Hahndorf Community Association
Minutes of Committee Meeting held Wednesday August 12th 2015 at 9.30am
in the Hahndorf Institute Supper Room
Present
R Harcourt, E Aliffe, J Fowles, J Buchan, P Houston,T Finnis, J Bettcher, M Brook, J Germano, H Gallasch, M Hasler, A Haines 10.00am
Apologies
M Gordon, B Mouatt, R Grivell, W Williams,
Minutes of Previous Committee Meeting
Correction 4.4 Confirmed P Houston, 2nd J Germano
Business Arising
Master Plan
Submission progress. Jim sent follow up letter to Ros McDougal. Jean/Ann collaborating on a maximum 2 page submission. What do we want, Why, and Vision. DCMB staff create the How. Table for comment at next Committee meeting, then to Council by December. Traders and National Trust comment to be sought.
Heavy Trucks
Phil/Bruce met. Revised letter sent to David Collins DCMB, who responded. Barossa contact prepared to share their successful approach. Rick asked that this be included in the Strategic plan. Maureen sent letter containing facts of traffic flow and growth potential. Much appreciated.
AGM
Jean, Ann, Rick met with Chris Daniels. CV in hand. Advertising now essential. WIne and cheese to be sourced. Invitations sent to DCMB staff, Advertising in press, VV Notice board, Facebook Action Ann. Assistance needed to set up on 16th, and ensure electronics work . Action ALL
Digital progress
Tony spoke on this. Jean will manage the Group Facebook page. She is posting about 3 times per week in order to create a following. Anyone of us can do this. [ 8 members so far. Local Wiki available for access also. A4 sheet insert into Village Voice, explaining use and purpose.
Correspondence
In /Out Ros McDougal re Strategic Plan input. David Collins re heavy traffic. Harold Gallasch re. name of Main St.-seeking letter of support from HCA . Protracted discussion on this matter as a process is involved in name change/choice. Motion" that a letter of support for this proposal to be forwarded to DCMB. Moved M Brooke, 2nd M Hasler. 2nd motion discussed . Should this committee make a similar proposal to DCMB on grounds of heritage . Not taken.
Query from Ben Vardaro as to location of old destroyed building at 100 Main St. Follow up. Action Ann.
At this point Rick vacated the Chair. Jim chaired meeting.
Reports
Financial
$3738.14 at 12.08.2015 This carries $550.00 for Nixons Mill project, and $870.40 for 175th booklet.
Entrance Statement
i. Design sought 6 unsuccessful graphics presented. ii. agreement process with Palmas continuing. Parking space required.
Council Matters
Jeff reported that most activity has been around policy matters.
* Public meeting of DPA regarding Mt Barker town Centre.
* Opposition to high rise block proposed for Hack St/Cameron Rd area. - flood plain.
* Hahndorf issue. Mud and building rubbish in creek from Beerenberg construction site EPA involved.
Heritage subcommittee
No report. Be aware of appeal process for new resort on Windsor Ave. Moody's barn in danger as owner unable to maintain the building.
Heavy Vehicles
Dealt with in 4.2
Nixon's Mill project
Andrew Gotzheim is Project manager.Meeting in early September, open to the public for information dissemination Courier to be included. Discussion around process of and concept. Request that plan be tabled at next meeting.
Village Voice
On track, having to cut back articles, will be at printer by month end.
General Business
Academy director, Kate Wake has resigned...George Van Pellekan also due to ill health.
Parking at IGA Action next month agenda
Lighting along Main Street. Action Jeff
Dog park in Mt Barker most successful.
Meeting Closed 11.20 am
Next meeting AGM September 16th all hands on deck with 2 or 3 guests would be great
