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MINUTES
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 31 July 2014
commencing at 6pm
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Crs Noel Playford (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Tony Wellington, Frank Wilkie
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Section 2
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 31 JULY 2014
1 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Councillor N Playford, Mayor
Councillor B Abbot
Councillor S Bolton
Councillor J Jurisevic
Councillor F Pardon
Councillor T Wellington
Councillor F Wilkie
EXECUTIVE
B de Chastel, Chief Executive Officer
A Rogers, Director Community Services
M Shave, Director Corporate Services
M Drydale, Director Planning & Infrastructure
APOLOGIES
Nil.
The meeting commenced at 6.03pm.
2 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Bolton
The Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 26 June, 2014 be received and confirmed.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Bolton
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 26 June, 2014 be received and confirmed.
3 MAYORAL MINUTES
Nil.
4 NOTIFIED MOTIONS
Nil.
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5 CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE & SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
22 JULY 2014 - Crs Sandy Bolton (Chair), Noel Playford, Bob Abbot, Frank Pardon
Other Councillors in Attendance: Crs. Wellington & Jurisevic
6 TAIT DUKE COTTAGE - OUTCOME OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Infrastructure and Services Committee Recommendation
That Council note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the
Infrastructure & Services Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 on the outcomes of the
Expression of Interest process for Tait Duke Cottage and:
A. Enter into an Agreement to Lease the Tait Duke Cottage to the Rotary Club of Noosa
Heads Queensland Incorporated and United Synergies Ltd for a period up to ten
years;
B. Remove and relocate the Tait Duke Cottage from its temporary location in Wallace
Park to vacant land at Earl Street, Tewantin with the exact siting to be subject to
Council approval; and
C. Agree to allocate $80,000 funding from the Heritage Levy for site surveys,
transportation reconnection of services and restumping of the Cottage.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Community Development Coordinator to the
Infrastructure & Services Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 on the outcomes of the
Expression of Interest process for Tait Duke Cottage and:
A. Enter into an Agreement to Lease the Tait Duke Cottage to the Rotary Club of Noosa
Heads Queensland Incorporated and United Synergies Ltd for a period up to ten
years;
B. Remove and relocate the Tait Duke Cottage from its temporary location in Wallace
Park to vacant land at Lot 268 SP132627, Earl Street, Tewantin; and
C. Agree to allocate $80,000 funding from the Heritage Levy for site surveys,
transportation reconnection of services and restumping of the Cottage.
Carried.
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The following Recommendations from the Infrastructure and Services Committee
were adopted without discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Abbot
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
The Infrastructure & Services Committee recommendations dated 22 July, 2014 be adopted
except where dealt with or held over by separate resolution.
Carried.
1 NOOSA COAST GUARD - REQUEST FOR MEMORIAL WALL
Item not dealt with by Infrastructure & Services Committee. Referred to General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for Referral: Cr Wellington disagrees with the recommendation.
2 NOOSA WATERS LOCK - NON CARDHOLDERS EXIT FEE
That Council note the report by the Manager Design Services to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 and adopt a new fee of $400 for releasing
non card holders from the Noosa Waters Canal system via the lock.
3 CAPITAL PROGRAM DELIVERY STATUS - JULY 2014
That Council note the report by the Asset Planning Manager to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 providing an update on the status of the
projects within the 2013/14 Capital Works Program.
4 COUNCIL CABS REVIEW 2014
Item not dealt with by Infrastructure & Services Committee. Referred to General Committee
for consideration.
Reason for Referral: Request for further report outlining the number of passengers
affected, alternatives available and potential social impacts.
5 TIDS FUNDING 2013/14
That Council note the report by the Civil Operations Manager to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 regarding the 2013/14 TIDS funding.
7 NOOSA DAY RESPITE CENTRE SERVICES
That Council note the report by the Manager Community Facilities to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 and agree to rebranding the Noosa Day
Respite Centre, Home and Community Care (HACC) and Home Assist Secure (HAS)
services, under the name Noosa Community Care.
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8 CAT REGISTRATION
That Council note the report by the Disaster Management & Public Order Manager to the
Infrastructure & Services Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 and:
A. Resolve to no longer register cats in Noosa Shire from 1 October 2014; and
B. Remove all fees relating to cat registration from the 2014/15 fees and charges
schedule; and
C. Provide information to the Noosa community that cat registration no longer applies to
cats in the Shire from 1 October 2014.
