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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

To: Mayor Bill Spragg

Councillors WardCouncillor Ron NelsonCouncillor Jan-Claire Wisdom Manoah

Councillor Ian BaileyCouncillor Jan Loveday Marble Hill

Councillor Kirrilee BoydCouncillor John KempCouncillor Nathan Daniell

Mt Lofty

Councillor Val HallCouncillor Andrew StratfordCouncillor Lynton Vonow

Onkaparinga Valley

Councillor Linda GreenCouncillor Malcolm Herrmann Torrens Valley

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the provisions under Section 82 of the Local Government Act1999 that a Special meeting of the Council will be held on:

21 November 20176.00pm

Bushland Park – Kenton Valley Road Lobethal

Business of the meeting:

1. 20th Anniversary Commemoration

A copy of the Agenda for this meeting is supplied under Section 83 of the Act.

Meetings of the Council are open to the public and members of the community are welcome toattend. Public notice of the Agenda for this meeting is supplied under Section 84 of the Act.

Andrew AitkenChief Executive Officer

AGENDA FOR SPECIAL MEETING

21 November 20176.00pm

Bushland Park – Kenton Valley Road Lobethal

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Council VisionNurturing our unique place and people

Council MissionDelivering activities and services which build a resilient community, sustain our built and naturalenvironment and promote a vibrant economy

2. COMMENCEMENT

3. OPENING STATEMENT“Council acknowledges that we meet on the traditional lands of the Peramangk andKaurna people and we recognise their connection with the land.

We understand that we do not inherit the land from our ancestors but borrow it from ourchildren and in this context the decisions we make should be guided by the principle thatnothing we do should decrease our children’s ability to live on this land.”

Welcome Special Guests

4. APOLOGIES/LEAVE OF ABSENCE

1. Apology

2. Leave of Absence

5. DECLARATION OF INTEREST BY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

6. PRESENTATIONS

6.1 Rebekha Sharkie MP, Member for Mayo

6.2 Ann Herraman, President Mt Lofty Districts Historical Society

7. BUSINESS OF THE MEETING

7.1 20th Anniversary Commemoration

8. CLOSE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

ADELAIDE HILLS COUNCILSPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday 21 November 2017AGENDA BUSINESS ITEM

Item: 7.1

Originating Officer: David Waters, Director Community and Customer Service

Responsible Director: David Waters, Director Community and Customer Service

Subject: 20th Anniversary Commemoration

For: Decision

SUMMARY

The purpose of this report is to provide the Council with the opportunity to recognise the 20th

anniversary of the Council’s establishment and provide a record of the occasion.

RECOMMENDATION

That the Council:

1. Recognises the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Adelaide Hills Council andthanks: past and present Council Members for their passion and commitment to service; past and present staff for their professionalism and dedication; and past and present volunteers for their generous commitment of time and skills;all for the betterment of the Adelaide Hills community.

2. Acknowledges the importance of: the generous and friendly people of the Adelaide Hills; the diverse enterprises, big and small, throughout the district; and the rich environment and built heritage;in creating and maintaining a safe and attractive place for people to live, work and visit.

3. Reaffirms its ongoing commitment to: act as a representative, informed and responsible decision maker in the interests of

the community; provide and coordinate services and facilities and to develop the community in a

socially just and ecologically sustainable manner; encourage and develop initiatives to improve the quality of life for the community; represent the interests of the community to the broader community; and exercise, perform and discharge its powers, functions and duties in a fair and

sustainable manner;all while upholding the highest standards of public administration.

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1. GOVERNANCE

Strategic Management Plan/Council Policy

The activities being undertaken in recognition of the 20th anniversary contribute to a rangeof initaitives and objectives contained in the Council’s Strategic Plan. These include thefollowing:

Goal 2 ConnectStrategy 2.1 We recognise and respect Aboriginal culture and the decendants of our

first people.

A Peramangk Elder will provide a Welcome to Country before the meeting.

Goal 2 ConnectStrategy 2.4 We will implement the Adelaide Hills Business and Tourism Centre (Old

Woollen Mill) Masterplan to stimulate local job creation and create avibrant cultural hub.

