Residents address the Greenside issues
GREENSIDE – Residents of Greenside took the opportunity to raise and address their concerns by attending the AGM.
The Greenside residents attended their annual general meeting (AGM) which was held at the Greenside High School.
The Greenside Residents Association (GRA) chairman, Judith Ancer, said the Interim GRA who were also volunteering had met every month working to restore effective communication between the association and the suburb.
“We are not City officials but we try to educate the suburb about what by-laws are and that they don’t infringe them. We also show the citizens how to log problems with relevant departments,” said Ancer.
Julian Ortlepp from Treeworks spoke about the ‘greening’ initiative and taught about the shot-hole-borer beetle that is currently attacking and killing trees. He advised people with potential host trees such as English oaks and plane trees to rather start preventing by sanitising the areas where they are planted and also to remove infected trees while planting more trees to replace them; preferably non-potential host trees (with permission from the City).
Ancer said the finance subcommittee is able to keep the money coming in through subscriptions and so more people are needed to join as ‘paid up members’ who are able to attend all GRA meetings and vote on community issues at the AGM. “Prompt payment will ensure that subcommittees can continue with their initiatives and projects for the benefit of Greenside and its residents.”
Sean Jammy from CAP security said the effects of load-shedding create unwanted alarms and so residents should check that their alarm batteries are in good condition during those times. Constable Padima Makhudu from the Parkview Police Station also advised residents to always keep their gates locked and look out for their neighbours as well because perpetrators of crime are opportunists who take chances to invade homes when they find them open.
The GRA chairman said traffic and roads were a concern at Greenside with speeding, dangerous driving, dangerous intersections and non-compliance of City by-laws being an issue. Ward 87 councillor Bridget Steer said the ongoing issue of parking at the node would soon be addressed and shared intensive proposals illustrating how that would be done. The proposals included park-and-ride/walk facilities; upgrading and resurfacing of Pirates Club; Tuk Tuk stations; signalised intersection and widened sidewalks.
The residents were invited to the next meeting in early May at the Pirates Club with details to be confirmed.
Details: Greenside Residents Association www.gra.or.za
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