Minutes of the Broulee and Mossy Point Community Association meeting 18 May 2017

The Minutes of the February meeting were approved.  There were 12 members present and over 20 apologies.

The Treasurer reported that the Association’s finances were:
$6623 in the general account, and
$10,257 in the Pathways account – this includes the $3000 donation from the Surf Club from the recent Bay to Breakers swim.

Mossy Point pathway.  The Shire’s general draft operating plan for the next 3 years is currently on display and submissions can be made over the next 2 to 3 weeks.  The pathway is not high on the current list of priorities.  It was suggested that we urge Council to improve the grass and dirt pathway running along Annetts Parade as a temporary measure, given the dangerous nature of pedestrian access along the Parade, used by mothers with prams, etc.  

Refurbishment of the Toilet Block at North Broulee.  A copy of the planned works was tabled.  A new disabled toilet will be added at the men’s toilet end and new surrounding concreting will be done.  The plan to replace the concrete in front of the toilet seems to be a waste of resources.  This led to general discussion of the surrounds, including issues such as the blocking by cars of the access ramp from Coronation Drive and the drainage from the showers.

State of local streets.  Concern was again raised about the overuse of Elisabeth Drive in Broulee by trucks and workmen involved in the new development and why the developers were not pressed to put through the road from Heath Street to Train Street for trucks.  Traffic is heavy along the Drive and there is also concern about the speed of vehicles.  This led to a general discussion about the condition of roads and the poor quality of work done on local streets through the Council.  Instances of potholes, the simple overlaying of problem areas with new road surfaces, the breaking up of the recent road surface improvements around the new bridge and elsewhere, and the poor state of Elisabeth Drive due to heavy traffic, especially from Angle Street to Heath Street. 

George Bass Drive/Annetts Parade intersection.  There is to be a design check on the intersection in June/July this year.

Broulee signs.  The meeting agreed to refurbish the two signs at the entry points to the village at Candlagan Bridge and Grant Street for $600. A working bee will be organised to prepare the current metal backings for the new signs.  The President suggested we add the words Gazetted 1837.  This was agreed.
Community Notice Board.  The Association will put a permanent notice on top of the board to alert people to its work.

Bay to Breakers Swim.  $3000 was received from the Surf Club from the recent swim in March.  Ross thanked the members of the Association who helped on the day.  The meeting approved $100 to the Sailing Club for the use of their buoys in the event.  

Wildlife.  Council has cat bibs which help to prevent attacks on wildlife by domestic cats.  The Council contact is Courtney Fink-Downs.  Also cat traps are available.

Motel.  The Broulee Motel on Grant Street has been refurbished and the Association has received an invitation to attend the opening on Monday June 12.  Barbara Evans will attend for the Association.

Air traffic noise and safety issues. There has been an increase in aircraft activity especially on weekends around the airport and over the village.  With the further development of the airport this will only increase.  Some residents complained about the increasing noise of aircraft especially over the southern end of the village and raised the issue of safety as aircraft, both planes and helicopters, fly quite low over the village.  Individual complaints have been made to CASA but to no avail.  There is no need for aircraft, even rescue helicopters doing their drills, to fly over the housing areas and Council as the body responsible for the airport will be approached to determine if an air exclusion zone over Broulee and Mossy Point can be regulated.
 
Two issues of the screening of the Skate Park to reduce noise for the Caravan Park and the planting of trees along streets in Broulee will be followed up individually by members with Council.

The next meeting will be on Thursday 10 August at 7pm.

Based on Council documents the council planning department received 56 submissions from Community Consultation relating to the proposed Broulee subdivision. However, no relevant submissions were received that required changing the proposal and it will be approved at next weeks Council Meeting (28th March 2017). 

31 responses were in favour of the proposal (10 of these appear to be form letters) saying it was a tasteful development that will "address youth unemployment", provide jobs for tradies, provide investment for the shire and rates for council.

25 responses noted a range concerns and suggested improvements for the development including the unsuitability of the medium density zoning, lack of green space and the clear felling of every tree. Council planners felt these concerns were not relevant to make any further changes.

If you wish to speak in Public Forum at 10am on Tuesday you will need to register with Coucnil by 12 noon on Monday 27 March 2017.

You can read the summary of public submissions and the planners responses to each, in the appendix to the council agenda on the council website or below

BROULEE MOSSY POINT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
MINUTES OF MEETING 1.12.2016
 
Present and Apologies
See attendance sheet (44 members and non-members) and apologies (6).
 
Minutes of previous meeting
Acceptance moved Vince Fisher, seconded Derek Anderson. Agreed.
 
Correspondence
Letter to ESC requesting discussions about number of suggested changes by BMPCA in vicinity of North Broulee toilet block.
 
