Broulee Mossy Point Community Association Inc.
Annual General Meeting Minutes
19th September 2019. Broulee Public School.

President Ross Hayward opened the meeting at 7pm.
Attendance as per attendance register.
Apologies : Edie Robertson, Linda Chapman, Anthony Mayne, Trish Eccles, Moira
Castle, Mike Castle.
Confirmation of AGM Minutes of 20th September 2018.
Moved : Derek Anderson, 2nd Lynn Bain.

President’s Report The President characterised the year as fairly quiet, involving
strategic planning.
Captain Oldrey Park master plan was signed off by Council, and the accessibility
Nature Trail has been roughed out by the sub-committee with a funding grant
available in the current financial year.
The Association approached Banksia Village to propose a joint funding contribution
to a pathway project offering safer access from Heath St to Broulee supermarket and
PO. No donation discussed, as waiting on a cost estimate from Council who will do
the work but do not regard it as a priority. The cost estimate has just come to hand
at $25-30K.
Other issues addressed during the year, Nth Broulee amenity – bus shelter, access
steps to viewing platform and road drainage on Coronation Drive and Broulee Rd.
The President closed with a plea to maintain the community association as it serves
to benefit the local community, is a vehicle to speak to Council in a cooperative
atmosphere, and has an annual meeting with senior staff to raise local issues. A
suggestion to be followed up via the website is to have links to other local
community associations in the area.

Moved – Barbara Roberts, 2nd Vince Fisher.

Treasurers Report : In the absence of the Treasurer the President tabled the
financial accounts for 2018/2019
General Account balance : $6,951.28
Shared Pathway Account balance : $1,066.68

Moved – Ross Hayward, 2nd Derek Anderson

Election of Office Bearers. The President vacated the chair, Richard Roberts was
appointed returning officer, and declared all positions vacant. Only one nomination
was submitted being Lindsay Boyton for Treasurer duly elected. Other positions
were nominated from the floor and confirmed, but none for President.
President : vacant
Vice President : Andrew Bain, nominated by David McCann, 2nd Derek Anderson
Secretary : Barbara Roberts, nominated by June Carter, 2nd Andrew Bain
Treasurer : Lindsay Boyton, nominated by Barbara Roberts, 2nd Richard Roberts
Ordinary Members : Ross Hayward, Mark Smith and Dan Lloyd Jones [webmaster]
nominated by Derek Anderson, 2nd Andrew Bain.
Public Officer : Lindsay Boyton to continue.
Meeting closed 7.50pm.

Broulee Mossy Point Community Association Quarterly Meeting
Thursday 16th May 2019 Broulee Public School
Thanks to everyone who attended the last Broulee and Mossy Point Community Association Meeting at the end of May.

MINUTES
Present
Beverly Paris, June Carter, Peter Dunn, Margaret Dunn, John Anderson, Lindsay Boyton, Ross Hayward, Andrew and Lynn Bain, Robert Heinemann

Apologies
Barb Roberts

The BMPCA meeting clashed with the Climate Conundrum Forum at St Peters College.

Previous Minutes
Acceptance moved Peter Dunn, seconded Andrew Bain. Agreed.

Correspondence
Letter from Allan Jevons seeking BMPCA support for ESC to amend angle of footpath at top of hill at Annetts Parade/Coronation Drive intersection. It is particularly dangerous for mobility scooters. BMPCA supports Council finding a solution to the matter which has been raised on a number of occasions by BMPCA members in the past.

Treasurer’s Report
$1,005 in Pathway account
$6, 492.68 in General account. This includes refund from Council for fees charged by Department of Lands for Sandcastle Competition and 2019 membership fees which are due.
Acceptance moved Lindsay Boyton, seconded June Carter. Agreed.

