Meeting minutes

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES                                               20 JANUARY 2025




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