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MINUTES
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 12 August 2024
12:30 PM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Brian Stockwell (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips, Tom
Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 12 AUGUST 2024
1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Cr Brian Stockwell (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Nicola Wilson
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Director Community Services Kerri Contini (via Teams)
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Acting Director Strategy & Environment Lynne Banford
APOLOGIES
Nil.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 15 July 2024 be received
and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
4. DEPUTATIONS
4.1. DEPUTATION - PLANNING SCHEME AMENDMENTS RELATING TO
DELORME ST, NOOSA HEADS
APPLICANT - SUZIE MCDONALD
SPEAKERS - SUZIE MCDONALD
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5. ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
5.1. MCU22/0201 APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR CAR
WASH AND FOOD & DRINK OUTLET AT 34 ELM STREET, COOROY
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Nicola
Wilson provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict
of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Nicola Wilson, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest
in this matter as my partner, Roy Vanderberg, made a submission to this
application when it was notified for 15 business days in 2023 in accordance with
the Planning Act 2016 and received 520 properly made submissions. Although I
have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could
have a perception of bias because this is one submission of 500 and neither Roy
nor myself have a financial interest in the outcome. Therefore, I will choose to
remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting
on whether I can remain and participate in the decision.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wilson and determine
that Cr Wilson participates and votes on this matter because Council believes
that a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public
interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Wilson did not vote on the above motion.
Motion
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Nil
That Council note the report by the Co-ordinator Planning to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2024 regarding MCU22/0201
for a development permit for material change of use for a Car wash and Food
and drink outlet at 34 Elm Street, Cooroy, and:
A. Approve the application.
B. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer to issue a Development Permit for
material change of use for a Car wash and Food and drink outlet at 34 Elm
Street, Cooroy, and impose reasonable and relevant conditions on the
approval.
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the
Planning Act 2016.
D. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason
to approve the application:
1. There is a strong level of economic, community and planning need
for the development in this location.
2. There is no car wash currently provided within Cooroy and the
Noosa Hinterland and no other suitable land immediately available for
that purpose.
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3. The proposed development will provide substantial community
benefit and will not cause any adverse impacts on the amenity and
character of the area.
4. The proposed development accords with reasonable community
expectations, given the significant number of submissions in support that
have been received.
5. There will be significant environmental benefits for a car wash to
be provided in the location, resulting in an opportunity to improve water
quality entering local waterways, including Lake Macdonald.
6. A car wash is for the commercial washing of vehicles, which is a
complementary use to the existing service stations in this location, which
will result in the sharing of facilities and reduced traffic movements.
7. Conditions can be imposed to address any issues raised by
submitters about the hours of operation of the development.
The motion lapsed for want of a seconder.
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That the matter be deferred to the Ordinary Meeting dated 15 August 2024 to
allow the applicant's consultant to discuss traffic issues raised with Council's
traffic consultant.
Carried unanimously.
6. REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
6.1. APPEAL D96 OF 2024 RELATING TO REFUSUAL OF MCU24/0003
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION AT
428 COOTHARABA ROAD, COOTHARABA
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2024 regarding Planning & Environment
Court Appeal D96 of 2024 and agree to defend the appeal.
For: Crs Lorentson, Finzel, Wegener, Wilkie, Wilson, Stockwell.
Against: Cr Phillips
Carried.
6.2. APPEAL 1997 OF 2024 RELATING TO REFUSUAL OF MCU23/0101
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION AT
561 GYMPIE KIN KIN ROAD, KIN KIN
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Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Senior Development Planner to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2024 regarding Planning & Environment
Court Appeal 1997 of 2024 and agree to defend the appeal.
For: Crs Lorentson, Finzel, Wegener, Wilkie, Wilson, Stockwell.
Against: Cr Phillips
Carried.
6.3. APPEAL 1998 OF 2024 RELATING TO REFUSUAL OF MCU22/0094
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR CHILDCARE CENTRE AT 28 EENIE
CREEK ROAD, NOOSAVILLE
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2024 regarding Planning & Environment
Court Appeal 1998 of 2024 and agree to defend the appeal.
Carried unanimously.
