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MINUTES
Ordinary Meeting
Thursday, 17 August 2023
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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1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COUNCILLORS
Councillor Clare Stewart (Chair)
Councillor Karen Finzel
Councillor Joe Jurisevic
Councillor Amelia Lorentson
Councillor Brian Stockwell
Councillor Tom Wegener
Councillor Frank Wilkie
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Director Community Services Kerri Contini
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
APOLOGIES
Nil
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
2.1. ORDINARY MEETING 20 JULY 2023
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 20 July 2023 be received and
confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
2.2. SPECIAL MEETING 3 AUGUST 2023
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 3 August 2023 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
7.1. BOB HANSEN
TOPIC: NOOSA SHORT STAY LETTING LICENCE
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Lorentson
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest
in this matter:
I, Cr Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter. My husband and I own a property at Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads.
Since November 2020 this property has been used for Short Term
accommodation rental. Given that the deputation is not for decision making I
request to to stay in the room however, I will respect the decision of the meeting
on whether I can remain and participate in the decision.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Stewart
Seconded: Cr Wilkie
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine
that Cr Lorentson participates and votes on this matter as this is purely to hear
the deputation and not a decision making process.
Carried unanimously.
The following material was presented to the meeting in relation to this item:
Mr Bob Hansen – PowerPoint presentation - refer to Attachment 1 to the Minutes
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8. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS
8.1. AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE REPORT - 27 JUNE 2023
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Councillor Clare Stewart
Councillor Tom Wegener
Audit & Risk Committee Chair - Timothy Cronin
Audit & Risk Committee Member - Ian Rushworth (via Teams)
OTHER ATTENDEES
Michael Claydon, Queensland Audit Office (via Teams)
Jessica Rossouw, Queensland Audit Office(via Teams)
Jillian Richards, KPMG
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Executive Officer, Internal Audit & Corporate Performance Debra Iezzi
Governance Manager Diana Stewart
Financial Services Manager (Acting) Pauline Coles
APOLOGIES
Thomas Cook, KPMG
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
5. 2023 AUDIT COMMITTEE BRIEFING PAPER
That Council note the External Audit Plan provided by the Queensland Audit
Office (QAO) and KPMG to the Audit & Risk Committee meeting dated 27
June 2023.
6. 2023 INTERIM REPORT NOOSA COUNCIL
That Council note the Interim Report 2023 provided by the Queensland Audit
Office (QAO) and KPMG to the Audit & Risk Committee meeting dated 27
June 2023.
7. INTERNAL AUDIT UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Executive Officer to the Audit and Risk
Committee meeting dated 27 June 2023 providing an update on internal audit
matters.
8. ICT CYBER RISK UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the Audit &
Risk Committee Meeting dated 27 June 2023, noting there have been no
incidents and that Council is reviewing its resourcing model as well as
commencing a process improvement to supply chain cyber incidents.
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9. 2022-2023 SHELL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND END OF
FINANCIAL YEAR UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the
Audit & Risk Committee Meeting dated 27th June 2023 regarding Council’s
progress preparing for the 2022/23 financial statements.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the report of the Audit & Risk Committee dated 27 June 2023 be received
and the recommendations therein be adopted.
Carried unanimously.
8.2. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - 8 AUGUST 2023
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Councillor Tom Wegener (Chair)
Councillor Clare Stewart
Councillor Brian Stockwell
NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Councillor Amelia Lorentson
Councillor Frank Wilkie
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Strategy and Environment and Sustainable Development Kim Rawlings
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
APOLOGIES
Councillor Karen Finzel
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
5.1. EASTERN BEACHES FORESHORE RESERVES MANAGEMENT PLAN
- COMMUNITY CONSULTATION OVERVIEW AND PROPOSED CHANGES
That Planning and Environment Committee Agenda Item 1 be referred to the
General Committee due to the significance of the issue.
5.2. MCU22/0039 – APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE -
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RELOCATABLE HOME PARK (COMMUNITY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
- 32 DWELLINGS) AT 55 AND 70 CARPENTERS RD, COOROY
That Planning and Environment Committee Agenda Item 2 be referred to the
General Committee due to the significance of the issue and
for further information.
5.3. THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS POLICY REVIEW
That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 3 be referred to the
General Committee due to the significance of the issue.
