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AGENDA
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday 19 May 2022
commencing at 5pm
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Clare Stewart (Chair), Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson,
Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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Section 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES 3
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 3
3. MAYORAL MINUTES 3
4. PETITIONS 3
5. NOTIFIED MOTIONS 4
6. PRESENTATIONS 4
7. DEPUTATIONS 4
8. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS 5
1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT – 10 MAY 2022 5
2 SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT – 10 MAY 2022 9
3 GENERAL MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT – 16 MAY 2022 10
9. ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS 17
1 COUNCILLOR REPRESENTATION ON VARIOUS BOARDS, EXTERNAL
ORGANISATIONS AND WORKING GROUPS 2022 17
10. CLOSED SESSION 25
11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME 25
1. BRIAN O’CONNOR 25
12. NEXT MEETING 25
13. MEETING CLOSURE 25
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1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 21 April 2022 be received and confirmed.
3. MAYORAL MINUTES
4. PETITIONS
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5. NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
6. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
7. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
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8. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
1 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT – 10 MAY 2022
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Cr Brian Stockwell (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Amelia Lorentson (non-Committee Councillor)
Cr Frank Wilkie (non-Committee Councillor)
EXECUTIVE
S Waters, Acting Chief Executive Officer
L Jensen, Acting Director Environment and Sustainable Development
APOLOGIES
Nil.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1 PROPOSED LEASE TENANCY FOR PEREGIAN DIGITAL HUB
That Council note the report by the Digital Hub Director to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 regarding the commercial lease of office space at the
Peregian Digital Hub and
A. Agree to enter a commercial lease of the unit 3b premises of 45m2 to TP Collab Trading
Pty Ltd. for a one year term with a three year extension option, as generally outlined in
the report;
B. Authorise the CEO or delegate to execute any subsequent lease extension, subject to
the lessee complying with the terms of the lease.
2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION BY NOOSA CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY INC.
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 2 be referred to the General Committee
due to the significance of the issue.
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3 132002.220285.E – APPLICATION FOR A MINOR CHANGE TO A DEVELOPMENT
APPROVAL FOR SHIRE BUSINESS CENTRE AT 28 EENIE CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 regarding 132002.220285.E to make a minor change
to an existing approval for Shire Business Centre situated at Noosa Civic 28 Eenie Creek
Road, Noosaville and:
A. Approve the change.
B. Amend condition 5 to read as follows:
Scale and Types of Uses
1. 5 The uses allowed on the subject site and the scale of those uses are as
follows:
2. 5.1 The shop floor space for the Retail Centre shall not exceed 18,000m²,
TUA. The uses nominated on the approved plans shall generally accord with
the following TUA’s:
Supermarket (Shop) 3,500 m²
Mini-Major (Shop) 1,200 m²
Discount Department Store (Shop) 6,500 m²
Speciality Retail (Shop) & Professional Offices 6,800 m²
Restaurants 200 m²
Centre Manager 115 m²
Staff Areas 50 m²
Public Toilets 150 m²
Service Station 100 m²
3. 5.2 The uses allowed in the Retail Centre are:
Shops
Professional Offices
Commercial Premises
Commercial Services
Restaurants
Service Station
Service Shops
Fast Food Premises
Medical Centre
Outdoor Entertainment, and
Special Purposes
4. 5.3 The Showroom/Homemaker floor space for the showroom component
shall not exceed 7,000m² TUA. The uses allowed in the Showroom
component are:
Showroom
Commercial Premises
Commercial Services
Medical Centre
Professional Offices
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Warehouse
Educational Establishment, and
Special Purposes
5. 5.4. The commercial and business floor space for the Commercial and
Business component shall not exceed 5,000m2 TUA. The uses allowed
within the Commercial and Business component are:
Commercial Premises
Commercial Services
Medical Centre
Professional Offices
Warehouse
Educational Establishment, and
Special Purposes
5.4(a) 82m2 of tenancy BB-03 (as detailed on the Site Plan, Overall Site
Plan and Retail Site Plan) may be used as Fast Food Premises
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
4 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY – MARCH 2022
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stewart provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stewart, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation to
the application by Altum Properties Group listed as Item 28 in this report and Altum Properties No.9 P/L
TTE, which is listed as item 32 in this report. I have a friendship with Leigh and Rob McCready, who are
associated with the applicant. As a result, of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room
while the matter is considered and voted on.
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 this matter in relation to the
application by Altum Properties Group listed as Item 28 in this report and Altum Properties No.9 P/L
TTE, which is listed as item 32 in this report. I have known Leigh McCready, who is associated with the
applicant, in a volunteer capacity and who was involved with my 2020 election campaign with Future
Noosa, which is no longer an entity. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting
room while the matter is considered and voted on.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation to
the application by Altum Properties Group listed as Item 28 in this report and Altum Properties No.9 P/L
TTE, which is listed as item 32 in this report. On 24 February 2020 I sought a review by the Independent
Council Election Observer (ICEO) as to the public claims of the Future Noosa Team, of which Leigh
McCready was publicly identified as a Campaign Manager. Leigh McCready is associated with the
applicant. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could
have a perception of bias because Council's consideration of this application is not to approve or reject
it, it is only for noting of a decision that has already been made by staff. 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.
