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MINUTES
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 13 November 2023
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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1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Joe Jurisevic (Acting Chair)
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie (via Microsoft Teams)
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Director Community Services Kerri Contini
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
APOLOGIES
Cr Karen Finzel
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That in accordance with Section 254K of the Local Government Regulation, Cr
Wilkie is approved to attend the Meeting dated 13 November 2023 via Microsoft
Teams.
Carried unanimously.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Cr Jurisevic be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting due to
Councillor Wilkie attending via Microsoft Teams.
Carried unanimously.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 23 October 2023 be
received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
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3. PRESENTATIONS
Nil
4. DEPUTATIONS
4.1. KIM PETROVIC & JOHN COCHRANE
TOPIC - PROPOSED HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AT NOOSA SPRINGS MCU
21/0110
Withdrawn by the applicant.
5. ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
5.1. MCU22/0118 – DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE
OF USE – SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 94 & 142 NOOSA DR,
NOOSA HEADS
(REFERRED FROM PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE DATED 7
NOVEMBER 2023 - ITEM 5.1)
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 the applicant, RACV resort, support the Noosa Arts Theatre with an
annual $2,500 sponsorship and I also serve as Noosa Arts Theatre President. As
a result of this conflict of interest, I will leave the meeting room while the matter is
decided.
Cr Wilkie left the meeting.
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 I have a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter. My husband and I own a property at Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads. Since
November 2020 this property has been used for Short Term accommodation
rental. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a
reasonable person could have a perception of bias as I have no personal
relationship with the applicant, and although I have a STA property, I will not be
positively or negatively impacted by the decision. 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.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and
determine that Cr Lorentson participates and votes on this matter because
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Council believes that there is no personal relationship with the applicant and Cr
Lorentson will not be positively or negatively impacted by the decision so a
reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Lorentson did not vote on the above motion.
Motion
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 November 2023 regarding Application
No. MCU22/0118 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Short-
term accommodation, situated at 94 & 142 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads and:
A. Refuse the application for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development has failed to demonstrate a significant
planning need to develop outside of Noosa Plan 2020's urban boundary,
particularly at the density and height proposed and is inconsistent with the
local landscape character. No overriding community benefit been
demonstrated, which would justify approval despite its conflict with the
planning scheme.
2. Valid planning grounds have been raised by submitters that the
proposal will result in an unacceptable impact on the biodiversity of the
locality. Further, the development exceeds what a community member
could reasonably expect to be developed outside of the Urban Boundary
and within the Environmental Management and Conservation Zone.
3. The proposed development of the subject land is inappropriate, in
circumstances where:
(a) The proposed development seeks to expand the existing resort
complex in circumstances where part of that land is located outside
of the urban boundary in Noosa Plan 2020;
(b) The proponent seeks to utilise the land for Short-term
accommodation, which is an inconsistent use in the Environmental
Management and Conservation zone;
(c) The proposed development is an overdevelopment of the land
at the expense of the natural values of the land, as the proposal
would result in unacceptable clearing of vegetation in an ecologically
important and environmentally sensitive area, including proposed
development located on mapped Areas of Biodiversity Significance,
Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) Environmental
Values and Riparian Buffer Area under the Biodiversity, Waterways
and Wetlands Overlay and mapped Core Koala Habitat area;
(d) The stormwater treatment proposed is not of a sufficient size to
achieve the water quality objectives and protection of biodiversity
areas required under the Water Quality and Drainage Code.
(e) The built form of the proposed development is unacceptable,
being slightly over height in metres in the Tourist Accommodation
zone and substantially over height in metres and storeys in the
Environmental Management and Conservation zone.
In respect of the above, the proposed development is inconsistent with
the following provisions of Noosa Plan 2020:
(i) Strategic Framework – 3.2.2, 3.2.5, 3.3.1(b) and 3.3.4(b)(p);
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(ii) Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code –
8.2.2.2(2)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i) Table 8.2.23 PO1,
PO3, PO6 and PO11;
(iii) Water Quality and Drainage Code – 9.4.82(2)(a) and (b) and
Table 9.4.8.3 PO6;
(iv) Noosa Heads Local Plan Code – Overall Outcomes (2)(b)(d)(e)
and (ad) and Table 7.2.5.3 PO4, PO5, PO6 and PO26;
(v) Environmental Management and Conservation Zone Code –
Overall Outcomes (2)(a) and (b), Table 6.7.1.3 PO1, PO5, PO7,
PO8, PO9, PO11 and PO13;
(vi) Tourist Accommodation Zone Code - Table 6.3.4.3 PO9 and
PO10.
