birdlife wa – executive committee meeting minutes

BirdLife WA – Executive Committee Meeting Minutes January – April 2019

14 January 2019

Item Points of Discussion Action Required, Who by and Time Frame

EC Meeting start Meeting opened at 5.30pm

Attendance Present: Viv Read, Lou Scampoli, Beverley Winterton, Max Goodwin, Plaxy Barrett, Andrew Hobbs, Jen Sumpton.

Apologies: Mike Bamford, Alasdair Bulloch.

Visitor/Staff:

Declaration of interest: MG declared an interest in the Scarborough Gas Project.

Discussion with the Chair Open discussion BW raised an issue about responding to requests for BWA involvement in local habitat and environmental issues.

MG proposed volunteer to review EPA and EPBC referrals.

AH to set up sheet to review and respond.

MG to contact National office to investigate resources available for evaluating EPBC referrals.

1.0 Confirmation of Previous Minutes

Motion: That the minutes from the December 2018 meeting be accepted.

Executive Committee Meeting Minutes January – April 2019 Birdlife Western Australia

Moved: JS Seconded: BW Carried.

2.0 Business Arising – Action List from Previous Minutes

2.1 List of existing BirdLife WA committees to be circulated 2.2 Existing BirdLife WA committees to be contacted about plans for 2019 and succession plans – VR 2.3 Current structure of EC to be defined 2.4 Note for WA e-News on 2018 GCC report launch/Alcoa funding 2.5 Care for Hedland affiliation with Birdlife WA – JS and VR to discuss further with Care for Hedland 2.6 Accommodation proposal to be sent to CEO for approval 2.7 JS and VR to develop a policy position for regional groups in WA 2.8 Feeding birds pamphlet – MB to check what is available nationally and request that Rebecca draft a pamphlet and reply to Lesley Macauley 2.9 Purchase of microphone for Monthly Meetings 2.10 Finance Committee to draft a term of reference including a strategic focus

AB has found a

suitable product that

is compatible with Eco

Centre equipment.

Terms of Reference

2.1 Completed

2.2 Ongoing

2.3 Completed

2.4 Completed

2.5 Ongoing

2.6 Complete

2.7 Ongoing

2.8 Ongoing

2.9 AB to obtain final cost and specifications for

EC approval.

VR to discuss with AB & Rod Smith.


for consideration by EC. 2.11 Finance Committee to circulate a revised sustainable finance model.

tabled at FC meeting 2.10 BW to finalise.

2.11 Ongoing

3.0 Treasurer’s Report

3.1. The Financial Statements for 2018 are to be tabled at the February 2019 meeting.

4.0 Correspondence In 4.1 Email from Beau Scadden – seeking feedback on a proposal for humane control of corellas, email and proposal attached 4.2 Robert Middleton – request for help regarding dog exercise area at Woodman Point, email attached. 4.3 Scarborough Pluto Gas Project.

EC to advise Cockburn

Council area it’s a major

wader seabird area.

4.1 VR to respond.

4.2 PB to respond.

4.4 MH will respond to Scarborough Gas Project.

5.0 Correspondence Out 5.1 Christmas cards 5.2 Dept. of Water & Env Regulations – submission on proposed clearing of crown reserve in Mount Barker – CPS 8269/1

5.2 VR to meet Wildflower Society to agree co-

operation in response to native vegetation clearing.

6.0 Priority and Standing items

6.1 BWA Business Plan

6.2 BWA Financial Plan

VR stated Finance

Committee is addressing.

VR stated Finance

Committee is addressing.


6.3 Finance committee

6.4 Accommodation committee

6.5 Regional Group Support

Second meeting held.

VR & JS discussed with

Fiona Blandford, Diana

Gibson and Helen Bryant

Treasurer to arrange next meeting.

VR & JS to define a regional group as the same

characteristics of BWA and thus should be covered

by BA insurances.

VR to obtain copy of insurance policies.

BW to inquire on succession plan for Peel-Mandurah

Group and to ask for list of members

7.0 Committees 7.1 Office Manager Report

7.2 Community Education

7.3 Excursions

7.4 Sales

7.5 GWW –

7.6 Research

7.7 Social Media

7.8 Photo Group

7.9 Regional Groups

7.10 OH&S

7.11 Library

7.12 Publications

New office shredder

purchased.

NBN connect date still

unknown.


