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Annual Report 1999/2000

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Alexandrina CouncilAlexandrina CouncilAlexandrina CouncilAlexandrina Council

Annual Report1999/2000

Dawson StreetGoolwa SA 5214

PO Box 21Goolwa SA 5214

Ph: 8555 7000Fax: 8555 3603

E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.alexandrina.sa.gov.au


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I N D E XI N D E X

Vision Statement ............................................................................ 3Mission Statement........................................................................... 3Corporate Plan Objectives ............................................................ 4Mayor Kym McHugh ..................................................................... 5Our Year by the Chief Executive Officer - John Coombe ......... 6Council Offices ................................................................................ 7District Details................................................................................. 8Elected Members ............................................................................ 9Senior Officers .............................................................................. 10Corporate Information ................................................................ 10Council Meetings .......................................................................... 11Staff Overview............................................................................... 12Structure and Function of Council ............................................. 12Organisational Chart ................................................................... 13Corporate Services ....................................................................... 14Finance and Information Technology Department .................. 16Environmental Services ............................................................... 17Tourism.......................................................................................... 19Technical Services ........................................................................ 21Confidential Items ........................................................................ 23Freedom of Information............................................................... 24Council Certificates - Section 65zy ............................................. 24Financial Statement...................................................................... 25Policies of Council......................................................................... 32Controlling Authorities ................................................................ 35


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Vision StatementA visionary Council that embraces the needs of the community byprotecting and enhancing:

♦ our natural environment♦ lifestyles♦ cultures and heritage

through positive economic, social, cultural and environmental initia-tives.

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide visionary leadership and serve the local andwider community equitably with efficient and effective services inorder to achieve our community’s present and future needs.

Preserving the Past - Securing the Future


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Corporate Plan Objectives

1. Ensure open communication that incorporates on going con-sultation which fosters ownership by the community.

2. Ensure future development has a positive impact on thequality of life presently enjoyed by the community.

3. Protect and enhance the natural environment and heritage ofthe area.

4. Plan, provide and maintain infrastructure and services re-quired to meet the needs of the community in the mostequitable, cost efficient and effective manner.

5. Promote and facilitate economic development consistent withthe lifestyle and unique environment of the area.

6. Facilitate and Coordinate community services having regardto social and cultural needs.

7. Ensure best practices in respect to customer service.


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Mayor Kym McHugh

The recent Council elections has brought three new faces to the Council table. We wel-come Cr Peter Reedman (Sturt Ward), Cr Geoff Martin (Port Elliot/Middleton Ward) and CrAnne Woolford (Strathalbyn Ward). I would particularly like to recognise the outstandingcontribution from the retiring members in Val Ball, John Lane and Anthony Presgrave. Valwas the long standing and highly respected Mayor of the previous Strathalbyn Council andDeputy Mayor for the Alexandrina Council. John Lane was the Deputy Mayor for the previ-ous Port Elliot and Goolwa Council and Chairman of many Council and community commit-tees. Val, John and Anthony have made significant contributions at not only the local levelbut also at the Regional and State level and have undertaken their duties with great distinc-tion to themselves and their communities.

As a Council of only three years we have concentrated our efforts in not only providing ourtraditional core services but expanding into new service areas based on community need.We are committed to providing quality and efficient services and always welcome feedbackfrom our community and visitors on how we can improve.

As we live in an area of unparalleled growth and opportunity we need to ensure Councilhas the necessary management and strategic plans in place to ensure our part of theFleurieu remains the icon of the State.

Over the next 12 months Council will be re-visiting its Corporate Plan to ensure we remainfocussed on the issues at hand and we are able to respond to community, regional andState needs. To achieve this a continued key objective will be to involve, listen and com-municate with our community.

Together let us all work together as a united team for the common well being and prosper-ity of our area.

Let me again acknowledge the continuing contribution and valuable role of the volunteerswithin our community.

It is my privilege to serve as your Mayor.

