Shoalhaven Heads Community Forum – Minutes 2nd September 2009
Meeting Opened at 7:20
Chairperson Noel Schneider
No of Members Present
24 Names are recorded in the attendance book.
Apologies 10 Names recorded in the attendance book

Neighbourhoo d Watch- Police Report
Senior Constable Paul Nancekevill is on leave

Minutes of Previous Meeting of 5th August 09
Read and confirmed
Moved. Robyn Flack Seconded. Terrie Lillie Carried unanimously

Business Arising
Nil

Inward Corresponden ce
• SCC District Bushfire Management Plan
• SCC Development Application Holiday Haven approved
• Clr Gareth Ward – support for car park
• SCC CCB annual subsidy appln accepted
• SCC Draft LEP 2009 – Acknowledgement of letter re golf club land

Outward Corresponden ce
• SCC - Condition of Coolangatta road edges
• SCC – Swimming Pool response
• SCC – LEP 2009 and retention of zoning to allow Golf Club to expand
Moved: Robyn Flack Seconded Terrie Lillie that outgoing correspondence be endorsed. Carried unanimously

Treasurer's Report – Presented by: Lorraine Montgomery
Opening Balance – $ 1,313.77
Incoming $64.00
Outgoing
Raffle Voucher $25.00
Bowling Club $90.00
A-L Graham-Bell $60.00
Balance $1,202.77 (Cash $204.35 Statement $998.42)
Moved: Lorraine Montgomery Seconded: David Patton that the treasurers report be accepted and account paid.
Carried unanimously

Report of the Shoalhaven Heads Chamber of Commerce and Tourism –
Anne-Louise O'Connor advised that the Project for a walkway from the Surf Club has not received approval as yet – this is expected late September or early October. The AGM of the Chamber will be held at the Mens Shed on 16th Sept.

Report of the Shoalhaven heads Community and progress Association–
John Dogterom tabled the council documents and mentioned:
·Tennis Court surfaces completed $50k
·Comparison of Rates between Shoalhaven and Kiama Councils.
·Road repairs – Coolangatta and Bolong Roads
·Extensions to Shoalhaven Heads Community Centre – Council to seek grant funding
·John also mentioned to the meeting how pleased he was to see the car park resealed. All agreed this is a great improvement and much appreciated.

Men’ Shed Report
Trevor Aspin reported:
·Celia park picnic table refurbishment is almost complete
·The commercial signage at the entrance to the village has been taken down to be relocated to near Tall Timbers
·The mens shed has sold over 100 myna bird traps and enthusiasm to continue making them has not waned.

Shoalhaven Heads Community Forum Bushcare Report
Shoalhaven Heads group have been working near the bridge in Shoalhaven Heads Rd, north of the Surf club & on the sand spit. Contact Ruth, 44487143.River Rd group are continuing planting (300 so far this winter). Contact Lynne, 44487903. Coolangatta Mountain group are clearing lantana at the end of Roxburgh Rd, contact Myke, 0418297436. Golfers group are clearing lantana beside the 8th tee, the nursery has been completed & seed stock is being collected, contact Noel, 44487680. Rabbit control with Pindone was carried out from 29th August to 10th Sept at the Golf course, Holiday Haven & the dunes South of River Rd . Volunteers are still required for all groups.

Shoalhaven Heads Community Centre report -
Trevor Aspin advised that the theft of water from the centre has been confirmed as persons have been seen filling up water carrying tanks from the centre taps. A quote has been obtained for the blinds and a replacing cisterns. Extensions to the centre are being considered and Council will seek grants. On 9th September Clr Ward and directors of council will have a look at the cracked wall. The car park is under construction and will be finished for the soccer carnival.

Curtis Park Arboretum – Roger away no report.
Moved Noel Schneider Seconded Terry Lillie that all reports be accepted. Carried unanimously.

General Business
Greg Montgomery advised that when he was at the sporting fields he was informed that a cut had been made in the tennis court fence. Members advised Shoalhaven Heads Community Forum – Minutes 2nd September 2009 Greg on people they thought were on the committee of the tennis courts and to contact Council.
Moved R Flack seconded Terry Lillie that a volunteer committee be formed under the forum to assist Council with the running of the pool if the trial extended opening period goes ahead. The following people nominated for the committee – Robyn Flack, Terry Lillie, John Dogterom and David Patton
Discussion then took place on the litter which is left lying around the Skate Park. It is hoped that the young people of the village take more pride in the area and pick up the litter. The forum would like to hear from the younger member of the community on how this are can be maintained to a better standard to demonstrate the gratitude to the people and organisations who donated time and money to have the facility built.
Items for the Northern Area CCB meeting to be held at Council on 01 October are:
·Maintenance of Coolangatta and Bolong Roads
·Swimming Pool and duck problems
·Skate Park litter
Noel will be available to attend the meeting however Robyn Flack will be away on that day.
Discussion then took place on the meeting venue. Funds of the forum have dwindled since the per person charge has been imposed by the Sports and Social Club. Suggestions of the best place to meet included:
The Sports and Social club is a convenient venue with good facilities, parking and availability
The Community Centre would be less costly but relies on someone to set up the and pack a way the chairs.
The Golf Club house may be an option – to be further considered.
·Moved by Bob King and seconded Lorraine Montgomery that we write to the Sports and Social Club and advise that our funds will not permit the continued use of the facility under the current charging arrangements. Carried unanimously.

Raffle won by : Gerry Vantenbroek
Meeting Closed at 9:15 pm Next Meeting 07 October 2009. Guest speaker will be Matt Brown MP