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Item 8.1.2024-01-18 · OrdinaryOfficial item record

General Committee Meeting Report - 15 January 2024

Final resolution: Carried

That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 15 January 2024 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 15 January 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.

Carried unanimously.

Official item minutes · Event 2

1Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Joe Jurisevic · Seconded: Tom Wegener

That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding Planning & Environment Court Appeal 3746 of 2023 and agree to defend the appeal.

Carried unanimously.

Official minutes · section 32

2Council ResolutionCarried

Moved: Joe Jurisevic · Seconded: Karen Finzel

That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 15 January 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.

Carried unanimously.

Official minutes · section 72

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
 
Cr Frank Wilkie (Chair)
 Cr Karen Finzel
 Cr Joe Jurisevic
 Cr Amelia Lorentson
 Cr Clare Stewart (via Microsoft Teams)
 Cr Brian Stockwell
 Cr Tom Wegener
  
 EXECUTIVE 
 Acting Chief Executive Officer Larry Sengstock 
 Director Strategy and Environment Kim Rawlings (via Microsoft Teams)
 Acting Director Infrastructure Services Shaun Walsh
 Director Development & Regulation Richard MacGillivray 
  
 APOLOGIES
 Nil. 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL

6.1. MCU18/0102.02 APPLICATION FOR AN OTHER CHANGE TO INCLUDE A FOOD AND DRINK OUTLET TO A DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL (VISITOR ACCOMMODATION TYPE 4 CONVENTIONAL) FOR BOUNCE HOSTEL AT 14-16 MARY ST, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Coordinator Planning to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding Application No. MCU18/0102.02 for an Other Change to Development Permit for Material Change of Use – Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional, situated at 14-16 Mary St Noosaville and: 
A.   Refuse to delete condition 5 for the following reasons: 
      1.    Condition 5 is reflective of the approved use definition for Visitor Accommodation Type 4 Conventional, does not further restrict the use and provides clarity for all owners/ operators. 
B.   Approve the Other Change to include the Food and Drink outlet. 
C.   Agree to delete Condition 8. 
D.   Include a new Condition 62 to read as follows: 
62.   The Food and Drink Outlet approval lapses on 18 January 2025, unless written consent is provided by Council’s delegate to extend the approval. In assessing a request to extend the approval, Council will have regard to any substantiated complaints relating to noise, car parking and any other relevant matters associated with the Food and Drink Outlet use. 
E.    Note the report is provided in accordance with Section 63(5) of the Planning Act 2016.


6.2. PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 3156 OF 2023 – APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR HEALTH CARE SERVICE AND HOSPITAL AT 47 GOODCHAP STREET, NOOSAVILLE
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding Planning & Environment Court Appeal 3156 of 2023 and agree to defend the appeal.


6.3.  PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COURT APPEAL NO. 3746 OF 2023 – APPLICATION FOR A MATERIAL CHANGE OF USE FOR SHORT TERM ACCOMMODATION (15 CABINS) AT 94 & 142 NOOSA DRIVE, NOOSA HEADS
In accordance with Chapter 5B of the Local Government Act 2009, Cr Wilkie provided the following declaration to the meeting of a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter:
I Cr Wilkie inform the meeting that I have a prescribed conflict of interest in this matter as RACV have been a sponsor of Noosa Arts Theatre where I serve as the committee president. As a result of this prescribed conflict of interest, I will leave the meeting room while the matter is considered and voted on.
Cr Wilkie left the meeting.

Council Resolution
Moved:         Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded:   Cr Tom Wegener
That Council note the report by the Manager Development Assessment to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding Planning & Environment Court Appeal 3746 of 2023 and agree to defend the appeal.
Carried unanimously.

Cr Wilkie returned to the meeting.

6.4.  PLANNING APPLICATIONS DECIDED BY DELEGATED AUTHORITY - NOVEMBER 2023
That Council note the report by the Manager, Development Assessment to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding planning applications that have been decided by delegated authority. 


