"Lake Powell Paddle" was held prior to the meeting at 4.30pm and Barbecue at 6.30 pm.

1. Welcome, attendance and apologies

   ATTENDANCES: John Blaney-Murphy, Ken White, Olive White, Sandra Swain, Terri Harwood, Steve May (DoW), Chris Westcott, Phillip Marshall, Andrew Marshall, Graeme, Heighton, Phil Mellon, Karen McKeough (DoW), Paul Close, Les Hewer (CofA), Cale Priddle, Maurice Mc Cormick, Wendy Wason, Drew Priddle

   APOLOGIES: Monty Walker, Louise Duxbury <

   Meeting commenced with presentations from:

   Paul Close, PhD student at CENRM - presentation of his work on the
   Environmental Water Requirement of Torbay Inlet

   Les Hewer, Executive Director Works & Services, City of Albany -
   outlining plans for the Skinny Bridge

2. Minutes from the previous meeting:

   Minutes of the 27th September 2006 meeting were accepted as a true record of that meeting.
   Moved Chris Westcott Seconded Andrew Marshall

3. Correspondence:

   Incoming:

   • Letisha Newman: Acknowledgement of Marbellup Brook Protection plan submission
   • Accident & Health International: Certificate of currency for public liability
   • Invoice from Bandicoot Nursery

   Outgoing:

   • Peter Watson: Thank you re Statement to parliament regarding Theiss National River prize congratulating and acknowledging the work of the catchment group
   • Letisha Newman DoW: TCG response to the Marbellup Protection Plan

   Correspondence accepted by Maurice McCormick and seconded Philip Marshall

4. Financial Report

   Closing balance: $170,642
   Expenses $6010
   Income: $75000 prize money, $3208 (BAS), $2.52 (bank interest)
   Outstanding expenses: $700

   Graeme asked for people when requesting or supplying moneys to outline to which area it belongs to assist him in managing the finances via MYOB.

   Financial report was accepted: Moved: John Blaney-Murphy and Seconded Maurice McCormick

5. General Business:

   5.1 Workshop

   Wildflowers, weeds & wildlife October 21 2006 Torbay Hall Wildflower walk, John Moore- Ag Dept, talked on chemical use, Dianne Harwood discussed bush regeneration and Wildlife carers shared their experiences.

   5.2 Research Grants

   Paul Close is keen to gain support from the catchment group to investigate obtaining grants for further research into the water requirements and fish stocks for example.

   Moved: Maurice McCormick and Seconded: Graeme Heighton

   5.3 Subdivisions

   Maurice informed the meeting that it was stated in the advertiser that the Godiniland sub division is now completely sold. Karen has had call from Adam Roebuck of Godiniland regarding coming to the meeting to speak to the catchment group.

   Karen informed the meeting of another subdivision in Lowanna Road through to Lower Denmark Road. The creek will be fenced and revegetated as a condition of the subdivision.

   5.4 Control of Funding

   Steve reported that SCRIPT has informed D of W that they wish to retain control of the funding provided to support Torbay Waterways project. Steve to invite Patrick Weadon to an executive meeting to discuss their position.

   5.5 Twinning Project

   Meeting to progress Twinning Project at Andrew Marshall's house November 16th at 7.15pm.

   5.6 Birds of Lake Powell

   John tabled "Birds of Lake Powell" laminated posters which are available for $5 each

Meeting closed: 21.35

Next meeting: Exec Mtg: 29th November
General Meeting: 20th December