Treasurer’s Report
President assured that funds in bank accounts.
 
General Business

• Annetts Parade/George Bass Drive Intersection – President met with Warren Sharpe on site on 23 September. Concern about grass and adjacent banks impeding view lines, also uneven road surface. ESC undertaken to put on surveyors list to see if it meets traffic requirements. Speed limit is being considered by Council Traffic Committee.
• Art on the Path – 18 December and 8 January. Barbeque needed for sausage sizzle.
• Invitation to meet with senior ESC staff next year to discuss BMP issues.
• Connells Close/Annetts Parade turn around needs to be put on list to Council – needs all weather access.
• Footpath from Surfside Street to River Road agreed as high priority for BMPCA funding contribution. ESC looking at shared pathway strategy but BMPCA priority is for footpath along Annetts Parade
• Sand Sculptures, 4 – 5 pm New Years Eve. Richard Fisher wishes to step down from organisation and is sounding out a successor.
• Bay to Breakers Swim 12 March. Volunteers necessary to help with entries and finishing. BBSLSC has agreed to share profits as has occurred in past 5 years.
• Street Trees in Broulee near proposed new housing. Local group working with ESC and developer to establish appropriate species taking into account road and pedestrian safety. All prepared to water trees to ensure good establishment.
• Received IGA Community Chest cheque for $600. Write to thank Manager. Possibility of being part of Moruya Chamber of Commerce Moruya Matters scheme to be investigated.
• Aircraft noise – need to consider impact on houses in Broulee, particularly low flight passes. Matter has been raised with ESC.

 
ESC Presentation on Planning Proposal for Broulee

• Mark Hitchinson updated meeting on amendments as a result of community concerns
• Plans available on website
• Exhibition period extended to 27 January
• Letters sent to all Broulee residents
• ESC available from 4.30pm 8 December at Captain Oldrey Park for one on one discussions

 
ESC Briefing on Mossy Point Headland

• Deb Lenson, Courtney Fink-Downes from ESC and Helen Wheeler (NSW Crown Lands)
• Many discussions with 17 landholders that abut Mossy Point Headland, which began in 2015
• Joint project with Crown Lands focussing mainly on weed control and cessation of dumping of garden waste over cliff line
• No change of use, will remain public reserve
• Want to restrict mowing to cliff edge mainly for safety reasons but also retention of small area of EEC: Themeda grassland on seacliffs and coastal headlands. ESC will slash unmown areas on an annual basis.
• Most of work completed.
• Discussion ensued which raised a number of issues including growth of vegetation within unmowed areas with comparisons to growth of Casuarinas after mowing was ceased in reserve to north of houses, long term public use of area as mowed grassland, possible effect of fire and implications for fire hazard status on new developments in area, classification of Themeda grassland as EEC, exacerbation of feral animal problem, safety aspects such as snakes, need for overall master plan for headland.
• Motion raised that BMPCA write to relevant authority to stop project.
• Discussion about need for motion. It was felt that a motion to take no further action was not appropriate, considering the differing views of the meeting and the potential for such a motion to fragment the association.
• Deb Lenson (ESC) committed to removing pegs, completing the weed control and to consult with landholders about where they wished to mow.
• A request was made that BMPCA raise the possibility of the preparation of an overall plan for Mossy Point Headland with senior ESC staff. This was supported by 14 attendees with 2 opposed and the remainder of the meeting abstained.

 
                  Next meeting:  7pm Thursday 16th February 2017

BROULEE MOSSY POINT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AT BROULEE PUBLIC SCHOOL
8 SEPTEMBER 2016

Attendance: As per Attendance Sheet.

The President opened the meeting at 7.05 pm, and welcomed those present to the meeting.

Visitor's Presentation:
With the agreement of those present, the President suspended normal business and invited a visitor, Ian Carmody, to address the meeting.  Mr Carmody spoke about a project to open a community bank in Moruya. He mentioned that:

    •    The idea for a community bank followed the withdrawal of St George bank from Moruya.
    •    The project was for a company to be formed, with local shareholders.
    •    Bendigo Bank would grant a 'franchise' to the branch, but control of operations including dispersment of profits would rest with shareholders.  10% of profits would go to shareholders, and 80% to local community causes.
    •    Currently locals were being asked to pledge $750,000 to meet the first two years' operational costs, $60,000 has already been pledged.
    •    Since a similar venture began in Braidwood, $2,000,000 has been paid to the community, including providing accommodation for a GP, with a GP subsequently taking up residence there. Other successful set-ups are in Pambula, and Milton.
    •    There is a temporary shopfront for the project set up diagonally opposite Woolworths Moruya, near to the Planet Tx music store.

