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MINUTES
Special Meeting
Friday, 10 July 2020
commencing at 10.00am
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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Section 2
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 10 JULY 2020
PURPOSE OF MEETING
The purpose of the Special Meeting was to adopt Noosa Council’s 2020/21 Operational Plan,
Budget and associated documents.
1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Councillor C Stewart, Mayor
Councillor K Finzel
Councillor J Jurisevic
Councillor A Lorentson
Councillor B Stockwell
Councillor T Wegener
Councillor F Wilkie
EXECUTIVE
B de Chastel, Chief Executive Officer
M Shave, Director Corporate Services
K Contini, Director Community Services
K Rawlings, Director Environment & Sustainable Development
D Iezzi, Director Executive Services
A Hull, Acting Director Infrastructure Services
APOLOGIES
Nil.
The meeting commenced at 10.00am.
2 REPORTS
1 OPERATIONAL PLAN 2020-21
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Special Meeting dated
10 July 2020 and pursuant to section 174 of the Local Government Regulation 2012,
adopt for the 2020/21 financial year its annual Operational Plan 2020/21, provided as
Attachment 1 to the report.
Carried unanimously.
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Section 3
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2 ADOPTION OF 2020-21 BUDGET POLICIES
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the Special Meeting
dated 10 July 2020 and:
A. Adopt the Financial Sustainability Policy, which is provided as Attachment 1 to
the report;
B. Pursuant to section 191 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, adopt for the
2020/21 financial year the Investment of Surplus Funds Policy, which is provided
as Attachment 2 to the report; and
C. Pursuant to section 192 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, adopt for the
2020/21 financial year the Debt Policy, which is provided as Attachment 3 to the
report.
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That the operation of the Standing Orders or any relevant provision thereof be suspended to
allow Council to receive budget speeches from the Mayor and Councillors.
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Standing Orders be resumed.
Carried unanimously.
3 ADOPTION OF 2020-21 BUDGET
Council Resolution 1
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Lorentson
That pursuant to section 104 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 170 of the
Local Government Regulation 2012, the budget for the financial year ending 30 June
2021, incorporating statements of income and expenditure, financial position, cash
flow, changes in equity, long-term financial forecast, revenue statement and revenue
policy, and 2020/21 capital program as contained in the Noosa Council 2020/21 Budget
document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 10 July 2020),
be adopted.
Carried unanimously.
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Section 4
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Council Resolution 2
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 80 of the
Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to levy the differential general
rates for the 2020/21 financial year as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in
the Noosa Council 2020/21 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special
Meeting report dated 10 July 2020).
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution 3
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Wegener
That pursuant to section 81 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council
resolves that the rating categories of rateable land in its local government area and a
description of each of the rating categories for 2020/21, be as follows:
Rating Category Description Identification
(Guidance only)
1. Rural & Land used, or intended to be used, Land with the following land
Agricultural. for rural or agricultural or primary use codes: 44, 60-61, 64-
production purposes. 71, 73-89 and 93 or as
otherwise identified by the
CEO.
2. Non-Residential – Land, with a rateable value less than Land with the following land
RV <=$175,000. or equal to $175,000, which is used, use codes: 07-20, 22-39,
or intended to be used, for non- 41-50, 52 and 91 or as
residential purposes other than land otherwise identified by the
included in categories 1, 16-22, 25- CEO.
26.
3. Non-Residential - Land, with a rateable value between Land with the following land
RV $175,001 - $175,001 and $400,000, which is use codes: 07-20, 22-39,
$400,000. used, or intended to be used, for non- 41-50, 52 and 91 or as
residential purposes other than land otherwise identified by the
included in categories 1, 16-22, 25- CEO.
26.
4. Non-Residential - Land, with a rateable value greater Land with the following land
RV > $400,000. than $400,000, which is used, or use codes: 07-20, 22-39,
intended to be used, for non- 41-50, 52 and 91 or as
residential purposes other than land otherwise identified by the
included in categories 1, 16-22, 25- CEO.
26.
5. Residential (PPR) Land, with a rateable value of less Land with the following land
and Other – RV than or equal to $325,000 which is- used codes: 01, 02, 03, 04,
<=$325,000. a. used for residential purposes as 05 and 06 or as otherwise
the owner’s principal place of identified by the CEO.
residence other than land in
category 24; or
b. not included in any other
category.
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Section 5
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Rating Category Description Identification
(Guidance only)
6. Residential (PPR) Land, with a rateable value between Land with the following land
and Other – RV $325,001 and $500,000 which is- used codes: 01, 02, 03, 04,
$325,001 - a. used for residential purposes as 05 and 06 or as otherwise
$500,000. the owner’s principal place of identified by the CEO.
residence other than land in
category 24; or
b. not included in any other
category.
7. Residential (PPR) Land, with a rateable value between Land with the following land
and Other – RV $500,001 and $750,000 which is- used codes: 01, 02, 03, 04,
$500,001 - a. used for residential purposes as 05 and 06 or as otherwise
$750,000. the owner’s principal place of identified by the CEO.
residence other than land in
category 24; or
b. not included in any other
category.
