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AGENDA
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 15 August 2019
commencing at 6pm
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Tony Wellington (Chair), Jess Glasgow, Ingrid Jackson, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES 3
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 3
3 MAYORAL MINUTES 3
4 PETITIONS 3
5 NOTIFIED MOTIONS 4
6 CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 7
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 7
SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 9
GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 14
7 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS 20
1 YEAR IN REVIEW – 2018-19 20
8 CLOSED SESSION 35
9 NEXT MEETING 35
10 MEETING CLOSURE 35
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1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 18 July 2019 be received and confirmed.
3 MAYORAL MINUTES
4 PETITIONS
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5 NOTIFIED MOTIONS
1 NOTIFIED MOTION – CR INGRID JACKSON
At the Ordinary Meeting on 20 June 2019, Cr Ingrid Jackson moved the following Notified Motion
which was subsequently deferred, by resolution, to the Ordinary Meeting on 15 August 2019.
NOTICE OF MOTION
SUBMITTED BY COUNCILLOR: Cr Ingrid Jackson
COUNCIL MEETING: Ordinary Meeting, 20 June 2019
I hereby notify of my intention to move the following motion at the Ordinary Meeting
to take place on Thursday, 20 June 2019.
“That in line with the Local Government Act principle “transparent and effective processes, and
decision-making in the public interest”, Council agree to:
1. Make all informal councillor meetings on council matters open to the public, including councillor
workshops, briefings and discussion forums, unless declared to be closed for reasons listed in
Section 275 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.
2. Request the CEO to make the schedule of such informal councillor meetings publicly available,
including any reasons for closure, and to ensure records are kept of recommendations and
decisions made at such meetings and included as an addendum to the minutes of the
succeeding Ordinary Meeting.
3. Institute a public question time at each Ordinary Meeting, during which members of the public
may ask questions of Council as a whole, the mayor and councillors, and record the questions
and answers in the Ordinary meeting minutes.
4. Provide lists of the members of council reference groups, focus groups, stakeholder forums,
roundtables, advisory committees and the like on the Council website and have a policy
requiring members to declare and record conflicts interest.
5. Rescind the 21 June 2018 Council resolution which exempted Committees from the keeping
of minutes and request the CEO to ensure minutes of each Committee Meeting are taken
under Section 272 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.
6. As in the 21 June 2018 resolution, note that the Planning and Environment Committee,
Services and Organisation Committee and General Committee meetings will continue to note
the movers and seconders of motions in accordance with section 270 of the Local Government
Regulation 2012.
7. Record in the minutes and any live record notes the names of the Councillors present and how
they each voted at Council and Committee meetings.
8. Live stream Planning & Environment Committee and Services & Organisation Committee
meetings and make such recordings available for future public viewing.
9. Investigate bookmarking of agenda items in archived meeting videos for ease of access.
10. Publicise that under existing Noosa Council Standing Orders deputations by the public “may
be received at a meeting where written application has been received and the Mayor has
agreed to such deputation”.
11. Publicise that under existing Noosa Council Standing Orders “the local government may allow
a non-member to participate in the discussion of a particular item of business before the local
government on conditions decided by the local government”.
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12. Publicise upcoming Council and Committee meetings in a variety of ways, including prominent
display on Council’s website, social media and newspapers, highlighting agenda topics and
providing links to agendas, attachments and the live streaming webpage, and after meetings
publicise the links to meeting notes, minutes and archived meeting videos, as relevant.
13. Request the Chief Executive Officer to take the necessary steps to implement these actions.”
13 June 2019
Councillor Date
To all Councillors and Directors
I hereby notify that Cr Jackson intends to move the motion as shown above at the Ordinary Meeting
to be held 20 June 2019.
13 June 2019
Acting Chief Executive Officer Date
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2 NOTIFIED MOTION – CR INGRID JACKSON
NOTICE OF MOTION
SUBMITTED BY COUNCILLOR: Cr Ingrid Jackson
COUNCIL MEETING: Ordinary Meeting, 15 August 2019
I hereby notify of my intention to move the following motion at the Ordinary Meeting
to take place on Thursday, 15 August 2019.
“That, in relation to the ‘Alliance and Funding Agreement’ between Noosa Council and The Nature
Conservancy (TNC) in which a grant of $1.2 million was awarded by Noosa Council to TNC (Ordinary
Meeting 18th July 2019), Council agree to request the CEO to require TNC to:
A. Adhere to Council’s procurement principles;
B. Provide full acquittal for each grant instalment paid by Noosa Council, including receipts for all
expenditures, at six monthly intervals from the date the grant is awarded; and
C. When providing Council with the agreed annual budgets, six-monthly financial statements and
annual financial statements, disclose full details of income and itemised expenditure.“
1 August 2019
Councillor Date
To all Councillors and Directors
I hereby notify that Cr Jackson intends to move the motion as shown above at the Ordinary Meeting
to be held 15 August 2019.
2 August 2019
Chief Executive Officer Date
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6 CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
6 AUGUST 2019 - Crs Brian Stockwell (Chair), Jess Glasgow and Tony Wellington
Apology: Cr Ingrid Jackson
Other Councillors in attendance: Cr Joe Jurisevic (items 1 – 3)
1 MCU19/0030 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
MULTIPLE HOUSING TYPE 4 CONVENTIONAL (3 UNITS) AT 217 & 219 GYMPIE TCE,
NOOSAVILLE
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Glasgow
Seconded: Cr Wellington
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 regarding Application No. MCU19/0030 for a
Development Permit for a Material Change of Use for Multiple Housing - Type 4 Conventional
(3 Units) situated at 217 and 219 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville Qld 4566 and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions contained in the
Planning & Environment Committee Agenda dated 6 August 2019.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Carried.
2 MCU18/0097 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
EDUCATION TYPE 2 SCHOOL (CAR PARK) AT 115 EUMUNDI NOOSA RD, NOOSAVILLE
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 regarding Application No. MCU18/0097 for a
Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Education - Type 2 School (Car Park)
situated at 115 Eumundi Noosa Rd, Noosaville and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions contained in the
Planning & Environment Committee Agenda dated 6 August 2019.
B. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve
the application:
The Industry zoned site adjoins a sensitive land use (school) and is stand-alone
and isolated from surrounding industrial land in the area, being separated by the
major road network. The proposed development is more compatible and
appropriate with the adjoining school in comparison to an industrial development.
The proposed development will formalise the existing use of the land and assist in
addressing the demand for on-site car parking of the existing school development.
Lot 30 SP170751 is the only vacant private freehold site adjoining the existing
school and presents a logical expansion of the school.
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C. Advise the applicant that any proposed layout (as indicated in the submitted masterplan
– Attachment 3) which seeks to move the primary vehicle access to the site from the
Goodchap Street roundabout to Walter Hay Drive and fails to provide an appropriate
internal link between the existing and proposed car park areas, is considered to result in
a highly undesirable traffic outcome and is unlikely to be supported by Council as a result.
D. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Carried.
3 NOOSA COUNCIL SUBMISSION TO QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT’S QUEENSLAND
ECOTOURISM TRAILS PROGRAM - COOLOOLA GREAT WALK
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 3 be referred to the General Committee
for further consideration.
Carried.
4 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 4TH
QUARTER 2018-19
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Glasgow
Seconded: Cr Wellington
That Council note the report by the Director Environment and Sustainable Development to the
Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 providing an update on
operations of the Environment and Sustainable Development Department for the period 1 April
to 30 June 2019.
Carried.
Recommendation
The Planning & Environment Committee recommendations dated 6 August 2019 be adopted except
where dealt with or held over by separate resolution.
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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
6 AUGUST 2019 – Crs Joe Jurisevic (Chair), Frank Pardon, Tony Wellington & Frank Wilkie
Other Councillors in attendance: Cr Brian Stockwell (Items 2-8).
1 DISASTER MANAGEMENT MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN NOOSA
AND GYMPIE COUNCILS
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Wellington
That Council note the report by the Disaster Management Officer to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 and authorise the Chief Executive
Officer to sign the Council to Council Disaster Assistance Memorandum of Understanding
between Noosa Council Gympie Regional Council.
Carried.
2 GUIDELINES - GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR SEALING GRAVEL ROADS
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Council note the report by the Technical Officer Capital Planning to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 and:
A. Adopt the Guiding Principles for Sealing Gravel Roads included as Attachment 1 to the
report;
B. Authorise the CEO to make any required minor amendments to the guidelines in the
future; and
C. Note staff will continue to improve the data collection on our gravel road network to
further improve the priority program.
Carried.
3 1819T090 - COLLECTION AND PURCHASE OF SCRAP METAL AND LEAD ACID
BATTERIES
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Waste Management to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 and:
A. Award tender 1819T090 Collection and Purchase of Scrap Metal and Lead Acid Batteries
to Sims Group Australian Holdings Limited; and
B. Award the contract for a term of three (3) years with an option for two (2) extensions of
up to 12 months each.
Carried.
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4 PEREGIAN DIGITAL HUB - FULL YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2019
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Economic Development Manager to the Services and
Organisation Committee meeting dated 6 August 2019 providing a full year report on the
performance and activities of The Hub for the period 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019 and
A. Acknowledge the significant contribution by Chris Boden, founding Director of the Digital
Hub, in achieving outstanding results for The Hub in its first year of operation and
congratulate him on the positive impact of his effort;
B. Approve continuation of the Council facilitated model for the operation of The Hub for a
further minimum three year period from January 2020 to December 2022, with 6 monthly
reporting to Council.
Carried.
5 REVIEW OF COUNCIL MEETING LIVE STREAMING AND VIDEO OPERATIONS
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Wellington
That Services & Organisation Committee Agenda Item 5 be referred to the General Committee
due to the significance of the issue.
Carried.
6 REVIEW OF STANDING ORDERS FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Services & Organisation Committee Agenda Item 6 be referred to the General Committee
due to the significance of the issue.
Carried.
7 UPDATE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE CHANGES AND REFORMS
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Services & Organisation Committee Agenda Item 7 be referred to the General Committee
due to the significance of the issue.
Carried.
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8 REVIEW OF ISSUES RAISED IN NOTIFIED MOTION OF 20 JUNE 2019
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Services & Organisation Committee Agenda Item 8 be referred to the General Committee
due to the significance of the issue.
Carried.
9 CAPITAL PROGRAM DELIVERY STATUS - JUNE 2019
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Asset Planning Manager to the Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 providing an update on the status of the projects
being delivered throughout the 2018/19 Capital Works Program and note that the anticipated
2018/19 Financial Year capital expenditure final result will be $26.1M, equivalent to 92% of the
$28.3m capital works budget.
Carried.
10 INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 4TH QUARTER 2018-2019
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 providing an update on operations of
the Infrastructure Services Department for the period 1 April to 30 June 2019.
Carried.
11 NOOSA HOLIDAY PARKS UPDATE TO 30 JUNE 2019
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Wellington
That Council note the report by the Property Manager to the Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 providing an update on operations of the Noosa
Holiday Parks Business Activity to 30 June 2019.
Carried.
12 CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 4TH QUARTER 2018-19
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 providing an update on operations of the Corporate
Services Department for the period 1 April to 30 June 2019.
Carried.
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13 NOOSA AQUATIC CENTRE (NAC) FULL YEAR REPORT TO 30 JUNE 2019
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Council note the report by the Noosa Aquatic Centre Coordinator to the Services &
Organisation Committee meeting dated 6 August 2019, providing an end of year update on the
activities of the Noosa Aquatic Centre for the 2018/19 financial year.
Carried.
14 NOOSA LEISURE CENTRE (NLC) FULL YEAR REPORT TO 30 JUNE 2019
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Noosa Leisure Centre Coordinator to the Services &
Organisation Committee meeting dated 6 August 2019, providing an update on the activities
of the Noosa Leisure Centre for the 2018/19 financial year.
Carried.
15 THE J AND BICENTENNIAL COMMUNITY CENTRE (BCC) FULL YEAR REPORT TO 30
JUNE 2019
Cr Wilkie declared a real conflict of interest in this matter (as defined in section 175D of the Local
Government Act 2009) due to his being the Secretary of the Noosa Gymnastics Club who are the
principal tenant at Bicentennial Hall. Cr Wilkie left the meeting room for the debate and decision on this
matter.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Council note the report by The J & Bicentennial Community Centre Coordinator to the
Services & Organisation Committee meeting dated 6 August 2019, providing an update on the
activities of The J and Bicentennial Community Centre for the 2018/19 financial year.
Carried.
Cr Wilkie returned to the meeting.
16 NOOSA COMMUNITY SUPPORT (NCS) FULL YEAR REPORT TO 30 JUNE 2019
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Community Facilities Manager to the Services &
Organisation Committee meeting dated 6 August 2019, providing an update on the activities
of Noosa Community Support for the 2018/19 financial year.
Carried.
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17 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 4TH QUARTER 2018-19
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Council note the report by the Director Community Services to the Services &
Organisation Committee meeting dated 6 August 2019 providing an update on the operations
of the Community Services Department for the period 1 April to 30 June 2019.
Carried.
18 EXECUTIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE - 4TH QUARTER 2018-19
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Council note the report by the Acting Director Executive Services to the Services &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 providing an update on operations of
the Executive Services Department for the period 1 April to 30 June 2019.
Carried.
19 OPERATIONAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT - 4TH QUARTER 2018-19
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 providing an update on progress with the
implementation of the Operational Plan to 30 June 2019 and details of Council’s Key
Performance Indicators.
