2022-10-27 Ordinary Meeting Minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                     27 OCTOBER 2022


2   T000074 NOOSA NORTH SHORE FERRY SERVICE TENDER
    Council Resolution
    Moved:        Cr Lorentson
    Seconded:     Cr Stewart
    That Council note the report by the Property Advisor to the Services and Organisation
    Committee Meeting dated 11 October 2022 regarding the Noosa North Shore ferry service
    Tender and:
    A.   Award the contract T000074 for the provision of the Noosa North Shore ferry service to
         Divers Den Investments Pty Ltd commencing from 1 July 2024 for a term of 20 years for
         a commencing annual fixed fee of $2,485,368+GST and a revenue share component of
         5% above the annual fixed fee (being the tender described as Tender 2 in the report);
         noting the successful respondent’s expressed willingness to incorporate emerging
         propulsion technologies for the service
    B.   Authorise the CEO to finalise and execute the agreement with Divers Den Investments
         Pty Ltd on Council’s behalf;
    C.   Authorise the CEO to award 1 x 5 year extension to Divers Den Investments Pty Ltd
         subject to satisfactory performance and at Council’s sole discretion; and
    D.   Request the CEO undertake a review of the ferry crossing fees for future financial years
         to ensure appropriate pricing for customer types and the service continues to avoid the
         need for ratepayer subsidisation.
    E.   Authorise the CEO to engage in future negotiations to explore the feasibility of
         partnership with the new service provider to bring forward the implementation of
         emerging propulsion technologies, where supported by Council Policy or an adopted
         strategy.
                                                                          Carried unanimously.



3   ADVERTISING SPENDING POLICY
    That Council note the report by the Director Executive Services to the Services & Organisation
    Committee Meeting dated 11 October 2022 and approve the amended Advertising Spending
    Policy provided at Attachment 2 to the Report.



4   DBW21/0216 APPLICATION FOR BUILDING WORKS FOR A DWELLING HOUSE AT 60
    SEAVIEW TERRACE, SUNSHINE BEACH
    Council Resolution
    Moved:            Cr Stewart
    Seconded:         Cr Wilkie
    That Council note the report by the Graduate Development Planner to the General Committee
    Meeting dated 24 October 2022 regarding Application No. DBW21/0216 for a Development
    Permit for Building Works - Dwelling House situated at 60 Seaview Tce, Sunshine Beach and
    note that the applicant has stopped the Decision Period pursuant to the Planning Act 2016 in
    order to provide additional information to Council for assessment.
                                                                          Carried unanimously.




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