267 18% 

415. EFFLUENT DRAINAGE (255,180) (265,702) -265,415 (287) 0% 

501. WASTE MANAGEMENT (653,100) (562,000) -518,984 (43,016) -8% 

502. SPORT & RECREATION - OVALS (11,890) (11,890) -9,637 (2,253) -19% 

503. RECREATION - OTHER (300) (300) -264 (36) -12% 

506. CEMETERY (126,000) (126,000) -94,800 (31,200) -25% 

514. FIRE PROTECTION 0 (220) -218 (2) -1% 

515. ROAD MAINTENANCE (330,000) (330,000) 0 (330,000) -100% 

517. AERODROME (40,000) (55,522) -43,969 (11,553) -21% 

518. WORKS DEPOT (2,418,428) (2,144,758) -1,716,904 (427,854) -20% 

519. MACHINERY OPERATIONS (1,204,184) (1,070,962) -1,035,550 (35,412) -3% 

526. PRIVATE WORKS 0 (25,000) -26,427 1,427 6% 

4. Capital Expenditure 7,412,479 9,860,023 4,665,918 5,194,105 53% 

270. PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS - CAPITAL 100,000 115,134 100,941 14,193 12% 

465. EFFLUENT DRAINAGE CAPITAL. 1,050,000 4,892,338 1,467,951 3,424,387 70% 

551. WASTE MANAGEMENT - CAPITAL 3,573,526 2,399,603 1,114,356 1,285,247 54% 

552. SPORT RECREATION - CAPITAL 90,000 55,700 48,968 6,732 12% 

555. PARKS & GARDENS - CAPITAL 53,551 58,559 52,624 5,935 10% 

556. COMMUNITY AMENITIES - CAPITAL 13,976 129,954 108,211 21,743 17% 

561. URBAN STORMWATER DRAIN. - CAPT 772,244 673,938 403,060 270,878 40% 

564. ROAD CONSTRUCTION - URBAN AND RURAL 220,088 5,000 5,296 (296) -6% 

565. ROAD RESEALS - URBAN AND RURAL 243,431 13,424 9,469 3,955 29% 

566. ROAD SHEETING/RESHEETING - RURAL 609,651 611,227 494,186 117,041 19% 

568. FOOTPATHS - URBAN 189,482 248,735 225,644 23,091 9% 

569. FOOTPATHS - RURAL 42,171 0 0 0 0% 

570. FEDERAL ROADS TO RECOVERY 370,711 547,711 556,534 (8,823) -2% 

578. DEPOT - CAPITAL 18,648 45,000 20,775 24,225 54% 

579. MACHINERY - CAPITAL 65,000 63,700 57,904 5,796 9% 

5. Capital Income (733,500) (6,223,329) -3,968,847 (2,254,482) -36% 

270. PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS - CAPITAL 0 (10,182) -7,000 (3,182) -31% 

465. EFFLUENT DRAINAGE CAPITAL. (550,000) (4,461,638) -2,261,638 (2,200,000) -49% 

551. WASTE MANAGEMENT - CAPITAL (123,500) (519,309) -519,309 (0) 0% 

552. SPORT RECREATION - CAPITAL (60,000) (193,400) -178,400 (15,000) -8% 

556. COMMUNITY AMENITIES - CAPITAL 0 (97,000) -97,000 0 0% 

561. URBAN STORMWATER DRAIN. - CAPT 0 (372,500) -372,500 0 0% 

564. ROAD CONSTRUCTION - URBAN AND RURAL 0 (365,000) -367,000 2,000 1% 

565. ROAD RESEALS - URBAN AND RURAL 0 (21,000) -19,000 (2,000) -10% 

568. FOOTPATHS - URBAN 0 (36,300) 0 (36,300) -100% 

578. DEPOT - CAPITAL 0 (55,000) -55,000 0 0% 

579. MACHINERY - CAPITAL 0 (92,000) -92,000 0 0%


DATE: JUNE 2012 

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DEPARTMENT: 

OFFICER: 

TECHNICAL SERVICES 

LEN WILTON, MANAGER TECHNICAL SERVICES 


REPORT TITLE: 

WASTE STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION TIMEFRAME 


Budget Impact 


Ongoing 

N/A 

N/A 

File Reference 805.3 


1.1 EPA / Planning / Environmental 

• Landfill gas management plan (50+ years plan) has been resubmitted to the EPA 

with their comments/required changes included. Awaiting formal acceptance and 

approval of the plan. 

• Staff are preparing a report to apply for the demolition of the old concrete storage 

tanks located in the middle of the landfill site. The tanks are locally heritage listed 

and have been buried in waste. The EPA site restoration plan does not include 

any provision for the tanks to remain and the tanks are in disrepair. The report 

will detail the options available and the cost associated with those options. 

• A set of revised plans and drawings have been submitted to DAC as a minor 

amendment to the current approval. Awaiting DAC response which is expected 

shortly. 

• A request to the EPA for extension of the operation of the landfill to the end of 

October 2012 has been granted with the licence to be amended and forwarded to 

Council shortly. 

1.2 Customer Service 

• No significant issues to report. 

1.3 Public Relations / Complaints 

• No issues to report. 

1.4 Operations 

• Work on removing the previously deposited waste in the area of the new transfer 

station has been completed. 


Technical Services Report – Council Communiqué – June 2012. 

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1.0 Waste Strategy Implementation Timeframe (Cont’d) 

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1.5 Contracts / Contractors 

• The Kerbside Collections contract has now been finalised and signing of 

contracts took place during March. The contractor is undertaking the rural 

collection as an interim contract and liaison on an interim contract for the City 

collection is proceeding. 

• Design work with the construction contract for the waste facility is continuing. 

• Following Council approval of a tender for the supply of mobile garbage bins, 

contact has been made with the successful tenderer and will be ongoing 

arrangements pending more details on the timing required. Bin supply is likely to 

occur in late September with timing of delivery to ratepayers yet to be determined 

pending timing of the commencement of operation of the new transfer station. 

1.6 Education / Information / Initiatives 

• Educational materials are under consideration and will be linked to the bin rollout. 

1.7 KPI’s / Waste Flow Comments 

• No data available until new facility is online. 

1.8 Performance Graphs 

• No data available until new facility is online. 



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DEPARTMENT: 

OFFICER: 




REPORT TITLE: PORT PIRIE WATER REUSE 

Implementation Current 

Budget Impact N/A 


File Reference 880.13.1 


The construction of the reuse water pipeline to nominated parks, ovals and reserves is 

progressing well with approximately 80-90% of the works complete. A large number of 

unknown underground services along the pipe alignment has created many issues and delays 

on the pipe laying schedule. 

Two separate crews are working at different locations on the project to ensure delivery is 

completed as per the program. 

Reinstatement of trenches, kerbs and driveways is being programmed with relevant 

contractors. 

The mega litre tank is currently being constructed and is scheduled to be installed by mid June 

2012. 80% of the upstream pipework from the tank to the Nyrstar connection point has been 

completed. It is anticipated that the storage and reticulation works will be completed in early 

July and the RO plant should be commissioned by that time. 

Excavation and laying of 

water reuse pipeline at 

Memorial Park. 

Mega litre tank being constructed 

on the corner of George Street 

and The Terrace 



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DEPARTMENT: 

OFFICER: 




REPORT TITLE: RURAL PROPERTY ADDRESSING 

Implementation Current 

Budget Impact N/A 




Council has completed the roll out of roadside address signs to those properties that have 

been allocated a rural property address. Road Management Solutions (RMS) Pty Ltd has 

installed over 700 signs within the Council area. 

Council has received a number of requests for signs from residents whose properties have 

been missed out and not allocated a number. Council is working through those requests and 

it is expected that these signs will be in place by the end of July 2012. 

Residents are reminded that once the roadside address sign is installed it is the responsibility 

of the resident to maintain and/or replace the sign if it goes missing or is damaged. If a new 

house in the rural are requires a rural property address they can contact Council but it is the 

resident’s responsibility to purchase and install the roadside sign. 

Council is now working through the final steps of providing final sign off of road names and 

updating of street name blade signs in order to complete the project. 

It is anticipated that the project will be completed by the end of July 2012. 



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DEPARTMENT: 

OFFICER: 




REPORT TITLE: 

RV FRIENDLY PROGRAM 


Budget Impact 


Current 

N/A 

N/A 



Council is continuing to rollout the RV Friendly Program across the Region. 

The rural towns of Koolunga and Redhill are eligible to be RV Friendly Destinations and 

Napperby as an RV Friendly STOP Spot. 

Crystal Brook is eligible to be an RV Friendly Town with the overnight stopping spot located at 

Bowman Park. Port Pirie is eligible to be an RV Friendly Town subject to acceptance of the 

overnight stopping spot by the CMCA. 

Council officers are working with the Koolunga, Redhill and Crystal Brook communities to 

ensure the nominated sites are ready for the first official overnight stoppers. 

A little more work is required to improve access and parking at Lawrie Park to accommodate 

RV’s. This has been included in the draft capital works budget for 2012/13 which is currently 

available for public considerations. 

The scope of works is yet to be finalised for the changes to the off street car park at the 

Tourism and Arts Centre on Mary Elie Street and on street parking on Wandearah Road. It is 

expected that these works will be considered as part of the construction of the car park for the 

new library which is also included in the draft capital works budget for 2012/13. 

Council will still need to consider the impact on the existing by-law preventing camping in 

Council Reserves and also the length of overnight stopping to be permitted. This will be 

presented to Council for consideration in July 2012. 

It is anticipated that acceptance onto the RV Friendly Program will be formalised with the 

CMCA by the end of July 2012 with Council officers continuing to work with the rural 

communities to fine tune the facilities. 



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DEPARTMENT: 

OFFICER: 




REPORT TITLE: 

PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITY REPORT 


Budget Impact 


Ongoing 

N/A 

N/A 



5.1 Replacement of Large Trees 

Over the past few years, a number of large trees from parks and reserves have been 

removed for various reasons and the rate of replacement has not kept up with the 

removals. New trees are being planted in Memorial Park and Memorial Oval. Memorial 

Oval in particular is in dire need of large trees around the perimeter fence. A number of 

pepper trees at Memorial Oval have been in decline for a number of years. Some have 

already been removed and their removal is having an impact on the aesthetics of the 

oval. The corner of Memorial Oval that is closest to John Pirie Secondary School has 

been devoid of vegetation for a number of years and perimeter plantings will improve 

this area. 

Planting has also commenced along Three Chain Road to replace trees lost in that area 

over recent years. 

5.2 Weed Spraying 

Weed spraying has been carried out in Redhill and Koolunga, with weed spraying in 

Crystal Brook to commence this week. 

Weed spraying of parks and reserves in Port Pirie has been completed with footpath 

spraying about to re-commence. 

5.3 Programmed Works for June 

• Weed spraying – footpaths 

• Tree planting – various areas 

• General maintenance in preparation for winter 



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DEPARTMENT: 

OFFICER: 




REPORT TITLE: 

CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE URBAN ACTIVITY REPORT 


Budget Impact 


Ongoing 

N/A 

N/A 



6.1 Florence Street Footpath 

Paving and kerbing work on the eastern footpath of Florence Street between Norman 

Street and Mary Elie Street has now been completed. The protuberance in front of 

Woolworths Petrol has been planted out with appropriate shrubs. 

6.2 Norman Street Footpath 

Kerb works has now been completed on the northern side of Norman Street from 

Florence Street to the western entrance into St Joseph’s House. Footpath paving has 

commenced and is anticipated to be completed by the end of June. 

6.3 Kerb and Water Table Maintenance 

Kerb and water table maintenance has been carried out in various locations around Port 


6.4 Spencer Estate Footpath 

Footpath paving works has continued within Spencer Estate. 

6.5 Disabled Carparks – Library 

Two disabled carparks have been created in the northern end of the library carpark. 

Signs and bollards have been erected to identify these carparks. 

6.6 Tide Valve Inspections 

Tide valves have been inspected and several were cleaned by Pipeline and Plumbing 

Technology in preparation for winter and high tides. 