Kind RegardsMAYOR KYM MCHUGH


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OUR YEAR By the Chief Executive Officer

John Coombe

The Alexandrina Council has enjoyed another challenging and exciting year. As a Councilwho is experiencing one of the highest growths in population in the State, we have an im-portant role to ensure the special qualities that make up the Alexandrina Council and theFleurieu are not adversely affected. This requires the Council and all key agencies to workin a co-operative and strategic way. Communication and access to information will be criti-cal for us to achieve our goals.

There is no doubt the future success of the Fleurieu will be achieved through a region widestrategic approach. This has nothing to do with amalgamations. The need to look beyondboundaries and look at the key issues such as transport infrastructure, water and energyresources, waste management and recycling, land management, tourism and marketing, toname a few. If we can collectively focus our resources into addressing these areas cor-rectly we will achieve our goal of securing our future.

The Fleurieu Alliance comprises the representatives from the three Councils, Fleurieu Re-gional Development Corporation along with community and business representation. It hasa focus on utilising existing resources and knowledge capital to achieve regional objec-tives. There is still further work to be undertaken but as a Council we are convinced this isthe way of the future.

The new Local Government Act has a key platform of transparency, community consulta-tion and accountability. Council’s recent review of its Corporate Plan has provided valu-able community and staff feedback on how Council is meeting community needs. We hopeto have a draft copy of our Corporate Plan on display shortly with an official launch to fol-low.

I cannot let this opportunity pass without recognising the community commitment of the tworetiring Councillors in Val Ball and John Lane. Their efforts over the years and especiallyduring the amalgamation have been invaluable. To Councillor Anthony Presgrave, whoretired following the recent elections, we also say thank you.

Let me recognise the contribution of all staff and elected members. Our team approachhas been a significant reason for our success, my thanks and appreciation.


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Council Offices

Principle Office 16 Dawson StreetGOOLWA 5214

Strathalbyn Office 1 Colman TerraceSTRATHALBYN 5255

Postal Address Post Office Box 21GOOLWA 5214

Telephone (08) 8555 7000

Facsimile (08) 8555 3603

E-mail [email protected]

Web site www.alexandrina.sa.gov.au

Whilst the principle office is at Dawson Street, Goolwa, Council still provides afull service at the Strathalbyn Office. This service provides general advice onCouncil and Community issues, processes rate payments, dog registrations,account enquiries and professional staff are available at Strathalbyn by ap-pointment.


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District Details

Area 167,711 ha

Estimated population 17,300

No. of rateable assessments 14,132No. of Electors 18,668No. of Councillors 10(Mayor elected at large)

Length of sealed road 424 kms

Length of unsealed local roads 951 kms

Major Industries:

Clipsal Manufacturing and Training Centre at Strathalbyn, saleyards and abattoirs, viticul-ture, general farming and dairying, tourism, primary production, fruit production, local man-ufacturing, flour mill, electrical engineering, boat building, furniture manufacturing.

Major Tourist Attractions:

Beaches, river, wine growing areas, Signal Point, Heritage Buildings, Cockle Train, River-boats, surfing, fishing, swimming, sailboarding, South Coast Regional Arts Centre, Coastalwalks, Boardwalks, Bike tracks, Community Festivals & Events, Wooden Boat Festival,Trout Farm, Whale watching.


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Elected MembersFollowing the election held in May 2000, elected to the Alexandrina Council forthe term of 16/5/2000 to 5/5/2003 were:

Mayor

Mayor Kym McHugh

Elected Members

Glenda Rosemary Connor Nangkita-Ashbourne Ward

Geoffrey James Jarrett Strathalbyn Ward

Judith Anne Woolford Strathalbyn Ward

Terence William McAnaney Angas-Bremer Ward

Roderick Roy Potter Angas-Bremer Ward

Mary Elizabeth Beckett Port Elliot - Middleton Ward

Geoffrey Neil Martin Port Elliot - Middleton Ward

Barry Lionel Griffin Currency Creek - Hindmarsh Island Ward

Leon Frank Tuckwell Goolwa Ward

Peter Reedman Sturt Ward


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Senior Officers

Corporate InformationAuditor DG Scott and Co

Bank Bank SA

Solicitor Lempriere Abbott and McLeod

Debt Collection Austwide Collection Services Pty Ltd

Chief Executive Officer John Coombe

Manager Finance & InformationTechnology Kym Yeates

Manager Corporate Services Michael Shelley

Manager Technical Services David Banks

Manager Environmental Services Des Commerford


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Council Meetings

Ordinary meetings of the full Council are held alternately be-tween Goolwa and Strathalbyn on the 1st and 3rd Mondaysof the month.The first Monday meeting comprises Environmental Ser-vices, Corporate Services and Council commencing at9.30am with the remaining meeting being Technical Services,Finance & Information Technology and Council commencingat 4.30pm.

All meetings are open to the public and Agendas and Min-utes of meetings are on display and available on Council’sweb site for public inspection.

Council Meeting being held in Ashbourne


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Staff Overview

Council as at 30th June 2000 employed:

88 full time staff 8 part time staff

We also have 4 trainees currently working for a 12 month period inthe areas of Records, Finance & Information Technology and the Li-brary.

Structure and Function of CouncilThe attached Organisation Chart gives an overview of the Councilstructure and functions performed.

The Administration includes the functional areas of Corporate Ser-vices; Environmental Services; Technical Services and Finance & In-formation Technology.


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CORPORATE SERVICES

The Corporate Services Department has again had a very successful year and is keenlylooking forward to exciting challenges that this new millennium will bring.

During the year Council endorsed the concept of developing an integrated Goolwa andStrathalbyn library service with the overall goal to ensure that the community is providedwith the best possible service. Benefits will include increased access to a wider range oflibrary resources and a greater pool of staff expertise.

Pub Net, the free public Internet access project, was officially launched on Thursday 3February 2000, and is proving to be a great success with the community. Pub Net wasmade possible through cooperation between local Councils, support by the State Govern-ment through Plain Central Services and a grant from the Commonwealth through Net-working the Nation Program.

Council’s history consultant has worked with a number of local volunteers to gather infor-mation for a book about the history of the Port Elliot and Goolwa area prior to amalgama-tion in 1997. The book is due to be launched in 2001 as part of the celebrations for theCentenary of Federation.

The Heritage Club, services for the Aged, operating from Goolwa and Port Elliot has madesignificant achievement for the benefit of our community. We were successful in securingadditional Home and Community Care funding for administrative support so that programdevelopment could occur on a needs basis. Staff were recognised by the Heart Founda-tion for a Walking to Wellness program that continues to be very popular.

Mrs Margaret Brown, the Heritage Club’s first volunteer received the highest accolade inthe International Year of Older People (IYOP) for the electorate of Barker Most OutstandingCitizen of the Year. Mrs Brown received the award at a ceremony in Canberra.

A new logo designed for the Heritage Club and displayed on their bus and all stationerywas unveiled by the Minister for Ageing, Hon. Robert Lawson.

Computing classes for seniors aged over 55 was established in Goolwa and has been verywell patronised. Students learn some basic skills and above all have fun in the process.Classes are also proposed for Strathalbyn.


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C ORPORATE SERVICES (continued)

Significant achievements have occurred in the Community Services section of CorporateServices over the last 12 months. The appointment of a Community Development Officerwill provide an even greater benefit to Council as service promotion can be coordinatedand channelled into areas of need.

During the year we established a Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Access Committee tofacilitate the preparation of a Council Action Plan. Surveys and public meetings were con-ducted to assist in the preparation of recommendations for developing the Action Plan.

Through the Fleurieu Region Community Services Advisory Committee we established aSuicide Bereavement Support Group that aims to assist people who may be affected as aresult of a suicide by a relative or friend

As part of the National Volunteer Week in May Council entertained a large number of vol-unteers in the Goolwa Centenary Hall, recognising their significant contribution to our com-munity.

During the year Council established Work for the Dole projects at the Goolwa Sports Sta-dium and the Goolwa Library, and the Heritage Club was involved in the Voluntary WorkInitiative through Centrelink for the over 50’s.