4. When read as a whole, the South East Queensland Regional Plan
2017 (SEQRP) does not lend support to the proposed use of the land, as:
4.1. the SEQRP sets a long term, 50-year vision, establishing
aspirations for the region up to 2067. Given this, the timing and
sequencing of urban development occurring within the Urban
Footprint is a finer grained detail, the planning for which is
implemented through local government planning schemes;
4.2. the designation of land as being within the Urban Footprint
does not imply that all that land with that designation can be
developed for urban purposes; and
4.3. when assessed against Noosa Plan 2020, the proposed
development is not suitable for urban development.
5. The following relevant matters support refusal:
5.1. The proposed development will involve an unacceptable loss
of vegetation in a locality which is an ecologically important and
environmentally sensitive and serves as an important ecological
linkage,
5.2. There is no planning, economic or community need for the
proposed development on the subject land.
5.3. Approval of the proposed development would not be in the
public interest as reflected in the provisions of Noosa Plan 2020
referred to in these reasons for refusal.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning
Act 2016.
Amendment
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Item B be added to read (and the current Item B be subsequently changed
to Item C):
B. That the CEO be requested to review the zone and urban boundaries as part
of a future review of the Planning Scheme.
Carried unanimously.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 November 2023 regarding Application
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No. MCU22/0118 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Short-
term accommodation, situated at 94 & 142 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads and:
A. Refuse the application for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development has failed to demonstrate a significant
planning need to develop outside of Noosa Plan 2020's urban boundary,
particularly at the density and height proposed and is inconsistent with the
local landscape character. No overriding community benefit been
demonstrated, which would justify approval despite its conflict with the
planning scheme.
2. Valid planning grounds have been raised by submitters that the
proposal will result in an unacceptable impact on the biodiversity of the
locality. Further, the development exceeds what a community member
could reasonably expect to be developed outside of the Urban Boundary
and within the Environmental Management and Conservation Zone.
3. The proposed development of the subject land is inappropriate, in
circumstances where:
(a) The proposed development seeks to expand the existing resort
complex in circumstances where part of that land is located outside
of the urban boundary in Noosa Plan 2020;
(b) The proponent seeks to utilise the land for Short-term
accommodation, which is an inconsistent use in the Environmental
Management and Conservation zone;
(c) The proposed development is an overdevelopment of the land
at the expense of the natural values of the land, as the proposal
would result in unacceptable clearing of vegetation in an ecologically
important and environmentally sensitive area, including proposed
development located on mapped Areas of Biodiversity Significance,
Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) Environmental
Values and Riparian Buffer Area under the Biodiversity, Waterways
and Wetlands Overlay and mapped Core Koala Habitat area;
(d) The stormwater treatment proposed is not of a sufficient size to
achieve the water quality objectives and protection of biodiversity
areas required under the Water Quality and Drainage Code.
(e) The built form of the proposed development is unacceptable,
being slightly over height in metres in the Tourist Accommodation
zone and substantially over height in metres and storeys in the
Environmental Management and Conservation zone.
In respect of the above, the proposed development is inconsistent with
the following provisions of Noosa Plan 2020:
(i) Strategic Framework – 3.2.2, 3.2.5, 3.3.1(b) and 3.3.4(b)(p);
(ii) Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code –
8.2.2.2(2)(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (i) Table 8.2.23 PO1,
PO3, PO6 and PO11;
(iii) Water Quality and Drainage Code – 9.4.82(2)(a) and (b) and
Table 9.4.8.3 PO6;
(iv) Noosa Heads Local Plan Code – Overall Outcomes (2)(b)(d)(e)
and (ad) and Table 7.2.5.3 PO4, PO5, PO6 and PO26;
(v) Environmental Management and Conservation Zone Code –
Overall Outcomes (2)(a) and (b), Table 6.7.1.3 PO1, PO5, PO7,
PO8, PO9, PO11 and PO13;
(vi) Tourist Accommodation Zone Code - Table 6.3.4.3 PO9 and
PO10.