• Norman Street – footpath paving works 

• Drainage maintenance 



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DEPARTMENT: 

OFFICER: 




REPORT TITLE: 

CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE RURAL ACTIVITY REPORT 


Budget Impact 


Ongoing 

N/A 

N/A 



7.1 Resheeting Capital Works 

Resheeting work has continued on the following roads: 

• Senna Road from Milcowie Road to 1.8 km south - 100% complete. 

• Whim Road from Nurom Road to 1.4 km north - 100% complete. 

• Frith Road from National Highway to Sargents Road - 100% complete. 

• Marks Road from Merriton Narridy Road to 2.0 km south - 90% complete. 

• River Road from Finnegan Road to North South Road - 20% complete. 

7.2 Sealed Road Maintenance 

• Cattle Track, Redhill, Crystal Brook and Napperby areas. 

7.3 Water Cutaways and Drains 

• General clean-up while patrol grading roads. 

7.4 Miscellaneous Works 

• Roadside slashing throughout the Nelshaby area. 

• Sealed shoulder maintenance, Nelshaby. 

7.5 Patrol Grading 

• Grading roads throughout the entire Council region since receiving reasonable rain 

falls. 


• Resheeting River Road - 2.9 Km from Finnegan Road to west. 

• Resheeting of Marks Road - 2 km. 

• Patrol grading throughout the entire area. 

LEN WILTON 

MANAGER TECHNICAL SERVICES 



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CANdo MEETING Minutes – May 2012 

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TITLE: 

CANdo Meeting – International Hotel, 

Ellen St, Port Pirie. 5-6.30pm 

MEETING DATE: 7 th May 2012 

ATTENDEES: 

APOLOGIES 

Geof Keane, Janet McWilliams, Mick 

Dillon, Renee Harmer, Michelle Greig, 

Karen Seindanis, Angela Smallacombe 

Evelyn Dumoi, Elin Mezzino, 

DISTRIBUTED BY: 

Mick Dillon 

April Minutes – Moved Karen, 2nd Janet – accepted. 

Business arising from minutes 

Description Details & Action To be actioned by 

Nyrstar Tour 

Administration 

Arrangements include a talk from Glenn first. 

Those taking part to attend 1345 hours on 24 th 

May. Itinerary to be advised by Janet 

List of members updated. 

Evelyn has quotes for IT equipment etc in hand. 

Purchase or allocation of same to be decided upon. 

Janet 

Ten for them (Gail?) 

EHC 

Training is to be conducted after the Nyrstar visit. 

The date is to be advised 

YMCA 

Gymnastics programs for this school term 

arranged for different age groups. Is there a role 

for CANdo in supporting this activity. 

Van 

commitments 

Trax FM & ABC 

Pirie West P/S 

Tapari Day was successful on 18 th April 

Information segments to be continued, on a basis 

to be decided (seasonal?) 

ABC news story – link from Janet re documentary 

Seats for the school completed. 

John 

Janet 

Social Media 

GENERAL BUSINESS 

Star News distributed. 

Social media website use discussed 

Karen

Ten for them 

Overview 

Discussion ensued as to:- 

future directions of the initiative, and the 

relevance of the number ‘10’ 

involvement of the community in the 

transition to improved health outcomes 

involvement of Green Team following 

termination of services of Ally Brennan 

Janet 

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Van Bookings June 22 nd Walkathon for the Pirie West P/S – 

volunteers required. Names to Karen 

Karen 

Other Business 

Karen advised on Water treatment plant and 

community impact – trees to be planted and 

watered from appropriately marked truck. 

Pipework being laid throughout parts of the city by 

Council/contractors. 

Karen 

Meeting closed 

Next Meeting 

: 6:20 pm 

: Monday 5 th June, 2012, International Hotel, Ellen Street, Port Pirie. 

May 2012 Minutes - CANdo Page 2 of 2

Central Local Government Region of Councils 

Minutes of the General Meeting held on Friday 11 th May 2012, commencing 10.00am 

at the Ardrossan Sports and Community Club, Ardrossan 

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1. Meeting Preliminaries 

1.1 Present 

• Mayor Ray Agnew (Yorke Peninsula) – Chair; Mayor Paul Thomas (Copper Coast); Mayor 

Dean Dolling (Barunga West); Cr Darryl Ottens (Wakefield); Mayor Allan Aughey (Clare 

& Gilbert Valleys); Mayor Peter Slattery (Flinders Ranges); Mayor Peter Mattey 

(Goyder); Cr Deane Rohrlach (Light); Chair Colin Parkyn (Orroroo Carrieton); Mayor 

Sandra Wauchope (Mt Remarkable); Chair Ben Browne (Northern Areas); Dr Andrew 

Johnson (Pirie); Mr Peter Sellar (Mallala); Ms Jo Thomas (Barossa). 

1.2 In Attendance 

• Mr Colin Davies (Flinders Ranges); Ms June Austin (Light); Mr Geoff Sheridan 

(Wakefield); Mr Nigel Hand (Barunga West); Mr Roger Crowley (Northern Areas); Mr 

John Brak, Cr Judy Partington and Cr Jane Kellock (Goyder); Mr Sean Cheriton and Cr 

Ray Walker (Mt Remarkable); Mr Iian Wilson (Orroroo Carrieton); Mr Peter Harder 

(Copper Coast); Mr Andrew Cameron (Yorke Peninsula) – arrived 12.15pm. Ms Anita 

Crisp (Executive Officer). 

1.3 Guests 

• Hon Russell Wortley, MLC (Minister for State/Local Government Relations); Mr Chris 

Russell (LGA SA); Mr Mick Petrovski and Ms Alex Hart (Office for State/Local 

Government Relations); Ms Andrea Jorgensen and Mr Ben Murphy (Dept Planning, 

Transport and Infrastructure); Mr Jason Gillich and Ms Meagan Hackett (Minister 

Wortleys Office); Mr Geoff Brock (State Member for Frome); Mr Rodney Button (Murray 

Darling Association Region 8); Ms Lynne Walden (N&Y NRM Board), Ms Kay Matthias 

and Ms Kelly-Anne Saffin (Y&MN RDA) – arrived 11.00am. 

1.4 Apologies 

• Mayor James Maitland; Mayor Marcus Strudwicke (Mallala); Mayor Brian Hurn 

(Barossa); Cr Neville Wilson (Port Pirie); Mr Steven Griffiths (State Member for 

Goyder); Mr Roy Blight (Clare & Gilbert Valleys); Mr Charles Mansueto (Mallala). 

1.5 Welcome to the District Council of Yorke Peninsula 

• Mayor Ray Agnew welcomed delegates to the meeting. 

• Noted that Primary production continues to be Yorke Peninsula's largest industry, 

producing 25% of the state’s grain resource including pulses, legumes and hay. 

Tourism and mineral mining initiatives are growing at a large rate. 

• Increased interest in mining across the Yorke Peninsula region, with several companies 

undertaking preliminary drilling. Rex Minerals are the most advanced exploration 

company and are into the pre-feasibility stage of their development. 

• Significant Wind Farm project proposed between Curramulka and Ardrossan, with up to 

180 turbines. 

• A number of smaller economic opportunities within the area such as aquaculture and 

fibreglass manufacturing. 

• Council has been working closely with the Government and community on the proposed 

Marine Parks and has established a Marine Parks Reference Group. 

• Draft maps on the proposed Marine Parks recently released, with revised sanctuary 

zones well received by the majority of the community. 

• Growing freight movement within the Yorke Peninsula including: 4,000 tonnes/week of 

salt by road and up to 60,000 tonnes annually freighted to Ardrossan for shipping 

export; sandmining estimated at 3,300 tonnes per day, amounting to over a million 

tonnes per annum; 70,000 – 100,000 tonnes per year across of blue metal from 

Curramulka; 

• Noted Port Giles can accommodate a fully loaded Panamax vessel up to 84,000 tonnes, 

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with grain road freighted all year round. 

• Working with RDA and State Government to establish road train access from Ardrossan 

to National Highway 1. 

• Road Count data gathered identified increase in road traffic movements across Yorke 

Peninsula comparable to those along the Riddoch, Barrier and Lincoln highways. 

1.6 Confirmation of Voting Delegates 

• The meeting noted that the Port Pirie, Mallala and Barossa Councils had no elected 

members present. 

Motion: That, in accordance with the Central Local Government Region Charter and in the absence 

of appointed delegates, the Chief Executive Officer or Senior Officer attending on behalf 

of the Port Pirie Regional Council, District Council of Mallala and the Barossa Council be authorised 

to vote. 

Moved: Goyder (Mattey) Seconded: Copper Coast (Thomas) CARRIED 

1.7 Confirmation of Previous Minutes 

• Minutes from the Central Local Government Region general meeting held Friday 10 th 

February 2012 at Balaklava were tabled. 

Motion: That the minutes of the General Meeting of the Central Local Government Region of 

SA held held Friday 10 th February 2012 at Balaklava be received as a true and correct record. 

Moved: Barunga West (Dolling) Seconded: Northern Areas (Browne) CARRIED 

1.8 Business Arising not Otherwise on the Agenda 

• Nil 

1.9 Address by Minister 

• Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Hon Russell Wortley, MLC addressed the 

meeting. 

• Noted recent attendance at the Yorke/Mid North regional planning forum and announced 

office will sponsor these events in the future and ensure relevant agencies are 

in attendance. 

• Highlighted State Government's seven priorities to assist decision making - 1. clean 

green food as our competitive edge; 2. realising the benefits of the mining boom; 3 

growing advanced manufacturing; 4. creating a vibrant city; 5. renewing neighbourhoods 

to make them safe and healthy; 6. affordable place to live and 7. every chance 

for every child. 

• Premier has established a taskforce for each of the priorities and is chairing them all. 

• Taskforces will engage shortly with agencies, councils and other organisations to decide 

the best way to progress the priorities. 

• Contributed $150,000 – matched by the LGA, to the Building Capacity in Small Regional 

Councils initiative – aimed at assisting councils to meet community expectations and 

leverage from other opportunities such as the Local Government Reform fund. 

• Independent Commission Against Corruption – legislation introduced to Parliament last 

week. Reform aimed at building greater trust by the community in all tiers of government. 

• Legislation will impact on Local Government Act and establish new processes for investigating 

maladministration, misconduct and corruption. 

1.10 Additional Reports 

• Noted a number of additional reports received to supplement agenda items. 

Motion: That the additional information be received by the meeting and dealt with at the relevant 

agenda item. 

Moved: Northern Areas (Browne) Seconded: Mt Remarkable (Wauchope) CARRIED 

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2. Regional and Community Sustainability 

2.1 Yorke/Mid North Regional Planning Forum 

• Outcome summary from 2012 regional planning forum tabled. 

• Key issues arising from the day included population attraction for the region; 

Government commitment to the region; Improving government planning and decisionmaking 

processes relating to the region; Opportunities to grow and value add to local 

industry in the region; Environmental considerations and balancing competing landuses 

and needs; Skills and education; Local and regional leadership and Infrastructure. 

Motion: That the Central Local Government Region notes the outcomes of the 2012 Yorke/Mid 

North Planning Review Forum. 

Moved: Northern Areas (Browne) Seconded: Light (Rohrlach) CARRIED 

2.2 Regional Development Australia 

• Noted current State Government funding commitment to Regional Development Australia 

to cease mid 2013. 

• Federal funding has been extended until 2016, and increased. 

• Certainty of State funding required in coming months, otherwise RDA's will need to 

commence wind-up. 

Motion: That the Central Local Government Region work with member Councils and other regional 

associations to develop a strategy to engage the State Government with a view to securing 

an ongoing commitment to the Regional Development Australia boards. 

Moved: Goyder (Mattey) Seconded: Copper Coast (Thomas) CARRIED 

2.3 Local Government Association Growing Country Communities Policy 

• Response to the LGA Discussion Paper tabled. 

• Targeted feedback sought to date. Considered by Council CEO's forum. 

• Recommending a substantial consolidation of targets and re-write of the paper and 

closer involvement by regional councils and associations. 

Motion: That the Central Local Government Region response to the draft LGA Discussion paper 

on partnering with local government to deliver regional outcomes be received and endorsed. 