Mr Carmody took on notice a question about the 'trade-ability' of shares, and he is available to answer queries on 0406 379 529.

The President thanked Mr Carmody for his address, which was appreciated by those present.

Normal business resumed at 7.33 pm.

Election Of Office Bearers:
At the President's request, Derek Anderson then conducted the election of office bearers for 2016/17.  The following were duly elected to the Executive Committee:

President:        Ross Hayward        Nominated: R. Fisher 2nd: V. Fisher
Vice President:    Andrew Bain        Nominated: R. Hayward 2nd: B. Roberts
Hon. Secretary:    Lynn Bain        Nominated: A. Mayne 2nd: V. Fisher
Hon. Treasurer:    Lindsay Boynton    Nominated: R. Roberts 2nd: P. Dunn
General Member:    Dan Lloyd-Jones    Nominated: D. Anderson 2nd: B. Roberts
General Member:    Richard Fisher    Nominated: P. Dunn 2nd: E. Robertson
General Member:    Vince Fisher        Nominated: R. Roberts 2nd: A. Mayne
The meeting thanked Derek Anderson for conducting the election.

President's Report:
The President advised that the Association and the Broulee Mossy Point precinct had had another successful year, and mentioned:

    •    The presentation to Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC) of $25,000 towards the new gravel sealing of the cycleway between South Broulee and the North Head Campground.  Particular mention was made of the efforts of Rodney Scholes who began campaigning for this track 15 or so years ago.
    •    The revision of the Broulee Development Plan, with the Association coordinating community input.  The revised Plan is on the ESC website.
    •    The opening of the new road bridge over Candlagan Creek.
    •    That the bitumen surface of the approaches to the new bridge is temporary while the road base settles, it will receive a final finish after a few more months.
    •    The upgrade of the carpark and surrounds on the Mossy Point side of the bridge.
    •    The re-positioning of the creekbank plaque commemorating the loss of the Rover in 1841, it's now in a position where it is being noticed.
    •    That Art On The Path is happening again at Broulee on 2 October 2016. Apparently holding the event at Tomakin did not attract much of a response.
    •    That the sand modelling and sandcastle competition approval for this year is still held up while ESC conducts a review of its 'Recreation and Open Space Strategy'.


Annual Financial Report:
The Treasurer reported that the Association's finances are healthy, although there is to be follow-up action on optimising interest rates on the various bank accounts. He mentioned that the Association has 117 financial members, and there was a suggestion that there might be benefits from a letter-box drop advertising the Association, there is anecdotal evidence that many residents and landholders don't know of the Association's existence.

Motion: (Treasurer, 2nd D. Anderson).  That the Treasurer's Report be accepted. Carried.

Public Officer:
The meeting agreed that Lindsay Boynton continue as the Association's Public Officer.

The President closed the Annual General Meeting at 8.10 pm.

BROULEE MOSSY POINT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
GENERAL MEETING
8 SEPTEMBER 2016  AT BROULEE PUBLIC SCHOOL

Attendance: As per Attendance Sheet.

The President opened the meeting at 8.11 pm.

Previous Meeting's Minutes:
In the absence of the secretary the President read the minutes of the previous meeting.

Motion: (D. Anderson, 2nd B. Roberts).  That the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted. Carried.

Matters Arising: It was noted that the next review of Eurobodalla Shire Council's (ESC's) Companion Animal Management Plan would not be until 2019.  At that time the Association could resurrect its concerns about dogs on beaches and reserves, including the suitability of signs.


General Business:
Motion: (B. Roberts, 2nd D. Anderson).  That the Association meets with ESC representatives at the Annetts Parade/George Bass Drive intersection to consider road safety concerns and recognise the potential for serious accidents there. In this respect, preference is to improve visibility and/or to reduce the speed limit to 80 kph . Carried.

The meeting agreed that:
    •    The current priority for footpaths is Annetts Parade from Surfside Avenue to Pacific Street, and that further continuation, to service the intersections with Hilmer Avenue, River Road, Connells Close, Waterfront Close and eventually to George Bass Drive should be an aim.
    •   The Council Draft Revised Pathways Strategy at http://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/inside-council/project-and-exhibitions/public-exhibition/on-exhibition/draft-revised-pathways-strategy-2016/Eurobodalla-Pathways-Strategy-2016-draft.pdf.

The following subjects were discussed, for raising during the ongoing liaison with ESC:
    •    The top step to the lookout at the Broulee (North) toilet block presents a trip hazard.
    •    A resident has requested another pathway, on Broulee Road from Clarke Street to Imlay Street.
    •    There is a need for attention to the swampy mess that serves as a vehicle turning area and footway between Connells Close and Annetts Parade.
    •    Captain Oldrey Path is grossly underused, before ESC took it over and introduced significant fees for activity there it was used by numerous small groups.