Pub Net users at Goolwa Library


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FINANCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

The Finance and Information Department once again has experienced a year full of newchallenges, new legislative requirement and despite these additional workloads has contin-ued its innovative approach to service delivery.

The population and development growth of the area continues to drive our Budgets to newlevels with rate revenue increasing at the rate of 16% to offset the cost of providing addi-tional services to these new residents.

Councils newly adopted Rating policy, which provides for full rating equalisation by the year2002 was reinforced by Council during the year, and will need further updating as theHindmarsh Island Bridge Act becomes effective.

The three year financial plan has been enhanced in a new format and continues to be ex-panded as new programs and policies continue to be developed.

Financially the Council is heading in an excellent direction, with long term strategies inplace for debt reduction, rating, and asset management, all of which are enthusiasticallysupported by the elected members and staff.

Information technology advances were once again relatively strong throughout the forecastperiod with the size of our internal and community network increasing by 25%. Our web site(www.alexandrina.sa.gov.au) is continually being enhanced with the number of enquiriesreaching a new high of 535 per week. Other initiatives included promotion activities, thirdparty sales of data, digital imagery and expanded community network.

Finance staff have also been busy preparing for the challenges of the G.S.T. and we areconfident of full compliance with only minor increases in operating costs expected.

Councils Finance and Information Technology Department is fortunate to be staffed by agroup of well experienced, innovative and caring individuals whom will ensure that Alexan-drina Council continues to lead the way with cost effective and innovative financial prac-tices.


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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

The focus of the department is towards quality of life associated with housing, health, eco-nomic growth and the state of the local environment.

Approximately 1300 development proposals were dealt with by the department being a to-tal of $40 million. This level of activity accounted for some of the highest growth develop-ment in non-metropolitan South Australia.

During the previous twelve months some long term planning was commenced with a reviewof existing zoning within parts of the Council area. In particular, the expected growth inGoolwa and Hindmarsh Island will require continued review of needs to meet the expecteddemand. A similar senario is expected for Strathalbyn.

The completion of the Tourism Management Plan and the Local Agenda 21 Report on theenvironment were both a significant undertaking for Council. Both documents give a direc-tion for future planning.

The Local Agenda 21 report examines the need for sustainable activities that reduce theimpact on the environment with particular emphasis on biodiversity and catchment man-agement. Council has also commenced a review and educational programme directed atCouncil operations.

Environmental health has always been a focus of Council with the last twelve months expe-riencing unprecedented applications for septic tanks as related to the high growth. Councilalso commenced the emphasis on the Foodsafe Program with business support.

Cultural development has gradually increased in profile within Council’s programs. This isvaried from streetscape use of public art to the management of the Goolwa CommunityArts Centre and promotion of events such as Tour Down Under and Classic Adelaide.

The Department has been involved in upgrade of public spaces and reserves during theyear. In particular the river and lakes foreshore at Milang and Clayton and upgrade ofcoastal areas such as Basham Beach and Horseshoe Bay in Port Elliot.

In the next twelve months the Department will continue with promotion of sustainable de-velopment, with emphasis on rural activities and the development of an economic programthat will support the expected growth in tourism and commercial activities. With the appoint-ment of a Tourism and Economic Development Officer to co-ordinate this program theCouncil is demonstrating a commitment to improve opportunities for business and employ-ment throughout the Council area.


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ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (continued)

It is expected that planning studies will be completed for Hindmarsh Island and StrathalbynTown Centre to assist Council in development control from expected growth in these twoareas. In particular the study of Strathalbyn will concentrate on the protection of the her-itage character and the Hindmarsh Island Management Plan is designed to develop poli-cies that balance environmental protection and development expansion.

“Welcome to Goolwa” entrance sign from Middleton


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TOURISM

Tourism BreakfastsContinued to be highly successful. Attendance between 60 and 90 people at each one.

Tourist DrivesWritten material for routes 50 & 55 published in 1999 / 2000 Fleurieu Visitor’s Guide.

Town CrierMac O’Donnell officially contracted to Alexandrina Council.

