Ordinary Meeting, 20 July 2023
Date: Thursday, 20 July 2023 at 5:00PM
Location: Noosa Shire Council Chambers , 9 Pelican Street , Tewantin , QLD 4565 , Australia
Organiser: Noosa Shire Council
Duration: 00:39:56
Synopsis: Key development refusals, Noosa Springs hotel paused by applicant, Ozcare change and Boreen Point short‑term let approved, Water monitoring advanced, Land purchase authorised, Recusals upheld.
Meeting Attendees
Councillors
Clare Stewart Karen Finzel Joe Jurisevic Amelia Lorentson Brian Stockwell Tom Wegener Frank Wilkie Executive Officers
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock Director Strategy And Environment And Sustainable Development Kim Rawlings Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray Director Community Services Kerri Contini Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh AI-Generated Meeting Insight
Key Decisions & Discussions Frank Wilkie : Noted the Noosa Springs resort application MCU21/0110 was paused at the applicant’s request; Council cannot decide while the “current period” is stopped (08:09–09:56) (General Committee 5.1). Joe Jurisevic : Home-based mechanic at 39 Eucalypt Way deferred to 17 Aug to allow acoustic mitigation and compliance testing; officers to condition noise to +5 dB(A) over background if approved (10:59–13:44) (General Committee 5.2). Council : Approved STA at 2A Woongar St, Boreen Point with conditions reflecting environmental sensitivities (General Committee 5.3; P&E 5.6 referral). Council : Initiated Integrated Catchment Management Plan scoping for Burgess Creek with Unitywater; noted ongoing data liaison and potential monitoring expansion (General Committee 5.4). Council : Refused over-height, bulk, setback-noncompliant dwelling at 60 Seaview Tce, Sunshine Beach for dominance, overshadowing and privacy impacts (P&E 5.3). Council : Refused 1-into-2 subdivision at 39–41 Picture Point Cres for sub-min lot size/width, irregular lots limiting multiple dwellings, corridor fragmentation, and inadequate bushfire assessment (P&E 5.4). Council : Approved Ozcare minor change converting shared to single rooms; amended conditions and entered Infrastructure Agreement for access/buffer management adjoining Girraween Nature Refuge (P&E 5.2). Council : Approved minor change for Sunshine Butterflies café with added conditions (P&E 5.7). Council : Awarded CN00375 Arkana Dr retaining wall to Sunshine Civil Solutions for $409,904.22 ex GST; CEO to finalise (Services & Organisation 5.1). Council : Endorsed confidential Environment Levy land purchase negotiations within $400k–$480k range; to declare Nature Refuge and fund initial/ongoing management (P&E 7.1). Council : Noted Year 3 Environment Strategy progress; Year 4 monitoring/report due by Sept 2023 (General Committee 5.5). Council : Adopted four LGAQ conference motions on ocean outfalls policy, SEQ growth projections/funding, psychosocial risk training, and advancing ALGA-endorsed national policy (9.1) (33:03–38:26). Contentious / Transparency Matters Clare Stewart : Declared COI and exited Noosa Springs MCU item due to her mother’s petition signature and parents’ residence in Noosa Springs; also a friendship link via an objector’s associate (07:13) (General Committee 5.1). Karen Finzel : Declared COI and exited Noosa Springs MCU item due to prior volunteer link to an objector’s associate (07:14–07:58) (General Committee 5.1). Frank Wilkie : Called a point to curtail lengthy COI narrative by Amelia Lorentson on Burgess Creek to the relevant link only, citing time and relevance (16:34–16:59) (General Committee 5.4). Joe Jurisevic : Criticised “extreme” breadth of COI declarations for a report merely “for noting,” though accepted prudence given OIA advice (27:53–32:08) (General Committee 5.5). Frank Wilkie : Stressed declarations followed stringent OIA guidance; transparency prioritised despite administrative burden (30:21–31:32) (General Committee 5.5). Council : Used reduced quorum provisions to proceed where five Councillors had COIs on the Environment Strategy update; only two eligible members voted on allowing participation (22:13–23:30) (General Committee 5.5). Legal / Risk Council : Multiple reports expressly noted under s63(5) Planning Act 2016, supporting decision defensibility for DA changes and refusals (P&E 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7; General Committee 5.3). Development Risk : Sunshine Beach refusal grounded in building height, site cover, setbacks, overshadowing/overlooking; robust PO/AO citations reduce appeal risk if contested (P&E 5.3). Environmental/Appeal Risk : Picture Point refusal cites High Density Zone outcomes requiring multiple dwellings, wildlife corridor transection without rehab, and inadequate bushfire planning; defensible against subdivision creep (P&E 5.4). Compliance Risk : Home-based mechanic deferral targets EPP noise limits (+5 dB(A)); conditioning and verified acoustic treatment essential to avoid nuisance and enforcement (10:59–13:44) (General Committee 5.2). Procurement/Property : Environment Levy land purchase authorises negotiation within valuation range, Nature Refuge dedication, and funded land management; aligns with Local Government Regulation procurement/property disposal equivalents and environment levy policy (P&E 7.1). Governance : Extensive Chapter 5B LGA 2009 COI handling (declarable/prescribed), with recusal/participation tests recorded; mitigates OIA exposure (multiple items). Conflicts of Interest Clare Stewart : Left Noosa Springs MCU due to family and association links; participation properly excluded (07:13) (General Committee 5.1). Tom Wegener : Declarable COI re Sunshine Butterflies donation; allowed to participate on public-interest test; separately, prescribed COI for Permaculture Noosa grant—left room (02:02–03:38; 24:57–25:40) (P&E 5.7; General Committee 5.5). Brian Stockwell : Left confidential Environment Levy land purchase due to consultancy link to a koala group potentially interested in corridor outcomes (04:39–05:33) (P&E 7.1); allowed to participate in other items on public-interest tests. Environmental Concerns Council : Burgess Creek plan to address STP releases and catchment health via Unitywater partnership and expanded monitoring; responds to prior Notices of Motion (General Committee 5.4). Amelia Lorentson : Tied Burgess Creek advocacy to broader anti-ocean outfall policy work at LGAQ/ALGA, reflecting whole-of-shire risk and circular economy aims (14:55–18:30; 34:13–35:29) (General Committee 5.4; 9.1). Council : Environment Strategy Year 3 noted substantial action delivery across biodiversity, waterways/coasts, sustainable living, and climate resilience; Year 4 review due (General Committee 5.5). Council : Environment Levy purchase earmarked for restoration, fire, pest/weed control and monitoring; Nature Refuge to lock in tenure for conservation (P&E 7.1). Short-Term Accommodation Council : Approved STA at Boreen Point with tailored conditions for environmental sensitivity, including dog/activity controls (P&E 5.6 referral; General Committee 5.3). Sunshine Beach and Built Form Controls Council : Refusal at 60 Seaview Tce enforces 8 m height limit, site cover caps, setbacks, and privacy outcomes under Low Density Residential Zone Code; protects view corridors and neighbour amenity (P&E 5.3). Zoning and Density Controls Council : Picture Point refusal reinforces High Density Residential Zone intent that multiple dwellings be prioritised over detached/dual occupancy on constrained lots; subdivision found inconsistent with scheme outcomes (P&E 5.4). Infrastructure and Finance Council : Arkana Dr retaining wall reconstruction contract awarded; CEO authorised to finalise (Services & Organisation 5.1). Council : Noted interim FY22/23 financial performance and sustainability indicators (General Committee 6.1).
