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Services & Organisation Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 @ 1:30PM - #202
Meeting Duration: 1 hour and 21 minutes
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Waste Plan adopted prioritizing diversion and organics processing, Rising levy pass-through acknowledged, Landfill life extended via diversion, Disaster Plan with tech upgrades approved, Caretaker constraints clarified.
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Key Decisions & Discussions
• Adopted Waste Plan 2023–2028: Council unanimously endorsed “From Waste to Resource,” emphasizing avoidance, reduction, reuse, recycling, recovery, and last-resort disposal (Item 5.1; 36:06, 33:46).
• Waste levy impacts: Officers confirmed QLD waste levy now $105/t (2023–24) rising to $145/t by 1 July 2027, with phased pass-through to domestic waste, driving cost pressures unless landfill diversion increases (04:59–06:36; Item 5.1).
• Landfill life: 49 years remaining based on current inputs; growth would reduce this unless diversion infrastructure expands; collaboration with Gympie via MOU to scale shared assets (07:47–09:49, 11:04–12:32; Item 5.1).
• Emissions profile: Food waste is ~40% of residual stream but produces ~63% of Council’s emissions; plan actions include technology and feasibility studies for organics processing (e.g., AD/biogas) (16:22–17:38; Item 5.1).
• Waste-to-energy exploration: Council and COMSEQ partners investigating WtE to make landfill “last port of call,” potentially extending landfill life dramatically (13:57–14:55; Item 5.1).
• Tourism & circular economy: Plastic Free Noosa cited as effective; Council positions infrastructure to back behavioral change, including polystyrene recovery and Containers for Change (12:32–13:57, 32:10–33:46; Item 5.1).
• Public place bins: Proposal to align bin ratios, compaction, and sensors across precincts to cut litter and facilitate recycling/organics, integrating with plan actions (17:53–20:12; Item 5.1).
• Consultation: Two-phase process with 828 surveys; strong support for hierarchy and circular principles; plan updated to reflect feedback, branding, and new actions (02:29–04:10, 21:05–22:27; Item 5.1).
• Adopted Disaster Management Plan 2023: Repeals 2018 plan; devolves sub-plan updates/approvals to the LDMG for agility; Get Ready materials tabled (Item 5.2; 37:15–39:09, 01:02:12–01:03:27).
• Technology & comms uplift: AI smoke-detection cameras (Shire-wide coverage), new VHF comms network, and upgraded flood monitoring to provide local catchment alerts (44:25–47:39; Item 5.2).
• Supplier lists approved: Amended Sole and Specialised Supplier Lists adopted for 12 months under LG Regulation exceptions; examples include software/IP and time-sensitive planning expertise (01:11:27–01:17:07; Item 5.3).
• Meeting schedule Jan–Mar 2024: Approved with clarification on caretaker constraints and potential proximity to election; only BAU/operational matters permitted in caretaker period (01:18:12–01:21:03; Item 5.4).
Contentious / Transparency Matters
• Devolution of sub-plan approvals to LDMG: Improves nimbleness but shifts routine oversight from full Council; officers stated this aligns with other LGs and is effectively current practice (01:02:12–01:03:27; Item 5.2).
• Waste levy pass-through to residents: Explicit acknowledgment that domestic customers will bear an increasing share over five years; Council’s mitigation rests on diversion success (05:29–06:19; Item 5.1).
• Public place organics bins: Discussion foreshadows a third-stream; caution raised about matching behavior change with back-end processing to maintain public trust (20:12–21:05; Item 5.1).
• Supplier list churn: Questions on removals (e.g., Adamas, UQ) clarified as market changes or service no longer required; annual review noted (01:14:54–01:16:10; Item 5.3).
Legal / Risk
• Statutory compliance: Waste strategy required under State law; Disaster Plan under Disaster Management Act 2003; procurement exceptions under Local Government Act 2009 and Regulation 2012 (07:37; 38:14–39:09; 01:11:27–01:12:54; Items 5.1–5.3).
• Caretaker limitations: From election call (~29 Jan 2024 expected), only business-as-usual/operational decisions; mitigates probity risk of major commitments (01:18:47–01:20:48; Item 5.4).
• Financial exposure from levy: Rising levy materially increases landfill costs; Council’s risk posture hinges on timely organics diversion and potential WtE to avoid fee shocks (04:59–06:36; Item 5.1).
• Disaster tech maturity: Fire-tech camera system is in commissioning; risk of false positives/coverage gaps acknowledged, with regional collaboration to improve resilience (44:33–47:39; Item 5.2).
• Environmental incident readiness: Lessons from polystyrene spill; marine debris kits and spill response capacity being built but not yet fully in place, indicating residual exposure (54:12–55:42; Item 5.2).
