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MINUTES
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 16 January 2020
6pm
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Tony Wellington (Chair), Jess Glasgow, Ingrid Jackson, Joe Jurisevic,
Brian Stockwell, Frank Wilkie
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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Section 2
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1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Councillor T Wellington, Mayor
Councillor F Wilkie, Deputy Mayor
Councillor J Glasgow
Councillor I Jackson
Councillor J Jurisevic
Councillor B Stockwell (via teleconference)
EXECUTIVE
M Shave, Acting Chief Executive Officer
A Saward, Acting Director Community Services
K Coyle, Acting Director Environment & Sustainable Development
D Iezzi, Director Executive Services
C Billingham, Director Infrastructure Services
APOLOGIES
Nil.
The meeting commenced at 6.00pm.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
In accordance with Section 276 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Council provide
approval for Cr Stockwell to attend Council’s Ordinary meeting of 16 January 2020 by
teleconference.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell did not vote on the above motion.
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 19 December 2019 be received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
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3 MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.
4 PETITIONS
Nil.
5 NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
6 PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
7 DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
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8 CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING RECOMMENDATIONS
13 JANUARY 2020 - Crs Frank Wilkie (Chair), Jess Glasgow, Ingrid Jackson, Joe Jurisevic
and Tony Wellington
Apologies: Cr Brian Stockwell
1 AMENDMENTS TO THE ENVIRONMENT LEVY POLICY AND PRIVATE LAND
CONSERVATION POLICY GUIDELINE
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: Cr Glasgow
That Council note the report by the Conservation Partnerships Officer to the General
Committee Meeting dated 13 January 2020 and
A. Approve amendments to the Environment Levy Policy as provided at Attachment 1;
B. Approve amendments to the Policy Guideline - Private Land Conservation Partnerships
as provided at Attachment 2, with the following changes:
1. wording of the fifth dot point under the heading Support for Land for Wildlife to read
“An incentives program which may consist of other initiatives consistent with the
intent of the Land for Wildlife Program such as free native tubestock,
training/assistance with environmental weed management, equipment loans such
as fauna cameras, nest boxes, resource books, and open property days.” and;
2 reinstating the details of the Binding Covenant Example (in Appendix 2) and the
VCA Example (in Appendix 3) and authorise the CEO to make the necessary
changes to the Guideline to reflect those details being retained in Appendix 2 and
3; and
C. Write to the Queensland Government Minister for Environment and the Great Barrier
Reef, Science, and the Arts expressing support for the Nature Refuge program and
requesting that the program be adequately resourced.
Carried unanimously.
3 MCU19/0054 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR A
MIXED USE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SITUATED AT 2-18 & 20 HOFMANN DRIVE,
NOOSAVILLE
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Glasgow
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the General Committee Meeting
dated 13 January 2020 regarding Application No. MCU19/0054 for a Development Permit for
Material Change of Use for undefined uses – Showroom, Office, Health Care Service, Indoor
Sport and Recreation, Low Impact Industry and Food and Drink Outlet, situated at 2-18 and
20 Hofmann Drive Noosaville and
A. Refuse the application for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development being predominantly retail, does not comply with the
SEQ Regional Plan’s Elements, Strategies and Outcomes relating to Goal 2 –
Prosper as it is contrary to:
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1.1. Element 1 Strategy 1 as it fosters retail employment rather than employment
in the export oriented and high-value sectors;
1.2. Element 1 Strategy 7 as it is using land set aside for non-retail employment
which inhibits the ability of Noosa Shire to meet employment planning
baselines;
2. The proposal does not support the Economic Vision for the Shire to create the
strong viable niche economy articulated at 1.4.3 of Division 2 Part 1 of Noosa Plan
thereby protecting and enhancing the Noosa brand as the proposal introduces a
small second shopping centre into the Noosa Business Centre limiting available
land for growth in identified priority focus areas of wellness industries, knowledge-
based businesses, education and service industries, heritage and creative arts
industries.
3. The proposal, being predominantly retail, is contrary to the Desired Environmental
Outcomes 3.1.3 b) i, ii & iii of the Noosa Plan as:
3.1. Further large format retail is not envisaged for the centre with a proportion
of Noosa’s Shire’s higher order needs intended to be fulfilled by the Principal
Regional activity Centre of Maroochydore; and
3.2. It will impact on the long term viability of the Noosa Business Centre, as the
principal business, retail and administrative centre.
