There was a general discussion and questions to the history and background so far of the Rural Transaction Centre proposal for Bendoc so that all members of the committee had the information they required to be kept up to date.
The following discussion took place and the recommendations to be implemented are:
Discussion: that meetings be open and accountable to the public
Recommendation: that the minutes of each meeting be displayed on th
notice Board at the Bendoc Post Office and other appropriate places.
Discussion: that the committee did not have access to enough information
with regards to the RTC proposal
Recommendation: that the business plan, contracts and Networking the
Nation Grant application be photocopied and made available to every committee
member
Discussion: that because of the delays, there may be some changes to
the costs as quoted
Recommendation: that the budget estimates be revised to reflect the
current situation and a draft be presented at the next meeting
Discussion: on the building costing and insurance
Recommendation: that Clifton Homes be contacted and firm quotes obtained
and the question of insurance liability be investigated to make sure who
is responsible until the building is on site
Discussion: on site costings and what was involved onsite and whose
responsibility in various areas
Recommendation: that a financial breakdown nd responsibilities of the
site costing be pressented at the next meeting
Discussion: on the shire planning permits for the site
Recommendation: that the Shire be contacted as an update progress reort
for th next meeting
Discussion: on the earth works that may be involved in the preparation
of the site before bulding is delivered
Recommendations: that T. Redmond and J. Bick take levels and seek advice
as to the site works and report back to the committee before any work is
carried out on the site
Discussion: the minutes be kept of all meetings
Recommendation: that C. Bayliss be the minute taker in future
The meeting commenced at 1 pm and finished at 3 pm with an onsite inspection and general discussion on future planning options re landsacping and gardening.
Next meeting at the Bendoc Hall at 5pm on Monday 18th June 2001