Ordinary Meeting

MINUTES

Ordinary Meeting

Thursday, 14 December 2023

5:00 PM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin

Crs Clare Stewart (Chair), Karen Finzel, Joe Jurisevic, Amelia Lorentson, Brian Stockwell, Tom Wegener, Frank Wilkie

“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
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1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

COUNCILLORS
Cr Clare Stewart (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Joe Jurisevic
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener
Cr Frank Wilkie

EXECUTIVE
Director Community Services Kerri Contini
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray

APOLOGIES
Nil.

2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

2.1. ORDINARY MEETING MINUTES 16 NOVEMBER 2023

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
The Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting held on 16 November 2023 be received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.

3. MAYORAL MINUTES

Nil.
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4. PETITIONS

4.1. PETITION: REMOVE FLUORIDE FROM OUR DRINKING WATER

1 PETITION: DEBRA WALZ - REMOVE FLUORIDE FROM OUR DRINKING
WATER
Refer to Attachment 1 - Petition
Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That the petition with 544+ signatories submitted by Debra Walz, requesting that Fluoride be removed from drinking water be received and referred to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.
Carried unanimously.

6. PRESENTATIONS

Nil.

7. DEPUTATIONS

7.1. DEBRA WALZ
TOPIC: FLUORIDATION OF THE NOOSA SHIRE TOWN WATER SUPPLY

11. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

11.1. DEBRA WALZ

Question 1.
Please provide an economic cost analysis and works management timeframe for Noosa Shire to become fluoride free.
Response by Richard MacGillivray, Director Development and Regulation Noosa Council does not manage the abstraction, treatment and distribution of potable water in Noosa. Treatment is undertaken by SEQ Water and distribution by Unity Water. At this point in time Council does not have information relating to the costs or timeframes involved in removing fluoride from the public supply.
Officers have contacted SEQ Water to seek advice on these questions however due to the complexity of the questions raised we are aware this may take some time.

Question 2.
When are the Noosa Shire Council Local Laws due to be reviewed and what are the consultation processes to involve community input?
Response by Richard MacGillivray, Director Development and Regulation
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Council’s Local Laws are reviewed when they are impacted by a change in legislation or when local circumstances require that they are amended in order for their specific objectives to be met. Noosa’s current Local Laws are based on the model local laws provided by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning. The process of assessing potential improvements to Noosa’s Local Laws is occurring continuously through ongoing feedback from our community and businesses. The review of specific Local Laws is planned to commence in the near future. These reviews will focus on ensuring they meet the contemporary needs, expectations and lifestyles of our communities. The process of making Local Law is defined in the Local Government Act 2009. It is consistent for all Queensland councils and is a very transparent process. As part of a review process Council officers will prepare a report detailing whether a new or amended local law is required and an authority to proceed is reported to Council. The Council will consider information supporting the proposal and if in agreement will resolve to commence the local law making process. When the draft is completed, Councils are then required to submit the proposals to the Queensland Government who undertake what is termed a “state interest check”. Following the successful completion of this step, notice of the proposed local law is required to be posted publicly in the local newspaper and on Council’s website. Council will be seeking to actively engage with the public who are invited to review the Local Laws and provide feedback. Submissions from this consultation is considered by Council and appropriate revisions made to the proposed new local law before being bought back to Council for consideration and resolution.

11.2. BRIAN O'CONNOR

Question 1.
Will Noosa Council consider stepping up the effectiveness of its pre-development concierge service to people with a good idea who wish to do the right thing by discussing development proposals in depth and ahead of a formal decision being made, so they don't have 'false hope' their proposal will get up at a council meeting; their considerable up-front costs wasted as a consequence?
Response by Richard MacGillivray, Director Development and Regulation Pre-lodgement meetings are an important and valuable tool for both the development industry and Council development assessment staff. The meetings, which are commercial in confidence, provide the opportunity for open dialogue outside of the formal development assessment process, with prospective applicants receiving guidance and advice regarding the alignment of their development proposals with the expected outcomes of the Noosa Plan. The meetings are attended by representatives of Council’s development assessment team including senior planners, development engineers, and environment officers. Advice is also regularly sought from other internal branches, including Council’s Strategic Planning branch, to ensure participants are well informed of all related issues and all positive aspects of the proposal. Written notes are also provided to the attendees summarising the issues discussed in the meeting and providing clear guidance on whether the proposal demonstrates compliance with the planning scheme and is likely to be supported at an officer level. Notably, most significant development applications are preceded by a pre-lodgement meeting.
In some instances however, prospective applicants choose to proceed with their preferred form of development despite advice of its conflict with the planning scheme. More than 100 pre-lodgement meetings have been held over the past two years. Council encourages participation in these meetings by only requiring a modest fee and ensure meetings are arranged with staff within a short timeframe.
It is also encouraged for applicants with larger projects to request multiple pre-
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lodgement meetings to enable a continuous refinement of the proposal against the provisions of the planning scheme. We are committed to maintaining our engagement with prospective applicants and will continue to encourage participation in pre-lodgement meetings prior to an application being lodged.