9 EXTENSION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT 2008 - 2014
That Council note the report by the Manager Waste and Environmental Health to the
Infrastructure & Services Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 regarding extension of
the Waste Management Contract 2008 to 2014 and agree to extend Separable Portions A
B and C of the contract held with Cleanaway Ltd from 1 September 2014 to 31 August
2016.
10 KERBSIDE BULK WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE 2014
That Council note the report by the Waste Coordinator to the Infrastructure & Services
Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 and thank Cleanaway Ltd, their staff and relevant
Council staff involved in the 2014 Kerbside Bulk Waste Collection for a job well done.
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PLANNING & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
22 JULY 2014 - Crs Joe Jurisevic, Noel Playford, Tony Wellington (Apology: Cr Frank Wilkie)
Other Councillors in Attendance: Nil.
APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON
The Planning & Organisation Committee appointed Cr Jurisevic as the Chair of the Committee
for this meeting in the absence of Cr Wilkie.
3 APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE SERVICE AND UTILITY TYPE 3
(TOWER) MCU13/0067 SITUATED AT GRAHAMS RD, PINBARREN
Planning & Organisation Committee Recommendation
That Council note the report by the Development Planner regarding Application No.
MCU13/0067 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for Service & Utility
Type 3 Tower situated at Grahams Road, Pinbarren; and
A. Approve the application in accordance with the following conditions:
PLANNING
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of the Decision Notice must be complied with
prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times while the
use continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development authorised by this approval must be undertaken generally in
accordance with the Approved Plans listed below, unless otherwise amended by the
conditions of approval.
Plan No. Rev. Plan Name Date
4POM-51-09-COTT-C2 04 Overall Site Plan drawn by Aurecon 15/04/2014
4POM-51-09-COTT-C3 04 Site Set-out Plan drawn by Aurecon 15/04/2014
4POM-51-09-COTT-C4 04 Site Elevation and Details drawn by 15/04/2014
Aurecon
Building Height
3. The maximum height of the structure must not exceed 31 metres above the finished
ground level and the natural ground surface.
4. Certification must be submitted to Council from a Licensed Surveyor which certifies
that the monopole structure does not exceed the maximum height requirement of this
Decision Notice.
5. No lights are permitted to be attached to the telecommunications facility, except
where required for aircraft hazard lighting purposes or similar.
Health and Safety
6. The development must not, at any time during the life of the development, result in
human exposure to environmental electromagnetic emissions exceeding the current
regulations, standards and/or recommendations of the Australian Radiation
Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). The carrier of the infrastructure
must provide, at any time upon request by Council, written certification to
demonstrate compliance with this condition. The written certification must assume:
(a) a maximum number of users over the lifetime of any pole or other supporting
structure
(b) full power usage
(c) a maximum down tilt of antennae.
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7. Warning information signs and security fencing must be provided on the site to
prevent unauthorised entry. Fencing must be camouflaged through the use of
colours, materials and screening vegetation to blend the fence into the visual
landscape.
Colours and Finishes
8. The monopole and associated panels must be finished in colours that blend in
visually into the landscape.
Cessation of Use
9. The telecommunications facility must be removed from the site upon cessation of the
use.
Landscaping Plan
10. Dense screening vegetation shall be established around the enclosure in accordance
with Council’s Policy on Landscaping Guidelines and a properly prepared landscape
plan. Such landscaping is to be completed prior to the commencement of the use
and maintained at all times thereafter. The Landscape Plan shall include at a
minimum:
(a) The identification and retention of the existing trees within a 50m distance
around the fenced compound area of the tower.
(b) Appropriately selected tree species and understorey plantings to achieve dense
visual screening of the tower and having regard to the soil conditions. Trees
included shall be able to achieve up to 20m in mature height, though inclusion
of fast growing species is also desirable to achieve early visual screening.
(c) The planting areas should maximise the screening opportunities surrounding
the tower and include appropriate planting for a distance up to 20m beyond the
perimeter of the lease area, whilst maintaining access and electricity supply.
A development application for Operational Works shall be required in this regard.
Roadworks
11. The developer must provide an access driveway extending from the end of the
existing driveway servicing 66 Mountain View Road to the site of the
telecommunications tower. The works must be undertaken in accordance with an
Operational Works approval and must include:
(a) A formation sufficient to cater for the vehicle types expected during the
construction and operational phases of the development
(b) An alignment that protects significant vegetation and minimises the effects on
the adjoining properties.
