Council-Minutes-16-December-2025-PUBLIC

District Council of Yankalilla12/16/2025
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That the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 18 November 2025 as circulated to Councillors be confirmed as an accurate record of the proceedings of those meetings.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 4 Confirmation of Minutes

That the Mayor’s Report be included in the minutes of the meeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 6 Mayor's Report

That (as varied): 1. That Council resolves: a. That all DCY property owners who own land classed as Land Use: Primary Production and the land is currently valued on a Notional Basis are also provided with the Substantive Value that is determined by the VG office, as if the owner were not entitled to the benefit of Notional Valuation (17.6.2021 - Valuation of Land Act 1971 Valuation and valuation rolls - Part 3, 22A (4) When land is valued under the provisions of subsection (2), it must also be valued as if the owner were not entitled to the benefit of this section,...); and, 2. That to minimise the cost to the 2025-26 DCY budget, the information landowners currently valued on a Notional Basis can obtain the Substantive Value from Council, is to be posted on Council's website and Facebook page, published in the 15 January 2026 Yankalilla Regional News, and 'In the Loop' and that Elected Members share that information to minimise the costs of providing information directly to this group of ratepayers; and a. provide a link to the Local Government Association's Fact Sheet 4: Valuations; and the Notional Values Concessional Property Values for Primary Production fact sheet from the Office of the Valuer-General.

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Topic: 12.1 Primary Production Land Use and Valuations

That the District Council of Yankalilla condemns the actions perpetrated on innocent Australians, in particular members of the Australian Jewish Community in Sydney on 14 December 2025. These actions are inexcusable and will undoubtably change Australia for ever moving forward. In times like this, the Council stands together, united in its support for those directly affected by this tragedy.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 13.1 Motions without Notice

1. That Council receives the Rapid Bay Camp Ground Community Land Management Plan Consultation Feedback report. 2. That Council note the feedback received during consultation. 3. That Council adopt the proposed Community Land Management Plan – Rapid Bay Camping Ground.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 14.1 Rapid Bay Camp Ground Community Land Management Plan Consultation Feedback

That Council receives the Service Review Update December 2025 report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 14.2 Service Review Update December 2025

That Council received the Economy and Community Monthly Update - Activity in November 2025 report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 14.3 Economy and Community Monthly Update - Activity in November 2025

That Council receives the Asset & Environment Update - December 2025 report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 14.4 Asset & Environment Update - December 2025

That the report on the November 2025 Monthly Finance Reports be received.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 14.5 Monthly Finance Report

That Council receives the Chief Executive Officer Report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 14.6 Chief Executive Officer Report

1. That Council receives the Quarterly Review of Confidential Items report. 2. That Council notes the updated Register of Confidential Items as at 5 December 2025 as presented as Attachment 1 to this report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 14.7 Quarterly Review of Confidential Items

That Council receives the Minute Action Report and notes the updates provided for outstanding Council resolutions as shown in Attachment 1 to this report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 14.8 Minute Action Report

That Council receives the Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority (FRWA) Board Update report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 15.1 Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority (FRWA) Board Update

That Council receives the FRWA Risk Report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 15.2 FRWA Risk Report

1. That Council receives the Fleurieu Region Community Services Advisory Committee Minutes report. 2. That Council receives the minutes of the meeting of the Fleurieu Region Community Services Advisory Committee (FRCSAC) meeting held on 11 November 2025 as provided as Attachment 2 to this report.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 15.3 Fleurieu Region Community Services Advisory Committee Minutes

That pursuant to Section 90(2) of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act), the Council considers it to be necessary and appropriate to act in a meeting closed to the public in order to receive, discuss or consider in confidence Agenda Item 17.1 Citizen of the Year Awards 2026; the public were excluded from attendance except the listed persons and the information considered in confidence was information relating to a proposed award recipient before the presentation of the award.

