Hi All,

This is a courtesy note to let the community know that as the one month period of internal advertising of our intention to sell our assets at Site 16 has passed, we have entered into a contract to sell the assets to Sylvia Luft, pending the completion of her 6 month trial period and successfully being voted in as a shareholder to Nmbngee Community.

She and her partner will move into the house officially on Mon, 13 Oct.

I hope you all will make her and her partner feel welcome as they start to settle into the community. If anyone has questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to Davina or I directly.

Regards,
Matthew Wittemeier

Hi All,

In the 2024 AGM, Matthew raised the idea of including a Nmbngee logo on the signage that will be going up for fire trails and road names in the coming months. This is an invitation to all community members to submit ideas for a logo that can be included on the signs.

Things to consider with a design:
1. The design must be capable of being printed in a single block colour (black or white) on the signs.
2. The design must be capable of scaling down to 60mm x 60mm and still be clearly readable.
3. The design must be original works and not infringe on any copyrights (eg, font is not a licensed font and no images used where we do not have the rights to do so).
4. The design must be made available in a digital vector format (EPS filetype). If you’re not sure how to do this, please talk to Matthew, he can assist in this process.

Deadline for Submissions
Submissions should be made to secretary@nmbngee.org and matthew.wittemeier@gmail.com no later than 17:00, 21 Mar 2025 to be considered.

Logo Selection Process
All submissions meeting the minimum requirements outlined above will be made available to the community for a period of 10 days from 22 Mar to 01 Apr for review and voting via the Nmbngee website. The logo with the most votes will be used on the signage. In the event of a tie, a “run off” will take place over the five days from 01 Apr to 05 Apr.

The winning concept will be announced via the website after 05 Apr.

Hi all!

I have updated the contact list pdf, and the emergency contact list on the website under the contacts page. Please feel free to let me know if you see any errors or want to suggest additions.

https://nmbngee.org/contact/

I have also upload the minutes of the last AGM to the library section.

General Meetings 2024

Nmbngee AGM Sunday 12^th May 2024

Meeting commenced: 10.10 a.m.

Present: Aum, Chibo, Jamala, Aiti, Kristin, Markus, Reuben, Neil, Alan, Chris, Christine, Monika, Paris, Matt, Tuk, Elspeth, Luke, Simonetta, Juliska, Karen, Bjorne, Matthew, Max.

Chair: Matthew

Apologies: Margaret, Aaron, Bob, Davina, Gudrun, Ingrid, Lisa. Alan apologised for missing last year’s AGM.

Minutes of Previous Meeting: read and approved, moved Chris, 2^nd Bjorne.

Correspondence: None

Resident Non-Shareholders: Aiti, Johnny, Luke, Venu, Vijay, Erica, Mallee, Abha, Benson, Zoe, Journey, Jamala.

Financial Report: read by Max and approved. Moved Chris, 2^nd Alan.

ASF for 2024: set at $750. Moved Max, 2^nd Chris. Approved.

Budget    Moved Paris, 2^nd Christine. Approved.

Machinery shed: $10,000

Road works: $22,000

Medical kits/defibrillator: $4,000

Emergency exit signage: $5,800

Kids’ program $500

Machinery fund/fuel: $7,500

Insurance: $3,000

Site 5: $3,000

Rates: $4,000

Electricity: $600

Main house stove: $600

Related matters:

Motion: that Site 5 gas bottles be moved to enhance safety and facilitate delivery. Moved Paris, 2^nd Alan. Approved.  Reuben to organise this.

     Alan offered to investigate repair of Site 5 window.

     Tuk suggested a community washing machine. It was agreed to wait until the machinery shed is constructed before pursuing this.

     Alan spoke on water security and the need for a large dam. Kristin spoke of the drawbacks of dams. Matt proposed investigating tanks as a means of securing access to water.

Board

The outgoing Board resigned, thanks folks.

Secretary: Karen. Moved Paris, 2^nd Christine.

Treasurer: Max. Moved Paris, 2^nd Reuben.

Matthew. Moved Chris, 2^nd Matt.

Christine. Moved Matthew, 2^nd Tuk.

Matt. Moved Matthew, 2^nd Paris.

Reuben. Moved Karen, 2^nd Matthew.

Kristin. Moved Juliska, 2^nd Paris.

GENERAL BUSINESS

Dog Policy

     Karen affirmed Nmbngee’s no-dog policy and mentioned concerns raised recently about the dogs at Kristin’s place.

     Chris asked Kristin why she broke our no-dog rule.

     Kristin spoke of her approved therapy dog, plans to erect a fence, dogs’ connection to humans and family housing difficulties. She asserted she has no intention of moving the dogs. She declined to address the question of community rules.

     Bjorne spoke of the need to commit to our rules and function together, as a community.