Moved: Northern Areas (Browne) Seconded: Wakefield (Ottens) CARRIED 

2.4 Water Resources 

• Update tabled, noting advice from Water Technical support on progress. 

• Minutes of Water Committee also tabled. 

• Noted feedback to draft Stormwater Management Agreement has been extended. Will 

be significant implications for rural councils and townships. 

Motion: That the Central Local Government Region: 

• commit up to $30,000 towards continued water technical support through Karla 

Billington/Darren Willlis (Natural Logic) for the 2012/13 year. 

• provide a response to the Agreement on Stormwater Management in South Australia - 

Local Government Association of South Australia – Consultation Draft, particularly 

focusing on the implications for rural Councils. 

Moved: Goyder (Mattey) Seconded: Port Pirie (Johnson) CARRIED 

Action: Forward Stormwater Management Agreement response to Councils and raise concerns 

at SAROC. 

2.5 Roads and Transport 

• Report tabled. 

• Noted recommendation from Transport Committee to contribute funding to the 

development of a regional transport/freight strategy with RDA. 

• Submission to Special Local Roads funding lodged with Local Government Transport 

Advisory Panel. Regional assessment process continuing to work well. 

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1. commit funding of up to $10,000 towards the Regional Development Australia 

Yorke/Mid North Regional Freight & Transport Strategy. 

2. Receive the minutes of the Central Region Transport Committee meeting held 23 rd April 

2012 

3. Endorse the recommendation of the Central Region Executive Committee approving 

lodgement of the regional submission to the 2012/13 round of Special Local Roads. 

Moved: Light (Rohrlach) Seconded: Barunga West (Dolling) CARRIED 

2.6 Climate Change 

• Update tabled. 

• Noted project to be featured at national climate change research conference in late 

June. 

2.7 Waste Management 

• Progress report tabled. 

• Noted recent forums regarding carbon tax implications for landfill charges – Coordinator 

reports circulated to Councils. 

Motion: That the minutes of the Central Region Waste Committee meeting held 24 th February 

2012 be received and; that the Central Local Government Region note the Waste Coordinator 

progress report.. 

Moved: Orroroo Carrieton (Parkyn) Seconded: Mt Remarkable (Wauchope) CARRIED 

2.8 Coastal Councils 


• Minutes from Coastal Councils meeting also tabled. 

• Meeting recommending an increase in Central Region funding allocation to coastcare, 

based on management fee accrued from previous project activity. 


• Endorse a budget allocation of up to $10,000 towards continuation of the Coastcare 

Officer. 

• Receive the draft proposal for partnership funding for the Coastcare Officer role and 

authorise the Coastal Councils Group to finalise the proposal and seek a delegation to 

present this to the Northern & Yorke Natural Resource Management Board. 

• Receive the minutes of the Coastal Councils Group meeting held 7 th May 2012. 

Moved: Clare & Gilbert Valleys (Aughey) Seconded: Barunga West (Dolling) CARRIED 

2.9 Windfarm Project 

• Report tabled, noting recommendations from Project Steering Committee. 

• Several meetings with State and Federal members of parliament held. 

• Workshop with wind industry to follow meeting. 

Motion: That: 

1 The minutes of the Windfarm Steering Committee held 18 th April 2012 be received. 

2 The Central Local Government Region: 

• provide a submission to the State Parliament Select Committee on windfarms, and encourage 

individual Councils similarly; 

• seek involvement by Adelaide University researchers in meeting with EPA regarding 

windfarm noise and presentation to the Country Planners Association; 

• forward correspondence to SAFF and the NRM board seeking support for landholders 

engaging with wind developers regarding their responsibilities; 

• Endorse the appointment of Mr John Brak to the Windfarm Steering Committee vacancy. 

Moved: Northern Areas (Browne) Seconded: Goyder (Mattey) CARRIED 

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2.10 Natural Resource Management 

• Report tabled for information. 

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2.11 Zone Emergency Management Committee 


• Additional update from J. Brak, noting replacement Project Officer has been recently 

appointed – Beth Germein. 

• Workshop session held late April to identify hazards – will need to redevelop regional 

plan. 

• ZEMC likely to seek a nominee from each Council to the committee, similar to the Bushfire 

Committee arrangements. 

Motion: That the Central Local Government Region recommend the continuing appointment of 

Ms Pat Flood (Clare & Gilbert Valleys) and Mr John Brak (Goyder) to the Yorke/Mid North Zone 

Emergency Management Committee. 

Moved: Wakefield (Ottens) Seconded: Northern Areas (Browne) CARRIED 

2.12 Flood Remediation Project 

• Project progress report tabled and noted. 

• Ongoing issues with Councils being unable to insure floodways. 

2.13 National Broadband Network 


• Positive start with broadband fibre announcements. Wireless map due for release soon. 

• Some anomalies to be followed up. 

Motion: That the Central Local Government Region continue to work with Regional 

Development Australia and Councils to ensure a timely and appropriate rollout of the National 

Broadband Network across the region. 

Moved: Flinders Ranges (Slattery) Seconded: Light (Rohrlach) CARRIED 

2.14 Regional Stakeholder Updates 

• Murray Darling Association Region 8 

• Update to the meeting from Rodney Button, Chair of the MDA Region 8. 

• Advised ongoing struggle for engagement with Councils and feedback to the Chair on 

Council views. 

• Region 8 meetings have very low attendance. 

• National conference to be held Mildura in August – attendance by Councils encouraged. 

• Opportunity for MDA to support Council projects, as relevant. 

• Noted current vice president of the association is Geoff Brock. 

• Ideally consider an annual meeting of the MDA Region 8 to be held centrally in Port 


• Also advised R. Button continues to be a member on the Recreational Boating Facilities 

Committee – issues can be referred through. 

Recommendation: That Mr Rodney Button to be reaffirmed as the Murray Darling Association 

Region 8 Chairman. 

Moved: Barunga West (Dolling) Seconded: Wakefield (Ottens) CARRIED 

• Northern and Yorke NRM Board 

• Update to the meeting by Regional Manager, Lynne Walden. 

• Recent workshop to consider challenges and opportunities for regional integration 

around issues such as developing a single point of contact in the region; integrating the 

workforce; delivery through increasing partnerships and collaborations; moving to 

landscape approaches. 

• Advised board success in funding through the Biodiversity Fund for projects around 

catchment management, coastal habitat on southern Yorke Peninsula and biodiversity 

management in the upper north region. 

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• Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North 

• Update to the meeting by CEO, Kelly-Anne Saffin 

• Positive implications from Federal budget, with three more rounds of the RDA fund to 

occur before mid 2013 – Councils encouraged to start developing firm project proposals 

in readiness. 

• Liaison with Dept Transport regarding development of strategic plan for mining in the 

north of the state, including Yorke and Mid North. Noted that this plan will have funding 

of around $5million for implementation of priorities. 

• Next update of regional roadmap due shortly – Councils asked to review their own 

sections. 

• Minister Crean in region next Thursday for visit to Upper Spencer Gulf. 

• Flinders University memorandum of understanding for presence in the region signed. 

• Skills Audit complete. 

• 12 and 13 July – Regional Development SA conference in Barossa. 

• Will liaise with Central Region regarding 'Dream Australia' broadcasting proposal. 

• Local Government replacement for Phil Barry to RDA board to be undertaken – email to 

CLGR to commence nomination process. 

• Geoff Brock – Member for Frome 

• Reinforce importance of engagement by local MPs with Councils. 

• Freight increases in registration an emerging issue. 

• Minister Conlon in region recently. 

• Water – feedback on Murray Darling Basin Plan required. 

• Noted Economic and Finance Committee in the region currently. 

Meeting adjourned 11.30 – 11.50am 

3. Local Government Leadership and Sustainability 

3.1 Local Government Reform Fund Audits 

• Update on sub-regional projects tabled. 

• Allocation of Central Region reserve funding to sub-regions proposed, following resolution 

in 2010. 

Motion: That the Central Local Government Region allocate $80,000 CLGR Reserve Funding to 

each of the sub-regional projects and continue to seek progress of projects and a commitment 

of funding support through the LGA. 

Moved: Mt Remarkable (Wauchope) Seconded: Flinders Ranges (Slattery) CARRIED 

3.2 Council CEO’s Forum 

• Minutes of Council CEO’s forum held April 2012 tabled. 

Motion: 

1. That the minutes of the Council CEO’s forum held 20 th April 2012 be received. 

2. That the concept of a combined 'North and West' Local Government forum be explored 

with the Eyre Peninsula LGA. 

3. That the Central Local Government Region: 

• write to the Regional Bushfire Committee seeking advice on farm burnoff policy conditions, 

particularly in relation to smoke impact on townships. 

• raise the issue of abundant native birds and feral birds through SAROC. 

Moved: Light (Rohrlach) Seconded: Wakefield (Ottens) CARRIED 

3.3 Review of Central Region Support 

• Verbal update to meeting by Executive Support Working Group 

• Noted draft contract drafted by Group, to now be considered further by the Executive 

Committee. 

3.4 Central Local Government Region Communications Report 

• Communications report tabled. 

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3.5 SAROC and State Executive Delegates Report 

• Outcomes from the March 2012 meetings of the LGA State Executive and SAROC Committees 

tabled. 

3.6 Local Government Association Update 

• Update to the meeting by Mr Chris Russell tabled. 

• Key issues in relation to Roads to Recovery Funding and early payment of Financial 

Assistance Grants by Commonwealth; Coroner's inquiry – tree limb death in Burnside; 

implications of Carbon tax on Councils; ICAC; governance amendments and year of 

procurement activities. 

3.7 Office of State/Local Government Relations Update 

• Update to the meeting by Mr Mick Petrovski. 

• Highlighted key issues including Governance discussion paper, noting changes to power 

of Ombudsman expanded to consider broader behaviour issues by Elected Members and 

also power to investigate Councils. 

• Code of Conduct – to also apply to staff, similar concept to public service. 

• Feedback sought on behavioural issues within Councils – options and ideas to manage 

this. 

• State/Local Government Agreement to be renegotiated around 7 priorities of 

government, along with constitutional recognition and governance arrangements. 

• Also considering a consolidation of all memorandums of understanding/agreements. 

• Regional Planning Forums – Department will sponsor these activities and take a leading 

role in ensuring relevant agencies participate. 

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4. Central Region Administration and Finance 

4.1 Executive Committee 

• Minutes noted and received. 

4.2 Central Local Government Region Audit Committee 


• Noted region has received audit committee exemption until December 2012, with extension 

to only be considered following appropriate review of internal controls. 

4.3 Finance Report 

• Project account summary tabled. 

• Quarterly financial reports tabled. 

Motion: That the quarterly financial reports be received. 

Moved: Flinders Ranges (Slattery) Seconded: Barunga West (Dolling) CARRIED 

4.4 Executive Officer Report 

• Executive Officer report tabled. 

Motion: That the Executive Officers report be received. 

Moved: Copper Coast (Thomas) Seconded: Northern Areas (Browne) CARRIED 

4.5 Correspondence 

• Correspondence received for the last quarter tabled. 

Motion: That the executive officer and correspondence reports be received. 

Moved: Wakefield (Ottens) Seconded: Mt Remarkable (Wauchope) CARRIED 

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5. Other Business and Meeting Close 

5.1 Ngadjuri #2 Claim (Barossa) 

• Seeking support from other Central Region Councils to deal collectively with the Ngadjuri 

#2 Claim which has been served on many Central Region Councils, including: 

Barossa, Clare & Gilbert Valleys, Goyder, Light, Northern Areas, Orroroo/Carrieton, Peterborough, 

Port Pirie, Wakefield. 

• The claim also covers Mid Murray and part of the Outback Areas. 

• Opportunity to seek Federal funding to support the claim – ideally this could be undertaken 

collectively. 

Action: That the executive officer circulate details of the Ngadjuri #2 claim across affected 

Councils, with copy to the LGA, seeking interest in a collaborative approach to a federal funding 

application for the claim. 

5.2 Dept Planning, Transport & Infrastructure 

• Andrea Jorgensen and Ben Murphy provided a brief update to the meeting. 

• Noted the revision and amalgamation of the Yorke and Mid North volumes of the regional 

planning strategy to be workshopped soon. 

