Meeting minutes

Minutes GCC Meeting- Wednesday 9^th June 2010

Apologies - Kevin Cox, Matthew Connors

Executive Meeting – 18.30

1.       Finance Report

Frances provides an overview of the current finances:

-       Receivables.

-       Reconciliation.

-       Unpaid advertising for Gunsmoke.

-       Other outstanding debtors.

-       Current bank balance.

2.       Presidents Report

-       Appeared at ACT Budget Estimates (5-6pm).

-       Kenny Workshop (6-8pm).

-       Gungahlin College principal phone hookup (2pm) and assess applications.

-       Airport Community Forum (2-4pm).

-       Gungahlin College principal short listing (8am-12pm).

-       Planning and Development Forum (4-6pm).

-       Gungahlin College principal interviews (8am-1pm).

-       Gold Creek Homestead meeting (6-8.30pm).

-       Road planning – The Valley Avenue, Gungahlin.

-       Media interviews, PCC management, GCC meeting arrangements.

 General Meeting - 19.30

General Business:

-          Outline of issues and stories in upcoming Gunsmoke Smokesignals, Issue 118, to be distributed mid-June.

1. Guest Speaker

-          Edwina Robinson, Urban Waterways Coordinator, Gungahlin Wetlands Park

-       Section 19, Block 2, Gungahlin – near The Valley Avenue, Gungahlin.

-       Valley Ponds – working with engineers , re: road works, wetlands and Gungahlin College oval.

-       Wetlands  - storm water harvesting opportunities, improvements in downstream water quality, trapping nutrients, provide opportunities for natural recreation experience.

-       Wetlands built in David Street, O’Connor in 2001 – exhibits diverse vegetation and aquatic habitat.

-       Educational opportunities through programs like Water watch & Frog watch.

-       Volunteering opportunities – planting.

-       Water harvesting opportunities.

-       There have been visits by registered Aboriginal groups.

-       Underground water studies have been conducted.

-       Ecologists have looked at vegetation onsite.

-       Plans include implementing drainage and diverting water.

-       Plans to build three ponds on the site.

-       Project has government funding so public consultations will begin in the near future.

-       Plans to create an outdoor learning environment, i.e. – outdoor classroom/s.

-       Wetlands Education Unit – to be launched 20 July- to go to all ACT schools – for school kids to learn more about wetlands/importance/involvement.

-       Common Wetlands questions/concerns:

§  Will there be mosquitoes?

They will make sure there are constantly graded slopes so there is no stagnant water.

§  Are the wetlands safe?

Grade the slopes so they have gentle side-slopes. No sudden /steep drop off point.  Thick vegetation will surround pond/s.

§  Who maintains the site?

Site to be given to Parks, Conservation & Lands in the future for mowing, maintenance.

Community will have the opportunity to maintain site; encouraging children to get out and about.

-       If there are issues with snakes, signs may be erected. However, it is a natural area so care must be taken when in the area. There will also be paths surrounding the wetlands, high-vegetation.

-       May implement (with engineers) to put up a small concrete wall to direct water, especially in high levels of rain/storms.

-       Currently discussing wetlands vs. cycle paths – where to build/implement.

-       Could the wetlands become a ‘learnscape’, including interpretive trails, outdoor classrooms, etc.

-       Could exercise trails be implemented?

1. Guest Speakers

-            Tom Elliot, Executive Director Transport and Infrastructure, TaMS

-            Kuga Kugathas

-            Kristin Blume,  A/G Senior Manager, Transport

-            Carl Dias, Manager Major Capital Works, Roads ACT

-        Hibberson Street; further transport/road planning in process.

-        Possible bus interchange/station in Gungahlin (like Belconnen but on smaller scale).

-       REDEX is now a permanent route on ACTION bus network – there will be new stops on Flemington Road once road works are complete.

-        Designs/Investigations underway for:

§  Park n Ride at Flemington Road/EPIC – may also have bike lockers;

§  Bike n Ride – bike cages/lockers – looking at surveillance/lighting and implementing Bike n Ride areas throughout ACT.

-        Also looking into future Majura Parkway; funding, environmental impacts, planning, etc.

-        After recent ACT Budget announcement – currently in feasibility stage.

-        Bus station, potentially in 2011-12, around HIbberson Street, location TBC.

-        Must balance sustainable/reasonable car-parking to encourage use of p/transport.

-       New funding for ‘Major Stops’ as some stops have higher demand than others. Looking at establishing better waiting facilities for high patronage at specific stops in Gungahlin.

