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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING

FOR THE TOWN OF GAWLER HELD 28 OCTOBER 2014, COUNCIL CHAMBER, TOWN HALL, 89 MURRAY STREET, GAWLER,

COMMENCING AT 7:01PM 1. Statement of Acknowledgement

The Mayor read the statement of acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge this land that we meet on today is the traditional lands for the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the greater Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.

2. Attendance Record 2.1 Present Mayor Brian Sambell Deputy Mayor Brian Thom Councillors Kevin Fischer

Diane Fraser Scott Fraser Paul Koch Barry Neylon Karen Redman Adrian Shackley

Staff in Attendance Henry Inat Chief Executive Officer Steve Harrison Manager Economic Development,

Development, Environment and Regulatory Services & Marketing and Communications

Scott Reid Acting Manager Engineering & Infrastructure Services

Erin Findlay Manager Library & Community Services

Paul Horwood Manager Finance & Corporate Services

Angela Savelli Minute Taker

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2.2 Apologies Cr Dianne Hockley Cr David Hughes 2.3 Motions to Grant Leave of Absence Nil 2.4 Leave of Absence Nil

3. Confirmation of Minutes

Moved by Cr Thom Seconded by Cr Redman Motion No: 2014:10:381

That the Minutes of the Council Meeting of 23 September 2014 (Folio 284– 321) as presented be taken as read and are hereby confirmed as a true and correct record.

CARRIED

4. Business Arising from Minutes Nil 5. Petitions Nil 6. Deputations

6.1 Ms Judith Gillett-Ferguson, Gawler Community Gallery

Ms Gillett-Ferguson presented the winner of the Gawler Art Prize 2014 to Town of Gawler, to be added to the Gawler Heritage Collection.

Mayor Sambell thanked Ms Gillett-Ferguson for her presentation.

6.2 Mr Peter Caddy, Gawler Central Cricket Club

Mr Caddy spoke in support of Item 10.1 Gawler Central Cricket Club Rooms “Dog Box” upgrade.

Elected Members asked questions and answers were provided.

Mayor Sambell thanked Mr Caddy for his presentation.


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6.3 Mr Kingsley Songer, Gawler Central Sporting Club

Mr Songer spoke in support of Item 10.2 Gawler Central Netball Courts Rehabilitation.

Elected Members asked questions and answers were provided.

Mayor Sambell thanked Mr Songer for his presentation.

7. Public Open Forum

7.1 Mr John Bolton

Mr Bolton spoke to Item 10.13 Local Government Association Annual General Meeting 2014 – 8.1 Amalgamation of Councils with less than 60,000 Residents.

Mr Bolton presented a case for Council to for a vote against the proposal at the Annual General Meeting.

Mayor Sambell thanked Mr Bolton for his presentation.

8. Notices of Motion 8.1 - James Martin Statue Restoration Celebration (CC14/1217)

Moved by Cr B Thom Seconded by Cr A Shackley Motion No: 2014:10:382

That Council proceed to hold a small celebration commemorating the recent restoration of the James Martin Statue to be held Saturday, 15 November 2014 at 10:30am.

CARRIED 9. Questions on Notice Nil


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10. Officer Reports Item 10.1 – Gawler Central Cricket Club Rooms “Dog Box” upgrade. (CC10/2483) Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr A Shackley Motion No: 2014:10:383 That: 1. Council write to Greyhound Racing South Australia (GRSA) confirming

Council’s willingness to take on the ownership of the facility currently occupied by the Gawler Central Cricket Club. The transfer of ownership will be confirmed based on negotiations to be undertaken between Council and both the Gawler Central Sporting Club (GCSC) and Gawler Central Cricket Club (GCCC). These discussions will be progressed as a priority and completed by December 2014.

