Bronte Precinct Minutes
Monday 5th. June 2006
Bronte Public School
Meeting opened at: 7pm
Councillors in attendance: Ingrid Strewe, George Copeland
Council Representative: Nicole Stevens
Police Representative: Const Fiona O’Brien
Convenors: Jean O’Regan &Alma Jarvis
Apologies: Carlu Carter.
Confirmation of the Minutes of the previous meeting.
Proposer: Paula Masselos Seconder:Alex Noble
Agenda:
1) Police Report
2) Councillors Updates And Residents Questions
3) Bronte Precinct-Maintenance
4) Hewlett St. Reserve
5) General Business
1: Police Report
Const O’Brien gave the following information
The most dangerous times for car theft are between 9pm to midnight.
Robbery - Eastern Suburbs police are concerned about robbery offences taking place in the local area. Personal safety tips to reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of robbery:
Stay alert, keep your mind on your surroundings and be aware of what is happening around you at all time.
Communicate confidence and calmness, stand tall and walk with a purpose
Trust your instincts; remember your body gives you signs when it does not feel safe. Plan the safest route to your destination and use it
Try to use busy well lit streets and avoid shortcuts through isolated areas .Know your neighbourhood and where you can get help if you need it
When carrying your purse, handbag or other hand luggage, hold it close to your body and keep a firm grip on it. Don't display your property.
Consider using a small wallet or change purse to carry your money on your person, or in your
pocket
If someone threatens you for your purse, handbag or other property, surrender it to them. Remember property can be replaced, your life cannot.
Contact police immediately on 000, if a robbery has taken place
2:Councillors Updates
Councillor Strewe
Continuing negotiations taking place with Sydney Clinic re. noise
Bronte Pool will be closed from 26th June for repairs.
Trees removed from Bronte Park were affected by Longicorn beetle attack in the future any trees that are to be removed will be wrapped in red plastic and residents letterboxed with information.
Green links project well under way.
Village’s consultation progressing swiftly.
Councillors Strewe and Copeland
Ques: Why is there not a crossing at Hewlett St. Reserve?
Ans.many studies have been done on this subject and as yet no answers are forthcoming
Ques: Car parking across driveway in Hewlett St. still happening what has been done about it.?
Ans: be consistent with calls to Police, also it will be bought to the attention of Council officers.
Ques: is Hewlett St. reserve the first works to start in the BPOM?
Ans: no
Ques: what is being done in regard to the grass dying in Bronte park, can exemptions on the use of water, be sought for this purpose. Can bore water be used?
Ans: Bore water at this level is too salty.
As a result of the above discussions the following motions will be presented to Council.
Preamble to motion 1
The Bronte precinct applauds Councils fencing off of a section of Bronte Park to allow the rehabilitation of the grass, however there are a number of sections of the park in similar need.
Motion 1
Bronte Precinct requests that Council fence off further sections of the park in need of rehabilitation.
Proposer : Paula Masselos Seconder: Alma Jarvis
Motion 2
Bronte Precinct requests that the two large trees, in the upper gully, that have been cut down and removed be replaced with similar species as a matter of urgency.
Proposer: Paula Masselos Seconder: Linda Noordewier
Motion 3
Bronte Precinct requests Council to suspend all fitness groups from using Bronte Park until the grass regrows and the drought is over.
Proposer: Alex Noble Seconder: Alan Nerwich
3) Bronte Precinct Maintenance:
Views were stated that the general appearance of our municipality was unkempt.
Gutters are piled high with debris. It was suggested that Council go back to the routine of sweeping gutters regularly.
Grass verges are overgrown and full of weeds .It was also suggested that Council resume the job of nature strip mowing that they used to do years ago.
Rubbish bins should be kept within residents’ properties. Council should enforce this rule.
Major traffic control devices at entry points have been planted up. Hopefully they will thrive and help beautify the area ( Cr. Strewe)
4) Hewlett St. Reserve
Plans were presented for the upgrade of the park; this work should start in August. A resident expressed concern that the planting of trees on the western perimeter was unsuitable.
Cr. Strewe offered to meet with him and discuss the matter.
Reports:
Traffic:
Concern stated re. increasing use of driveways for car parking thus obstructing pedestrian use.
Hewlett St.extremely dangerous to cross particularly in the vicinity of Alfred St.
Development Applications:
Alan Nerwich will write a report for the next meeting.
Meeting drew to a close at 9pm.
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