The meeting noted a suggestion that a footbridge be built across the Tomaga River from the Public Jetty.  There was concern that such would impede watercraft, unless it was high or a drawbridge. The meeting agreed that the Association not support the proposal.
Matters listed for discussion at the next meeting include whether ESC should plant trees on nature strips in new areas, currently there is no plan after previous experience with newly planted trees being destroyed during building works.

Motion: (B. Schaefer, 2nd A. Mayne). That an invitation be sent for a councillor and an ESC staff member to attend each Association meeting. Carried.

Motion: (L. Boynton, 2nd D. Anderson). That the Association makes its annual donation of $400 to Broulee Public School. Carried.

Next Meeting: Thursday 1 December 2016.

For the information of members:
    •    The Social bicycle ride will start from the Broulee Surfers SLSC at 9.00 am on Sunday 18 September.

The President closed the meeting at 9.12 pm.

An amended planning proposal for the expansion of the Broulee urban area will be considered by Council next Tuesday, 26 July 2016.  The planning proposal has been amended in response to issues raised by the community and to address the matters required by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment in the Gateway Determination issued on 2 October 2015.  The key changes to the planning proposal are:

• The proposed R3 Medium Density Residential zone has been reduced from the original proposal and now covers an area of 7ha (a reduction of about half compared to the original proposal).
• Deletion of the proposal to reduce the minimum lot size to 450m² (it is now proposed to remain at 550m²).
• Provision of an additional open space area in the southern part of the development area.
• Reduction in the number of additional dwellings predicted from 520 to 425.
• Preparation of a master plan to address a range of issues including traffic and pedestrian links, stormwater drainage and sewer provision.

The report to Council and the amended planning proposal can now be viewed on Council’s website here:  http://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/inside-council/council/meetings/2016/july/ordinary-council-meeting-26-july-2016/Amended-Planning-Proposal-Broulee.pdf

If Council endorses the amended planning proposal next Tuesday, it will be referred back to the Department of Planning and Environment for a revised Gateway Determination.  It is then hoped that the planning proposal will be able to be formally placed on public exhibition for community consultation.  Council staff have offered to present again to the Broulee Mossy Point Community Association at that time.
 
Council meetings offer a public forum which is an opportunity for members of the community to talk to Council on issues on the agenda.  If you would like to address Council during public forum you will need to register by 12pm on the day prior to the meeting.  To register for public forum, please contact Carol Hodges on 4474 1358 or email council.meetings@esc.nsw.gov.au
 
Speakers in public forum are allocated five minutes in which to speak.  If you would like to speak, it would be appreciated if you could provide a written version of your submission, either to the email address above prior to the meeting or handed to the minute secretary after your speak.  These submissions will be placed on Council’s website.

Alternatively you can contact the mayor or Councillors with your feedback

• Lindsay Brown mayor@eurocoast.nsw.gov.au

• Liz Innes clrlizinnes@eurocoast.nsw.gov.au

• Peter Schwarz clrpeterschwarz@eurocoast.nsw.gov.au

• Neil Burnside clrneilburnside@eurocoast.nsw.gov.au

• Gabi Harding clrgabiharding@eurocoast.nsw.gov.au

• Danielle Brice clrdaniellebrice@eurocoast.nsw.gov.au

• Rob Pollock clrrobpollock@eurocoast.nsw.gov.au

• Milton Leslight clrmiltonleslight@eurocoast.nsw.gov.au
  

BROULEE MOSSY POINT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
MEETING 26 MAY 2016

Present
Jennifer Brewster, Anthony Mayne, Vince Fisher, Stewart & Diddy Needham, Katherine White, Bruce Schaefer, John Anderson, Pamela & Russell Schneider, Warren & Jenny Jones, Peter Dunn, Richard Fisher, Barbara & Richard Roberts, Derek & Fran Anderson, Edie Robertson, Geoff McVeigh, Andrew & Lynn Bain, Ross Hayward

Apologies
Wendy Dunn, David McCann, Alexandra Hill, June Carter, Barbara Evans, Linda Chapman, Sharon Schaefer, Elaine Anderson

Minutes of previous meeting
Acceptance moved Peter Dunn, seconded Andrew Bain. Agreed.

Correspondence

• Letter from Jeff Morgan, ESC Divisional Manager, Planning Services, concerning proposed Broulee Development. Confirmed points made at February meeting. Subsequent advice that still awaiting finalisation of Master Plan as awaiting information from one of developers.
• Broulee/Mossy Point/Tomakin Flood Study community consultation on Tuesday 7 June, 6-8 pm and 11 am – 2 pm on 8 June at Tomakin Community Centre.