Conflicts of Interest
• Amelia Lorentson: Declared a declarable COI as spouse employed by Page Furnishers proposed for Specialised Supplier List; she left the room and **Clare Stewart** chaired for this item (01:10:19–01:12:54; Item 5.3).
• Process integrity: Appointment of Acting Chair and unanimous decision recorded, aligning with Chapter 5B LG Act conflict-handling requirements (Item 5.3; 01:11:27–01:17:07).
Environmental Concerns
• UNESCO Biosphere obligations: Members linked waste emissions (63% from landfill) to “do no harm” commitments, reinforcing urgency of diversion and circular systems (33:46–35:33; Item 5.1).
• Organics diversion benefits: Reduces methane and supports regenerative outputs (compost, biogas), delivering climate and cost co-benefits (16:22–17:38; Item 5.1).
Pollution & Spill Response
• Beach debris incidents: LDMG includes an Environmental Restoration Coordinator; marine cleanup kits and procedures are in progress following polystyrene spill lessons (54:12–55:42; Item 5.2).
• Dashboard alerts: Disaster dashboard centralizes hazard info (smoke, closures) and Noosa Alert notifications to residents for rapid communications (01:05:08–01:06:53; Item 5.2).
Community Transparency & Engagement
• Waste plan engagement: 828 survey responses across two phases; plan updated with visible change log and strengthened stewardship advocacy (02:29–04:10, 22:20–23:05; Item 5.1).
• Disaster readiness outreach: Extensive school, aged care, and small business programs; Get Ready event with 13 partners and household kits promotes self-reliance (49:20–01:07:41; Item 5.2).
• Tourism partnership: Plastic Free Noosa and industry collaboration recognized as model behavior change backed by processing infrastructure (12:32–13:57; Item 5.1).
Election/Caretaker Period
• Meeting continuity: Ordinary meeting may occur the Thursday before election; cancellable if no business, but BAU reports likely; workshops limited to non-foundational items (01:19:05–01:20:48; Item 5.4).
• Public guidance: Clarified caretaker timing and constraints to ensure probity and avoid major policy shifts pre-election (01:18:47–01:20:20; Item 5.4).
• Adopted Waste Plan 2023–2028: Council unanimously endorsed “From Waste to Resource,” emphasizing avoidance, reduction, reuse, recycling, recovery, and last-resort disposal (Item 5.1; 36:06, 33:46).
• Waste levy impacts: Officers confirmed QLD waste levy now $105/t (2023–24) rising to $145/t by 1 July 2027, with phased pass-through to domestic waste, driving cost pressures unless landfill diversion increases (04:59–06:36; Item 5.1).
• Landfill life: 49 years remaining based on current inputs; growth would reduce this unless diversion infrastructure expands; collaboration with Gympie via MOU to scale shared assets (07:47–09:49, 11:04–12:32; Item 5.1).
• Emissions profile: Food waste is ~40% of residual stream but produces ~63% of Council’s emissions; plan actions include technology and feasibility studies for organics processing (e.g., AD/biogas) (16:22–17:38; Item 5.1).
• Waste-to-energy exploration: Council and COMSEQ partners investigating WtE to make landfill “last port of call,” potentially extending landfill life dramatically (13:57–14:55; Item 5.1).
• Tourism & circular economy: Plastic Free Noosa cited as effective; Council positions infrastructure to back behavioral change, including polystyrene recovery and Containers for Change (12:32–13:57, 32:10–33:46; Item 5.1).
• Public place bins: Proposal to align bin ratios, compaction, and sensors across precincts to cut litter and facilitate recycling/organics, integrating with plan actions (17:53–20:12; Item 5.1).
• Consultation: Two-phase process with 828 surveys; strong support for hierarchy and circular principles; plan updated to reflect feedback, branding, and new actions (02:29–04:10, 21:05–22:27; Item 5.1).
• Adopted Disaster Management Plan 2023: Repeals 2018 plan; devolves sub-plan updates/approvals to the LDMG for agility; Get Ready materials tabled (Item 5.2; 37:15–39:09, 01:02:12–01:03:27).
• Technology & comms uplift: AI smoke-detection cameras (Shire-wide coverage), new VHF comms network, and upgraded flood monitoring to provide local catchment alerts (44:25–47:39; Item 5.2).
• Supplier lists approved: Amended Sole and Specialised Supplier Lists adopted for 12 months under LG Regulation exceptions; examples include software/IP and time-sensitive planning expertise (01:11:27–01:17:07; Item 5.3).
• Meeting schedule Jan–Mar 2024: Approved with clarification on caretaker constraints and potential proximity to election; only BAU/operational matters permitted in caretaker period (01:18:12–01:21:03; Item 5.4).