This is being achieved through the holding of the special art prize and exhibition at the OldWoollen Mill from 24 November.

Goal 2 ConnectStrategy 2.8 We will improve the engagement of younger people in our district.

Through our support of the Playford Trust, we will look to engage younger people withwhom the Council has previously had little direct contact. We will encourage scholars toparticipate in the Council’s Youth Advisory Committee and contribute to thinking aroundmatters affecting young people in the district.

Legal Implications

Not applicable.

Risk Management Implications

Celebrating the anniversary will assist in mitigating the risk of:

Failing to recognise significant milestones in the Adelaide Hills community lead to aloss of community identity and opportunities for celebration.

Inherent Risk Residual Risk Target RiskHigh (3B) Low (2D) Low

Financial and Resource Implications

Not applicable.


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Customer Service and Community/Cultural Implications

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the formation of the Adelaide Hills Council provides anopportunity for the community to celebrate district wide success and achievement.

It is an opportunity for the Council to leverage interest in the anniversary to achieve othercultural outcomes, such as engaging with the arts.

Environmental Implications

Not applicable.

Engagement/Consultation conducted with Council Committee, Regional Subsidiary,Advisory Group, the Administration and Community

Not applicable.

2. BACKGROUND

The Adelaide Hills Council was established on 1 July 1997 through the amalgamation of theDistrict Council of East Torrens, the District Council of Gumeracha, the District Council ofOnkaparinga and the District Council of Stirling. This followed a State Government initiatedprocess whereby councils statewide examined the benefits and implications ofamalgamation in consultation.

Each of the antecedent councils had its own rich history, but on 7 July 1997 a new historywas started with the first meeting of the Adelaide Hills Council at Lobethal Bushland Park. Acopy of the minutes of the meeting are contained in Appendix 1.

The history of the district and its people is well documented, but given the occasion of aSpecial Council Meeting to commemorate the 20th anniversary, it is apt to look at someaspects of how meetings were conducted and how they have changed in that time.

While the first Council Meeting was held at Lobethal Bushland Park, future meetings wereheld mainly at Woodside and Stirling. The Council has, however, held formal meetings at arange of sites across the district including the Houghton CWA Hall, Paracombe Hall, UpperSturt Soldiers Memorial Hall and the chambers of the former East Torrens and GumerachaDistrict Councils. Some meetings have been held in conjunction with Community Forums,but those forums are now held as standalone events.

Every Ordinary Council Meeting contains an opportunity for members of the public toaddress the Council without having to provide notice. This was a provision introduced earlyin the life of the new Council and continues to this day.

In 1997, Council Meeting agenda reports focussed on background information anddiscussion points. There was little formal consideration of risk and opportunity or legalimplications. The first meeting commenced with a prayer and blessing from Father JohnSwan representing ministries in the Adelaide Hills. While there was no acknowledgement ofCountry at the first meeting, the Council now routinely acknowledges Peramangk andKaurna – the traditional owners of the land on which the Council meets.


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There have been 33 individual Council Members since July 1997, including three Mayors:Anita Aspinall, Bill Cooksley and Bill Spragg. Current Councillors Ian Bailey, Val Hall and RonNelson were on the first Council, with Councillors Bailey and Nelson serving continuouslysince.

Around 550 staff have served the Adelaide Hills Council since its establishment. There havebeen three Chief Executive Officers, namely Roy Blight, Peter Peppin and Andrew Aitken.Council Members will note that Pam Williams, who has served as Executive Assistant toeach of the Chief Executive Officers, has also supported Council Meetings through agendapreparation and minute taking from the start to the present day.

The Council has been supported by countless volunteers and volunteer basedorganisations. Without their generous contributions, it would be impossible to deliver therange and extent of services currently provided.

3. ANALYSIS

At its meeting held on 28 March 2017, the Council considered a report on options tocelebrate the 20th anniversary of the Council’s establishment. Following consideration ofthe matter, the Council resolved as follows:


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In her opening address at the first Council Meeting on 7 July 1997, Mayor Anita Aspinallremarked:

“This evening marks the formation of the new Adelaide Hills Council, an event thatwill be long remembered in the history of the Adelaide Hills.”

