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MINUTES
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 14 November 2022
10am
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia
Lorentson, Clare Stewart, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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Section 2
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 NOVEMBER 2022
1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Joe Jurisevic
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
EXECUTIVE
S Waters, Chief Executive Officer
L Jensen, Acting Director Environment and Sustainable Development
K Rawlings, Director Environment and Sustainable Development
T Grauf, Acting Director Corporate Services
L Sengstock, Director Infrastructure Services (via Microsoft Teams)
APOLOGIES
Nil.
The meeting commenced at 10.00am
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Finzel
Seconded: Cr Stewart
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 24 October 2022 be received and
confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
4. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
Page 2 of 13
Section 3
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 NOVEMBER 2022
5. ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
1 MCU22/0048 & OPW22/0089 – DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF
USE FOR COMMERCIAL LANDING AND OPERATIONAL WORKS FOR PRESCRIBED
TIDAL WORKS, SITUATED AT 222 GYMPIE TERRACE NOOSAVILLE
Motion
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 8 November 2022 regarding Application No. MCU22/0048 &
OPW22/0089 Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Landing - Commercial &
Operational Works for Prescribed Tidal Works situated at 222 Gympie Terrace Noosaville
and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied
with prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times
while the use continues.
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
34680-01 0 Cover Page, prepared by The Jetty Specialist 14/09/2021
34680-02 0 Existing Structures Plan, prepared by The Jetty 14/09/2021
Specialist
34680-03 0 Existing Structures Plan, prepared by The Jetty 14/09/2021
Specialist
34680-04 0 New Site Plan, prepared by The Jetty Specialist 14/09/2021
34680-05 0 Vessel Mooring Site Plan, prepared by The Jetty 14/09/2021
Specialist
34680-06 0 Pontoon Layout Details, prepared by The Jetty 14/09/2021
Specialist
34680-07 0 Elevations, prepared by The Jetty Specialist 14/09/2021
34680-08 0 Pile Setout, prepared by The Jetty Specialist 14/09/2021
34680- 0 Pontoon P1B, Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P1B-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P1B, Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P1B-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P2A & P1A, Construction Details, prepared by 2/11/2021
P2A-1 The Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P2A – 2 Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P2A-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P2B Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P2B-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P2B – 2 Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P2B-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3A-1 Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P3A-1 Jetty Specialist
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Section 4
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 NOVEMBER 2022
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
34680- 0 Pontoon P3A Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P3A-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3B-1 Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P3B-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3B Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P3B-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3C Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P3C-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3C Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P3C-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3D Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P3D-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3D Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P3D-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3E Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P3E-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3A Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P3D-2 Specialist
34680-B1- 0 Pile Bracket B1 General Arrangement, prepared by 2/11/2021
1 The Jetty Specialist
34680-B1- 0 Pile Bracket B1 Corner Bracket, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
2 Specialist
34680-B1- 0 Pile Bracket B1 Corner Bracket 2, prepared by The 2/11/2021
3 Jetty Specialist
34680-B1- 0 Pile Bracket B1 6mm Chequer Plate, prepared by The 2/11/2021
4 Jetty Specialist
34680-B2- 0 Inboard Pile Bracket B2 General Arrangement, 2/11/2021
1 prepared by The Jetty Specialist
34680-B2- 0 Inboard Pile Bracket B2 Exposed Bracket, prepared by 2/11/2021
2 The Jetty Specialist
34680-B2- 0 Inboard Pile Bracket B2 UA Bracket, prepared by The 2/11/2021
3 Jetty Specialist
34680-SJ- 0 Starter Jetty Platform 2, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
3 Specialist
34680-SJ- 0 Starter Jetty Headstock, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
1 Specialist
34680-SJ- 0 Starter Jetty Platform 1, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
2 Specialist
34680- 0 4m Gangway 1 Construction Detail, prepared by The 2/11/2021
GW-1 Jetty Specialist
Currency
3. This approval lapses where the construction of the jetty extension and pontoons
have not commenced within 17 November 2028, unless application is made and
approved by Council for an extension.
Nature and extent of Use
4. All vessels, kayaks and SUPs for hire and all equipment associated with the
marine use of the facility must wholly moored/stored within the approved lease
area, with a maximum of 31 vessels at any one time.
5. All structures must be constructed wholly within the approved commercial lease
area as per the approved plans.
6. All commercial activities including, the loading and unloading of passengers and
boat docking is confined to the commercial lease areas of the respective
commercial operation.
