Hahndorf Community Association Inc.
Minutes of the Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, 10 November, 2010 held in the Institute Supper Room at 9.30 a.m
Welcome
Rick welcomed all in attendance and advised that Terry Nicholas would be unable to attend the meeting to talk about signage compliance on Main Street, Hahndorf.
Present
Rick Harcourt, Wendy Williams, Margaret Brook, Mike Hasler, Jim Fowles, Eric Aliffe, John Buchan, Phil Houston, David Haines, Ann Haines, Tony Finnis, Graham Woodford, Russell Grivell.
Apologies
Nil.
1. Minutes of Previous Meeting
Mike Hasler moved and Phil Houston seconded that the Minutes of the previous meeting held 13 October 2010 be confirmed as correct with a correction to the spelling of John Kluske’s name.
2. Business Arising
2.1 Presentation of footpath project by John Buchan:
John Buchan advised that the 2 bent poles to the right of Mt Barker Road towards Beerenberg had been taken out by Council following Mayor Ann Ferguson’s attendance at the last meeting. The water meter in Auricht Road had also been dealt with.
John’s excellent visual presentation is on disc and ready for use in HCA’s preparation for a presentation to Council.
Footpath from 13-31 Braun Drive and footpath from IGA to Hahndorf Inn are to be included in the construction criteria within Council’s 2011 budget.
2.2 Beerenberg Foundation – Heritage Signage:
Ann advised that the Heritage adviser wants a list of buildings to have signage.
IncSync will do design of plaques – 10 new plaques. These plaques may need planning approval.
Action: Ann H
2.3 Pioneer Women’s Memorial:
Phil H said he had been advised that the boots chosen for the Memorial were too commonly used in advertising; he therefore had looked for something appropriate to take their place and Designhaus had suggested an old German Bible. This had been approved by several members of the Committee and the Memorial should be completed and ready by December 2010. Phil will deliver this to Mt Barker Council ready for installation by them.
He would like the press to be in attendance in order to have the story of the Memorial, Beerenberg’s provision of a grant and HCA’s facilitation of the Memorial made known. Rick congratulated Phil on his achievement.
Action: Phil H
2.3 Improved lighting for dark areas along Main Street:
Erin Gillespie, Administration Officer, Governance and Projects, DCMB still to further advise on any progress made with the lighting. (CRM number 14036/2010)
This item to be left on Agenda until the February Meeting.
Action: Wendy to check-for Feb Meeting
2.4 Pioneer Memorial Gardens Upgrade:
John Buchan’s presentation:
HCA will support John’s plan as a response to consultation with Council. Rick thanked John for his efforts on this matter.
2.5 Alec Johnston Park descriptive signage:
John Buchan has this in hand with Andrew Rammell and David Cooney.
Provision for space for Bands etc needs to be allowed for at the entrance of the Park.
Action: John Buchan and Letter to Council approx Feb 2011
2.6 Confirmation of name of Main Street/Mt Barker Road:
It was agreed that this matter should be driven by the Traders. John Kluske was unable to attend this meeting – HBTA to take over push for the name “Main Street”.
Action: To discuss with John Kluske - invite again to meeting of HCA
3. Correspondence
Correspondence In:
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Letter from Steve Watson, Mt Barker Council, re public toilets: — Steve Watson thanked HCA for letter dated 27 September 2010. Cleaning of public toilets has now been increased to twice daily and will continue on a permanent basis. He advised that the current signage on the facilities is considered acceptable; however HCA’s request (by Eric) for international signage etc will be considered with the planning of the proposed upgrade of Pioneer Memorial Gardens and the new toilet facilities.
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Email from Barry Wilkins re TDU BBQ: It was agreed that HCA would wait to further hear from Barry but the general feeling was that HCA would not run the annual TDU BBQ in 2011.
Action: Wendy to keep in touch with Barry
Correspondence Out:
Nil
4. Reports
4.1 Treasurer’s Report:
The Treasurer, Eric Aliffe, advised the following:
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Bank figure as at 10 November 2010 $ 7,982.50 (*includes $3,594.73 held for Pioneer Women’s Memorial)
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Receipts (Nov/Dec Village Voice Lions insert) $250.00
Eric moved and Jim Fowles seconded that the Treasurer’s report be received. Carried
4.2 President’s Report – including sub-committees’ activities:
Rick reported on the following:
1). Removal of the Main Street of Hahndorf as a through route for heavy transports:
Rick had received a response to his letter to the Minister advising that his letter had been received.
Action: Rick to write to Isobel Redmond re putting issue on Liberal Party Agenda
2). Provision of a pedestrian crossing near the IGA store at the southern end of Main Street:
Council to guide HCA on best way to handle this issue. John Wittwer, Chairman of Board of St Pauls Retirement Village also supports. May involve another count.
3). Maintenance of the public toilets in Hahndorf to a standard consistent with the town’s description as the Jewel in South Australia’s Tourist Crown:
Under control with Steve Watson, Property Assets Office, Governance and Projects, DCMB.
4). Completion of Footpaths along full extent of Auricht Road and Church Street and Balhannah Road from Main Street to Molens Road:
John Buchan has this under control.
5) Improvement in car parking availability in Main Street through the provision of spaces accessible behind Main Street premises and on other land available:
It was agreed that a more strategic approach to parking for the town should be developed, involving HBTA/HCA/Council.
Action: Rick/HBTA/Council
5). Main Street Master Plan Signage:
Kristian, Compliance Officer at DCMB, has advised that the Council Consultant for this matter and himself have started visiting traders on Main Street, starting near Mitre 10, reinforcing signage compliance within Hahndorf – letters have started to go out regarding this matter.
Wendy to invite Kristian to attend the February Meeting of HCA to further discuss.
Wendy to invite Kristian, Compliance Officer, to Feb Meeting
5. General Business
5.1 HCA AGM – 1 December 2010 at 6:30pm – St Michael’s Church Hall
John Buchan put in an apology for the AGM. Wendy to place an advertisement in Courier and invite the Mayor and all newly elected Councillors to attend the meeting.
Action: Wendy
It was agreed that a short meeting of the Committee would be held following the AGM to elect Office Bearers for the following year.
Closure and Next Meeting
Meeting closed at 10.47am
Next Meeting: To be held on Wednesday, 9 February 2011 in the Institute Supper Room, Hahndorf.
