ATTENDANCES: Philip Mellon (President), Pauline Irving (Secretary), Andrew Marshall, Des Wolfe, Monty Walker, Steve Janicke, Dave Bloomfield (DoE), N Ralph, Louise Duxbury (Greenskills), Maurice Mccormick, Chris Westcott, John Blaney-Murphy, Peter Collins (CALM), John Stratochvill, Phillip Marshall, Dale Holley, Letesha Newman (Water Corp), Jane Orchard
APOLOGIES: Graeme Heighton (Treasurer)
Minutes of the previous meeting were moved as accepted,with note of error apologies for Maurice Mccormick were omitted, by Andrew Marshall, seconded by John Blaney-Murphy.
No correspondence
Distributed
5.1
Progress of funding from DoE for on-ground works in 2006.
A progress report was given by Steve Janicke. The funding outlines are now in draft form. Dave Bloomfield was introduced as the new representative for the Dept of Enviroment.
5.2
Role of the Restoration Plan Steering Committee
Name changed to Torbay Restoration Plan Executive Committee
As discused
- To work under the guidance of the Torbay Catchment Group to achieve the objectives of the Catchment Restoration Plan
- To make operational decisions on the implementation of the Catchment Restoration Plan
- To liase with the TCG, DoE and other relevant agencies regarding the implementation of the Restoration Plan
- To oversee allocated funds for implementation of on-going works in accordance with the Restoration Plan
- To provide guidance and direction to the Project Officer, who will be responsible for the day to day management of the implementation plan
- To report to the TCG on the progress of on-ground works
The final point regarding appointing a bookkeeper/accountant to balance and audit/account for all expenditure associated with funding received for implementation work under the Catchment Restoration Plan was to be discussed at the next meeting.
5.3
Outcomes of Geoscience Australia study (attached)
5.4
Overview of CENRM Nutrient Study (a summary is attached).
5.5 Other Business:
Jan Orchard raised a discussion regarding the impact of the proposed industrial park on the Torbay Catchment Area.
Maurice Mccormick moved that a letter be written to the city of albany outlining our concerns and to obtain some reassurances that all guidelines are met.
Seconded by Andrew Marshall.
Watsonia Spraying
The program for spraying is to start as soon as possible
John Blaney-Murphy moved a motion that the valve/plug at the Marbellup Brook be opened for extended period of time over the next twelve month as a trial. Seconded by Phillip Marshall. A letter is to be sent to the Water Corporation.
No other business and meeting closed at 9.30pm
NEXT MEETING: 19th October, 2005 at 7.30pm
