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Services & Organisation Committee minutes, 6 June 2023
MINUTES
Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 6 June 2023
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Amelia Lorentson (Chair), Joe Jurisevic , Clare Stewart, Frank
Wilkie
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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 6 JUNE 2023
1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Councillor Joe Jurisevic
Councillor Amelia Lorentson (Chair)
Councillor Clare Stewart
Councillor Frank Wilkie
NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Councillor Karen Finzel
Councillor Tom Wegener (Items 5.1-7.1)
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Acting Director Infrastructure Services, Shaun Walsh
APOLOGIES
Nil
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
The Minutes of the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting held on 9 May 2023 be
received and confirmed.
Carried Unanimously.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Nil
4. DEPUTATIONS
Nil
5. REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE
5.1. MARITIME SAFETY QUEENSLAND RECREATIONAL BOATING FACILITIES
DEMAND FORECAST STUDY 2022
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
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That Services & Organisation Committee Agenda Item 5.1 be referred to the General
Committee meeting due to the significance of the issue.
Carried Unanimously.
5.2. REQUEST FOR TENURE TO ESTABLISH A NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN IN LOT
11 SP128963, KING PARK, COORAN - COORAN ORGANIC GARDEN INC.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Property Office, Development & Regulation to the
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2023 regarding a request
for new community garden over Lot 11 SP128963 for Cooran Organic Garden Inc
and:
A. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to enter into negotiations for a 3 Year
Freehold Permit over part of Lot 11 SP128963 known as King Park, Cooran, for the
purposes of establishing a new community garden;
B. Apply the exception to the requirement for tendering under Section 236 (1) (b)
(ii) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for disposal of a non-current asset
other than by tender or auction as the valuable non-current asset will be disposed
of to a community organisation.
Carried Unanimously.
5.3. REGIONAL ARTS DEVELOPMENT FUND (RADF) - GRANT
RECOMMENDATIONS 2023
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 I am
an executive member (president) of the Noosa Arts Theatre, one of the applicants to this round
of grant funding. As a result of my conflict of interest, I will now leave the meeting room while
the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Wilkie left the meeting room.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Jurisevic provided the
following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Joe Jurisevic inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter
due to my involvement as a judge in The Great UpCycle Challenge who have an application in
this RADF Grant Round. As a result of my conflict of interest, I will now leave the meeting
room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Joe Jurisevic left the meeting room.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
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Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2023 and approve the
Regional Arts Development Fund recommendations for Round 19 as outlined in
Attachment 1 to the report, subject to sufficient funds being allocated in the adopted
2023/24 Council budget.
Carried Unanimously.
5.4. 2023-2024 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS
(ROUND ONE) - OVERVIEW
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services
& Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2023 and approve Round One 2023-
24 Community Project Grants, subject to sufficient funds being allocated in the adopted
2023/24 Council budget.
Carried Unanimously.
5.5. 2023-2024 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING – COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (ROUND ONE) – PROGRAM/PROJECTS
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 for the application of
Katie Rose Cottages as I have a friendship with the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships Leigh
McCready. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room while the
matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Clare Stewart left the meeting.
Cr Finzel also left the meeting room (as a non committee member)
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 as I may
be a member of the Peregian Beach Community House and out of an abundance of caution I
will leave the meeting room.
Cr Frank Wilkie left the meeting.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services
& Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2023 and approve Round One 2023-
24 Community Project Grants – Program/Projects provided in Attachment 1 to this
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report, subject to sufficient funds being allocated in the adopted 2023/24 Council
budget.
Carried Unanimously.
Cr Wilkie and Cr Stewart returned to the meeting.
Cr Finzel returned to the meeting (non-committee member)
5.6. 2023-2024 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (ROUND ONE) - INFRASTRUCTURE
The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
Community Connections Manager, Alison Hamblin – refer to Attachment 1
to the Minutes
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2023 and approve Round
One 2023-2024 Community Project Grants - Infrastructure provided in Attachment 1
to this report, subject to sufficient funds being allocated in the adopted 2023/24
Council budget.
