Ordinary minutes, 14 December 2023

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1.          ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES


            COUNCILLORS
            Cr Clare Stewart (Chair)
            Cr Karen Finzel
            Cr Joe Jurisevic
            Cr Amelia Lorentson
            Cr Brian Stockwell
            Cr Tom Wegener
            Cr Frank Wilkie


            EXECUTIVE
            Director Community Services Kerri Contini
            Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
            Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
            Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
            Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
            Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray


            APOLOGIES
            Nil.




2.          CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES




     2.1.          ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 16 NOVEMBER 2023

                   Council Resolution
                   Moved:          Cr Amelia Lorentson
                   Seconded:       Cr Tom Wegener
                   The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 16 November 2023 be received
                   and confirmed.
                   Carried unanimously.




3.          MAYORAL MINUTES

            Nil.

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4.            PETITIONS



      4.1.           PETITION: REMOVE FLUORIDE FROM OUR DRINKING WATER

                     1 PETITION: DEBRA WALZ - REMOVE FLUORIDE FROM OUR DRINKING
                     WATER
                     Refer to Attachment 1 - Petition
                     Council Resolution
                     Moved:         Cr Clare Stewart
                     Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
                     That the petition with 544+ signatories submitted by Debra Walz, requesting that
                     Fluoride be removed from drinking water be received and referred to the Chief
                     Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.
                     Carried unanimously.

6.            PRESENTATIONS

              Nil.




7.            DEPUTATIONS



      7.1.           DEBRA WALZ
                     TOPIC: FLUORIDATION OF THE NOOSA SHIRE TOWN WATER SUPPLY




11.           PUBLIC QUESTION TIME



      11.1.          DEBRA WALZ

                     Question 1.
                     Please provide an economic cost analysis and works management timeframe for
                     Noosa Shire to become fluoride free.
                     Response by Richard MacGillivray, Director Development and Regulation
                     Noosa Council does not manage the abstraction, treatment and distribution of
                     potable water in Noosa. Treatment is undertaken by SEQ Water and distribution
                     by Unity Water. At this point in time Council does not have information relating to
                     the costs or timeframes involved in removing fluoride from the public supply.
                     Officers have contacted SEQ Water to seek advice on these questions however
                     due to the complexity of the questions raised we are aware this may take some
                     time.

                     Question 2.
                     When are the Noosa Shire Council Local Laws due to be reviewed and what are
                     the consultation processes to involve community input?
                     Response by Richard MacGillivray, Director Development and Regulation

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            Council’s Local Laws are reviewed when they are impacted by a change in
            legislation or when local circumstances require that they are amended in order for
            their specific objectives to be met. Noosa’s current Local Laws are based on the
            model local laws provided by the Department of State Development,
            Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning. The process of assessing
            potential improvements to Noosa’s Local Laws is occurring continuously through
            ongoing feedback from our community and businesses. The review of specific
            Local Laws is planned to commence in the near future. These reviews will focus
            on ensuring they meet the contemporary needs, expectations and lifestyles of our
            communities. The process of making Local Law is defined in the Local
            Government Act 2009. It is consistent for all Queensland councils and is a very
            transparent process. As part of a review process Council officers will prepare a
            report detailing whether a new or amended local law is required and an authority
            to proceed is reported to Council. The Council will consider information supporting
            the proposal and if in agreement will resolve to commence the local law making
            process. When the draft is completed, Councils are then required to submit the
            proposals to the Queensland Government who undertake what is termed a “state
            interest check”. Following the successful completion of this step, notice of the
            proposed local law is required to be posted publicly in the local newspaper and
            on Council’s website. Council will be seeking to actively engage with the public
            who are invited to review the Local Laws and provide feedback. Submissions from
            this consultation is considered by Council and appropriate revisions made to the
            proposed new local law before being bought back to Council for consideration and
            resolution.