-       ‘Real time passenger information system’ to be implemented in the next 3 years. i.e. - electronic signage at stops, on buses; $12.5million project. In late 2010, a design consultant will be engaged for this project.

-        New ticketing system will be implemented late 2010.

-        Will factor in ACTION iPhone application into planning.

-        Corner of Marcus Clarke St and Barry Dr – will implement a large bus stop/bus lane

-       Northbourne Ave study looking at potential Dickson bus station/interchange. Study just completed (ACTPLA). Looks at pedestrian link between p/transport, car parks, shops, etc.

-       Previous Northbourne study (4-5 years ago) is being unearthed with talks to NCA. 10 different options found in previous studies which will be explored.

-       2010-11 – Northbourne Avenue feasibility study –will consult the community- cyclists, cars, buses, as well as environmental constraints, short-medium-long term plans. $4million allocated for study.

-       Need to coordinate bus routes for express passengers from town-centre to town-centre, and those who need multi-town centre stops.

-       Link to Brindabella Park – last departure form Gungahlin is 7am. Timetable changes due in November, 2010. Will this route be revised?

Meeting Closed 21.50

Minutes GCC Meeting – Wednesday 12^nd May 2010

Executive Meeting – 18.30

1.       Finance Report

Frances provides an overview of the current finances:

-            Receivables.

-            Reconciliation.

-            Unpaid advertising for Gunsmoke.

-            Other outstanding debtors.

-            Current bank balance.

2.       Presidents Report

Events:

-          Unveiling heritage signs at Bonner homestead – Heritage Festival

-          Speech at Gungahlin Day View Club: on GCC achievements

-          NCA Forum spoke on developing internode corridors vs rapid public transport

-          Groundbreaking ceremony - Harrison Childcare Centre

Media:

-          Bus lanes on Northbourne – WIN TV, 2CC, CT

-          Budget analysis media release, follow up media with 2CC, Mark Parton, CT, RiotACT, on website and Facebook

Executive:

-          Financial Transactions with Frances

-          Introduction to Gunsmoke with Sean and Damien

-          Organising next meeting guests

PCC:

-          Organise electrician to fix lighting inside and out

-          Organise window repair

-          Organise foyer floor cleaning

-          Get additional keys cut for Exec and GRCS

-          Liase with GRCS on cleaning problems

-          Requested quote on card-based lock system

-          Contract review – Matt (Vice-President)?

Web:

-          Review new template launch

-          Load several new articles

-          Maintain facebook and respond to enquiries

-          RiotACT comments on Gungahlin issues

Gunsmoke:

-          Started writing articles for June issue, taking relevant photos

Planning:

-          DA submission on Flemington Road development

Coming up:

-          ACT Budget Estimate Inquiry appearance 13/5

-          Airport community forum 27/5

-          Selection Committee for Gungahlin College Principal

-          Gungahlin College public meeting 13/5

-          Telstra CEO at June meeting 9/6

-          Urban Forest Reference Panel 17/5

-          Kenny workshop – Harrison School 18/5

 General Meeting - 19.30

1.                  Guest Speaker – Regional Development Australia – Executive Officer – Ewan Brown

RDA – An Australian Government Initiative

RDA ACT Activities:

-          Provide advice to Australian & ACT Government about regional issues

-          Provide strategic input into Australian & ACT Government

-          Report will be provided by 30 June, 2010 – current/recent issues identified

-          Stakeholder meetings when issues arise

-          Reports will be sent out to stakeholders then RDS will begin lobbying local/federal government

-          Provide information to ACT & regional communities on Commonwealth& ACT government initiatives

-          Help to coordinate regional planning & regional development initiatives

-          Establish links & cooperative alliances by working closely with other regional development organizations and neighbouring NSW RDA committees & local governments to promote regional development

Anticipated roles of the RDA ACT:

-            Galvanising input from ACT stakeholders

-            Identifying their issues, concerns and policies

-            Providing an overlay to ACT & Commonwealth government programs & policies

-            Identifying gaps in government programs and policies

-            Balancing ACT & Commonwealth government views

-            Applying a regional perspective, wherever relevant, to policies and programs

-            Producing reports/strategic plans to highlight actions and policies necessary to achieve priorities.

-            Are looking forward to establishing a working relationship with the GCC to address current and potential future regional issues.