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Topic: 17.1 Citizen of the Year Awards 2026 — Move into Confidence

That the agenda report, related attachments, discussion and minutes relative to Agenda Item 17.1 be kept confidential until the announcement of the Australia Day 2026 – Citizen of the Year Award Winners occurs with the exception of providing advice to the winners and those making the nominations; Council delegates the power to revoke the confidentiality order, in part or in whole, to the Chief Executive Officer, or their sub-delegate; and the public be readmitted to the meeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 17.1 Citizen of the Year Awards 2026 — Retain in Confidence

That pursuant to Section 90(2) of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act), Council considers it necessary and appropriate to act in a meeting closed to the public to receive, discuss or consider in confidence Agenda Item 17.2 FRWA Budget Review 1 2025-26; the information relates to confidential commercial information and actual litigation or litigation reasonably believed to take place.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 17.2 FRWA Budget Review 1 2025-26 — Move into Confidence

That the agenda report, related attachments, discussion and minutes relative to Agenda Item 17.2 be kept confidential until a further order of Council; Council delegates the duty to conduct an annual review and the power to revoke the confidentiality order, in part or in whole, to the Chief Executive Officer, or their sub-delegate; and the public be readmitted to the meeting.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Topic: 17.2 FRWA Budget Review 1 2025-26 — Retain in Confidence

Divisions Called (1)

That (as varied): 1. That Council resolves: a. That all DCY property owners who own land classed as Land Use: Primary Production and the land is currently valued on a Notional Basis are also provided with the Substantive Value that is determined by the VG office, as if the owner were not entitled to the benefit of Notional Valuation (17.6.2021 - Valuation of Land Act 1971 Valuation and valuation rolls - Part 3, 22A (4) When land is valued under the provisions of subsection (2), it must also be valued as if the owner were not entitled to the benefit of this section,...); and, 2. That to minimise the cost to the 2025-26 DCY budget, the information landowners currently valued on a Notional Basis can obtain the Substantive Value from Council, is to be posted on Council's website and Facebook page, published in the 15 January 2026 Yankalilla Regional News, and 'In the Loop' and that Elected Members share that information to minimise the costs of providing information directly to this group of ratepayers; and a. provide a link to the Local Government Association's Fact Sheet 4: Valuations; and the Notional Values Concessional Property Values for Primary Production fact sheet from the Office of the Valuer-General.

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Minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting

Held on Tuesday 16 December 2025 at the Council Chambers 1 Charles Street, Yankalilla In Attendance 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 STAFF Mark Gibson A/Chief Executive Officer Ben Thompson Director Corporate Services Jodie Summer Executive Manager Financial Sustainability Lisa Pearson Group Manager Economy & Community Michyla Lewis Minute Taker (Governance and Policy Officer) Sophie Maclay-Ross Governance and Communications Support Officer Liz Soper Strategic Communications Officer

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1 Commencement

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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2 Apologies

Cr Tim Moffat Cr Davina Quirke Nathan Cunningham - Chief Executive Officer

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3 Leave of Absence

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4 Confirmation of Minutes

District Council of Yankalilla Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday 16 December 2025 4.1 Confirmation of Minutes C25260 Moved: Cr Wayne Gibbs Seconded: Cr Karin Hatch That the minutes of the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 18 November 2025 as circulated to Councillors be confirmed as an accurate record of the proceedings of those meetings. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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5 Declaration of Interest

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6 Mayor's Report

6.1 Mayors Report C25261 Moved: Mayor Darryl Houston Seconded: Cr Shane Grocke That the Mayor’s Report be included in the minutes of the meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY November 18th Pre Council Meeting 18th Ordinary Council Meeting 21st LGA AGM 21st LGFA AGM 24th Service Review Working Group Meeting 25th Meeting with Ben Hatcher – Forktree Brewery 27th Rates Review – Video Production 30th Yankalilla Youth Arts AGM December 2nd Citizen of the Year Nominations Assessment 2nd Volunteer Lunch 2nd Rates Review – Video Production 2nd Elected Member Info & Briefing Session 4th SAROC Meeting

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Mayor's Report (continued)