Contentious / Transparency Matters
• Devolution of sub-plan approvals to LDMG: Improves nimbleness but shifts routine oversight from full Council; officers stated this aligns with other LGs and is effectively current practice (01:02:12–01:03:27; Item 5.2).
• Waste levy pass-through to residents: Explicit acknowledgment that domestic customers will bear an increasing share over five years; Council’s mitigation rests on diversion success (05:29–06:19; Item 5.1).
• Public place organics bins: Discussion foreshadows a third-stream; caution raised about matching behavior change with back-end processing to maintain public trust (20:12–21:05; Item 5.1).
• Supplier list churn: Questions on removals (e.g., Adamas, UQ) clarified as market changes or service no longer required; annual review noted (01:14:54–01:16:10; Item 5.3).
Legal / Risk
• Statutory compliance: Waste strategy required under State law; Disaster Plan under Disaster Management Act 2003; procurement exceptions under Local Government Act 2009 and Regulation 2012 (07:37; 38:14–39:09; 01:11:27–01:12:54; Items 5.1–5.3).
• Caretaker limitations: From election call (~29 Jan 2024 expected), only business-as-usual/operational decisions; mitigates probity risk of major commitments (01:18:47–01:20:48; Item 5.4).
• Financial exposure from levy: Rising levy materially increases landfill costs; Council’s risk posture hinges on timely organics diversion and potential WtE to avoid fee shocks (04:59–06:36; Item 5.1).
• Disaster tech maturity: Fire-tech camera system is in commissioning; risk of false positives/coverage gaps acknowledged, with regional collaboration to improve resilience (44:33–47:39; Item 5.2).
• Environmental incident readiness: Lessons from polystyrene spill; marine debris kits and spill response capacity being built but not yet fully in place, indicating residual exposure (54:12–55:42; Item 5.2).
Conflicts of Interest
• Amelia Lorentson: Declared a declarable COI as spouse employed by Page Furnishers proposed for Specialised Supplier List; she left the room and **Clare Stewart** chaired for this item (01:10:19–01:12:54; Item 5.3).
• Process integrity: Appointment of Acting Chair and unanimous decision recorded, aligning with Chapter 5B LG Act conflict-handling requirements (Item 5.3; 01:11:27–01:17:07).
Environmental Concerns
• UNESCO Biosphere obligations: Members linked waste emissions (63% from landfill) to “do no harm” commitments, reinforcing urgency of diversion and circular systems (33:46–35:33; Item 5.1).
• Organics diversion benefits: Reduces methane and supports regenerative outputs (compost, biogas), delivering climate and cost co-benefits (16:22–17:38; Item 5.1).
Pollution & Spill Response
• Beach debris incidents: LDMG includes an Environmental Restoration Coordinator; marine cleanup kits and procedures are in progress following polystyrene spill lessons (54:12–55:42; Item 5.2).
• Dashboard alerts: Disaster dashboard centralizes hazard info (smoke, closures) and Noosa Alert notifications to residents for rapid communications (01:05:08–01:06:53; Item 5.2).
Community Transparency & Engagement
• Waste plan engagement: 828 survey responses across two phases; plan updated with visible change log and strengthened stewardship advocacy (02:29–04:10, 22:20–23:05; Item 5.1).
• Disaster readiness outreach: Extensive school, aged care, and small business programs; Get Ready event with 13 partners and household kits promotes self-reliance (49:20–01:07:41; Item 5.2).
• Tourism partnership: Plastic Free Noosa and industry collaboration recognized as model behavior change backed by processing infrastructure (12:32–13:57; Item 5.1).
Election/Caretaker Period
• Meeting continuity: Ordinary meeting may occur the Thursday before election; cancellable if no business, but BAU reports likely; workshops limited to non-foundational items (01:19:05–01:20:48; Item 5.4).
• Public guidance: Clarified caretaker timing and constraints to ensure probity and avoid major policy shifts pre-election (01:18:47–01:20:20; Item 5.4).
Full Official Meeting Minutes
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Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Amelia Lorentson (Chair), Joe Jurisevic, Clare Stewart, Frank Wilkie
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 10 OCTOBER 2023
1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Amelia Lorentson (Chair)
Cr Joe Jurisevic
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Frank Wilkie
NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Tom Wegener
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
APOLOGIES
Nil
The meeting opened at 1.32pm.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
The Minutes of the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting held on 12 September 2023 be received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
4. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
5. REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE
SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 10 OCTOBER 2023
5.1. FINAL WASTE PLAN 2023 - 2028
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Manager Waste and Environmental Health to the Services and Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2023 and adopt the From Waste to Resource Waste Plan 2023 – 2028.
Carried unanimously.
