2019-08-15 Ordinary Meeting Agenda

ORDINARY MEETING AGENDA                                                              15 AUGUST 2019


     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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