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022, regarding planning applications that
have been decided by delegated authority.
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5 NOOSA THREATENED FAUNA SPECIES RECOVERY ROAD MAP
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 5 be referred to the General Committee
due to the significance of the issue.
6 VEGETATION ASSESSMENT PROJECT UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer, Vegetation Assessment to the
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 providing an update on the
vegetation assessment project.
Committee Recommendation
That the report of the Planning & Environment Committee dated 10 May 2022 be received and the
recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution
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2 SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT – 10 MAY 2022
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Cr Joe Jurisevic (Chair)
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Karen Finzel (non-Committee Councillor)
Cr Brian Stockwell (non-committee Councillor)
EXECUTIVE
S Waters, Chief Executive Officer
L Sengstock, Director Infrastructure Services
APOLOGIES
Nil.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1 3D HAZARD MAPPING TOOL – APPOINTMENT OF SIMTABLE™
That Services & Organisation Committee Agenda Item 1 be referred to the General Committee
for further consideration.
2 CAPITAL PROGRAM DELIVERY STATUS – 31 MARCH 2022
That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Planning, Design & Delivery Manager to the
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting 10 May 2022 providing an update on the delivery
of the 2021/2022 capital program as at 31 March 2022.
Committee Recommendation
That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee dated 10 May 2022 be received and the
recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
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3 GENERAL MEETING COMMITTEE REPORT – 16 MAY 2022
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Joe Jurisevic
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
EXECUTIVE
S Waters Chief Executive Officer
T Grauf, Acting Director Corporate Services
K Rawlings, Director Environment and Sustainable Development
D Iezzi, Director Executive Services
APOLOGIES
Nil.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION BY NOOSA CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY INC.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Finzel provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Finzel, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter. In March 2020,
Ms Pamela Sweetapple who is the Secretary of the Noosa Chamber of Commerce donated $2630.33
to my 2020 Election Campaign where I was one of three candidates that ran as a group known as 'Future
Noosa' (which is no longer an entity). As a result of my prescribed conflict of interest, I will leave the
meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
That the matter lay on the table until the Ordinary Meeting dated 19 May 2022.
2 NOOSA THREATENED FAUNA SPECIES RECOVERY ROAD MAP
That Council note the report by the Fauna Management Project Officer to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 regarding the Draft Fauna Threatened
Species Road Map developed by the Fauna Management Project Officer and note that
A. The Road Map will be subject to an ongoing consultation program prior to finalisation;
B. Deliverables of the Road Map will be subject to future funding requests under Council’s
commitment to ‘significant implementation’ of the Noosa Environment Strategy by 2023.
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3 3D HAZARD MAPPING TOOL – APPOINTMENT OF SIMTABLE™
That Council note the report by the Disaster Management Officer to the Services and
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 May 2022 and agree to enter into a medium sized*
contractual arrangement with Simtable™ for the provision of a 3D hazard simulation tool for a
trial period of two (2) years, in accordance with section 235 (a) of the Local Government
Regulation 2012. At the end of the 2 year trial, officers will assess the merits of the 3D Hazard
Mapping Tool in supporting disaster management activities and whether to continue using it
long term. Funding of ongoing costs will then be considered through future budget processes
to determine whether general revenue, grants or other funding is applied.
*medium sized contractual arrangements are valued between $15,000 and $200,000, exc. GST
4 NOOSA DRIVE PATHWAY PROJECT REFERENCE GROUP - APPOINTMENT OF
COUNCILLORS TO REFERENCE GROUP
That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery Manager to
the General Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 regarding the establishment of the Noosa
Drive Pathway Project Reference Group and appoint Councillor Wilkie as Chair and Councillor
Lorentson as a member of the Group.
5 2122Q125 – CONTRACT FOR PROJECT MANAGMENT SERVICES FOR 2022 FLOOD
RECOVERY AND RECONSTRUCTION
That Council note the report by the Disaster Reconstruction Coordinator to the General
Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 and award Contract number 2122Q125 to Erscon
Engineering Consultants (Erscon), under Section 234 – Exception for LGA arrangement, of
the Local Government Regulation 2012, to provide Project Management Services to lead the
Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) activities as per the guidelines outlined by
the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA), for a term of 27 Months to the (maximum)
value of $2,100,000.00 GST exclusive as follows:
A. $2,000,000 for Project Management services that will exist until the DRFA acquittal date
of September 30, 2024. These costs will be recoverable under the guidelines of the
DRFA so Council will not have to fund this cost; and
B. $100,000 for submission administration that will exist until the DRFA acquittal date of
September 30, 2024. These costs are not recoverable under the guidelines of the DRFA
and will need funding by Council. It is proposed that the Disaster Management Reserve
restricted cash be used to fund this activity.