     Paris clarified the dogs are owned by Kristin’s children, and stated that Kristin is acting protectively as a mother. She requested approval for temporary residence of the dogs, Lily, Winter, Thor, Tiny, Taz and Spot.

Motion: that Nmbgee allow temporary residence of these dogs only. In return, Kristin commits to erecting a fence within 6 months. Moved Christine, 2^nd Paris. Approved.

Radio Training/Base Station

     Max spoke about radio handsets and the function of the Base Station. He agreed to write out the protocol for radio use, for members.

Main House

     The meeting agreed that personal possessions stored in the main house (e.g. fridges) are the responsibility of their owners.

Natural Regrowth Area

     Kristin spoke of the butterfly population near her home.

Motion: that the area behind the mulberry tree at the back of the common be left unslashed. Kristin to be custodian of this area. Moved Paris, 2^nd Kristin. Approved.

Horses

     Matthew requested community permission to acquire horses and keep them in the top paddock, bottom paddock and at his home. The meeting’s response was positive, with concerns raised about fencing.

Motion: that the meeting express general acceptance for the presence of horses on Nmbngee. Moved Alan, 2^nd Matt. Approved.

Roadworks

     Simonetta spoke of the poor condition and need for work on Dogstar road. Matt and Bjorne affirmed that once the rain eases, this will be addressed. Reuben offered to extend a private excavator job to include cutting into the bank at the Dogstar turn-off, making turning easier. Nmbngee to supply gravel here.

     Alan spoke of the need for larger pipes on the road between his place and Christine’s. Bjorne agreed the road crew will assess possibilities.

     Kristin informed the meeting she will have 2 scoop drains dug to divert water from her driveway to the common.

     Alan asked for the creek crossing near his place to be fixed.

     Paris affirmed the excellence of our voluntary road crew. Respect!

Fire Trail

     Reuben spoke of the fire trail up behind the graveyard. Our neighbour Rob is happy to work with us on keeping it open. Reuben to co-ordinate.

Logo

     Matthew revealed his Nmbngee logo design. Discussion of alternative images.

Motion: that Max create a space on the website for members to propose ideas for logos and discuss them. Logo to be confirmed at the next meeting. Moved Paris, 2^nd Max. Approved.

Meeting closed 1.10 p.m.

BIG APOLOGIES. THERE WAS AN ERROR IN THE AGENDA, the date of the AGM is 12th May not the 18th May. Please correct any printed copies to 12th May

SUNDAY 12 th MAY 2024
Mainhouse, 10 am
AGENDA

(Download PDF version)

1. Election of Chairperson
2. Minutes of previous annual general meeting.
3. Correspondence
4. Business Arising from Correspondence
5. Resident Non-Shareholders
6. Financial Report
7. Setting ASF for 2024/5 and associated Budget.

The Director’s Meeting of Thursday 18 th April formulated the following recommendations for discussion and decision at the AGM:

1. ASF to remain at $750.00.

1. Projected Budget is $56,000 and allocated as follows:

Machinery shed: $8,000.
Road Works: $20,000
Community Medical De-Fib Kit: $5,500
Emergency Exit Signage:  $3,500
Kids Program: $500
Machinery and Fuel: $7,500 (which includes $2,500 savings towards future equipment)
Insurance: $3,000
Site 5: $2,000
Rates: $4,000
Electricity: $600 (with recovery from users)

8. Resignation and Election of Board Members and Office Bearers

9. GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Community Dog Policy – Board
2. Radio Training and Base Station news – Max
3. Main House Use: personal possessions – Board
4. Natural Regrowth Area: Kristin requests approval that the back of the common be left as a natural regrowth area, and not be slashed. This will allow habitat retention for blue triangle and monarch butterflies in particular. Further details at the meeting. – Kristin
5. Horses: Matt and Davina seek approval to keep 2 to 3 horses. Two paddocks with shelter required; details at meeting. – Matthew
6. Road Works sought for Dogstar Road – Simonetta

The date has been set for the AGM:
Date 12 May 2024
Time: 10am
Place: Mainhouse

To streamline the budgeting process, we are calling for budget requests in advance of the AGM. This will allow the board to have a budget ready in advance and streamline the budget discussion.

Please have agenda items and budget requests submitted to the Board in time for the sending out of the Agenda on the 21st of April

Items can be submitted to any board member or by emailing secretary@nmbngee.org. Alternatively agenda items can be submitted by post to PO Box 20376, Nimbin NSW 2480. Please allow for delivery time to ensure the Board receives the agenda items on or before the 21st April.

ASF notice will be sent out shortly, but as a reminder, at the start of this year another lot of ASF became due so the amount you owe will be $750 more (less any you have paid in the meantime) than your last ASF notice, which you were emailed prior to the last AGM.

Whatsapp, (and unfortunately facebook haha) is back online.

Police at my door this morning looking for those 2 fly by nighters. Second time in 12 months (other time different person wanted!)