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MINUTES
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 17 July 2023
12:30 PM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair) Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia
Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 17 JULY 2023
1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Deputy Mayor Cr Frank Wilkie
Councillor Cr Karen Finzel
Councillor Cr Joe Jurisevic
Councillor Cr Amelia Lorentson
Councillor Cr Clare Stewart
Councillor Cr Brian Stockwell
Councillor Cr Tom Wegener
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Director Strategy and Environment and Sustainable Development Kim Rawlings
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
APOLOGIES
Nil.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 12 June 2023 be received and
confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
4. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
5. ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
5.1. MCU21/0110 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - BAR, FOOD,
AND DRINK OUTLET, OUTDOOR SPORT AND RECREATION, RESORT
COMPLEX AT 61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS
(REFERRED FROM PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING DATED
11 JULY 2023 - ITEM 5.1)
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In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stewart provided
the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter:
I, Cr Stewart, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter as, unbeknownst to me at the time, my mother signed a petition against the
development for the proposed Noosa Springs Hotel. Subsequently to finding this out,
I have since removed myself from all workshops and discussion on this application.
My parents also live in Noosa Springs. I also understand that JFP Urban Consultants
on behalf of Altum Property Group, who are the Developers of Park Ridge Noosa
Springs, made a submission against the Noosa Springs Hotel Development. Leigh
McCready, who is associated with Altum, is a friend.
As a result of my conflicts of interest, I will now leave the meeting room while the matter
is considered and voted on.
Cr Stewart left the meeting.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Finzel provided
the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter:
I, Cr Finzel, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter
as I have come to understand that JFP Urban Consultants on behalf of Altum Property
Group, who are the Developers of Park Ridge Noosa Springs, made a submission
against the Noosa Springs Hotel Development. Leigh McCready, who is associated
with Altum, was involved as a volunteer with my 2020 election campaign with Future
Noosa which is no longer an entity. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave
the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Finzel left the meeting.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter as I have come to understand that JFP Consultants on behalf of Altum Property
Group, who are the Developers of Park Ridge Noosa Springs, made a submission
against the Noosa Springs Hotel Development. Leigh McCready is associated with
Altum Property Group. On 24 February 2020 I sought a review by the Independent
Council Election Observer (ICEO) as to the public claims of the Future Noosa Team
in regard to Ms Leigh McCready. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do
not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because the ICEO
review was an advisory service and my queries at that time were in the public interest.
Therefore, I will choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the
decision of the meeting on whether I can remain in the meeting room while the matter
is considered and voted on.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that
it is in the public interest that Cr Stockwell participates 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.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.
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Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding
MCU21/0110 development permit for material change of use for resort complex (106
rooms), food and drink outlet, bar and outdoor sport and recreation at Links Drive,
Noosa Heads and
A. Refuse the Application for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development of the subject land is inappropriate, in circumstances
where:
a. Part of the proposed land use is a resort complex, in circumstances where part
of the subject land is outside of the urban growth boundary in Noosa Plan
2020;
b. The proponent seeks to utilise the land for Resort Complex, which is an
inconsistent use in the Recreation and Open Space zone;
c. The proposed development is an overdevelopment of the land, at the expense
of the natural values of the land and involves a reduction of land in the
Recreation and Open Space zone;
d. The proposed development would result in the overdevelopment of the subject
land, at the expense of its environmental values, as it proposed that an area
of existing open space be developed;
e. It results in the unacceptable clearing of vegetation in an ecologically important
area and an environmentally sensitive area;
f. The built form and density of the proposed development is unacceptable.
