Current Agendas and Minutes can be found here
August Council Meeting Date Change
Please note that the August Council meeting date has been changed and will now be held on Tuesday 13th August, at 5.30pm, in the Council Chambers, 57 Main Street Minlaton.
Members of the public are always welcome to attend.
A copy of the Agenda can be accessed here: Council Agenda – Council Meeting – 13 August 2019
Council Rates Determination 2019/20
For 2019/2020 Council has determined that the total revenue to be raised from General Rates will be $18.45m as per the Long Term Financial Plan.
To achieve this, Council decided that Primary Production would bear approximately 34.4% ($6.35m) of the total General Rates income. This represents a shift in the rates share borne by this group of ratepayers, of approximately 1% of total General Rates compared to 2018/19.
The remaining categories, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Vacant Land and Other, will provide the remaining 65.6% ($12.10m) of the $18.45m total General Rates.
The fixed charge portion of General Rates will remain the same as 2018/2019 at $410 with the remainder calculated in line with valuations within each category. Using the Valuations provided by the Valuer General for each category Council is able to determine a “rate in the dollar” applicable to each category that will achieve the amounts required in each category.
In the Residential land use category, valuations have risen by $84m (3.7%) in the past year which is similar to the rate increase required (3.5%) so Council has been able to keep the “rate in the dollar” for 2019/2020 almost the same as 2018/2019 for this category.
In the same period, Primary Production values have increased by $530m, an average of 16.6%, across the district, which is far greater than the 3.5% rate increase required for this category. Council has therefore reduced the “rate in the dollar” for this category to achieve only the amount of rates equivalent to 34.4% ($6.35m) of the total General Rate income required to fund the 2019/20 budget.
The rates in the dollar and General Rates raised for 2019/2020 and 2018/2019 are compared below:
Land Use Category |
2019/20 |
Total Rate Increase Compared to 2018/19 | ||
Rate in $ | Rates Raised | % of Total Rates | ||
Residential | 0.0027853 | $10.23m | 55.5% | 2.8% ($278k) |
Primary Production | 0.0015855 | $6.35m | 34.4% | 6.6% ($394k) |
Other | 0.0027853 | $1.87m | 10.1% | -1.7% (-$32k) |
TOTAL | $18.45m | 100% | 3.59% ($640k) |
Land Use Category |
2018/19 |
||
Rate in $ |
Rates Raised |
% of Total Rates | |
Residential | 0.002780 | $9.96m | 55.9% |
Primary Production | 0.001729 | $5.95m | 33.4% |
Other | 0.002780 | $1.90m | 10.7% |
TOTAL | $17.81m |
100% |
Elected Members Workshop Cancelled
Please note: the Elected Member workshop scheduled to commence at 5.30pm tonight (22nd May) has just been cancelled due to a number of absences.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. If the workshop is rescheduled to another date, we will notify the community accordingly.
Minlaton Council Office Building Works
Yorke Peninsula Council’s Minlaton Office will be undergoing building works from 2pm Friday April until June 2019.
A temporary front office arrangement will be in place, with access through the southern side of the Council Building.
All Council business through the Minlaton Branch will continue as usual (via the small laneway between the Police Station and the Council Office)
Opening hours and contact details remain unchanged:
Monday – Friday: 9AM – 5PM (Closed 1pm – 2pm)
Phone: 08 8832 0000
Email: admin@yorke.sa.gov.au
Expression of Interest – Planning Services
Due to staff absences Council is seeking expression of interest from suitably qualified Planning Officers for the following contracts:
- Casual Fixed Term Contract for ad hoc services
- Fixed Term Maternity Leave Placement – 6 days per fortnight with a potential to work full time initially for 6 months at commencement of contract.
Applicants must have the ability to be appointed as authorised officers under legislation.
Interested persons are to provide their current CV and a Covering Letter outlining their relevant experience in the Planning field to admin@yorke.sa.gov.au.
Expression of Interests close COB Wednesday 27th March 2019.
For further information please contact Carina Congdon, HR Officer on 8832 0000.
Council Assessment Panel Meeting
Please Note: The next Council Assessment Panel meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday 17 April 2019 at 9.30am at the Council Chambers in Minlaton.
Community Grants Scheme 2018/2019
Yorke Peninsula Council, through its Community Grants Scheme provides the opportunity for organisations to participate in, and contribute to, the community by developing projects, programs and activities in relation to recreation, culture, environmental, community, social development and welfare. Council have awarded 33 community projects a total of $100,507.67. The full list of recipients is available here.
Expressions of Interest – Roads Working Party
The Yorke Peninsula Council is seeking expressions of interest from agricultural and transport industry representatives for a Roads Working Party. The Roads Working Party will comprise four (4) Elected Members, four (4) members of staff, three (3) community representatives from the agricultural industry and three (3) community representatives from the transport industry. The formulation of a Working Party is presented as a way forward in understanding community expectations and user needs of Council’s extensive road network, and assisting Council in a review of the Transport Asset Management Plan. Expressions of interest outlining your reasons for wanting to be involved in this Working Party and any relevant skills or experience will be accepted in writing via email to admin@yorke.sa.gov.au until 5.00pm, Friday 12 October 2018.
For further information please contact the Director Assets and Infrastructure Services via telephone 8832 0000.
Government Mobile Service Centre
The Dept of Human Services mobile office will be visiting Maitland, Yorketown, Edithburgh and Ardrossan from 25-28 September – specific times below.
The centre provides community members with information and access to government services, providing personalised face-to-face servicing to individuals and families who may not have easy access to a Department of Human Services office. Staff from the Department of Human Services can help you with Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support, Verterans’ Affairs, Farm Household Cases & Australian Hearing payments and services.
Town Date of visit Service Hours
Maitland adj Town Hall Tues 25 September 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Yorketown Weaners Flat Wed 26 September 9 am to 4 pm
Edithburgh Institute Thu 27 September 9 am to 4 pm
Ardrossan adj Town Hall Fri 28 September 9 am to 3 pm