Tourism Management PlanEndorsed by Alexandrina Council and launched in September 1999 at the Tourism Busi-ness breakfast.

Fishing & Boating TV ProgramAlexandrina Council gained good promotional coverage for Milang / Clayton / CurrencyCreek / Goolwa / Hindmarsh Island in cooperation with some of the district’s operators.

Storm BoyA successful performance held in Goolwa coordinated by Alexandrina Council in coopera-tion with Goolwa Community Arts Centre Trainee – Alice Moffat. The Strathartz group co-ordinated the performances visit to Strathalbyn.

Classic Adelaide – Friday 19th NovemberClassic Adelaide visited Goolwa for the first time - as well as its usual routes through PortElliot, Middleton and Strathalbyn.

Council Foyer decorationAlexandrina’s florists and nurseries provided displays of plants & flowers in the new foyerof the Goolwa Office and the Strathalbyn Office. The displays were well received by visi-tors to the offices and brought extra trade to the participating businesses.

Strathalbyn Tourism Information Centre Development WorkshopsA series of 3 workshops were held with the volunteers of the Strathalbyn Tourist Informa-tion Centre. Recommendations from these workshops were actioned at following monthlyvolunteer meetings.

Mount Compass Produce & Tourism TrailThis all day familiarisation tour of Produce Trail businesses by volunteers from FleurieuVisitor Information Centres was very successful.


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TOURISM (continued)

Today Show visit to GoolwaThe Goolwa / Hindmarsh Island / Coorong area was promoted on this show to an estimated audi-ence of 5,000,000 people from around Australia.

Tour Down UnderThis event brought an estimated 3,000 visitors to Strathalbyn and 10,000 to Goolwa. Good cover-age (especially of Strathalbyn) on European television.

Tour Down Under 1999


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TECHNICAL SERVICES

This financial year has seen the expenditure of the largest capital works budget ever spentby the amalgamated Councils before and after amalgamation. Significant projects that haveeither been in the planning stages for some years or others that are concluding afterconsecutive years of share funding, have meant a significant positive community impact. InStrathalbyn the long planned undergrounding of power in Catherine and Donald Streetsincluding their reconstruction and streetscape has provided a picturesque heart to thisshopping precinct. The streetscape has received community praise for its ability to fit nicelywith the townships heritage and beauty.

The last five years has seen over 2 million dollars of grant and community money spent onconstructing and sealing the Finniss to Clayton Road. The conclusion of this project hasbeen seen as vital in providing an economic link to the community of Clayton as well ascompleting a much needed tourist drive.

The completion of Crowsnest Road through shared funding with Tourism SA highlightsagain the importance the Alexandrina Council places on access and the ability of visitors toexperience a special place. Crowsnest Road was designed to fit the road corridor and canbe seen as an excellent example of road building with an eye to nature.

Goolwa to Victor Harbor bikeway is now a reality with the link from Newell Avenue Middletonto Goolwa town streets completed. The Alexandrina Council were partners in the purchaseof private land and its conversion to reserve so that a shared path could meander along aroute that will provide a real experience for the paths users.

Two new streetscapes have seen garden development in the main street of LanghorneCreek that enhances the beauty of some of the older stone buildings in the town. Middletontownships entries are now guarded by three fantastic wave like walls with embedded surfboards. Tree planting and footpath work have occurred as part of the implementation of theplan.

Memorial Gardens Strathalbyn are subject to a long term plan developed by the community,consultants and Council. This year major tree works completely altered the skyline of thearea and the placement of the ‘Rotary’ playground has increased markedly the potential forpublic use of this open space area.

In Goolwa significant road works associated with the Council office extensions have pro-vided a dust free environment for community and staff to use Councils and private facilities.

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TECHNICAL SERVICES (continued)

An 89 car carpark with the sealing of two adjacent roads has provided a safer trafficmanagement scheme for parts of central Goolwa as well as a much needed overflowparking area for Cadell Street. Drainage works stage one associated with the Goowla NorthDrainage scheme were completed this year and it is hoped that further funding opportunitieswill be available soon to complete this project.

