Meeting minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                            16 APRIL 2026


          Council Resolution
          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 provide a response to Councillors regarding meetings with Unitywater
             and stakeholders.

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


11.   CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

11.1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS DATED 7
     APRIL 2026


11.1.1.              PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY –
                     FEBRUARY 2026

                     Council Resolution
                     Moved:             Cr Brian Stockwell
                     Seconded:          Cr Jessica Phillips
                     That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the
                     Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 April 2026 regarding
                     applications that have been decided by delegated authority for February 2026 as
                     provided at Attachment 1 to the Report.
                     Carried.
                     For:               Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr
                                        Amelia Lorentson, Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Tom Wegener,
                                        Cr Nicola Wilson
                     Against:           None