AUGUST 2018 NEWSLETTER Including
2018-2019 Annual Business Plan and Budget Summary
Key Strategic Objectives Our Economy Our Infrastructure Our Environment Our Community Services Our Leadership and Governance
21 Beach Terrace, ELLISTON, SA 5670 PO Box 46, ELLISTON, SA 5670
Ph: (08) 8687 9177 Fax: (08) 8687 9176
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.elliston.sa.gov.au
A number of significant factors have influenced the preparation of the Council’s 2018-2019 Annual Business Plan.
These include:
Consumer Price Index/Local Government Prices Index increases on existing goods and services of 2.3% for the year (December quarter 2017)
Requirements to maintain and improve infrastructure assets to acceptable standards, including roads, tourism amenities, footpaths, storm-water drainage and community wastewater management systems
Service delivery needs for a decreasing population
State/Commonwealth grant funding not keeping pace with the increase in associated service delivery costs
Facilitating the future financial sustainability of Council by ensuring the financial operations remain within policy targets adopted for such purpose
Continuation of Council’s annual works program with a commitment to fund roads, footpaths and foreshore development
Provision of sufficiently qualified experienced and trained staff to meet service delivery demands
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Forecast 2017-18
Budget 2018-19
Variance
$,000 $,000 $,000
INCOME
Rates 2,206 2,340 134
Statutory Charges 23 19 (4)
User Charges 67 62 (5)
Grants & Subsidies 2,875 2,075 (800)
Investment Income 30 30 0
Reimbursements 215 35 (181)
Other Revenues 9 0 (9)
Total Operating Income 5,424 4,560 (864)
EXPENDITURE
Employee Costs 1,294 1,313 19
Materials, Contracts & Other Expenses 1,775 1,629 (146)
Depreciation 1,158 1,158 0
Total Operating Expenditure 4,227 4,100 (127)
OPERATING SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 1,197 460 (737)
NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) transferred to Equity Statement
1,197 460 (737)
Funding the Annual Business Plan and Budget
Council adopted the 2018-19 Annual Business Plan and Budget on the 26 June 2018.
Significant Influences and Priorities
Budgeted Capital Program in
Community Assets
$1.5 million investment in asset replacement
works
$300,300 on new and upgrade of infrastructure
Budgeted Major Projects for 2018-19
Unsealed and Sealed Roads, Kerbing and
Stormwater Drainage - $879,103
Plant and Machinery - $235,000
Public Toilets - $400,000
Playgrounds - $30,000
Welcome Walls/Town Entrance Statements -
$30,000
Key Strategic Objectives for 2018-2019
Economy
Provide financial and in-kind support to the Elliston Community
and Visitor Information Centre
Support regional economic initiatives provided by Regional
Development Australia (Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula)
Continue Shopfront Improvement Program
Continue to attract tourists
Infrastructure
Construct and seal the final 5.2kms Mt Wedge - Kyancutta Road
Re-sheet 7.9kms of unsealed roads
Spray reseal 2km of sealed roads
Provide fire access to Clementina and Spindrift Roads
Replace Sheringa Beach public toilets
Replace Port Kenny public toilets
Replace Elliston Community and Visitor Information Centre
public toilets
Replace Walkers Rock public toilets
Venus Bay kerbing to be replaced or repaired where needed
Port Kenny stormwater to reduce potential flooding of houses
Replace loader
Upgrade water tanker
Replace Port Kenny playground
Environment
Upgrade Locks Well staircase, Sheringa Beach staircase and
Talia Cave staircase
Work with Regional Development Australia (Whyalla & Eyre
Peninsula) to map out and upgrade the camping facilities at
Sheringa
Community Services
Provide grants to local community organisations
Provide on-going support to District library services
Support and co-ordinate community events and civic functions
Working with Streaky Bay Council & Country Arts SA to facilitate
an Arts Officer position
Illuminart port to port project
Support for South Australian Living Artists event
Support for Lock Bowling Club to upgrade to synthetic green
Leadership and Governance
Finalise the review and updating of all Council policies and
related procedures
Review Councils leases & licenses
Continue to update the work health safety (WHS) and injury
management (IM) programs
Facilitate plans for Council area emergency management
Continue to upgrade skills of Elected Members and staff through
targeted training
Publish quarterly Council newsletter
Maintain regular updates on website and Facebook page
Facilitate the November 2018 Council election
What it means for rates
Council will continue to use the Capital Value of properties as the
basis for valuing land for rating purposes.
General rate revenue (net of rebates) raised will be $2.02
million, this is an increase of 5.3% from 2017-18. The average
rates payable is budgeted to be $1,228.
