Welcome & Apologies
John McKenna opened the Sixth Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Linnwood, Inc, at 2.40pm.

In Attendance
Pat O’Brien, Gerry O’Brien, Stan Thomas, Jan Thomas, Pam Zopf, Noelene Brown, Ann Ravenscroft, Olive Wicks, Eileen Nash, Bill Nash, Raema Walker, Rosemary Wood, Peter Warwick, Coral Hamilton, Audrey Murphy, Hazel Keepence, Rodney Malcolm, Margaret Elder, Kaye Weaver, Sue Evans, June de Zoete, Adriana de Haas, Beth Werner, Dorothy Thomas, Lawrie Thomas, Pam Richardson (and also representing Wentworth Quilters), Judith Moller, Angela Caire, Michael Griggs, John Walz, Dorothy Warwick, Helen Olde, John McKenna.

Apologies
Irie Olde, Christine McKenna, Julie Walz, Vanessa McNeill, Florence McMaster, Adela Donohoe, Merle Warwick, John Warwick, Russell Werner.

Confirmation of Minutes of the Fifth Annual General Meeting held on
12 August 2007
The minutes of the Fifth Annual General Meeting held on 12 August 2007 were accepted by the Meeting.

President’s Report
The President’s Report forms part of the Minutes of the Public Meeting held today, Sunday 10 August 2008.

Treasurer’s Audited Financial Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2008
John McKenna told the meeting that the Friends of Linnwood had a reasonable year, and our income basically matched that of 2006/2007.

The large amount of expenditure during the financial year was in respect to purchase of the computer and printer, new refrigerator, 20 chairs, photocopier, and merchandise.

          Total funds at the end of
          the financial year:                                          $32,835,94            $31,154.79

The books have been audited and, based on the above figures, our report will be forwarded to the Department of Fair Trading. 

Gerry O’Brien moved that the Treasurer’s Report be accepted - Seconded by Michael Griggs.  The meeting accepted the report.

Gerry O’Brien was appointed Return Officer, and the current members of the Committee stepped down. 

Election of Office Bearers
Gerry O’Brien then declared all Committee positions vacant and called for nominations for Committee membership:

Position of President
Nomination:   Dorothy Warwick
Moved:   Michael Griggs            Seconded:   John McKenna

Position of Treasurer
Nomination:   John McKenna
Moved:  Stan Thomas               Seconded:   Judith Moller

Position of Secretary
Nomination:   Helen Olde
Moved:    Pam Zopf                   Seconded:   John McKenna

Committee Members
Nominations                      
Nominations were received for the re-appointment of Christine McKenna, Pam Zopf, Pat O’Brien, Coral Hamilton, Michael Griggs, John Walz and Adriana de Haas to the Committee, and a nomination was received for the appointment of Pamela Richardson. 

Margaret Warn moved that all nominees be accepted, and Beth Warner seconded the motion.  The meeting unanimously approved the appointment of the new Committee.

Public Officer
Peter Warwick was re-appointed as Public Officer.  Moved by Michael Griggs, and seconded by John Walz.

General Business
John McKenna asked if there was any General Business to discuss.

Gerry O’Brien asked if there were any further developments following the Public Meeting at which members of the NSW Department of Planning attended.  Dorothy Warwick advised that she, Pat O’Brien and John McKenna attended a meeting with representatives of the Department, and the Department’s preference is to hold informal meetings with the Friends of Linnwood, rather than via a formal Steering Committee.  Dorothy contacted the office last week hoping to get an update so that she could advise FOL today, however the Director is on holidays. 

Dorothy was advised that the one thing we are worried about - the development of the Tamplin Road frontage - is “red flagged” and the Department is going to push through with the subdivision, judging by the feasibility study currently being undertaken.  Quotes for further work on security lighting and relocation of the power supply have been received subject to approval and this usually means that these funds have to be found first, and this takes time.

Dorothy advised that we have not received a response in respect to other issues brought up at the meeting.  There will probably be another meeting within the next six weeks and these outstanding matters will be discussed and FOL members will be informed.

Dorothy advised that this week’s “Advertiser” reported that Guildford Leagues Club has finally come to an agreement with Holroyd Council regarding the lease of the land on which the Club sits.  The Club is still interested in leasing the rear of Linnwood (that marked for subdivision) for a car park.  If they have come to an agreement about their land lease, they can plan ahead and approach the Department in respect to the car park.  This would mean that both Guildford Leagues Club and the Friends of Linnwood could use the land at the back of Linnwood as a car park and the Club would provide security for the car park.  This would be the better option as far as Linnwood is concerned.
 

There being no further business, John McKenna declared the Annual General Meeting closed at 3.00pm.