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4. When read as a whole, the South East Queensland Regional Plan
2017 (SEQRP) does not lend support to the proposed use of the land, as:
4.1. the SEQRP sets a long term, 50-year vision, establishing
aspirations for the region up to 2067. Given this, the timing and
sequencing of urban development occurring within the Urban
Footprint is a finer grained detail, the planning for which is
implemented through local government planning schemes;
4.2. the designation of land as being within the Urban Footprint
does not imply that all that land with that designation can be
developed for urban purposes; and
4.3. when assessed against Noosa Plan 2020, the proposed
development is not suitable for urban development.
5. The following relevant matters support refusal:
5.1. The proposed development will involve an unacceptable loss
of vegetation in a locality which is an ecologically important and
environmentally sensitive and serves as an important ecological
linkage,
5.2. There is no planning, economic or community need for the
proposed development on the subject land.
5.3. Approval of the proposed development would not be in the
public interest as reflected in the provisions of Noosa Plan 2020
referred to in these reasons for refusal.
B. That the CEO be requested to review the zone and urban boundaries as part
of a future review of the Planning Scheme; and
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning
Act 2016.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Wilkie returned to the meeting.
5.2. MCU21/0194.01 – APPLICATION FOR AN OTHER CHANGE TO A
DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR A ROADSIDE STALL TO INCLUDE A
FOOD AND DRINK OUTLET AT 201 MARY RIVER RD, COOROY
(REFERRED FROM PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE DATED 7
NOVEMBER 2023 - ITEM 5.2)
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the Planning
& Environment Committee Meeting dated 7 November 2023 regarding
Application No. MCU21/0194.01 for an other change to a Development Permit
for Material Change of Use (Roadside Stall) to include a Food and Drink Outlet,
situated at 201 Mary River Rd, Cooroy and:
A. Approve, in part, only (with amended Condition 2) and part refusal.
B. Approve the change to Condition 2 as outlined in Attachment 1.
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C. Refuse the Food and Drink Outlet component of the application for the
following reasons:
1. This element of the proposal does not advance the elements and
strategies of the South East Queensland Regional Plan as it does not value
add to the site’s on-farm agricultural activities.
2. This element of the proposal is contrary to the Intent and Outcomes of
the Strategic Framework, Section 3.3.1 (e) and Section 3.3.5 (h), (v) and
(w) as:
a) The proposal is not a rural activity or a rural enterprise and such
uses are intended to be located in business centres to contribute to their
vibrancy.
b) The proposal does not value add to the site’s rural activities, would
be the primary use on the site and is in no way ancillary to the approved
roadside stall.
c) The proposal predominantly caters to passing trade, largely locals
in the area, and has only a limited tourism focus.
3. This element of the proposal is not consistent with overall outcomes
(b), (i) and performance outcomes PO1, PO4 and PO8 of the Local Plan
Code for Cooroy as:
a) The proposed use is located outside the urban boundary and the
Cooroy town centre.
b) The proposed use will adversely interrupt the landscape character
and visual amenity of Mary River Road, being very different to uses
envisaged in rural areas of the Shire.
4. This element of the proposal is contrary to overall outcomes (a) & (l)
and performance outcomes PO1, PO5 & PO13 of the Rural Zone Code as:
a) The proposal is not a rural activity, it is an urban activity, and will
not value add to goods produced on site.
b) The proposal does not have an indelible connection to the rural or
ecological values of the site and is more appropriately located in an
urban area.
c) There is no overriding community benefit for the food and drink
outlet to be located on the site, with no particular circumstances
relevant that warrant the proposal.
d) The proposal will detract from the scenic amenity of Mary River
Road being part of the major road network for the Shire.
5. This element of the proposal is contrary to performance outcomes
PO1, PO2, PO3, PO11, PO12, PO13 of the Business Activities Code as:
a) The proposal is a type of business activity that is at odds and is not
compatible with the purpose of the site’s rural zoning.
b) The proposal seeks to locate a business activity outside the
business centres shown in the Noosa Shire Centres Hierarchy.
c) The proposed food and drink outlet is a use that is not typically
expected to be found in the rural areas of the Shire.
d) The proposal is adversely impacting the amenity of nearby
residents, with its early and week-end operating hours, uncoordinated
and uncontrolled carparking on the road reserve and coffee shop
customers coming and going from the site.
6. This element of the proposal is contrary to overall outcome (b) and
performance outcome PO6 of the Driveways and Parking Code and overall
outcome (e) and performance outcome PO16 of the Business Activities
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Code as the proposed on-site car parking is insufficient to accommodate
the number of vehicles generated by the development.
