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MINUTES
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 23 October 2014
commencing at 6pm
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Noel Playford (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Tony Wellington, Frank Wilkie
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Section 2
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 23 OCTOBER 2014
1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Councillor N Playford, Mayor
Councillor B Abbot
Councillor S Bolton
Councillor J Jurisevic
Councillor F Pardon
Councillor T Wellington
Councillor F Wilkie
EXECUTIVE
B de Chastel, Chief Executive Officer
W Schafer, Acting Director Community Services
M Shave, Director Corporate Services
M Drydale, Director Planning & Infrastructure
APOLOGIES
Nil.
The meeting commenced at 6.00pm.
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 25 September 2014 be received and
confirmed.
Carried.
3 MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.
4 NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
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Section 3
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 23 OCTOBER 2014
5 CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
14 OCTOBER 2014 - Crs Sandy Bolton (Chair), Frank Pardon, Noel Playford
Apology: Cr Bob Abbot
Other Councillors in Attendance: Cr Joe Jurisevic, Cr Frank Wilkie
The Recommendations from the Infrastructure and Services Committee were
adopted without discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Bolton
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
The Infrastructure & Services Committee recommendations dated 14 October 2014 be adopted.
Carried.
1 PLANNING & INFRASTRUCTURE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Director, Planning and Infrastructure to the
Infrastructure and Services Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 providing an
update on operations of the Planning and Infrastructure Department.
2 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Director Community Services to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 providing an update on the operations
of the Community Services Department.
3 COMMUNITY GRANTS – CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
That Council note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the
Infrastructure & Services Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 and:
A. Fund the Kin Kin Community Group $1,200 under the Community Grants 2014/2015
round for the Kin Kin Community Christmas Celebrations 2014; and
B. Fund the Lions Club of Cooroy and Pomona Inc. $1,500 under the Community Grants
2014/2015 round for the Pomona Night of Lights 2014.
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Section 4
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 23 OCTOBER 2014
4 FUTURE USE OF BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CENTRE
That Council note the report by the Manager Community Facilities to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 and
A. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a 10 year lease with Noosa
Gymnastics Club Inc. for the main hall at the Bicentennial Community Centre (as identified
in Attachment 1);
B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to enter into a 10 year lease to Noosa Christian
Outreach Church to operate a Montessori School, if they are successful with their school
accreditation, for the demountable building at the Bicentennial Community Centre (as
identified in Attachment 1); and
C. Apply the exception to the requirement for tendering of these leases under Section
236 (1) (b) (ii) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 as both leases are to
community organisations.
5 SYSTEMATIC INSPECTION PROGRAM – UNREGISTERED DOGS
That Council note the report by the Coordinator - Local Laws to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 and
A. Approve a Systematic Inspection Program for the Noosa Shire Council area in
accordance with section 44 of the Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008,
noting that the inspection program will:
1. consist of a house to house inspection of premises to identify unregistered dogs
and gain compliance with statutory obligations from their owners; and
2. operate from 02/02/2015 to 29/05/2015; and
B. Request the Finance Manager to incorporate the additional cost and revenue of the
program in the next quarterly budget review.
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Section 5
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 23 OCTOBER 2014
PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
14 OCTOBER 2014 – Crs. Frank Wilkie (Chair), Joe Jurisevic, Tony Wellington
Apology: Cr Noel Playford
Other Councillors in Attendance: Cr Frank Pardon, Cr Sandy Bolton
The Recommendations from the Planning and Organisation Committee were
adopted without discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Abbot
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
The Planning & Organisation Committee recommendations dated 14 October 2014 be adopted.
Carried.
1 WASTE WATER FACILITY AUDIT PROGRAM
That Council note the report by the Building and Plumbing Services Manager to the
Planning and Organisation Committee Meeting dated 14th October 2014 and endorse the
proposed waste water facility audit program to include site specific testing of existing waste
water facilities within Noosa Shire.
2 REQUEST TO CHANGE A CONDITION OF EXISTING APPROVAL FOR A MATERIAL
CHANGE OF USE AND RECONFIGURING A LOT FOR 174 DETACHED HOUSING
LOTS AT GREENWOOD GROVE, GARNET ST COOROY -132004.240018.A
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral: Request for further report addressing issues associated with
the clearing of debris from the creek.
3 REQUEST TO EXTEND THE RELEVANT PERIOD FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - PROFESSIONAL OFFICE, SITUATED AT 91-93
POINCIANA AVENUE, TEWANTIN - 132005.2123.04
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 and
A. Approve the request to extend the relevant period for a further two years;
B. Change Condition 11 to read as follows:
11. The Development Permit for a material change of use lapses if the use has not
happened by 20 September 2016, unless an application to extend the currency
is approved by Council; and
C. Agree to execute the associated Infrastructure Agreement for contributions in lieu of
one on-site car parking space, prior to the issue of the Decision Notice.
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Section 6
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 23 OCTOBER 2014
4 TENURE OF LAND PURCHASED WITH THE ENVIRONMENT LEVY
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer to the Planning and Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 regarding the land previously purchased with
the Environmental Levy currently in state ownership and without conservation protection
tenure and
A. Request the Chief Executive Officer to write to the Director-General of the
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection seeking that Lot 12 SP148801,
Lot 22 RP25570, Lot 7 MCH842016, Lot 2 RP800334 be gazetted as National Park;
and
B. Note that officers are progressing with Department of National Park, Recreation,
Sports and Racing the dedication of Lot 121 RP100974, Lot 2 RP165434, Lot 4
RP136234 and Lot 2 RP111976 as Regional Park with Council as trustee.
5 CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 providing an update on
operations of the Corporate Services Department.
