MINUTES FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Date: 5 August 2005
PRESENT:
Pauline Dawes, Graeme Morrison, Karan Morrison, Les Dawes, Billy Bolton, Tracey Dignan, Michelle Edwards, Paul & Marilyn Grebert, Ray Sheehan, Jo-Ellen Thompson, Neil Harris, Rob Linnehan, Rebecca Shelton
APOLOGIES: Tom Hawker, Michelle Greig, Michael Raftery, Bev Brownlee, David Carter, Michelle Edwards, Michelle Edwards, Peter Holstein, Neville Fredericks, Dave DeSanti,
MEETING COMMENCED AT 6.50 pm at Tullimbah restaurant
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Corrections made to published minutes, updated minutes presented to meeting.
MOVED: Jo-Ellen Thompson SECONDED: Karan Morrison
That the minutes be accepted
BUSINESS ARISING
No business arising from the previous minutes
CORRESPONDENCE IN
Council Minutes.
Notice of payment re cross roads
CORRESPONDENCE OUT
Cheque to Jan Weir?
Invoice re Dep’t of Transport (Commonwealth).
Department of State and Recreation letter detailing final plans re coordinator
Correspondence MOVED: SECONDED:
That the correspondence be accepted Carried
FINANCIAL REPORT
Treasurer was unable to attend.
Horizon Bank Account balance is $21500.17
Balance of the IMB account is not currently known.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Tennis Courts
Paul and Marilyn went and spoke with Brett and Michelle with Council Officers.
Council were very helpful with suggestions for funding. An application for capital funding was provided by council, this will probably not be granted in the current funding issue, but would be looked at and considered.
Council workers were in the area at the time of the meeting and were very helpful with assistance in clearing materials and rubbish that had built up.
There is a possibility that the old hockey surface may be suitable for an upgrade on the tennis court. Total costs for the reinstallation at Albion Park would be around $24,000 as against $72,000 for new synthetic resurfacing. Tennis Australia and other sporting organisations will be approached for support.
Michelle has had the hockey field surface assessed and there is some concern that the material may only have a life of another 5 years.
One of the problems is that Tennis Australia is going against synthetic courts. $8000.00 a hard court looks a lot better than the synthetic court.
Michelle reported that she has seen Neil and he has helped in filling out grant applications and collecting supporting data and letters. NSW Sports and Rec grant has also been suggested, Michelle has been advised to put the NSW Sports and Rec application on hold and wait for the result of the first grant and then pursue the second grant. The Sports and Rec grant is a $ for $ grant and this would be easier to apply for if there is other grants/money available.
Streetscape
Paul has phoned RTA re: a meeting regarding their plans for Albion Park. Trish McClure has agreed to attend a meeting with the AP Chamber executive. Paul will keep persevering in setting a meeting date.
Streetscape Project Co-Ordinator Position
Job description has been compiled.
Graeme suggested that the Selection Committee should have a business owner/operator from the main street as well a mix of males and females.
Neil has furnished the Department of State and Recreation with final financial information.
Funding to employ
$50 State Regional and Development
$16 from Dept of Transport and Regional Development
$25 of total funding has to be provided (in kind) by APCC
Total funding over 2 years $100,000
Economic development of AP
Develop business community of AP
Capture some of the tourism trade that passes through AP
Development of ongoing funding
Financial statements to be compiled monthly
Accounts will need to be audited because of the involvement of the State and Federal governments.
Selection Committee for the position . It was suggested that Jane Robinson from Council. Neil Harris, Paul Grebert and Jo-Ellen Thompson have volunteered. Megan Hutchinson was also suggested in her absence.
Neil will send copies of documentation to the selection committee members.
Paul suggested that the selection committee will develop systems for the position’s management
Graeme Morrison – Overall plan for Albion Park. We wrote to council about trying to coordinate a overall street design. Nothing came form it. Need to revisit to see if Council is prepared to develop some form of concept to apply to future development for AP
Paul, Develop concept for what is good about AP. Become an action plan
Pauline. Activity increasing around the town centre at night. People leaving town at night seem to be causing problem. May be outsiders doing the damage. From Midnight to 4.00 in morning.
Tracey Dignan attended a youth meeting with Shellharbour Council and Youth Workers. Suggested that there be some shade covering over the skate park for sun protection and shelter. Council was really was really supportive of this idea and has asked Tracey to seek support from APCC in this matter and formulate a proposal. Funding will probably not be in this budget but it will be considered. APCC will provide a letter of support.
Jo also voiced her concern about the damage being done in the Woolworths trolley bay.
Neil suggested that the youth need a space of their own and landscaping or seating in the tree/park area. Current landscaping and features surrounding the museum are care for well by the youth.
Karan has been informed that Australia Post wish to put a Red Australia Post Box in front of the Post Office. Karan is very concerned about the loss of a very valuable parking space in front of the Post Office. Karan may require a letter of support from APCC.
Rebecca received a thankyou for the great meal and effort she made in hosting the evening.
MEETING CLOSED at 8.05pm.
NEXT MEETING 6th September 2005 at 7.00pm at RSL
Action sheet
Accurate financial statements of expenditure each month.
Accounts and expenditure will need to be audited
