Hahndorf Community Association Inc.
Committee Meeting held on Wednesday May 12th 2010 in the Hahndorf Institute at 9.30 am
Welcome
Meeting commenced 9.35 am. President welcomed all.
Present
Rick Harcourt, Tony Finnis, David Haines, Jim Fowles, Eric Aliffe, Margaret Brook, Sarenah Gallasch, John Buchan, Rob Lang, Mike Hasler, Russell Grivell, Ann Haines
Apologies
Wendy Williams, Phil Houston, Graham Woolford.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Correction. Item 2.3 line 4 ‘ where Harold Gallasch felt Elm trees were….”
Minutes confirmed: J Fowles and D Haines.
2. Business Arising
2.1 Bus Shelter:
Jim met with Norm Keyes, DCMB. Outcome is that the shelter is not being moved. However, the area around it will be bituminized up to the kerb.
2.2 Street Trees:
Work on 6 trees will be done in August.
2.3 Generator for CFS:
Rick and David have pursued the matter. Still waiting for info from CFS as to details etc.
2.4 Pioneer Women’s Memorial:
Further update from Phil at June meeting.
Action: Phil H
2.5 Academy/VIC update:
Rick updated the meeting .Sarenah reported that a meeting of stakeholders [nominated Advisory Group] will be held May 17th to reach a satisfactory outcome .
Bob Goreing [former Chair of Regional Development Board] has been invited to manage this group which consists of representatives from relevant stakeholders, including Academy, Tourism, paid consultants, Council.
His report/recommendations will be presented to Council.
2.6 Beerenberg Foundation Launch - 29 April 2010:
Well attended, considerable opportunity for the Foundation to involve Hahndorf resident and organizations.
Grants of up to $5,000.00 available.
Rick asked members to consider suitable projects which may fit the criteria. Suggestion of re-visiting the National Trust signage on the few remaining buildings and/or plaques with story of particular buildings.
2.7 Horse and Wagon:
Has been resolved. Business for sale.
2.8 Alec Johnston Park Lighting:
DCMB to be contacted re lack of action to date.
Further lighting issue. Brighter lights with higher rating needed along darker sections of Main St.
3. Correspondence
Correspondence In:
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3.1 DCMB acknowledging HCA’s interest in the Academy issue with report on Council Meeting April 6.
Correspondence Out :
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3.2 Letter to Steve Watson. DCMB thanking Council for action re. toilets in Hahndorf public spaces.
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3.3 Acceptance letter and numbers attending Beerenberg Launch 29/4/2010
4. Reports
4.1 Treasurer:
Financials as at 12.5.2010:
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Total funds (including Women’s Trail balance $2094.69): $6908.58
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Received DCMB Community Grant for projector: $1200.00
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DCMB TDU costs: $ 100.00
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Expenses Copyworld $ 174.07
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P Houston Expenses TDU $ 70.00
Moved E Aliffe seconded D Haines that the report be accepted. Carried.
4.2 President’s Report: (See also General Business)
Tony Finnis has purchased the projector with $1200.00 Community Grant. It will be stored and monitored from the Academy.
Tony added that he has been offered a colour copier as a donation to HCA. This will be kept in the Institute under cover.
Rick sought the views of members with regard to membership of HCA and of the need to have a valid speaking voice when dealing with organizations and Council.
After general discussion, formal membership was not felt to be viable as committee is elected by the community at the AGM and Committee persons are given authority by this committee to carry out investigations/meetings on behalf of the membership.
Article on activity/responsibilities of HCA to be included in next Village Voice, together with publicity in the Courier.
5. General Business
5.1 List of Priorities:
Members discussed these at length. It was agreed that:
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the list of priorities is appropriate;
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some are now ‘ongoing” eg maintenance of public toilets and assistance to CFS re. a generator;
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Heavy traffic along Main Street, Parking at rear of premises and Signage are considered long term actions;
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Pedestrian crossing at IGA store, completion of footpaths at specific locations current priorities.
It was resolved that the President speak with Isobel Redmond , DCMB , and local groups, to gain support to fast track priorities.
Closure and Next Meeting
Meeting Closed: 11.00am
Next Meeting: Wednesday June 23rd 2010 in the Institute supper room.
Please note later date for meeting