Current issues:

-            Morrisett Road/Sanford Rd, Mitchell – to be connected with Antill St – Park & Ride to be funded – provide opportunity for NSW residents

-            Broadband/Telstra within Gungahlin & ACT region

-            Flemington Road – roadworks/new shops/40km zone may restrict traffic flow, Redex bus service, light rail service, etc – creating problems for residents/defence housing residents

-            Controlled growth, better facilities, more work in Gungahlin and keep residents in the region/community.

2.            Guest Speakers – New suburb of Kenny – Concept Plan

Steve Gianakis - ACTPLA

Susan Conroy & Associates

 Angus Gorman – Bill Guy & Partners – Consulting Engineers

-          Suburb between Harrison and Watson

-          Pedaderm – underground aqua

-          Bores

-          Surface water taken to below ground strata

-          Past ANU/Molonglo River to Lake Burley Griffin

-          2006 – 2008 – variation to territory plan – Kenny and Throsby – proposed for Kenny – group proposal for a group centre (similar to Casey/Amaroo facilities), government primary school and high density residential area

-          Gov land release 12-13 financial year with more releases in subsequent years

-          Investigations in electromagnetic field and 2CA broadcasting facility

-          Studies into Wells station drive extension, Flemington road/ Morrisett road

-          At beginning of planning – info gathering stage

-          Start of the consultation – 2-3 months to gather and report back to ACTPLA

-          End of 2010 –more detailed planning

-          Smell issue from Waste site/tip – winds carry smell

-          Youth detention centre – concerns/escapes

-          Studies into Heritage issues, Horse Park drive extension, Sullivan’s creek, environmental issues

-          Landscaping and buffering required near youth detention centre

-          Commercial precinct – 5000-6000m2 – supermarket/specialist supermarket (ALDI), 10,000m2 retail and similar uses – possibly similar to Mawson, Kippax, Dickson shopping centres

-          Short term – no traffic lights – long term possibility

-          Transport –  ACTION – still discussing PT network

Angus

-          Fact finding mission at this stage

-          Scope of the study-6-7 specialist areas – sewer, telecoms, electricity, facilities, storm water, and other requirements needed for the new suburb

-          Nature/geotechnical’s, grounds, roads, structures, any constraints? Any contamination to area? Uncontrolled fill areas- investigating – bricks, mortar, rubbish dumping, dams, farming uses, pesticides, herbicides, etc

-          Traffic projection – horse park drive- sub consultants – looking at population – traffic movements from boundaries- capacity and potential road network – roundabouts, traffic lights, etc. projection 20 – 30 years out.

-          Flora and fauna. Tree survey done. Protected species, lizards, moths, birds, etc. Certain areas warranting protection?

-          Boarding kennels on Federal Highway – how will this go in the middle of suburbia? Noise?

-          Bush fire risk assessment – influences roads/suburb layout

-          Landscaping around Sullivan’s creek

-          Social, recreational, community needs for the area

-          Flight paths?

Susan

-          First consultation with ACT Gov agencies with more meetings to come in the next few weeks

-          Reports compiled and residents notified of potential plans

-          34.4% increase - Gungahlin growth in 2006

-          All schools have high levels of enrolments and/or are full with new buildings to come and extend

-          New Watson school being built

-          Separate playing fields from school areas so residents have open access

-          Intensively used – all Gungahlin facilities – Recommending Kenny have another facility to cater for high demand

-          Childcare, before and after school care, schools, community halls, indoor and outdoor recreation

-          Filling gaps that currently exist in Gungahlin region/facilities

-          Throsby – Catholic high school, district playing fields, government school, possibly bringing one of these schools forward to cater for needs of region

-          Pedestrians/cyclists across Federal Highway – what is the plan?

-          Preserving of open space, certain areas with environmental importance, etc

-          Too early to say if Kenny development will be private or public/government managed

-          Residents/attendees to GCC meeting hoping it does not reflect Casey development and hopefully more like Forde

-          Will there be on or off road cycle lanes? Need to consider danger/safety, carbon monoxide exposure, children travelling to school, etc

-          School and childcare centre to be co-located to avoid double drop offs, overall inconvenience

-          School facilities should be next to community facilities – design around parking and thoroughfares. Complimentary facilities not clashing facilities.

