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MINUTES
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 17 November 2022
5pm
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Clare Stewart (Chair), Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson,
Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 17 NOVEMBER 2022
The meeting commenced at 5.02pm
1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
Councillor C Stewart, Mayor
Councillor F Wilkie
Councillor K Finzel
Councillor J Jurisevic
Councillor A Lorentson (via Microsoft Teams)
Councillor B Stockwell
Councillor T Wegener
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council authorise Cr Lorentson to attend Ordinary Meeting dated 17 November 2022 via
Microsoft Teams in accordance with Section 254K of the Local Government Regulation 2012.
Carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE
S Waters, Chief Executive Officer
K Contini, Director Community Services
D Iezzi, Director Executive Services
K Rawlings, Director Environment & Sustainable Development (via Microsoft Teams0
T Grauf, Acting Director Corporate Services
L Sengstock, Director Infrastructure Services
APOLOGIES
Nil
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That the operation of the Standing Orders or any relevant provision be suspended to allow
Deputy Mayor Councillor Frank Wilkie to make a public admission as ordered by the Councillor
Conduct Tribunal in regard to two findings of misconduct.
Carried unanimously.
As ordered by the Councillor Conduct Tribunal, pursuant to section 150AR(1)(b)(i) of the Act,
Cr Wilkie made an admission that he engaged in misconduct on 2 occasions as defined in
section 176(3)(b)(ii) of the Act, with regards to allegations made in 2019, that his conduct
involved a breach of trust placed in him as a councillor, that it was inconsistent with local
government principles in section 4(2)(a) of the Act “Transparent and effective processes, and
decision - making in the public interest” and or section 4(2)(e) of the Act “ethical and legal
behaviour of councillors and local government employees”, in that Cr Wilkie did not inform
meetings on the 12 June 2018 and 21 June 2018 about his personal interest in matters as
required by section 175E(2) of the Act. As ordered by the Office of the Independent Assessor,
Cr Wilkie advised that he will complete training at his own expense to consist of identifying real
or perceived conflicts of interest within 12 months of the Councillor Conduct Tribunal’s
determination.
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Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That Standing Orders be resumed.
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council receive the advice from Councillor Wilkie and that the advice received be added
to the minutes of the meeting – refer Attachment 1.
Carried unanimously.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Wegener
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 27 October 2022 be received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
3. MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.
4. PETITIONS
Nil.
5. NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
6. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
7. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
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8. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
1 AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT – 21 OCTOBER 2022
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE
Tim Cronin (Chair)
Kerry Phillips
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Tom Wegener
OTHER ATTENDEES
Scott Waters, Chief Executive Officer
Debra Iezzi, Director Executive Services
Diana Stewart, Governance Advisor (via Teams)
Alex Nolan, Governance Officer
Pauline Coles, Acting Finance Manager
Martin Luwinga, Queensland Audit Office
Thomas Cook, KPMG (via Teams)
Jillian Richards, KPMG (via Teams)
Armughan Azam, Crowe Australasia – Internal Auditors (for Item 6) (via Teams)
John Zabala, Crowe Australasia – Internal Auditors (for Item 6) (via Teams)
Scott Ison, (for Item 8)
Leo Jensen (for Item 6)
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
4 QUEENSLAND AUDIT OFFICE REPORT
That Council note the 2022 Closing Report provided by the Queensland Audit Office (QAO)
and KPMG to the Audit & Risk Committee meeting dated 21 October 2022.
5 2021-22 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
That Council note the report by the Acting Manager Financial Services to the Audit and Risk
Committee dated 21 October 2022 and approve the 2021/22 Annual Financial Statements for
signature by the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer.
6 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORT – DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT AND APPROVAL
PROCESSES
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the Audit & Risk Committee
Meeting dated 21 October 2022 presenting the internal audit report on development
assessment and approval processes.
7 NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2021 - 22
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the Audit & Risk Committee
Meeting dated 21 October 2022 and the draft Annual Report for 2021-22 financial year.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wegener
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That the report of the Audit & Risk Committee dated 21 October be received and the
recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
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2 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT 8 NOVEMBER 2022
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Cr Tom Wegener (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Amelia Lorentson (non-Committee Councillor)
Cr Frank Wilkie (non-Committee Councillor)
EXECUTIVE
S Waters, Chief Executive Officer
L Jensen, Acting Director Environment and Sustainable Development
APOLOGIES
Nil
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1 MCU22/0048 & OPW22/0089 – DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF
USE FOR COMMERCIAL LANDING AND OPERATIONAL WORKS FOR PRESCRIBED
TIDAL WORKS, SITUATED AT 222 GYMPIE TERRACE NOOSAVILLE
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 1 be referred to the General Committee
for further consideration.