12. During the construction phase the developer is responsible for maintenance of the
access driveway extending from the end of the sealed section of Mountain View
Road to the site of the telecommunications tower.
13. During the operational phase:
(a) The developer is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the access
driveway extending from the end of the existing driveway servicing 66 Mountain
View Road to the site of the telecommunications tower,
(b) The developer must enter into an agreement with the owner of 66 Mountain
View Road to share the costs of ongoing maintenance of the access driveway
extending from the end of the sealed section of Mountain View Road to the end
of the existing driveway servicing 66 Mountain View Road.
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B. Find the following are sufficient grounds to justify the decision despite the conflict with
the Planning Scheme:
1. The telecommunications facility will provide coverage for the NBN fixed wireless
network, allowing for the delivery of higher speed data to households in the
area; and
2. The proposal is screened by substantial vegetation buffers and does not
adversely impact the existing visual qualities of the area.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Bolton
Seconded: Cr Abbot
That Council defer to the next round of meetings consideration of Application No. MCU13/0067
for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use for Service & Utility Type 3 Tower situated
at Grahams Road, Pinbarren and request the applicant to:-
1. Investigate alternative sites to locate the tower that minimise visual impacts for residents
and impacts on the views of Mt Cooroora.
2. Provide a site plan detailing the likely area of service for the tower for the current location
and alternative sites investigated.
Carried.
The following Recommendations from the Planning & Organisation Committee
were adopted without discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Bolton
The Planning & Organisation Committee recommendations dated 22 July 2014 be adopted
except where dealt with or held over by separate resolution.
Carried.
1 APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - ANIMAL HUSBANDRY TYPE 2
(1,000 BIRD CHICKEN FARM) MCU14/0028 SITUATED AT 317 LAWNVILLE RD,
BLACK MOUNTAIN
Item not dealt with by the Planning & Organisation Committee. Referred to the General
Committee for consideration.
Reason for Referral: Significance of issue.
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2 REQUEST TO CHANGE EXISTING APPROVAL FOR THE ATRIUM DEVELOPMENT
51992.217.05 SITUATED AT 91-93 POINCIANA AVE, TEWANTIN
That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 and approve the change to Condition 7 as follows:
7. The two existing mango trees located near the Sidoni Street frontage of the site if
removed, must be replaced by two ex-ground Delonix regia (Poinciana) tree species,
each with a minimum canopy spread of 5m, subject to the following:
a) A landscaping plan is to be provided with an application for Operational Works prior
to the work commencing on the site. The Operational Works Plans must contain:
i. Details as to the duration between removal of trees and the replanting
(maximum 3 months);
ii. Details of the proposed garden bed replacement and tree root treatment, to
contain root spread;
b) There must be a minimum ‘on maintenance’ period of 12 months from the
planting of the replacement trees;
c) A bank guarantee or a bond of $5,000 must be submitted prior to approval for
Operational Works as security for the removal and replacement of the trees,
which shall be released at the end of the 12 month maintenance period; and
d) Transplanted trees must be guaranteed for 5 years following acceptance ‘on
maintenance’ in accordance with an arborist certification that the trees are
structurally sound and healthy.
4 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL FOR BUILDING
WORKS ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO A DETACHED HOUSE PBA14/0011
SITUATED AT 46 NAIRANA REST, NOOSA HEADS
That Council note the report by the Planning Technical Officer to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 regarding Application No.
PBA14/0011 a Preliminary Approval for Building Works Assessable against the Planning
Scheme for alterations and additions to a detached house and refuse the application on the
following grounds:
1. The proposed building does not present as low rise and is of a height that is not
consistent with the predominant height of surrounding buildings in the area.
2. The proposed building height and reduced side setback is likely to adversely impact
on the amenity of the adjoining property and be imposing and dominate this property.
3. The proposed building height is not warranted by the site’s topography having a
relatively moderate slope nor does the proposal step down the slope.
4. The proposed development is contrary to the Building Works Code and The Noosa
Plan and there are insufficient grounds to justify the conflict.
5 PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL D94/2014 EXTENSION TO RELEVANT
PERIOD FOR MULTIPLE DWELLING (26 DWELLING UNITS) & ACCOMMODATION
BUILDING (12 ACCOMMODATION UNITS) 132003.221199.3 SITUATED AT 27
ATTUNGA HEIGHTS, NOOSA HEADS
That Council note the report by the Planning & Environment, Manager to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 regarding Planning & Environment
Court Appeal D94/2014 for the Attunga Heights development and agree to defend the
appeal.
