Hahndorf Community Association Inc.
Committee Meeting held on Wednesday November 13th 2013 at 9.30 am
in the Hahndorf Institute
1.Present
R Harcourt, M Hasler, P Houston, J Fowles, T Finnis, J Germano, G Vort-Randal, E Aliffe, A Haines.
1b. Jean Germano officially nomnated as a Committee Member. Mike, 2nd Eric.
2. Apologies
B Mouatt, R Grivell, H Gallasch, W Williams, J Buchan.
3. Minutes of Previous Meeting October 9th 2013
Correction 9.ii re concrete paving . Auricht Rd being paved.Auricht Close not paved.
Correct minutes carried P Houston, T Finnis.
4.Business Arising
i. Pioneer Gardens progress. Toilet pad has been laid. Proximity to Main St of some concern, although 1/2 of area will be verandah, and screening is planned. 4 toilets included.
ii. Motel development application. 54 units.Application not yet lodged.Proximity to creeks a concern, flood mitigation issue should be addressed. Walking path along length of creek is desirable. For our information explore watercourse regulations. Action Ann Monitor development lodgement Action Rick.
iii.Community Grant. HCA offered a grant to purchase a substantial lecturn, but with conditions. Followed by communication that 2 lecturns would be purchased in DCMB name, 1 of which would remain in Hahndorf with DCMB logo.No action at this date despite assurances.Brought to attention of Mayor Ferguson.
iv. Heavy vehicle matters. Letter of acknowledgenet to Rick in response to HCA communication to Mayor [ 29.09.2013 requesting a meeting. Sub committee as per 2013 to continue. Rick, Bruce, Mike,Phil,Jeff. Consultation with Brian Clancy to be arranged,plan of action in hand when Bruce returns.
*reported that Bald Hills Rd interchange should reduce traffic flow through Hahndorf
* wombat crossing near Hahndor Inn should inconvenience therefore reduce flow.
5. Correspondence
In Mayor representative re traffic meeting.
Out Thankyou to Remembrance Day MC, Bugler, pastor ...and our helpers.
6.Reports
Financial
Balance 13.11.2013 $3518.22
7. General Business
i. Set sub committees
Heritage Protection group. Jean Jim, Eric, Margaret,Rick, Wendy. Committee agreed that it is a slow, persistent task, with small achievements- but a valuable protection to the community. Bringing aboard busy people is frustration itself.
NB The new and gazetted Mt Barker Development Plan is online at Development plans online.com.au New provision for Hahndorf therfore we need to determine what that means in terms of protection. Please check this out.
Other sub committees - appoint as need arises Keep attention on Main Street beautification Gail, and Ann monitor. Letter to HBTA acknowledging beautification efforts . Action Ann.
ii. Remembrance Day Service. Good attendance Thanks to all helpers. Queries about wreaths prepared for groups not in attendance. and singing hymn God Save the Queen.
iii. 175 celebrations report . First 2 events to be Celebration Committee managed.
a Captain Hahn arrival with Dutton, McFarlane and Finnis. enactment on morning of January 15th. Main St to Academy.
b. official dinner at Old Mill on January 31 for all.
c. HCA Family picnic not to go ahead.Other picnics planned.
8. Any other Business
i. Distillery plan for Derby road. Concern from residents and lobbying of Council re. odour, water issues, traffic. Company has operation in Bothwell Tasmania, is a boutique quality single malt whisky producer. Motion "that HCA not be involved unless a direct request is made" Tony, 2nd Eric. Carried
ii. Nixons Mill. Eric and Jim sought support from Committee to proceed with effort to invoke support and interest of the community /Council to protect and improve the state of this heritage artifact. Granted.
Meeting Closed 11.00am
Next Meeting December 11th...
followed by morning tea at No 9 Auricht Rd. Thank you Gail.
NB FYI. John Buchan spoke with Ann later. The toilet pad just fits the Oval plan for Pioneer Gardens.
For legal? reasons it must stand 1.5 meters from the fence. John is concerned at the delay of building as unfavourable weather will affect plantings. Council aborist is currently sourcing the plants required. - positive thought?
