2021-08-19 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                                   19 AUGUST 2021


11   UPDATE ON COASTAL HAZARDS ADAPTATION PLAN (CHAP)
     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 as my
     brother, Gabriel Cerasani, owns a property at Beaches Estate, Sunrise Beach which is one of the
     properties identified as `at risk' under the draft CHAP. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest
     and I believe I could consider the matter impartially and in the public interest, I believe that some
     members of the public may still have a perception of bias and it is for that reason that I will now leave
     the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
     In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Finzel provided the following
     declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
     I, Cr Finzel, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as on 5 March
     2020, Mr Peter Butt who is an Executive Member of the Eastern Beaches Protection
     Association donated $1666.66 to my 2020 Election Campaign where I was one of three candidates that
     ran as a group known as 'Future Noosa' (which is no longer an entity). Although I have a declarable
     conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I
     believe that I do not have a close personal relationship with Mr Butt and I believe I can consider this
     matter impartially and in the public interest. 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 Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting
     dated 16 August 2021 and note progress on the Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan (CHAP)
     community engagement process.



12   YEAR IN REVIEW – 2020-21
     That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting
     dated 16 August 2021 providing a review of Council’s progress in the 2020/21 financial year
     towards achieving the five key focus areas set out in Council’s Corporate Plan and thank
     Council staff for their efforts in the last twelve months to progress so many significant projects
     and providing outstanding service to our community.




Committee Recommendation

That the report of the General Committee dated 16 August 2021 be received and the
recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.




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