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MINUTES
General Committee
Meeting
Monday, 20 January 2025
12:30 PM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Brian Stockwell (Chair), Karen Finzel, Amelia Lorentson, Jessica Phillips,
Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie, Nicola Wilson
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 20 JANUARY 2025
1. DECLARATION OF OPENING
The meeting was declared open at 12.31pm.
2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Noosa Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands
and waters of the Noosa area, the Kabi Kabi people, and pays respect to their
Elders, past, present and emerging.
3. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Cr Brian Stockwell (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Jessica Phillips
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Nicola Wilson (via Microsoft Teams)
EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Acting Director Development & Regulation Allan Hazell
Acting Director Corporate Services Margaret Gatt
Acting Director Community Services Paul Brinkman
APOLOGIES
Nil.
4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
The Minutes of the General Committee Meeting held on 16 December 2024 be
received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
5. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
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6. DEPUTATIONS
6.1. DEPUTATION - SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
APPLICANT: JENNIFER CLEMENT ON BEHALF OF ZERO EMISSIONS
NOOSA
SPEAKERS: ANNE KENNEDY, VIVIEN GRIFFIN AND JENNIFER CLEMENT
7. ITEMS REFERRED FROM COMMITTEES
Nil.
8. REPORTS DIRECT TO GENERAL COMMITTEE
8.1. GO NOOSA INTERIM REPORT
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the report by the Director Infrastructure Services to the
General Committee Meeting dated 20 January 2024 regarding the Go Noosa
Program and
A. Advise Translink that Council wishes to cease the Free Weekend Bus
Services and the Go Noosa Free Bus service for peak seasons in light of
50cent fares and authorise the CEO to negotiate an amended Go Noosa
agreement with Translink concerning remaining Go Noosa services;
B. Undertake a community information program jointly with Translink to advise
patrons of changes to the bus service;
C. Note that a review has commenced of the Council Cabs and Flexilink services
to assess their effectiveness and return on investment in preparation for 2025-
26 financial year budget; and
D. Note the proposed traffic management changes at the corner of Noosa Drive
and Hastings Street as outlined in this report.
E. Note that Council has committed to reinstate general parking bays on Noosa
Drive to offset the loss of carparks from the proposed changes and ensure
loading bays are clearly marked and used exclusively for loading.
Carried unanimously.
8.2. CONTRACT NO. RP00073 REGISTER OF PRE-QUALIFIED SUPPLIERS FOR
PROVISION OF PARKS AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
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That Council note the report by the Parks and Streetscapes Coordinator to the
General Committee Meeting dated 20 January 2025 and
A. Approve the award of Contract No. RP00073 for the Register of Pre-qualified
Suppliers for the Provision of Parks and Landscaping Services {Refresh} for a
period of twelve (12) months to 30 November 2025, and that the following
suppliers will be in addition to the existing list of suppliers on this ROPS:
Ace Landscapes Qld Pty Ltd
Advanced Pump and Filtration Solutions
Austspray Environmental Weed Control Pty Ltd
Barung Landcare Assn Inc
Coast Care Landscaping Co Pty Ltd
Element Queensland Pty Ltd
Global Turf Projects (Qld) Pty Ltd
Living Turf
New Start Australia Pty Ltd
Palmwoods Revegetation
The Pump House Group Pty Ltd
Regal Innovations Pty Ltd
Skyline Landscape Services (Qld) Pty Ltd
South East Agricultural and Landscape Services Pty Ltd
Suregreen Pty Limited
Turf & Landscape Specialists Pty Ltd
B. Subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, authorise the CEO to
approve the option to extend the contract at the expiry of this term for a further
two (2) terms of up to twelve (12) months each ending on 30 November 2027.
Carried unanimously.
8.3. COMMUNITY GRANTS POLICY - REVISED
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the
General Committee on the 20 January 2025 and approve the revised
Community Grants Policy provided at Attachment 1 to the report.
Carried unanimously.
8.4. PROCUREMENT ASSESSMENT WORKING TEAM - CONTRACT AWARDS
UNDER CEO DELEGATION
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the General
Committee dated 20 January 2025 regarding contracts awarded under CEO
delegation, via the Procurement Assessment Working Team for the period 1 July
2024 to 31 December 2024.
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Carried unanimously.
8.5. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – DEC 2024
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 20 January 2025 outlining the December 2024 year
to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the
financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability
indicators.
Carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 2.04pm.
The meeting resumed at 2.15pm.
8.6. BUDGET REVIEW 2 (BR2) FOR THE 2024/25 FINANCIAL YEAR
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the General
Committee Meeting dated 20 January 2025 regarding Budget Review 2 for the
2024/25 Financial Year and
A. Approve the proposed changes to the budget for the 2024/25 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 2026 to 13 July
2026, and the introduction of an application for consideration under the
superseded planning scheme fee as detailed in the tables contained within the
report.
Carried unanimously.
8.7. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY -
NOVEMBER 2024
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Tom Wegener
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Acting
Development Assessment Manager to the General Committee Meeting 20
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January 2025 regarding applications that have been decided by delegated
authority for November 2024 as per Attachment 1.
Carried unanimously.
8.8. LEGAL COUNSEL UPDATE
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Legal Counsel to the General Committee
Meeting dated 20 January 2025 regarding an update on the new role of Legal
Counsel and associated legal activities.
Carried unanimously.
9. CLOSED SESSION
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 254J(3)(i, g) of the Local
Government Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing
Item 9.1 - Integrated Landfill Capping Solution - Tender Consideration Plan; and
Item 9.2 - 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy - Revised Subdivision Layout.
Carried unanimously.
RE-OPENING OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried unanimously.
9.1. INTEGRATED LANDFILL
CAPPING SOLUTION - TENDER CONSIDERATION PLAN
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Jessica Phillips
That Council note the report by the Waste Manager to the General Committee
Meeting dated 20 January 2025 and
A. Approve the preparation of a Tender Consideration Plan, substantially in
accordance with the draft plan in Attachment 1, for the design, supply and
installation of the proposed integrated landfill capping solution for the northern
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and eastern faces of the landfill at Eumundi-Noosa Road landfill site, pursuant
to section 230 of the Local Government Regulation 2012;
B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer to prepare, finalise and adopt
the Tender Consideration Plan; and
C. Request a report to a future Council Meeting detailing the evaluation outcomes
of the proposed Request for Tender process for Council’s further
consideration.
Carried unanimously.
9.2. 62 LAKE MACDONALD
DRIVE, COOROY - REVISED SUBDIVISION LAYOUT
As required under the Local Government Act, Cr Stockwell was questioned by
other Councillors as to his involvement in this particular parcel of land at Cooroy,
and his association with Coast2Bay. Cr Stockwell advised he did not have either
a declarable or a prescribed conflict in this matter. Councillors questioned Cr
Stockwell and staff about his involvement and the matter was put the vote as to
whether Cr Stockwell did have either a declarable or a prescribed conflict of
interest.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Nicola Wilson
That Cr Stockwell does not have a declarable or prescribed conflict of interest in
this matter and therefore can participate in this matter.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell did not vote in this decision.
Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council
A. Note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General
Committee dated 20 January 2025 regarding Cooroy Affordable Housing
Project at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy; and
B. Defer the decision on this matter to the Ordinary Meeting dated 23 January
2025 to allow Councillors and staff time to seek further information.
Carried unanimously.
10. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 5.43pm.