2016-07-18 General Committee Meeting Agenda

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                 18 JULY 2016


 Looking ahead, substantial work was undertaken in 2015/16 to prepare for the 2016/17
   Capital Program. A longer term Capital Program is being developed to enable better forward
   planning and design. Forward planning in 2015/16 included:
   o Noosa Heads Boardwalk;
   o Rufous Street Project at Peregian Beach;
   o Road condition assessments to guide a longer term future reseal program.
 As noted by QTC in their 2015 report, Council has still not finalised its Asset Management
   Plans (AMPs). During 2015/16, there was a continued focus on condition assessment of
   various asset classes (e.g. mainly roads, drainage and Council buildings). High level AMPs
   were adopted by Council in 2015/16 but detailed plans for each asset class have yet to be
   finalised. Council commissioned an Asset Capability Audit which is almost complete which
   will provide a road map to develop our asset management capability based on ISO55000.
 Council completed year 2 of a 3 year plant and fleet replacement program to bring Council’s
   fleet and plant back up to standard. We have almost completed the replacement of leased
   vehicles and continued to accelerate the replacement of trucks and yellow plant. At the
   conclusion of our three year program, we will have a modern fleet.
 A service review and strategy for our Library Services was completed which resulted in the
   reallocation of resources within that program to focus on future technology (including radio
   frequency tagging for library items) and a review of opening hours to better align with
   community needs.
 Some site specific asset management issues have involved significant focus. Examples
   include:
   o Ensuring that the Beach Sand Recycling System was operational and had regular
       inspections. This became important following the major storm that required sand
       replenishment pumping in June 2016 (funded by the Noosa Main Beach levy).; and
   o Improving security camera operations and maintenance in consultation with the Hastings
       Street Association (funded by the Hastings Street Security levy).

Corporate Plan Priority 5 – Establishing new policies and strategies
As a Council, we will need to develop a range of policies and strategies that set the path for
future Councils There are a number of strategies and policies to be reviewed and developed that
will set the strategic direction for the future.

Key achievements include:
 Council’s new Local Laws came into effect on 1 July 2015 with a smooth transition.
 A number of background studies have been undertaken in preparation for the development of
   the new Planning Scheme.
 Council fine-tuned its Community Grants Policy and established a better process for receiving
   and assessing community grant applications.
 Council adopted a new Social Strategy for Noosa. This included the establishment of a
   community reference group and using the outcomes of the Noosa Demographic Profile. An
   implementation plan has been developed and funding provided in the 2016/17 budget for the
   first phase of implementation. This Strategy has four long term development goals:
   o A cohesive and resilient community
   o An active and healthy community
   o   An accessible, diverse and affordable community
   o   A creative and informed community
 Council adopted the Noosa Local Economic Plan. More details on this can be found under
   priority 7.

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