Draft Minutes for the Forum Committee Meeting
Monday 14 October 2024  8.15am at the Uniting Church

Present: Ian Hendry (Chair), Stuart Coughlan (Secretary), Laurie Watson (Treasurer), Peter Saul, Robyn Baxendale, Judith Ball, John Jeston, Laurie Watson, David Brawn, Cassandra Harris
Apologies: Emanuele Rattazzi, Gail Paton, Mary Beare

Minutes of Meeting held on 23 September 2024: Approved
Actions arising from Minutes: None

Committee membership

  • Nominations were received only from John Morgan and Keith Brodie, and they were welcomed to the Committee, subject to confirmation at the AGM.
  • Cassandra was offered an ‘associate’ membership as she would only be able to potentially attend some meetings, for up to 30 minutes.
  • Existing office bearers were renominated, subject to AGM confirmation of Committee membership.

Berry Flood Action
David and John Morgan reported back on the Council meeting with community reps chaired by Patricia White to discuss the Floodplain Management Program.

Berry Hotel RA23/1002
Judith briefed the Committee on the lack of any significant changes in the amended plans. It is essential that previous objectors submit new submission expressing their dissatisfaction, and we will consider crowd-funding a report from BRS.
Action: Stuart to ask BRS to provide a proposal and quote to prepare a report.

Forum meeting agenda

  • Summary of financial challenges for the new Council
  • Patricia White Q&A
  • Berry Flood Action status
  • Update on Berry Hotel DA
  • Irene Birks to stress the importance of completing the DBH survey by 21 October
  • David Arakie to present CellAEDs to Forum & Mayor. Process for allocating?
  • AGM: finances, confirmation of new Committee, resolution to amend the Constitution reference to Forum meeting frequency

Chamber of Commerce
John reported back on meeting with Anthony and Brooke Rudzis re a project together.

Berry DCP and HCA
We need to follow up on progress with the new Council.

Mischaracterisation of tourist cabins
Action: Stuart to contact James Ruprai re paper to Council meeting on 28 October.

Meeting closed 10:10 am
Next Committee meeting – 18 November.  Next Forum meeting – 12 December