Matters Arising

• Status of Candlagan Creek bridge. Expect car park and bridge to reopen on 30 May. Associated developments include improved accessibility to picnic area, realignment of commemorative stone, southern steps widened to meet current standards, guard rail being realigned on southern approach. Thanks expressed to ESC.
• Annetts Parade pathway needs upgrading because of increased number of permanent residents in vicinity. Issue raised at previous meeting and has been brought to ESC attention.
• Stairway needed from Mossy Point Headland to Candlagan Creek. Also raised previously. Crown Lands supportive but needs funding source.
• Extension and upgrade of shared pathway from Airport wind sock car park to North Head. Letter forwarded to Council reiterating high priority and that BMPCA has $25,000 to contribute. Lobbying since 2002 and monies have been raised from various local events and donations.

No detailed estimate of cost but source of fill identified from extension of Surf Beach Landfill. Suggest only need about 2-3,000 cubic metres. REF underway for airport which will cover pathway. Submission to be put to Council on 14 June. Mayor has expressed support.
Possibility of grading existing Bengello pathway to north of foot bridge raised at February meeting and has been brought to ESC attention.

General Business

• North Broulee Environs

ESC has earmarked North Broulee toilet block for extension for disability access. BMPCA has previously raised the need for general improvements around North Broulee beach access including ramp access to viewing platform and general amenity improvements such as seating, landscaping. ESC is planning works and BMPCA may help with funding if shared pathway upgrade is undertaken.

Drainage along Coronation Drive under investigation. Should include gravel on shoulder and parallel rather than angle parking. Vehicles would compact gravel and runoff would flow to infiltrate into sand.
Concern about ponding near toilet block, please take photos or ring President with evidence.

• Village by the Sea Signage

Quote sought for upgrading sign and need working bee to attend to rust.

• Concern that previous rip warning sign at Candlagan Creek was removed.
• Eurobodalla Social Bike Ride

Anthony Mayne, Mossy Point resident and president of the Eurobodalla Cycling Club shared a proposed social ride for our area to celebrate bike week in September. Planning to put on two bike rides, both beginning and ending in Broulee.   A family ride from either Captain Oldrey Park or the Surf Club through to the North Head Camping Ground, along the Bengello pathway, and a road ride from Broulee to Moruya and return. 
Purpose of the ride is to promote healthy living, celebrate cycling and to share the recent road rule changes to cycling.  Importantly it is an opportunity to work closely with the community and Council in upgrading "Share the Road" signage and to complete the cycle pathway from the airport windsock to the North Head Camping Ground. Proposed date is Sunday 18 Sept kicking off at 9am with a bbq to follow.

• Removal of Casuarinas from Candlagan Creek park area raises issue of tree husbandry in the shire. Broulee Master Plan includes landscaping and vegetation linkages within plan. Need shire-wide landscaping plan that includes tree or shrub replacement where appropriate, whenever works are carried out and species replacement along street verges.
• Dogs on Beaches

Ongoing development of possible equitable approach to changing beach usage and dog access. Issue has been subject of much discussion over past year. Overwhelming view that current arrangements complex and not well understood particularly by visitors. Time management was favoured but issue that elderly prefer to walk dogs along beach at low tide. All agreed that dogs should be under control and that regulations should be simple and actively policed particularly at peak holiday times.
Two possible alternatives outlined:

• Dogs be allowed off-lead but under control from 5 pm to 9am on North Broulee beach from Train Street to South Broulee car park, excluding any area on Broulee Island Nature Reserve.
• Dogs be allowed off-lead but under control from 5 pm to 9 am and on lead for the remainder of the day from Train Street to South Broulee car park, excluding any area on Broulee Island Nature Reserve.

For both options signs be erected at Train Street, at Bayside Street and South Broulee car park explaining changes.
Second option favoured and put to vote (moved Ross Hayward, seconded Barb Roberts). Outcome: 14 for, 8 against.
Amended motion to exclude dogs from Shark Bay (moved Katherine White, seconded Stewart Needham) Outcome of vote: 7 for, 11 against.
ESC to be advised of vote outcome on original motion but with following provisos:
That policing of areas where dogs allowed must be effective and timely, citizens happy to distribute information.

•  Other issues raised by Richard Fisher included –

Sandcastle Competition: Council reviewing requirements for use of open space. Approval for that activity has been submitted.
Fruit Bats: occur in Broulee and Mossy Point. Concern that colonies may increase.
Broulee Folklore web site has had 25,000 hits
Information on changed electoral boundaries incorrect on some Government websites.
Muffin Shop heritage listing incorrect
Mowing changes on Mossy Point Headland questioned.
 
