Minutes.  GFA Ordinary meeting Thur 21  May 2020

Venue … Via Zoom , 2:00pm.

Apologies:  ,. Chris Watson, David Wong, Russ Temple

Present:  Robyn Coghlan, Darryl Seto, Doug Finlayson, Rosemary Blemings, David Kelly, Russ Temple John Connelly

Summary of actions.

2 vi) ACTION.  Doug we will continue membership of the Cons Council

6  iv) ACTION.  Doug.    Ask Fire Brigade what is their current policy on letting out the room.

7  vii) ACTION.  Dave K to draft a media release regarding Bush Fire submission..

10 xii) ACTION.    Doug to start draft of a letter to the Cons Council.  Rosemary to contribute on bird migration corridors.    Width of the APZ should be included.  John.  Letter should include specific question as to what is the Cons Council position

1. Acceptance of the minutes of last meeting (Thu 30 Apr 2020).
   1. 1. Moved Darryl   Seconded Doug
2. Treasurers report
   1. 1. $229.49 at bank.
      2. DISCUSSION membership of Cons Council.
      3. Darryl.  We must be a member.
      4. Robyn.   Membership adds to our legitimacy.
      5. Rosemary.   They are not doing much of the work they are supposed to be doing.
      6. ACTION.  Doug we will continue membership of the Cons Council
3. Web masters report.
   1. 1. Site will be migrated to a new platform next Tue 26^th May.   There should be no visible changes.    The price is the same.   We now have unlimited mail boxes but as we do not use any this will not affect us.   Also we may have the option of the site being secure (https) which would allow us to take donations , membership online.
      2. Darryl.  Of recent times the site has been slow.
4. Aboriginal Management Options.
   1. 1. John not contacted Wally.   Was hoping to see him face to face
      2. John.  Not much prospect of us making any changes to the Trust management structure as they will say “we already have it under control with aboriginal representation on the board.
      3. Dave K we could ask if Aboriginal representatives are satisified with the current arrangement.

5. Riverview Park.    Detailed plans are now available,
   1. 1. John not actioned.   I have temporarily “lost” the paper copy.
6. How soon should we get back to face to face meetings.
   1. 1. Robyn feels it is still a fair way off.
      2. Rosemary.  Chris could come to my place to be part of the meetings.
      3. Doug.   May be worth returning to the firestation.   The only extra would be disinfect the room after the meeting.  Not a big ask.
      4. ACTION.  Doug.    Ask Fire Brigade what is their current policy on letting out the room.
7. NSW Bushfire enquiry.  Dave Wong suggests a media release.
   1. 1. Doug.   Moves a formal vote of thanks to Robyn for all the work she put into the submission to the bushfire enquiry.    Unanimous endorsement.
      2. Robyn.   Much easier when I had input from a number of members.  I just had to pull it all together.
      3. Darryl.   Need to rely a lot on input from Jason Sharples.   Robyn.  He is currently overwhelmed with work.
      4. Robyn.  Issue has been well canvassed with politicians, there only remains the matter of a media release as suggested by Dave Wong.
      5. Robyn.   Membership newsletter regarding our submission might be a good idea. To inform people what we are doing.
      6. Robyn.   Developers want vague conditions so they can wangle it any way they want.   Their suggestions actually increase the amount of “green tape” required.
      7. ACTION.  Dave K to draft a media release regarding Bush Fire submission..
8. Cons Council membership.
   1. 1. Covered in Treasurers report.

9. War Memorial Extension.   Geo-heritage issue to do with re-development of old CSIRO site. .
   1. 1. Doug says not really an issue.  Shane Mortimer is just making waves.  As far as the Geol Soc is concerned there are no geo-heritage issues ,  we do not need to respond 

10. Other business.  Chris Watsons letter to GCG suggesting a number of actions regarding Ginninderry.
    1. 1. Rosemary lists the issues.   1) Restoration of pathway in Umbagong Park.  2) Letter to Gordon Ramsey suggesting the establishment of a Cross Border Commission.   3) Letter to ACT Commissioner of Sustainability suggesting a review of DA201731203 following a complain from GFA.   4) Letter to Michael Saxon (NSW OEH) seeking support for a co-managed National Park for the Ginninderra area.
       2. Robyn.  Chris generally keeps me informed of his activities in relation to Ginninderry.
       3. Darryl.  I do not see much harm in this.
       4. Robyn.  Possibly send a letter to Cons Council outlining our position on these matters.
       5. Darryl.  Chris has some shortcomings.  He can be very abrasive and he does not respect privacy in relation to Aboriginal matters.
       6. Robyn.  Rod Griffith has indicated to me I should raise any matters of concern with the Cons Council.
       7. Dave K.  Still has not got a copy of the “Ginninderry offset policy “ document, in spite of having requested same.
       8. Doug.  Suggests leeter to Cons Council as to their involvement with Ginninderry , especially given that Rod Griffith is on board of the  Conservation Trust
       9. DISCUSSION of contents of such a letter.
       10. Rosemary.   COG could be included as far as disruption of bird migration corridors is concerned.
       11. Robyn.  Sums up.   Should concentrate on 1) Fire issues.  2) Bird migratory patterns.
       12. ACTION.    Doug to start draft of a letter to the Cons Council.  Rosemary to contribute on bird migration corridors.    Width of the APZ should be included.  John.  Letter should include specific question as to what is the Cons Council position,
11. Othe business.   Ian Trapnell phamplet.
    1. 1. Darryl.   What should I do with the Ian Trapnell phamplet?

MEETING CLOSED     15:45.    NEXT MEETING.    Thur 18^th June.  2:00 pm ZOOM ???