Ismay back for second term
Rainbow businessman Cr Ron Ismay will continue as Hindmarsh Shire Council mayor for the next 12 months.
Councillors returned Cr Ismay to the shire’s top community leadership position after a twoway contest involving Cr Debra Nelson at a statutory meeting last week.
Councillors also returned Cr Ron Lowe as deputy mayor.
Cr Tony Schneider spoke highly of Cr Ismay at the meeting and congratulated him on his reappointment.
“You have served well over the past 12 months, and I am happy to continue working with you for the next 12 months,” he said.
Cr Ismay, in response said: “I have enjoyed the past 12 months. It is a great council, and I think we all work very well together.”
Councillors also used the occasion to appoint delegates to council advisory and Section 86 committees and external organisations.
After the meeting officials presented Hindmarsh Shire Council staff service awards.
John Barton received a 35-year service award and Marie Goode, Allan Roberts 10-year service awards. Other staff service awards for people unable to attend the event were Janette Fritsch, 25 years, Karina Sanders and Chris Zadow, both 10 years.
Cr Ismay said it was great to be able to recognise the council’s long-serving employees.
“They would have all seen a great deal of change during their time, but it is a credit to them to have been dedicated to the council and to bettering the community for all these years,” he said.