Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council Annual Report: 2014 2015Well 2014-2015 was the year that Council’s financial position strengthened to a surplus of $3m which was a massive turnaround

Kowanyama Aboriginal

Shire Council

Annual Report:

2014 – 2015

P.O. Box 30, Kowanyama. Queensland. 4871.

Tel: (07) 40 837100. Fax: (07) 40 605124

Cairns Office: Tel: (07) 40 404500 Fax: (07) 40 404556

Email: [email protected]

Website: kowanyama.qld.gov.au

mailto:[email protected]

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Cover Photograph:

Kowanyama from the air – courtesy of the

Kowanyama Aboriginal Land & Natural Resource Management Office

Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council wishes to acknowledge the contribution from elected Members,

employees, contractors, all community residents,

and numerous State &

Commonwealth Government Departments.

Ownership of this Annual Report and copyright for all photographs herein remains the property of

the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council.

KOWANYAMA ABORIGINAL SHIRE COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2014-2015

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Table of Contents

Message from the Mayor 4

Council Profile 5

Message from the CEO 6

Organisation Chart 7

Cr. Walter Parry – recognition of past service 8

KASC Senior Management 9

Community Profile 10

Community Services 11

HACC - Aged Care Centre 11 + 12

Sport and Recreation 13

Kowanyama Aboriginal Land & Natural Resource Management Office 14 + 15

Director for Infrastructure Services 15 + 16

Essential Services 16 to 18

Building Services 18 + 19

Corporate Services 20

Post Office, Bank Agency 20

Administration + Training Centre 21 + 22

Cairns Staff 22

Grants 23

Purchasing Store 24

Workshops and Garage 25 + 26

I.T. + Financial Reporting 27 + 28

Community Financial Reports 29

Statutory Reporting Requirements 30 to 39

Financial Statements + Council Certification 40 to xx

Audit Certificate

Rear Photograph (taken just outside of Kowanyama)


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Message from the Mayor Hello again; time is flying but Council is well and truly back on track. We are now showing a surplus and trying really hard to get employment for our people. Over the last year, we have had a really high turnover of staff but I believe we are finally having a win and staff are staying on to build a strong workforce. This year, Council has changed its’ organisational structure and two important roles have been created. We now have a new Director for Infrastructure Services (Mr Peter Robinson) and Robbie Sands has now changed from Dep CEO to Director for Community Services. Apart from employment over the course of my term, we have built 56 houses, and rebuilt the swimming pool (we only need trained lifesaver staff now to be able to open it). Approval for a $14.7M project to put in a barge ramp and marine road access for Topsy Creek was granted, which will run over three years starting in 2016 to 2019. Council thanks the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads for provision of this funding. Council has started to receive carbon funding for Oriners and Sefton (cattle leases) and we are looking at really driving the use of these properties to benefit Kowanyama. Once again, I must say a heartfelt thank you to all our staff and for their tremendous effort over the year. All the best. Cr Robert Holness

Mayor of Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council

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Council Profile Council Members:

Name Status Effective

Cr. Robert Holness Mayor Newly elected March 2012

Cr. Griffith Patrick Deputy Mayor Newly elected March 2012

Cr. Teddy Bernard Elected Council Member Newly elected March 2012

Cr. Territa Dick Appointed – By-Election Newly appointed Feb 2015

Cr. Michael Yam Elected Council Member Newly elected March 2012

Council Functions: (Please refer to our organisation chart)

Normal local government services such as road construction and maintenance; water infrastructure – supply & quality control; sewerage infrastructure and maintenance; sanitation and hygiene; environmental health; parks and gardens.

Administration including purchasing, wages, financial management, and management of grants;

Enterprises including Post Office and Commonwealth Bank Agencies; Bakery; Cement Batching Plant; lease of Blue Café and Canteen.

Housing Management incorporating: house maintenance; new house construction; mechanical workshop servicing light and heavy plant & equipment. Council's Small Motors Workshop Manager also assists with maintaining the local ERGON powerhouse.

Operation and management of our own Stores Facility (spare parts + numerous supply items – crucial during a long wet season when roads are cut).

Management of leasehold cattle properties (Oriners + Sefton).

Operation and management of our own Aged Persons Hostel.

Operation and management of our own Child Care Centre (Play group only – not a long day care facility).

Operation and management of our own Land & Natural Resources Office -(incorporates Local Rangers).

Operation and management of our own Education & Training Centre.

Local Police (local by-law enforcement and monitoring).

Management of RIBS (the Remote Indigenous Broadcasting Scheme) at the Training Centre.

Youth, Sport & Recreation.

Swimming Pool Centre (25m x 6 lane + infants wading pool).

Women’s Group Program.

Men’s Group Program.

Airline agency and airport management.

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Message from the CEO Well 2014-2015 was the year that Council’s financial position strengthened to a surplus of $3m which was a massive turnaround on previous years. Cash flow improved significantly too and Council ended the financial year with $7m cash in the bank. This was achieved in just under a year after being released from Ministerial imposed financial control. Council has achieved short-term financial sustainability and is now working on strategies to ensure Council’s long term sustainability. However, there is still a lot of work to be done to repair the damage done in previous years. Again Council has endeavored to provide social services and local government services to the Community under difficult circumstances due to a lack of capacity and resources. Again, the Mayor and I have contributed toward placement of a detailed list of achievements for this past year on Council’s website. I invite the reader to log on and have a look. In the meantime, the following is a brief analysis of some of those positive projects:

Significantly improved financial position;

The announcement of the Department of TMR of the funding approval for a new Barge Landing and associated road works to Topsy Creek;

A study commissioned into Early Childhood Education and Family Support to assist in the development of an 18 month Implementation Plan;

NDRRA – Carry over of projects from 2013/14 continue: Ongoing road works repair and upkeep;

The Kowanyama Lands and Natural Resource Office – New management continues to ensure numerous land based projects continue;

A new housing subdivision (Pindi Street Sub-Division) was completed after 6 years of contractor issues. Council is now building seven new houses therein with a further six being planned for 2016;

The HACC Centre continues to be improved with a new past manager (Mr Peter Jankowski) returning to the role;

Essential Services (water, sewerage, and garbage collection & tip management) continues to improve with infrastructure projects continuing to be funded.