D. Refuse to amend Condition 4 of the development approval for the following
reason:
7. The proposal is contrary to performance outcomes PO25 and PO26 of
the Rural Activities Code as the requested change includes the sale of food
and beverages that are not ancillary to a bona fide cropping or animal
husbandry use on site.
E. Refuse to delete Conditions 5 and 7 of the development approval for the
following reasons:
8. The proposal is contrary to performance outcomes PO25 and PO26 of
the Rural Activities Code as the request to delete these conditions relates
to the proposal for a food and drink outlet to operate from the site which is
not supported. Any provision for the tasting of foods and beverages
proposed to be produced on site would not be ancillary to a bona fide
cropping or animal husbandry use on site.
F. Advise the applicant that the food and drink outlet must cease operating from
the site within 3 months of the date of Council’s decision, with any unapproved
structures removed.
G. Advise the applicant that the roasting of coffee beans on site must cease
within 3 months of the date of Council’s decision, and to lodge a subsequent code
assessable development application for a Material Change of Use – Home-based
Business (coffee roasting).
H. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning
Act 2016.
I. Authorise the CEO to work with the applicant to find an appropriate location
for the food and drink outlet/bus.
For: Crs Jurisevic, Lorentson, Stockwell, Wilkie and Stewart
Against: Cr Wegener
Carried.
5.3. FURTHER REPORT - MCU21/0110 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE
OF USE - BAR, FOOD AND DRINK OUTLET, OUTDOOR SPORT AND
RECREATION, RESORT COMPLEX AT 61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE, NOOSA
HEADS
(REFERRED FROM PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE DATED 7
NOVEMBER 2023 - ITEM 5.4)
Committee Recommendation/Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the Further Report by the Manager Development
Assessment to the Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 7
November 2023 regarding Application No. MCU21/0110 for a Development
Permit for a Material Change of Use – Bar, Food and Drink Outlet, Outdoor
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Sport and Recreation and Resort Complex at 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa
Heads and note that the applicant has made an Other Change to the
application. This results in the application reverting to Confirmation Notice
stage and no decision can be made on the matter today.
Carried unanimously.
6. REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
6.1. 2023-2024 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (ROUND TWO) - OVERVIEW
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the
General Committee Meeting dated 13 November 2023 and:
A. Approve the Round Two 2023-24 Community Grants Projects Program to
the total value of $99,459.67;
B. Allocate the remaining $68,470.65 from the 23/24 Community Grants
budget to funding for youth initiatives made up of an out-of-round Youth
Grants funding program and youth focussed activities within the Living
Well Noosa program; and
C. Delegate the Chief Executive Officer to authorise funding to the
successful applicants for the out-of-round Youth Grants projects.
Carried unanimously.
6.2. 2023-2024 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING – COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (ROUND TWO) – PROGRAM/PROJECTS
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wilkie
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of
interest in this matter:
I, Cr Wilkie, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter in relation to the funding recommendations to Cooroora Historical Society
t/a Noosa Shire Museum. I state for the record that although general membership
of an organisation does not qualify as a declarable conflict of interest, I would like
to put on the record my general membership of the Cooroora Historical Society,
which is mentioned in this grant round. Although I have a declarable conflict of
interest, I do not believe a reasonable person would see this as a conflict of
interest. Therefore, I 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 Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wilkie and determine
that it is in the public interest that Cr Wilkie participates and votes on this matter
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because Council believes that a reasonable person would trust that the final
decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Wilkie did not vote on the above motion.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wilkie
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of
interest in this matter:
I, Cr Wilkie, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter in relation to the funding recommendations to NoosaCare. I would like to
put on the record that, although it does not qualify as a declarable conflict of
interest, I volunteer playing music at various aged care facilities in the shire,
including at Noosa Care which is mentioned in this grant round. I am not a member
or executive member of Noosa Care and don’t believe a reasonable person would
see this as a conflict of interest and choose to stay in the meeting room.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wilkie and determine
that Cr Wilkie 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.
Cr Wilkie did not vote on the above motion.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the
General Committee Meeting dated 13 November 2023 and approve Round Two
2023-24 Community Project Grants – Program/Projects provided in Attachment
1 to this report.
Carried unanimously.