8.0 Projects 8.1 Program Manager Report

9.0 Other Business 9.1 Volunteer of the month letters

9.2 Nominations for 2018 volunteer of

the month award.

9.3 Invitation of National Office staff

members to Birdlife WA AGM 9.4 Merriment and Song event donation allocation 9.5 Osprey help 9.6 Review of BirdLife WA Committees

9.7 Regional group development – VR

9.8 Volunteer leadership and support – VR

Lorraine & Richard Cheyne and Julia Gross.

Or alternatively for regional

group forum

Discussed and confirmed to

Cape to Cape group.

Can BWA be involved and

allow use of BA logo?

Discussed Excursions

Committee and Community

Education to combine. CEC

to become Community

Engagement.

9.1 Office Manager to: draft a letter to thank volunteer of the month, organise recognition in various forms such as name at the front of office, arrange an WA e-news notice, and keep a list of those we recognise as Volunteer of the Month.

LS to advise Office Manager.

9.4 VR to contact Christine wilder of Cape to Cape group.

9.5 Awaiting response from Birdlife Australia.

9.6 Revised research committee to be formed by VR, JS, AH, PB

Ongoing


9.9 Meeting with the BirdLife WA team

on a regular basis – JS 9.10 Request Vicki Stokes to provide

copies of grant submissions - VR

Ongoing

Ongoing

Completed.

10.0 Next meetings 10.1 General Monthly meeting: Monday 21st January 2019; Guest speaker: Milly Formby on her Wing Threads project,

10.2 Next EC meeting:

10.2 11th February 2019, 17.30.


11 February 2019



Attendance Present: Viv Read, Max Goodwin, Plaxy Barrett, Andrew Hobbs, Jen Sumpton, Mike Bamford, Alasdair Bulloch, Mark Henryon.

Apologies: Lou Scampoli, Beverley Winterton.

Visitor/Staff:

Declaration of interest:

Discussion with the Chair Open discussion VR Raised the issue of the purpose, function and organisational structure of the EC.

ALCOA trip to be arranged.

VR to circulate purpose discussion paper.

Circulate terms of reference of finance committee.


Motion: That the minutes from the January 2019 meeting be accepted.

Moved: MG Seconded: PB Carried.


2.1 Review of EPA and EPBC referrals – AH to set up sheet to review and respond, MG to contact National office to investigate resources available

2.2 Finance Committee terms of reference – BW to finalise 2.3 Humane control of corellas – VR to respond to Beau Scadden 2.4 Dog exercise area at Woodman Point – PB to respond to Robert Middleton 2.5 Scarborough Pluto gas project – MH to respond

2.1 Completed

2.2 Completed

2.3 Completed

2.4 Ongoing

2.5 Ongoing


2.6 Native vegetation clearing – VR to meet with Wildflower Society 2.7 Regional group support – VR to obtain copy of insurance policies, BW to inquire on succession plan for Peel-Mandurah group and to ask for list of members. 2.8 Merriment and Song donation – VR to contact Christine Wilder, Cape to Cape group 2.9 Use of BA logo with Osprey signage – awaiting response from Birdlife Aus.

2.6 Ongoing

2.7 Ongoing

Request Vicky to investigate support for the Peel-

Mandurah Group.

2.8 Completed

3.0 Treasurer’s Report 3.1. The accounts were not tabled and will be considered out of session.

4.0 Out of Session Decisions for Ratification

4.1 Microphone for monthly meetings, Alasdair recommended the purchase of a Shure BLX14/31 wireless head worn microphone system – total cost including various cables and adaptors $456.80 inc. GST, email attached

Decision: AB to purchase recommended system.

4.1 Completed

5.0 Correspondence In 5.1 Dept. of Water and Env. Regulations – email advising Kerry Laszig received an Australia Day Achievement medal, attached 5.2 Wayne Monks – email regarding partnership with Eco Tourism and Hospitality, attached. 5.3 Jenni Loveland, Oyster Harbour Catchment Group – invitation to a Feral Cat “Think Tank” on Friday 1 March in

5.1 No response required.

5.2 VR to respond with thanks and good wishes.

5.3 JS to ask Albany group to report back.


Albany, attached 5.4 Suzi Strapp, FAWNA Inc. – email regarding Capel Wetlands Centre, attached 5.5 Sandy Stone, Susannah Brook Catchment group – email regarding assistance with bird surveys as part of a restoration project, attached

5.4 MB to report back to BWA EC with recommendation.

5.5 MH to correspond with the group to ascertain the level of support required.

6.0 Correspondence Out


7.1 Finance Committee 7.1.1 BWA Business Plan 7.1.2 BWA Financial Plan 7.1.3 BWA Sustainable Funding Model

7.2 Accommodation Committee 7.3 Regional Group Support

7.4 National BirdLife Photography Conference

MG has written letter.