2. Council delegate to the CEO and Mayor to finalise negotiations in respect to Council taking ownership of the Cricket Club Rooms subject to the following key aspects being achieved: 2.1 Council takes no financial responsibility in respect to the

required upgrades to rehabilitation of the facility. 2.2 Transfer of ownership from GRSA to Council is at no cost to Council. 2.3 Immediately prior to Council taking ownership of the facility all

upgrade works relative to safe access and use of the building are to be completed, as follows: 2.3.1 Replace and repair the existing external balustrade and

handrail of the staircase and address inadequate fixings and non-compliant design to current Building Code

2.3.2 Replace or repair the existing external staircase to provide additional bracing underneath the staircase and balcony to further stabilise the structure and alleviate movement.

2.3.3 Address engineering requirements on the existing joints and connections to allow for additional occupants and works completed.

2.3.4 Upgrade stair treads with a non-slip finish in order to avoid any possibility of injury.

2.4 Asbestos Management Plan implemented and completed within timeframes prescribed.

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Item 10.2 – Gawler Central Netball Courts Rehabilitation (CC14/36990) Moved by Cr K Redman Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:384 That the meeting procedures be suspended to discuss the Gawler Central Netball Courts Rehabilitation.

CARRIED Moved by Cr B Thom Seconded by Cr K Fischer Motion No: 2014:10:385 That the meeting procedures resume.

CARRIED Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:386 That Council: 1. Advise the Gawler Central Sporting Club that pursuant to the existing lease

between it and Council that Council concludes the Club has responsibility to maintain and repair the existing netball courts and that such costs are to be covered by the Gawler Central Sporting Club.

2. Seek to further support the Gawler Central Sporting Club to obtain appropriate grants from relevant State Government agencies to assist fund the netball court repairs.

3. Further consider the possibility of part funding any upgrades to the netball court area, subject to grant funding that may be received as per above, within the context of Council preparing its 2015/16 Budget.

4. Staff discuss and work with the club to address minor capital works to what is considered to be reasonable expenditure.

5. That Council further consider the matter be discussed at January 2015 Council Meeting.

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Item 10.3 – Gawler River Floodplain Management Authority Annual Report 2013/14 (CC14/97) Moved by Cr B Thom Seconded by Cr K Redman Motion No: 2014:10:387 That:- 1. The Gawler River Floodplain Management Authority Annual Report 2013/14

report is received. 2. Approval is given to the Gawler River Floodplain Management Authority to

accept the changes to their Authority Charter in regards to appointing their Chairperson.

CARRIED

Item 10.4 – Rally SA 2014 Review (CC13/590) Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:388 That Council consider its financial support of the 2015 Gawler Super Special Stage to the sum of $9,000 (in-kind) when preparing the 2015/16 budget.

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Cr B Thom declared an interest but not a conflict for items 1 and 3 because: Item 1 - Cr Thom is a member of the Anglican Parish of Gawler Item 3 – Cr Thom is the Founder and Chairman of the Gawler History Team Inc. which Helen and Tony Clark are members of. Item 10.5 – Gawler Historic Walls Grant Scheme (CC13/916) Moved by Cr B Thom Seconded by Cr K Redman Motion No: 2014:10:389 That Council:- 1. Approve the following applicants receive a Gawler Historic Walls Grant. Name Address Estimated

Value Grant

Sought Priority Htg

Status 1 Anglican Parish of

Gawler Reverend Piers Damer Davey

21 Cowan Street $14,000 $7,000 2 State

2 Sheena Saunders 1 Queen Street $4,200 $2,100 1 Contr 3 Tony & Helen Clark 30 Duffield

Street $6,000 $3,000 1 -

4 Rosaria Marotti 1A Jerningham Street

$1,900 $950 1 -

5 Gottfried Kreskowsky 22 Thirteenth Street

TBA* TBA* 1 Contr

6 Richard & Kylie Turner 16a Finniss Street

TBA* TBA* - -

7 Anne Sim 50 Finniss Street $1,320 $1,320 1 State 8 Adam & Zara Pellen 25 High Street To be

negotiated with council

To be negotiated with council

2 Local

* The Chief Executive Officer be delegated the authority to allocate such grant funds based on building quotes to be received and such monies are considered reasonable in the context of other grants awarded. 2. Remaining budgeted grant funds be allocated to assist applicants with

the additional costs associated with processing of Development Applications required to be lodged prior to commencing work (i.e. lodgement fees, Certificate of Title search fees, referrals to State Heritage where applicable), preparation and processing of Land Management Agreements as and where required and undertaking an engineering assessment of each wall.

