Minutes of Committee Meeting Held
Wednesday 11 January 2017 at 9:30 am at The Institute, Supper Room
1. Present
B Mouatt, J Bettcher, M Hasler, J Germano, E Aliffe, H Gallasch, T Finnis, P Houston, M&J Kentish, W Williams, A Worland
2. Apologies
R Harcourt, A Haines, S O’Mahoney
Eric reported that Jim is doing well and he will be joining us when he can.
3. Minutes of Previous Meeting 10 August 2016.
Passed, Malcolm moved, Wendy seconded.
4. Business Arising
No update on the Rural DPA since G Waller’s email 12/12/16. Bruce discussed changing the meeting day and/or time so that Rick could attend. Friday 9:30am suits Rick. Jean has a class on Friday morning. Concerns were raised that Friday or Monday could mean poor attendance, as people went away for long weekends. Bruce suggests Tuesday or Thursday, Bruce will suggest Tuesday 9:30am to Rick. Action Bruce No change at this stage.
5. Correspondence In/Out
Emails Penny Worland in/out, email Peoples Credit Union, email thank you to Peter Ginn, re community grant.
6. New Subcommittees 2016/2017
Bruce would like to make a few changes. Master Plan will not solve everything. Phil expresses concerns about previous plans. Jean suggests looking at the Nairne and Littlehampton plans and outcomes. Jean will retain Master Plan Chair. Jean updated committee on 22/2/17 Council workshop. Need to have subcommittee meeting in next couple of weeks. Action Jean
6.1 Master Plan: - Jean (Chair), Bruce, Harold, Rick, Ann, Malcolm
6.2 Parking/Heavy Vehicles: - Rick (Chair), Malcolm, Mike, Phil, Bruce
Jeff suggests looking at where the heavy vehicles routes are?
6.3 Creek Precinct: - Malcolm (Chair), Bruce, Wendy
6.4 Marketing: - Rick (Chair)
Nixon’s Mill to remain report. No need for Community Liaison, covered by members. Phil asks if we are connected to Traders; we are through Jean and Jeff.
6.5 Events: - Jan (Chair) Jean, Ann, Margaret To encompass Anzac Day (our part), Remembrance Day, AGM, Quiz Night. Harold suggested considering including Moon Lantern in event program.
6.6 Village Voice: - Wendy (Chair), Ann, Tony, Ann W
Bruce would like Chair (leaders) to do a written report/brief summary for each meeting, state goal, define what success or completion will look like, summary of progress. Tony mentioned include problems. Seek innovation in projects. Jean mentioned we don’t keep written reports. Action Subcommittee Chairs
7. Reports
7.1 Financial - Eric reports $3398 ($800 for Nixon’s Mill). Paid insurance. Jim expressed concern we don’t become a service club. Eric suggested a Community Quiz night this winter. Action Eric, Jan
Mount Barker Quiz night raised over $1000. Mike mentioned the annual barbecue was the way the HCA raised insurance money. Between lottery and Quiz night, funds raised above our insurance needs, could be donated to the Entrance Statement.
7.2 Nixon’s Mill - As per written report. Awaiting Heritage approval for signage and interpretation, expected February. Meeting Institute 2nd February. Holding $7000 as our contribution to project. Long, frustrating process, however this year should see completion. Important part of history preserved for all to see. Carol Paech questioned whether foundation money was received and could it be acknowledged? Action Eric
7.3 Entrance Statement - two final builders, start in 5-6 weeks.
7.4 Council Matters - Council just back from holidays, roundabout needs more roses, under ordered. Street lighting testing attachment to lanterns LED, see how they go. Beerenberg pathway, all completed, cost $57,000. State government responsible for guard rail. Phil thinks it could be improved. Parking issues around Windsor Ave and Beerenberg. Budget finalized, HBT want lighting to report, Academy lighting, bitumen for Nitschke carpark, Nixon’s Mill carry over money, trail to Cedars, bike and walking trails.
7.5 Planning/Heritage - No report
7.6 Digital Progress Facebook/Wiki - Tony would like to meet with Executive Action Tony
7.7 Village Voice - moved to subcommittee status
8. General Business
9. Other Business
9.1 Sausage Sizzle/Entrance Statement & HCA Barbecue - No action, remove from agenda.
9.2 Peoples Credit Union Lottery - Jean in process of setting up page to receive donations electronically. Reviewed start date for lottery.
Phil asks now that Beerenberg trail is finished, can shrub across footpath be trimmed. Jeff to follow-up. Action Jeff
Tony suggests formal invitation to join Residents Association be sent to Hall Committee and other Hahndorf organizations. Action Jean
Jeff mentions TDU activity on oval 8:30 am Saturday.
Bruce is away for 5 weeks, will miss two meetings. Malcolm to Chair.
Meeting Closed 11:15am
Next meeting 9:30am 8 February 2017 Supper Room, The Institute
