1. 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)

2. Agenda 1) Welcome John Burdes 2) Approval of 2009 AGM minutes John Burdes 3) Security: crime stats and ADT service Jonny 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

3. 2009 AGM Minutes 2009 AGM Minutes on the FRA website Approval required

4. Security Zone 1 - Rhodes Drive and above Zone 2 - Below Rhodes Drive

5. FRA security sub-committee Rob Lawrence – security portfolio holder Jonny Myers – area security representatives coordinator

6. 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

7. 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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9. 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

10. Continued…. Reminding/persuading all residents to habitually comply with best safety routines Improving organization within Fernwood to further prevent crime

11. 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

12. Desperately seeking An Area security Rep for area 18/19

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14. Feedback from ADT

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. Treasurer’s Report for 2009-2010 as at 30 June 2010 20102009 INCOME55,22357,453 Members subscriptions51,15054,900 Interest received4,0732,553 EXPENDITURE29,2237,548 Annual general meeting2,7453,027 Land use research0184 Bank charges849750 Committee meeting expenses (strategy)1,9342,088 Donations (SAPS Trauma Centre – roof, gutters)25000 Security improvements (fence, gate, signage, locks)20,0070 Website publishing and alerts / newsletter1,1881,499 Surplus for the Year26,00049,905 Cash in Bank127,987101,987

21. 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

22. Continue to communicate via website – www.fernwood.org.za www.fernwood.org.za Urgent / important notices – post box drop Communications

23. 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

24. Councillor Neil Ross … Council Matters Ward 62 Councillor Committee Membership: – Homeless Agency Committee – Housing Portfolio Committee – IDP Committee

25. Nominations received for re-election: Chairperson- John Burdes Secretary- Sarah Hartmann Deputy Chairperson- To be appointed Treasurer- 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

26. 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

27. 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

30. Thank You All For Coming