• Site contamination issues also being worked through. 

• Windfarm development plan amendment – status unclear. 

5.3 Digital Television Switchover 

• Goyder and Flinders Ranges Council seeking support from Central Region on issues 

around switchover of the SBS retransmission sites. 

• Confirmation that Broadcast Australia would fund the switchover, however Councils now 

being asked for substantial contribution towards this. 

Motion: That the Central Region continue to support Councils in relation to ongoing issues 

around digital television switchover. 

RESOLVED 

5.4 Next Meeting 

• The next meeting of the Central Local Government Region will be the annual general 

meeting, scheduled for Friday 10 th August 2012, hosted by the Barossa Council. 

• The meeting noted that Peter Stockings – long standing Economic Development Officer 

for the Yorke Peninsula, is retiring, and wished him all the best for his future. 

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Meeting closed 1.00pm, followed by a workshop for Central Region Councils and Regional 

Development Australia members with the Clean Energy Council and wind developers in relation 

to windfarm development in the region. 

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CRYSTAL BROOK CARAVAN PARK MINUTES 

Meeting No.: 58 

Date: 14.5.2012 Time: 7:30 p.m. 

Present: Rae Porter; Marj Crouch; Pauline Flavel; Geoff Smith; Jason Baker; Annette Clarke; Steve Hyde; Tony Smith; Dot Huxtable; 

Apologies: .......................................................................................................... Chair: Rae Porter Minutes: Annette Clarke 

Item/Subject Minutes/Action By Whom By 

When 

1. Confirmation of the 

Minutes 

2.Business Arising 

2.1 OH&S 

2.2 

NEW CABIN 

2.3CHESS SET 

Moved Marj, seconded Steve that the Minutes of the previous meeting be confirmed. 

Carried. 

OH& S COMPLIANCE: 

*HAZCHEM sign 

*Fire gloves 

*Fire hose covers 

*Storage container ventilation 

*Bridge 

*Risk assessment folder 

*OH&S audit 

* Lower infill: on going 

*2 tvs installed. DONE 

* Purchases: mop, bucket, smokers container, DONE. 

* Spare blankets to be bought. 

*Replace saucepan lid, outside tables and chairs 

* Consider a pull out lounge for extra bed. 

* Ground.DONE 

*Storage; UNDERWAY 

*Plaque.PURCHASED 

*Concrete edging to be done. 

2.4 CAMP KITCHEN Further work waiting on approval: 

*Planning approval. 

* SS installation 

*Plumbing 

*Instant HWS 

* Gutter guard 

* Sarlon 

* Capping on colour bond wall.Needed 

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C = Complete 

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* Plaques/ signs/ labels and rules PURCHASED 

Geoff 

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* Completion / Opening date ?? 

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2.5 PPRC Outstanding issues: * No camping signs; * Office bitumen PPRC O 

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SURVEYS 

2-29: Amenities access : ramp, hand rail, wider path 

5:power redirected to site 7A 

17: gutter guard 

18: Slides/ swings Office run off Heating, on site vans 

19: More showers Grass sites Drive through sites 

20: Upgrade amenities Electric blankets in cabins New cabin flooring 

21: Golf stick hire Locks/keys for amenities 

26: Kids play equipment Coffee mugs in cabins Freezer not working 

27: Disabled cabins BBQ area 

28: More grass, less mud Lop trees 

29: Septic odour Bees Key pad for amenities Bushes to reduce noise 

Gravel/mats for mud/dust Amenities access: ramp. Hand rail, loose gravel issue 

30. More cabins/ sites with ensuites. More/repositioned site mats. 

Rebuild path to toilets; right incline very dicy. Caused a fall. 

* Investigate water pipe from SA Water , for railing. Geoff and Tony to follow up. 

2.7 JOB SCHEDULE * Caravan park - business plan maintenance plan 

Committee review meeting review 

*NRMA grant/ GHS: hold for June/July 

2.8 ELECTRICAL D Farinola: Redirect power to site 7a 

Power outside residence 

2.9 

ASSET REGISTER 

Sub board done. To be done this week 

Battery backup: Torches to be placed in cabins/vans in lieu. 

Moved Geoff seconded Marj that Tony be approached to rebadge the switch board. 

Carried. 

On going: To forward to Annette 

* Rae – replacement electrical details 

*Sue and Tony- crates etc + new fry pans 

*Tony/Geoff – details of tools etc in workshop 

2.10 AAA Next assessment c April 2013. 

Fire blanket for cabin 3 + No smoking sign required. Geoff. 

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Geoff 

Tony 

Geoff 

Tony 

Annette 

Rae 

Sue Tony 

Geoff Tony 

Marj 

New shower caddies for amenities; toiletry holders x 3.Clarify with Sue and Tony 

2.11 PARKS MEETING June date? Marj to try further contact with CA of Laura re their involvement. Marj 

Annette 

2.12 GYM WATER On going O 

2.13 CABIN VAN May: Done 7.5.2012. Checked and replacements bought. 

Marj Dot 

C 

CHECK 

Next check: August 

O 

2.14 WINDOW TINTING On going Geoff O 

2.15 NEW AMENITIES On going Com O 

2.16 PUMP SHED FINISHED Tony C 

2.17 SMELTERS PICNIC 

GROUNDS 

On going Com O 

O 

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O 

O 

O 

O 

O 

O 

O 

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2.18 EXCESS WATER On going Geoff O 

FROM OVAL 

2.19 SIGNAGE On going O 

2.20CA INSURANCE On going CA O 

2.21 FOI, C. KITCHEN No acknowledgement has been received. NOT TO PROCEED FURTHER. C 

2.22 WARM WATER When plumbing being done for camp kitchen. 

O 

LEGIONELLA 

COMPLIANCE 

2.23 PARK AERIAL On going 

O 

VIEW 

2.24 FINANCE IN See Finance Report Geoff O 

GEOFF’S ABSENCE 

2.26 CARETAKER 

CONTRACT 

To ask EMA Legal to include in the Contract 

*Incentive payment: Working on the previous year’s turnover, an incentive payment will be 

paid as follows: 5% for the first $10.000 

10% for the second $10,000 

20% for the third $10,000. 

* Payment: $52,000.00 per annum plus $30,000 operating costs plus GST. 

* Signatories: Community Association AND Caravan Park Committee AND Contractor ??? 

We then believe the final Contract can be done. 

Moved Pauline seconded Steve that the incentive figures be approved. Carried. 

Annette 

O 

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* J&D to be done: Rae to do and check with Sue and Tony to make sure all issues are 

covered. 

Applications close 25.5.12. Annette to Short List. 

Short list meeting Saturday 26.5.12, 10:00 a.m; interviews to be organised; possible date 

2.6.2012. 

Rae 

Sue Tony 

Annette 

Rae Geoff 

Annette 

Marj 

O 

O 

O 

O 

Selection panel: A representative from the CA to be on the interview panel. 

CA 

O 

2.27 WORKING BEE Gravel spread; fence done; facia up; drive cleaned; cupboard done; cut off bolts on timber ; Com 

C 

7.5.12 

Cabin 1, 3 and 2 caravans checked; Chess pieces installed 

Friends 

C 

2.28 MULTIMATS 7 have arrived.To be installed. Geoff Tony O 

2.29 NEW EQUIPMENT *Sack truck 

Geoff 

C 

*Air compressor. Asset details have been sent. 


Item/Subject Action By Whom By 

When 

Status 

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3.1. NEW BUSINESS 

FINANCE 

3.2 

CARETAKERS 

REPORT 

Geoff presented his report. 

Nick Moncrieff has advised the caravan park will have to register for GST . 

Geoff away in 4 weeks. S Macallister to do books up to 30.6.2012 

Moved Geoff, seconded Pauline that the report be accepted. Carried 

ISSUES TO ADDRESS FROM MEETING 57: 

* Leaking windows onsite van 1. TO FOLLOW UP. 

* New folders for cabins. WORKING ON. 

* Cabin 2: revamp of bathroom. PLANNED 

* Men’s shed. TONY TO CALL, PARTICULARLY FOR MOVING GYM SHED. 

* Bedspreads dry cleaned . DONE 

* Purchasing details for Asset register. TO BE SENT THROUGH 

Geoff 

Geoff 

Marj 

Geoff 

Tony 

Tony 

O 

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O 

C 

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3.3 C P COMMITTEE 

COMPOSITION 

3.4 

CORRESPONDENCE 

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* Birds. Greigs to be approached first; Peter is happy to collect if no one else interested. 

* Residence issues: Sue and Tony will vacate on 21.6.2012 

# New vinyl: Florence Furnishers : 

# Carpet cleaned: M Johnson: 

# Paint: 

* Changeover arrangements: Money – Sue to be approached to train new Contractor. 

Moved Annette seconded Marj that the amended Composition of the Caravan Pak 

Committee be accepted. Carried. 

IN: 

1. AAA: Proof of free advert : update of changes. DONE 

2. Pringles and Crouch Rural have merged. 

3. SA Parks membership: $550.00. TO BE PAID 

4. Geoff: Asset details. RECEIVED 

5. AAA: Champion of Accommodation Standards.TO MARJ 

6. EMA Legal: : Amended Contract and replies to queries asked: also reworded advert. 

Rae 

Rae 

Rae 

Marj 

Sue 

Annette 

Annette 

Geoff 

Geoff 

Marj 

Annette 

O 

O 

O 

O 

O 

O 

C 

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C 

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OUT 

* Letter to Sporting bodies c/e P Weckert 

* AAA proof 


3.5 

* EMA emails: queries and amendments to contract 

* Free night voucher to client 

* Adverts for Contract Caretaker: Advertiser; Flinders News; Southern Cross TV 

Moved Annette, seconded Jason that the Correspondence be accepted. Carried. 

* BBQ’s: to consider upgrading after camp kitchen finished. 

Com 

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OTHER BUSINESS 

* PPRC offering spinner. To investigate 

* Moved Marj seconded Jason that Tony and Sue be paid a bonus of $3,000.00 as back 

pay in line with cpi, ; to be paid 1.6.2012. Carried. 

Marj 

Com 

O 

O 

* Power meters on sites that were previously for permanents: old and leaking. 

Moved Geoff,seconded Steve that 4 double power heads be purchasedand installed. 

Carried. 

Geoff 

O 

* Moved Geoff, seconded Jason, that a spray unit that can be carried in the trailer be 

investigated, for general spraying of weeds and pest control Carried. 

O 

Meeting Closed: 

9:56 p.m. 

Next Meeting: 

26.5.2012: SHORTLIST MEETING 10:00 A.M. 

PARK OFFICE 

Rae Geoff 

Annette 

Marj 

JUNE MEETING: TUESDAY 12 TH JUNE 2012, 7:30 P.M. 

PARK OFFICE 

Committee 


Minutes of the Meeting of 

THE FLINDERS MOBILE LIBRARY BOARD 

held in the Yangya Room, Gladstone Town Hall 

on Friday 11 th May 2012 at 10am. 

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1. MEETING OPENED: 10.00am 

2. PRESENT: Board Members: 

Cr Trevor Rooke 

Cr Debbie Devlin 

Cr Geoff Lange 

Cr Shirley Hortin 

Cr Colin Nottle 

Mrs Judy Gill 

DC of Mt Remarkable 


Northern Areas Council 


DC of Mt Remarkable 

Northern Areas Council 

Staff: 

Mrs. Louise Simpson Chief Executive Officer (CEO) 

Council Representatives: 

Mr David Rattley Finance Officer Northern Areas Council 

3. APOLOGIES: Cr Ray Walker DC of Mt Remarkable 

4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES: 

Moved Cr D. Devlin Seconded Cr S. Hortin 

“That the Minutes of the Meeting held Thursday 22 nd February 2012 be received.” 

CARRIED 

5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 

Nil 

6. CORRESPONDENCE: 

Moved Cr S. Hortin Seconded Cr T. Rooke 

“That the Correspondence list as attached to the Agenda be accepted.” 

