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That before consultation and feedback forms are released to the Community the copy (document the community will fill out) needs to be supplied to Elected Members.
Topic: Community Engagement Feedback Forms
1. That Council seeks a report regarding ownership, status and management of the burial site of Robert Norman, with wife Sarah and son Lionel at Limited Certificate of Title Volume 5697 Folio 46 (better known as 2A Robert Norman Street, Normanville). 2. The report can explore the option of Council pursuing care and control under Section 192(1) of the Local Government Act 1999 in recognition of the historical significance of the burial site but also outline how the site has been managed (if known) over recent years and how the site is impacted (if at all) by the current Yankalilla District Local Heritage Code Amendment.
Topic: Ownership, Status and Management of Robert Norman's Gravesite
1. That the report on the February 2026 Monthly Finance Reports be received.
Topic: Monthly Finance Report
1. That Council receives the Chief Executive Officer Report.
Topic: Chief Executive Officer Report
That the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 20 January 2026 as circulated to Councillors be confirmed as an accurate record of the proceedings of those meetings.
Topic: Confirmation of Minutes
That the Mayor's Report be included in the minutes of the meeting.
Topic: Mayor's Report
1. That Council receives the Update to Delegations under the PDI Act 2016 report. 2. In exercise of the power contained in Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999 the powers and functions under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and statutory instruments made thereunder contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation (provided as Attachment 1 to the report dated 17 February 2026 and entitled Updated Instrument A of the PDI Act 2016 as at February 2026 and marked 14.2.1) are hereby delegated this 17 of February 2026 to the person occupying or acting in the office of CEO of the Council subject to the conditions and/or limitations, if any, specified herein or in the Schedule of Conditions in the proposed Instrument of Delegation. 3. Such powers and functions may be further delegated by the CEO in accordance with Sections 44 and 101 of the Local Government Act 1999 as the CEO sees fit, unless otherwise indicated herein or in the Schedule of Conditions contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation.
Topic: Update to Delegations under the PDI Act 2016
1. That Council receives the 2026-27 Proposed Budget Timeline and Key Financial Assumptions report. 2. That Council adopt the assumptions previously provided for the mid-term financial plan (Attachment 1) in the development of the 2026-27 draft budget and 2026-2036 Long-Term Financial Plan. 3. That Council adopt the inclusion of the updated information in this report into the body of the Long-Term Financial Plan 2026-2036. 4. That Council adopt the proposed timeline for the preparation and consultation of the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget. 5. That Council understands that the annual review of the relevant policies associated with the Annual Business Plan & Budget will occur in March 2026, following the 23 Feb 2026 Audit & Risk Committee meeting where the policies will be reviewed by the committee before being recommended to Council.
Topic: 2026-27 Proposed Budget Timeline and Key Financial Assumptions
1. That Council receives the Land Management Agreement Waiver - 5A View Court, Carrickalinga report. 2. That the Council, as a party to the Land Management Agreement Dealing Number 8974038, agrees to waive: • Clause 2.1.1, so as to enable the total height of any cut to exceed 1.5 metres from the new benched level of the natural ground level at the top of the cut; and • Clause 2.2, so as to enable a dwelling greater than one storey and 5 metres in height to be constructed on allotment 50.
Topic: Land Management Agreement Waiver - 5A View Court, Carrickalinga
1. That Council receives the Policy Review Project Update - February 2026 report. 2. That Council notes the amended 2026 Project Plan contained within the report. 3. That Council adopts the CHSP Client Contribution Policy V2.2 as presented as Attachment 1 to this report, subject to any further minor administrative amendments.
Topic: Policy Review Project Update - February 2026
1. That Council receives the Year ahead 2025-26 in Council Reports report.
Topic: Year ahead 2025-26 in Council Reports
1. That Council receives the Economy and Community Monthly Update - Activity in January 2026 report.
Topic: Economy and Community Monthly Update - Activity in January 2026
1. That Council received the Asset & Environment Update - February 2026 report. 2. That Council thanks neighbouring Councils; City of Onkaparinga, City of Victor Harbor and Alexandrina Council for their support and assistance through the Deep Creek Bushfire.
Topic: Asset & Environment Update - February 2026
1. That Council receives the Land Management Agreement Waiver - 5A View Court, Carrickalinga report. 2. That the Council, as a party to the Land Management Agreement Dealing Number 8974038, agrees to waive: • Clause 2.1.1, so as to enable the total height of any cut to exceed 1.5 metres from the new benched level of the natural ground level at the top of the cut; and • Clause 2.2, so as to enable a dwelling greater than one storey and 5 metres in height to be constructed on allotment 50.
