2023-03-13 General Committee Meeting Minutes

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES                                               13 MARCH 2023


2   NOOSA COUNCIL THREATENED FAUNA RECOVERY ROAD MAP
    Motion
    Moved:             Cr Jurisevic
    Seconded:          Cr Lorentson
    That Council review the report by Fauna Management Project Officer to the Planning and
    Environment Committee Meeting 7 March 2023 and
    A.   Approve the Threatened Fauna Recovery Road Map as referred to in Attachment 1 to
         this report for the purpose of implementation; and
    B.   Consider a funding allocation for priority management of sea turtles to commence
         implementation of the Roadmap, as part of Council’s 2023/24 budget deliberations.
    Amendment No. 1
    Moved:             Cr Stockwell
    Seconded:          Cr Finzel
    That item A be amended as follows:
    A.   Approve the Threatened Fauna Recovery Road Map as referred to in Attachment 1 to
         this report for the purpose of implementation; except as an amended below:
         1.     Include the Mary River Cod as an iconic species for freshwater waterways,
                wetlands and riparian zone habitats;
         2. Authorise the CEO to make the necessary amendments to reflect this addition;
            and
                                                              Carried unanimously.
    Amendment No. 2
    Moved:             Cr Stockwell
    Seconded:          Cr Wilkie
    That Item B be amended and Items C and D be added as follows:
    B.   Immediately commence the implementation of the Roadmap focussed on the
         conservation of sea turtles by:
         1.     Adopting a zero tolerance approach to driving on coastal dunes targeting
                compliance and enforcement action on peak times during the turtle nesting and
                hatching season;
         2.     Further, request staff commence immediate negotiations with the Queensland
                Parks and Wildlife, Queensland Police Service and the Teewah Cooloola
                Working Group to develop a joint education, compliance and enforcement regime
                commencing this Easter Break potentially involving:
                i.     Fixed and drone mounted surveillance cameras;
                ii.    Closure of the North Shore beach either side of high tide if driving
                       conditions would force dunal driving;
                iii.   Appropriate signage and presence of authorised officers during peak
                       periods;
    C.   Advise the Member of Noosa and the Minister for the Environment of the Council’s
         position on this matter and seeking their support for any regulatory reform and
         budgetary allocation required to achieve the desired outcomes;
    D.   Consider a funding allocation for priority management of sea turtles as part of Council’s
         2023/24 budget deliberations.


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