This Special Council Meeting provides the Council with the opportunity to reinforce thememory of that event and commemorate the 20th anniversary milestone in a formal andpractical way. It is also an opportunity to put on record the Council’s thanks for those whohave contributed to the Council’s success in that time and to recognise what makes theAdelaide Hills the special and unique place that it is.

At the conclusion of this meeting a plaque recognising the site of the first Council Meetingand its foundation members will be unveiled.

Later in the week, the special 20th anniversary community art prize and exhibition will openat the new Arts and Heritage Hub in the Old Lobethal Woollen Mill. Over 49 artists residentin, or with a strong connection to, the Adelaide Hills Council district have entered a total of105 pieces. The exhibition will run for two weeks and will include an acquisitive first prize, ayoung artist prize, commendations and a ‘people’s choice’ prize.

The Council’s Playford Trust Scholarship, which has an emphasis this year on youthcommunity leadership, is being promoted now.

Staff are working on an online ‘virtual’ honour board profiling recipients of the Council’sCitizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Group/Event of the Year and CivicAwards since 1997. It is expected to be launched early in 2018.

Mayor Aspinall concluded her remarks by noting that:

“…now we have to be concerned with the betterment of the whole area covered bythe Adelaide Hills Council rather than the individual regions.”

It is in that context that the Council has the opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to thecommunity and to good governance.

4. OPTIONS

Council has the following options:

I. Resolve in line with the recommendation, with or without amendments

5. APPENDICES

(1) Minutes of the first meeting of the Adelaide Hills Council on 7 July 1997.

Appendix 1Minutes of the first meeting of the Adelaide Hills

Council on 7 July 1997

ADELAIDE HILLS COUNCIL

MINUTES

7 JULY 1997

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Present Mayor A Aspinall

Councillor RJ NelsonCouncillor LA Taylor

Councillor VF BonythonCouncillor WJ Cooksley

Councillor I A BaileyCouncillor GE HealyCouncillor K Thomson

Councillor DCH PaschkeCouncillor RJ GaleCouncillor SS Camac

Councillor VC HallCouncillor TJ Potter

Manoah

Marble Hill

Mt Lofty

Onkaparinga Valley

Torrens Valley

In AttendanceR D BlightJ RiggsJ G MoyleI BinneyR SweetmanR A DunstallN CarusiS SmithJ HarrisonR J KerwoodP R Williams

Chief Executive OfficerTransition Project ManagerInterim Infrastructure ManagerInterim Works ManagerInterim Budget ManagerInterim Customer Service & Policy ManagerInterim Finance & Administration ManagerInterim Environmental Services ManagerInterim Technical Services, Engineering ManagerMinute SecretaryMinute Secretary, Executive Assistant (Acting)

1. CommencementThe meeting commenced at 7.00pm.

2. Council Prayer and Blessing for the Adelaide Hills CouncilPresented by Father John Swan representing the Adelaide Hills MinistersFraternal.

ADELAIDE HILLS COUNCIL MINUTES 7 JULY 1997

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3. Apologies

Mr Rodney Donne City of BurnsideHon Alexander Downer Federal Member for MayoMayor Bernie Eglinton District Council of Mt BarkerMrs Annette Eiffe Local Gov Boundary Reform Board

(Chair)Mr Wayne Garrett City of CampbelltownMayor Ray Gilbert City of Happy Valley, Noarlunga &

WillungaMrs Judith Jones Barossa CouncilMr Bernie KingHon John Olsen Premier of South AustraliaMr Greg Perkin City of Tea Tree GullyMs Lyn Radzevicius Interim Information Technology

ManagerMr Malcolm Reu Interim Finance & Administration

ManagerMr Des Stansbury Former Councillor, District Council

of OnkaparingaMr Jeff Tate City of Happy Valley, Noarlunga,

Willunga

4. Introduction of Mayor by Mr Roy Blight Chief Executive Officer

Hon David Wotton, Minister for Environment & Natural Resources,Minister for Family & Community Services and Ageing and LocalMember for Heysen,

Mr Ian Dixon, Executive Officer, Local Government Boundary ReformBoard and CEO of the Office of Local Government,

Invited guests,Elected Members and Staff of the Adelaide Hills Council,Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am delighted to introduce to you to Mayor of the Adelaide HillsCouncil, Mrs Anita Aspinall.