6.3. 2023-2024 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (ROUND TWO) - EVENTS
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the
General Committee Meeting dated 13 November 2023 and approve Round Two
2023-2024 Community Project Grants - Events provided in Attachment 1 to this
report.
Carried unanimously.
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6.4. 2023-2024 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (ROUND TWO) - INFRASTRUCTURE
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 funding recommendation to Sunny Kids Inc as I make
regular monthly donations to this charity and in relation to the funding
recommendation to Tewantin Noosa Cricket Club as my son plays for the
Tewantin Noosa Cricket Club. As a result of my conflicts of interest I will now
leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Stewart left the meeting.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the
General Committee Meeting dated 13 November 2023 and approve Round Two
2023-2024 Community Project Grants - Infrastructure provided in Attachment 1
to this report.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stewart returned to the meeting.
6.5. 2023-2024 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (ROUND TWO) - EQUIPMENT
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 funding recommendations to
Katie Rose Cottage as I have a personal friendship with Leigh McCready,
who is employed as Head of Fundraising and Partnerships by Katie Rose
Cottage;
Noosa Water Polo Club as my children are members of the club;
Noosa Little Athletics Inc as my children are members of this club.
As a result of my conflicts of interest I will now leave the meeting room while the
matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Stewart left the meeting.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of
interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter as 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. The
conflict involved the application of Katie Rose Cottage as Leigh McCready is the
Head of Fundraising and Partnerships, Although I have a declarable conflict of
interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias
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because the ICEO review was an advisory service, not a statutory process, and
my queries at that time were in the public interest and neither I nor Ms McCready
stood to personally gain or lose from that advice. 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 Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine
that it is in the public interest that Cr Stockwell participates and votes on this
matter because Council believes that a reasonable person could not have a
perception of bias because the ICEO review was an advisory service, not a
statutory process, and Cr Stockwell’s queries at that time were in the public
interest and neither he nor Ms McCready stood to personally gain or lose from
that advice and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision
is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the
General Committee Meeting dated 13 November 2023 and approve Round Two
2023-24 Community Project Grants – Equipment provided in Attachment 1 to this
report.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stewart returned to the meeting.
6.6. REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF) - GRANT
RECOMMENDATIONS ROUND 20, 2023/24
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wilkie
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of
interest in this matter:
I, Cr Wilkie, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter in relation to the funding recommendations to Zest Factor as Zest Factor
applicant Russell Krause is a general member of Noosa Arts Theatre where I
serve as President. Mr Krause’s grant does not involve the Noosa Arts Theatre or
myself and I therefore don’t believe a reasonable person would see this as a
conflict of interest. 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 Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wilkie and determine
that Cr Wilkie 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.
Cr Wilkie did not vote on the above motion.
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In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wilkie
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of
interest in this matter:
Cr Wilkie, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter in relation to the funding recommendations to Little Seed applicant
Johanna Wallace, is a general member of Noosa Arts Theatre where I serve as
President. Their grant does not involve the Noosa Arts Theatre or myself and I
therefore don’t believe a reasonable person would see this as a conflict of
interest. 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 Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wilkie and determine
that Cr Wilkie 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.
Cr Wilkie did not vote on the above motion.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Arts and Culture Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 13 November 2023 regarding applications to the
Regional Arts Development Fund Round 20, 2023/24 and approve the
recommendations of the Assessment Committee as outlined in Attachment 1 to
the report.
Carried unanimously.
6.7. NON-POWERED WATER SPORTS FEASIBILTY STUDY
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the report by the Sport Strategy and Project Advisor to the
General Committee Meeting dated 13 November 2023 regarding the Non-
Powered Water Sports Feasibility Study and:
A. Accept the Non-Powered Water Sports Feasibility Study; and
B. Refer the findings of the Study to future planning activities.
Carried unanimously.
6.8. FIRETECH SERVICE PROVIDER PANEL (ROPS) REFRESH
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
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That Council note the report by the Director Digital Hub and Innovation to the
General Committee date 13 November 2023 and
A. Award Contract No. T000078 for a Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for the
Provision of Firetech Services to the following two new suppliers as a result of a
ROPS refresh for a period until August 2024:
BIA5 Pty Ltd; and
Geoneon Pty Ltd
B. Subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, authorise the CEO to
approve the option to extend the contract at the expiry of first extension term for
a further three (3) terms of up to twelve (12) months each ending on 31 July 2027.
