Meeting minutes

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING | 9 JUNE 2026


7.14 ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS -
     ENVIRONMENT PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND 21), CLIMATE CHANGE
     RESPONSE GRANTS (ROUND 6)
     Cr Brian Stockwell
     "In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 I inform the meeting
     that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter Item 7.14 - ENVIRONMENT
     & CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS - ENVIRONMENT PROJECT GRANTS
     (ROUND 21), CLIMATE CHANGE RESPONSE GRANTS (ROUND 6) on this agenda
     as I am the current President of the Noosa Lions Football Club who submitted a grant
     application for a Climate Change Response Grant. Although I have a declarable
     conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of
     bias because the application submitted was unsuccessful and is not discussed in the
     report. I choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of
     the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision. After discussion
     and based on the CEO's advice I will leave the meeting room."
     Cr Brian Stockwell left the meeting.

     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:             Cr Amelia Lorentson
     Seconded:          Cr Karen Finzel
     That Cr Wegener be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting for this item
     given the conflict of interest declaration by Cr Stockwell.
     Carried.
     For:             Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
                      Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
      Against:        None
     Cr Brian Stockwell having declared a conflict of interest was ineligible to vote.

     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:             Cr Jessica Phillips
     Seconded:          Cr Nicola Wilson
     That General Committee Agenda Item 7.14 be referred to the Ordinary Meeting dated
     18 June 2026 for 2 x further reports - separating the Environment Project Grants &
     Climate Change Response Grants.
     Carried.
     For:             Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
                      Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
      Against:        None
     Cr Brian Stockwell having declared a conflict of interest was ineligible to vote.

     Cr Brian Stockwell returned to the meeting and resumed the Chair.


7.15 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY –
     APRIL 2026
     Committee Recommendation
     Moved:             Cr Tom Wegener


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