Council Decisions 

The following provides a summary of the decisions made at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 17 March 2026.

As always, we encourage you to read the complete agenda and minutes to get the details and a greater understanding of topics at www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/council/agenda-and-minutes

Ordinary Council Meeting held on 17 March 2026

Mayor’s Report

The Mayor’s Report was received unanimously. This month, Mayor Houston spoke about the Budget Workshops and how this is progressing towards the Annual Business Plan & Budget development.

Reports of Members, Delegates and Working Parties

Cr Olsson provided a verbal report on his attendance at the Tour de Cure Morning Tea.

Cr Quirke provided a verbal report on the progress of the Dog Park.

Deputations

Council received a deputation from Mr John Harland in relation to works on Finniss Vale Drive, Second Valley and the impact on the adjacent heritage trail.

Motions on Notice

Cr Olsson moved a motion regarding Township Parking during Summer Peak Periods. This motion was carried unanimously.

Cr Hatch moved a motion to establish an Infrastructure & Heavy Plan Advisory Group. This motion was tied and therefore not carried.

Reports of Officers

Resignation of Councillor Tim Moffat

Council unanimously received the report regarding the Resignation of Councillor Tim Moffat and took the opportunity to thank him for his time and services since being elected in 2022.

Policy Review Project Update – February 2026

Council unanimously received the report, noted the endorsement from the Audit & Risk Committee and adopted the reviewed Annual Business Plan and Budget Policy V1.5 and Prudential Management Policy V4.1.

Rating Review – Consultation Feedback and Further Decision

This recommendation was split into two motions, which Cr Rothwell moving the motion to receive the report which was carried unanimously. Cr Hatch moved the remainder of motions to proceed with implementation of the proposed changes to the DCY Rating Structure. This motion was carried.

Myponga Loop Event Road Closure & Traffic Changes

Council approved the road closure and traffic changes for the Myponga Loop Event to be held 31 May 2026.

Arts Advisory Framework Consultation

Council unanimously endorsed the DCY Community and Public Art Framework 2026-2030 to proceed to public consultation which will be conducted by the Yankalilla Arts and Cultural Advisory Group and run from 18 March to 15 April 2026.

Service Review Business Case

Cr Polomka moved the motion to allocate $20k in this financial year to progress the Service Review project outcomes and an additional $20k budget for the next 3 financial years to ensure the Service Review Projects identified by the consultant have initial funds allocated for implementation. This was carried unanimously.

External Audit Contract Renewal

Council unanimously resolved to extend Galpins as Council’s external auditor for a further two years.

Request to Close and Purchase Unmade Roads – Sellicks Hill

Cr Gibbs moved the motion to commence the road closing process, including public notification. This was carried unanimously.

Revocation of Community Land Classification for Old Closed Roads – Sellicks Hill

Cr Gibbs moved the motion to determine the land listed is surplus to Council’s requirements and approved the commencement of the process to revoke the community land classification by undertaking public consultation. This consultation will commence 19 March 2026 and run for 6 weeks concluding 29 April 2026. This was carried unanimously.

Road Process Order – Unmade Road at 279 Sampson Road Myponga Beach

Council unanimously resolved to raise a Road Process Order to close the unmade road and proceed with the sale of it.

Leave Liability Report

Council unanimously received this report.

Budget Review 2 (BR2) and updated Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP)

Cr Olsson moved the motion to adopt the second budget revisions as the current Council Budget. This was carried unanimously.

Monthly Finance Reports

Council unanimously resolved to receive the report on the March 2026 Monthly Finance Reports and make an amendment to the DCY Bank Signatories.

Economy and Community Update – Activity in February 2026

Cr Grocke moved the motion to receive the Economy and Community Update, which was carried unanimously.

Assets and Environment Update – March 2026

Cr Hatch moved the motion to receive the report. This was carried unanimously.

Chief Executive Officer Report

Cr Olsson moved the motion to receive the Chief Executive Officer Report, which was carried unanimously.

Council Committee Minutes

Cr Gibbs moved the motion to receive the minutes of the Audit & Risk Committee Meeting held 23 February 2026. This was carried unanimously.

Quarterly Review of Confidential Items

Council unanimously received the report and noted the updated Register of Confidential Items.

Regional Subsidiaries and other Organisations/Entities

Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority (FRWA) Board Update

Council unanimously received the report and approved the FRWA CEO to refinance a number of existing variable Cash Advance Debentures to Fixed Interest Credit Foncier loans.

FRWA Risk Management Considerations

Cr Gibbs moved a motion to convene a structured governance workshop involving Council, the FRWA Board Chair, FRWA WHS & Risk Coordinator and FRWA Chief Executive Officer and others as appropriate. This was carried unanimously.

FRWA Budget Review 2

Council unanimously approved the FRWA Budget Review 2.

FRWA Board Appointment

Council unanimously appointed Mark Gibson (Director Assets & Environment) to the position of Board Member as the DCY Representative of the FRWA Board.

Fleurieu Region Community Services Advisory Committee Membership

Following the resignation of Cr Tim Moffat from Council and subsequently any additional committees, Council thanked him for his service to the FRCSAC committee and appointed Cr Shane Grocke to the vacancy as a DCY Elected Member representative on FRCSAC.

Confidential Items

Nil

Meeting dates

Meeting Schedule: Members of the public are welcome to attend Council and Committee Meetings. To help the community plan ahead, a full year meeting schedule for Council & Committee Meetings and Information & Briefing Sessions is available on our website www.yankalilla.sa.gov.au/council/meetings-schedule and is updated regularly with additional dates, location changes and other information as necessary.

Council meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 4 pm in the Council Chambers, 1 Charles St, Yankalilla.

Agendas are available on the Friday before the meeting and Minutes are available the Friday after the meeting, both on Council’s website.

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Elected Member Information & Briefing Sessions are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 3 pm in a location determined by the CEO. Please check the agenda for location details.

Agendas are available on the Friday before the session on Council’s website.

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 – Council Chambers

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 – Yankalilla Library and Cultural Centre