In short, it has been a busy year but I still look forward to initiatives being sought and implemented in the coming years. I thank all staff for their ongoing support. Thanks kindly. Emil Moul. CEO

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ORGANISATION STRUCTURE BY FUNCTION - SEPTEMBER 2014

COUNCIL

CHIEF EXECUTIVE Executive

Assistant

DIRECTOR DIRECTOR DIRECTOR

CORPORATE SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES

Enterprises Financial

Services

Administration

Services

Building

Services

Roads and

Works

Essential

Services

Lands Office Social Services

Bakery Financial

Management

HR/Workforce

Development

Housing

Services

Roads Water NRM

Coordination

Community

Policing

Vehicle

Workshop

Management

Accounting

Administration

Management

Q-Build Parks and

Gardens

Sewerage Ranger

Services

HACC

Post Office Projects

Accounting

Reception Housing

Construction

NDRRA Waste

Management

Cultural

Heritage

Child Care

Blue Café Purchasing and

Stores

Cleaning Electrical Environmental

Health

Womens'

Shelter

Batching Plant Grants Workplace

Health& Safety

Plumbing Animal

Management

Mens' Shelter

Residentail &

Comm Rentals

Payroll Records &

Archives

Carpentry MPC Sports &

Rec and Pool

Training Centre

Offices/Dongas

Debtors IT Development

and Planning

RIBS

Canteen Creditors CentreLink

Airport Reception RJCP/Jobfind

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Councillor Walter Parry – confirming his contribution: Walter was a Councillor for a 3 year term between 1994-1997; during this term he worked closely with the Council Clerk (now CEO) on improving the Airport Infrastructure. He visited Canberra lobbying for funding and even went to NZ for an International Airport meeting; also he was on the working party that lobbied the State Government to have a full-time Doctor in Kowanyama. The working party travelled to Alice Springs to visit Indigenous Health Services as part of it. This trip was majority funded by Council. Having a Doctor in Kowanyama now is the norm and he is one of the people that Kowanyama should thank. 2008-2012 and now. The two latter terms were after he received severe burns in a House fire, (which also shows he really wanted to assist his people) by being a Councillor. He was also an ATSIC Councillor for Kowanyama and the Lower Gulf Region (Jamie Satani may be able to get the period from PM&C/FaCHSIA archives). His endeavour to be on the Council shows that he was passionate about improving Kowanyama for the better. From 2008 he held the portfolio of Housing and was Chair of the Housing Advisory Committee for Council. He was knowledgeable in this area and made recommendation to those in need to be allocated housing from the Council. He fully supported Council’s fight to not have our Housing administration taken over by the State. Over time that proved itself, as many of our sister communities that signed their housing over wished they had not. He upheld the desires of Self Determination that the elders of the Council’s past fought for. In his early days as an employee of Council as a Ranger he trained with the NSW Water Police on Sydney Harbour as part of Kowanyama's plan to have our Rangers to become Fisheries Enforcement Officers. Cr Parry is sadly missed by the community and Council acknowledges his past contribution. His role has been replaced by Cr. Territa Dick.

Cr. Walter Parry

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KASC Senior Management (in no particular order)

Name Position Service

Emil Moul Chief Executive Officer Recruited as Financial Controller 09/12/2013, then appointed CEO eff. 03/04/2014

Robbie M. Sands Director Community Services Employed since 30/01/1991

Peter Robinson Director Infrastructure Services

In this role from 13/04/2015

Marina Schaefer Finance Manager In this role from 17/04/2013

Vic Falvo Accountant In this role from 29/04/2013

Martene West Executive Assistant In this role from 05/01/2015

Fiona Brady Administration / Training Centre Manager


Jan Staines Payroll/Accounting Officer Appointed back on a permanent part time basis on the 20/01/2014

Ruth Hennessy Accounts Payable Officer In this role from 05/08/2013 to 05/06/2015

Caroline Smith Accounts Receivable Officer In this role from 29/07/2013

Darryl Pollard Purchasing Manager In this role from 12/09/1994

Martin Salee Road Works Overseer In this role from 20/02/2013 (terminated 2015)

David Durst Airport Manager Re-appointed In this role from 02/03/2015

Stephen Kyle Airport Manager 04/07/14 to 05/11/2015 (now terminated)

Chris Hannocks Lands Office Manager In this role from 27/01/2015

Tom Smith Building Services Manager In this role from 22/03/2006

Peter Jankowski Aged Care (HACC) Centre Coordinator


Dane Furphy Recreation Services & MPS+RC Manager


Rodney Wright Outgoing MPS+RC & S+R Manager

Served from 29/05/2013 to 09/12/2014

Gregory Sandrey Essential Services Manager In this role from 03/10/2012

Jarred Warren Trainee Electrician from 15/4/14 – now fully qualified

In this role since 15/04/2014 (Electrician from June 15th 2015)

Donald Stevens Bakery Manager In this role since 15/12/2011

Rebecca Godfrey Coordinator for Women’s Shelter + Children’s Services

In this role since 16/03/2015

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Community Profile The Kowanyama Community Council lies 25 km (as the crow flies) from the east coast of the Gulf of Carpentaria in the south-western region of the Cape York Peninsula, and 600 km n/west of Cairns. The community is based on the banks of Magnificent Creek, which joins the South Mitchell River, which in turn forms part of the Mitchell River Delta. Road access is only available 4 to 5 months of the year in the dry season. Weekday flights to and from Cairns service the Community throughout the year. The total area of the DOGIT plus both Oriners and Sefton (pastoral leases) now equals approximately 4,120 square kilometres. The acquisition of the two pastoral leases in 1992 almost doubled the original size of the DOGIT. The country consists mainly of wetlands and delta mangroves in the north, extending to “forest country” of the central peninsula. Kowanyama means “place of many waters” in the Yir Yoront language. The community includes the Kokoberra, Yir Yoront (or Kokomnjen) and Kunjen clans, who each have language and other cultural differences. The Indigenous inhabitants are the direct descendants of Aboriginal groups who inhabited the Lower Mitchell and Alice Rivers and neighbouring areas. In 1903 the Queensland Government declared the Mitchell River an Aboriginal Reserve for the benefit of the Aboriginal peoples of the State. In 1905 an Anglican Mission was established at Trubanumen. In 1916 the headquarters of the Anglican Mission was moved to Kowanyama. The Queensland Government took over the administration of the Mitchell River Mission and Reserve in 1967. In 1987 the State transferred control to the Kowanyama Aboriginal Council via a Deed of Grant in Trust. The Community has a population of approximately 1,200 people. Constitution Details Under the local Government Act 2009, this Council is constituted by the Councillors, who are elected to the local government under this Act. The Local Government Regulation 2012 has also been enacted to support the Act. Council must ensure compliance under this Regulation. This Regulation now has since been updated effective January 2014.

