19 September 2006 - District Council of Coober Pedy

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MINUTES of the Council meeting held on Tuesday, 19th September 2006 in the Council Chambers, Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy, commencing at 7.00 p.m.

OPENING Mayor Steve Baines welcomed Councillors and staff and declared the meeting open.

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ATTENDANCE RECORD 1.1

1.2

Present

Mayor Steve Baines

Councillors

Cr T Doulgeris, Cr M Maylin, Cr B Rapaic Cr R Wardle, Cr R Temple, Cr H Blobel and Cr P Athanasiadis

In Attendance

D Clark, Acting Chief Executive Officer L Hoad, Water Supply Manager D Zechner, Works Manager G Norton, Acting Distribution Manager S Staines, FNEDO M Bell, EDO / EI L Freeman, Executive Assistant

Apologies – Nil

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PROCEEDINGS CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Moved: Cr R Wardle

Seconded: Cr T Doulgeris

C72–06 That the minutes of the Council meeting of 15th August 2006 be recorded as a true and accurate record of that meeting.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING – Nil Moved: Cr H Blobel

Seconded: Cr P Athanasiadis

C73–06 That the minutes of the Special Council meeting of 31st August 2006 be recorded as a true and accurate record of that meeting.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING – Nil

Moved: Cr H Blobel

Seconded: Cr P Athanasiadis

C74–06 That the minutes of the Special Council meeting of 13th September 2006 be recorded as a true and accurate record of that meeting.

CARRIED

BUSINESS ARISING – Nil

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MAYOR'S REPORT FaCSIA (Family and Community Services and Indigenous Affairs) has advised Umoona Council that as of the 31st December 2006 they will no longer provide Umoona with Municiple Services Funding. At present FaCSIA provide annual funding for administration salaries for the CEO and other admin personnel plus an Indigenous support Officer, and labourer. The funding also covers such services as assisting with dog control and dog health projects, landscaping and dust control, rubbish collection, road maintenance and various other ancillary services. The apparent decision by FaCSIA to withdraw this funding also extends to other aboriginal councils that lie within a local government area across Australia. I am advised by Umoona that the effect of withdrawing this funding will result in there being no administration support for any of the programs that Umoona presently run, including the Alcohol Strategy, Child Care, MAPS Patrol, Sport and Rec programs, etc. I have held discussions with other CEO’s and Mayors from other effected areas such as Port Augusta, Ceduna, and the Coorong and continue to work with them in addressing some of the issues that will effect local government. At the time of writing I have had not contact from FaCSIA. I will continue to work with Umoona Council and support them in whatever way I can on behalf of DCCP. On Thursday 7the September I officially open the newly refurbished Community Library. The new library is a credit to all involved and stands as an example as to what can be achieved when a group of people work together for a common goal. I urge everyone to visit the library and see for themselves the amazing transformation. I am very pleased that the District Council of Coober Pedy on behalf of the community was able to be a part of the refurbishment. The information night for prospective Councillors was held on Wednesday night 6th September. I commend Lynn Freeman on a very informative session. It was though disappointing to see just a handful of people attend, I hope the enthusiasm increases closer to the closing date for nominations on the 19th September. Mr Bob Irvine, the General Inspector from Ceduna was in Coober Pedy to assist in dog control measures for the week commencing the 4th September. Bob proved to be a very knowledgeable man and I think we all benefited from his experience. I wish to thank Bob for taking the time to travel to Coober Pedy. I would also like to thank Mayor Ken McCarthy and the Ceduna Council for providing us with Bob for the week. We have been advised that Aboriginal Air have gone into receivership. You would remember that the airline started the Alice Springs to Coober Pedy air route earlier this year but then suspended the service shortly after citing ticketing arrangements and tour packages as being the reason. I am unable to provide further information at this time as to the future of Aboriginal Air or whether the service will recommence in March next year as previously advised.

Moved: Cr H Blobel

Seconded: Cr R Wardle

C75–06 That the Mayor’s Report be accepted by Council.

CARRIED

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REPORTS 4.1.

WORKS 4.1.1

Works Department Report for the month of August 2006 Received and Noted Councillors who see any dangerous fences, loose iron etc. please contact Darren Zechner. He will contact Grant Riches and have notices issued.

4.1.2 Street Sweeper Report Received and Noted

4.2.

ELECTRICITY 4.2.1

Electricity Supply Report for the month of August 2006 Received and Noted

4.3.

WATER / SEWERAGE 4.3.1

Water Supply Report for the month of August 2006 Received and Noted

4.3.2 Water Supply Report for the month of August 2006 Received and Noted

4.4.

COMMUNITY / ENVIRONMENT 4.4.1

FNEDO Report for the month of August 2006 Received and Noted

4.4.2

EDO - EI Report for the month of August 2006 Received and Noted

4.5.

ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE 4.5.1

Northern Regional Development Board - Election of Community Representatives It was decided by a show of hands that Council would vote for the following: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Bill Boehm Michael Dunneman Gary Fuller Robert Ireland

4.5.2 Amendment to Fees & Charges Schedule Waste Water Moved: Cr R Wardle

Seconded: Cr H Blobel

C76–06 That the Fees & Charges Schedule be amended in the following way: Cleaning of Grease Traps $120 per hour (includes Labour). Cleaning of Septic Tanks is $200 per septic (includes Labour) for the first hour plus $120 per hour for any time longer than an hour. This fee includes a disposal fee.

CARRIED

4.5.3 Council Page In Local Newspaper Received and Noted 4.5.4 Lot 1401 Beinke Drive - Council Rates Mr Diamandis Maragos The Manager of Finance & Administration is to explore all options and report back to the next Council Meeting 4.5.5 Sale of Wartsilla Generators Moved: Cr M Maylin

Seconded: Cr H Blobel

C77–06 That Council accepts an offer of $50,000 plus GST for the sale of both Wartsilla Generators and all spare part relating to those generators.

CARRIED The Acting Chief Executive Officer and the Distribution Manager are to explore all options in regard to the price Council could reasonable expect to receive for the other engines etc. if sold for scrap. 4.5.6 Bank Reconciliation

Received and Noted 4.5.7 Payments for the month of August 2006 Received and Noted

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DEPUTATIONS COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONS – Beginning at 8.00 pm – 30 Minutes Maximum. (members of the public welcome, His Worship will allow each speaker 5 minutes to present their discussion topic to Council. Mr Zeljko (John) Mihaljevic addressed Council in regard to the proposed Skate Park and the idea of incorporating the old ramp into the plan.

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QUESTIONS ON NOTICE – Nil

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QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

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PETITIONS – Nil

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MOTIONS ON NOTICE – Nil

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DELEGATES REPORTS Lyn Freeman, Coober Pedy Hospital Board Representative. Advised Council that she, along with Damien Clark, had attended a meeting last week in regard to “Health Governance in Country South Australia”. At this meeting we were advised that the Minister, Hon John Hill, is considering disbanding all Hospital Boards and replacing them with a “Super Board” to oversee all hospitals. Local boards would then become advisory boards.

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NEXT COUNCIL MEETING – 17th October 2006

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CLOSURE – 8.18 pm