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6 REVIEW OF INSTRUMENTS OF DELEGATIONS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
That Council note the report by the Project Officer Governance and Planning &
Environment Manager to the Planning and Organisation Committee dated 22 July2014 and
A. Rescind existing Delegation of Authority - Integrated Planning; and
B. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to section 257 of the Local
Government Act 2009 all powers referred to in Attachment 1.
7 GENERAL COST RECOVERY AND COMMERCIAL FEES AND CHARGES 14-15
AMENDMENTS
That Council note the report by the Financial Accountant to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 and adopt the additional General Cost Recovery
and Commercial Fees and Charges as detailed in Attachment 1 (as tabled at the meeting
with amendments).
8 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT JUNE 2014
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the Planning &
Organisation Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 regarding the financial performance
report for June 2014.
9 POTENTIAL TRANSFER OF POMONA BUILDING TO NOOSA AND DISTRICT
LANDCARE GROUP INC
That Council note the report by the Senior Property Officer to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 and:
A. Proceed to commence negotiations to transfer the building licence on which the
Noosa Landcare Building is located at 2 Station St Pomona to Noosa and District
Landcare Group (NDLG) Inc (i.e. Option 1).
B. Provide a further report on the outcome of the negotiations and a recommended
course of action to finalise the arrangement at the site.
10 TENDER CONSIDERATION PLAN FOR SUPPLY OF QUARRY AND BITUMINOUS
MATERIALS
That Council note the report by the Procurement Officer to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 and resolve to develop a tender consideration plan
for the supply of quarry, asphalt and bituminous materials.
11 APPOINTMENT OF EXTERNAL MEMBERS TO COUNCIL'S AUDIT COMMITTEE
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 and appoint Scott Williams and Cameron Jaggers
as the two external members of the Audit Committee for a term of two years.
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12 QUARTERLY OPERATIONAL PLAN PROGRESS REPORT
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Planning & Organisation
Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 providing an update on progress with the
implementation of the Operational Plan to 30 June 2014.
13 REVIEW OF INSTRUMENTS OF DELEGATION
That Council note the report by the Project Officer Governance to the Planning &
Organisation Committee meeting dated 22 July 2014 and:
A. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer of Council pursuant to section 257 of the
Local Government Act 2009 all powers referred to in Attachment 1; and
B. Rescind existing delegations that transferred to the Noosa Shire Council from the
Sunshine Coast Regional Council under the Local Government (De-amalgamation
Implementation) Regulation 2013 as detailed in Attachment 2.
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GENERAL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
28 JULY 2014 - Crs Tony Wellington (Chair), Bob Abbot, Sandy Bolton, Joe Jurisevic,
Frank Pardon, Noel Playford, Frank Wilkie
1 NOOSA COAST GUARD - REQUEST FOR MEMORIAL WALL
General Committee Recommendation
That Council note the report by the Manager Design Services to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 and not approve the installation of a
Memorial Wall at the Noosa River mouth and the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to
discuss with the Coastguard other possible options for a similar wall in other parts of the
ocean or riverine environment.
Motion
Moved: Cr Abbot
Seconded: Cr Pardon
That Council note the report by the Manager Design Services to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 and approve the installation of a Memorial
Wall at the Noosa River mouth to be managed by the Noosa Coast Guard, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Noosa Coast Guard shall bear the full cost of the construction of the Memorial Wall
and all future maintenance to an acceptable standard;
2. The final design location of the wall and the design of the plaques shall be approved
by Council’s Design Services Manager; and
3. Noosa Coast Guard shall enter into a 1 year renewable agreement with Noosa
Council to cover installation, management and maintenance of the memorial.
The Motion was Lost.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the report by the Manager Design Services to the Infrastructure &
Services Committee Meeting dated 22 July 2014 and not approve the installation of a
Memorial Wall at the Noosa River mouth and the Chief Executive Officer be authorised to
discuss with the Coastguard other possible options for a similar wall in other parts of the
Noosa Shire.
Carried.