Topic: Land Management Agreement Waiver - 5A View Court, Carrickalinga
1. That Council receives the Update to Delegations under the PDI Act 2016 report. 2. In exercise of the power contained in Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999 the powers and functions under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and statutory instruments made thereunder contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation (provided as Attachment 1 to the report dated 17 February 2026 and entitled Updated Instrument A of the PDI Act 2016 as at February 2026 and marked 14.2.1) are hereby delegated this 17 of February 2026 to the person occupying or acting in the office of CEO of the Council subject to the conditions and/or limitations, if any, specified herein or in the Schedule of Conditions in the proposed Instrument of Delegation. 3. Such powers and functions may be further delegated by the CEO in accordance with Sections 44 and 101 of the Local Government Act 1999 as the CEO sees fit, unless otherwise indicated herein or in the Schedule of Conditions contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation.
Topic: Update to Delegations under the PDI Act 2016
That the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 20 January 2026 as circulated to Councillors be confirmed as an accurate record of the proceedings of those meetings.
Topic: Confirmation of Minutes
That the Mayor's Report be included in the minutes of the meeting.
Topic: Mayor's Report
1. That the report on the February 2026 Monthly Finance Reports be received.
Topic: Monthly Finance Report
1. That Council received the Asset & Environment Update - February 2026 report. 2. That Council thanks neighbouring Councils; City of Onkaparinga, City of Victor Harbor and Alexandrina Council for their support and assistance through the Deep Creek Bushfire.
Topic: Asset & Environment Update - February 2026
1. That Council receives the Chief Executive Officer Report.
Topic: Chief Executive Officer Report
1. That Council receives the 2026-27 Proposed Budget Timeline and Key Financial Assumptions report. 2. That Council adopt the assumptions previously provided for the mid-term financial plan (Attachment 1) in the development of the 2026-27 draft budget and 2026-2036 Long-Term Financial Plan. 3. That Council adopt the inclusion of the updated information in this report into the body of the Long-Term Financial Plan 2026-2036. 4. That Council adopt the proposed timeline for the preparation and consultation of the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget. 5. That Council understands that the annual review of the relevant policies associated with the Annual Business Plan & Budget will occur in March 2026, following the 23 Feb 2026 Audit & Risk Committee meeting where the policies will be reviewed by the committee before being recommended to Council.
Topic: 2026-27 Proposed Budget Timeline and Key Financial Assumptions
1. That Council seeks a report regarding ownership, status and management of the burial site of Robert Norman, with wife Sarah and son Lionel at Limited Certificate of Title Volume 5697 Folio 46 (better known as 2A Robert Norman Street, Normanville). 2. The report can explore the option of Council pursuing care and control under Section 192(1) of the Local Government Act 1999 in recognition of the historical significance of the burial site but also outline how the site has been managed (if known) over recent years and how the site is impacted (if at all) by the current Yankalilla District Local Heritage Code Amendment.
Topic: Ownership, Status and Management of Robert Norman's Gravesite
That before consultation and feedback forms are released to the Community the copy (document the community will fill out) needs to be supplied to Elected Members.
Topic: Community Engagement Feedback Forms
1. That Council receives the Policy Review Project Update - February 2026 report. 2. That Council notes the amended 2026 Project Plan contained within the report. 3. That Council adopts the CHSP Client Contribution Policy V2.2 as presented as Attachment 1 to this report, subject to any further minor administrative amendments.
Topic: Policy Review Project Update - February 2026
1. That Council receives the Year ahead 2025-26 in Council Reports report.
Topic: Year ahead 2025-26 in Council Reports
1. That Council receives the Economy and Community Monthly Update - Activity in January 2026 report.
Topic: Economy and Community Monthly Update - Activity in January 2026
1. That Council receives the Land Management Agreement Waiver - 5A View Court, Carrickalinga report. 2. That the Council, as a party to the Land Management Agreement Dealing Number 8974038, agrees to waive: • Clause 2.1.1, so as to enable the total height of any cut to exceed 1.5 metres from the new benched level of the natural ground level at the top of the cut; and • Clause 2.2, so as to enable a dwelling greater than one storey and 5 metres in height to be constructed on allotment 50.
1. That Council receives the Land Management Agreement Waiver - 5A View Court, Carrickalinga report. 2. That the Council, as a party to the Land Management Agreement Dealing Number 8974038, agrees to waive: • Clause 2.1.1, so as to enable the total height of any cut to exceed 1.5 metres from the new benched level of the natural ground level at the top of the cut; and • Clause 2.2, so as to enable a dwelling greater than one storey and 5 metres in height to be constructed on allotment 50.
