2021-07-15 Ordinary Meeting Minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                                       15 JULY 2021


    I, Cr Wegener inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation to
    the application by Sunshine Butterflies as on 23 October 2020 I provided them with a donation of
    surfboard making equipment valued at approximately $1200. Although I have a declarable conflict of
    interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I do not have
    any other association with that organisation and believe I can make the decision 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.
    Council Resolution
    Moved:             Cr Lorentson
    Seconded:          Cr Jurisevic
    That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that it is in the public
    interest that Cr Stockwell participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that given the
    community nature of Cr Stockwell’s donation to the Club, a reasonable person would trust that the final
    decision is made in the public interest.
                                                                                     Carried unanimously.
    Crs Stockwell and Wegener did not vote on the above motion.

    Council Resolution
    Moved:              Cr Stewart
    Seconded:           Cr Wilkie
    That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wegener and determine that it is in the public
    interest that Cr Wegener participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Cr
    Wegener does not have a close association with Sunshine Butterflies and therefore a reasonable person
    would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
                                                                                   Carried unanimously.
    Crs Wegener and Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.

    Council Resolution
    Moved:              Cr Wilkie
    Seconded:           Cr Jurisevic
    That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services &
    Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 July 2021 and approve the recommended Round 1
    2021-22 Community Project Grants – Infrastructure provided in Attachment 1 to the report.
                                                                        Carried unanimously.



7   COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING – COMMUNITY ALLIANCE 2021/22
    In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stewart provided the following
    declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
    I, Cr Stewart, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation to
    the funding recommendation to Sunny Kids Inc. I make regular monthly donations to this charity.
    Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a
    perception of bias because I believe I do not stand to receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this
    funding. 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.
    Cr Wilkie assumed the Chair for this item for the purpose of considering the conflict of interest declaration
    by Cr Stewart.
    Council Resolution
    Moved:             Cr Wilkie
    Seconded:          Cr Finzel
    That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stewart and determine that it is in the public
    interest that Cr Stewart participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that a reasonable

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