MINUTES OF COMMITTEE MEETING

 
 
 

Date:    Tuesday 9 June 09 

Location:   Eleanor Stephenson  

Present:   RB, JC, RS, ES, BG, JB 

                                                                       

1. Issues from AGM Minutes

 

1. Tree removal is now underway.
2. Proposal to implement nesting boxes was not pursued in that the Council has already erected a number of boxes along the creek. Eleanor advised that these however may be for possums rather than birdlife.

 

2. Melbourne Water

 

1. Works are now well underway and progress looks good so far.  Eleanor was asked to report back the views of FOBC to Melbourne Water representatives.
2. MW has indicated that 2500 plants will be planted as part of works.
3. Bulletins 1 and 2 have been circulated.

 

3. National Tree Day

 

1. Has now been moved to Sunday 2 August (from last Sunday in July);
2. Back Creek has again been registered;
3. An email had been received from Ruyton requesting involvement if possible;
4. Sites that would be appropriate were:
1. Riversdale Road end, 500 plants;
2. Quinton Road mulched area, possibly 1000 plants;
3. Cornell Street end especially on the banks, possibly 1000 plants.
5. A request would be made to Council to again provide BBQ facilities; and
6. Plants had been ordered from VINC (1800) at a cost of $2225.  It was expected that schools would use plants provided by Council and this would be south of Cornell Street.

 

4. OTHER BUSINESS

 

1. Public Liability Insurance

It was questioned as to whether this cover was now required.  Bob Strickland advised however that grants received included funding for this and it was for the protection of the public and the Committee and therefore there was no choice but to proceed. 

2. Back Creek Briefing

Robert Brierley advised that the June 2009 publication was currently being prepared and would be circulated soon.

3. Fence at 1 Nicholsdale Road

It was noted that the rear fence of the above property backing onto the creek was in serious disrepair and constituted a danger to people using the pathway.  Council, as the responsible authority, should be 50% responsible for the cost of replacement.  Bob Strickland was to follow up with Council and check progress with any report copied to Heinz as local councillor.  

5. NEXT MEETING

 

Date - 14^th July at 8.00 pm

Venue - John Cott’s house.