Meeting Monday 15 September, 2014

Meeting 15th September, 2014

7.15pm

North Richmond Community Centre

William Street

North Richmond

Come and hear reports on the meetings that we have had with government bodies, the reports written and sent on your behalf.

A  FREE  cuppa and biscuits, good company and a great RAFFLE – the perfect evening!!

I hope to see you there.

Meeting Monday 17 June, 2013

Meeting 19th August, 2013

7.15pm

North Richmond Community Centre

William Street

North Richmond

Apologies.

Minutes. June 17th 2013. And, outcome of July 18th 2013 at Panthers.

Matters arising.

Correspondence in and out,

Secretary’s Report.

Financial Report,

Other reports,

Rates, Phil and Pam’s Street meeting and Council’s position. Phil and Beatriz.

RAAF meeting 24th of July. Doug.

Glossodia Group Jacaranda Ponds.

Council meetings

Proposed actions from meeting??

Close no later than 9.00pm

Street Meeting 27 July, 2013

Street Meeting 

Gregory Street 

North Richmond 

27 July 2013.

Motion

This meeting expresses its disgust with the massive increase in the residential rate that Councillors Ford, Tree, McKay,  Porter, Reardon ,Conolly and Creed have imposed on those who are least able to pay in the HLGA.   

All but Councillor Porter are members of the Liberal Party. All those Councillors collectively have put their political allegiance ahead of the residents and ratepayers with their action.

Increases of $600 per annum have been reported. This has imposed extreme stress on thousands in our Community.

Residents and Ratepayers feel betrayed by the above Councillors and call on the Mayor and Deputy Mayor to resign their leadership’s position immediately.

This meeting also notes that the Mayor used his casting vote to impose this huge rate hike in April. He could have prevented the massive increase but choose otherwise.

Councillor Porter was the mastermind behind this huge increase. He should also review his position in view that he personally benefitted from the decision. Further, his neglect to lodge a Development Application for a shed reflects poor governance for a person in his position.

Councillor Conolly also needs to review his behaviour and allegiances.

At the April Council meeting he did not support the increase.  He used the Gazette in December2012 to express his opposition because of the hardship the increase would impose on a pensioner from South Windsor and others.  Further Councillor Conolly said ‘I don’t think it’s fair for people of North Richmond, McGraths Hill and other residential areas to be subsidising the provision of services for people who choose that life-style’.

In June 2013 Councillor Conolly no longer had concerns for the pensioner’s position or the fair test he applied to the people of North Richmond, McGraths Hill and other residential areas. Councillor Conolly said one thing publicly and in the theatre of Council maintained his firm commitment to his Liberal colleagues. He abandoned the residents and ratepayers without a blink.

His action do not fit with the high office he holds to represent the interest of residents and ratepayers. He should also resign.

We also note the same Councillors, Ford, Tree, McKay, Porter Reardon Conolly and Creed also voted to reduced rural residential rates. Decreases of over $900.00 have been reported.

Should the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor Conolly not resign their positions, these meeting calls on the State Government to sack this incompetent Council and appoint an Administrator forthwith?

2013 Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting

Monday 18^th March 2013  

North Richmond Community Centre, William Street, North Richmond

commencing at 7:15pm

There will be a report on the activities of your association and all positions on the Committee of Management will be declared vacant and open for nomination from the members. Please consider your willingness and availability to join the committee, the work load and commitment from your committee has been incredible and as there is more and more pressure from developers this will only increase. The old saying ”Many hands make light work” is true in this case too!!

Please download a Membership Renewal Form and return it via mail or bring it to the Annual General Meeting.  If you cannot attend please complete a Proxy Form  You will notice that the fee has been increased by the Committee of Management to $15 and Concession $10. If this increase causes hardship then please contact me by any means, telephone if you prefer 4572-1160 so that arrangements can be made, your support is valued and appreciated. If you prefer to pay by Electronic Transfer please ensure that you give your name so that the money can be correctly credited.  The bank details are – Bendigo Bank BSB: 633-000 Acct: 142-719-749.

Even though we are financial our limited funds restrict what we can do publicly, as an example, the advertisement in the  “Gazette” before the last Hawkesbury City Council elections cost $627, that was all that we could afford to do, as a result with limited success, it was  a cost we thought necessary to try and have community representation on Council not Party Political bias.

I look forward to seeing you there. Please encourage your family, friends and neighbours to become involved in their community, it is only by community involvement that we have a chance of having the community that we want and not just having to accept what is forced upon us.

