1. Welcome, attendance and apologies

   ATTENDANCES: Phil Mellon, Pauline Irving, Wendy Minchin, Athena Beer, Phillip Marshall, Maurice McCormick, Jan Allen, Jim Allen, Sandra Swain, Chris Westcott, Graeme Heighton, John Blaney-Murphey, Kirsten Murray, Geoff Rolland, Steve May, Karen McKeough

   APOLOGIES: Andrew Marshall, Megan Goodwin, Simon Wilkinson, Kim Kershaw

   A presentation was given by Katie Syme (Denmark fungi expert) Fungi of the South Coast

   A presentation was given by Geoff Rolland (APFL) Water Quality monitoring results from woodchip mill site (tabled)

2. Confirmation of the previous meeting:

   Minutes were accepted
   moved M McCormick seconded by John Blaney-Murphey

3. Correspondence and matters arising:

   Incoming:

   • Dept of Environment invitation to apply for award
   • City of Albany, regarding the Elleker/Grassmere rd Bridge; Karen to follow up
   • Publication of the Thinking Bush

   Outgoing:

   • Nil

   Moved accepted by C Westcott, seconded P Marshall

4. Financial Report

   Tabled Balance stands at $198,340

   Moved accepted by M McCormick, seconded P Marshall

5. Staff Reports:

   5.1 Catchment Coordinator: Karen McKeough

   Karen reported on the small hobby workshop held. It was well attended and there were some good outcomes/feedback.

   5.2 Project Officer: Steve May

   No report

6. 6. General Business:

   6.1 Bank interest scandal update:

   Phil is still in negotiations with the bank

   6.2 Weeds programme:

   Steve reported that the weeds are now emerging and that the current spraying programs are continuing.

   6.3 Other business:

   • Maurice McCormick and Karen McKeogh will be representing the TGC at the Theisee River Prize.
     Moved J Blaney-Murphey, seconded P Marshall
   • The brick works at the 5 mile creek - Karen to investigate
   • J Blaney-Murphey reported that Bore liceince have been Recinded. He received office letters from P Watson .
     The TCG thanked J Blaney-Murphey for all work done.
   • Weed Action Allocation of spray for farmers requesting help with weed spraying.

Meeting closed 9:48pm

Next meetings:
General Meeting Wednesday 25 July 2007
Executive Meeting Wednesday 4 July 2007