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Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 19 October 2017
6pm
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Tony Wellington (Chair), Jess Glasgow, Ingrid Jackson, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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Section 2
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 OCTOBER 2017
1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Councillor T Wellington, Mayor
Councillor F Wilkie, Deputy Mayor
Councillor J Glasgow
Councillor I Jackson
Councillor J Jurisevic
Councillor B Stockwell
EXECUTIVE
B de Chastel, Chief Executive Officer
K Contini, Acting Director Community Services
M Shave, Director Corporate Services
K Rawlings, Director Environment & Sustainable Development
C Billingham, Director Infrastructure Services
W Burgess-Dean, Acting Director Executive Services
APOLOGIES
Councillor F Pardon
The meeting commenced at 6pm.
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Glasgow
Seconded: Cr Jackson
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 21 September 2017 be received and confirmed.
Carried.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
The Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 13 October 2017 be received and confirmed.
Carried.
3 MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.
4 PETITIONS
Nil.
5 NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
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6 CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
10 OCTOBER 2017 - Crs Ingrid Jackson, Brian Stockwell and Tony Wellington
Apology: Cr Joe Jurisevic
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Wellington
That the Committee appoint Cr Jackson as the Acting Chairperson for the meeting.
Carried.
The following Recommendations from the Planning & Environment Committee were
adopted without discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
The Planning & Environment Committee recommendations dated 10 October 2017 be adopted.
Carried.
1 MCU17/0049 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
HOME BASED BUSINESS TYPE 3 SWIM SCHOOL AT 8 MCKENNA CT, NOOSAVILLE
Item not dealt with by Planning & Environment Committee. Referred to General Committee
for consideration.
Reason for referral – requested by Cr Jurisevic due to significance of the issue.
2 51989.93.1 CHANGE TO DEVELOPMENT NOTICE APPROVAL DNA 138 FOR
ADDITIONS TO A METAL FABRICATION WORKSHOP AND OFFICE SITUATED AT 9
LEO ALLEY RD NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2017 regarding Application No. 51989.93.1 for Change
to Development Notice Approval DNA 138 for Additions to a Metal Fabrication Workshop and
Office situated at 9 Leo Alley Rd Noosaville and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with an amended condition 2 and additional
condition 16 to read as follows:
2. At least 19 off-street car parking spaces must be provided and access thereto to
be provided with a sealed pavement. The car spaces must be provided and
marked on site and made available and accessible at all times while the use is
open for business. The car parking spaces must not be used for storage of
equipment and materials and the use must be made available prior to the use of
these building additions.
Approved Plans
16. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
following table, and may be further amended by the conditions of this approval.
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Section 4
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 OCTOBER 2017
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
A 1.01 H Proposed Site Plan 05-09-17
A 1.02 F Proposed Site Plan – Ground Level 09-04-16
A 1.10 F Proposed Office Floor Plan 09-04-16
A 1.11 F Proposed Office Upper Floor 09-04-16
A 1.12 F Proposed Office Roof Plan 09-04-16
A2.01 F Proposed Site Elevations 09-04-16
A 2.10 F Proposed Office Elevations 09-04-16
A 2.11 F Proposed elevations 09-04-16
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
3 MCU16/0153 MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE OF PREMISES MULTIPLE HOUSING TYPE
4 CONVENTIONAL (38 UNITS) VISITOR ACCOM TYPE 4 CONVENTIONAL (12 UNITS)
& REC16/0041 RECONFIGURATION OF A LOT (1 LOT INTO 29 LOTS) 215 DAVID LOW
WAY PEREGIAN BEACH QLD 4573
Item not dealt with by Planning & Environment Committee. Referred to General Committee
for consideration.
Reason for referral – Significance of issue
4 MCU16/0130 & REC17/0021 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A PRELIMINARY
APPROVAL TO RECONFIGURE A LOT (BOUNDARY ALTERATION) & MATERIAL
CHANGE OF USE FOR A HARDWARE, GARDEN & LIFESTYLE CENTRE, OFFICE
&INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS AT 101 &105 EUMUNDI NOOSA RD, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2017 regarding Application Nos. REC17/0021 for a
Preliminary Approval to Reconfigure a Lot (Boundary Realignment) and MCU16/0130 for a
Development Permit for Material Change of Use for Retail Business Type 6 – Hardware,
Retail Business Type 7 – Garden & Lifestyle Centre, Commercial Business Type 1 – Office,
Industrial Business Type 2 – Production, Alteration, Repackaging and Repairing, situated at
101 and 105 Eumundi Road, Noosaville and defer the matter to a future Council meeting as
the applicant has lodged a change to their application.