Next meeting:  AGM 7 pm Thursday 8 September 2016

The Community Associations quarterly meeting is on this week Thursday 26th May at 7pm at the Broulee Public School. All welcome. Please email any agenda items that you would like to discuss to brouleemossypoint@gmail.com

Candlagan Creek Bridge Stairs, south of the bridge will be closed for 3 weeks
 
As part of the Candlagan Creek Bridge reconstruction Council will be replacing the concrete stairs south of the bridge, that run down to the beach adjacent to the beach.  The existing stairs are 1m wide with a single pedestrian rail running down the stairs.  We will be reconstructing the stairs to be 1.5m wide and will have railing on both sides.  The new stairs will also have a longer tread that meets current standards.
 
Construction will be starting next Monday, the 23rd of May.  Once work begins pedestrians will not be able to use the stairs to access the beach east of the bridge.  The alternative access for the swimming area will be from the Broulee beach access 172m south of the bridge, opposite Iluka Street.   During construction pedestrians will be detoured around the site onto the bridge while the road is closed.  
 
It’s anticipated that the stairs will be closed for three weeks, from Monday the 23/05 to Friday 10/06.

Draft Tomakin, Mossy Point, Broulee and Mogo Flood Study
 
Eurobodalla Shire Council recently endorsed the exhibition of the Draft Tomakin, Mossy Point, Broulee and Mogo Flood Study.  This study represents progress towards replacing Council’s Interim Coastal Hazard Adaptation Code that is currently applied to guide development assessments in areas potentially impacted by flooding.  We are writing to you as the relevant Community Association or business group within the study catchment. 
 
As a part of the exhibition process, Council and our consultants will be holding drop-in information sessions to answer any questions about the flood study and what it may mean for local property owners.  The consultant will have specific local information available on the night to answer any questions you may have. We strongly encourage you to attend if you have an interest in learning more about flooding and how it impacts your local area. 
We would welcome your attendance at any of the following information sessions:
 
Evening meeting - Tomakin Community Hall
·         7 June 2016
·         Between 6pm and 8pm
Day meeting – Tomakin Community Hall
·         8 June 2016
·         Between 11am and 2pm
There is no need to RSVP and you may drop-in at any time between these hours to discuss the study.
 
The study is currently on exhibition and Council is asking the community for comments.  You can access the study during the exhibition period at the Narooma, Moruya and Batemans libraries or the Moruya administration centre.  Additional copies have been made available for overnight loans from the Moruya Library.  The study is also available on-line at http://www.esc.nsw.gov.au/inside-council/project-and-exhibitions/public-exhibition
 
The Draft Tomakin, Mossy Point, Broulee and Mogo Flood Study will be on exhibition from Monday 16 May until Friday 24 June 2016.  Information on the flood study has been provided with this letter to give you a background on the flood management process.
 
We look forward to meeting with you to discuss the Draft Tomakin, Mossy Point, Broulee and Mogo Flood Study.  If you have any questions about the study, please contact me on 4474 1374.
 
Regards,
 
Norm Lenehan
Coastal and Flood Management Planner

BROULEE MOSSY POINT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
MEETING 18 FEBRUARY 2016 7 pm

Present
David McCann, Trish Eccles, Barbara Evans, Jennifer Brewster, Vince Fisher,
Bruce Schaefer, John and Debra Waser, Richard and Barbara Roberts, Shane O’Keefe, Simon Lowth, Mendse Roelink, Julie Klugman, Bill Nagle, Luke Mitchell, Mike and Moira Castle, June Carter, Peter Dunn, Fran and Derek Anderson, Edie Robertson, Stewart and Liz Needham, Wendy Dunn, Lindsay Boyton, Andrew and Lynn Bain, Ross Hayward

Apologies
Katherine White, Richard Fisher, Mavis Hayes, Beverley Paris, Heather Harris, Catriona Kennedy, Dan Lloyd Jones

Briefings from ESC
Candlagan Bridge Update and Engineering Matters                  `Russell Burke (ESC)

• Contractor finishes mid- March. Subsequent works include upgrade of car park at Mossy Point and road links, playground upgrade including fixing seepage, fixing fence around SPS, reinstatement of footpaths, road barriers and reshaping drainage on southern side of bridge.
• Expect to open road at end of April.
• Need to consult about playground requirements
• Need to reverse memorial rock near playground so that inscription is easily seen
• Bridge is on budget
• Question of a grand opening
• Ramp on south east side has not been considered, could be difficult to get grades right for disabled access.
• Consider traffic calming en route to bridge and also Harbour Drive
• Need for shade at playground at Captain Oldrey Park
• Issue of water over Coronation Drive – ESC is considering amelioration works
• General amenity of whole North Broulee area needs to be looked at because of increased and changing use. Toilet block, viewing platform and access, drainage, landscaping.
• Many thanks to Russell for information and responses.