In these respects, the proposed development is inconsistent with the following
provisions of Noosa Plan 2020:
i. Strategic Framework – 3.2.2, 3.2.5, 3.3.2(g), 3.3.1(b) and 3.3.4(b)(p);
ii. Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code – 8.2.2.2(2)(a), (b) and
(c), Table 8.2.23 PO1, PO3, PO5 and PO12;
iii. Recreation and Open Space Zone Code – 6.6.1.2(2)(a)(c)(f)(g) and(s), Table
6.6.13 PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO15, PO16, PO17, PO18, PO19 and PO38;
iv. Noosa Heads Local Plan Code – 7.2.5.2(2)(b)(e), Table 7.2.5.3 PO5, PO26
and PO27
2. It has not been demonstrated that the proposed development will not involve
unacceptable acoustic amenity impacts, as:
a. the acoustic impacts of plant, equipment and services associated with the
proposed development have not been adequately assessed;
b. if it is the case there are indeed acoustic impacts, no measures have been
proposed to ameliorate those impacts.
3. The proposed development conflicts with the State Planning Policy, State interest -
emissions and hazardous activities as it is in proximity of an existing Sewage
Treatment Plant and risks inhibiting the sewage treatment plant from functioning
safely and effectively due to potential reverse amenity impacts.
4. When read as a whole, the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017 (SEQRP)
does not lend support to the proposed use of the land, as:
a. the SEQRP sets a long term, 50-year vision, establishing aspirations for this
region up to 2067. Given this, the timing and sequencing of residential
developments occurring within the Urban Footprint is a finer grained detail, the
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planning for which is implemented through local government planning
schemes;
b. the designation of land as being within the Urban Footprint does not imply that
all that land with that designation can be developed for urban purposes; and
c. when assessed against Noosa Plan 2020, the proposed development is not
suitable for urban development.
5. Noosa Plan 2020 appropriately integrates and advances the South East
Queensland Regional Plan 2017, as set out in section 2.2 of the planning scheme.
6. The proposed development has failed to demonstrate a significant planning need
to develop outside of the urban boundary, particularly at the density and intensity
proposed and where inconsistent with the local landscape character. Nor has any
overriding community benefit been demonstrated, which would justify approval
despite its conflict with the planning scheme.
7. Many valid planning grounds have been raised by submitters that the proposal
represents an unacceptable level of impact on the amenity of the locality. Further, the
development exceeds what a community member could reasonably expect because
of the change to the Tourism Accommodation Zone when the Noosa Plan 2020 was
advertised.
B. Note that Council resolves to deviate from the staff recommendation on the
following grounds:
1. Council is of the view that there is a clear delineation of zone and urban boundaries
on the Noosa Plan 2020 maps. Further, that:
a. Council is of the opinion that the demarcation of the split zone over the lot took
into account a range of factors, over and above the acceptable line of odour
nuisance. During the development of the Noosa Plan 2020, as would be the
case in any future potential scheme amendment, avoidance of areas mapped
in the Biodiversity Overlay and protection of vegetated and noise buffers to
adjacent residences were/would be important factors when determining the
appropriate development footprint;
b. There is a long-standing position of Council that it doesn't facilitate
development applications that drive the need to amend the Planning Scheme.
2. The proposal represents an excessive use of Recreation and Open Space Zone
land for an inconsistent use, and does not adequately achieve the Desired Outcomes
for the zone, including those listed below:
Development does not adversely impact on the Shire’s environmental values
or reduce the quality of recreational experiences provided by land or
waterways within this zone;
Adverse impacts on ecologically important areas, including natural habitats,
bushland, wetlands and waterways are avoided or minimised;
Impacts are managed with landscape buffering and appropriate design, siting
and operation of facilities and infrastructure:
3. The proposal does not adequately manage impacts within areas under the
Biodiversity Overlay and, amongst other things, does not meet Performance Outcome
3 with respect to the following requirements:
Development is designed and sited to manage adverse impacts on ecologically
important areas by:
a. minimising the total footprint within which all activities, buildings, structures
driveways and other works are contained;
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b. locating development in existing cleared areas or areas of low ecological value
over other areas to the greatest extent possible; and
c. incorporating siting and design measures to protect and retain ecological
values and ecosystem processes within or adjacent to the development site.
4. A large number of valid planning grounds have been raised by submitters and
Council is satisfied the proposal represents an unacceptable level of impact on the
amenity of the locality. Further, the development exceeds what a community member
could reasonably expect as a result of the change to the Tourism Accommodation
Zone when the Noosa Plan 2020 was advertised.