Carried.
Recommendation
The Services & Organisation Committee recommendations dated 6 August 2019 be adopted except
where dealt with or held over by separate resolution.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
12 AUGUST 2019 - Crs. Frank Wilkie (Chair), Jess Glasgow, Joe Jurisevic, Frank Pardon,
Brian Stockwell and Tony Wellington
Apology: Cr Ingrid Jackson
1 NOOSA COUNCIL SUBMISSION TO QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT’S QUEENSLAND
ECOTOURISM TRAILS PROGRAM - COOLOOLA GREAT WALK
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
That Council note the report by the Economic Development Manager to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 and approve Council’s submission to
the Queensland Government’s Queensland Ecotourism Trails Program - Cooloola Great Walk
provided as Attachment 1 to the report. with the inclusion of the following additional items:
A. Item 4, new dot point to read: “Helicopters should not be used to service the Cooloola
Great Walk as this would result in significant impacts on the amenity of the National
Park.”;
B. New item to read: “The campsites should only be used for hikers experiencing the
Cooloola Great Walk and not be used as accommodation for non-hikers.”; and
C. New item to read: “The National Park walking trails should remain non-exclusive and
therefore available to those customers of the commercial operator as well as
independent hikers not utilising the services of the commercial operator.”
D. New item to read: “Some camping should remain available to independent hikers not
utilising the services of the commercial operator.”
Carried.
2 REVIEW OF COUNCIL MEETING LIVE STREAMING AND VIDEO OPERATIONS
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Wellington
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 and:
A. Continue to live stream Council’s General Committee, Ordinary and Special Council
Meetings and continue to make the video recording of these meetings available for future
viewing on Council’s YouTube channel;
B. Request the Chief Executive Officer to introduce bookmarking of the meeting videos
(commencing from the August 2019 meetings) to make it easier for viewers to follow the
meeting based on individual agenda items and further, that the back catalogue of
meeting videos be progressively bookmarked as time and resources allow;
C. Request the Chief Executive Officer to regularly publicise the availability of live streaming
of Council’s General Committee, Ordinary and Special Council Meetings and the
availability of the video recordings of those meetings which are accessible on Council’s
YouTube channel;
D. Continue to note that video recordings are not the final record of the meeting and that
the meeting minutes are the official record those meetings; and
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E. Note that at this stage, Council will not undertake live streaming of meetings other than
the Council’s General Committee, Ordinary and Special Council Meetings for the
reasons outlined in the report by the Chief Executive Officer.
Carried.
3 REVIEW OF STANDING ORDERS FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 and:
A. Repeal Council’s current Standing Orders and adopt the new Standing Orders for
Council Meetings provided as Attachment 2 to the report subject to the amendment of
Section 26.3 to read as follows:;
26.3 A Councillor may make a request from, or through, the Chairperson for further
information or ask a question:
a) before or after the motion or amendment is seconded; and.
b) after the motion or amendment is seconded once the Councillor who moved
the motion has been given the opportunity to speak.
B. Authorise the CEO to make any required minor amendments to the document prior to
publication;
C. Note that the mandated Model Meeting Procedures adopted by Council in December
2018 are now incorporated, without any changes, into the new Standing Orders for
Council Meetings provided as Attachment 2 to the report;
D. Request the Chief Executive Officer to record the names of Councillors and how they
voted on all decisions at Council Ordinary meetings and Council Special meetings
commencing at the September Ordinary meeting;
E. Note that the new Standing Orders include the provision for public question time which
would be undertaken in accordance with Public Question Time Guidelines and request
the CEO to develop such Public Question Time Guidelines for Council adoption noting
that the provisions of the Standing Orders in relation to public question time will not
commence until those Guidelines have been adopted by Council; and
F. Request the Chief Executive Officer to promote the availability of petitions, deputations,
presentations and public question time at Council meetings as one way in which the
community can engage with our Council through our meeting processes and in particular,
update information available on Council’s website in relation to these options as well as
periodically promoting these issues using other Council communication channels.
Carried.
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4 UPDATE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE CHANGES AND REFORMS
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 and:
A. Note that our current governance arrangements are in accordance with the existing
provisions of the Local Government Act;
B. Note that the Local Government Electoral (Implementing Stage 2 of Belcarra) and Other
Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 currently before State Parliament will introduce a range
of changes impacting on Councils and Councillors and request the Chief Executive
Officer to arrange for suitable training for Councillors on the new legislative provisions;
C. Note that further legislative reforms are proposed by the State government in relation to
the governance and electoral arrangements for local government but that no specific
provisions have yet been provided by the State; and
D. Request the Chief Executive Officer to monitor the further changes proposed by the State
government as outlined in item C above, and once certainty has been provided by the
State, provide advice to Council on any changes that will be required to Council’s
governance arrangements.
Carried.
5 REVIEW OF ISSUES RAISED IN NOTIFIED MOTION OF 20 JUNE 2019
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 6 August 2019 and request the Chief Executive Officer to include
on Council’s website, details of all reference groups, focus groups, stakeholder forums,
roundtables, advisory committees and the like that have been established by Council including
details of Council appointments to such groups.
Carried.
6 TRANSPORT STRATEGY RESOURCING
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Council note the report by Director Infrastructure Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 12 August 2019 and adopt the change to Council’s organisational structure that
provides an increase of one part-time Project Officer for a three year fixed term in the
Infrastructure Services Department for the purpose of advancing the behaviour change
components of the Transport Strategy.
Carried.
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7 OREALLA CRESCENT BRIDGE - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Project Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated
12 August 2019 and authorise staff to call for Expressions of Interest for the Design and
Construction of the Orealla Crescent Bridge, Sunrise Beach.
Carried.
8 COOROY HINTERLAND PLAYGROUND - PROJECT UPDATE - AUGUST 2019
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Glasgow
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Council note the report by the Project Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated
12 August 2019 regarding the proposed Hinterland Playground at Cooroy and:
A. Note the general project update; and
B. Note the specific updates to the capital and operating cost estimates.
Carried.
9 COOROY HINTERLAND PLAYGROUND - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Project Officer to the General Committee Meeting dated
12 August 2019 and authorise staff to call for Expressions of Interest for the Design,
Construction and Maintenance of the Cooroy Hinterland Playground.
Carried.
10 DBW19/0018 - DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR BUILDING WORKS (DETACHED
HOUSE SEAWARD OF THE COASTAL BUILDING LINE), LOCATED AT 54 SEAVIEW
TERRACE, SUNSHINE BEACH
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the General Committee Meeting
dated 12 August 2019 regarding Application No. DBW19/0018 for a Development Application
for Building Works for a Detached House, situated at 54 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach
and:
A. Refuse Application No. DBW19/0018 for a Development Permit for Development Permit
for Building Work - Detached House (Coastal Protection), situated at 54 Seaview
Terrace, Sunshine Beach for the following reasons:
1. The proposal is in conflict with the assessment benchmarks of the State Planning
Policy as it proposes development in an Erosion Prone Area and Natural Hazard
Area and presents an unacceptable risk to people and property from coastal
processes, including the projected impacts of climate change.