Official Meeting Minutes
MINUTES Ordinary Meeting Thursday, 20 July 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” ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES COUNCILLORS Councillor Clare Stewart 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 Strategy and Environment and Sustainable Development Kim Rawlings Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray Director Community Services Kerri Contini Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh APOLOGIES Nil. 2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES Council Resolution Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 15 June 2023 be received and confirmed. Carried unanimously. Council Resolution Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel The Minutes of the Special Meeting held on 30 June 2023 be received and confirmed. Carried unanimously. 3. MAYORAL MINUTES Nil. 4. PETITIONS Nil 5. NOTIFIED MOTIONS Nil. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 6. PRESENTATIONS Nil. 7. DEPUTATIONS Nil. 8. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS 8.1. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT – 11 JULY 2023 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS Cr Tom Wegener Cr Karen Finzel Cr Brian Stockwell NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS Cr Joe Jurisevic Cr Amelia Lorentson Cr Frank Wilkie EXECUTIVE Director Strategy and Environment and Sustainable Development, Kim Rawlings Acting Chief Executive Officer, Larry Sengstock Director Development & Regulation, Richard MacGillivray APOLOGIES Cr Clare Stewart COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL 5.1. MCU21/0110 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - BAR, FOOD, AND DRINK OUTLET, OUTDOOR SPORT AND RECREATION, RESORT COMPLEX AT 61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 5.1 be referred to the General Committee due to the significance of the issue. 5.2. 132001.210127.3 - CHANGE TO DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL - CHANGING SHARED ROOMS TO SINGLE ROOMS - OZCARE - 100 COOYAR STREET, NOOSA HEADS That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding Application No. 132001.210127.3 to make a minor change to an existing approval for a Development Permit for a Material Change or Use for Stage 3 – Aged Persons Home (20 Beds) situated at 100 Cooyar Street, Noosa Heads and: 1. Approve the change. 2. Amend the development description to read as follows: ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 o Development Permit for a Material Change of Use - Residential Care Facility (130 beds) 3. Amend conditions 15 and 26 as outlined in Attachment 1 - Proposed amended and additional conditions 4. Delete conditions 1, 2, 23, 27 and 28. 5. Include additional conditions as outlined in Attachment 1 - Proposed amended additional conditions. 6. Agree to enter into an Infrastructure Agreement with Ozcare (the Owner) in respect of construction of access track crossing, maintenance of vegetation buffer one and access track (including crossing) for the Girraween Nature Refuge and the Residential Care Facility. 7. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016. 5.3. DBW21/0216 - APPLICATION FOR BUILDING WORKS FOR A DWELLING HOUSE AT 60 SEAVIEW TERRACE, SUNSHINE BEACH That Council note the report by the Graduate Development Planner to the Planning and Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding Application No. DBW21/0216 for a Development Permit for Building Works – Dwelling House situated at 60 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach and: A. Refuse the application for the following reasons: 1. The proposal does not comply with Acceptable Outcome AO7.1 and corresponding Performance Outcome PO7 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code as it: i. Is proposed to exceed 8 metres in building height from finished ground level ii. Will visually dominate the surrounding area; and iii. Has the potential to obstruct views and cause overshadowing of dwellings within proximity of the site. 2. The proposal does not comply with Acceptable Outcome AO8.1 and corresponding Performance Outcome PO8 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code as it: i. Exceeds site cover requirements of 50% for one storey and 30% for the other storey or 40% for both storeys; ii. Is not of a scale that is compatible with surrounding development; iii. Has not included the opportunity for soft landscaping between buildings; and iv. Presents an appearance of bulk to adjacent properties. 3. The proposal does not comply with Acceptable Outcome AO9.3 and corresponding Performance Outcome PO9 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code as: i. The northern side boundary setback does not comply with minimum side setback requirements; ii. The built to boundary garage and bin structures do not comply with minimum side setback requirements; iii. Will impact on the visual and acoustic amenity of adjoining premises; iv. Has the capacity to cause issues of overlooking of private open space of adjoining premises; and v. Does not provide adequate distance from adjoining land uses. 4. The proposal does not comply with Acceptable Outcome AO16.3 and corresponding Performance Outcome PO16 of the Low Density Residential Zone Code as the proposed rooftop terrace will have the potential to obstruct views of dwellings within proximity of the site and create issues of overlooking to neighbouring properties. the privacy walls associated with the proposed roof top terrace will also create excessive bulk to neighbouring properties. B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 5.4. RAL22/0021 - RECONFIGURE A LOT (1 INTO 2 LOTS) AT 39-41 PICTURE POINT CRESCENT, NOOSA HEADS That Council note the report by the Acting Coordinator Planning to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding Application No. RAL22/0021 for a Development Permit for Reconfiguring a Lot – 1 into 2 lots, situated at 39-41 Picture Point Crescent Noosa Heads and A. Refuse the application for the following reasons: 1. The proposal is contrary to Overall Outcomes 2(a), (b), (c) & (d), Performance Outcomes PO5, PO6, PO7, and Acceptable Outcome AO5.1, AO5.2, AO7.3, AO7.4, AO7.5, AO7.7 of the Reconfiguring a Lot Code as: a. The proposed lots are not consistent with the size and character of surrounding lots and are less than the required minimum lot size and width. b. The proposed lots are irregular in shape, with the proposed lot shape not necessitated by a curve in the road, topographical constraints, or the site’s vegetation, with the lot shape constraining their future development for multiple dwellings. c. The future development of the lots is likely to result in duplication of accessways and services, excessive earthworks and modification to the landform which will impact on the amenity and character of the area. d. The proposed development is not consistent with the Overall Outcome 2(o) of the Noosa Heads Locality Plan Code to accommodate a greater diversity in housing types as the proposed reconfiguring a lot will limit the opportunities for further multiple dwellings in Noosa Heads. 2. The proposed lots are not consistent with the Overall Outcome 2(f) and Performance Outcome PO1 of the High Density Residential Zone Code to accommodate multiple dwellings to the exclusion of dual occupancy and dwelling houses, as the proposed lots are unlikely to be able to accommodate multiple dwellings consistent with the code’s built form requirements. 3. The proposed development is contrary to Overall Outcome 2(c), (d) & (h), Performance Outcome PO2 and Acceptable Outcome AO2 of the Biodiversity, Waterways and Wetlands Overlay Code as the proposed lot boundaries transect a wildlife corridor and no rehabilitation is proposed to improve this ecological linkage. 4. The proposed lots are in part located in a medium bushfire hazard area and the Bushfire Management Plan does not make any assessment of the proposed development or identify any bushfire mitigation measures, based on ecological principles, to minimise the risk to people and property from bushfire hazard. B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016. 5.5. MCU22/0120 – DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE – HOME-BASED BUSINESS (MECHANIC) AT 39 EUCALYPT WAY, COOTHARABA That the Planning and Environment Committee Agenda Item 5.5 be referred to the General Committee and request the CEO to liaise with the applicant regarding a range of matters that would reduce the potential impact such as: Limiting the use to 3 days a week and the hours 9am to 5pm; Installing acoustic barriers around the compressor and any other noise making machinery likely to create a nuisance outside of the property boundaries; Adopting work practices that buffer and direct noise away from neighbouring properties; and Conducting all operations to comply with noise limits set by the relevant Environmental Protection Policy. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 5.6. MCU23/0019 - SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 2A WOONGAR STREET, BOREEN POINT That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 5.6 be referred to the General Committee for further consideration and request the CEO to provide appropriate conditions considering the environmental sensitivity of the site including the control of dogs and other activities that may impact on environmental values. 5.7. MCU16/0090.02 - MINOR CHANGE TO THE EXISTING APPROVAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A CAFÉ FOR GUESTS OF THE COMMUNITY USE – WELLBEING – TYPE 2 SOCIAL ON LAND AT 468 MCKINNON DRIVE, COOROIBAH In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wegener provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter: I, Cr Wegener, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation to the application by Sunshine Butterflies as on 23 October 2020 I provided them with a donation of surfboard making equipment valued at approximately $1200. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I do not have any other association with that organisation. Therefore, I will 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 Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Wegener and determine that it is in the public interest that Cr Wegener participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that he does not stand to receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest. Carried unanimously. Cr Wegener did not vote on the above motion. Council Resolution Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding Application No. MCU16/0090.02 for a Minor Change to an existing approval for Material Change of Use - Community Use – Wellbeing – Type 2 – Social, situated at 468 McKinnon Drive, Cooroibah and: A. Approve the change. B. Amend conditions 1 & 2 to read as outlined in Attachment 1 – Proposed amended and additional conditions. C. Include 2 additional conditions as outlined in Attachment 1 – Proposed amended and additional conditions. D. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016. Carried unanimously. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 5.8. INTEGRATED WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM - BURGESS CREEK That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 5.8 be referred to the General Committee due to significance of the issue. 6.1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY MAY 2023 That Council note the report by the Manager, Development Assessment to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding planning applications that have been decided by delegated authority. 6.2. NOOSA ENIVIRONMENT STRATEGY - YEAR THREE (2021/2022) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ANNUAL UPDATED That Planning & Environment Committee Agenda Item 6.2 be referred to the General Committee due to the significance of the issue. 