2021-04-23 Special Meeting Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA                                                                                    23 APRIL 2021


Attachment 2 - Your Say Noosa Submitted Ideas

 Idea   Contribution
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 1      Idea: No doubt the Council is benchmarking its finances against other councils - so let's see some data please.

        Council Response: Thank you for your feedback, the following link will provide you with the benchmarking that
        was presented to council on 4th February 2021.https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/downloads/file/2701/2021-02-
        04-special-meeting-minutes

        Comment: Budget Project Admin - thanks, but that sheds little light on how your expense ratios compare.

        Council Response: Further information on comparative benchmarking can be found on the State Government
        website:            https://www.dlgrma.qld.gov.au/resources/plans-strategies-and-reports/local-government-
        comparative-reports

 2      Idea: How does the council calculate its estimate of new rates? Has the council undertaken any research of
        its rating level and policy?

        Description: Or research of rates comparisons with other shires in our SEQ region?"

        Council Response: Thank you for your feedback, the following link will provide you with the benchmarking that
        was presented to council on 4th February 2021. https://www.noosa.qld.gov.au/downloads/file/2701/2021-02-
        04-special-meeting-minutes

 3      Idea: For the past decade, the NSC has been using the template of statements of Income & expenditure,
        financial position, cashflow, equity., etc

        Description: Why have you changed and restricted the template now, please?"

        Council Response: Thank you for your feedback. Noosa Council has not made any changes to the reporting
        formats, if you can please provide further information for clarification.

 4      Idea: Noise pollution - working with State government on solutions to calm noise from modified
        car/motorcycle/truck exhausts.

        Description: We’re all blessed to live in such a beautiful part of the world. Unfortunately for many living in the
        area, our enjoyment of the natural peace and serenity is shattered by the (my estimation) 1 in 10 vehicles that
        have a modified exhaust resulting in excessive and intrusive noise. The topography of the noosa region means
        that many of us live near arterial and busy roads. I’ll put my hand up and own that as my choice. This is not
        about the vast majority of traffic that is just background noise. It’s the 10% of vehicles that can be heard from
        kilometres away and the noise bounces around valleys and crests for a good minute after passing. There are
        technologies        that      exist         and       are     improving        (mobile       noise       cameras
        https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/6306758/mt-ousley-noise-camera-a-decade-without-a-single-fine/
        ) and strategies for landscaping that council can employ. Even putting pressure on State govt to crack down
        on vehicles that emit excessive noise. Council could also permit residents in certain zones via complying
        development to increase the height of fences so they can include a sound absorbing extension - assuming the
        height increase does not impact in any way views, neighbour’s etc."

        Council Response: Thank you for providing your budget priority idea. Your feedback will be considered
        accordingly as part of upcoming budget deliberations.

        Comment: Yes, modified cars and motorcycles are an affair attack on residents who live in the streets where
        the these modified vehicles drivers go for joy rides. Lets' try to stop them and fine them! The other problem we
        have is in the Noosa Shire Hinterland towns of Pomona,. Cooran and Traveston where the freight trains blast
        the hell out of the peaceful community, at least 12 times away with their loudest possible klaxons that are
        meant to used in the open country side and mines. They use them when they are already a few meters from
        the rail crossings, which are already having the traffic lights flashing and the bells ringing with the ramps down.
        They should be announcing their arrival 300 meters before the rail crossing as nobody can escape the train
        atet is meters from the crossing already.. Noosa Shire should approach the State government on this issue!

 5      Idea: Prioritise basic service provision to residents that pay rates and live here

        Council Response: Thank you for providing your budget priority idea. Your feedback will be considered
        accordingly as part of upcoming budget deliberations.




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