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Meeting minutes
MINUTES
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 15 January 2024
12:30 PM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia
Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 15 JANUARY 2024
1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Joe Jurisevic
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Clare Stewart (via Microsoft Teams)
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings (via Microsoft Teams)
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
APOLOGIES
Nil.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Lorentson
That in accordance with Section 254K of the Local Government Regulation, Cr
Stewart is approved to attend the Meeting dated 15 January 2024 via Microsoft
Teams.
Carried unanimously.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 11 December 2023 be
received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
4. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
5. ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
Nil.
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6. REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
6.1. MCU18/0102.02 APPLICATION FOR AN OTHER CHANGE TO INCLUDE A
FOOD AND DRINK OUTLET TO A DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL (VISITOR
ACCOMMODATION TYPE 4 CONVENTIONAL) FOR BOUNCE HOSTEL AT
14-16 MARY ST, NOOSAVILLE
Motion
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General
Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding Application No.
MCU18/0102.02 for an Other Change to Development Permit for Material
Change of Use – Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional, situated at 14-16
Mary St Noosaville and:
A. Refuse to delete condition 5 for the following reasons:
1. Condition 5 is reflective of the approved use definition for Visitor
Accommodation Type 4 Conventional, does not further restrict the use and
provides clarity for all owners/ operators.
B. Approve the Other Change to include the Food and Drink outlet.
C. Agree to delete Condition 8.
D. Include a new Condition 62 to read as follows:
62. The Food and Drink Outlet approval lapses on 31 July 2024, unless
written consent is provided by Council’s delegate to extend the approval.
In assessing a request to extend the approval, Council will have regard to
any substantiated complaints relating to noise, car parking and any other
relevant matters associated with the Food and Drink Outlet use.
E. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning
Act 2016.
Amendment
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Item D be amended to read:
D. Include a new Condition 62 to read as follows:
62. The Food and Drink Outlet approval lapses on 18 January 2025 31
July 2024, unless written consent is provided by Council’s delegate to
extend the approval. In assessing a request to extend the approval, Council
will have regard to any substantiated complaints relating to noise, car
parking and any other relevant matters associated with the Food and Drink
Outlet use.
Carried unanimously.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General
Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding Application No.
MCU18/0102.02 for an Other Change to Development Permit for Material
Change of Use – Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional, situated at 14-16
Mary St Noosaville and:
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A. Refuse to delete condition 5 for the following reasons:
1. Condition 5 is reflective of the approved use definition for Visitor
Accommodation Type 4 Conventional, does not further restrict the use and
provides clarity for all owners/ operators.
B. Approve the Other Change to include the Food and Drink outlet.
C. Agree to delete Condition 8.
D. Include a new Condition 62 to read as follows:
62. The Food and Drink Outlet approval lapses on 18 January 2025,
unless written consent is provided by Council’s delegate to extend the
approval. In assessing a request to extend the approval, Council will have
regard to any substantiated complaints relating to noise, car parking and
any other relevant matters associated with the Food and Drink Outlet use.
E. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning
Act 2016.
Carried unanimously.
6.2. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 3156 OF 2023 –
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR HEALTH CARE
SERVICE AND HOSPITAL AT 47 GOODCHAP STREET, NOOSAVILLE
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the
General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding Planning &
Environment Court Appeal 3156 of 2023 and agree to defend the appeal.
Carried unanimously.
6.3. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 3746 OF 2023 –
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR SHORT TERM
ACCOMMODATION (15 CABINS) AT 94 & 142 NOOSA DRIVE, NOOSA
HEADS
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wilkie
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of
interest in this matter:
I Cr Wilkie inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this
matter as RACV have been a sponsor of Noosa Arts Theatre where I serve as the
committee president. As a result of this prescribed conflict of interest, I will leave
the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Wilkie left the meeting.
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Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Cr Wegener be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting for this item
for the purpose of considering the conflict of interest declaration by Cr Wilkie.
Carried unanimously.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the
General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding Planning &
Environment Court Appeal 3746 of 2023 and agree to defend the appeal.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Wilkie returned to the meeting and resumed the Chair.
6.4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY -
NOVEMBER 2023
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Manager, Development Assessment to the
General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding planning
applications that have been decided by delegated authority.
Carried unanimously.
