Meeting minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                          18 JULY 2024


            party under the Local Government Act. This advice was based on an outline of my
            history with these organisations which I have uploaded for public viewing on my
            website crbrianstockwell.myporfolio.com. I will not be declaring any type of COI
            for this matter or in relation to these organisations into the future unless
            circumstances change.”

            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, in October 2023 a petition 'Stop Noosa River turning into a Conservation
            Park' was submitted to Noosa Shire Council. Listed on the petition was the name
            Sharyn Finzel, who is a cousin of my husband with whom I do not have a close
            personal relationship. At that time, I was not made aware of her intention to sign
            the petition, nor did I consult with her on the matter. Although I am declaring a
            declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a
            perception of bias because I do not have a close personal relationship with the
            signatory. 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.


            Council Resolution
            Moved:             Cr Brian Stockwell
            Seconded:          Cr Nicola Wilson
            That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Finzel and determine
            that Cr Finzel participates and votes on this matter as Council believes that she
            does not have a close personal relationship with petition signatory and therefore
            a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public
            interest.
            Carried unanimously.
            Cr Finzel did not vote on the above motion.

            Council Resolution
            Moved:             Cr Frank Wilkie
            Seconded:          Cr Amelia Lorentson
            That Council note report by Director Environment and Strategy to the Ordinary
            Meeting dated 18 July 2024 regarding further community engagement and review
            processes for the Noosaville Foreshore Infrastructure Master Plan (NFIMP) d the
            Noosa River Catchment Plan (River Plan) and
               A. Acknowledge the significant amount of community feedback received on
                   the draft Noosaville Foreshore Masterplan (NFIMP) during the recent
                   community engagement phase;
               B. Demonstrate that Council is listening to this feedback and commits to
                   analysing and using this information to redraft the NFIMP and to undertake
                   a further stage of community engagement;
               C. Note that early review of the NFIMP feedback indicates there are some
                   issues directly relevant to the Noosa River Catchment Management Plan
                   (River Plan), and therefore Council should take time to properly
                   understand these issues to ensure consistency across key documents,
                   prior to undertaking further public consultation on the River Plan;
               D. Commit to meet and work with key River Plan stakeholders and
                   government agencies to understand key issues of concern and mutual