5 MCU17/0024 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE OF
PREMISES - ENTERTAINMENT & DINING BUSINESS TYPE 1 FOOD & BEVERAGES
AND TYPE 2 RECREATION, AMUSEMENT AND FITNESS AT 4 THE ESPLANADE,
SUNSHINE BEACH
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2017 regarding Application No. MCU17/0024 for a
Development Permit for a Material Change of Use – Entertainment and Dining Business
Type 1 Food & Beverages and Type 2 Recreation Amusement & Fitness (extensions and
alterations to a Surf Club) situated at Sunshine Beach Surf Life Saving Club, located at 4
The Esplanade Sunshine Beach Qld 4567 and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the conditions as contained in the Report
to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2017;
B. Find the following grounds are sufficient to justify the conflict with the Planning Scheme:
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Section 5
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1. The proposed Entertainment & Dining business Type 1 Food & Beverage use is
associated with the Surf Club use.
2. The proposed development seeks to redevelop the existing surf club, will
maintain the same footprint and will result in a significantly improved facility for
residents and visitors to Sunshine Beach.
3. The proposal will result in improvements to existing on street car parking and
pedestrian access pathways in the area, improving access to car parking and
safety for pedestrians.
6 APPEAL NO. 3188 OF 2017 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TO EXTEND THE
RELEVANT PERIOD FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO RECONFIGURE A LOT (52 LOTS
& PARK) AT 191 HOLLETT ROAD, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Manager, Development to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2017 regarding Planning & Environment Court Appeal
No. 3188 of 2017 and agree to defend the appeal.
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Section 6
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 OCTOBER 2017
SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
10 OCTOBER 2017 – Crs Frank Pardon (Chair), Jess Glasgow, Tony Wellington
& Frank Wilkie
Other Councillors in attendance: Crs. Ingrid Jackson, Brian Stockwell
The following Recommendations from the Services & Organisation Committee were
adopted without discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
The Services & Organisation Committee recommendations dated 10 October 2017 be adopted.
Carried.
1 FREE HOLIDAY BUSES 2017-18
Item not dealt with by Services & Organisation Committee. Referred to General Committee
for consideration.
Reason for referral – Significance of issue
2 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CURRENT LOCAL LAWS
Item not dealt with by Services & Organisation Committee. Referred to General Committee
for consideration.
Reason for referral – S&O Committee Councillors suggest further amendments to the current
local laws
3 PROPOSED LOCAL LAW 7 (WASTE MANAGEMENT) 2017
That Council note the report by the Manager Waste and Environmental Health to the Services
& Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2017 and:
A. Propose to make the proposed Local Law No. 7 (Waste Management) 2017 (provided
at Attachment 1) in accordance with Council Local Law Making Process;
B. Note that Council will comply with the procedures prescribed under section 15 of the
Local Government Regulation 2012 to review the possible anti-competitive provisions
in the proposed local law, which are identified in Attachment 2;
C. Note that Council will consult with relevant State Government entities about the overall
State interest in the proposed local law; and
D. Note that Council will consult with the public about the proposed local law for at least
21 days and comply with the requirements of the public consultation process as
outlined in Council’s Local Law Making Process.
4 WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT VARIATION - 1,100 LITRE CARDBOARD SERVICE
That Council note the report by the Manager Waste and Environmental Health to the Services
& Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2017 and:
A. Agree to a variation in the Waste Management Contract with Cleanaway to include
the provision and servicing of an 1,100 litre cardboard recycling bin; and
B. Amend the Schedule of Commercial Charges to include a charge of $8.50 per week
excluding GST per collection for a 1,100 litre cardboard recycling bin.
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Section 7
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 OCTOBER 2017
5 DESIGNATING WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION AREAS AND APPROVED
WASTE CONTAINERS
That Council note the report by the Manager Waste and Environmental Health to the Services
& Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2017 and resolve to:
A. Define the Waste Collection Area for Noosa Shire as the area shown on Attachment 1
- Defined Waste Collection Area;
B. Define the Recycling Collection Area for recyclable waste in Noosa Shire as the area
shown on Attachment 2 - Defined Recycling Collection Area;
C. Approve the standard general waste containers to be used in Noosa Shire as detailed
in Attachment 3 to the report, “Approved Standard Waste Containers in Noosa Shire”;
D. Specify the minimum service frequency for domestic, commercial and industrial waste
containers as once per week, with provision for additional services or special services
up to a frequency of daily at the request of the owner, subject to approval by staff
depending upon location; and
E. Specify the minimum service frequency for recycling containers for recyclable material
as once per fortnight, with provision for additional services or special services at the
request of the owner, to a frequency as determined by staff depending upon the
location of the premises requesting the service.