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3 APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - ANIMAL HUSBANDRY TYPE 2
(1,000 BIRD CHICKEN FARM) MCU14/0028 SITUATED AT 317 LAWNVILLE RD,
BLACK MOUNTAIN
General Committee Recommendation
That Council Approve Application No. MCU14/0028 for a Development Permit for Material
Change of Use for Animal Husbandry Type 2 (1,000 bird chicken farm) situated at 317
Lawnville Rd, Black Mountain, subject to the conditions contained in the Ordinary Meeting
Agenda dated 31 July 2014.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Bolton
Seconded: Cr Wellington
That Council Approve Application No. MCU14/0028 for a Development Permit for Material
Change of Use for Animal Husbandry Type 2 (1,000 bird chicken farm) situated at 317
Lawnville Rd, Black Mountain, subject to the following conditions:
When Conditions must be Complied With
1. Unless otherwise stated, all conditions of the Decision Notice must be complied with
prior to the use commencing, and then compliance maintained at all times while the
use continues.
Approved Plans
2. Development authorised by this approval must be undertaken generally in
accordance with the Approved Plans listed below, unless otherwise amended by the
conditions of approval.
Plan Name Date
Melsted Park Plan, drawn by Anna Henbury 22/05/2014
Melsted Park Driveway Map, drawn by Anna Henbury 22/05/2014
Poultry Carcases Compost Facility drawn by US Department of 27/05/2014*
Agriculture Corporation
* Submitted with the response to information request
Specific Conditions
3. The maximum number of chickens kept on site at any one time shall not exceed
1,000 birds.
4. All poultry enclosures, pens and the like must be setback a minimum of 100m from
any property boundary and 60m from the defining bank of any waterway. Any
composting facility must be located a minimum of 200m from any property boundary
and 60m from the defining bank of any waterway.
5. Any composting facility shall be located and constructed generally in accordance with
the approved plans and include:
(a) All areas to be concrete floor, with block walls to ensure no runoff or ground
water release from the composting areas.
(b) A permanent roof (colourbond material or similar i.e. no waterproof shade cloth)
over the composting areas;
6. Prior to the commencement of the use, the operator must develop and implement a
Site Based Management Plan (SBMP). The SBMP must also provide for the review
and 'continual improvement' in the overall environmental performance of all activities
that are carried out. The SBMP must include the following:
(a) A register of how many birds are contained on the site at any one time.
(b) Waste management of dead birds to be carried out in accordance with the
submitted information and the Queensland Guidelines for Meat Chicken Farms
in particular the acceptable outcomes relating to waste management and
composting of dead birds.
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(c) Routine observations of odour and nutrient runoff, recording the management
response to elevated levels;
(d) Identification of environmental issues and potential impacts;
(e) Control measures and operating procedures for routine operations to minimise
likelihood of environmental harm;
(f) Maintenance practices and procedures;
(g) Minimum specifications, monitoring procedures and methodology for managing
the health and wellbeing of the chickens while they are contained on the site;
(h) Contingency plans and emergency procedures to deal with risks and hazards
including corrective responses to prevent and minimise environmental harm
including odour, air contaminants and noise impacts;
(i) Vermin control measures;
(j) Record keeping, handling and review of environmental complaints; and
(k) Periodic review of environmental performance and continual improvement.
7. The Operator must keep records and documents related to the management of the
farm and make the records and documents available for examination by Council
immediately upon request.
8. The operator must ensure that the activities at the premises comply with the Site
Based Management Plan.
9. Any noxious or offensive odour must not be emitted beyond the boundaries of the
premises.
10. Nutrient, pathogen and contaminant levels in the stormwater discharged from the site
must not exceed the water quality guideline levels of the Australian and New Zealand
Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality 2000, and/or result in the exceedance
of the water quality objectives for waters listed in Schedule 1 of the Environmental
Protection (Water) Policy 2009. Water quality testing shall be undertaken and results
provided to Council upon request.
Colours and Finishes
11. The composting facility must be finished in muted colours that blend in visually into
the natural landscape.
Landscaping Works
12. The waterways on the site must be fenced to restrict cattle entering, as generally
shown in the approved plans.
Site Access and Parking
13. An access driveway must be provided from Lawnville Road to all parking and
maneuvering areas of the development. The works must include in particular:
(a) The sealing of that part of the existing driveway extending from the existing
sealed roadway to the property boundary. The sealing works must be in
accordance with Council’s Standard Drawing SEQ R-056.
(b) A driveway within the site that is:
(i) Of sufficient width to cater for the expected delivery and service vehicles.
(ii) Constructed with a formation that is sufficient to cater for the expected
delivery and service vehicles in the long term.
