Meeting minutes

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES                                               17 JUNE 2024


            and as my parents were foundation members. Although I have a declarable
            conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception
            of bias because I and my parents are no longer involved in any capacity in the
            Cooroy Gymnastics Club. 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.


            Committee Resolution
            Moved:             Cr Frank Wilkie
            Seconded:          Cr Karen Finzel
            That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Phillips and determine
            that Cr Phillips participates and votes on this matter because Council believes
            that Councillor Phillips is no longer involved in any capacity in the Cooroy
            Gymnastics Club and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final
            decision is made in the public interest.
            Carried unanimously.
            Cr Phillips did not vote on the above motion.


            Committee Recommendation
            Moved:                Cr Frank Wilkie
            Seconded:             Cr Amelia Lorentson
            That Council
               A. Note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the
                   General Committee Meeting dated 17 June 2024; and
               B. Approve Round One 2024-25 Community Project Grants – Equipment to
                   the value of $36,647.18 provided in Attachment 1 to this report, subject to
                   sufficient funds being allocated in the adopted 2024/25 Council budget.

            Carried unanimously.



    6.9.    2024-2025 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT
            GRANTS (ROUND ONE) - EVENTS

            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 in relation to the funding recommendation to NOOSA International
            Surfilm Festival. I am a member of the NOOSA International Surfilm Festival
            Committee. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting
            room while the matter is considered and voted on.

            Cr Wegener left the meeting.

            Committee Recommendation
            Moved:                Cr Amelia Lorentson
            Seconded:             Cr Karen Finzel
            That Council