7.1. CONFIDENTIAL - NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE - ENVIRONMENT LEVY PROPOSED LAND PURCHASE 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 my sole trader consultancy (Watershed Australia), I commenced a contract with the Koala Action Gympie Region Association (KAGR) in June 2023. The $28,000 agreement currently runs to the end of the calendar year. As part of the contract I am assisting the not-for-profit group identify potential programs and projects to enhance koala habitat and the sustainability of the group in the Gympie Region including opportunities to link with other organisations to create inter-regional corridors. As the subject land abuts the Gympie Regional Council area, and as it is part of a mapped koala corridor in the SEQ Bioregion, KAGR may have a future interest in linkages across shire boundaries in this locality. As there is currently no direct link, nor any current specific project or proposal involving KAGR, or myself in a consultant capacity, and the lot in question, nor is it likely that I will benefit directly from its acquisition. However, I will now leave the meeting. Cr Stockwell left the meeting. Council Resolution Moved: Cr Clare Stewart Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie That Council note the Report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding the proposed purchase of the property and: A. Approve and authorise the CEO to: 1. Proceed with negotiation with the owners or their agent to purchase the property detailed in the Report within the valuation range of $400,000 to $480,000; 2. If agreement can be reached between Council and the owners or their agent, utilise Council's Environment Levy funds to proceed with the purchase of the property detailed in the Report within the valuation range of $400,000 to $480,000; 3. If the property detailed in the Report is purchased by Council, proceed with the placement of a Nature Refuge over the property; and ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 4. Utilise Council's Environment Levy funds to allow Environmental Services undertake initial management actions on the property including weed and pest management, fire management, and ecological restoration; and 5. Utilise Council's Environment Levy funds to allow Environmental Services to undertake ongoing management actions on the property including weed and pest management, fire management, flora and fauna monitoring. Carried unanimously. Council Resolution Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson That the report of the Planning & Environment Committee dated 11 July 2023 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution. Carried unanimously. 8.2. SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE REPORT - 11 JULY 2023 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS Cr Joe Jurisevic Cr Amelia Lorentson Cr Frank Wilkie NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS Cr Karen Finzel EXECUTIVE Acting Chief Executive Officer, Larry Sengstock Acting Director Infrastructure Services, Shaun Walsh APOLOGIES Cr Clare Stewart COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL 5.1 CN00375 - RETAINING WALL RECONSTRUCTION - ARKANA DRIVE That Council note the report by the Project Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 and: A. Award contract no. CN00375 Retaining Wall Reconstruction - Arkana Drive to Sunshine Civil Solutions Pty Ltd for the lump sum price of $409,904.22 (excl. GST); and B. Authorise the CEO to negotiate the final contract with Sunshine Civil Solutions Pty Ltd. Council Resolution Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee dated 11 July 2023 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted. Carried unanimously. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 8.3. GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT – 17 JULY 2023 8.3 GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT – 17 JULY 2023 ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS Deputy Mayor Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair) Councillor Cr Karen Finzel Councillor Cr Joe Jurisevic Councillor Cr Amelia Lorentson Councillor Cr Clare Stewart Councillor Cr Brian Stockwell Councillor Cr Tom Wegener EXECUTIVE Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray Director Strategy and Environment and Sustainable Development Kim Rawlings Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf APOLOGIES Nil. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL 5.1. MCU21/0110 - APPLICATION FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE - BAR, FOOD, AND DRINK OUTLET, OUTDOOR SPORT AND RECREATION, RESORT COMPLEX AT 61 NOOSA SPRINGS DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS (Referred from Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 - Item 5.1) In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Stewart provided the following declaration to the meeting of a declarable conflict of interest in this matter: I, Cr Stewart, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as, unbeknownst to me at the time, my mother signed a petition against the development for the proposed Noosa Springs Hotel. Subsequently to finding this out, I have since removed myself from all workshops and discussion on this application. My parents also live in Noosa Springs. I also understand that JFP Urban Consultants on behalf of Altum Property Group, who are the Developers of Park Ridge Noosa Springs, made a submission against the Noosa Springs Hotel Development. Leigh McCready, who is associated with Altum, is a friend. As a result of my conflicts of interest, I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on. Cr Stewart left the meeting. Cr Wilkie assumed the Chair. 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 I have come to understand that JFP Urban Consultants on behalf of Altum Property ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 Group, who are the Developers of Park Ridge Noosa Springs, made a submission against the Noosa Springs Hotel Development. Leigh McCready, who is associated with Altum, was involved as a volunteer with my 2020 election campaign with Future Noosa which is no longer an entity. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on. Cr Finzel 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 I have come to understand that JFP Consultants on behalf of Altum Property Group, who are the Developers of Park Ridge Noosa Springs, made a submission against the Noosa Springs Hotel Development. Leigh McCready is associated with Altum Property Group. On 24 February 2020 I sought a review by the Independent Council Election Observer (ICEO) as to the public claims of the Future Noosa Team in regard to Ms Leigh McCready. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because the ICEO review was an advisory service and my queries at that time were in the public interest. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain in the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on. Council Resolution Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson 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 on this matter because Council believes that a reasonable person could not have a perception of bias because the ICEO review was an advisory service, not a statutory process, and Cr Stockwell’s queries at that time were in the public interest and neither he nor Ms McCready stood to personally gain or lose from that advice. Carried unanimously. Cr Stockwell did not vote on the above motion. Council Resolution Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell Seconded Cr Joe Jurisevic That Council note the report by the Development Assessment Manager to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding Application No. MCU21/0110 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Bar, Food and Drink Outlet, Outdoor Sport and Recreation, Resort Complex at 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads and note that the Applicant has stopped the current period. Carried unanimously. Crs Stewart and Finzel returned to the meeting. Cr Stewart resumed the Chair. 5.2. MCU22/0120 – DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE – HOME-BASED BUSINESS (MECHANIC) AT 39 EUCALYPT WAY, COOTHARABA (Referred from Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 - Item 5.5) ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 Council Resolution Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding Application No. MCU22/0120 for a Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Home Based Business (Mechanic) at 39 Eucalypt Way, Cootharaba and note that the Applicant has requested deferral of the decision until 17 August 2023. Carried unanimously. 5.3. MCU23/0019 - SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION AT 2A WOONGAR STREET, BOREEN POINT (Referred from Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 - Item 5.6) That Council note the report by the Development Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding Application No. MCU23/0019 for a Development Permit for a Material Change of Use - Short-term accommodation situated at 2a Woongar Street, Boreen Point and: A. Approve the application in accordance with the proposed conditions as outlined in Attachment 1 to the Minutes - Final Conditions. B. Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016. 5.4. INTEGRATED WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM - BURGESS CREEK (Referred from Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 - Item 5.8) 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 the fact that as President of the Noosa Lions Football Club (NLFC) I have land and water management responsibilities for approximately 4.5 ha of the Girraween Sports Complex. This involves the application of mainly organic, slow release and calcium-based fertilisers and herbicide over what is a sizeable holding in terms of the catchment. The club also uses groundwater for irrigation and has used surface water and recycled water in the past. The downstream impact of sports fields are potential risk factors for the quality of surface waters in the catchment. Considering the volunteer and community nature of my role with NLFC and the fact that the club is not likely to gain or lose from the proposed monitoring program, I choose to leave the meeting. Cr Stockwell left the meeting. 