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Meeting minutes
MINUTES
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 15 February 2024
5:00 PM
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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ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 15 FEBRUARY 2024
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
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Community Services Kerri Contini
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
APOLOGIES
Nil.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
I move that the operation of the Standing Orders or any relevant provision thereof be
suspended to allow:
1. the Mayor, who is standing down at the upcoming elections, to farewell
Council; and
2. Council to move 2 motions of condolence.
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council thank Mayor Clare Stewart for her service to the Noosa Community
and the Noosa Council.
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council move a motion of condolence on the passing of Pomona resident
Brian Lawson, acknowledging Brian’s significant contribution to the Noosa
Community.
Carried unanimously.
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Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Council move a motion of condolence on the passing of Noosa resident,
Maureen Farrington, acknowledging Maureen's significant contribution to the
Noosa Community.
Carried unanimously.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That Standing Orders be resumed.
Carried unanimously.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
2.1. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 18 JANUARY 2024
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 18 January 2024 be received and
confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
3. MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.
4. PETITIONS
Nil.
5. NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
6. PRESENTATIONS
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Nil.
7. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
8. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
8.1. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - 6 FEBRUARY 2024
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Tom Wegener (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel (via Microsoft Teams)
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Brian Stockwell
NON-COMMITTEE COUNCILLORS
Cr Amelia Lorentson
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
APOLOGIES
Nil.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
5.1. RAL23/0015 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TO RECONFIGURE A LOT
(1 LOT INTO 2 LOTS & ACCESS EASEMENT) AT 11 BILLABONG WAY,
TEWANTIN
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 5.1 be referred to the
General Committee due to the significance of the issue.
5.2. 51901.3614.03, 51901.3786.04, 51992.479.03, 51994.1048.03,
51994.1249.03, MCU13/0081.03 – MINOR CHANGE TO DEVELOPMENT
APPROVALS FOR 47 MULTIPLE DWELLINGS, ENTERTAINMENT & DINING
- TYPE 1 FOOD & BEVERAGE AND RETAIL BUSINESS - TYPE 1 LOCAL
AND TYPE 2 SHOP & SALON AT ‘NETANYA’ - 71 HASTINGS STREET
NOOSA HEADS DESCRIBED AS LOT 0 ON BUP101500
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 5.2 be referred to the
General Committee for further consideration.
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6.1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 2023
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 I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter as
follows: Suncoast Building Approvals are identified as the applicant in number 14
for Development Application EXE23/0039,15 for Development Applications
EXE23/0040 and 16 for Development Applications and EXE23/0040. I contracted
Suncoast Building Approvals to undertake Building Certification for my proposed
residence in Boreen Point on the 29 November 2021. This process is currently
underway. The total fees associated with the completion of the certification and
inspection regime is $5,904 which includes Noosa Council Plumbing and
Drainage fees. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting
room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Stockwell left the meeting.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 February 2024 regarding
planning applications that have been decided by delegated authority.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell returned to the meeting.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the report of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting dated 6
February 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except
where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
8.2. SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE REPORT - 6 FEBRUARY 2024
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Amelia Lorentson (Chair)
Cr Joe Jurisevic
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Frank Wilkie
NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Karen Finzel
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EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Director Development & Regulation, Richard MacGillivray
APOLOGIES
Nil
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
5.1. CESSATION OF MARCH 2024 COUNCIL MEETINGS
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Services &
Organisation Committee dated 6 February 2024 and cancel the March 2024
round of meetings, consisting of the Planning & Environment Committee meeting
dated 5 March, the Services & Organisation Committee meeting dated 5 March,
the General Committee meeting dated 11 March and the Ordinary Meeting dated
14 March 2024, on receipt of the formal advice from the Minister for Local
Government to do so.
6.1. CAPITAL PROGRAM 2023/24 DELIVERY STATUS
That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Planning Officer to the Services
& Organisation Committee Meeting dated 6 February 2024 providing an update
on the delivery of the 2023/2024 Capital Program as at 31 December 2023.
6.2. LAKE MACDONALD DAM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - FEBRUARY 2024
UPDATE
That Council Note the report by the Disaster and Disruption Resilience Officer to
the Services & Organisation Committee dated 6 February 2024 providing an
update on the Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project by Seqwater.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee meeting dated 6
February 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted.
Carried unanimously.
8.3. GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT - 12 FEBRUARY 2024
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Joe Jurisevic
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
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EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings (via Microsoft Teams)
Director Community Services Kerri Contini (via Microsoft Teams)
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
APOLOGIES
Nil.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
5.1. RAL23/0015 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TO RECONFIGURE A LOT
(1 LOT INTO 2 LOTS & ACCESS EASEMENT) AT 11 BILLABONG WAY,
TEWANTIN (REFERRED FROM PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
MEETING DATED 6 FEBRUARY 2024 - ITEM 5.1 - FOR FURTHER
CONSIDERATION)
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 February 2024 regarding Application
No. RAL23/0015 for a Development Permit for Reconfiguring a Lot – 1 lot into 2
lots and Access Easement situated at 11 Billabong Way Tewantin and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in
Attachment 1 to the GC Minutes dated 12 February 2024 - RAL23/0015 -
Amended Conditions
B. Include the following Property Notes on the approved lots:
Lot 1
1. During inclement weather events up to and beyond the 1% AEP event, this lot
experiences flooding along the eastern and southern property boundaries.
2. All structures are to be constructed within the building envelope shown on the
approved plan. For more information refer to Council Approval RAL23/0015.
3. To ensure the safety of people and property on this property is maintained, all
buildings and structures must be sited constructed in accordance with the bushfire
management conditions of Council Approval RAL23/0015.