6 MCU21/0151 – APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE –
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY SITUATED AT 25 RAILWAY PDE, POMONA
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 Wegener, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as I have an
NBN tower located on my property and receive income from NBN via a lease arrangement. It could be
viewed that I have an interest in mobile phone networks and NBN towers however as the application is
by Telstra and it does not indicate NBN or Optus infrastructure I do not believe a reasonable person
could believe I have a perception of bias. 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.
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That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the General Committee Meeting
dated 16 May 2022 regarding Application No. MCU21/0151 for a Development Permit for
Material Change of Use - Telecommunications Facility situated at 25 Railway Pde Pomona
and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
When Conditions Must Be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all works required by the conditions of this Decision
Notice must be completed prior to the use commencing, and then compliance
maintained at all times while the use continues.
Approved Plans
2. 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 unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Sheet Plan/Document Name Date
No.
QC100259 S0 Site specific notes, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 S1 Site Layout and Access, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 S1-1 Site Layout, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 S1-2 Site Setout Plan – Option 1, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 S3 East Elevation, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 G4 Site Earthing – Option 1, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 G4-1 Earthing Scenario 3, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 G4-4 Trench Details, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 E2 AC Power Connection, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 T2 Concrete Foundation Details, prepared by Telstra 18.06.2021
QC100259 T2-1 Equipment Platform – H Frame Detail, prepared by 18.06.2021
Telstra
QC100259 T8 Compound Fence and Gate Details, prepared by 18.06.2021
Telstra (as annotated by Council)
501-PL A Landscape Concept Plan, prepared by Urbis 21.12.2021
Nature and Extent of Approved Use
3. The maximum height of the satellite dish must not exceed the maximum height as
reflected in the approved plans with respect with the finished ground level and the
natural ground level.
4. No lights are permitted to be attached to the telecommunications facility, except
where required for hazard lighting purposes or similar.
Currency Period
5. The Currency Period for this development approval lapses if the use has not
happened by 19 May 2028, unless an application to extend the currency period is
approved by Council.
Health and Safety
6. The development must not, at any time during the life of the development, result in
human exposure to environmental electromagnetic emissions exceeding the
current regulations, standards and/or recommendations of the Australian Radiation
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Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). The carrier of the
infrastructure must provide, at any time upon request by Council, written
certification to demonstrate compliance with this condition. The written certification
must assume:
a. a maximum number of users over the lifetime of the structure;
b. full power usage;
c. a maximum down tilt of antennae.
Colours and Finishes
7. The development must be finished in pale eucalypt or the like in order to visually
blend into the landscape.
8. Associated fencing (and gate) as shown on the approved plans must be visually
unobtrusive and must be camouflaged through the use of colours, materials and
screening vegetation to blend the fence into the visual landscape.
Site maintenance
9. The site must be kept tidy and well maintained at all times for the life of the
development.
Cessation of Use
10. The facility must be removed from the site upon cessation of the use.
Noise
11. Written certification is required from a suitably qualified person confirming that
sound pressure levels from all mechanical plant and equipment comply with the
following:
a. Air-conditioning and equipment
7am to 10pm: Maximum level allowable = background + 5dB(A)
10pm to 7am: Maximum level allowable = background + 3dB(A)
12. The certification must be submitted to Council, which certifies that operational
noise from any fixed plant and equipment complies with the requirements of this
Decision Notice.
Vegetation Retention
13. Existing trees on the site must be retained, except where required to be removed
to accommodate the approved use.
14. Existing vegetation in the road reserve must be retained, unless written
authorisation from Council is granted for the clearing.
Landscaping Works
15. The development site must be landscaped generally in accordance with the
approved plans and include additional landscaping to enhance the amenity of the
site. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works
approval and the Noosa Plan and Planning Scheme Policy PSP2 - Landscaping
for the Pomona area and must include in particular:
a. the works shown on the approved Landscape Concept Plan, and in addition
include the following:
i. 1 x 45L pot size street tree per 8m of road frontage (minimum 7 trees);
and
ii. Screen planting (minimum 20L pot size) along all boundaries planted
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at maximum 3 metre centres with a maximum 3 metre height at
maturity.
16. All landscape works must be established and maintained in accordance with the
approved design for the life of the development, and in a manner that ensures
healthy, sustained and vigorous plant growth. All plant material must be allowed
to grow to full form and be refurbished when its life expectancy is reached.
17. The site must be regularly maintained at all times with all landscape works
maintained generally in accordance with the approved design for the life of the
development.
Damage to infrastructure
18. Any damage to footpaths, street plantings, natural vegetation/trees kerb and
channel, bridges or roadways must be repaired or reinstated to at least pre-existing
conditions.
Stormwater Drainage
19. Stormwater runoff from the development must be disposed of on-site without
causing scour or damage to the subject site or any adjoining property.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
C. Advise the applicant to remove the demountable building (the former exchange building)
or obtain building approval within 90 days of the date of this approval.
D. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve
the application:
1. The proposal is minor in nature and is co-located within a site with existing
telecommunication facilities.
2. The proposal can be conditioned to comply with the amenity and character
elements sought by the Overall Outcomes in the Noosa Plan 2020.