General Business

• ESC 2019/2020 Budget available for public comment. $50,000 earmarked for trail through the Captain Oldrey Park bushland. BMPCA Captain Oldrey Park subcommittee carried out a walk through at the end of March with Emma Patyus (ESC Landcare Co-ordinator) which identified an environmentally sensitive trail and possible areas for seating. BMPCA will need to keep pressure on ESC to ensure that identified trail minimises damage to vegetation.
• Secretary met with Banksia CEO to identify linkages to the village. The footpath from Heath Street into Grant Street on the western side was raised as presently Banksia residents need to cross the road twice when visiting the Post Office. President has discussed this path with ESC Director Engineering, which would require removal of oleanders, of which there was little concern. ESC to prepare costing so that BMPCA can consider contribution. Banksia has committed to a contribution of funds.
• Proposed seat at Heath Street and Grant Street intersection was also raised. ESC is currently refurbishing street seats and it will advise when available.
• Stormwater ponding at western corner of Grant Street and Broulee Road intersection after rain needs assessment.
• Ongoing issue of Lake Broulee stormwater ponding raised. ESC is looking at solutions which do not involve drainage to the heavily used Candlagan Creek beach.
• Concern about graffiti on shared pathway north of area where donated bricks are located. Also, issue about sand and vegetation encroaching on bricks.
• BMPCA Executive met with ESC General Manager and Directors as part of annual discussions about local matters. Considerable disagreement with Council about zoning of private land west of Captain Oldrey Park. Broulee Development Plan identifies this as open space but ESC maintain that it is zoned residential. Agreed that letter should be sent to the Minister for Planning outlining BMPCA concerns.
• Letter received from David Hunter (ESC) concerning relocation and replacement of bus shelter at North Broulee. Members agreed that it is currently a difficult location for path users. Work is expected early in June. A number of issues in the general North Broulee area were raised including the unstable steps to the viewing platform, poor drainage at the shower which leads to sand buildup and visitors then washing their feet in the dog water at the water station (which then fills up with sand) and stormwater ponding at the corner of Coronation and Candlagan Drives after heavy rain. It was agreed that BMPCA should write to ESC to see if some of these matters can be addressed at the same time as the bus shelter construction.
• Broulee to Breakers Swim in March achieved record number of swimmers. Thanks to all BMPCA members who helped with various tasks, particularly registration and finishing. Swim committee is looking at a different approach to handling the finish as numbers increase which will mean that BMPCA will need more helpers on 8 March 2020. A cheque for $5000 will be sent to BMPCA for its help – definitely our best annual money raiser!
• Landcare to inspect outbreak of spreading Gazanias in Iluka Street and Zanthus Drive as well as sand and vegetation covering pathway bricks.
• General concern about the size of Eurobodalla Shire Council and the number of business activities where Council is competing with the private sector. What happened to roads, rates and rubbish?

Next Meeting
Includes AGM: 19 September 2019

        Broulee Mossy Point Community Association Quarterly Meeting
                    Thursday 28th February 2019 Broulee Public School

                    MINUTES
Meeting opened 7pm
Attendance and Apologies per attendance sheet.
Confirmation of Minutes of meeting 30th November 2018 moved D. Anderson, 2nd B. Paris, carried.
Business arising  - deferred to General Business

Treasurers Report  :   

• Working account  -  $6492.68
  
• Inputs:  $1200.00 – sandcastle event
  
• $137.00  -  ESC for beach license
  
• Pathway account  -  $1005.19
  

    Moved D. Anderson, 2nd L. Bain carried.

The meeting expressed thanks and congratulations to John and Deb Waser for organisation of the Sandcastle event. Moved A. Bain, 2nd L. Bain.
Correspondence  : noted.