Structures
Page 4 of 13
Section 5
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 NOVEMBER 2022
7. All structures must use materials, natural finishes and colours that blend with the
surrounding natural landscape.
8. Structures must be designed and constructed such that they are free standing
within the waterway and are not connected to or behind the revetment wall or
rock wall.
9. Structures must be designed and constructed such that they do not place
additional vertical or lateral loads onto the existing revetment wall that may
compromise the long term stability and/or durability of the wall. Upon completion
of works, a certification by RPEQ must be provided to Council in this regard.
10. All structures must have no detrimental effects on stormwater drains and/or
easements.
11. No boatlifting devices are to be attached or moored at the structures for the
purpose of elevating a vessel above the water without Council approval.
12. The jetty and deck areas must be constructed in a manner to render the
underside area vermin proof.
13. There must be no electrical reticulation system carrying electricity in excess of
24 volts beyond the revetment wall unless all switches and power outlets are
positioned above the 1% AEP flood level.
14. Lighting associated with the use must be designed, installed, operated, and
maintained in accordance with Section 3 of AS4282 Control of the Obtrusive
Effects of Outdoor Lighting.
15. Wastewater and sullage must only be disposed of at approved pump out facilities.
16. The mooring facility must not be utilised for live-aboard purposes.
17. Any construction and post construction activity must not to impact on the
condition of the waterway and is to be conducted so as not to breach the
Environmental Protection Act EPA (1994) and the Environmental Protection
(Water) Policy 2009.
18. Certification by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland that states
that the jetty extension and pontoons are constructed in accordance with best
practice methods and are structurally sound must be submitted to Council. This
certification must be submitted to Council within three (3) months of the
completion of the works. A final inspection and approval of the structure by
Council’s Inspector is also required. Please contact Council’s Planning
Assessment Section to arrange the inspection.
19. After completion, the proposed works must be maintained in a sound state of
repair in accordance with the approved plans.
20. All necessary State government approvals relating to this development must be
obtained prior to any works commencing on the site.
Environment
21. To ensure the safety of persons accessing the approved works and to prevent
environmental harm, a safety audit of the on-site fuel storage tanks, bowsers and
associate pipework, valves, vents and systems shall be conducted by a suitably
qualified professional and submitted to Council for approval prior to the use of
the new works (pontoon/jetty extensions). The audit shall demonstrate that the
fuel systems are in a safe and serviceable condition or, where necessary, identify
repair and rectification requirements to meet the relevant Australian Standards
and industry best practice environmental management. Any repair works must
be completed, with certification submitted by the auditor to Council, prior to the
use of the new works (pontoon/jetty extensions).
Page 5 of 13
Section 6
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 NOVEMBER 2022
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
REASONS TO JUSTIFY THE DECISION DESPITE THE CONFLICT WITH THE
PLANNING SCHEME:
Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve the
application:
1. Although there is a proposed net increase of pontoons which increases site cover within
the lease area, the proposal:
a. will ensure the vessels are moored wholly within the existing lease area of the
marine facility; and
b. maintains the character of the site as a marine facility which is compatible with
surrounding marine activities.
Amendment
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Condition 3 be added to read (and the subsequent conditions be renumbered):
Certification of piles condition
3. The installation of the piles must be supervised by a licensed cadastral surveyor.
Certification of the location of the installed piles prepared by a licensed cadastral
surveyor must be provided to Council.
The certification must:
a. state that the location of the piles is in accordance with the approved plans, and
b. be submitted to Council prior to the installation/construction of any other
elements of the approved works
Carried unanimously.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 8 November 2022 regarding Application No. MCU22/0048 &
OPW22/0089 Development Permit for Material Change of Use - Landing - Commercial &
Operational Works for Prescribed Tidal Works situated at 222 Gympie Terrace Noosaville
and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied
with prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times
while the use continues.