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2. The proposal is contrary to the provisions of the Planning Scheme in that it
proposes development:
a. in the Landslide Hazard Area thereby placing people and property at risk and
does not maintain the natural processes and protection function of land forms
and vegetation contrary to the provisions of the Building Works Code.
b. that is not sited to minimise risk to users, contrary to the Building Works
Code.
c. in the Coastal Protection Area extending seaward of the Coastal Building
Line and is likely to adversely impact upon natural coastal processes contrary
to the requirements of Schedule 1 of Noosa Plan and the Natural Resources
Code.
d. which does not protect the dunal area and natural environmental nor
maintain the safety of people and works contrary to the Overall Outcomes
for the Eastern Beaches Locality.
3. The proposal is contrary to the provisions of the draft Planning Scheme in that it
proposes development:
a. in the Coastal Protection Area extending seaward of the Coastal Building line
and does not allow for natural fluctuations of the coast and foreshore to
occur, including allowance of climate change.
b. which has not been sited to minimise the risk from coastal processes as the
development has not been located as far landward as practicable to ensure
people and property are not at risk from coastal hazards and avoid the need
for additional coastal protection works.
4. Recent modelling carried out by the Council indicates significant erosion is likely to
occur in the future which may threaten life and property should the proposed
development proceed.
5. Given the site is affected by the Coastal Building Line and is located in a highly
vulnerable erosion prone area, the proposed 6m setback is not sufficient to
minimise the risk of erosion.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Carried.
11 BUDGET REVIEW 1 (BR1) FOR THE 2019-20 FINANCIAL YEAR
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 12 August 2019 and approve the proposed changes to the budget for the
2019/20 financial year as outlined in the Revised Budget Financial Statements attached to the
report.
Carried.
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12 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - JULY 2019
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Glasgow
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 12 August 2019 outlining July 2019 year to date financial performance against
budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial
sustainability indicators.
Carried.
Recommendation
The General Committee recommendations dated 12 August 2019 be adopted except where dealt
with or held over by separate resolution.
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7 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
1 YEAR IN REVIEW – 2018-19
Document i nformati on
Author Chief Executive Officer, Brett de Chastel
CEO’s Office
Index ECM/ Subject/ Corporate Planning
Attachments Nil
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report details key issues that Council has dealt with during the 2018/19 financial year in the
context of our five Corporate Plan themes. Once again, it has been an incredibly busy and productive
twelve months in working towards our Corporate Plan goals. The scale, scope and diversity of
subject matter addressed by Council during the last 12 months speaks for itself.
Council could not have achieved so much without the effort of our staff who have gone “above and
beyond” to deliver services to our community and I would like to take the opportunity to recognise
the great work by our Mayor, Councillors and our incredible staff during 2018/19.
RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Ordinary Meeting dated 15 August
2019 providing a review of Council’s progress in the 2018/19 financial year towards achieving the
five key focus areas set out in Council’s Corporate Plan and thank Council staff for their efforts in
the last twelve months to progress so many significant projects and providing outstanding service to
our community.
REPORT
Pursuant to the Local Government Act, the CEO is required to provide Council with an annual report
identifying the progress made towards the achievement of Council’s long term objectives as set out
in the Corporate Plan. Even if this was not a statutory requirement, it would still be a useful process
to review progress in a financial year. This report covers the 2018/19 financial year.
This report is designed to look at longer term progress at a Corporate Plan level. It provides an
opportunity to pause from the day to day minutia and to consider what we have achieved in the last
12 months as we work towards our vision.
As Council would be aware, our current Corporate Plan was adopted in early 2017 following a
significant process to develop our long term vision, 20 year goals and 5-year key focus areas.
Councillors will also recall that we undertook an update of the Corporate Plan in 2018. We have
operated under that version of the Corporate Plan for the 2018/19 financial year.
The Corporate Plan sets out five key themes, namely:
1. The Noosa Environment
2. The Noosa Community
3. The Noosa Economy
4. Long-Term planning for Noosa Shire
5. Excellence as a Council
This review of the last 12 months will be made against these five themes as well as the priorities in
the 2018/19 Operational Plan.
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1 2018/19 – A YEAR IN REVIEW
Top 10 Highlights of 2018/19
(in no particular order)
1.1 Corporate Plan Theme 1: The Noosa Environment
“Our environment is protected and enhanced and is valued by the community”
Key achievements as we work towards our long term goal include:
Specific Operational Plan Priorities
Council finalised an extensive consultation process in relation to its
proposed Environment Strategy and adopted a new Environment
Strategy and Action Plan.
Council consulted with the community on a first draft of the Noosa River
Management Plan. Based on that feedback, further work was undertaken
in relation to fisheries. Council has finalised that additional research and
will consult further with the community on the second draft of the Noosa
River Management Plan. Council has also made a submission to the
State Government of their fisheries reform program.
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Council is continuing to implement its Zero Emissions Strategy focused on achieving net zero
emissions by 2026. Council has rolled out the installation of over 1,100 solar panels across major
Council buildings. Other energy efficiency initiatives have included retrofitting light fittings. These
actions have already reduced Council’s emissions and significantly reduced electricity costs.
Solar has been installed at the following locations:
o Tewantin Administration building
o Noosaville Depot
o Noosa Leisure Centre
o Pomona Depot
o Cooroy Library
o Noosa Aquatic Centre
o The J
o The Respite Centre
Work on our Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan has continued in 2018/19. This included
significant media coverage and school education sessions. Council also opened its Education
Centre at the Eumundi Rd Resource Recovery Centre to support the education and behavior
change of students and community members regarding waste management, re-use and
recycling.
Council has successfully prepared for the introduction of the State government $70 per tonne
landfill levy that commenced on 1 July 2019.
Council signed binding contracts with the State
government, HQPlantations and the Noosa Parks
Association for the protection and restoration of
major parts of the Yurol and Ringtail Forest areas.
This is the most significant environmental project in
recent years and will see almost 2,400 ha of land
transition to protected conservation tenure over the
next 10 years providing regional scale
environmental connectivity, particularly for koala
corridors. This project has also won both a State
and National Local Government Award for
Excellence in Collaboration.
Other Initiatives to enable Council to achieve its goal for this theme
Council provided ongoing support to the Boomerang Alliance in their campaign for a Plastic Free
Noosa.
Council agreed to enter into a partnership agreement with The Nature Conservancy (a major
environmental organisation) to undertake a three year project to restore oyster reefs in the Noosa
River. This included funding from The Nature Conservancy of $1.2M with that funding being
matched by Council’s financial contribution.
