MINUTES for GENERAL MEETING of VALLA BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MONDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2014 at COMMUNITY HALL VALLA BEACH MEETING OPENED AND ATTENDANCE: Opened at 7.10 with 46 attendees on register WELCOME President welcomes from Nambucca Shire Council Mayor Rhonda Hoban and General Manager Michael Coulter and residents of the Valla Area. APOLOGIES Crs P Flack & A Smyth, C Vincent, A Baghurst E Oldfield, M .Bevin, ,D.Shank, M.Bence. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING The minutes of previous General Meeting dated 21st July presented Moved B. Reid – Seconded G. Suter that the minutes be accepted. BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES No business arising CORRESPONDENCE IN 17.07.2014 23.07.2014 01.08.2014 04.08.2014 05.08.2014 12.08.2014 17.08.2014 20.08.2014 23.08.2014 27.08.2014 30.08.2014 01.09.2014 14.09.2014 22.09.2014 22.09.2014 23.09.2014 26.09.2014 30.09.2014 03.10.2014 03.10.2014 08.10.2014 13.10.2014 15.10.2014 20.10.2014 31.10.2014 31.10.2014 06.11.2014 06.11.2014 06.11.2014 11.11.2014 11.11.2014 12.11.2014 14.11.2014 17.11.2014 Ferguson Cleaning – Invoice for Hall Cleaning. NSC – invoice for VBCA contribution to Exercise Equipment AP. NSW State Elections - enquiry re cost to hire hall 28 March 2015 NSC - endorsed minutes of July AGM L’huede - invoice for maintenance plus copy of Insurance. Magento - Invoice for Generator – extra power for functions. Sue Jenvey - Note re Valla Voice Nambucca VIC – re becoming a member and Calendars Jessica Campbell – Advising Valla Pharmacy approved BMW Carpets – invoice for extra astro turf – cricket nets Webcity – 3 year invoice for website hosting. NSC – Note re future of Visitor info Centre. VB Tennis Club – note re thanks for donation and invite to open day. L’huede – invoice for maintenance Freeman McMurrick – invoice for market insurance. Glowsticx – Invoice for glowsticks 2014 Carols Andrew Bagust – Plans for park maintenance to NSC NSC – asking if NSC can contribute to Valla Views Origin – invoice for Hall & Preschool Electricity. Valla Preschool – 2014/15 School Management Committee NSC – list of preferred Contactors Nambucca VIC – Tours of Blackbutt & Macksville Cemetries NH 2 U – note re road closures and diversions Valla residents Fergusons Cleaning – Invoice for Hall Cleaning Nambucca VIC – information re Macksville War Memorial NSC minutes Council meeting re proposed re classification of land Valla Beach Rd from Community to Operational Land L’huede – invoice for ground maintenance Nambucca VIC – note re Nambucca River Festival and cruises Valla Preschool –request to install aluminium shutter on kitchen Nambucca VIC – invite and Agenda for monthly meeting Dr Angie Smith –letter asking VBCA to support removal of trees Nick Radford – drawings re above . Elections NSW – Confirmation of use of Hall 28 march 2015 ‘ NVCA Inc – request to discuss NSC plan to reclassification of land VB 1 CORRESPONDENCE OUT 22.07.2014 25.07.2014 14.08.2014 23.09.2014 30.09.2014 15.10.2014 15.10.2014 28.10.2014 14.11.2014 NSC Confirming VBCA Committee elected at AGM & Minutes NSC Motions from AGM for comment by NSC NSC Invite NSC to Lark in the Park NSC Request for help in obtaining grants for Cover over playground NSC Confirming ok for NSC to contribute to Valla Views NSC Advising of grant applications open. Pre School – Invoice for 75% of Origin Bill NSC & Guardian – notices re GM 17 November Elections NSW – Agreement for Hall Hire completed CORRESPONDENCE Read and Moved by Melvyn Best seconded G Jones See other business for discussions raised by Correspondence TREASURER’S REPORT Financial report to 31st October 2014 presented and moved by P Rundle. Seconded J Bennett GENERAL BUSINESS 1] Elect Mr Peter Sobey to the VBCA Executive Committee Proposed by P. Rundle seconded by T.Suter. Welcome to the VBCA Exec Peter. 