6 FINAL SPORT AND ACTIVE RECREATION PLAN
That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2017 and
A. Approve the “Noosa Sport and Active Recreation Plan 2018” provided at Attachment 1
to the report; and
B. Request the Chief Executive Officer to develop a prioritised 2018/19 implementation
plan for consideration in the 2018/19 budget process.
7 NOOSA LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2018
That Council note the report by the Disaster Management & Special Projects Officer to the
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2017 and:
A. Repeal the Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2016/2017;
B. Adopt the Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 as provided at Attachment 1
to the report for the period 20 October 2017 to 31 December 2018;
C. Devolve responsibility for updating and approving the operational appendices of the
Local Disaster Management Plan 2018 to the Noosa Local Disaster Management
Group; and
D. Adopt the list of members and advisors for the Noosa Local Disaster Management
Group as provided at Attachment 2 to the report.
8 UPDATE ON COUNCIL INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
SECURITY
That Council note the report by the ICT Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee
meeting dated 10 October 2017 providing an update on Council’s ICT security.
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Section 8
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 OCTOBER 2017
AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
13 OCTOBER 2017 – Cr Wellington, Cr Jackson, Scott Williams, Cameron Jaggers
External attendees: Denis Byram and Anthony Randell (Queensland Audit Office – attended
via teleconference for items 5 & 7).
The following Recommendations from the Audit & Risk Committee were adopted
without discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
The Audit & Risk Committee recommendations dated 13 October 2017 be adopted.
Carried.
1 QUEENSLAND AUDIT OFFICE BRIEFING NOTE
That Council note the draft Audit Closing Report provided by the Queensland Audit Office
(QAO) to the Audit & Risk Committee meeting dated 13 October 2017.
2 AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE CHARTER, INTERNAL AUDIT & ACTION ITEMS
That Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Audit & Risk Committee
Meeting dated 13 October 2017 and:
A. Adopt the updated Audit and Risk Committee Charter provided at Attachment 1 to the
report;
B. Adopt the updated Internal Audit Policy provided at Attachment 2 to the report; and
C. Note the Register of Action Items (provided at Attachment 3 to the report) providing an
update on the organisation’s progress in implementing previous internal and external
audit recommendations.
3 2016-17 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Audit & Risk
Committee Meeting dated 13 October 2017 and note that amended 2016/17 Annual
Financial Statements will be provided to the Committee for approval by Flying Minute prior
to sign off by the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer.
4 RISK MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Audit & Risk Committee
Meeting dated 13 October 2017 providing an update on Risk Management and Governance
matters.
5 ICT RISK MANAGEMENT UPDATE
That Council note the report by the ICT Manager to the Audit and Risk Committee Meeting
dated 13 October 2017 providing an update on ICT Risk Management, the draft Enterprise
Systems Change Management Policy and the draft Enterprise Systems Change
Management Guideline.
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Section 9
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 OCTOBER 2017
GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
16 October 2017 – Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Cr Jess Glasgow, Ingrid Jackson, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Brian Stockwell and Tony Wellington.
1. MCU17/0049 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
HOME BASED BUSINESS TYPE 3 SWIM SCHOOL AT 8 MCKENNA CT, NOOSAVILLE
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
That Council note the report by the Assistant Development Planner to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2017 regarding Application No.
MCU17/0049 for a Development Permit for (Home Based Business Type 3 - Swim School),
situated at 8 McKenna Ct, Noosaville and, at the request of the applicant, defer consideration
of the matter to the December Council Meeting to allow the applicant to provide further
information.
Lost.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Assistant Development Planner to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2017 regarding Application No.
MCU17/0049 for a Development Permit for (Home Based Business Type 3 - Swim School),
situated at 8 McKenna Ct Noosaville and:
A. Refuse the application for the following reasons:
1. The application is contrary to The Noosa Plan and Home-based Business Code
as the proposed use will adversely impact on the amenity of surrounding
residents due to noise generated by the business and unsatisfactory provision of
on-site car parking.