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 as my brother Gabriel Cerasani lives approximately 3 kilometres from Burgess Creek. Also, until recently, my brother was on the executive of the Eastern Beaches Protection Association who have made submissions regarding issues with Burgess Creek, including raising a petition on the matter. Considering recent advice given to ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 Councillors by the Office of Independent assessor, that is, to exercise an 'abundance of caution', I believe it is prudent to declare a conflict of interest. It is important to note, that I have taken myself off the CHAP and the Eastern Beaches Foreshore Management Plan because of my brother’s involvement on the EPBA. An Integrated Catchment Management Plan for Burgess Creek is not part of the CHAP nor part of CHAP solutions. It is part of a broader, Noosa Catchment strategy of waterways. What I have been requesting since June 2022, is an analysis and review of environmental monitoring and impacts for the Noosa Sewage Treatment Plant releases into Burgess Creek and the catchment. Matters regarding Water Quality Issues affecting Burgess Creek catchment, and environmental impacts of Wastewater Treatment Plant outflows into the Burgess Creek catchment. Burgess Creek catchment covers roughly 545 hectares, it drains from the back of residential developments in Noosa Head, through bushland and community facilities near Eenie Creek Road, and then through a Council-managed Bushland Reserve and National Park. It affects and impacts thousands and thousands of people in the Shire. The disposal of liquid waste into our waterways, including freshwater, oceans and rivers creates social and environmental problems for the whole of Noosa Shire. This issue is a significant issue for the whole community. Water quality has political, environmental, and legal implications for the whole of shire of council. Many of these implications include risks to Council infrastructure such as stormwater, open spaces and roads. In October 2022: I moved a Council resolution at the LGAQ Conference: Regions becoming more Resource Independent through efficient use and re-use of Wastewater. I called on the LGAQ to advocate to the State Government of Qld to undertake a state-wide analysis of recycled water reuse that values the protection of local ecosystems and provides suitable data to assist councils and water authorities and retailers in producing business cases for water reuse. Supported (almost unanimously). In June 2023, I moved another Council resolution at the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) calling on the Australian Government to formulate a National Policy on Ocean Sewerage Outfalls that aims at: No new ocean and estuarine sewerage outfalls to be built/developed along the Australian coastline, and Dedicated funding to be provided to support local regional governments and wastewater providers with existing ocean and estuarine outfalls, to develop new methods/technologies and make every effort to recycle 100% of all treated wastewater generated within their localities and avoid the need to discharge in the ocean. It was carried unopposed by 357 Councils in Australia. Both motions were supported unanimously by this Council. I have also put forward a motion for Council approval for this year’s LGAQ Conference in Gladstone calling for LGAQ to advocate to the State for a State Policy on Ocean Sewerage Outfalls because we need to develop a standard, wastewater diversion targets and wastewater recycling and reuse targets that can be replicated across all the States in Australia. I believe that my intention cannot be questioned. The outcome I am seeking to achieve is: Cleaner oceans Cleaner wastewater Reducing the impact of liquid waste on the environment and communities Transitioning towards a circular economy for liquid waste Environmental best practices For the whole of Noosa Shire. An Integrated Catchment Management Plan for the Burgess Creek Catchment that will form part of a broader, Noosa Catchment Strategy of waterways will help us plan to achieve this outcome. For nearly two years this issue has become one of my passion projects. I have knowledge and expertise that I bring to this table and integrity. Although I have a declarable COI, I believe I could consider the matter impartially and in the public interest. I choose to remain in the meeting ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision. Committee Resolution Moved: Cr Clare Stewart Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine that Cr Lorentson participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Cr Lorentson can remain impartial in this matter and that a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest providing necessary and vital input. Carried unanimously. Cr Lorentson did not vote on the above motion. Council Resolution Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart That Council note the report by the Environment Officer – Rivers & Coast to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 and: A. Note staff will continue liaising with Unitywater regarding the Burgess Creek STP data and aspects of Burgess Creek management; B. Continue scoping and development of a Burgess Creek Integrated Catchment Management Plan in partnership with Unitywater and key stakeholders; C. Note the continued development of Council’s Integrated Water Quality Monitoring Program including potential expansion to include additional monitoring sites; and D. That this report responds to previous Council Notice of Motions. Carried unanimously. Cr Stockwell returned to the meeting. 5.5. NOOSA ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY - YEAR THREE (2021/2022) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ANNUAL UPDATED (Referred from Planning & Environment Committee dated 11 July 2023 - Item 6.2) 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 Environment Strategy Update mentions the progress of the Eastern Beaches Foreshore Reserves Management Plan. 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 noting this report, 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. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 Council Resolution Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart 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 Cr Wilkie does not stand to gain personally or materially through noting this report, and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest. Carried unanimously. Crs Wilkie, Stockwell, Lorentson, Finzel and Wegener 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 declarable conflicts of interest in this matter as: in early 2020, I received an electoral donation of $500 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 Environment Strategy Update mentions the progress of the Eastern Beaches Foreshore Reserves Management Plan. 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 noting this report, I make this declaration out of "an abundance of caution" and commitment to transparency; and I have a long-standing relationship with MRCCC as a previous government employee and a long term collaborator since 1994. I have in the past had a small consultant contract below the limit for a Prescribed Conflict and prior to the declarable time frame. I was up until the last AGM Council's representative on the committee and in this role I played a role in facilitating and developing the group's revised catchment strategy. 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. 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. 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 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 Clare Stewart 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 Cr Stockwell does not stand to gain personally or materially through noting this report, and therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest. Carried unanimously. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 Crs Wilkie, Stockwell, Lorentson, Finzel and Wegener 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. The report references the Plan as part of the Noosa Environment Strategy. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I believe my brother nor I stand to receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter. Therefore, I will 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 Clare Stewart That Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Cr Lorentson and determine that Cr Lorentson participates and votes on this matter because neither Cr Lorentson nor her brother stand to receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter, therefore a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest. Carried unanimously. Crs Wilkie, Stockwell, Lorentson, Finzel and Wegener did not vote on the above motion. In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wegener provided the following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter: I, Cr Wegener, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter as the report notes that a climate change response grant has been given to the community group, Permaculture Noosa Inc. I am the president of Permaculture Noosa and it may be viewed that some benefit could be gained by the group or myself from participating in the discussion or from voting on this report. However, this report only notes past grant recipients. Permaculture Noosa nor myself has to gain by my participation in the noting this report. However as I have a prescribed conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is discussed and voted on. Cr Wegener left the meeting. 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 Environment Strategy Update mentions the progress of the Eastern Beaches Foreshore Reserves Management Plan. 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. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 Cr Finzel left the meeting. Council Resolution Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding the Noosa Environment Strategy – Year Three (2021/2022) Implementation Plan Annual Update and note: A. Year 3 (1 July 2021-30 June 2022) Summary Report provides an update on the progress of the 42 actions outlined in the Noosa Environment Strategy Implementation Plan for the 2021/22 FY. These actions are made up of four (4) enabling actions that will deliver outcomes across all four themes of the Environment Strategy, and 38 actions that are specific to each of the four themes: Biodiversity; Waterways, wetlands & coasts; Sustainable living; and Climate change resilience and adaptation. B. Year 4 (1 July 2022 – 30 June 2023) Monitoring Report and review and update of the Environment Strategy Implementation Plan will be prepared and presented to Council by September 2023. Carried unanimously. Crs Finzel and Wegener returned to the meeting. 6.1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – JUNE 2023 That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the General Committee Meeting dated 17 July 2023 outlining the interim 2022/23 full year financial performance against budget, including key financial sustainability indicators. Council Resolution Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel That the report of the General Committee Meeting dated 17 July 2023 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution. Carried unanimously. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 20 JULY 2023 9. ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS 9.1. 2023 LGAQ ANNUAL CONFERENCE MOTIONS Council Resolution Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer (Acting) to the Ordinary Meeting dated 20 July 2023 and approve the submission of the following motions to the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Annual Conference 2023 for consideration and debate: A. "The LGAQ advocate to the State Government of Queensland recommending that a submission made by Noosa Council to NGA at the ALGA Conference 2023 is developed and agreed to by the ALGA board for Federal Policy priority and implementation. The motion was carried unopposed by 357 Councils across Australia." B. "The LGAQ advocate to the State Government of Queensland to formulate a State Policy on Ocean Sewerage Outfalls that aims at: 1. No new ocean and estuarine sewerage outfalls to be built/developed along the Queensland coastline, and 2. Dedicated funding to be provided to support local regional governments and wastewater providers with existing ocean and estuarine outfalls, to develop new methods/technologies and make every effort to recycle treated wastewater generated within their localities and avoid the need to discharge in the ocean." C. "The LGAQ calls on the State Government to respect the dwelling and population growth projections as advised, and planned for, by each South-East Queensland Local Government and provide adequate funding for infrastructure to match any increase in dwelling and population projections imposed by the State Government during the Shaping SEQ Review process." D. "The LGAQ calls on the Qld State and Federal Governments to allocate Funding for a Pilot Program to enable the LGAQ to co-ordinate ‘Psychosocial Risk Reduction Training’." Carried unanimously. 10. CONFIDENTIAL SESSION Nil. 11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME Nil. 12. NEXT MEETING The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin on Thursday 17 August 2023 at 5.00pm. 13. MEETING CLOSURE The meeting closed at 5.41pm.
