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MINUTES
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 18 November 2024
12:30 PM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Brian Stockwell (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom
Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 18 NOVEMBER 2024
1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Brian Stockwell (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh (via Microsoft Teams)
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Director Strategy & Environment Kim Rawlings
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
APOLOGIES
Nil.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 14 October 2024 be received
and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
4. DEPUTATIONS
4.1. DEPUTATION - DOGS ON PUBLIC BEACH IN THE "DOG PROHIBITED"
AREA
APPLICANT: GEOFF MALLINSON
SPEAKERS: GEOFF MALLINSON
5. ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 18 NOVEMBER 2024
5.1. PEREGIAN BEACH SURF LIFESAVING CLUB - FUNDING REQUEST AND
UPDATE ON OPERATIONS (REFERRED FROM SERVICES &
ORGANISATION DATED 12 NOVEMBER 2024)
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Finzel
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest
in this matter:
I, Cr Finzel, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in relation
to the Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club, as Leigh McCready, who worked as
a volunteer in my 2020 “Future Noosa” election campaign is the President and a
member of the Events Committee of the Peregian Beach Surf Lifesaving Club. As
Mrs McCready is not a close associate or related party and has never given me a
gift or a loan, I believe a reasonable person would agree that I able to make an
impartial decision on the matter. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the meeting
room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain
and participate in the decision.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Finzel and determine
that Cr Finzel participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that
a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public
interest.
Carried unanimously.
Crs Finzel and Lorentson did not vote on the above motion.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Lorentson
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of
interest in this matter:
I, Cr Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter as my daughter Giorgia Lorentson and son Ben Lorentson are
employed by Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) as casual lifeguards. It could
be viewed that I have a have a conflict of interest, however I do not believe a
reasonable person could have a perception of bias as my daughter and son’s
employment is of a casual nature and not exclusively bound to SLSQ. Therefore,
there is no benefit or loss specific to my daughter and son, from the outcome of
this application. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the meeting room. However,
I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate
in the decision.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and
determine that Cr Lorentson participates and votes on this matter because
Council believes that Cr Lorentson would be able to make an impartial decision in
the community interest.
Carried unanimously.
Crs Lorentson and Finzel did not vote on the above motion.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 18 NOVEMBER 2024
That Council note the report by the Property Manager, Development and
Regulation to the Services and Organisation Committee dated 12 November 2024
and:
A. Agree to consider as part of the 2025-2026 budget deliberations the allocation
of $46,000 per annum plus CPI for a total of two years commencing 2025-
2026 to fund SLSQ contract lifeguard services on Saturdays only in the
September to May surf lifesaving patrol season for the purposes of providing
lifesaving service continuity at Peregian Beach subject to the Lessee:
1. Providing annual reporting of progress toward establishment of the new
Peregian Beach SLSC for a further two years of operations;
2. Submitting an updated 3 year Strategic Plan endorsed by Surf Lifesaving
Queensland prior to 30 June 2025;
3. Submitting a Building Works Plan Schedule prior to 30 June 2025
detailing proposed club building works including major maintenance,
renovation and extension works for the remainder of the current lease
period, noting that Council officers will assist with the development of the
club’s Building Works Schedule as appropriate;
4. Agreeing that opportunities for ratepayer financial support will be by
application through Council’s community grants program and no
commitment is provided by Council for direct ratepayer financial support
5. Agreeing that building maintenance will be at Council’s discretion subject
to Council’s independent assessment and asset maintenance planning.
B. Note that any future PBSLSC proposal to assume responsibility for all patrolling
days in the September to May lifesaving season will be subject to approval by Surf
Lifesaving Queensland;
C. Note Peregian Beach Surf Lifesaving Club’s request to increase Junior
Activities (Nippers) enrolments subject to Surf Lifesaving Queensland approval;
D. Authorise the CEO to:
1. Monitor operation of the bin storage area located adjacent to Peregian
Beach SLSC and investigate short and long term options to manage the
impacts of the area to improve club amenity;
2. Examine stormwater and drainage issues currently impacting club
operations; and
E. Agree that requests for funding resulting from the bin storage and drainage and
stormwater investigations will be referred to future budget deliberations as
appropriate.
Carried unanimously.
6. REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
6.1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – OCT 2024
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 18 November 2024 outlining the October 2024 year
to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the
financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability
indicators.
Carried unanimously.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 18 NOVEMBER 2024
6.2. NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2023 - 2024
The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
Cr Stockwell – refer to Attachment 1 to the General Committee Minutes
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the General
Committee meeting dated 18 November 2024 regarding corporate reporting and:
A. Adopt the Noosa Shire Council 2023-2024 Annual Report incorporating the
audited Financial Statements for 2023-2024 financial year as provided at
Attachment 1.
B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make any required minor
amendments to the document prior to publication.
Carried unanimously.
6.3. OPERATIONAL PLAN 2024-25 Q1 QUARTERLY REPORTING
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General
Committee dated 18 November 2024 regarding the 2024-25 Operational Plan
and:
A. Note the progress report for Q1 2024-25 Operational Plan to 30 September
2024 provided as Attachment 1;
B. Note the comments on the progress of all initiatives identified provided as
Attachment 2; and
C. Note the status of Council's Key Performance Indicators as provided as
Attachment 3.
Carried unanimously.
6.4. 2024 LGAQ CONFERENCE - NOOSA COUNCIL MOTIONS CARRIED
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General
Committee Meeting dated 18 November 2024 detailing the final seven (7) motions
by Noosa Council which were carried at the Local Government Association of
Queensland (LGAQ) Annual Conference 2024.
Carried unanimously.
7. CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
8. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 2.00pm.