Meeting opened 7:45pm

1. Welcome, attendance and apologies:

   ATTENDANCES: Chris Westcott, Phillip Marshall, Des Wolfe, Andrew Marshall, Graeme Heighton, Phil Mellon, Terri Harwood, Glen Scott, Mike Scott, Laurie Eldridge, Jan Eldridge, Jim Allen, Jan Allen, Wendy Wason, John Blaney- Murphy, Kirsten Murray (DoE), Sandra Swain, Emma Roth-Beirne, Adrian Stratico

   APOLOGIES: Monty Walker, Maurice McCormick, Karen Mc Keough, Justin Bellenger (South Coast NRM)

2. Minutes of previous AGM:

   Minutes were read and accepted as a true record of the meeting
   Moved: Des Wolfe and Seconded: Andrew Marshall

3. Chairman's report :

   Phil thanked everyone involved with the catchment during the previous very productive year and reported on the highlights:

   • the continuation of implementation of the restoration plan
   • Continued SCRIPT funding
   • Onground work
   • Commencement of the twinning project to utilise the funds from the River prize
   • farm gate nutrient balance project
   • Community Awareness activities including bus trips and workshops
   • Greater community communication with more people coming to meetings which facilitates better consultation and enhanced ability to meet targets.

   Phil also thanked Steve May for his work in the catchment and welcomed Kirsten Murray who now holds the project officer position.

4. Financial Report

   Was presented by the Treasurer, Graeme Heighton. Graeme handed out manual reports and explained to the meeting that the MYOB program will not print out full reports until the end of the financial year.

   Balance: $94,853.52

   The banking arrangements have changed and money now in separate accounts. This is more manageable and interest is now able to be claimed. Some monies now in a cash management account and can be transferred when required for onground works etc.

   GST is up to date.

   Cash Management account $190,000 at inception . Now $172,792
   The Jobs List report outlines expenditure in each area.
   Cheque account: $

   The report was accepted subject to auditors approval.

   Moved: John Blaney-Murphy and Seconded: Chris Westcott

5. Catchment Officers Report:

   Kirsten Murray reported on the highlights of the work carried out in the catchment during the past 12 months.

6. Phil stepped down and allowed John Blaney-Murphy to call for nominations for office bearers

   Nominations for Chair: Phil Mellon was nominated for the position of Chair person by Wendy Wason which was seconded by Graeme Heighton. Phil Mellon accepted the position for another 12 months. Motion Carried

   Nominations for Vice-Chair: Kirsten Murray nominated John Blaney-Murphy which was seconded by Sandra Swain. John was absent but had previously indicated his acceptance to nominate. Carried

   Nominations for Secretary: Wendy Wason nominated Terri Harwood. This was seconded by Phil Mellon. Terri accepted the nomination. Carried.

   Nominations for Treasurer: Des Wolfe nominated Graeme Heighton. This was seconded by Terri Harwood. Graeme accepted. Carried

   Nominations for Auditor: Graeme Heighton nominated Sue Wheatcroft. Wendy Wason seconded and the meeting carried this motion.

   Nominations for Committee Members: Phil Mellon nominated Chris Westcott, Andrew Marshall, Phillip Marshall, Maurice McCormick. Seconded by Graeme Heighton

   All present accepted and Maurice had previously agreed to the position. Carried

7. General Business:

   Membership fees stay at $5. Moved: Graeme Heighton and seconded by Wendy Wason. Carried. Reminders to be sent out by the Treasurer.

The Chairperson closed the meeting at 8pm.