2 MCU22/0148 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR FOOD AND DRINK
OUTLET (OUTDOOR DINING) AT 2 MEMORIAL AVENUE POMONA
That Council note the report by the Acting Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 8 November 2022 regarding Application No. MCU22/0148 for a
Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Food and drink outlet situated at 2 Memorial
Ave Pomona and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied with
prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times while the use
continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with
the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table
unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
0522WZ - Site Plan / Floor Plan (Outdoor Areas highlighted 11/07/22
Blue), prepared by Accolade Building Designs
Nature and Extent of Approved Use
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3. The approved use is a Food and Drink outlet for the outdoor areas and kitchen and
storage areas as shown on the approved plans.
4. The approved use must not operate outside the hours of:
a. 6am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and public holidays
b. 6am to 12:00 midnight Friday and Saturday
5. Any live music must be contained within an enclosed acoustically treated environment.
6. The approved uses and associated activities must not result in environmental nuisances
such as noise, visual or odour impacts that unreasonably diminish the amenity of the
area or surrounding uses.
Currency Period
7. This development approval lapses if the use has not commenced by 17 November 2028,
unless an application to extend the currency period is approved by Council.
3 MCU22/0115 APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A BAR AT 1-3/9
RENE STREET NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Acting Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 8 November 2022 regarding Application No. MCU22/0115 for a
Development Permit for a Material Change of Use - Bar situated at 1 - 3/9 Rene St Noosaville
and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
When Conditions Must Be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all works required by the conditions of this Decision Notice must
be completed prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times
while the use continues.
2. The patron use area for the consumption of food, drink and alcohol and/or congregation
is limited to a 60m² seating area (excluding the bar area) with a maximum seating for 30
persons. The queuing area external to the building is not approved and all queuing must
be provided inside the building. Amended plans are to be provided to the Manager of
Development Assessment prior to the use commencing detailing the proposed seating
area of the bar.
Approved Plans
3. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with
the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table
unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
A103 AO6 Site Plan Prepared by Collins Building Designs 19.08.2020
A105 AO6 Proposed Floor Plan Prepared by Collins Building 19.08.2020
Designs as amended by Council
A107 AO6 Proposed Floor Areas Prepared by Collins Building 19.08.2020
Designs as amended by Council
LL00 A Proposed Landscape Key Plan Prepared by Lark 29.06.2022
Landscape Architecture and Urban Design
LL01 A Proposed Landscape Plan Prepared by Lark Landscape 29.06.2022
Architecture and Urban Design
LL02 A Proposed Planting Schedule Prepared by Lark 29.06.2022
Landscape Architecture and Urban Design
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Nature and Extent of Approved Use
4. The Bar must operate at all times in association with the Distillery use within Lots 2 and
3 on BUP5337. If the associated Distillery use ceases, the Bar use must cease.
5. All activities associated with the bar are to be undertaken inside the building. The
landscape areas and parking areas are not to be used for any activities associated with
the bar use. No food trucks or entertainment are to be setup in the landscape, driveway
or parking areas.
6. The 60m² seating area is only permitted to be used by patrons who have booked a time
slot for a table booking and these will be limited to 2 hours.
7. The approved use must not operate outside the hours of Friday, 4:00pm to 10:00pm and
Saturday and Sunday 12:00 noon to 10:00pm.
8. The sale and/or consumption of alcoholic products is limited to those alcoholic products
produced by the associated Distillery use. Any alcoholic beverages that are not
produced as part of the Distillery use on the site must not be sold with the exception of
other alcoholic products used to make drinks with products distilled on site. Non-alcoholic
mixers are able to be used on site.
9. Only finger type/snacks/platters/ bar food are permitted to be sold and/or consumed on
site.
Landscaping
10. The area at the front of the site is to be landscaped in accordance with the approved
plans.
Lighting of External Areas
11. During operating hours, all parking areas, pedestrian areas and entrances/exits must be
well lit with vandal resistant lighting and with intensities to satisfy the requirements of
Australian Standard AS1158 “Public Lighting Code”. Lighting must be designed to reduce
the contrast between shadows and well lit areas.
Noise Management
12. Noise from the Bar, including amplified or non-amplified noise and patron noise must not
exceed:
Continuous Noise
daytime (0700 to 1800 hours): 41.9 + 0 = 42 dB(A) LA10,adj,T;
evening (1800 to 2200 hours): 46.6 + 0 = 47 dB(A) LA10,adj,T
Time Varying Noise
daytime (0700 to 1800 hours): 41.9 + 5 = 47 dB(A) LA10,adj,T;
evening (1800 to 2200 hours): 46.6 + 5 = 52 dB(A) LA10,adj,T
Staff Numbers
13. A maximum of 2 staff for the Bar use are to be on site at any one time.
Currency Period
14. The Currency Period for this development approval lapses if the use has not commenced
by 17 November 2028, unless an application to extend the currency period is approved
by Council.
