2020-11-19 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                               19 NOVEMBER 2020


5   INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE – 1ST QUARTER 2020-21
    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 declare I have a friendship with Cathryn and Andrew St Baker who have a property that fronts Park
    Road and for that reason I will leave the room.

    In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wegener provided the following
    declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
    I, Cr Wegener inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter due to my
    association with Andrew St Baker who owns a property in Park Road, adjacent to the where the pathway
    is located. Andrew St Baker contacted me in May about the pathway in question which runs on the
    northern edge of his property. I went to meet with him and looked at the path and he told me the history
    of his dealings with Council. I contacted the Project Officer and passed on Mr. St Baker’s
    concerns. Later, I informally met the Project Officer on the boardwalk and, I believe, he told me that it
    will eventually come before Council. I have a perceived association with Mr. St Baker as I am a surfboard
    manufacturer and he is an owner of Thomas Surfboards and the Thomas Factory. I believe Mr. St Baker
    has had a fantastic influence on manufacturing in Noosa. In Council I have often congratulated the
    Thomas Factory and I have discussed the emerging Enterprise Business Zones which Mr. St Baker
    supports. During the Campaign Mr. St Baker allowed me to put an election core flute at the Thomas
    Surfboard Factory. I occasionally meet Mr. St Baker in the surf and have had two discussions of the
    Noosa Biosphere, the history of Noosa and the Bring Back the Fish campaign at his house, which is,
    obviously, right above the surf break. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a
    reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I believe I do not have a close personal
    relationship with Mr St Baker. 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 and participate in the decision.

    That Council note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the Services &
    Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 November 2020 providing an update on operations
    of the Infrastructure Services Department for the period 1 July to 30 September 2020.



6   NOOSA COUNCIL 2019-20 ANNUAL REPORT
    That Council note the report by the Director Executive Services to the General Committee
    Meeting dated 16 November 2020 and:
    A.    Adopt the Noosa Council 2019-20 Annual Report incorporating the 2019-20 Audited
          Financial Statements provided as Attachment 1 to this report.
    B.    Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make any required minor amendments



7   FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – OCTOBER 2020
    That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee
    Meeting dated 16 November 2020 outlining October 2020 year to date financial performance
    against budget, including performance against key financial sustainability indicators.




Committee Recommendation

That the report of the General Committee dated 16 November 2020 be received and the
recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.



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