District Council of Yankalilla Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday 16 December 2025 5th LGA Algal Bloom Briefing 8th FERG Meeting – Presentation from Douglas Bardsley 9th SHLGA Meeting 9th Monthly Meeting with CEO 9th Signing of Dog Park Agreement 9th Elected Member Info & Briefing Session Confidential 10th Normanville Jetty – Video Production Volunteer Thankyou Christmas Lunch It was a privilege to once again assist in recognising our incredible volunteers. Their willingness to share both time and talent with the District Council of Yankalilla speaks volumes about their character. The ability to give and help others reflects not only their strength but also the quality of their humanity. Southern and Hills Local Government Association Meeting I attended the S&HLGA Meeting on 9 December. Two important items of business both adopted were: Southern and Hills Local Government Association Advocacy Plan 2025-2029 That the Southern and Hills Local Government Association Board: 1. notes the report titled SHLGA Advocacy Plan 2025-2029 (Reference 2.1/09122025); 2. adopts the SHLGA Advocacy Plan 2025-2029, incorporating the tourism objectives discussed at the meeting; 3. authorises the implementation of the SHLGA Advocacy Plan 2025-2029 in accordance with the Advocacy Framework endorsed on 17 October 2025; and 4. notes that activity and progress on the Advocacy Plan will reported to the Board at each meeting via the Executive Officer's report.

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Mayor's Report (continued)

District Council of Yankalilla Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday 16 December 2025 Southern and Hills Local Government Association Draft 2026 State Election Policies That the Southern and Hills Local Government Association Board: 1. notes the report titled 2026 State Election Policies (Reference 2.2/09122025); 2. endorses the Southern and Hills Local Government Association 2026 State Election 3. authorises the Southern and Hills Local Government Association President and Executive Officer to implement a strategy to publicly advocate for the 2026 State Election Policies in the lead up to the election on 21 March 2026; and 4. notes that activity and progress on the 2026 State Election strategy will be regularly reported to the Board via email during the election period. You can read the S&HLGA agenda and minutes here https://www.lga.sa.gov.au/southern-and-hills-lga/meeting-and-business Signing of Dog Park Agreement - A Milestone for Our Community! Council has signed an agreement with the Yankalilla Districts Residents Association (Friends of Normanville/Yankalilla Dog Park Committee). This partnership means the Committee will lead and fund the construction of a new community-led Dog Park at Bungala Reserve, Normanville. Once complete, Council will take on long-term maintenance and asset management. This agreement gives the Committee the formal backing to secure additional funding and begin construction. A huge thank you to the Friends of Normanville/Yankalilla Dog Park Committee for their dedication, hard work and fundraising efforts to make this dream a reality! Mayors Christmas Message 2025 Christmas means something different for all of us. For some, it is a time to gather with family and exchange gifts; for others, it is a moment of deep spiritual significance. Whatever Christmas represents for you, I hope it brings many reasons to smile and the opportunity to share this special time of year with those closest to your heart.

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Mayor's Report (continued)

District Council of Yankalilla Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday 16 December 2025 I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the many dedicated volunteers and community groups across our Council area. Your commitment, generosity, and tireless efforts have protected, supported, and strengthened our community throughout the year. You are truly deserving of our ongoing gratitude. As the year draws to a close, I hope each of us finds a moment to pause - to rest, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. In the spirit of Christmas, I encourage everyone to look for opportunities to support those who may be finding this season challenging. On behalf of Council staff and my fellow Councillors, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy, safe and peaceful New Year. Mayor Darryl Houston

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7 Reports of Members, Delegates and Working Parties

7.0 Reports of Members, Delegates and Working Parties - Nil 7.1 Councillor Report - Cr Olsson Cr Olsson provided a verbal report on his attendance at the LGA AGM 21st November 2025. 7.2 Councillor Report - Cr Grocke Cr Grocke acknowledged Normanville Business and specifically the efforts of Libby Robertson and Bridget Fox in decorating the town space for the Festive Season.

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8 Deputations

8 Deputations - Nil Nil

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9 Petitions

9.0 Petitions - Nil Nil

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10 Questions on Notice

10.0 Questions on Notice - Nil Nil

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11 Questions without Notice

Questions were asked and answered.