General Business and President’s report.
1. Letter on behalf of the Association to commend Council on the Tomakin road roundabout project, and request for it to be planted in line with other roundabouts in the Shire.
2. Report on Moruya airport runway upgrade, for information.
3. RLS update, on letter writing campaign and decision by NSW Dept. of Planning still pending.
4. Captain Oldrey Park [COP] Nature Trail .
From the Masterplan “ work with local Landcare group and Broulee Public School to design and establish a compacted gravel, accessible trail for education and recreation purposes through the trees. Perform risk assessment of trees for retention”. The meeting determined to proceed, a subcommittee was formed : D.McCann, S. O’Keefe, L.Bain, S.Needham with others to be co-opted as needed. Need to liase and involve BPS.  To request mature tree survey report from Council.
Ross Hayward explained the survey pegs, which are for a new rising main [sewer]. He also spoke on the need for an efficient car parking plan to minimize the need to move the netball courts North and clear more trees. The President  proposed a meeting with Gary Bruce ESC Manager for Development Control, including Engineering and Recreation representatives.
5. Future Projects for BMPCA.
Confirmed COP nature trail – priority
Placement of seating along pedestrian paths, 1- corner of Heath/Grant St on tarmac pad where former seat located, 2- Mossy Point headland walk. Look into repurposing seats and contacting Banksia Village to consider a joint project with 50/50 funding.
6. Request Council for an onsite meeting to strongly consider a long term solution to the drainage problem on Coronation Drive, and to revisit the upgrade and accessibility to the viewing platform at Nth Broulee as detailed in a letter in 2016.
6. Street trees and wildlife boxes. Follow up earlier requests to Council and query Council’s policy on street trees, and whether Section 94 money is allocated for same.
7. Insurance – enquiry to Dept of Fair Trading, it is not mandatory for NFP organisations to have insurance, up to the membership and assessment of risk. AON Insurance have tailored policies for voluntary associations, and public liability would cost about $700. The activities undertaken by BMPCA are covered by public liability insurance held by partner bodies, eg Council, Surf club. May seek legal advice for further consideration of this matter.
8. Fundraising flyer – waiting on redesign.

Other Business
Pathways – Heath St to PO on western side of Grant St., Grant St. to Broulee Rd. to be referred to Council pathway list.
Art on the Path, request from Bernadette Davis for BBQ, agreed to man a stall on 6th October 2019 and 5th January 2020.
Bay to Breakers swim 10th March, appreciation extended to Association volunteers who are helping at the event. This is BMPCA main source of fundraising !!
Meeting closed 8.40pm.
Next Meeting Thursday 30th May.

Broulee Mossy Point Community Association General Meeting
Thursday 29th November 2018
Broulee Public School
Meeting opened at 8pm after presentation by Kelwyn White from the RFS
Attendance as per register, and  apologies  noted.
Confirmation of minutes of 20th September, moved V Fisher, 2nd B Schaef, carried.

President’s Report.
Mossy point pathway payment was handed over on site to Warren Sharpe on 2nd November. There is some concern at vehicles parking on the pathway blocking pedestrians, needs some education of locals and visitors. Clr Mayne to take it to the Roads and Traffic committee of Council.

Capt. Oldrey Park Master plan was adopted by Council on Tuesday 27th November, it is generally a plan the community can live with. At the last consultation with user groups, Council was urged to look elsewhere in coming years for further sporting oval development, not on environmentally sensitive land. It was acknowledged that Council did listen to the community, but has to balance competing needs, and discussion will continue, particularly when it comes to the road reserve. The open space in the Master plan to the west of COP will permit utility development, [sewage, pumping station, stormwater retention etc,] but not housing.
 
It was noted that the vote on COP was not unanimous, an amendment by Clr McGinlay to remove the future oval from the plan, retaining the Bangalay forest was lost.

President Ross addressed residents of Banksia Village to inform them about the community association, and noted that BMPCA can contribute items for their internal newsletter, and the Association may consider holding a meeting at the village if agreed to.

Treasurers Report.
Pathway Acc.  $717.09, incoming : $270.00 from theatre day, $280.00 from sausage sizzle, plus $100.00 donation from Mossy Point resident.
General Acc. $5,311.00.      
Moved L. Boyton, 2nd. B Roberts.  Carried.