4. The development application proposes uses which are inconsistent in the Shire
Business Centre zone precincts B3 and E5.
5. The proposed development is contrary Overall Outcomes 11.7.2 tt) ii, x, xi B & C
of to the Noosaville Locality Code as the proposed extent of retail is not planned
and significantly exceeds the retail caps set by the Noosa Plan; and
5.1. will not support the growth of the Noosa Business Centre as being a multi-
function employment node which provides for a wide range of business uses;
5.2. will not retain the development capacity within the centre in the longer term
to take advantage of potential new employment opportunities.
6. The proposed built form, design and layout does not comply with Overall Outcomes
11.7.2 tt iv, v & viii of the Noosaville Locality Code as:
6.1. the proposal has the characteristics of a standard retail commercial design
without the architectural features unique to Noosa;
6.2. overall the built form is more suited to retail uses than to the other uses
proposed such as low impact industry;
6.3. the applicant has not demonstrated that some buildings will be sufficiently
screened from Council’s major road network;
6.4. building 4 exceeds the maximum building height for the area and has a
reduced building setback from Hofmann Drive; and
6.5. pedestrian connectivity and access is poor.
7. The proposal does not satisfy Specific Outcome O28 of the Landscaping Code
and O17 of the Driveway and Carparking Code as the car parking area is deficient
in landscaping with unsatisfactory provision for shade trees.
8. The proposal is significantly deficient in car parking and does not comply with
Specific Outcome O7 of the Noosa Plan’s Driveways and Car parking Code.
9. The applicant has not satisfactorily demonstrated that the development will not
adversely impact on the external traffic network contrary to Overall Outcomes tt) ix
of the Noosaville Locality Code and 14.142.2 a) of the Transport, Roads and
Drainage Code.
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10. The applicant has not demonstrated that stormwater management can be
successfully and appropriately integrated into the current development layout
consistent with 14.157.2 of the Water Sensitive Design Code and Specific
Outcome O8 of the Transport, Roads and Drainage Code.
11. The proposal includes clearing of significant vegetation as part of the proposed
measures for stormwater management contrary to the purpose of current
environmental covenants registered over the site and the Noosaville Locality Code
requirements for Precinct OS3 Specific Outcomes O218 to O222 and Precinct OS6
Specific Outcomes O224 & O225.
12. The proposal does not comply with the draft Noosa Plan as:
12.1. the quantum of retail proposed is not envisaged on the site and does not
advance nor assist in preparing for a transitioning or changing economy
contrary to Strategic Intent 3.2.6 - A diverse and resilient economy and
Strategic Outcomes 3.3.5(r) and (s)(i)(B);
12.2. the proposal is not contributing to the key priority sectors identified in
Strategic Intent 3.2.6;
12.3. the proposal does not comply with PO1 of the Transport Code and PO6 of
the Driveways and Parking Code as carparking is grossly deficient and the
applicant has not demonstrated there will not be adverse effects on the
surrounding traffic network;
12.4. the development does not comply with Overall Outcomes 6.4.1.2 (3)(c) (iii)
& 3(f) of the Major Centre Zone Code as it does not reflect appropriate
subtropical design and is not distinctively recognisable as being Noosa Style;
and
12.5. the stormwater management of the site does not comply with the Water
Quality and Drainage Code Outcomes PO7 and PO11.
13. There is no significant need for the proposed retail and the proposal fails to
advance the priority sectors envisaged by Noosa’s Local Economic Plan.
14. The proposed uses are clearly defined by The Noosa Plan and the applicant’s
proposed use definitions are unnecessary, inappropriate and have the potential to
cause confusion.
15. There are no discretionary matters which would warrant approval of the
development proposal.
16. For the aforesaid reasons, approval of the development proposal would not
advance the purpose of the Planning Act 2016.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Carried unanimously.