2] Mr Coulter GM Nambucca Shire Council presented Proposed Reclassification of Part Lot 8 DP 821952, Valla Beach Rd from Community to Operational Land, detailing the reasons and the process through the NSC and State Government to achieve the desired result. G .Allen President of the Nambucca Valley Conservation Association Inc after a lengthy discussion re the above presentation, put a motion to the meeting That NSC’s proposed reclassification of Part Lot 8 DP 821952 Valla Beach Rd Valla Beach [specific areas referred to as proposed lots 2 and 3] from community to operational land be rejected. The motion was seconded by G.Suter – there being no further discussion by a show of hands the motion was passed with 1 objector and 3 abstained from voting. A note will be forwarded to the Nambucca Shire Council advising of this motion. 3] a] Valla Beach Market - October market showed an increase in stalls and community involvement. The market committee are looking at new ideas for entertainment, keeping the market vibrant, the Market brings in the funds for the enhancement of the area, the market revenue, allows the community to be involved in events as the Lark in the Park and upcoming Carols at Valla Reserve on Friday 12th December. – Which we must also thank CDAT. b] Lark in the Park - This community fun day organised by the Market Committee was well attended by the Valla Residents estimated about 700 people attended the day full report will be in Valla Views also read article published in Hybiscus Happynings plus our website www.vallabeachmarkets.org.au special thanks to the volunteers who ensured the event was successful and to Bernie Reid, who took charge on the day, well done, we must not forget CDAT for their being major sponsor plus Valla Real Estate for the prizes donation. 2 4] Existing Projects update a] Shade over playground at Anderson Park – Grant Applications in place via NSC – cost is approx. $27,000 we have about $15,000 refer treasures report. b] Maintenance of Reserves and Parks – Andrew Bagust has been the champion of this, NSC organised for a work for the Dole team via ETC , Andrew has submitted a report, recommending a group be formed to continue the good work, is willing to lead the team, also recommends spraying to keep the weeds down allowing the NSC Contractor to mow under the trees. Discussion – Questions were asked about the NSC weeding program concern raised regarding weeds being sprayed in Kuta Ave and other areas, who organises this and checks the credentials of the sprayers? VBCA to discuss with NSC re weed control. 5] Carols at Valla Beach – Daphne and Graham Jones are leading the subcommittee, plans are in place for a bigger and brighter Carols night this year, Sponsors have been generous in donating money for a firework display so the night can end with a Big Bang, Thanks to Corrinne Coelli for the dedication in raising this money, the Carols night will be sponsored by CDAT and VBCA with the Carols song book printed by Valla Real Estate. 6] Any other business from Correspondence 1] 11.11.2014 Dr Angie Smith –letter asking VBCA to support removal of trees on reserve behind her property on 103 Ocean View Drive, the reason for the letter NSC rejected her application one of the reasons being community opposition. The letter was discussed in detail, with many reasons why the trees should not be removed, the president asked for a show of hands if the VBCA should A] support the request - Nil B] decline the request - unanimous decision Secretary to contact Dr Smith with the decision. 2] Late correspondence from Dr John Bennett who discussed re a Plea for Nambucca Council to take its responsibilities seriously for controlling dogs on Local Beaches 1] Dogs Foul Beaches 2] Dogs bark and disturb people enjoying the natural environment 3] Dogs Chase Birds and disturb breeding grounds 4] Council erected signs No Dogs and Dogs on leash only, shows a responsibility to have these regulations enforced. Dr Bennett asks for NSC to advise how the regulations are enforced, and how many fines have been issued. 3]Headland Café Postal Agent services – Parcels are being left at the Café if you if you are not at home, - Rural Residents still have to go to PO Nambucca MOTIONS FROM THE FLOOR Refer Item 2 in General Business MEETING CLOSE President closed the meeting 8.58pm Next meeting - General Meeting on Monday 17 March 2015 at Valla Beach Community Hall commencing 1900 hrs Don’t forget The Next Market Saturday 6th December Carols in the Park Friday 12 December at 6pm 3
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