    11.2.   BRIAN O'CONNOR

            Question 1.
            Will Noosa Council consider stepping up the effectiveness of its pre-development
            concierge service to people with a good idea who wish to do the right thing by
            discussing development proposals in depth and ahead of a formal decision being
            made, so they don't have 'false hope' their proposal will get up at a council
            meeting; their considerable up-front costs wasted as a consequence?
            Response by Richard MacGillivray, Director Development and Regulation
            Pre-lodgement meetings are an important and valuable tool for both the
            development industry and Council development assessment staff. The meetings,
            which are commercial in confidence, provide the opportunity for open dialogue
            outside of the formal development assessment process, with prospective
            applicants receiving guidance and advice regarding the alignment of their
            development proposals with the expected outcomes of the Noosa Plan. The
            meetings are attended by representatives of Council’s development assessment
            team including senior planners, development engineers, and environment
            officers. Advice is also regularly sought from other internal branches, including
            Council’s Strategic Planning branch, to ensure participants are well informed of
            all related issues and all positive aspects of the proposal. Written notes are also
            provided to the attendees summarising the issues discussed in the meeting and
            providing clear guidance on whether the proposal demonstrates compliance with
            the planning scheme and is likely to be supported at an officer level. Notably, most
            significant development applications are preceded by a pre-lodgement meeting.
            In some instances however, prospective applicants choose to proceed with their
            preferred form of development despite advice of its conflict with the planning
            scheme. More than 100 pre-lodgement meetings have been held over the past
            two years. Council encourages participation in these meetings by only requiring a
            modest fee and ensure meetings are arranged with staff within a short timeframe.
            It is also encouraged for applicants with larger projects to request multiple pre-

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               lodgement meetings to enable a continuous refinement of the proposal against
               the provisions of the planning scheme. We are committed to maintaining our
               engagement with prospective applicants and will continue to encourage
               participation in pre-lodgement meetings prior to an application being lodged.

               Question 2.
               Will Noosa Council make things easier for those wishing to employ people and
               diversify the local economy in the 'Noosa Way' by bringing forward consideration
               of the scheduled Employment Land Review?
               Response by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy and Environment
               The Employment Land Review is currently being finalised. Key outcomes of the
               report will include the identification of employment trends and opportunities and
               how that impacts available employment land and what those implications are for
               Noosa. In particular, identifying how existing land zoned for industrial and
               innovation can be used efficiently and what the future land requirements may be
               to deliver a diverse economy and employment growth. The report will also make
               recommendations regarding the provisions in Noosa Plan 2020 to support
               employment outcomes including considering levels of assessment. These
               outcomes will be discussed with Council once complete.



     11.3.     ANDREW MCCARTHY

               Question 1.
               Mr Sengstock, what actions have been undertaken, and/or what plans have the
               Council put in place to undertake broader community consultation on the Draft
               Noosa River Catchment Plan?
               Response by Larry Sengstock, Acting Chief Executive Officer
               Further community consultation on the Draft Noosa River Plan will occur next year
               following Council elections, in accordance with Council decision to defer
               consideration of the Draft Noosa River Plan until mid 2024. Council generally does
               not undertake consultation over the Christmas/January period and Council will
               then be in caretaker period, where it cannot undertake consultation on such
               matters.

               Question 2.
               Mr Sengstock, what plans have the Council implemented to redraft the draft
               catchment plan based on feedback from broader community consultation?
               Response by Larry Sengstock, Acting Chief Executive Officer
               Redrafting of the Draft Noosa River Plan has not occurred, should there be
               changes and redrafting required this will be informed by community consultation
               currently planned to begin next year.




5.           NOTIFIED MOTIONS

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    5.1.    ACCELERATING RIVER ACTION

