2022-04-21 Ordinary Meeting Minutes

ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES                                                            21 APRIL 2022


6   NOOSA RIVER OYSTER ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT UDPATE
    Motion
    Moved:             Cr Wilkie
    Seconded:          Cr Wegener
    That Council note the report by the Environmental Services Manager (Acting) to the Planning
    and Environment Committee Meeting concerning the Noosa River Reef Shellfish Restoration
    Project dated 12 April 2022 and;
    A.     Note the 6 monthly report for the project submitted in accordance with the Alliance &
           Funding Agreement between Noosa Council and The Nature Conservancy;
    B.     Authorise the CEO to commence negotiations with The Nature Conservancy regarding
           the Noosa River Reef Restoration Alliance and Funding Agreement and report back to
           Council on the outcomes; and
    C.     Note that a separate detailed report and considerations will be presented to Council
           regarding the findings of the Current and Historical Distribution of Seagrass in the Noosa
           Estuary Report presented by The Nature Conservancy.



    Amendment No.1
    Moved:             Cr Lorentson
    Seconded:          Cr Stewart
    That item D, E, F be added to read:
    D.     Seek to consult with stakeholders, including the Noosa River Advisory Group and the
           broader community to gauge overall community support for the renewal of the Noosa
           River Alliance and Funding Agreement (NRAFA);
    E.     Authorise the CEO to consult with Council’s Audit and Risk Committee and seek advice
           that arrangements are appropriate and in alignment with Council’s risk and compliance
           management framework;
    F.     Request the CEO to provide a further report on the outcomes of the consultation to help
           inform and guide future negotiations.
    For:               Crs Lorentson, Finzel and Stewart
    Against:           Crs Stockwell, Jurisevic, Wilkie and Wegener
                                                                                               Lost.

    Amendment No 2.
    Moved:             Cr Stewart
    Seconded:          Cr Lorentson
    That item D be added to read;
    D.     Review the procurement and administrative processes to instigate the project, risks
           associated with the project and how these are to be mitigated and incorporated into Key
           Performance Indicators and any other matters that the Council should be made aware
           of in entering into the agreement.
    For:               Crs Stewart, Finzel, Lorentson and Jurisevic
    Against:           Crs Wilkie, Stockwell and Wegener
                                                                                            Carried.



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