This is LUGARNO
Published by Lugarno Progress Association Inc.
Volume 36 - Number 357   

October 2000  Priceless

Issues were obviously raised that could not be answered and we have asked Hurstville Council if they might be able to have some of their engineers attend our October meeting so the questions can be put to the experts regarding traffic concerns. The presentation provided by Councillor Sansom at our August meeting in his capacity as Mayor indicated that Council might have some flexibility on the matter and we have asked our new Mayor, Councillor Pickering to see if it might be possible to have the Engineers and Councillors attend our next meeting.

We would also like to thank Councillor Philip Sansom for his support and attendance at the LPA during his 12 months as Mayor. It was greatly appreciated. We look forward to the same level of support from our new Mayor Councillor Pickering and wish him the best in his mayoral role for the next 12 months.

Rob Clarsen - 9153 5158

Foxes

We have received a response from Hurstville Council regarding foxes and their control. Council has indicated that they recently ordered 4 new fox traps to be used in public reserves. "Den-co-fume" carbon monoxide gas canisters are to be introduced shortly which will allow Council to interrupt the fox breeding cycle by eliminating young fox clubs. No additional funding has been allocated in the 2000/2001 budget however, and this current work is to be funded from the existing bushcare maintenance budget.

At this stage, Council has no immediate plans to commence a joint control program with Kogarah Council, although a similar control method is to be used under the guidance of the same professional and on adjoining public lands. This should be effective in arresting the fox population in the bushland of the St George region and assist in the survival of our native species.
Council has thanked us for our interest and support in the matter of fox and feral animal control in the district..

Stormwater Trust Grant

Peakhurst Garden Club is looking for some new members. They meet on the first Friday of every month (with the exception of January) at 10.00am at St Matthews Uniting Church Hall, Whitegates Avenue, Peakhurst Heights.  They run a range of activities including guest speakers, competitions, question time and bus trips.

Hurstville City 2001
Citizen of the Year Awards

urstville City Council is calling for nominations for the Hurstville City - 2001 Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year & Young Sportsperson awards.  The awards, sponsored by the Australia Day Council of NSW, will be presented in January 2001.  If any LPA members would like to nominate a Lugarno resident for outstanding contribution to the community, or for the Sportsperson Award for outstanding or consistent achievement on the sporting field, please send a letter and supporting documents and information outlining any relevant community involvement or achievements.  The Young Citizen and Young Sportsperson are for persons under 25.

Nominations close 10^th November and should be sent to:

The General Manager
Hurstville City Council
PO Box 205
Hurstville BC  NSW  1481

Neighbourhood Watch

The other matter of concern from our August meeting was the level of vandalism, theft and other anti-social behaviour that was happening in Lugarno again. We have recently written to Hurstville Police  and copied the correspondence to Kevin Greene, our local MP, asking if they can increase their patrols into Lugarno on those known “hot spot” nights of Friday and Saturday nights as the increased presence will hopefully serve as a deterrent for letter box bombings, tyre slashings and other incidents that have occurred again.

Our LPA reporting hotline has had two phone calls reported to it and we thank those Lugarno residents who have rung. The incidents were:

• stealing from a motor vehicle  - passenger window broken and mobile phone taken;

• letter boxes blown up or attempted to be blown up in Moons Avenue and Maple Street.

We also understand that the time taken to report incidents to the PAL line is extensive and we will follow this up with the police.

Hurstville Council has recently been successful in having Broad Leaf Privet and Small Leaf Privet declared a noxious weed in the city of Hurstville.  A formal application including a Weed Control Plan was submitted in 1999. The declaration of privet as a noxious weed means it must not be sold, propagated or knowingly distributed and any existing weed must be prevented from flowering and fruiting.  Council will be re-printing its Tree Preservation Order and Noxious Weed brochure to reflect the recent declaration.

We would like all members to welcome Graham Gorman onto the LPA Committee following the recent resignation of John Way.  Graham lives in Valentia Avenue and has been a regular attendee at meetings this year.  As well thank John for his contribution during his time as a Committee Member and look forward to his continued attendance at our meetings.

Lugarno Lions would like to thank all those Lugarno residents who contributed to their recent can drive. It was from all accounts very very successful.  The Spring Fair held on September 10^th was also very successful thanks to the good weather and bumper crowd in attendance.  While final figures are not in, it looks like a large sum was raised for our local charities

The LPA Committee held a very enjoyable dinner at becfin café recently.  We would like to thank Angela and Craig very much for their great hospitality and wonderful meal.  We understand becfin is going to be open Friday and Saturday evenings after the October long weekend and we wish them all the very best.

   »  St Stephen's Church Hall (Opposite Allwood Crescent)
   »  Hurstville City Council Engineers & Councillors (to be confirmed) – Evatt Park roadway extension
   »  Tea & coffee available after the meeting
   »  Oatley Flora and Fauna – next meeting November 27th at 7.45 pm - Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Frederick & Letitia Street Oatley

Crime Reporting Telephone Numbers

  LPA Crime Reporting Hotline - 9530 7986

 PAL - 131444

 Hurstville Police - 9375 8599