Council launched its Environment Grants program allocating funds towards community projects
that protect and enhance the Noosa environment. This entailed project grants for community
organisations such as Noosa and District Landcare Inc, Mary River Catchment Co-ordination
Association Inc, Zero Emissions Noosa Inc and Reef Check Australia Foundation. Partnership
funding was also provided to Noosa and District Landcare Inc and Noosa Integrated Catchment
Association Inc.
Council installed lateral gas lines at Eumundi Rd Resource Recovery Centre to improve the
capture of methane gas for flaring and reducing the environmental impacts of methane gas.
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Council agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Unitywater, Sunshine Coast
Regional Council and Moreton Bay Regional Council to explore options for an organic waste
processing facility in the region. The project is ongoing with options currently being considered
by the project partners.
Council undertook an inspection program for environmental compliance at industrial premises
with good support from business owners. Council decided to undertake annual inspections in
future years with no financial impost on businesses for the 2019/20 financial year.
Council increased the number of properties participating in the Land for Wildlife program from
288 to 314. Council also facilitated a number of events to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of
the Land for Wildlife program.
Council expanded the Bushcare program with new volunteer groups being commenced at
Rainbow Park, Elysium and Cooran Fodder Farm - the first new Bushcare groups for many years.
Council purchased a 51 ha property at Boreen Point through the Environment Levy program to
add to the protected environment estate. To support our acquisition and environmental
protection program, Council adopted Policy Guidelines for Conservation Land and Private Land
Conservation Partnerships and Revolving Fund Guidelines in September 2018.
Council assisted in facilitating the 10 year renewal process for the Noosa Biosphere Reserve
recognition from UNESCO. A detailed and comprehensive submission was lodged with
UNESCO via the federal government. This submission received positive feedback form the
relevant UNESCO committees and Council is now awaiting formal advice following that process.
Council passed a resolution declaring Noosa a “Coal Mining and Coal Seam Gas Extraction Free
Shire” to make it clear that these activities are not in keeping with Noosa’s environmental values.
Council has addressed a range of significant planning and environment applications during the
last 12 months. During that period, Council approved 95.8% of these applications (459 out of
479 applications were approved). Some of the more interesting town planning applications
considered by Council during 2018/19 included:
o Residential subdivision at Mitti Street, Noosa Heads
o Proposed backpackers accommodation at Mary Street, Noosaville
o Residential units at Garnet Street, Cooroy
o Residence at Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach
o Visitor accommodation at Pinbarren
o Home based business at Cootharaba
o Proposed changes to the RSL building at Tewantin.
1.2 Corporate Plan Theme 2: The Noosa Community
“Our community is connected, safe and happy and able to meet their potential”
Key achievements as we work towards our long term goal include:
Specific Operational Plan Priorities
Council adopted a Cultural Plan and Action Plan in December 2018 which is currently being
implemented.
Council developed a draft Community Health and Wellbeing Plan following an extensive
community engagement process. The plan will be adopted by Council shortly, together with an
implementation plan.
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Council has undertaken significant planning and design for the establishment of an iconic
playground at Cooroy. This has included community consultation on the plan. Council was also
successful in securing $2.788M in funding from the
State government towards the project.
Construction will commence in 2019/20.
Council completed a $2.2M extension and
refurbishment of the Noosaville Library. Radio
Frequency Identification (RFID) was installed as
part of this process and the extension included a
new Makerspace area and Heritage Library Room.
The Makerspace includes 3D printers, robotics and
virtual reality “hands on” activities.
Council has implemented the Sport and Active
Recreation Action Plan. This has included
activities such as the “come and try sports days”,
“Get out, Get Active Teenagers” and supporting the successful World Surfing Reserve
application. In conjunction with Sunshine Coast Regional Council, Gympie Regional Council and
the State government, our Council also adopted the “Regional Difficult to Locate Sports Plan”.
This plan identified the ideal location across the broader region for high noise impact sports.
Council opened the Park Road Boardwalk
following an extensive community engagement
process. The construction was undertaken by
Hutchinson Builders and opened in late October
2018 just prior to the Noosa Triathlon weekend to
significant community acclaim. This project has
won Council an Australian Institute of Horticulture
Green Space Award. Our contractor also won two
Master Builders Association Awards for this project.
Other Initiatives to enable Council to achieve its goal for this theme
Council launched and operated, in conjunction with a range of community partners, the Social
Services Hub at Tait Duke House, Tewantin. The Hub serves as a one stop shop for a range of
services for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, and for community
members who may face barriers to accessing social services.
Council continues to focus on recognising the important role of volunteers in our community. A
series of videos were produced highlighting examples of the work undertaken by volunteers and
a “volunteer recognition” event was hosted by Council.
Council has undertaken two community Council meetings during 2018/19. In November 2018,
we held a Council meeting at Pomona and in May 2019, we held a Council meeting at Cooran.
This continues Council’s ongoing commitment to open decision making and provides an
opportunity for more members of the public to attend Council meetings. In keeping with our
ongoing commitment to transparency to the community, during the year we only closed Council
meetings on two occasions to deal with confidential matters. Council also improved our
community’s access to Council meetings by instituting live streaming of Council meetings and
our General Committee meeting from February 2019. These videos are also available on
Council’s YouTube channel for later viewing.
Council passed a resolution in November 2018 declaring Noosa as a Refugee Welcome Zone
and signed the Refugee Council of Australia’s Refugee Welcome Zone Declaration.
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Council has been active in supporting the local communities who have been affected by
proposals for the new Sunshine Coast airport flight paths. Council has worked closely with Flight
Path Forum Inc. as part of the community based campaign to review the proposed flight paths
and improve the level of community engagement by Airservices Australia as part of that process.
There has been significant progress on the backlog of community lease renewals. Following de-
amalgamation, we inherited more than 28 expired leases and had quite a number of other
community groups with no formal tenure arrangements. By 30 June 2019, there were no
community groups without tenure arrangements in place and only 5 leases still awaiting renewal.
Council undertook an Expression of Interest process for the upstairs section of the Peregian
Beach Surf Lifesaving Club building which generated significant public interest. Following that
expression of interest process, Council agreed to issue a 3 year trustee permit to Surf Lifesaving
Queensland Sunshine Coast Branch.
Council continued to invest in the maintenance of our community halls and facilities. We
undertook periodic painting of community halls including the Tinbeerwah Hall. We also
undertook some upgrades of community facilities including upgrading the air-conditioning and
electrical systems at the Pomona Community House.
Council completed a detailed review of an Events Policy for our Shire. This included an extensive
community engagement process which culminated in the adoption of Noosa Events Policy which
is designed to provide clarity about the number and location of annual events.