14. All loading and unloading of deliveries and chickens must be undertaken wholly
within the site.
15. Service vehicle parking, maneuvering and standing areas must be provided on the
site. The required areas must be constructed with a formation that is sufficient to
cater for the expected delivery and service vehicles in the long term.
Stormwater Drainage
16. Stormwater runoff from the development must be disposed of on-site without causing
scour or damage to the subject site or any adjoining property.
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Damage to Services and Assets
17. Any damage caused to existing services and assets as a result of the development
works must be repaired at no cost to the asset owner at the following times:
(a) where the damage would cause a hazard to pedestrian or vehicle safety,
immediately; or
(b) where otherwise, upon completion of the works associated with the
development.
Any repair work which proposes to alter the alignment or level of existing services
and assets must first be referred to the relevant service authority for approval.
Carried.
4 BANKING AND INVESTMENT ARRANGEMENTS
Cr Pardon declared a material personal interest in this matter (as defined in section 172 of the Local
Government Act 2009) due to his shareholdings in Bendigo Bank. Cr Pardon left the meeting for the
debate and decision on this matter.
General Committee Recommendation
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 28 July 2014 regarding Noosa Council’s banking and investment
arrangements and
1. Council invest minimum funds consistent with required transactional banking
arrangements with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia;
2. Request the Chief Executive Officer to review Council’s banking arrangements for
2015;
3. Request the Chief Executive Officer to consider what arrangements Council may be
able to enter into in order to encourage the continuation of banking facilities in
Pomona.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Abbot
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 28 July 2014 regarding Noosa Council’s banking and investment
arrangements and
1. Council invest minimum funds consistent with required transactional banking
arrangements with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia;
2. Request the Chief Executive Officer to review Council’s banking arrangements for
2015;
3. Request the Chief Executive Officer to consider what arrangements Council may be
able to enter into in order to encourage the continuation of banking facilities in
Pomona.
Carried.
Cr Pardon rejoined the meeting.
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The following Recommendations from the General Committee were adopted
without discussion or further amendment.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Bolton
The General Committee recommendations dated 28 July 2014 be adopted except where dealt
with or held over by separate resolution.
Carried.
2 COUNCIL CABS REVIEW - FURTHER REPORT
That Council note the report by Design Services Manager to the General Committee dated
28 July 2014 and defer consideration of the matter to a future round of Council meetings to
allow the development of appropriate parameters for the Council Cabs service in the Noosa
Shire.
5 CORRECTION OF 2014/15 WASTE MANAGEMENT MINIMUM CHARGE
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the General Committee
Meeting dated 28 July 2014 and:
A. Agree to reduce the minimum waste service charge to $194 from the current $230
per annum; and
B. Make the necessary adjustment to affected property rate balance records in Council’s
rating system.
6 ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS
Refer to Item 8, Closed Session.
7 PETITIONS
Nil
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8 CLOSED SESSION
CLOSURE OF THE MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Playford
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 275 (1) (h) of the Local Government
Regulation 2012 for the purpose of discussing Item 8.1 - Closed Session Item: Pomona Flood Mitigation.
Carried.
RE-OPENING OF MEETING TO THE PUBLIC
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Pardon
Seconded: Cr Jurisevic
That the meeting be re-opened to the public.
Carried.
1 POMONA FLOOD MITIGATION
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Wellington
Seconded: Cr Bolton
That Council note the report by the Project Manager to the Ordinary Meeting dated 31 July
2014 and:
A. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to negotiate and finalise the
acquisition of the whole of the site described as Lot 20 on RP800332 and Lot 24
RP35098; or
B. Failing a negotiated settlement, delegate authority to the CEO to proceed by a
compulsory land acquisition to acquire the whole of the property described as Lot 20
on RP800332 and Lot 24 RP35098 in accordance with the requirements of the
Acquisition of Land Act 1967 and if no objections are received to compulsorily acquire
the properties; and
1. Delegate authority to the CEO to make application to the Minister for Natural
Resources and Mines to take the land under Section 9 of the Acquisition of
Land Act 1967; and
2. Delegate authority to the CEO to settle the final claim for compensation.
C. Request staff to provide a detailed design for Council’s consideration prior to
proceeding with the project.
Carried.
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Section 18
ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 31 JULY 2014
9 NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held on 28 August, 2014 in the Council Chambers,
9 Pelican Street, Tewantin commencing at 6pm.
10 MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 7.35pm.
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