VR to arrange a forum

to develop WA

network.

VR to form a temporary

committee with Jon

Elliot to arrange a

forum in early May.

7.1.1 VR to circulate minutes of finance committee meeting.

7.3 Proceed with forum, Chair to form a temporary committee and BWA EC members are welcome to contribute.



7.1 BWA EC approved current purchase of gifts for 2018 volunteer of the year as well as on an annual basis.


8.3 Excursions

8.4 Sales

8.5 GWW –

8.6 Research

8.7 Social Media

8.8 Photo Group

8.9 Regional Groups

8.10 OH&S

8.11 Library

8.12 Publications


9.2 New project initiatives: 1. Rangelands/GWW/Wheatbelt 2. Lake McLarty 3. Wetlands

10.0 Other Business 10.1 Review of BirdLife WA committees

– VR

10.2 Volunteer leadership and support, February workshop – JS

10.3 Western Ground Parrot - MB

Growing concern over

failure of captive

breeding, need a

second breeding colony

10.1 VR proposes 2 new committees – conservation and research committee and approvals committee. Proposal accepted by BWA EC.

10.1.1 Accept Susan Quartermaine’s offer to volunteer for approvals committee.

10.1.2 Steering meeting led by MB with PB and VS to scope potential for shorebirds committee.

10.2 JS to advertise for a volunteer coordinator.

10.3 MB to follow through on draft letter to Amanda Page for update on WGP due to concerns.


10.4 Credit card for WA Program Manager and increase in debit card balance for Office Manager and Project Staff – email attached – VR

10.5 AOC Scholarships – two

applications received, Vicki and Tegan support both applicants. Applications and abstracts attached

10.6 Binding of BWA library copies of Emu – Office Manager memo attached

or translocation.

EC needs an opinion on

captive breeding.

AOC scholarships

supported for Michael

Lohr and Claire

Greenwell. Annette to

draft letters to both

applicants.

Appreciate the need but

not a priority for BWA

EC.

WA Wildbird

Protectors to be sent

complimentary copies.

10.4 Letter to Andrea Spencer to approve $5000 credit card limit for program manager and $1000 debit card limit for other staff.

10.5 VR to discuss with Andrea Spencer option for VS to attend AOC.

10.0 Next meetings 10.1 Next EC meeting: 10.1 11th March 2019, 17.30.


11 March 2019



Attendance Present: Viv Read, Max Goodwin, Plaxy Barrett, Andrew Hobbs, Jen Sumpton, Alasdair Bulloch, Mark Henryon, Lou Scampoli, Beverley Winterton.

Apologies: Mike Bamford

Visitor/Staff:

Declaration of interest:

Discussion with the Chair Open discussion VR discussed the purpose, function and organisational structure of the EC.

Action: A social function is to be held with the EC and staff possibly Friday 12th April 2019 late afternoon.

Action: A formal half day workshop with staff is to be held with the aim of clarifying the relevance of the EC and what we have to offer.


Motion: That the minutes from the February 2019 meeting be accepted.

Moved: MG Seconded: PB Carried.


2.1 Wayne Monks partnership proposal – VR to respond with thanks and good wishes. 2.2 Feral Cat Think Tank, Albany – JS to ask Albany group to report back. 2.3 Capel Wetlands Centre – MB to report back with recommendations. 2.4 Susannah Brook Catchment Group – MH to correspond with group to ascertain level of support required, documents attached.

Was successful. Ann will report to EC

The group have $43,000 to rehabilitate 2 areas and would like us on board. To respond positively and solicit for volunteers.

2.1 Ongoing. VR to respond.

2.2 Completed

2.3 Ongoing.

2.4 Ongoing.

MH to follow through.


2.5 Finance Committee – VR to circulate minutes, Dec and Jan minutes attached 2.6 Regional group support – VR to establish temporary committee for forum 2.7 Volunteer leadership and support – JS to advertise for volunteer coordinator 2.8 Western Ground Parrot – MB to follow through on draft letter to Amanda Page for update on WGP 2.9 AOC Darwin – VR to discuss with Andrea Spencer option for VS to attend AOC.

