The Chairperson, Phillip Mellon welcomed those present to the meeting at 1930.
Present: Maurice McCormick, Terri Harwood, Graeme Heighton, Phillip Marshall, Andrew Marshall, John Blaney-Murphy, Chris Westcott, Rosemary King, Pip Tillbrook, Vicky Read, David Read, Stephanie graham, Kevin Graham, Nicole graham, Carl Graham, Jill Compton, Anita Davis, Brett Trouchet, Kristi Holloway, Martin Nation, Sandra Swain, Glen Scott, Paul Beattie, Caroline Evans, Anne Farral, Elizabeth Nation, Rod Nation
Apologies: Rebecca Dillon, Damien Rathbone, Arthur Davis, Mike Scott
Minutes of the previous Executive meeting, 28th January were circulated prior to the meeting.
Matters Arising:
- 5.5.1 Email from Karen McKeogh updating members on previous progress therefore letter not sent to City of Albany
- 5.5.4 Brickworks located on Attwell Rd, Cuthbert. The meeting was alerted to ground works related to drainage behind brickworks and a parking area is being built. This info was passed onto Des Wolfe who will refer queries to City of Albany.
Confirmation of previous minutes: Maurice McCormick and seconded by Andrew Marshall.
3.1 Inwards
- Email communication from Karen McKeogh, Department of Water regarding Hortin's dairy project, outstanding actions on Implementation of Restoration plan review, update on new and completed on ground works projects, offer to assist with mailing list and information regarding the advertisement of the Catchment Coordinator position
3.2 Outwards
- Letter in response to Jackson family's request for information related to the Rail Trail proposal
Correspondence accepted by John Blaney-Murphy and seconded by Chris Westcott.
The Treasurer tabled the Finance Report
- Cash Management Account: $202173.21167,089.55
- Cheque Account: $1401
The Treasurer gave a verbal report to the meeting about how the cash management account is allocated against job numbers and he has been able to allocate interest against each "job".
The Treasurer Graeme Heighton proposed the meeting accept the finance report which was seconded by Maurice McCormick.
Nil as position vacant, however the President reported the position was advertised on Thursday 22nd January, 2009 and is part-time and administered by the Department of Water.
6.1 Rail Trail Project:
Phil outlined the project progress to date. First meeting held to form a working group. Unfortunately some confusion re the venue meant the group was not able to be finalised. Six people at present have volunteered with Vicki Read managing the process. We have had input from City of Albany since meeting 11/2/09. The members were given an opportunity to discuss issues and suggestions
6.2 Twinning Project update:
Phil outlined the project thus far for members who have just joined the group. A meeting is planned for 18th March at 1630 at Andrew and Liz Marshall's house, South Coast Highway.
Action: Terri to email web addresses for International River Foundation and Jarlmadanga.
6.3 Other Business:
6.3.1 Maurice asked for clarification re new potato growing area in Western region of catchment.
Action: Terri to place on executive agenda.
6.3.2 John Blaney- Murphy requested information re advertised clearing of Lot 371, Redmond West.
Action: For executive meeting agenda and Terri to check if Karen has any information
The chair closed the meeting at 2030.
Next meeting:
Executive Meeting: Wednesday 11th March, 2009
General Meeting: 1st April, 2009
