3.1 Item 5.1 - 21 March 2006: The signboard had been improved on R43 and was more visible.

3.2 Item 5.2 - 21 March 2006: Garbage & Litter: A letter received from the municipality dated 25 May 2006, stated that it was not possible to provide additional trucks to collect the garbage on the day following a long weekend.

3.3 Item 6.1 - 21 March 2006: Briers Family Trust Development on western side of Pearly Beach. The committee discussed the proposed comments and objections to the development. WJ van Zyl had written a letter requesting that End Street should be closed. A copy of Rob Nothnagel's letter sent to Adv. JF Koekemoer, the Overstrand municipal manager was noted.    <<Back

4.1 Erven 156 & 161: A rezoning application had been made to enable the owners of Erven 156 and 162 on the corner of Central & Rotunda Road, to erect a dwelling on a property zoned for business purposes. The RPA would lodge an objection to the application. This application caused concern amongst members regarding the legality of Title Deed T20417/92 which included streets and public properties. The municipality would be requested to confirm that all the 26 properties detailed in the title deed have been transferred into the name of the municipality.

4.2 Plot Clearing Policy: A new municipal plot clearing policy was under discussion with the Conservation foundation. This issue is being attended to on our behalf by the Pearly Beach Conservation Society.

4.3 Hotel Site Rotunda Road: Meeting 8 June 2006: Miss Harris had reported that the applicants had requested a meeting with Mr Kuchar at Town Planning Hermanus regarding the delay in the approval of their application. The delay was due to the inability of the municipality to provide the necessary sewerage and bulk services.

4.4 Police Forum meeting 13 June 2006: A contents of the report received from Nico Opperman was noted.

4.5 Rod Toerien had sent a letter suggesting that RPA subscription should be increased to R30 per annum. This item would be placed on the AGM agenda.

4.6 Eluxolweni Creché - Henrik Latula had submitted a request to RPA for funding of R175,000 for expenses, salaries and operating costs of the Creché. Mr Latula would be informed that the RPA is unable to assist with funding this project.

4.7 Rebates on Rates - "Did you Know ......": A mandate was received from 18 senior residents requesting a rate rebate for residents over the age of 65. A letter would be sent to the municipality requesting that this item be included in the next cycle of budget requests.

4.8 Resignation of Secretary: Mrs Howes tendered her resignation as Secretary. It is noted that now two vacancies exist on the management committee.    <<Back

5.1 Financial Report: The treasurer gave a financial report. A total of R305 membership fees had been received.

5.2 New Membership: The application of Mrs Jenny Crichton - Erf 488 was approved.    <<Back

6.1 Cleanest Town: Mr van Wyk reported on the launch of the "cleanest town" meeting in Hermanus on 29 May 2006. He was enthusiastic about the proposed recycling projects.

6.2 Conservation Foundation: Mr van Wyk reported on the meeting in Hermanus when the Mayor's Environment Award was presented to the Stanford Heritage Trust.

6.3 Ward meeting at Gansbaai: 14 June 2006: Mr van Wyks reported on the Ward Meeting. The items of interest to the Pearly Beach community were:

6.3.1 Scholar's Bus Shelters: There was a need for bus shelters for scholars and R10,000 was budgeted for this project.

6.3.2 Erf 241 - Pearly Beach: An application was received for departure from the relevant regulations to allow a five- bedroom guest-house in Crest Street. The standard conditions were imposed and a three bedroom guest-house was approved. It would be necessary to rezone the property in order to operate a five-bedroom guest-house.

6.3.3 Speed calming measures & tarring of streets: Ward members were requested to submit their requests by 30 June 2006.

6.3.4 By-Laws relating to dogs and cats: New draft by-laws were submitted for the control of dogs and cats. The following points were of special interest:

6.3.4.1 Number restriction: No more than two dogs or three cats are to be kept on any premises

6.3.4.2 Keeping of Dogs: No person may keep a dog which is a danger to any person, causes a disturbance in the neighbourhood, on premises that are not fenced in. Female dogs & cats must be sterilised before the age of six months.

6.3.4.3 Public Places: Ferocious dogs, dogs which chase people or vehicles and female dogs on heat may not be allowed into any public place. Dogs must be kept on a leash and the owner must remove any "defecation" of such dog.

6.3.4.4 Respect of dogs: No person may incite a dog, allow it to attack anything, tease or cause stress to any dog with fireworks or any other means.

6.3.4.5 Law Enforcement: It is to be noted that an authorised official may impound a dog which overturns, damages or tears any refuse receptacle or refuse bag.    <<Back

7.1 BUILDING REPORTS: Mr van Wyk reported on new building plans.

7.2 BLOCK REPORTS: Block co-ordinators discussed their Blocks. The Stop sign at the end of Arcadia Street is missing. Streets are in need of maintenance.    <<Back