-          Parking widths are very small – need to be widened

-          Expand sense of community- bbq’s, play areas, etc

-          Toilet facilities/fresh water tap at playing fields, parks, etc

-          Sporting fields needs survey – 2006 – identified concept plans that Gungahlin is 26 hectares short in comparison to the current sporting facilities in other regions in the ACT

-          Community Gardens – one coming in the Gungaderra Homestead – more required- options for community groups, women’s, men’s, children’s, family, etc

-          Look at how Kenny residents will access to City

-          Look at how Watson residents will access Gungahlin – is it there

-          Potentially 3500 dwellings in Kenny and 4000 dwellings in Throsby

-          Jacka suburb – 2500, 1500, 1100 – typography, environmental, heritage issues changed the plan

-          Solar farm – buy shares in a cooperative in a medium/small sized solar farm – highly visible – possibly near EPIQ?

-          Next Wednesday 19 May, 2010 – consultation – workshop themes – access, mobility, environmental, community facilities – 2 hour period – short presentation – questions and feedback to entire group

3.                   Guest Speaker – Caroline Le Couteur – Greens

-            Active transport meeting Wednesday morning

-            Heart Foundation- Healthly spaces and places project

-            Budget wrap up

-            $97 million into bus infrastructure

-            $4million extending size of the Mugga Lane tip – instead of looking at organic waste

-            $1million bulky waste –social service exercise –pensioner – ring government – pick up hard rubbish – computers, fridges, large items, etc

-            Maroochy shire – 68% organic in waste

-            SERROX – Geoff Pryor/Prior & RDA looking into better waste management – organic waste

-            Goulburn – currently has city to soil compost system

Meeting Closed 21.15

Minutes GCC Meeting – Wednesday 2^nd February 2010

Executive Meeting – 18.30

1.       Finance Report

Frances provides an overview of the current finances:

-            Receivables & Reconciliation Summary.

-            Gunsmoke advertising & distribution costs.

-            Profit & Loss Summary.

2.       Presidents Report

-          Wells Station Drive extension to go ahead as planned – Caroline Le Couteur to speak tonight.

-          Alistair Coe MP may also attend tonight’s meeting.

-          Volume of road works/construction, esp. Flemington Rd. Fix pot holes. New club site to go near Police station.

-          Charity bins in Woolworths carpark –too full/unhygienic - Letter to Koomari/Marketplace – to remove bins.

-          GDE/Tuggeranong Parkway road works creating traffic jams.

-          Akron has gone into receivership. Development of Crace - what is the future of site?

-          Gunsmoke advertising – should it be all pre-paid? Set up Paypal on the website to prevent losses?

-          GRCS – updated agreement in place (GST, etc) – Matthew to do

-          Accounting 4 Business – Frances to confirm.

 General Meeting - 19.30

1.                  Guest Speaker – MLA Caroline Le Couteur – Wells Station Drive

-            Government has made its position clear they will not continue with motion passed last year

-            Intersection will be signalized from the beginning of the development, which is a positive, safe improvement to initial plans

-            Realignment costing sheet indicate it will cost approx $5m more than initial development costs

-            Government is not in a position to spend this additional money for the road

-            Proposed road – very close to houses

-            Realignment would transfer problem/closeness to road from one set of people/street to another.

-            GCC should request a copy of costing from Andrew Barr

-            EIS may need to be done for creek and surroundings and approx $800,000 costs to plan/specifically cost the development

-            Road development to begin end of 2010/start 2011 – why the urgency when there is a deficit program? Being developed for Harrison 4 development.

MLA Alastair Coe

-            Territory plan is vague. Still unsure of clearing hill vs. building on hill.

-            FOI – 200 pages worth of information – 4-5 emails engineering firm to ACT Gov., cost to be approx $5m.

-            No plans or specific breakdown.

-            No breakdowns available – where are they?

-            How could a decision be made without breakdown of costs?

-            If there are problems to a territory plan, change it. Minister has the ability to change it - Can take only 2-3 months

-            Can change territory plan to restructure where houses will be, but cannot change where existing residential zoning is

-            Has tried to get information regarding costing but Government has refused to provide it

-            Convinced there is no information to “get”

-            Speech in Chamber – copy available on Alastair’s website.

2.            Guest Speaker – Linda Roberts – ACT Heritage

-            Event – Heritage festival – two week - April (to coincide with World Heritage Day – April 18)

-            Dozen workers – architects, archeologists, tourism

-            Gungahlin region – very early settlement, like Piallago

-            Heritage grants program – open for applications- ideas welcome

-            Conservation management plan

-            Around Canberra – interpretive signs – strengthening community pride, enhancing tourism, rejuvenate local history, adds to visitors experience

-            Signs in Giralang, Amaroo, Canberra tracks – four self-drive heritage trails, Mulligan’s Flat school, Palmerville, Girrawa Park, Mulligan’s Flat reserve.