4 MCU18/0165.01 REQUEST TO CHANGE A DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR MATERIAL
CHANGE OF USE OF PREMISES - MULTIPLE HOUSING TYPE 4 CONVENTIONAL (17
UNITS) AT 25 KAURI STRET, COOROY
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Glasgow
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment
Committee Meeting dated 13 January 2020 regarding Application No. MCU18/0165.01 to
make a minor change to an existing approval for Material Change of Use of Premises (Multiple
Housing Type 4 Conventional) situated at 25 Kauri St Cooroy and:
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A. Approve the minor change application;
B. Amend conditions 2, 14, 15 and 24 to read as follows:
Approved Plans
2. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
DA01 18E Site Calculations & Staging Plan, prepared by All 06.11.2019
Design and Drafting (as annotated by Council)
DA02 18E Site Plan, prepared by All Design and Drafting (as 06.11.2019
annotated by Council)
DA03 18E Site Plan – Landscaping and Fencing, prepared by All 06.11.2019
Design and Drafting (as annotated by Council)
DA04 18E Site Elevations, prepared by All Design and Drafting 06.11.2019
DA05 18E Site Elevations, prepared by All Design and Drafting 06.11.2019
DA06 18E Unit Type T1A, prepared by All Design and Drafting 06.11.2019
DA08 18E Unit Type T1B, prepared by All Design and Drafting 06.11.2019
DA09 18E Unit Type T2, prepared by All Design and Drafting 06.11.2019
DA10 18E Unit Type T3, prepared by All Design and Drafting 06.11.2019
DA11 18E Exterior Materials and Colours, prepared by All Design 06.11.2019
and Drafting
ENGINEERING
Site Access and Driveway
14. Vehicular access driveways to serve the development shall be constructed from
the Olivine Street frontages of the site generally in accordance with the final
approved layout plans and as annotated by Council and amended by the
conditions of this permit and in compliance with the applicable engineering
standards and drawings.
15. Two sealed access driveways must be provided from Olivine Street frontages of
the site to all parking and manoeuvring areas of the development generally in
accordance with the final approved layout plans as annotated by Council and
amended by the conditions of this permit. The works must be undertaken in
accordance with an Operational Works approval and must include in particular:
15.1. Driveway crossovers generally in accordance with IPWEAQ standard
drawings R-049 and R-050, and to grades that prevent vehicles from
scraping and/or bottoming whilst also allowing for compliant grades and
levels that match any existing or proposed pathway and grassed verge
without posing trip or safety hazards to the public.
15.2. For pedestrian safety on the footpath and vehicles exiting the site, the
driveway and any associated fencing or vegetation near the driveway must
comply with the minimum sight line requirements as defined in AS/NZ
2890.1, section 3.2.4.
15.3. The proposed driveway must have a maximum width of 6m at kerb line.
15.4. Driveway must have clearance of 1.0m from a power pole and 0.5m from and
any service pit or manhole (e.g. telecommunication pit, water meter) unless
a written approval obtained from the relevant provider.
24. A new 2.0m wide concrete path must be constructed along the Kauri Street and
Olivine Street frontages of the site in accordance with an Operational Works
approval and to a desirable and smooth alignment for the comfort of users and
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protection of trees identified in this permit for retention. The new path must be in
compliance with IPWEAQ standard drawing SEQ R-065 Concrete Pathway
Construction Details. The works must be provided as part of Stage 1 of
development and include:
24.1. A sufficient number of pram ramps to be provided near the intersection of
Kauri Street and Olivine Street where identified by Council to connect to
existing and proposed pathways network.
24.2. A pedestrian pathway connection 1.5m wide from Kauri Street’s public
pathway into the development site to be located north of proposed Unit 9.
The above condition is imposed pursuant to s145 of the Planning Act 2016 being
non-trunk infrastructure
C. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
Carried unanimously.
The following Recommendations from the General Committee were adopted without
discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jackson
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
The General Committee recommendations dated 13 January 2020 be adopted except where dealt
with or held over by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
2 51987.44.01 OTHER CHANGE APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR
ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING BUSINESS - TYPE 2 SHOP & SALON - 6 THOMAS
STREET, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the General Committee Meeting
dated 13 January 2020 regarding Application No. 51987.44.01 for an Other Change to a
Development Approval for Entertainment and Dining Business - Type 1 Food & Beverages and
Retail Business - Type 2 Shop & Salon, situated at 6 Thomas Street, Noosaville Qld 4566 and:
A. Approve the change and add the following conditions:
When Conditions Must Be Complied With
12. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of this Decision Notice must be complied
with prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times
while the use continues.
Approved Plans
13. Development undertaken in accordance with this approval must generally comply
with the approved plans of development. The approved plans are listed in the
following table unless otherwise amended by these conditions.