CARRIED 

7. CEO’s Report 

Moved Mrs L Simpson Seconded Cr D. Devlin 

“That the CEO’s report be accepted as presented with meeting Agenda and discussed 

during the meeting”. CARRIED 

The CEO spoke to her report and discussion was held on the wheelchair lifter, 

generator, carpet, desk, shelving and truck exterior. Discussion included that no more 

work is to be done on the generator and discussion be held with St. Joseph’s about a 

15amp power point; the removal of the old desk in the office with an open offer for 

someone to purchase it, and that quotes be sort for the external design of the truck. 

Moved Cr D. Devlin Seconded Cr C Nottle 

“That the CEO seek external funding for replacing the Wheelchair Lifter but regardless 

of whether this is successful or not the wheelchair lifter be replaced in the July break.” 

CARRIED 

Moved CR T. Rooke Seconded Cr S. Hortin 

“That the CEO get quotes for replacing the carpet and desk in the Library Truck and 

find a solution for the damage the aluminium shelves are doing to the books and take 

the monies needed for these projects from General Reserves.” CARRIED 

. 

Minutes of the Flinders Mobile Library Board Meeting 24 th November 2011 Page 1 of 2

8. Financial Report 

8.1 “Cheques of payment nos. 810-831 and internet banking payments for the period 

14/3/12 – 30/4/12 be endorsed.” 

8.2 “Bank Reconciliation to 31/03/12 be endorsed.” 

8.3 Budget Review 

“That the Board has reviewed the 2011-2012 Budget and is satisfied with the final 

figures.” 

Moved Mrs L Simpson Seconded Cr T. Rooke 

“That the 3 Financial Reports presented at the Meeting, with the correction of wages 

funding remain in the budget be altered to $9,041.11 be accepted.” 

CARRIED 

8.4 Budget 2012-2013 

Moved Cr T. Rooke Seconded Cr S. Hortin 

“That the budget for the 2012-2013 financial year presented be endorsed.” 

CARRIED 

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9. OHS&W 

Nil 

10. GENERAL BUSINESS: 

10.1 Future Administration of the Library 

Moved Cr D. Devlin Seconded Mrs J Gill 

““The Board resolves that the Draft “Flinders Mobile Library Management 

Committee Terms of Reference” and “Resource and Funding Agreement” 

presented to the Board with noted changes be sent to Councils for endorsement 

and recommends their adoption by the Northern Areas Council.” CARRIED 

10.2 LMS Project 

NIL 

10.3 Business Plan 2011-2012 

NIL 

10.4 Other Business 

NIL 

11. The Next Meeting will be advised by the CEO in consultation with the Chair. 

12. Closure. Meeting Closed 11.40am 

……………………………………………………. 

CHAIRPERSON 

………………………………. 

DATE 

Minutes of the Flinders Mobile Library Board Meeting 24 th November 2011 Page 2 of 2

P0RT PIRIE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT B0ARD 

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Minutes of Meeting held on Tuesday 8th May 2012 at Napperby Tennis Club at 7:33 pm 

1. PRESENT : J Caputo, S Hortin, P Collins (Chair), P Harris, D Harris K Franks, 

A Richardson, D Kent, J Walton, G Habils, D. Davidson 

2. WELCOME / APOLOGIES: Nil. 

3. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING : Read. 

Moved: K.Franks Seconded: D.Kent 

P.Collins to write minutes at meetings, S.Hortin to format and email to 

appropriate people and write agenda for interim until A.G.M. 

Carried 

4. BUSINESS ARISING: 

4.1 Sixth Street Footpath in 2012 Budget - Ongoing 

4.2 Oaks Rd /Nelshaby Rd intersection, still awaiting report from Council. 

Letter to be sent to Council - Ongoing 

4.3 Play equipment yet to be installed at Napperby playground .- Council to 

complete by mid May. - Ongoing 

4.4 Nelshaby Reservoir Bird Hide quote from Boy's Town plus structural report to be 

received. K Johnson to follow up. Letter to be sent to Council - Ongoing 

4.5 Nelshaby Reserve, footbridge, drainage and troughs . – Completed 

4.6 Napperby Playground gate repaired - Completed 

4.7 Town Notice Board notices be kept up to date – Key arrangements sorted. – 

Completed 

4.8 Office of Consumer Affairs - volunteers and board members update to be sent 

off. A. Richardson to follow up. Ongoing 

4.9 Graffiti at Lawrie Park has been removed - Completed 

5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil

6. REPORTS 

6.1 Treasurers Report : 

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Petty Cash: 34.55 

Progress Assoc: $3456.39 

PPDDB: $6538.38 

Moved: K.Franks 

Report be received. 

Carried 

Seconded: A. Richardson 

6.2 Projects Committee: - Nil 

6.3 Council Report (Cr S Hortin) 

• Town Entrances Committee formed – Ideas welcomed by Committee 

• Port Pirie Public Library – Hours changed 

• Vision for Solomontown Beach Precinct – Development plan with report to be 

brought back to Council 

• Council to advise Dept. of Transport that it endorses the lowering of the 

110km/h speed zone on Abattoirs Road to 100 km/h 

• Council’s Long Term Financial Plan draft process to be gone over by Council 

then available for community comment and feedback prior to its adoption by 

Council 

• Working Committee formed with Nystar re old library building and having it as 

a museum to hold smelter artifacts and photo memorabilia. 

• Kerbside collection contract finalized 

• Design work with the construction contract for waste facility is underway 

7. NEW BUSINESS 

7.1 Forum at 5.45pm at Northern Festival Centre 14 th May, re draft Strategy for 

Growth of Port Pirie. 

7.2 Moved: J Caputo Seconded: J Walton 

PPDDB investigate installing an information window at Napperby Cemetery. 

Carried 

7.3 Entrance signs to Warnertown Cemetery – P.Harris to bring report back to next 

meeting re requirements. 

MEETING CLOSED: 8.35 PM 

NEXT MEETING: 12 th June in Wandearah Hall at 7.30pm

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ORDINARY BOARD MEETING 

16 April 2012 at 1:00pm 

RDAYMN Boardroom, PORT PIRIE 

MINUTES 

1. WELCOME: 

Kay Matthias (Chairperson) opened the meeting at 1:00pm, welcomed everyone and thanked them for 

their attendance. 

PRESENT: 

Kay Matthias (Chairperson), Dr Andrew Johnson (Treasurer), Jodie Gregg-Smith, Neil Jericho, Warren 

Luckraft, Judy Partington, Barry Hay & Dr Patricia Hamilton. 

In Attendance: 

Kelly-Anne Saffin (CEO), Darren Schiller (CSM) & Alice Scammell (Minutes). 

2. APOLOGIES: 

Bill Vandepeer (Deputy Chair) & Paul Thomas (Secretary). 

3. CONFLICT OF INTEREST 

Nil 

4. BOARD MEMBER INDUCTION 

CEO gave a PowerPoint presentation to the Board to induct the new Board members. 

5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 

009/12 RECOMMENDATION: 

That the minutes of the Ordinary Board Meeting held on 19 March 2012 be taken as read and 

confirmed. 

Moved: J Gregg-Smith Seconded: B Hay CARRIED 

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6. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES 

CEO to provide the Board with a copy of the Federal Government’s KPI’s … Provided in board 

meeting agenda. 

J Gregg-Smith and CEO to discuss possible times for the next Community Engagement Committee 

meeting … Meeting held prior to board meeting 16 April 2012. 

CEO to include the Strategic Growth of Port Pirie draft plan in the April Board meeting agenda 

… Provided at the board meeting. 

CEO to email details of Peter Kenyon’s Peterborough presentations to the Board … emailed to 

board prior to the April board meeting. 

CEO to set aside time in the April Board meeting for B Hay to give an update on Health to the 

Board … deferred to June board meeting. 

7. STRATEGIC DIRECTION 


That the Report Against Strategic Plan for March 2012 be received. 

Moved: W Luckraft Seconded: B Hay CARRIED 

8. REPORTS 

8.1 Chairperson’s Report 

Written Chair’s report for March/April provided in agenda; 

Along with the CEO, Chair attended a meeting on 16 April with Alex Brooking - State Director 

for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; 

Chair lead a discussion on the board’s thoughts of the YMN Regional Planning Day; 

YMN Alliance Group is to meet and debrief regarding the Planning Day and CEO is to return 

the feedback to the board. 

8.2 Corporate Governance Committee (CGC) 

Corporate Governance Committee met before the board meeting but there wasn’t a quorum so 

no recommendations were passed; 

A Johnson informed the board that the finances are on track and the variances are in a 

favourable direction; 

Brief discussion on the Warnertown Road property and its imminent sale. 

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8.3 Community Engagement Committee (CEC) 

Community Engagement Committee met before the board meeting and welcomed new committee 

members Barry Hay and Dr Patricia Hamilton; 

Andrea Broadfoot from DEEWR also attended the meeting. 

8.4 Strategic Committee (SC) 

Strategic Committee had a meeting on Thursday 5 April; 

N Jericho gave an overview of the previous meeting minutes and the small changes that were 

made to the Terms of Reference; 

The next Strategic Committee teleconference was booked for Monday 21 May but needs to be 

changed as the Community Engagement Committee has a meeting booked for the same time. 

ACTION: CEO to arrange a new time for the Strategic Committee teleconference in May. 

8.5 Chief Executive’s Report 

CEO provided the Board with a copy of the KPI requirements provided by the Federal 

Government; 

The Board reviewed and discussed the requirements and decided that the Federal Government 

KPI’s didn’t provide the details that the Board was looking for; 

J Gregg-Smith offered to speak with the CEO about how they report their KPI’s at ICAN; 

The Board discussed Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) training for all members. 

CSM to look into the details and cost of the training. 

Skills funding update in relation to Building Family Opportunities and Youth Exploring Potential, 

which was received through DEEWR; 

J Gregg-Smith noted that ICAN is also providing funds to the joint projects. 

ACTION: CEO to bring suggested KPI’s to June Board meeting; 

ACTION: CEO and J Gregg-Smith to discuss how ICAN report on their KPI’s; 

ACTION: CSM to look into the details and cost of AICD training; 

ACTION: CEO to provide a skills funding update at the June board meeting. 

8.6 Board Member Reports 

Deferred to June board meeting. 

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That the minutes of the Corporate Governance Committee Meeting held on Monday 19 March 2012 be 

taken as read and confirmed. 

Moved: J Gregg-Smith Seconded: B Hay CARRIED 


That the minutes of the Strategic Committee Meeting held on Thursday 5 April 2012 be taken as read 

and confirmed. 

Moved: N Jericho Seconded: P Hamilton CARRIED 


That the revised Strategic Committee Terms of Reference be adopted. 

Moved: P Hamilton Seconded: J Gregg-Smith CARRIED 


That RDAYMN authorise its Chair and CEO to execute the contract between RDAYMN for Department of 

Further Education Employment Science and RDAYMN for Productivity Places Funding. 

Moved: W Luckraft Seconded: J Gregg-Smith CARRIED 


That the RDAYMN Board resolve to list the property at 20 Warnertown Road, Port Pirie for sale with a 

view to liquidating the asset for sustainability past the cessation of funding from the State Government at 

30 June 2013. 

Moved: B Hay Seconded: N Jericho CARRIED 


That the Chairperson’s and Chief Executive Officer’s Reports be taken as read and confirmed. 

Moved: B Hay Seconded: J Gregg-Smith CARRIED 

9. RDAYMN POLICY REVIEW 


That the updated RDAYMN Policies be adopted. 

Moved: A Johnson Seconded: B Hay CARRIED 

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10. REGIONAL ROADMAP REVIEW 

CEO asked for feedback on the structure (not the detail) of the ‘Six Pillars of Strength and 

Support’. 

ACTION: Board members to provide feedback on the structure (not the detail) of the ‘Six Pillars of 

Strength and Support’ direct to CEO. 

11. FINANCES AS AT 31 MARCH 2012 


That the Finance Reports be received. 

Moved: A Johnson Seconded: J Gregg-Smith CARRIED 

12. CORRESPONDENCE 


That the Incoming correspondence be received and the Outgoing correspondence be endorsed. 