8. Residential (PPR) Land, with a rateable value between Land with the following land
and Other – RV $750,001 and $1,000,000 which is- used codes: 01, 02, 03, 04,
$750,001 - a. used for residential purposes as 05 and 06 or as otherwise
$1,000,000. the owner’s principal place of identified by the CEO.
residence other than land in
category 24; or
b. not included in any other
category.
9. Residential (PPR) Land, with a rateable value between Land with the following land
and Other – RV $1,000,001 and $1,200,000 which is- used codes: 01, 02, 03, 04,
$1,000,001 - a. used for residential purposes as 05 and 06 or as otherwise
$1,200,000. the owner’s principal place of identified by the CEO.
residence other than land in
category 24; or
b. not included in any other
category.
10. Residential (PPR) Land, with a rateable value between Land with the following land
and Other – RV $1,200,001 and $2,500,000 which is- used codes: 01, 02, 03, 04,
$1,200,001 - a. used for residential purposes as 05 and 06 or as otherwise
$2,500,000. the owner’s principal place of identified by the CEO.
residence other than land in
category 24; or
b. not included in any other
category.
11. Residential (PPR) Land, with a rateable value greater Land with the following land
and Other – RV > than $2,500,000 which is- used codes: 01, 02, 03, 04,
$2,500,000. a. used for residential purposes as 05 and 06 or as otherwise
the owner’s principal place of identified by the CEO.
residence other than land in
category 24; or
b. not included in any other
category.
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Section 6
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Rating Category Description Identification
(Guidance only)
12. Residential (Not Land, with a rateable value less than Land with the following land
PPR) – RV or equal to $420,000, used for used codes: 02, 03 and 05
<=$420,000. residential purposes other than as the or as otherwise identified by
owner’s principal place of residence the CEO.
other than land in category 23.
13. Residential (Not Land, with a rateable value between Land with the following land
PPR) – RV $420,001 and $500,000, used for used codes: 02, 03 and 05
$420,001 - residential purposes other than as the or as otherwise identified by
$500,000. owner’s principal place of residence the CEO.
other than land in category 23.
14. Residential (Not Land, with a rateable value between Land with the following land
PPR) – RV $500,001 and $750,000, used for used codes: 02, 03 and 05
$500,001 - residential purposes other than as the or as otherwise identified by
$750,000. owner’s principal place of residence the CEO.
other than land in category 23.
15. Residential (Not Land, with a rateable greater than Land with the following land
PPR) – RV > $750,000, used for residential used codes: 02, 03 and 05
$750,000. purposes other than as the owner’s or as otherwise identified by
principal place of residence other the CEO.
than land in category 23.
16. Vacant Land – RV Vacant land with a rateable value Land with the following land
> $1,000,000 and greater than $1,000,000 and with an used codes: 01, 04 and 06
area more than area of more than 1,500m2 other or as otherwise identified by
1,500 m2. than land included in category 18. the CEO.
17. Pump Stations, Land used for the purposes of a As identified by the CEO.
Stock grazing pump station, a garage, or pursuant
permits and to a stock grazing permit with an area
garages with area less than 20m2.
less than 20m2.
18. Subdivided land not Vacant land to which Chapter 2, Part Land with the following land
yet developed 2, Division 5, Subdivision 3 of the used code 72 or as
Land Valuation Act 2010 applies. otherwise identified by the
CEO.
19. Retirement Villages Land used for the purposes of a Land with the following land
retirement village. used code 21 or as
otherwise identified by the
CEO.
20. Shopping Centres Land used for the purposes of a Land with the following land
– gross floor area shopping centre, with a gross floor used codes: 14, 15, 16 or 23
between 2,500 and area between 2,500 and 10,000 or as otherwise identified by
10,000 square square meters. the CEO.
meters
21. Shopping Centres Land used for the purposes of a Land with the following land
– gross floor area shopping centre, with a gross floor used codes: 14, 15, 16 or 23
greater than 10,000 area greater than 10,000 square or as otherwise identified by
square meters meters. the CEO.
22. Shopping Centres Land used for the purposes of a Land with the following land
– gross floor area shopping centre, with a gross floor used codes: 14, 15, 16 or 23
between 1,000 and area between 1,000 and 2,500 or as otherwise identified by
2,500 square square meters. the CEO.
meters
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Section 7
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES 10 JULY 2020
Rating Category Description Identification
(Guidance only)
23 Strata Units (Not Land which is a strata unit used for Land with the following land
PPR). residential or accommodation used codes: 08 or 09 or as
purposes other than as the owner’s otherwise identified by the
principal place of residence. CEO.
24. Strata Units (PPR). Land which is a strata unit used for Land with the following land
residential or accommodation used codes: 08 or 09 or as
purposes as the owner’s principal otherwise identified by the
place of residence. CEO.
25. Extractive Land used for the purpose of Land with land use code 40
Industries. extractive industry for more than or as otherwise identified by
50,000 tonnes per annum of material the CEO.
from the earth.