Colleen Turnbull

Secretary NRDCAA

Meeting Monday 18 February, 2013

Special Guest 

The North Richmond and Community District Action Association (NRDCAA) monthly meeting will be held in the North Richmond Community Centre Monday 18th of February at 7.15 pm.

The NRDCAA has invited Matthew Owens City Planning Director to the meeting and present on the Draft Hawkesbury Community Strategic Plan (DHCSP) 2013-2032.

He has accepted.

We have forwarded some question to Mr Owens so he can be prepared.

According to the message in the DHCSP from Councillor Ford Mayor of HCC, This plan belongs to the people of the Hawkesbury. We encourage you to help us to achieve your vision.

The NRDCAA has over 4000 petitioners calling on the Mayor to oppose rezoning of land west of the river till our current traffic congestion is addressed. To date he has ignored the petitioners.

The NRDCAA doubts very much the sincerity of Councillor Ford’s message. However, it is in the community’s interest to attend, which will enable us to make a positive contribution to the peoples’ plan and make informed decisions in the future.

This is another opportunity to continue our efforts to have the majority Councillors represent the Community’s interest.

NRDCAA is a non political group who want a fair go for all residents and ratepayers.

This meeting is opened to all resident of the Hawkesbury.

Colleen Turnbull Secretary NRDCAA

Meeting Monday 21 January, 2013

ANOTHER YEAR!!!! AND MORE MEETINGS!!!

Monday 21st January 2013 at 7:15 pm the North Richmond and Districts Community Action Association Inc. (NRDCAA) will hold it’s first meeting for the year at the North Richmond Community Centre, William Street ,North Richmond.

Your Committee hope that you all had a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year break.

On behalf of the NRDCAA membership and the community the committee invited the 3 new Hawkesbury City Councillors:  Mary Lyons- Buckett, Patrick Connolly and Michael Creed to address our first meeting in 2013 and asked them to address the following issues:

1)            Their 2 major goals for residents and ratepayers west of the river in 2013.

2)            Their commitment to implement the “Hawkesbury Strategic Plan 2010-2030” as adopted by Hawkesbury City Council.

3)            How they will represent residents’ and ratepayers’ interests as contained in the Local Government Act 1993 Division 3 Section 232 sub-clause (2), to ensure that their interests are paramount.

To date only Councillor Mary Lyons- Buckett has agreed to come and address this meeting. The other 2 were offered the opportunity to indicate when they would be available but to date have chosen not to indicate their possible availability. They and ALL councillors have been given a standing invitation to attend any of our meetings .

We have had a reply regarding the Heritage listing of the “Keyline” properties and that will be discussed.

Please make the effort to come and encourage your family, friends and neighbours to come too. If you have any matters of local concern that you feel should be discussed and possible action taken then please come and voice them.

Of course there will be a cuppa, bikkies, a raffle and good company!!  I wouldn’t miss it for quids and neither should you!!!

Colleen Turnbull

Secretary NRDCAA

Minutes from 19 November, 2012

Meeting of the NRDCAA Monday 19/11/2012 at 7:15pm.

Apologies: D. Lanham.Moved C.Turnbull Sec’d B.Insausti.

Correspondence In: Confirmation email from Chris Amit (HCC) re meeting regarding “Adopt a Road”.

Emails in reply re “Yobarnie” and “Nevallan” listing.

RMS  “Long Term Report” on Bells Line of Road.

Correspondence Out”: Email to Heritage re adaptive reuse proposals.

Email to HCC re “Adopt a Road” appointment with Michael and Beatriz.

Moved C.Turnbull Sec’d J.Macintosh.Minutes read and confirmed. Moved C.Turnbull Sec’d. V.Head.

President’s Report: No Umbrella Group meeting until at least the New Year.

Sent an email to Mark Regent re “Buildev” financial woes and putting info on our web site.

“Adopt a Road” idea is to try and keep our area looking good as well as possible raising of the NRDCAA profile..Read duties as proscribed by HCC.Alternate date for meeting 29/11/2013.

Treasurer’s Report:  $493.47 Rent $54 Balance $449.47. Moved M.Smith Sec’d .J.Maguire.