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
34680-01 0 Cover Page, prepared by The Jetty Specialist 14/09/2021
34680-02 0 Existing Structures Plan, prepared by The Jetty 14/09/2021
Page 6 of 13
Section 7
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 NOVEMBER 2022
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
Specialist
34680-03 0 Existing Structures Plan, prepared by The Jetty 14/09/2021
Specialist
34680-04 0 New Site Plan, prepared by The Jetty Specialist 14/09/2021
34680-05 0 Vessel Mooring Site Plan, prepared by The Jetty 14/09/2021
Specialist
34680-06 0 Pontoon Layout Details, prepared by The Jetty 14/09/2021
Specialist
34680-07 0 Elevations, prepared by The Jetty Specialist 14/09/2021
34680-08 0 Pile Setout, prepared by The Jetty Specialist 14/09/2021
34680- 0 Pontoon P1B, Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P1B-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P1B, Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P1B-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P2A & P1A, Construction Details, prepared by 2/11/2021
P2A-1 The Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P2A – 2 Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P2A-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P2B Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P2B-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P2B – 2 Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P2B-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3A-1 Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P3A-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3A Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P3A-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3B-1 Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P3B-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3B Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P3B-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3C Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P3C-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3C Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P3C-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3D Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P3D-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3D Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P3D-2 Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3E Construction Details, prepared by The 2/11/2021
P3E-1 Jetty Specialist
34680- 0 Pontoon P3A Foam Details, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
P3D-2 Specialist
34680-B1- 0 Pile Bracket B1 General Arrangement, prepared by 2/11/2021
1 The Jetty Specialist
34680-B1- 0 Pile Bracket B1 Corner Bracket, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
2 Specialist
34680-B1- 0 Pile Bracket B1 Corner Bracket 2, prepared by The 2/11/2021
3 Jetty Specialist
34680-B1- 0 Pile Bracket B1 6mm Chequer Plate, prepared by The 2/11/2021
4 Jetty Specialist
34680-B2- 0 Inboard Pile Bracket B2 General Arrangement, 2/11/2021
1 prepared by The Jetty Specialist
34680-B2- 0 Inboard Pile Bracket B2 Exposed Bracket, prepared by 2/11/2021
2 The Jetty Specialist
34680-B2- 0 Inboard Pile Bracket B2 UA Bracket, prepared by The 2/11/2021
3 Jetty Specialist
34680-SJ- 0 Starter Jetty Platform 2, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
3 Specialist
34680-SJ- 0 Starter Jetty Headstock, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
Page 7 of 13
Section 8
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 NOVEMBER 2022
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
1 Specialist
34680-SJ- 0 Starter Jetty Platform 1, prepared by The Jetty 2/11/2021
2 Specialist
34680- 0 4m Gangway 1 Construction Detail, prepared by The 2/11/2021
GW-1 Jetty Specialist
Certification of piles condition
3. The installation of the piles must be supervised by a licensed cadastral surveyor.
Certification of the location of the installed piles prepared by a licensed cadastral
surveyor must be provided to Council.
The certification must:
a. state that the location of the piles is in accordance with the approved plans,
and
b. be submitted to Council prior to the installation/construction of any other
elements of the approved works
Currency
3.4. This approval lapses where the construction of the jetty extension and pontoons
have not commenced within 17 November 2028, unless application is made and
approved by Council for an extension.
Nature and extent of Use
4.5. All vessels, kayaks and SUPs for hire and all equipment associated with the
marine use of the facility must wholly moored/stored within the approved lease
area, with a maximum of 31 vessels at any one time.
5.6. All structures must be constructed wholly within the approved commercial lease
area as per the approved plans.
6.7. All commercial activities including, the loading and unloading of passengers and
boat docking is confined to the commercial lease areas of the respective
commercial operation.
Structures
7.8. All structures must use materials, natural finishes and colours that blend with the
surrounding natural landscape.
8.9. Structures must be designed and constructed such that they are free standing
within the waterway and are not connected to or behind the revetment wall or
rock wall.
9.10. Structures must be designed and constructed such that they do not place
additional vertical or lateral loads onto the existing revetment wall that may
compromise the long term stability and/or durability of the wall. Upon completion
of works, a certification by RPEQ must be provided to Council in this regard.
10.11. All structures must have no detrimental effects on stormwater drains and/or
easements.
11.12. No boatlifting devices are to be attached or moored at the structures for the
purpose of elevating a vessel above the water without Council approval.
12.13. The jetty and deck areas must be constructed in a manner to render the
underside area vermin proof.
13.14. There must be no electrical reticulation system carrying electricity in excess
of 24 volts beyond the revetment wall unless all switches and power outlets are
positioned above the 1% AEP flood level.
Page 8 of 13
Section 9
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 NOVEMBER 2022
14.15. Lighting associated with the use must be designed, installed, operated, and
maintained in accordance with Section 3 of AS4282 Control of the Obtrusive
Effects of Outdoor Lighting.
15.16. Wastewater and sullage must only be disposed of at approved pump out
facilities.