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HACC (Home and Community Care) - Aged Care Centre

Achievements at the HACC Centre: This year has seen some major events and activities at the HACC Centre. Kitchen refurbished – the whole kitchen has been repainted, new tiles laid, extra storage room created, air-conditioner installed. Food safety regulations met. At the moment the HACC Centre provides meals for 10 internal clients and 30 external clients daily. The internal clients receive 3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) the external clients are provided with lunch from Monday to Friday and a weekend pack which is delivered also on Fridays. The total volume of meals for the year is 21900 meals Internal clients 10 x 3 x 365 = 10950 meals External clients 30 x 1 x 365 = 10950 meals To be able to deliver the meals nice and warm to our clients the HACC Centre has purchased a thermal box. Delivering the meals gives the staff at the centre the opportunity to have a regular contact with the clients, sometime they have a quick yarn and also are able to see if there is anything else the client needs. We are able to see if there has been any changes to their wellbeing or health and if required contact the Health Centre or family members so they may follow up any concerns. The HACC Centre has an allocated respite room which is being utilised by clients to provide the carer with well-deserved respite. At the moment the respite room is book 3 days per week by 2 clients. These clients enjoy the personal interaction with our other internal clients. We have resumed our home maintenance program which incorporates garden maintenance to the outside clients who do not have the possibility to cut their own lawn. As everyone knows this is an important activity ensuring no snakes enter the garden and it reduces any fire hazards. To keep up with the demand we employed two new staff to assist Wesley. The garden service is conducted Tuesdays to Thursdays during the week and all clients have been allocated so that their garden is attended to on a 3 weekly roster. The transport service is another import part of the HACC services and is utilised by our cliental several times on a daily base. Assisting clients to medical appointments, shopping and social interactions is keeping our staff very busy. Taking clients bush on the weekend so they can go fishing has developed into a favourite activity for 2 of our older clients (90 and 85 years of age).

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To enable the best possible care the staff at the hacc centre attend regular training for example, fire safety training, manual handling training, first aid, food safety and certificate 3 in Home and community care. This training is provided by Cairns TAFE and all new staff is also rostered to attend.

Since passing accreditation standards, the dark clouds hanging over the centre has been replaced by sun shine, ensuring that we are able to continue to serve the elders of Kowanyama and assist them staying in the community for as long as possible. The HACC centre hosted an opening information session on Elder Abuse during the Family and Domestic Violence prevention month of May, which was attended by several community members. Feedback from the participants was very positive stating that sessions like these need to be repeated on a regular base.

In June this year some of HACC centre clients attended the Laura Traditional Dance Festival in Laura. I was a pleasure to see how family members came together to enjoy the festival on the sacred grounds.

Mr. Peter Jankowski Aged Care Coordinator.

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Sport and Recreation The 14/15 year has been a challenging one for Sport and Recreation mainly due to acquiring staff and funding to develop a comprehensive program to meet community needs and aspirations. At the end of the 14/15 year Council had employed 2 sport and recreation staff and secured further funding. Key Achievements:

Mary G Community Visit

29 community disco which were supported by QPS.

Laura Dance + Cultural Festival - In collaboration with the School, community members, HACC centre, and Rangers, the KASC Children and Family program supported staff and families to attend the BI-ANNUAL Laura Dance and Cultural Festival.

Men’s Group Activities including supporting July School Holidays 2015, 16 lucky kids of Kowanyama went adventuring with 5 local Indigenous Rangers to check on the 10 turtle egg nests on the beach between South Mitchell and Topsy River.

Thanks to Simon, Alden, John Eric, Colin Snr, Arthur Snr, Hazel, Doreen, Beatrice, Warrick, Chrissy, Malcolm, Priscilla. (The awesome Kowanyama Dance Troupe!); Kowanyama School- Anne and Aaron; HACC Coordinator – Peter Jankowski; Monkar playgroup staff - Annie Marlene & Rebecca; Rangers – Gary; The Kowanyama Cultural Centre - Viv Sinnamon; Tom Smith and Adrian for vehicles; the Australian Government and the Queensland Government; the Laura Dance Festival; friends and families who supported.

Dane Furphy. Sport and Recreation Manager

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Kowanyama Aboriginal Land & Natural Resource Management Office The Kowanyama Aboriginal Lands Office and Natural Resource Office has done well this year under the management of a new Lands & Sea Manager. It has really been a year of consolidation. Grant reporting is up-to-date and exciting new fully funded projects are commencing in the new year – including research & monitoring the Red Finch and attacking the Hymenachne Weed at Kokoberra swamp, with aerial spraying of pesticides and cattle exclusion fencing, to kill this highly invasive aquatic weed. From May to December 2015 you would have noticed that the Rangers have been monitoring Flat Back and Olive Ridley nesting turtles on Kowanyama beaches. The “Nest to Oceans” Queensland State/ EHP funded turtle program ahead for another 2 years and we are excited about the ever increasing number of nests (40 this year), and no predation by feral pigs following the success of “Operation Bikki Bikki” feral control team that has accounted for about 80 pigs in the tertiary dunes behind the Kowanyama beaches. Rangers have received work applied training this year which has upgraded their Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management and we have also developed a Safety Management Manual & System ensuring a safe work place for our operations We also welcome John Clark and Taron David to the Ranger ranks and farewell to Senior Range Garth Forrester. Darby Horace has also joined us as the “Animal Health Officer” having replaced Willie Banjo, who is enjoying retirement. It has been a busy year and 2016 will prove to be even busier and

more productive than ever. Well done to our productive and energetic team Oriners Station has had a major makeover with the recent installation of a photovoltaic solar system installed by our Rangers, a group of voluntary photovoltaic electrical engineers and CAT (Centre for applied technology). This has been a massive logistical project due to the remoteness of

Oriners, from suppliers in Sydney, Cairns & Melbourne, however the blood, sweat & tears (heat and flies) have all been worth it. We now have a Station and Ranger Base that can be used 24/7/365 with lights, electricity and a purpose built lockable secure sliding door container under the house. Following the rewiring of the house we can now concentrate on essential upgrades that are still required. This has been an outstanding project funded by the Carbon Burning at Oriners and a contribution by the Federal Working on Country program. Congratulations to all - a video documenting the “build will follow in the new year.