Councillor Paul Rasmussen addressed the meeting- Retirement of Hercules aircraft (H model) DoD said 2015 then room at Richmond Base for civilian aircraft. The new C-27 Caribou will initially be based at Richmond but later moved to Amberley. Major airport for Sydney 25-30 years away but Richmond could provide relief for Sydney- 3 scenarios-least favourable- Option 1:1 million passengers/year. Runway 2.4km long capable of taking large aircraft. Can’t take “Jumbo” E-W not International flights. Will take East coast runs Jet Star etc.$150 million but not much change to infrastructure.   

Option 2: 2-5 million passengers- $500 million ,more infrastructure large terminal E-W runway. No indication of curfew.

Option3: N-S runway ,30 million passengers $3 billion .

HCC should lobby to keep RAAF operational base.Clr Paine put a NoM to hold public meetings and find out what the public wants but the Liberal majority on council amended the NoM to write to the Federal Government. Councillor Rasmussen explained the options to the other councillors but the Liberals refused public meetings.

Due to her election Mary Lyons-Buckett resigned her position as Vice President although Beatriz has agreed to step into the vacancy temporarily  we still need a volunteer for the position.

Margaret tabled the HEN submission on the heritage listing- Thank you Robin and HEN for their submission it was thorough and professional.

“Better Planning Network” the CoM has agreed to affiliate with this body in order to try and influence State Government planning laws to better represent the views of the people.

Next meeting 21/1/2013

Meeting closed 9pm.

Meeting Monday 19 November 2012

 AT LAST!!!!! 2012 FINAL MEETING FOR THE YEAR

The final meeting  for 2012 of the North Richmond and Districts Community Action Association will be held Monday 19^th November 2012 at 7:15pm  in the North Richmond Community Centre, William Street, North Richmond.

Your Committee has been active with submissions to RMS and the Department of Heritage on your behalf come and hear the results.

There is an exhibition by RMS in Windsor on 24/11/2012( details in the Gazette) on the plans for” Option 1” their preferred option for the new bridge in Windsor that will destroy and damage some of our earliest historical buildings not to mention the businesses there. I urge you to attend the exhibition and then go and see for yourselves how Thompson Square will be destroyed and then make an informed submission. One must remember that it will only be a 2 lane bridge with no accommodation for the increase in traffic that will come from the proposed developments in Glossodia and that there is land suitable for subdivision at Wilberforce and other parts west of the river. We deserve better than another second rate solution.

Citizens Against Windsor Bridge (CAWB) has delivered a petition with over 12,000 signatures to State Parliament against this option , unfortunately NONE of the 3 members of State Parliament whose electorates are in the Hawkesbury would come out to receive it so it was left to members of the Opposition to do so.

The first meeting for 2013 will be on Monday January  21/1/2013 .

I look forward to seeing as many as possible at the meeting on Monday 19/11/12, as usual there will be a raffle, a cuppa and bikkies and good company!!!

Colleen Turnbull

Secretary NRDCAA

Meeting Monday 17 September 2012

The September meeting of the North Richmond and Districts Community Action Association will be held at:

North Richmond Community Centre,
William Street ,North Richmond
at 7:15pm
on 17 September, 2012

Matters for discussion will include:

The submission from the NRDCAA to the Heritage Department and the part that you can play in supporting the protection of “Yobarnie” and “Nevallan”.

The recent HCC election and the possible implications for the Hawkesbury and your lifestyle.

A raffle and a cuppa (with bikkies) as usual- not to mention great company!!

I look forward to seeing you there.

Please encourage your family and friends to get involved it is the only way that we can have the Hawkesbury that we want not what Macquarie Street ,Sydney and the developers want us to accept.

Colleen Turnbull

Secretary NRDCAA

Grose Valley Positive Planning Group Meeting - July 23rd, 2012

Grose Wold, Grose Vale, Bowen Mountain, Kurrajong, Agnes Banks, Yarramundi & Surrounding Communities....... 

A second community meeting is being held on Monday, 23rd July, 2012 starting at 7.30pm at the Grose View Public School Hall, Grose Wold Road, Grose Vale by Grose Valley Positive Planning Group.

This meeting is being held to provide further information to the community on the proposal, what is being done, how you can help and as a way for you to voice your opinion.  Find out how YOU can become involved.

Meeting Monday 16 July, 2012

The July meeting of the North Richmond and Districts Community Action Association will be held at:

North Richmond Community Centre,
William Street ,North Richmond
at 7:15pm
on 16th July 2012

It has been a VERY BUSY month with members of your committee Bryan and Margaret Smith attending the “Transport Solutions Forum” at U.T.S. Sydney with the State Minister for Transport and the Director Metropolitan and Regional Strategies. They have corresponded with the Director regarding this community’s infrastructure problems. They also were interviewed and made suggestions in relation to the  RMS Bridge Report (see notice of public meeting ).

