CONFIDENTIAL: NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE – ENVIRONMENT LEVY PROPOSED LAND PURCHASE (Referred from Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 9 December 2025)
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1Committee ResolutionCarried
Moved: Jessica Phillips · Seconded: Karen Finzel
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing Item 9.1 - Environment Levy Proposed Land Purchase
Carried.
For 7 named
Amelia Lorentson
Nicola Wilson
Frank Wilkie
Tom Wegener
Karen Finzel
Brian Stockwell
Jessica PhillipsAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 2
2Committee ResolutionCarried
Moved: Frank Wilkie · Seconded: Nicola Wilson
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
For 7 named
Brian StockwellKaren FinzelFrank WilkieJessica PhillipsAmelia LorentsonNicola WilsonTom WegenerAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 10
3Committee RecommendationCarried
Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Amelia Lorentson
That Council
A. Note the report by the Coordinator Conservation and Environment to the Planning & Environment Committee dated 9 December 2025; and
B. Authorise the CEO to
1. Commence negotiations with the owners or their agent regarding purchase of the subject property as detailed in this report;
2. If purchased by Council, utilise funds from Council's Environment Levy;
3. If purchased by Council, undertake the necessary establishment actions for security and fire safety;
4. If purchased by Council, undertake necessary investigations and actions to pursue biodiversity and carbon offsets over the property; and
5. Where relevant and to the satisfaction of the CEO, enter into agreements and arrangements for the property to receive biodiversity and carbon offsets.
Carried.
For 7 named
Karen FinzelBrian StockwellNicola WilsonAmelia LorentsonJessica PhillipsTom WegenerFrank WilkieAgainst 0 named
Official minutes · section 17
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| CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC |
| Committee Resolution |
| Moved: | Cr Jessica Phillips |
| Seconded: | Cr Karen Finzel |
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing Item 9.1 - Environment Levy Proposed Land Purchase |
| Carried. |
| For: | Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Against: | None |
| REOPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC Committee Resolution |
| Moved: | Cr Frank Wilkie |
| Seconded: | Cr Nicola Wilson |
That the meeting be re-opened to the public. |
| Carried. |
| For: | Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Against: | None |
Committee Recommendation |
| Moved: | Cr Brian Stockwell |
| Seconded: | Cr Amelia Lorentson |
That Council
|
Carried. |
| For: | Cr Brian Stockwell, Cr Karen Finzel, Cr Amelia Lorentson, Cr Jessica Phillips, Cr Tom Wegener, Cr Frank Wilkie, Cr Nicola Wilson |
| Against: | None |
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Brian Stockwell312:01Put the motion. Those in favour? That's Councillor Wilkie, Finzel, Wegener and Stockwell. Those opposed is Wilson, Lorentson and Phillips. The motion is carried. Thank you and well done. You very the next item is confidence. So we are dealing with the not-for-public-release environment that you proposed last proposed land purchase. Referred from the Planning & Environment Committee. If we have a stand-by motion to move to a stand-by motion. Moved by Councillor have you got the stand-by? Seconded by Councillor Finzel was it? Yes. Thank you Mr Chair.
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