CCB General Meeting 15^th May 2025 – Minutes

The meeting was opened at 6.00pm, and chaired by the Secretary David Pursley

Welcome to Country                                                                        presented by Nicki Mortimer

In attendance: Anna Everts, Renga Vadiveloo, Megan Jobson, Ross Popplewell, Nicki Mortimer, Lyndal Lawless, Barb Liddle, Rob Dunn, Ines Gale, Peter Gale, Tony Thompson, Rosalie Wood, Stan Bevanda and Jim Papadopoulos

 Apologies

Received from Patrica White, Al Byrne, Gillian Boyd, Kathy Godwin and Bob Pullinger.                                                               

Minutes of the last General meeting

Motion: That the minutes of the General Meeting held on 20^th February 2025 were adopted unanimously.

Presidents Report

No report was received.

Secretary Report                                                                                                by David Pursley

Background on recent changes to the Executive committee was given – the resignations received from Ken Buckley, Margherita Antonelli and John Dybal, were received by email on 20^th April 2025. This left only one Committee member – David Pursley

Ken Buckley was recognised for his significant contribution to the VRRA, especially as President and his efforts to bridge the various community factions. The meeting acknowledged his commitment to maintaining the VRRA despite the lack of office holders to fulfill the roles of the committee.

Bob Pullinger was thanked for his considerable history with the VRRA, and the numerous roles he fulfilled, especially monitoring the DPOPs and advocating for Vincentia.

Margherita Antonelli and John Dybal were also thanked for their contribution to the VRRA during their tenure.

Treasury Report – Annual Financial Statement

No official updated report was received, but a current bank statement confirms a balance of $3405 as of 30 April 2025.  This includes $10 from one new member recently received.  Enquires will be made to the bank to determine the way forward with this account.

Vincentia Golf Club Update                                                                                   by John Dybal

A comprehensive report was presented on the status of the process of de amalgamation from SGB Country Club, the parties involved, and the EOI by the new entity Jervis Bay Community Sports Club was discussed at length.

Banksia Street Sale by Shoalhaven City Council Update                                by Stan Bevanda

SCC is awaiting a final report from Endeavour Energy, and Shoalhaven Water on the costs associated for relocating essential utilities sewage and power, and storm water before making a final decision on the sale of the land. There are a large number of issues to be addressed and resolved before this land can be sold and questions remain about the value and potential income that may be generated for SCC.

Strong objections have been lodged to the Council about this sale by the VRRA and a number of local residents.  Clr. Lou Casmiri put up a motion to halt the sale of the land at the last Council meeting, but it was not supported by other councilors.

General Business

No general business was raised.  The Meeting was closed at 6.50pm and followed immediately by the Annual General Meeting.