5. A valid submission from Unitywater identifies potential risks and flow on costs
associated with the proposed development of additional sensitive receptors within the
Recreation and Open Space Zone in proximity to the Noosa Sewage Treatment
Plant.
Carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 2.04pm
The meeting resumed at 2.13pm
5.2. MCU22/0120 – DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE –
HOME-BASED BUSINESS (MECHANIC) AT 39 EUCALYPT WAY, COOTHARABA
(REFERRED FROM PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING DATED
11 JULY 2023 - ITEM 5.5)
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding Application No.
MCU22/0120 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Home-based
business (Mechanic), situated at 39 Eucalypt Way, Cootharaba and defer the matter
to the Ordinary Meeting dated 20 July 2023 to allow further discussion with the
applicant regarding the provision of an acoustic report.
For: Crs Lorentson, Jurisevic, Stockwell, Wegener, Stewart and Wilkie
Against: Cr Finzel
Carried.
5.3. MCU23/0019 - SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 2A WOONGAR STREET,
BOREEN POINT
(REFERRED FROM PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING DATED
11 JULY 2023 - ITEM 5.6)
Motion
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding Application No.
MCU23/0019 for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use - Short-term
accommodation situated at 2a Woongar Street, Boreen Point and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions as
outlined in Attachment 1.
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B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning
Act 2016.
Amendment No. 1
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Condition 11 be added to read (with the numbering reordered as applicable):
11. Domestic dogs are permitted on the property provided that they are permanently
confined within buildings and/or fenced enclosures.
Carried unanimously.
Amendment No. 2
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That the Condition 12 be added to read (with the numbering reordered as applicable):
12. Domestic cats are permitted on the property provided that they are permanently
confined within buildings.
For: Crs Lorentson, Stockwell, Wilkie, Wegener and Stewart
Against: Crs Jurisevic and Finzel
Carried.
Amendment No. 3
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Condition 13 be added be added to read (with the numbering reordered as
applicable):
Lighting Amenity
13. Any illumination resulting from direct, reflected or other incidental external lighting
emanating from the site must not exceed 8 lux when measured at any point 1.5 metres
outside the boundary of the Rural Residential zoned portion of the land.
Carried unanimously.
Amendment No. 4
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Condition 27 and Advisory note be added to read (with the numbering reordered
as applicable):
27. A Bushfire Hazard Maintenance Plan providing recommendations for onsite
vegetation maintenance must be prepared by a suitably qualified person*. Any
maintenance requirements recommended in the Plan must be carried out on site in
accordance with the recommendations. In this regard, the Maintenance Plan must
relate to the maintenance of on-site vegetation, for example removing fallen branches
/ leaf litter from the site, maintaining cleared access tracks, cleaning out building
gutters etc.
Advisory Note
For the purpose of preparing a Bushfire Hazard Maintenance Plan, a qualified person
is considered to be an ecologist with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the
field of bushfire assessment and management. In this regard, this relates to the
maintenance on fallen branches / leaf litter etc.
Lost unanimously.
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Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding Application No.
MCU23/0019 for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use - Short-term
accommodation situated at 2a Woongar Street, Boreen Point and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions as outlined
in Attachment 1 to the Minutes - Final Conditions.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning
Act 2016.
Carried unanimously.
5.4. INTEGRATED WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM - BURGESS CREEK
(REFERRED FROM PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING DATED
11 JULY 2023 - ITEM 5.8)
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter due to the fact that as President of the Noosa Lions Football Club (NLFC) I
have land and water management responsibilities for approximately 4.5 ha of the
Girraween Sports Complex. This involves the application of mainly organic, slow
release and calcium-based fertilisers and herbicide over what is a sizeable holding in
terms of the catchment. The club also uses groundwater for irrigation and has used
surface water and recycled water in the past. The downstream impact of sports fields
are potential risk factors for the quality of surface waters in the catchment. Considering
the volunteer and community nature of my role with NLFC and the fact that the club is
not likely to gain or lose from the proposed monitoring program, I choose to leave the
meeting.