2. The applicant has not satisfactorily demonstrated that noise generated by the
business activities will be satisfactorily mitigated for surrounding residents.
3. The scale and nature of the business is not appropriate or relative to the
residential property and is likely to dominate and conflict with the surrounding
area given the number of classes and operating hours proposed.
4. A number of properly made submissions were received from surrounding
residents raising valid objections to the proposed business.
B. Advise the applicant that the business is currently operating in breach of the Noosa
Plan and the Planning Act 2016 and must cease operating by the 16 November 2017.
Carried.
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Section 10
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 OCTOBER 2017
3. FREE HOLIDAY BUSES 2017-18
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Project Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee
Meeting dated 10 October 2017 and:
A. Agree to provide Free Holiday Buses for the Christmas (26 December 2017 to 5
January 2018) and Easter (30 March 2018 to 8 April 2018) periods including the Boreen
Point – Tewantin FlexiLink and Council Cabs services;
B. Accept TransLink’s quotation of $35,988 (excl GST) for the Christmas Free Holiday
buses for Routes 626, 627, 628, 629 and 632;
C. Accept Transit Australia Group’s (Sunbus) quotation of $35,377 (excl GST) for a shuttle
service between Peregian Beach and Noosa Heads for both the Christmas and Easter
periods, with an extension to service additional stops in Noosa Heads and Noosaville;
D. Approve the installation of temporary decals on the Peregian - Noosa Heads Shuttle at
an estimated cost of $5,740 (excl GST);
E. Delegate authority to the CEO to finalise negotiations with TransLink for the provision
of the Easter Free Holiday buses for Routes 626, 627, 628, 629 and 632;
F. Approve a marketing budget of $8,440 for the Christmas and Easter Free Holiday
Buses;
G. Approve a budget of $3,526 for a Sunbus passenger assistant to be located at the
Hastings Street bus interchange on 30 - 31 December 2017, 31 March 2018, and 7
April 2018;
H. Approve the use of Noosa Heads Lions Park as a car park for the Christmas (26
December 2017 to 7 January 2018) and Easter periods with the car park to be
managed by the Tewantin-Noosa Lions Club, and set the parking fee to $20 per day
or part thereof; and
I. Approve the allocation of 40% of the Noosa Heads Lions Park car parking revenue to
the Tewantin-Noosa Lions Club with the remaining revenue to come to Council and
applied towards the regeneration of the park.
J. That staff consider the viability of traffic and pedestrian management at the Noosa
Drive and Hastings St intersection during the peak Christmas period.
Carried.
The following Recommendations from the General Committee were adopted without
discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
The General Committee recommendations dated 16 October 2017 be adopted except where dealt
with or held over by separate resolution.
Carried.
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Section 11
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 OCTOBER 2017
2. MCU16/0153 MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE OF PREMISES MULTIPLE HOUSING TYPE
4 CONVENTIONAL (38 UNITS) VISITOR ACCOM TYPE 4 CONVENTIONAL (12 UNITS)
& REC16/0041 RECONFIGURATION OF A LOT (1 LOT INTO 29 LOTS) 215 DAVID LOW
WAY PEREGIAN BEACH QLD 4573
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2017 and refuse Applications MCU16/0153 for a
Development Permit for Development Permit for Material Change of Use of Premises -
Multiple Housing Type 4 Conventional (26 units) Visitor Accommodation Type 4
Conventional (20 units) shared Multiple Housing Type 4 Conventional and Visitor
Accommodation Type 4 Conventional (12 units) (Total 58 units) and REC16/0041 for the
Reconfiguration of a Lot (1 Lot into 29 Lots), situated at 215 David Low Way Peregian Beach
for the following reasons:
1. The proposal development is in conflict with the tourism objectives of the planning
scheme as set out in the:
(i) Desired Environmental Outcomes; and
(ii) Overall Outcomes for the Eastern Beaches Locality Code,
of the Noosa Plan.
2. The proposed development is an inconsistent use in the Open Space Recreation Zone.
3. The proposed development is for a scale and form of buildings which is incompatible
with the informal beachside character of the Eastern Beaches Locality and is contrary
to the Overall Outcomes of the Eastern Beaches Locality Code. Furthermore, the
proposal is for multiple housing, a form of development which under the Planning
scheme is limited to Sunshine Beach.
4. The proposed development ignores the Council’s long-held planning strategy whereby
the site is to be retained for low-cost visitor accommodation.
5. The proposal presents an unacceptable development outcome with respect to
adjoining properties in Rufous Street.