Council has reviewed and updated its Community
Engagement Policy. Significant community
engagement projects in 2018/19 included:
o The draft Noosa Planning Scheme
o Proposal for a local law on advertising signage
o Events Policy
o Environment Strategy
o Draft Noosa River Plan
o Pioneer Park Upgrade at Cooran
o Hinterland Park at Cooroy.
Council has undertaken numerous Library and Gallery programs to support our community. Our
Library Services have physically issued over 437,982 items to our community during the last 12
months.
Our Noosa Aquatic Centre, Noosa Leisure Centre and The J all had outstanding years. In terms
of numbers, the NAC had 240,893 visits which is just under last year’s number of visits, however
the NAC closed in June 2019 for major scheduled maintenance of the pool, roof and deck
structures. The Noosa Leisure Centre had 127,580 visits which is up 19.9% on last year but
some of that increase can be attributed to extra visitors to the temporary library while the
Noosaville Library refurbishment was underway. The J had 90,992 visits which is up nearly 4%
on the previous year.
Council took the lead on lobbying for reform to how electronic gaming machine approvals are
managed in Queensland. Council was successful in gaining support for the Local Government
Association of Queensland to lobby on behalf of Queensland councils for legislative reform.
Council also joined the Gambling Alliance Reform Group – a group of like-minded councils across
Australia lobbying for policy changes that would reduce the negative impact of gaming machines
on local communities.
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Council continued to provide its community grant program supporting our community groups.
During 2018/19, we provided $769,455 in community grants to 147 recipients to support projects,
acquisition of equipment or events. Council staff also facilitated a number of evening information
sessions for community organisations to help improve their governance and grant writing skills.
Details of the grant categories and amounts are set out below:
Number of Total grant
Grant Type
Recipients value
$198,643.00
Community Projects 36
$49,947.00
RADF 15
$85,418.63
Alliance Agreements 11
$21,627.11
Emergency Alliance Agreements 2
$80,592.01
Halls and Community Centres 10
$45,229.96
Festive Season Events 9
$44,738.00
Signature Events 5
$167,752.76
Sports Fields 11
$75,506.78
Water Rebates** 48
Total 147 $769,455.25
**plus community groups whose Water Rebates were subsidised through our Property Branch
1.3 Corporate Plan Theme 3: The Noosa Economy
“Our economy is diverse and resilient”
Key achievements as we work towards our long term goal include:
Specific Operational Plan Priorities
The Peregian Beach Digital Hub was officially
opened on 12 September 2018. In its first year
of operation, it has exceeded the proposed
budget performance and has a solid tenant
and co-worker base. Council has an excellent
Digital Hub Director who has curated an
interesting and industry relevant series of
programs to grow the digital sector in Noosa.
Council has also received a $75,000 State
Government Grant to continue to grow the
program component at the Hub.
Council continued to successfully implement its Local Economic Plan. Unemployment rates in
Noosa continue to be below other areas – Noosa 5.7%, compared to the balance of the Sunshine
Coast, 6.3% and Queensland, 6.1%. Over 80% of the initiatives in the Local Economic Plan
adopted in 2015 have been implemented or are substantially underway.
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Council and Tourism Noosa worked together on the Sustainable Tourism Stakeholder Reference
Group. This brings together approximately 15 different groups from the business, community
and environmental sectors to consider challenges associated with how Noosa can manage the
success it has achieved in becoming a premier tourism destination with increased visitation. The
Sustainable Tourism Stakeholder Reference Group is continuing to meet to work towards an
Accord and Action Plan.
Other Initiatives to enable Council to achieve its goal for this theme
Council continued to work closely with Regional Development Australia (Sunshine Coast) on a
range of projects including the successful SCRIPT program to develop innovation on the
Sunshine Coast.
Council facilitated the establishment of the Noosa Education and Training Alliance – an alliance
with representatives from all of the schools, universities and training providers in Noosa working
collaboratively to advance education and training opportunities and pathways for the Noosa
community.
Council has been negotiating with the State government regarding the acquisition of the former
TAFE site at Tewantin. These negotiations include Council making an offer to the State
government to purchase the site but no contract has yet been signed.
Council introduced improved CCTV cameras in Hastings Street to ensure that our premier
commercial precinct remains a safe and welcoming area. The CCTV system included high
definition cameras and number plate recognition technology.
Council continued an audit of business signage across the shire and also provided information
to the operators while the audit was being undertaken. Council has also undertaken community
consultation on proposed new signage laws.
Council invested in our Noosa River Holiday Park by replacing both the large and small amenity
buildings. This continues to make this holiday park a highly attractive destination with almost
96% occupancy rates for 2018/19.
Council staff worked closely with the Noosa Junction Association throughout 2018/19 assisting
them with the implementation of their plan to regenerate the Junction. A number of joint meetings
were facilitated with stakeholders regarding the draft planning scheme.
Council has increased the resources allocated to economic development activities with additional
staff to support the Noosa Education and Training Alliance and also an Economic Development
trainee.
Council co-located the Economic Development Branch with the Council’s Strategic Planning
Branch to ensure that there was synergy between our goals for our Local Economic Plan and
the development of our new planning scheme.
Council continued its economic grants program with grants provided to Innovate Noosa Inc, the
Noosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc and the Sunshine Coast Creative Alliance.
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1.4 Corporate Plan Theme 4: Long term planning for Noosa Shire
“Noosa Shire is well managed and sustainable”
Key achievements as we work towards our long term goal include:
Specific Operational Plan Priorities
Council undertook significant work on the development of the new Planning Scheme during
2018/19. The State interest review was completed and a draft scheme was adopted for the
purpose of community engagement. An extensive community engagement process was
undertaken including:
o TV, newspaper and social media advertising
o Community pop ups across the Shire
o Over 2,000 people attending Council’s planning scheme office for face to face information
o Over 10,000 letters and emails sent to affected property owners
o Targeted consultation with key community, environment and business groups
o 938 unique submissions to Council on the draft Planning Scheme.
Council also finalised its Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) that provides the basis for
developers to contribute to trunk community infrastructure necessitated by the development.
Council continued implementation of its Transport Policy and Transport Strategy. For the
Christmas period in 2018/19, Council introduced the “Go Noosa” campaign - an integrated
transport project aimed at behaviour change to encourage more people to walk, ride or use public
transport rather than private vehicles. The “Go Noosa” campaign included:-
o Development of a Go Noosa App providing real-time
information on car parking availability, cycling and walking
paths and real-time bus information;
o Improved signage and directional information to encourage
people to park and ride
o An integrated marketing campaign with Translink to
promote the use of free buses.
o Free buses were extended from 4 weeks to 12 weeks at
Christmas and for 4 weeks at Easter 2019.
o An increase of 40% for people using free buses, an
increase of 7% for people walking to the Hastings Street
precinct an increase of 27% for people riding to the
Hastings Street precinct but only a 2% decrease in the use
of private vehicles.