General Business :

• Fundraising information flyer approved with membership form on the back. To approach Tomakin club for assistance with printing.  Moved V Fisher, 2nd. R Hayward.
• Art on the Path, Sunday 16th December, volunteers needed for sausage sizzle.
• Bay to Breakers Swim, Sunday 10th March 2019 volunteers needed.
• Sandcastle Competition, Monday 31st December [New Years Eve] low tide 11.30AM. John and Deb Waser have it in hand and Council have agreed to cover the licence fee, ESC to be invoiced by the Association. Entry fee to be raised from $5.00 to $10.00. Moved D.Waser, 2nd B Roberts.  Carried.   BMPCA volunteer to circulate with donation bucket on the day.
• Concern was raised at lack of insurance held by the Association. Does the Fair Trading Act give protection? Richard Roberts will seek clarification and if necessary get quotes.

Next Meeting Thursday 28th February.

Barbara Roberts
Secretary BMPCA

Broulee Mossy Point Community Association General Meeting
Thursday 20th September 2018, Broulee Public School
MINUTES

Meeting opened at 7.40pm.
Attendance as per attendance register and apologies noted.

Confirmation of meeting Minutes of 10th May 2018.
Moved Shirley Read, 2nd Vince Fisher that the Minutes of 10th May 2018 be accepted. Carried.

Correspondence:  Out – To ESC on CAMP, and Items from last meeting.
In – email from Councillor Mayne, Letter from resident on trucks parked off Train St.

General Business
Motions from the Treasurer 1. That BMPCA donate $400 to Broulee Public School for the use of their premises. Moved Ross Hayward, 2nd Lynn Bain. Carried.

That the pathway payment of $16,000 be paid by 2 cheques, $14,000 from the Pathway account, and $2,000 from the General account. Moved Ross Hayward, 2nd Bev Paris. Carried.

A query and discussion followed on the $ value of contributions to the local community made by BMPCA over recent years, and Lindsay Boyton will prepare a list to inform the community.
Motion; BMPCA prepare a letterbox drop information sheet detailing financial contributions and ongoing projects that BMPCA has made to the local community.
Moved Vince Fisher, 2nd Lindsay Boyton. Carried.

Capt Oldrey Park Master Plan : 2 members of the executive will meet with Council staff and all other users of the park to look at the MP and discuss pros and cons. Much discussion on putting the Association’s view forward, with emphasis on offering a positive alternative to clearing for an oval, to developing an environmental education track with interpretive signing, for the benefit all, and working closely with Council to sensitively plan tree removal where necessary for expansion of the facilities. Submissions encouraged, due by 10th October.
 
Consider elevating the issue in view of membership size, go directly to the Mayor, and advocate for longer term planning for sporting ovals elsewhere.

Longer term strategy that the Association consider convening a new Management Committee for Capt. Oldrey Park with all users, apart from Council, to put a combined view.

Guys and Dolls Fundraiser : Matinee performance on 11th November.

Other Issues.
Parking on Train St. congested and safety issue with students from adjacent school. To raise the issue with ESC.

Candlagan RFS Open day Saturday/Sunday 22/23 September.

Derek Anderson proposed that the Association consider offering a donation to a local student Jaylah Hancock-Cameron who is attending the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aries, the current 1500m Australian Champion.

Motion: The Association agree to give a donation to Jaylah Hancock-Cameron if affordable after examination of the accounts. Moved Derek Anderson, 2nd Roger Gribble. Carried.

Art on the Path – Sunday 30th September, BMPCA responsible for BBQ. Volunteers Bruce, Derek, Richard. To have achievement list on display and tickets for Guys and Dolls.

Request for pedestrian path for safe access from Heath St. to Broulee supermarket/PO on western side of Coronation Drive be raised with ESC.

Report on long term strategy for Eurobodalla water supply tabled.

Meeting closed 9pm.

Next Meeting - Thursday 29th November, Broulee Public School.  Time to be advised.

Barbara Roberts.    
Secretary.

            Broulee Mossy Point Community Association
                Annual General Meeting Minutes
            20th September 2018, Broulee Public School

President Ross Hayward opened the meeting at 7pm.
Attendance as per attendance register.
Apologies : Di Jay, Trish Eccles, Edie Robertson, Elaine Anderson
Confirmation of AGM Minutes of 10th August 2017,
Moved Peter Dunn, 2nd. Lindsay Boyton. Carried.