             Motion
             Moved:              Cr Brian Stockwell
             Seconded:           Cr Frank Wilkie
             That the Chief Executive offer be requested to:
             A. Accelerate action to advance Council’s and the community’s interest in the
             Noosa River and its catchment by progressing initiatives and collaborations that
             work toward the achievement of the Noosa Environment Strategy 2019 goal that
             “by 2030 waterways, wetlands and coasts are healthy, resilient to change and
             valued by the community” including:
             1. Prioritise available relevant staff time and existing budget on
                 a. protecting aquatic and riparian flora and fauna and their habitats;
                 b. rehabilitating degraded wetland and waterway and fish habitats,
                     streambanks and riparian buffers as part of any development or activities
                     undertaken in, or adjacent to, the river system or on tidal lands;
                 c. improving the water quality of the Noosa River system through effective
                     management of sediments and other direct and indirect sources of
                     pollution; and
                 d. regular monitoring, compliance and evaluation of the effectiveness of
                     interventions;
             2. Pursue new funding and grant opportunities to extend the Oyster Reef
             Restoration and Oyster Gardening Programs into other suitable locations in the
             Noosa River and Lakes system, considering the early successes of this program;
             3. Collaborate with the Kabi Kabi people to develop and implement a Land and
             Sea Rangers or similar program that educates others on how to respect and avoid
             harm to the indigenous, historical, environmental and conservation cultural
             heritage of the Noosa River system; and
             B. Utilise the above outline of actions as a guide to Council’s submission for
             funding under the SEQ Council of Mayors’ Resilient Rivers Program and any
             other relevant funding/grant programs.

             Procedural Motion
             Moved:            Cr Karen Finzel
             Seconded:         Cr Clare Stewart
             That the item be deferred to April 2024 round of meetings to allow a report from
             the CEO to provide data in relation to available resources including, but not
             limited to human resources.
             For:        Crs Stewart and Finzel
             Against: Crs Wilkie, Jurisevic, Lorentson, Stockwell and WegenerLost.

             Council Resolution
             Moved:            Cr Brian Stockwell
             Seconded:         Cr Frank Wilkie
             That the Chief Executive offer be requested to:
             A. Accelerate action to advance Council’s and the community’s interest in the
             Noosa River and its catchment by progressing initiatives and collaborations that
             work toward the achievement of the Noosa Environment Strategy 2019 goal that
             “by 2030 waterways, wetlands and coasts are healthy, resilient to change and
             valued by the community” including:
             1. Prioritise available relevant staff time and existing budget on

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                  a. protecting aquatic and riparian flora and fauna and their habitats;
                  b. rehabilitating degraded wetland and waterway and fish habitats,
                      streambanks and riparian buffers as part of any development or activities
                      undertaken in, or adjacent to, the river system or on tidal lands;
                  c. improving the water quality of the Noosa River system through effective
                      management of sediments and other direct and indirect sources of
                      pollution; and
                  d. regular monitoring, compliance and evaluation of the effectiveness of
                      interventions;
              2. Pursue new funding and grant opportunities to extend the Oyster Reef
              Restoration and Oyster Gardening Programs into other suitable locations in the
              Noosa River and Lakes system, considering the early successes of this program;
              3. Collaborate with the Kabi Kabi people to develop and implement a Land and
              Sea Rangers or similar program that educates others on how to respect and avoid
              harm to the indigenous, historical, environmental and conservation cultural
              heritage of the Noosa River system; and
              B. Utilise the above outline of actions as a guide to Council’s submission for
              funding under the SEQ Council of Mayors’ Resilient Rivers Program and any
              other relevant funding/grant programs.
              For:        Crs Stockwell, Wilkie, Wegener and Jurisevic
              Against: Crs Stewart, Lorentson and Finzel
              Carried.


8.          CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS



     8.1.     AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE REPORT - 20 OCTOBER 2023

              ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

              COMMITTEE MEMBERS
              Mayor Clare Stewart (via Microsoft Teams)
              Councillor Tom Wegener
              Audit & Risk Committee Chair (External) Timothy Cronin
              Audit & Risk Committee Member (External) Ian Rushworth

              NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS/ OFFICERS
              Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
              Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
              Director Strategy & Environment Kim Rawlings (Item 5)
              Governance Manager Diana Stewart
              Governance Advisor Jonci Wolff
              Financial Services Manager (Acting) Pauline Coles
              Michael Claydon, QAO
              Jessica Rossouw, QAO
              Thomas Cook, KPMG
              Jillian Richards KPMG
              Robyn Cooper, Pitcher Partners (via Teams for Item 6)

              APOLOGIES
              Executive Officer,    Internal   Audit   &   Corporate   Performance   Debra
              Iezzi

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             COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

             6.      ROBYN COOPER - REVIEW OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE
             AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE & THE INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION
             Robyn presented her preliminary findings on her results of the review of the
             Audit & Risk Committee along with our internal auditing procedures. The
             review identified that Council needs to commit additional resources to Noosa's
             auditing processes particularly focussing on internal audits. Robyn also
             suggested exploring alternative approaches to help Council effectively fulfil
             this function, offering guidance on the required investment from the Council.