Cr Stockwell left the meeting.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Lorentson
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter:
I, Cr Lorentson inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter as my brother Gabriel Cerasani lives approximately 3 kilometres from Burgess
Creek. Also, until recently, my brother was on the executive of the Eastern Beaches
Protection Association who have made submissions regarding issues with Burgess
Creek, including raising a petition on the matter. Considering recent advice given to
Councillors by the Office of Independent assessor, that is, to exercise an 'abundance
of caution', I believe it is prudent to declare a conflict of interest. It is important to note,
that I have taken myself off the CHAP and the Eastern Beaches Foreshore
Management Plan because of my brother’s involvement on the EPBA. An Integrated
Catchment Management Plan for Burgess Creek is not part of the CHAP nor part of
CHAP solutions. It is part of a broader, Noosa Catchment strategy of
waterways. What I have been requesting since June 2022, is an analysis and review
of environmental monitoring and impacts for the Noosa Sewage Treatment Plant
releases into Burgess Creek and the catchment. Matters regarding Water Quality
Issues affecting Burgess Creek catchment, and environmental impacts of Wastewater
Treatment Plant outflows into the Burgess Creek catchment. Burgess Creek
catchment covers roughly 545 hectares, it drains from the back of residential
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developments in Noosa Head, through bushland and community facilities near Eenie
Creek Road, and then through a Council-managed Bushland Reserve and National
Park. It affects and impacts thousands and thousands of people in the Shire. The
disposal of liquid waste into our waterways, including freshwater, oceans and rivers
creates social and environmental problems for the whole of Noosa Shire. This issue
is a significant issue for the whole community. Water quality has political,
environmental, and legal implications for the whole of shire of council. Many of these
implications include risks to Council infrastructure such as stormwater, open spaces
and roads. In October 2022: I moved a Council resolution at the LGAQ
Conference: Regions becoming more Resource Independent through efficient use
and re-use of Wastewater. I called on the LGAQ to advocate to the State Government
of Qld to undertake a state-wide analysis of recycled water reuse that values the
protection of local ecosystems and provides suitable data to assist councils and water
authorities and retailers in producing business cases for water reuse. Supported
(almost unanimously). In June 2023, I moved another Council resolution at the
Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) calling on the Australian
Government to formulate a National Policy on Ocean Sewerage Outfalls that aims at:
No new ocean and estuarine sewerage outfalls to be built/developed along
the Australian coastline, and
Dedicated funding to be provided to support local regional governments and
wastewater providers with existing ocean and estuarine outfalls, to develop
new methods/technologies and make every effort to recycle 100% of all
treated wastewater generated within their localities and avoid the need to
discharge in the ocean.
It was carried unopposed by 357 Councils in Australia. Both motions were supported
unanimously by this Council. I have also put forward a motion for Council approval
for this year’s LGAQ Conference in Gladstone calling for LGAQ to advocate to the
State for a State Policy on Ocean Sewerage Outfalls because we need to develop a
standard, wastewater diversion targets and wastewater recycling and reuse targets
that can be replicated across all the States in Australia.
I believe that my intention cannot be questioned. The outcome I am seeking to
achieve is:
Cleaner oceans
Cleaner wastewater
Reducing the impact of liquid waste on the environment and communities
Transitioning towards a circular economy for liquid waste
Environmental best practices
For the whole of Noosa Shire. An Integrated Catchment Management Plan for the
Burgess Creek Catchment that will form part of a broader, Noosa Catchment
Strategy of waterways will help us plan to achieve this outcome. For nearly two years
this issue has become one of my passion projects. I have knowledge and expertise
that I bring to this table and integrity. Although I have a declarable COI, I believe I
could consider the matter impartially and in the public interest. 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.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine
that Cr Lorentson participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that
Cr Lorentson can remain impartial in this matter and that a reasonable person would
trust that the final decision is made in the public interest providing necessary and vital
input.
