- Welcome, attendance and apologies
The Chairperson, Phillip Mellon welcomed those present to the meeting at 1930
ATTENDANCES:
Des Wolfe, Keith Smith, David Broadhurst, Phillip Marshall, Graeme Heighton, John Blaney-Murphy, Lesley Hart, Terri Harwood, Andrew Marshall
APOLOGIES:
Maurice McCormick, Chris Westcott
- Matters arising from Previous Minutes:
Executive meeting, March 11th, 3.1: Des retabled the Local Planning Scheme No 1 Document which is an amalgamation of the planning schemes of the Shire and the City of Albany. There is a policy currently under development regarding the local rural planning strategy. This is a more detailed policy than the Local Planning Strategy.
Action: Des proposed we review this when released. Seconded by John Blaney-Murphy
General Meeting, April 1st, 6.4: The area discussed adjacent to Atwell's brickworks is a reserve vested in WestNet Rail and administered from Northam. The City of Albany and the Brickworks still to settle on a final date for operation at this location in Cuthbert.
Action: John Blaney-Murphy to assist Lesley to investigate and contact WestNet Rail if necessary re the cleared area behind the houses in Cuthbert
- Correspondence and matters arising:
3.1 Inwards:
- 3.2.1 City of Albany: Extractive industry (Granite) - Lot 2036 Bird Rd, thanking us for our submission and notifying they are not supporting the application.
- 3.1.2 RiverConnect
3.2 Outwards:
Correspondence accepted by John Blaney-Murphy and seconded by Andrew Marshall.
- Finance Report:
- 4.1 Treasurer's report
Cash Management Account: $192,467.70
Cheque Account: $1332.50.
There is an outstanding invoice for printing of the Rail Trail Feasibility Study.
The Treasurer Graeme Heighton proposed the meeting accept the finance report and it was seconded by Des Wolfe.
- Staff Report:
Lesley Hart tabled her report. The meeting discussed priorities and added to update the review of the Restoration Plan completed in 2008
- General Business:
- 6.1 Meeting with SCNRM (South Coast Natural Resource Management):
David Broadhurst outlined the Caring for Country Funding proposal. This is the only Federal Funding currently available to the catchment to fund an ongoing Project Officer. This has not however been included in the current proposal. SCNRM felt the Torbay Catchment Group priorities were not consistent with the Federal Government targets for this round. We have been invited to contribute to the Western Area Group committee who meet 3-4 yearly when required.
Action: Phil proposed we attend, was nominated as the delegate with Keith Smith as proxy. Seconded by Graeme Heighton and carried by the meeting.
- 6.2 Rail Trail:
The working group has been reconvened by Pip Tillbrook. The next meeting will be 5/5/09 at Torbay Hall.
- 6.3 Twinnings progress:
School Tour of the catchment completed successfully. John Blaney-Murphy and Lesley Hart attended, Liz, Andrew and Phillip Marshall hosted and Terri Harwood assisted with the planning and itinerary.
Liz Marshall has contacted Anthony Watson re the school to school project. Andrew Marshall read an email response. The Albany primary school students have almost completed their DVD of the catchment and their school life to send to Jarlmadanga. It was noticed that the Grassmere Drain has an abundant growth of Isolda.
Action: Lesley to investigate if this has a positive or negative effect on the water quality.
- 6.4 New Potato Growing area:
Discussion on hold until Maurice present.
- 6.5 Advertised clearing of Lot 371, Redmond West:
Not discussed as not in our catchment.
- 6.6 Calendar 2010:
Terri proposed distribution to all on the newsletter mailing list with the remainder for sale. It was also proposed to raise price to $10 with $2 to go to the outlet who sell the calendar. Final pricing to be determined once printing quotes have been obtained.
The Administration budget to fund calendar. Seconded by John Blaney- Murphy. Carried.
- 6.7 Newsletter:
Lesley Hart outlined her suggestions for newsletter and called for input.
Action: All members to send any articles and photos to Lesley.
- 6.8 Workshop / Other Events:
Lesley presented a table with current events and commitments.