Plan No. Rev. Plan/Document Name Date
15.0319.1.3A A New Ground Floor Plan Aug 2019
15.0319.1.4A A New First Floor Plan Aug 2019
15.0319.1.5A A Elevations Aug 2019
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Nature and Extent of Approved Use
14. The total use area (excluding kitchen and food storage areas) of Entertainment
and Dining Business - Type 1 Food & Beverages on the site must not exceed
54.4m2.
15. The total gross floor area of Retail Business - Type 2 Shop & Salon on the site
must not exceed 209.25m2.
16. The approved uses must not operate outside the hours of 7am to 10pm, 7 days a
week, except Friday and Saturday, where Entertainment and Dining Business
Uses may operate until 12 midnight. The requirements of this condition must be
included in the Community Management Statement for any Body Corporate for the
subject site.
17. The development must be undertaken and operated in a manner that causes no
detrimental effect upon the amenity of the neighbourhood by reason of the creation
of excessive noise, lighting nuisance or other emissions.
18. Service vehicle movements associated with the approved use (including loading
and unloading) must not occur outside the hours of 7am to 6pm Monday to
Saturday and not at all on Sundays or public holidays. The requirements of this
condition must be included in the Community Management Statement for any body
corporate for the subject site.
Building Height
19. The maximum height of the development must not exceed 5.05 metres above the
finished ground level and the natural ground level.
Performance Bond
20. Security in the form of a cash bond or trading bank guarantee to the sum of
$10,000.00 must be submitted to Council, to secure performance of all conditions
of this approval, prior to the issue of a Development Permit for Building Works. The
cash bond or trading bank guarantee will be returned on performance of the
conditions of approval less any costs incurred by Council in respect of enforcing
performance of this permit. Council reserves the right to call upon the bond or
guaranteed sum to effect compliance with conditions.
Building Appearance
21. Ground floor shopfront glazing along the western frontages must be fully
transparent to a minimum of 50% of the street frontage to allow passive
surveillance and encourage social interaction.
22. All mechanical equipment and other service infrastructure located on the site must
be:
a. located not less than 2 metres from a property boundary
b. fully enclosed or screened such that they are not visible from the street
frontages nor adjoining properties.
23. No structures, excluding a street awning for weather protection, may be located
outside of the property boundary. Proposed planter boxes within the road reserve
are not approved.
24. The building must be well articulated, with strong vertical design feature elements.
The building must include subtle changes in colours, textures and materials to
break up the building facades. The proposed awning located within the road
reserve must be a lightweight structure, and the parapet reduced in height to the
reasonable satisfaction of the Manager Development Assessment to comply with
the Noosaville Locality Code.
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Advertising Devices
25. Any advertising devices proposed on the site must comply with the provisions of
The Noosa Plan.
Waste Storage
26. The development must provide waste storage and disposal facilities in accordance
with Planning Scheme Policy 9, Waste Management.
27. Waste storage areas are situated to the rear of the building and are visually
screened by fencing.
Weather Protection
28. Street awnings must be provided along the full length of the western property
frontage, as shown on the Approved Plans. The awnings must have a minimum
width of 3.3 metres from the building line, and must be designed to provide
continuous solar and rain protection and promote all weather activity.
Public Safety
29. All ground floor shopfront glazing must be protected against vandalism by the use
of a form of safety glass such as toughened or laminated glass.
Easements
30. All works must be kept clear of any existing or proposed easements on the subject
land, unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Grantee.
ENGINEERING
Car Parking
31. The applicant will comply with the requirements of any Infrastructure Agreement
entered into with the Council with respect to the payment of car parking
contributions in relation to the proposed development. In the event that the
Infrastructure Agreement does not apply a minimum of 11 car parking spaces must
be provided and marked on the site and made available and accessible at all times
while the use is open for business.
32. A minimum of 9 car parking spaces must be provided on the site in accordance
with approved plans; made available and accessible at all times while the use is
open for business. The carparking must include in particular:
a. Sealed and non-slip approved surface.
b. 7 customers parking spaces within the total, which are clearly marked for that
purpose.
a. 2 staff parking spaces within the total, which are clearly marked for that
purpose.
b. Parking spaces and line marked and sign posted crossfalls and gradients in
accordance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 2890.1. Parking Facilities-
Part 1: Off-street car parking.
c. Marked pedestrian routes in accordance with the conditions of this Decision
Notice.
b. Provision of vandal resistant public lighting with intensities to satisfy the
requirements of Australian Standard AS1158: Public Lighting Code.