6.4. ANNUAL REVIEW - REGISTER OF DELEGATIONS - COUNCIL TO CEO
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council
A. Note the report by the Governance Officer to the General Committee
Meeting dated 12 August 2024 regarding Council's Annual Delegation
Review; and
B. Adopt the Register of Delegations – Council to Chief Executive Officer -
Pursuant to section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009, to delegate
the powers of the Local Government outlined in the Register of
Delegations provided in Attachment 1, to the Chief Executive Officer of
Council
Carried unanimously.
6.5. BUDGET REVIEW 1 (BR1) FOR THE 2024/25 FINANCIAL YEAR
Motion
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Council
A. Note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2024 and approve the proposed
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changes to the Budget and Schedule of Fees and Charges for the 2024/25
financial year as outlined in the Revised Budget Financial Statements
provided in Attachments 1 - 5 to the report; and
B. Identify the amount returned to unconstrained cash reserves from unspent
budgetary allocations for the Zero Emissions Noosa program in the 2022-
23 and 2023-24 financial years as 'seed funding' for the commencement
of the proposed "Futures Fund", noting that the intent of the fund is to
generate a reserve for potential large scale climate action projects and to
demonstrate Council's ongoing commitment to reducing the emissions
from its operations.
For: Crs Wegener, Stockwell and Wilkie
Against: Crs Phillips, Lorentson, Wilson and Finzel
Lost.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Jessica Phillips
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2024 and approve the proposed changes
to the Budget and Schedule of Fees and Charges for the 2024/25 financial year
as outlined in the Revised Budget Financial Statements provided in Attachments
1 - 5 to the report.
Carried unanimously.
6.6. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – JUL 2024
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2024 outlining July 2024 year to date
financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial
performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.
Carried unanimously.
6.7. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT INCLUDING Q4 OPERATIONAL PLAN
2023-24 PROGRESS REPORT
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General
Committee dated 12 August 2024 regarding the Annual Performance Report and:
A. Note the progress report outlining Council's performance over 2023-24
financial year and detailing the status of initiatives in the 2023-24
Operational Plan to 30 June 2024 provided as Attachment 1; and
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B. Note the status of Council's Key Performance Indicators as provided as
Attachment 2.
C. Note the development of indicators which support the Corporate Plan
performance measures as provided as Attachment 3.
Carried unanimously.
6.8. EMU MOUNTAIN ROAD - SHARED PATHWAY
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council
A. Note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 August 2024;
B. Support a shared path and cycleway along the northern side of Emu
Mountain Road described at Option 1b to be funded and constructed by
Sunshine Coast Council including the submission of grant applications by
Sunshine Coast Council;
C. Request Sunshine Coast Council liaise with environmental agencies and
stakeholders to mitigate environmental impact of Option 1b including
revegetation of batters and consideration of offset planting;
D. Note that Noosa Council will refer any ongoing issues or concerns about
performance of the crossing on David Low Way and / or vehicular
congestion arising from modifications to the David Low Way roundabout
to Sunshine Coast Council and TMR for their attention; and
E. Authorise the CEO to execute an infrastructure agreement with Sunshine
Coast Council for their ongoing maintenance of the proposed shared
pathway including pavements, embankments and boardwalks.
Carried unanimously.
6.9. GO NOOSA TRANSPORT INITIATIVES 2023/24 EVALUATION AND 2024/25
IMPLEMENTATION
Motion
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council
A. Note the report by the Acting Director Infrastructure Services to the
General Committee meeting dated 12 August regarding the Go Noosa
Initiatives;
B. Delegate authority to the CEO to approve the ongoing implementation of
the Go Noosa initiatives as outlined in this report, subject to Council’s
budget processes;
C. Note the proposal for Council Officers to undertake a review of the of the
Boreen Point Flexilink and Council Cabs service and report back to
Council;
D. Approve the use of the Noosa Head Lions Park for additional overflow
parking in the period from Saturday 14 December 2024 to Tuesday 28
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January 2025 and Saturday 2 April 2025 to Monday 21 April 2025 by the
Tewantin Noosa Lions Club at their discretion and communicate these
intentions with the Queensland Department of Resources.