3. The balance of funds remaining as a consequence of the above allocations, be rolled up into the second round that will close 30 April 2015.

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Item 10.6 – Flag Flying Requests (CC10/90) Moved by Cr K Redman Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:390 That Council approve the following flag flying requests: 1. Eureka Flag - from 29 November to 3 December 2014; 2. Christian Flag – from 19 December 2014 to 5 January 2015.

CARRIED

Item 10.7 – Twenty Third Street, Gawler South - Renaming (CC10/1717) Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:391 That: 1. Council staff consult with the affected residents on Twenty Third Street as

follows: a. Formalise the street name change from Twenty Sixth Street to Twenty

Third Street; or b. Revert the street name back to Twenty Sixth Street and replace any

existing Twenty Third Street signage. 2. The outcomes of the consultation process be implemented if there are no

objections raised in relation to the road remaining as Twenty Third Street, alternatively the matter be presented back to Council to make a final decision.

CARRIED Item 10.8 – Monthly Finance Report - September 2014 (CC14/210) Moved by Cr B Thom Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:392 That the Monthly Finance Report as at 30 September 2014 be received.

CARRIED Item 10.9 – 2015/2016 Budget / Business Plan timetable (CC14/1486) Moved by Cr B Thom Seconded by Cr D Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:393 That the proposed 2015/2016 Budget / Business Plan timetable be noted and endorsed.

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Item 10.10 – 2013/2014 Financial Statements (CC13/397) Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr B Thom Motion No: 2014:10:394 That the document tabled by Paul Horwood be included in the minutes. (Attachment 1)

CARRIED Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:395 That the: 1. 2013/2014 Financial Statements Report be received. 2. Chair of the Audit Committee and Chief Executive Officer sign the

Certification of Auditor Independence Statement. 3. Mayor and the Chief Executive Officer sign the Certification of Financial

Statements page contained within the 2013/2014 Financial Statements. 4. Council notes that the Operating Deficit of $8.914 million recorded for

2013/14 includes a figure of $9.083 million for reduction in asset values arising from introduction of Australian Accounting Standard AAS13 on asset valuation. If not for this unusual one-off event the Council would have recorded an Operating Surplus of $169,000.

CARRIED

Moved by Cr B Thom Seconded by Cr K Redman Motion No: 2014:10:396 That a 5 minute break be granted

CARRIED 9:15pm meeting adjourned 9:21pm meeting resumed Item 10.11 – Town of Annual Report 2013/14 (CC13/434) Moved by Cr K Redman Seconded by Cr B Thom Motion No: 2014:10:397 That Council adopt the 2013/2014 Town of Gawler Annual Report as presented subject to changes approved by the Chief Executive Officer.

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Item 10.12 – Council Operating Hours – Christmas and New Year (CC14/181) Moved by Cr B Thom Seconded by Cr D Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:398 That Council supports: 1. The closure of:-

a. Council Offices (Murray Street, High Street and Angle Vale Road), the Home Assist and Community Care Office, Evanston Gardens Community Centre and Evanston Gardens Branch Library from 3:00pm Wednesday 24 December 2014 to Friday 2 January 2015 (inclusive).

b. The Gawler Sport and Community Centre from 12:00pm Saturday 20 December 2014 to Friday 2 January 2015 (inclusive).

c. The Works Depot for the three (3) public holidays (25 & 26 December 2014 and 1 January 2015) and 2 January 2015.

2. The change of operating hours (as per Attachment 1) for:- a. The Main Library, Works Depot, Visitor Information Centre and

Gawler Aquatic Centre. during the 2014/2015 Christmas and New Year’s Eve period.