Carried unanimously.
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Cr Lorentson did not vote on the above motion.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer – Rivers & Coast to the
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 and:
A. Note staff will continue liaising with Unitywater regarding the Burgess Creek
STP data and aspects of Burgess Creek management;
B. Continue scoping and development of a Burgess Creek Integrated Catchment
Management Plan in partnership with Unitywater and key stakeholders;
C. Note the continued development of Council’s Integrated Water Quality
Monitoring Program including potential expansion to include additional
monitoring sites; and
D. That this report responds to previous Council Notice of Motions.
Carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 4.05pm.
The meeting resumed at 4.12pm.
Cr Stockwell returned to the meeting.
5.5. NOOSA ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY - YEAR THREE (2021/2022)
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ANNUAL UPDATED
(REFERRED FROM PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE DATED 11 JULY
2023 - ITEM 6.2)
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wilkie provided
the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter:
I, Cr Wilkie, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter
as in early 2020, I received an electoral donation of $750 from Peregian resident Susan
Francis. Susan Francis is the partner of Peregian resident Barry Cotterell. Mr Cotterell
is the president of the Peregian Beach Community Association (PBCA). The
Environment Strategy Update mentions the progress of the Eastern Beaches
Foreshore Reserves Management Plan. The PBCA has provided feedback on the
Eastern Beaches Foreshore Reserves Management Plan. The Office of the
Independent Assessor and legal advice has indicated the Eastern Beaches Foreshore
Reserves Management Plan is not Ordinary Council business because it relates to a
specific geographical area and that links to groups who have made submission to it
ought to be declared. Although I nor the PBCA, which is a volunteer community group,
stand to gain personally or materially through noting this report, I make this declaration
out of "an abundance of caution" and commitment to transparency. I believe I can
make an impartial decision in the public interest in this matter and l therefore 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.
Cr Stewart assumed the Chair due to conflict of interest declaration made by Cr
Wilkie.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
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That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wilkie and determine that it
is in the public interest that Cr Wilkie participates and votes on this matter because
Council believes that Cr Wilkie does not stand to gain personally or materially through
noting this report, and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision
is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Wilkie resumed the Chair.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter as in early 2020, I received an electoral donation of $500 from Peregian resident
Susan Francis. Susan Francis is the partner of Peregian resident Barry Cotterell. Mr
Cotterell is the president of the Peregian Beach Community Association (PBCA). The
Environment Strategy Update mentions the progress of the Eastern Beaches
Foreshore Reserves Management Plan. The PBCA has provided feedback on the
Eastern Beaches Foreshore Reserves Management Plan. The Office of the
Independent Assessor and legal advice has indicated the Eastern Beaches Foreshore
Reserves Management Plan is not Ordinary Council business because it relates to a
specific geographical area and that links to groups who have made submission to it
ought to be declared. Although I nor the PBCA, which is a volunteer community group,
stand to gain personally or materially through noting this report, I make this declaration
out of "an abundance of caution" and commitment to transparency. I believe I can
make an impartial decision in the public interest in this matter and l therefore 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.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
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 Cr Stockwell does not stand to gain personally or
materially through noting this report, and therefore a reasonable person would trust
that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Crs Stockwell, Lorentson, Finzel and Wilkie did not vote on the above motion.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Lorentson
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter:
I, Cr Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter because my brother Gabriel Cerasani, who until recently, was on the Executive
of the Eastern Beaches Protection Association who have made submissions to the
Eastern Beaches Foreshore Management Plan. The report references the Plan as part
of the Noosa Environment Strategy. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest,
I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I believe
my brother nor I stand to receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter.
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.
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Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That the matter be deferred to the Ordinary meeting.
Carried unanimously.
6. REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
6.1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – JUNE 2023
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the General
Committee Meeting dated 17 July 2023 outlining the interim 2022/23 full year financial
performance against budget, including key financial sustainability indicators.
Carried unanimously.
7. CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
8. MEETING CLOSURE