Sixth Meeting of Friends of Erskineville
Committee Meeting opens at 7.30pm Present: (to come) Brett Mason Alastair Moir Leah Arthur Jyoti Horneman Maurizio Floris David Solomon Angela Hoad Philip Penwright Iain McAllum Brett Davis Gary Makin Zio Ledeux Marie Hamilton-Smith Raoul Hamilton-Smith Louise Larcombe Lyn Schmidt Vanessa Saunders Andrew Lindsay Leith Mansell Apologies: Keith Kibble Gretchen Miller Brett Mason opens meeting. Community Garden Still waiting for response from Council on Soil Report prepared by FOE on the Community Garden site. It was noted that new pots have been installed indicating continued interest. There will be a working bee on Sunday 5 December followed by a Xmas party on Sunday 12. Community Fundraising Julie Moffit raised the idea of FOE fund raising for a community group that needs financial assistance. In particular she was keen on helping the National Literacy Foundation which assists indigenous groups to improve reading skills. There was some discussion on how FOE could help. Brett mentioned that FOE already has its own funding difficulties. Madeleine suggested FOE could use its email database to get info out to people about what they could contribute. Another suggestion was to do something for a disadvantaged local group. The concensus was that a sub group could be formed to take on the task using the FOE database of contacts to facilitate fund raising. Julie agreed to take that on and the situation would be reviewed at Februarys meeting. 88 Angel St Tim and Oliver from Steele Associates gave a presentation on a development they are working on at 88 Angel for 3 terraces. The plan involves a state of the art environmental build, with natural cooling and heating, roof gardens, recycling wastewater etc. They are looking to get feedback from residents on the development to anticipate any issues. The reaction from FOE was generally positive with some raising the fact that there was no off street parking planned and how this may be raised in any DA submissions. Promenade Dance Studio (Prospect St Erskineville) Colin and John from the south end of Prospect St in Erskineville were present to ask advice on how to deal with a noise issue from the dance studio at the corner of Prospect and Victoria. There appears to be no restriction on the hours in which lessons occur. The DA is coming up for exhibition. Paul and Brett suggested they get as many neighbours on side and talk to sympathetic Councillors. Flora Street There were residents from Flora Street looking for advice on Councils plan to install residents parking permits from 8am to 10pm. A number of residents are opposed to the plan. They have already made a 500 letterbox drop. It was suggested they talk to Councillors directly. Traffic and Parking Brett summarises the traffic and parking situation to date. All information from the survey is being collated by Tim Hiley and will be presented at the end of January along with a media release. No response yet from Council on FOE letter in regards to Car Share program. Point raised was how does the Council intend to integrate the various schemes. It was noted that ‘Go Get’ made 50 responses to survey 2 days before close of survey. Treaurers Report Funds remain at $819.00 as per last month. It was noted to remind members of subscription fee payment. Other Issues Alastair to design FOE poster for notice board at Erskineville Council offices. The meeting was closed at 9.30pm |