CARRIED Item 10.13 – Local Government Association Annual General Meeting 2014 (CC14/121) That Mayor Sambell vote on the recommendation of each Council Notice of Motion as indicated below:- Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr K Redman Motion No: 2014:10:399 1. 8.1 Amalgamation of Councils with less than 60,000 Residents

Against both motions as presented.

CARRIED Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr K Redman Motion No: 2014:10:400

2. 8.2 National Police Certificate Requirement for Local Government Election

Candidates Against

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Moved by Cr P Koch Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:401

3. 8.3 Taxation of Council Member Allowance

Abstain

CARRIED Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr K Fischer Motion No: 2014:10:402

4. 8.4 Research to inform a Future Review of the Code of Conduct for Council

Members and Associated Processes For

CARRIED Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr A Shackley Motion No: 2014:10:403

5. 8.5 Code of Conduct – Free Speech

For CARRIED

Moved by Cr K Redman Seconded by Cr D Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:404

6. 8.6 State-Local Government Relations Agreement or the alternative motion.

For

CARRIED

Moved by Cr P Koch Seconded by Cr D Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:405

7. 8.7 Retention of Pensioner Concessions by State Government

For

CARRIED Moved by Cr D Fraser Seconded by Cr K Fischer Motion No: 2014:10:406

8. 8.8 Non Owner Occupied Rates

Against

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Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr D Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:407

9. 8.9 Property Flood Insurance

For

CARRIED Moved by Cr D Fraser Seconded by Cr K Fischer Motion No: 2014:10:408

10. 8.10 Mediation for Development Assessment Process

Abstain

CARRIED

Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr P Koch Motion No: 2014:10:409

11. 8.11 Water Sensitive Urban Design Solutions

Abstain

CARRIED Moved by Cr D Fraser Seconded by Cr K Redman Motion No: 2014:10:410

12. 8.12 Tree Pruning Guidelines

For

CARRIED Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:411

13. 8.13 Memorandum of Understanding – Utility Providers

For

CARRIED


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Moved by Cr D Fraser Seconded by Cr B Thom Motion No: 2014:10:412

14. 8.14 SA Supplementary Roads Funding

For

CARRIED Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:413

15. 8.15 Breeding Program of Local Little Penguins and Management Plan for New

Zealand Fur Seals Against

CARRIED Moved by Cr D Fraser Seconded by Cr K Redman Motion No: 2014:10:414

16. 8.16 Remembrance Day Public Holiday

Against

CARRIED

Moved by Cr K Redman Seconded by Cr B Neylon Motion No: 2014:10:415

17. 9.1 Increase in Level of Fines and Interest on Unpaid Rates

Against

CARRIED


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Item 10.14 – External Funds Update Report (CC14/351) Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr B Neylon Motion No: 2014:10:416 That:- 1. The External Funds Update Report to Council be received. 2. Council endorse the submission of an application to the 20 Million Trees

Competitive Grant Fund based on the North and South Para Planting program and the Gawler River – Reid Reserve planting program.

Amendment Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr P Koch Motion No: 2014:10:417 3. Interested Elected Members be provided with a copy of the grants

submission to assist in its finalisation.

CARRIED Motion No: 2014:10:416 as amended That:- 1. The External Funds Update Report to Council be received. 2. Council endorse the submission of an application to the 20 Million Trees

Competitive Grant Fund based on the North and South Para Planting program and the Gawler River – Reid Reserve planting program.

3. Interested Elected Members be provided with a copy of the grants submission to assist in its finalisation.

CARRIED Item 10.15 – Jack Bobridge Bicycle / Walking Path (CC11/325) Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:418 That Council: 1. Seek to renegotiate with the State Government to implement Route B as the

priority as opposed to the Route E Dead Mans Pass alignment. 2. Approve the Budget increase from $50,000 to $100,000 as Council’s

contribution to the construction of Route B. The $50,000 shall be provided via Council’s Sundry Projects Fund.