President’s Report     The President outlined issues and advocacy that the Association has been involved in over the last 12 months.

The Annetts Parade footpath from Sunrise Ave. to Pacific St. has been completed, funded principally by a grant from the State Government and a financial contribution of $16,000 from BMPCA. This has been very well received by the local community.

Capt. Oldrey Park planning has seen much involvement from the Association, organising a public meeting in March 2018, and representations at Council meetings. The Master Plan is now out on public exhibition until 10th October, with submissions invited and encouraged from the community.
CAMP – the Companion Animal Management Plan covering “dogs on beaches” was a hot issue.
T
he Association assisted the Estuary Estate residents in their advocacy to Council over access issues to Oaks Ranch.

The Rural Lands Strategy Planning Proposal, which has been ongoing since 2012, came to community attention with its potential to impact on urban areas, resulting in a public meeting of Mossy Point residents supported by the Association in August 2018.

On a final positive note the Bay to Breakers swim in March 2018 was an excellent partnership event with BSSLC, bringing the community together, and also a healthy fundraiser for BMPCA.
Moved Lynn Bain, 2nd. Andrew Bain, that the President’s report be accepted. Carried.

Treasurers Report :   The Treasurer presented his report for 2017/2018, and tabled the financial accounts.
The Association’s finances have improved with increased membership since emailing reminders to members when subscriptions due based on a calendar year. Membership now sits at 129. The Shared Pathway account will be very reduced after contributing to the Annetts Parade pathway, hence the need for additional fundraising.

 The General account balance is $7,764.46,
 Shared Pathway account balance is $14,171.66
Moved Lindsay Boyton, 2nd Vince Fisher, that the Treasurer’s report be accepted. Carried.

Election of Office Bearers.  The President vacated the chair, Richard Roberts was appointed Returning Officer, and declared all positions vacant. All positions were uncontested and confirmed.

President : Ross Hayward  - nominated by Andrew Bain, 2nd Derek Anderson.
Vice President: Andrew Bain – nominated by Lynn Bain, 2nd Ross Hayward.
Treasurer: Lindsay Boyton – nominated by Derek Anderson, 2nd Bev Paris.
Secretary: Barbara Roberts – nominated by Andrew Bain, 2nd Ross Hayward.
General Committee: Dan Lloyd-Jones [website manager] nominated by Barbara Roberts, 2nd Peter Dunn. Vince Fisher, nominated by Lynn Bain, 2nd Ross Hayward, Judy Baghurst, nominated by Barbara Roberts, 2nd Shirley Read.
Public Officer: Lindsay Boyton to continue.

Meeting Closed 7.35pm

BMPCA  Quarterly Meeting 10th May 2018
 
                                                       MINUTES
 

• Present. :  28.  Apologies. : 8. Per attendance sheet.
• Minutes of meeting 8th February 2018. Passed, moved L. Boyton, 2nd B. Evans.
• Business arising - to be dealt with in later business.
• Correspondence. :  report of public meeting on March 28th to Mark Upson and Kathy Arthur (ESC)

Treasurer's Report.

• $7,507.06   General account, (in $550 from memberships)
• $9.664.41. Shared Pathway account, (in $10.68 interest).

                 Moved. : L. Boyton, 2nd. V. Fisher.  
         Some discussion on need for renewed fundraising, when 
        Mossy Point shared pathway paid for. Suggestions : sponsored 
        pavers, minimum lot 100, Theatre night at Bay Players. F/U
 
     *.  President welcomed Mayor Liz Innes, Councillors Tait and 
         McGinley to the meeting and moved agenda items forward for 
         her comment.
 
     *. Estuary Estate / Oaks Ranch issue.  - Ross asked Susan Matthews and Wayne Kelly of the Estuary Estate Residents Action Group to present background going back to 2009 /2010 and the current situation.
Key concerns are planning proposals have been made including a gateway determination for up to 90 dwellings at Oaks Ranch which is not zoned for residential dwellings with no public consultation. Recently planning approval has been sought from ESC for an access road to be built from Oaks Ranch to the closed Estuary Estate to George Bass Drive with little or no consultation with the residents of Estuary Estate, causing extreme concern. The group is persuing the issue with ESC.
           
