Minutes for the 1st Annual General Meeting of the NFCA Inc
Minutes of the 1 st Annual General Meeting of the Nathan Forest Community Association Inc held at the Oval
Drive Parklands, The Oval Drive, Mount Nathan on Sunday November 13th 2016 at 11am .
Present
David Adamson, Diane Ascough, Jennifer Benson, Skot Binner, Terence Blake,
Robert Brutman, Samantha Brutman, Heath Dewson, Cheryl Dowling, Neville Dowling,
Michelle Green, Terry Griffin, Brooke Pemberton, Josh Pemberton, Jennifer Phillips,
Peter Phillips, Maureen Reichmuth, Ivy Rutherford, Theresa Rutherford,
David Shepherd, Chantal Warda, Brendan Williams.
Meeting commenced at 11:00
Welcome
The President Mr Dowling introduced himself and welcomed everyone to the meeting,
he also our councillor Peter Young and everyone involved in organising the Family Fun
Day. He also provided some background to the development of the association and
encouraged all residents and owners to join. Advice of plans to get a path from the
Estate to the local shops was met with cheers and applause.
Quorum
The President determined and announced that a quorum (six) was present and
the meeting was duly constituted.
Apologies Nil
Previous Minutes
As this is the first AGM there are no previous minutes to approve.
Public Liability Insurance
Mr Dowling advised our requirements and current status (no insurance) and that we
are reviewing our insurance options.
Finance
Mr Dowling advised that our Treasurer Maureen Reichmuth has provided full financial
records for our first financial year, they have been verified by Mr Dowling and we have
no requirement for audit. The records we made available for members to inspect.
Maureen Reichmuth proposed the financial documents be adopted, seconded by
Neville Dowling carried.
Committee
Mr Dowling then declared all committee positions vacant, advised that the existing
committee had all been renominated and that those nominations had been posted at
this location for the past seven days as required under the rules. Mr Dowling then
passed the chair to Mr Peter Young who read out the nominations and called for a
vote on the nominations as a block carried.
Other Business
1. Question from the floor regarding mowing of the park regularly. General opinion
seemed that the park was mowed regularly. Cr Young said to get in touch anytime you
think the grass is too long and we will get onto it straight away.
2. Question from the floor regarding a toilet block for the park. Councillor Peter Young
responded and explained the significant costs involved (>$200k) and the limited
division 5 budget (~$800K) available. He explained should we spend the money on a
toilet block or the proposed pathway and received shouts of “pathway” from the
assembled members.
3. Question from Maureen Reichmuth to Cr Young regarding the active and healthy
program, could we run some of those activities here? Cr Young responded by saying
yes, ideally you need to come to him saying we have say 10 people prepared to attend
every Thursday morning, the association (NFCA) would be a very good avenue to
pursue such things.
4. Question from the floor, do you meet very often, Mr Dowling responded by
explaining the committee meets at least every four months as required by the
legislation however we usually meet more often than that.
Next AGM Date and time to be determined and advised.
Close Meeting closed at 11:25
