Minutes of Committee Meeting Held Wednesday 14 June 2017
at 9:45 am at the Institute, Supper Room
1. Present
J Bettcher, E Aliffe, T Finnis, P Houston, W Williams, R Grivell, M Brook, H Gallasch, A Haines, S Mahoney, B Mouatt, J Germano, J Buchan, A Wurlord
2. Apologies
M Hasler, M & J Kentish, A Buchan
3. Minutes of Previous Meeting 10 May 2017
Moved Sean, 2nd Margaret, minutes accepted.
4. Business Arising
Tony explains proposal to hold two meetings per annum in the evening. Reasonable compromise. Bruce closed the issue in the last meeting. Believes this would be a good idea, including meal afterwards. Eric says no, prefers no change. Margaret thinks 5:15 too early. Tony proposed 7:00pm, March and October. Announce in VV. Phil thinks it’s a good idea. Doesn’t think it will increase our membership. Harold would prefer evening. Jean supports, starting next year. Ann says we need younger, working people. Tony says Mike believes this gives younger people the opportunity to join. Russell against, no advantage. Jeff says other community groups meet in the evening. Margaret says we can publicize in our AGM. Start in October. Motion carried, two against, starting in October.
River Road Planning Submission, letter arrived notifying DAP meeting on 21 June. Ann and Jean attending.
Bruce welcomes Dan Cregan and Marg Westmore. Dan speaks, Candidate for Kavel. Doorknocking and telephone canvassing. Lives and works in district. Accessible to all.
5. Correspondence In/Out
Emails Hoyts Fundraising
Luke Grey, Master Plan
Council re River Road (letter)
6. Subcommittees 2016/2017
6.1 Master Plan
Jean updates on latest email from Council. Jean & Jeff to attend meeting with Luke Grey next week. Traffic survey underway. Bruce says safety is a big issue.
6.2 Parking/Heavy Vehicles
No report
6.3 Creek Precinct
No report, flooding, creek an issue.
6.4 Marketing
No report
6.5 Events
Ann reports on Quiz night. Each person to book a table. Ann collecting prizes. Dan will have a table. Need to organize speaker for Rememberance Day. Booked exhibition of VC. Bruce has a speaker request in. Eric reminds us this is the Memorial Institute Hall.
6.6 Village Voice
Bruce says it’s brilliant. John says ‘tops’. Ann would like to purchase $40 tickets to Rilka’s dinner and a bottle of wine to say thank you to the publisher. All agreed.
7. Reports
7.1 Financial Report
Transferred funds from Bank SA to People’s Choice. Money sent to Mill for signage. Jean says new financial statement working well. Scanned into back-up drive. Closing balance $2509.68.
7.2 Nixon’s Mill
Hopefully opening in August.
7.3 Entrance Statement
Signage done for donors. On track.
7.4 Council Matters
Street lighting gradually getting done. $200,000 for tennis club. Tennis Australia backing. Council concerned with regional centre. $500,000 for 1st stage. Total cost $3 million. Site on Springs Road and Bald Hills Road.
7.5 Planning/Heritage
No report.
7.6 Digital Progress Facebook/Wiki
No report
8. General Business
8.1 Peoples Credit Union Lottery
Returning unsold books.
9. Other Business
Bruce discusses AGM. Met with Alan Campbell. Reprise effort last year. Timeless theme. Gary Duncan will address conservation. Bruce to do annual report. Opportunity to find out what plans are and impact to community. Heysen’s legacy for Hahndof, conservation and art. A lot of people disappointed it didn’t go ahead. Dan on Board of Foundation. Jason Duffield bought Heysen painting, in Courier. Great for Hahndorf. Russell thinks we should acknowledge Action Jean, Bruce
Ann would like to enter the VV in the Regional Showcase. All in favour. Russell moved, Sean seconded.
Dan appreciates and thanks us for our hard work. Parking, heavy vehicles, discussed with Jason Duffield. HH Foundation involved in a practical way. Happy to come to future meetings. Very willing. Described background. Hoping to build strong relationships.
Ann suggests letter of congratulations to OAM Hahndorf recipients. Action Jean, Bruce
Meeting Closed 10:45
Next meeting Wednesday 9:30am 12 June 2017