Committee member Michael Want attended a meeting which included Nick Greiner as head of “Infrastructure NSW” on Public/Private funding for infrastructure.

Committee members were involved with the successful “Redbank Creek Day”.More info following if you want to be involved.

Don’t let the weather keep you at home- there is warmth and good company at the meeting and of course a cuppa and bikkies!!!.

Please come along and get involved in protecting our Hawkesbury- don’t leave it until it is too late. There is much to be done .

Colleen Turnbull
Secretary NRDCAA

RMS Community Workshop

IMPORTANT
Here is our chance to have our say at a Community Workshop

RMS invites you to attend a community workshop to hear your views on short and long term strategies to improve traffic flow.

Date: Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: North Richmond Public School, 14 Grose Vale Road, North Richmond
Light refreshments will be served.

To assist with catering, please contact Phoebe Wilson at ID Planning on (02) 9436 6250 or email to Richmond_Bridge@rms.nsw.gov.au.

More information:
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadprojects/projects/sydney_region/outer_west_blue_mtns/richmond_bridge/index.html

Meeting Monday 18 June, 2012

June meeting:

7.15pm
North Richmond Community Centre
William Street
North Richmond

ALL WELCOME!

AGM Meeting 16 April, 2012

NRDCAA AGM will be held on Monday 16th of April at 7.15pm at North Richmond Community Centre, William Street, North Richmond.

The activities for 2011-2012 can be downloaded here.

ALL WELCOME!

Meeting 19 March, 2012 Cancelled

Fellow Members and Supporters please be advised the North Richmond and Districts Community Action Association (NRDCAA) meeting due to be held on Monday 19^th March 2012 has been cancelled as members of the Committee of Management of the NRDCAA have applied to attend the State Government’s Public Cabinet Meeting and speak to Ministers regarding the lack of infrastructure in the Hawkesbury and the effect on the population.

HOWEVER , there is something that YOU can do!! Our local Member of Parliament, Mr Bart Bassett , who was elected to represent the people is refusing to communicate with YOUR association, effectively disenfranchising the members of the NRDCAA and the public who attend our meetings and have asked us to represent them and their concerns for the well-being of the Hawkesbury and it’s residents. He has used the excuse that we have misrepresented him, he has only detailed one instance which was an error of editing and was corrected as soon as it was noticed, within 2 days. We do not think that this is acceptable behaviour from someone who is supposed to represent us in State Parliament.

According to the research that I have done he is under NO OBLIGATION to communicate with his electorate!!!!! This situation MUST BE REMEDIED. So, we need you and others to communicate your dissatisfaction with his refusal to communicate and do his job of representing his constituents to the Premier and other members of State Cabinet.

Below are listed some email addresses that might prove useful:

office@premier.nsw.gov.au

office@gay.minister.nsw.gov.au

office@berejiklian.minister.nsw.gov.au

office@hazzard.minister.nsw.gov.au

ElectorateOffice.Londonderry@parliament.nsw.gov.au

And for good measure :

Governor Marie Bashir AC

Office of the Governor of NSW

Level 3, Chief Secretary’s Building

121 Macquarie Street,

SYDNEY 2000.

Please take the time to write and support  your association in the job that you have asked us to do on your behalf.

Colleen Turnbull

Secretary NRDCAA

Meeting 20 February, 2012

YES it is that time AGAIN!!!!!!

The monthly meeting of the North Richmond and Districts Community Action Association (NRDCAA) is to be held on this Monday 20^th February at 7:15pm at the North Richmond   Community Centre, William Street, North Richmond.

We have a lot to report in light of  the Member for Londonderry , Mr Bart Bassett refusing to come and speak to the people that he is supposed to represent.

HCC meetings, Redbank Creek and the “fall out” from the meeting with Mayor are all on the agenda.

Please come and show your support and sign the petition. We have the problems that we have because we have been too nice and polite over the years and haven’t asked for anything now when we need it we are being ignored and insulted by people who are supposed to represent us.

IF you want things to improve then you, your family and friends MUST become involved and active- even if it is only writing letters to the local paper, the Premier and especially the person who is supposed to represent us – and gets paid handsomely for it both at a State level and as a Councillor on HCC.

As usual there will be a cuppa and a raffle. I look forward to seeing you there.