Question 2.
Will Noosa Council make things easier for those wishing to employ people and diversify the local economy in the 'Noosa Way' by bringing forward consideration of the scheduled Employment Land Review?
Response by Kim Rawlings, Director Strategy and Environment
The Employment Land Review is currently being finalised. Key outcomes of the report will include the identification of employment trends and opportunities and how that impacts available employment land and what those implications are for Noosa. In particular, identifying how existing land zoned for industrial and innovation can be used efficiently and what the future land requirements may be to deliver a diverse economy and employment growth. The report will also make recommendations regarding the provisions in Noosa Plan 2020 to support employment outcomes including considering levels of assessment. These outcomes will be discussed with Council once complete.

11.3. ANDREW MCCARTHY

Question 1.
Mr Sengstock, what actions have been undertaken, and/or what plans have the Council put in place to undertake broader community consultation on the Draft Noosa River Catchment Plan?
Response by Larry Sengstock, Acting Chief Executive Officer
Further community consultation on the Draft Noosa River Plan will occur next year following Council elections, in accordance with Council decision to defer consideration of the Draft Noosa River Plan until mid 2024. Council generally does not undertake consultation over the Christmas/January period and Council will then be in caretaker period, where it cannot undertake consultation on such matters.

Question 2.
Mr Sengstock, what plans have the Council implemented to redraft the draft catchment plan based on feedback from broader community consultation?
Response by Larry Sengstock, Acting Chief Executive Officer
Redrafting of the Draft Noosa River Plan has not occurred, should there be changes and redrafting required this will be informed by community consultation currently planned to begin next year.

5. NOTIFIED MOTIONS
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5.1. ACCELERATING RIVER ACTION

Motion
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That the Chief Executive offer be requested to:
A. Accelerate action to advance Council’s and the community’s interest in the Noosa River and its catchment by progressing initiatives and collaborations that work toward the achievement of the Noosa Environment Strategy 2019 goal that “by 2030 waterways, wetlands and coasts are healthy, resilient to change and valued by the community” including:
1. Prioritise available relevant staff time and existing budget on a. protecting aquatic and riparian flora and fauna and their habitats; b. rehabilitating degraded wetland and waterway and fish habitats, streambanks and riparian buffers as part of any development or activities undertaken in, or adjacent to, the river system or on tidal lands; c. improving the water quality of the Noosa River system through effective management of sediments and other direct and indirect sources of pollution; and d. regular monitoring, compliance and evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions;
2. Pursue new funding and grant opportunities to extend the Oyster Reef Restoration and Oyster Gardening Programs into other suitable locations in the Noosa River and Lakes system, considering the early successes of this program;
3. Collaborate with the Kabi Kabi people to develop and implement a Land and Sea Rangers or similar program that educates others on how to respect and avoid harm to the indigenous, historical, environmental and conservation cultural heritage of the Noosa River system; and B. Utilise the above outline of actions as a guide to Council’s submission for funding under the SEQ Council of Mayors’ Resilient Rivers Program and any other relevant funding/grant programs.

