Meeting minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                            16 APRIL 2026


10   NOTIFIED MOTIONS

10.1 ADVOCATING FOR URGENT ACTION ON BURGESS CREEK EROSION

     Cr Amelia Lorentson
     "In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, I inform the meeting that
     I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter Item 10.1 - ADVOCATING FOR URGENT
     ACTION ON BURGESS CREEK EROSION on this agenda as my brother, Gabriel Cerasani,
     resides in Sunrise Beach and I also now own a property in Sunrise Beach, both in close
     proximity to Burgess Creek. Based on recent legal advice I declare that I have a
     declarable conflict of interest in this matter. I also note that I have consistently declared my
     brother’s property interests in relation to all matters concerning the Burgess Creek catchment,
     and Council has previously permitted me to remain in the meeting room when those matters
     have been considered. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I believe neither my
     brother nor myself have an interest greater than any other resident of the catchment area,
     and I consider that I am able to remain impartial and act 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 and participate in the decision.

     Council Resolution
     Moved:              Cr Brian Stockwell
     Seconded:           Cr Nicola Wilson
     That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine that in
     accordance with s150ES of the Local Government Act 2009, and having considered the
     Councillor's conflict of interest as described, it is decided that Cr Lorentson may participate
     and vote on this matter relating to the item 10.1 Advocating for urgent Action on Burgess
     Creek Erosion.
     Carried.
                         Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom
     For:                Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
     Against:            Cr Karen Finzel
     Cr Lorentson having a conflict of interest in this matter was not eligible to vote.

     Cr Brian Stockwell
     "In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009 I inform the meeting that
     I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter Item 10.1 - ADVOCATING FOR URGENT
     ACTION ON BURGESS CREEK EROSION on this agenda which relates to my role as the
     President of the Noosa Lions Football Club which manages, in part the Girraween Sports
     Complex in the upper catchment. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not
     believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because there is no nexus
     between the activities at the Girraween Sports Complex and the aspect of the Catchment
     Management Plan which is the subject of this motion. 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 Jessica Phillips
     Seconded:           Cr Tom Wegener
     That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that in
     accordance with s150ES of the Local Government Act 2009, and having considered the
     Councillor's conflict of interest as described, it is decided that Cr Stockwell may participate
     and vote on this matter relating to the item 10.1 Advocating for urgent Action on Burgess
     Creek Erosion.
     Carried.