Moved: B Hay Seconded: N Jericho CARRIED 

13. BUSINESS WITHOUT NOTICE 

Nil 

14. NEXT MEETING 

Monday 18 June 2012 – Clare 

15. CLOSE: 

3.35pm 

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ACTION/ RECOMMENDATION LIST 

ITEM SUBJECT OFFICER ACTION TIMELINE 

009/12 That the minutes of the Ordinary Board Meeting held on 19 

Nil 

March 2012 be taken as read and confirmed. 

010/12 That the Report Against Strategic Plan for March 2012 be 

Nil 

received. 

ACTION CEO to arrange a new time for the Strategic Committee CEO 

Before 30 April 

teleconference in May. 

ACTION CEO to bring suggested KPI’s to June Board meeting. CEO June Board 

Meeting 

ACTION CEO and J Gregg-Smith to discuss how ICAN report on 

their KPI’s. 

CEO & JG-S 

Prior to June 

Board Meeting 

ACTION CSM to look into the details and cost of AICD training. CSM Prior to June 

Board Meeting 

ACTION CEO to provide a skills funding update at the June board 

meeting. 

CEO 

June Board 

Meeting 

011/12 That the minutes of the Corporate Governance Committee 

Nil 

Meeting held on Monday 19 March 2012 be taken as 

read and confirmed. 

012/12 That the minutes of the Strategic Committee Meeting held 

Nil 

on Thursday 5 April 2012 be taken as read and confirmed. 

013/12 That the revised Strategic Committee Terms of Reference 

Nil 

be adopted. 

014/12 That RDAYMN authorise its Chair and CEO to execute the 

Nil 

contract between RDAYMN for Department of Further 

Education Employment Science and RDAYMN for 

Productivity Places Funding. 

015/12 That the RDAYMN Board resolve to list the property at 20 

Nil 

Warnertown Road, Port Pirie for sale with a view to 

liquidating the asset for sustainability past the cessation of 

funding from the State Government at 30 June 2013. 

016/12 That the Chairperson’s and Chief Executive Officer’s 

Nil 

Reports be taken as read and confirmed. 

017/12 That the updated RDAYMN Policies be adopted. Nil 

ACTION Board members to provide feedback on the structure (not 

the detail) of the ‘Six Pillars of Strength and Support’ direct 

CEO 

Prior to June 

Board Meeting 

to CEO. 

018/12 That the Finance Reports be received. Nil 

019/12 That the Incoming correspondence be received and the 

Outgoing correspondence be endorsed. 

Nil 

These minutes have been confirmed by resolution of the Board as a true and correct record of the Ordinary 

Meeting of RDAYMN held 16 April 2012. 

Chairperson 

Date 

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UPPER SPENCER GULF COMMON 

PURPOSE GROUP 

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Executive Officer 

Mr Ian McSporran 

PO Box 3106 

PORT AUGUSTA WEST SA 5700 

Mobile: 0419 810 644 

Phone: (08) 8642 2092 

Email: myallone@bigpond.com 

MINUTES 

General Meeting of the 

Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group Inc. 

Venue: 

Conference Centre 

Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden 

Stuart Highway, Port Augusta West 

Date: 15 th May 2012 

Present: 

Proxy: 

Opening: 

There were present: 

Mayor Joy Baluch (Chairperson – City of Port Augusta) 

Mayor Jim Pollock (City of Whyalla) 

Ms Kelly-Anne Saffin (CEO, Yorke & Mid North RDA) 

Ms Claire Wiseman (CEO, RDA Far North) 

Ms Migelle Hiscock (Act CEO, City of Whyalla) 

Mr Greg Perkin (City Manager, City of Port Augusta) 

Prof Guy Robinson (Uni SA) 

Mr Kym Williams (TAFE SA) 

Assoc. Prof Michael O’Neil (Executive Director SACES) 

Mr Ian McSporran (Executive Officer) 

Mr Alex Todd (Economic Development Manager, RDA Whyalla & Eyre Peninsula) 

The meeting was declared open by Mayor Baluch at 10.40am. In doing so Mayor 

Baluch extended congratulations to Claire Wiseman on her recent appointment as 

Chief Executive Officer of Regional Development Australia, Far North. She also 

welcomed Michael O’Neil to the meeting. 

Mayor Pollock introduced Migelle Hiscock to members and indicated that Migelle 

would be Acting City Manager at Whyalla until Mr Peter Peppin commences duty as 

City Manager on the 4 th June, 2012. 

Opening: 

The Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group resolved to receive and note 

the following apologies: 

Mayor Brenton Vanstone (Regional City of Port Pirie) 

Dr Andrew Johnson (CEO, Regional City of Port Pirie) 

Mr Mark Cant (CEO, RDA Whyalla & Eyre Peninsula)

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Moved: Mr Williams 

Seconded: Mayor Pollock 

Carried 

Minutes: 

The Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group resolved to receive and note 

the Minutes of the Meeting held on the 13 th December, 2011. 

Moved: Mayor Pollock 

Seconded: Ms Saffin 

Carried 

Enterprise Zone Fund 

In commenting on the response of the 4 th March, 2012, received from the Minister for 

Regional Development, Hon Gali Gago MLC, advice was provided by Ms Saffin that 

the “Guidelines for Funding Applications under the Enterprise Zone Fund Program” 

have recently been redrafted and placed on the Internet, with all applications now 

being required to be mining related. Applications for “Agricultural development” are 

now not eligible for funding. 

Discussions took place regarding applications which has been lodged for funding and 

advice provided that several applications had been approved ie 

Aussie Broadband to provide a broadband facility of 12 megabits/second in 

the Northern Areas Council 

Kelly Engineering at Booleroo Centre to expand existing manufacturing 

activities 

Indigenous Mining Employment Pilot Project (half way through) 

Several comments were made that the information requirements of the new 

Guidelines seemed to be quite substantial and that a number of Private Business 

expansion initiatives will need to be reassessed to address the focus of the 

Guidelines. 

The Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group resolved to: 

a) Receive and note the response of the 4 th March, 2012, from the Hon Gail Gago 

MLC, Minister for Regional Development 

b) Continue to pursue through the EDB process the direct involvement of the 

Common Purpose Group in the assessment process for applications lodged under 

the “Enterprise Zone Fund Program.” 

c) Seek a directive from the Implementation Team on how a “local/regional 

assessment process” could be instigated for future funding applications lodged 

with the “Enterprise Zone Fund Program.” 


Seconded: Mr Perkin 

Carried

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Meeting with BHP Billiton: 

Following discussion in relation to a meeting between the Common Purpose Group 

and BHP Billiton to discuss economic, social and environmental issues associated 

with the planned expansion of Olympic Dam, it was resolved that an invitation be 

extended to Mr Dean Dalla Valle to meet with the Common Purpose Group at a time 

suitable to him or other Executives of BHP Billiton. 

Heavy Industry Hub: 

The Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group resolved to extend an invitation 

to the Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP as Minister for Manufacturing, Innovation and Trade 

and Minister for Resources and Energy to meet with the Common Purpose Group to 

discuss issues associated with the establishment of a Heavy Industry Hub to 

endeavour to obtain benefits for the region as a result of announced and hoped for 

mining developments. 

Moved: Ms Saffin 


Carried 

Global Maintenance Upper Spencer Gulf: 

The Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group resolved to receive and note the 

undermentioned information provided by Global Maintenance Upper Spencer Gulf: 

Half yearly Report of “the Group” 

Annual Report for 2010-2011 

Strategic Plan for 2011-2012 

Moved: Mr Perkin 


Carried 

Regional Stocktake of Education & Training: 

Associate Prof Michael O’Neil tabled a Confidential document “Draft Briefing Note – 

Progress Discussion Paper” relating to the Project being undertaken on behalf of the 

Common Purpose Group by the SA Centre for Economic Studies. 

In speaking to the document, Mr O’Neil made the following comments; 

The Report is trying to “drag out how well is the region doing in addressing 

issues which are facing it” 

The Report is trying to encourage the USGCPG to address the future directions 

for the region 

Reponses on issues at a local/regional level are important for discussions with 

Governments

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The Report will aim to “Focus on the Common Purpose of the region” 

“Whether the stated mining boom occurs or not, the education system is vital 

ingredient to guarantee change within the region” 

The use of Working Groups is proposed to address issues by utilising the 

endeavours of “like minded people” 

Following discussion and comments between Mr O’Neil and members, the Upper 

Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group resolved to receive and note the 

Confidential Report tabled by Mr O’Neil and to indicate its wish for the final report to 

be available for discussion at the July 2012 meeting of the Common Purpose Group. 

Moved: Mr Williams 

Seconded: Ms Saffin 

Carried 

Regional Mining School: 

Ms Saffin spoke on a number of discussions which she had recently held regarding the 

potential development of a “Regional Mining School within the Upper Spencer Gulf,” 

and the possible funding of a Scoping Study to progress what is seen as a key project 

and a major Regional Priority. 

Following comment and discussions, it was resolved that the Upper Spencer Gulf 

Common Purpose Group receive and note the information and comments. 

Correspondence: 

The Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group resolve to receive and note the 

information provided by Ms Andrea Broadfoot relating to her Local Employment Coordinator 

(LEC) role in priority employment areas for next two (2) years. 


Seconded: Ms Wiseman 

Carried 

Financial Issues: 

The Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group resolve to recommend to 

Constituent Councils that their levies be increased from $10,000 (plus GST) to $12,500 

(plus GST) for 2012/2013 to cover expected insurance premiums for Public Liability 

and Professional Indemnity Insurances as recommended by the LGA Mutual Liability 

Scheme. 

Moved: Mr Perkin 


Carried

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The Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group resolve to authorise the amount 

of up to $4000 as an additional payment to the South Australian Centre for Economic 

Studies to meet additional work and interviews conducted in relation to their “Regional 

Stocktake of Education and Training Project” in Upper Spencer Gulf. 



Carried 

The Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group resolve to : 

a) Receive and note the documents and comments relating to “Financial Issues” 

b) Note the resignation as Auditor of RA Aughey and Associates Pty Ltd and appoint 

Gardiner Hall as Auditor for 2011/2012 for the fee of $950 plus GST. 

Moved: Ms Saffin 


Carried 

Upgrade of Whyalla & Mt Gambier Campus: 

Prof Robinson extended the thanks of UniSA for the support provided by the Common 

Purpose Group to the bid by UniSA for $23 million from the Commonwealth for the 

upgrading of the Whyalla and Mount Gambier Campus. 

It was expected that response to the application would be received in July. 

International Rural Network Conference: 

Teacher Education: 

Prof Robinson indicated that up to 400 delegates are expected in Whyalla and Port 

Augusta in September 2012 for the International Rural Network Conference. 

The support of the Common Purpose Group by way of financial support was of great 

assistance in “having all systems go for the Conference.” 

Prof Robinson advised that the Campus at Whyalla was just awaiting formal notification 

of accreditation, prior to commencing Teacher Education courses in February, 2013. 

Regional Development Advisory Committee: 

Discussion took place regarding the visit of “Simon Crean’s Regional Development 

Advisory Committee” to the region as a precursor to a proposed Regional 

Development Conference in the region in August.

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Dream Australia Project: 

Details of a “Dream Australia – Broadcasting Strategy,” promoting regional South 

Australia were tabled. 

The Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group resolved that the issue of 

funding any aspect of the proposal was a matter for individual Local Authorities. 

Next Meeting: 

It was agreed that the next meeting of the Common Purpose Group would be held on 

Tuesday, 10 th July, 2012, with the Implementation Team to meet around the 19 th June, 

2012. 

The meeting was declared closed at 1.20pm.

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Held Monday 23 April 2012 

at the NY NRM Board Regional Office, 41-49 Eyre Road, Crystal Brook 

(SA Water Building) in Conference Room 1. 

1. MEETING PROCEDURE 

1.1 Welcome: 

The meeting was declared open 1.00pm 

Present: 

C Schaefer (Presiding Member), S Ball, K Bowman, G Chapman, J O’Reilly, P Pilkington, 

E Sommerville, C Smith (Board Members), W Zacharin (PIRSA) M Smith (Department for 

Water), A Crisp (Local Government). 

Staff: 

L Walden (Regional Manager), D Strong (Manager Business Services), A Sharp (Manager 

Conservation Programs), A White (Acting Records Management Officer). 

1.2 Apologies 

W Hutchinson (Department for Water). 