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12 Motions on Notice

District Council of Yankalilla Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday 16 December 2025 12.1 Primary Production Land Use and Valuations C25262 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs Motion 1. That Council resolves: a) That all DCY property owners who own land classed as Land Use: Primary Production and the land is currently valued on a Notional Basis are also provided with the Substantive Value that is determined by the VG office, as if the owner were not entitled to the benefit of Notional Valuation (17.6.2021—Valuation of Land Act 1971 Valuation and valuation rolls—Part 3, 22A (4) When land is valued under the provisions of subsection (2), it must also be valued as if the owner were not entitled to the benefit of this section,…); and, 2. That to minimize the cost to the 2025-26 DCY budget, the information that landowners currently valued on a Notional Basis can obtain the Substantive Value from Council, is to be posted on Council's website and Facebook page, published in the 15 January 2026 Yankalilla Regional News, and 'In the Loop' and that Elected Members share that information to minimise the costs of providing information directly to this group of rate payers; and, 3. That all landowners are provided on their 2026-27 Rates Notice; with a designation next to the value of the property (symbol or alphanumeric character used to be determined by Council Administration) that will indicate the land is valued on a Notional Basis; and, a) with a link to the Local Government Association’s Fact Sheet 4: Valuations; and the Notional Values Concessional Property Values for Primary Production fact sheet from the Office of the Valuer-General. Background 1. As per the SA Land Act 1971, when property is valued on a Notional Basis by the Office of the Valuer General, the valuation on a capital basis as if the owner were not entitled to the benefit of Notional Valuation is also calculated for the property. The Office of the Valuer General has provided both pieces of information for the 2025-26 financial year to the District Council of Yankalilla. The provision of both details of values, substantive and notional, to the property owner will enable the owner to calculate whether DCY’s discretionary 9% rebate to Primary Production property owners whose land is over 35 hectares in area and are valued on a capital basis would be of greater financial value to their current situation of being on a Notional Basis of valuation. 2. The Local Government Association and the Office of the Valuer-General provide fact sheets concerning property valuations and details about Notional Valuation, respectively. The fact sheets are not easy to find. It would be useful for ratepayers to have links to them in one spot, and the second page of the Council Rates notice is a logical place to supply that information.

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12.1 Primary Production Land Use and Valuations (continued)

District Council of Yankalilla Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday 16 December 2025 Cr Hatch, with the consent of Cr Gibbs, sought and was granted leave of the meeting to vary the motion as follows: That (as varied): 1. That Council resolves: a. That all DCY property owners who own land classed as Land Use: Primary Production and the land is currently valued on a Notional Basis are also provided with the Substantive Value that is determined by the VG office, as if the owner were not entitled to the benefit of Notional Valuation (17.6.2021 - Valuation of Land Act 1971 Valuation and valuation rolls - Part 3, 22A (4) When land is valued under the provisions of subsection (2), it must also be valued as if the owner were not entitled to the benefit of this section,...); and, 2. That to minimise the cost to the 2025-26 DCY budget, the information landowners currently valued on a Notional Basis can obtain the Substantive Value from Council, is to be posted on Council's website and Facebook page, published in the 15 January 2026 Yankalilla Regional News, and 'In the Loop' and that Elected Members share that information to minimise the costs of providing information directly to this group of ratepayers; and a. provide a link to the Local Government Association's Fact Sheet 4: Valuations; and the Notional Values Concessional Property Values for Primary Production fact sheet from the Office of the Valuer-General. CARRIED Cr Karin Hatch Called for a DIVISION The Mayor Declared the Vote Set Aside For: Cr Wayne Gibbs, Cr Shane Grocke, Cr Karin Hatch and Mayor Darryl Houston Against: Cr David Olsson, Cr Lawrie Polomka and Cr Simon Rothwell The Mayor Declared the Motion CARRIED

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13 Motions without Notice

13.1 Motions without Notice C25264 Moved: Cr Shane Grocke Seconded: Cr Karin Hatch That the District Council of Yankalilla condemns the actions perpetrated on innocent Australians, in particular members of the Australian Jewish Community in Sydney on 14 December 2025. These actions are inexcusable and will undoubtably change Australia for ever moving forward. In times like this, the Council stands together, united in its support for those directly affected by this tragedy. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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14 Reports of Officers

