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A snapshot from the City of Whyalla ordinary meeting on Monday, November 26, 2018.
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME: Stephen Bishop presented questions to Council, regarding the appointment of a full-time parking inspector. His questions were answered and recorded in the minutes.
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Zoe Ritchie gave an update of YAC activities.
CITY GROWTH
City entry statements: A report was submitted detailing proposed City Entry Gateway Statements. Council undertook public consultation and a voting survey on the proposed five design concepts for city entry statements.
Recommendation: That Council acknowledge the community's city entry gateway preferences and build Option 1 and 3. Carried unanimously.
CHOICE 1: Option 1 received 590 votes
CHOICE 2: Option 3 received 535 votes.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Appointment of Deputy Mayor: Following a general election, the Council is to appoint a Deputy Mayor at the first ordinary meeting of the new Council.
Recommendation: Councillor David Knox proposed an amendment to the recommendation that Council “adopts the Election of Deputy Mayor Policy”. Cr Knox’s amendment changed the recommendation to Council “adopts the Election of Deputy Mayor Policy with provision that the secret ballot be removed". Carried unanimously.
Election: Councillors Phill Stone, Rick Santucci and Joanne Marshall were nominated for the position of Deputy Mayor. With voting of Phill Stone (2 votes), Rick Santucci (4 votes) and Joanne Marshall (3 votes), Councillor Rick Santucci was declared Deputy Mayor.
SECOND IN CHARGE: Rick Santucci was elected Deputy Mayor.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Sport master plan: A recommendation that the matter of the proposed Bennett Oval Sports Master Plan, currently lying on the table, be incorporated in the City of Whyalla Transformation Blueprint/Framework. Carried unanimously.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S ACTIONS REPORT
Ocean Eyre dumping: Councillor David Knox made an enquiry regarding the dumping of waste on a parcel of land near the Ocean Eyre housing estate. Council CEO Chris Cowley replied that a quote of $20,000 had been obtained to clean up the land but there was no commitment from the land owner to cover this cost. Cr Knox suggested a face-to-face meeting with owner. This action was agreed upon by the CEO.
Walking trails proposal: Councillor David Knox made an enquiry regarding the proposal to establish walking trails in Whyalla. Council CEO Chris Cowley replied that the proposal would be considered in the City Transformation Blueprint/Framework.
ADJOURNMENT BEFORE CONFIDENTIAL SESSION
Public invited to join in light supper and mingle with elected members.
This a brief summary of the business conducted at the meeting. The exact minutes of the meeting will be available in the near future on the council website.