Hahndorf Community Association Inc.

Minutes of Committee Meeting held March 11th 2015  

  Hahndorf Institute Supper Room

Present

R Harcourt (Chair), P Houston, J Bettcher, J Germano, M Gordon, C Pitman Reid, M Hasler, T Finnis, J Fowles, H Gallasch, J Buchan, Margaret Brook, Bruce Mouatt, Peter?

Apologies

Ann Haines, Eric Aliffe, Russell Grivell, Gail Vort-Ronald

Welcome

by Rick Harcourt (Chair) to Mr. & Mrs. Green who have an application for a category 3 development on the rural edge of Hahndorf before the Mt Barker development assessment panel.

Minutes of previous Committee Meeting

Accepted as a correct record Mike Hasler, Tony Finnis

Business Arising

 

Entry Statement 

Jeff Bettcher reported that expressions of interest were completed, now waiting for Council to consider e.g. the use of Palma land which needs a 99 year contract which will require council agreement for the lease, but entry plan should proceed regardless, needs to raise $60,000. Details to go to press late March 2015.

  1. War Memorial Lettering Action Ann

  2. Meeting times Should it stay as is or should an evening meeting be added? No decision yet, recommended putting on to AGM agenda.

  3. Non complying sub division River Road – Conflict of interest withdrawals, R Harcourt, Christine P Reed, J Bettcher, Mr. & Mrs. Green (Applicants for subdivision). HCA members had previously objected to this Category 3 development. General discussion tended to suggest that council not allow this Cat 3 subdivision on River Road.  Jim Fowles suggested that as all of Hahndorf is a sub division therefore subdivision could be allowed, discussion on precedent of subdivision followed, noting that Category 3 developments have to be publicly notified so they can be objected to. General discussion of committee’s objection to development, involved concerns ( H Gallasch) that Hahndorf doesn’t succumb to developments that will bring about ‘Sprawl’, also concerns were raised that Hahndorf should keep its semi-rural feeling. Mrs. Green (visitor) responded saying that her subdivision isn’t visible from road and that council concerns were that no trees be removed and that proposal was compliant. Some concern about propriety of Green’s attending the meeting.  Bruce proposed meeting to discuss River Road DAP 9.30 25th March, T Finnis seconded.

  4. Strategic Plan process: It is agreed to propose the previously discussed strategic plan to MBDC, Christine Pitman - Reed tabled a letter to MBDC manager of strategic planning Greg Waller with appended diagram (Peter suggested the word recreation be added to diagram, all agreed). Christine PR spoke to plan – to bring back the river/creek, to further the development of town businesses by e.g. land swaps for council care of flood plain etc., Christine PR and Rick H agree that Hahndorf needs a strategic plan. Councilor Bettcher says Hahndorf Strategic Plan must go to Council ASAP, Rick H calls meeting for Friday 13th March 9.30 Institute building.

  5. Main Street Compliance matters: note from Ann – letter to Ben Vadaro Compliance officer, reply in file, regarding compliance (chairs on footpath, clothing and other wares on footpath etc.)  Peter (new member) brought up traffic visibility problem with the blacking out of yellow lines at the southern corner of Main Street and Pine Avenue. Geoff Bettcher to discuss with Council traffic engineer.

  6. Correspondence:  IN - T Finnis re UNESCO/ Mt Lofty Ranges World Heritage bid. Letters of support from Legacy and Lions re Memorial. DCMB re Development objection. Budget input  OUT - Development Application objection.  Ben Vardaro re compliance.

  7. Reports

 Treasurer’s report

Financial Balance of $ 3,305. – outgoing $ 498.00 to Wendy for purchase of lap top/accepted.

 Sub Committees

i. Heavy vehicles: Phil Houston suggested a subcommittee meeting Thursday 19th March 5.30 @ Somerled Wines
ii. Heritage matters: Concerns raised that 66 Main Street is not listed, discussion about where heritage starts and stops, Jean to discover status.
Jean’s response from State Heritage regarding 64 Main St ( Old School House) that as Main St is listed then not necessary to re - nominate old school house. All agreed.
iii. Council Matters Councilor Bettcher suggested that DCMB community meeting re area strategic planning to be held at Callington on 23rd March be attended if possible.( Hahndorf part of Callington ward).
iv. Nixon’s Mill: John Buchan presented plans/proposal for site/is presenting 1st concept to Andrew Gottzheim, council has costing so he is hopeful it will go ahead. The Mill plan approved by Committee, and should attract Council funds of $ 60,000.
v. Village Voice: 960 printed, 925 delivered including to Mortlock library, Jim Fowles asked that copies go to Courier

General Business

 Anzac Day Dawn Service - Ann to organise volunteers for wreath making etc.

AOB: Hahndorf Community Wiki site renewal due $55.00. All agreed.


Next meeting: April 8th 9.30

Meeting closed 11.30

 

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