Hahndorf Community Association Inc.
Minutes of the Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, 12 August 2009 at Kaffehaus at 9.30am
Present
Phil Houston (President), Wendy Williams, Margaret Brook, Rick Harcourt, David Haines, Eric Aliffe, Tony Finnis, Rob Lang, Harold Gallasch, Graham Woolford, Lita Los Angeles.
Later: Louise Trinkle
Apologies
Mike Hasler, Russell Grivell, Sophie Zervas, Marilyn Henn (possible new comm. Member)
Visitors: Cr Lindsay Campbell (DCMB), John Buchan (possible new comm. Member)
Phil Houston welcomed Cr Lindsay Campbell, DCMB and John Buchan to the meeting.
Minutes of Previous Meeting
moved David Haines/seconded Rick Harcourt that the minutes be approved.
Business Arising
Off-Street Parking:
referred to General Business.
Name Change – Main Street v. Mount Barker Road:
Wendy advised she had further emailed Greg Rogers but to date had not received a reply. The next meeting of Traders is Wednesday next week when they will be discussing this issue and also Off Street Parking. Harold Gallasch said there were confusion amongst the traders and it appears most traders would like “Main Street” to be official name. It is noted that all but one of the Main Street shops starting with Hahndorf in the Yellow Pages Directory are shown as Main Street.
Action: Wendy to further contact Greg Rogers
Responses to DCMB’s Draft Transport Master Plan:
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Phil Houston’s letter to DCMB regarding this issue had been distributed to committee members with the Agenda. Individual responses to DCMB/DTMP (Is This DTMP Correct Phil??) encouraged.
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Cr Campbell stated that in the Master Plan 2.5 years ago Hahndorf did not get a mention, as in reality Hahndorf is not a “growing” town. Lindsay has made sure that all our issues are included now. He said we are facing a very serious time. Mt Barker would probably grow to a population 30,000 in next 10 years and with several developers being very interested Hahndorf’s population may possibly grow to 7-10,000 in the next 15 years - at which time we will get a bypass and traffic off the main street.
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Lindsay also stated that he is putting pressure on DCMB regarding signage, name change etc for Hahndorf. It was suggested we write to council and the DTI and seek the backing of residents.
SA Country Choral Choir Association – Wind-up BBQ:
David Haines advised that 10 volunteers had assisted with a BBQ at The Cedars for the wind-up of the SACCC Festival which had been most successful - $400 profit had been made which would be paid into the HCA fund.
Toilets:
This matter was deferred to Reports (3.) Toilet Sub-Committee.
Correspondence In
Phil tabled the following correspondence:
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Mark Goldsworthy – Multicultural Grants Scheme – 2009-2010 Guidelines;
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Planning the Adelaide We All Want; A briefing on the draft plan for Greater Adelaide was held on Thursday, 23 July at Cornerstone College;
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Top Hat Forum;
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Bob Geary – Regional Project Manager for Broadband Development.
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Academy – Melinda Rankin: requesting a letter of support for the following two grant applications she has applied for:
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Project 1: Oral History Project – February 2010;
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Project 2: Community History Research – February-June 2010;
Phil advised that in response to Melinda Rankin’s request, he had delivered a letter of support from HCA to Melinda at the Academy - Phil was thanked by the Committee.
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Muggletons - Notice of Objection to Application for extended trading hours - Muggletons have applied to have extended trading hours from 7am-1am 7 days per week. Precinct Group will oppose – as do local residents. It was agreed that the Committee should support the Precinct Group and Cr Campbell said he would also support the opposition to this application. Phil to complete the application/objection and email the response.
Action: Phil Houston
Correspondence Out
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Transport Sub-Committee’s letter – response to Draft Transport Master Plan – see President’s Report.
The correspondence was received.
Reports
President’s Report:
Parking Objection: Phil advised the meeting that there were a problem with motor homes parking overnight in the Manna/Council carpark and tourist buses having to park outside the area. He had received a complaint about the bus carpark zoned 7 which does not have appropriate signage. Phil requested approval to write to Council about this problem asking that they put appropriate yellow diagonal lines through Zone 7 with a sign stating “No parking Any Time” with a further notice stating “Pedestrians Only” for people walking down the side of the Manna and onto Main Street and using the public toilet. This area needs policing. It was agreed that Phil should write to Council and that Cr Lindsay Campbell should ensure this goes through. It is possible that a sign stating “No Caravans” should be erected.
