Hahndorf Community Association Inc.
Minutes of the Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, 14th July 2010 in the Institute Supper Room at 9.30a.m
Welcome
The President welcomed all in attendance and advised that Andrew Rammell from DCMB was to attend the meeting to discuss descriptive signage for Alec Johnson Park at approx 10am
Present
Rick Harcourt (President), Wendy Williams, Margaret Brook, David Haines, Ann Haines, Eric Aliffe, Tony Finnis, Phil Houston
Apologies
Mike Hasler, Graham Woolford, Russell Grivell, Louise Trinkle, Jim Fowles, John Buchan
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Minutes of the meeting held on Wednesday, 23 June 2010 were confirmed with an amendment to Item 2.7, 2nd paragraph which should read “Tony advised that it would be desirable for ……”
2. Business Arising
2.1 Beerenberg Foundation: National Trust Signage:
Ann Haines advised that she still had to follow this up.
Action: Ann H
2.2 Pioneer Women’s Memorial:
The application for $1,500 funding towards the Memorial to the Beerenberg Foundation had been successful . Completed acceptance form to be returned to Sally Paech.
Action: Wendy W
Tony F had had a meeting with Reg Butler and the Hahndorf National Trust who provided suggested wording by J W Bull for the Memorial; however, this was felt to be inappropriate by the committee.
Phil, Rick and Wendy had met with DesignHaus (Michele and Nick) prior to this meeting and discussed changes to wording and design.
A letter has been forwarded to DCMB requesting approval to proceed with the project.
Action: Phil H/Wendy
2.3 Alec Johnson Park Lighting:
A letter requesting that the Pathway Lighting in the Park be completed has been forwarded to David Cooney and Brian Clancey, DCMB. A further letter regarding better lighting for the darker sections of Main Street has also been sent to Council.
Action: Wendy W
2.4 Hahndorf Memorial Park Toilets:
Steve Watson has emailed HCA advising that a draft concept plan is being undertaken for the Park which will include either a renovation or a total renewal of the toilets – David Cooney will be seeking external funding for the project. It was confirmed that the toilets would be cleaned twice a day as from 1 July 2010.
10:00am Andrew Rammell:
The meeting was suspended to introduce Andrew Rammell, Graphic Design and Communication Officer, DCMB to discuss descriptive signage for Alec Johnston Park:
Andrew provided photographs showing the proposed descriptive signage which would reflect the fountain and Luther Rose already in the Park.
These would advise the public about
a) Alec Johnston himself,
b) the artist who did the Park’s fountain and
c) paving will have the same design as the Fountain.
It was felt that Rodney Allen could supply a background of Alec Johnston and Annie Leur Fox on the Luther Rose.
Peramangk needs acknowledgement. Andrew will bring a draft to the next HCA Committee Meeting on 11 August 2010.
Rick Harcourt thanked Andrew for his efforts and he departed the meeting at 10:24am
2.5 Council Bus Park – The Manna – response from Terry Nicholas:
Terry Nicholas advised that he thought this issue was resolved; he will get a Traffic Officer to monitor the situation and be further in touch with HCA.
He also agreed that the area needed signs saying “Bus Parking Only” or similar wording.
Wayne Dunningham will be contacted by Terry Nicholas to look at Bus Zone 7 area.
Action: Wendy to follow up
2.6 Pedestrian Crossing in Main Street near IGA:
St Paul’s Lutheran Homes will be consulting with the Minister regarding the installation of a pedestrian crossing in that area.
Both Ann Ferguson and Isobel Redmond are in favour. John Wittwer will advise further when he has heard from the Minister and would appreciate HCA’s support.
Phil commented that numbers counted are not as essential as age and safety.
Action: to be taken when needed
3. Correspondence
3.1 Beerenberg Foundation – successful application for funding towards the Pioneer Women’s Memorial – Forms to be returned to Sally Paech.
Action: Wendy W.
4. Reports
4.1 Treasurer’s Report:
Eric presented his treasurer’s report as at 14 July 2010:
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Total Funds ……. $6,116.13 ( *includes $2,094.69 held for 'Pioneer Womens Marker Account’)
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Payments: $128.56 – Aspera Images – A3 copy paper
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Received: $210.00 – Mt Barker Councillors Ward donations (Cr Campbell - $100 – Notice Board) (Cr Kuchel - $110 – Newsletter costs)
Action: Wendy to thank Crs
Ann Haines mentioned that she had purchased a new noticeboard. Marg advised that Jim F was happy to make a proper noticeboard.
Ann and David to liaise with Jim F.
Action: Ann/David Haines and Jim F
It was mentioned that should there not be a TDU through the town on January 2011, this would mean finding other ways of subsidising the HCA Insurance cover.
A Mt Barker Bunning’s BBQ was suggested which could raise approx $550; however, there is at present enough in the account to pay for next year’s insurance.
Tony mentioned that there was $200 over from the purchase of the projector; he would advise Council and put this towards cartridges.
Eric moved and David seconded that the report be adopted.
4.2 President’s Report:
Rick advised that he had spent ½ an hour with Jamie Briggs.
Jamie Briggs, Ann Ferguson and Isobel Redmond had all felt that the HCA list of projects for 2010 had merit and would provide a focus for HCA.
Re: List of HCA Projects for 2010:
Rick Harcourt advised that he would like to form a group of 4 Committee Members to attend to the 6 projects as below.
Rick and Wendy would be on all 6 projects + 2 other committee members or more on each project:
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Removal of the main street of Hahndorf as a through road for heavy transports: — Rick Harcourt/Wendy Williams/Phil Houston/Jim Fowles;
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Provision of a pedestrian crossing near the IGA store at the southern end of Main Street: — Rick Harcourt/Wendy Williams/Russell Grivell/Mike Hasler/Margaret Brook;
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Maintenance of the public toilets in Hahndorf to a standard consistent with the town’s description as the jewel in South Australia’s tourist crown: — Rick Harcourt/Wendy Williams/Eric Aliffe;
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Improvement in car parking availability in Main Street through provision of spaces accessible behind Main Street premises and on other land available: — Rick Harcourt/Wendy Williams/Graham Woolford/Ann Haines;
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Completion of footpaths along the full extent of Auricht Road and Church Street and Balhannah Road from Main Street to Molens Road; — Rick Harcourt/Wendy Williams/John Buchan/Sarenah Gallash;
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Main Street Master Plan Signage: — Rick Harcourt/Wendy Williams/Tony Finnis/David Haines.
Action: Wendy to email to all Committee Members asap
5. General Business
5.1 Village Voice:
Rick reiterated his offer to colour copy the next edition if this can be organised.
5.2 Colour Printer:
Tony asked if this printer was wanted by HCA. Wendy thought it would be most useful and Tony would like it moved to the Institute with the b and w copier.
Ann to see if she has an appropriate table.
Action: Ann H/Tony F
5.3 SA Great Awards: Village Voice
Ann advised she had entered the Village Voice in the SA Great Awards.
Closure and Next Meeting
Closure: The meeting closed at 11:05am
Next Meeting …. Wednesday, 11th August 2010 in the Institute at 9:30am.
**Please be a little early so as to accommodate the DCMB representative attending at 9:30am**
