10 April 2015

1. Attendance/apologies

Present: Kate Raymond, Stuart Whitelaw, Hughen McConaghy

Apologies: Penny Cook, Geoff Scott, Isabelle Hennequin, Martin, Gribble, Sandra Makdessi

2. Minutes of previous meeting

Minutes were accepted by Kate and seconded by Stuart.

Matters arising

E-commerce – Kate presented the results of the customer survey. People who had used the market and not returned generally would like:
- A simpler method of collection, preferably with most of their order collated.
- Better signage for the stalls (this has been actioned).
‘Put-aways’ – This is being addressed and Kate is amending the rules to allow for pre-orders from commercial operators.
- Kate
As there were only 3 in attendance, the media strategy discussion was postponed until the next meeting.

3. Financial Report

Geoff provided the current financial report by email.

4. Any other business

Stuart advised that the Chamber of Commerce is pursuing the idea of ‘Market Tuesday’ in Moruya to involve the whole town.
Kate advised that Barrabarroo Meats would be attending the markets as a regular. There was discussion regarding the provenance of their meat, and following subsequent clarifications their attendance was allowed. They will be among the first of the new stallholders to be inspected.
Kate and Stuart have been invited to attend a start up meeting for a farmers market at Ulladulla.

Next Meeting: Friday 8 May and in Penny’s absence for April and May Stuart will record the minutes.

No further business. The meeting closed at 2.00 p.m.

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