Minutes of Meeting12 May 2026 5pm- The Lady Bay Resort
Present: Amanda Crossley (Chair), Lorraine Felix (Secretary), Virginia Frayne, Keith Wells, Jane Power, Deb Markey
16 people were present in total
Apologies: Richard Fairweather, Di Yianni, Steve Yianni
Previous Minutes.
The minutes of the meeting held on 11 February 2026 had been distributed and were approved. Moved: Deb Markey , Seconded: Virginia Frayne. CARRIED.
Correspondence None recorded
Treasurer’s Report
Lorraine read the reports prepared by Richard.
The report was accepted Moved: Amanda , Seconded: Paul Jelfs. CARRIED
Friends of Bungala River
Fleurieu Environment Centre will have a market stall starting this coming Saturday.
There is a working bee organised for Friday 22 May to plant out the dog park site.
There was discussion about creating a children’s play space in Bungala Reserve to encourage them to appreciate the environment and to leave the revegetation areas alone.
Normanville HAB Monitoring Group
Monitoring for algal bloom commenced in November 2025. The Normanville group will now be a Sentinel Monitoring Group. A community information evening will be held at Yankalilla Library at 6pm on 11 June 2026.
The Dog Park Project
The installation of the access ramp railings is a complex and time-consuming task. It was agreed that paid workers from Graetz Fabrications will be engaged to assist the volunteers.
The opening of the park cannot happen until the Council accepts completion of the project. Once that occurs, it was agreed that Hon. Jenni Mitton will be asked to officially open the park at a special event.
The text of the “ thank you” sign still needs to be agreed. Proofs of the other required signs were circulated and approved.
A function to thank volunteers will be organised and a paid two-page entry in YRN will thank all donors and volunteers.
DCY Business Plan and Annual Budget 2026/27
The President opened the meeting to discussion on this. Wayne Gibbs explained the depreciation charge in the budget and the need to maintain assets over their useful life. Roads and bridges are considered assets.
Noted that while the consultation closes on 19 May, ratepayers can still contact their local Councillor after that date to provide feedback.
The role of YRDA in facilitating feedback for ratepayers was discussed. This should be core business for a residents’ group. To decipher and analyse consultation information provided, and to assist ratepayers to give their feedback if they are not comfortable in the online environment.
Meeting Closed at 7.05 pm
Next Meeting : TBA