Meeting minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                          16 APRIL 2026


                       Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom
     For:              Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
     Against:          None
     Cr Lorentson and Cr Stockwell having declared a conflict of interest in this matter were not
     eligible to vote.

     Motion
     Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
     Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
     That Council
        A. Request the CEO to
           1.     Write to the CEO of Unitywater seeking a meeting with all relevant
           stakeholders to jointly discuss and develop immediate short-term solutions to the
           ongoing erosion and flow issues at Burgess Creek;
              a. Seek Unitywater’s agreement to work collaboratively with Council and other
                 stakeholders to implement urgent short-term measures to address the
                 immediate erosion of the dune system, for example:
                  Ongoing maintenance of the creek and surrounding areas to protect the
                     dunes, access points, and infrastructure, using Council plant and
                     equipment as needed;
                  Establishing a fair and reasonable cost-sharing arrangement for these
                     works, recognising Unitywater’s contribution to flows;
        B. Note that the Burgess Creek Integrated Catchment Plan is currently underway and is
           intended to address long-term, permanent solutions; and
        C. Request the CEO bring a report to Council including:
           1.     Agreed next steps;
           2.     Proposed funding and cost-sharing arrangements; and
           3.     Interim measures required to manage risk until permanent measures are
           implemented.


     The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
      Cr Stockwell – refer to Attachment 2 to the Ordinary Meeting Minutes dated 16 April 2026
        - Cr Stockwell - Burgess Creek Mouth Time Lapse Imagery


     Amendment
     Moved:            Cr Nicola Wilson
     Seconded:         Cr Karen Finzel
     That Item C be amended to read:
     C. Request the CEO provide a response to Councillors regarding meetings with Unitywater
     and stakeholders.
     C. Request the CEO bring a report to Council including:
            1.     Agreed next steps;
            2.     Proposed funding and cost-sharing arrangements; and
            3.     Interim measures required to manage risk until permanent measures are
            implemented.

     Carried.
     For:              Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian
                       Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Nicola Wilson
     Against:          Cr Frank Wilkie