Meeting minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                 21 NOVEMBER 2024


            I, Cr Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in
            this matter as my daughter Giorgia Lorentson and son Ben Lorentson are
            employed by Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) as casual lifeguards. It could
            be viewed that I have a have a conflict of interest, however I do not believe a
            reasonable person could have a perception of bias as my daughter and son’s
            employment is of a casual nature and not exclusively bound to SLSQ. Therefore,
            there is no benefit or loss specific to my daughter and son, from the outcome of
            this application. 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 Frank Wilkie
            Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
            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 would be able to make an impartial decision in the community
            interest.
            Carried unanimously.
            Crs Lorentson and Finzel did not vote on the above motion.

            Council Resolution
            Moved:           Cr Brian Stockwell
            Seconded:        Cr Amelia Lorentson
            That Council note the report by the Property Manager, Development and
            Regulation to the Services and Organisation Committee dated 12 November 2024
            and:
            A. Agree to consider as part of the 2025-2026 budget deliberations the allocation
            of $46,000 per annum plus CPI for a total of two years commencing 2025-2026 to
            fund SLSQ contract lifeguard services on Saturdays only in the
            September to May surf lifesaving patrol season for the purposes of providing
            lifesaving service continuity at Peregian Beach subject to the Lessee:
                1. Providing annual reporting of progress toward establishment of the new
                Peregian Beach SLSC for a further two years of operations;
                2. Submitting an updated 3 year Strategic Plan endorsed by Surf Lifesaving
                Queensland prior to 30 June 2025;
                3. Submitting a Building Works Plan Schedule prior to 30 June 2025 detailing
                proposed club building works including major maintenance, renovation and
                extension works for the remainder of the current lease period, noting that
                Council officers will assist with the development of the club’s Building Works
                Schedule as appropriate;
                4. Agreeing that opportunities for ratepayer financial support will be by
                application through Council’s community grants program and no commitment
                is provided by Council for direct ratepayer financial support
                5. Agreeing that building maintenance will be at Council’s discretion subject
                to Council’s independent assessment and asset maintenance planning.
            B. Note that any future PBSLSC proposal to assume responsibility for all patrolling
            days in the September to May lifesaving season will be subject to approval by Surf
            Lifesaving Queensland;
            C. Note Peregian Beach Surf Lifesaving Club’s request to increase Junior
            Activities (Nippers) enrolments subject to Surf Lifesaving Queensland approval;
            D. Authorise the CEO to:
                1. Monitor operation of the bin storage area located adjacent to Peregian
                Beach SLSC and investigate short and long term options to manage the
                impacts of the area to improve club amenity;