External Works
Car Parking
15. A minimum of 5 car parking spaces and 2 scooter spaces must be provided and marked
on the site and made available and accessible at all times while the use is open for
business. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works
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approval and must include in particular:
a. The car spaces and scooter spaces as shown on the approved plans
b. The car space located directly adjacent to the building and loading dock area
dedicated to “staff”
c. dimensions, crossfalls and gradients in accordance with the relevant Australian
Standard
16. All car parking areas and access driveways must be maintained exclusively for vehicle
parking and manoeuvring and kept in a tidy and safe condition at all times.
17. Directional signage must be provided to direct visitors and customers to the car parking
spaces provided on site.
Service Vehicles
18. Service vehicle parking, manoeuvring and standing spaces must be provided on the site.
The areas must be provided in accordance with figure 5.1 of the submitted Car Parking
Assessment reference 20401 prepared by Rytenskild.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
19. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities must be provided for the development. The works must
be undertaken in accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in
particular:
d. a total of 2 bicycle parking spaces
Stormwater Drainage
20. Stormwater runoff from the new hardstand areas must be connected to the existing site
stormwater drainage system.
Easements
21. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the relevant service provider, any public or third
party infrastructure located on the subject site must be placed within an easement
registered against the title of the property.
22. All easements must be designed in accordance with the planning scheme and granted
at no cost to the Grantee. Where the Grantee is Council or a service authority, the
easement documentation must be in accordance with the Grantee’s standard easement
terms. Draft easement documentation must be submitted to Council for endorsement.
23. All works must be kept clear of any existing or proposed easements on the subject land,
unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Grantee.
Earthworks and Retaining Walls
24. All retaining walls that are publicly accessible, located on site and exceed 1.0m in height
must be fitted with a commercial grade safety fence.
Damage to Services and Assets
25. Any damage caused to existing services and assets as a result of the development works
must be repaired at no cost to the asset owner at the following times:
e. where the damage would cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle safety,
immediately; or
f. where otherwise, upon completion of the works associated with the development.
Any repair work which proposes to alter the alignment or level of existing services and
assets must first be referred to the relevant service authority for approval.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
REASONS TO JUSTIFY THE DECISION DESPITE THE CONFLICT WITH THE PLANNING
SCHEME
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Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve the
application:
1. The proposed bar is in an area that is zoned Medium Impact Industry under the Noosa
Plan 2020, and a range of industrial uses either established now or in the future may
generate noise, odour, dust, waste nuisance or the like. These industrial businesses will
not be required to include additional mitigation measures to address the potential impacts
from these industrial uses on the bar, given they should reasonably be expected.
2. Conditions have been imposed to ensure the proposed bar is to operate in association
with and ancillary to an existing industrial use on the site.
4 PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY REPORT–
SEPTEMBER 2022
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stewart provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stewart, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation to
the application CBD Settlers Cove Pty Ltd which is item 34 in this report. Mr Shannon Gillard, who is
related to the applicant CBD Settlers Cove Pty Ltd, and his wife Kate, are friends of mine through our
children. We have socialised together occasionally in the past. Although I have a declarable conflict of
interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I believe I do not
have a close personal relationship with Mr & Mrs Gillard and Council's consideration of this application
is not to approve or reject it, it is only for noting of a decision that has already been made by staff.
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
Cr Wilkie assumed the Chair for the purpose of Council considering the conflict of interest declaration
by Mayor Stewart.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stewart and determine that it is in the public
interest that Cr Stewart participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that she does
not have a close personal relationship with Mr Gillard and therefore a reasonable person would trust
that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stewart did not vote on the above motion.
Cr Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.
Cr Stewart resumed the Chair.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell declare I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter as follows: Suncoast Building
Approvals are identified as the applicant in number 17 for Development Application EXE22/0015. I
contracted Suncoast Building Approvals to undertake Building Certification for my proposed residence
in Boreen Point on the 29 November 2021. This process is currently underway. The total fees associated
with the completion of the certification and inspection regime is $5,904 which includes Noosa Council
Plumbing and Drainage fees. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room
while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Stockwell left the meeting.
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Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That Council note the report by the Acting Manager, Development Assessment to the Planning
& Environment Committee Meeting dated 8 November 2022 regarding planning applications
that have been decided by delegated authority.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell returned to the meeting.