Mayor Anita Aspinall lives at Scott Creek with husband Don (formerly ofthe Waite Institute) and has four adult sons. Mayor Aspinall is a retiredjournalist and former librarian with a Bachelor of Arts through the SocialSciences Department of Flinders University.


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4. Introduction of Mayor by Mr Roy Blight Chief Executive Officercont.

Mayor Aspinall entered Local Government when she was elected asCouncillor for the District Council of Stirling in 1987. She became thefirst female leader of the District Council of Stirling when she waselected as Chairman in 1991. Mayor Aspinall also became the first (andlast) Mayor for the District Council of Stirling in 1993.

Mayor Aspinall’s Community and Council activities include:

Deputy Chair of Environmental Protection Agency President of Southern Hills Local Government Association

I extend to you Your Worship, on behalf of the Staff of the AdelaideHills Council, our congratulations on your election.

Ladies and Gentlemen would you please join with me in welcoming tothis meeting Mrs Anita Aspinall, Mayor of the Adelaide Hills Council.

5. Opening and Welcome by Her Worship the Mayor, Mrs AnitaAspinall

Welcome to Former Mayor of Gumeracha Mr Milton Checker, Ian DixonExecutive Director Local Government Boundary Reform Board, DavidWotton Minister for Environment & Natural Resources, Family &Community Services and Ageing, past Councillors of the four Councils,Staff and interested Residents.

This evening marks the formation of the new Adelaide Hills Council, anevent that will be long remembered in the history of the Adelaide Hills.It has taken many months of hard work to get to this point and I want toacknowledge the dedication of the staff of the East Torrens, Gumeracha,Onkaparinga and Stirling Councils as well as that of the electedmembers.

I feel proud and humble to be elected as the first Mayor of the Councilwhich is very fortunate in having as its membership a team ofexperienced Councillors, all of whom have served previously and manyof whom were involved in the amalgamation process.


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It is an exciting time for this new Council. Many challenges lie ahead inthe next few months as we forge four organisations and the communitiesthey represented into a well functioning whole.

5. Opening and Welcome by Her Worship the Mayor, Mrs AnitaAspinall cont.

We are all lucky to live in the Adelaide Hills where there are areas ofviable rural land which must be protected, alongside townships, reservesand the more densely populated areas in some of the former Stirling andEast Torrens Council areas.

The Council must ensure that the delicate balance is maintained betweendevelopment to provide housing and jobs and the preservation of what weall hold most dear - the character of the Adelaide Hills.

The former Councils of East Torrens, Gumeracha, Onkaparinga andStirling have had a proud record of service to their communities. Wenow have to pick up that task and go forward into the future with thatsame dedication and that same dedication and that same commitment.

But now we have to be concerned with the betterment of the whole areacovered by the Adelaide Hills Council rather than the individual regions.

To do this we have the help of our new Chief Executive Officer, Mr RoyBlight, our staff and the residents themselves who we will consult on anongoing basis.

Thank you all who are here this evening on this historic occasion tolaunch the new Council.

6. Declaration of Office - MayorMayor Aspinall made the Declaration of Office for Mayor of theAdelaide Hills Council, which was witnessed by the Chief ExecutiveOfficer as a Justice of the Peace.


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7. Declaration of Office

7.1 Declaration of Office - CouncillorsMayor Aspinall introduced each of the Members whereupon each of therespective Councillors gave the Declaration of Office for councillor withthe Adelaide Hills Council, which was witnessed by the Chief ExecutiveOfficer as a Justice of the Peace.