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Pastoral Lease extension On 6th August 2014 Council accepted an offer by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines to extend its pastoral leases on the Sefton and Oriners properties. The Sefton pastoral lease was extended by 30 years to 31 December 2049 and the Oriners pastoral lease was extended by 33 years and 3 months to 31 December 2055. The cost of each extension was a nominal application fee. Carbon Credit Sales On 30 January 2015 Council sold Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) arising from the land management practices of the Council for the previous three years. This is the first sale of ACCU's by Council and opens up a potential ongoing revenue stream. The quantum of the sale is commercial in confidence but is material on both a cash and revenue basis in the 2014/15 financial year.

Chris Hannocks KALNRMO Manager

Director for Infrastructure Services.

Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council Appoints a new Director: Mr Peter

Robinson has been appointed to the role of Director, Infrastructure Services

within the Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council (KASC).

Mr Robinson has extensive experience in remote location operations -

management with in the civil construction industry and resource sector; in his

new role assumes responsibility of the integrated program of infrastructure

projects and the maintenance and operation of the Shire’s assets.

Projects: see over..

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Funding Body

Year Value $m Project Description

NDRRA 13 - 14 0.783 Swimming pool construction phase completed

14 - 15 tba Swimming pool Implement operational system

NDRRA 14 - 15 5.89 Stage 2 Airport restoration 1. Upgrade lighting 2. Upgrade security fencing 3. Upgrade communications AWIB

NDRRA 14 - 15 1.1 Airport Civil Works 1. Extension of apron 2. Upgrade drainage

NDRRA 14 - 15 0.402 0.200

Within DOGIT Dunbar Road 1. Refurbish 9km road shoulders 2. Repair town streets

TIDS 14 - 15 0.3 Seal 9km shoulders Dunbar Road

TIDS 14 - 15 0.275 Complete the design Topsy Creek Access

Peter Robinson Director for Infrastructure Services.

Essential Services Another full on year again for essential services with our priority on up grading infrastructure to meet Kowanyama’s growing needs and ensuring available funding is spent wisely. A new switch board has been installed at sewage pump station two and larger pumps installed, this will go a long way to mitigating past problems of rain water entering the sewage system in the wet season causing manholes to back up and flood lower lying houses, and we are in the process of up grading switch board and pumps at sewage pump station one.

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A new switch board has been installed to facilitate control of irrigation at the ponds working off SCADA giving Kowanyama much greater control of waste water. Second primary pond is in the process of being desludged.

Existing dam is been reinvented to allow pond water to irrigate the football field instead of town water.

We are currently in the process of upgrading the tip by building a new shed to help filter and recycle waste and get some control over what is being dumped to comply with relevant requirements and ensure a long tip life. Delvene Bernard (our Environmental Health Officer) has monitored and documented anything to do with environmental health and is doing a great job here. Our Current team:

Greg Sandrey - Essential Services Manager

Aaron Teddy - Foreman

Joe Adams - Tip Master

Delvene Bernard - Environmental Health Officer

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This gives some illustration of some of the projects essential services has been involved with over the last year as well as all the day to day operations and capital works for other departments. We are endeavouring to bring Kowanyama’s infrastructure up to a high functioning level and ensure a high level of services to the community for years to come. I would again like to take this opportunity to thank all staff and associated personnel for their support and look forward to another productive year this year.

Greg Sandrey Essential Services Manager

Building Services (The team: Carpentry/Electrical/Painting/Fencing/Maintenance) Things are busy as usual with B.A.S. (Building and Asset Services – Queensland

Department of Housing and Public Works) as they overseeing all works from maintenance to major upgrades. Our maintenance budget was $500,000 with the budgeted outputs being 800+ for the year. We have also delivered large amounts of major/minor upgrades. These consist of bathroom replacements, kitchen replacements and windows etc. Council’s upgrades Delivered were as follows:

OT (Occupational Therapy) renovation of lot 266 Renovation of lot 165 Renovation of lots 340 OT renovation of lot 304 Kitchen renovation of lot 338 Kitchen renovation of lot 227 OT renovation of lot 304 OT renovation of lot 407A Kitchen renovation of lot 228 Renovation of lot 198 OT renovation of lot 439 OT renovation of lot 421A Complete renovation of lot 289 Complete renovation of lot 313

Council delivered 3 new Houses lots 331, 336, and 429 on Kowanyama Street. Council project managed these through a Subcontracted Builder. Images for those three are shown overleaf.

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Work involved for council was:

Design. Tender. Supply and install 3 sets of kitchens, wardrobes and vanities. Supply concrete for slabs, driveways and pathways. Supply Sand and clean Sites. Auditing.

Painting. Council has re-decorated the internal or external of 36 properties under minor works contracts through B.A.S. We Hired 4 local staff (Milton George, Jacob Aidan, Harry Daphney and Troy Meili) and 2 contractors to mentor and supervise. All works was delivered in a 16 week program. Pre-paint works were done by Colin Lawrence and Bradley Holness who are 2 Local contractors whom Council had trained previously. Training Council delivered Cert 4 in: Safe Asbestos Practices, First Aid and Fire Safety. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the team members for their commitment which has allowed Council to deliver Services to the Community this past year. The Team players are Gilbert Gibo foreman (big boot), Paul Michael, Trevor Gilbo, Maynard Josiah, Terry Tommy, Rodney Patterson and Karl Major I thank everyone and keep up the good work.

Tom Smith Building Manager.