6.5. BUDGET REVIEW 2 (BR2) FOR THE 2023/24 FINANCIAL YEAR
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the
General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding Budget Review 2
for the 2023/24 Financial Year, and
A. Approve the proposed changes to the budget for the 2023/24 financial
year as outlined in the Revised Budget Financial Statements provided in
Attachment 1 - 4 to the report; and
B. Adopt the proposed general cost recovery fees and commercial charges
schedule for Noosa Holiday Parks for the period 27 January 2025 to 13
July 2025 as detailed in the tables contained within the report.
Carried unanimously.
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6.6. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – DECEMBER 2023
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the
General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 outlining December 2023
year to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the
financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability
indicators.
Carried unanimously.
6.7. AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council Note the report by the Executive Officer Internal Audit and Corporate
Performance to the General Committee meeting dated 15 January 2024 and
extend the appointment of Timothy Cronin as the Chairperson of the Audit and
Risk Committee to 10 October 2025.
Carried unanimously.
6.8. COUNCILLOR REMUNERATION UPDATE
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Executive Officer, Internal Audit and
Corporate Performance to the General Committee meeting dated 15 January
2024 informing Council of the determinations of the Queensland Local
Government Remuneration Commission, as detailed in the Local Government
Remuneration Commission Annual Report 2023.
Carried unanimously.
7. CLOSED SESSION
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CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(g - negotiations
relating to a commercial matter involving the local government for which a public
discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of the local government) of the
Local Government Regulation 2012, for the purpose of discussing:
Item 7.1 - Confidential - CN00427 Garth Prowd Bridge Upgrade - Tender Award;
Item 7.2 - Confidential - Contract Award Report - Contract No. CN00511 - Noosa
Spit Nourishment; and
Item 7.3 - Confidential - RP00359 - Register of Prequalified Suppliers for
Construction of Pathways, Kerb, Channel, Drainage Pits & Associated Works.
Carried unanimously.
RE-OPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried unanimously.
7.1. CN00427 GARTH PROWD BRIDGE UPGRADE - TENDER
AWARD
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Project Manager to the General Committee
Meeting dated 15 January 2023 and
A. Award Contract No. CN00427 Garth Prowd Bridge Upgrade to Marine &
Civil Maintenance Pty Ltd for the lump sum price of as provided in their
conforming tender documentation; and
B. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise
and execute the Contract on behalf of Council.
Carried unanimously.
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7.2. CONTRACT AWARD REPORT - CONTRACT NO. CN00511
- NOOSA SPIT NOURISHMENT
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council
A. Note the report by the Project Manager to the General Committee Meeting
dated 15 January 2024;
B. Award Contract No. CN00511 for Noosa Spit Nourishment to Hall
Contracting Pty Ltd for a schedule of rates contract for the construction
contract value as provided in the conforming tender documentation with
works being completed on or before 30 September 2024 (“the Contract”);
and
C. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise,
execute and administer the Contract on behalf of Council.
Carried unanimously.
7.3. RP00359 - REGISTER OF PREQUALIFIED SUPPLIERS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF PATHWAYS, KERB, CHANNEL, DRAINAGE PITS &
ASSOCIATED WORKS
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council
A. Note the report by the Roads Infrastructure Coordinator to the General
Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024;
B. Award Contract No. RP00359 for a Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for
Construction of Pathways, Kerb, Channel, Drainage Pits & Associated
Works for a period of two (2) years commencing on 1 February 2024 to
the following suppliers:
i. Exceed Concrete Construction Pty Ltd
ii. Pentacon Pty Ltd
iii. Sunshine Civil Solutions Pty Ltd
iv. The Trustee For Integral Concreting Services Family Trust t/as
Assured Concreting Services
v. Wilson Concreting Constructions Pty Ltd, and
vi. Yeti Services Pty Ltd;
C. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise,
execute and administer the Contract on behalf of Council;
D. Subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, authorise the CEO
to approve the option to extend the contract at the expiry of initial term for
a further three (3) terms of up to twelve (12) months each ending on 31
January 2029;
E. Authorise the CEO to approve the addition of new suppliers to Contract
No. RP00073 for the Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for Construction
of Pathways, Kerb, Channel, Drainage Pits & Associated Works as a
result of an advertised refresh at the expiry of the initial term and term
extensions.
Carried unanimously.
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8. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 03:31 PM