Shoalhaven Heads Community Forum Minutes 5th August 2009
Meeting Opened at 7:00PM Chairperson Noel Schneider
No of Members
Present
29 Names are recorded in the attendance book.
Apologies 11 Names recorded in the attendance book -
Neighbourhood Watch-
Police Report
Senior Constable Paul Nancekevill addressed the meeting and advised:
Offenders who were charged for the assault early this year received
$1000 fine and three year good behaviour bond. It is hoped that these
offenders will rehabilitate and be good citizens in the future.
Local house break-ins have occurred while residents sleep make
sure your house is secure at all times.
Minor assault last friday night CCTV assists with facts.
Minor incidents with bins burnt.
One suicide and one attempt both elderly gentlemen please interact
with people you know may be finding life lonely or hard.
Guest Speakers Jane Lewis
Acting City Services Manager addressed the meeting regarding
Councils proposal to extend the opening hours of the village pool. Jane
covered the elements of the proposal and outlined the potential risks to not
having full time supervision and the need for controlled access to the pool.
Key issues are controlled access - key swipe card child proof gate.
How will the hours work and the volunteer participation in opening and
closing the pool what problems will arise. How will emergencies by
managed. Could the use of the facility be enhanced eg solar water heating
to raise the water temperature by a few degrees.
Moved R Flack seconded Terry Lillie that we write and support a trial and
outline the issues raised and discussed - carried unanimously.
Jane was thanked for attending and Council for bringing forward an idea for
increased hours.
Minutes of Previous
Meeting of 1st July 09
Read and confirmed
Moved. Peter Moate
Seconded. Trevor Aspin
Carried unanimously.
Business Arising Nil
1 SCC Northern Area CCB Meeting 1st October
2 SCC Annual Subsidy
3 SCC Reduced scope for Vic Zealand Oval Car Park
Outward Correspondence
1. SCC - Reduced scope of works for Vic Zealand Oval Car Park.
Moved: John Dogterom Seconded Terrie Lillie that outgoing correspondence be endorsed.
Carried unanimously
Treasurer's Report
The treasurer presented the report
Opening Balance $ 1,399.77
Incoming $55.00
Outgoing
Raffle Voucher $25.00
Bowling Club $96.00
G Montgomery $20.00
Balance $1,313.77 (Cash $165.35 Statement $1,148.42)
$60 is to be paid for the Notice of AGM in Heads News.
Moved: Cec Knight Seconded: Bob King 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 still awaited. Coolangatta Estate has won its 1000th wine award. A
letter has been sent from the Chamber to the Sunrise TV show to suggest Fifi Box televise
from Shoalhaven Heads one morning.
Ken Merrifield has accepted a position on the Southern Tourism Board.
Report of the Shoalhaven heads Community and progress Association
Philip Armstrong tabled the council documents and mentioned:
Bishop development has been approved
Swimming pools and the recent Council initiative
New Retirement village south of Milton
Paper estates and their cost to Council.
Men Shed Report
Trevor Aspin reported:
· the mens shed is now on to the 3rd extension of the building - extension number two was
recently inspected.
· Works in progress on the Ceclia park tables and chairs two complete.
· Relocation of the business signage at Shoalhaven Heads entrance to near Tall Timbers
Caravan Park will be done shortly.
Shoalhaven Heads Community Forum Bushcare Report
Shoalhaven Heads group have been clearing lantana near the bridge in Shoalhaven Heads Rd
and bitou, lantana and leonotis around the viewing platform & sand spit. Contact Ruth,
44487143.River Rd group are continuing planting (150 so far) and propagating their own stock
and hope to be self sufficient by next year. Contact Lynne, 44487903. Coolangatta Mountain
group are clearing mainly lantana, contact Myke, 0418297436. Golfers group are making
progress with lantana & the nursery has been rebuilt & seed stock is being collected, contact
Noel, 44487680. Teachers and pupils from Shoalhaven Heads Public School helped members
of all the local groups & SCC Bushcare Co-ordinator, Alasdair Stratton, plant approx 340
shrubs & ground cover in the area around the bird airport and the viewing platform for Tree
Day on 31st July. The students behaviour was a credit to their parents & the school. Rabbit
control with Pindone will be carried out commencing 29th August. Volunteers are still required
for all groups.
Shoalhaven Heads Community Centre report -
Trevor Aspin advised that the AGM is this
month. Other issues are the water account is high $200 they now have a quote for the blinds and
the brickwork in the back wall is cracking. Council has inspected the wall.
Curtis Park Arboretum Roger away no report.
Moved Kevin Huckle Seconded Michael Tearle that all reports be accepted. Carried
unanimously.
General Business
1 Councillor Ward then addressed the meeting speaking of:
Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club 2C environmental Conservation land
Recently chaired the Development committee
Coolangatta Road some funds approved but in need of shoulder upgrade
Number of Development applications is increasing
The way Council deals with local businesses in tender process a local loading would
be beneficial if this complied with competition policy.
Support for extended swimming hours at village pools
Gareth answered questions on bottled water still needed from a commercial point of view
but adds to land waste and local water is safe to drink.
Climate change and sea levels - council must be mindful when approving development.
The number of illegal developments and paper estates how this increases the load on other
ratepayers to provide services. DCP 115 Dual occupancy review of policy. Local Govt
elections costs increased due to State Govt imposts.
2 Moved Philip Armstrong seconded Bob King that we write to Council regarding the
dangerous edges on Coolangatta road and the need for maintenance to ensure the safety of
cyclists and the motoring public. Carried unanimously.
3 Noel then informed the meeting of:
Rabbit baiting late august early September
graffiti at the surf club has been reported
Broken road surface near golf club has been reported to Council
Tennis courts have a new surface
September is the AGM for the forum
Carpark at Community Centre will commence 17th August and complete before State
finals
Alistair advised there is a Dept of Labour and Industry grant for fish habitat funding.
Helo North there was a general meeting and complaints can now be put online
Rails broken around Vic Zealand oval
Rust on play equipment being reviewed by Council
4 Moved Terry Lillie seconded Kevin Huckle that we write to Council regarding the land
which is currently 2C going to E2 LEP 2009 and request that this land be zoned to allow the
golf club to expand appropriately. Carried unanimously
5 Raffle won by : Marj Riddell
Meeting Closed at 9:15 pm Next Meeting 2nd September
2009.
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