AGRA held an AGM and general meeting in August. Thank you to those who attended. All positions were filled, and no contestants were present. The AGRA Committee is formed by the following:
President: Sonja Cameron
Vice President: Michael Hutchence
Treasurer: Suellen Lister
Secretary: Kathy Carter-Jones
Public Officer: Andy Cameron
Committee Members: Meegen Gamson, Kathryn Fehon,
Peter Jones, Ian Canacott
Off-Leash Dog Park – Fagan Park
The meeting resolved that AGRA request the Council to review the dog park in Fagan Park in 12 months. The review should include water testing, impact on native wildlife, and land conditions, with baseline water quality tested before the park’s opening and results made public. Additionally, the review should consider access for local residents (e.g., free entry for 2159 residents, access outside park hours) and ensure parking and accessibility meet community needs.
Galston Domain Master Plan
The meeting resolved AGRA’s ongoing request for the Council to provide accessible public toilets in Galston and within the design of the Galston Domain master plan.
Johnson Road, Galston
Councillors present were asked to provide their view on the Johnson Rd development. Clr Tania Salitra was the only councillor present, and she provided her views and answered questions from the floor. Clr Salitra and Olivia Simons (standing for council) were asked to leave the meeting so a general and open discussion could occur. The members present spoke for an extended period, deliberating the issues.
The meeting resolved that AGRA requested the Council not to progress the Johnson Road development proposal beyond the feasibility study. Any further consideration of this, the Johnson Road development proposal be suspended till after the Local Government election and commencement of newly elected representatives. The feasibility of the proposal and any other relevant studies underway will be presented to the community to inform them of their position and provide a basis for ongoing consultation.
With this motion, it was decided that once AGRA could read the feasibility study results, further discussions and decisions would be made based on this additional information.
Scarecrow Competition
The Scarecrow Competition is back again this year, with additional sponsorship for schools. (See our advertisement or our website for details.) Get your creative ideas flowing and brighten up our 2159 community for October and November.
We want to invite those who have not yet attended our meetings to join us, it is an excellent opportunity to contribute and learn about what is happening locally. Your presence and input are highly valued, and together, we can work towards creating a thriving and cohesive community. Membership is $10 to join and $5 each year afterwards.
Sonja Cameron, President
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