Councillor RJ NelsonCouncillor LA Taylor

Councillor VF BonythonCouncillor WJ Cooksley

Councillor I A BaileyCouncillor GE HealyCouncillor K Thomson

Councillor DCH PaschkeCouncillor RJ GaleCouncillor SS Camac

Councillor VC HallCouncillor TJ Potter

Manoah

Marble Hill

Mt Lofty

Onkaparinga Valley

Torrens Valley

The Chief Executive Officer then presented a short statement on thebackground of each of the Councillors.

Cr Bill Cooksley, Marble Hill WardCr Cooksley has lived in Ashton for 18 years, with wife Rosemary and 2sons. He is a Market gardener with an interest in classical music.

Cr Val Bonython, Marble Hill Ward

Cr Bonython has lived in Summertown for 30 years. She is married toRoger, 4 adult children. She is a partner in a vegetable farm atSummertown. Cr Bonython’s hobbies include tennis and reading.Community interests: CFS (Member of CFS Board), Water CatchmentAuthorities and is a member of Sport & Recreation committee.


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7.1 Declaration of Office - Councillors

Cr Tim Potter, Torrens Valley Ward

Cr Potter is married to Anne and has lived in the Mt Torrens district for 19years living the good life breeding and working Clydesdales. He has servedin Local Government for six years, concentrating on land and water issuesand was the Local Government representative for the Northern Hills SoilBoard, Irrigated Horticulture Standards Committee, Natural Heritage TrustRegional Assessment Panel and Power Lines Environment Committee. CrPotter is President of the Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society, VicePresident of the Australian Driving Society and Past President of the SouthAustralian Horse Council. His tertiary education is in Town Planning andSocial Work.

Cr Val Hall, Torrens Valley Ward

Cr Hall and husband John operate an export protea farm and entertainmentagency at Houghton. She has served on the Gumeracha Council for the pasttwo years, focussing on improving tourism opportunities for the AdelaideHills. Committees include Torrens Gorge and Adelaide Hills Tourism &Management Committee for Festival and Events in the Hills. With 20 yearsnursing experience behind her, Cr Hall also takes a great interest in AgedCare and has served on Northern Adelaide Hills Hospital Board, St JohnsAmbulance Board, Management Committee for Aged Homes at Kersbrookand Glenview Hostel at Gumeracha.

Cr Ron Nelson, Manoah Ward

Cr Nelson lives in Scott Creek with wife Liz and three children Rebecca,Alicia and Daniel and is the 5th generation of Nelsons. The property hasserved as market garden, general store and post office. He was educatedat Oakbank Area School followed by various TAFE courses and ispresently educated by 3 teenage children. He is a keen participant in allsport and still enjoys occasional hit of table tennis. Cr Nelson is a Crowsfan and maintains interest in community organisations. He is Captain ofScott Creek/Bradbury CFS, Member of Community Progress Associationand School Committee and enjoys listening to music of 60 and 70.


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7.1 Declaration of Office - Councillors cont.

Cr Leone Taylor, Manoah Ward

Cr Taylor lives in Aldgate with husband Gordon and has 2 daughters and1 grand daughter. She has been involved in human and communityservices on a regional basis throughout the Adelaide Hills for the past 4years. Her primary interests are family support and community care andCr Taylor is currently undertaking a combined degree in law and politicsat Flinders University.

Cr Ian Bailey, Mt Lofty Ward

Cr Bailey has lived in Piccadilly since 1960 with wife Jan, 2 sons and 1daughter. He started market gardening after leaving school, then workedin mining and processing in Northern Territory and Port Stanvac OilRefinery. He has run his own business since 1980 employing 35 people.Cr Bailey is a past councillor for East Torrens Council, is the Captain ofPiccadilly CFS for last 14 years and coordinator of Mt Lofty Fire Tower.