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CORPORATE SERVICES Post Office/Bank Agency

Kowanyama Post Office is run under a licence agreement between Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council and Australia Post for the benefit of the community members. We currently have 4 mail deliveries a week that coincide with the Skytrans flight. During the dry season, the larger articles of mail are delivered weekly, on Tuesdays, by Tuxworth & Woods, Carriers. Our current hours of operation are 9am to 4pm Monday to Friday (with 1 hour for lunch between 12 & 1) We have a Commonwealth Bank ATM which is located in the foyer and is the same type of machine used by all Commonwealth Bank outlets, providing a fast and accurate service. Through Australia Post we are able to provide for sale a variety of telephones, computers, stationary, printers and multimedia products at the same price you would buy them at any Australia Post outlet Australia wide. This provides competitive pricing for our Community members, without having to go to Cairns to access these prices. We also still have a small number of Post Office boxes available for lease with the current cost of $32 per year. This is a convenient way to receive your mail 24/7 without have to line up. You just come along with your key and collect your mail when it suits you. At Kowanyama Post Office you can pay your bills, like car registrations, telephone accounts, Foxtel and many others. Just present the payment advices at the counter and they will be taken care of. I would like to thank the staff that has worked at the Post Office during this year, Valerie Dick, Lynelle Richards & Leara Aiden for their effort during the year in providing a competent and friendly service to our community members. It is a job well done.

Staff pictured from left: Lynelle Richards, Valeria Dick, David Jack, and Leara Aiden.

Thanks Again

David Jack Postal & Bank Agency Manager

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Kowanyama Administration, and Training Centre.

This year has seen considerable change in our administration team, but it has had some very positive outcomes with staff accepting additional responsibilities to ‘make things work’. Even Councillors and from time to time senior staff chipped in to answer phone calls and respond to front desk enquiries. We started this financial year with a much reduced workforce and there continued to be a high staff turnover but we were fortunate to have some very good local staff in our team. Our receptionist Leah Josiah went on maternity leave and Venita Teddy took over and during her time with us she started our Admin desktop manual which is proving very useful to new and temporary staff. Colleen Malone was our payroll officer in Kowanyama until she left in January 2014 and the payroll function was transferred to Cairns where Janice Staines our old payroll officer took up the position again. Our housing officer Shirley Yam took on additional responsibilities of cashier and payroll support to ensure we were able to deliver services. Shirley acts as 2IC in the manager’s absence. Centrelink saw our long time officer Michelle Jimmy leave her position to finish her army reserve course. Natasha Goggleye and Shannon Port worked with Maxanne Brumby to continue to provide Centrelink services to the community. Council grounds were maintained by Russell Kitchener until David Kitchener (Old Crow) took over.

Kowanyama Administration Staffers L: Pansy Daniel-council office cleaner; C: Fiona Brady-Admin/Training Centre Manager; R: Shirley Yam-Housing Officer, Cashier and Payroll Support Officer.

Greg Reed the Administration and Training Centre manager left early in this financial year and Imelda Agars held the fort until Fiona Brady commenced in October. Flo Cornish provided high quality relief HR services, producing much valued templates, position descriptions and policy reviews. These have been of great help to Fiona Brady who has covered some of the local HR requirements. Doug Hasson the grants officer whose role also included disaster management, working with the men’s group, literacy and numeracy teaching, MEX contact and IT contact left us in April 2014 and the grant function was then transferred back to the Cairns Office. Fiona Brady and Kerri Enever picked up the Kowanyama based aspects of Doug’s role.

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Pansy Daniel took up the council office cleaning role and is a real help covering reception when we are short staffed. Imelda Agars took on the HACC and the PA roles for the seven months she was here. The PA role was then filled 5 months later by Kerri Enever, a multi-talented person who also provides oversight for the Women’s Shelter and the Monkarr Childcare Centre. Belinda Stanley was our Skytrans/Admin officer on her departure her role was filled by Maree Carpenter and Venita Teddy. All in all 2013-14 has been a tough but rewarding year for Kowanyama Administration and we look forward to improving our level of service as we fill positions.

Fiona Brady Administration / Training Centre Manager

Cairns Office Staff

From L to R – rear: Ruth Hennessy (Accounts Payable), Caroline Smith (Accounts Receivable), Marina Schaefer (Finance Manager), Vic Falvo (Management Accountant),

front: Ara Highley (Reception/Admin), Jan Staines (Payroll/Accounting Officer), Darryl Pollard (Purchasing Manager).

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Human Resources Due to numerous staff movements during this reporting period, no report could be prepared.

Grants Under the direction of the Finance Manager, Kowanyama at the end of the 2014-2015 had 48 current grants with 10 of these grants being finalised by June 30 2015. Prior to end of financial year 7 new grants were approved for the new financial year. New grants continue to be applied for as they become available and are relevant to KASC needs. Some Key projects funded in the last financial year were: Essential Services – QLD State Government

Sewerage Pump Station and Irrigation Pond Upgrade

SES Shed repairs and maintenance Community Services – Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet; QLD State Government

Women’s Shelter

Sport & Recreations

Children and Family Programs

HACC Land & Sea Management – Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet; QLD State Government

Working on Country

Nest to Turtles Monitoring Program

Royalties to Regions – Sewerage Irrigation Pumps Switchboard Infrastructure – QLD State Government

RAAP Airport Project

Topsy Creek Plans

Kowanyama Pool Upgrade & Repair

Dunbar Street – Paving Sokar Phillpot Grants Officer

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Purchasing Store Once again the 2014/15 year proved to be a busy one especially to keep up with the much needed building materials for our maintenance to housing after just coming out of the wet season. Our Case forklift had a small overhaul and is now back in service as mentioned previously this machine is the work horse of our operations as well as catering for other departments when needed. Stores personal dismantled pallet racking in exchange for small type shelving making more space available as well as labelling of items once the product came of the pallet racking shelf onto the smaller shelving We were surprised that for the first time in history that a semi-trailer truck arrived in Kowanyama loaded with supplies on the 7th February 2015 and again on the 3rd & 25 March and to top it again on the 22nd & 27 April. it just goes to show that the weather pattern is definably changing. During the coming months ahead (July-December) it was also business as usual to stock up for other departments’ needed supplies. Stores also has started to stock cleaning items such as soap, napisan, air fresheners, laundry powder just to name a few, and will continue to do so were items that save Council having to purchase goods from the local retail store. Sadly the erecting of the pallet racking to house fencing materials as well as pipes has not happened as yet however I can report that the slab is down and this will go into the 15/16 annual report as well as the completion of the much needed erection of this racking. Stores has also housed a 20ft chiller container which supports the bakery to store flour and other bakery products also including soft drinks. Staff Update Mr Ronderson Moses has stepped down as stores manager. We Welcomed back Mr Peter Wallace in August 2014 who has taken on the role as Stores Manager. Mr Darren Zingle as temporary store person. Our inventory system is still in the process of being implemented as processes are taken in small steps to make sure we get it right. Staff Training Ronderson is continuing to endeavour to obtain his forklift Licence. Looking ahead to 15/16 Completion of Pallet racking for fencing materials Purchase of Dangerous goods Storage for LPG Gas & slab to stand on. All staff to be trained in the Inventory of goods (computerised) Replacement of smart fill fuel bower Purchase of another 20ft chiller to store Bakery & other products Thank you to all stores staff involved in the tremendous effort over the past year very pleased again it has been another Safety free workplace over that time. Darryl Pollard Purchasing Manager