6.1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY
JUNE 2023
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of
interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell declare I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter as
follows: Suncoast Building Approvals is identified as the applicant in number 18
for Development Application EXE23/0016. I contracted Suncoast Building
Approvals to undertake Building Certification for my proposed residence in
Boreen Point on the 29 November 2021. This process is currently underway. The
total fees associated with the completion of the certification and inspection regime
is $5,904 which includes Noosa Council Plumbing and Drainage fees. As a result
of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is
considered and voted on.
Cr Stockwell left the meeting.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 8 August 2023 regarding
planning applications that have been decided by delegated authority.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell returned to the meeting.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That the report of the Planning & Environment Committee dated 8 August 2023
be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt
with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
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8.3. SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE REPORT - 8 AUGUST 2023
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Councillor Amelia Lorentson (Chair)
Councillor Joe Jurisevic
Councillor Clare Stewart
Councillor Frank Wilkie
NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Councillor Tom Wegener
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
APOLOGIES
Nil
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
5.1. AMENDMENT OF GENERAL COMMITTEE & ORDINARY MEETING
DATES OCTOBER 2023
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer (Acting) to the
Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 8 August 2023 and request
the Chief Executive Officer:
A. Defer the date of the General Committee from 16 October 2023 to 23
October 2023
B. Defer the date of the Ordinary Meeting from 19 October 2023 to 26
October 2023
6.1. CAPITAL PROGRAM 2022/23 DELIVERY STATUS
That Council note the report by the Infrastructure Planning, Design & Delivery
Manager to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 8 August
2023 providing an update on the delivery of the 2022/2023 Capital Program as
at 30 June 2023.
6.2. NOOSA HOLIDAY PARKS UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Property Advisor – Commercial Property to
the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 8 August 2023 providing
an update on operations of the Noosa Holiday Park Business Activity for the
2022/23 financial year.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the report of the Services and Organisation Committee meeting dated 8
August 2023 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except
where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.
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8.4. GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT - 14 AUGUST 2023
ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Councillor Frank Wilkie (Chair)
Councillor Karen Finzel
Councillor Joe Jurisevic
Councillor Amelia Lorentson
Councillor Clare Stewart
Councillor Brian Stockwell
Councillor Tom Wegener
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Larry Sengstock
Director Strategy and Environment, Kim Rawlings
Director Development & Regulation, Richard MacGillivray
Acting Director Infrastructure Services, Shaun Walsh
Director Corporate Services, Trent Grauf
APOLOGIES
Nil.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL
5.1. EASTERN BEACHES FORESHORE RESERVES MANAGEMENT PLAN
- COMMUNITY CONSULTATION OVERVIEW AND PROPOSED CHANGES
(Referred from Planning and Environment Committee dated 8 August
2023 - Item 5.1)
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wilkie
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of
interest in this matter:
I, Cr Wilkie, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter as in early 2020, I received an electoral donation of $750 from Peregian
resident Susan Francis. Susan Francis is the partner of Peregian resident Barry
Cotterell. Mr Cotterell is the president of the Peregian Beach Community
Association (PBCA). The PBCA has provided feedback on the Eastern Beaches
Foreshore Reserves Management Plan. The Office of the Independent Assessor
and legal advice has indicated the Eastern Beaches Foreshore Reserves
Management Plan is not Ordinary Council business because it relates to a specific
geographical area and that links to groups who have made submission to it ought
to be declared. Although I nor the PBCA, which is a volunteer community group,
stand to gain personally or materially through moving this motion, I make this
declaration out of "an abundance of caution" and commitment to transparency. I
believe I can make an impartial decision in the public interest in this matter and l
therefore choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the
decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wilkie and determine
that Cr Wilkie participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that
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neither Cr Wilkie nor the PBCA stand to gain personally or materially from this
decision and that a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made
in the public interest.
For: Crs Jurisevic and Wegener
Against: Cr Stewart
Carried.
Crs Wilkie, Stockwell, Finzel and Lorentson did not vote on the above motion.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Lorentson
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of
interest in this matter:
I, Cr Lorentson, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter because my brother Gabriel Cerasani, who until recently, was on the
Executive of the Eastern Beaches Protection Association has made submissions
to the Eastern Beaches Foreshore Management Plan and owns a property at
Beaches Estate, Sunrise Beach. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest
on the basis of exercising an abundance of caution I choose to leave the meeting
room.