             7.    ICT CYBER RISK UPDATE
             That Council note the report by the Director of Corporate Services to the Audit
             & Risk Committee Meeting dated 20 October 2023 noting the significance of
             a verbal update on a recently identified data vulnerability issue associated with
             the TechnologyOne Property and Rating System portals.

             8.    2023 CLOSING REPORT
             That Council note the report by KPMG Officers to the Audit & Risk Committee
             Meeting date 10 October 2023 providing an update on the 2023 Closing
             Report.

             9.     NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2022-23
             That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the Audit & Risk
             Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2023 providing a summary of the Noosa
             Shire Council Annual Report 2022 - 23.

             10.    GOVERNANCE UPDATE
             That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to Audit & Risk
             Committee Meeting date 10 October 23023 providing a Governance update.

             11.    2022-23 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
             That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the Audit &
             Risk Committee Meeting dated 20 October 2023 providing an update on the
             2022-23 Annual Financial Statement.

             Council Resolution
             Moved:             Cr Frank Wilkie
             Seconded:          Cr Tom Wegener
             That the report of the Audit & Risk Committee dated 20 October 2023 be received
             and the recommendations therein be adopted.
             Carried unanimously.


    8.2.    PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - 5 DECEMBER 2023


             ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

             COMMITTEE MEMBERS
             Cr Tom Wegener (Chair)
             Cr Karen Finzel (via Microsoft Teams)
             Cr Clare Stewart

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             Cr Brian Stockwell

             EXECUTIVE
             Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
             Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
             Director Strategy & Environment Kim Rawlings

             APOLOGIES
             Nil.

             COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

             5.1. POMONA PLACE PILOT - COMMUNITY CONSULTATION REPORT AND
             NEXT STEPS
             That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning &
             Environment Committee Meeting dated 5 December 2023 regarding the Pomona
             Place Pilot community engagement outcomes and next steps and:
             A. Endorse the Pomona Place Plan Engagement Summary Report 2023 as
             attached to this report;
             B. Make this engagement summary report available to the public via Your Say
             webpage;
             C. Note the proposed next steps and timing for the preparation of the Pomona
             Place Plan in 2024.


             6.1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY
             OCTOBER 2023
             That Council note the report by the Acting Manager, Development Assessment
             to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 5 December 2023
             regarding planning applications that have been decided by delegated authority.


             6.2. ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY MONITORING REPORT - YEAR 4 (1 JULY
             2022 - 30 JUNE 2023)
             That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer - Policy and
             Planning (Land) to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 5
             December 2023 regarding the Environment Strategy Monitoring Report - Year 4
             (1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023) and:
             A. Note that the Environment Strategy Monitoring Report - Year 4 (1 July 2022 -
             30 June 2023) provides an update of Council's progress towards the 12 targets
             and strategies nominated in the Environment Strategy for each theme between
             the baseline data and data collected between 2019/20FY to 2022/23FY (where
             available);
             B. Note that the Environment Strategy Monitoring Report - Year 4 (1 July 2022 -
             30 June 2023) provides an update of Council's progress of the 42 actions outlined
             in the Implementation Plan for the 2022/23FY. These actions are made up of four
             (4) enabling actions that deliver outcomes across all four themes of the
             Environment Strategy, and 38 actions that are specific to each of the four themes:
             1) Biodiversity; 2) Waterways, wetlands & coasts; 3) Sustainable living; and 4)
             Climate change resilience and adaptation;
             C. Note that the Environment Strategy Monitoring Report - Year 4 (1 July 2022 -
             30 June 2023) provides recommendations which will be considered as part of the
             review of the Environment Strategy and the preparation of the new
             Implementation Plan to be completed by Environmental Services and presented
             to Council in the 2024/25FY; and
             D. Authorise the CEO to make minor amendments prior to publication.