Colleen Turnbull

Secretary NRDCAA

Independant Chairperson offerred to Bart Bassett

NRDCAA has written to Bart Bassett and offered him the opportunity to address the 19th March, 2012 community meeting with an independent Chairperson, Kevin Rozzoli, at 7.15pm at North Richmond Community Centre.

Will Bart accept this offer and meet with his stakeholders, the community?

The letter that was sent to Bart Bassett can be read here.

Hawkesbury City Council Meeting to discuss development -31 Jan 2012

At the next Hawkesbury City Council Meeting, Tuesday 31/1/12 at 6.30pm, at Hawkesbury City Council Chambers, the North Richmond Joint Venture (development in North Richmond) is being discussed.

The business papers for the meeting can be downloaded from Hawkesbury City Council’s website, http://www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/council/council-meetings/business-papers/2012/january/31-january-ordinary, attachment 3 to item 4.

The meeting is open to all so come along and hear the discussion from our Councillors.  If we are to influence Councillors we need lots of people present at the Council Meeting on Tuesday evening.

Questions for Kim Ford, Mayor, Hawkesbury City Council at meeting on 16/1/12

1) Are you aware or would you enquire with appropriate persons if there could be suitable land available in the future for potential residential development at the UWS Richmond?

2) Community Engagement Policy: We note the “Objectives, Background and Principles” of this policy and we ask you to ensure that due to the concern that the community is expressing with regards to the continuing development and impending Planning Proposals without adequate infrastructure, that public meetings in appropriate locations be organized by HCC in consultation with community groups as part of community engagement prior to HCC considering any Planning Proposal that would affect the community?

3) The Member for Londonderry at a HCC meeting in his capacity as a HCC councillor said words to the effect ”If you think you are going to receive money for infrastructure out here you’re dreaming”.
In view of those comments or similar would HCC erect signs on Kurrajong Road urging the State Government to upgrade the already grossly inadequate road system? The NRDCAA would consider “in kind” contributions.

4) Councillors are required to “represent the interests of the Community and provide leadership” Code of Conduct p2 first paragraph after the dot points.
In view of that requirement to REPRESENT the Community will you now join with us in representing the Community’s interest to HCC, State Government ,Federal Government and Developers?

5) You have received an email from Mrs Margaret Mason with regards to Chapel Street and Kurrajong Road dated January 6, 2012. An answer has been provided by a HCC officer on 6th January 2012. The answer refers to the Roads and Maritime Services  responsibility and indicates that they have been asked to supply the answer subsequent to their study of Kurrajong Road.

6) In view of this response will you correspond with the and request an update on the study that is currently being conducted (the CoM) thought that the study was complete, could you check please?) Will you ensure the update provides an approximate timetable for when the report will be available? In addition will you refer this issue to the council’s Traffic Committee for follow-up of timetabling, finance and any work that will be undertaken? Will you also ensure the Community Groups and the Community is kept up to date?

7) Hawkesbury Residential Land Strategy (HRLS): Will you provide the meeting with the sections ,page numbers and paragraph numbers HCC officers will consider when considering the rezoning of land west of the river?

8) As you are aware petitioners are continuing to petition you and Ministers Gay and Hazzard not to “Rezone land west of the river”. We understand that HCC officers are reviewing planning proposals on an ongoing basis.  The community is overwhelmingly opposed to the rezoning of land west of the river, would you ensure that the NRDCAA and other Community Groups are kept in the loop simultaneously with regards to these reviews by HCC officers and when a Planning Proposal is lodged it is brought to the groups’ and the community’s attention immediately or as soon as practicable?

9) The NRDCAA is aware of the question from Jane Uff on 28th November 2011. To date no reply has been received. The final paragraph of her email said, “Council needs to put pressure on the State Government to come to the party to fund realistic infrastructure upgrades to the area. What about running a campaign similar to the upgrade of Richmond Road? I would appreciate your comments in relation to running this type of campaign.”

10) In light of the possible large development at 108 Grose Vale Road and the huge increase in “run-off” what has HCC done to rectify the inadequate and possibly dangerous drainage system as reported by HCC officer Alan Hastie on 18th July 2001 and again on 24th January 2003?

11) Are you proud of HCC planning of the current North Richmond Centre?

12) Does HCC have any “long term vision for the transformation of North Richmond centre” to something of which we can be proud especially in light of the proposed huge increase in population and traffic density?

13) Will you instruct HCC staff to prepare such a plan?