7 OPW22/0029 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR OPERATIONAL WORKS
(PRESCRIBED TIDAL WORKS – NOOSA RIVER OYSTER HABITAT RESTORATION) FOR
NOOSA RIVER
That Council note the report by Coordinator Engineering to the General Committee Meeting
dated 16 May 2022 regarding Application No. OPW22/0029 for Operational Works (Prescribed
Tidal Works – Noosa River Oyster Habitat Restoration for Noosa River and
A. Approve the application in accordance with Referral Agency Conditions provided by
SARA on 7 April 2022 and the following conditions:
Approved Plans
20. Phase 1 – Pilot Phase is only approved as part of this development approval.
21. 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 unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
NROR-2021-00 A General Notes & Site Selection 09/07/2021
NROR-2021-01 - Restoration Zones 20/05/2021
NROR-2021-02 A Module Designs 09/07/2021
NROR-2021-03 A Goat Island Restoration Site 09/07/2021
NROR-2021-04 A Tewantin Island Restoration Site 09/07/2021
NROR-2021-05 A Noosa Sound West Restoration Site 09/07/2021
NROR-2021-06 A Noosa Sound East Restoration Site 09/07/2021
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Currency Period
22. The development approval lapses if the works have not been substantially started
by 19 May 2024, unless an application to extend the currency period is approved
by Council.
General Conditions
23. All works must be undertaken in accordance with the Noosa Oyster Restoration
Project – Project Restoration Plan prepared by The Nature Conservancy dated
January 2022.
24. All works must be undertaken in accordance with Maritime Safety Queensland
(MSQ) and Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) requirements relating
to signage and aids to navigation as detailed in the Noosa Oyster Restoration
Project – Project Restoration Plan (Section 7) prepared by The Nature
Conservancy dated January 2022.
25. All works must be undertaken in accordance with DAF requirements relating to
notifications, marking of approved boundary areas and restoration of marine
plants/tidal profiles that are temporarily impacted as a result of the works as
detailed in the SARA Decision Notice.
26. All works must be undertaken in accordance with Best Practice Erosion and
Sediment Control (BPESC) guidelines for Australia (International Erosion Control
Association).
27. All works must be undertaken in accordance with Sections 6.1 and 6.4 of Noosa
Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project - Project Restoration Plan prepared by The
Nature Conservancy Australia dated January 2022.
28. All works must be undertaken in accordance with the current Queensland Acid
Sulfate Soil Technical Manual: Soil management guidelines, prepared by the
Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts, 2014.
29. All materials used for construction works must be clean materials to ensure that
the works do not contaminate the waterway.
30. All structures must be designed and constructed such that they are free standing
within the waterway and are not connected to or behind the revetment wall.
31. All structures must have no detrimental effects on stormwater drains and/or
easements.
32. In the event of collapse or failure of structural integrity of the oyster restoration
substrates, the works must be removed from the waterway or reconstructed in
accordance with this development approval.
33. All works must be undertaken in accordance with an approved Construction
Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) which consolidates the commitments
and management measures described in the Noosa Oyster Ecosystem
Restoration Project – Project Restoration Plan including, but not limited to:
a. A Site Management Plan which describes environmental management
measures at the proposed load out site including details of stockpile
management;
b. An Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) in accordance with BPESC
guidelines;
c. A Marine Plant and Water Quality Monitoring Plan designed to monitor the
composition of marine plant assemblages at habitat restoration sites and
appropriate sites upstream and downstream; and
d. A Marine Biosecurity Management Plan for construction vessels.
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The CEMP should be submitted to Council for approval 20 business days prior to
the commencement of works.
34. A monitoring report must be provided to Council on a six-monthly basis for the first
year (and annually for the following 4 years) following completion of construction
works which details the results of restoration monitoring and evaluation, including
adaptive management measures taken and the success or otherwise of those
measures.
35. Upon completion of construction works, any construction debris or waste must be
removed from site and disposed of appropriately.
36. Lighting associated with the construction phase must be designed, installed,
operated and maintained in accordance with Section 3 of AS4282 Control of the
Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor Lighting.
37. Wastewater and sullage must only be disposed of at approved pumpout facilities.
38. Any construction and post construction activity must not impact on the condition of
the waterway, and is to be conducted so as not to breach the Environmental
Protection Act EPA (1994) and the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009.
39. Certification by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland that states that
the oyster habitat restoration substrates are constructed in accordance with best
practice methods and is structurally sound must be submitted to Council. This
certification must be submitted to Council within three (3) months of the completion
of the works.
40. After completion, the proposed works must be maintained in a sound state of repair
in accordance with the approved plans
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
8 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – APRIL 2022
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager (Acting) to the General
Committee Meeting dated 16 May 2022 outlining April 2022 year to date financial performance
against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key
financial sustainability indicators.