2.5 Completed

2.6 Ongoing

2.7 Ongoing

2.8 Ongoing

2.9 Ongoing

3.0 Treasurer’s Report 3.1. December accounts were prepared and presented at the AGM. Next report will be for the quarter ending 31 March 2019.


5.0 Correspondence In 5.1 Beatrix Janek-Oefelein – issues regarding cats and request for a BirdLife WA representative to accompany her if she can arrange meeting with Kwinana Council, Roger Cook and Stephen Dawson, email attached 5.2 Julia Gross – thank-you note re Volunteer of the Year, circulated 5.3 Dept. of Premier and Cabinet – update on Government response to the SAPPR

Agreement to respond with a copy of the feral cat brochure.

5.1 AP to send information.

Action: VR to liaise with the PhD student who spoke on feral cats at the Birdlife WA meeting.

5.2 Completed.


6.0 Correspondence Out 6.1 Claire Greenwell and Mike Lohr – advised as successful recipients of AOC scholarships 6.2 Tom Lubin, Alfred Cove Action Group – email requesting that the group ceases stating that BirdLife WA supports their proposed sanctuary, email attached 6.3 Beatrix Janek-Oefelein – initial response to email advising that her request will be discussed at the EC meeting.



7.1.4 Program Manager credit card

7.2 Accommodation Committee 7.3 Regional Group Support

BW’s proposal was to set up a debit card with a balance of $5,000 for VS. This was approved by the EC on the condition that her National Office credit card, if in existence, is cancelled.

A positive response has been received from Alan Barrett.

Proposal to gather representatives from all regional groups for a forum on 11 May 2019 with numbers to be capped at 40. EC approved a budget of

7.1.4 Action: BW to change authority from credit card

to debit card and balance is to be maintained at

$5,000.

7.2 Action: MG to respond to Alan Barrett and to consult

Friends of Bold Park Bushland.

7.3 Action: JS and VR to organise Regional Group forum with John.


7.4 Approvals 7.4.1 Lake Disappointment potash proposal 7.5 National BirdLife Photography Conference

$2,500.

Conflict of interest declared for PB and MB.

Discussed cumulative impact of the proposal on a number of species.

Action: EC to approach EPA to make them aware

of our position on impact of potash mining.

Action: Policy to be prepared on proposed potash

mining by MG, MB and AH.

Action: VR to arrange a letter to the EPA

highlighting concerns and seeking to discuss the

effect of the proposal on the Banded Stilt.



8.3 Excursions

8.4 Sales

8.5 GWW –

8.6 Research

8.7 Social Media

8.8 Photo Group

8.9 Regional Groups

8.10 OH&S

8.11 Library

8.12 Publications

8.1 Action: LS to update on requirements for server in office.




10.0 Other Business 10.1 Process for Project Endorsement - VR 10.2 Campaign for Rodenticide Use - VR 10.3 BirdLife Australia Network Forum – email circulated 10.4 Sue Mather Rottnest report – attached 10.5 Criteria for support and endorsements 10.6 Developing volunteer capacity 10.7 Email to Tom Hatton, Chair of EPA 10.8 Lithium mine

Proposal put forward for BWA to mount a funded campaign regarding ceasing the use of second-generation rodenticides.

Vacancy exists for speaker at May BWA meeting.

10.2 Action: VR and LS to arrange the second meeting of the rodenticides committee.

10.3 BW and PB to attend. MG expressed an interest for 2020.

10.6 Action: VR to contact Peter Wilshaw, volunteer guide from Kings Park.

10.7 Action: MH to circulate email to Tom Hatton expressing support.

10.8 Action: MH to ring Ron Richardson.

10.0 Next meetings 10.1 Next EC meeting:

10.2 Volunteer of the month

10.3 Next EC meeting

10.1 Monday 25 March 2019, guest speaker Saul Cowen

10.2 Bob Pattison

10.3 Monday 8 April, 5.30pm


8 April 2019



Attendance Present: Viv Read, Max Goodwin, Plaxy Barrett, Andrew Hobbs, Jen Sumpton, Alasdair Bulloch, Mark Henryon, (Via Skype) Lou Scampoli, Beverley Winterton, Mike Bamford

Apologies: Nil

Visitor/Staff: Diana Gibson/Vicki Stokes

Declaration of interest: Nil

Discussion with the Chair Open discussion Diana Gibson from National Office joined the meeting and engaged in open discussion.

