1. Opening
After determining that a quorum was present the meeting commenced at 8.10 pm with Pam Palmer presiding.

2. Apologies
John May, Councillor D’Amico.

3. Minutes of Previous Meeting
The Minute of the previous meeting 17 August 2005 were tabled.
The Minutes were accepted as a true and correct record.
Pam Palmer/John Dowey.

4. Matters Arising from Minutes
Greenwich Road Shopping Precinct
Pam explained that the parameters of the Shopping Precinct Committee had been defined.
The DA for 97 Greenwich Road (Chemist shop) was approved under delegated authority.
Planting has been completed inside the Infants School fence.

Bellevue Avenue Roadworks
No report from East Ward Traffic Committee

St Vincents Road traffic and footpath
GCA has written to Council about limiting Right Hand turn from River Road to St Vincents Road. The East Ward Traffic Committee has indicated that its policy is to not limit traffic in one street (to the detriment of another).
However, they did resolve to construct a footpath on the western side of the street.
It was suggested that the Right Hand Turn traffic light arrow at cnr Greenwich and River Roads be put on extended cycle at all times of day rather than just at peak hour.

Carlotta Street
It was noted that the Give Way sign at Cnr Carlotta Street and Gore Street is difficult to see.
Residents advised that there was no real improvement to traffic in Carlotta Street despite traffic calming devices.

5. Financial Report
Gus Herstik tabled Treasurer’s report as per attached.
Financial membership has fallen from 163 to 87 this year. Gus urged non financial members to pay membership for this year. It was noted that payment reminders had not been sent as yet.

Pam advised that the newsletter has been printed at no cost to the GCA for the past 2 months.

6. Current Developments
Billy Blue
A third DA has been submitted by Tesrol.
John Dowey made a presentation to the meeting as per attached.
He noted that it is difficult to formulate objections to the proposed subdivision without information about what is planned for the subdivision.
Pam advised that it is not too late to make submissions.
Residents of Allawah Place expressed concern that there is little attention to traffic issues despite a series of accidents at the River Road/Allawah Place intersection.
Denis Smith asked if it is possible to seek information from the applicant as to long term plans. Councillor Tudge confirmed that Council may ask applicant for these details.
It was confirmed that a change of boundaries may take place if two adjacent properties are in common ownership.
Justin Gleeson noted that all the trees on Lot 4 are to go leaving the large building exposed. There appears to be no reason why the trees on the South Eastern corner should be removed.
It was noted that the hostel facilities have recently been upgraded.
Councillor Tudge advised that submissions re traffic issues on River Road be directed to the RTA at Flushcombe Road, Blacktown.
Pam suggested that it may be appropriate to assemble a resident group to talk to the developer as was done with Duntroon Avenue.
Justin Gleeson sought Councillor Lawson’s views on the issue. Councillor Lawson advised that Billy Blue DA would not be dealt with under delegated authority. He will secure a briefing with Michael Mason and report back. He favours a public forum similar to the Duntroon Avenue forum.
Justin raised question as to whether the project could be deemed to be of state significance and taken out of normal approval process.
Pam thanked John for his presentation and asked people to indicate if they wished to be involved in a resident group email list.

Waterbrook
Alan Winney expressed concern about how to control the actual building process such as who is in charge of process and follow up. He expressed frustration that consultation takes place but there is no follow up.
It was agreed that all incidents should be logged and reported to Council.

Woolworths
Section 96 application has been approved by Council.
Councillor Lawson advised that the decision in the private Land and Environment Court action is to be appealed and will not be dealt with until March 2006 despite requests for expedition.
Council has paid for school drop off zone to be moved.

7. Correspondence Out
• Objection to illuminated advertising on Greenwich Road
• Submission re Mercure 194 Pacific Highway – DA has now been approved
• Submission re dual occupancy at 6 Manns Ave – DA has now been approved.
• Letter re lack of tree protection at Waterbrook.

8. Correspondence In
• Information from Council re demographic data now on website.
• Also online, a copy of Council’s Social Plan to 2009
• Request from Joe Hockey seeking nominations for community awards
• Summary of Duntroon Avenue negotiations.

9. Committee Reports
Propsting Library
No meeting

Lane Cove Community Alliance
To meet the following week

Shell
No changes to report

East Ward Traffic Committee
John Gebler asked if an affected community plan has been set up for Lane Cove Tunnel.
Councillor Tudge noted that road changes disclosed on website appear to be less significant than they are in reality. He called again for a volunteer on the Tunnel Committee.

GMCCA
Bill Clarke ( President of the GMCCA) outlined proposed changes to management of the GMCCA Hall. KU is to take over management of pre school but requires a lease of the Hall. Meetings have taken place with Lane Cove Council but it will be necessary to negotiate with other Hall users. A proposed lease of the Hall must be advertised but there is no need for a DA.
Cathy Cameron outlined current use of Hall. About 70% of the Hall bookings are from outside the community – no impact on community spirit but adds to income. 25% of bookings are for birthday parties. Also regular use for community meetings which does not generate income.
The KU appears prepared to accept some form of “pack away” arrangement.
Grounds of Hall are for community use but rarely used in practice. It may be necessary to erect a second fence to define preschool area.
General discussion re mechanism to manage leasing of Hall.

10. Councillors’ Reports
Councillor Lawson advised that the proposed Council Code of Conduct was dealt with at Council’s previous meeting and would be on display for 42 days.

Councillor Tudge advised that as the meeting had been lengthy he would not report further.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 10.10 pm.