2019-11-21 Ordinary Meeting Minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                              21 NOVEMBER 2019


PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

12 NOVEMBER 2019 - Crs Brian Stockwell (Chair), Jess Glasgow, Ingrid Jackson and
Cr Tony Wellington
Apology: Nil
Other Councillors in attendance: Cr Frank Wilkie (Item 2-7) and Cr Frank Pardon.

1    COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDING - ENVIRONMENT
     PROJECT GRANTS (ROUND TWO)
     Cr Stockwell declared a perceived conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 175D of the
     Local Government Act 2009) in relation to the grant application by the Mary River Catchment
     Coordination Association Inc (MRCCC). Cr Stockwell advised that as a Sole Trader in his business
     Watershed Australia, he has both been contracted by, and has subcontracted officers of, MRCCC during
     this term of Council. In addition, Cr Stockwell advised that he is Council’s nominated representative for
     the MRCCC. Cr Stockwell left the meeting room for the debate and decision on this matter.
     Cr Wilkie declared a perceived conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 175D of the Local
     Government Act 2009) in relation to the grant application by Ecosystem Management Biosecurity
     Solutions (auspiced by the Peregian Beach Community Association (PBCA)). Cr Wilkie advised that
     local resident and President of the PBCA, Barry Cotterell, provided a $200 donation to his election
     campaign on 12 February 2016. Cr Wilkie advised that he is not a member of the PBCA. Cr Wilkie
     believed that he could consider this item impartially and in the public interest and requested to remain
     in the meeting room to participate in the debate and vote on this matter.
     Cr Wellington declared a perceived conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 175D of the
     Local Government Act 2009) in relation to the grant application by Ecosystem Management Biosecurity
     Solutions (auspiced by the Peregian Beach Community Association (PBCA)). Cr Wellington advised
     that local resident and President of the PBCA, Barry Cotterell, provided a $200 donation to his election
     campaign on 17 March 2016. Cr Wellington advised that he is not, nor has ever been, a member of the
     PBCA and as far as he is aware, neither the PBCA nor Mr Cotterell will benefit financially from the grant
     under consideration. Cr Wellington believed that he could consider this item impartially and in the public
     interest and requested to remain in the meeting room to participate in the debate and vote on this matter.
     As a result of the declarations of interest by the Councillors, Council does not have a quorum
     to decide this matter. The procedure for dealing with this is provided in the Local Government
     Act 2009, Section 175E (6) which prescribes that the Council must delegate the decision to
     the Chief Executive Officer.
     Council Resolution
     Moved:              Cr Wellington
     Seconded:           Cr Glasgow
     That, in relation to the report by the Environment Services Manager to the Planning &
     Environment Committee Meeting dated 12 November 2019 regarding the 2019-20 Round Two
     Community and Environment Project Grants, Council:
     A.    Note that following the declarations of interests, that Council does not have a quorum to
           decide this matter; and
     B.    Delegate the decision in relation to the 2019-20 Round Two Community and
           Environment Project Grants to the Chief Executive Officer in accordance with section
           175E (6) of the Local Government Act 2009.
                                                                         Carried unanimously.
     Crs Wellington and Wilkie voted in favour of the motion.

     Cr Stockwell returned to the meeting.




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