Minutes

Meeting 7 November 2016

Meeting details
Chair: Margaret Waller
Minute-taker:Gwen Ince
1 / Welcome and introductions
1.1 / Attendance:Quorum was achieved
1.2 / Apologies: Liz Forbes, Terry Conway, David Worthily, Renee Wood, Chris Moffat, Hedley Moffat, Rohan Leppert, Jacqui van Heerden, Vincent Ryan, Therese Fitzgerald, Fran Araneda
2 / House keeping
2.1 / Correspondence
OUT:
1. Letter (26 Oct, David B for FLAG) to Mr Danny Pearson MLA Essendon – reiterated KA concerns about the VRC proposal; especially in light of Vic Govt grant of $10mill for the VRC grandstand; asking for clarification about the framework the Minister will use to ensure meaningful community consultation on the end project and about the supposed Master Plan. Requested reply by COB today. No reply received. DavidB to continue to pursue.
IN:
  1. Letter from Planning Officer City of Melb. informing us that Planning permit application for 163 Eastwood St (which KA objected to) has been approved.
  2. Carlton Residents Association requesting support for rebuilding of Corkman pub but also review of current legislation to strengthen it to punish and prevent such vandalism and attack on community interests and health.
  3. Updates on Western Distributor (See 3.9 below)
  4. Information material about City of Melbourne’s approach to Homelessness
  5. Request from local resident about the greening of Newman St Kensington and how to go about it. David B to follow up.
  6. Release of Draft COM Skate Melbourne Plan … request feedback (online) by 5 Dec 2016.
  7. Jacqui van Heerden would like all those interested in being part of the community gardening group of KA to email her at . Jacqui has written a discussion paper on community gardening. Invitation and discussion paper to go onto website – David B.
  8. Statement and email from Swim Communications for the settlement of accounts. Now settled.

2.2 / Minutes of the October meeting were confirmed.
2.3 / Matters arising
  1. Sandridge Independent School at Young & Husband (Oct Minutes 4.1) –A recent Monash University alumni magazine article states the school will open in 2018. Rilke to ask Lisa Ingram to follow up to see if they are registered, so we know whether we can engage with them about their plans.
  2. KA Postcard distribution/doorknocking (Oct Minutes 3.3) – Pharmacist has agreed to store cards, already there. Agreed to limit distribution to letter boxing, and to delay until new year. To be organised at February meeting. Rilke & Sylvia to distribute cards to places newcomers are likely to go such as estate agents, KNH, Community House, YMCA, maternal health – list what done.

3 / Reports
3.1 / Committee Report (Margaret)
Will meet before end of year.
3.2 / Treasurer’s Report (Liz)
No activity since last meeting.
3.3 / Membership Report (Margaret)
Reminder for Sep Oct Nov about to go out.
3.6 / Moonee Ponds Creek (David M)
VPA Arden Urban Renewal Precinct Forum-seemed keen to support parks along creek.
David M’s motion that VicTrack be requested not to charge exorbitant rental for land was approved by the committee.
Request clearing of litter traps after flooding – John.
3.8 / Flemington Life Action Group (David B)
Decided against action around Melbourne Cup Carnival since decision about zoning change still in process. A permit to build a new grandstand has been granted. Waiting for Minister to release report. David B to talk with Ascot Vale and Flemington Associations.
3.9 / Western Distributor action group (Rilke)
Report released – a lot of local issues; briefing soon.
CityLink has erected a new section of sound wall which is making a difference. Will be seeking to have it extended. Will also keep requesting ‘no Air Brakes’ signage.
3.10 / Arden Precinct (Rilke)
Seemed like genuine consultation – time will tell. Planning 30 years ahead.
3.13 / Community Garden-see correspondence item 7
3.14 / KA Futures Group (David E)
Written report summarising the issues and possible responses was received. A Position Paper will be circulated by 31 January for feedback/input from membership, leading to staged renewal/implementation February-July 2017.
4 / New business
4.1 / Condolence motion - Lachlan Rhodes
The Kensington Association was saddened to learn of the sudden and tragic death of Lachlan Rhodes, a former member and secretary of the Association. We mourn his passing and the loss of such a young and vibrant life. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and his dear friends. We share their grief.
On behalf of all our members this meeting wishes to also honour and celebrate Lachlan for his generous contribution to the people of this community, his commitment to making this a better place for us all.
Moved: David Brown
Seconded: David Ettershank
It was agreed to donate $100 to the Lighthouse Foundation.
4.2 / Prep and planning for 5thDec KA End of Year Celebrations
David B will issue invitations, including to new councillors.
Supper room booked. Rilke will get the key the day before. David M & Rilke to co-ordinate food. David B to purchase drinks. Cater for 25. Budget-same as 2015.
5 / Other business
5.1 / Helicopter noise – Concern was expressed about the noise of low flying helicopters during the Flemington events of the Spring Racing Carnival. David B to write to Ellen Sandell asking her to make representation on behalf of the community to address the issue in good time before next year’s Carnival.
5.2 / Maribyrnong river-rubbish littering banks. Responsibility of Melbourne Water. Maintenance program inadequate. John to raise the issue with Melbourne Water in conjunction with his approach concerning Moonee Ponds Creek (3.6 above)
Next meeting
End of Year Party: Monday 5 December 7:30-9:30pm at Town Hall Supper Room
The Supper Room, Kensington Town Hall, Bellair Street

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