Draft Minutes for the Berry Forum Committee Meeting
Monday 16 June 2025 8.15am at the Uniting Church
Present: Ian Hendry (Chair), Stuart Coughlan (Secretary), Laurie Watson (Treasurer), Judith Ball, John Morgan, Mary Beare, David Brawn, Peter Saul and Gail Paton.
Apologies: Emanuele Rattazzi, John Jeston, Keith Brodie
Minutes of Meeting held on 5 May: Approved
Actions arising: None
CCBs Executive Meeting held on 29 May
Ian acknowledged two good presentations on, water and roads.
Roads have been mapped and priorities outlined. $300m to repair all roads.
Council updates:
Interviews for the new SCC CEO will commence July 2025.
Council approved Target for Employee Costs per Capita of max 20% above Group 5
Draft DCP and HCA
DCP still awaiting public exhibition. HCA awaiting Gateway approval.
Character statements
Council to discuss Planning Proposal on 17 June.
Zoe objectives should go into the LEP and character statements into the DCP.
Forum Meeting Agenda – 26 June
Deputy Mayor update
Council roads presentation
Character statements update
Council finances update
Berry Hotel RA23/1022
Preparing for next DA.
Berry Flood Action
Question about raw sewage – considering doubling overflow ponds; take Berry sewage to Shoalhaven Heads and enlarge plant there rather than build one for Berry.
Water courses need to be kept clear of debris and vegetation.
Other Business–
Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan – audit of facilities has been provided.
Meeting Closed: 9:20am
Next Committee meeting – 14 July
Next Forum meeting – 26 June