3. Continue further discussions with the Barossa Council seeking their commitment to construct the portion of Route A of the bicycle/walking path located within its Council boundary area.

CARRIED


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Item 10.16 – Endorsement of Land Management Agreement for DA 490/D002/2013 at 1 Angle Vale Road Evanston Gardens (DA13/683) Moved by Cr B Thom Seconded by Cr D Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:419 That Council:- 1. Agree to enter into and endorse the proposed Land Management

Agreement over the land identified as 1 Angle Vale Road, Evanston Gardens, on Certificate of Title 5465/103 relating to Development Application 490/298/2012 (490/D002/2013), by T & J Manolakis PTY. LTD, addressing matters detailed in this report.

2. Detail to the Applicant that the allotment yield as shown on Sonus Report – Page 7 does not represent any endorsement by Council in this regard. Consideration at this point is for the creation of proposed Lot 302 measuring 2377sqm.

3. Authorise the Mayor and Chief Executive Office to sign and apply the common seal of Council within Thirty (30) days to all relevant documents, upon final drafting and completion of the said documents, in order to execute the documents pertaining to the lodgement of the Land Management Agreement over the subject land.

CARRIED

Item 10.17 – Rescission of a Land Management Agreement – Lanser Communities – DA 490/D033/11 (DA11/646) Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:420 That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to sign all relevant documents within thirty (30) business days pertaining to: 1. The lodgement of a certificate of consent to allow the creation of allotments

143-152, 189-194 and 361, 506 & 509 (reserves), 616 & 617 (public roads) (inclusive) as shown on the plan with reference number 17908/4/23 Dwg No. 17908D54-r0 with the Lands Titles Office; and

2. The partial rescission of LMA Nos. 11590058 and 11590039 registered over CT 6113/897 from proposed allotments 143-152, 189-194 and 361, 506 & 509 (reserves), 616 & 617 (public roads) (inclusive) but shall remain over the balance portion of allotments 2003 and 2004.

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11. Recommendations from Committees Gawler Skate Park Committee

11.1 Item 9. Motions Without Notice

Moved by Cr K Fischer Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:421

Council resolves in the terms of the recommendation from the Gawler

Skate Park Committee made at item 9 of the meeting of that Committee meeting held on 17 September 2014, being:

Moved by: A Devries Van Leeuwen Seconded: C Panagiotou Motion No: GSPC:2014:09:03 The Gawler Skate Park Committee recommends to Council that:- 1. Questions raised and discussed under Items for Discussion at

Future Meetings to be included in the minutes and be presented to the next Gawler Youth Advisory Committee meeting.

2. Gawler Skate Park Committee members and meeting observers meet with council staff on site to discuss the issues raised in Item 7 of this committee meeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CARRIED Gawler Youth Advisory Committee 11.2 Item 6.2 – The Bunyip – NOW Generation Column (CC14/54)

Moved by Cr K Redman Seconded by Cr P Koch Motion No: 2014:10:422


Youth Advisory Committee made at item 6.2 of the meeting of that Committee meeting held on 22 September 2014, being:

Moved by Mr D Deane Seconded by Mr D Niutta Motion No: GYAC: 2014:09:022 That the Gawler Youth Advisory Committee recommends to Council that: 1. The Bunyip – NOW Generation Column report be received and that

the article writing continue. 2. Ms M Kennewell & Mr A Welch be congratulated for a well written

articles as published in the Bunyip on 13 August 2014 and 10 September 2014.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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11.3 Item 6.3 – Youth Development Officer Report (CC14/54; CR14/28819)

Moved by Cr P Koch Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:423


Youth Advisory Committee made at item 6.3 of the meeting of that Committee meeting held on 22 September 2014, being: Moved by Ms A Jansen Seconded by Mr D Niutta Motion No: GYAC: 2014:09:023 That the Gawler Youth Advisory Committee recommends to Council

that: 1. The Youth Development Officer Report be received 2. A workshop with Gawler Youth Advisory Committee and young

people across Gawler be held to assess the requirements of a youth facility to assist in a way forward.