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             Council Resolution
             Moved:            Cr Amelia Lorentson
             Seconded:         Cr Karen Finzel
             That the report of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting dated 5
             December 2023 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted.
             Carried unanimously.


    8.3.    SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE REPORT - 5 DECEMBER 2023

             ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

             COMMITTEE MEMBERS
             Cr Amelia Lorentson (Chair)
             Cr Joe Jurisevic
             Cr Clare Stewart
             Cr Frank Wilkie

             NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
             Nil

             EXECUTIVE
             Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock

             APOLOGIES
             Nil

             COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

             5.1. BOREEN POINT CAMPGROUND MANAGEMENT SERVICES TENDER
             That Council note the report by the Property Advisor – Commercial Property to
             the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 5 December 2023 and
             A. Award contract CN00459 to 1EIGHT Pty Ltd for the Boreen Point Campground
             Management Services for an initial five (5) year period commencing 1 May 2024;
             and
             B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to exercise future options to extend the
             contract for a further 1 x 2 year period subject to satisfactory performance at
             Council's sole discretion.

             Council Resolution

             Moved:           Cr Joe Jurisevic
             Seconded:        Cr Karen Finzel
             That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee meeting dated 5
             December 2023 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted.
             Carried unanimously.

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    8.4.    GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT - 11 DECEMBER 2023


             ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

             COMMITTEE MEMBERS
             Cr Frank Wilkie
             Cr Karen Finzel
             Cr Joe Jurisevic
             Cr Amelia Lorentson
             Cr Clare Stewart
             Cr Brian Stockwell
             Cr Tom Wegener

             EXECUTIVE
             Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
             Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
             Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
             Director Community Services Kerri Contini
             Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
             Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray

             APOLOGIES
             Nil.

             COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

             6.1. NOOSA HOUSING STRATEGY - 12 MONTH UPDATE
             That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General
             Committee Meeting dated 11 December 2023 regarding the Noosa Housing
             Strategy - 12 month Update.

             6.2. NOOSA JUNCTION LEVY AND REVENUE STATEMENT AMENDMENT -
             2023- 24 BUDGET
             That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the General
             Committee Meeting dated 11 December 2023 and pursuant to section 94 of the
             Local Government Act 2009 and section 94 of the Local Government Regulation
             2012, resolve to:
             A. Reduce the special charge for the Noosa Junction Levy for the second January
             2024 levy by 10% from 0.2583 to 0.2329 cents in the dollar;
             B. Advise the levy benefit area ratepayers of the proposed change;
             C. Adopt the attached revised Revenue Statement for the 2023/24 Budget;
             and
             D. Refer the revenue and expenditure disclosure changes to be reflected in the
             2023/24 Budget at Budget Review 2 (BR2).

             6.3. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – NOVEMBER 2023
             That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the
             General Committee Meeting dated 11 December 2023 outlining November 2023
             year to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the
             financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability
             indicators.

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             6.4. SHADE IN COORAN STREETSCAPE
             That Council note the report by the Acting CEO to the General Committee
             Meeting dated 11 December 2023 regarding additional shade measures in King
             Street Cooran and
             A. Council provide free standing shade umbrellas in the streetscape as a short-
             term solution;
             B. Undertake community consultation regarding the public use of the space and
             the subsequent design and construction of a long-term shelter;
             C. Consider a budget allocation for the 2024/2025 financial year for supply and
             installation of additional mature shade trees in King Street Cooran in consultation
             with all local businesses and the community;
             D. Note that Council has committed to an additional shade shelter at the bus stop
             in Cooran, with a budget allocation of $65,000. Request that the CEO prepare a
             budget bid for 24/25 for a Cooran Recreation Precinct Plan which can examine
             the possibility of shade structures at places such as the Cooran Skatepark.

             6.5. RESOURCE RECOVERY AREA EXPANSION
             That Council note the report by the Waste Project Manager to the General
             Committee dated 11 December 2023 raising:
             A. The challenges and constraints associated with the current site; and
             B. The benefits associated with the proposed Resource Recovery Area
             expansion.

