2020-02-20 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                               20 FEBRUARY 2020


7   FURTHER   REPORT   -  RAL18/0023    DEVELOPMENT     APPLICATION   FOR
    RECONFIGURATION OF A LOT (1 LOT INTO 23 LOTS) AT 28 EENIE CREEK ROAD,
    NOOSAVILLE
    Cr Wellington declared a perceived conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 175D of the
    Local Government Act 2009) as in 2009, prior to his election to the Sunshine Coast Council, he was a
    co-respondent with Sunshine Coast Council in an appeal against a refusal to expand the Noosa Civic
    shopping centre. Cr Wellington advised that the appeal was for a significantly different development
    application than the application currently before Council. Cr Wellington believed that he could consider
    this item impartially and in the public interest and requested to remain in the meeting room to participate
    in the debate and vote on this matter.
    Cr Jackson declared a perceived conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 175D of the
    Local Government Act 2009) as in 2015, prior to her election to Council and during her time as Honorary
    Secretary of the Noosa Parks Association, Cr Jackson was signatory to a submission regarding an
    application on the site. Cr Jackson believed that she could consider this item impartially and in the
    public interest and requested to remain in the meeting room to participate in the debate and vote on this
    matter.
    Cr Stockwell declared a perceived conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 175D of the
    Local Government Act 2009) as prior to his election to Council and during his time as President of the
    Noosa Shire Residents & Ratepayers Association, Cr Stockwell was signatory to a submission regarding
    an application on the site and made public statements regarding the application. Cr Stockwell believed
    that he could consider this item impartially and in the public interest and requested to remain in the
    meeting room to participate in the debate and vote on this matter.
    Pursuant to section 175E(4) of the Local Government Act 2009, the remaining Councillors gave
    consideration to whether the conflicts were real conflicts or perceived conflicts and whether Crs.
    Wellington, Jackson and Stockwell may participate in the meeting for the debate and vote on this matter
    or whether they must leave the meeting for the debate and vote on this matter.

    Committee Recommendation
    Moved:              Cr Wilkie
    Seconded:           Cr Jurisevic
    That Councillors note the perceived conflict of interest declaration of Cr Wellington and resolve that this
    represents a perceived conflict of interest in this matter and Cr Wellington may remain in the meeting
    room to participate in the debate and vote on this matter.
                                                                                       Carried unanimously.
    Crs. Wellington, Jackson and Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.

    Committee Recommendation
    Moved:              Cr Wilkie
    Seconded:           Cr Glasgow
    That Councillors note the perceived conflict of interest declaration of Cr Jackson and resolve that this
    represents a perceived conflict of interest in this matter and Cr Jackson may remain in the meeting room
    to participate in the debate and vote on this matter.
                                                                                     Carried unanimously.
    Crs. Wellington, Jackson and Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.


    Committee Recommendation
    Moved:              Cr Wilkie
    Seconded:           Cr Jurisevic
    That Councillors note the perceived conflict of interest declaration of Cr Stockwell and resolve that this
    represents a perceived conflict of interest in this matter and Cr Stockwell may remain in the meeting
    room to participate in the debate and vote on this matter.
                                                                                      Carried unanimously.
    Crs. Wellington, Jackson and Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.

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