Meeting minutes

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES                                   8 AUGUST 2023




     5.3.   THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS POLICY REVIEW

            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 due to my long standing connection with Noosa District Landcare as one of the
            inaugural members of the unincorporated group dating back to the 1980s and a current
            ordinary member. Noosa District Landcare is identified as being consulted in the report.
            Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person
            could have a perception of bias considering the community nature of this relationship. I
            believe I can make an impartial decision in the public interest in this matter and l
            therefore 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 Tom Wegener
            Seconded:          Cr Clare Stewart
            That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that
             Cr Stockwell participates and votes on this matter as Council believes that he will not
             receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter and therefore a reasonable
             person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
                                                                              Carried unanimously.
            Cr Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.

            Committee Recommendation
            Moved:          Cr Brian Stockwell
            Seconded:       Cr Clare Stewart
            That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 3 be referred to the General
            Committee due to the significance of the issue.
                                                                   Carried unanimously.




6.   REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE



     6.1.   PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY JUNE 2023

            In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr <> provided the
            following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
            I, Cr Stockwell declare I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter as
            follows: Suncoast Building Approvals is identified as the applicant in number 18 for
            Development Application EXE23/0016. I contracted Suncoast Building Approvals to
            undertake Building Certification for my proposed residence in Boreen Point on the 29
            November 2021. This process is currently underway. The total fees associated with the
            completion of the certification and inspection regime is $5,904 which includes Noosa
            Council Plumbing and Drainage fees. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now
            leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
            Cr Stockwell left the meeting.