6. The development provides for an inadequate number of car parking spaces.
7. The application has not demonstrated sufficient planning or community need to justify
setting aside the clear conflicts with the Noosa Plan.
8. The proposed works are contrary to the Natural Hazards Overlay Code as the risk from
bushfire has not adequately been addressed and the layout may compromise the
safety of people and property in the event of a bushfire.
9. The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated that the development will not adversely
impact upon the specialised habitat for threatened species through discharge of
stormwater through the wetland areas of the National Park.
10. The application for the proposed works has not demonstrated compliance with State
Planning Policy July 2017 Part E Biodiversity as impacts on matters of state
significance have not been adequately addressed.
11. A number of properly made submissions have been received raising valid grounds of
objection.
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Section 12
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 OCTOBER 2017
4. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CURRENT LOCAL LAWS
That Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2017 and:
A. Repeal Council’s current Local Law Making Process and adopt the updated Local Law
Making Process (as provided at Attachment 1);
B. Propose to make the proposed Administration and Other Local Laws (Amendment)
Local Law (No. 1) 2017 (as provided at Attachment 2);
C. Propose to make the proposed Administration and Other Subordinate Local Laws
(Amendment) Subordinate Local Law (No. 1) 2017 (as provided at Attachment 3); with
the following further amendments:
i. For Subordinate Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2015 Sch 10 (Installation of
advertising devices) include ‘For Lease’ signs within clause (d) and amend the
proposed clause (d)(v) to provide that all signs that relate to the sale/lease of a
property including sold/leased signs may only be displayed for 7 days following
the sale settlement or the signing of the lease;
ii. For Subordinate Local Law No. 2 (Animal Management) 2015 and Subordinate
Local Law No. 3 (Community and Environmental Management) 2015, update the
proposed amended definition of ‘urban area’ to reflect the following – “Urban
area” means the area within the “urban footprint” as that expression is defined in
the South East Queensland Regional Plan 2017 (“the SEQ Regional Plan”) and
more precisely defined in the maps that accompany the SEQ Regional Plan,
including the maps titled SEQ Regional Plan 2017 Regulatory Map SEQ RP1
and SEQ Regional Plan 2017 Regulatory Map SEQ RP 4.
D. Note that Council will comply with the procedures prescribed under section 15 of the
Local Government Regulation 2012 to review the possible anti-competitive provisions
in the proposed amending local laws;
E. Note that Council will consult with the public about the proposed amending local laws
for at least 21 days and comply with the requirements of the public consultation process
as outlined in the local law making process;
F. Authorise the CEO to make any minor formatting amendments to the proposed
amending local laws (if required) prior to the public consultation.
5 EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST RESULTS FOR THE COMMERCIAL LEASE OF
COUNCIL LAND AT 4 JARRAH ST, COOROY
That Council note the report by the Property Advisor to the General Committee Meeting dated
16 October 2017 regarding the expressions of interest process undertaken for the
commercial lease of Council land at 4 Jarrah St Cooroy (formally described as Lot 2
RP176126), and:
A. Agree to enter a commercial lease of the site to Eco Cottages Pty Ltd for a four (4) year
term;
B. Agree to an initial rent-free period of 4 months and deferral of a further 3 months’ rent
payments to the second year of the lease; and
C. Authorise the CEO to award two subsequent lease extensions of 3 years, subject to
the lessee complying with the terms of the lease.
6 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2017
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 16 October 2017 outlining September year to date financial performance
against budget.
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Section 13
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 19 OCTOBER 2017
7 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
1. NOOSA SUSTAINABILITY INSTITUTE PROPOSAL BY CSIRO’S DATA61
Document i nformati on
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Director Environment and Sustainable Development to
the Ordinary Meeting dated 19 October 2017 and
A. Agree to the appointment of CSIRO’s Data61 to undertake research into the concept
of an institute of sustainability in Noosa;
B. Enter into the arrangement with Data61 in accordance with section 235(a) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012;
C. Approve the staged investigation and business case development of establishing a
Sustainability Institute in Noosa;
D. Refer funding for Stage 1 of the project to the next budget review; and
E. Consider funding of Stage 2 and 3 of the project at a future Council meeting, following
the review of the outcomes of Stage 1.
Carried.
8 CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
9 NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at 6pm on 16 November 2017 at the Sunshine Beach
State School Hall, Bicentennial Drive, Sunshine Beach, Queensland.
10 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 7.08pm.
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