C2630 Moved: Cr David Olsson Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council receives the Year ahead 2025-26 in Council Reports report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C2631 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That the report on the February 2026 Monthly Finance Reports be received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The meeting closed at 5:54 pm Confirmed: As an accurate record on 17 March 2026. Chairperson
C2628 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council receives the Update to Delegations under the PDI Act 2016 report. 2. In exercise of the power contained in Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999 the powers and functions under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and statutory instruments made thereunder contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation (provided as Attachment 1 to the report dated 17 February 2026 and entitled Updated Instrument A of the PDI Act 2016 as at February 2026 and marked 14.2.1) are hereby delegated this 17 of February 2026 to the person occupying or acting in the office of CEO of the Council subject to the conditions and/or limitations, if any, specified herein or in the Schedule of Conditions in the proposed Instrument of Delegation. 3. Such powers and functions may be further delegated by the CEO in accordance with Sections 44 and 101 of the Local Government Act 1999 as the CEO sees fit, unless otherwise indicated herein or in the Schedule of Conditions contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Note: Agenda Item 14.3 was considered directly after Agenda Item 8.1 – Deputation from Rae & Chris Reynolds after the Presiding Member sought and was granted leave of the meeting to change the order of proceedings to consider Agenda Item 14.3 whilst the persons that provided the deputation were present.
Nil
C2629 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council receives the 2026-27 Proposed Budget Timeline and Key Financial Assumptions report. 2. That Council adopt the assumptions previously provided for the mid-term financial plan (Attachment 1) in the development of the 2026-27 draft budget and 2026-2036 Long-Term Financial Plan. 3. That Council adopt the inclusion of the updated information in this report into the body of the Long-Term Financial Plan 2026-2036. 4. That Council adopt the proposed timeline for the preparation and consultation of the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget. 5. That Council understands that the annual review of the relevant policies associated with the Annual Business Plan & Budget will occur in March 2026, following the 23 Feb 2026 Audit & Risk Committee meeting where the policies will be reviewed by the committee before being recommended to Council. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C2632 Moved: Cr Shane Grocke Seconded: Cr Lawrie Polomka 1. That Council receives the Economy and Community Monthly Update - Activity in January 2026 report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C2633 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr David Olsson 1. That Council received the Asset & Environment Update - February 2026 report. 2. That Council thanks neighbouring Councils; City of Onkaparinga, City of Victor Harbor and Alexandrina Council for their support and assistance through the Deep Creek Bushfire. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C2634 Moved: Cr Simon Rothwell Seconded: Cr Tim Moffat 1. That Council receives the Chief Executive Officer Report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C2627 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Simon Rothwell 1. That Council receives the Policy Review Project Update - February 2026 report. 2. That Council notes the amended 2026 Project Plan contained within the report. 3. That Council adopts the CHSP Client Contribution Policy V2.2 as presented as Attachment 1 to this report, subject to any further minor administrative amendments. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
The meeting commenced at 4:00pm. Including recognition of the traditional landowners The Mayor read aloud “We would like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional owners of the land on which we meet today (the Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri and Ramindjeri people) and pay our respects to their elders past and present".
This event was a fundraiser in aid of 5CY and 90+ people came along to enjoy my cooking with support of Club Fleurieu members (thankfully it went well). An action and a raffle were held during the afternoon with many thanks to the people who donated items. We achieved a great result with $6,000 raised.
Thank you to everyone involved in making the Australia Day event such a success. We're grateful to our volunteers, community groups and local organisations, performers and presenters, award recipients and nominees along with everyone who attended and helped create a welcoming, respectful day for all. A special thank you to Council staff who worked behind the scenes in planning, set up, traffic and site management, safety, clean-up, and communications. Your time, effort, and professionalism made the event run smoothly.
Rae & Chris Reynolds addressed members and the gallery regarding Agenda Item 14.3 Land Management Agreement Waiver to 5A View Court, Carrickalinga. The Presiding Member sought and was granted leave of the meeting to change the order of the proceedings to consider Agenda Item 14.3 Land Management Agreement Waiver - 5A View Court, Carrickalinga to allow the matter to be discussed and considered whilst the person that delivered the deputation was present.
