General Committee Meeting Report – 17 July 2023
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. Full wording ↓
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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.
Official item minutes · Event 10
1Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Amelia Lorentson · Seconded: 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.
Official minutes · section 30
2Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Brian Stockwell · Seconded: Not recorded
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.
Official minutes · section 36
3Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Joe Jurisevic · Seconded: 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.
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:
Procedural note; no separate outcome assumed: 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:
Official minutes · section 45
4Committee ResolutionCarried
Moved: Clare Stewart · Seconded: 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.
Official minutes · section 71
5Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Frank Wilkie · Seconded: 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.
Official minutes · section 77
6Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Joe Jurisevic · Seconded: 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.
Official minutes · section 91
7Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Joe Jurisevic · Seconded: 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.
Official minutes · section 103
8Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Joe Jurisevic · Seconded: 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.
Official minutes · section 111
9Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Joe Jurisevic · Seconded: 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.
Official minutes · section 123
10Council ResolutionCarried
Moved: Frank Wilkie · Seconded: 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.
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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 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 ResolutionMoved: 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.
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.
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) 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.
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:
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 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:
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:
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 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.
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:
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. 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.
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:
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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