Minutes of Committee Meeting Held Wednesday 18 November 2015
at 9.30 am in the Hahndorf Institute Supper Room.
1. Present
P Houston, J Fowles, E Aliffe, M Brooks, J Bettcher, A Haines, J Germano, W. Williams, R Harcourt, Harold Galusch, M Hasler, B Mouatt, Nathan Rogers, John Buchan, A Buchan
2. Apologies
T Finnis
3. Minutes of Previous Meeting 14 October 2015
Rick confirmed as correct, Jim seconded.
4. Business Arising
Bruce introduces himself and discusses his role as CEO NT Fire & Emergency Services.
Nathan Rogers spoke about his election campaign.
5. New Subcommittees/Priorities for 2015/16
5.1 Master Plan Submission - Committee agrees to adjust cover letter and send to Greg Sarre as our response to Strategic Plan. Add Cr. Harry Seager cc. Cover email to include Heritage Preservation as topic important to residents. Letters to be sent via email by 24 November. Action Jean Jeff advises Littlehampton plan on track. Subcommittee Chair Jean, members Rick and Ann.
5.2 Heavy Vehicle Sub Committee - Committee agrees to Expression of Interest text. Harold discusses structural integrity of buildings. Ann B suggests getting local schools on board. David Collins has agreed to be our Council contact. Geoff suggests follow up letters to Isabel Redmond and Jamie Briggs. Action Jean Subcommittee Chair Bruce, members Phil and Mike. Jean would like to see the Expression of Interest to its conclusion.
5.3 Nixon’s Mill Project - David Collins and Scott joined committee meeting to update progress. Nixon’s Mill meeting on 10 December 10:00am Supper Room The Institute to form committee including other interested community groups. David has been on site, slashed and tidied. Getting visitors to site. Confirmed with SA water that site cannot be serviced by mains water (700 meters from site) – not enough pressure. Power cheap and easy (for lighting). Liaising with Farm Barn who have development application in. Possible sharing of car park. Access track. Scott advised he sought heritage advice on paint, recommended lime wash or murabond coating with 10 year longevity, preferred option. Site – how to landscape with no water – good selection of native plants. Initiating Feature survey of site to determine paths and where they go. Hill is an issue, consider contours and levels. This will determine final boundaries. Fire risk on site in terms of design, plants and safety, separation from building. Animal corridor? Needs to be checked. Dam on encroached area. Priority to get mill restored, water secondary. Natives will grow. Important site is preserved. Painting needs to be one by June 2016 (preferably in January depending on planning approval). Once process starts, should be seen by Council as work in progress. Jim and Eric to be part of project team and report back to Committee.
5.4 Parking - Rick to report back with ideas. Action Rick
5.5 Marketing/Community/Liaison/Networking - Subcommittee Rick, Jim and Bruce to report back with ideas. Action Rick, Jim, Bruce
6. Correspondence In/Out
Letter of support to Harold re Main Street Action Jean Emailed agenda to two residents who have showed interest in joining.
7. Reports
7.1 Financial - $4209.24. Discussed opening new account $800 Nixon’s Mill or journalizing it separately. Take on notice, make decision next meeting. Acknowledge $200 donation, $2538 HCA money not dedicated. $1000 for insurance. Jim moved.
7.2 Entrance Statement - Jeff advised meeting last night. Selected option 54 posts require 15 square meters. Palma’s will give 6x6 meters. Modify design or chose another option.
7.3 Council Matters - Council elections, voting slips mailed 17th. Council will put bitumen on roads in Callington. Footy ground project complete.
7.4 Planning Heritage - two category 3 developments in Courier, Palma’s and Café Assiette. ICAC found no corruption in Mount Barker land subdivision.
7.5 Digital Progress Facebook/Wiki - Tony and I working together to keep wiki up to date. Facebook ongoing.
7.6 Village Voice - on track with Wendy.
7.7 Community Commemorative Grant - Ann ready to go.
8. General Business
8.1 Remembrance Day Service - best yet. Michael B. raised money from selling poppies. Ann sent thank you.
8.2 Citizen of the Year Nomination - FYI
8.3 Novita Wishing Well - Rick advised new garden completed. Wishing Well will be replaced. Jim raised Novita losing money while waiting.
8.4 Hahndorf Traders Xmas Charity Food Collection - on hold until further advice from Mardi.
9. Other Business
9.1 Tour Down Under Barbecue January 2016 - waiting advice from Andy Glen as to what is happening in Hahndorf. Decision as to go ahead with barbecue postponed until next barbecue.
9.2 Hahndorf Roundabout Landscaping - Jeff to follow up with Chris Laurie Arborist and advise.
9.3 Main Street Signage and Tidy Up - Eric discussed importance of showing an active interest in the Main Street.
9.4 Change of Venue for Final Meeting of Year - next meeting will be held at EET Café with a Christmas celebration afterwards.
Meeting Closed 11:40am.
Next meeting 9 December 2015
