Minutes of Meeting held on 8 July 2014

at the Woombye Pub

Attendees: John Griffiths, Alison Kruger, Kerry Brown, Bruce Jones-Walker, Debbie Kimber,Luke Mohan-Druce, Wayne Knetter

Apologies: Terry Clarke, Bryan Palmer, James Kasmer, Linda Skinner, Russell Webber, Doug Tognolini, Neil Turner

  1. Motion that the Minutes of 10 June 2014 are accepted as a true and accurate record.

Moved: JuliaSeconded: John

2.Treasurer's report was tabled. Motion that the Teasurer’s report is accepted.

Moved: AlisonSeconded: John

3.Correspondence:

3.1. Rail Stabling Proposal. Update received from Department of Transport and Main Roads was passed on to Members for their information. No responses were received.

3.2. Bendigo Bank sponsorship application formneeds to be completed and submitted if we want to apply for funding. It is a new policy of the bank that we need to apply for funding. It was suggested that we apply for funding for a local event or community outcome. e.g. Christmas event, Anzac Day event, Australia Day event, community garden.

3.3. Members were asked to provide feedback on the purpose and format of WCBA meetings. Feedback was received from several members and this was tabled and discussed.

4.School of Arts Hall

Kerry provided update on Hall Association and shared plans to build a community information centre and community hub in the foyer of hall which was to be enclosed. The Hall Association is working together with the Bowls Club to put together a proposal to use land owned by Hall, adjacent to Bowls Club as a camping ground for grey nomads. The benefits this would bring to the businesses in Woombye was welcomed. The Hall Association is spending $5,000 on planning and is hoping to apply for grants.

5. Discussion about purpose and format of meetings for WCBA.

A number of suggestions were discussed:

  • An Executive Leadership Team for WCBA is formed with one person chosen to represent the different stakeholder groups operating in Woombye e.g. HallAssoc, Business, Community Garden, Residents, Community Groups (e.g. Light Horse Regiment), Events.
  • It was discussed that we need a shared purpose and shared goal for Woombye to enable the different groups to work together.
  • It was suggested that we could engage a consultant to pull together a strategy for the community to work together.
  • It was agreed that members need a sense of ownership and reason to attend WCBA meetings.
  • It was suggested that a representative from WCBA attends Hall Committee Meetings (last Tues of the month at 4pm).
  • It was suggested to ask representatives from each group to attend WCBA meetings on a quarterly or bi-monthly basis and to include a report from each group.
  • It was suggested that we hold a regular business networking meeting or breakfast, perhaps bimonthly or quarterly.

It was agreed that Kerry would invite a representative from each key stakeholder group to meet over dinner to discuss suggestions with the aim of working out a strategic plan for Woombye within 3 months. Kim Price from Council would be asked to facilitate.

It was agreed that Kerry would present a draft overview of the strategic plan at the next meeting.

6. It was agreed that all planned Events are postponed indefinitely as we determine the purpose of the WCBA.

7. Community Garden update. Wayne advised that 3 garden beds have now been installed thanks to proceeds of raffle. Kids from thekindy will be planting soon.

8. Next meeting Tuesday 12 August. Meetings would continue as planned with the same format until further notice.

Meeting closed: 7.25pm

Reminder: Woombye Bowls Club are having a Pink event on 25-27th July. All businesses are to be asked to put up pink balloons. Teams of 4 can register to take part.

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