Apologies
Councillor Tom Lawson, Councillor Rod Tudge, Brian Cole, Sally Dowling, Jill Geddes, John May, Denis Smith.

2. Minutes of Previous Meeting
The Minutes of the previous meeting 20 April 2005 were tabled but confirmation was postponed until the next General Meeting.

3. Matters Arising
Lane Cove Pool
To remain as an agenda item until the matter has been dealt with by Council.

Citizenship Awards
As per newsletter

Smoothy Park
Lights have been fixed so no further action required

Delegated Authority
John Gebler suggested that it is necessary to clarify with Councillors exactly when a DA objection is deemed to be minor so that a DA can be dealt with under delegated authority.

4. Correspondence
Outwards
o Objection to Waterbrook display home work proceeding without approval.
o Letter to Lane Cove Council re cleaning of the wharf shelter – no reply to date.

Inwards
o Information from Urban Concepts re Duntroon Avenue development.
Discussion then followed about the changes to the Duntroon Avenue proposal. Australand has agreed to stay within the LEP height limits. To make the shape of the development more pleasing they will look at moving out of the footprint agreed with the NSW government. It is understood that the St Leonards/ Wollstonecraft Community Association wish to enforce the footprint and Pam felt that they may move a motion to this effect in Council. It was noted that the GCA motion of 20 April 2005 locks us into supporting original footprint.
It was agreed that Pam Palmer should be delegated to make representations to Council that incorporates the spirit of the original motion and the need to retain the original percentage of open space.
o The Minutes of the community meetings conducted by Australand have been received.
o Lane Cove Tunnel Newsletter re closure of highway lane. Jill Pain reported that the tree planting and removal proposals for the Epping Road entry are available for inspection.
o Miscellaneous DA matters.

5. Financial Report
The current balances are as follows:-

Working a/c $155.52
Investment a/c $8,000 (approx) – no transactions other than interest received.

John Gebler requested that we inquire as to whether our public liability premium should be reduced as we no longer cover the Greenwich Games.

6. Current Developments
Billy Blue
No developments.

Waterbrook
Conference with legal advisers Jago and McDonald re Class IV action revealed that case is well founded but legal costs would be high.
Alan Winney had list of concerns re process - a copy of these concerns is to be circulated.
The ROW issue is unresolved, also issue of garbage removal.
Suggested that any new matters should be raised with Council 20/6.
Rob Starling is to work with Alan on submission by GCA.

Woolworths /Austin Street
A Class IV action against Council and Woolworths is before the Land and Environment Court next Wednesday – applicant unknown.

Greenwich Shops Development
New DA for pharmacy site with lower FSR.

228 Pacific Highway
Councillors gave in on FSR – John and Rob to put in a submission.

7. Committee Reports

Marjorie Propsting Library
Pam Palmer reported that funds have been approved for painting.

Lane Cove Community Alliance
No report.

Shell Committee
John Gebler reported that two tanks have been dismantled.
Seepage of a minor nature has been detected in sandstone.
Noise complaints are down.

East Ward Traffic Committee
Meeting next day. The footpath in St Vincents is on the agenda.

Lane Cove Tunnel Action Group
Pam Palmer reported still no volunteer for committee.
Air quality is to be monitored on the 13th tee at the Country Club (River Rd).

GMCCA
Ellis Doodie reported that meeting had been held. Break-in occurred over weekend.

8. Councillors’ Reports
As no Councillors were in attendance, no reports were received.
Councillor Lawson sent advice that 30 minute parking limit near Greenwich shops is being monitored.

9. General Business
None