1.3 Visitors and Guests 

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1.4 Declaration of Interest (arising from agenda items): 

Nil 

1.5 Confirmation of Minutes of Meeting No. 81: 

MOTION 

The minutes of Northern and Yorke NRM Board meeting 81 are accepted as a true and 

correct record of the meeting held 26 March 2012. 

P Pilkington / C Smith 

CARRIED 

1.6 Matters Arising from Previous Meeting: 

Item Motion Adopted Status 

220811-75- 8.1 

The Northern and Yorke NRM Board authorise the Regional 

Manager to explore media options for Landline and Stateline 

on mechanical wheel cactus at Parnaroo; and 

Completed 

receive and note the contents of the Upper North NRM 

Group minutes from the meeting held on 5 July 2011. 

The Northern and Yorke NRM Board receive and note the 

final reports for the following programs for 2010-11: 

241011-77-9.3 • State NRM Project 

- Managing Biodiversity through increased community 

capacity and landholder 

Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board 

Mtg 82 – 23 April 2012 – Minutes 

In progress – 

Framework in 

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• Caring for our Country – Landcare Facilitator 

• Caring for our Country – base funding; and 

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receive and note the Achievement of Soil Condition Report 

and the Achievement of Soil Health Report 2010-11; and 

endorse the NRM Groups be supported to provide 

information about landholder responsibilities with regard to 

the control of pests on roadsides and property; and 

recommend that the quality of reporting of on-ground action 

be improved with a regular report to each meeting of the 

NRM Groups; and 

receive and note the Compliance Report July 2010 to June 

2011; and 

receive and note the contents of the Performance 

Evaluation Committee Minutes from the meeting held on 10 

October 2011. 


Manager to gather information regarding the Roxby Downs 

expansion and the impact on the Willochra Catchment; and 

arrange for an invitation to the Upper North Group to attend 

the briefing by Department for Water in early 2012. 

The Northern and Yorke NRM Board 

• endorse the convening of a ‘stakeholder forum’ to discuss 

opportunities to improve future service delivery in the 

integrated delivery model; and 

• receive and note the contents of the report on Regional 

Integration – the next steps for integrated delivery in the 

N&Y NRM Region. 


• authorise the Regional Manager to arrange a workshop on 

the impact of Windfarm’s on natural resource management 

issues in the N&Y region; 

• authorise a representative to attend the CLG Windfarm 

Steering Committee; and 

• receive and note the Central Local Government report for 

January/February 2012. 


Manager to provide feedback on the SA Pastoral Board 

draft policy on domestic goat grazing advising: 

• that the particular matter of concern is proper management 

of grazing impacts; 

• the ecology of goats means the potential impacts of 

introducing this type of herbivore to graze native vegetation 

as a livestock animal are very high; 

• that the potential damage that may be caused to native 

vegetation in the rangelands from the grazing of goats as 

livestock animals is unacceptable; and 

• risk factors such as inexperienced managers, economic 

pressures and limited government support can be 

reasonably expected to occur and cannot be effectively 

managed through the management plan method proposed. 

The Northern and Yorke NRM Board• authorise the 

Regional Manager to prepare a draft response on the SA 

Government’s policy relating to house mice as a result of 

the discussion held at the meeting;• approve the Regional 

Completed 

Completed 

In Progress 

Completed 

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Manager to distribute the draft response to Board members 

for out of session endorsement. 


• authorise the Regional Manager to arrange a workshop to 

be held on 23 April 2012 in the event of receiving the draft 

Memorandum of Understanding and Service Level 

Agreement with Department of Environment and Natural 

Resources before this date; and 

• an invitation be extended to Manager Governance and 

Planning, DENR to attend the workshop. 


Manager to forward a letter on behalf of the Board to DENR 

Regional Integration Team advising that PIRSA is investing 

in re-development of the site Old Main North Road, Clare 

and the Board seeks to explore the opportunity for a shared 

office space in Clare as part of a Natural Resources Centre. 


Manager to provide feedback on the NRM staff transfer to 

DENR advising: 

• that they believe that the best efforts have been made to 

convey information to the Board through the mechanism set 

up by Regional Manager and the regional management 

team, have been adequate; 

• feedback the Board is receiving is that staff are anxious to 

have the integrated branding issue resolved, role clarity; 

• and the staff and Board members want to focus on the 

business as soon as possible. 


• adopt the revised Corporate Credit/Purchase Card Policy 

with minor amendments as presented to the Board Meeting 

on 26 March 2012; 

• adopt the revised Staff Training and Study Assistance 

Policy as presented to the Board Meeting on 26 March 

2012; 

• adopts the General Ledger Maintenance Policy as 

presented to the Board Meeting on 26 March 2012; 

• receive and note the Budget Review 31 December 2011 

report; 

• following a revision of the Annual Budget 2011-12 as at 31 

December 2011 allocate funds of $53 791 towards the N&Y 

NRM Board Community Grants fund 2011-12 for the next 

priority projects; 

• adopt the revised Budget 2011-12 allocations for a total 

budget of $5 942 800 (unchanged) as presented to the N&Y 

NRM Board at the meeting of 26 March 2012; and 

• receive and note the contents of the Governance and 

Finance Committee minutes from the meeting held on 5 

March 2012. 


• having reviewed the overlap in purpose of the Water 

Resources Committee and the Water Resources Technical 

Advisory Panel support the Water Resources Committee to 

be abolished at this date; and 

• receive and note the contents of the Water Resources 

Committee minutes from the meeting held on 1 March 2012. 

The Northern and Yorke NRM Board nominate Eric 

Sommeville to be an additional member of the Water 

Technical Advisory Panel. 

In Progress - 

Pending receipt of 

draft MOU and SLA 

Completed 

Competed 

Completed 

In Progress - Terms 

of Reference to be 

updated 

In Progress - Terms 

of Reference to be 

updated 

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• authorise the use of the Acknowledgement to country at 

the beginning of the Board meeting agenda and significant 

public events; and 

• the Regional Manager write to the Northern and Yorke 

NRM Groups to seek their feedback on the use of 

Acknowledgement to country on the Group agenda with the 

option to read aloud the Acknowledgement to country at the 

commencement of meetings. 

The Northern and York NRM Board authorise the Regional 

Manager to register Board Members Pam Pilkington and 

Jackie O’Reilly to attend the International Biennial Parks 

Leadership Conference as the Presiding Member is not 

available. 

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A Crisp entered the meeting at 1.15 pm 

S Ball entered the meeting at 1.20 pm 

2. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD MEETING 

2.1 The impact of development at Simms Cove and beyond, Robyn Sambell 

MOTION 

The Northern and Yorke NRM Board authorise the Regional Manager 

 

 

 

to write to the District Council of the Copper Coast to express concern about stormwater 

management, beach erosion and loss of vegetation in the Simms Cove area, Yorke 

Peninsula; and 

request that the Council arrange a site visit and/or presentation on Simms Cove for the 

Board on 23 July 2012; and 

respond to Robyn Sambell thanking her for her presentation to the Board and advise 

that the Board will contact the District Council of the Copper Coast to seek further 

information and that she should raise the issue with the District Council of the Copper 

Coast. 

E Sommerville / J O’Reilly 

CARRIED 

Visitor and A Sharp left the meeting at 1.40 pm 

3. ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBER MATTERS FOR THE AGENDA 

Nil 

4. ITEMS FOR DECISION 

4.1 Shimmin - Endorsement of Management Plan for Wombats Report 

MOTION 

The Northern and Yorke NRM Board endorse the final draft and authorise the Regional 

Manager and Presiding Member to sign the Management Plan for Wombats (2011) prepared 

by Shimmin Environmental Consultants. 

P Pilkington / G Chapman 

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4.2 DPTI - Vegetation Removal Policy Report 

MOTION 


authorise the Regional Manager to forward feedback comments to the Department of 

Planning, Transport and Infrastructure on the proposed variation to the policy for Native 

Vegetation Clearance Level 1 

agreeing with the policy general approach of amendments; 

express concern of a potential breach of EPBC Act for the critically endangered 

species Lomandra Tussock grassland; and 

request further information on how the provision of the EPBC Act will be addressed 

under the proposed policy amendments. 

E Sommerville / K Bowman 

CARRIED 

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M Smith left the meeting 2.27 pm 

M Smith returned to the meeting 2.30 pm 

4.3 Review of NRM Board Committee Terms of Reference 

MOTION 

The Northern and Yorke NRM Board, having reviewed the Board Advisory Committee Terms 

of Reference; approve the following Board Advisory Committee structure and adopt the 

Terms of Reference as presented to the Board meeting of 23 April 2012. 

Board Advisory Committees covered by these Terms of Reference: 

Governance & Finance Committee 

Planning & Strategy Committee 

Performance Evaluation Committee 

Aboriginal Engagement Committee 

Baroota Water Allocation Planning Committee. 

K Bowman / J O’Reilly 

CARRIED 

5. COMMON SEAL / EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS 

Nil 

6. NY PLANNING 

6.1 Stakeholder Engagement – Y&MN Annual Planning Day Report 

MOTION 

The Northern and Yorke NRM Board receive and note the contents of the report on the 

Y&MN Annual Planning Day of 30 March 2012. 

C Smith / P Pilkington 

CARRIED 

A Crisp left the meeting at 2.43 

A Crisp returned to the meeting at 2.44 

7. REGIONAL NRM PROGRAM 

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MOTION 

The Northern and Yorke NRM Board receive and note the contents of the Program Report 

(2011-12) for the period July 2011 – March 2012. 

J O’Reilly / P Pilkington 

CARRIED 

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7.2.1 Regional Integration Report 

MOTION 

The Northern and Yorke NRM Board receive and note the contents of the Regional Integration 

Report for April 2012 relating to Partnership arrangements and Single community interface. 

G Chapman / K Bowman 

CARRIED 

The meeting was adjourned at 2.56pm 

D Strong left the meeting 2.56pm 

The meeting was reconvened at 3.15pm 

8. NRM GROUP MEETING MINUTES 

MOTION 


note the concern of the Upper North NRM Group about the potential impact on the 

environment of wind farms in the Upper North; 

receive and note the contents of the Upper North NRM Group minutes from the meeting 

held on 6 March 2012; 

endorse the nomination by the Lower North NRM Group of the Upper Wakefield 

Catchment NRM Group as Quiet Achievers; 

receive and note the contents of the Lower North NRM Group minutes from the meeting 

held on 4 April 2012; and 

receive and note the contents of the Yorke Peninsula NRM Group minutes from the 

meeting held on 2 April 2012. 

C Smith / K Bowman 

CARRIED 

9. BOARD COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 

Nil 

10. MEMBERS’ REPORTS 

10.1 Presiding Member 

Lower North NRM Group Information Day, 28 March 

Yorke and Mid North Regional Planning Forum, 2012, Port Pirie, 30 March 

Meetings with John Schutz and Angela Noack to discuss draft agenda for next 

Presiding Members forum, and other matters, 3 April 

Phone meeting for Regional Integration Advisory Committee 

NRM Stake holder’s forum for Integration, 11 April 

4 th National NRM Knowledge Conference 

National Presiding Members Forum. 

Meeting with Dennis Mutton re “Joined up Government” initiative, 20 April. 

10.2 Board Members 

J O’Reilly 

NRM Stakeholders Forum, Crystal Brook, 11 April 



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Northern and Yoke NRM Board Meeting, 23 April 

Northern and Yorke NRM Baroota WAP Committee meeting, 26 April 

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4 th National NRM Knowledge Conference, 17 April 

C Smith 

Northern and Yoke NRM Board Meeting, Burra, 26 March 



E Sommerville 

Flinders Mid-North Yorke Bushfire Management Committee, Clare, 29 March 

Yorke Peninsula NRM Group Meeting, 2 April 


Northern and Yorke NRM CAP meeting, Wallaroo 

K Bowman 


4 th National NRM Knowledge Conference, 16 – 18 April 

G Chapman 

Lower North NRM Group Meeting, Gladstone, 4 April 


M Smith 

Nil 

W Zacharin 

Bio-Security newsletter 

10.3 Local Government 

Central Local Government Newsletter, March 2012 

MOTION 

The Northern and Yorke NRM Board receive and note the Presiding Member report, Board 

Member reports and Local Government report for April 2012. 