The Alexandrina Council have continued the focus of unsealed road maintenance withsignificant increases in maintenance funding in the resheeting and patrol grading area.Extensions to the garbage collection system have meant a dramatic extension of service tomany of our townships fringe residents.

Skateboard Ramp at Middleton


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Confidential Items

July 5th Legal advice re Murray River QueenStaffing

July 19th Oscar ‘W’Staffing

August 2nd Milang Caravan Park LeaseHindmarsh Island Bridge

August 16th Willunga Part A Kerbside Recycling ContractDump Strategy - Fleurieu Waste Strategy

September 6th Port Elliot Caravan ParkMilang Caravan Park Lease

September 20th TourismStaffing

October 18th Waste Management & Machinery CommitteeMotor Vehicle UsageLower Lakes & Foreshore Committee

November 1st Port Elliot Development - Crown Land

December 6th Australia Day NominationsGoolwa Football Club

December 20th Waste Management Committee MeetingEffluent Ponds at Goolwa

February 7th Managers ContractsEnterprise Bargaining Agreement

February 21st Westpac Bank - In Store Facility

March 20th Council Organisational Review

May 1st Professional DevelopmentSandergrove Road

June 19th Milang Caravan Park Lease


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Freedom of Information

Nil applications for the provision of information under the Freedom ofInformation legislation were received during the year.

Council Certificates - Section 65zy

In accordance with Sub Section 42a (1a) of the Local Government Act,notice is hereby given that no Council Certificates were issued under Section 65zy ofthe Local Government Act.

Council’s Central Records Office Staff (from L-R)Vicki Bull (FIO Officer), Sara Smith & Kerry Ardlie


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Financial Statement

ALEXANDRINA COUNCILOperating Statement for the year ending 30th June 2000

2000 1999$ $ $

EXPENSES

Wages and Salaries 3,587,893 3,184,124Contractual Services 2,318,285 2,205,656Materials 1,387,888 1,280,226

Finance Charges 418,266 390,794Depreciation 6,767,701 5,134,389Loss of RevaluationsLoss on Disposal of non Current Assets 22,203 40,894

Other Expenses 1,184,270 1,183,618

TOTAL EXPENSES 15,686,506 13,419,701

REVENUE

Rates - General 7,507,233 6,526,469Rates - Other 818,293 680,456

Statutory Charges 451,667 344,644User Charges 482,982 272,786Operating Grants and Subsidies 1,267,342 1,047,675Investment Income 242,993 215,304

Reimbursements 841,609 786,476Gain on Disposal of Non Current Assets 383,963 128,183Income from Commercial Activities 150,571 262,355Other Revenue 239,792 220,862

TOTAL REVENUE 12,386,445 10,485,210...cont’d


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ALEXANDRINA COUNCIL

Operating Statement for the year ending 30th June 2000

(continued)

Operating Deficit Before CapitalRevenues (3,300,061) (2,934,491)

CAPITAL REVENUES

Capital Grants, Subsidies and Monetary

Contributions 578,934 1,162,300

Physical Resources Received Free ofCharge 40,000 212,000

618,934 1,374,300Operating Deficit after Capital Revenuesand before Extraordinary Items

(2,681,127) (1,560,191)Extraordinary Items

NET DEFICIT RESULTING FROMOPERATIONS (2,681,127) (1,560,191)


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ALEXANDRINA COUNCIL

Statement of Financial Position for the year ending 30th June 2000

2000 1999CURRENT ASSETS

Cash 1,184,189 3,070,150

Receivables 895,875 620,454

Inventory 44,748 40,549

Investments 2,350,000 -

Other 7,678 1,067

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 4,482,490 3,732,220

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Overdraft 152,285

Creditors & Provisions 1,665,507 1,808,572

Loans 743,827 742,121

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,561,619 2,550,693

Net Current Assets 1,920,871 1,181,527

NON CURRENT ASSETS

Receivables - -

Land 18,986,537 19,150,509

Buildings 12,461,259 12,728,926

Infrastructure 70,299,422 76,103,623

Equipment 2,469,238 2,121,320


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(continued)Furniture & Fittings 616,044 501,310

