2021-03-18 Ordinary Meeting Minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                                      18 MARCH 2021


4   POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO NOOSA PLAN 2020 RELATING TO HOUSING CHOICE
    AND AFFORDABILITY
    In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Jurisevic provided the following
    declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
    I, Cr Jurisevic, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in the matter as an item in
    the report specifically refers to changes in zoning of a site in Doonella St, Tewantin that is at least in
    part, being developed by Chris Wright, with whom I would be considered as having a close friendship.
    The nature of the friendship stems from my wife having worked for Chris’ wife Kelly and in the same
    office where Chris’s business is located. Kelly was also Treasurer of the Sunshine Beach State High
    School P&C during my term as P&C President. My wife and I attended Chris and Kelly’s wedding as
    well as several social gatherings together at each other’s houses over the years as our children were
    close friends and attended the same playgroup and school growing up. I have no material interest in
    the development. As a result of my conflict of interest I will leave the meeting room while the matter is
    considered and voted on.
    Council Resolution
    Moved:             Cr Wilkie
    Seconded:          Cr Stockwell
    That Council note the report on Potential Amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 relating to Housing
    Choice and Affordability by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment
    Committee Meeting dated 9 March 2021 and
    A.    Prepare amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 in line with the actions outlined in parts 2.1 to
          12.1 of the report, in accordance with Division 2 of the Planning Act 2016; and
    B.    Update the Noosa Council Housing Needs Assessment prepared by Briggs & Mortar Pty
          Ltd in 2017 with regard to the provisions of Noosa Plan 2020 and the local housing
          situation and trends.
                                                                                          Carried unanimously.
    Cr Jurisevic returned to the meeting.




5   PROPOSED LOCAL LAW AMENDMENT – SHORT STAY LETTING – REVISED VERSION
    FOLLOWING PUBLIC CONSULTATION
    In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following
    declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
    I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter as I am the
    owner of Lot 45 Noosa Lakes Resort at 3 Hilton Terrace, Tewantin. I am also the Body Corporate Chair.
    The draft Local Law for Short Stay Letting identifies the resort as one of proposed exempt sites (as
    identified in Attachment 7 of the Committee Agenda). The draft Local Law therefore has a different
    impact on me to the majority of short stay accommodation owners. Some would say beneficially, others
    the reverse, I have a Prescribed Conflict of Interest. As a result of my conflict of interest, I will leave the
    meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.

    In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Lorentson provided the following
    declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
    I, Cr Lorentson, as a matter of precaution, am proposing to declare a prescribed conflict of interest in
    this matter. My husband and I own a property at 2/17 Noosa Parade Noosa Heads. Since November
    2020 this property has been used for Short Term accommodation. I am actually unsure about whether
    or not I have a prescribed interest and am seeking advice on that matter. I have not yet received that
    advice. Therefore, as a matter of precaution, I think that the appropriate thing to do is to leave the room
    while this matter is being considered. I would certainly prefer to stay and discuss this matter which is
    important but I intend to do the right thing until I have advice on this potential conflict. As a result of my
    conflict of interest, I will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.



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