3.1 Item 6.1.2 - Spatial Development Framework: Our comments requesting a change of categories for four public open spaces to Conservation 1 and the entire coastal dune area to Conservation 2 had been sent by letter to Urban Dynamics and the Overstrand Municipal Manager.

3.2 Item 7.3 - Builder's Rubble in Vergesig Street & Clearing of public pathway: These requests were submitted by e-mail to the Gansbaai municipality on 16 November 2005 and they had been acted upon.    <<Back

4.1 Financial Report: The financial position was discussed. The running costs for the year had been adequately covered by membership fees and it was not expected that the membership fees would have to be increased. A full financial statement would be submitted to members at the AGM.

4.2 Annual General Meeting: The AGM would take place at the Dutch Reformed Church hall Pearly Beach at 10h00 on Saturday 25 February 2006. Councillor Pieter Scholtz will attend the meeting.

4.3 New Members: Mr & Mrs Holland of Erf 1899 Rotunda were approved as new members.     <<Back

5.1 Holiday Complaints: During the holiday period the following complaints were received from various sources.

5.1.1 Quad Bikes: There had been a proliferation of Quad Bikes being driven on the public roads. The majority of riders were under age and did not wear crash helmets. The complete lawlessness at Pearly Beach over the holiday periods would be brought to the notice of the head of the Overstrand Law Enforcement section so that adequate steps can be taken in the future.

5.1.2 Vandalism: Street Signs were damaged by vandals. When signs which had been removed from parking areas were discarded in bushy places, the municipal workers did not always replace them in the correct position.

5.1.3 Garbage - Litter - rubble in bush and on the Beach. Garbage bags were being torn open by scavengers resulting in unsightly litter in the village. The solution was that owners should provide a protected garbage stand on their premises. It was decided to ask the municipality to provide an area where garbage bags can be left when people leave Pearly Beach after the garbage truck had done it's rounds. This matter would be placed on the agenda at the AGM so that a suitable place could be identified for this purpose.

5.1.4 Wood cutting: The noise of individuals cutting wood for sale was causing a disturbance in the residential area. The chairperson would ask the municipal manager to clarify regulations concerning the conduct of a business in a residential area.

5.1.5 Estate Agent's Caravan Parked at Village Centre: The matter is under investigation as the municipality had refused permission for such an undertaking.

5.1.6 Vehicles on the Beach: The committee was apposed to the driving of vehicles on the beach and in the dunes and was of the opinion that the legislation should be enforced.

5.2 Boat Launching sites - Pearly Beach: The launching sites had been discussed with several role players. Boat owners had previously wanted to launch at Harbour Road but now only wanted Blue Water Bay as a launching site. The committee was unconvinced that the site could be adequately controlled and administered by local Associations.

5.3 Erf 1889 Rezoning: The application for rezoning the erf in Therondraai from Institutional to 4 Residential plots between 795 m² - 960 m² was discussed. It was agreed that the committee would not submit any comments in this regard.

5.4 Erf 332 Hotel Site rezoning: During the holiday, the chairperson become aware that a notification had been sent to certain property owners regarding the rezoning of the hotel site near Vergesig/Charlie van Breda streets. The RPA have not seen an advert nor have we received official notification regarding this matter. The matter would be followed up.

5.5 Erf 143 Steep/Twist: The owner has requested that Steep Street be tarred. This street is no 24 on our priority list and the committee could find no valid reason to alter the list.

5.6 Municipal Election - The municipal election would take place on 1 March 2006.    <<Back

6.1 OMAF Meeting - Tuesday 29 November 2005: Miss Harris gave a full report on the Overstrand Municipal Advisory Forum meeting and workshop held at Hermanus which had been well attended. The Ward System, the Budget Process and the Overstrand Spatial Development Framework had been the main topics of discussion.

6.2 Budget Evaluation Committee Meeting: A meeting was scheduled for Monday 23 January 2006 at Hermanus. The Municipal Manager and other top management had been called to a meeting at Provincial Treasury in Cape Town, as a previous Evaluation Committee meeting held on 6 December 2005 had provided unsatisfactory results due to an evident lack of communication and proper consultation between the Ward Committee and the municipality.    <<Back

7.1 Police Report: The Crime statistics for November and December 2005 were received from the Gansbaai Police Station and were discussed. According to the report, a person has been kicked at the Pearly Beach crossing on 21 November. Between 11 and 26 November, a door had been forced open in Rotunda Street. At Eluxolweni on 11 December, a person had been hit with a pole outside a house . Between 2 and 15 December a window had been forced open and electrical appliances valued at R15 000 had been stolen from No 3 Perlemoen Street.

7.2 Building Report: Mr van Wyk reported on 6 building plans which have been approved. Erf 1865, 125 Charlie van Breda, new double story dwelling house; Stand J25 Caravan Park, new dwelling; Erf 427 Arcadia Street, pool and wall; Erf 568, 3 Loop Street, addition to braai room; Erf 521, 6 Arcadia Street, new dwelling house; Erf 147, 8 Arc Street, alterations.

7.3 Block Reports: Block co-ordinators reported on the different areas. There was a general clear up necessary round several electric kiosks where overgrown bush should be removed. The co-ordinator of Block 1 had reported a hole in the tar at Charlie van Breda Street and the hole had been filled. The owner of Erf 1696 had been seen dumping his rubble on the opposite side of the road. The Block 2 co-ordinator reported that the public steps between Vergesig and Tower street still needed to be cleared. Block 4 co-ordinator had reported that the owner of Erf 323 should be commended for clearing and picking up litter throughout the holidays. The Marines who were hiring 2 houses had also been clearing and collecting litter and both premises were being kept neat and tidy. There had been a lengthy discussion regarding the untidy carport which the owner of Erf 102 had erected. The building inspector would be asked to comment on the regulations regarding materials being used on such structures.    <<Back