Cr Kate Thomson, Mt Lofty Ward

Cr Thomson has lived in the Stirling District for 16 years and has a 9 yearold daughter, Alice. She was one of Stirling Council’s threerepresentatives on the Interim Management Committee, responsible forsteering the Council amalgamation. She has been a member of StirlingCouncil’s Planning & Corporate Services committees, and was a memberof the Environmental Advisory Board. Cr Thomson has over 20 yearsmanagement experience gained within the public sector, and currentlyworks as the Director, Nutrition and Food Services, at the Women’s andChildren’s Hospital. She has a Science degree, post graduatequalifications in Nutrition and Dietetics and Health Administration and aMasters Degree in Business Administration. Cr Thomson is a member ofvarious conservation and friends groups.

Cr George Healey, Mt Lofty Ward

Cr Healey has lived in area for 35 years, with wife Jill. He has 2children & 2 grandchildren, is involved in tennis & football as well asBridgewater CFS, Stirling RSL, KESAB, Bridge Tidy Towns, DeaneryLand Care and Stirling Main Street. Cr Healey’s Council activitiesincluded Bike Plan, Community Services Committee, Library Review,Aged Accommodation, Australia Day, Patawalonga Steerage, Cemeteryand acting as Chairman of Infrastructure.


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7.1 Declaration of Office - Councillors

Cr Stan Camac, Onkaparinga Valley Ward

Cr Camac has been on Council for 18 years, since October 1978.He is involved in Weed eradication in District, a working party memberof Mt Lofty Ranges Animal & Pest Plant Control Board for ManagementStructure, committed to waste management and recycling. Cr Camac hasa keen interest in Johnston Oval at Balhannah and was responsible forsetting up the playground, painting and laying mulch to make it safer forchildren. He is a member of various committees for local Halls and Parks

Cr Bill Gale, Onkaparinga Valley Ward

Cr Gale was an Onkaparinga Councillor for 8 years and DeputyChairman for 4 years. He is a Farmer in the family potato business,Enjoys widespread community involvement, especially in landcare andCFS.

Cr David Paschke, Onkaparinga Valley Ward

Cr Paschke lives at Pfeiffer Rd Woodside, married to Judith with 3 childrenand 7 grandchildren. He has been interested in sport all his life, with 42years continuous service with the now Onkaparinga Valley Football Club,starting at 17 and holding all positions including president & coach. He hasbeen President of the Hills Football League Trainers Association,Foundation member of Woodside Kindergarten, Committee member ofBalhannah Recreation Park & Woodside Recreation Park, President ofWeeds Board twice, Hartley waste management committee member andChair, Chair of recycling at Woodside Dump, Committee member for NorthWoodside development and planning, Member of the first KESABcommittee formed last year. Cr Paschke is currently sitting Council boardmember of Mt Lofty Catchment, was the Council representative to form theinaugural Onkaparinga Catchment Water Board. He is interested inagriculture and currently runs a 240 acre property. Cr Paschke representscommittees of fruit growers and market gardeners in Adelaide and has beenthe Hills Potato Board Representative for 10 years.


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7.2 Statement on behalf of the Government of South Australia, the HonDavid Wotton Minister for Environment & Natural Resources,Family & Community Services and Ageing.

Minister Wotton congratulated Mayor Aspinall and Councillors ontheir election to the Adelaide Hills Council. He recounted thehistory of the amalgamation process and the discussions that theCouncils had engaged in through the Interim ManagementCommittee. On behalf of the State Government Minister Wottonextended best wishes to the Adelaide Hills Council for its futureand the future of its area.

8. Confirmation of MinutesDistrict Council of East Torrens 17 June 1997District Council of Gumeracha 18 June 1997District Council of Onkaparinga 23 June 1997District Council of Stirling 23 June 1997

Moved Cr Bailey (1)S/- Cr Paschke and carried

That the Minutes of Meetings of:District Council of East Torrens 17 June 1997District Council of Gumeracha 18 June 1997District Council of Onkaparinga 23 June 1997District Council of Stirling 23 June 1997as supplied, be taken as read and be confirmed as an accuraterecord.

9. Returning Officer’s ReportSee attached report Minute Book Pages 16 - 19.

10. Appointment of Deputy Mayor - Term of AppointmentMoved Cr Bailey (2)S/- Cr Camac and carried

That the term of office for Deputy Mayor for the Adelaide HillsCouncil for the period to the next general election of theCouncil, be for 3 x 1 year terms.