Meeting Transcript
Clare Stewart 00:00.340
On the traditional lands of the Kabi Kabi People and I pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging. I note that everyone is in attendance and we have a number of guests in our gallery this evening so welcome to all of you, ladies and gentlemen, and of course our CEO and our directors are here as well as our wonderful CEO. Senior staff. Can I please have a mover for the confirmation of the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on the 15th of June 2023, Councillor Lorentson. Thank you, Councillor Finzel. All in favour? Carried unanimously. Thank you, Councillor Stockwell. Can I please have a minute for the confirmation of the Minutes of the Special Meeting held on the 30th of June 2023, Councillor Jurisevic. Thank you very much. All in favour? Carried unanimously. Thank you. There are no Mayoral minutes. There are no petitions. There are no notified motions. There are no presentations and there are no deputations. We are now up to item eight, of community. Consideration of committee reports. First up, we have item 8.1, the Planning & Environment Committee recommendations. 5.1 will refer to the General Committee. 5.2, change to development approval, changing shared rooms to single rooms. Ozcare, 100 Cooyar Street, Noosa Heads. 5.3, DBW21/0216, application for building works for a dwelling house at 60 Seaview Terrace, Sunshine Beach. Item 5.4. RAL 22 slash 0021. RAL22/0021, reconfigure a lot, 1-2 lots at 39-41, picture point, pres. Noosa Heads. Item 5. Was referred to the General Committee. Item 5.6 was referred to the General Committee. Item 5.7, MCU 16 slash 0090.02, minor change to the existing approval for the purpose of providing a cafe for guests of the community use. Well-being, type 2, social on land at 468 McKinnon Drive, Cooroy park. Wegener. Yes. Aye, Councillor Wegener. Larry Sengstock 02:05.490
May I stand here? Clare Stewart 02:06.391
Aye, aye, Councillor Wegener. Tom Wegener 02:09.822
I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter in relation to the application by Sunshine butterflies. As on 23rd of November, 2020, I provided them with a donation of surfboards, making equipment valued at approximately $1,200. Although reasonable I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable person could have a perception of bias because I do not have any other association with that organisation. Therefore, I will choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting room and whether I can remain and participate in this decision. Joe Jurisevic 02:43.293
Thank you, Council. Sorry Madam Chair, just to clarify a point raised there by Councillor Wegener. Motion of forces. The declaration for us is the 23rd of October. You said the 23rd of November. Oh, we, October is correct as per the written declaration, thank you. Clare Stewart 02:59.752
Thank you Councillor, it's a good pick up. Anyone have any questions? Frank Wilkie 03:03.132
Look, I'll move the motion that Councillor make a declarable conflict of interest by Councillor Wegener, determine that it is in the public interest that he participates and votes on this matter, because we believe that he does not stand to receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter, and a reasonable person would trust the final decision has made the public interest. I'll second that motion. Clare Stewart 03:26.353
Councillor Wilkie, Councillor Stewart. Thank you, Councillor ginsworth. She's getting so into my holiday suit. I'm trying to get out of the Chair pretty quickly. Still a little while to go, Councillor ginsworth. Councillor Wilkie, would you like to speak to that? Frank Wilkie 03:34.721
No, I think the reasons are contained in the motion. Clare Stewart 03:38.936
Okay, thank you. Would anyone have any questions for Councillor Wegener? Okay. We'll put it to a vote. All in favour? Carried unanimously, noting that Councillor Wegener did not vote. Thank you, Kat. Would someone like to move this recommendation? Happy to move the staff recommendation. Seconded by Councillor Lorentson. Thank you. All in favour? Carried unanimously. Courage amount asleep. Item 5.8 was referred to the General Committee. Item 6.1, planning applications decided by delegated authority made. Amelia Lorentson 04:11.005
I'll have to make sure I have a conflict of interest. Do I need to declare that? Clare Stewart 04:16.766
Yes, if Amelia Lorentson 04:17.386
You have one. Clare Stewart 04:17.666
Yeah, integrated water quality. Oh, no, no, no. Declarer of the General Committee. Sorry, I thought you meant of the planning office. We'll get we'll come to back to that item six point item 6.2 was referred to the General Committee due to the significance of the issue. Item 7.1, confidential, not public. Yes, Councillor Stockwell? Brian Stockwell 04:39.434
Yes, I wish to advise the meeting that I have a. Declarable conflict of interest as contained in my written notification which is reproduced on the screen and previously circulated to however change from the last sentence to respect the decision in the planning and by-law court I will now leave the meeting room. Clare Stewart 04:59.969
Thank you. Can minute, please? I have a mover? Thank you, Councillor Stockwell. Can I have a mover for the second of the adoption of the Planning & Environment Committee recommendations, please? Can I have a mover? Thank you, Councillor Stockwell. Thank you, Councillor Lorentson. All in favour? Carried unanimously. Thanks, Kath. We're now to item 8.2, and Services & Organisation recommendations. 5.1. CN00375 retaining wall reconstruction Arkana Drive. This is the only report to this committee. Can I have a mover and a seconder for the servicing of the Council? I move, Madam Chair. Karen Finzel 06:05.985
I move. Clare Stewart 06:05.987
Thank you. Councillor Lorentson, thank you. All in favour? Carried unanimously. Thank you. We are now up to item 8.3. General Committee Meeting Recommendations. 5 point 1. MCU21/0110, application for Material Change of Use, bar, food and drink outlet, outdoor sport and recreation, resort complex 61, Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads. I, Councillor Stewart, inform the meeting that I have declarable I have conflict a declarable of conflict of interest in this matter. That's unbeknownst to me at the time my mother signed a petition against the development for the proposed Noosa Springs hotel. Subsequently finding this out, I have since removed myself from all workshops and discussion on this application. My parents also live in Noosa Springs. I also understand that JFP Urban Consultants, on behalf of Altum Property Group, who are the developers of Park Ridge Noosa Springs, made a submission against the Noosa Springs hotel development. Leigh McCready, who is associated with altum, is a friend. As a result of my conflict of interest, I will now leave the meeting room. On the matter, it is considered. Specific barilal, and cancels all people's children's care. You, cancel world. Thank you, Councillor. Stewart. Councillor Finzel. Karen Finzel 07:15.223
Thank you. In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, I, Councillor Finzel, inform the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter, as I have come to understand that JFP Urban Consultants, on behalf of Altum Property Group, who are the developers of park ridge Noosa Springs, made a submission against the Noosa Springs hotel development. Leigh McCready, who is associated with our. Altum, was involved as a volunteer with my 2020 election campaign with Future Noosa, which is no longer an entity. As a result of my conflict of interest, I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on. You, Brian Stockwell 07:53.521
Thank you, Councillor Finzel. Councillor Stockwell. Yes, I, too, wish to declare a declarable conflict of interest in regard to Leigh McCready as contained in my written notification which occurs on the screen. Frank Wilkie 08:09.489
Councillor Stockwell. Someone care to move a motion regarding whether. Councillor Lorentson. Amelia Lorentson 08:14.830
I'm happy to move that Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Councillor Stockwell and determine that it is in the public interest that Councillor Stockwell participates on this matter because Council believes that a reasonable person could not have a perception of bias because the ICEO review was an advisory service not a statutory process and Councillor stockwell's queries are time we're in the public interest and neither he nor miss McCready stood to personally gain or lose from that advice thank you. May we have a seconder for that please? Councillor Wegener? Frank Wilkie 08:47.944
Councillor Lorentson and juris to speak for the motion? No. No. Any other Councillors? Put it to the vote. All those in favour? Carried unanimously. Councillor Stockwell did not vote on the motion. Okay we've got a motion to defer I believe. Yes. The applicant has stopped the current period Brian Stockwell 09:19.349
