Dream South D Trust Board Meeting on 11 November 2026, 6.30-8.30 pm, 183 King Edward St

Meeting started: 6.40pm

Present: Bridget Schaumann (Chair), Kathryn Harkin, Denise Ives (Secretary), Hurihia Luafitu (DIA)

Apologies: Warren Chambers (Treasurer)

Conflicts of interest: N/A

Decisions by email are noted: None

A. Administration matters

Minutes of previous meeting accepted - Moved Bridget, second Warren.

Insurance from Rothbury – dependent on when DCC takes over Lorne Street.

B. Projects

The Board has decided that no more projects are to be scoped or planned, due to concerns about potential overspend.

Lorne Street – things generally under control. Keeping an eye on rock positioning, but so long as we are within guidelines for access no need to move. Ensure planting takes place according to

project timelines. Handover date to be confirmed. GOBO design on slide 6 of 7 in document called GOBO final concepts Lorne Street 2026.pdf has been chosen by the Board.

Lorne Street – activation events, a variety.

Christmas Lights project – go ahead.

Future - Time Capsule – end of DSD project, consider putting at Hocken Library.

Future - DSD donate volleyball nets to a couple of community groups to use.

C. Finances

Financial Report – Approved. Moved Bridget, second Warren.

D. The Future – see separate notes.

E. Communications

Going well, social media interest is still increasing.

F. Governance

Review at next board meeting. 

G. Any Other Business

Meeting closed: 8.30pm