9 OPERATIONAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT – THIRD QUARTER 2021-22
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting
dated 16 May 2022 regarding the 2021-22 Operational Plan and:
A. Note the progress report for the 2021-22 Operational Plan to 31 March 2022 provided
as Attachment 1; and
B. Note the status of Council’s Key Performance Indicators provided as Attachment 2.
Committee Recommendation
That the report of the General Committee dated 16 May 2022 be received and the recommendations
therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
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9. ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
1 COUNCILLOR REPRESENTATION ON VARIOUS BOARDS, EXTERNAL
ORGANISATIONS AND WORKING GROUPS 2022
Author Chief Executive Officer, Scott Waters
CEO’s Office
Index ECM/ Councillors/Mayor-Governance & Administration
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to:
1. Highlight those Committees, Boards, Working Groups etc. that require Councillors as
members; and
2. Identify which Councillors are proposed to be appointed to the various Boards etc. following
discussions with Councillors.
This report does not deal with statutory Council Committees (except for the Audit Committee listed
at Item FF). Councillor membership of the Council Committees will be dealt with in a separate report
to Council at a later date.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Ordinary Meeting dated 19 May
2022 and make the following Councillor appointments (noting that these supersede any prior
appointments):
A. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor as Chair and Cr Jurisevic as Deputy Chair to the Local Disaster
Management Group;
B. Appoint the Cr Jurisevic as Chair to the Local Disaster Recovery Committee;
C. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor, Cr Wegener and Cr Stockwell to the Case Management Working
Group;
D. Appoint Cr Wegener to the Environment Levy Working Group;
E. Appoint Cr Finzel as Chair of the Regional Arts Development Fund Committee (RADF);
F. Appoint Cr Wilkie to the Rufous Street Project Control Group;
G. Appoint Cr Finzel as Chair of the Noosa Heritage Reference Group;
H. Appoint the Cr Wilkie as Chair and Cr Stewart - Mayor and Cr Jurisevic to the Capital Works
Executive;
I. Appoint Cr Wilkie as Chair and Cr Stewart - Mayor and Cr Lorentson to the Transport Strategy
Steering Group;
J. Appoint Cr Stewart – Mayor, as Chair, and Cr Wilkie to the CEO Performance Review
Committee;
K. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor and Cr < > to the Teewah and Cooloola Working Group;
L. Appoint Cr Wilkie and Cr Finzel as Council’s representatives for the Hinterland Playground
Reference Group;
M. Appoint the Cr Wilkie as Chair and Cr Finzel and Cr Stockwell to the Noosa Biosphere Trails
PCG;
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N. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor as Chair and Cr Stockwell and Cr Wegener to the Climate Change
Response Plan Group;
O. Appoint the Wilkie as Chair, and Cr Finzel and Cr Lorentson to the Climate Change Adaption
Plan Project Control Group;
P. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor to the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee;
Q. Appoint the following Councillors to the the Management Committee for the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the Sunshine Coast University (SCU):
1. Cr Finzel until December 2022;
2. Cr Lorentson from January 2022 until August 2023; and
3. Cr Wegener from September 2023 until March 2024;
R. Appoint Cr Lorentson as Council’s Observer on the Tourism Noosa Board;
S. Appoint Cr Wegener to the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Board;
T. Appoint Cr Jurisevic to the Northern SEQ Regional Roads and Transport Group;
U. Appoint Cr Wegener to the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee with Cr Jurisevic
as proxy;
V. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor as Council’s representative to the State Government Peer to Peer
Economy and Short-Term Letting Industry Reference Group;
W. Appoint Cr Wilkie as Council’s representative to the Sunshine Coast Airport Community and
Aviation Forum;
X. Appoint Cr Stockwell to the Climate Emergency Australia Strategic Advisory Group;
Y. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor to the Council of Mayors (SEQ);
Z. Appoint Cr Jurisevic as Councils representative and Cr Wegener as Proxy to the Council of
Mayors (SEQ) Waste Working Group;
AA. Appoint Cr Stewart - Mayor to the Council of Mayors (SEQ) SEQ 2032 Legacy Working Group;
BB. Appoint all councillors to attend the Councillor Discussion Forums;
CC. Appoint the following Councillors to the Regional Sporting complexes:
1. Cr Finzel as Council’s representative on the Cooroy Sports Complex Committee;
2. Cr Lorentson as Council’s representative on the Girraween Sports Complex Committee;
3 Cr Jurisevic as Council’s representative Tewantin Sports Complex Committee;
DD. Appoint Cr Lorentson on the Noosa World Surfing Reserve Committee;
EE. Appoint Cr Wilkie be the Council’s representative on the Cooroy Futures Group;
FF. Appoint Cr Stewart – Mayor and Cr Wegener to the Audit and Risk Committee.
REPORT
It is proposed to make the following appointments after discussion with Councillors:
A. Noosa Local Disaster Management Group
Under the Disaster Management Act 2009 (Section 29), Local Governments are required to establish
a Local Disaster Management Group to coordinate Council’s disaster management function. This is
an important function of Council in coordinating the local response to natural disasters such as
flooding.