6 WASTE MANAGEMENT FEES AND CHARGES AMENDMENTS
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 and adopt the revised waste
management fees and charges to apply for the remainder of the 2014/15 financial year
from 1 November 2014 as set out in the report by the Director Corporate Services to the
Planning & Organisation Committee Meeting.
7 NOOSA HEADS SURF LIFESAVING CLUB - PROPOSED LEASE TO COMMENCE
OPERATIONS AT PEREGIAN BEACH
That Council note the report by the Property and Facilities Manager to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 and:
A. Grant a 12 month permit to occupy to the Noosa Heads Surf Lifesaving Club over Lot
165 MCH 5180 to enable it to establish surf lifesaving activities at Peregian Beach;
B. Authorise the CEO to enter into negotiations for a 20 year lease to the Noosa Heads
Surf Lifesaving Club over Lot 165 MCH 5180 for surf lifesaving and ancillary activities
at Peregian Beach; and
C. Apply the exception to the requirement for tendering of the lease under Section 236
(1) (b) (ii) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 as the lease is to a community
organisation.
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Section 7
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 23 OCTOBER 2014
8 STREET PERFORMANCE POLICY
That Council note the report by the Property and Facilities Manager to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 and:
A. Repeal the Street Performance Operational Guidelines and Code of Conduct that
transferred to the Noosa Council from the Sunshine Coast Regional Council under
the Local Government (De-amalgamation Implementation) Regulation 2013; and
B. Approve the Street Performance Policy shown as Attachment 1 to the report
incorporating the following additional items:
Guiding Principles (page 2, new dot point):
The proposed activity must not present a potential danger to members of the
public;
Council Roles and Responsibilities (page 3, new dot point):
Council reserves the right to cancel a permit on the basis of complaints received;
and authorise the Chief Executive Officer to put in place administrative guidelines and
tools required to implement the policy.
9 EUMUNDI DOONAN VERRIERDALE - REQUEST FROM THE EDV RESIDENTS GROUP
INC IN RELATION TO A PROPOSED BOUNDARY CHANGE
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral: Significance of issue.
10 EXECUTIVE OFFICE UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Executive Manager to the Planning and Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 providing an update on operations of the
Executive Office.
11 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 2015
Item not dealt with by Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for referral: Cr Wellington suggests an alternative monthly meeting cycle.
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Section 8
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 23 OCTOBER 2014
GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
20 OCTOBER 2014 - Crs Tony Wellington (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Noel Playford, Frank Wilkie
The Recommendations from the General Committee were adopted without
discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Bolton
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
The General Committee recommendations dated 20 October 2014 be adopted.
Carried.
1 REQUEST TO CHANGE A CONDITION OF EXISTING APPROVAL FOR A MATERIAL
CHANGE OF USE AND RECONFIGURING A LOT FOR 174 DETACHED HOUSING
LOTS AT GREENWOOD GROVE, GARNET ST COOROY -132004.240018.A -
FURTHER REPORT
That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 and the further report to the
General Committee Meeting dated 20 October 2014 regarding a request to change existing
approval 132004.240018 and defer consideration of the matter to a future Council meeting
to allow further consideration and discussions with the owners of the adjacent properties.
2 EUMUNDI DOONAN VERRIERDALE - REQUEST FROM THE EDV RESIDENTS GROUP
INC IN RELATION TO A PROPOSED BOUNDARY CHANGE
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 in relation to the request and submission by the
EDV Residents Group Inc and:
A. Recognise that proposed boundary change issues should be initiated by the local
community that is affected by the proposed change;
B. Note that there appears to be a significant overall community of interest between the
EDV area and the Noosa Council community based on economic and social
interactions;
C. Advise the EDV Residents Group Inc that Noosa Council would participate in any
review process undertaken by the Change Commissioner if the Minister for Local
Government makes a referral to the Local Government Change Commission
pursuant to section 18 of the Local Government Act; and
D. Note that if the outcome of a review by the Local Government Change Commission
was to result in a change to the boundary as proposed by the EDV Residents Group
Inc, the Noosa Council would welcome the EDV community to Noosa.
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Section 9
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 23 OCTOBER 2014
3 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 2015
That Council note the report by the Personal Assistant to the CEO to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 14 October 2014 and endorse the Council meeting
dates for 2015 as shown at Attachment 1 to the report.
4 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE - SEPTEMBER 2014
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 20 October 2014 providing the September monthly financial performance
report.
5 SUBMISSION TO THE QUEENSLAND FISHERIES MANAGEMENT REVIEW 2014
That Council note the report by the Director Planning & Infrastructure to the General
Committee Meeting dated 20 October 2014 with regard to the Queensland Fisheries
Management Review and resolve to:
A. Make a submission to the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry in
accordance with Attachment 1 to the report; and
B. Request the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to close the Noosa
North Shore to commercial fisheries operations to allow the fishery resources to
renew.
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Section 10
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 23 OCTOBER 2014
6 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
Refer to Item 8, Closed Session
7 PETITIONS
Nil.
8 CLOSED SESSION
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 275(1)(e) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing Item 8.1 - Closed Session Item -
Potential Purchase of Land at Peregian Beach.
Carried.
RE-OPENING OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
1 POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF LAND
AT PEREGIAN BEACH
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Ordinary Meeting dated
23 October 2014 and authorise the Chief Executive Officer to:
A. Proceed with the proposed course of action as outlined in the report; and
B. Make public the contents of this report once it has been implemented.
Carried.
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Section 11
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 23 OCTOBER 2014
9 NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 20 November 2014 at the Peregian Beach Surf
Lifesaving Club, Kingfisher Drive, Peregian Beach commencing at 6pm.
10 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 6.28pm.
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