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Time/Date:
6.30pm,
Thursday 27th November 20087
Venue:
East
Gippsland Shire
Offices,
Palmers
Road
Lakes
Entrance
Attendees:
Jane Greacen,
Judy Davies,
Robyn Edwards,
Brett Mills,
Josephine Jakobi,
Megan Dennett
Mark Jorgenson
Trish Fox
Peter Murrell
Les Goldsmith
Apologies:
Terry Lynch,
Marie Anne Murrell
Mendy Urie,
Cass Roadknight
Beck Lamble
June Drake (F.O.M.)
Leigh Davies
David Cambell
1.
Introduction
Jane Greacen
opened the meeting at
6.45pm
with a welcome to attendees.
2.
Apologies
Apologies from
members and invited guests were noted as above.
3.
Minutes of General Meeting held
2nd December 2007
A motion was
moved that the minutes of the General Meeting held on 2nd
December 2007 be
accepted.
Moved: Brett Mills
Seconded: Robyn Edwards
Carried: Unanimously
There were no
matters arising from these minutes.
4.
Financial Statement to
30th June 2008
Judy Davies
provided an overview of the years financial activities. Items noted were;
·
Restoration & Indigenous Project - $2000 allocation for the Rainforest
Restoration Manual not yet expended; balance of Project administration
allocation remaining is $698.76.
·
Some
interest was received on Project funding;
·
BASS
refund currently outstanding;
A summary
report will be distributed with the minutes of the meeting.
Peter Murrell
indicated that the Network may need to make application to the Tax Office for
registration as a ‘Tax Exempt’ organisation.
A motion was
moved that the financial statement be accepted.
Moved: Judy Davies
Seconded: Brett Mills
Carried: Unanimously
5.
EGRCMN President’s Report
Jane Greacen
noted the achievements of the EGRCMN during the last 12 months, some of the more
significant activities which included;
·
Implementation and completion of the Rainforest Restoration and Indigenous
Training Project;
·
Successful application for Grant of $360,000 from the Federal Government’s
‘Caring for Our Country’ program;
·
Facilitation of field activities and Management Plan commencement for Kalimna
Gully;
·
Continued Development of website;
·
Local launch of the state wide ‘Strategic Plan for Conservation Management
Networks in
Victoria’;
·
Commencement of the EGRCMN Strategic Plan;
·
Conduct of a Deer Management Workshop & follow up field Days,
·
Networking and consultation with key stakeholders, (including Gippsland Plains,
EGSC Councillors and executive staff, Landcare, DSE, )
6.
Proposal to Amend the Rules of the
Association
During the period
February 2008 to June 2008, the EGRCMN facilitated a Rainforest Restoration and
Indigenous Training Project. The project involved the employment of an
Indigenous Work Crew from
Lake
Tyers
who undertook long term restoration activities at EGRCMN rainforest sites,
whilst at the same time they were fulfilling learning outcomes required in
gaining their Certificates in Natural Resource Management. The success of the
project resulted from the significant contributions made by the Indigenous Work
Crew.
At the EGRCMN
Committee Meeting of
24th
July 2008, a motion was moved that the Indigenous Work Crew members become
honorary members of the EGRCMN. The motion was carried unanimously, however it
was noted that the ‘Rules of the Association’ would require amendment to allow
this to happen.
In accordance with
the Rules of the Association the following motion was presented to the Annual
General Meeting for consideration.
“That the Rules of
the Association be amended to allow a person to be made an honorary member of
the EGRCMN subject to the approval of the Committee.”
Moved: Les Goldsmith
Seconded: Megan Dennett
Carried: Unanimously
7.
Election of Office Bearers and
Committee
For the
purpose of electing office bearers and a committee, Jane requested Brett Mills
Chair this part of the meeting. Brett
declared all positions vacant and nominations were sought for office bearers and
committee as detailed following;
President –
Jane Greacen
Proposed:Judy Davies
Seconded: Les Goldsmith
Vice President
– Les Goldsmith Proposed: Robyn
Edwards
Seconded: Josie Jakobi
Secretary –
Peter Murrell
Proposed: Jane Greacen
Seconded: Judy Davies
Treasurer –
Judy Davies Proposed: Robyn Edwards
Seconded: Les Goldsmith
Public Officer
– Leigh Davies
Proposed: Judy Davies
Seconded: Josie Jakobi
Committee –
Rebecca Lamble
Proposed: Peter Murrell
Seconded: Jane Greacen
Josie Jakobi
Proposed: Jane Greacen
Seconded: Judy Davies
Bill Peel
Proposed: Robyn Edwards
Seconded: Judy Davies
Robyn Edwards
Proposed: Jane Greacen
Seconded: Peter Murrell
Brett Mills
Proposed: Jane Greacen
Seconded: Peter Murrell
Megan Dennett
Proposed: Robyn Edwards
Seconded: Jane Greacen
Mark Jorgenson
Proposed: Les Goldsmith
Seconded: Judy Davies
Trish Fox
Proposed: Jane Greacen
Seconded: Peter Murrell
As the numbers
elected did not exceed the number of positions, all elected were appointed.
All elected
officers and committee were congratulated by Brett, who then handed the chair to
Jane as the newly elected President.
8.
East Gippsland
Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2008 - 2013
Megan Dennett,
the East Gippsland Shire Council Sustainability Coordinator, (and EGRCMN member)
provided a briefing and presentation on the recently adopted ‘East Gippsland
Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2008 -2013’. The presentation covered
background information to the need for the strategy, the processes used,
stakeholders engaged and consultation, the approach taken for the development of
the draft strategy, and the ultimate adoption by Council. The strategy is now
undergoing the implementation phase with the production of a brochure and a
formal launch expected early in the new year.
Jane Greacen
thanked Megan for her presentation and noted that the EGRCMN was well served
with Megan being a member, and also Trish Fox being a member of the East
Gippsland Shire Sustainability Advisory Board.
9.
Other Business
7.1
Fees
– The meeting discussed the level of membership fees and considered that no
change in membership fees was required. A motion to this effect was put to the
meeting.
Moved: Judy Davies
Seconded: Brett Mills
Carried: Unanimously
Meeting closed at 7.56pm
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