Meeting Date 6th May 2009
Meeting Opened at
7:OOPM
Meeting Chaired By
Noel Schneider welcome and thanks to RSL for Anzac Day ceremony
38 Names are recorded in the attendance book.
Apologies
7 Names recorded in the attendance book.
Guest Speakers
Ken Merrifield from the Mens Shed detailed the Boardwalk Proposal. The intention is to apply for funding from the Federal Govt Jobs Grant (SCC). The boardwalk would go from the Surf Club to the Wharf on River Road at a cost of approx $700k. It would be done in several stages, but needs to be commenced by July 2009. There is a Development Application already for the section from Surf Club to the Bird Watch Park. Council is prepared to assist with the application, which would be a long-term project over up to 18 months using Hunter Training Group and through Centrelink to give unemployed people a change to commence a pre-apprenticeship. National Parks and SCC have offered support with the final submission due in by 22nd May. The Bush Care Group has already been allocated $6k for a small section of a walk near the viewing platform.
It was moved by P Moate and seconded by Anne-Louise OConnor that the forum supports the proposal for the project.
Carried unanimously.
Neighbourhood Watch
Police Report
Senior Constable Paul Nancekivell questioned Ken Merrifield on the Boardwalk proposal regarding vandalism and use of bikes and skateboards on the walk.
Paul also mentioned:
· Towers Road area had 5 vehicles which had petrol stolen
· Police are now using bicycles around the village occasionally
· ANZAC Day there were serious injuries caused by up to 20 people when 2 visitors were chased. 5 adults were arrested and charged over the incident
· Concern raised about the logic of offering free beer from the Sports and Social Club.
· Thanks to residents who went to the visitors aid
· New Local Area Commander to commence in May Superintendent Wayne Starling.
· Accident on Shoalhaven Heads Road Accident Investigation Squad is investigating. And charges are still to be laid.
· Give Way sign at cnr of Shoalhaven Heads Road and Bolong Road cars are turning straight into the traffic lane across the merge lane use the merge lane.
· At the same corner cars are parking too close to the corner and obstructing vision of those turning out.
Minutes of Previous Meeting of 1 / 4 /2009
Read and confirmed
Moved. John Dogterom
Seconded. Helen King
Business Arising
Nil
Inward Correspondence
1. SCC minutes and documents
2. SCC Beach Access Maintenance
3. Councillor Gareth Ward Vic Zealand Oval car park
4. Councillor Gareth Ward erosion on River Road Grant funding
5. SCC - CCB meeting minutes
6. SCC DA for holiday haven acknowledging overflow parking and bushfire hazard issues raised
7. SCC Detail on construction of Vic Zealand oval car park
8. SCC CCB query Volunteer groups working on projects.
Outward Correspondence
Nil
Moved: Jean Huckel Seconded Harry Meehan that incoming correspondence be accepted and outgoing correspondence be endorsed. Carried unanimously
Treasurer's Report
| Opening Balance |
$1622.49 |
| Incoming |
$ 92.20 |
| Outgoing |
$ 163.00 |
| Balance |
$ 1551.69 |
| Cash on hand $109.35 |
Bank Statement $1442.34 |
Moved: Judy Moate Sec Iris Meehan that the report be accepted. Carried unanimously.
Report of the Shoalhaven Heads Chamber of Commerce and Tourism - No report.
Bushcare Report: Shoalhaven Heads Community Forum
Ruth Cave reported, on behalf of the Bushcare Groups, that all groups had, as always, been very busy especially clearing the lantana at the entrance to Shoalhaven Heads. Anyone interested in joining any of the groups can contact Ruth on 4448 7143. The Golfers Group meet in the Golf Club car park and on alternate Wednesdays. Contact Noel on 4448 7680. The River Road Group has been doing planting & propagation in April, contact Lynne on 4448 7903. Coolangatta Mountain Group meets at the end of Roxborough Road on the 1st Saturday of the month and the 3rd Sunday at 1:00pm.Contact Myke 0418297436.
Report of the Shoalhaven Heads Community and Progress Association.
Philip Armstrong tabled the Council documents and mentioned:
· Shoalhaven tops state in dog attacks
· Car park at Vic Zealand oval water to go towards the sports fields and into the bush to the north east has Council got this right???
· Beach Access maintenance
· Gerroa Road speedsters, Dob in a Hoon forms
· Works and Finance committee report
· Water Charges
· CCTV to be installed in Nowra
· Crime prevention plan in progress
· Election of SCC cost $397 k
· Huskisson RSL land SCC trying to buy
· Looking at extension of No Parking zone from Renown Avenue to Hotel
Mens Shed Report
Trevor Aspin reported:
· In favour of proposed boardwalk
· 2 possum boxes have been constructed more to come cost to be under $40
· Saturday 20th June Book sale donations can be left.
· Wooden Xmas decorations to be ordered.
Shoalhaven Heads Community Centre Report
Trevor Aspin advised:
· Federal Government has written that a grant will be made available to small towns with community centers of up to $50k on a 2:1 basis
Curtis Park Arboretum
Roger Tilley reported that a five stage Development Plan, extending over three years, has been completed for the Reserve with a list of trees to be planted compiled. The existing trees will not be duplicated.
Moved Ron Randall seconded Cec Knight that all reports be accepted carried unanimously
General Business
1
Noel read a letter from Janice Goodwin regarding dogs wandering and the Council regulations for dogs on and off leash in Shoalhaven Heads.
Moved Jean Huckle and Seconded Pamela Tearle that the signs for on and off leash dog areas to be replaced with more and larger signes. Carried unanimously.
2
· Rabbit baiting will be done in July.
· Foxes Holiday Haven to set traps available for hire.
· Emergency Evacuation information - Ian Borrowdale head of SES Shoalhaven will attend the July meeting.
· The Tennis courts are to be resurfaced.
· Dragon trees stolen from a site in Shoalhaven heads
3
The progress of the Post - tel Development site discussion took place on the public carpark access to the site. The development if it proceeds will have a kiosk and board hire facility and it would be an advantage for the public to have ready access to these facilities. It was moved Terry Lillie and seconded Ron Randall that the forum support Government Agencies allowing access from the car park to the development carried unanimously.
4
Discussion took place on the Navys use of the area as a Helicopter training space, currently known as Helo North covers ground level to 3000ft. It is not mentioned on a Council Section 147 certificate and therefore new owners are not alerted. A copy of a letter send by concerned Berry residents was read and a meeting will be held on 14th May at 7.30 to further discuss the usage.
Raffle was won by Helen King
Meeting closed at 8.55pm pm Next Meeting 3rd June 2009
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