Other 1,326,842 1,258,972

TOTAL NON CURRENT ASSETS 106,159,342 111,864,660

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Creditors & Provisions 309,741 339,128

Loans 4,846,093 4,810,993

TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 5,155,834 5,150,121

NET ASSETS 102,924,379 107,896,066

EQUITY

Accumulated Surplus 98,790,759 103,207,190

Reserves 4,133,620 4,688,876

TOTAL EQUITY 102,924,379 107,896,066


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ALEXANDRINA COUNCILStatement of Changes in Equity for year ending 30th June 2000

2000 1999Accumulated SurplusBalance at Beginning of Period 103,207,190 64,344,403Adjustment AAS27 Infrastructure - 39,895,795Adjustment Library Bookstock as at 1/7/98 - 143,089Adjustment Armfield Slip Committee (s199) asat 1/7/98

- 2,203

Adjustment Goolwa to Wellington Local ActionPlanning Board Inc

- (49,892)

Adjustment Milang CED Constrution Addition98/99

(1,349,086) -

Adjustment Balancing Captail Works (25,217)

Change in financial position resulting from op-erations

(2,681,127) (1,560,191)

Transfers from reserves 918,484 2,078,317Transfers to reserves (1,279,485) (1,646,534)

Balance at End of Period 98,790,759 103,207,190

Asset Revaluation ReserveBalance at Begining of Period 3,204,375Tranfers to Reserve- Revaluation Decrement

(916,256) 3,204,375

Transfers from ReserveBalance at End of Period 2,288,119 3,204,375

C.E.D. ReservesBalance at Beginning of Period 1,269,446 1,232,420Transfers to Reserve 920,377 651,352Transfers from Reserve (757,231) (614,326)Balance at End of Period 1,432,592 1,269,446

Water Scheme ReservesBalance at Beginning of Period 112,606 122,342Transfers to Reserve 75,467 67,231Transfers from Reserve (76,759) (76,967)Balance at End of Period 111,314 112,606


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ALEXANDRINA COUNCILStatement of Changes in Equity for year ending 30th June 2000

2000 1999Alexandrina Riverfront DevelopmentReserveBalance at Beginning of Period 40,322 55,368Transfers to Reserve 59,605 47,590Transfers from Reserve (27,727) (62,636)

Balance at End of Period 72,200 40,322

Milang CED Construction ReserveBalance at Beginning of Period - 413,865Transfers to Reserve - 865,320Transfers from Reserve - (1,279,185)

Balance at End of Period - -

Other ReservesBalance at Beginning of Period 62,127 92,289Transfer to Reserve 224,035 15,041Transfers from Reserve (56,767) (45,203)

Balance at End of Period 229,395 62,127

TOTAL EQUITY 102,924,379 107,896,066


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ALEXANDRINA COUNCILStatement of Cash Flow for year ending 30th June 2000

2000 1999CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATINGACTIVITIES

Inflows/Outflows

Payments (8,592,339) (7,403,773)

Receipts 11,510,561 10,394,042

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2,918,222 2,990,269

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCINGACTIVITIESPAYMENTS

Prinipal on Loans (783,944) (641,766)

Interest on Loans (407,883) (367,056)

RECEIPTS

Loans Received 820,750 2,096,000

Interest Received 232,043 200,859

Loans Received from Sporting Bodies - -

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN)FINANCING ACTIVITIES

(139,034) 1,288,037

CASH FLOW FROM OTHER ACTIVITIESPAYMENTS

Payments for Property, Plant, & Equipment (2,062,202) (1,909,169)

Payments for Roads, Footpaths, Stormwater Drainage (2,231,442) (3,291,251)

On Introduction S199 Committees - (47,691)

RECEIPTS

Cash at Bank/Investments on introduction S199 Com-mittees

- -

Captail Grants/Subsidies/Contributions 549,750 1,097,634

Sale of Property, Plant & Equipment 1,276,460 705,086

NET CASH USED IN OTHER ACTIVITIES (2,467,434) (3,445,391)

