2020-10-15 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                                 15 OCTOBER 2020


    Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a
    perception of bias because I believe Mr Cookman does not stand to receive a personal benefit or loss
    in relation to this application. 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.

    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, Cr Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation
    to the application by the Sunshine Coast Sports Aviators as one of the Club members, David
    Cookman, approached me after a Meet the Candidates night and asked for some election campaign
    posters to advertise on his properties. I did not know him or have any relationship with Mr Cookman
    prior to meeting him that night. Mr Cookman, is not the applicant for the grant nor is the grant being
    issued to him. As such, there does not appear to be any personal benefit accruing to Mr Cookman as
    a result of the grant to the community organisation. He is simply a member of a community
    organisation that is receiving a grant from Council. Mr Cookman is not a current committee member,
    although he has been a committee member in the past. I understand that he is a life member of the
    community group. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable
    person could have a perception of bias because I do not consider that I have a close personal
    relationship with Mr Cookman and I believe Mr Cookman does not stand to receive a personal benefit
    or loss in relation to this application. 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.

    In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following
    declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
    I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation
    to the application by the Cooroora United Football Club as I have donated a total of $600 between
    December 2016 and December 2019 to that club. This was for both a junior bursary and general
    goodwill. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could
    have a perception of bias because of the community nature of this donation. 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.

    That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services &
    Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 October 2020 and approve the 2020-21
    Community Project Grants – Equipment provided in Attachment 1 to this report.


3   GO NOOSA PEAK PERIOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 2020-21
    That Council note the report by the Project Manager and Project Officer – Transport
    Innovation to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 October 2020, and:
    A.    Approve the use of the 065 Go Noosa Loop bus servicing Weyba Road, Noosa Parade,
          Hastings Street and Noosa Drive from the 12 December 2020 to the 26 January 2021
          with authority for the CEO to cancel, stand down and recommence the service based
          on the professional advice from Council’s COVID Safety Team and seeking the input
          from Noosa Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Noosa, the Transport Strategy Steering
          Group and Hinterland Business Representatives including advice and information from
          the Qld Government recommended COVID Safe Public Transport Plan as to suggested
          best practice and policy guidelines as their primary Terms of Reference.
    B     Approve the use of the Noosa AFL ground, The J car park and Noosa Junction Transit
          Centre as Park & Ride locations.
    C.    Approve the use of Variable Message Signs (VMS) at key entry points to Noosa from
          12 December 2020 to the 26 January 2021 for the purpose of informing motorists of
          car parking availability.




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