26. Nursing Homes Land used for the purposes of an Land with the following land
aged care facility or nursing home. used code 27 or as
otherwise identified by the
CEO.
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution 4
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Wegener
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 94 of the
Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to levy the special charges for
the 2020/21 financial year as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa
Council 2020/21 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting
report dated 10 July 2020).
The special charges set out in the Revenue Statement are:
Tourism and Economic Levy
Noosa Waters Lock and Weir Maintenance Levy
Noosa Waters Canal Maintenance Levy
Noosa Junction Levy
Hastings Street Precinct Levy
Noosa Main Beach Levy
Rural Fire Charge
Hastings Street Community Safety Program Charge
Lower Noosa North Shore Electricity Charge
For that purpose the rateable land to which the special charges apply and the overall
plans for the services, facilities or activities to which the special charges apply be the
rateable land and overall plans specified in the Revenue Statement.
Carried unanimously.
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Section 8
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Council Resolution 5
Moved: Cr Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council
resolves to adopt the overall plans, annual implementation plans and benefitted area
maps specified in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2020/21
Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 10
July 2020) for the special charges it resolves to levy under resolution 4.
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution 6
Moved: Cr Finzel
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 99 of the
Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to levy the utility charges for the
2020/21 financial year as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa
Council 2020/21 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting
report dated 10 July 2020).
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution 7
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 103 of the
Local Government Regulation 2012, Council resolves to levy the separate charges for
the 2020/21 financial year as set out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa
Council 2020/21 Budget document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting
report dated 10 July 2020).
The separate charges set out in the Revenue Statement are:
Environment Levy
Sustainable Transport Levy
Heritage Levy
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution 8
Moved: Cr Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That pursuant to section 107 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 and section
114 of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990, Council resolves that rates and
utility charges, and the Queensland Government’s Emergency Management, Fire and
Rescue Levy, for the year ending 30 June 2021 will be levied six monthly and as set
out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2020/21 Budget
document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 10 July 2020).
Carried unanimously.
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Section 9
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Council Resolution 9
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Wegener
That pursuant to section 122 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council
resolves to grant concessions to ratepayers as set out in the Revenue Statement
(contained in the Noosa Council 2020/21 Budget document) and Council’s General
Rate Donations Policy.
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution 10
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Stockwell
That pursuant to section 118 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council
resolves that all rates and charges, and the State Government’s Emergency
Management, Fire and Rescue Levy must be paid within 60 days after the date of issue
of the rates notice.
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution 11
Moved: Cr Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Wegener
That pursuant to section 133 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council
resolves that all overdue rates and charges bear interest as set out in the Revenue
Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2020/21 Budget document (provided as
Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 10 July 2020).
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution 12
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Lorentson
That pursuant to section 257 of the Local Government Act 2009 Council delegates to
the Chief Executive Officer its powers under section 81 of the Local Government
Regulation 2012 to identify the differential rating category into which each parcel of
rateable land in the Council’s local government area is included by using relevant
information from the Council’s land record and any other information which identifies
the use of rateable land.
Carried unanimously.
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Section 10
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Council Resolution 13
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That it be recorded that in each case where a preceding Motion refers to a matter set
out in the Revenue Statement contained in the Noosa Council 2020/21 Budget
document (provided as Attachment 1 to the Special Meeting report dated 10 July 2020),
that matter is incorporated by reference into, and forms part of the terms and content
of the motion, and will be so incorporated and form part of the terms and content of
Council’s resolution to adopt the motion.
Carried unanimously.
4 LEVEL OF SERVICE CATALOGUE 2020-21
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Wegener
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Special Meeting dated
10 July 2020 regarding the Level of Service Catalogue and:
A. Adopt the Level of Service Catalogue 2020/21 (as provided at Attachment 1 to
the report) for the purpose of identifying the levels of service for each of the
identified service categories.
B. Authorise the CEO to make necessary updates to the Catalogue to reflect the
adopted 2020/21 budget.
Carried unanimously.
5 STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE 2019-20
FINANCIAL YEAR
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Special Meeting
dated 10 July 2020 and pursuant to section 205 of the Local Government Regulation
2012 note the Statement of Estimated Financial Position for the 2019/20 Financial
Year, provided as Attachment 1 to the report.
Carried unanimously.
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Section 11
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6 APPLICATION OF NATIONAL COMPETITION POLICY REFORM FOR 2020-21
BUDGET
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Special Meeting
dated 10 July 2020 and:
A. Continue to apply the Full Cost Pricing reform option to the Waste Management
business activity for the 2020/21 financial year in accordance with section
44(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 2009; and
B. Continue to apply the Code of Competitive Conduct to the Holiday Parks
business activity for the 2020/21 financial year in accordance with section 47 of
the Local Government Act 2009.
Carried unanimously.
7 ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Finzel
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Director Executive Services to the Special Meeting
dated 10 July 2020 and adopt the Noosa Council Organisational Structure as set out
in Attachment 1 to the report.
Carried unanimously.
3 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 10.42am.
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