5 SUMMARY OF CURRENT AND HISTORICAL DISTRIBUTION OF SEAGRASS IN THE
NOOSA ESTUARY
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer, Rivers & Coast to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 8 November 2022, and note:
A. The reports titled ‘Current and Historical Distribution of Seagrass in the Noosa Estuary’
and ‘Seagrass Distribution Study’ as Attachment 1 & 2 prepared by Ecological Service
Professionals for The Nature Conservancy and Council;
B. That Council’s integrated water quality monitoring program will identify options for future
management strategies and factors influencing seagrass decline; and
C. That seagrass monitoring and restoration will be considered as part of the final Noosa
River Plan, and funding needs for this will form part of upcoming budget deliberations.
6 INTEGRATED WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 6 be referred to the General Committee
due to the significance of the issue.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wegener
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That the report of the Planning & Environment Committee dated 8 November 2022 be received and
the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
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3 SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE REPORT 8 NOVEMBER 2022
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Cr Joe Jurisevic (Chair)
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Finzel (non-Committee Councillor)
Cr Wegener (non-Committee Councillor)
EXECUTIVE
S Waters, Chief Executive Officer
L Sengstock, Director Infrastructure Services
T Grauf, Acting Director Corporate Services
APOLOGIES
Nil.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1 CONTRACT NO. RP00073 – REGISTER OF PRE-QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS FOR PARKS
AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES
That Council note the report by the Parks and Gardens Coordinator to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 8 November 2022 and
A. Award Contract No. RP00073 for a Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for the Parks and
Landscaping Services for a period of twelve (12) months commencing on 1 December
2022 to the following suppliers:
AVM Operations Pty Ltd t/as All Vegetation Management
APG Group Pty Ltd t/as Aussie Parks & Gardens Group
TTF Allofus Family Trust t/as Complete Turf Management
Creative Playground Surfaces Pty Ltd
S.C.L Services Pty Ltd t/as Disc Landscapes
TTF GLG Greenlife Group Unit Trust t/as GLG Greenlife Group
Green Options Pty Ltd
Canasta Holdings Pty Ltd t/as Greenwood Landscape Management
SG Montague & JM Wallis t/as Hoyles Landscape Management
Hydromulch Solutions Pty Ltd TTF Outside the Box t/as Hydromulch Solutions
TTF The Pennell Family Trust t/as Nature Zone Landscaping & Property
Maintenance
Ranges to Reef Environmental Service Pty Ltd
The Maintenance Company Pty Ltd
TTF The Pump House Unit Trust t/as The Pump House
Irrigation Centre Pty Ltd t/as Think Water Noosa
Wagners CFT Manufacturing Pty Ltd.
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B. Subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, authorise the CEO to approve the
option to extend the contract at the expiry of initial term for a further four (4) terms of up
to twelve (12) months each ending on 30 November 2027.
C. Authorise the CEO to approve the addition of new suppliers to Contract No. RP00073
for the Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for Parks and Landscaping Services as a result
of an advertised refresh at the expiry of the initial term and term extensions.
2 NOOSA HOLIDAY PARK FEES AND CHARGES
That Council note the report by the Property Advisor – Commercial Property to the Services
and Organisation Committee Meeting dated 8 November 2022 and:
A. Set fees and charges for the Noosa Holiday Parks to align with the cessation of the end
of the July 2024 Queensland school holidays; and
B. Adopt the Proposed General Cost Recovery Fees and Commercial Charges schedule
for Noosa Holiday Parks for the period ending Sunday 7 July 2024 as detailed in the
tables contained within the report.
3 NOOSA AQUATIC CENTRE (NAC) – FULL YEAR REPORT TO 30 JUNE 2022
That Council note the report by the Community Facilities Manager to the Services &
Organisation Committee meeting dated 8 November 2022, providing an end of year update on
the activities of the Noosa Aquatic Centre for the 2021/22 financial year.
4 CAPITAL PROGRAM DELIVERY STATUS – 30 SEPTEMBER 2022
That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Planning, Design & Delivery Manager to the
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 8 November 2022 providing an update on
the delivery of the 22/23 Capital Program as at 30 September 2022.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee dated 8 November 2022 be received and
note that there were no recommendations made at this meeting.
Carried unanimously.
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4 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT 14 NOVEMBER 2022
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Joe Jurisevic
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
EXECUTIVE
S Waters, Chief Executive Officer
L Jensen, Acting Director Environment and Sustainable Development
K Rawlings, Director Environment and Sustainable Development
T Grauf, Acting Director Corporate Services
L Sengstock, Director Infrastructure Services (via Microsoft Teams)
APOLOGIES
Nil.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
1 MCU22/0048 & OPW22/0089 – DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF
USE FOR COMMERCIAL LANDING AND OPERATIONAL WORKS FOR PRESCRIBED
TIDAL WORKS, SITUATED AT 222 GYMPIE TERRACE NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 8 November 2022 regarding Application No. MCU22/0048 &
OPW22/0089 Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Landing - Commercial &
Operational Works for Prescribed Tidal Works situated at 222 Gympie Terrace Noosaville and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied with
prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times while the use
continues.