-            Canberra Tracks brochures available at Canberra Visitor’s centre, car rental businesses, railway stations, etc.

-            Chief Minister keen to have Palmerville recognized – Oldest tree in Canberra - old Oak tree (acorns collected for ACT Nursery)

-            Key events – Elm Grove open day, last working rural properties in Bonner – April 17^th – access from Mabo Boulevard.  Open to the public, sheep shearing demo, dance, choir, children’s activities, dig, car clubs, next to the border ACT/NSW, walk to border markers. Wonderful view from Oak Hill. During the school holidays.

-            70+ events during festival.

-            Hunter’s and Collectors  - this year’s theme.

3.                   Guest Speaker – Fred Kasparek – Director of Fred Kasperak Architects

100 unit development plans – Franklin

-            Block 1 Section 97

-            Development application

-            8000m2 site

-            Large tree on site – significant distance from tree

-            95 car spaces and basement storage

-            8 buildings

-            Attractive repetition along Flemington Road with breaks between buildings so tree can be seen

-            Units to address the street and reserve

-            Living areas to the north and south

-            Views into reserve/catchment area

-            One access point into the site –over ramp

-            Visitors carpark located on site and street

-            No visitor car parking in the basement

-            Allocated waste collection areas- centrally located

-            Clear walking access from street into the unit complex

-            Can see Parliament House and Black Mountain tower from second storey apartments

-            Complex based around interior tree and park

-            Site predominately on natural ground

-            Most units have deep root planting

-            Tree will be protected and kept healthy throughout construction – arborist has inspected tree

-            Balconies articulate out of complex – break lines in repetition of complex

-            Clear/coloured glass on exterior

-            Rendered courtyard walls

-            Retaining walls made out of stone

-            Metal cladding – gloss finish

-            Inverted ‘L’ shape – coloured – to differentiate each separate block/building

-            Public areas/gardens are under body corporate authority

-            Different elevations between blocks/buildings

-            Tom Siminich – developer (has done work in Braddon)

-            Development to begin – dependant on ACTPLA approvals-  no earlier than March 2010

-            DA lodged in 2 weeks (end of February)

-            Water tanks onsite for gardens/landscape – storm water – to be reused

-            25,000 litre tank on site

-            Energy rating – average 6 star rating. Minimum 4.5 star rating

-            All units have positive orientation – north and south

-            Gas central reticulation – central plants to cater for several units/building block

-            Electric storage tank/plant - European design

-            Low energy costs and instant hot water

-            No leaks within each unit

-            Units will have individual meters

-            Rannai infinity systems

-            1, 1.5, 2 and 3 bedroom variety – 15 different floorplans

-            1-2 car spaces allocated for each plus shared space

-            Balconies – 12-14m2 – much larger than average sizes

Meeting Closed 20.55

Minutes GCC Executive October 14th 2009

Present Alan Kerlin, Kevin Cox, Estelle Sydney-Smith, Matthew Connors, Dave Bocket, Haley McGraw, Jim Gillland

President's Report and Discussion

Discussion on office use. It was decided to get a valuation on the office and hall rental rates and to hire the office space to GCRS 

It was decided to review the overall rental rates with no change to social function rates but an increase in other rates effective from 1st January. 

It was agreed that the new all of community council insurance approach be adopted by the GCC

There was to be a Bunyip Statue meeting at 10:30 on October 15th

It was noted that mid sized blocks in Gungahlin are now defined as 250 square meters. It was noted that the median size lot was 485 meters with a cost of $231K. There was considerable discussion on the reduction of block sizes and general agreement that more variety should be made available in Gungahlin and that the move to smaller block sizes without any compensatory increase in public space was undesirable and unnecessary.

It was noted that TAMS are reducing service levels because infrastructure development was funded from cash. In other words the ACT is using cash accounting instead of accrual accounting for its provision of both services and capital works. It was resolved to continue to object to this approach particularly with respect to the development of new areas where this approach leads inevitably to higher than justified prices of new land.

There was discussion on Gunsmoke and congratulations to the editorial and production team.

Treasurer Report

The Treasurers report was tabled and discussed

There were 16 people in attendance.

Fred Kasparek the architect for CHC and "The Edge" gave a presentation and description of this development. It was noted that the development would have vista breaks, favourable orientation to the sun, and community gardens including the ability of residents to grow vegetables.

Tim Smith and Liz Clark from Action gave a presentation on the proposed new 15 minute bus service from Gunghalin through Civic to Barton. This service was being introduced as a "pilot" and if successful it would be continued. It was noted that there is presently no definition of success. Discussion ranged from off peak and weekend services, to green buses, the use of Epic as Park and Ride area, wandering buses and the new ticketing system.