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11. Appointment of Deputy MayorMoved Cr Healey (3)S/- Cr Camac and carried

That Cr Tim Potter be appointed as the first Deputy Mayor forthe Adelaide Hills Council, for a term of one year from thisdate.

12. Proclamation of the Adelaide Hills Council

His Excellency the Governor of South Australia Sir Eric Neal, byproclamation published in the South Australian Government Gazette ofThursday 27 March 1997, pages 1340 & 1341, established the AdelaideHills Council formed from the District Councils of East Torrens,Gumeracha, Onkaparinga & Stirling with the new Council coming intooperation on 1 July 1997.

Refer the proclamation notice as set out on Minute Book Pages 20 - 21.

Moved Cr Gale (4)S/- Cr Taylor and carried

That the report be noted.

13. Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

Moved Cr Thomson (5)S/- Cr Bonython and carried

That Roy David Blight be confirmed as Chief Executive Officerof the Adelaide Hills Council in accordance with the contract ofemployment as entered into by the District Councils of EastTorrens, Gumeracha, Onkaparinga and Stirling.

14. Chief Executive Officer’s Report

14.1 Appointment of Principal Office of Council

Moved Cr Taylor (6)S/- Cr Potter and carried

That the principal office of the Adelaide Hills Council be:28 Main Street PO Box 44WOODSIDE S A 5244 WOODSIDE S A 5244

Phone: 8408 0400Fax: 8389 7440


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14.2 Bank Account SignatoriesMoved Cr Gale (7)S/- Cr Camac and carried

That the following persons be authorised signatories for thepurposes of effecting transactions on the bank account of theAdelaide Hills Council, with any two persons to sign co-jointly.Roy BlightJohn RiggsMalcolm ReuNick CarusiRoger SweetmanRobyn Dunstall

14.3 Controlling AuthoritiesA report will be presented at the next meeting of Council onappointments and continuity of controlling authorities.

14.4 Register of InterestMoved Cr Nelson (8)S/- Cr Camac and carried

That the report be noted.

15. Allowances

15.1 Mayor’s Allowance.

7.45pm. The Mayor declared an interest in this matter and withdrew from themeeting room. Deputy Mayor Cr Tim Potter presided in theMayor’s absence.

Moved Cr Gale (9)S/- Cr Bonython and carried

That the annual Mayoral allowance be set at $15,000 perannum paid monthly in arrears and that such allowance meetthe total expenses of conducting the Mayoral Office other thanwhere the Council has specifically provided for additionalexpenditure to be incurred on behalf of the Mayor withinCouncil’s overall budget, and that the Mayor be provided withaccess to a fully maintained motor vehicle to assist in theperformance of the role of the Mayor throughout the area.


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7.50pm The Mayor returned to the meeting at the conclusion of this itemand resumed the Chair.

7.51pm The Deputy Mayor, Cr Tim Potter, declared an interest in thismatter and retired from the meeting room.

15.2 Deputy Mayor’s Allowance

Moved Cr Paschke (10)S/- Cr Hall and carried1. That the annual Deputy Mayoral allowance be set at $5,000 per

annum paid monthly in arrears, plus a travelling allowance of47c per km for 4 cylinder car or 56c per km for 6 cylinder carfor attendance at duly constituted Council or committeemeetings or attendance at such other places as Council’srepresentative as are duly authorised by Council.

2. That payment of the allowances be made directly throughCouncil’s creditors system on a monthly basis into an accountnominated by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

7.52pm. Deputy Mayor Cr Tim Potter returned to the meeting.

15.3 Councillors’ Allowance

Moved Cr Bonython (11)S/- Cr Potter and carried1. That the annual allowances for Councillors (with the exclusion

of the Deputy Mayor) be set at $2,600 per annum payablemonthly in arrears, plus a travelling allowance of 47c per kmfor 4 cylinder car or 56c per km for 6 cylinder car forattendance at duly constituted Council or committee meetingsor attendance at such other places as Council’s representativeas are duly authorised by Council.