Carried unanimously.
6.9. TOURISM NOOSA STRATEGY 2023-2027
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 as Leigh McCready, a Director of Tourism Noosa is a personal friend. As
a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room while the matter
is considered and voted on.
Cr Stewart left the meeting.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of
interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter as 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 a Director of Tourism Noosa. Although I have a declarable conflict
of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias
because the ICEO review was an advisory service, not a statutory process, and
my queries at that time were in the public interest and neither I nor Ms McCready
stood to personally gain or lose from that advice. 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 Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine
that it is in the public interest that Cr Stockwell participates and votes on this
matter because Council believes that a reasonable person could not have a
perception of bias because the ICEO review was an advisory service, not a
statutory process, and Cr Stockwell’s queries at that time were in the public
interest and neither he nor Ms McCready stood to personally gain or lose from
that advice and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision
is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.
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Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Director Strategy and Environment to the
General Committee Meeting dated 13 November 2023 regarding Tourism
Noosa's Destination Noosa Strategic Plan 2023-2027 as provided at Attachment
1 to this report and:
A. Endorse Tourism Noosa's Destination Noosa Strategy 2023-2027 in
accordance with Tourism Noosa's Funding and Performance Deed with
Council; and
B. Note Tourism Noosa's Destination Noosa Strategy 2023-2027 will be
reviewed following the completion of the Destination Management Plan to
ensure alignment and to reflect any shifts required in Tourism Noosa's
strategic focus as specified in Tourism Noosa's Funding and Performance
Deed with Council.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stewart returned to the meeting.
6.10. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – OCTOBER 2023
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the
General Committee Meeting dated 13 November 2023 outlining October 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.
6.11. NOOSA COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2022-2023
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 13 November 2023 and
A. Adopt the Noosa Shire Council 2022-23 Annual Report incorporating
the 2022/23 Audited Financial Statements.
B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make any required minor
amendments to the document prior to publication.
Carried unanimously.
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7. CLOSED SESSION
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(according to
alpha reference listed below) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for the
purpose of discussing:
Item 7.1 - RECYCLING MATERIAL PROCESSING OPTION (NEW MRF) -
(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;
Item 7.2 - EMU MOUNTAIN ROAD SHARED PATHWAY - (i) a matter the
local government is required to keep confidential under a law of, or formal
arrangement with, the Commonwealth or a State; and
Item 7.3 - VOLUNTARY FLOOD RECOVERY PROPERTY ACQUISITION -
(h) negotiations relating to the taking of land by the local government under
the Acquisition of Land Act 1967;
Carried unanimously.
RE-OPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried unanimously.
7.1. RECYCLING MATERIAL
PROCESSING OPTION (NEW MRF)
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the report by the Waste Manager to the General Committee
Meeting dated 13 November 2023 and
A. Enter into a contract with Re.CYCLE (SUNSHINE COAST) Pty Ltd for 8
years, in accordance with Section 235 (A) of the Local Government
Regulation 2012; and
B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, finalise and
enter the contract and to approve payments to be made pursuant to the
contract to a maximum of $900,000 (GST excl.), per year of the term of the
contract.
Carried unanimously.
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7.2. EMU MOUNTAIN ROAD
SHARED PATHWAY
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the General
Committee Meeting dated 13 November 2023 and
A. Support the submission of a Cycle Network Local Government Grants
Program Submission by Sunshine Coast Council for a shared path and
cycleway along Emu Mountain Road, subject to:
1. Further input by Noosa Council into the design by Sunshine Coast Council to
reduce environmental and visual impact of the proposal; and
2. Resolving pedestrian crossing and cycle safety issues on the David Low Way
prior to acceptance of the final design.
Carried unanimously.
7.3. VOLUNTARY FLOOD
RECOVERY PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Community Connections Manager to the
General Committee Meeting dated 13 November 2023 and
A. Through the Commonwealth and State Resilient Home Fund, purchase
the property as detailed in the Report for the purposes of the voluntary
home buy-back program, provided that all processes have been
satisfactorily completed with Queensland Reconstruction Authority
(QRA);
B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to take the necessary action to
implement Council’s decision, including but not limited to making,
amending, and discharging the contractual arrangement/s; and
C. Undertake the necessary actions to fulfil the conditions of the program.
Carried unanimously.
8. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 4.01pm