VR discussed the roles and responsibilities of BWA as a branch within BA. Require a mutually agreed sense of direction for future planning.

Regional groups and insurance – to be covered by insurance events needs to be advertised on birdlife.org.au and the activities need to be endorsed by the EC.

Discussed gaining a better understanding of community engagement.

Action: VR will write up roles and responsibilities.


Motion: That the minutes from the February 2019 meeting be accepted.


Moved: JS Seconded: AB Carried.


2.1 Feral Cats – VR to liaise with PhD student who spoke on feral cats at BWA meeting; AP to send feral cat brochure to Beatrix Janek-Oefelein 2.2 Program Manager credit card – BW to change authority from credit card to debit card with balance of $5,000 2.3. Accommodation – MG to respond to Alan Barrett and to consult Friends of Bold Park Bushland 2.4 Regional Group Forum – JS and VR to organise with Jon 2.5 Lake Disappointment potash proposal – EC to approach EPA re BirdLife WA position on impact of mining 2.6 Lake Disappointment potash proposal –MG, MB and AH to prepare policy on proposed potash mining 2.7 Lake Disappointment potash proposal – VR to arrange letter to EPA highlighting concerns and seeking to discuss effect of the proposal on Banded Stilt 2.8 Office server – LS to update on requirements for server 2.9 Campaign for Rodenticide Use – VR and LS to arrange second meeting of rodenticides committee 2.10 Guest speaker for May meeting – VR to contact Peter Wilshaw, volunteer guide from Kings Park

2.1 Ongoing

2.2 Completed

2.3 Completed

2.4 Completed

2.5 Ongoing

Action: VR to arrange a meeting with Tom Hatton,

Chair of the EPA.

2.6 Ongoing

2.7 Ongoing

2.8 Ongoing

2.9 Completed

Action: VS to provide an update.

2.10 Completed


2.11 Email to Tom Hatton – MH to circulate 2.12 Lithium mine – MH to ring Ron Richardson

2.11 Completed

2.12 Completed

3.0 Treasurer’s Report 3.1. March quarter accounts will be tabled at the May meeting.


4.1 EC to pay the travel, accommodation and registration costs for the WA Program Manager to attend AOC 2019

Decision: EC does not support paying for the WA Program Manager to attend AOC 2019

4.2 Permission for the Sales Committee to purchase a further 1,000 Western Ground Parrot badges.

Decision: EC approves the purchase of 1,000 Western Ground Parrot badges.

A motion was raised to support the payment. EC reached a decision to provide funding on a cost basis and without precedent. This motion was passed at the EC meeting and this decision supersedes the OOS decision.

5.0 Correspondence In 5.1 Alan Barrett, BGPA – comments on proposal for new community facility in Bold Park 5.2 Wayne Monks – acknowledgement of VR’s letter 5.3 Colin Svanberg – letter to Sea View golf club regarding corella culling, BirdLife Australia copied in


5.4 EPA – response to letter to Dr Hatton, attached 5.5 Alan Barrett, BGPA – lease extension for Peregrine House 5.6 Rhys Bloxsidge, Shire of Murray – acknowledgement of Point Grey Marina submission

The lease has been extended to July 2020.

6.0 Correspondence Out 6.1 Wayne Monks – response to eco-tourism and hospitality proposal 6.2 Dr Tom Hatton, EPA – BirdLife WA support for carbon-neutral proposal for industrial developments 6.3 Condolence cards to Kate Creed and Fely Stranger.



7.2 Accommodation Committee

7.3 Regional Group Support

Student prize – it was agreed that a student prize of $1,000 be established from 2020 to be spent at the complete discretion of the EC.

Accommodation Committee has met with Alan Barrett and Steve Eaton. Other options are required and possibly funding for a consultant to assist.

The meeting has been arranged for 11 May 2019.

VR to contact ECU.

7.2 Action: VR to write a letter to BGPA providing

additional information.

Action: MG to organise a letter in the WA e-News advertising for a consultant.

Action: MG to try and engage a volunteer real estate agent.


7.4 Approvals 7.4.1 Lake Disappointment potash proposal

7.5 National BirdLife Photography Conference

EC are encouraged to attend.