2 Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply with
the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the following table
unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
34680-01 0 Cover Page, prepared by The Jetty Specialist 14/09/2021
34680-02 0 Existing Structures Plan, prepared by The Jetty 14/09/2021
Specialist
34680-03 0 Existing Structures Plan, prepared by The Jetty 14/09/2021
Specialist
34680-04 0 New Site Plan, prepared by The Jetty Specialist 14/09/2021
34680-05 0 Vessel Mooring Site Plan, prepared by The Jetty 14/09/2021
Specialist
34680-06 0 Pontoon Layout Details, prepared by The Jetty 14/09/2021
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Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
Specialist
34680-07 0 Elevations, prepared by The Jetty Specialist 14/09/2021
34680-08 0 Pile Setout, prepared by The Jetty Specialist 14/09/2021
34680- 0 Pontoon P1B, Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P1B-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P1B, Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P1B-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P2A & P1A, Construction Details, prepared by 2/11/2021
P2A-1 The Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P2A – 2 Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P2A-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P2B Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P2B-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P2B – 2 Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P2B-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3A-1 Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P3A-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3A Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P3A-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3B-1 Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P3B-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3B Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P3B-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3C Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P3C-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3C Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P3C-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3D Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P3D-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3D Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P3D-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3E Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P3E-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3A Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P3D-2 Specialist
34680-B1- 0 Pile Bracket B1 General Arrangement, prepared by 2/11/2021
1 The Jetty Specialist
34680-B1- 0 Pile Bracket B1 Corner Bracket, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
2 Specialist
34680-B1- 0 Pile Bracket B1 Corner Bracket 2, prepared by The 2/11/2021
3 Jetty Specialist
34680-B1- 0 Pile Bracket B1 6mm Chequer Plate, prepared by The 2/11/2021
4 Jetty Specialist
34680-B2- 0 Inboard Pile Bracket B2 General Arrangement, 2/11/2021
1 prepared by The Jetty Specialist
34680-B2- 0 Inboard Pile Bracket B2 Exposed Bracket, prepared by 2/11/2021
2 The Jetty Specialist
34680-B2- 0 Inboard Pile Bracket B2 UA Bracket, prepared by The 2/11/2021
3 Jetty Specialist
34680-SJ- 0 Starter Jetty Platform 2, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
3 Specialist
34680-SJ- 0 Starter Jetty Headstock, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
1 Specialist
34680-SJ- 0 Starter Jetty Platform 1, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
2 Specialist
34680- 0 4m Gangway 1 Construction Detail, prepared by The 2/11/2021
GW-1 Jetty Specialist
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Certification of piles condition
3. The installation of the piles must be supervised by a licensed cadastral surveyor.
Certification of the location of the installed piles prepared by a licensed cadastral
surveyor must be provided to Council.
The certification must:
a. state that the location of the piles is in accordance with the approved plans,
and
b. be submitted to Council prior to the installation/construction of any other
elements of the approved works
Currency
4. This approval lapses where the construction of the jetty extension and pontoons
have not commenced within 17 November 2028, unless application is made and
approved by Council for an extension.
Nature and extent of Use
5. All vessels, kayaks and SUPs for hire and all equipment associated with the marine
use of the facility must wholly moored/stored within the approved lease area, with
a maximum of 31 vessels at any one time.
6. All structures must be constructed wholly within the approved commercial lease
area as per the approved plans.
7. All commercial activities including, the loading and unloading of passengers and
boat docking is confined to the commercial lease areas of the respective
commercial operation.
Structures
8. All structures must use materials, natural finishes and colours that blend with the
surrounding natural landscape.
9. Structures must be designed and constructed such that they are free standing
within the waterway and are not connected to or behind the revetment wall or rock
wall.
10. Structures must be designed and constructed such that they do not place
additional vertical or lateral loads onto the existing revetment wall that may
compromise the long term stability and/or durability of the wall. Upon completion
of works, a certification by RPEQ must be provided to Council in this regard.
11. All structures must have no detrimental effects on stormwater drains and/or
easements.
12. No boatlifting devices are to be attached or moored at the structures for the
purpose of elevating a vessel above the water without Council approval.
13. The jetty and deck areas must be constructed in a manner to render the underside
area vermin proof.
14. There must be no electrical reticulation system carrying electricity in excess of 24
volts beyond the revetment wall unless all switches and power outlets are
positioned above the 1% AEP flood level.
15. Lighting associated with the use must be designed, installed, operated, and
maintained in accordance with Section 3 of AS4282 Control of the Obtrusive
Effects of Outdoor Lighting.
