2017-07-17 General Committee Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                   17 JULY 2017


 There has been significant progress on the backlog of community lease renewals. A separate
   report to Council has identified the degree of progress that has been made in the last 12
   months to reduce the number of outstanding community leases.
 Staff have been working to develop a Sport and Recreation Plan. This has included initial
   community engagement and a draft Plan has been developed in preparation for a formal
   round of community consultation.
 Council has entered into a three-year agreement with the Cooroy Futures Group Inc for the
   operation of the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre. This agreement was entered into after a
   trial management period following an extensive community engagement process on the
   future of the Cooroy Butter Factory.
 Council has undertaken two community Council meetings during 2016/17. In October 2016,
   we held a Council meeting at Cooroy and in April 2017, we held a Council meeting at Boreen
   Point.
 Council commenced the development of a Noosa Arts, Culture and Heritage Plan. A
   Consultative Committee has been established and work is well advanced on the development
   of that Plan.
 Council undertook extensive community engagement with the Cooroy community regarding
   the future of the Cooroy Community Hall. Council agreed to accept trusteeship of the Deed of
   Grant in Trust and supported the establishment of the Cooroy Community Hall Association
   Inc. A lease is being provided to the Association in order that they can manage the Hall.
   Council has also agreed to fund 50% of the restoration costs (capped) with the community
   funding the remaining 50%. This has been an excellent outcome for the Cooroy community.
 Council extended the lifeguard services agreement for a five-year term. This agreement
   enables our community and visitors to safely use our beaches with a high level of safety
   based on our lifeguard services.
 Council introduced a community support scheme for those residents living in the vicinity of
   Wallace Park who were directly affected by large numbers of flying foxes that came to
   Wallace Park on an intermittent basis. The scheme included the provision of cleaning
   materials, car covers and other tangible support materials to reduce the impact on local
   residents. Council also employed a project officer for a period during 2016/17 to help roll out
   the support items.
 Council undertook a sports field audit to provide additional assistance to sporting clubs who
   have the responsibility of maintaining their sporting fields. Council agreed to provide
   membership to the Sports Turf Association of Queensland to 12 sporting clubs to assist in
   increasing expertise within the clubs on field and turf maintenance.
 Council has commenced a process to review options for the future use of the Noosaville
   foreshore. This included an extensive community engagement process which will be
   completed in 2017.
 Council has reviewed and updated its Community Engagement Policy. Significant community
   engagement projects in 2016/17 included:
   o Cooroy Memorial Hall
   o   Sunshine Beach Skate Park
   o   Digital Hub, Peregian Beach
   o   Botanic Gardens Masterplan
   o   Noosa Planning Scheme
   o   Noosa Transport Strategy
   o   Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan
   o   Corporate Plan



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