5.2. ENDORSEMENT OF NOOSA LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2023
The following material was distributed to the meeting in relation to this item:
o Disaster Management Officer – refer to Attachment 1 - Get Ready Pack
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Disaster Management Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2023 and:
A. Repeal the Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018;
B. Adopt the Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2023 as provided at Attachment 1 to the Endorsement of the Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2023 report; and C. Devolve responsibility for updating and approving the operational Sub-Plans of the Local Disaster Management 2023 to the Noosa Local Disaster Management Group.
Carried unanimously.
5.3. NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL SOLE AND SPECIALISED LISTS
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 husband, Chris Lorentson, is an employee of Page Furnishers Pty Ltd who are proposed to be included on the Specialised Supplier List. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Lorentson left the meeting.
Committee Resolution
SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 10 OCTOBER 2023
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Cr Stewart be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting for this item for the purpose of considering the conflict of interest declaration by Cr Lorentson.
Carried unanimously.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Procurement and Contracts Advisor to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2023 and A. Adopt the amended Sole Supplier list provided at Attachment 1 of the report for the next twelve (12) months; and B. Adopt the amended Specialised Supplier list provided at Attachment 2 of the report for the next twelve (12) months.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Lorentson returned to the meeting and resumed the Chair.
5.4. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE – JANUARY TO MARCH 2024
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer (Acting) to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2023 and approve the Council Meeting schedule for January-March 2024 as set out in Attachment 1 to the Report.
Carried unanimously.
6. REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE
Nil.
7. CONFIDENTIAL SESSION
Nil.
8. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 2.53pm.
Services & Organisation
Committee Meeting
Tuesday, 10 October 2023
1:30 PM
Council Chambers, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin
Committee: Crs Amelia Lorentson (Chair), Joe Jurisevic, Clare Stewart, Frank Wilkie
“Noosa Shire – different by nature”
SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 10 OCTOBER 2023
1. ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Amelia Lorentson (Chair)
Cr Joe Jurisevic
Cr Clare Stewart
Cr Frank Wilkie
NON COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cr Tom Wegener
EXECUTIVE
Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock
Director Corporate Services Trent Grauf
Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
APOLOGIES
Nil
The meeting opened at 1.32pm.
2. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
Committee Resolution
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Frank Wilkie
The Minutes of the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting held on 12 September 2023 be received and confirmed.
Carried unanimously.
3. PRESENTATIONS
Nil.
4. DEPUTATIONS
Nil.
5. REPORTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE COMMITTEE
SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 10 OCTOBER 2023
5.1. FINAL WASTE PLAN 2023 - 2028
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Manager Waste and Environmental Health to the Services and Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2023 and adopt the From Waste to Resource Waste Plan 2023 – 2028.
Carried unanimously.
5.2. ENDORSEMENT OF NOOSA LOCAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 2023
The following material was distributed to the meeting in relation to this item:
o Disaster Management Officer – refer to Attachment 1 - Get Ready Pack
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Disaster Management Officer to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2023 and:
A. Repeal the Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2018;
B. Adopt the Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2023 as provided at Attachment 1 to the Endorsement of the Noosa Local Disaster Management Plan 2023 report; and C. Devolve responsibility for updating and approving the operational Sub-Plans of the Local Disaster Management 2023 to the Noosa Local Disaster Management Group.
Carried unanimously.
5.3. NOOSA SHIRE COUNCIL SOLE AND SPECIALISED LISTS
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 husband, Chris Lorentson, is an employee of Page Furnishers Pty Ltd who are proposed to be included on the Specialised Supplier List. As a result of my conflict of interest I will now leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Lorentson left the meeting.
Committee Resolution
SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 10 OCTOBER 2023
Moved: Cr Frank Wilkie
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Cr Stewart be appointed as Acting Chairperson of the meeting for this item for the purpose of considering the conflict of interest declaration by Cr Lorentson.
Carried unanimously.
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Clare Stewart
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Procurement and Contracts Advisor to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2023 and A. Adopt the amended Sole Supplier list provided at Attachment 1 of the report for the next twelve (12) months; and B. Adopt the amended Specialised Supplier list provided at Attachment 2 of the report for the next twelve (12) months.
Carried unanimously.
Cr Lorentson returned to the meeting and resumed the Chair.
5.4. COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE – JANUARY TO MARCH 2024
Committee Recommendation
Moved: Cr Amelia Lorentson
Seconded: Cr Joe Jurisevic
That Council note the report by the Chief Executive Officer (Acting) to the Services & Organisation Committee Meeting dated 10 October 2023 and approve the Council Meeting schedule for January-March 2024 as set out in Attachment 1 to the Report.
Carried unanimously.
6. REPORTS FOR NOTING BY THE COMMITTEE
Nil.
7. CONFIDENTIAL SESSION
Nil.
8. MEETING CLOSURE
The meeting closed at 2.53pm.
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