Question 1. Do all Council owned vehicles and equipment have sign writing identifying the vehicles as Council property? 2. If some vehicles are not sign written, what is the reasoning behind not being identified as Council vehicles? Response All of Council's Major Plant and Machinery have appropriate signage, stickers or identifying labels in addition to appropriate safety lighting (amber lights). A balanced approach is taken across the broader fleet, focusing on heavy plant and operational vehicles, particularly those which undertake works on construction sites or in other controlled environments (parks and reserves). Magnetic signs are also applied to vehicles when they are undertaking Commonwealth Home Support Service Community Transport activities. There are times when vehicles are added to the fleet prior to updated signage being applied, but this is generally a short-term arrangement when signage or stickers are on order. Should there be a question on a specific vehicle, a response can be sourced directly from the responsible Director.
C2625 Moved: Cr Shane Grocke Seconded: Cr David Olsson 1. That Council seeks a report regarding ownership, status and management of the burial site of Robert Norman, with wife Sarah and son Lionel at Limited Certificate of Title Volume 5697 Folio 46 (better known as 2A Robert Norman Street, Normanville). 2. The report can explore the option of Council pursuing care and control under Section 192(1) of the Local Government Act 1999 in recognition of the historical significance of the burial site but also outline how the site has been managed (if known) over recent years and how the site is impacted (if at all) by the current Yankalilla District Local Heritage Code Amendment. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Thank You to our Volunteers, Emergency Services, Council Staff and Support Services. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the incredible volunteers who have stepped up during the Deep Creek Fire. You have worked long hours under extremely challenging conditions, always putting the safety of others and the wellbeing of our community first. Your dedication, resilience, and selflessness have not gone unnoticed. You are an integral part of this community, and we are truly grateful for everything you do. I also sincerely thank our emergency services, council staff, and the many support services working behind the scenes—providing coordination, resources, communications, logistics, and care when it was needed most. Your professionalism and commitment have been vital to the response and to keeping our community informed and supported. I also want to acknowledge and thank the employers who supported these efforts by allowing staff the time and flexibility to respond. Your understanding and generosity make a real difference and help ensure we can act quickly and effectively when incidents arise. To every volunteer, every responder, every staff member, and every employer who stood behind them—thank you for showing what community, teamwork, and compassion truly look like. We are stronger because of you.
Cr Olsson provided a verbal report advising that the Second Valley Progress Association will be holding a Clean-Up Australia Day Event on Sunday 1 March. He also advised re his attendance at the recent Parawa AG Bureau. Cr Davina Quirke arrived and joined the meeting at 4:03 pm.
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4.1 Confirmation of Minutes C2622 Moved: Cr Wayne Gibbs Seconded: Cr Karin Hatch That the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 20 January 2026 as circulated to Councillors be confirmed as an accurate record of the proceedings of those meetings. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
6.1 Mayors Report C2623 Moved: Mayor Darryl Houston Seconded: Cr Shane Grocke That the Mayor's Report be included in the minutes of the meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY January 2026 18th Carrickalinga Residents Assoc - AGM 19th Community Consultation – Rating Review – Myponga Hall 20th Pre Council Meeting 20th Ordinary Council Meeting 22nd SAROC Meeting – SAROC Minutes 22 January 2026 22nd Service Review Working Group Meeting 23rd LGA Algal Bloom Briefing 23rd Meeting with Vicki Morecroft - Lions Youth of the Year 25th Dinner with Australia Day Ambassador 26th Australia Day Celebration Event February 2026 3rd ABC Radio – Deep Creek Fire 3rd 5AA Radio – Deep Creek Fire
Question 1. Can officers provide an update on the Disability Car Parking Review that commenced in mid-2024. This update should include any progress on developing a plan to update and install new disability access parking spaces across the District. This information is important so we can ensure Community members who require disability parking have appropriate access to local resources and Council infrastructure. Response Officers are currently developing a new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2026-2030 (DAIP). The draft DAIP was adopted by Council in January 2026 for community consultation which is currently occurring. The DAIP includes priority actions in relation to access and enjoyment by the Community of Council infrastructure which includes disability car parking. Due to recent staff departures affecting the continuity of this project, progress on the disability parking review has been delayed. To ensure this work can continue, we are currently in the process of engaging a suitably qualified Engineer to prepare an appropriately detailed report. This report will cover the current number and location of disability parking spaces across the District, it will identify any required remedial works, and provide recommendations for changes or potential new/ additional locations. The funding of this consultant is occurring through the savings while the Engineer role remains vacant.
Cr Davina Quirke left the meeting at 4:59 pm. Questions were asked and answered. Cr Davina Quirke returned to the meeting at 5:00 pm.
