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
Executive Meeting Closed at 7:30 and the General Meeting started - the meeting was videotaped
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
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
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
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
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.
Apologies Andrew Barr, Alastair Coe, Jonathon Reynolds for being late
There were no minutes of the previous meeting.
The annual report was completed and will be forwarded by the Public Officer to the ACT Government
Expenses Claims and Internet Expenses relating to a gift voucher for the debating award for Harrison School was approved for reimbursement.
President's Report
The Deed of Grant for ACTPLA Grant was tabled, signed and will be returned to ACTPLA
The President will present the debating award at Harrison School Tuesday 16th December
President and others attended the following meetings.
Breakfast at Parliament House by CIC developers to outline Crace Development which includes it being Carbon Neutral.
Meeting with ACTPLA along with Lisa Kaufman of the Gungahlin business group with respect to licensed clubs wishing to expand into Gungahlin. The President put the view that was endorsed by the committee that Gungahlin did not need any more poker machines. It would welcome club facilities but did not wish to see Gungahlin residents subjected to more gambling of the poker machine variety.