It is proposed to appoint the Mayor as Chair and Cr Jurisevic as Deputy Chair to the Local Disaster
Management Group;
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B. Noosa Local Disaster Recovery Committee
Under the Disaster Management Act 2009 (Section 29), Local Governments are required to establish
a Local Disaster Recovery Committee to coordinate Council’s disaster recovery management. This
is an important function of Council in coordinating the local response to natural disasters such as
flooding.
It is proposed to appoint the Cr Jurisevic as Chair to the Local Disaster Recovery Committee;
C. Case Management Working Group
Council has a Case Management Working Group which has oversight of the carriage of Council’s
litigation. The primary focus is on Planning and Environment Court cases. Several senior staff also
sit on this Working Group including the CEO, the Director of Environment and Sustainable
Development and the Planning Manager. This Working Group does not have authority to settle cases
(which is the role of Council), but it does review progress and ensure that a consistent approach is
taken to litigation.
It is proposed that the Mayor, Cr Wegener and Cr Stockwell be appointed to the Case Management
Working Group.
D. Environment Levy Working Group
The Council established an Environment Levy Working Group to assist in the identification,
assessment and recommendations in relation to properties worthy of protection using funds raised
under the Environment Levy. Similar to the Case Management Working Group, this Working Group
does not have decision making powers, as the final decision on land acquisition is for Council.
It is proposed that Cr Wegener be appointed to the Environment Levy Working Group.
E. Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF)
Council co-funds support for the local arts community via the Regional Arts Development Fund. As
part of that process, an assessment Committee oversees the assessment of applications.
It is proposed that Cr Finzel be appointed as Chair of the RADF Committee.
F. Rufous Street Project Control Group
The Council established a Rufous Street Project Control Group (PCG) to assist in the Rufous Street
development, which includes the construction of the new community house, carpark and green
space. This Group includes the Director of Community Services, Project Manager and other staff
involved in the Rufous Street Project.
It is proposed that Cr Wilkie be appointed to the Rufous Street Project Control Group.
G. Noosa Heritage Reference Group
The Noosa Heritage Reference Group was established in 2016 to provide input and advice to Council
on heritage related matters. The Reference Group provides input and suggestions regarding heritage
priorities and potential heritage projects in the Noosa Shire and assists in identifying partnership
opportunities. The role of Chair of the Group is assumed by a Councillor.
It is proposed that Cr Finzel be appointed to the role of Chair of the Noosa Heritage Reference
Group.
H. Capital Works Executive
The Capital Works Executive assists in the co-ordination of the delivery of the Capital Works
program. Membership consists of the Mayor and two Councillors plus senior staff who are
responsible of the delivery of the capital works program.
It is proposed that Cr Wilkie be appointed Chair, and Cr Stewart - Mayor and Cr Jurisevic be
appointed to the Capital Works Executive.
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I. Transport Strategy Steering Group
The Council established a Transport Strategy Steering Group to assist with implementation of
Transport Strategy initiatives and to provide oversight of the whole Transport Strategy Project.
It is proposed that Cr Wilkie as Chair and Cr Stewart - Mayor and Cr Lorentson be appointed to the
Transport Strategy Steering Group.
J. CEO Performance Review Committee
The Employment Contract of Noosa Council’s Chief Executive Officer prescribes that:
The Officer’s performance shall be reviewed annually, no later than one month after each
anniversary of the date of commencement, by a Sub-Committee of the Council appointed for that
purpose comprising the Mayor, and subject to the Mayor’s agreement, at least one Councillor
(‘Performance Review Committee’).
It is proposed that the Mayor and Deputy Mayor be appointed to the CEO Performance Review
Committee and that the role of Chair be assumed by the Mayor.
K. Teewah & Cooloola Working Group
The Teewah and Cooloola Working Group was formed as a direct response to concerns raised about
the impacts of visitors accessing Teewah Beach within the Cooloola section of The Great Sandy
National Park covering both recreational beach driving and camping. The Group comprises the
Mayor and one Councillor from Noosa Council in addition to the State Member for Noosa, the Gympie
Mayor and/or one Gympie Councillor and representatives from various organisations including
Tourism Noosa, Destination Gympie Region, Qld Police, Noosa North Shore Association Inc,
Teewah Landowners Association, Rainbow Beach Chamber of Commerce etc.
It is proposed that the Mayor and Cr < > be appointed to the Teewah and Cooloola Working Group.
L. Hinterland Playground Reference Group
This reference group was established by Council to assist with the development of the proposed
hinterland playground at Cooroy. It includes members from the Cooroy community, Council staff
and two Councillors.
It is proposed that the Council representatives for this reference group be Cr Wilkie and Cr Finzel.
M. Noosa Biosphere Trails Project Control Group (PCG)
A Noosa Trail Masterplan Project Reference Group has been established to help guide the
implementation of the masterplan recommendations including the trail 5 upgrade.
It is proposed that Cr Wilkie, Cr Finzel and Cr Stockwell be appointed to the Noosa Biosphere Trails
Project Control Group.
N. Climate Change Response Plan
The CCRP provides high level guidance and direction to the project team on information gathering
(including scope) involved in informing the CCRP, methods for engaging relevant key stakeholders
and groups, and the content of the final plan.