Mayor Innes cautioned that if decisions made by planners with no valid reason to reject a DA are overturned by Councillors, can lead to the Land and Environment court, not often successful and a cost to the community.
 
She suggested a delegation meet with the planners to seek solutions.
 
     *.    CAMP - Companion Animal Management Plan : Council released a proposal for changes to areas in the shire where dogs could be exercised. The proposal significantly reduced the allowable areas on North Broulee Beach. The community was canvassed via online survey, direct consultation and submissions. The initial consultation period closed 2 weeks ago and they are not accepting any more responses in this stage of the plan. Council reported that 2,500 responses were received and will be analysed and draft plan put to the community for further consultation by public exhibition later this year. The Councillors noted that it is extremely important to encourage community members to respond individually to these types of consultation, as form letters and group responses are often considered as a single response.
 
     *.   Captain Oldrey Park. :  master plan being prepared, draft should be on public exhibition in June/July. Liz Innes encouraged the community to find solutions.
           
David McCann proposed  "a subcommittee be convened to formalise a response to Council for the future use of the bushland adjacent to Captain Oldrey Park" 2nd B. Schaefe, carried.  Subcommittee : D.McCann, B. Schaefe, D. Lloyd Jones, L Boyton.
The subcommittee to prepare a response on the bushland area to have ready when considering the master plan.
 
            GENERAL BUSINESS
      *.    Shane O'Keefe reported on requests to Council on verge 
             planting and habitat boxes, ongoing.
             Tree petition still active at locations around Broulee, Deputy 
             Mayor, Anthony Mayne to be asked to table petition in 
             Council.
      *.   Bay to Breakers Swim - final report due, BMPCA to receive 
            $4,000 to bolster Shared Pathway account.
       *.   Water station installed at South Broulee with possible 
             addition of a shower.
       *.   Mosaic panels on disability toilet at Nth Broulee to be 
            explored with original mosaic artist and Women's Board 
             Riders group. Will need grant funding, sec to F/U.
       *.    Request from Mossy Point residents for traffic noise 
              abatement approaching the boat launching ramp at Mossy 
              Point.
       *.   Elizabeth Drive - request to Council for traffic calming, 
             (speeding cars)  rough surface, upgrade to bike friendly 
             surface.
        *.   George Bass Drive / Annetts junction rough surface and 
              long grass obstructing sight.
        *.   Bayside Street sewerage pump station  : screening 
              vegetation plantings replaced after original plants died or 
              burnt in bushfire being damaged by Council staff insisting 
              on drive through facility.  To arrange meeting with Brett 
              Corbin to resolve the issue, in consult with local residents.
        *.   Request to Council for pathway maintenance on connecting 
              path from Train Street to Cambridge Crescent, for children 
              accessing Broulee Public School, and residents.
        *.   Council to be thanked for attention to line marking access 
              to disabled toilet from Coronation Drive.
 
Meeting closed. 8.55pm.
Next meeting Thursday 9th August  2018   This will be the AGM.
 
Barbara Roberts. -   Secretary.

BMPCA Meeting 8th February 2018                    
                                               MINUTES
 
Present:  28
Apologies: 11 per attendance sheet.
 
President welcomed everybody to the first meeting for 2018.
 
 
Minutes of meeting 9th November 2017  accepted, moved David McCann, 2nd Andrew Bain.
Correspondence:  Email from Warren Sharpe - Mossy Point headland, Annetts Parade footpath, George Bass Drive/Annetts Parade intersection, Broulee road.
Correspondence:  Report on Sand Modelling competition.