Procedural Motion
Moved: Cr Karen Finzel
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That the item be deferred to April 2024 round of meetings to allow a report from the CEO to provide data in relation to available resources including, but not limited to human resources.
For: Crs Stewart and Finzel
Against: Crs Wilkie, Jurisevic, Lorentson, Stockwell and WegenerLost.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
That the Chief Executive offer be requested to:
A. Accelerate action to advance Council’s and the community’s interest in the Noosa River and its catchment by progressing initiatives and collaborations that work toward the achievement of the Noosa Environment Strategy 2019 goal that “by 2030 waterways, wetlands and coasts are healthy, resilient to change and valued by the community” including:
1. Prioritise available relevant staff time and existing budget on
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a. protecting aquatic and riparian flora and fauna and their habitats; b. rehabilitating degraded wetland and waterway and fish habitats, streambanks and riparian buffers as part of any development or activities undertaken in, or adjacent to, the river system or on tidal lands; c. improving the water quality of the Noosa River system through effective management of sediments and other direct and indirect sources of pollution; and d. regular monitoring, compliance and evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions;
2. Pursue new funding and grant opportunities to extend the Oyster Reef Restoration and Oyster Gardening Programs into other suitable locations in the Noosa River and Lakes system, considering the early successes of this program;
3. Collaborate with the Kabi Kabi people to develop and implement a Land and Sea Rangers or similar program that educates others on how to respect and avoid harm to the indigenous, historical, environmental and conservation cultural heritage of the Noosa River system; and B. Utilise the above outline of actions as a guide to Council’s submission for funding under the SEQ Council of Mayors’ Resilient Rivers Program and any other relevant funding/grant programs.
For: Crs Stockwell, Wilkie, Wegener and Jurisevic
Against: Crs Stewart, Lorentson and Finzel
Carried.

8. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS

8.1. AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE REPORT - 20 OCTOBER 2023

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Mayor Clare Stewart (via Microsoft Teams)
Councillor Tom Wegener
Audit & Risk Committee Chair (External) Timothy Cronin
Audit & Risk Committee Member (External) Ian Rushworth

NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS/ OFFICERS
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Director Strategy & Environment Kim Rawlings (Item 5)
Governance Manager Diana Stewart
Governance Advisor Jonci Wolff
Financial Services Manager (Acting) Pauline Coles
Michael Claydon, QAO
Jessica Rossouw, QAO
Thomas Cook, KPMG
Jillian Richards KPMG
Robyn Cooper, Pitcher Partners (via Teams for Item 6)

APOLOGIES
Executive Officer, Internal Audit & Corporate Performance Debra Iezzi
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

6. ROBYN COOPER - REVIEW OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE
AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE & THE INTERNAL AUDIT FUNCTION
Robyn presented her preliminary findings on her results of the review of the Audit & Risk Committee along with our internal auditing procedures. The review identified that Council needs to commit additional resources to Noosa's auditing processes particularly focussing on internal audits. Robyn also suggested exploring alternative approaches to help Council effectively fulfil this function, offering guidance on the required investment from the Council.

7. ICT CYBER RISK UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Director of Corporate Services to the Audit & Risk Committee Meeting dated 20 October 2023 noting the significance of a verbal update on a recently identified data vulnerability issue associated with the TechnologyOne Property and Rating System portals.

8. 2023 CLOSING REPORT
That Council note the report by KPMG Officers to the Audit & Risk Committee Meeting date 10 October 2023 providing an update on the 2023 Closing Report.

9. NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL ANNUAL REPORT 2022-23
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to the Audit & Risk Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2023 providing a summary of the Noosa Shire Council Annual Report 2022 - 23.

10. GOVERNANCE UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Governance Manager to Audit & Risk Committee Meeting date 10 October 23023 providing a Governance update.

11. 2022-23 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
That Council note the report by the Financial Services Manager to the Audit & Risk Committee Meeting dated 20 October 2023 providing an update on the 2022-23 Annual Financial Statement.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Tom Wegener
That the report of the Audit & Risk Committee dated 20 October 2023 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted.
Carried unanimously.

8.2. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT - 5 DECEMBER 2023

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Tom Wegener (Chair)
Cr Karen Finzel (via Microsoft Teams)
Cr Clare Stewart
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Cr Brian Stockwell

EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray
Director Strategy & Environment Kim Rawlings

APOLOGIES
Nil.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

5.1. POMONA PLACE PILOT - COMMUNITY CONSULTATION REPORT AND
NEXT STEPS
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 5 December 2023 regarding the Pomona Place Pilot community engagement outcomes and next steps and:
A. Endorse the Pomona Place Plan Engagement Summary Report 2023 as attached to this report; B. Make this engagement summary report available to the public via Your Say webpage; C. Note the proposed next steps and timing for the preparation of the Pomona Place Plan in 2024.

