ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES
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Key Decisions & Discussions
• Clare Stewart: Council unanimously approved Cr Tom Wegener’s remote attendance under s254K Local Government Regulation 2012 (00:04; Attendance & Apologies).
• Scott Waters: Presented the Noosa Council Corporate Plan 2023–2028, highlighting it as the term’s primary strategic document with the largest community engagement (>1,000 respondents) and digital performance reporting (00:44–05:21; Item 2.1).
• Council: Unanimously adopted the Corporate Plan and directed it inform the 2023/24 Operational Plan; CEO authorised to make necessary minor changes; CEO to thank contributors (24:15; Item 2.1 A–D).
• Joe Jurisevic: Sought to add “funder” to Objective 1.1 roles (partner/educator/regulator) re water quality and catchments; CEO agreed as a minor amendment under resolution D (05:21–07:05; Item 2.1).
• Joe Jurisevic: Cited Burgess Creek works as example of Council’s funding role in catchment management (07:05–07:25; Item 2.1).
• Scott Waters: Noted organisational realignment, values program, signature projects, and readiness to report progress digitally to the community (00:44–05:21; Item 2.1).
• Amelia Lorentson: Queried representativeness of consultation for people with disability, First Nations, and minorities; CEO outlined broad face‑to‑face/online outreach incl. Kabi Kabi engagement (11:11–13:45; Item 2.1).
• Brian Stockwell: Reported consultation reaffirmed environment as top priority; transport/traffic emerged unusually high, prompting shift from “transport strategy” to “movement and connectivity strategy” (13:45–15:16; Item 2.1).
• Brian Stockwell: Identified housing as second‑ranked theme in qualitative analysis, pointing to difficult upcoming choices and Objective 2.1 focus (15:16–15:56; Item 2.1).
• Clare Stewart: Emphasised leveraging 2032 Olympics for legacy projects and advocacy with State/Federal partners; reinforced residential amenity, environment, and service delivery (07:25–11:11; Item 2.1).
• Frank Wilkie: Stressed alignment: decisions must fit the strategies/plans in the Corporate Plan to realise its value (19:54–21:11; Item 2.1).
• Karen Finzel: Characterised the Plan as accountability framework to engender community trust; ambitious but measurable (21:57–24:11; Item 2.1).
Contentious / Transparency Matters
• Amelia Lorentson: Sought assurance that consultation captured disability, First Nations and minorities; CEO asserted multi‑channel outreach incl. Kabi Kabi but conceded “always room for improvement” (11:11–13:45; Item 2.1).
• Scott Waters: Promised digital progress reporting to the community, increasing transparency of delivery against the Plan (00:44–05:21; Item 2.1).
• Karen Finzel: Framed the Plan as a public accountability instrument to rebuild/maintain trust (21:57–24:11; Item 2.1).
Legal / Risk
• Council: Remote attendance approval complied with s254K Local Government Regulation 2012; resolution passed before business proceeded (00:04; Attendance & Apologies).
• Council: Adoption of a corporate plan meets Local Government Act 2009 planning requirements; resolution B properly links to the statutory Operational Plan cycle (Item 2.1).
• Scott Waters: CEO authorised for “minor changes”; scope must remain editorial/clarificatory to avoid unlawful delegation of policy‑setting; “funder” addition recorded as minor (05:21–07:05; Item 2.1 D).
• Scott Waters: Noosa River roles involve shared jurisdiction; funding/role assertions must align with State responsibilities to avoid ultra vires commitments (06:08; Item 2.1).
• Brian Stockwell: Shift to “movement and connectivity strategy” may necessitate updates to subordinate strategies and alignment with the Planning Scheme to mitigate inconsistency risk (13:45–15:56; Item 2.1).
• Brian Stockwell: Housing priorities (Objective 2.1) may drive contentious planning decisions; ensure adherence to Planning Act 2016, Noosa Plan, and community amenity protections (15:16–17:20; Item 2.1).
Environmental Concerns
• Scott Waters: Environment rated No.1 by community; Plan includes signature projects and ties infrastructure delivery to positive environmental outcomes (00:44–05:21; Item 2.1).
• Joe Jurisevic: Elevated Council’s role to explicit “funder” for waterways/catchments (Obj 1.1), referencing Burgess Creek (05:21–07:25; Item 2.1).
• Multiple Councillors: Commitment to protect natural environment and scenic amenity while managing growth and visitation (07:25–21:11; Item 2.1).
Transport, Movement & Destination Management
• Brian Stockwell: Community prioritised transport/traffic; Plan pivots to a “movement and connectivity strategy” to reduce congestion and emissions (13:45–15:56; Item 2.1).
• Brian Stockwell: Destination Management Plan identified as key initiative to manage visitor flows and protect livability (14:11–14:26; Item 2.1).
Housing & Planning Scheme
• Brian Stockwell: Housing emerged as second‑highest concern; Objective 2.1 addresses housing choice and workforce/ageing needs (15:16–15:56; Item 2.1).
• Brian Stockwell: Warned of difficult choices over five years; urged coordinated action across all government levels (15:44–17:20; Item 2.1).
• Frank Wilkie: Decision‑making must align with Plan strategies to uphold residential amenity and reduce legal exposure (19:54–21:11; Item 2.1).
2032 Olympics, Advocacy & Funding
• Clare Stewart: Plan positions Noosa to leverage 2032 Olympics/Paralympics for legacy projects and enhanced advocacy with State/Federal partners (07:25–11:11; Item 2.1).
• Scott Waters: Emphasised partnerships and signature projects linked to budgeting; community‑facing reporting to evidence delivery (00:44–05:21; Item 2.1).