Phil advised that he had sent a Council CRC form (customer complaint form) requesting new street trees at the Kaesler Site (response 8230/2009) be replaced by Council. However, if it is indeed a development agreement, Council should follow this through and ensure trees are replaced. Mr Clancy had advised that the trees were indeed to be replaced.
Action: Phil Houston and Council
The Committee thanked Phil, Louise and Rick for forwarding a response from HCA to DCMB regarding The DCMB Transport Master Plan.
Cr Campbell advised that money had been allocated in the budget for the corner of Pine Avenue, to finish Alec Johnston Park, some footpaths, and skylights in Pioneer Park Toilets. Louise requested that he forward a list of all budgeted allocations for Hahndorf.
Action: Cr Lindsay Campbell
Treasurer’s Report:
Eric advised that the books were ready for audit. This month’s figures are as follows:
Hahndorf Community Association: $3283.00
Pioneer Trail: $2094.69
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TOTAL: $5,37769
Eric moved and David Haines seconded that the report be received.
Invoice from Copy World re Photocopier: Wendy advised this would be fixed up with Eric.
Toilet Sub-Committee:
Eric explained that the public toilets are a disgrace to the town and for use by tourists and locals and he has given John Carrangis, DCMB, time to see what is happening. Cr Campbell talked of toilet cleaning timing and how Council could reasonably shift cleaning times to BUSY cleaning times; however the time change provides cost change with overtime etc. Suggestion of local cleaners was not an option as contract cleaners can do the cleaning at a much more competitive rate.
The President accepted the Sub-Committee’s Report and asked that toilets be further monitored.
Cr Campbell was asked to provide details of a possible suggested budget item for Hahndorf Toilets of $25,000 - ? Oval Toilet Block.
Action: Toilet Sub-Committee
Signage Sub-Committee:
Tony Finnis reported that the Sub-Committee had approached several traders regarding their A-Boards being on the footpath – some have up to 4 boards which sometimes are left out over night. Although Council provides a leaflet showing Board Regulations, this is often unknown to new traders and there is a lack of follow-up by Council Officers using their powers to get rid of excess signboards. Cr Campbell asked to follow up.
Action: Cr Lindsay Campbell
Cr Campbell suggested that Hahndorf should have representation at every Council Meeting; he was prepared to help members frame their questions, which by law have to be answered within 2 weeks, in order for Council Members to respond. The meetings are held at 7pm every fortnight, commencing next Monday and then every 2 weeks.
General Business
Heavy Transport on Main Street and Off-Street Parking:
Phil suggested Heavy Transport be referred to the September Meeting.
Referred to September Meeting
We are still awaiting a response to correspondence sent to DCMB from the President regarding Off Street Parking; it was agreed that a further letter be sent to Council following consultation with the Traders Association and that the Associations meet with Council regarding this matter.
Action: Phil Houston
Any Other Business
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Louise asked Cr Campbell if he could attend HCA Meetings regularly; however Lindsay is unable to do so as he has other commitments.
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Cr Campbell was asked to provide a breakdown of items of expenditure in the current budget and the following estimated budget.
Action: Cr Lindsay Campbell
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Signage Sub-Committee (Pioneer Women): - Lita reported that she had investigated several women’s Internet sites for advice and that the Sub-Committee, comprising herself, Marilyn Henn, Serenah and Wendy, would report back to the September Meeting.
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Hahndorf Development: - Tony Finnis advised that large development in other areas will increase traffic flow in Hahndorf, although Hahndorf is not marked for development.
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Photocopier: - Tony advised that he is using the Community Photocopier for some Bowling Club advertising which will be sent out with the Village Voice, together with the Bowling Club’s Newsletter..
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Eric wanted to know “ Who makes money in the town?”, “What is the point of this town”, “Where is the money going”.
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September Meeting - Minute Taking: David Haines/Mike Hasler to take minutes of the September Meeting in the absence of Wendy and Margaret.
Action: David Haines/Mike Hasler
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COUNCIL MEETINGS – REGULAR ATTENDANCE: It was agreed that a vote be taken at the September meeting for 2 people to regularly attend the Council fortnightly meetings with a list of relevant items to be raised.
Action: September Meeting – all Committee Members
Closure and Next Meeting
The meeting closed at 11.20am.
Next Meeting: The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 9 September 2009 at the KaffeHaus at 9:30am