7.4.1 Action: VR to arrange a meeting with Chair of the EPA

Action: AH to write a letter of concern to Minister Dawson requesting a meeting.

8.0 Committees 8.1 Office Manager Report – attached 8.2 Community Education – minutes of March meeting attached 8.3 Excursions – proposal from Sue Abbotts to reproduce the BOCA blue book for bird lists, documents attached; ratification of Excursions OH&S documents – with Helen Mather for assessment. 8.4 Sales – updated Terms of Reference tabled - LS 8.5 GWW

Delay blue book decision to next meeting after advice is received from National Office.

Report has been written

8.4 Sales Committee to advise after their next meeting.

8.

8.5 Action: AB to send report to EC.




10.0 Other Business 10.1 Group photograph for WABN 10.2 Attendance of WA Program Manager at AOC 2019 10.3 Shorebirds Committee – PB 10.4 Dr Nic Dunlop to be appointed BirdLife WA’s CCWA representative 10.5 Hutt Lagoon development - PB 10.5 Process for Project Endorsement - VR 10.6 Criteria for support and endorsements 10.7 Developing volunteer capacity 10.8 Resignation of Plaxy Barrett

Completed

Approved

No response to advert for volunteer coordinator.

The committee regretfully accepted Plaxy’s resignation and wished her every success in her new role.

10.3 Action: PB to retain lead.

10.4 Action: VR to send a letter to Nic to approve his appointment.

10.7 Action: AP to remove advert for volunteer coordinator.

11.0 Next meetings 11.1 Next EC meeting:


11.3 Next general meeting

10.1 Monday 13 May 2019, 5.30pm.

10.2 Brendon Kinsella.

10.3 Monday 29 April, Simon Cherriman.


13 May 2019



Attendance Present: Viv Read, Max Goodwin, Andrew Hobbs, Jen Sumpton, Mark Henryon (via Skype), Mike Bamford

Apologies: Alasdair Bulloch, Beverley Winterton, Lou Scampoli

Visitor/Staff: Jon Elliot, Vicki Stokes


Discussion with the Chair Open discussion Committee discussed the BirdLife WA EC values proposition document prepared by VR. The document was approved by the committee.

Action: VR to send the draft to Diana Gibson for comment and then circulate through WA Birdnotes as a proposed EC values proposition.

Action: VR to invite James O’Connor to attend the next EC meeting via conference call.

Action: VS to provide an update on the Western Ground Parrot at the next meeting.


Motion: That the minutes from the April 2019 meeting be accepted.

Moved: JS Seconded: MG Carried.


2.1 Roles and responsibilities of BWA as a branch within BA – VR to write up roles and responsibilities

2.1 Ongoing


2.2 Lake Disappointment – AH to arrange to meet with Tom Hatton, Chair of the EPA 2.3. Rodenticide – VS to provide an update 2.4 Student Prize – VR to contact ECU 2.5 Accommodation – VR to write a letter to BGPA providing additional information 2.6 Accommodation – MG to organise a letter in the WA eNews advertising for a consultant 2.7 Accommodation – MG to try and engage a volunteer real estate agent 2.8 Lake Disappointment – AH to write a letter of concern to Minister Dawson requesting a meeting 2.9 Great Western Woodlands report – AB to send report to EC 2.10 BirdLife WA CCWA representative – VR to send letter to Nic Dunlop to approve his appointment

2.11Excursions Committee proposal for “blue book” – decision deferred from April meeting, pending advice from National Office

2.2 Ongoing

2.3 Ongoing

2.4 Ongoing

2.5 Ongoing

2.6 Completed

2.7 Completed

2.8 Completed

Action: AB to circulate letter to EC.

2.9 Ongoing

2.10 Completed

2.11 Action: JS will advise Sue Abbot to action the proposal to have the Little Blue Book published at BWA expense.

3.0 Treasurer’s Report 3.1. Quarter 1 accounts will be available in June, quarter 2 accounts will be available in August.