2. That payment of the allowances be made directly throughCouncil’s creditors system on a monthly basis into an accountnominated by each Elected Member.


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16. Council meeting schedule and arrangement for Management ofCouncil business

Moved Cr Cooksley (12)S/- Cr Bonython and carried

That for the period to and including 30 September 1997 theCouncil meet as the full Council at the following times, datesand locations:7.30pm until 10.30pm on Tuesday nights22 July Gumeracha office12 August Norton Summit office26 August Stirling office9 September Lobethal, Bushland Park Centre

23 September Gumeracha office

17. Delegations from Council

Moved Cr Bailey (13)S/- Cr Camac and carried1. That pursuant to Section 41 of the Local Government Act,

Council delegates to the Chief Executive Officer any power,function or duty vested in or conferred on it under that Act orany other Act including the power of further delegationspursuant to Section 68 of the said Local Government Act as wellas including the power, function or duty to take such actions asin his opinion are necessary or practical to give effect to any actor decision made pursuant to the exercise of such delegation.

2. That a record be prepared of these delegations including anyalterations which may be made from time to time by theCouncil in a Delegations Register pursuant to Section 41 (6) ofthe Local Government Act 1934.

3. That these delegations be reviewed on an annual basis with thenext review scheduled for July 1998.

4. That the actions taken by officers of Council under Delegationsgranted by the former District Councils of East Torrens,Stirling, Gumeracha & Onkaparinga during the period fromthe Adelaide Hills Council coming into effect until thedelegations granted from this meeting are effected be confirmedby the Adelaide Hills Council.


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18. PoliciesA General Policy on Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare was submittedto Council for adoption as set out on Minute Book Pages 22-30.

Moved Cr Camac (14)S/- Cr Nelson and carried1. That as an interim measure the policies set out in the former

Councils of the District Councils of East Torrens, Gumeracha,Onkaparinga and Stirling be adopted by the Adelaide HillsCouncil, except that where there is a conflict or inconsistencythe Chief Executive Officer is authorised to resolve the issue.

2. That the General Policy on Occupational Health Safety &Welfare for the Adelaide Hills Council be adopted.

19. Fees and chargesA review of fees and charges of the former Councils will be undertakenin conjunction with the 1997/98 budget approval process. In the interimperiod these fees should apply to the former Council areas.

Moved Cr Bonython (15)S/- Cr Gale and carried

That the fees and charges of the former District Councils ofEast Torrens, Gumeracha, Onkaparinga and Stirling apply upuntil such time as fees and charges have been reviewed andadopted by Adelaide Hills Council, except where there is aconflict or inconsistency the Chief Executive Officer isauthorised to resolve the issue.

20. Appointment of RepresentativesAn inventory of appointments to outside organisations is being assembledand will be available for consideration at the next meeting of Council.

The Local Government Association is holding a Special General Meetingon 18 July 1997 from 8.30am on pressing Local Government matters anda representative from the Adelaide Hills Council must be appointed.

Moved Cr Taylor (16)S/- Cr Hall and carried1. That the matter of appointment of representatives be

considered at the next meeting of Council.2. That the Mayor be appointed delegate for meetings of the Local

Government Association with the Deputy Mayor as deputydelegate.


Dated 22 July 1997 ______________________Mayor

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21. Motions Without Notice

21.1 Council Representative on Natural Heritage Trust - StateAssessment Panel

Moved Cr Potter (17)S/- Cr Cooksley and carried

That Council nominate Cr Tim Potter as representative to theNatural Heritage Trust State Assessment Panel.

21.2 Mr Milton Checker

Moved Cr Potter (18)S/- Cr Gale and carried

That Cr Milton Checker, former Mayor of the District Councilof Gumeracha, be granted leave to address this meeting.

Mr Milton Checker addressed the meeting and congratulated theMayor and Councillors on their appointment to the new AdelaideHills Council.

22. Next Meeting

Tuesday 22 July, 1997 at Gumeracha Council.

8.15pm. Closure of Meeting

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