33. All car parking areas and access driveway must be maintained exclusively for
vehicle parking and manoeuvring and kept in a tidy and safe condition at all times.
34. A certification by a suitably qualified person for the upgraded car parking area is
required upon the completion of works and prior to issuing the Certificate of
Classification to confirm compliance with the conditions of this permit.
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B. Delete existing conditions 1 to 11.
C. Agree to enter into an Infrastructure Agreement with the applicant that provides for
contributions in lieu of 2 on-site car parking spaces.
D. Find the following matters relevant to the assessment and sufficient reason to approve
the application:
1. The proposal complies with the Overall Outcomes of the Noosaville Locality Code
as the development will provide for Business Uses that directly service visitors
accommodated in the immediate area and foreshore, including entertainment and
dining activities, which will contribute to the economy of the Shire through the
tourism and hospitality sectors;
2. The development is consistent with the bulk and scale of buildings within proximity
to the subject site, maintaining the visual continuity and pattern of buildings along
Thomas Street, and presenting a high quality and interesting streetscape; and
3. The proposal will result in an improvement in built form through structural and
aesthetic changes to the existing building.
E. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.
5 DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT FEES & CHARGES VARIATIONS FOR 1 APRIL 2019 TO
31 DECEMBER 2019
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the General
Committee Meeting dated 13 January 2020 regarding the waiver or partial waiver of
development application fees for 1 April 2019 to 31 December 2019 as detailed in the Report.
6 NOOSA DISTRICT SPORTS COMPLEX MASTER PLAN - FINAL
That Council note the report by the Community Development Officer (Sport and Recreation)
to the General Committee dated 13 January 2020 and:
A. Approve the Noosa District Sports Complex Master Plan, included as Attachment 1 of
this report; and
B. Request the Chief Executive Officer develop a prioritised implementation plan for
consideration in the 2020/21 budget process.
7 COOROY SPORTS COMPLEX MASTER PLAN - FINAL
That Council note the report by the Community Development Officer (Sport and Recreation)
to the General Committee dated 13 January 2020 and:
A. Approve the Cooroy Sports Complex Master Plan, included as Attachment 1 of this
report; and
B. Request the Chief Executive Officer develop a prioritised implementation plan for
consideration in the 20/21 budget process.
8 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT - DECEMBER 2019
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 13 January 2020 outlining December 2019 year to date financial performance
against budget, including key financial sustainability indicators.
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9 LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEGISLATIVE REFORMS ELECTORAL & OTHER LEGISLATION
(ACCOUNTABILITY, INTEGRITY AND OTHER MATTERS) BILL 2019
That Council note the report by the Governance Advisor to the General Committee Meeting
dated 13 January 2019 and that the Queensland Electoral and Other Legislation
(Accountability, Integrity and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2019 has been introduced into
the Legislative Assembly and may result in several key changes for Council and Councillors
as outlined in this report.
10 UPDATE ON SUSTAINABLE TOURISM STAKEHOLDER REFERENCE GROUP
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the General Committee Meeting
dated 13 January 2020 regarding the Sustainable Tourism Stakeholder Reference Group and:
A. Note the Report on the Sustainable Tourism Stakeholder Reference Group (provided as
attachment 1) which has been written by Cr Wellington and provided as an update on
the deliberations of that Group to date, but not endorsed by the Group and on the
understanding that this is not a Council endorsement or adoption of the report;
B. Note the The Value of Tourism to the Noosa Community report (provided as attachment
2); and
C. Note that Noosa Council and Tourism Noosa will continue to engage with and work with
the Sustainable Tourism Stakeholder Reference Group on the issue of sustainable
tourism.
D. Recommend that membership of the Sustainable Tourism Stakeholder Reference Group
be open to other community groups with an interest in the opportunities, issues, benefits
and impacts of tourism.