It is proposed that Cr Stewart be appointed as Chair and Cr Stockwell and Cr Wegener be appointed
to the Climate Changer Response Plan Committee.
O. Climate Change Adaption Plan (CCAP) Project Control Group (PCG)
The CCAP PCG provides high-level guidance and direction to the project team on both the
processes involved in conducting the background assessment report, assessments and the content
of the final Climate Change Adaptation Plan. This includes ensuring relevant public and private
interests are considered and nominated deadlines are being met. The Group comprises three
Councillors, the CEO (ex officio), three Directors and the Principal Strategic Planner.
It is proposed that Wilkie as Chair and Cr Stockwell and Cr Wegener be appointed to the CCAP
PCG.
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P. Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee
The purpose is to engage key community stakeholders to provide objective advice and
recommendations towards the sustainable use, conservation and management of the Noosa River
and its catchment. NRSAC is not a decision-making body. Advice and recommendations provided
by NRSAC to relevant management agencies are non-binding.
It is proposed to appoint the Mayor, Cr Stewart to the Noosa River Stakeholder Advisory Committee.
Q. Management Committee for Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sunshine
Coast University (SCU)
The Management Committee provides a forum for the parties to discuss their respective priorities,
collaborate, cooperate, provide leadership across the full range of activities to be considered under
the MOU, assist in the implementation of the objectives, establish working groups to resolve issues
of mutual significance, identify ways to deepen the relationship between the parties and undertake
any other activity consistent with the stated objectives of this MOU.
It is proposed to appoint Cr Finzel until December 2022; Cr Lorentson from January 2022 until August
2023 and Cr Wegener from September 2023 until March 2024 to the Management Committee for
the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Sunshine Coast University (SCU).
R. Tourism Noosa
For many years, Tourism Noosa’s Constitution has provided for a Councillor Representative on its
Board of Directors. That representative can either be an Observer or a Board member. It is proposed
that a Councillor continue to attend meetings as an observer.
It is proposed that Cr Lorentson be appointed as Noosa Council’s Observer to the Tourism Noosa
Board.
S. Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Board
The Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation is a not for profit organisation established by the Noosa
Council to identify ‘big ideas’ aligned with the aims of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere program.
The Board’s role is to manage a charitable trust to support projects and ideas that enhance
biodiversity conservation and promote sustainable living in Noosa. The Noosa Biosphere Reserve
Board is made up of 8 Directors who collectively guide the direction of the Foundation and liaise with
project stakeholders. One board member is a Councillor.
It is proposed that Cr Wegener be appointed to the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation Board.
T. Northern SEQ Regional Roads and Transport Group
The Northern SEC Regional Roads and Transport Group is a group of consisting of members from
Councils and Road Authorities within a region that meet on a regular basis to discuss road related
issues of mutual interest. The Northern SEQ Regional Road Group comprises Moreton Council,
Somerset Council, Sunshine Coast Regional Council and Noosa Council. Noosa Council has one
Councillor representative on the Group.
It is proposed that Cr Jurisevic be appointed to the Northern SEQ Regional Roads and Transport
Group.
U. Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee (MRCCC)
Spanning an area from Maleny to River Heads near Hervey Bay, the aim of the MRCCC is to promote
within the community and through interested sectors, a common view of sustainable and productive
catchments. Key roles include education and awareness, planning, best management practices,
landcare support, consultation and working with Government.
It is proposed that Cr Wegener be appointed to the Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee
with Cr Jurisevic as the proxy representative.
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V. Peer-To-Peer Economy and Short-Term Letting Industry Reference Group
This is a reference group established by the State government to look at the statewide implications
of the growth in short-term letting. The reference group is managed by the Minister for Tourism and
contains members from across a range of sectors including the tourism sector, local government,
short-term letting providers, state government agencies etc. Via the LGAQ, two local governments
were invited to be members of the reference group, namely Cairns City Council and Noosa Shire
Council and each is required to provide a representative for the reference group meetings.
It is proposed that the Council representative for this reference group be the Mayor.
W. Sunshine Coast Airport Community and Aviation Forum
The Sunshine Coast Airport has established a community forum which they use to undertake
stakeholder engagement on issues arising from the operation of the Sunshine Coast airport. Some
of the key issues which arise for consultation include aircraft noise, flight paths and future planning
for development at the airport.
It is proposed that the Council representative for the Airport Forum be Cr Wilkie.
X. Climate Emergency Australia Strategic Advisory Group
In 2019, Noosa Council declared a climate emergency, one of 96 Australian local governments that
represent 8.66 million Australian citizens. CEA is an alliance of local governments working together
to have all levels of government acknowledge and respond to the climate emergency with urgency
and based on scientific evidence. CEA exists to support all councils (those who have declared a
climate emergency, and those who have not) to share knowledge, resources and to work together
to achieve the common goal of effectively responding to the climate emergency from both a Council
and community perspective. The CEA Strategic Advisory Group will ensure oversight and high-level
guidance of the work of CEA during the 12-month start-up period following its initiation, and act as
the voice of local government across Australia with regards to the work of CEA.