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Workshops (Heavy and Light) We have had a very productive year, in catching up and maintaining a regular serviced fleet, including the purchase of some new vehicles.

Adrian standing next to the new hoist we installed this year giving us a total of three working hoists, meaning no hold ups, if a car is on a hoist, awaiting parts. We have had a very productive year, in catching up and maintaining a regular serviced fleet, including the purchase of some new vehicles.

We have moved the tyre bay, giving us a secure lock up area, for cars that are in for work, or locked up while drivers are away. We have also been able to cement an area to keep equipment on during the wet to make easier access.

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We have under taken working on our heavy fleet. Sending out the loader for a major overhaul and repairing the rear arms on the backhoe. We have also undertaken rebuilding the old cattle company truck, which is owned by Council, which, when completed, can be rented out, or used to bring in some of our own freight, saving council money.

The introduction of security cameras has cut down the number of times we get broken into, and has caused several young delinquents to appear at the local court. We believe the workshop is starting to run more smoothly and more productively. Dustin Adams is due to graduate his apprenticeship soon. Regards Adrian Carter Workshop Manager.

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I.T & Financial Reporting Information Technology and Computer Systems Council’s Information Technology and systems received a significant investment at the end of the year to replace our servers in both Kowanyama and Cairns and to install a wireless link between offices. The old servers had reached the end of their useful lives, were out of warranty and we had received a warning from our IT support that they had no more capacity to save any more data. In evaluating quotes from suppliers it emerged that there was a significant decision to make in terms of technology choice. In summary this was a choice between a cloud based server and hosting our own servers again. Our cost calculation revealed that hosting our own servers had a higher upfront cost but overall was less expensive over the five year life expectancy of a server. Accordingly Council made the decision to host our own server. Before year end Council had also made a decision to install a wireless link between Council’s Administration Office and seven other Council buildings within the community. The wireless link will enable staff in those offices to directly access Council’s network instead of dialing in using a mobile dongle or phone. It will also allow Council’s TIPT phone system to be installed in those offices. The Council buildings connected by the wireless link include the Aged Care Centre, Lands Office, Multi-Purpose Sports Centre, Purchase Store, Training Centre, Airport building and Womens’ Shelter. The connection was installed and went live at the end of July 2015. Audit Committee At its January 2015 meeting Council resolved to form an Audit Committee in accordance with legislative requirements. This involved adopting an Audit Committee Charter and appointing the membership of the Committee. It should be noted that the legislation requires that an Audit Committee have a mix of Councilors and external members and include individuals with high levels of financial skills. Council’s Mayor Robert Holness and Deputy Mayor Michael Yam were appointed as Council members to the Committee. Mr. Rodger Dunstan was appointed to the committee as an external member and chairperson. Mr. Dunstan has Accounting qualifications and is a Registered Company Auditor. He has extensive experience in the Local Government sector as a contractor with the Queensland Audit Office and as a consultant to various Local Governments. The Audit Committee held its first meeting on the 26th March 2015. A copy of the Audit Committee Charter is available on the Council’s website.

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Assets Valuation Council conducted a desktop revaluation of its Infrastructure assets for the 2014/15 Financial year. A summary of the replacement value and fair value of Council’s infrastructure is shown in the table below.

Asset Type Replacement Cost Fair Value

Buildings 137,504,104 75,916,745

Roads 65,049,374 15,824,744

Water Infrastructure 7,848,515 5,257,580

Sewer Infrastructure 7,652,497 3,512,030

Other Infrastructure 12,525,402 7,056,086

Total 230,579,892 107,567,185

As part of the 2014/15 valuation process Council conducted a review of its assets register and engaged an external consultant to conduct a segmentation exercise on its road network. The valuation was conducted by AssetVal Pty Ltd. Donation of Infrastructure Assets The Department of Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience donated infrastructure assets to Council on 27 January 2015. This infrastructure was constructed by the Department under its Indigenous State Infrastructure Program and the cost was $971,597.22. The constructed assets included upgrades to the water and sewerage reticulation infrastructure, including System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Council acknowledges and appreciates the Department’s commitment to the Kowanyama community.

Vic Falvo Accountant

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Community Financial Report Financial Statements are prepared by the Council to fulfil certain reporting requirements to the Community, employees, Council and the Department of Local Government and Planning. The use of graphs allows readers to easily evaluate Council’s financial performance and financial position. The financial statements in this report cover the period 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014. The financial statements contained in this report include: Statement of Comprehensive Income This is a statement showing Council’s operations during the financial year 2013/2014 — the operating financial goals that it has achieved, i.e. the surplus or deficit that Council made or incurred during the year, referred to as the Net Result. Statement of Financial Position This statement is divided into assets, liabilities and equity. Assets are what Council owns. Liabilities are what Council owes to external creditors and suppliers. Equity is what remains after the liabilities have been subtracted from the assets and represents the total wealth of the Shire. Each of these headings is separated into more detailed sub-headings with the Notes to the Financial Statements providing further detail. Statement of Changes in equity This statement tells us about the cash flows of Council for the year, i.e. where it obtained its cash and where its cash was applied. Statement of Cash Flows Reports how revenue received and expenses paid impact on the cash balances of Council. Refer to the Financial Statements for more detail. Notes to the Financial Statements This section provides an explanation of the various accounting policies Council uses, e.g. how it values its stock. It also provides further details of the balances that appear in the Financial Statements.