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9 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
1 DRAFT SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND KOALA CONSERVATION STRATEGY 2019-
2024
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Ordinary Meeting
dated 16 January 2020 and note the release of the Draft South East Queensland Koala
Conservation Strategy 2019-2024 provided at Attachment 1, which is open for public
consultation until 31 January 2020; and
A. Approve Council making a submission to the Queensland Government on the Draft
South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy 2019-2024 based on the key
issues outlined in Attachment 2 to the report;
B. Authorise the CEO to make minor amendments to the submission following the
Department of Environment and Science training sessions scheduled for Council’s
development assessment officers prior to the submission close; and
C. Note that a 2020/21 budget submission will be made to undertake a
comprehensive review of local koala habitat mapping, as a requirement of the
Queensland Government transitional map validation process.
Carried unanimously.
10 CLOSED SESSION
Nil.
11 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
1 BRIAN O’CONNOR
Question 1:
By withdrawing Noosa Council from the South-East Queensland Council of Mayors that
is negotiating with the state and federal governments a 2020 City Deal funding
agreement centred around a bid for the 2032 Olympic Games, has not our shire lost out
on a share of the reported $58 billion in infrastructure investment, economic and other
benefits that will flow from the signing of the City Deal involving all other local government
areas in South-East Queensland, except Noosa?
Response by Mayor Tony Wellington:
Noosa Council has not been a member of the SEQ Council of Mayors since 2015. Noosa
Council was not getting sufficient value-for-money from its membership. The policy
agenda for the SEQ Council of Mayors focuses on city and population growth based
issues and does not align strategically with Noosa Council’s future priorities and needs.
Not all South East Queensland Councils are a member of the SEQ Council of Mayors.
The Gold Coast City Council, for example, is also not a member.
There is very little that Noosa Council is likely to gain from City Deals, which is primarily
focussed on high population growth areas requiring significant public infrastructure to
support that growth. It is highly doubtful that Noosa can benefit from City Deals in terms
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of direct funding for public infrastructure, even if City Deals does ultimately come to
fruition.
As Mayor, I speak with other mayors of the SEQ Region whenever I need to, and I deal
with them all at various functions and forums such as the SEQ Regional Planning
Committee meetings (of which Noosa is a member) and at LGAQ events including the
annual conference. The CEO is also in regular touch with SEQ councils through their
respective CEOs, most particularly in his role as Queensland President of the Local
Government Managers Association, but also informally through his CEO network.
In the end, the tens of thousands of dollars required annually to participate in the SEQ
Council of Mayors is not considered to be money well spent, and can be put to better
use on behalf of our residents without any significant loss of engagement opportunities
with other councils in SEQ.
Question 2:
By Noosa forgoing interregional cooperation on transport connectivity and other common
interests via the SEQ Council of Mayors alignment, instead as the Mayor says, to forge
closer ties with the Gympie Regional Council, what tangible outcomes have been
achieved through that alliance?
Response by Michael Shave, Acting CEO:
The close relationship between Noosa and our northern neighbour Gympie continues
to deliver rewards for both Councils. Some examples of tangible outcomes that can be
mentioned are:
Gympie council have been very supportive during our local disaster events. For
example, during the recent fires, Gympie offered immediate access if needed to
their heavy plant such as graders and dozers etc. They also offered their
evacuation centres as back-up should they have been needed.
There are many examples of information and resource sharing. For example,
Council recently hosted the Gympie bridge crew to compare work practices. This
afforded us the opportunity to demonstrate Noosa Council’s success in the use of
battery-powered small plant and equipment relating to bridge maintenance.
Gympie and Noosa have provided each other with expert staff to assist with
specific employee recruitment. This can mean Noosa staff sitting on Gympie
interview panels and vice versa.
We share information at the operational level regarding governance matters. For
example, we have shared internal audit plans, allowing the opportunity for each
council to review the other council’s forward plans and practices.
Both Council CEOs periodically attend the respective Audit and Risk Committee
meetings. This active participation allows each CEO to contribute positively at the
meeting and also to consider improvements to their own Council's governance and
risk framework.
We have established an agreed sharing of procurement information, allowing
comparisons of costs and arrangements related to many essential items that both
councils need to purchase, in addition to exploring shared arrangements which
combines our buying power in the market.
We are also progressing discussions between the two councils to identify
opportunities to maximise the use of plant and fleet through shared arrangements.
This list is not exhaustive, but I believe they do demonstrate the good working
relationship between the two councils.
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12 NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 20 February 2020 at the Council Chambers,
9 Pelican Street, Tewantin commencing at 6pm.
13 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 6.38pm.
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