16. Wastewater and sullage must only be disposed of at approved pump out facilities.
17. The mooring facility must not be utilised for live-aboard purposes.
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18. Any construction and post construction activity must not to impact on the condition
of the waterway and is to be conducted so as not to breach the Environmental
Protection Act EPA (1994) and the Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009.
19. Certification by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland that states that
the jetty extension and pontoons are constructed in accordance with best practice
methods and are structurally sound must be submitted to Council. This certification
must be submitted to Council within three (3) months of the completion of the
works. A final inspection and approval of the structure by Council’s Inspector is
also required. Please contact Council’s Planning Assessment Section to arrange
the inspection.
20. After completion, the proposed works must be maintained in a sound state of repair
in accordance with the approved plans.
21. All necessary State government approvals relating to this development must be
obtained prior to any works commencing on the site.
Environment
22. To ensure the safety of persons accessing the approved works and to prevent
environmental harm, a safety audit of the on-site fuel storage tanks, bowsers and
associate pipework, valves, vents and systems shall be conducted by a suitably
qualified professional and submitted to Council for approval prior to the use of the
new works (pontoon/jetty extensions). The audit shall demonstrate that the fuel
systems are in a safe and serviceable condition or, where necessary, identify repair
and rectification requirements to meet the relevant Australian Standards and
industry best practice environmental management. Any repair works must be
completed, with certification submitted by the auditor to Council, prior to the use of
the new works (pontoon/jetty extensions).
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
REASONS TO JUSTIFY THE DECISION DESPITE THE CONFLICT WITH THE PLANNING
SCHEME:
Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve the
application:
1. Although there is a proposed net increase of pontoons which increases site cover within
the lease area, the proposal:
a. will ensure the vessels are moored wholly within the existing lease area of the
marine facility; and
b. maintains the character of the site as a marine facility which is compatible with
surrounding marine activities.
2 INTEGRATED WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, declare that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in the matter as follows: Seqwater
was a major client of my sole trader business (t/a Watershed Australia). Between 2016 and 2020, I
undertook: catchment planning; land capability and suitability assessments for source protection,
recreation, grazing, infrastructure, environmental offsets and solar farms; environmental and natural
resource evaluation, and 'Expert Witness' services in a court case, for the entity. This involved contracts
to the value of $232,266. This work has covered the vast majority of the Seqwater estate throughout
South East Queensland including the Seqwater Lake Macdonald estate, where the water treatment plant
is located. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is
considered and voted on.
Cr Stockwell left the meeting.
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Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer – Rivers & Coast to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 8 November 2022 on the Integrated Water Quality
Monitoring Program; and
1. Investigate the feasibility of developing a citizen science water quality monitoring
program designed to measure and manage the environmental health of the Burgess
Creek and Cooroy/ Six Mile Creek catchments, as well as the impact of Unitywater
wastewater discharge and outflow and SEQwater water treatment plant discharge;
2. Explore funding opportunities for the monitoring program such as through the Unitywater
Community Partnerships Program.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell returned to the meeting.
3 DRAFT EASTERN BEACHES FORESHORE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR PUBLIC
CONSULTATION
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Finzel provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Finzel, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as on 5 March
2020, Mr Peter Butt who is an Executive Member of the Eastern Beaches Protection Association
donated $1666.66 to my 2020 Election Campaign where I was one of three candidates that ran as a
group known as 'Future Noosa' (which is no longer an entity). As a result of my conflict of interest, I will
now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Finzel left the meeting.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Lorentson provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter as my
brother, Gabriel Cerasani, owns a property at Beaches Estate, Sunrise Beach and is also a member of
the executive committee of the Eastern Beaches Protection Association Inc. During my election
campaign my brother helped me with my campaign, handed out voting cards and 2 of my election signs
were outside his property on David Low Way. As a result of my conflict of interest, I will now leave the
meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Lorentson left the meeting.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wilkie provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I Frank Wilkie inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter, as Susan
Francis donated $750 to my 2020 electoral campaign. Susan Francis is the partner of Barry Cotterell.
Barry Cotterell is the president of the PBCA and the PBCA will be one of the stakeholders consulted as
part of the Eastern Beaches Foreshore Management Plan. I believe I can make an impartial decision
on this matter, however, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate
in the decision.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wegener
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wilkie and determine that it is in the public
interest that Cr Wilkie participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that his input is
extremely valuable in relation to these matters and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the
final decision is made in the public interest.
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For: Crs Wegener and Jurisevic
Against: Crs Stewart
Carried.
Cr Wilkie did not vote on the above motion.