Tony Gill and John Taylor from Roads ACT outlined the pedestrian and cycling strategy for the ACT. They also informed the GCC that there would be a display at the Town Centre n the 9th November

Minutes GCC Meeting – Wednesday 9^th September 2009

Executive Meeting – 18.30

1.    Finance Report

 -          Alan & Michelle provided an overview of the current finances:

o   Receivables & Reconciliation Summary.

o   Gunsmoke advertising & distribution costs.

o   Profit & Loss Summary for August 2009.

Executive Meeting – 18.30

1. Finance Report

• Michelle provided an overview of the current finances and EOFY reports.
  

2. Presidents Report

• Alan provided a summary of the current activities being undertaken by the President.
• Alan discussed the upcoming August issue of Gunsmoke – advertising, articles, etc.
• Alan discussed the outcomes of the new PVC solar panels on the roof of PCC.
• Alan introduced new members of the GCC to existing members present at meeting.

General Meeting - 19.30

Introductions

• New members of GCC/Gunsmoke team – Hayley, Diana, Jim and Amy.
• Motion passed – All new members accepted into GCC Committee as agreed by existing, present members.

Minutes GCC Meeting 13 May 2009

Executive Meeting – 1830

1. Finance Report

• Michelle provided an overview of the current finances.

2. Presidents Report

• Alan provided a summary of the current activities being undertaken by the President.
• Alan indicated that response for volunteers for Gunsmoke had been strong and there were several people able to assist with GS production, editing and preparation.
• Alan indicated that he was preparing a formal response to the Airport Master Plan based on previous comments/concerns and new issues emerging from the revised plan submitted by the Canberra Airport Corporation.

General Meeting - 1930

1. Jason Forest – ACTPL – Gungahlin Town Planning Study

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Minutes GCC Executive April 2009

Jason Hunter, Caroline Sayers from ACTPLA - Development Policy
Estelle Sydney-Smith, Kevin Cox, Alan Kerlin
Apologies Mathew Connors, Michell Holmes

The executive meeting was devoted to a discussion of the technical amendments to the Precinct Codes for mid sized blocks.

The discussion was wide and mainly covered the principles and procedures associated with how the idea of precinct codes would work and fit in with the rest of the planning procedures. It was generally agreed that the principles driving the precinct codes were more important than the particular details and it was agreed that where possible decisions would be refer to the guiding principles so that a consistent pattern of decision-making would be established but also where variations from the principles would be noted and the reasons given. This particular code is important - because not only does this sized block have no existing long-standing codes but because it will set a pattern for further precinct planning code development.

Issues raised and discussed were:

• Estate developers will be given less scope for variations
• Method of creating the codes (the process)
• Compact block plan is an interim policy and should not be taken as a final policy
• Mid sized block plan is a work in progress and how it develops will set the pattern
• Definition of a mid size block

Minutes GCC Executive March 11th 2009

Apologies Mathew Connors, Dave Beckett, Michelle Holmes
Present Alan Kerlin, Kevin Cox, Estelle Sydney-Smith

Previous minutes were presented and passed.

President's Report
Rebuilding Yarra Valley website set up by Boni.
Stephen Golding of Business in Gungahlin requested for organisation to be involved in GCC. Request will be followed up.
Simon Corbell replied to the proposal for Community Solar Farm and meeting to be arranged
Department of Environment would like to be notified of any events with respect to sustainability
FOI request on Airport Plan lodged - waiting for reply
Airport consultative meeting to be held on Tuesday 17th March 7pm
Elton consulting wish to consult on Tuesday 17th March 7:30pm

Minutes GCC Executive 11 Feb 2009

Apologies Mathew Connors, Dave Beckett
Present Alan Kerlin, Kevin Cox, Michelle Holmes
Previous minutes were presented and passed.

President's Report
Report on meeting with Vinta Group - Mike Moylen and Philip Knockstedt with respect to developments in the town centre. HomeMaker area is on hold.
Lisa Kaufman is organising Business in Gungahlin group.
ACTPLA Workshop on the 9th - Energy Efficiency into the Territory plan. Decreasing block sizes concern.
Bush Fire rebuilding of the Yarra Valley is a good opportunity to get ideas on good practice and sustainability - agreed to support initiative.
Reply acknowledgement from Anthony Albanese with respect to study of light rail for Canberra.