• Treasurer's Report  :  $6,457.06 in General account, In $73.10 from AOP, $9,653.73 in Pathway account,  In $500 from sandcastle event.
• Membership. : 240, the Treasurer requested the facility to add members and email addresses to the data base.
• General Business 
• Annetts Parade/ George Bass intersection improvement in sight lines and white STOP line moved forward.
• Mossy Point headland : vista up the river and view to Broulee Island in front of bollards opened up, but other vegetation retained giving wind protection from different directions. Comment that the vegetation at the Broulee Island view could be pruned further, Council outdoor staff to be advised when doing on-going maintenance. Request for directional arrows on the roadway for follow up with Council.
• Annetts Parade footpath, BPMCA asked to hold on publicity until Andrew Constance makes an announcement about the successful grant for the footpath, expected in next few days. The success of this grant was due in no small part by the sustained advocacy of the Community Association.
• North Broulee drainage. : initial work improved the drainage temporarily, but after 10mls of rain recently the water took 30hrs to drain away which is not acceptable, and needs thorough maintenance. To be followed up.
• Access to Disabled toilet, North Broulee. : often impeded by parked cars, not clearly identified, suggestion to have raised ridges as in traffic control and a smooth continuous surface from roadway to path.
• Surf Club : concern was raised about the external shower drainage, which is blocked with sand and increased risk of tinia infection, also lack of a water tap for drinking water as has been installed at North Broulee. Members asked that the issue be discussed with the surf club and a possible relocation of the shower adjacent to the viewing platform for natural drainage to the sand. Further that the next stage of development at the surf club consider installing a rainwater tank.
• Developer's sign on George Bass Drive : sign in dilapidated condition, Council notified and request for it to be removed.

Captain Oldrey Park extension and Heath St. Car parking:

This was considered in the ROSS - Recreation and Open Space Strategy. This report will be delivered to Council on Tuesday 27th February, with opportunity to speak at the public forum.

The document will be available on Council website as an agenda item on Wednesday 21st February. BMPCA members urged to attend the meeting and representatives will speak at the public forum
Much discussion followed with an explanation about the land beyond the netball courts, alternative sites in the shire for sporting infrastructure, possible use of local school ovals, passionate pleas to not cut down remaining trees, importance of community wellbeing.
MOTION. :  the Community Association meet with ESC to discuss report and put a strong point of view on Capt. Oldrey Park before the Council meeting. Moved Linda Chapman 2nd Lynn Bain.  In addition can the vote on ROSS be be stalled and an extension of time be requested.
Need to liaise with P&C and Netball 

• Bay to Breakers Swim on Sunday 11th March, volunteers needed for Sunday from 8am and on Saturday evening from 5pm at the surf club. Contact Lynn Bain 
• Other issues noted. : North Broulee ladies toilet needs sign, loose iron on toilet roof, traffic congestion on Heath St. due to increased development, mosaic panel on disabled toilet, bike racks south Broulee, erosion at turn around bay south Broulee beach, car park on north side of Candlagan bridge in poor condition
•  Meeting closed 8.55pm

Next meeting Thursday May 10th 2018

Preface by Ross Hayward
The operation of Moruya Airport was raised at a recent Community meeting and Council’s reply is quite comprehensive. It provides information on who does what and restrictions on aircraft operators. 

The reply is also a handy reference for anyone doing ‘due diligence’ before purchasing a property in the area.

Those in the community who have observed the growth of aircraft over many years paralleling the growth of the shire in general can appreciate that aircraft activity will continue to grow. Like Anthony Horderns’ tree “While I Live I’ll Grow”.    
 

From: Andrew Greenway <Andrew.Greenway@esc.nsw.gov.au>

Subject: Broulee Mossy Point Community Association

Date: 15 September 2017 1:25:08 pm AEST

To: "brouleemossypoint@gmail.com" <brouleemossypoint@gmail.com>

Dear Barbara,
 
Thank you for your questions regarding Moruya Airport operations and the impact on the Broulee area.
 
Moruya Airport is a key infrastructure asset for the Eurobodalla and provides connectivity, employment opportunities and contributes to the surrounding economy.
 
It provides facilities for public transport flights and also facilitates charter and private flights, flight training, aeromedical emergency services, aircraft maintenance, postal mail, freight, recreation, sports aviation and search and rescue.
 
