UPDATE FROM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Andrew provided an update on the City Farm meeting with Jamie Parker (Mayor of Leichhardt), key points were:
- The Mayor is a supporter of the City Farm concept.
- The Council was looking to have formal submissions on Callan Park by the end of the year with a view to making a decision mid next year.
- The Mayor supported City Farm looking at alternative sites in the Leichhardt Council area.
Update from the Subgroups
Alternative Site Group – Liesje provided an update of the alternative site group.
Progress has been made in discussions with both Leichhardt and Sydney City Councils. Meetings have been held with Jamie Parker and arrangements are being made to meet with Sydney City Council.
In addition Verity Firth has written to Clover Moore expressing her support for City Farm.
ACTION
Meet with Sydney City Council.
Follow up alternative sites suggested by Mayor with Leichhardt Council.
Seedling Group – Chris provided an update on the Seedling Group.
Progress has been made in discussions with primary schools and an order for heirloom seeds been placed with the Diggers Club.
ACTION
City Farm members to collect egg cartons for planting seeds. Bring to next meeting.
A short promotion piece on City Farm to be written for school newsletters (Joss).
Complete outline of the aims and objectives of the seedling group.
Proposal Writing Group – Dave provided an update on the proposal writing group.
Progress has been made with a formal submission lodged for a Building Community Partnerships Grant.
ACTION
The group is looking at registering with a number of philanthropy organisations.
Notes from City Farm Meeting 15th August (Thanks Tim for taking minutes)
Next meeting: Cane Room, 11am Saturday 26th September, Callan Park.
AGM 31st October 2009