Lot 2
4. During inclement weather events up to and beyond the 1% AEP event, this lot
experiences flooding along the eastern property boundary.
5. All structures are to be constructed within the building envelope shown on the
approved plan. For more information refer to Council Approval RAL23/0015.
6. To ensure the safety of people and property on this property is maintained, all
buildings and structures must be sited constructed in accordance with the bushfire
management conditions of Council Approval RAL23/0015.
C. Include the following Reference Document:
D. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning
Act 2016.
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5.2. 51901.3614.03, 51901.3786.04, 51992.479.03, 51994.1048.03,
51994.1249.03, MCU13/0081.03 – MINOR CHANGE TO DEVELOPMENT
APPROVALS FOR 47 MULTIPLE DWELLINGS, ENTERTAINMENT & DINING
- TYPE 1 FOOD & BEVERAGE AND RETAIL BUSINESS - TYPE 1 LOCAL AND
TYPE 2 SHOP & SALON AT ‘NETANYA’ - 71 HASTINGS STREET NOOSA
HEADS DESCRIBED AS LOT 0 ON BUP101500 (REFERRED FROM
PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING DATED 6 FEBRUARY
2024 ITEM 5.2 - DUE TO SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ISSUE.)
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 6 February 2024 regarding Application
No.s 51901.3614.03 51901.3614, 51901.3786.04, 51992.479.03, 51994.1048.03,
51994.1249.03, MCU13/0081.03 to make a minor change to existing approvals
for staging and minor changes to refurbishment works situated at Netanya 71
Hastings St Noosa Heads Qld 4567 and:
A. Approve the change.
B. Amend conditions as outlined in Attachment 2 to the GC Minutes Dated 12
February 2024 – MCU13/0081.03 – Amended Conditions.
C. Agree to enter into an Infrastructure Agreement with the applicant that provides
for contributions in lieu one on site car parking space.
D. Include amended and additional conditions as outlined in Attachment 1 on
51901.3614.01, 51901.3786.02, 51992.479.01, 51994.1249.01, 51994.1048.01
and MCU13/0081.01.
E. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning
Act 2016.
6.1. 132005.638.03 - OTHER CHANGE TO AN EXISTING APPROVAL FOR
MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE – EXPANSION OF SPECIAL PURPOSE
(WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING FACILITY) & ONGOING CLEARING
PURPOSES AT 561 EUMUNDI NOOSA ROAD, DOONAN
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report prepared by external consultant (JFP Urban
Consultants) to the General Committee Meeting dated 12 February 2024
regarding Application No. 132005.638.03 for an Other change application to an
existing approval for Material Change of Use – Waste Disposal & Recycling
Facility and Ongoing Clearing Purposes, situated at Noosa Landfill at 561
Eumundi Noosa Rd Doonan Qld 4562 and:
A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions outlined in
Attachment 1;
B. Advise the applicant that any future Masterplan for the site must include koala
friendly measures generally in accordance with the Koala Sensitive Design
Guideline, prepared by the Department of Environment and Science dated
December 2022. This must include but not limited to:
i. Where practicable installation of koala advisory signage within the site and
on adjacent Council controlled roads.
ii. Facilitate landscape permeability and safe koala movement around and
through the development site.
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning
Act 2016.
D Note a full copy of the conditions is provided at Attachment 3 to the GC Minutes
dated 12 February 2024 - 132005.638.03 - Full copy of conditions.
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Carried unanimously.
6.2. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – JANUARY 2024
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the
General Committee Meeting dated 12 February 2024 outlining January 2024 year
to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial
performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.
6.3. COUNCILLOR MOTIONS FOR SUBMISSION TO ALGA NATIONAL
GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2024
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 February 2024 regarding motions to the Australian
Local Government Association National General Assembly 2024 and:
A. Approve the following motion, initiated by Cr Finzel, to be submitted to the
Australian Local Government Association: "This National General Assembly calls
on the Australian Government in establishing pro-active steps to identify the core
elements required to create a strategic, collaborative and consistent national
approach and potentially policy changes in providing equal rights for Elective
Representatives in relation to Psychosocial Safety Legislation and Workplace
Health & Safety."
B. Approve the following motion, initiated by Cr Lorentson, to be submitted to the
Australian Local Government Association: "This National General Assembly calls
on the Australian Government to strengthen environmental Initiatives and invest
in wastewater recycling and adopt a collaborative approach for Trust and
Sustainability."
C. Approve (if elected at upcoming Local Government elections), Crs Finzel &
Lorentson to present their motions at the National General Assembly.
D. Authorise the CEO to make minor amendments to the submissions prior to
submitting to ALGA.
6.4. OPERATIONAL PLAN 2023-24 Q2 QUARTERLY REPORT
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer (Acting) to the General
Committee Meeting dated 12 February 2024 regarding the 2023-24 Operational
Plan and:
A. Note the progress report for Q2 2023-24 Operational Plan to 31 December
2023 provided as Attachment 1;
B. Note the comments on the progress of all initiatives provided as Attachment 2;
and
C. Note the status of Council's Key Performance Indicators provided as
Attachment 3
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 12 February 2024 be
received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with
by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
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9. ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
9.1. DISASTER RECONSTRUCTION FOLLOWING 2022 RAIN EVENT -
FEBRUARY 2024 UPDATE
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the report by the Reconstruction Coordinator to the Ordinary
Meeting dated 15 February 2024 providing an update on the progress of disaster
reconstruction resulting from the 2022 flood event.
Carried unanimously.
10. CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Nil.
12. NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting is to be determined following the local government
election.
13. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 06:03 PM