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Statutory Reporting Requirements

This annual report has been prepared according to the guidelines laid out in Chapter 5,

part 3 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, as amended effective January 2014.

1. Councillors and Councillor Remuneration

2. Annual Operations Report

3. Councillors’ Expenses

4. Councillors’ code of conduct

5. Complaints Management

6. Senior Contract Employees

7. Overseas Travel

8. Grants to Community Organisations

9. Reserves and Controlled Roads

10. Assessment of Performance in Implementing Corporate, operational and

Community Plans

11. Invitations to Tenderers to Change Tenders

12. Registers kept by Council

13. Summary of any Rates, Charges and Service Levy

14. Internal Audit

15. Equal Employment Opportunity

16. Capital Project Works

17. Advertising

18. National Competition Policy

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1. Councillors and Councillors Remuneration (as required to be reported in

accordance with section 186 of the Local Government Regulation 2012).

NAME TOTAL

REMUNERATION

SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION PAID

BY COUNCIL

$ $

Robert Holness - Mayor 83,946.00 nil

Teddy Bernard – Cr 44,573.00 nil

William Thomas – Cr 44,588.00 nil

Michael Yam – Cr 51,431.00 nil

Walter Parry – Cr 44,573.00 nil

COUNCILLOR ATTENDANCE AT COUNCIL MEETINGS

Number of Ordinary and Special Meetings for the year were 21 in total

NAME Attended Not Attended

Robert Holness - Mayor 16 1

Michael Yam – Deputy Mayor 13 4

Teddy Bernard – Cr 14 3

William Thomas – Cr 16 1

Walter Parry – Cr 8 4

Territa Dick - Cr 3 0

Resolution - Councillors Remuneration

The following resolution authorising adoption of the Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council Remuneration Policy is in regard to Councillors Remuneration:

Item in Correspondence item 7.5: Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council – Councillor Remuneration Policy

Resolution 4 – 20th August 2014 Council resolves to adopt Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire Council Councillors Remuneration Policy Moved: CR Parry Seconded: CR Thomas Carried in Full

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Also:- Item 6 + 7 of the Council’s Special Meeting dated 9th Sept 2014: Endorse Payment to councillors for Underpayment: TABLED

Resolution 21 – 09th September 2014 Council resolve to back pay Councillor Remuneration according to the QAO Management letter. Moved: Cr. Thomas Seconded: Cr. Bernard Carried in full

Payroll Deductions: TABLED

Resolution 22 – 09th September 2014 Council resolve to accept the recommendation as per the tabled document. Moved: Cr. Thomas Seconded: Cr. Bernard Carried in full

Item 10.5 Ordinary Meeting dated 16th Oct 2014 – Councillor Remuneration (copy of Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council): TABLED

Resolution 5 – 16th October 2014

Council resolve to accept the tabled example Policy as the Councillor Remuneration Schedule. This policy supersedes all other policies.

Moved: Cr. Bernard Seconded: Cr. Parry

Carried in full

Item 12.4:Councillor Remuneration – TABLED

Resolution 6 28 January 2015

Council resolves to accept the Councillor Remuneration increase as stated in the Remuneration schedule of the Local Government Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal Report 2015.

Accepted Cr Thomas Seconded Cr Holness

Carried in full

2. In regard to Annual Operations Report (LG REG section 190) Part1 - The annual report for a financial year must contain the following information -

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Financial Position Part 1 (b) – particulars of the impact any changes had on Council’s operations and performance… Council Meeting dated 1st July 2014 dealt with this issue: Item 8.1.8 Cattle Company - Deregistered

Resolution 3 – 1st July 2014

The Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council being aggrieved party because of the deregistration of the Kowanyama Cattle Company Pty Ltd (KCC) by ASIC resolves to instruct Ashurst Lawyers to make an application to the Court to reinstate the registration of the company under s601AH(2) and also have a Liquidator appointed to recover its debt and restructure the KCC for the benefit of the Kowanyama Community.

Moved: CR Thomas Seconded: CR Parry

Carried in Full

3. Councillor Expenses Reimbursement Policy and Payments

As required to be reported in accordance with section 250 of the Local Government Regulation 2012. Council's current policy reads as follows:

General Policy

Provision of support and payments to elected representatives

Intent: To clarify the extent of expense reimbursement, and support provided to elected representatives of Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council. Scope: This policy applies to all duly elected representatives of Council.

Payment of expenses incurred when travelling on Council business

Purpose: This is to ensure that all reasonable expenses incurred by Councillors whilst travelling on Council business are paid for by Council Principle: Council will normally arrange direct payment of airfare, accommodation and travel and incidental allowance. Other expenses incurred in conducting Council business supported by tax invoice will be paid.

General Business item (h) Travel Allowance Policy Changes (meeting dated 21st Aug 2013): As per discussion with Financial Controllers the Council decided to pass the following resolution.

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Resolution 7 – 21st August 2013

Council resolve to amend the current Travel Request & Travel Reimbursement

Authorization Policy/Procedure and Forms to be ‘if meal allowances are paid to

Elected Members; employees and Council representatives prior to travel,

Receipts must be provided as proof of meal allowances expenditure.

Non submission of Receipts will not result in reimbursement of such payments

by the Elected Members; employees and Council representatives’.

This is effective immediately.

Moved: Cr. Parry Seconded: Cr. Bernard

Carried in full

Note – as there were no new resolutions in 2014/2015 for any updates to the Travel Request & Travel Reimbursement Policy, the above resolutions remains the latest and still in place for this financial year.

Other support for elected representatives

In addition to the above remuneration benefits, support will be provided to all elected representatives as follows:

1. Mayor: - Separate office accommodation - Secretarial support as required.

2. Deputy Mayor, Councillors: - Secretarial/administrative support in accordance with the

established staff structure. Councillor Expenses

Expenses incurred by each councillor, (as required to be reported in accordance with section 186 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.

Name Expense Amount - $

Robert Holness - Mayor T/A 3,234.40

Teddy Bernard – Cr T/A 689.85

William Thomas – Cr T/A 2,276.00

Michael Yam – Cr T/A 817.05

Walter Parry – Cr T/A 303.90

Territa Dick - Cr T/A 642.15

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4. Councillor’s Code of Conduct Pursuant to the LG REGULATION 2012 – Section 186 dictates that the following be recorded):

Item Result

(i) (ii)

The total number of the orders and

recommendations made under section 180 of the Act. Orders made under section 181 of the Act.