Council also engaged with Translink on a comprehensive review of the public transport network
in Noosa including bus routes, bus frequency and opportunities for electric buses.
Council finalised a tender process in June 2019 to commence a major re-development of the
Noosa North Shore Campground. This re-development will be finalised
during the second half of 2019 and be opened in time for Christmas 2019.
Council finalised the adoption of its detailed Asset Management Plans for
all of our major asset classes. To date, detailed asset management plans
have been adopted for Roads, Bridges, Stormwater, Roads Infrastructure
and Council Buildings & Facilities. Detailed asset management plans were
also previously completed for the Noosa Main Beach Sand Recycling
System and the Noosa Aquatic Centre.
Council is continuing the development of a Climate Change Adaption Plan
for the Shire and a Climate Hazard Adaption Plan which focuses
particularly on coastal areas. This project (being funded by the State via
LGAQ) is progressing well. Research and community engagement has been undertaken.
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Other Initiatives to enable Council to achieve its goal for this theme
Council had a review of our financial position undertaken by Queensland Treasury Corporation.
We were rated as financially sound which means we have adequate capacity to meet our
financial commitments in the short, medium and long term.
Council also had Queensland Treasury Corporation undertake a review of our financial liquidity
and that resulted in Council making an early repayment of $10,000,000 off our existing debt and
reducing net interest payments by $270,000 for ratepayers.
Council enhanced its approach to seeking grant funding from other levels of government. In
2018/19, we were successful in attracting $1.2M in funding from the Commonwealth towards the
replacement of two bridges in the hinterland and a $2.6M grant from the Commonwealth towards
the Peregian Beach Community Centre. We were also successful in attracting $2.8M funding
from the State government towards the Hinterland Playground project at Cooroy.
Council has undertaken considerable work in
developing our response to natural disasters
including undertaking disaster management
exercises to train our staff. Our long serving
Local Disaster Co-ordinator stepped down from
that role and our Director Infrastructure Services
has assumed that role. We have taken part in
region wide disaster management training
exercises with adjoining Councils. There has also
been a concerted focus on developing our
preparedness for a sustained recovery effort from
a major natural disaster..
Council commenced the Noosa Spit Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP) which is a
detailed study of the erosion occurring on Noosa spit as a result of river movement, tide and boat
wash. The SEMP will be finalised early in 2019/20 and provide an evidence-based solution for
solving the erosion problem currently occurring.
Council developed its first 10 year Capital Program allowing for a longer planning horizon for
capital projects. Our Infrastructure Planning, Design and Delivery team now have future projects
they can plan for. In addition, our teams delivered a significant capital program of $26.1M
including:
o Noosaville Library Refurbishment
o Mary River Road Bridge at Cooroy
o Old Noosa Road Bridge at Cooran
o Noosa Heads Boardwalk
o $3.8M expended on a reseal program of roads across the Shire
o Replacement of the Tewantin Council Administration Building roof (including installation of
solar panels)
o David Low Way safety improvements, car park and bus stops at Castaways Beach
(commenced in 2018/19)
o Major refurbishment of the Noosa Aquatic Centre at Sunrise Beach (commenced in
2018/19)
Council was successful in securing Commonwealth government grant funding to replace a
number of bridges. In 2018/19, we finalised replacement of the Mary River Road Bridge in
Cooroy and the Noosa Road Bridge in Cooran. We were also successful in 2018/19 in obtaining
grants to replace the Tablelands Road Bridge (Number 2) at Cooran and the Wahpunga Lane
Bridge at Kin Kin. Both of these bridges will be replaced in 2019/20. We also received funding
to replace the aging bridge at Orealla Crescent, Sunrise Beach and this work will also be
undertaken in 2019/20.
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As part of the planning scheme process, Council reviewed the current approach to signage in
the Shire and published, for public consultation, a proposal to remove signage regulation from
the planning scheme and included in a local law. That local law also included proposed changes
to the way in which signage is currently managed. There was considerable public interest in this
issue during the consultation process. Around 300 submissions were received and are being
considered prior to finalising the local law.
1.5 Corporate Plan Theme 5: Excellence as a Council
“The Noosa Shire community is proud of its Council”
Key achievements as we work towards our long term goal include:
Specific Operational Plan Priorities
Council continued to look at ways in which we can improve services. One of the most important
steps last year was the development of a Level of Service Catalogue which was substantially
completed as part of the 2018/19 budget process with further enhancements for the 2019/20
budget process. Council now has documented service details of what services it provides, costs,
response times, benchmarking etc and more work was done in 2019 on finalising this Level of
Service catalogue. The Level of Service Catalogue is available on Council’s website.
Council completed the replacement of the Tewantin Council Administration Building roof which
included the installation of a significant number of solar panels. Long-term precinct planning will
be undertaken in 2019/20.
We transitioned our ICT systems to the latest version which provided enhanced systems
capability. We upgraded to some of the latest systems including “Enterprise Cash Receipting”
and “Procure to Pay”. We have also continued to roll out our ICT Strategy to enhance our system
capabilities and we have commenced a major project to transition our property and rating system.
This project will add significant benefits to our community with more
online services.
Our Customer Service team continued to provide exemplary service at
the front line. This was recognised in the Community Satisfaction
Survey with feedback from our community
Council undertook our second detailed Community Satisfaction Survey.
The Survey was undertaken by an independent professional survey
firm (Market Facts) using the same methodology as the 2017
Community Satisfaction Survey. The results of the 2019 survey
identified that Council was achieving a community satisfaction score
significantly above comparable Councils in almost all service
categories.
o Council’s overall weighted performance index was 74.59% (up from
73.20% in 2017).
o Top performing services were Libraries (84.9%), Waste management (81.5%), and Customer
Service (81%).
o Three quarters of those surveyed who had contacted Council rated the service of staff as
good or very good.
Council has undertaken a review of its Communications & Engagement Strategy. This has
entailed internal consultation and the development of a draft new strategy.
The revenue diversification project has commenced looking at options to increase non rate
revenue to reduce pressure on future rate increases. An internal working group has been
established which is working on a strategy and project plan.
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Other Initiatives to enable Council to achieve its goal for this theme
The corporate Council website has started the transition to a new content management system.
Community Engagement has collaborated with the LGAQ to finalise a new-look for the website.
Council has increased its presence on and use of social media platforms, to improve
communication and engagement with the wider community. A more targetted approach to social
media engagement on Facebook and Linkedin has been taken. Facebook followers have
increased by 18% to 8,923. Linkedin followers have grown by 55% to 2,022.
The transformation of our Workplace Health and Safety performance has continued. Our most
recent internal audit of our WH&S Systems and achieved a score of 80% (up from 19% five years
ago). We have transitioned from one of the worst performing local governments of our size to
one of the best performing local governments of our size.