Cr Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Brian Stockwell inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter, as
Susan Francis donated $500 to my 2020 Election Campaign. Ms Francis’ partner Mr Barry Cotterell of
the President of the Peregian Beach Community Association (PBCA). PBCA has an interest in the
Eastern Beaches Foreshore Management Plan. The interest of the PBCA is one of exercising their role
in representing the interests of their members from the broader Peregian Community. Neither Ms
Francis nor her partner have any direct personal financial interest nor does the PBCA stand to gain
anything from the Eastern Beaches Foreshore Management Plan, other than the broader community
benefit of having a well-managed foreshore. This interest could be classified as part of Ordinary
Business under the legislation. I believe that the general member of the public will see it is in the public
interest for me to stay in the room and request consideration. I believe I can make an impartial decision
on this matter however, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate
in the decision.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Wegener
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine that it is in the public
interest that Cr Stockwell participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that neither Ms
Francis nor her partner have any direct personal financial interest nor does the PBCA stand to gain
anything from the Eastern Beaches Foreshore Management Plan and therefore a reasonable person
would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.
Cr Wilkie did not vote on the above motion.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer Coastal Management to the General
Committee Meeting dated 14 November 2022 and
A. Approve the release of the Draft Eastern Beaches Foreshore Management Plan
(provided at Attachment 1) for public consultation in February 2023 with the following
amendments:
1. Modify Action 11.1 to read “Develop and resource a Council-managed land
encroachment policy for Council managed natural areas that includes:
educative compliance as a first measure to address and remove historic
encroachments; and
a zero tolerance and timely enforcement approach to any new
encroachments.”
2. Add an action 11.2 to read “Commence a Natural Area, Foreshore and Waterway
Ranger Program with staff that have roles as natural resource managers,
education and compliance officers.”
3. Add an action 11.3 to read: “Institute a broader awareness campaign to encourage
good custodianship of the bushland reserves and beaches including information
and signage.”
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B. That the resourcing of the Ranger Program be referred to Budget Review 2 for the
commencement of an additional officer at the earliest possible opportunity; and
C. Note the Community Consultation and Engagement Plan (provided at Attachment 2) for
the consultation process.
D. That the CEO be requested to bring forward the Encroachment Policy for all areas of the
shire to the January round of meetings.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Finzel & Lorentson returned to the meeting.
4 SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION MONITORING REPORT 2022
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Lorentson provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter. My
husband and I own a property at 2/17 Noosa Parade Noosa Heads. Since November 2020 this property
has been used for Short Term accommodation rental. As a result of my conflict of interest, I will leave
the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Lorentson left the meeting.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Finzel
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee
Meeting dated 14 November 2022 and
A. Endorse the Short Term Accommodation Monitoring Report contained in Attachment 1
to this report for the purpose of submitting it to the Minister for State Development,
Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning as compliance with the Minister’s
conditional approval of Noosa Plan 2020;
B. Endorse the recommendations in section 5.1 of the Short Term Accommodation
Monitoring Report in Attachment 1 and as described in section 2.3 of this report to amend
Noosa Plan 2020 and:
1. Undertake amendments relating to the Medium and High Density Residential
zones, Rural zone, Rural Residential zone and Centres zones as part of the
proposed amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 being reported separately to Council;
2. Undertake amendments relating to the Tourist Accommodation zone following
further assessment of the spatial allocation of the zone, tables of assessment and
other consequential amendments to the Noosa Plan 2020, and provide a separate
report to Council;
C. Monitor the effects of the proposed amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 and its impacts on
short term accommodation and housing following a 2 year period of its implementation
and report back to Council with the findings;
Carried unanimously.
Cr Lorentson returned to the meeting.
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5 NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL 2021-22 ANNUAL REPORT
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the General Committee Meeting
dated 14 November 2022 and
A. Adopt the Noosa Shire Council 2021-22 Annual Report incorporating the 2021/22
Audited Financial Statements; and
B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make any required minor amendments to the
document prior to publication.
6 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – OCTOBER 2022
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the General
Committee Meeting dated 14 November 2022 outlining October 2022 year to date financial
performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the
inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.
7 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 2023
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting
dated 14 November 2022 and approve the Council Meeting dates for 2023 as set out in
Attachment 1 to the Report with an amendment that the December 2023 meetings be brought
forward one week.