Mayor Darryl Houston Field Ward Deputy Mayor David Olsson Field Ward Cr Lawrie Polomka Field Ward Cr Simon Rothwell Field Ward Cr Wayne Gibbs Light Ward Cr Shane Grocke Light Ward Cr Karin Hatch Light Ward Cr Tim Moffat Light Ward Cr Davina Quirke Light Ward STAFF Nathan Cunningham Chief Executive Officer Ben Thompson Director Corporate Services Jodie Summer Executive Manager Financial Sustainability Lisa Pearson Group Manager Economy & Community Mark Gibson Director Assets & Environment Michyla Lewis Minute Taker (Governance and Policy Officer) Amber Nancarrow Strategic Reporting & Engagement Officer Liz Soper Strategic Communications Officer
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For your interest, the S&HLGA Latest News has been published on their website, providing councils with an update on their activities - SHLGA Newsletter Feb 2026. Under the leadership of the new Executive Officer, this newsletter will now be produced every two months.
C2624 Moved: Cr Simon Rothwell Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council receives the Land Management Agreement Waiver - 5A View Court, Carrickalinga report. 2. That the Council, as a party to the Land Management Agreement Dealing Number 8974038, agrees to waive: • Clause 2.1.1, so as to enable the total height of any cut to exceed 1.5 metres from the new benched level of the natural ground level at the top of the cut; and • Clause 2.2, so as to enable a dwelling greater than one storey and 5 metres in height to be constructed on allotment 50. CARRIED Cr Karin Hatch Called for a DIVISION The Mayor Declared the Vote Set Aside For: Cr Shane Grocke, Cr David Olsson, Cr Davina Quirke, Cr Lawrie Polomka and Cr Simon Rothwell Against: Cr Wayne Gibbs, Cr Karin Hatch, Mayor Darryl Houston and Cr Tim Moffat The Mayor Declared the Motion CARRIED Following the previously granted change in the order of the proceedings sought by the Presiding Member, following consideration of Agenda Item 14.3 Land Management Agreement Waiver - 5A View Court, Carrickalinga, the meeting resumed the natural order as presented in the Agenda.
Mr Gubbin lodged a request for a deputation via Electronic Means (livestream) prior to the meeting on the topic of the Rating Review. The Mayor declined the request as it did not relate to an item listed on the Agenda in line with the Deputation Guidelines and the Code of Practice – Formal Proceedings for Council & Committee Meetings, additionally Council does not provide for Electronic Participation at Council Meetings and was therefore unable to accommodate this request.
Question The Mayor and CEO advised at a recent Information and Briefing Session that they had communicated with candidates for the upcoming State Election and made submissions regarding Council's wish list. Response Much of this information is provided in the Monthly Report from the CEO which confirms that the candidates from the two major parties (Jenni Mitton – Labour and Mike Holden – Liberal) sought to meet with the Mayor and CEO ahead of the March 2026 State Election. Those meetings formed an opportunity for the Mayor and CEO to outline some of the areas that Council would benefit from some State investment and meetings such as this are known to be replicated across many Councils. The document (attached to the CEO Report) serves as a useful collection of projects and whilst it in itself is not a Council-endorsed document, it is prepared and updated over time by Administration with projects, programs and initiatives that are generally reflected in other endorsed strategic documents or through Council decisions. Some initiatives are taken from LGA priorities or regional priorities. The candidates were provided a hard copy of the attachment to the CEO Report which is the latest version of this evolving document. Meeting and talking through a 'prospectus style' document mirrors the process that occurred ahead of the last Federal Election. No further meetings have been requested by other candidates.
Question 1. Does Council have a policy for Drug & Alcohol Testing of Council staff? 2. Have random Drug & Alcohol testing been undertaken? 3. What is the cost of performing random testing? Response 1. Yes, Council has an established internal policy, and procedure, for drug and alcohol testing. 2. Yes. Staff have been randomly selected and have undergone drug and alcohol testing. During the past 2 years 19 tests have been performed. 3. What is the cost of performing random testing? The cost per test is approx. $105.00
C2626 Moved: Cr Davina Quirke Seconded: Cr Simon Rothwell 1. That before Consultation and feedback forms are released to the Community the copy (document the community will fill out) needs endorsement at a Council Meeting prior to its distribution. Cr Davina Quirke, with the consent of Cr Simon Rothwell, sought, and was granted, leave of the meeting to vary the motion as follows: (as varied); That before consultation and feedback forms are released to the Community the copy (document the community will fill out) needs to be supplied to Elected Members. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
A Motion without Notice was proposed by Cr Quirke and was declined by Mayor Houston after taking into consideration the guiding principles in line with the Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2013. Cr Davina Quirke left the meeting at 5:25 pm and did not return.