Although our end of year financial statements have not yet been finalised, it is clear that we have
had another successful financial year. Revenues were above budget and expenses were below
budget. This will be reported to Council separately in due course.
Council has successfully achieved another unmodified audit from the Queensland Audit Office
with the 2017/18 financial statements being signed off by the QAO in late 2018.
The Audit and Risk Committee has continued to add value to our compliance and performance
for governance and finance. This has included an oversight of our strategic risks, review of key
governance and financial policies, review of organisational KPIs, development of Business
Continuity Planning etc. Our two external members of the Audit and Risk Committee in particular
have added significantly to our overall governance practices. Although not high profile, this
Committee plays an important role in making sure that Council “dots
the i’s and crosses the t’s” both in governance and in the
management of risk. Council’s Internal Audit Program included
internal audits on:
o Overtime;
o Business Continuity Plans; and
o Risk Management strategies.
Our enterprise risk management has been further developed with
risk management practices being further embedded into Council
operations. Our comprehensive Business Continuity Plans are now
complete and have been tested successfully early in 2019 and also
been the subject of an internal audit review which found that the
BCP Plans were excellent.
Over the last 12 months we have implemented several projects that
contribute to the culture and performance of Council. These include:
o Domestic and Family Violence awareness training supported by a DFV strategy to support
staff who are victims.
o Drug and Alcohol testing in the workplace to improve worker safety as well as helping those
staff who may have an issue with their use of drugs or alcohol.
o Noosa Region school partnerships where Council provides in school workshops for job
interviews and job readiness.
o Under 30’s employee engagement program which aims to reduce turnover of young
employees and provide professional development and career guidance.
We undertook ICT network switch infrastructure replacement providing greater network security
which improved our ability to monitor network system faults more easily.
We undertook significant training and development for our middle managers with programs
focused on team leaders and supervisors. We also undertook leadership development for our
Leadership Group (our top 25 leaders).
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2 OTHER ISSUES
There are some other activities which are worth highlighting:
We have continued to build good working relationships with our northern neighbours, Gympie
Regional Council. This has included regular meetings at a Mayoral and executive level, assisting
each other with relevant documentation and policies, support for interview panels, potential joint
contracting and sharing operational services across our borders etc. The respective CEOs also
provide periodic mutual assistance for each other’s Audit & Risk Committees.
We continue to attract significant interest from other councils as to how we are successfully
delivering good outcomes to our community. We have hosted councils from interstate looking at
our ICT solutions, hosted local government CEOs from remote parts of Queensland and hosted
other professionals looking at our work practices. In July 2018, we hosted the National Local
Government Chief Officers Group with approximately 80 CEOs from across Australia visiting our
Shire to look at how we have achieved our successes.
3 CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITES
We can’t rest on our laurels. There is always more to do. The key areas of focus for 2019/20 will
include:
Ongoing implementation of our Transport Strategy. The challenge is that our Go Noosa strategy
has been successful in getting more people on public transport, cycling or walking in peak holiday
periods but with little discernible impact on congestion;
Continuing to work with our community via the Sustainable Tourism Stakeholder Reference
Group to plan for the future by ensuring that we have a sustainable tourism sector that takes into
account the aspirations of local residents, business and visitors alike;
Continuing to lobby the State Government to upgrade Beckmans Road at Noosaville and also
improve two problem intersections at Cooroy;
Successful completion of a large capital expenditure program including projects such as the
construction of the Peregian Beach Community House at Rufous Street, Peregian Beach and
the proposed Hinterland Park at Cooroy;
Finalise the new Noosa Planning Scheme including resolving high profile associated issues such
as short-term online accommodation, advertising signage and the climate change adaptation
plan;
Continue to lobby the State government to resolve the issue of the under-utilised TAFE building
at Tewantin; and
Undertake a Council wide Workforce Planning Strategy to manage challenges associated with
an ageing workforce.
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4 REFLECTIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Clearly as outlined above, 2018/19 was another busy year. The list of what we have achieved is
long (and may well be incomplete) but doesn’t include all of the day to day services provided like
lending library books, running the Noosa Aquatic Centre, sweeping streets, answering customer
enquiries, managing development applications etc.
To put the level of “day to day” activity into perspective, the following statistics are provided:
Services Provided in 2018/19 Data
Number of visitors to the Noosa Aquatic Centre 240,893
Number of visitors to The J 90,992
Number of visitors to the Noosa Leisure Centre 127,580
Number of clients serviced at Noosa Community Support 2,201 clients
(43,287 hours of service delivered)
Number of physical items issued by our Libraries (note Noosaville: 205,236
Noosaville Library was partially closed for refurbishment in this Noosa Civic (temporary): 55,106
period) Cooroy: 138,305
Mobile: 39,335
Total – 437,982
Number of bins collections 1,584,672 general waste bins
671,093 recycling bins
400,543 garden bins
157,036 public place bins
44,666 waste bulk bins
17,519 recycling bulk bins
Number of customer visits to the Waste Disposal facilities 132,732
Number of calls/ enquiries/ transactions by our frontline 99,854
customer service team
Number of development applications and percentage approved 479 applications
for the year 95.8% approved
20 refusals
(includes tree removal applications on
private land)
Number of rate notices issued for the year 63,799
Length of road resurfaced Asphalt – 6.9km
Spray sealing – 10.4km
Total – 17.3km
Length of road serviced by street sweeper 8,434 km
Number of requests regarding trees on public land (note figure 1,827
excludes Natural Areas requests)
Acknowledgement
This could not have been achieved without an incredible amount of hard work and commitment by
our Mayor, Councillors, Directors, Managers and all of our staff.
I can’t speak more highly of our staff. It is only through them that we have been able to achieve
such good outcomes. As a Council we are blessed to have such amazing staff who have a
commitment to working for the Noosa community.
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Previous Council Consideration
A Year in Review report is provided to Council each year.
Finance
The delivery of our 2018/19 programs was in accordance with the Budget and Operational Plan.
Risks & Opportunities
This report is also being provided in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government
Act 2009.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
Nil.
Internal Consultation
Executive Team.
Departments/Sections Consulted:
X Chief Executive Officer X Community Services X Corporate Services
Executive Officer X Director X Director
Executive Support Community Development Financial Services
Community Facilities ICT
Libraries & Galleries Procurement & Fleet
Local Laws Property
Waste & Environmental Health Revenue Services
X Executive Services x Environment & Sustainable Development X Infrastructure Services
X Director x Director X Director
Community Engagement Building & Plumbing Services Asset Management
Customer Service Development Assessment Buildings and Facilities
Governance Economic Development Civil Operations
People and Culture Environmental Services Disaster Management
Strategic Land Use Planning Infrastructure Planning,
Design and Delivery
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8 CLOSED SESSION
9 NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 19 September 2019 at the Council Chambers,
9 Pelican Street, Tewantin commencing at 6pm.
10 MEETING CLOSURE
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