I'm having a moment. The Council note the report by the development assessment managers of the Planning & Environment Committee meeting dated the 11th of July 2023 regarding application MCU21/0110 for a development permit for a Material Change of Use, bar, food and drink, outdoor sports and recreation resort complex at 61 Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads and note that the applicant has stopped the current period. Do we have a seconder for that please? Just by way of explanation this is a option available to any applicant that they applicant can see. Ask Council to cease assessment of the application which is what they've done formerly therefore we can't deal with the matter of tonight's meeting. Frank Wilkie 09:57.239
Thank you Councillor Stockwell. Any other Councillors wish to speak to the motion? Put it to the vote. All those in favour? Carried unanimously. Could Councillor Stewart and Finzel be brought back into the room please. Clare Stewart 10:29.261
We are up to item 5.2, MCU22/0120, development permit for Material Change of Use, home based way, Cootharaba. This was deferred from the committee for tonight's meeting to allow further discussion with the applicant regarding a provision and an acoustic report. And I believe we have Director Richard Richard MacGillivray 10:52.534
Mackle. This is the first time I've said your surname, Richard. MacGillivray. Clare Stewart 10:57.515
Yes, so can you give us an update, please? Richard MacGillivray 10:59.638
Yes, absolutely. Thank you. Through the Chair. So we've recently heard back from the applicant in relation to this matter and they've sought a deferral of the assessment of this application to provide further time to undertake some acoustic noise insulation there and then come back to us hopefully with the ability to demonstrate compliance with the planning scheme. They've extended the decision making period for a further month until the 17th August. Of 2023 and requested that Council agree to that request for extension of time and Council officers have done so as well so we're deferring that assessment to allow them further time. To undertake that further work. Joe Jurisevic 11:42.534
On that basis Madam Chair I'll move that the if Cathy can keep the motion on the board before me sorry it keeps going to the end of the page. I've got a tick in my neck. I'll tell you later, we'll call it. Council note: the report by the development planner to the Planning & Environment Committee meeting dated 11 July 2023 regarding application number MCU22/0120 for a development permit for a two-year change of use, home-based business mechanic, 39 Eucalypt Way, Cootharaba, and that the applicant has requested deferral of the decision until 17 August 2023. Clare Stewart 12:28.636
Nothing further, I think it's self Frank Wilkie 12:30.175
Explanatory. Do you want to speak, please? I just have a question. Thank you. Director, what is, has the applicant indicated they're likely to do within this month, and what will councillors' involvement be in terms of assessment of these noise-mitigating measures? Richard MacGillivray 12:49.240
Thank you, Councillor, Through the Chair. So, at this stage, they're seeking to undertake further acoustic and insulation measures on the noise-emitting equipment. Their aim being to demonstrate that they can with the planning scheme codes regarding the noise limits for home-based business. The acceptable outcomes in the planning scheme for the home-based business is that there's no noise. Five decibels above the background relating to the particular use and they would like to use this time to demonstrate that they can achieve that particular outcome so we will be seeking that they will undertake those measures and discussions with them around how they can demonstrate compliance with that we also have the ability to provide conditions regarding that so that they can demonstrate that can meet that as well so that's another option for us to consider whether it could be conditioned subject to undertaking that further work as Frank Wilkie 13:43.057
Well thank you. Will there be a further report on August 7th? Is that the Ordinary Meeting date? Richard MacGillivray 13:50.506
Through the speaker yes that's the next Ordinary Meeting date so we'll undertake those steps with the applicant and understand what they are looking to put forward to address that and we will bring it to the next Ordinary Meeting if we're not able to Resolve those issues before that date. Clare Stewart 14:24.474
5 Integrated water quality monitoring program, Burgess Creek. We have some declarations. Brian Stockwell 14:32.756
Yes, I wish to declare a conflict of interest as per my written notification regarding my role as president of Noosa Lions Football Club as appears on the screen and I will choose to leave the meeting. Clare Stewart 14:43.221
Thank you. Amelia Lorentson 14:55.500
Okay, so apologies for the long description. I, Councillor Lorentson, informed the meeting that I have a declarable conflict of interest in this matter as my brother, Gabriel Cerasani, lives kilometres from Burgess Creek. Also, until recently, my brother was on the executive of the Eastern Beaches Protection Association, who have made submissions regarding issues with Burgess Creek, including raising a petition on the matter. Considering recent advice given to councils by the office of independent assessor, that is to exercise an abundance of caution, I believe it's prudent to declare a conflict of interest. It's important to know that I've taken myself off the CHAP and the eastern beaches foreshore plan because of my brother's involvement on the EPBA. An integrated catchment management plan for the Burgess Creek catchment is not part of the CHAP nor is it part of CHAP solutions, it's part of a broader Noosa catchment strategy. Noosa of waterways. What I've been requesting since June 2022 is an analysis and review of environmental monitoring and impacts for the Noosa sewage treatment plan releases into Burgess Creek and the catchment. Matters regarding water quality issues affecting Burgess Creek catchment and environmental impacts of wastewater treatment plant outflows into the Burgess Creek catchment. Burgess Creek catchment covers roughly 545 hectares. It drains from the back of residential developments in Noosa Heads, through bushland and community facilities near Eenie Creek Road, and then through a Council-managed bushland reserve and national park. Affects and impacts thousands and of people in the Shire. The disposal of liquid waste into our waterways, including fresh water, oceans and rivers, creates a social-- Frank Wilkie 16:34.481
Good morning, Madam Chair. This is irrelevant to the conflict of interest declaration. Can we just cut to the chase? The reasons for the link to the conflict of interest have been declared. These are here is time-consuming and relevant to the conflict of interest matter. Can we go to debate whether Councillor Lorentson remains in the room or not, please? Clare Stewart 16:55.188
Yes, Councillor Lorentson, are you-- is there anything else-- take it as read. Yeah. Is there anything directly that you need to say isn't personally that isn't in this um I think you've justified your case enough to people to vote but do you feel that there's anything there that's not directly relating Amelia Lorentson 17:11.692
To just for purposes of consistency um we've always read our conflict of interest so tonight's the first time that we've noted as read so um I'm a little bit perplexed but I'm happy to take it as read. Clare Stewart 17:27.849
Thank you well I'll move that Council Lorentson so I'll um the Council noted the declarable conflict of interest by Council Lorentson and determined that Council Lorentson participates in votes on this matter because Council believes that Council Lorentson can remain impartial in this matter and that a reasonable person would trust that the final decision is made in the public interest providing this necessary and vital input on second that and Council Lorentson I think I really appreciate the detailed explanation I think you have outlined an argument and I think it is very much in the public interest that you remain in the meeting room as we get closer to elections we are all heightened in regard to our conflicts of interest we're all made well aware of them by other Councillors by other people in the community so it is incredibly prudent we put as much out there as we can to explain our position so but I think that certainly your position is well explained it is in the public interest and you can make an impartial decision in the best interest of the community Frank Wilkie 18:31.836
I'll speak to this motion too. I think the important part of the declaration was in the first few paragraphs where the Councillor quite rightly outlined the link to the Eastern Beaches Protection Association who have made submissions about villages creek and everything else below that it actually serves to obscure the conflict of interest rather than add information to it and that's why I asked that we move to the vote on this place. Clare Stewart 19:00.266