14.1 Rapid Bay Camp Ground Community Land Management Plan Consultation Feedback C25265 Moved: Cr David Olsson Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council receives the Rapid Bay Camp Ground Community Land Management Plan Consultation Feedback report. 2. That Council note the feedback received during consultation. 3. That Council adopt the proposed Community Land Management Plan – Rapid Bay Camping Ground. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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14.2 Service Review Update December 2025

District Council of Yankalilla Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday 16 December 2025 C25266 Moved: Cr Wayne Gibbs Seconded: Cr Karin Hatch 1. That Council receives the Service Review Update December 2025 report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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14.3 Economy and Community Monthly Update - Activity in November 2025

Community Monthly Update - Activity in November 2025 14.3 Economy and Community Monthly Update - Activity in November 2025 C25267 Moved: Cr Shane Grocke Cr Karin Hatch returned to the meeting at 4:39 pm. Cr Karin Hatch left the meeting at 4:39 pm. Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council received the Economy and Community Monthly Update - Activity in November 2025 report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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14.4 Asset & Environment Update - December 2025

14.4 Asset & Environment Update - December 2025 C25268 Moved: Cr David Olsson Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council receives the Asset & Environment Update - December 2025 report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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14.5 Monthly Finance Report

Monthly Finance Report 14.5 Monthly Finance Report C25269 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Simon Rothwell 1. That the report on the November 2025 Monthly Finance Reports be received. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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14.6 Chief Executive Officer Report

C25270 Moved: Cr Wayne Gibbs Seconded: Cr Simon Rothwell 1. That Council receives the Chief Executive Officer Report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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14.7 Quarterly Review of Confidential Items

District Council of Yankalilla Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday 16 December 2025 C25271 Moved: Cr Lawrie Polomka Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council receives the Quarterly Review of Confidential Items report. 2. That Council notes the updated Register of Confidential Items as at 5 December 2025 as presented as Attachment 1 to this report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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14.8 Minute Action Report

C25272 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council receives the Minute Action Report and notes the updates provided for outstanding Council resolutions as shown in Attachment 1 to this report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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15 Regional Subsidiaries and other Organisations/Entities

15.1 Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority (FRWA) Board Update C25273 Moved: Cr Wayne Gibbs Seconded: Cr Karin Hatch 1. That Council receives the Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority (FRWA) Board Update report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 15.2 FRWA Risk Report C25274 Moved: Cr Lawrie Polomka Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs 1. That Council receives the FRWA Risk Report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 15.3 Fleurieu Region Community Services Advisory Committee Minutes C25275 Moved: Cr Wayne Gibbs Seconded: Cr Karin Hatch 1. That Council receives the Fleurieu Region Community Services Advisory Committee Minutes report.

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15.3 Fleurieu Region Community Services Advisory Committee Minutes (continued)

District Council of Yankalilla Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday 16 December 2025 2. That Council receives the minutes of the meeting of the Fleurieu Region Community Services Advisory Committee (FRCSAC) meeting held on 11 November 2025 as provided as Attachment 2 to this report. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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16 Other Business/Admission of Late Items

16.0 Other Business/Admission of Late Items - Nil Nil

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17 Confidential Items

17.0 Move into Confidence 17.1 Citizen of the Year Awards 2026 17.1 Citizen of the Year Awards 2026 Move into Confidence C25276 Moved: Cr Wayne Gibbs Seconded: Cr Karin Hatch That pursuant to Section 90(2) of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act), the Council considers it to be necessary and appropriate to act in a meeting closed to the public in order to receive, discuss or consider in confidence Agenda Item 17.1 Citizen of the Year Awards 2026. That the Council orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance at the meeting except the following persons • 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 – Governance and Policy Officer (Minute Taker) • Liz Soper – Strategic Communications Officer • Sophie Maclay-Ross – Governance & Communications Support Officer Having taken into account the relevant considerations contained in Section 90(2) and Sections Section 90(3)(o) of the Act, Council resolves that the information be received, discussed or considered in confidence is: Information relating to a proposed award recipient before the presentation of the award. That the Council is satisfied that the principle that meetings of the Council be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed by the need to keep the information or matter confidential. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Members of the public were excluded from the Gallery and the doors were closed at 5:02pm C25277 CONFIDENTIAL RESOLUTION