8 OPERATIONAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT – 1ST QUARTER 2022-23
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting
dated 14 November 2022 regarding the 2022-23 Operational Plan and:
A. Note the progress report for the 2022-2023 Operational Plan for the 1st quarter of the
2022 Financial to 30 September 2022 provided as Attachment 1; and
B. Note the status of Council’s Key Performance Indicators provided as Attachment 2.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That the report of the General Committee dated 14 November 2022 be received and the
recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
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9. ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
Nil
10. CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
1 BRIAN O’CONNOR
Question 1
The Noosa Cultural Plan 2019-23 states that Noosa Council will review and improve its
approach to place-making, while the Noosa Council Operational Plan for 2021-22 says
the council will continue the rollout of the place-making project, thus indicating that work
is well under way. Given these self-imposed objectives and timelines, with completion
scheduled for next year, can the council confirm that the place-making project has begun
and is on target to meet the deadline and can the council outline what progress has been
made; and when will the result of deliberations be made public?
Response by Scott Waters, Chief Executive Officer
The Noosa Cultural Plan 2019 - 2023 is included under the theme "Places and Spaces",
the following focus area: Sense of Place.
Council will review and improve its approach to placemaking to ensure its concepts and
strategies are understood and implemented collectively across the organisation. It will
work with stakeholders to achieve an integrated, place based approach which supports
community cohesion, improves the aesthetic appeal and maintains a sense of local
identity through measures including creative arts, built infrastructure, streetscaping and
precinct development.
Work is underway on the Place project in line with the objectives of the Cultural Plan.
The Place Project initiation included the setting up of an internal Governance framework
and terms of reference, establishing a monitoring and evaluation program to ensure the
ongoing progress could be measured and evaluated over time, and finally the selection
of a potential pilot location to undertake a place based program. The internal Governance
framework has been established and regular meetings have been occurring with relevant
Council officers since November 2020. In order to establish an accurate baseline for
measurement and evaluation across the Shire, Council undertook a Liveability Survey in
November 2021 in conjunction with Place Score, with the results provided on Council’s
webpage in March this year. Since the survey, Council staff have been collating this
information along with other necessary resources, to determine a suitable evaluation
process for the selection of a Pilot location. This work is now near completion and will be
workshopped with Council with the hope of announcing the proposed pilot location early
in the New Year. We acknowledge that this has not occurred as quickly as envisaged,
however it was important to get the process correct, taking into account all the
information, to ensure the best outcome.
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Question 2
On 22 March 2022, the Mayor, Cr Stewart, announced that Noosa Council had received
$3.58 million under the $1.8 billion City Deal involving three levels of government and
that Noosa's initial share would kick-start liveability projects across the shire. The deal
contains a further $400 million available to 11 councils under a contestable bid process.
Have any liveability projects kicked-off and, if so, what are they and can the council give
an assurance that serious planning is under way to position our council favourably to win
a further significant chunk of the City Deal money still to be committed? What might those
additional projects be?
Response by Scott Waters, Chief Executive Officer
The SEQ City Deal is a 10 year funding agreement between all 3 levels of government
and administered through the SEQ Council of Mayors and implementation board. Due
to the recent Federal Election installing a new Federal Government coupled with
significant machinery of government changes there is no progress to date on City Deal
funding for Noosa Shire Council, with the exception of the resilient rivers initiative. The
new Federal Government has now reaffirmed its commitment to the SEQ City Deal and
as such further discussions will occur with the SEQ Council of Mayors implementation
Board in relation to the funding of Council led projects.
It can be advised that Noosa Shire Council’s placemaking project is in its final stages of
selection and as a pilot, one town centre will be selected for place making activities. The
analysis by Council Officers will be presented to Council in the next fortnight. If there is
agreement with Council Officers’ analysis a report will be provided to Council for further
consideration and decision. This will occur over the coming months and will not require
City Deal funding.
In relation to the SEQ City Deal, the CEO of Council is working closely with COMSEQ
and has City Deal experience as a member of the Darwin City Deal implementation
board.
12. NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 15 December 2022 at the Council Chambers,
9 Pelican Street, Tewantin commencing at 5pm.
13. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 5.41pm
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Attachment 1
STATEMENT FROM CR FRANK WILKIE 17 NOVEMBER 2022
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ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 17 NOVEMBER 2022 | acknowledge the finding of misconduct for not declaring a perceived conflict of interest and admit that | made a genuine mistake in not making those declarations at that time. | take full responsibility and will learn from my error of judgement. Further, in accordance with the tribunal findings, | undertake to do further training at my own cost in relation to the issue of conflicts of interest. | will be seeking a review of this decision via the Queensland Civil Administrative Tribunal and legal advice to provide guidance in future conflict of interest matters, especially in regards to how long | must continue to raise a deceased parent as conflict of interest. My pledge to councillors here tonight, is that | will continue to discuss potential Conflict Of Interest questions at the time they arise and will not be lodging retrospective complaints against them, as this has been a process | would not wish upon anyone. This is a timely reminder that we need to get these issues right 100% of the time, which | always endeavour to do. | will learn from this and continue to focus on applying highest possible standards of good governance for our Council. 000000000 Page 24 of 24