Carried Unanimously.
5.7. 2023-2024 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (ROUND ONE) - EVENTS
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the Services
& Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2023 and approve Round One 2023-
24 Community Project Grants – Events provided in Attachment 1 to this report, subject
to sufficient funds being allocated in the adopted 2023/24 Council budget.
Carried Unanimously
5.8. 2023-2024 COMMUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING - COMMUNITY PROJECT
GRANTS (ROUND ONE) - 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 applicant - Noosa Rugby Union Club Inc. My husband is a member and sponsor
of the Droopy Dolphins, the charitable arm of the club. My son also plays for this club. I also
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have a declarable conflict of interest in relation to the applicant - Tewantin Noosa Cricket Club
Inc. as my son is a player of the TNCC. As a result of my conflicts and to be overly prudent I will
leave the room while the matter is decided and voted upon.
Cr Stewart left the meeting room.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Amelia Lorentson
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Amelia , inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter and
my children are members of Noosa Board riders Assoc. and as a matter of caution I will now
leave the meeting room
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Cr Frank Wilkie be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting for this item
due conflict of interest declaration by Cr Lorentson.
Carried Unanimously.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Community Development Manager to the
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2023 and approve Round
One 2023-24 Community Project Grants – Equipment provided in Attachment 1 to
this report, subject to sufficient funds being allocated in the adopted 2023/24 Council
budget.
Carried Unanimously
6. REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE
Nil
7. CLOSED SESSION
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
1. That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(f) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012 which permits the meeting to be closed to the public
for business relating to matters that may directly affect the health and safety of an
individual or a group of individuals (Item 7.1)
2. That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(g) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012 which permits the meeting to be closed to the public
for business negotiations relating to a commercial matter involving the local
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government for which a public discussion would be likely to prejudice the interests of
the local government (Item 7.2)
Carried Unanimously
Cr Tom Wegener left the meeting room after Item 7.1.
RE-OPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried Unanimously.
7.1. REQUEST TO INCREASE
LEASE AREA - COMMUNITY HOUSING SERVICE LIMITED
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Property Officer, Development & Regulation to the
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2023 regarding a request
to increase to a lease area for the Salvation Army Community Housing Services
Limited and:
A. Surrender the existing lease to The Salvation Army Community Housing Services
Limited.
B. Apply the exception to the requirement for tendering under Section 236 (1) (b)
(ii) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 for disposal of a non-current asset
other than by tender or auction if the valuable non-current asset is disposed of to a
community organisation.
C. Enter into a new lease with The Salvation Army Community Housing Services
Limited for Lease Area increasing the leased area from 2552m2 to 4540m2, for a
term of 20 Years.
D. Delegate the power to the Chief Executive Officer to authorise, negotiate and
finalise the terms of the Lease, to be executed by Council and to do any other acts
necessary to implement Council’s decision
Carried Unanimously.
7.2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FACILITY LEASES - COOYAR STREET, NOOSA HEADS
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
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That Council note the report by the Property Officer, Development & Regulation, to
the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 June 2023 regarding
Telecommunication Facility Leases located on Council freehold land and:
A. Agree to enter a commercial lease with Amplitel Pty Limited as trustee for the
Towers Business Operating Trust for the lease area described as Lease T in
Lot 15 SP177649 Cooyar Street Noosa Heads in accordance with the terms
generally outlined in this report;
B. Agree to enter into a commercial lease with Optus Mobile Pty Limited for the
lease area described as Lease P in Lot 15 SP177649 Cooyar Street Noosa
Heads in accordance with the terms generally outlined in this report; and
C. Apply the exception referenced in section 236(1)(c)(vi) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012, as both leases are for telecommunication
purposes; and
D. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate, make, vary, sign and
discharge the telecommunication leases and any required variations of the
lease on Council's behalf.
Carried Unanimously.
8. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 2.58 pm
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