The general rate comprises of:
A fixed charge of $274.50 per assessment; and
Differential general rates on rateable land with the
differentiating factors being:
All land use within the Bulk Handling Zone as described in
Council’s Development Plan as consolidated
12 December 2017, is set at 1.0063 cents in the dollar.
Land outside the Bulk Handling Zone with the following land uses
are set at:
Residential .4100 cents in the dollar
Commercial – Shop: .4100 cents in the dollar
Commercial – Office: .4100 cents in the dollar
Commercial – Other .4100 cents in the dollar
Industrial – Light .4100 cents in the dollar
Industrial – Other .4100 cents in the dollar
Primary Production .4100 cents in the dollar
Vacant Land .4100 cents in the dollar
Other .4100 cents in the dollar
Waste Service Charge:
0-0.3m³ of waste per week on average $241 per annum
0.3-0.6m³ of waste per week on average $481 per annum
0.6m³ to 0.9m³ of waste per week on average $722 per annum
The China National Sword Policy, which has restricted the intake of
contaminated recycled product into China has increased recycling
costs from $0 per tonne to $60.00 per tonne. This extra cost is
reflected in the kerbside collection annual fee from $186 to $241.
Annual Business Plan and Budget 2018-2019
Community Wastewater Management System Service
Charge of $376 on all land to which Council provides or
makes available the service.
Water Supply Service Charge of $85 for all land to which the
Council provides or makes available the service.
Natural Resources Management Levy (State Government Tax
that Councils are required to collect under the Natural Resources
Management Act 2004) Council levies an amount against each
rateable property to collect the amount determined by the State
Government.
The total levy to be collected for 2018-19 is $97,229. The levy is
based on land use and collected from all rateable land in Council's
area within the board:
Residential, Other & Vacant Land $75.99
Commercial & Industrial $113.98
Primary Producers $151.98
Payment of Rates
Rates are payable in four equal or approximately
equal instalments on or before the following dates:
21 September 2018
14 December 2018
22 March 2019
21 June 2019
Single Instalment Scheme
Ratepayers may apply to pay their rates and service charges in
full by 14 December 2018. Application forms are included with
the 1st quarter rate notice and must be lodged with Council by
21 September 2018. Applicants who apply and pay in full by
14 December 2018 will not be charged fines and interest for the
September to December period.
Rebates
Mandatory Rebates on Rates:
The Local Government Act 1999 (the Act) provides that Council will
rebate 100% of general rates for properties for various reasons, for
example, religious purposes and public cemeteries.
Discretionary Rebates on Rates:
The Act provides that a Council may grant a rebate on general rates
or service charges. A number of organisations have been granted a
discretionary rebate for the 2018-19 year.
Annual Business Plan and Budget 2018-2019
District Council of Elliston
21 Beach Terrace Elliston SA 5670
PO Box 46
Ph: (08) 8687 9177 Fax: (08) 8687 9176
Elliston and Lock Transfer Station Update
At its 26 June 2018 Ordinary Meeting, Council
resolved:
Cr Hancock moved:
2018.103
That Council resolve not to accept hard rubbish
exceeding two cubic metres at its Lock and Elliston
Transfer Stations and rubbish be redirected to the
Venus Bay Landfill site.
Seconded by Cr McGlasson
CARRIED
For more information, please contact Council’s
Operations Coordinator on 8687 9177
Notice of change of
operating hours for the
Lock Transfer Station
from Saturday to Thursday
between the hours of
11am and 1pm
Effective from
Thursday 6th of September.
BE PREPARED THIS SUMMER!
Bushfire prevention and preparedness is your
responsibility as the landowner, and now is a
good time to start preparing for the coming
summer.
For information on how to prepare your land
to be bushfire ready go to our website and
select the EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
button on the home page.
Key Achievements for 2017-2018
Economy
Elliston Communications Project: Project commenced due for completion by October 2018.
Secured funding from Commonwealth, State and Telstra for
upgraded telecommunications infrastructure
Provided financial and in-kind support to the
Elliston Community and Visitor Information Centre Continuing
Shopfront Improvement Program Implemented new program
Support regional economic initiatives provided
by Regional Development Australia
(Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula) Continuing with an emphasis on tourism developments
Infrastructure
Construct and seal 10kms Mt Wedge—Kyancutta Rd Completed
Re-sheet 39.64km unsealed roads Completed
Spray seal 32,213m2 of sealed roads Completed
Memorial Drive paving Completed section opposite Elliston Community and Visitor
Information Centre
Re-sheet Lock Airport runway Completed
Venus Bay Caravan Park soakage pit Completed
Replace Elliston depot office/toilet/shower Project deferred
Continue to upgrade the Council houses in Elliston Solar panels installed, replaced rain water tank
Bobcat attachments Purchased back hoe, mulching/slasher and rock breaker attachments
Replace three Council vehicles Completed
Environment
Finalise the Better Development Plan process Completed
Port Elliston and Bramfield Cemeteries Fencing installed at both cemeteries
Upgrade the Elliston transfer Station Project due to be completed by June 2018
Community Services
Provided grants to local community organisations 2 rounds grant funding provided
Provided on-going support to District library services Continuing support
Support and co-ordinate community events and
civic functions 2018 Australia Day and ANZAC Day events, Speed Shear, Lock races, town
Christmas functions, Wool Show, Salmon Competition supported
Leadership and Governance
Finalise the review and updating of all
Council policies and related procedures Commenced
Review Council’s leases and licenses Commenced
Continue to update the work health safety
(WHS) and injury management (IM) programs On-going
Facilitate plans for Council area emergency
management and business continuity Finalised Business Continuity Plan Commenced
Emergency Management Plan
Facilitate a National Stronger Regions grant
to improve telecommunication black spot areas New tower at Sheringa
Continue to upgrade skills of elected Members
and staff through targeted training On-going
Publish quarterly Council Newsletter On-going
Maintain regular updates on website and
Facebook page On-going
Community
Dogsandcatsonline.com.au
is the new way to
renew and register your
dog. Renewals for dog
registration have been
sent out in the post. If
you did not receive your
notice please call the
Council Customer Service
Centre. All dogs must be registered at 3 months of
age .