I will respond to your specific questions below:
 
Current data on general aviation movements:
During 2016, the total number of aircraft movements (i.e take-off or landing) at Moruya was 20,468.
Of these, 4,462 movements were passenger, freight or medical operations.
Just a note on how aircraft movements are calculated – the Rex flight counts as two movements – one take off and one landing. This equates to about 2 take offs per hour.
 
Projections of future general aviation movements:
Future movement projections are difficult to predict as they are subject to a number of influences. With the growth in Eurobodalla’s population and the gradual implementation of the Master Plan, commencing with the work funded by $7.1 million of government grants, it would be expected that traffic would continue to increase.
 
That said, one Moruya based Aviation Company expanded to a point where it purchased a larger aircraft.  This new aircraft conducts work in two movements that previously required six movements so customers have increased but flight numbers have actually reduced. New aircraft are also considerably quieter than old ones.
 
There are also flights in the area which are not directly related to the airport. For instance, HMAS Albatross Nowra conducts helicopter flight training in the vicinity of Moruya Airport but does not use the airport itself. HMAS Albatross is upgrading its helicopter aircrew training system. This training school will increase over the next four years and will result in more helicopter movements at Moruya. https://www.minister.defence.gov.au/minister/marise-payne/media-releases/new-helicopter-aircrew-training-system-hmas-albatross
 
Current take-off and landing flight path requirements:
 
Australian Government regulations control how aircraft in Australian airspace are allowed to operate. The only restriction applicable to Mossy Point & Broulee is the height limit mentioned below.  
 
Current take-off and landing restrictions:
 
There is a weight and tyre pressure landing restriction.  The Moruya main runway has a classification number of 10, aircraft with a higher than 10 classification must first obtain a landing concession before landing.  This basically applies to aircraft over 10,000 kg maximum take-off weight.
Other than aircraft operational requirements there are no other restrictions.
 
Current height restrictions in relation to Broulee:
 
Broulee is outside the immediate area of the airport so standard height restrictions apply. That is not to fly lower than 1000 feet (330 metres) over a town or populated area and no lower than 500 feet (166 metres) over other land or water. Council will write to Moruya airport based operators to remind them of this. This does not apply to military or emergency services operations.
 
Some additional information is available at http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/services/how-air-traffic-control-works/how-airspace-is-managed/
Council procedures in place to contact and report low flying aircraft:
 
Persons wishing to report low flying aircraft activity can contact the Eurobodalla Shire through the general switch board on 4474 1000. 
They can contact the aerodrome reporting officer directly on 0409 037 520 or by email to airport@esc.nsw.gov.au.
 
Persons reporting must have an accurate time of the event, description of the aircraft and if possible the registration marking letters (such as VH-ABC).  These marking are on the underside of the wings and on the side of the fuselage.
 
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority also has a process for reporting low flying aircraft or undue aircraft noise and detailed information regarding complaints on their web site.  This can be found at: https://www.casa.gov.au/about-us/landing-page/complaints
 
What consideration has Council given to the impacts of aircraft movements on the residents of Broulee, and what proposed action to avoid/ameliorate such impacts.
 
Council operates Moruya Airport in accordance with all appropriate safety standards and guidelines.
 
We encourage local aircraft operators to utilise Fly Neighbourly techniques and will remind members of the Moruya Airport users group of this.  That is, where possible to avoid flying over or near known sensitive areas and to change location so aircraft do not repetitively track over the same position.
 
When Council receives reports of low flying aircraft it seeks to contact the relevant aircraft operator (if sufficient information is available) and may also report the aircraft to CASA itself.
 
Council considered the impact on the region, including Broulee, prior to adopting the Master Plan at its meeting on 26 May 2015. There was an extended period of public consultation prior to adopting the Master Plan. Council will continue to engage with the community including the Association via press releases and other actions as the Master Plan progresses.
 
I trust this answers your questions. Please feel free to contact me on 4474 1351 if you have additional queries.
 
Kind Regards
 
Andrew
 
Andrew Greenway
Divisional Manager, Property and Commercial Services