It is proposed to appoint Cr Stockwell to the Climate Emergency Australia Strategic Advisory Group.
Y. Council of Mayors (SEQ)
The Council of Mayors (SEQ) meets on a regular basis in Brisbane and addresses issues affecting
south-east Queensland. It is an opportunity for the Mayors of those member councils to work
together to advocate to other levels of government on SEQ Council needs. It is a very effective
lobbying voice given that it represents “1 in 7 Australians”. The Council of Mayors (SEQ) is supported
by a number of staff who are employed to give effect to decisions and to undertake work on behalf
of the organisation. More information about the Council of Mayors (SEQ) can be found on their
website - https://seqmayors.qld.gov.au/
It is proposed to appoint Cr Stewart to the Council of Mayors (SEQ).
Z. Council of Mayors (SEQ) Waste Working Group
The focus of this working group is to provide support in the implementation of the SEQ Waste
Management Plan. It also provides a forum for councils to share learnings and engage with industry
and government partners. Council are invited to nominate one primary Councillor with a proxy
Councillor
It is proposed to appoint Cr Jurisevic as Council’s representative and Cr Wegener as Proxy to the
Council of Mayors (SEQ) Waste Working Group.
AA. Council of Mayors (SEQ) SEQ 2032 Legacy Working Group
The Council of Mayors (SEQ) SEQ 2032 Legacy Working Group was established to identify,
collaborate and work on regional legacy and advocacy priorities for SEQ ahead of the 2032 Brisbane
Olympic and Paralympic Games.
It is proposed to appoint Cr Stewart to the Council of Mayors (SEQ) SEQ 2032 Legacy Working
Group
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BB. Councillor Discussion Forum
This is an informal catch up between Councillors held once per month to share information and ideas
and to get short updates from staff on current issues. It is not a decision making process but is helpful
in keeping all Councillors up-to-date on current issues. The Councillor Discussion Forum is attended
by all Councillors.
CC. Regional Sporting complexes
There are three regional sporting complexes in the Shire with multiple sporting bodies sharing the
facilities. These are located at Tewantin, Cooroy and Girraween and each have co-ordinating
committees.
For the Cooroy Sports Complex, Cr Finzel is proposed as Council’s representative.
For the Girraween Sports Complex, Cr Jurisevic is proposed as Council’s representative.
For the Tewantin Sports Complex, Cr Jurisevic is proposed as Council’s representative.
DD. Noosa Surfing Reserve
This is a community-based committee which has been successful in achieving national and
international surfing reserve recognition for Noosa. The committee meets to look at management
options for the surfing reserve.
It is proposed that Cr Lorentson be the Council’s representative on this committee.
EE. Cooroy Futures Group
The Cooroy Futures Group manages the Cooroy Butter Factory and undertakes a number of other
activities in the Cooroy township.
It is proposed that Cr Wilkie be the Council’s representative on this committee.
FF. Audit and Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee is a statutory requirement under the Local Government Act and the
Committee reports directly to Council and has an important role in managing risk, oversight of
financial controls, liaison with Council’s auditors and also the review of Council’s financial
statements.
It is proposed that Council appoint Cr Stewart – Mayor and Cr Wegener to the Audit and Risk
Committee.
Other Representation
It is quite likely that Council will establish other Working Groups or committees during this term and
their membership and purpose will be dealt with at the time of establishment.
Previous Council Consideration
Council made a range of appointments to the various Boards and Committees in May 2020.
Councillors requested to review these nominations halfway through the current term.
Finance
Nil.
Risks & Opportunities
Nil.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
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Internal Consultation
The proposed Councillor nominations have been discussed with the Mayor and Councillors by the
Chief Executive Officer.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
X Chief Executive Officer Community Services Corporate Services
Executive Officer Director Director
Executive Support Community Development Financial Services
Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
X Executive Services Environment & Sustainable Development Infrastructure Services
Director Director Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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10. CLOSED SESSION
11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
1. BRIAN O’CONNOR
Q1: With just a few parcels of land available at the Cooroy Business Park and industrial park
and the council actively examining these sites for affordable housing, will Noosa Council
undertake a study into the likely take-up of available commercial land in the Noosa
Hinterland over the next 10 years, with a view to ascertaining where to locate and rezone
suitable additional and flood-free land for rural enterprise and commercial activities so
as to grow and diversify the local economy?
Q2: Noosa Council regularly must deal with complaints about inappropriate backyard
businesses creating nuisance for neighbours or wanting to expand in-situ. When the
council acts on complaints, or refuses expansion, what is to happen to these businesses
or where can they relocate? Similarly, work-from-home desktop computer businesses
and so-called 'next-generation' digital start-ups look to co-locate to a business hub
offering creative and practical synergies of co-habitation. What is Noosa Council doing
to facilitate this type of job-creation economic activity in the hinterland, where a younger
cohort of people is moving for lifestyle and a relatively cheaper mortgage?
12. NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 16 June 2022 at the Council Chambers, 9 Pelican
Street, Tewantin commencing at 5pm.
13. MEETING CLOSURE
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