Would anyone else like to speak to this? Okay, we'll put to a vote. All in favour that Councillor Lorentson is out of the room. That is unanimous noting that Councillor Lorentson didn't vote and Councillor Stockwell did not vote on the matter. We'll put this resolution to a vote as in 5.4. All in favour? Frank Wilkie 19:20.242
I'll move it. Clare Stewart 19:22.746
I'll second it. Does anyone speak to this? Integrated water quality and monitoring program, Burgess Creek. Would anyone like to speak to it? No? Okay. Councillor Wilkie, would you like to close? No, thank you Mayor. Okay. All in favour? Carried unanimously. Thank you and Larry if you could get Brian back. Thank you Councillor Stockwell. 5. Noosa Environment Strategy, year 3, 21-22. Implementation plan, annual updated. There was a procedural motion at the General Committee Meeting for this man to be deferred and I do believe we have a number of conflicts of interest. I have got a major had problem. Frank Wilkie 20:38.739
It from my I'll read it from my to make a screen. I, Councillor Wilkie, inform the meeting 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. Is the partner of Peregian resident Barry Cotterell. Mr Cotterell is the president of the Peregian Beach Community Association. The Environment Strategy update mentions the progress of the eastern beaches foreshore reserves management plan. The PBCA has provided feedback on the eastern beaches foreshore reserves management plan. The office of the independent assessor and legal advisers 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 voluntary community group, stand to gain personally or materially through noting this report, I make this declaration out of an abundance of caution and commitment to transparency. I believe I can make an impartial decision on the public interest in this matter. I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate in the decision. Thank you very much. Clare Stewart 21:45.769
Don't would you like to move a motion? Joe Jurisevic 21:48.637
Here I'll move. Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Council. Wilkie and determine that Councillor Wilkie participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Councillor Wilkie does not stand to gain personally or materially through noting this report and therefore reasonable personal trust that the final decision is made in the public interest. Clare Stewart 22:09.770
Can everyone Larry Sengstock 22:12.625
So we have a number that have come to me. So we've got five, actually, Councillors who have got a conflict of interest. We've looked at the act, the allows us to still carry corporation. On as a quorum, but the quorum being less than 50%, but it just means the two people that haven't got conflicts of interest. Councillor- councillor, you're durris speaking-Ferrick and yourself, are the two that can vote. On everything. Staying and as well as. Clare Stewart 22:42.542
While setting that motion, Councillor durris-Ferrick, all in favour? Carried unanimously., noting that Councillor Lorentson, Finzel, Stockwell. Wilkie and Wegener did not vote. Councillor Stockwell. Brian Stockwell 22:55.905
I also wish to declare a conflict of interest on this matter as a result of my written notifications in regard to Ms Susan Francis, the Mayor of the Catchment coordinating committee and Noosa and district landcare. I elect to remain. Land care, I in the meeting room. Joe Jurisevic 23:11.327
I'll note that Council note the declarable conflict of interest, sorry I'll move that Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Council Stockwell and determine that Council Stockwell participates and votes on this matter because Council believes that Council Stockwell does not stand to gain personally or material through noting this report therefore a reasonable person would trust the final decision is made in the public interest. I'll second that. Clare Stewart 23:30.316
I'll put the matter to a vote. All in favour? Councillor Jurisevic and Stewart noting other councils did not vote. Councillor Lorentson. Amelia Lorentson 23:40.335
I, Councillor 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. Noosa Environment Strategy. Although I have a declarable conflict of interest, I do not believe a reasonable could have a perception of bias because I believe my brother nor I stand to receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter. Therefore I will choose to remain in the meeting room. However, I will respect the decision of the meeting on whether I can remain and participate. In this decision. Joe Jurisevic 24:22.781
I- Oh, will move that Council note the declarable conflict of interest by Councillor Lorentson and determine that Councillor Lorentson participates and votes on this matter because neither Councillor Lorentson nor her brother stand to receive a personal benefit or loss in relation to this matter. Therefore a reasonable person would trust the final decision is made in the public interest. Also noting that this is a report for noting Clare Stewart 24:41.080
I'll second that, do you want me to put into that the. No. Put that into the vote. That's my comment. All in favour? Councillor Stewart noting all other Councillors did not vote. That would be a larger comment. Councillor Wegener. Carried? Unanimously. Yes. Tom Wegener 24:58.595
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, I, Councillor Wegener, inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter as the report notes that a climate change response a grant has been given to the community group Permaculture Noosa 8. I'm the president of Permaculture Noosa and it may be viewed that some benefit could be gained by the group or myself for participating in the discussion or voting on this report. However, this report only notes past grant recipients, Permaculture Noosa or myself. From a decent on has to gain by my participation in the noting of this report. However, as I have a prescribed conflict of interest, I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is discussed and voted on. Clare Stewart 25:41.229
Thank you, Councillor Wegener. That's what things Karen Finzel 25:48.513
Look like. In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, I, Councillor 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 electoral donation of $1,666.66 from Mr Peter Barton, who sits on the executive committee of Peregian Beach Community Association. PBCA. Clare Stewart 26:13.207
No, he doesn't. Oh he doesn't? Sorry, that's from eastern beaches. Karen Finzel 26:17.139
The eastern beaches. Change sides. Eastern beaches. Protection association. Not the EPA, yeah. Yeah, and you'll have to change that down at the bottom. Joe Jurisevic 26:36.883
The EBPA, not the PBCA, yeah. Then it's lying down and you've got the EBPA. Karen Finzel 26:49.621
It's the E-B-P-A, yeah. Environment Strategy update mentions the progress of the eastern beaches foreshore reserves management plan. The EBPA has provided feedback on the eastern beaches foreshore reserves management plan and the office of the independent assessor and legal advisors 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 the submission to it or to be declared. I'd like to add on to that for consistency and managing public perception I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is discussed and video. Thank you Councillor Finzel. Clare Stewart 27:30.961
Finzel. Councillor Jurisevic would you like to move the Council recommendation I have before us? Joe Jurisevic 27:37.672
I will. Move the motion, the resolution before. I'll second. Larry Sengstock 27:46.092
We're allowed to stand for the vote. Yes. Not for the conference of interest. Clare Stewart 27:51.947
I'd like say begin. Joe Jurisevic 27:57.174
I note, and I respect the elements of what's being put before us with regards to declaration of interest, but I'm going to put a personal view here. I think we're going to ridiculous lengths in making these declarations. The point being that this is a report for noting on the progress of a strategy going forward. The elements of conflict. Of resolution, the elements of conflict with regard to the elements within this strategy were undertaken at the time that these elements were put into the strategy. I don't think we need to go through when the report's being noted on the progress of the strategy that all of those declarations need to be made again. That's my personal view and I just thought I'd hear that because I think we're going to extremes with regard to the elements of declaration of conflicts of interest when a report is simply phenomenal. As far as the report goes, I think the staff have done a tremendous job and the progress is going there. Look forward to the final report which will give us a far greater detail with regards to the levels of implementation that have been undertaken thank you, thank you very much. By staff. Clare Stewart 29:09.298
