Ordinary minutes, 15 June 2023

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                                   15 JUNE 2023


        have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a
        perception of bias because Council's consideration of this application is not to approve or reject
        it, it is only for noting of a decision that has already been made by staff. Therefore, I will 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.


         Council Resolution
         Moved:              Cr Joe Jurisevic
         Seconded:           Cr Tom Wegener
         That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that it is in
         the public interest that Cr Stockwell participates and votes on this matter because Council
         believes that a reasonable person could not have a perception of bias because the ICEO
         review was an advisory service, not a statutory process, and Cr Stockwell’s queries at that
         time were in the public interest and neither he nor Ms McCready stood to personally gain or
         lose from that advice and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is
         made in the public interest.
                                                                                 Carried Unanimously.

        Cr Stockwell did not vote on this matter



         Council Resolution
         Moved:              Cr Joe Jurisevic
         Seconded:           Cr Tom Wegener
         That Council note the report by the Manager, Development Assessment to the Planning
         & Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2023 regarding planning applications
         that have been decided by delegated authority.
                                                                     Carried Unanimously.

        Cr Lorentson, Stewart and Finzel returned to the meeting (via Teams)


        5.4. MARITIME SAFETY QUEENSLAND RECREATIONAL BOATING FACILITIES
        DEMAND FORECAST STUDY 2022 ( Referred from S&O 6 June 2023)

        That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer and the
        Infrastructure Planning Co-ordinator to the Services and Organisation Committee
        Meeting dated 6 June 2023 and:
            A. Note its appreciation for MSQ / DTMR in commissioning the investigation to
                respond to increasing demand for recreational boating facilities
            B. Raise concerns for the lack of a regional approach to planning for boat launching
                facilities, particularly when the Noosa River system is a relatively small system
                compared to other regional water bodies and may not have the capacity to
                accommodate statistical growth
            C. Seek discussions about increased funding from MSQ / DTMR to fund on-shore
                components of the boat ramp facilities
            D. Welcome further discussions between MSQ and Council to support expedient
                placement of the Noosa Woods Pontoon, Gympie Terrace Noosaville Pontoon
                and Lake Street Tewantin Pontoon to assist in improving boating access to the
                Noosa River
            E. Welcome initiation of planning processes jointly with MSQ and TMR to upgrade
                facilities at Albert / Thomas Steet (Noosaville) Boat Ramp, Hilton Esplanade