2014-04-03 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                         3 APRIL 2014


4   NOOSA PARADE – BIKE LANES AND TRANSIT HUB
    That Council note the report by the Project Design & Delivery Co-ordinator to the
    Infrastructure & Services Committee Meeting dated 25 March 2014 and put on hold all
    works in the area of the Noosa Parade bus facility including pavement overlays, until
    planning is carried out and agreement reached on the full precinct that extends between
    the Noosa Lions Park and the ‘Maze’ car park noting that:
    A.   The proposed construction plans for the provision of cycle lanes in Noosa Parade
         between Noosa drive and the entrance to the Lions Park ($300,000) improve safety
         for cyclists, but continue to represent a safety risk for pedestrians;
    B.   Translink will be briefing Council on the future public transport requirements for
         Noosa Shire and this will provide Council with a better understanding of the status of
         the Noosa Parade bus facility; and
    C.   The SEQ Cycle Network Grant totalling $110,000 for the provision of on-road cycle
         lanes on Noosa Parade will need to be expended by June 2014, otherwise it will have
         to be returned.


5   PROPOSED UPGRADE OF SHEPPERSONS LANE, KIN KIN
    That Council note the report from the Coordinator, Assets and Investigations to the
    Infrastructure and Services Committee Meeting dated 25 March 2014 and:

    A.   Resolve not to proceed with any further planning activities for the upgrade of
         Sheppersons Lane, Kin Kin to a bitumen surface; and

    B.   Continue to monitor the condition and usage of Sheppersons Lane, Kin Kin as part of
         the ongoing management of the Noosa Council gravel road network.



6   WEYBA CREEK ESPLANADE – BANK EROSION
    That Council note the report from the Environment Officer (Rivers and Coast) to the
    Infrastructure and Services Committee dated 25 March 2014 and note option 3 as outlined
    in the report as its preferred option and refer consideration of this issue to the 2014/15
    Budget processes.



7   WASTE RECYCLABLES DISPOSAL OPTIONS
    That Council note the Report by the Coordinator, Waste Management to the Infrastructure
    and Services Committee dated 25 March 2014 regarding the proposed agreement with
    VISY Recycling for the processing of collected recyclable material.




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