 
Proposed Broulee Development                   Mark Hutchinson, Jeff Morgan (ESC)

• Zoned for residential development since 1980s.
• EEC Coastal Bangalay Sand Forest declared in 2005
• Subject to Biobanking decision where funds from development will be used to protect and manage other areas of Bangalay Sand Forest.
• Gateway Determination by DOP agreed with E2 zoning, requested Master Plan for area which includes lowering of lot size, reduction by third of proposed medium density, addressing stormwater disposal issues, pedestrian and cycleway access, traffic and open space.
• Work in progress by ESC. Medium density will be within 800m of commercial area. Dual purpose open space will also be used for stormwater retention. All dwellings will be within 400m of open space.
• Next step is report to Council for approval to submit proposal for a Gateway Determination. It will then go on public exhibition.
• Ownership and management of E2 zone remain with existing owner. Will there be a management plan?
• Improved assumptions about population numbers which are expected to decrease.
• Traffic issues will be addressed in Master Plan. Rate of development is expected to be slow, with 10 – 15 new dwellings/year
• Staging of construction access will be part of traffic management plan. Also impact of new development on existing Broulee residential area will be part of master plan.
• There are standard conditions of consent for construction traffic through the site and town.
• Concern about existing congestion in Heath St. Consultations on master plan will cover timing and construction impacts. Doubtful that any extra access to George Bass Drive be contemplated because of E2 zoning.
• Concern about management of wildlife within E2 zone and when development area is cleared for construction. Suggestion that large, remnant hollow bearing tree sections be relocated so that habitat for resident fauna has minimal disturbance. Raise issues in context of public comments on master plan.
• Understand that there will be staged process of clearing land.
• Overflow stormwater will still drain to South Broulee where water quality is already an issue.
• ESC to present Master Plan to BMPCA after Gateway Determination. Expect public exhibition to be about 2 – 3 months away.
• Many thanks to Mark and Jeff for presentation and BMPCA, we look forward to developing a high quality plan together.
• After the minutes were finalised Jeff has provided an official response to the meeting which you can read in the attached PDF.

 
Treasurer’s Report

• $5209.62 in general account. 2016 membership invoices will be emailed/posted next month
• $27,909.27 in shared pathway account. Recent fundraisers include: $440 from sandcastle competition, $277 from Art on the Path and $1100 from IGA Community Chest.
• Extension of Bengello Track shared pathway is still high priority as identified by BMPCA vote. Trying to get answer from ESC about need for archaeological study given that track follows airport fence which has been modified a number of times since WW2.

 
Other Events

• Broulee Beach Fun Run 26 February at South Broulee. 4 pm for entry 2 km, 3.5 km and 5 km. Support for both Broulee and Moruya public schools
• Broulee to Breakers Ocean Swim March 13. Need volunteers at 5 pm Saturday and 8 am Sunday for registration. Major fund raiser for BMPCA.
• BMP Dunecare Ecology Walk 9 am 21 February. All welcome.
• Sandcastle Competition – new volunteers are required. Approval submitted for New Years Eve 2016. No new volunteers – no event!

 
Traffic matters

• Provision of pathway from Surfside St to Pacific St along Annetts Parade, Mossy Point. Possibility of changing proposal for pathway via Muffin Shop.
• Concern about increased traffic along Elizabeth Drive
• Possibility of upgrade of Bengello track on northern side of bridge to location of removed gate.

 
Street Trees for Broulee

• Add to general amenity of Broulee village. ESC advice on this issue to be placed on BMPCA website. See attached PDF for advice on planting.

 
Dogs on Beaches Proposal

• Draft proposal requested at November 2015 meeting and circulated with February Notice of Meeting
• Dogs are currently allowed on most of North Broulee beach off leash and at all times
• There is poor signposting of the areas where dogs allowed which confuses visitors particularly at Bayside St entry
• Dogs are supposed to be under control but there is no definition of what this means
• No change to no dogs rule on Broulee Island, Candlagan Creek, or South Broulee is proposed
• The proposal sought to clarify when and where dogs were allowed, taking into account times when the beach is crowded.
• Accept that north to toilet block was wrong and that Train Street access with clearer on-beach signage is preferable.
• Suggest that dogs be allowed within time frames suggested  (5pm to 9 am) and include Shark Bay as many dog walkers like to do a circuit from Train Street or Bayside Street to South Broulee.
• Suggestions from the meeting and via email were discussed. These included no dog beaches (which already exist).  Specific times do not take into account tides. Many elderly dog owners like to walk at low tide. Hand out information to people about prohibited areas and times. Education is simple – letter to all households about rules.
• Possibility raised of sign saying dogs allowed on leash between Candlagan Creek and Mossy Point Headland. Concern that traverse playground.
• Council has management plan for dogs on beaches, however it has advised that it would take new approaches into account.
• General agreement (show of hands) that proposal on the table has merit. Accept that compromise is necessary and that a further proposal will be put forward at next meeting.

