Minutes of Committee Meeting Held Wednesday 14 February 2018
at 9:30am at The Supper Room, The Institute
1. Present
E Aliffe, M Brook, A Haines, J Germano, J Bettcher, M Hasler, P Houston, M & J Kentish, W Williams, T Finnis, H Gallasch, B Mouatt, guests Andrew Stratford, Dan Cregan, Brian Schirripa, Jason Duffield.
2. Apologies
M Foreman, R Grivell, J & A Buchman
3. Minutes of Previous Meeting 10 January 2018
Passed Ann, Mike seconds. All in favour.
4. Business Arising
Malcolm welcomed our guests.
Jean emailed Greg Waller to clarify whether Council would be moving to Regional Planning Boards. At this point, Mount Barker will be using a CAP. Only one elected representative is on a CAP and/or a Regional Planning Board. Both Dan Cregan and Andrew Stratford were contacted to discuss the possibility of lobbying (after the election) for more democratic representation on planning boards.
Discussion moved to membership. Tony explained our membership categories. Jason Duffield was invited to be a corporate member. Jason agreed, All in favour. Jean to send letter of confirmation to Jason. Action Jean
Malcolm invited our guest Andrew Stratford to speak. Andrew introduced himself, explained his background, discussed his role on the Adelaide Hills Council. He believes Mount Barker is not likely to move to a Regional Development Board. Explained new categories, Category 3 non complying (public notification) now becomes Impact Assessed Development. ERD still exists as an appeal avenue. Cost & time of ERD appeal is high; it is in everyone’s interest to mediate. Jeff commented more assessments are being done as a Cat 1. Jean says this is an issue for after the election. Dan commented technocrat’s vs democrats, reforms are bringing wide ranging changes, room to move on increasing elected members.
Jean outlines boundary residents of River Road meeting, which Dan, Jean and Brian attended. Dan has written and asked Justice Net for pro bono support. Dan believes that there may be grounds involving the watershed and traffic study. Andrew reinforces the need for legal representation. Janet queries is there is a way to find a compromise. Tony asks is the decision whether to join the appeal? Considerable expense, beyond our ability. Bruce disgusted with CAP outcome, but beyond our paygrade to appeal. Mike says too expensive. Malcolm thinks V V article best way to communicate. Harold suggests plan and work out how to live with it. Eric asks would we appeal on our own? No. Tony suggests V V be used to publish letter to Boundary neighbours. Malcolm summarized discussion, should we challenge or accept CAP decision.
[Decision deferred].
Jason is there to protect Traders. The Liquor licensing laws may protect residents, look at that angle. Eric asks if the Cider House will become part of the Traders, Jason explains they could become an Associate Member. Jason suggests contacting Owen Inglis (Sidewood Winery) and setting up a meeting with the boundary neighbours, as a way of mediating, rather than appealing to the ERD Court against Council.
Jean to email Boundary neighbours (Roselyn Brown) summarize our discussion and offer to organize a meeting with Owen Inglis and boundary residents at Hahndorf Resort. Coordinate with Brian and Jason on time and place. Action Jean
5. Correspondence In/Out
deferred to next meeting
6. Subcommittees 2018
6.1 Township Plan - A Township Strategy Workshop was organized for the Traders, with a consultant from Melbourne, Steven Burgess. Malcolm, Jean and Harold attended from the Hahndorf Community Association.
Jason is pursuing various town issues with Council, will keep pressure up. He thought some of the presentation was interesting. Dumbell parking was suggested, car parks at both ends of the street. Not particularly realistic here. Not everything was applicable. Brian mentioned we are not a big street, parking in the middle will make no difference to the congestion. How does the workshop relate to Hahndorf? Brian spoke about the need for an on/off ramp for Verdun, consultant had no major concerns for semi’s. Jean thought consultant was cavalier about safety, discussed narrowing the street.
Draft Township Plan will be brought to Council on Monday 5 March. Should we be present? Jeff says yes. Jean to remind by email. Action Jean Should we fight for a Council Advisory Committee? All agreed yes. Waiting for a response from Maddie.
6.2 Parking/Heavy Vehicles - No report
6.3 Creek Precinct - No report
6.4 Marketing - No report
6.5 Events - Financial report submitted to Council.
6.6 Village Voice - Discussion on front page article.
7. Reports
7.1 Financial Report - Tony suggests opening paypal account to pay Local Wiki. All in favour. Receipts $480, outgoing $40, Balance $3774.
7.2 Nixon’s Mill - Eric visits several times a week.
7.3 Entrance Statement - CCTV to be installed.
7.4 Council Matters - Fast rail to Mount Barker presentation, private consortium. Globe Link for heavy trucks discussed. Sporting hub approved. Cats required to be microchipped. Cat committee set up.
7.5 Digital Progress Facebook/Wiki - 90 members on Facebook.
8. General Business
8.1 Queens Baton Relay - No report
8.2 Logo - No report
8.3 Totness Employment Lands DPA - Council has asked us for a submission. Will we participate in the process? Discussion follows, Parking/Heavy Vehicles to consider drafting a letter, with assistance from Tony and Jeff. Action Malcolm
9. Other Business
Meeting Closed 11:45am - Next meeting Wednesday 9:30am Supper Room, The Institute 14 March 2018
