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MINUTES
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 13 May 2024
12:30 PM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Frank Wilkie, Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Brian Stockwell, Tom
Wegener, Nicola Wilson
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 13 MAY 2024
1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Brian Stockwell (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
APOLOGIES
Nil.
1.1. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR OF GENERAL COMMITTEE
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council appoint Cr Brian Stockwell as Chairperson of the General
Committee Meetings in accordance with section 267(2) of the Local Government
Regulation 2012.
Carried unanimously.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
2.1. GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 12 FEBRUARY 2024
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 12 February 2024 be
received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 13 MAY 2024
3. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
4. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
5. ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
Nil.
6. REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
6.1. OPERATIONAL PLAN 2023-24 Q3 QUARTERLY REPORTING
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer (Acting) to the General
Committee dated 13 May 2024 regarding the 2023-24 Operational Plan and:
A. Note the progress report for Q3 2023-24 Operational Plan to 31 March
2024 provided as Attachment 1;
B. Note the comments on the progress of all initiatives identified provided as
Attachment 2; and
C. Note the status of Council's Key Performance Indicators as provided as
Attachment 3.
Carried unanimously.
6.2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – APRIL 2024
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the
General Committee Meeting dated 13 May 2024 outlining April 2024 year to
date financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial
performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.
Carried unanimously.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 13 MAY 2024
6.3. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY -
JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH & APRIL 2024
Cr Stockwell informed the meeting that he had previously declared conflicts of
interest in relation to applications made by Altum Property Group in the Planning
Applications by Delegated Authority Reports. Cr Stockwell advised: “During the
last term I, Cr Stockwell, declared a conflict relating to Leigh McCready and the
Altum property group relating to events in the lead up to the 2020 election. As this
issue was prior to the relevant term, and as I am advised Leigh McCready no
longer has an interest in the company it is not my intent to continue to make this
declaration.”
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 applications MCU21/0228.01 & OPW21/0364.014 (Combined
with MCU21/0228.01) by Altum Property Group which are Items 7 & 22 in the
Delegated Authority report. Leigh McCready who is associated with the applicant
to the best of my knowledge, was involved in a volunteer capacity for 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.
Cr Finzel 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 that I have a declared conflict of interest in
relation to the application OPW21/0353.02 by MC Bain which is Item 13 in the
Delegated Authority report, due to my personal relationship with the applicant
Mark Bain and the Bain Family who are family friends. We have attended social
events together, and our children have attended school together. As a result of
my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is
considered and voted on.
Cr Lorentson left the meeting.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the
General Committee Meeting 13 May 2024 regarding applications that have been
decided by delegated authority as per Attachment 1.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Finzel and Cr Lorentson returned to the meeting.
7. CLOSED SESSION
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CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing:
Item 7.1 -
ENDORSEMENT OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO NOOSA PLAN 2020
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMUNITY
CONSULTATION;
Item 7.2 - DISPOSAL OF
LAND FOR COMMUNITY HOUSING; and
Item 7.3 - CN00619 –
PROVISION OF STREET SWEEPING SERVICES.
Carried unanimously.
RE-OPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried unanimously.
7.1. ENDORSEMENT OF
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO NOOSA PLAN 2020 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Strategy and Sustainability Manager to the
General Committee Meeting dated 13 May 2024 regarding proposed
amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 and:
A. Endorse the proposed amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 provided as
tracked changes in Attachment 3 for the purpose of public notification and
community consultation;
B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make additional changes to the
proposed amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 contained in Attachment 3 as
required by the Minister's conditional approval and Minister's certain
advice recommendations outlined in this report;
C. Authorise public notification and community consultation for a period of
31 business days and in accordance with the Community Engagement
Plan as amended by the Minister's conditional approval;
D. Following public notification bring forward a community consultation
report for Council consideration;
E. Make the proposed amendments publicly available on Council's website
as of 31 May 2024, being the first day of public notification.
Carried unanimously.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 13 MAY 2024
7.3. CN00619 – PROVISION OF STREET SWEEPING
SERVICES
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council
A. Note the report by the Maintenance Planning Coordinator regarding the
provision of Street Sweeping Services to the General Committee dated
13 May 2024;
B. Award both separable portions of Contract No. CN00619 Provision of
Street Sweeping Services to Specialised Pavement Services Pty Ltd, for
an initial term of up to two (2) years, commencing 1 July 2024 and expiring
30 June 2026, with an option to extend for three (3) further periods of up
to twelve (12) months each. The option to extend will be at Council’s own
discretion and subject to the Contractor’s ability to meet the requirements
under the Contract; and
C. Authorise the CEO to negotiate the final contract with Specialised
Pavement Services Pty Ltd.
Carried unanimously.
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing:
Item 7.2 - DISPOSAL OF
LAND FOR COMMUNITY HOUSING.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Wilkie left the meeting.
RE-OPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried unanimously.
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7.2. DISPOSAL OF LAND FOR COMMUNITY HOUSING
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council
A. Note the report by the Senior Strategic Planner to the General Committee
dated 13 May 2024 regarding the disposal of proposed Lot 1, 62 Lake
Macdonald Drive to Coast2Bay Housing Group;
B. Delegate to the CEO the power to perform the actions required to
undertake the subdivision of the base parcel including:
1. tender for the remediation works;
2. negotiate, finalise and execute a contract for the remediation works
for the sum generally outlined in the Report:
3. finalise the scope for subdivision works;
4. tender for the subdivision works;
5. enter to negotiate, finalise and execute a contract for the subdivision
works for the sum generally outlined in the Report; and
6. finalise the subdivision works.
C. Resolve that the exemption to dispose of a non-current asset other than
by tender or auction contained in section 236(1)(b) of the Local
Government Regulation applies to the disposal of proposed Lot 1.
D. Approve to dispose of proposed Lot 1 of land under section 236 of the
Local Government Regulation 2012 to Coast2Bay Housing Group subject
to:
1. provisions outlined in the Heads of Agreement dated 4 April 2024;
2. purchase price being the market value outlined in the Report; and
3. other conditions which the CEO considers appropriate for the
protection of Council's interests;
E. Pursuant to section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld), delegate
to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, approve and
pursuant to section 262 of the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld), enter
into a contract on behalf of Noosa Shire Council for the disposal of
proposed Lot 1 to Coast2Bay Housing Group on the conditions outlined
above for the purpose of delivering the community housing outcomes.
Carried unanimously.
8. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 3.59pm.