Cr Lorentson left the meeting.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of
interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter as in early 2020, I received an electoral donation of $500 from Susan
Francis. Susan Francis is the partner of Barry Cotterell. Barry Cotterell is the
President of the Peregian Beach Community Association (PBCA). The PBCA has
made submissions requesting council address illegal encroachments. Neither I
nor the PBCA stand to gain personally or materially through the introduction of
this shire-wide policy however I make this declaration out of an "abundance of
caution” given the possible scope and interpretation of Conflict of Interest rulings.
Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I believe I can make an impartial
decision in the public interest in this matter and l therefore choose to remain in
the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether
I can remain and participate in the decision.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine
that it is in the public interest that Cr Stockwell participates and votes on this
matter because Council believes a reasonable person would not consider this a
conflict of interest and trust that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell, Wilkie and Finzel did not vote on the above motion.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stockwell
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of
interest in this matter:
I, Cr Stockwell, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in
this matter due to my long standing connection with Noosa District Landcare as
one of the inaugural members of the unincorporated group dating back to the
1980s and a current ordinary member. Noosa District Landcare is identified as
being consulted in the report. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do
not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias considering the
community nature of this relationship. I believe I can make an impartial decision
in the public interest in this matter and l therefore choose to remain in the meeting
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room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain
and participate in the decision.
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Stockwell and determine
that Cr Stockwell participates and votes on this matter because Council believes
that a reasonable person would not consider this a conflict of interest and trust
that the final decision is made in the public interest.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Stockwell, Wilkie and Finzel did not vote on the above motion.
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Finzel
provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest
in this matter.
I, Cr Finzel, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this
matter as during my 2020 Future Noosa Election Campaign I received an electoral
donation of $1666.66 from Mr Peter Butt who sits on the Executive Committee of
Eastern Beaches Protection Association (EBPA). The EBPA has provided
feedback on the Eastern Beaches Foreshore Reserves Management Plan. The
Office of the Independent Assessor and legal advice has indicated the Eastern
Beaches Foreshore Reserves Management Plan is not Ordinary Council business
because it relates to a specific geographical area and given links to groups who
have made submission to it ought to be declared. I will now leave the meeting
room while the matter is discussed and voted on.
Cr Finzel left the meeting.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Environment Officer – Coastal Management
to the Planning & Environment Committee meeting dated 8 August 2023
regarding the Eastern Beaches Foreshore Reserves Management Plan and
community consultation and:
A. Note the community input received during the public consultation period for
the draft Eastern Beaches Foreshore Management Plan and Council's proposed
response;
B. Approve the revised Eastern Beaches Foreshore Reserves Management
Plan for implementation - provided at Attachment 1; and
C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make minor changes or
amendments to the document prior to publishing on Council's website, including
reinstating the words "taking a zero tolerance" in Action Item 16.1 so that it
reads: "taking a zero tolerance and timely enforcement approach to any new
encroachments."
D. That Council demonstrate its commitment to dune protection by erecting a
large sign in the cleared area in front of 70 Lorikeet Drive Peregian Beach and
further erect wind erosion protection fencing for the full frontage.
Carried unanimously.
Crs Lorentson and Finzel returned to the meeting.
5.2. MCU22/0039 – APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE -
RELOCATABLE HOME PARK (COMMUNITY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
- 32 DWELLINGS) AT 55 AND 70 CARPENTERS RD, COOROY
(Referred from Planning and Environment Committee dated 8 August
2023 - Item 5.2)
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Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Acting Coordinator Planning to the Planning &
Environment Committee meeting dated 8 August 2023 regarding application
MCU22/0039 for a Material Change of Use – Relocatable Home Park (Community
and Affordable Housing – 32 Dwellings) at 55 and 70 Carpenters Road Cooroy
and defer the decision for the application to a future meeting to allow the applicant
additional time to provide further information about the proposal.
For: Crs Lorentson and Stewart
Against: Crs Wegener, Stockwell, Wilkie, Jurisevic and Finzel
Lost.
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Brian Stockwell
That Council note the report by the Acting Coordinator Planning to the Planning &
Environment Committee Meeting dated 8 August 2023 regarding Application No.
