MINUTES OF MEETING November 26th, 2009
ATTENDEES: Joe Calabretta, Vania Lunardi, Bradley Jack, Mavis Jack, Maria Rickey, Daniel Garofalo, Diane Schudmak, Lidia Pastuovic
APOLOGIES: Darryl Canny, Charlie Grech – (who sends his Christmas wishes to everyone), Belinda Pastuovic, Greg White
MEETING COMMENCED: 7p.m.
MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING BE ACCEPTED
Moved – Diane Schudmak
Seconded – Mavis Jack
CORRESPONDENCE OUT / IN
LETTER SENT TO HUME COUNCIL -RE: GRASS CUTTING ALONG MICKLEHAM RD & UNDER FLIGHT PATH BETWEEN ATTWOOD AND GREENVALE
Letter asked Council to investigate why grass has not been cut along Mickleham Rd, between Barrymore Rd and Somerton Rd. We also expressed concern that with summer approaching, grass under flight path between Attwood and Greenvale is only cut along the fenceline and the rest is left to grow high.
** Charlie phoned Vic Rds regarding grass not being cut along Mickleham Rd and he was told that they are aware of it and have had problems with the contractor who built the road, as the road is still on a 2 year maintenance period by the contractor which includes cutting the grass. Contractor informed Vic Rds that grass should be cut soon. Once maintenance period is over in 3 months, all grass cutting will be the responsibility of Hume Council.
**We received a reply to our letter on Nov 12 from Council which basically confirmed what Charlie was told over the phone. We were informed that area under flight path is owned by same developers (Vic Spano) who constructed Cambridge Gardens and we were urged to contact them.
LETTER RECEIVED FROM HUME COUNCIL -RE: PROPOSED SIGNAGE AT GREENVALE RECREATION CENTRE
Charlie has been chasing Council to get signs erected at Rec Centre to promote GRA and NHW. Letter from Bruce Fordham informs us that it is not possible for Council to approve a stand alone sign for our Association but rather that we add our name to the current existing sign at the Rec Centre. Council also stated that they support and commend the excellent work that our group does in the community.
**Charlie is going to follow through with this letter.
FLYER RECEIVED FROM HUME COUNCIL -RE: INVITATION TO A CELEBRATION OF HUME WOMEN’S LINK ACHIEVEMENTS
On Friday, Nov 27 at the Hume Global Learning Centre beginning at 10.00a.m. is the launch of the Hume Women’s Directory. Light lunch is provided and entertainment for all the family.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Opening Balance: $2235.19
Deposits: $80.00 (Member subscriptions & advertising revenue)
Expenses: $112.10 (Secretary $41.25, Vice President $7.65, Treasurer $63.20 – All costs for AGM)
Bank Total as at 20 Nov 09 - $2203.09 as per Bank Statement No 72
Money in Transit: $700.00 (Hume Community Grant) $30.00 Member Subscriptions
Total Funds Available: $2933.09
TREASURER’S REPORT IS CORRECT
Moved: Maria Rickey
Seconded: Daniel Garofalo
GREENVALE COMMUNITY EVENT
It was decided to hold the Greenvale Community Event on Saturday, December 19th from 9a.m to 2p.m at the Greenvale Shopping Centre.
• Vania will organise flyers to advertise GRA and NHW and will include dates and times of meetings in 2010 as well as Membership form and lollies to hand out.
• Vince will contact the CFA, Dog Squad, SES, Highway Patrol, organise the NHW Trailer and possibly have number plate screws available for cars.
• Greg is organising Public Liability for the event.
COUNCIL BUDGET WISH LIST FOR GREENVALE
At the last meeting, we were advised by Cr. Drew Jessop that Council draw up their budget for the new year in the second week of February. The following is the Wish List we compiled for Greenvale and will submit to Council:
SHORT TERM GOALS
1. GYM for Recreation Centre.
2. SOCCER FIELD outside Recreation Centre.
3. STREET LIGHTING along Mickleham Rd.
4. COMMUNITY EVENT for Greenvale.
LONG TERM GOALS
1. LARGE SCALE SUPER CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND for Greenvale.
2. NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE for Greenvale.
GENERAL BUSINESS
• Concern about when Somerton Rd duplication will take place.
** Letter will be written to Council **
• Concern about sewerage problem along pathway on Mickleham Rd.
** Email Charlie to see if he has received any feedback **
• Diane reminded us about the Hume City Council Report Card Mark Ryan had started a few years back where he kept track of projects that we had begun to lobby for, Council response etc. Diane is happy to start this again and keep it up to date. Vania will send Diane template of original format Mark had begun. We will also record Councillor attendance to our meeting.
MEETING CLOSED AT 8.00p.m.