16.17. The mooring facility must not be utilised for live-aboard purposes.
17.18. Any construction and post construction activity must not to impact on the
condition of the waterway and is to be conducted so as not to breach the
Environmental Protection Act EPA (1994) and the Environmental Protection
(Water) Policy 2009.
18.19. Certification by a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland that
states that the jetty extension and pontoons are constructed in accordance with
best practice methods and are structurally sound must be submitted to Council.
This certification must be submitted to Council within three (3) months of the
completion of the works. A final inspection and approval of the structure by
Council’s Inspector is also required. Please contact Council’s Planning
Assessment Section to arrange the inspection.
19.20. After completion, the proposed works must be maintained in a sound state
of repair in accordance with the approved plans.
20.21. All necessary State government approvals relating to this development must
be obtained prior to any works commencing on the site.
Environment
21.22. To ensure the safety of persons accessing the approved works and to
prevent environmental harm, a safety audit of the on-site fuel storage tanks,
bowsers and associate pipework, valves, vents and systems shall be conducted
by a suitably qualified professional and submitted to Council for approval prior to
the use of the new works (pontoon/jetty extensions). The audit shall demonstrate
that the fuel systems are in a safe and serviceable condition or, where necessary,
identify repair and rectification requirements to meet the relevant Australian
Standards and industry best practice environmental management. Any repair
works must be completed, with certification submitted by the auditor to Council,
prior to the use of the new works (pontoon/jetty extensions).
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
REASONS TO JUSTIFY THE DECISION DESPITE THE CONFLICT WITH THE
PLANNING SCHEME:
Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve the
application:
1. Although there is a proposed net increase of pontoons which increases site cover
within the lease area, the proposal:
a. will ensure the vessels are moored wholly within the existing lease area of the
marine facility; and
b. maintains the character of the site as a marine facility which is compatible with
surrounding marine activities.
For: Crs Stockwell, Stewart, Finzel, Lorentson, Wilkie and Jurisevic
Against: Cr Wegener
Carried.
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Section 10
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 NOVEMBER 2022
2 INTEGRATED WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM
Motion
Moved: Cr Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Stewart
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer – Rivers & Coast to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 8 November 2022 on the Integrated Water Quality
Monitoring Program; and.
1. Investigate the feasibility of developing a citizen science water quality monitoring
program designed to measure and manage the environmental health of the Burgess
Creek catchment, as well as the impact of Unitywater wastewater discharge and
outflow;
2. Explore funding opportunities for the monitoring program such as through the
Unitywater Community Partnerships Program.
Amendment
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That Point 1 be amended to read:
1. Investigate the feasibility of developing a citizen science water quality monitoring
program designed to measure and manage the environmental health of the Burgess
Creek catchment and Cooroy/ Six Mile Creek catchments, as well as the impact of
Unitywater wastewater discharge and outflow and SEQwater water treatment plant
discharge;
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, declare that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in the matter as follows: Seqwater
was a major client of my sole trader business (t/a Watershed Australia). Between 2016 and 2020, I
undertook: catchment planning; land capability and suitability assessments for source protection,
recreation, grazing, infrastructure, environmental offsets and solar farms; environmental and natural
resource evaluation, and 'Expert Witness' services in a court case, for the entity. This involved
contracts to the value of $232,266. This work has covered the vast majority of the Seqwater estate
throughout South East Queensland including the Seqwater Lake Macdonald estate, where the water
treatment plant is located.
Cr Stockwell left the meeting.
Carried unanimously.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Stewart
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer – Rivers & Coast to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 8 November 2022 on the Integrated Water Quality
Monitoring Program; and.
1. Investigate the feasibility of developing a citizen science water quality monitoring
program designed to measure and manage the environmental health of the Burgess
Creek catchment and Cooroy/ Six Mile Creek catchments, as well as the impact of
Unitywater wastewater discharge and outflow and SEQwater water treatment plant
discharge;
2. Explore funding opportunities for the monitoring program such as through the
Unitywater Community Partnerships Program.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell returned to the meeting.