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17.1 Citizen of the Year Awards 2026 (continued)

District Council of Yankalilla Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday 16 December 2025 Retain in Confidence C25278 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs That having considered Agenda Item 17.1 Citizen of the Year Awards 2026 in confidence under Section 90(3)(o) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council, under the provisions of sections 91(7) and (9) of the Local Government Act 1999 orders that the: • agenda report; • related attachments; • discussion; and • minutes relative to Agenda Item 17.1 be kept confidential until the announcement of the Australia Day 2026 – Citizen of the Year Award Winners occurs with the exception of providing advice to the winners and those making the nominations. That, pursuant to section 91(9)(c) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council delegates the power to revoke the confidentiality order, in part or in whole, to the Chief Executive Officer, or their sub-delegate. That the public be readmitted to the meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The meeting was reopened to the public at 5:12pm

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17.2 FRWA Budget Review 1 2025-26

17.2 FRWA Budget Review 1 2025-26 Move into Confidence C25279 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs That pursuant to Section 90(2) of the Local Government Act 1999 (the Act), the Council considers it to be necessary and appropriate to act in a meeting closed to the public in order to receive, discuss or consider in confidence Agenda Item 17.2 FRWA Budget Review 1 2025-26. That the Council orders that all members of the public be excluded from attendance at the meeting except the following persons: • 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 – Governance and Policy Officer (Minute Taker) • Liz Soper – Strategic Communications Officer

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17.2 FRWA Budget Review 1 2025-26 (continued)

District Council of Yankalilla Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday 16 December 2025 • Sophie Maclay-Ross – Governance and Communications Support Officer Having taken into account the relevant considerations contained in Section 90(2) and Sections 90(3)(d) and Section 90(3)(i) of the Act, Council resolves that the information be received, discussed or considered in confidence is: • Commercial information of a confidential nature (not being a trade secret) the disclosure of which – (i) Could reasonably be expected to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied the information, or to confer a commercial advantage on a third party; and (ii) Would, on balance be contrary to be public interest. • Information relating to actual litigation, or litigation that the council or council committee believes on reasonable grounds will take place, involving the council or an employee of the council. That the Council is satisfied that the principle that meetings of the Council be conducted in a place open to the public has been outweighed by the need to keep the information or matter confidential given the information supplied by a third party (being FRWA) contains commercial information of a confidential nature that could reasonably be expected to prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied the information and because threat of litigation has been made. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Members of the public were excluded from the Gallery and the doors were closed at 5:13pm C25280 CONFIDENTIAL RESOLUTION Retain in Confidence C25281 Moved: Cr Karin Hatch Seconded: Cr Wayne Gibbs That having considered Agenda Item 17.2 FRWA Budget Review 1 2025-26 in confidence under Section 90(3)(d) Section 90(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1999, the Council, under the provisions of sections 91(7) and (9) of the Local Government Act 1999 orders that the agenda report, related attachments, discussion and minutes relative to Agenda Item 17.2 be kept confidential until a further order of Council. That, pursuant to section 91(9)(a) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council delegates the duty to conduct an annual review of the confidentiality order to the Chief Executive Officer, or their sub-delegate. That, pursuant to section 91(9)(c) of the Local Government Act 1999, Council delegates the power to revoke the confidentiality order, in part or in whole, to the Chief Executive Officer, or their sub-delegate. That the public be readmitted to the meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The meeting was reopened to the public at 5:36 pm

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18 Closure

District Council of Yankalilla Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday 16 December 2025 The meeting closed at 5:37pm Confirmed: As an accurate record on 20 January 2026. ................................................................................ Chairperson

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