5.0 Correspondence In 5.1 Mary Russell, Shire of Murray – update on Point Grey Marina proposal 5.2 Friends of Bold Park – invitation to AGM 5.3 Mary Russell, Shire of Murray – advice that current Point Grey Marina proposal rejected by council, but a new application would be considered; email attached. 5.4 Public Trustee – bequest from Max Bailey 5.5 Jenni Loveland, Oyster Harbour Catchment Group – Feral Cats update, attached 5.6 Catherine, Albany – email re review of WA Cat Act, attached 5.7 Paul Sullivan, CEO BirdLife Australia – ABEF grants open, email attached

5.6 Action: Review national policy on feral cats. Produce BWA policy on feral cats and approve at EC level.

6.0 Correspondence Out 6.1 DBCA – Comments on Wheatbelt Regions Parks and Reserves draft management plan 6.2 Minister Dawson – letter re Lake Disappointment potash proposal 6.3 Chris Greenwood – condolence card on passing of Merril Halley 6.4 Friends of Bold Park – RSVP to AGM invitation 6.5 Public Trustee – response to letter re Max Bailey bequest



7.1 Finance Committee – 7.1.1 BWA Strategic Action Plan 7.1.2 BWA Business Plan 7.1.3 BWA Funding Model 7.2 Accommodation Committee 7.3 Regional Group Support 7.3.1 2019 Regional Group Forum 7.4 Approvals 7.5 National BirdLife Photography Conference

LS has resigned from the Finance Committee.

MG was nominated and accepted as a member of the Finance Committee.

A proposal was put forward to request assistance from a consultant with the Strategic Plan terms of reference.

VR and MG are exploring accommodation options. VR has sent a letter to the BGPA.

A forum was successfully held with 8 Regional Support Groups. An agreement was reached at the meeting to form a network of regional groups.

7.1.1 Action: VR to circulate terms of reference to BWA EC and National Office for out of office decision within 2 weeks.

7.3 Action: EC to support the formation of a network.

Action: VR to apply for an ABEF grant to pay a coordinator and fund occupational health and safety training.

7.4 Action: VR and AH with VS to meet with the EPA to discuss the effectiveness and importance of submission.

8.0 Committees 8.1 Office Manager Report – attached, please see comments on EC section of the BirdLife WA website. 8.2 Community Education – minutes of May meeting attached, CEC purchasing a portable screen from Officeworks – cost $98 8.3 Excursions – 8.4 Sales – 8.5 GWW – notes from April meeting


attached.


9.2 Minutes of March Bitterns committee minutes attached.

9.3 South-coast Threatened Birds

project – see attached proposal from VS

10.0 Other Business 10.1 Act for Birds – a campaign for WA (VR) 10.2 Review of the WA Cat Act (VR)

10.3 Approval of BWA Excursions – LS, email and spreadsheet attached

10.4 Volunteering arrangements - JS

EC approved all listed excursions for May.

An email for NO was sent to some WA volunteers seeking their involvement, some were offended.

10.1 Action: VR to meet with Environmental Defender’s

Office.

Action: VR will develop a campaign.

Action: VR will Circulate the email sent to Diana

Gibson

Action: VR will request from Andrew Hunter the

proposed national action plan for Act for Birds.

10.4 Action: JS to discuss with Diana Gibson.

11.0 Next meetings 11.1 General meeting: Monday 27 May 2019; Guest Speaker: Adrian Pindar, DBCA “A Tale of Two Ramsar Sites”


11.2 Suzi Quartermaine


11.3 Next EC meeting

11.3 Monday 10 June 2019, 5.30pm.


10 June 2019



Attendance Present: Viv Read, Max Goodwin, Andrew Hobbs, Mark Henryon, Mike Bamford

Apologies: Alasdair Bulloch, Beverley Winterton, Lou Scampoli, Jen Sumpton

Visitor/Staff: Vicki Stokes


Discussion with the Chair Open discussion Committee discussed the BirdLife WA future priorities (3 – 5 years) document prepared by VR. The document was approved by the committee and will progress through the strategic planning process.


Motion: That the minutes from the May 2019 meeting be accepted

Moved: MG Seconded: AH Carried.


