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: dce@elliston.sa.gov.au • 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 dce@elliston.sa.gov.au 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

I would like to suggest:

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