3. The Gawler Youth Film Festival 2014 competition close off date be extended to 5pm, Monday 13th October.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED

Infrastructure & Environmental Services Committee

11.4 6.1 - Dead Mans Pass Signage.

Moved by Cr B Thom Seconded by Cr B Neylon Motion No: 2014:10:424

Council resolves in the terms of the recommendation from the

Infrastructure & Environmental Services Committee made at item 6.1 of the meeting of that Committee meeting held on 12 October 2014, being: Moved: Cr B Thom Seconded: Mayor B Sambell Motion No: IES:2014:10:69 That the Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee recommend to Council that given the historic relevance of Dead Mans Pass to Gawler, in this Gawler’s 175th year, appropriate signage be installed in First Street and Murray Street to alert travellers that they are about to traverse “Dead Mans Pass”. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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11.5 6.2 - Tree Removal – World War 1 Memorial – Adelaide Road

Council resolves in the terms of the recommendation from the Infrastructure & Environmental Services Committee made at item 6.2 of the meeting of that Committee meeting held on 12 October 2014, being: Moved: Cr B Thom Seconded: Mayor B Sambell Motion No: IES:2014:10:70 That the Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee recommends to Council that following a constructive meeting between the RSL and interested community members that the Bottlebrush tree located immediately adjacent to the World War 1 memorial on Adelaide Road to be removed. LOST

(Noted that the motion is LOST) 11.6 Item 9.1 – Westpac Tree Matter Compensation Arrangements (CC13/216)

Moved by Cr K Redman Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:425

Council resolves in the terms of the recommendation from the Infrastructure & Environmental Services Committee made at item 9.1 of the meeting of that Committee meeting held on 12 October 2014, being:

Moved by Cr K Redman Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No. IES:2014:10:71 That the Infrastructure & Environmental Services Committee recommends that: 1. Council accept the offer from SpotOnGawler 3 Pty. Ltd. to

contribute funds to a community project for revegetation works along the Gawler Rivers, as a gesture of goodwill, relating to the illegal removal of a regulated tree at 75 Murray Street, Gawler on the 13 January 2013.

2. Due to the abovementioned provision of compensation, prosecution action relating to the subject tree not be pursued by the Town of Gawler.



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11.7 Item 9.2 – Residential and Character Development Plan Amendment – Statement of Intent (CC13/610)

Moved by Cr D Fraser Seconded by Cr K Redman Motion No: 2014:10:426


Moved by Cr K Redman Seconded by Cr D Fraser Motion No. IES:2014:10:72 That the Infrastructure & Environmental Services Committee recommends that Council: 1. Adopt the Residential and Character Development Plan Amendment

Statement of Intent. 2. Forward the Residential and Character Development Plan

Amendment Statement of Intent to the South Australian Minister of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure for agreement.

3. Authorise the Town of Gawler Chief Executive Officer to make minor amendments to the Residential and Character Development Plan Amendment Statement of Intent as required to finalise the document.


11.8 Item 9.3 – Draft Residential Historic (Conservation) Zone Development

Design Guideline – Handbook (CC13/319)

Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr D Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:427


Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr K Redman Motion No. IES:2014:10:73 That the Infrastructure & Environmental Services Committee recommends that Council: 1. Receive the Residential Historic (Conservation) Zone Development

Design Guidelines – Handbook. 2. Include consideration of the updating of the Residential Historic

(Conservation) Zone Development Design Guidelines – Handbook as part of the investigations associated with the Town of Gawler Residential and Character Development Plan Amendment (DPA).



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11.9 Item 9.4 – National Trust Civic Partnership

Cr B Thom and Cr A Shackley declared an interest as a National Trust member but not a conflict.

