Welcome to FRA’s 2010 AGM

Spotted eagle owl sitting in a willow tree on Riverside Rd, keeping an eye on the two juveniles nearby - Photo taken by Bill Kennedy a few days ago (11 Oct)

Agenda

1) Welcome John Burdes

2) Approval of 2009 AGM minutes John Burdes

3) Security: crime stats and ADT serviceJonny Myers and Rob Lawrence

4) Traffic matters, vendors, barking dogs Moir Scholtz

5) Land Use and Planning Issues Laura Bergh

6) Membership, subscriptions Laura Bergh

7) Financial report: annual and budget Laura Bergh

8) Communications Laura Bergh

9) Protea Village land claim Jenna Bass

10) Council Matters Councillor Neil Ross

11) Election of FRA mancom and volunteers John Burdes

12) Of Interest …Liesbeek River Resident: Mike Deacon

13) Closure John Burdes

2009 AGM Minutes

2009 AGM Minutes on the FRA website Approval required

Security

Zone 1 - Rhodes Drive and above Zone 2 - Below Rhodes Drive

FRA security sub-committee

Rob Lawrence – security portfolio holder Jonny Myers – area security

representatives coordinator

Security Activities

Nov 2009 - Visit to Hout Bay neighbourhood watch for ideas

Dec 2009 - Fernwood-wide survey to all residences on security matters

Division of Fernwood into security zones. Identification of Area Representatives for

security matters Area reps contact all householders in

their areas

Area Reps

Have been able to update FRA residents’ database

Will put contact details of the Area Reps on the website

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First meeting of Area Security Reps in July 2010 at Kirstenbosch

Agreed terms of reference Keeping up to date contact details for

households to stay in touch on security Communication re crime/useful info

– between ADT and FRA security portfolio holder

– Between ADT and Area Reps directly via SMS– Between Area Reps and local area residents

Continued….

Reminding/persuading all residents to habitually comply with best safety routines

Improving organization within Fernwood to further prevent crime

Next meeting of Area Reps in December 2010

Will discuss various options to improve security continuously in Fernwood

Special measures during the end of year crime spike

Desperately seeking

An Area security Rep for area 18/19

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Feedback from ADT

Security Improvements

Aug 2009 - Permission granted by SANPARKS to close gap at the top of Birch Street

AGM approved Fence - 34 m long, 2.1 m high, with a gate,

locks and signage

Enforcement of road signs by traffic department - monitoring continues

Speed enforcement on Rhodes Drive Fining of taxis for leaving their official routes in Fernwood

Informal Traders and Barking Dogs

Informal traders – Council continues to print leaflets to encourage people to give vouchers for shelters instead of money

Awareness continues to rise of new animal by-law to control noise level of barking dogs

Traffic Matters, Vendors and Dogs

Land and Planning Issues

No major applications or decisions outstanding with Council

Large number of renovations happening in Fernwood – enclosed carports, new garages, converting garages to entertainment areas

Note: FRA play a supervisory and not policing role … when dealing with applications, we consider:• Neighbours• Precedent in suburb• LUPO

Land and Planning Issues

Departures to date include: 0m setback on roads, building close to neighbouring boundary lines, slightly higher garage roofs

Remember: Neighbours do not need to be consulted (although it is considered good practice), unless the application also includes departure from the zoning scheme regulations (such as building line relaxation, increased bulk/coverage/height etc.) or similar proposals, in which case formal consultation is required

Still collating new info from security census into database

Fernwood Households - 657 FRA Membership – 390 (59%) ADT subscription – about 476 (72%)

_________________________________ Continue to collect membership fees via

ADT mechanism (alternatively EFT/cheque) Thank you for your support!

Membership and Subscriptions

Treasurer’s Report for 2009-2010as at 30 June 2010

2010 2009

INCOME 55,223 57,453

Members subscriptions 51,150 54,900

Interest received 4,073 2,553

EXPENDITURE 29,223 7,548

Annual general meeting 2,745 3,027

Land use research 0 184

Bank charges 849 750

Committee meeting expenses (strategy) 1,934 2,088

Donations (SAPS Trauma Centre – roof, gutters) 2500 0

Security improvements (fence, gate, signage, locks) 20,007 0

Website publishing and alerts / newsletter 1,188 1,499

Surplus for the Year 26,000 49,905

Cash in Bank 127,987 101,987

August 2009 – Responded to desperate plea from SAPS Trauma Centre in Claremont … they provide trauma counseling to victims, including Fernwood

Fixed roof and gutters (R2500) – worthy cause

Fernwood residents donated crockery, furniture, books, etc

THANK YOU!

Of Interest …FRA supports SAPS Trauma Centre

Continue to communicate via website – www.fernwood.org.za

Urgent / important notices – post box drop

Communications

Little to report Jenna Bass is FRA liaison person –

maintains contact with the CPA, as well as ensures potential for co-operation

Legal court actions continue – no judgement yet

Protea Village Land Claim

Councillor Neil Ross … Council Matters

Ward 62 Councillor

Committee Membership:

– Homeless Agency Committee – Housing Portfolio Committee – IDP Committee

Nominations received for re-election:Chairperson - John Burdes

Secretary - Sarah Hartmann

Deputy Chairperson - To be appointedTreasurer - To be appointed

Other nominations received to MANCOM: Prof Jonny Myers, Rob Lawrence, Moir Scholtz, Jenna Bass

Withdrawal of Laura and Brad Bergh (7 years of service) – Volunteers?

FRA Committee

November 2009 - after heavy rains, overflowing sewer manholes on Riverside and Almond Roads were rectified

April 2010 – Started on final phase of work on river bed and walls.

Footpath along river still to be completed

Of Interest …Liesbeek River

Need to keep the Liesbeek River in a sustainable condition

Propose that a workforce be requested to attend to the river twice a year in order to carry out care and maintenance activities ensure excess vegetation growth in the river bed

does not cause bank erosion keep alien vegetation under control and removal of

aliens up to the river area mowing grass and trimming

Of Interest …Liesbeek River

Thank You All For Coming