E. Seek community feedback on the future use of the park.
F. Approve the temporary use of the "Main Beach Local Government
Reserve”, adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club, as a “Main Beach Drop
Off Zone” for the peak Christmas /New Year’s Eve two-week period
including drop-off/pick-up, disability permit holders, scooter/motorbike,
Council lifeguards, emergency services vehicles, NYE rapid response
area, and additional facilities such as waste collection, temporary toilet
block etc.
G. Note that a Parking Management Plan, including a Local Parking Plan for
Noosa Heads is under preparation and a Movement and Place study is
proposed for the 2025/26FY, that closely considers carparking and
circulation in the Main Beach locality including future use of the Noosa
Heads Lions Park, the Noosa Heads Bus Station, the Maze Carpark and
the Main Beach Local Government Reserve which will wholistically
consider the uses, design and circulation within these critical spaces for
Noosa Heads and will be subject to community engagement; and
H. Note that Council’s resolution on 13 September 2021 that referred the
concept of a one-way "Local Loop" with Bus Priority Lane, from Noosa
Drive to Noosa Parade be referred to a Councillor workshop to encourage
bus usage and frequency.
Amendment Number 1.
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Item D be amended to read:
D. Note that, as Council has yet to conduct community engagement specifically
on the future use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve during peak periods
as per the Motion of 16 March 2023, approve the use of the reserve for
additional overflow parking in the period from Saturday 14 December 2024 to
Tuesday 28 January 2025 and Saturday 2 April 2025 to Monday 21 April 2025
by the Tewantin Noosa Lions Club at their discretion and communicate these
intentions with the Queensland Department of Resources.
For: Crs Lorentson, Phillips, Finzel, Wegener, Wilkie and Wilson
Against: Cr Stockwell
Carried.
Amendment No. 2
Moved: Cr Nicola Wilson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That following item be added to Item D:
1. Authorise the CEO to negotiate fees
For: Crs Wilkie, Wilson, Wegener, Stockwell and Finzel
Against: Crs Lorentson, Phillips
Carried.
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Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council
A. Note the report by the Acting Director Infrastructure Services to the
General Committee meeting dated 12 August regarding the Go Noosa
Initiatives;
B. Delegate authority to the CEO to approve the ongoing implementation of
the Go Noosa initiatives as outlined in this report, subject to Council’s
budget processes;
C. Note the proposal for Council Officers to undertake a review of the of the
Boreen Point Flexilink and Council Cabs service and report back to
Council;
D. Note that, as Council has yet to conduct community engagement
specifically on the future use of the Noosa Heads Lions Park Reserve
during peak periods as per the Motion of March 16, 2023, approve the use
of the Noosa Head Lions Park for additional overflow parking in the period
from Saturday 14 December 2024 to Tuesday 28 January 2025 and
Saturday 2 April 2025 to Monday 21 April 2025 by the Tewantin Noosa
Lions Club at their discretion and that Council communicate these
intentions with the Queensland Department of Resources; and
1. Authorise the CEO to negotiate fees.
E. Seek community feedback on the future use of the park;
F. Approve the temporary use of the "Main Beach Local Government
Reserve”, adjacent to the Noosa Heads Surf Club, as a “Main Beach Drop
Off Zone” for the peak Christmas /New Year’s Eve two-week period
including drop-off/pick-up, disability permit holders, scooter/motorbike,
Council lifeguards, emergency services vehicles, NYE rapid response
area, and additional facilities such as waste collection, temporary toilet
block etc;
G. Note that a Parking Management Plan, including a Local Parking Plan for
Noosa Heads is under preparation and a Movement and Place study is
proposed for the 2025/26FY, that closely considers carparking and
circulation in the Main Beach locality including future use of the Noosa
Heads Lions Park, the Noosa Heads Bus Station, the Maze Carpark and
the Main Beach Local Government Reserve which will wholistically
consider the uses, design and circulation within these critical spaces for
Noosa Heads and will be subject to community engagement; and
H. Note that Council’s resolution on 13 September 2021 that allowed the
concept of a one-way "Local Loop" with Bus Priority Lane, from Noosa
Drive to Noosa Parade be referred to a Councillor workshop to encourage
bus usage and frequency.
For: Crs Lorentston, Phillips, Wegener, Wilkie, Finzel and Wilson
Against: Cr Stockwell
Carried.
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7. CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
8. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 5.10 PM