1. Welcome, attendance and apologies

   The Chairperson, Phillip Mellon welcomed those present to the meeting at 1940.

   ATTENDANCES: Maurice Mc Cormick, John Blaney-Murphy, Adrian Stratico, Terri Harwood and Graeme Heighton

   APOLOGIES: Karen McKeough, Kirsten Murray Andrew Marshall, Philip Marshall, Chris Westcott and Des Wolfe

   Matters arising from Previous Minutes:

   • Minutes of the previous General meeting, June 18th and Executive meeting, May 28th were circulated prior to the meeting. There were no matters arising.

   Confirmation of previous minutes: Maurice McCormick and seconded by John Blaney-Murphy

2. Correspondence and matters arising:

   Incoming:

   • River Symposium Art Project. Terri to contact TAFE, schools and local artist.
   • City of Albany, Response to letter re proposed Extractive Sand Industry at 48870 South Coast Highway, Marbellup.
   • Special offer re MYOB upgrade
   • DoW response to letter requesting use of Delapon herbicide in Marbellup Brook Public Drinking Water Source area. Adrian Stratico to follow up with Dept of Health re undertaking to conduct water quality monitoring at the time of spraying.
   • Environment and Conservation News
   • Dept of Consumer and Employment Protection: Associations Info newsletter and DVD re Associations INC Guide

   Outgoing:

   • No outgoing correspondence

   Correspondence accepted by Maurice McCormick and seconded by Graeme Heighton.

3. Financial Report

   Treasurer's Report

   3.1 Cash Management Account: $203,448

   3.2 Cheque Account: $5653.77

   Treasurer's report proposed by Graeme Heighton and seconded by John Blaney-Murphy.

4. Staff Reports:

   Karen supplied catchment plan update working document for comment. Phil to copy and supply to several members for their comment.

5. General Business:

   5.1 Bank Interest
   Currently NAB offering 7.1% with no bank charges to operate the account. The treasurer researched other banking institutions however recommended that the NAB is offering the best rates at this time.
   Maurice McCormick moved and seconded by John Blaney-Murphy that we remain with the current accounts and for review in 6 months.

   5.2 Twinnings Project:
   Phil, John and Louise to travel to Jarlmadanga 22-25th July The meeting proposed that the costs of travel for three people, accommodation, food and any costs related to the conduct of the meeting be met by the RiverPrize money.
   Moved by Maurice and seconded by Graeme.

   5.3 River Foundation Conference:
   Graeme and Terri to attend. Costs of travel and accommodation to be met by the catchment group.

   5.4 River Conference Art Project:
   See correspondence inwards.

   5.5 Extractive industry:
   City of Albany has erected a sign re proposed extractive industry on corner of Corio and Cochrane Roads. Maurice proposed Karen write a letter to enquire re the project, seconded by Terri.

   5.6 Buffer vegetation:
   Maurice proposed we ask Karen to correspond with City of Albany re lack of Buffer vegetation on South Coast Highway subdivision property. Seconded by Graeme.

Meeting close at 9.30 pm

Next Meetings:
General meeting: Wednesday 30th July, 2008
Executive meeting: Wednesday 20th August, 2008