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Meeting minutes
MINUTES
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 18 January 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 18 JANUARY 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 Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings (via Microsoft Teams)
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Acting Director Community Services, Alison Hamblin
APOLOGIES
Nil.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That in accordance with Section 254K of the Local Government Regulation, Cr
Stockwell is approved to attend the Meeting dated 18/01/2024 via Microsoft Teams.
Carried unanimously.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
2.1. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 14 DECEMBER 2023
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 14 December 2024 be received and
confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
3. MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.
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4. PETITIONS
4.1. PETITION: RESIDENTS AGAINST SHORT TERM RENTAL APPROVAL
(RAUSTRA)
Refer to Attachment 1 to the Minutes
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Joe Jursevic
That the petition with 16 signatories submitted by RAUSTRA, requesting that
Council take immediate positive steps to protect residents from the impact of
properties used for short stay letting, be received and referred to the Chief
Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.
Carried unanimously.
4.2. PETITION: SAVE THE BUSSTOP ESPRESSO
Refer to Attachment 2 to the Minutes
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That the petition of 3007 signatures (consisting of an e-petition with 2692
signatories & hard copy with 320 signatures), submitted by Robert Noy,
requesting that Council "Save the Busstop Espresso", be received and referred
to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.
Carried unanimously.
5. NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
6. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
7. DEPUTATIONS
7.1. DEBRA WALZ
TOPIC: QLD HOMELESS WORKING GROUP CLEAN UP AT TAFE SITE
8. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
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8.1. GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT - 15 JANUARY 2024
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Joe Jurisevic
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Clare Stewart (via Microsoft Teams)
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings (via Microsoft Teams)
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
APOLOGIES
Nil.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
6.1. MCU18/0102.02 APPLICATION FOR AN OTHER CHANGE TO INCLUDE
A FOOD AND DRINK OUTLET TO A DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL (VISITOR
ACCOMMODATION TYPE 4 CONVENTIONAL) FOR BOUNCE HOSTEL AT
14-16 MARY ST, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General
Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding Application No.
MCU18/0102.02 for an Other Change to Development Permit for Material
Change of Use – Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional, situated at 14-16
Mary St Noosaville and:
A. Refuse to delete condition 5 for the following reasons:
1. Condition 5 is reflective of the approved use definition for Visitor
Accommodation Type 4 Conventional, does not further restrict the use and
provides clarity for all owners/ operators.
B. Approve the Other Change to include the Food and Drink outlet.
C. Agree to delete Condition 8.
D. Include a new Condition 62 to read as follows:
62. The Food and Drink Outlet approval lapses on 18 January 2025, unless
written consent is provided by Council’s delegate to extend the approval. In
assessing a request to extend the approval, Council will have regard to any
substantiated complaints relating to noise, car parking and any other relevant
matters associated with the Food and Drink Outlet use.
E. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning
Act 2016.
6.2. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 3156 OF 2023 –
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR HEALTH CARE
SERVICE AND HOSPITAL AT 47 GOODCHAP STREET, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the
General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding Planning &
Environment Court Appeal 3156 of 2023 and agree to defend the appeal.
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6.3. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 3746 OF 2023 –
APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR SHORT TERM
ACCOMMODATION (15 CABINS) AT 94 & 142 NOOSA DRIVE, NOOSA
HEADS
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wilkie
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of
interest in this matter:
I Cr Wilkie inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this
matter as RACV have been a sponsor of Noosa Arts Theatre where I serve as
the committee president. As a result of this prescribed conflict of interest, I will
leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Wilkie left the meeting.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the
General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding Planning &
Environment Court Appeal 3746 of 2023 and agree to defend the appeal.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Wilkie returned to the meeting.
6.4. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY -
NOVEMBER 2023
That Council note the report by the Manager, Development Assessment to the
General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding planning
applications that have been decided by delegated authority.
6.5. BUDGET REVIEW 2 (BR2) FOR THE 2023/24 FINANCIAL YEAR
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the
General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding Budget Review 2
for the 2023/24 Financial Year, and
A. Approve the proposed changes to the budget for the 2023/24 financial
year as outlined in the Revised Budget Financial Statements provided in
Attachment 1 - 4 to the report; and
B. Adopt the proposed general cost recovery fees and commercial charges
schedule for Noosa Holiday Parks for the period 27 January 2025 to 13
July 2025 as detailed in the tables contained within the report.
6.6. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – DECEMBER 2023
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the
General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 outlining December 2023
year to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the
financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability
indicators.
6.7 AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
That Council Note the report by the Executive Officer Internal Audit and Corporate
Performance to the General Committee meeting dated 15 January 2024 and
extend the appointment of Timothy Cronin as the Chairperson of the Audit and
Risk Committee to 10 October 2025.
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6.8. COUNCILLOR REMUNERATION UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Executive Officer, Internal Audit and
Corporate Performance to the General Committee meeting dated 15 January
2024 informing Council of the determinations of the Queensland Local
Government Remuneration Commission, as detailed in the Local Government
Remuneration Commission Annual Report 2023.
7.1. CN00427 GARTH PROWD BRIDGE UPGRADE -
TENDER AWARD
That Council note the report by the Project Manager to the General Committee
Meeting dated 15 January 2023 and
A. Award Contract No. CN00427 Garth Prowd Bridge Upgrade to Marine &
Civil Maintenance Pty Ltd for the lump sum price of as provided in their
conforming tender documentation; and
B. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise
and execute the Contract on behalf of Council.
7.2. CONTRACT AWARD REPORT - CONTRACT NO.
CN00511 - NOOSA SPIT NOURISHMENT
That Council
A. Note the report by the Project Manager to the General Committee Meeting
dated 15 January 2024;
B. Award Contract No. CN00511 for Noosa Spit Nourishment to Hall
Contracting Pty Ltd for a schedule of rates contract for the construction
contract value as provided in the conforming tender documentation with
works being completed on or before 30 September 2024 (“the Contract”);
and
C. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise,
execute and administer the Contract on behalf of Council.
7.3. RP00359 - REGISTER OF PREQUALIFIED SUPPLIERS
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PATHWAYS, KERB, CHANNEL, DRAINAGE PITS
& ASSOCIATED WORKS
That Council
A. Note the report by the Roads Infrastructure Coordinator to the General
Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024;
B. Award Contract No. RP00359 for a Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers
for Construction of Pathways, Kerb, Channel, Drainage Pits &
Associated Works for a period of two (2) years commencing on 1
February 2024 to the following suppliers:
i. Exceed Concrete Construction Pty Ltd
ii. Pentacon Pty Ltd
iii. Sunshine Civil Solutions Pty Ltd
iv. The Trustee For Integral Concreting Services Family Trust t/as
Assured Concreting Services
v. Wilson Concreting Constructions Pty Ltd, and
vi. Yeti Services Pty Ltd;
C. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise,
execute and administer the Contract on behalf of Council;
D. Subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, authorise the CEO
to approve the option to extend the contract at the expiry of initial term for
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a further three (3) terms of up to twelve (12) months each ending on 31
January 2029;
E. Authorise the CEO to approve the addition of new suppliers to Contract
No. RP00073 for the Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for Construction
of Pathways, Kerb, Channel, Drainage Pits & Associated Works as a
result of an advertised refresh at the expiry of the initial term and term
extensions.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 15 January 2025 be
received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with
by separate resolution.
Carried Unanimously.
9. ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
Nil.
10. CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
Nil.
12. NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 9 Pelican St,
Tewantin on Thursday 15 February 2024 at 5.00pm.
13. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 5.25pm