Thank You to our Volunteers, Emergency Services, Council Staff and Support Services. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the incredible volunteers who have stepped up during the Deep Creek Fire. You have worked long hours under extremely challenging conditions, always putting the safety of others and the wellbeing of our community first. Your dedication, resilience, and selflessness have not gone unnoticed. You are an integral part of this community, and we are truly grateful for everything you do. I also sincerely thank our emergency services, council staff, and the many support services working behind the scenes—providing coordination, resources, communications, logistics, and care when it was needed most. Your professionalism and commitment has been vital to the response and to keeping our community informed and supported. I also want to acknowledge and thank the employers who supported these efforts by allowing staff the time and flexibility to respond. Your understanding and generosity make a real difference and help ensure we can act quickly and effectively when incidents arise. To every volunteer, every responder, every staff member, and every employer who stood behind them—thank you for showing what community, teamwork, and compassion truly look like. We are stronger because of you.
For your interest, the S&HLGA Latest News has been published on their website, providing councils with an update on their activities - SHLGA Newsletter Feb 2026. Under the leadership of the new Executive Officer, this newsletter will now be produced every two months.
Cr Olsson provided a verbal report advising that the Second Valley Progress Association will be holding a Clean-Up Australia Day Event on Sunday 1 March. He also advised re his attendance at the recent Parawa AG Bureau.
Rae & Chris Reynolds addressed members and the gallery regarding Agenda Item 14.3 Land Management Agreement Waiver to 5A View Court, Carrickalinga. The Presiding Member sought and was granted leave of the meeting to change the order of the proceedings to consider Agenda Item 14.3 Land Management Agreement Waiver - 5A View Court, Carrickalinga to allow the matter to be discussed and considered whilst the person that delivered the deputation was present.
A Motion without Notice was proposed by Cr Quirke and was declined by Mayor Houston after taking into consideration the guiding principles in line with the Local Government (Procedures at Meetings) Regulations 2013. Cr Davina Quirke left the meeting at 5:25 pm and did not return.
C2628 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council receives the Update to Delegations under the PDI Act 2016 report. 2. In exercise of the power contained in Section 44 of the Local Government Act 1999 the powers and functions under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and statutory instruments made thereunder contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation (provided as Attachment 1 to the report dated 17 February 2026 and entitled Updated Instrument A of the PDI Act 2016 as at February 2026 and marked 14.2.1) are hereby delegated this 17 of February 2026 to the person occupying or acting in the office of CEO of the Council subject to the conditions and/or limitations, if any, specified herein or in the Schedule of Conditions in the proposed Instrument of Delegation. 3. Such powers and functions may be further delegated by the CEO in accordance with Sections 44 and 101 of the Local Government Act 1999 as the CEO sees fit, unless otherwise indicated herein or in the Schedule of Conditions contained in the proposed Instrument of Delegation. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C2631 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That the report on the February 2026 Monthly Finance Reports be received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C2633 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr David Olsson 1. That Council received the Asset & Environment Update - February 2026 report. 2. That Council thanks neighbouring Councils; City of Onkaparinga, City of Victor Harbor and Alexandrina Council for their support and assistance through the Deep Creek Bushfire. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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C2623 Moved: Mayor Darryl Houston Seconded: Cr Shane Grocke That the Mayor's Report be included in the minutes of the meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY January 2026 18th Carrickalinga Residents Assoc - AGM 19th Community Consultation – Rating Review – Myponga Hall 20th Pre Council Meeting 20th Ordinary Council Meeting 22nd SAROC Meeting – SAROC Minutes 22 January 2026 22nd Service Review Working Group Meeting 23rd LGA Algal Bloom Briefing 23rd Meeting with Vicki Morecroft - Lions Youth of the Year 25th Dinner with Australia Day Ambassador 26th Australia Day Celebration Event February 2026 3rd ABC Radio – Deep Creek Fire 3rd 5AA Radio – Deep Creek Fire
This event was a fundraiser in aid of 5CY and 90+ people came along to enjoy my cooking with support of Club Fleurieu members (thankfully it went well). An action and a raffle were held during the afternoon with many thanks to the people who donated items. We achieved a great result with $6,000 raised.
Thank you to everyone involved in making the Australia Day event such a great success. We're grateful to our volunteers, community groups and local organisations, performers and presenters, award recipients and nominees along with everyone who attended and helped create a welcoming, respectful day for all. A special thank you to Council staff who worked behind the scenes in planning, set up, traffic and site management, safety, clean-up, and communications. Your time, effort, and professionalism made the event run smoothly.