 
Next Meeting Thursday 26th May 2016

BROULEE MOSSY POINT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
MEETING 4.
  7 pm 26 NOVEMBER 2015
 
Present:                  Ross Hayward, Richard Fisher, Lindsay Boyton, Alex Hill, Bruce Schaefer,
Katherine White, Mike and Moira Castle, Peter Dunn, Russell Burke, Greg Miller, Greg Howlett,
John and Elaine Anderson, Wendy Dunn, Andrew and Lynn Bain                 
 
Apologies:                  Liz and Vince Fisher, Lindsay Brown (ESC), Derek and Fran  Anderson,
Didi and Stewart Needham, Sharon Schaefer, Catriona Kennedy, Dan Lloyd-Jones
 
Treasurer’s Report:
$5222.02 in general account; $26,078.72 in pathway account.
Moved Lynn Bain/Peter Dunn. Accepted
 
General Business:
Bushfire Risk Management Meeting

• Draft plan for Broulee underway and comments will be made on proposed Broulee development.
• Safe havens were to be worked out. Nominally Jack Buckley Park, Tomakin but difficulties because of Candlagan Creek bridge.
• Concern expressed about evacuation of schools, Banksia village, however RFS has system in place. Safe areas have been identified at schools.
• Guerilla Bay has notice board that shows safe havens, however evacuation decisions and preparation of bushfire plans are responsibility of residents.
• Current bushfire plan under review.
• RFS Control Centre 44742855

NSW Coastal Management Reform Package
Briefing on 2 December 6 – 8 pm, Narooma Golf Club
Draft Rural Lands Strategy

• Feedback due 27 November
• SAGE has interesting analysis on its website

Global Climate Action

• 10.30 am Rotunda, Riverside Park, Moruya to coincide with start of Paris Climate Change meeting

Proposed Broulee Development

• ESC reported to have met with NSW Planning last week
• BMPCA Executive met with ESC concerning its letter to ratepayers about the BMPCA summary. ESC promised to put out a press release acknowledging that the BMPCA explanation was based on Council papers. The press release has not yet been published.

Candlagan Creek Swings

• Removed because on Council-wide problem with safety of existing chain.

Sandcastle Competition

• New Year’s Eve, 4 pm

South Coast Nationals

• $15/head, 28/29 November

Flooding of Coronation Drive and Pathway

• Council needs to break up road crust to allow water to drain.
• Advised that Council aware of issue.

 
 
Broulee to Breakers 2016 Ocean Swim

• 13 March, BMPCA provides help with sponsors, entries, race set up, and other jobs on the day, please volunteer.

Dogs on beaches

• Concern people ignore “Dogs Prohibited’ signs.
• Signage contradictory
• Little policing over Christmas – this needs attention.
• Possibility of simple timing : before 9 am after 5 pm.
• Andrew Bain to draft possible approach for ESC to consider – to be discussed at February 2016 meeting.
• Need to invite feedback from rangers.

Candlagan Bridge – Update from Russell Burke (ESC)

• Bridge will not be completed by Christmas, as planned – possibly now February.
• Pedestrian access will be modified to improve beach access over holiday season.
• Access under bridge for kayaks, paddle boards to be investigated by Council
• Broulee PS, St Peter’s College have visited site. BMPCA invited to attend bridge construction excursion when deck slab poured in late January. ESC will liaise.
• Bridge materials meet Australian Standards.

South Broulee Viewing Platform – Greg Miller (ESC)

• Construction funded through Special Rate Variation ($40,000).
• Construction to start next week. Build to allow possible extension and removal of some components in storm event.
• Vegetation damage/removal to be minimised. Some strategic planting after construction planned.
• Considerable support for any Stage 2 to be built at end of turning circle. This area could be improved to include seating, picnic tables etc and provides much better view of surf break for onlookers. It would involve extension of pedestrian path to site which in turn would require widening of access road and kerb construction on path. This would improve safety of this general area.  Interestingly, there was seating in this area in the past and was well used by early residents.
• ESC commits to documenting suggestions from community.

Thanks

• Vote of thanks for briefing from Council officers.

Speed limits on local roads

• Needs to be reviewed. Suggest advisory signs on Coronation Drive, Annetts Parade.
• Introductory signs to village should include message to slow down.

 
Meeting closed to allow for Annual General Meeting.