6.1. PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 2023
That Council note the report by the Acting Manager, Development Assessment to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 5 December 2023 regarding planning applications that have been decided by delegated authority.

6.2. ENVIRONMENT STRATEGY MONITORING REPORT - YEAR 4 (1 JULY
2022 - 30 JUNE 2023)
That Council note the report by the Principal Environment Officer - Policy and Planning (Land) to the Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 5 December 2023 regarding the Environment Strategy Monitoring Report - Year 4 (1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023) and:
A. Note that the Environment Strategy Monitoring Report - Year 4 (1 July 2022 30 June 2023) provides an update of Council's progress towards the 12 targets and strategies nominated in the Environment Strategy for each theme between the baseline data and data collected between 2019/20FY to 2022/23FY (where available); B. Note that the Environment Strategy Monitoring Report - Year 4 (1 July 2022 30 June 2023) provides an update of Council's progress of the 42 actions outlined in the Implementation Plan for the 2022/23FY. These actions are made up of four (4) enabling actions that deliver outcomes across all four themes of the Environment Strategy, and 38 actions that are specific to each of the four themes:
1) Biodiversity; 2) Waterways, wetlands & coasts; 3) Sustainable living; and 4) Climate change resilience and adaptation; C. Note that the Environment Strategy Monitoring Report - Year 4 (1 July 2022 30 June 2023) provides recommendations which will be considered as part of the review of the Environment Strategy and the preparation of the new Implementation Plan to be completed by Environmental Services and presented to Council in the 2024/25FY; and D. Authorise the CEO to make minor amendments prior to publication.
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Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the report of the Planning and Environment Committee meeting dated 5 December 2023 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted.
Carried unanimously.

8.3. SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE REPORT - 5 DECEMBER 2023

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Amelia Lorentson (Chair)
Cr Joe Jurisevic
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Frank Wilkie

NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Nil

EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock

APOLOGIES
Nil

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

5.1. BOREEN POINT CAMPGROUND MANAGEMENT SERVICES TENDER
That Council note the report by the Property Advisor – Commercial Property to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 5 December 2023 and A. Award contract CN00459 to 1EIGHT Pty Ltd for the Boreen Point Campground Management Services for an initial five (5) year period commencing 1 May 2024; and B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to exercise future options to extend the contract for a further 1 x 2 year period subject to satisfactory performance at Council's sole discretion.

Council Resolution

Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That the report of the Services & Organisation Committee meeting dated 5 December 2023 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted.
Carried unanimously.
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8.4. GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT - 11 DECEMBER 2023

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Frank Wilkie
Cr Karen Finzel
Cr Joe Jurisevic
Cr Amelia Lorentson
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Brian Stockwell
Cr Tom Wegener

EXECUTIVE
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Community Services Kerri Contini
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray

APOLOGIES
Nil.

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

6.1. NOOSA HOUSING STRATEGY - 12 MONTH UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee Meeting dated 11 December 2023 regarding the Noosa Housing Strategy - 12 month Update.

6.2. NOOSA JUNCTION LEVY AND REVENUE STATEMENT AMENDMENT -
2023- 24 BUDGET
That Council note the report by the Director Corporate Services to the General Committee Meeting dated 11 December 2023 and pursuant to section 94 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 94 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, resolve to:
A. Reduce the special charge for the Noosa Junction Levy for the second January 2024 levy by 10% from 0.2583 to 0.2329 cents in the dollar; B. Advise the levy benefit area ratepayers of the proposed change; C. Adopt the attached revised Revenue Statement for the 2023/24 Budget; and D. Refer the revenue and expenditure disclosure changes to be reflected in the 2023/24 Budget at Budget Review 2 (BR2).

6.3. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – NOVEMBER 2023
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the General Committee Meeting dated 11 December 2023 outlining November 2023 year to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.
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6.4. SHADE IN COORAN STREETSCAPE
That Council note the report by the Acting CEO to the General Committee Meeting dated 11 December 2023 regarding additional shade measures in King Street Cooran and A. Council provide free standing shade umbrellas in the streetscape as a shortterm solution; B. Undertake community consultation regarding the public use of the space and the subsequent design and construction of a long-term shelter; C. Consider a budget allocation for the 2024/2025 financial year for supply and installation of additional mature shade trees in King Street Cooran in consultation with all local businesses and the community; D. Note that Council has committed to an additional shade shelter at the bus stop in Cooran, with a budget allocation of $65,000. Request that the CEO prepare a budget bid for 24/25 for a Cooran Recreation Precinct Plan which can examine the possibility of shade structures at places such as the Cooran Skatepark.