Question 1. Can officers provide an update on the Disability Car Parking Review that commenced in mid-2024. This update should include any progress on developing a plan to update and install new disability access parking spaces across the District. This information is important so we can ensure Community members who require disability parking have appropriate access to local resources and Council infrastructure. Response Officers are currently developing a new Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2026-2030 (DAIP). The draft DAIP was adopted by Council in January 2026 for community consultation which is currently occurring. The DAIP includes priority actions in relation to access and enjoyment by the Community of Council infrastructure which includes disability car parking. Due to recent staff departures affecting the continuity of this project, progress on the disability parking review has been delayed. To ensure this work can continue, we are currently in the process of engaging a suitably qualified Engineer to prepare an appropriately detailed report. This report will cover the current number and location of disability parking spaces across the District, it will identify any required remedial works, and provide recommendations for changes or potential new/ additional locations. The funding of this consultant is occurring through the savings while the Engineer role remains vacant.
C2626 Moved: Cr Davina Quirke Seconded: Cr Simon Rothwell 1. That before Consultation and feedback forms are released to the Community the copy (document the community will fill out) needs endorsement at a Council Meeting prior to its distribution. Cr Davina Quirke, with the consent of Cr Simon Rothwell, sought, and was granted, leave of the meeting to vary the motion as follows: (as varied); That before consultation and feedback forms are released to the Community the copy (document the community will fill out) needs to be supplied to Elected Members. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Note: Agenda Item 14.3 was considered directly after Agenda Item 8.1 – Deputation from Rae & Chris Reynolds after the Presiding Member sought and was granted leave of the meeting to change the order of proceedings to consider Agenda Item 14.3 whilst the persons that provided the deputation were present.
C2629 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council receives the 2026-27 Proposed Budget Timeline and Key Financial Assumptions report. 2. That Council adopt the assumptions previously provided for the mid-term financial plan (Attachment 1) in the development of the 2026-27 draft budget and 2026-2036 Long-Term Financial Plan. 3. That Council adopt the inclusion of the updated information in this report into the body of the Long-Term Financial Plan 2026-2036. 4. That Council adopt the proposed timeline for the preparation and consultation of the 2026-27 Annual Business Plan & Budget. 5. That Council understands that the annual review of the relevant policies associated with the Annual Business Plan & Budget will occur in March 2026, following the 23 Feb 2026 Audit & Risk Committee meeting where the policies will be reviewed by the committee before being recommended to Council. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C2630 Moved: Cr David Olsson Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council receives the Year ahead 2025-26 in Council Reports report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C2632 Moved: Cr Shane Grocke Seconded: Cr Lawrie Polomka 1. That Council receives the Economy and Community Monthly Update - Activity in January 2026 report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C2634 Moved: Cr Simon Rothwell Seconded: Cr Tim Moffat 1. That Council receives the Chief Executive Officer Report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C2624 Moved: Cr Simon Rothwell Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council receives the Land Management Agreement Waiver - 5A View Court, Carrickalinga report. 2. That the Council, as a party to the Land Management Agreement Dealing Number 8974038, agrees to waive: • Clause 2.1.1, so as to enable the total height of any cut to exceed 1.5 metres from the new benched level of the natural ground level at the top of the cut; and • Clause 2.2, so as to enable a dwelling greater than one storey and 5 metres in height to be constructed on allotment 50. CARRIED Cr Karin Hatch Called for a DIVISION The Mayor Declared the Vote Set Aside For: Cr Shane Grocke, Cr David Olsson, Cr Davina Quirke, Cr Lawrie Polomka and Cr Simon Rothwell Against: Cr Wayne Gibbs, Cr Karin Hatch, Mayor Darryl Houston and Cr Tim Moffat The Mayor Declared the Motion CARRIED
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Question Can the Mayor / CEO advise; 1. Which candidates have they spoken to or met with on behalf of Council? 2. What was the nature and extent of each meeting and who initiated each meeting? 3. What was the nature and extent of the wish list and the priorities? 4. Were candidates provided with or asked to view a brochure or similar or any other documentation to support the submissions? 5. Was the brochure endorsed / approved by Elected Members prior to presentation? 6. What feedback was given to the Mayor / CEO at these meetings? 7. What meetings are planned for the future? Response Much of this information is provided in the Monthly Report from the CEO which confirms that the candidates from the two major parties (Jenni Mitton – Labour and Mike Holden – Liberal) sought to meet with the Mayor and CEO ahead of the March 2026 State Election. Those meetings formed an opportunity for the Mayor and CEO to outline some of the areas that Council would benefit from some State investment and meetings such as this are known to be replicated across many Councils. The document (attached to the CEO Report) serves as a useful collection of projects and whilst it in itself is not a Council-endorsed document, it is prepared and updated over time by Administration with projects, programs and initiatives that are generally reflected in other endorsed strategic documents or through Council decisions. Some initiatives are taken from LGA priorities or regional priorities. The candidates were provided a hard copy of the attachment to the CEO Report which is the latest version of this evolving document. Meeting and talking through a 'prospectus style' document mirrors the process that occurred ahead of the last Federal Election. No further meetings have been requested by other candidates.