Moved by Cr B Neylon Seconded by Cr S Fraser Motion No: 2014:10:428


Moved by Mayor B Sambell Seconded by Cr A Shackley Motion No. IES:2014:10:74 That the Infrastructure & Environmental Services Committee recommends that Council apply for membership with the National Trust under its Civic Partnership Program for an initial period of 12 months. CARRIED

CARRIED

11.10 14.1 - Car Parking

Moved by Cr K Redman Seconded by Cr A Shackley Motion No: 2014:10:429


Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Mayor B Sambell Motion No. IES:2014:10:75 That the Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee recommend to Council that staff are requested to report on options having designated car parking on both sides of Fotheringham Terrace, Paterson Terrace, Nixon Terrace and Thomas Terrace. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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11.11 14.2 – Shared Use Path Connections


Moved by Cr A Shackley Seconded by Cr P Koch Motion No. IES:2014:10:76 That the Infrastructure and Environmental Services Committee recommend to Council that options for shared use path connections or park connections from Ann Milroy Lane to the town centre be further discussed before proceeding with spending of the current $100,000 available grant. CARRIED

Noted. Matter addressed at Item 10.15 in this agenda 12. Questions without Notice Nil

13. Motions without Notice

Nil

14. Progress Report – Item 14 15. Elected Member report

15.1 Gawler & District College B-12 School Council Minutes – Cr B Neylon (Attachment 2)

15.2 Gawler175 Events Community Reference Group Minutes – Cr B Thom (Attachment 3)

Moved by Cr B Thom Seconded by Cr K Fischer Motion No: 2014:10:430 That Elected Members verbal reports be received and written reports be included in the minutes.

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16. Confidential reports

Nil 17. Closure Meeting closed at 10:52pm 18. Next Ordinary Meeting Tuesday 25 November 2014 commencing at

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ATTACHMENT 1


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ATTACHMENT 2 Gawler & District College B-12 School Council Minutes – Meeting 25/8/2014 Present: Andrew Dickinson, Neil Gosden, Malcolm Frost, Leanne Conway, Fiona Baldwin, Kylie Williams, Maureen Williams, Barry Neylon, Yvonne Barlow, Jake – SRC Rep, Gill Taylor, Kim Wright. Apologies: Tracey Hodge, Roslyn Conboy, Jade Kirby, Stephanie Pocock, Megan Lippasaar. Correspondence In: SASSO, School Post. Business Arising From Previous Minutes: Amend this to read: Under Previous Minutes Heading – … “David Pedler has now retired and Janet Done will be filling his spot representing Tony Piccolo” (not Gawler Council) School Buses: No response with regard to new buses. Finance Report: Motion for Debt. Write off: Andrew Dickinson made motion that $7,377.65 be written off. (Correct wording from Gold Book to be found) Move Motion: Fiona Baldwin Seconded: Malcolm Frost All in Favour: Motion carried Two month of Finance Reports to be tabled and ratified, Non-budgeted Revenue and Expenditure tabled. Dot points at end of report are explanation for changes and amendments. Move Report: Neil Gosden Seconded: Leanne Conway Student Report: Nil To Report Children’s Centre Report: All programs running well. Community Spaces at the the Centre are at full capacity. Preschool is being well attended, current enrollments for 2015 are at about 70 and increasing. Continuing to work with the Child Friendly SA Project, Fathers Engagement Programs also running well. Future programs and activities in 2015 with Save The Children Organisation.

Principal’s Report: Tabled Canteen Report: Nil to Report. Meeting on 18/8 cancelled and has been rescheduled for 15/9 Fundraising Report: Ros Conboy’s Application for Quiz Night on 19/9 and Father’s Day Stall has been approved funds going towards Shade Cloth for Playground.