Page 10 of 13
Section 11
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 NOVEMBER 2022
SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE
Nil
6. REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
3 DRAFT EASTERN BEACHES FORESHORE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR PUBLIC
CONSULTATION
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Finzel provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Finzel, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as on 5 March
2020, Mr Peter Butt who is an Executive Member of the Eastern Beaches Protection Association
donated $1666.66 to my 2020 Election Campaign where I was one of three candidates that ran as a
group known as 'Future Noosa' (which is no longer an entity). As a result of my conflict of interest, I
will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Finzel left the meeting.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Lorentson provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter as my
brother, Gabriel Cerasani, owns a property at Beaches Estate, Sunrise Beach and is also a member
of the executive committee of the Eastern Beaches Protection Association Inc. During my election
campaign my brother helped me with my campaign, handed out voting cards and 2 of my election
signs were outside his property on David Low Way. As a result of my conflict of interest, I will now
leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Lorentson left the meeting.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer Coastal Management to the General
Committee Meeting dated 14 November 2022 and
A. Approve the release of the Draft Eastern Beaches Foreshore Management Plan
(provided at Attachment 1) for public consultation in February 2023 and with the
following amendments:
1. Modify Action 11.1 to read “Develop and resource a Council-managed land
encroachment policy for Council managed natural areas that includes:
educative compliance as a first measure to address and remove historic
encroachments; and
a zero tolerance and timely enforcement approach to any new
encroachments.”
2. Add an action 11.2 to read “Commence a Natural Area, Foreshore and Waterway
Ranger Program with staff that have roles as natural resource managers,
education and compliance officers.”
3. Add an action 11.3 to read: “Institute a broader awareness campaign to
encourage good custodianship of the bushland reserves and beaches including
information and signage.”
B. That the resourcing of the Ranger Program be referred to Budget Review 2 for the
commencement of an additional officer at the earliest possible opportunity; and
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Section 12
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 NOVEMBER 2022
B.C. Note the Community Consultation and Engagement Plan (provided at Attachment 2)
for the consultation process.
Carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 12.00pm.
The meeting resumed at 12.15pm.
Crs Lorentson & Finzel returned to the meeting
4 SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION MONITORING REPORT 2022
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Lorentson provided the following
declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
I, Cr Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter. My
husband and I own a property at 2/17 Noosa Parade Noosa Heads. Since November 2020 this
property has been used for Short Term accommodation rental. As a result of my conflict of interest, I
will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Lorentson left the meeting.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee
Meeting dated 14 November 2022 and
A. Endorse the Short Term Accommodation Monitoring Report contained in Attachment
1 to this report for the purpose of submitting it to the Minister for State Development,
Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning as compliance with the Minister’s
conditional approval of Noosa Plan 2020;
B. Endorse the recommendations in section 5.1 of the Short Term Accommodation
Monitoring Report in Attachment 1 and as described in section 2.3 of this report to
amend Noosa Plan 2020 and:
1. Undertake amendments relating to the Medium and High Density Residential
zones, Rural zone, Rural Residential zone and Centres zones as part of the
proposed amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 being reported separately to Council;
2. Undertake amendments relating to the Tourist Accommodation zone following
further assessment of the spatial allocation of the zone, tables of assessment
and other consequential amendments to the Noosa Plan 2020, and provide a
separate report to Council;
C. Monitor the effects of the proposed amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 and its impacts
on short term accommodation and housing following a 2 year period of its
implementation and report back to Council with the findings;
Carried unanimously.
Cr Lorentson returned to the meeting.
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Section 13
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 14 NOVEMBER 2022
5 NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL 2021-22 ANNUAL REPORT
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the General Committee Meeting
dated 14 November 2022 and
A. Adopt the Noosa Shire Council 2021-22 Annual Report incorporating the 2021/22
Audited Financial Statements; and
B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make any required minor amendments to the
document prior to publication.
Carried unanimously.
6 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – OCTOBER 2022
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the General
Committee Meeting dated 14 November 2022 outlining October 2022 year to date financial
performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the
inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.
Carried unanimously.
7 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE 2023
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Finzel
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting
dated 14 November 2022 and approve the Council Meeting dates for 2023 as set out in
Attachment 1 to the Report with an amendment that the December 2023 meetings be brought
forward one week.
Carried unanimously.
8 OPERATIONAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT – 1ST QUARTER 2022-23
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting
dated 14 November 2022 regarding the 2022-23 Operational Plan and:
A. Note the progress report for the 2022-2023 Operational Plan for the 1st quarter of the
2022 Financial to 30 September 2022 provided as Attachment 1; and
B. Note the status of Council’s Key Performance Indicators provided as Attachment 2.
Carried unanimously.
7. CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
The meeting closed at 2.33pm
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