Nil Nil

(iii) (iv) (v)

The name of each councillor in relation for whom an order or recommendation was made under section 180 of the Act or as order was made under section 181 of the Act.. A description of the misconduct or inappropriate conduct engaged in by each of the Councillors. A summary of the order or recommendation made for each Councillor.

Section 180 - No applicable Section 181 - Not applicable

Nil

Not applicable

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Section 176 of the LG Act 2009

(i) The number of complaints about the conduct or performance of Councillors assessed as frivolous or vexatious under the relevant section.

Nil

(ii) The number of complaints referred to the department’s Chief Executive Officer under the relevant section..

Nil

(iii) The number of complaints referred to the department’s Chief Executive Officer under the relevant section..

Nil

(iv) The number of complaints referred to the department’s Chief Executive Officer under the relevant section..

Nil

(v) The number of complaints referred to the department’s Chief Executive Officer as being about official misconduct.

Not applicable

(vi) The number of complaints heard by a conduct review panel.

Not applicable

(vii) The number of complaints heard by the tribunal Not applicable

(viii) The number of complaints dealt with by the Chief Executive Officer under the relevant section.

Nil

5. Complaints Management

The Council has a complaints management process in place and is committed to dealing fairly with administrative complaints. The complaints management process is designed to ensure that any member of the public can lodge a complaint about how they have been dealt with by Council staff or how they have been affected by any Council administrative decision. The complaints management process will be made available to the public on Council's website. During 2014/15, there were nil complaints lodged with Council under the complaints management process. 6. Senior Contract Employees The following information is included to comply with s201 Local Government Act 2009, Ch 6, Part 5, local government employees: There are nil senior contract employees with a total remuneration package in the range of $100,000 - $119,000 There are nil senior contract employees with a total remuneration package in the range of $120,000 - $149,000 There are nil senior contract employee with a total remuneration package in the range of $150,000 - $175,000 There is ONE senior contract employee with a total remuneration package over $175,000

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7. Overseas Travel No Council staff or Councillors undertook any overseas travel on Council business during the 2014/15 financial year.

8. Grants to Community Organisations During 2014/15, the Council made nil cash grants to community organisations.

Concessions were not provided for the waiver of:

• hire or rental fees associated with Council facilities

• airport landing charges. 9. Reserves and Controlled Roads No land that is a reserve under the Land Act or roads that are not owned by the Council were under the control of Council at any time during the financial year. 10. Assessment of Performance in Implementing Corporate, Operational and Community Plans

Corporate Plan + Operational Plan

The KASC Corporate Plan 2013/2014 provides the strategic direction for all activities to be undertaken by Council. The Operational Plan were reviewed by Council at its’ Ordinary Meeting dated 24th July 2013. Council formally resolved to accept the Op Plan as tabled.

Extracted from the minutes: Section 7 General Business part (c):- Operational Plan 2013-2014: TABLED – Council reviewed the tabled document and decided to accept it by way of the following resolution.

Resolution 5 – 24th July 2013

Council resolve to accept the Operational Plan 2013-2014 as tabled.

Moved: Cr. Yam Seconded: Cr. Bernard

Carried in full

Note re the above: Following a diligent search of the Council Meeting Minutes for the 2014/2015 financial year, no reference could be found wherein a more current review of either The KASC Strategic Plan or the KASC Operational Plan was considered. Accordingly therefore, the above Resolution (5. 24/07/2013) remains the most current.

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11. Invitations to Tenderers to change Tenders There were nil instances during the 2014/15 year where persons who had submitted a tender to Council were invited to change their tenders. 12. Registers The following registers are held by Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council and are available for viewing by members of the public on request:

• Register of Electoral Gifts

• Register of Interest of each Councillor

• Register of Interest of persons related to Councillor

• Minutes of Local Government Meetings

• Register of Contact by Lobbyists

• Road Register/Road Maps

• Schedule of Fees and Charges

• Register of Local Laws and Subordinate Local Laws

• Register of Burials

• Register of Regulatory Fees

• Register of Delegations

• Register of Council Policies 13. Summary of any Rates, Charges and Service Levy Rates are not charged. However a General Service Levy is charged for all wage earning residents of the community. Council did not grant any concessions for this levy. 14. Internal Audit During the year Council extended the term of the Contract internal auditors, being Pacifica Chartered Accountants, for a further three years from 1 November 2014. During the 2014-15 financial year Pacifica conducted an internal audit on Council’s Job costing practices and recoverable works. The field work involved visits to Kowanyama and the Cairns Office in February 2015. The objective of this internal audit was to review the effectiveness of the process and business practices in place to ensure that the Council’s Job Costing mechanisms are adequate and ensure that cost allocations to projects are complete, accurate, managed to budget and invoiced where necessary (on a timely basis). The results of the audit have been reported to Council Management and the Audit Committee. 15. Equal Employment Opportunity Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, maintaining that skills and potential are recognised, developed and used to best advantage, so that the best person is selected for the job. Council has formalised

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this concept into written policy, so as to align with legislative requirements. The objective of the policy is to ensure a workplace free of discrimination and to promote Equal Employment Opportunity. Council's EEO Management Plan is aimed at ensuring all employees and applicants for employment are treated fairly, basing selection and promotion only on factors relevant to the job, such as skills, qualifications, abilities and aptitude. 16. Capital Project Works Council completed the following works program during the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015:

Shoulder reconstruction to Kowanyama – Dunbar Rd and new bitumen seal to shoulders, funded under NDRRA and TIDS

Reconstruction of some Town Streets, NDRRA 2014

Reconstruction of swimming pool including new shade sails and upgrade to amenities, NDRRA 2014

17. Advertising Advertising costs incurred by Council during the year totalled NIL.

18. National Competition Policy

There were NIL complaints based on competitive neutrality under section 52 (3) of the LG REGULATION 2012.

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Road to Pormpuraaw just outside of Kowanyama – photo by Martene West.

Documents

Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council Annual Report: 2014 2015Well 2014-2015 was the year that Council’s financial position strengthened to a surplus of $3m which was a massive turnaround