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SLC Applications for Casual Day for Whole School on 19/9 with Gold Coin Donation approved funds being raised for Year 12 Formal. Moved: Kylie Williams Seconded: Maureen Williams Grounds and Facilities Report: Kylie Williams raised a concern about the Soft-fall and Bark injury in Junior Primary Play area. Small surface area of softfall needs to be extended – Grounds committee will follow up. Also large bush/shrub in the corner of the garden at the Old House (cnr Para and Barnet Rds) is obstructing vision of students when trying to cross the intersection, there has been a request for the bush to be cut back . – Grounds committee will follow up. Junior Oval – Top Soil Defect to be rectified at the end of the year. Oval is out of bounds until this maintenance work has been carried out. Grant from Council for Front Tuckeroo of School – End Of August Uniform Report: Still issues with uniforms. Students arriving after normal hours are not checked. New Business: Positive Behaviour Audit with Parents: Andrew asked for support from School Council representatives and parents to assist with setting Expectations, Class Rules. Teaching Staff Audit / Survey tabled. School Improvement Plan: Andrew opened discussion around School Vision Statement and if it needed to be revisited and reviewed, further discussion will continue. Meeting Closed: 9.00pm


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ATTACHMENT 3

Gawler175 Events Community Reference Group

Minutes of Meeting held Monday 13 October 2014 at 2pm in the Gawler Institute Hall, 91 Murray Street, Gawler

1. Statement of Acknowledgement. The Chairperson read the statement of acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge this land that we meet on today is the traditional lands for the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the greater Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today. 2. Attendance Record. Deputy Mayor Brian Thom Anne Richards - Librarian, Customer Services Donna Aldridge - Communications Coordinator Gary Iremonger – Community representative Martin Johnson – Community representative Graham Tucker - Community representative 3. Welcome. Chairperson Deputy Mayor Brian Thom welcomed and thanked all for their attendance. 4. Apologies. Mayor Brian Sambell 5. Confirmation of Minutes of 29 September 2014 Meeting. Amendment: Mayor Brian Sambell was an apology for this meeting. Moved (with amendment) by Donna Aldridge. Seconded by Graham Tucker. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6. Business Arising from Minutes of Previous Meeting. 6.1 Media releases - Donna Aldridge advised that the media releases for the

Rotary Village Fair and the Gawler Jazz Festival will soon be finalised. Anne Richards advised that

Shaun Taylor from the Lodge of Fidelity has asked for assistance with promotion for their 1 November event. Donna Aldridge to follow up. Media releases for U3A event and the James Martin Memorial Restoration Unveiling will be written shortly.


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6.2 New feedback emails received – Gawler Sub-Branch of the ALP - Inaugural Sid McHugh Memorial Lecture, 16 November. 6.3 State Library photograph – Is complete and will soon be delivered to Gawler Public Library. 6.4 Window displays of photographs - Ongoing. 6.5 Brochure of future events - Donna Aldridge advised that an updated brochure will be available shortly. 6.6 James Martin statue restoration, unveiling and brochure - Brian Thom advised that the date proposed for the ‘unveiling’ will be considered for approval at the next Council meeting. He has no reason to think that the event will not go ahead and suggested sending advance emails to the parliamentarians so that the date can be reserved in their diaries. Anne Richards advised that the draft of the brochure is close to completion and will be sent in the next day or so to Donna Aldridge for design prior to printing. 6.7 Artlab restorations to be displayed at Gawler175 event - to be displayed at an event in the Council Chamber on 28 November 2014. Details still to be finalised. 6.8 Dead Man’s Pass project - Gary Iremonger has spoken with Erin Findlay, Manager Library and Community Services. She has agreed to talk to local service clubs to gauge interest in the project. 7. Correspondence. 8. Other Business. 8.1 Martin Johnson reported that the CHANGE Music Festival was a success and he has received a great deal of positive feedback. People were impressed with being able to listen to original music. The event at the Gawler Railway Station was also successful and well-attended. 8.2 Brian Thom reminded those present that the Tour of Native Plants is happening on Saturday 18 October. 8.3 Gary Iremonger tabled the brochure for the Gawler Jazz Festival to be held on 1 and 2 November at various locations around Gawler. 9. Next meeting. Monday 27 October 2014, 2.00pm, Gawler Institute Hall. 10. Meeting closed 2.40pm

Quote: “A committee, like a canoe, goes sideways if everyone’s not rowing”. (Brian Sambell, 2013)

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