New laws require all dogs and cats to be
microchipped. Dogs and cats born after 1 July
2018 are to be desexed by 3 months of age
(working dogs and medical reasons certified by a
Veterinarian for desexing are exempt).
Vets on Eyre consult monthly at the
Elliston Sports Centre. For visiting times or to
make an appointment please call: 8683 4299
DOG REGISTRATIONS
DUE 31 AUGUST 2018
The District Council of Elliston is pleased
to have won a Category Award in the
2018 National Award for
Local Government
For
Promoting Indigenous Recognition
Elliston Reconciliation Monument Wording
Sponsored by Woodside Energy Ltd
Left to Right:
Jack Johncock Wirangu Elder
Michael Abbott, VP Woodside Energy Ltd
Kym Callaghan, Chairman DCE
10 great reasons to become a Council Member
Only a small number of people ever nominate for a position on their local council, but here are 10
reasons you might want to consider it:
You care about what’s happening in your local community
It’s a great way to develop your knowledge
You want to contribute to your community
You want to provide a voice for your age group/cultural group/gender/region
You’re sick of watching from the sidelines
You’ve got great ideas to contribute
It’s a nice addition to your CV
You’ll meet interesting people
It’s a way of making a meaningful and lasting contribution
Your chance to make a difference
Candidate Briefing Session
Council will be holding candidate briefing sessions in
Elliston Monday 20 August 2018 12.00pm—2.00pm
Lock Wednesday 22 August 2018 12.00pm—2.00pm
Please RSVP to [email protected] or phone 8687 9911 by Friday 17 August if you are able to attend either
session.
The session will be informal and offer you the opportunity to discuss your particular concerns and questions
about being an Elected Member of Council.
Community
Town Entry Statements
EYES ON EYRE
Jade Ballantyne of Regional Development Australia, Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula, offers some insight into the
importance of unique entry statements to the tourism industry in our region.
O P P O R T U N I T Y D E S C R I P T I O N
“Sometimes an awful lot of money is wasted in regional tourism. When every town tries to do their own thing they end up
looking like every other town. A better use of budget would be to advertise the journey and multiple destinations. It is the
sum of your parts that makes you unique. ” - Tilma Consulting
A good example of this misguided approach is agricultural regions that incorporate farming motifs into town entry statements
- that is a region (even nation) wide brand that doesn't point out to a traveller what they might enjoy from stopping in a
particular town that is perhaps unique or enticing in a contemporary sense.
Regional Development Australia Whyalla and Eyre Peninsula encourages communities to put themselves in a traveller's shoes
- sometimes this will mean flipping your own perspective of your town on its head and thinking more like a marketing
consultant who is trying to break through a crowded market place and win themselves some customers. Never an easy task,
but definitely worth the effort.
Overwhelmingly, the majority of regional travellers are drawn to 'nature based tourism' and 'heritage and aboriginal tourism'.
Playing authentically to these sentiments will draw visitors into your town. Broken down further, visitors want parks, trails,
adventure, interactive museums, industrial tourism, ocean based-tourism and authentic access to local culture.
Put simply, a town entry statement should consider the following principles: DON'T STATE THE OBVIOUS
Make it big,
Make it clean, less is more, don't try and tell your entire story;
Be intriguing;
Make it interactive if possible. It is a social media driven world and what better FREE publicity than visitors taking photos and
beaming your town entry to the world (this will of course involve considered placement and safe vehicle/pedestrian
movements);
Silhouetting and sculptural elements always work;
Look to leave enough room in budget for solar up-lighting;
Use professionals; and
Let the artist be informed but embrace and encourage their creativity.
Public Consultation In February 2018, Council approached the Elliston Community and Visitor Information Centre
(ECVIC) to design potential town entry statements for Elliston township, display them for public
consultation and report back to Council on the results of the consultation.
The ECVIC attended Council’s July 2018 meeting and advised of their findings.
Council resolved that, due to the widespread interest in the statements, a further public
consultation would occur prior to the final decision being made.
The form below gives you the opportunity to vote on either of the two ECVIC designs or, if you
have a design you consider to be of value, to indicate in the box below the nature of your design
along with your name and contact details. Forms can be placed in the ballot box located in the
reception area of the Council office.
This consultation closes on 31 August 2018.
Town Entry Statements
ELLISTON TOWNSHIP
PROPOSED ENTRY STATEMENT
Thongs
Yes / No
Sails
Yes / No
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