K Bowman / S Ball 

CARRIED 

11. PAPERS AND CORRESPONDENCE FOR NOTING 

MOTION 

The Northern and Yorke NRM Board receive and note the papers and correspondence for 

April 2012. 

11.1 Shimmin Environmental Consultants - Management Plan for Wombats on Point 

Pearce 

11.2 TRUenergy - Mid North Wind Farm Community Liaison Group Minutes 

11.3 DPTI - Vegetation Removal Policy: Consultation on Level 1 Vegetation Removals 

11.4 Presiding Members Forum communiqué - March 2012 

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11.7 DENR - Regional Integration - Progress on the Natural Resources Centers 

11.8 NRM Council - Review of NRM Groups and Committees in South Australia 

11.9 NRM Council - Communiqué, Meeting 69 - 30 March 2012 

11.10 Yorke and Mid North Regional Alliance - Letter of thanks for participation in the Y&MN 

Regional Planning Day, 30 March 2012 

11.11 MSEC - NY NRM Plan adoption 

P Pilkington / J O’Reilly 

CARRIED 

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11.6 Flinders Ranges Council - Request for a Little Corella control program as part 

of the NYNRM Budget and long term financial planning. 

MOTION 

The Northern and York NRM Board authorise the Regional Manager to 

forward a letter of response to the Flinders Ranges Council: 

acknowledge that this is a problem occurring in parts of the N&Y NRM region; 

previously forwarded information to the Council, which was provided by DENR, outlining 

best practice management and community involvement in deciding the preferred method 

of managing corellas to mitigate the impact; 

best practice management of corellas is still a combination of activities to break up large 

flocks to reduce their impact. Culling is allowed, scaring and the reduction of food 

sources is effective; 

the effort needs to be on-going; 

advise that this problem is significant in many areas of the State; 

aware that ongoing research is being conducted by the City of Onkaparinga; 

acknowledge that any other practical and effective solution is beyond the resources of 

the Council and the N&Y NRM Board; 

to arrange a DENR staff member contact the Council and become a contact point for the 

Council in regards to this matter; and 

send a letter to the NRM council to advise them of the concern of this issue and receive and 

note the correspondence from the Flinders Ranges Council. 

J O’Reilly / P Pilkington 

CARRIED 

A Crisp left the meeting at 3.39 pm 

12. OTHER BUSINESS 

Nil 

13. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS 

A White left the meeting at 3.48 pm 

Commenced at 3.48 pm 

MOTION 

In accordance with the Natural Resources Management Act 2004, Schedule 1 clause 3(5), 

the Northern and Yorke NRM Board orders that the public be excluded to receive, discuss or 

consider in confidence the following matters after taking into account clause 3(6)(e) 

information the disclosure of which would involve unreasonable disclosure of information 

concerning the personal affairs of any person (living or dead). 

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MOTION 

The Northern and Yorke NRM Board orders that the minutes, briefing papers, reports and 

associated documents considered and discussed by the Board at the meeting of 23 April 

2012 relating to the confidential items 13.1 and 13.2 are to remain confidential and not 

available for public inspection; and 

the Northern and Yorke NRM Board orders that the public now be permitted to attend this 

meeting. 

P Pilkington / G Chapman 

CARRIED 

Completed at 3.50 pm 

15. NEXT MEETING 

Monday 28 May 2012, to commence at 1.00pm at the NY NRM Board Regional Office, 

41-49 Eyre Road, Crystal Brook (SA Water Building) in Conference Room 1. 

16. CLOSE 

This meeting was declared closed at 3.50 pm 

Minutes Confirmed at the Board Meeting of 28 May 2012. 

Signed: 

Caroline Schaefer 

PRESIDING MEMBER 



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May 2012, vol. 4, issue 7 

The ‘Board Update’ is published each month following the Board meeting as a summary of the matters that 

were considered and discussed by the Board and also current activities. The Board Update is distributed to 

Board and NRM Group Members, and key stakeholders. 

The N&Y NRM Board at work 

The Board met on Monday 28 th May in the 

Regional Office at Crystal Brook. Items of 

business are summarised as follows; 

The three N&Y successful projects in round 1 

of the Australian Government’s Biodiversity 

Fund were endorsed. These total to a 

combined amount of $4,813,500 to be 

delivered over six years. 

A submission to the Select Committee on 

Sustainable Farming Practices will be made 

emphasising the importance of support for 

sustainable farm practices including 

management of water and soil resources. 

This Committee is investigating the land 

arrangements for primary production, mineral 

resources and regional development – 

focussing on planning for farming 

sustainability and improving farming practices 

that promote the sustainable use of our 

State’s natural resources, a clean(,)green 

food supply for SA, and report on advantages 

that this promotion may bring to the SA 

economy. 

A project plan and communications plan for 

development of the Draft Water Allocation 

Plan (WAP) for the Baroota Prescribed Water 

Resources Area are now established. The 

WAP will set out the rules for sustainable 

management of the Baroota prescribed water 

resource. 

The Chairs and the CEO’s of the 56 NRM 

regional organisations have considered key 

developments in NRM including a ‘Common 

Statement of Purpose’ by the National NRM 

Regions Working Group and the National 

Landcare Network. This will support 

interactions between regional organisations 

and local landcare groups. 

Results are available in a final report on the 

Native Vegetation Council funded project; 

“Finding an effective method of control of 

White Weeping Broom’. This report will 

support community capacity to achieve the 

N&Y Regional NRM Plan strategy of 

eradication of this species which is listed as 

an Australian National Environmental Alert 

Weed. 

The documentation that supports the 

partnership arrangement between the Board 

and DENR is under preparation and the 

arrangements are expected to become 

operational on 1 st July 2012. The combined 

regional workforce will also come into effect 

at this time. 

The official openings of the Natural 

Resources Centres across the State will 

commence in June and extend until October 

with the Clare NRC scheduled for September 

2012. 

The Board has participated in a stakeholder 

discussion about the approach to community 

engagement in relation to windfarms. 

Best practice operating procedures for 

contour banking with respect to the water 

affecting activity approval process are to be 

developed. 

Involvement in country shows held in the 

region will be pursued as a strategy to assist 

community engagement. 

The Board sought clarity from DENR in 

relation to decisions around prescribed 

burning and assessment of weather 

conditions. 

Mr Mike Smith, Director; Department for 

Water has been appointed as the new 

representative at N&Y Board meetings. 

The Minister for Sustainability, 

Environment and Conservation’s 

Four Strategic Priorities for NRM 

Role of NRM Boards: The role of NRM boards is 

to provide leadership in connecting people to the 

41-49 Eyre Road (PO Box 175) CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523 Tel: 8636 2361 Email:DENR.NYNRMBoard@sa.gov.au 

Website:www.nynrm.sa.gov.au 

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effective management and delivery of natural 

resources management at a regional level. 

Community: For positive change in the 

community’s relationship with NRM, putting 

sustainability at the centre of decision making 

and making it easier for the community to 

access information and services. 

Agriculture: Seeking improvement in the 

relationships of farmers, and of agricultural and 

industry groups with NRM. 

Integrated Government: Developing better 

relationships between NRM boards, agencies 

and across Government. 

Upper North NRM Group 

The Group met on 1 st May at Booleroo Centre. 

Funding was allocated to support the proposed 

‘Caltowie Corridors of Green’ environment day. 

The Group also contributed to an evaluation of 

the cactus control work carried out in recent 

years in the upper north area. 

Biodiversity Fund Success 

It is fantastic news for the N&Y region that three 

projects submitted to the Australian 

Government’s Biodiversity Fund are successful. 

The $4.8 million of funding will provide a much 

needed infusion of funds to build on existing 

projects and assist community capacity to 

undertake on-ground works for biodiversity 

outcomes. The projects are supported in-kind 

by the Central Local Government Region. 

The four priority catchments of the region; 

the Willochra, Broughton, Wakefield and 

Light River catchments which collectively 

support 42 nationally threatened plant and 

animal species. 

The funds will support landholders to improve 

connectivity between patches of native 

vegetation and along watercourses – through 

revegetation, fencing, and weed and feral animal 

control. There will also be opportunities for the 

community, including volunteers and schools to 

be involved. The initial years will focus on 

planning with most delivery to be in years 3-6. 

Marine Environment Day 

A Marine Environment Day is being held for the 

John Pirie Secondary School and Caritas 

College in Port Augusta on Friday 8 th June. 

This is an exciting initiative that will improve 

student understanding of the upper Spencer 

Gulf marine environment. 

Marine Parks Update 

The SA Government has released a preview 

map of the proposed sanctuary zones in SA’s 19 

Marine Parks. Regional information days will 

be held and public submissions sought once the 

draft plans and impact statements are released. 

In the meantime, public comments can be 

provided via the 'YourSAy' website at 

www.saplan.org.au/yoursay. The map can be 

accessed via the link: 

http://saplan.org.au/pages/proposed-marineparksanctuary-zones/ 

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BOARD AND GROUP MEETINGS coming up… 

N&Y NRM Board 

25 June at Crystal Brook 

23 July on Yorke Peninsula 

Lower North NRM Group 

6 June at Balaklava 

1 Aug at Farrell Flat 

Upper North NRM Group 

3 July at Hawker 

4 Sep at Carrieton 

The projects are targeted to at high biodiversity 

priorities in the region; 

South-western Yorke Peninsula, to enhance 

important habitat for a range of flora and 

fauna including the mallee fowl, hooded 

plover and western whipbird. 

The upper Spencer Gulf mangrove and fish 

breeding areas. 

Yorke Peninsula NRM Group 

4 June at Port Victoria 

6 August at Bute 

All Board and NRM Group meetings are open to the 

public and visitors are encouraged to attend. The 

meeting schedule and up to date locations are 

available from the Board’s website. 

41-49 Eyre Road (PO Box 175) CRYSTAL BROOK SA 5523 Tel: 8636 2361 Email:DENR.NYNRMBoard@sa.gov.au 

Website:www.nynrm.sa.gov.au 

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P ORT PIRIE REGIONAL TOURISM & ARTS CENTRE 

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Calendar of 

Events 


Regular Events 

Pirie Rail Express 

Run Days 

Sunday 17th June 

Pirie Model Rail Open Day 

Sunday 3rd June 

11.30am-2.30pm 

Port Pirie Regional 

Tourism & Arts Centre 

Phone 08 8633 8700 

Port Pirie Producers 

Market 


Flinders View Park 

9am-12pm 

Phone: 0401 463 493 

Mundoora Markets 

Sunday 3rd June 

Phone 08 8635 4264 

Wirrabara Producers 

Markets 


Phone 0427 565 517 

Old Style Dancing 

2nd Napperby 

16th Port Pirie 

23rd Napperby 

30th Port Pirie 

Phone 08 8633 4417 

P ORT PIRIE 

R EGIONAL TOURISM & 

ARTS CENTRE 

3 Mary Elie Street Port Pirie SA 

Phone: (08) 8633 8700 

Freecall: 1800 000 424 

Fax: (08) 8633 8799 

E-mail: tourism@pirie.sa.gov.au 

1st - 24th Five Years On - 

Germein Art Focus 

Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery 

Phone 08 8633 0681 

1st - 24th Points of Contact - 

Michael Bryant 

Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery 

Phone 08 8633 0681 

2nd Make a Wish “Crop a Brookie 

for a Wish” 

Crystal Brook Football Club 

Phone 0408 827 608 

3rd Peter Horan Performance 

Port Football Clubrooms, Port Pirie 

Phone 08 8633 4417 

5th War Mother 

Performance—Northern Festival 

Centre, Port Pirie 

Phone 08 8633 8500 

9th - 11th PADARC Rally 

Princes Park, Port Pirie 

Phone 08 8632 5372 

8th - 11th Fat Tyre Festival 

Melrose 

Phone 08 8666 2222 

www.otesports.com.au 

12th Shifting Sand 



Phone 08 8633 8500 

19th Elmo’s World Tour 



Phone 08 8633 8500 

Please register your upcoming event by logging on to www.piriehasitall.com.au

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