Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of The Talbot Brook Land Management Association Inc. held at Talbot Hall on 3rd November 2013 Attendance Colin Cable Betty Cable Geoff Williams Robin Scott Austen Harrup Lester Walker Robyn Davies Sarah Mooney Brendan Luelf Greg Warburton Apologies Liz Manning Eggy Boggs Rob Boggs Gillian Acutt Bruce Acutt Tom Williams Terry Davies Alisdair Dougall Sue Trinidad Laurie Fairclough Meeting opened at 2:25pm. 2 proxies were tabled in favour of the president Rob Boggs Eggy Boggs Minutes of AGM 3rd November 2012 Minutes

Moved – Robyn Davies Seconded – Austen Harrup Accepted

Minutes of meeting 30th June 2012 Remove reference to “some Mulga gums” Minutes

Moved – Robin Scott Seconded – Robyn Davies Accepted

Correspondence Dept of Land Administration to allow the building of a shelter on the Qualen Rd reserve Treasurer’s Report Rob had provided a 2 page report The secretary gave a brief explanation Acceptance of the Treasurers Report Moved – Austen Harrup Seconded – Lester Walker Accepted President’s Report

Presidents Report 2012-13. During the past 12 months the Association has been involved and planted approx. 12.000 endemic species of eucalypt into the Qualen reserve. The site was ripped with a D8 bulldozer belonging to Peter Dawson under an obligation from the York Shire the previous managers of this Reserve that was solely used for gravel extraction. The endemic species planted were equal numbers of-- Inland Wandoo, (Capillosa), Wandoo (Wandoo), eucalypt Accedens, (Powder bark). The management order for the Reserve is Landscape and Protection which the Vestment was given to us by the Wheat belt Lands Dept. Further work needs to be done such as removal of the remnant rubbish that has accumulated, and needs to be taken to a central collection point for removal by the Shire in which was there obligation after transferring the Vestment order to TBLMA. Funding needs to be applied for for the establishment of a shelter and seating for the benefit of environmental groups to study the species of trees and orchids and a base for walks along the existing tracks. After spending 14yrs with this Association and 9yrs as President I wish to exit this position and hand over the leadership to another President who may generate new ideas in Land management and a focus on generating interest in the engagement of the local Community. After looking at previous projects I have been involved in over the last fourteen years I am satisfied that they have been truly successful and the amount of growth generated by these endemic species given the right type of preparation has been marvellous. I thank all the volunteers and farming Community for their support and help in the projects undertaken, and the catering done on planting days. Also our Secretary Geoff Williams and Treasurer Robert Boggs my wife Betty, and our Committee members, for the work they have done over the last 14yrs I have been associated with them. I wish the incoming President an enjoyable period with the Association in which I have had over the past years. Colin Cable. 1284 Qualen West Road York 6302.

Colin Cable. President. Acceptance of the Presidents Report Moved – Austen Harrup Seconded – Robyn Davies Accepted Election of Office Bearers President – previously held by Colin Cable Colin Cable did not wish to stand again No nominations were made The position of President was left vacant Vice President – previously held by Sue Trinidad Colin Cable offered to stand Nominated: Geoff Williams Seconded: Sarah Mooney No further nominations Elected unopposed

Committee Robyn Davies Austen Harrup Betty Cable Sarah Mooney Brendan Luelf Nominated: Geoff Williams Seconded: Lester Walker Accepted

Review of 2012 planting projects Luke Edwards – seedlings are looking good Dougall/Trinidad – seedlings plus 2,000 salt bush doing well

Site visit proposed after the meeting Robin Scott – seedlings going well More seedlings still required 2013 projects Qualen Reserve Rubbish needs cleaning up “Shire of York has programmed the removal of rubbish” – letter 22/9/2010 Suggested busy bee in April/May 2014 Plan for shelter to go ahead with plans and quotes Weeds need attention New Projects 2014/15 Suggestions 1,000 tree seedlings for Lindsay over the road from Robyn Luelfs – creek lines – Bush Care & Lotteries – Colin to look at possible creek lines Accutts - tree seedlings 2,000 approx on Geoff Thornett’s property that they have recently purchased and would like to revegetated an area above his dams and join it to the remnant vegetation to the north The area is partially fenced and has been ripped General Business Greg described C.A.R.E. – Conserving Avon River Environment To be housed in Northam Visitors Centre – space for TBLMA to put a small poster up approx 200 words – needed in 2 weeks by 17th Nov 2013 David Breen has offered TBLMA his collection of photos he took at TBLMA functions Liz Kington from Rio Tinto visiting Tuesday 12th November with 20-25 students Colin to meet them and show them around the catchment Greg offered a vote of thanks to Colin for his leadership and work as retiring President of TBLMA – unanimous applause Next meeting suggested March maybe 16th SITA site – York council meeting to consider approval – Colin offered to attend Meeting closed 3:20pm