Minutes of Committee Meeting Held Wednesday 8 March 2017
at 9.30 am in the Institute Supper Room.
1. Present
J Bettcher, S Bettcher, M Kentish, J Kentish, E Aliffe, T Finnis,M Hasler,M Lawry, W Williams, M Brook, A Wurlord, P Houston,R Grivell, H Gallasch, A Haines,S Mahoney
2.Apologies
J Fowles, B Mouatt, J Germano.
3. Minutes of Previous Meeting of 8 February 2016.
Correction of date noted. Moved Mike, 2nd Tony that minutes be accepted.
4. Business Arising
4.1 Change required to Constitution for possible Associate Membership category. Tony referred to notes sent to members for consideration prior to this meeting. Discussion points followed.
Consider Honorary member.
Why variation is necessary [ Constitution matter]
All members have same base vote.
There is a need to expand [ in order to benefit from former resident member experience or to draw in expertise]
Carefull degree of retaining control.
*Agreement that first sub clause option is preferable. ie 5.2 [ i.]
Further development for next meeting . Action Tony
4.1 ii Change to wording of Residential Membership category would require the word automatically to be inserted .
Any changes to the Constitution requires that Notice of a Special General Meeting, be given at least 21 days prior to the date of the meeting and also advertised in Press .
Recommendation that this be advertised and held prior to a regular Committee Meeting.
4.2 Rural DPA. Jean, Ann, Eric attended the Council Meeting at which elected members passed the revised Plan Amendment. This now goes to the the Minister for approval. Jeff and Susan Hamilton argued against the motion, stating that Hahndorf has a particular need being a tourist based town and district. There is opportunity for appeal, but cost would be on appellant .
Discussion agreed that it will be better to agitate via local press, and resident fliers ahead of next ViIlage Voice.
Residents will no longer have to be advised of a development, watershed will be unprotected, and DCMB will now become the vehicle through which Government can require all other Councils to follow.
A vote of thanks made to Jeff for his effort on behalf of Hahndorf .
5. Correspondence .
Letter of resignation from Rick. Reply to be drafted with invitation to remain as a "friend and advisor ". Action Jean/Bruce.
6. Sub Committees.
6.1 Master Plan . Jean, Malcolm, Ann, Jeff met with Penny Worland on 22/2/2017.
Jeans' report read to the meeting,but none available from Penny Worland as yet.
Positive meeting . A heavy vehicle count done by Council rep. Rather than repeat studies already done, the scoping will use gathered information.
March - May , consult with local groups eg Oval Committee, Lions, Schools etc , [Contacts as supplied by Jean] then June - August prepare a draft.
September - consultation with Hahndorf at large.
A Community Advisory Panel will monitor process and progress.
This Committee[HCA] requires to see the draft prior to a public consultation .
6.2 Parking and heavy vehicles. Sub Committee Malcolm and Rick met to seek innovative approach to this problem. Yellow lines , mid road lines? All a DPTI problem , Hahndorf seeks solutions. Off street parking or no parking within town. Russell comment. Impose moratorium on times when heavy vehicles may use the road.
Harold comment. that road was narrowed with new kerbing.Egress from rear parking is dangerous given pedestrian behaviour.
Malcolm comment. Need to raise surrounds on all service plates.
Phil comment - several signs are non DPTI signage therefore not imposable.
Agreed to concentrate on bigger picture of truck danger to road, structure, trees and people .
Much will be part of the Master Plan Discussion.
6.3 Creek Precinct. This is a work in progress. being such a large task, needs big committment , cooperation with landholders, Council,and MLNR MB.
The hard area at Beerenberg and St Paul's Homes is causing run off which must be addressed. Action Jeff
Monitor as part of Master Plan Action Jean/Ann/Malcolm
6.4 Marketing. NA
6.5 Events. Jan reported sub committee met . Discussed wreath making for Anzac Day.
Quiz Night Set for July 28th at 7.30 in Institute
Trevor Curnow to be MC Music/lighting Paul Brand.
AGM Date to be set. St Michael's Worship Centre availability to be clarified.
Heysen Foundation information re start for community.
Nixon's Mill Opening ceremony June 30. HCA cater for small group.This was an HCA initiative thanks to Eric and Jim.
6.6 Village Voice 1000 copies printed and delivered More residences in hammerhead blocks, and developments.
Discussion as to whether copies should be freely available to visitors with town information. The newsletter contains information for residents, particularly 'dormitory' families who need delivered information.
Extra copies to VIC .Discuss with Linda the need for a board containing event information for visitors. Action Ann
7.Reports.
7.1 Financial. Balance at bank $5141.09 Of this $2800.00 is in trust for the Nixons Mill project.
HCA expenses $350.23 Balance at 8/3/2017 is $2341.
Moved Eric, 2nd Russell that report be accepted.
7.2 Nixons Mill. Eric reported that Heritage has approved lighting and signage. Stage 1 of Project will be completed by June 30 .Refer 6.5 .
Work undertaken and enthusiasm of Council staff acknowledged.
7.3 Entry Statement .Jeff reported that the area is now designated. The project is a work in progress.Photo of design in Post Office Seek a copy for outdoors noticeboard . Action Ann
7.4 Council Matters. lighting along Main St under review. Pilot scheme of LED lights on banner posts, funded by HBTA.
By laws discussion re. mobile home parking locations.
re. dog and cat managment laws. As of July 2018 all must be desexed and microchipped.
Youth Mental Health Program in Murray Bridge called Headspace.
7.5 Heritage and Planning . No report. Under watch as fabric of town is changing.
8. General Business.
8.1 Lottery On line. Expand information to residents.
Meeting Closed 11.10 am - Next Meeting April 12. at 9.30 am