             7.1. 1516T043 WASTE
             MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF WASTE
             MANAGEMENT SERVICES - PROPOSED EXTENSION
             That Council note the report by the Waste Coordinator to the General Committee
             Meeting dated 11 December 2023 (the Report) and:
             A. Resolves to extend Contract No. 1516T043 with Cleanaway Pty Ltd for the
             period of 2 years commencing 1 September 2024;
             B. Delegate to the Acting Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise
             and execute relevant documentation to facilitate the extension and
             the potential variations outlined in the Report, and do all other things necessary
             to administer the Contract on behalf of Council.

             7.2. IN PRINCIPLE
             SUPPORT TO DISPOSE OF LAND FOR COMMUNITY HOUSING
             That Council
             A. Note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General committee
             dated 11 December 2023 regarding a 3,000m² (proposed lot1) being a portion of
             the land at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy; and
             B. Approve in principle agreement to dispose of 3,000m² of land under Section
             236 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 to an appropriate community
             organisation or government agency subject to;
             1. Council identifying and finalising any investigations it considers desirable prior
             and during the formulation or negotiation of the commercial terms for the disposal;
             2. Council being satisfied that the outcome of the disposal will result in the delivery
             of social or affordable housing of a standard, density and configuration that
             Council considers appropriate;
             3. Appropriate commercial terms being negotiated, formulated and agreed to
             between Council and the appropriate community organization or government
             agency regarding the disposal;
             C. Authorise the CEO to enter into preliminary negotiations with a Tier 1
             Community Housing Provider to purchase proposed lot 1 for an agreed market
             value for the purpose of delivering the housing outcomes above.

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              7.3. CONTRACT AWARD
              REPORT - CONTRACT NO.CN00449 - "NOOSA REGIONAL GALLERY+"
              BUSINESS CASE

              Council Resolution
              Moved:      Cr Clare Stewart
              Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
              That Council note the report by the Arts and Culture Manager to the General
              Committee meeting dated 11 December 2023 and:
              A. Award contract No. CN00449 for the development of a Business Case for the
              "Noosa Regional Gallery+" Project to Knight Frank Australia Pty. Ltd. under a
              lump sum contract for a total contract value as per the tender submission; and
              B Delegate to the Acting Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise
              and execute the Contract on behalf of Council.
              Carried unanimously.


              Council Resolution
              Moved:             Cr Joe Jurisevic
              Seconded:          Cr Clare Stewart
              That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 11 December 2023 be
              received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with
              by separate resolution.
              Carried unanimously.




9.          ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS



     9.1.     SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS AND KEY THEMES -
              DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN DISCUSSION PAPER

              Council Resolution
              Moved:            Cr Brian Stockwell
              Seconded:         Cr Amelia Lorentson
              That Council note the report by the Manager, Economic Development and
              Destination Management to the Ordinary Meeting dated 14 December 2023
              regarding the process to develop a Noosa Shire Destination Management Plan
              (DMP) and:

              A. Note the summary of consultation key themes and feedback received during
                 the recent community engagement process on the DMP Discussion Paper;
              B. Note the proposed next steps as detailed in this report for officers to
                 undertake a deep analysis of the data and feedback provided to date to inform
                 the preparation of a draft DMP early to mid 2024;

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                 C. Prepare and implement a communication plan to clearly inform the
                    community of the key themes from the community engagement to date and
                    outline the next steps in the DMP process and
                 D. Add a specific step into the process that workshops the results of the
                    consultation on the DMP Discussion Paper with the External Community
                    Reference Group and the external members of the PCG, to inform the scope
                    of the next steps in the process of communicating back to the community and
                    the Draft DMP and;
                 E. Note the draft DMP will be prepared early in 2024 and reported back to
                    Council for further community engagement in mid 2024.

                 Carried unanimously.




10.       CLOSED SESSION

          Nil.


12.       NEXT MEETING

          The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 9 Pelican St,
          Tewantin on Thursday 18 January 2024 at 5.00pm.


13.       MEETING CLOSURE

          The meeting closed at 6.44pm.