FOBC
Meeting Minutes
April 2011 AGM
Opening:
The
AGM of the FOBC for 2011 started at 8:00pm on
Present:
Robert, Barrie, Eleanor and Chris. Apologies: Jim
A. Minutes.
Minutes of the 2010 AGM were available. Minutes confirmed by Barrie and seconded by Eleanor.
Robert presented the report. Barrie moved to accept the report and was seconded by Chris.
There was some discussion about the following:
The work of the FOBC as featured in the Boroondara Council video that was taken for the Backyard Biodiversity project is available for those who have not seen it via the council website. The link was supplied last meeting.
Janyce McMurtry has resigned from her position within the Council Parks and Gardens program. It was suggested the FOBC send her a thank you card to acknowledge the extra support she provided the FOBC. Robert to ask Adrian for her contact details.
Barrie asked what was happening with Back Creek South. The group struggles to maintain interest from residents. A feeling we understand well. Robert to contact Albert Toet to see if we as a group can be a support in some way.
Robert also presented the Treasurer’s Report and apologized that auditing still had to be done. There is some outstanding paper work that needs to be tracked down but Robert is confident that the Report is accurate as is. The VINC membership needs clarification. Jim needs to be contacted about the website renewal cost also.
There was some discussion about the following:
Robert to contact John Spence to do the auditing ASAP.
Deposit the current balance into a 3 month term deposit account
Should another grant should be applied for on the basis that within the next couple of years the funds will be used up with the planting regime that has been happening over the last few years. It was decided to discuss this further at subsequent meetings in 2011.
Eleanor moved the Treasurer’s Report be accepted and this was seconded by Chris.
D. Office Bearers
President: Barrie nominated and Chris seconded that Robert continue with the role. Robert accepted.
Treasurer: Barrie nominated and Chris seconded that Robert continue with the role as Treasurer that Robert took over in recent months after Bob retired due to poor health. Robert accepted.
Secretary: Robert nominated and Barrie seconded that Chris continue as secretary. Chris accepted.
Committee members: Barrie responsible for plant dealings with VINC, Eleanor as marketer and fundraiser, Jim as webmaster. Barrie and Eleanor accepted. We need to confirm with Jim that he is available to continue.
The next working bee is on April 17.
The next meeting of the FOBC is scheduled for May 10 at Barrie’s place in Quinton Crt at 8.00pm. Chris is an apology for this meeting.
G. Good Intention for 2011
Members to follow up on previous meeting suggestions.
Minutes submitted by: Chris Walta