NET INCREASE IN CASH HELD 311,754 832,915NET AT BEGINNING OF REPORTING PERIOD 3,070,150 2,237,235

CASH AT END OF REPORTING PERIOD 3,381,904 3,070,150


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Policies of Council

Council currently has the following Policies:

Annual Finance StatementsAnonymous ComplaintsAssessment Book – ChangesAustralia Day AwardsBadge Days; Raffles; Street Stalls; Trading TablesCasual Employee PolicyCemeteriesCitizenship CeremoniesClosure of Roads for Special OccasionsCode of Conduct for Elected Members and StaffCommittees, Membership – Mayor and C.E.O.Computer Systems Usage PolicyConsultantsContracts, Leases, Licences, Permits and TendersCorporate Credit CardsCorporate UniformCorrespondence – LateCouncil Chamber, Use ofCouncil Members Grievance against EmployeesCouncil Owned PropertiesCouncil RecordsCouncillors – Agenda EnquiriesCrossover to PropertiesDepot SecurityDeputy MayorDonationsDonations to Halls and Community GroupsElection Signs, Control ofElectricity Mains, Approval of Extensions toEmployee Plant HireEmployees – Study LeaveEqual Employment OpportunityFees – FinesFees – Parking FeesFootpaths, Kerbs and Water TableHire of Aboistop CollarHire of Cat TrapsHouse NumberingIndustrial RepresentationInformation PolicyInspection of Building Work


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Policies of Council (continued)

Insurance – Council AssetsInsurance – GeneralInternal Control ProceduresLegal – FeesLong Service LeaveLoss of Drivers LicenceMachinery, Use in a Major DisasterMedia – Documents Available to the Local MediaMedia – Response to Media StatementsMeetings and SeminarsMembers – Certificate of ServiceMembers Allowance and BenefitsMobile Phone PolicyMoneyNaming of Streets and Reserves within the Council AreaOffences- Cancellation Overdue AccountsPatrol Grading District RoadsPayment Arrangements (Special)Payment of Fees – Community GroupsPetitionsPlant ReplacementPlanting of Trees in Rural AreasPlaygrounds – Surface MaterialsPooled Vehicle FleetPre-used Transportable BuildingsPrincipal OfficerPruning of Tree LimbsPublic RelationsPurchase – LocalRating PolicyReceiptsRecreation Reserve – Refuse CollectionRefreshmentsRemoval Costs – StaffRemoval of Roadside TimberReview of Council Fees and ChargesRoad Reserve – Right of WaySalaries and Wages – Payment in AdvanceSale of Land for Non Payment of RatesSearch Fee for Preserved Documentation & PlansSeed Collection – Trees


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Policies of Council (continued)

Septic Tank Effluent Disposal Scheme – MaintenanceSexual HarassmentSigning of Council Cheques/InvestmentsSpeed Limits at RoadworksSponsorship of EventsStaff Policies and PracticesSTEDS ChargesSTEDS Charges – Aerobic Waste Water Treatment SystemsSTEDS Charges – Multiple Commercial Premises with or without ResidenceStreet Lighting, Approval ofStreet SignsSuperannuation – Joining the FundSurf ContestsTemporary Liquor Licence ApprovalsTemporary Road Closures – Road WorksTemporary Stock Control SignsTenders and Purchasing PolicyTourismTrees, Removal ofVandalismVegetation Clearance for Dairy AccessVehicle Usage PolicyVehicles or Equipment Involved in AccidentsVolunteer PolicyWithdrawal of Development Applications/Refund of FeesWorks – Implementation of Approved Works

Council’s Policies are available for viewing on our web site:

www.alexandrina.sa.gov.au

The Policies listed above were finalised in June 2000.


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Controlling Authorities

♦ Strathalbyn Oval Controlling Committee

♦ Goolwa Recreation Ground Committee

♦ Port Elliot Institute

♦ Riverport of Goolwa Authority

Boats at Wooden Boat Festival Goolwa