MCU22/0039 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Relocatable
Home Park (Community & Affordable Housing), situated at 55 & 70 Carpenters
Rd Cooroy and
A. Refuse the application for the following reasons:
1. The proposed development is contrary to Section 3.2.2 of the Strategic Intent
and Sections 3.3.1(b), (f) and 3.3.3 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (k) of the Strategic
Outcomes of the Noosa Plan 2020 as:
a. The proposed development is located outside the Urban Boundary,
intrudes into a rural residential area, and does not integrate well with the
existing settlement pattern and the broader urban areas of the Cooroy
community.
b. The land is not suited or designated for the proposed housing form.
c. The land is located in the vicinity of industrial land uses and industrial
zoned land that has the potential to impact the amenity of residents.
d. The proposed development is likely to inhibit the development and future
use of 70 Carpenters Road and land zoned Low Impact Industry in Jarrah
Street due to potential reverse amenity impacts.
e. The proposed development will need to provide its own infrastructure and
is located outside the Priority Infrastructure Area.
2. The proposed development is contrary to Overall Outcomes 2(b), (j), (l), (p),
and PO14 of the Local Plan Code for Cooroy which details that development is to
be limited to land within the urban boundary. The site is located outside the urban
boundary and does not respond or integrate well with Cooroy’s country town feel,
with attached housing planned close to the town centre and low to medium density
semi-attached housing dispersed through existing residential neighbourhoods.
3. The proposal is contrary to the Rural Residential Zone Code as the
development will not result in a high level of amenity for residents and it does not
achieve the zoning intent for houses on larger lots.
4. The proposal is contrary to the Overall Outcomes 2(c), (d), (f), (g) and (h) and
PO1, AO1.1, AO1.2, AO1.3, AO1.4, PO4, AO4, PO6, PO7 and PO9 of the Special
Residential Zone Code as:
a. The proposal does not have reasonable access to a variety of essential
services and facilities, including retail, commercial, social and medical
facilities and public transport.
b. The proposal is not located so as to avoid conflicts with surrounding land
uses.
c. The proposal is of a high density that is not compatible with the zoning
intent and the preferred character of the area.
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The proposal is of a design, layout and intensity that will not integrate with
the broader neighbourhood and allow residents to interact with the wider
community.
d. The proposed development is not appropriately sited and designed in a
manner that is compatible with the developed character of the area.
5. The proposal does not meet PO6 of the Driveways and Parking Code as the
proposal provides no car parking for likely visitors to the development.
6. The proposal has not demonstrated that safe and satisfactory roadway
configuration is achievable to the site from the Carpenters Road and Mary Street/
Jarrah Street roundabout.
7. The proposal does not meet PO6 of the Bushfire Hazard Overlay Code as it
has not been demonstrated that an efficient and safe evacuation route is available
to residents and that emergency vehicles can access the site.
8. The proposal is not consistent with actions A5.3.1 to A5.3.6, A5.6.2, A5.6.3,
and A5.7.2 of the Noosa Housing Strategy 2022 as:
a. The land is not located within the urban boundary and is more than 400m
from the town centre, school and public transport.
b. The land is located where it would have a reverse amenity impact on
industrial business and land committed for industrial purposes.
c. The proposal is not well integrated within the community and is clustered
in an isolated area.
9. The proposal is unlikely to satisfactorily deliver the social outcomes sought as:
a. The land is not suited for the proposed development it has poor
accessibility, adjoins industrial land and is not well connected to services.
b. The proposal has not been designed to integrate well with the
neighbourhood and within the community with driveways extending
around the permitter of the site and the density not consistent with the
surrounding character.
c. The applicant has provided no clear mechanisms that can be conditioned
through a development approval to achieve the proposed social/affordable
housing outcomes.
10. The applicant has not demonstrated that the proposed development will not
interfere with koala habitat mapped by the state as being Core Koala Habitat Area
or that the works in this area are considered exempt works.
B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning
Act 2016.
For: Crs Wegener, Stockwell, Wilkie, Jurisevic and Finzel
Against: Crs Lorentson and Stewart
Carried.
Cr Stockwell left the meeting.
5.3. THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANTS POLICY REVIEW
(Referred from Planning and Environment Committee dated 8 August
2023 - Item 5.3)
That Council note the report by the Economic Development Officer to the Planning
& Environment Committee Meeting dated 8 August 2023 and
A. Note the Economic Development Grants Review Report, provided at
Attachment 1 to the report;
B. Approve the amended Economic Development Grants Policy, provided at
Attachment 2 to the report; and
C. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to conduct future rounds of the
Economic Development Grant Program in accordance with the amended Policy.
