Wednesday 28 November 2007
ATTENDANCES:
Phil Mellon welcomed Jim Allen, Des Wolfe, Chris Westcott, Phillip Marshall, Graeme Heighton, Olive White, Andrew Marshall, Terri Harwood, Maurice McCormick, Jan Allen and Paul Close to the meeting and accepted apologies from Karen McKeogh, Kirsten Murray, Monty Walker, Glen and Michael Scott and John Blaney-Murphy
Re Other Business: Gravel stockpiles
Des Wolfe checked and the acreage is 2 hectares. The City has assessed the erosion and deemed it not to be a problem even with large rains.
There was a query about Brick works information that Karen was to follow up after the last meeting.
Minutes were confirmed by Chris Westcott and seconded by Des Wolfe.
3.1 Inwards
Correspondence accepted by Andrew Marshall and seconded by Maurice McCormick
4.1 Treasurer's Report
Cheque Account: $7066.39
Cash Management Account: $169.595.67
Cheques:
Report as per Executive Meeting Minutes
Graeme has experienced problems with MYOB related to Job Lists and the financial cycle. We will need to create new Job Numbers for each financial year.
Maurice queried if we had investigated new interest rates being offered by alternative banks. Graeme will follow up.
Maurice moved that Graeme be given authority to negotiate reinvestment of Cash Management Account to gain optimum benefits for the group. Executive to determine the parameters and the extent of investment. Seconded by Des Wolfe. Carried
Graeme moved that report be accepted and seconded by Chris Westcott
5.1 Catchment Coord: Karen McKeough: Apology given
5.2 Project Officer: Kirsten Murray: Apology given
6.1 Weed report
Weed report as per executive meeting minutes. Des Wolfe reported that the City of Albany has received a grant to tackle Lantana. Phil Close reported that Taylorina is a problem along the creek.
6.2 Catchment Calendar for 2008
Karen is currently looking for photos that could be included in the calendar. We need a variety of shots - pretty scenery, local activity and people working (farming etc), sports & kids at the beach; the only limitation is that the photos must have been taken in Torbay. The photos need to be digital, high resolution (>2MB), and preferably taken in a landscape orientation. All photos used will be credited, and the photographer will get extra copies of the calendar to show off to family & friends. Check through the archives, or get out there and get snapping and please send photos to her before the end of next week (30 November).
6.3 Twinning update
Andrew Marshall reported that the Cultural Tour is now on December 8th and a meeting will follow. Please RSVP to Karen.
6.4 Proposed Granite Quarry
Maurice McCormick raised the issue of the proposed Granite Quarry between Meanwood and Thomas Stanley Roads. He is concerned that noise dust, erosion and traffic will increase. Community petitions are circulating. Maurice suggests that the catchment group should investigate issues such as water usage and use of explosives.
Actions: The TCG to write to the City suggesting we request an environmental impact statement from EPA and ask for a hold on any agreement until we receive feedback.
6.5 Survey of Social Values
Phil Close and Phil Mellon tabled a survey of Social Values assessing the South Coasts Rivers.
Action: The Chair to complete the survey from information already collected on numerous occasions.
6.6 Hall Rental
The Progress Association at recent AGM decided not to charge rental for the use of the hall by TCG.
Des proposed the TCG offer a donation of $50 to Progress Association towards costs incurred by our use. Seconded by Andrew Marshall. Carried
Phil wished us a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, reminded us about the Christmas barbecue and closed the meeting at 9.30 pm.
Next meeting:
Christmas BBQ at Cosy Corner on Wednesday December 19 from 6pm Come early for a swim. BBQ & drinks provided, please RSVP, but bring a plate of something to share.