6.5. RESOURCE RECOVERY AREA EXPANSION
That Council note the report by the Waste Project Manager to the General Committee dated 11 December 2023 raising:
A. The challenges and constraints associated with the current site; and B. The benefits associated with the proposed Resource Recovery Area expansion.

7.1. 1516T043 WASTE
MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF WASTE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES - PROPOSED EXTENSION
That Council note the report by the Waste Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 11 December 2023 (the Report) and:
A. Resolves to extend Contract No. 1516T043 with Cleanaway Pty Ltd for the period of 2 years commencing 1 September 2024; B. Delegate to the Acting Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise and execute relevant documentation to facilitate the extension and the potential variations outlined in the Report, and do all other things necessary to administer the Contract on behalf of Council.

7.2. IN PRINCIPLE
SUPPORT TO DISPOSE OF LAND FOR COMMUNITY HOUSING
That Council
A. Note the report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General committee dated 11 December 2023 regarding a 3,000m² (proposed lot1) being a portion of the land at 62 Lake Macdonald Drive, Cooroy; and B. Approve in principle agreement to dispose of 3,000m² of land under Section 236 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 to an appropriate community organisation or government agency subject to;
1. Council identifying and finalising any investigations it considers desirable prior and during the formulation or negotiation of the commercial terms for the disposal;
2. Council being satisfied that the outcome of the disposal will result in the delivery of social or affordable housing of a standard, density and configuration that Council considers appropriate;
3. Appropriate commercial terms being negotiated, formulated and agreed to between Council and the appropriate community organization or government agency regarding the disposal; C. Authorise the CEO to enter into preliminary negotiations with a Tier 1 Community Housing Provider to purchase proposed lot 1 for an agreed market value for the purpose of delivering the housing outcomes above.
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7.3. CONTRACT AWARD
REPORT - CONTRACT NO.CN00449 - "NOOSA REGIONAL GALLERY+"
BUSINESS CASE

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Karen Finzel
That Council note the report by the Arts and Culture Manager to the General Committee meeting dated 11 December 2023 and:
A. Award contract No. CN00449 for the development of a Business Case for the "Noosa Regional Gallery+" Project to Knight Frank Australia Pty. Ltd. under a lump sum contract for a total contract value as per the tender submission; and B Delegate to the Acting Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise and execute the Contract on behalf of Council.
Carried unanimously.

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded: Cr Clare Stewart
That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 11 December 2023 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.

9. ORDINARY MEETING REPORTS

9.1. SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS AND KEY THEMES -
DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN DISCUSSION PAPER

Council Resolution
Moved: Cr Brian Stockwell
Seconded: Cr Amelia Lorentson
That Council note the report by the Manager, Economic Development and Destination Management to the Ordinary Meeting dated 14 December 2023 regarding the process to develop a Noosa Shire Destination Management Plan (DMP) and:

A. Note the summary of consultation key themes and feedback received during the recent community engagement process on the DMP Discussion Paper; B. Note the proposed next steps as detailed in this report for officers to undertake a deep analysis of the data and feedback provided to date to inform the preparation of a draft DMP early to mid 2024;
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C. Prepare and implement a communication plan to clearly inform the community of the key themes from the community engagement to date and outline the next steps in the DMP process and D. Add a specific step into the process that workshops the results of the consultation on the DMP Discussion Paper with the External Community Reference Group and the external members of the PCG, to inform the scope of the next steps in the process of communicating back to the community and the Draft DMP and; E. Note the draft DMP will be prepared early in 2024 and reported back to Council for further community engagement in mid 2024.

Carried unanimously.

10. CLOSED SESSION

Nil.

12. NEXT MEETING

The next Ordinary Meeting will be held at Council Chambers, 9 Pelican St, Tewantin on Thursday 18 January 2024 at 5.00pm.

13. MEETING CLOSURE

The meeting closed at 6.44pm.