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D. Request the CEO report quarterly on the status of grant applications
received during that quarter.
6.1. CONTRACT NO. CN00315 - FLOOD RECONSTRUCTION - PACKAGE
10 - STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENTS
That Council note the report by the Disaster Reconstruction Coordinator to the
General Committee Meeting dated 14 August 2023 and:
A. Award Contract No. CN00315 for Flood Reconstruction - Package 10 -
Stormwater Infrastructure Replacements to SGQ Pty Ltd; and
B. Authorise the CEO to negotiate the final Contract with SGQ Pty Ltd; and
C. Authorise the CEO to amend the contract up to 11.5% of the total contract
value.
6.2. DRAFT WASTE PLAN 2023-2028
That Council note the report by the Manager Waste and Environmental Health to
the General Committee Meeting dated 14 August 2023 and adopt the From Waste
to Resource Draft Waste Plan 2023 – 2028 for further community consultation.
6.3. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – JULY 2023
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the
General Committee Meeting dated 14 August 2023 outlining July 2023 year to
date financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial
performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.
6.4. BUDGET REVIEW 1 (BR1) FOR THE 2023/24 FINANCIAL YEAR
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the
General Committee Meeting dated 14 August 2023 and
A. approve the proposed changes to the Budget and Schedule of Fees and
Charges for the 2023/24 financial year as outlined in the Revised Budget Financial
Statements provided in Attachments 1 - 5 to the report.
B. Pursuant to section 192 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, adopt for
the 2023/24 financial year the updated Debt Policy, which is provided as
Attachment 6 to the report.
6.5. OPERATIONAL PLAN 2022-23 Q4 QUARTERLY REPORTING
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer (Acting) to the General
Committee Meeting dated 14 August 2023 regarding the 2022-23 Operational
Plan and:
A. Note the progress report for the Q4 2022-2023 Operational Plan to 30
June 2023 provided as Attachment 1; and
B. Note the status of Council's Key Performance Indicators provided as
Attachment 2.
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Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That the report of the General Committee Meeting dated 14 August 2023 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
11.1. BRIAN O'CONNOR
Question 1.
At its meeting on 16 February 2023, Noosa Council endorsed Pomona to be the
location of a pilot Placemaking Plan; the strategy to be rolled out eventually
across the Shire. Six months on, can Noosa Council provide an update on
progress being made around placemaking at Pomona?
Response provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy and Environment
Council is pleased to advise that the Placemaking Pilot has been progressing well
since the endorsement of Pomona as the pilot location with community
engagement commencing as of Wednesday 16 August through to 24 September
2023. The engagement program includes a diverse range of activities for the
entire community to participate including a survey (online and hard copy), pop-
ups outside the IGA and then at the Pomona Markets, a family friendly community
event, walkshops, ideas competition as well as other creative activities such as a
sketching workshops and letter writing. There are also options for more tailored
stakeholder engagement throughout the process if required. Further information
can be located on the Your Say Noosa page. While the community engagement
is being undertaken the project team will be developing options for future
governance structures to help guide the preparation of the draft plan which will
be further informed by engagement with the community. The draft plan will be
developed in conjunction with the community to help prioritise actions,
implementation and resourcing throughout the remainder of the year with further
community consultation on the draft plan to occur early in 2024.
Question 2.
Noosa Council recently nominated Pomona as a ‘Great Place’ under the South-
East Queensland Regional Plan. The Noosa Plan 2020 acknowledges Pomona
as Noosa Shire’s ‘Living Heritage Town’ and the Noosa Biosphere Trails
Masterplan identifies Pomona as the ‘hub town’ for the trail network. These
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designations seek various practical and tangible outcomes that, ideally, should
complement each other. How will this occur beneath the umbrella of a Pomona
Placemaking Plan?
Response provided by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy and Environment
The placemaking process will consider the many and diverse roles and functions
of Pomona as a village in a way that delivers these outcomes in alignment with
community values, priorities as well as enhancing its unique character and
identity. The Placemaking process will likely identify recommendations and
actions that will require these broader strategies and plans to be reviewed and
coordinated to ensure a more integrated approach and delivery of these
outcomes on the ground.
12. NEXT MEETING
The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin
on Thursday 21 September 2023 at 5.00pm.
13. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 6.03pm