Yeah, I would thank you. I would thank staff too. It's a great report. There's a lot of really solid. Work being work done being done for our community and our environment. I concur with Councillor Jurisevic. The explanations and the conflicts of interest that are having to be declared seem extremely unnecessary. You know, Prudence shows that we must, especially at this time in the term of Council, we must be very cautious and always, when in doubt, step out and/or declare. So it is onerous and I want to thank all the Councillors. This is stressful for all of us and the staff for their patience. In regard to this and but overridingly, and it shouldn't be overridden by these declarations, is the great work that this report is being done and as Councillor Jurisevic said, it is just full noting. It is in its third year, so there is a tremendous amount of work being undertaken and we see just this, that behind the scenes is hundreds of people exercising due diligence, caution and working in the best interests of our community every day. So I thank the staff for that too. Frank Wilkie 30:22.419
I would just like to assure my fellow Councillors that none of this would have been declared had there not been advice from the office of an independent assessor received by a personal email. To make these declarations under the current legislative framework that we are operating on. As one of the only Councillors who has received adverse ruling. There's nothing going to stop me from making these declarations from now on. Out of an abundance of caution. There is nothing to be lost by declaring a link to an organisation in the small community that may. Some involvement in a matter that is before us. We're all committed to transparency. This is all part of that. But that doesn't, as the Mayor said, and Joe, you said it as well, it doesn't detract from the great work the staff have done for the Environment Strategy, which is core business for this Council. Looking after and maintaining the natural assets makes Noosa the place it is compared to other South East Queensland destinations. It's one of our key points of difference. Clare Stewart 31:36.688
Thank you. Can't see what we're answering. Councillor, sit your way to us. Joe Jurisevic 31:41.996
No, it. I appreciate where you're coming from, Frank, but I'll just express my personal view in relation to how amorous and how almost meaningless this is. The level of minutiae we're getting down to, I think, in our report for noting when the declarations were made at the beginning of the entire process, in my own opinion, a little, too far. Clare Stewart 32:09.357
Thank you, we'll put the matter to a vote of all in favour. That is unanimous, noting that Councillor Wegener and Finzel did not vote, thanks for that. Welcome back. Thank you. Alright, can I have a mover and a seconder for the adoption of General Committee recommendations? Moved and Thank you Councillor Wilkie, seconded by Councillor Finzel. All in favour? Carried unanimously. Councillor Stockwell, thank you. Ordinary Meeting reports. We actually have one direct report for the Ordinary Meeting which is 9.1, 2023 LGAQ annual conference motions. We have our Acting CEO Larry Sengstock here to give us an update on this report. Thank you Larry. Larry Sengstock 33:03.413
Year so this is the or annually we have the local government association of Queensland has their conference and they ask councils to put forward motions to get the support of other councils and those motions are then carried forward if unanimously accepted by the group at the meeting, potentially carried forward by the LGAQ in terms of advocacy and further work. This time we have four motions that are being put forward and what I'd like to ask is that the Councillors who are putting those motions forward to actually just read their motion in this meeting so that those motions but not the not all the detail just the short motion are we comfortable with that to Brian Stockwell 33:54.513
That to occur we do need to move the motion first so I'll move that motion. I'm happy to forego the feed-in motion. Oh, thank you Councillor. Unidentified Speaker 34:09.115
I we'll change that up then. Clare Stewart 34:10.616
Again. Unidentified Speaker 34:12.135
Sure. Amelia Lorentson 34:13.716
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer to the Ordinary Meeting and approve the following submissions. The LGAQ advocate to the State government of Queensland recommending that a submission made by Noosa Council to the National General Assembly at the Australian Local Government Association conference in 2023 is developed and agreed to by the ALGA board for Federal policy priority and implementation. The motion was carried unopposed. By 357 councils across Australia. That's one of the motions. The other motion is that LGAQ advocate to the State government of Queensland to formulate a state policy on ocean sewerage outfalls that aims at one, no new ocean and estuarine sewerage outfalls to be built or developed along the Queensland coastline. And two, dedicated funding to be provided to support local regional governments and wastewater providers with existing ocean and estuarine outfalls to develop new methods and technologies and make every effort to recycle treated wastewater generated within their localities and avoid the need to discharge in the ocean. Clare Stewart 35:28.874
Thank you. Councillor Lorentson. Councillor Wilkie. Frank Wilkie 35:33.545
C, that the LGAQ calls on the State government to respect the dwelling and population growth projections as advised and planned for by each South East Queensland level government and provide adequate funding for infrastructure to manage any to manage any increase in dwelling and population projections imposed by the State government during the shaping South East Queensland review process. Karen Finzel 35:57.336
Thank you, Councillor Wilkie. Councillor Finzel. You Councillor Wilkie, Councillor Benson, thank you. The LGAQ calls upon the Queensland state and Federal governments to allocate funding for a pilot program to enable the LGAQ to coordinate psychosocial risk reduction training. Clare Stewart 36:15.819
Thank you, Councillor Finzel. If anyone wants to speak to this, we need to close. Stockwell, believe our CEO. Larry Sengstock 36:22.045
I just wanted to make sure that people are watching, people in the gallery, these are just the motions, there is a whole lot of work that goes on behind those motions, so the Councillors have put that together and are hopefully comfortable for those to go forward. At the LGAQ conference later this year. Clare Stewart 36:41.293
Anyone like to ask a question? Tom Wegener 36:43.969
I would like to really show my appreciation to the Councillors for putting together these motions, and do go on the extra few yards there, and especially Councillor Finzel who had by far the longest motion, and has now become the shortest motion. I hope you enjoy your trip. Thank you. Joe Jurisevic 37:09.826
You to all the Councillors for their extra diligence and their passion for bringing forward those motions. And for anybody watching online, the background for each of those motions and the explanations as to why they've been put forward in the. Document online with regard to this evening's agenda. So if you want to understand a bit more of the rhyme and the reasoning behind it, the written explanation is available. A Frank Wilkie 37:41.932
My understanding is these motions will now go to the LGAQ. Will now look at the motions and see whether they are the sort of motions they would like to put to the conference for a vote. And then if they're passed by the conference, then they will advocate. To the State government on these issues. Amelia Lorentson 38:06.226
I will. I take this as a real privilege. I think it's an opportunity and privilege to advocate to the State. I mean who does this? Is something I've never experienced before and shows that we can make a difference not just on a local level but on the State and Federal level. So I just want to just acknowledge my appreciation for having this opportunity. Clare Stewart 38:33.561
I'm going Councillor. Well I want to thank the Councillors. There is, as you said Mr CEO, there is a huge amount of work behind what you see up on the screen. So I want to thank all the Councillors for their hard work, diligence and passion because many of these are passion projects as they are certainly with Councillor Lorentson and everyone else around this table. But this is, as you said, this is an opportunity to advocate at all levels of government and to all levels of government for our Shire. And a lot of Councillors across Queensland face similar challenges and we will see in some of those motions that we may join forces with other councils who do face similar concerns. So I'm very very hopeful I don't think we've ever had a motion that has been gone down at a conference so they've always been very supported and with Councillor Lorentson this year at ALGA 357 councils unopposed which is a great testament to the strength of these motions but also to the background and hard work. Goes into them so thank you to all the Councillors who will be presenting these motions in Gladstone later on this year. Thanks. Put the good night, everyone. To a vote. All in favour? Unans. Thank you. Karen Finzel 39:47.105
We have no confidential items. We have no submissions to public question time. Clare Stewart 39:51.428
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