6.5.  BUDGET REVIEW 2 (BR2) FOR THE 2023/24 FINANCIAL YEAR
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 regarding Budget Review 2 for the 2023/24 Financial Year, and 
  1. Approve the proposed changes to the budget for the 2023/24 financial year as outlined in the Revised Budget Financial Statements provided in Attachment 1 - 4 to the report; and
  2. Adopt the proposed general cost recovery fees and commercial charges schedule for Noosa Holiday Parks for the period 27 January 2025 to 13 July 2025 as detailed in the tables contained within the report.


6.6.  FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT – DECEMBER 2023
That Council note the report by the Manager Financial Services (Acting) to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024 outlining December 2023 year to date financial performance against budget, including changes to the financial performance report with the inclusion of key financial sustainability indicators.


6.7  AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
That Council Note the report by the Executive Officer Internal Audit and Corporate Performance to the General Committee meeting dated 15 January 2024 and extend the appointment of Timothy Cronin as the Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Committee to 10 October 2025. 


6.8.  COUNCILLOR REMUNERATION UPDATE
That Council note the report by the Executive Officer, Internal Audit and Corporate Performance to the General Committee meeting dated 15 January 2024 informing Council of the determinations of the Queensland Local Government Remuneration Commission, as detailed in the Local Government Remuneration Commission Annual Report 2023.


7.1. CONFIDENTIAL - CN00427 GARTH PROWD BRIDGE UPGRADE - TENDER AWARD
That Council note the report by the Project Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2023 and
  1. Award Contract No. CN00427 Garth Prowd Bridge Upgrade to Marine & Civil Maintenance Pty Ltd for the lump sum price of as provided in their conforming tender documentation; and
  2. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise and execute the Contract on behalf of Council. 


7.2. CONFIDENTIAL - CONTRACT AWARD REPORT - CONTRACT NO. CN00511 - NOOSA SPIT NOURISHMENT
That Council
  1. Note the report by the Project Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024;
  2. Award Contract No. CN00511 for Noosa Spit Nourishment to Hall Contracting Pty Ltd for a schedule of rates contract for the construction contract value as provided in the conforming tender documentation with works being completed on or before 30 September 2024 (“the Contract”); and
  3. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise, execute and administer the Contract on behalf of Council.


7.3. CONFIDENTIAL - RP00359 - REGISTER OF PREQUALIFIED SUPPLIERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PATHWAYS, KERB, CHANNEL, DRAINAGE PITS & ASSOCIATED WORKS
That Council
  1. Note the report by the Roads Infrastructure Coordinator to the General Committee Meeting dated 15 January 2024;
  2. Award Contract No. RP00359 for a Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for Construction of Pathways, Kerb, Channel, Drainage Pits & Associated Works for a period of two (2) years commencing on 1 February 2024 to the following suppliers:
    1. Exceed Concrete Construction Pty Ltd
    2. Pentacon Pty Ltd
    3. Sunshine Civil Solutions Pty Ltd
    4. The Trustee For Integral Concreting Services Family Trust t/as Assured Concreting Services
    5. Wilson Concreting Constructions Pty Ltd, and
    6. Yeti Services Pty Ltd;
  3. Delegate to the Chief Executive Officer the power to negotiate, finalise, execute and administer the Contract on behalf of Council;
  4. Subject to satisfactory performance of the suppliers, authorise the CEO to approve the option to extend the contract at the expiry of initial term for a further three (3) terms of up to twelve (12) months each ending on 31 January 2029;
  5. Authorise the CEO to approve the addition of new suppliers to Contract No. RP00073 for the Register of Pre-qualified Suppliers for Construction of Pathways, Kerb, Channel, Drainage Pits & Associated Works as a result of an advertised refresh at the expiry of the initial term and term extensions.

Council Resolution
Moved:        Cr Joe Jurisevic
Seconded:  Cr Karen Finzel
That the report of the General Committee meeting dated 15 January 2024 be received and the recommendations therein be adopted except where dealt with by separate resolution.
Carried unanimously.



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