2.1 BirdLife WA EC values – VR to send draft to Diana Gibson for comment and then circulate through WA Birdnotes 2.2 Invite James O’Connor to attend the next EC meeting via conference call - VR 2.3. VS to provide an update on the Western Ground Parrot 2.4 Letter to Minister Dawson re Lake Disappointment – AH to circulate letter to EC

2.1 Completed

2.2 Completed – but to note that James O’Connor did not respond to the invitation and did not attend the meeting.

2.3 Completed

2.4 Ongoing – AH to circulate the letter to EC, then the action will be assumed to be completed.


2.5 Excursions committee “blue book” – JS to advise Sue Abbot to have the blue book published 2.6 Review national policy on feral cats. Produce BWA policy on feral cats and approve at EC level. 2.7 BWA Strategic Action plan – VR to circulate terms of reference to EC and National Office for out of office decision within 2 weeks 2.8 Funding for OH&S coordinator and training - VR to look at alternative funding options 2.9 EPA submissions – VR, AH and VS to meet with EPA to discuss effectiveness and importance of submissions 2.10 WA Campaign for Act for Birds – VR to meet with Environmental Defender’s Office 2.11 WA Campaign for Act for Birds – VR will develop a campaign 2.12 WA Campaign for Act for Birds – VR to circulate email sent to Diana Gibson 2.13 WA Campaign for Act for Birds – VR to request from Andrew Hunter the proposed national action plan for Act for Birds. 2.14 National Office email sent to WA volunteers – JS to discuss with Diana Gibson

2.5 Completed

2.6 Deleted

2.7 Completed

2.8 Ongoing

2.9 Completed

2.10 Ongoing

2.11Ongoing

2.12 Completed

2.13 Completed

2.14 Completed


3.0 Treasurer’s Report 3.1. Accounts will be presented in August.


5.0 Correspondence In 5.1 John McKernan – letter regarding need for regional presentations 5.2 Doug Watkins and Steve Klose – emails regarding WA Plan for Parks consultation, previously distributed. 5.2 Alan Barrett, BGPA – acknowledgement of follow up letter re community facility proposal 5.3 EPA – Copy of Carnaby’s Cockatoo in Environmental Impact Assessment in the Perth and Peel region

6.0 Correspondence Out 6.1 Nic Dunlop – confirmation letter regarding appointment as BWA representative for CCWA 6.2 Alan Barrett, BGPA – follow up letter re community facility proposal 6.3 John McKernan – response to letter regarding regional presentations 6.4 Minna George – advising that Singapore bird park tickets have been used



7.1 Finance Committee – 7.1.1 BWA Strategic Action Plan 7.1.2 BWA Business Plan 7.1.3 BWA Funding Model 7.2 Accommodation Committee 7.3 Regional Group Support 7.3.1 2019 Regional Group Forum 7.4 Approvals 7.5 National BirdLife Photography Conference

7.2 Action: MG liaising with commercial agents to identify options.

7.3 Action: VR to formulate a draft MOU for consideration before the next meeting.

7.4 Action: Asian Renewable Energy Hub - AH will take the lead on preparing a submission.

8.0 Committees 8.1 Office Manager Report – attached. 8.2 Community Education – 8.3 Excursions – June/July excursions for approval, see attached spreadsheet 8.4 Sales – minutes from May meeting attached. 8.5 GWW – minutes from May meeting attached.

All presented excursions were approved by the Committee.

8.5 Action: MH to discuss with GWW committee regarding more effective liaison with Wheatbelt NRM.


9.0 Projects 9.1 Program Manager Report – Western

Ground Parrot update, attached

VS provided a comprehensive update on the current WGP situation.

9.1 Action: MB will talk to Alan Burbidge about the effectiveness of sending a letter to the Minister for Environment expressing informed concern and highlighting the lack of funding.

10.0 Other Business 10.1 Hooded Plover stickers – email and attachments from Marcus Singor 10.2 Act for Birds - VR 10.3 BWA Values proposition - VR 10.4 Plan for Parks consultation - VR 10.5 A Volunteer is required for help with formatting of WA Bird Notes due to the illness of Margaret Philipson 10.6 Rangelands data

10.1 Action: considered but VR will need to liaise with Marcus Singor.

10.4 Action: MH to nominate Birdlife WA to be involved in the consultation process.

10.5 VR to ring Sue Mather and discuss succession planning.

10.6 Action: AH to locate Rangelands survey data.

11.0 Next meetings 11.1 General meeting

11.2 Volunteer of the month 11.3 Next EC meeting

11.1 Monday 24 June 2019; Guest Speaker: Plaxy Barratt,

BirdLife WA “Seabirds and the Bremer Canyon”

11.2 Action: Margaret Phillipson suggested for June.

Action: Advertise in Birdlife e-news for nominations for volunteer of the month.

11.3 Monday 8 July 2019, 5.30pm.

birdlife wa – executive committee meeting minutes

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