Question 1. Do all Council owned vehicles and equipment have sign writing identifying the vehicles as Council property? 2. If some vehicles are not sign written, what is the reasoning behind not being identified as Council vehicles? Response All of Council's Major Plant and Machinery have appropriate signage, stickers or identifying labels in addition to appropriate safety lighting (amber lights). A balanced approach is taken across the broader fleet, focusing on heavy plant and operational vehicles, particularly those which undertake works on construction sites or in other controlled environments (parks and reserves). Magnetic signs are also applied to vehicles when they are undertaking Commonwealth Home Support Service Community Transport activities. There are times when vehicles are added to the fleet prior to updated signage being applied, but this is generally a short-term arrangement when signage or stickers are on order. Should there be a question on a specific vehicle, a response can be sourced directly from the responsible Director.
Cr Davina Quirke left the meeting at 4:59 pm. Questions were asked and answered. Cr Davina Quirke returned to the meeting at 5:00 pm.
The meeting closed at 5:54 pm Confirmed: As an accurate record on 17 March 2026. Chairperson
C2622 Moved: Cr Wayne Gibbs Seconded: Cr Karin Hatch That the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 20 January 2026 as circulated to Councillors be confirmed as an accurate record of the proceedings of those meetings. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Cr Davina Quirke arrived and joined the meeting at 4:03 pm.
Mr Gubbin lodged a request for a deputation via Electronic Means (livestream) prior to the meeting on the topic of the Rating Review. The Mayor declined the request as it did not relate to an item listed on the Agenda in line with the Deputation Guidelines and the Code of Practice – Formal Proceedings for Council & Committee Meetings, additionally Council does not provide for Electronic Participation at Council Meetings and was therefore unable to accommodate this request.
Question 1. Does Council have a policy for Drug & Alcohol Testing of Council staff? 2. Have random Drug & Alcohol testing been undertaken? 3. What is the cost of performing random testing? Response 1. Yes, Council has an established internal policy, and procedure, for drug and alcohol testing. 2. Yes. Staff have been randomly selected and have undergone drug and alcohol testing. During the past 2 years 19 tests have been performed. 3. What is the cost of performing random testing? The cost per test is approx. $105.00
C2625 Moved: Cr Shane Grocke Seconded: Cr David Olsson 1. That Council seeks a report regarding ownership, status and management of the burial site of Robert Norman, with wife Sarah and son Lionel at Limited Certificate of Title Volume 5697 Folio 46 (better known as 2A Robert Norman Street, Normanville). 2. The report can explore the option of Council pursuing care and control under Section 192(1) of the Local Government Act 1999 in recognition of the historical significance of the burial site but also outline how the site has been managed (if known) over recent years and how the site is impacted (if at all) by the current Yankalilla District Local Heritage Code Amendment. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
C2627 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Simon Rothwell 1. That Council receives the Policy Review Project Update - February 2026 report. 2. That Council notes the amended 2026 Project Plan contained within the report. 3. That Council adopts the CHSP Client Contribution Policy V2.2 as presented as Attachment 1 to this report, subject to any further minor administrative amendments. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Mayor Darryl Houston Field Ward Deputy Mayor David Olsson Field Ward Cr Lawrie Polomka Field Ward Cr Simon Rothwell Field Ward Cr Wayne Gibbs Light Ward Cr Shane Grocke Light Ward Cr Karin Hatch Light Ward Cr Tim Moffat Light Ward Cr Davina Quirke Light Ward STAFF Nathan Cunningham Chief Executive Officer Ben Thompson Director Corporate Services Jodie Summer Executive Manager Financial Sustainability Lisa Pearson Group Manager Economy & Community Mark Gibson Director Assets & Environment Michyla Lewis Minute Taker (Governance and Policy Officer) Amber Nancarrow Strategic Reporting & Engagement Officer Liz Soper Strategic Communications Officer
The meeting commenced at 4:00pm. Including recognition of the traditional landowners The Mayor read aloud "We would like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional owners of the land on which we meet today (the Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri and Ramindjeri people) and pay our respects to their elders past and present".
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